Chapter 2906: They Fight as Soon as They Meet

Just as everyone still hadn't had time to react, the old tree and the water monster suddenly began to rapidly swell and grow larger.

Their forms became immensely huge, as if they were about to burst through the heavens.

From the aura these two fellows are currently displaying, one can clearly sense that they have completely fallen into a frenzied state, with no spare attention for the people around them.

In the blink of an eye, the Iron Peak Clan Chief immediately took action.

All that could be seen was him taking a swift step forward to stand before Ye Zhangqing, using his sturdy body to block any possible attack from the old tree or the water monster.

At the same time, Xu Jie unhesitatingly followed closely behind, quickly walking to the Iron Peak Clan Chief's side and firmly planting himself, keeping close to Ye Zhangqing.

After all, in this tense situation, only staying together with Ye Zhangqing would be relatively safer; if he were even slightly careless and got swept up in this fierce battle, the mere residual power from a casual swipe of the old tree or the water monster could easily obliterate him completely.

However, speaking objectively, Ye Zhangqing's tree pet had previously behaved quite docile and well‑behaved—despite possessing the greatest strength in the entire Black Mist Forest, it had never caused any trouble since following its master Ye Zhangqing.

Usually, this fellow's favorite pastime is nothing more than burying its head in eating all kinds of food; if it isn't mealtime, it is essentially indifferent and oblivious to everything else.

Yet who would have imagined that today, upon first encountering this mysterious water monster, it would instantly erupt with such intense fury?

I believe anyone present can see at a glance: obviously, this old tree and that water monster have known each other for a long time, and there seems to be a deep‑seated grudge between them……

Otherwise, it would be absolutely impossible for them to fight to such a horrifying state.

"Junior Brother, what exactly is the situation now?"

Xu Jie lowered his voice and asked cautiously, while Ye Zhangqing beside him helplessly shook his head, indicating that he too was clueless.

As it turns out, he had previously tried to establish some kind of connection with that mysterious old tree, but for unknown reasons there was no response—perhaps because both sides were too absorbed in the battle.

Since even Ye Zhangqing knows nothing about the cause, Xu Jie had no choice but to turn his gaze once more to the Iron Peak Clan Chief standing not far away and plead.

"Senior, couldn't you intervene to stop them from continuing to fight?"

However, upon hearing this, the Iron Peak Clan Chief wore a strange expression, abruptly turned his head to glare at Xu Jie, and retorted in an irritated tone.

"Why should I be the one to stop them?"

"Um… I, as a junior, certainly don't have that ability—look at my frail, weak physique; how could I possibly block them both?"

Xu Jie hastily waved his hands to explain.

"Oh ho ho, so you're implying I'm just a big fool, aren't you?"

The Iron Peak Clan Chief snorted coldly and spoke in an unfriendly manner.

"At this very moment, which fool would recklessly charge forward to invite suffering? He might end up beaten black and blue, teeth scattered on the ground! So we'd better just honestly stay here and observe—it's the wiser choice."

This battle seems as if it will never cease, making it impossible to predict when and where it will end.

The deep pool, once calm as a mirror and like a huge sapphire set upon the earth, is no longer tranquil; it seems to be violently stirred by an invisible force, raising towering waves that splash everywhere, as if the whole world trembles.

Moreover, the land and mountains surrounding the deep pool also did not escape; after suffering from this fierce battle, they have become shattered beyond recognition.

Countless boulders fell like rain, crashing down the mountainside with rumbling roars; amidst the drifting smoke and dust, sharp whistles from flying stone fragments mingled……

Fortunately, thanks to the Iron Peak Clan Chief stepping forward to guard nearby, Ye Zhangqing and Xu Jie remained unharmed; yet facing such a shocking spectacle still inspires dread—this is clearly an all‑out, no‑holds‑barred life‑and‑death struggle.

Just as everyone was at a loss, unsure how to respond to the situation, a clear, pleasant voice filled with majestic aura suddenly reached their ears.

"Enough, everyone stop."

Before the words even finished, the ancient, vigorous old tree and the soaking, fearsome‑looking water monster miraculously ceased their attacks, standing still and obediently, daring not to move an inch.

Immediately afterward, everyone saw a figure slowly walking down from the sky—this uninvited guest was an old man with white hair yet a ruddy complexion and spirited demeanor.

His steps were light and steady, as if he walked on air; compared to other Barbarian God Tribe members, his frame appeared exceptionally thin and frail, showing none of the tribe's usual tall, mighty, muscular build.

Yet the moment he appeared, the violent aura that had spread from the battle around them receded like a tide, and in an instant tranquility was restored.

It seemed as if this old man possessed a mysterious power that could effortlessly quell any conflict and disturbance.

Upon seeing the newcomer, the Iron Peak Clan Chief immediately bowed respectfully with clasped fists and shouted loudly.

"Greetings, Old Ancestor."

As it turned out, this old man before them was indeed one of the five renowned Old Ancestors of the Barbarian God Tribe.

Witnessing this, Ye Zhangqing and Xu Jie beside him could not help but turn their curious gazes toward him.

Facing everyone's gaze, the old man did not rush to reply to the Iron Peak Clan Chief, but merely gave a slight nod to indicate he understood.

Next, his deep eyes slowly turned toward the old tree and the water monster, revealing an ineffable calm, with a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

The old man fixed his gaze on the old tree and the water monster, observed them for a moment, then spoke with a teasing chuckle.

"You've been fighting for so many years—aren't you tired yet?"

Facing the old man's teasing reprimand, the old tree and the water monster obediently stood in place, even giving the impression that they had made a mistake, heads bowed guiltily as if admitting fault.

"I assigned you to guard the deep pool, yet when you see someone arrive you don't even report it—instead you launch straight into battle."

First he scolded the water monster, then turned his gaze to the old tree.

His gaze lingered longer on the old tree; after looking for a while, the old man then smiled and said.

"And you—you've been out there for years, never once coming back; now that you finally return, you launch into this right away—are you trying to tear down the dwellings of us old fellows?"

Upon hearing this, the old tree shook its leaves as if defending itself, while those nearby listening to the old man's words all guessed at something.