The Qingyun Society and the Dongling Merchant Guild had deep-seated enmity, so once the fuse was lit, the conflict quickly spiraled out of control…
Underground industries of Dongling were filled with brutal confrontations between the two factions. During this period, the entire city of Dongling underwent a dramatic shift. Everyone knew that once the balance was broken, it would lead to a fierce battle between dragons and tigers.
Surprisingly, the actions of the Thunder Gang were overlooked. No one paid attention to the movements of a mere second-tier gang at such a critical moment…
Under Xiao Yufan’s careful arrangements, the Thunder Gang quickly prepared itself. That night was destined to be sleepless for the underworld of Dongling. The sudden emergence of the Dark Gate completely reshaped the power dynamics of the region.
In one of Dongling Merchant Guild’s underground operations, the two factions were locked in a deadly struggle. Each side understood that whoever emerged victorious would become Dongling’s new overlord, while the loser would be utterly destroyed.
Of course, this was only their perception—assuming no other forces were involved. The existence of the Thunder Gang, however, was precisely the variable that would change everything.
“Old Hei, why the hell are you so willing to be a dog for the Dongling Merchant Guild? Surrender now, and I might let you live!”
The Qingyun Society was different—they had clawed their way to power through sheer force. In many ways, if a direct confrontation occurred, the Qingyun Society would undoubtedly have the upper hand. At this moment, their members had already pushed deep into the Dongling Merchant Guild’s territory.
“Go to hell! I go wherever I damn well please—jealous, are you?”
The Dongling Merchant Guild’s members were equally hardened thugs. Most had once been private guards for the wealthy elite, later organized into a formidable underground force through strategic planning. Their strength was undeniable.
“Jealous? You won’t have a Guild much longer. I wonder how you’ll feel when it’s gone…”
The Qingyun leader wore a look of arrogant confidence. In terms of numbers, they clearly outnumbered the Dongling forces in this area, making victory seem almost inevitable.
“You’re so sure Qingyun will win? Even if you do, you’ll still just be a glorified thug. At least under the Dongling Guild, I can live comfortably. I remember how last time, one of my brothers even gave your wife a little extra attention!”
The Dongling members were not to be outdone. Before the fists flew, they exchanged verbal barbs with relish…
“Why you son of a bitch! I’ll kill you for that!”
Provoked to his breaking point, the Qingyun member lunged forward with a cleaver, clearly no longer interested in words. He was eager to tear the Dongling members apart.
Seeing their leader charge in, the others followed suit, and in an instant, chaos erupted.
Perhaps because of the deep-seated hatred between them, the blows were brutal and unrelenting. Blood dripped from every blade, staining the ground of this dark world. Even in such chaos, some chose to turn a blind eye.
Both the Qingyun Society and the Dongling Merchant Guild were fiercely wild—this was the life they thrived on, the kind of blood-pumping chaos they craved.
The spreading bloodshed only heightened their adrenaline. No one retreated, because they all knew that retreat meant the same fate. Only by making the enemy fall could they hope to stand.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yufan and members of the Dark Gate watched silently from the shadows, making no move…
Yet their eyes burned with excitement. Partly from the thrill of the violence, but also because each wanted to prove themselves before their young master.
“Master, shall we strike now…?”
After a long while, the number of people still standing had dwindled to less than half of what they were at the start. One of Xiao Yufan’s men finally asked, unable to contain his impatience.
“Not yet…” Xiao Yufan shook his head with a faint smile, glancing at the others with a trace of amusement on his lips.
“Why wait? Even if they’re still alive, we can wipe them out easily!”
This was Tian Wu, a member of the Heaven Unit. Though not the strongest among them, he ranked solidly in the middle. He was confident that his abilities were more than enough to crush these ordinary men.
“I don’t want any of the Dark Gate’s elites to suffer unnecessary losses. No matter when we strike, we must minimize our losses as much as possible!”
Xiao Yufan’s voice carried authority, but it also brought warmth to every member of the Dark Gate. They all lived dangerous lives, but having a master like him made them willing to follow him to the ends of the earth.
Tian Wu suddenly understood, a hint of embarrassment crossing his face. Now he knew why the Heaven Unit had such high praise for this young master…
Ten minutes later, the chaos had quieted somewhat. Only a handful of people remained standing, many of them swaying unsteadily.
“Strike now…”
Xiao Yufan, who had been silent, finally spoke again. At that moment, the Dark Gate members, who had been holding back, emerged from the shadows, surrounding the remnants of both factions from multiple directions.
Before the survivors could react, the Dark Gate’s elite forces seized control. Even at full strength, these men would have been no match for them—let alone after exhausting themselves in battle. Against the Dark Gate, they were like lambs awaiting slaughter.
The Dark Gate suffered no losses and swiftly eliminated every last one of them.
At the same time, similar scenes unfolded across Dongling. The Qingyun Society and Dongling Merchant Guild had completely annihilated each other. Everyone understood that the biggest beneficiary of this conflict was the Thunder Gang. Like the proverbial fisherman, they reaped the rewards of the clam’s struggle.
Even if Qingyun and Dongling realized the truth now, it was already too late. The Thunder Gang was rapidly absorbing the remnants of both factions like a storm sweeping through.
Smaller gangs quickly made the wisest decision—they pledged allegiance to the Thunder Gang. They knew that, for the foreseeable future, the Thunder Gang would dominate Dongling’s underworld.
This was exactly what Xiao Yufan had envisioned. With this upheaval in Dongling, the foundation for the Dark Gate’s expansion into the north had been firmly laid.
The Thunder Gang had, in essence, become an extension of the Dark Gate—though this remained unspoken. Sometimes, hidden plans could yield the most unexpected results…
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