The flagstone floor of the Defense Clan's training grounds had grown hot under the sun, and a faint scent of dust hung in the air.
Yang Hu, Tai Long, and Bai Chenxiang had gathered together, surrounded by other young disciples of the Four Single-Attribute Clans.
Most of the disciples chatted in twos and threes, making for a lively atmosphere.
"Tai Long!"
Bai Chenxiang waved the handkerchief in her hand, her voice clear and crisp.
"Have you heard? Apparently, Grandpa Niu Gao has already led the Defense Clan in pledging allegiance to a lord!"
Tai Long scratched his head, his dark face full of surprise.
"Huh? Xiangxiang, who told you that? My grandpa never mentioned a word of it to me!"
He turned to Yang Hu. "Yang Hu, do you know anything about this?"
Yang Hu shrugged helplessly. "Don't ask me. My grandpa keeps his lips sealed. He hasn't let slip so much as half a word."
"Right, where's that guy Niu Bai? He must know what's going on in his own clan. How come we haven't seen him today?"
They chatted back and forth, relaxed smiles on their faces.
After all, the Four Single-Attribute Clans rarely gathered together. It was a rare chance for the young people to get together, so naturally, they had endless things to talk about.
Among the Four Single-Attribute Clans, only the girls of the Breaking Clan and the Speed Clan could really be considered attractive.
Most of the disciples on the grounds were hot-blooded young men, and their gazes occasionally swept over the female disciples present. The girls of the Four Single-Attribute Clans each had their own looks-
Because their Martial Souls favored defense, most women of the Defense Clan were sturdy and powerfully built, exuding a frank, heroic air, though they did not