Chapter 266: Iron-Eating Beasts Unite with Lynxes, War is Imminent!
The Iron-eating Beast Tribe, along with two other minor tribes, had already provoked the Hundred Beast Tribe to this extent. If they didn’t counterattack now, those small tribes that were like grass clinging to the grand tree of the Hundred Beast Tribe would immediately start searching for a new tree. They would all feel that the Hundred Beast Tribe had been bullied so much, and their Chieftain’s son was even killed by the Iron-eating Beasts, yet they didn’t dare to retaliate. These smaller tribes would all believe that the Hundred Beast Tribe was no longer capable of protecting them. Furthermore, these small tribes had to transport supplies to the Hundred Beast Tribe periodically. Since the Hundred Beast Tribe was no longer strong, these small tribes might as well use the supplies meant for the Hundred Beast Tribe as tribute to pledge allegiance to other great trees. Therefore, whether for personal vendetta or the development of the tribe, a war between the Hundred Beast Tribe and the Iron-eating Beast Tribe was inevitable.
After the Bear King finished speaking, the Leopard King, with a somber gaze, surveyed everyone and then addressed the other Beast Kings.
“As far as I know, it’s not just the Raccoon Tribe and the Lesser Panda Tribe; other races we previously invaded, such as the Wildcat Tribe, Caracal Tribe, and so on, are also uniting with the Iron-eating Beasts to attack us.”
At this point, the Leopard King hesitated for a moment, then swallowed and looked around. He saw the disdainful expressions of the other four Beast Kings upon hearing the names of those nineteen minor tribes. The Leopard King sighed slightly. He had a similar expression when a Leopard Cat first reported the situation he had overheard. In the past, after they had invaded these small tribes, they had wanted to submit to the Hundred Beast Tribe. But at that time, they had looked at those weak races with disdain. Ultimately, they had abducted most of their women and kept them in their tribes for their clansmen’s enjoyment. Now, except for the Iron-eating Beast Tribe, which was rather troublesome, those other minor tribes were no match for them. However, that Leopard Cat also informed the Leopard King of another piece of news, which made the Leopard King take it seriously.
After surveying the disdainful expressions on the Beast Kings’ faces, the Leopard King sighed, swallowed, and spoke again, “Moreover, I heard that the Lynx Tribe is also coming down from the mountain to join forces with the Iron-eating Beasts to attack us.”
“Hiss—!”
As soon as the Leopard King said this, the other Beast Kings gasped. The Iron-eating Beast Tribe alone was already difficult enough to deal with. Now, the Lynx Tribe was also joining the fray. The combat effectiveness of the Lynx Tribe warriors could be said to be no weaker than any of the other four races present, except for the Bear Man Race. It was only slightly weaker. It was only slightly weaker than the Bear Man Race. This was also because the Lynx’s combat effectiveness had been significantly weakened after coming down from the mountain. If they were in the mountains, even the Bear Man Race would not dare to provoke the Lynxes. And if the Iron-eating Beasts did not activate their Talent Ability, their combat effectiveness was already on par with the Bear Man Race of the Hundred Beast Tribe. If the Iron-eating Beasts activated their Talent Ability, facing the Bear Man Race of the Hundred Beast Tribe would be a massacre! Furthermore, the Iron-eating Beasts possessed a Racial Talent. Every adult Iron-eating Beast had already activated a talent that could enhance their speed.
Upon hearing the news from the Leopard King, the hearts of the other Beast Kings sank. At this moment, the Wolf King, sitting to the side, shook his head and smiled wryly, then spoke, “The Iron-eating Beast Tribe and the Lynx Tribe have always had a good relationship. I don’t know what terms they reached that made the Lynx Tribe come down the mountain to help the Iron-eating Beasts attack us.”
The Lion King and the Tiger King both let out frustrated sighs, but they couldn’t think of a good solution. The Bear King, however, clenched his fists, his eyes wide with anger, and shouted, “So what if it’s the Lynx Tribe? Even if ten more came, I wouldn’t be afraid. Bear Man Race! Fearless!” After shouting loudly to vent his frustration, the Bear King calmed down slightly, but the anger visible on his face was still evident.
At this moment, the Leopard King, who had been the first to receive this news, looked at the other Beast Kings’ frustrated expressions and spoke to them again, “The Bear King is right. No matter how many enemies there are, we must counterattack. From now on, we will recall all the tribes we sent out previously to strengthen our tribe’s power.”
Upon hearing the Leopard King’s words, the other Beast Kings’ eyes lit up. The Tiger King slapped his thigh and exclaimed, “That’s right, call back all the Pig-headed Men. Chieftain Pig-headed Man is also very strong in combat. If he gets any stronger, he might even become the sixth Beast King.” The Bear King, sitting at the head, nodded and said, “The combat effectiveness of the Pig-headed Men is second only to our five races. Moreover, the number of Pig-headed Men is also very large. We only sent them out because they ate too much.” At this time, the Wolf King also said with a smile, “Not only the Pig-headed Men, but also the Dog Head Men and Jackal Men, who split off from our Wolf Man Race, are not weak in combat. If we gather them all back, what do we have to fear from the Iron-eating Beasts and the Lynx Tribe?” The Lion King also nodded in agreement and said, “Not only the combat-capable races that split off from us, but the subordinate races can also be gathered. As for the cannon fodder like the Raccoon Tribe and the Caracal Tribe, let those tribes deal with them, so as not to waste the efforts of our tribal warriors.”
After the Beast Kings exchanged opinions, they felt that the plan was feasible. They were about to stand up and send people to notify the tribes to return to the nest. But the Leopard King loudly stopped them. “Wait, don’t be in a hurry, I haven’t finished speaking!”
Upon hearing the Leopard King’s words, the other Beast Kings quickly sat back down. Besides being a powerful warrior, the Leopard King had also learned a piece of witchcraft. Although he had forcibly compelled the shamans of other tribes to teach it to him, the Leopard King had learned it regardless. Furthermore, the idea of recalling the separated tribes was also the Leopard King’s idea. Therefore, when the Leopard King said he hadn’t finished, the other Beast Kings obediently sat back down. Then, they all looked at the Leopard King, their eyes wide.
Seeing that the other Beast Kings had all sat down, the Leopard King continued, “Bear King, you need to send someone, or we can personally go find the Golden Eagle Tribe and the Vulture Tribe, as well as the Sky Eagle Tribe, which claims to be the overlord of the sky. It’s best to try to persuade them to join forces with us to attack the Iron-eating Beasts and the Lynxes. The Iron-eating Beast Tribe brought the Lynx Tribe, with whom they have a close relationship, so we will look for the Golden Eagle Tribe and the Vulture Tribe, who have enmity with the Lynxes. Then, we will tell the Sky Eagle Tribe that their food wants to resist our rule. I believe the Eagle Men in the Sky Eagle Tribe will understand my meaning.”
As the Leopard King spoke in more detail, the smiles on the other four Beast Kings’ faces gradually widened. Finally, they burst into happy laughter. “Hahahaha!” Since the other four Beast Kings were leaders of their respective races, their minds were not simple. Therefore, after the Leopard King finished speaking, they all immediately understood what he meant. ‘An eye for an eye,’ or rather, fighting fire with fire. Although people in primitive society did not understand this principle, it did not prevent them from feeling that doing so would be very satisfying. Thinking about the Iron-eating Beasts and Lynxes seeing the Golden Eagles, Vultures, and various strong Eagle Men flying in the sky when the war began, imagining the expressions of the Iron-eating Beasts and Lynxes at that time, the laughter of these Beast Kings became even more unrestrained.
After laughing for a while, the Bear King, sitting at the head, said loudly to the other Beast Kings with a smile, “Good, we’ll do as the Leopard King said. Tomorrow, we will split up. You all go to the Golden Eagle and Vulture Tribes, and Leopard King and I will personally go to the Sky Eagle Tribe to negotiate.” After the Bear King finished speaking, he continued to laugh heartily. Then, the Beast Kings all joined in the laughter. At this moment, the Wolf King, sitting next to the Leopard King, patted the Leopard King’s shoulder while laughing boisterously and said, “Leopard King, did you think of all these things yourself? Amazing!” The Wolf King’s words reached the ears of the other Beast Kings. Upon hearing the Wolf King’s words, the other Beast Kings also nodded at the Leopard King.
