“What, you want to fight?”
Li Feng smirked disdainfully, his eyes glinting with coldness as he looked at Wang Xiong. “So this is the Black Stone Gang’s style, huh? As expected, overbearing.”
“But do you really have what it takes?”
Li Feng’s face was full of scorn. In his eyes, the two hundred elite members of the Black Stone Gang were nothing but a rabble, at most at the second level of Body Refinement. Not to mention him, even Dark Tiger alone could handle them.
Besides, even if they weren’t opponents, the Black Hawk Team lying in ambush outside could storm Tianya Pavilion in an instant.
Wang Xiong thinking he could kill Li Feng with these people was simply overestimating himself.
“We have two hundred men here. You think we can’t deal with just the two of you?” Wang Xiong laughed heartily, looking at Li Feng as if he were an idiot. This Tianya Pavilion was the Black Stone Gang’s turf, and the two hundred men in the hall were their elite. Let alone facing Li Feng and Dark Tiger, even ten times their number wouldn’t faze them.
“Li Feng, you’ll soon realize that coming to Tianya Pavilion was your biggest mistake.” Wang Xiong stared at Li Feng with a chilling expression. “No matter how strong you are, once you fall into my hands, everything you have will cease to exist.”
Li Feng’s gaze swept over the two hundred Black Stone Gang members in the hall, a sneer curling his lips. “With this bunch of rabble, or with you, Wang Xiong? Do you have what it takes?”
“Still talking tough when death is near. Wu Kun, go grab Li Feng.” Wang Xiong sneered.
“Yes, sir.”
A burly man stepped forward, grinning maliciously as he approached Li Feng. “What a pretty boy. Today, this big guy’s gonna have some fun.”
Li Feng’s eyes turned icy, a flash of killing intent in them. “Dark Tiger, cripple him.”
Dark Tiger stepped forward with a savage grin, blocking Wu Kun and hooking a finger at him. “Come on!”
Wu Kun roared in fury and charged. “Die!”
Dark Tiger locked onto Wu Kun’s chest, sidestepped, and threw a punch!
*Thud!*
With a muffled sound, Wu Kun spat blood and flew backward.
“How is this possible?”
“Wu Kun couldn’t even take one move?”
The Black Stone Gang members stared at Dark Tiger in disbelief. Wu Kun wasn’t the strongest among them, but he was in the top ten. Yet, such a formidable man was defeated by Dark Tiger in a single move.
Wang Xiong’s face darkened, giving Dark Tiger a deep look. “I didn’t expect Young Master Feng to have such an expert by his side. No wonder you dared to come to Tianya Pavilion—you came prepared.”
“Is this the trash the Black Stone Gang has to offer?” Dark Tiger sneered disdainfully.
Wang Xiong’s face turned ashen. “Lone Wolf, you’re up.”
Lone Wolf, a middle-aged man who had once been a soldier, was Wang Xiong’s top enforcer, renowned in the Black Stone Gang. Hearing Dark Tiger’s taunt, his fiery temper flared, and upon Wang Xiong’s order, he charged at Dark Tiger. “Let’s see who the real trash is!” He aimed a vicious low kick at Dark Tiger.
Dark Tiger sneered, sidestepping slightly and blocking Lone Wolf’s kick with his right hand. “Just you?” he said coldly.
Lone Wolf was furious but secretly shocked. He knew the force of his kick, yet Dark Tiger had blocked it so effortlessly.
But there was no time to think. Seeing his attack fail, Lone Wolf didn’t hesitate, throwing a punch at Dark Tiger.
Dark Tiger reached out, grabbing Lone Wolf’s fist, looking at him with disdain. No matter how much Lone Wolf struggled, he couldn’t free his fist.
“Trash is trash.” Dark Tiger yanked Lone Wolf’s fist back, sending him crashing into the bar seven or eight meters away.
Wang Xiong and the others stared at Dark Tiger in stunned silence. They hadn’t expected Li Feng’s companion to be so powerful, defeating even Lone Wolf with ease.
Lone Wolf got up, looking coldly at Dark Tiger. “You’re strong. I’m no match for you.”
Dark Tiger gave him a dismissive glance, then turned to Wang Xiong. “Manager Wang, are you stepping up yourself next?”
“Hahaha, Dark Tiger, to think even Lone Wolf isn’t your match. You’re truly impressive. With such skills, why not join the Black Stone Gang? If you do, I’ll introduce you to Master Wen. I’m sure he’ll value you highly.” Wang Xiong’s eyes gleamed as he looked at Dark Tiger.
Dark Tiger’s ability to defeat Lone Wolf so easily proved his strength. Recruiting him would be a boon for the Black Stone Gang, and Master Wen would surely reward Wang Xiong for it.
“Wang Xiong, are you trying to poach my people right in front of me?” Li Feng sneered.
“A wise bird chooses a sturdy branch. Dark Tiger, join the Black Stone Gang and follow Master Wen. It’s far better than sticking with a spoiled young master like Li Feng.”
Wang Xiong ignored Li Feng, continuing to address Dark Tiger. “With your skills, your future in the Black Stone Gang will surpass mine. Money, women—you’ll have it all, far better than staying with Li Feng.”
In Wang Xiong’s view, Li Feng was just a rich young master. No matter how clever or ruthless, he couldn’t change his privileged nature. Dark Tiger followed him only for money, and if Wang Xiong offered more, Dark Tiger would surely be swayed.
“Don’t waste your breath. Join the Black Stone Gang? That’s impossible.” Dark Tiger snorted, sneering. Joining the Black Stone Gang? What a joke. Even years ago, he wouldn’t have looked twice at a gang like this, let alone now.
Wang Xiong’s expression shifted, his voice cold. “Dark Tiger, I’m offering you a chance to join the Black Stone Gang because I respect you. Don’t be ungrateful. Do you know the consequences of refusal?”
“What consequences?”
“You’ll die.” Wang Xiong stared coldly at Dark Tiger. “If you refuse, you’re dead today.”
“Is that so?” Dark Tiger sneered dismissively.
“Dark Tiger, you may be strong, but can you take on my two hundred brothers?” Wang Xiong’s gaze was icy. “You and Li Feng are both arrogant. Since that’s the case, you’ll both stay here today.”
“Attack! Teams one, two, and three, take on Dark Tiger. The rest, grab Li Feng.” Wang Xiong snorted, issuing the order.
At his command, except for the dozen or so men by his side, the others advanced step by step toward Li Feng and Dark Tiger. Most surrounded Dark Tiger, while only four or five targeted Li Feng.
“They underestimate me too much.” Li Feng gave a wry smile, the first time he’d been so dismissed.
“Since they underestimate me, I’ll show them the consequences.” Li Feng chuckled softly, and before the sound faded, his figure vanished from the spot.
*Bang, bang, bang…*
Without seeing how Li Feng moved, the men rushing to seize him were sent flying backward.
“What?” Wang Xiong’s pupils constricted, his face changing. He had thought capturing Li Feng would be easy, but in an instant, Li Feng had defeated several Black Stone Gang members. These were elites, each capable of handling two or three ordinary men, yet Li Feng had taken down five or six in seconds. How could he be so strong?
As for Dark Tiger, he was no less impressive, moving like a tiger among sheep, each punch sending someone flying.
“Attack! Use weapons! Cut them down!” Wang Xiong’s face was livid. He finally understood why Li Feng dared to come to Tianya Pavilion with just Dark Tiger—not arrogance, but absolute strength.
How could Li Feng and Dark Tiger be this strong? Even Lone Wolf, a retired soldier, couldn’t compare. But Wang Xiong had no time to dwell on it; capturing them was the priority.
Steel blades were drawn from the waists of the Black Stone Gang members, glinting coldly under the lights.
“Kill!”
The gang members, in groups of three or five, charged at Li Feng and Dark Tiger with ferocious expressions.
“Courting death!”
Li Feng snorted, his eyes flashing with cold light, a sneer tugging at his lips. He didn’t retreat but advanced, seizing a gang member’s wrist before he could react and taking his steel blade.
*Swish…*
Li Feng’s blade slashed, a sharp, chilling arc aimed at the four or five gang members rushing at the forefront.
Their faces paled in horror, but their reflexes were quick, halting their attack and forcibly pulling back.
*Splat.*
Flesh tore, and blood sprayed. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t fully dodge Li Feng’s fierce strike. Their chests were ripped open by the blade, deep wounds revealing bone.
“Ah!”
Screams of pain echoed as the men stumbled back in panic, colliding with those charging from behind.
“Die!”
Killing intent flashed in Li Feng’s eyes as he appeared before another gang member, moving like a phantom. Amid screams, blood arced through the air.
Li Feng fought with relish, his eyes calm throughout, his body radiating an indescribable thrill, like a death god from hell, reaping lives.
“Ah! Ah…”
One Black Stone Gang member after another fell dead, mercilessly.
Wang Xiong and his men watched the brutal slaughter, their hearts churning with shock.
Wang Xiong hadn’t expected Li Feng to be so formidable, and Dark Tiger was no less impressive. In less than half a minute, over a dozen men lay on the ground under their assault.
“Attack! Keep attacking!”
Wang Xiong roared, his face ashen.
“A bunch of clay chickens and pottery dogs.” Li Feng sneered, disappointed with these so-called Black Stone Gang elites. He’d thought they’d give him a challenge, but they were so weak.
Though dismissive, Li Feng’s movements didn’t slow. This was his first battle here, and he needed to end it quickly. The Black Stone Gang’s Master Wen and the Emperor Pavilion still awaited him.
“It’s over.” After cutting down the last gang member, only Li Feng, Dark Tiger, Wang Xiong, and his dozen or so men remained standing in the hall.
“Manager Wang, it’s your turn now.” Li Feng’s eyes glinted with cold menace.
Wang Xiong looked coldly at Li Feng and Dark Tiger, then at his groaning brothers on the ground. “Very good, very good. I didn’t expect Young Master Feng to be so skilled. But do you think defeating these weaklings means you’ve won?”
“Haven’t we?” Li Feng snorted.
Wang Xiong smiled, pulling a handgun from his pocket. “Of course not. Li Feng, Dark Tiger, no matter how strong you are, can you block bullets?”
As he spoke, the dozen men by his side all drew guns, aiming at Li Feng and Dark Tiger, some even holding submachine guns.
