The echoing clash of vital energy colliding with special abilities reverberated down the narrow alleyway. Yang Yi, observing the fight from the sidelines, wore a faint, cold smile.

He never intended to keep the intelligence report he held; nor did he plan on returning it to Zhou Hai after settling matters in Macau. Right now, he simply wanted to gauge the strength of the Dragon Group. Watching the current members of the Dragon Group face off against his own men, the disparity in power was simply too vast.

He had heard whispers that the Dragon Group was China’s most enigmatic organization, and their capabilities should not be underestimated. However, these current members were proving to be a massive disappointment to Yang Yi. "It seems this favor won't be easy to call in. Heh heh, keep dodging, I don't believe you can keep it up forever."

"Hmph!" Feng Wu let out a muffled groan, her face deathly pale. Ranking sixth among the Dragon Group's ability users, facing Feng Shi today made her struggle immensely.

She wasn't the only one struggling; Long Wu and Long Er were facing similar difficulties. Long Er had a slight advantage, as having dual-elemental abilities granted him an extra layer of defense compared to others. Although his power level was still nowhere near that of an ability user like Xuan Yuan Bing, holding off the sustained assault for this long was no small feat.

However, Long Wu was having the toughest time among them. Lin Pangzi's Vajra Indestructible Body meant he was completely immune to the effects of the wind blades, forcing Long Wu into a continuous state of evasion against the fat man's attacks.

"Damn your ancestors, you're using my clothes as a target to slice up?" Lin Pangzi roared in anger. Three cuts had already marred his outfit, leaving him looking utterly ridiculous.

He intensified his attack, surging internal energy through every meridian, instantly hardening his somewhat plump physique into solid steel. Stopping his movement, Lin Pangzi’s gaze turned sharp. With a powerful kick, a peculiar small blade materialized in his hand, followed immediately by a "Swish!"

The flying knife streaked out, carving a bizarre, cold arc, propelled forward by Lin Pangzi’s swift advance. Long Wu’s pupils constricted upon seeing it, and he immediately unleashed his ability index to its absolute maximum limit.

Witnessing this, Yang Yi, who had been watching intently, roared out: "All of you, stop!"

"..."

Everyone halted their movements upon hearing the voice. Lin Pangzi’s throwing knife had indeed been aimed at Long Wu, yet his control was bizarrely precise. The launched blade curved mid-air, apparently obeying his command, looped around in front of Long Wu, and then returned directly to his hand.

"What a beautiful display of control. In this era, he could easily rival the Little Li Flying Dagger," a white-haired elder hidden in the shadows muttered, genuinely astonished by Lin Pangzi's feat.

"Brother Yi!" Lin Pangzi and his group had already regrouped at Yang Yi’s side. The three Dragon Group members stood together, panting heavily, their expressions blank, staring blankly at Yang Yi.

"You all should leave now. If this continues, I doubt you’ll see the sunrise."

Although Yang Yi’s words were true, they sounded exceptionally harsh to the ears of the Dragon Group members. Naturally, they could take it as mockery, but given the clear gap in their strength, persisting might indeed lead to the outcome he predicted.

"I won't be handing over this file to you temporarily. Of course, if I finish my business and I’m in a good mood afterward, that might change," Yang Yi chuckled lightly, glanced at them, and headed toward the vehicle.

"Fifth Brother! Are you alright?" Feng Wu knew they had suffered a heavy loss today; their trio was completely outmatched!

Long Wu shook his head when he heard her. "I'm fine!"

"Long Wu, what do we do now?" Long Er asked.

"Let's go. Since he said that, further entanglement is useless. Besides, their strength far exceeds ours." Long Wu endured the pain in his body; the vital energy attack from Lin Pangzi had injured him quite severely.

"Mm, let’s go." Feng Wu glanced back in the direction the car disappeared, her thoughts hidden.

This girl was a fire-elemental ability user. Her previous fiery temper was certainly well-founded, yet her sudden calmness now was utterly surprising.

Inside the car, Lin Pangzi adjusted his clothes and shook his head. "Damn, if I had known my clothes would get shredded like this, I wouldn't have played around with them."

"Hmph!" Feng Shi pursed her lips and laughed. "If you hadn't played around with them, how would you know your clothes might get ripped?"

"This is exactly why he's an idiot!" Yang Yi felt a sense of helplessness toward the shameless Lin Pangzi.

"Haha, that's true!" Lin Pangzi scratched his head foolishly, then his smile vanished. He sobered up and asked Yang Yi seriously, "Brother Yi, are you really planning to hand this data over to the Dragon Group after everything is done?"

"It's still unclear now. We'll talk about it after things are settled," Yang Yi replied, pressing the accelerator harder. The entire car shot forward rapidly.

##################################### Chapter Two: High Noon.

After Yang Yi and his team had rested, they received news: three thousand elites of the Black God Guard had secretly arrived in Macau, currently lodging across the city's major casinos.

Given this development, it was undeniable that Yang Yi had dispersed the Black God Guard forces for a reason more complex than simple setup; perhaps they were currently drawing attention away, deliberately confusing the Dragon Gang's focus. However, the Dragon Gang remained oblivious that Yang Yi’s forces had already entered Macau. They were still operating under the assumption that the three major transport hubs were blockaded, preoccupied with planning the immediate offensive.

"Young Master Long!"

A group of senior core members of the Dragon Gang, seated in the conference room, immediately rose respectfully upon seeing Long Tian appear at the doorway.

Long Tian nodded, walked to the head seat, and gestured for them to sit down.

"Yes, Young Master Long." The men responded promptly, demonstrating their profound loyalty to Long Tian.

Long Tian scanned the room, recognizing that everyone present was either a core figure or one of the most powerful individuals in the Dragon Gang. He dispensed with pleasantries and immediately cut to the chase, setting the stage for the night’s major confrontation.

"The Black God Gang has encroached upon our doorstep. How do you propose we deal with them?"

"We must strike back, naturally! Young Master Long, just give the order, and we will follow your lead without question!" the assembled members declared in unison.

"Striking back is inevitable, but what we need to discuss now is how to strike back," Long Tian chuckled thoughtfully. "Should we capture the leader first, or attack in scattered forces?"

"We defer to Young Master Long's decision!"

"Very well!" Long Tian flipped open the documents on the table. "The Dragon Lord of the Black God Gang is currently staying at the Macau Grand Hotel. They previously used various means to seize control of our casinos and infiltrate their personnel. Naturally, we have also discovered some traitors among us!"

"Young Master Long, traitors must be severely punished, or the masses will not be convinced!" a burly man in a suit roared, his face contorted with anger.

"Heh heh, this brother speaks the truth. Please sit down first, and listen to me explain slowly!" Long Tian smiled faintly, then continued, "We have already gathered a contingent of men to hold key locations in other Macau establishments. Personnel from other territories, like the twenty-one cities in Guangdong, are also awaiting orders sequentially. I wish to ask everyone here: what are your thoughts on the Green Gang?"

The Green Gang?

Silence fell over the room. Despite the quiet, the men were still unsure of Long Tian's true intentions.

"The Black God Gang's Dragon Lord is in Macau. I intend to capture the leader first. If we can completely wipe out the Black God Gang's presence in Macau tonight and capture their Dragon Lord, we can follow up with a decisive push into the entire Eastern China region!" Long Tian stated with grave seriousness. "Therefore, we must keep a very close watch on the Green Gang!"

"Young Master Long, while that plan is excellent, the Green Gang is currently our ally. They won't simply stand by while we attack the Eastern China region!" an older, more seasoned middle-aged man stood up and said.

"Indeed! Uncle Ming is absolutely correct. The Green Gang certainly will not stand idly by!" Long Tian said in a deep voice. "It is precisely because I know the Green Gang won't stand aside that I ask what thoughts you all have regarding them?"

"If we succeed tonight in eliminating the Black God Gang's Dragon Lord in Macau, the Green Gang will become a major obstacle. If we want to secure our footing, we must share the spoils of the Black God Gang's territory with the Green Gang," observed an elder seated next to Long Tian. His position seemed significant, as even Long Tian addressed him as 'Uncle.'

"Mm, my thoughts align with Uncle's." Long Tian surveyed the room again, stood up, paused thoughtfully, and then continued, "To achieve this, we must pay a considerable price! Gentlemen, do you agree that we should proceed this way?"

"We follow Young Master Long's instructions in everything!" The group offered no resistance to Long Tian's proposal, confirming that Yang Yi’s earlier observation—that the Dragon Gang’s coexistence with the Green Gang in the South proved their inherent strength—was indeed accurate.

"Good. Since everyone places such high regard in me, Long Tian, I hereby announce that we are to fully mobilize immediately. Action commences at 7:00 PM sharp. Surround the Macau Grand Hotel completely, and dispatch a separate contingent to sweep and clear the major casinos in Macau, reclaiming what belongs to us." Long Tian declared with imposing majesty. It was clear that Long Tian’s ambition knew no bounds.