Meanwhile, the Mead Family, the closest to Makarov Star, had already arrived ahead of the others.
But as soon as they arrived, members of the Makarov Family stopped them.
They had come for the Five-Colored Divine Dragon, so naturally, they would not give up over such a minor obstacle.
They therefore intended to throw their weight around and force their way in. At worst, they would simply apologize to the Makarov Family.
Yet the Makarov Family reacted rather fiercely, actually drawing their weapons and pointing them straight at the Mead Family.
This reaction from the Makarov Family completely exceeded the Mead Family's expectations.
The Mead Family had originally been certain that, given the Makarov Family's weakness, they would not pursue the matter too far even if they forced their way in.
But now the situation was very different, as though any rash move on their part would trigger a war between the two great families.
Responsibility for such a grave offense was not something a mere team leader like him could bear.
For a moment, the Mead Family did not know whether to advance or retreat.
Just as tensions reached a breaking point, Clan Leader Ferid and the Supreme First Elder suddenly descended from high above and stood before the ranks.
As though he had spotted his savior, the Mead Family's team leader hurried forward to question him.
"Clan Leader Ferid, what is the meaning of this? Are you trying to provoke a war between our two families?"
In the Mead team leader's mind, Ferid would never dare offend the Mead Family, or he would face suppression from two great families.
Then his Makarov Family would have almost no hope of revival.
Yet Ferid acted completely out of character at that moment, saying coldly:
"Your Mead Family is forcing its