Chapter 202: The Great Battle is in Progress

Chapter 202: Chapter 202: The Great Battle is in Progress

That night, the Great Elder of the Snow Wolf Clan was fast asleep when he suddenly felt his body lift into the air. By the time he woke up, he found himself in a forest. A small bonfire burned nearby, its flames swaying in the wind, and several figures stood not far away from him.

Somewhat afraid, the Great Elder asked, "Why did you capture me?"

"It’s been a long time, Great Elder."

Hearing the familiar female voice, the Great Elder opened his mouth in shock. "O-Ophelia."

The slender figure before him turned around, revealing her stunningly beautiful face. "That’s right, it’s me."

"Why did you bring me here?"

"Does the Great Elder know about the Snow Wolf Clan going to war with the Fuzu Tribe?"

The Great Elder’s expression changed slightly. "Ophelia, although I don’t want to go to war with the Fuzu Tribe, the Clan Leader of the Snow Wolf Clan is Soro. Even if I don’t want to, it’s useless."

From their previous encounters, the Great Elder had already understood Ophelia’s methods. He also knew that Soro was no match for the Fu Clan at all, let alone now that the Fuzu Tribe had grown so powerful—they were completely beyond the Snow Wolf Clan’s ability to compare. In his heart, he did not want the Snow Wolf Clan and the Fuzu Tribe to go to war. Even if the Snow Wolf Clan defeated the Fuzu Tribe with the support of the Fire Phoenix Clan, the members of the Fire Phoenix Clan would not stay with the Snow Wolf Clan permanently. When the time came, the Golden Dragon Clan and other nearby tribes would definitely make a move against the Snow Wolf Clan. Attacking the Fuzu Tribe now would cost them more than they could gain. However, Soro had been completely blinded by hatred and wouldn’t listen to his advice at all.

Seeing that his expression didn’t seem fake, Ophelia spoke up. "Then has the Great Elder ever considered changing the Clan Leader of the Snow Wolf Clan?"

"Change the Clan Leader?" The Great Elder was a little puzzled. He had a guess in his heart but was uncertain.

"Yes. You are not inferior to Soro in any way, Great Elder. Don’t you want to fight for it?"

"Ophelia, do you mean..."

"I mean, have you thought about taking a step further, Great Elder?"

The Great Elder was somewhat tempted. "But Soro’s lineage has already produced several Clan Leaders. Their roots in the Snow Wolf Clan are deep, and I’m afraid they won’t be easily shaken."

Tyler said slowly, "Great Elder, don’t you know that your status among the Snow Wolf Clan members is even higher than Soro’s?

"I know that during the rainy season, when Loki proposed expelling the severely ill young females and males from the tribe, you stood up and tried to stop him. After Loki’s actions, the loyalty of the Snow Wolf Clan’s males toward Soro’s family has significantly dropped. Therefore, if you step forward now, you won’t necessarily be at a disadvantage compared to Soro."

Ophelia continued to persuade him. "Great Elder, I know you wholeheartedly have the Snow Wolf Clan’s best interests in mind. Can you really bear to let Soro lead the Snow Wolf Clan to its destruction?"

Under Ophelia’s combination of threats and promises, the Great Elder agreed to her suggestion. That very night, he sought out several familiar males, informed them of the impending war between the Snow Wolf Clan and the Fuzu Tribe, and carefully analyzed the situation with them.

"Great Elder, I also disagree with going to war against the Fuzu Tribe, but as for the Clan Leader..." The Clan Leader had already notified them not to go out hunting tomorrow and to gather at the tribe’s plaza early in the morning instead. He hadn’t told them the reason, but now it seemed it was to wage war against the Fuzu Tribe.

"That’s right, Great Elder. If we don’t go, will the Clan Leader make things difficult for us?"

The males all knew that the Soro Clan Leader was not a magnanimous person. If anyone dared to disobey his orders, he would make their daily lives miserable. However, since he was the Clan Leader, they were helpless against him.

The Great Elder waved his hand. "I am not asking you to refuse Soro’s demand, but rather for you to do nothing during the fight with the Fuzu Tribe."

"But if we do that, doesn’t that mean we’ll just stand there and get beaten by the Fuzu Tribe’s males?" one male asked, scratching his head in confusion.

A smile touched the Great Elder’s lips. "How could I let you get hurt? I have already discussed this with Ophelia. Tomorrow, tie a piece of animal skin around your left arm. When the time comes, the Fu Clan males won’t fight you for real."

"We can do that?" The males were completely baffled.

"Yes. When you go back, you can also tell your friends and relatives. If they are equally unwilling to fight the Fuzu Tribe, they can also tie animal skin to their arms to avoid being accidentally injured tomorrow."

"Alright, Great Elder. We understand."

Those chosen by the Great Elder to attend this meeting were all smart individuals. They could vaguely guess that the Great Elder had intentions of taking over the leadership. Compared to the gloomy and vindictive Soro, they much preferred the Great Elder to become the new Clan Leader of the tribe.

The next day, Ophelia and Tyler Klein arrived at the entrance of the Snow Wolf Clan tribe with thirty Fu Clan males.

Kaka had been waiting there early on. When he saw Ophelia’s figure, his eyes couldn’t help but blaze with fury. "Ophelia, I told you to come alone! Bringing so many people with you now—do you want Dan’er dead?"

Standing fifty meters away from the tribe, Ophelia leaned against a tree trunk with her arms crossed over her chest. "Am I that stupid? To come alone just waiting for you to kill me?" she retorted. "I advise you to let Dan’er go. Otherwise, even if you kill him, I will absolutely not let you leave Ten Thousand Beasts City. You know I have the power to do so."

Kaka naturally knew Ophelia was telling the truth because Ten Thousand Beasts City was currently on her side. However, he wasn’t afraid now, for Kamo had already arrived with the Fire Phoenix Clan males. Furthermore, he had arranged for two Fire Phoenix Clan males to hide in the shadows and observe the battle. If they were defeated, those two would immediately set off to return to the Holy Capital. They would report Ten Thousand Beasts City’s wicked deeds to the Family Head, and the Family Head would certainly avenge them when the time came.

"Ophelia, I will not let Dan’er go," Kaka said.

Klein’s cold eyes flashed. "Then we have nothing left to talk about." He waved his hand, and the thirty Fu Clan males behind him assumed a combat-ready stance. "Since that’s the case, don’t blame me for being merciless."

Kaka shot a glance at his older brother, Kamo, beside him. With a rallying cry and a raised arm, Kamo led the twenty-eight Fire Phoenix Clan males. Rubbing their fists, they launched an attack on the Fu Clan males. The battle between the two sides erupted instantly.

Shielded behind Klein, Ophelia silently observed the situation on the battlefield.

Although the thirty Fu Clan males didn’t carry bows and arrows, they all had a Crossbow strapped to their arms. Ophelia had trained them beforehand; if they were to fire the Crossbow, they had to be confident in delivering a fatal blow—it had to be a killing strike.

No matter how strong the Fu Clan males were, they were still no match for the Fire Phoenix Clan males. Seeing that his tribe was about to fall into a disadvantageous position, Klein raised his hand. Twenty archers stepped out from behind the trees, drawing their bows and nocking their arrows.

Twenty arrows shot straight toward the Fire Phoenix Clan males. Upon seeing this familiar weapon, Kaka yelled sharply, "Dodge quickly! Don’t let those things hit you!"

But it was too late by the time he spoke. Several Fire Phoenix Clan males had already been struck in the arms. Seeing the unfavorable situation, a few other Fire Phoenix Clan males transformed into their beast forms and flew into the sky. Yet, even in the air, they could not escape the range of the arrows.

"Soro, what are you standing around for? Order your clansmen to attack!" Kaka roared.