"Since you refuse to yield, I won't hold back!" the Tiger Tribe leader sneered, launching a palm strike directly towards the Nine-tailed Fox.
He had been showing restraint earlier, hoping to subdue the Nine-tailed Fox and thereby gain control of the Fox Tribe. However, it seemed that no matter what he did, the Fox Tribe people had no intention of cooperating.
In that case, he saw no reason to show further mercy. Eliminating the Fox Tribe outright would ensure no future trouble.
*Boom…*
At that instant, a tremendous, desolate roar erupted, seemingly shaking the heavens.
The Nine-tailed Fox was violently thrown back, blood trickling from the corner of its mouth. It had not expected the Tiger Tribe leader to be so formidable, catching it completely off guard.
"Truly pathetic. I had thought the Nine-tailed Divine Fox was much more powerful, but I overestimated it!"
The young master of the Tiger Tribe said coldly, a chilling glint in his eyes, as if in his view, everyone from the Fox Tribe was already a lamb to the slaughter.
"Mother!"
Six-tailed rushed forward, embracing the Nine-tailed Fox. Panic flared in its eyes; it had never imagined its mother would be defeated so swiftly. The Nine-tailed Fox had never acted this way before; its demeanor was vastly different.
"Go, leave this place quickly!"
The Nine-tailed Fox’s voice was hoarse. The situation had escalated to this point, and the Tiger Tribe would not stop. Their only recourse was to flee and evade the Tiger Tribe’s pursuit.
"We are prepared to die; it matters not!"
The Fox Tribe members spoke out, their faces filled with righteous indignation, as if death held no fear for them.
Hearing these words, the Nine-tailed Fox’s expression wavered, a sense of helplessness washing over it. Even if it wished to intervene, it lacked the strength to do so.
"If only you had thought of this earlier!" the young master of the Tiger Tribe stated coldly. "Had you agreed to our Tiger Tribe's demands, none of this would have happened. But you simply refused to listen!"
"The Fox Tribe and the Tiger Tribe bear an irreconcilable hatred. If I survive today, I vow to seek revenge against the Tiger Tribe!" Six-tailed declared fiercely.
"Such impassioned words. But rest assured, you won't have that chance!"
The Tiger Tribe leader sneered, a cold light flashing in his eyes, his gaze extremely chilling. It seemed to him that everything was about to end. If the Fox Tribe did not submit, they must perish without a burial place; this was the Tiger Tribe’s way of operating. Now that things had come to this, the Tiger Tribe would show no mercy.
"Seize him! Bring this Six-tailed of the Fox Tribe to the Tiger Tribe!" the young master of the Tiger Tribe commanded, his voice cold. "He refused to accompany me before, but now he has no choice!"
"No!" the Tiger Tribe leader stated sternly. "The slaughter has begun; there is no turning back. Not a single member of the Fox Tribe shall be left alive!"
"Father, you know, my feelings for him…" the young master of the Tiger Tribe began.
"Those who achieve great things are not bound by trivialities. Moreover, sacrificing everything for a mere woman is hardly worth it!"
With a cold, indifferent gaze, the Tiger Tribe leader declared, "Every single member of the Fox Tribe must be executed on the spot. No survivors shall be permitted!"
The young master of the Tiger Tribe’s face turned ashen, his heart filled with extreme unwillingness. However, the situation had reached this point, and it was beyond his ability to alter it. Even his father had given the order, and he could not defy his father’s will.
"Fox Tribe members, fight to the death!"
The Nine-tailed Fox’s voice rang out, carrying a formidable rage. The Tiger Tribe’s actions were clearly those of a bully, and at this juncture, they would not passively accept their fate.
The Fox Tribe powerhouses nodded in unison, a terrifying killing intent emanating from them. They knew they were facing certain death today, and thus, they held nothing back.
"What is happening here?"
Just as the two tribes clashed, a calm voice sounded. Lu Fan walked over, looking around with a hint of confusion, particularly at the corpses strewn on the ground. This was Bei Yuan, home to many divine beasts, yet this scene left him perplexed.
"You should leave quickly; this matter has nothing to do with you!"
Six-tailed quickly warned. Lu Fan was not part of the Fox Tribe, and it would be most unfortunate if he were dragged into this affair.
The young master of the Tiger Tribe’s gaze instantly turned icy. "No wonder you refused me; you already have someone you love. In that case, he won't be leaving today!"
"Don't do anything rash; he's not from our Fox Tribe!" Six-tailed pleaded repeatedly, its eyes showing increasing gravity. "Your target is the Fox Tribe, not anyone else!"
"I don't care about that!"
The young master of the Tiger Tribe’s voice was laced with coldness as he lunged towards Lu Fan. His sole intention was to crush Lu Fan into powder, letting Six-tailed know who the true strong one was, and who it should rely on.
"Are you insane!"
Six-tailed roared, its anxiety mounting. This conflict was a Fox Tribe matter. If Lu Fan became involved, the implications would be entirely different, and it could even lead to a fatal outcome.
"I think you’re truly ill!"
Lu Fan glanced at the young master of the Tiger Tribe. "Is this how your Tiger Tribe conducts itself?"
"You dare insult me!"
The young master of the Tiger Tribe exclaimed angrily. "You insolent brat, how dare you insult me! You truly don’t know your place!"
Lu Fan paid him no mind, grabbing the young master of the Tiger Tribe and delivering a resounding slap. "So what if I insult you? What if I kill you!"
Witnessing this scene, the Tiger Tribe members were utterly stunned. Even the other members of the Fox Tribe were bewildered, never having imagined Lu Fan possessed such a formidable side. The young master of the Tiger Tribe froze, being struck in the presence of his superior. He found it utterly unacceptable, his heart filled with a surge of fury.
"You are not of the Fox Tribe; why are you interfering in today’s affairs!"
The Tiger Tribe leader’s voice was icy as he looked towards Lu Fan. Lu Fan’s aura was peculiar, making him hesitant to act rashly.
"I am indeed not of the Fox Tribe, but he is my friend. When his kin are in trouble, how can I stand idly by!"
Lu Fan stated coldly. "Now, if your Tiger Tribe leaves, I will not pursue this matter further. Otherwise, I will make your Tiger Tribe understand what it means to have people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens!"
"Father, kill this brat!"
The young master of the Tiger Tribe commanded coldly. "He is simply audacious, to be this arrogant!"
The Tiger Tribe leader remained silent, his gaze fixed intently on Lu Fan, a sense of wariness growing. Lu Fan, on the other hand, appeared completely calm, as if in his eyes, everything was ordinary and utterly insignificant. Meanwhile, everyone could clearly sense the formidable power of the Tiger Tribe.