As love and jealousy deepen the struggle for power in Opar, Tarzan escapes and searches the jungle for his scattered allies while working to destroy Zveri’s conspiracy. He rescues the lost Zora and survives pursuit, gunfire, and betrayal with the aid of Nkima, Tantor, Jad-bal-ja, and the Waziri warriors. In the final confrontation, Tarzan and his allies break the invading scheme, while the conflicts surrounding La and Opar move toward reconciliation and a restored order.