The few people only reacted when the bald man really walked towards the exit.
They followed him slowly, their gazes filled with surprise as they looked at Li Chonglou.
"Could this guy be some hidden expert? Otherwise, why would Number One seem so afraid of him?"
This thought spontaneously arose in their minds. Only now did they understand the bald man's current and previous strange behavior.
This wasn't just coincidence or good luck; he was clearly putting on a brave front!
However, Li Chonglou paid them no mind. As long as they didn't make the first move, everything was fine. Li Chonglou never refused a negotiation if it could resolve an issue.
But as the high wall slowly began to rise, the little girl suddenly clutched his clothes.
"What's wrong?" Li Chonglou looked down at her, puzzled.
With a determined expression, the little girl reached out and said, "Give me the box."
Without hesitation, Li Chonglou handed it over. The little girl said no more, hugged the box, ran to the paving stone, forcefully pushed it aside, and then squeezed herself and the box underneath.
Li Chonglou immediately understood her intention and frowned, saying, "Then how will you find us later?"
"Don't worry, Uncle Big Brother, I'll find you!"
After saying this, the little girl disappeared completely beneath the paving stone, leaving Li Chonglou looking dejected.
"Was she doing that on purpose... 'Uncle Big Brother'? What the heck is that 'Big' doing there..."
Never mind, let her be.
Li Chonglou shook his head, putting the matter out of his mind. The reason he wasn't worried about the little girl's safety now was twofold.
Firstly, he already knew the girl's general purpose, which did not affect his subsequent matches.
Secondly, he knew that it wasn't as dangerous for her here as he might have imagined. Her confident demeanor alone indicated this.
Furthermore, without the girl's constraint, he could now openly display his prowess, though that openness was still limited. He didn't want to reveal his true strength in front of everyone.
The mechanism moved slowly. When it reached its position, two stone walls gradually lowered, and the ten or so people from the two teams appeared in Li Chonglou's sight.
In the beast-fighting arena, one surviving team lay amidst several corpses scattered on the ground.
The situation outside the exit was similar, with even more bodies on the ground, clearly indicating a fierce battle had occurred beforehand.
Most importantly, he saw several female corpses with disheveled clothing on both sides. These two groups were clearly not good people.
Li Chonglou's eyes turned cold. At this moment, he was not within the view of either team.
"It looks like the legendary Desolate Wolf team. I'll take the captain; the rest of you handle yourselves."
A man outside the passage said with a cold smile before charging towards the inside team, his companions following closely.
The team inside made the same decision.
Neither side mentioned Li Chonglou, who stood in the middle of the intersection, nor assigned anyone to deal with him. Only when they were about to clash did someone casually make a move.
And with that move, it was a killing blow. A massive fist swung towards a spot an inch below Li Chonglou's neck. The person who threw the punch had not even glanced at him from start to finish.
Li Chonglou's lips curled into a smile. It had been so long since he last fought seriously; it would be a lie to say he wasn't eager. It was just that he hadn't encountered a suitable opportunity, and there weren't many who courted death, which was why he had barely made a move since entering the competition.
However, this was undoubtedly the time to vent.
The owner of the fist had just brushed past Li Chonglou when confusion flickered across his face.
"What's going on? The person was standing here. Why did I hit nothing?"
The man instinctively turned to look, but in that instant, his vision went black. Li Chonglou had already broken his neck.
Those who were about to engage in combat caught sight of this and felt their eyelids twitch. As if realizing something, they simultaneously attacked Li Chonglou.
"Too slow."
Li Chonglou suddenly appeared behind the captain of the outside team. He smelled a foul odor on the man, clearly indicating his direct involvement with the disheveled female corpses on the ground.
"Don't worry, I won't let you die so quickly."
Li Chonglou whispered into his ear. The captain's face instantly filled with terror, but before he could react, he felt intense pain in all four of his limbs.
"Ah!"
In less than a second, the man's limbs were all twisted and broken by Li Chonglou. He fell to the ground in a grotesque pose, screaming madly.
It was unclear whether it was from the pain or the terror.
Everyone felt as though they were present, yet they couldn't see what was happening. This eerie sensation instantly cast a shadow over their hearts.
A chill rapidly spread throughout the entire entrance.
What made them feel even worse was that the stone walls had already begun to rise slowly.
If they left now, it would still be possible.
So, should they stay or go?
The answer to this question was not clearly given by anyone in their hearts, but their actions revealed their choices.
No one chose to leave.
"I really don't believe it; with over ten of us, we can't deal with just one!"
"Hmph, we'll wear him out until he dies!"
"This guy might just be fast. Everyone, be careful."
Some refused to believe it, some were full of confidence, while others were analyzing Li Chonglou's strength seriously.
But all these thoughts and attitudes were quickly shattered.
One second. The captain of the other team was choked by Li Chonglou and lifted into the air.
Two seconds. The captain's eyes rolled back, and he lost consciousness, while Li Chonglou had already reappeared before another person.
Three seconds, four seconds...
In just six seconds, half of the people in the sealed entrance were dead. The remaining half, their souls scattered, immediately dispersed to occupy different corners of the area.
At this moment, there was no trace of arrogance on their faces. They looked at Li Chonglou as if they were seeing a ghost, their terrified expressions something that outsiders would find hard to believe.
Because everyone present was no ordinary person!
Outside, each of them was a renowned figure, dominating their respective regions. Based on individual strength alone, they were almost all ranked among the best in their countries.
What's more, they were now a team, a well-coordinated unit that had already been tempered by death.
However, they were now being slaughtered like chickens, and their opponent was only one person!