War

Anyu Gang Headquarter

In the peaceful night, Anyu Gang was full of tension. Everyone had gathered towards the vice leader's yard.

Their faces were full of tension and worry as time passed.

"Leader said there's a high chance the attackers will strike tonight."

"Vice Leader said that the attackers would not dare to attack the headquarters."

"What do you think will happen?"

"I think no one from Anyu Town would have the guts to attack our headquarters."

"What if the attackers are not from Anyu Town?"

"If they dare to attack, they won't leave this place alive."

"...."

There was constant discussion going on around the gang members. Today they all learned about the destruction of strongholds. They were immediately recalled to the headquarters due to this.

They were completely in the dark—no one knew the identity of the attackers, their numbers, or how powerful they might be.

"I bet it's the same guy who killed Scarface in that alley. You know, the naked killer." One squad leader stood up and informed.

"Don't assume that; how could a coward that kills other naked dare to attack our gang?" Another rebuked

"Do you have any logic in your words? Think before you speak. Why couldn't the naked killer with his group be the one who destroyed the stronghold?" The squad leader, who previously spoke again, retorted

"No matter what you say, I don't believe a naked killer could be the one who attacked the stronghold. Have you seen his portrait? He looks like a small kid below the age of 18."

This conversation was turning into a fight, but everyone was enjoying watching this. The Anyu Gang was not full of harmony; instead, there was constant fighting between members.

"Fool, the naked killer didn't attack alone. He is with his group."

"Don't call me a fool, you selfless bastard! What if we are attacked by the hostile forces within the town? You don't try to listen to other opinions; that's why your wife cheated on you!" 

"WHAT!!! When did my wife cheat on me? Don't lie, you scum."

The verbal conflict quickly escalated into a real conflict. No one tried to stop them both. Instead, they were cheering and enjoying the fist fight.

As the fight escalated Yu Jian was alerted. He quickly rushed towards both of the squad leaders and stopped the fight. 

"What's going on here? If you don't have a good explanation, both of you will face the consequences."

Both leaders fell silent, glaring at each other with hatred.

"Vice President, this fool..."

BANG!!

BANG!!

The self-righteous squad leader immediately shut down as he heard the sound of banging and screaming from the outer side of headquarters.

"Do you hear something?" One guy couldn't help but question

"Damn it! The enemy really attacked. Everyone be prepared to face the enemy."

Everyone in the yard began to rush towards the attacking enemies.

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Arthur and the others had stormed the headquarters without hesitation, launching a direct attack instead of relying on stealth.

They have wasted enough time fighting with such a weak gang. Now, all the gang members have gathered towards the headquarters. This will be a final brutal battle.

The ones guarding outside were all weak warriors. Many weren't even 1st level body-training warriors.

It was a total slaughter, as the knights didn't give anyone any chance to live. All attacks were in the vital parts, not leaving any chance for survial.

Seeing this, most of the Anyu Gang members panicked and ran towards inner yards, hoping for a chance of survival. 

As the scream became louder and louder, people from the inner yard began to appear. Most of them were early-stage body-training warriors, with squad leaders following behind them.

There were not many mid-stage body-training warriors in Anyu Gang left. There were a total of 10, but yesterday 5 of them were killed.

"These people look strong."

"Yeah, they're all mid-stage body-training warriors. Can we even win this?"

"We have the vice leader and the leader. They're late-stage warriors. Obviously, we'll win."

The squad leaders and members began murmuring amongst each other. 

This was not the case for the self-righteous squad leader. His mind was full of worry and rage. He learned that his wife was cheating on him. He didn't believe in it at first, but the more he thought, the more a seed of doubt germinated. 

His mind was clouded by doubt, and his fury grew with every passing second. Without thinking, he rushed toward the black-robed attackers, determined to vent his anger on them.

He will kill these attackers and search for answers from that fool.

Arthur, who was swiftly harvesting the lives of people around him, saw a man rushing towards him.

'Another who can't see the situation clearly'

He met the man head-on, swinging his sword in one clean arc. The man's head separated from his body in an instant, his attack ending as quickly as it began.

It was very anticlimactic. Arthur didn't even pause as he began hunting others. These people's bodies were not so strong that they could block the attack of his sword.

The remaining squad leaders, who had witnessed the effortless kill, were stunned.

"He didn't even have a chance to resist."

"That man is definitely a late-stage body-building warrior."

Yu Jian, who was behind them, also watched this with seriousness.

"Everyone, attack together! Use the Blood Boiling Powder!" He commanded

"These guys are very strong."

Everyone nodded seriously and took out the blood boiling powder that they hid in their powder. This blood boiling powder makes the blood boil and increases the combat effectiveness by 30% for a quarter hour. After a quarter hour, the body will fall into a weak state for half an hour.

This is a life-and-death situation. There is no holding back, and they will use every means possible.

Tan Guang was also beside Yu Jian. They both eyed each other and consumed the boiling blood powder.

"Every one attack!" Tan Guang shouted and rushed towards these dozen attackers.

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Arthur and others also saw the group of rushing people.

"These must be the strongest people of Anyu Gang. Everyone gather together and prepare to face their charge."

Arthur commanded, and the others quickly gathered around, forming a tight fighting formation that they had been taught in the barony. This is a formation used in war, where every person acts as one looking after each other.

If one enemy is injured, everyone near the injured will swarm towards him, ending his life quickly. This formation, designed for large-scale battles, was about to be unleashed in this world for the first time.

The fight between the Hartmann Knights and the Anyu Gang had reached its peak, and only one side would walk away from this final battle.

The courtyard erupted in chaos as the two forces clashed, the air thick with the sounds of steel, screams, and the rush of battle.