In the Catfish Clan's territory, a dark and overwhelming expanse of black eels surrounded the area. Leading them was a massive sea eel with golden patterns running across its black skin.
This sea eel was the Black Eel Clan Leader. Upon learning of the Long-Whiskered Sea Eel's death, he flew into a rage and personally led his forces here.
With a single command, the black eel army pressed toward the Catfish Clan's reef cave dwelling.
The Catfish Clan had wanted to flee, but it was already too late.
"Clan Leader, the black eels are bearing down on us. What should we do?" The catfish all looked toward their clan leader.
"Alas... if it is a blessing, it is not a curse; if it is a curse, it cannot be avoided. So be it. We would have had to face this sooner or later."
"Black Eel Clan, you have bullied our clan too far. Our Catfish Clan is not so easily pushed around."
"My children, we have no way back. We can only fight to the death. Are you afraid?" The Catfish Clan Leader shouted at the young catfish around him.
"Clan Leader, these black eels have eaten our families. We must avenge this hatred. We are not afraid. Give the order!" said a medium-sized catfish.
As soon as he spoke, the other catfish all echoed his words.
"Good, brave sons! Our Catfish Clan has lain low for too long. We never sought conflict with other clans, but they have bullied us beyond all measure. For our clan's dignity, kill!"
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
"Kill!"
With that, the catfish shot forward one after another and charged at the black eels.
But how could they be a match for the black eels? In a single exchange, more than half had already died. With a