"The Black Flood Dragon Leader's own tribe was destroyed, so now he wants to seize ours. We might as well fight him!"
One of the elders spoke through gritted teeth.
"Fight? How? The Black Flood Dragon Leader already had the strength of a Three-Star Leader. Now that he's broken through to Third Tribulation Master, he's probably close to a Four-Star Leader!"
Another elder looked utterly grim.
"Running isn't an option either. How can we flee with our families in tow?"
Uncle Teng frowned.
"We can't escape. All I can do is fight with everything I have. If I lose, I'll hand the Yellow Dragon Tribe over to him, and you can follow him instead. Protect the resources this young man brought out. If the Black Flood Dragon Leader learns of them, they'll likely all fall into his hands!"
The Yellow Dragon Leader's face was grave.
She was only a Three-Star Leader herself, still far from becoming a Four-Star Leader. She stood almost no chance against the Black Flood Dragon Leader.
But she knew there was no way back. They could not leave, so she could only give the fight everything she had.
With that, the Yellow Dragon Leader left the hall, flew into the air, and waited quietly for the Black Flood Dragon Leader to arrive.
"Uncle Teng, what did you mean by Three-Star Leader? Is it a measure of strength?"
Lu Ren asked.
"Yes. Leaders are generally ranked from One-Star to Nine-Star, corresponding to First Tribulation Master through Ninth Tribulation Master. But some Masters condense many Void Inscriptions at the Void Waterfall. Their Immortal Bodies become far stronger than those of other Masters, giving them the power to challenge opponents above their level!"
Uncle Teng explained, "The Black Flood Dragon Leader has condensed thirty-eight Void Inscriptions into his Black