The prolonged standoff was clearly not a pleasant thing for the body and mind.
War could not be easily initiated, especially when there was no political, economic, or even mere reputation-based conflict between the parties.
The long standoff left both sides exhausted and weary.
The Feather Tribe fared better, being on their home ground, where high-level combat powers could rotate, and ordinary soldiers could simply hunker down in their campsite.
The real sufferers were the unfortunate ones on the other side, who couldn't even attempt to slip away....
"This endless situation, when will it finally come to an end?"
"God knows.... Has the Hunting Team started their move yet?"
"They have, but they failed. Those guys have some strength. It's also quite inconvenient on the Feather Tribe's turf."
Hunters like Lu Ping'an were "civilians" attracted by bounties and fame.