"Your aura is not simple. Are you perhaps one of the Evil Tribe?" the Tiger Tribe leader questioned, a chill in his voice as he looked at Lu Fan, his brow furrowed.
"Who I am is not important. What is important is that you, the Fox Tribe, will not be harmed today!"
Lu Fan shrugged, his words devoid of any hesitation, as if everything was within his control.
"You are too arrogant, boy! In all my years, I've never met anyone like you!" the young Tiger Tribe master declared coldly, his expression indifferent and deeply displeased. He harbored a particular animosity towards Lu Fan's disposition.
"It matters not. What I intend to do, no one can change!" Lu Fan shrugged again. "If you insist on attacking, I will show no mercy today. Whether the Fox Tribe falls or the Tiger Tribe falls will depend on your abilities!"
"Father, I truly cannot stand it anymore!" the young Tiger Tribe master pleaded repeatedly. "I implore you to act personally and eliminate him, to let him know the might of our Tiger Tribe!"
The Tiger Tribe leader frowned. He was indeed quite displeased, but the situation had unfolded beyond his expectations. Lu Fan must have absolute confidence, or he wouldn't speak so boldly. This made the leader wary. After all, there were countless strong individuals in this world, and their Tiger Tribe was not the strongest. If Lu Fan possessed other formidable backing, it would be a significant blow to their tribe.
"Father, what are you hesitating for!" the young Tiger Tribe master urged again, his face etched with reluctance and seriousness. He would not back down at this juncture.
"Young man, though I don't know your origins, the affairs of the Tiger Tribe are likely not for you to meddle in," the Tiger Tribe leader stated directly. "If you insist on this path today, you are making an enemy of my Tiger Tribe!"
"Too much talk. If you want to fight, just attack!" Lu Fan said coldly. "I have no fear. As for whether to be an enemy of the Tiger Tribe, that is your decision!"
The Tiger Tribe leader's face turned ashen. Finally, he addressed his tribesmen, "We leave!"
The Tiger Tribe members were stunned by his words. Others also looked bewildered, unsure how to react. The young Tiger Tribe master was equally perplexed, his face flushing with embarrassment. He had never expected his father to act this way.
"Father, if we truly leave like this, won't it be a great humiliation for the Tiger Tribe?" the young Tiger Tribe master exclaimed. "How can we possibly do this!"
"Can't you see! I have no certainty of victory against him. If we were to truly engage in combat, the entire Tiger Tribe could be annihilated!" the Tiger Tribe leader stated frankly.
"How is that possible!" The young Tiger Tribe master's brow furrowed, disbelief evident on his face. From his perspective, things should not have come to this. However, at this moment, the Tiger Tribe leader said no more, turning to lead the Tiger Tribe's experts away, unwilling to linger. He seemed to have seen through everything.
Witnessing this scene, the young Tiger Tribe master, despite his unwillingness, was helpless. He was no match for Lu Fan. If he had attacked, he would have met a grim end. He was well aware of this fact.
After the Tiger Tribe members departed, the Fox Tribe members looked bewildered, almost disbelieving. They never expected the formidable Tiger Tribe to be driven away so easily by Lu Fan, which left them in astonishment.
"Mother, the Tiger Tribe is gone. Our Fox Tribe is saved!" Six-Tails smiled, appearing somewhat excited.
Nine-Tails turned her gaze towards Lu Fan, then clasped her fists in a gesture of respect. "Thank you very much. If you hadn't intervened, our entire Fox Tribe would likely have perished at their hands."
"It was merely a minor effort, no need for such thanks!" Lu Fan waved his hand. "Besides, I am Six-Tails' friend. If the Fox Tribe is in danger, I naturally stand at the forefront!"
Six-Tails was deeply moved by Lu Fan's words. He had never imagined that the fate of their Fox Tribe would become intertwined with Lu Fan. If not for Lu Fan today, they would have met a violent end, with no one to stop it.
"Although the Tiger Tribe has left, they will not give up easily!" Nine-Tails spoke again, looking at Lu Fan. "Can you take Six-Tails away? That way, perhaps, his life can be spared!"
"No, Six-Tails will not leave!" Six-Tails shook his head, his gaze serious. This was his homeland, and those present were his kin. How could he abandon them?
"The Tiger Tribe will surely return. If my guess is correct, they might be joining forces with other tribes!" Nine-Tails shook her head. "Staying here means certain death. Therefore, if you leave, you can later save our Fox Tribe lineage!"
"We go together, or we stay together!" Six-Tails' expression was earnest. "I will not live by cowardly means. I implore you, Mother, to retract your command!"
Nine-Tails stood stunned, at a loss for words. She did not wish to do this, but the situation was dire. If this were not done, it would undoubtedly bring disaster, and their Fox Tribe lineage might lose its heritage forever.
"I have already said that with me here, the Fox Tribe will not face disaster!" Lu Fan declared. "It seems the Fox Tribe leader does not trust me!"
"That is not what I meant, please do not misunderstand!" the Fox Tribe leader said hastily with a smile. "I am merely acting out of necessity, as this matter is of grave importance, concerning the lives of my tribe!"
"I understand that, but rest assured, since I have said these words, I will certainly protect the Fox Tribe!" Lu Fan's words were sincere, devoid of any reservation, as if everything was under his command.
Nine-Tails remained stunned, unsure how to respond. Lu Fan's words made her feel somewhat innocent. She truly wanted to believe Lu Fan, but the wars in the Northern Abyss were not as simple as they seemed. Once conflict erupted, it could be a hundred times more terrifying than imagined. Lu Fan might possess some strength, but that was all. Everyone was aware of this.
Meanwhile, others present also frowned, clearly sensing that things were not straightforward. The leader's concerns were understandable.
"If I had known you were so worried, I would have annihilated the entire Tiger Tribe earlier!" Lu Fan shrugged slightly, his gaze calm, his words carrying a hint of arrogant confidence.
Nine-Tails stood stunned, a look of embarrassment on her face. She had not expected Lu Fan to speak so boldly, catching her off guard. She wondered how strong Lu Fan truly was to be able to utter such words with such conviction.