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In Jufeng's memories of his father, there is one story that stands out among the few conversations they had. At that time, Romain had just returned from Yan Huang, filled with a simple interpretation of the world, which led him to face harsh realities in life.
Once again, Romain was humiliated by a group of bullies due to the constraints of morality and the repression of his nature, resulting in two broken ribs. It is important to note that Romain was still a child then, a stubborn and innocent child.
He returned home from school, not crying but feeling deeply saddened. He mustered the courage to ask his father a question he had held in for a long time.
"Why do those who are bullied always have family members to seek justice for them, while I am always alone?"
Father Ju looked away from his economic report and slowly began to tell a story that would stay with Romain for a lifetime—a "fairy tale."
"Do you know how a moth breaks free from its cocoon?"
"I do."
"When a moth breaks free, anyone witnessing this process worries that its frail body might struggle against the many bindings. Therefore, many people think they are being clever by offering help. What happens after such help? The moth does break free, but because its wings have not gone through sufficient expansion and engorgement, it flutters for a moment and then dies. Compared to the vast sky it could experience after breaking free, what is a moment of pain? The moth cannot accept any external help; otherwise, it will not survive long after emerging."
"If you were that moth, what kind of ending would you choose?"
From that moment on, the world lost an innocent child and gained a "madman."
Standing amidst the crowd of the Unification Alliance and Prairie Wolf, Romain recalled this past. The moth was like a person; for Hua Gang and himself, was this not also a process of breaking free?
Do not be swayed by seeing others lend a hand in adversity; those adversities are precisely the necessary paths for growth. If he could endure tonight and the next moment, everything would change.
Dozens of brand-new Steel Blades reflected the bright moonlight in the hollow air but suddenly turned cold as they neared the ground, chilling to the bone.
Wu Li took the lead; with years of battlefield experience, his strikes were as effortless as a chef carving meat. He always found the most difficult angles and used the simplest methods to bring enemies down at his feet.
The Steel Blades flashed like white ribbons, instantly stirring up chaos in this turbulent world.
Initially feeling less pressure as they fought harder, both the Unification Alliance and Prairie Wolf secretly rejoiced, thinking Hua Gang was at its last gasp and victory was within reach. Some even began celebrating the factories that were soon to come. Yet again, joy is always fleeting; Wu Li's movements caught the attention of those nearby. As more brothers fell in large numbers, even more rushed to join.
The tide recedes only to return with greater force!
A cold wind swept past, followed by another, and Guan Chao tightened his clothing, feeling a sense of unease within.
According to the intelligence from his brothers ahead, the battle should be nearing its end. However, quite some time had passed without any of his men returning, suggesting that the conflict had reached a stalemate. But why was that?
Guan Chao felt increasingly restless; with the situation on the battlefield deteriorating, his anxiety deepened. Realizing the urgency of the matter, he decided not to delay any longer and called for Ren Hongbo.
"Alliance Leader Guan, it seems there are some variables in the factory," Ren Hongbo said. Having been in the Underworld for over a decade, he could sense something amiss in the factory. Even if Guan Chao hadn't summoned him, he intended to inquire about it.
Upon seeing Ren Hongbo, Guan Chao's serious expression softened slightly. "Yes, I also feel something is off. According to previous estimates, Hua Gang seems to be up to something. Here’s what we’ll do: let’s bring the remaining brothers in and seize control of the factory while we have the chance. But General, please be cautious about personal safety; we must avoid Hua Gang resorting to desperate measures and launching surprise attacks."
After making their plans, they led the remaining forty percent of their men into the factory. Inside, it was nothing short of a living hell—no exaggeration; cries of despair echoed everywhere, and blood flowed like rivers. Even though the number of dead was relatively small, it was still a heart-wrenching tragedy.
Within a hundred meters of entering the factory, no one was standing anymore. As they ventured deeper, they finally saw a chaotic melee unfolding.
On the periphery were members of two gangs clashing fiercely; the situation in the center was unclear but evidently dwindling. Yet those on the outside struggled to overpower each other, indicating their formidable combat strength.
Guan Chao observed this and understood immediately. He signaled one of his brothers to relay orders for their men to withdraw slowly. He wanted to see what tricks a cornered Hua Gang could pull.
The crowd gradually parted like a tide, revealing three or four dozen people trapped within. Wu Li was in a frenzied state of killing and seemed ready to chase after those retreating. However, at that critical moment, Jufeng reached out and grabbed his shoulder, stopping him.
Guan Chao scanned the crowd and noticed several unfamiliar faces among them. His eyes widened slightly but did not linger; instead, he focused on Wu Li. After several encounters during this protracted conflict, they were naturally familiar with each other.
"Wu brother, has it been over ten hours since we last met? Why is it just you here? Where's Brother Yu?"
Wu Li snapped back from his frenzied state into reality after an intense and relentless battle; now that he had a moment to rest, his breath began to quicken.
"Hmph! Do I need Brother Yu to deal with you scoundrels? I can handle this alone. Come on; let’s have a good fight! I won’t leave until I’ve offered all you bastards as sacrifices to my Mountain-Cleaving Blade!"
Observing Wu Li's demeanor and state, Guan Chao felt reassured that he should be fine. But why wasn’t Yu Jianyuan present? It didn’t seem like him to run away. And what about Tang Haoran? These two had always caused significant trouble for both Unification Alliance and Prairie Wolf. Now that Wu Li was here but Tang Haoran was absent—what could be going on?
Guan Chao pondered this without clarity while noting that they clearly held an overwhelming advantage. Although he admired cunning strategies, he believed that in the face of absolute power, even the most elaborate schemes would prove futile.
Turning his gaze toward Jufeng, Guan Chao noted his outstanding presence that didn’t need to be forced but drew attention nonetheless. He assumed Romain was merely an up-and-coming talent from Hua Gang and thought little more of it.
"Wu brother," he said, "we’ve dealt with each other quite a bit. Now that Hua Gang is on its last legs and cannot return to its former glory, I know you’re a hero at heart. Why throw away your bright future for such a dying gang? If you’re willing to surrender, our doors at Unification Alliance are always open for you and will guarantee you treatment far better than what Hua Gang ever offered you. What do you say?"
Wu Li felt an overwhelming surge of anger at those words, ready to unleash a torrent of curses, but was stopped by Jufeng.
"Brother Wu, they're trying to provoke you, to throw you off balance. Don't fall for it."
Upon hearing Jufeng's analysis, Wu Li suddenly came to his senses, transforming his fury into laughter that echoed through the night sky.
"You little thief, stop with those schemes. I won't fall for your tricks today. If you want to fight, then let's get on with it; otherwise, get out of Zhao City."
Guan Chao had naturally noticed Jufeng's actions. His eyes darkened with malice as a murderous intent flickered in his heart. It seemed that the war against Hua Gang needed to be resolved quickly; otherwise, if these rising stars continued to grow like bamboo shoots after rain, the variables in this situation would become impossible to predict.
"Since you seek death, I shall grant it! Brother Ren, let’s go together and end this swiftly."
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