Outside the room, Li Xiaotian and Long Yi were both silent, a surge of anger simmering within them.
If Li Xiaotian hadn't stumbled upon Li Wenbo's situation this time, Long Yi might never have thought to investigate these subtle clues.
"Although the people who disappeared weren't major figures within their respective factions, they controlled the relationships and resources of those factions. If they truly gathered together, they would be a force to be reckoned with," Long Yi continued, his expression grave. The Dragon King Hall and those individuals were mortal enemies, a relationship of no return. Once the opposing side grew stronger, their sole objective would undoubtedly be the annihilation of the Dragon King Hall.
"I suspect that the incident at the eastern stronghold this time was very likely orchestrated by this group. No one else would dare!"
Long Yi reasoned that the Dragon King Hall's status in the war zone was unquestionable. Forget a small stronghold, not even an ordinary soldier of the Dragon King Hall dared to provoke them, let alone destroy a stronghold.
After all, the Dragon King Hall was extremely protective in the war zone. Hurt one of ours, and we'll annihilate your entire army!
"Hmph! Just a bunch of rats! When they were at their peak, we could destroy them. What does it matter if they gather now? Once they show themselves, we'll destroy them again!" Li Xiaotian snorted, but he kept a cautious eye, deciding this matter warranted attention.
"I've already ordered the dark division to investigate this matter thoroughly, and I believe we'll have results soon. They were previously operating in secrecy, leaving no trace, because we weren't paying attention. But now, as long as they dare to make a move, we will receive the news at the earliest opportunity," Long Yi stated.
Li Xiaotian closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then let out a soft sigh. The tree wished for stillness, but the wind would not cease. He had wanted to return to Daqin and live a life as an ordinary person, but there were always troublesome individuals who emerged to provoke him.
"When you have news, don't rush to act. Cast a long line to catch a big fish. Since we are to eliminate them, we must cut the weeds and remove the roots, leaving none behind!" Li Xiaotian's tone was filled with killing intent. It seemed it was time to let the brothers in the hall cleanse the war zone, lest over time, many factions forget the existence of the Dragon King Hall.
The war zone, a region of international conflict and slaughter, where nations and institutional restraints were absent, replaced by uncontrolled factions. It could be said that the war zone was a haven for criminals and a hell in the eyes of ordinary people.
Even some major international powers secretly established their own forces there, such as Japan's Yamaguchi-gumi, Daqin's Red Dragon, and America's Holy See.
They built bases there, competed for mineral resources, and engaged in illicit industries. In short, the war zone was dangerous, but for the strong, it was beautiful, a place where wealth could be rapidly accumulated.
Consequently, the situation in the war zone could change drastically day by day. What might be a top-tier faction flourishing today could be suddenly annihilated by someone tomorrow; such occurrences were common.
Speaking of which, the Dragon King Hall had operated in the war zone for such a long time without the backing of a major superpower, a fact that made all factions in the war zone deeply wary.
And on this particular day, all factions in the war zone were filled with unease, especially those in the eastern region. Many faction leaders personally traveled to the Dragon King Hall to beg for forgiveness.
This was because one of the Dragon King Hall's strongholds in the east had been annihilated. Although they were not the perpetrators, to prove their innocence, these leaders almost entirely dispensed with guards and knelt outside the gates of the Dragon King Hall.
This was because they had no choice. If the Dragon King Hall couldn't find the culprits, they might vent their anger on these factions. They couldn't afford to gamble!