"So you were all defeated by that person with just one move?"
The Black Dragon Association’s headquarters was in chaos due to the death of the team leader, so the others reported to the vice president of the Black Dragon Association.
Hearing his subordinates’ report, the face of the vice president of the Black Dragon Association was filled with anger. His fury was not because his subordinates failed, but because they used such a despicable excuse to deceive him after their failure.
In his rage, the vice president of the Black Dragon Association grabbed the reporting subordinate and pinned him against the wall.
"Tell me, if such a person really exists, why didn’t he just kill you all?"
Seeing the furious vice president, the voice of the Black Dragon Association subordinate started to tremble.
"It’s because that person asked me to bring back a message, saying he hopes the underground trio will make a wise choice."
Hearing his subordinate’s words, the vice president of the Black Dragon Association felt somewhat weakened. They had almost forgotten how long it had been since someone dared to speak to them in such a manner.
Considering the Black Dragon Association’s dominant position among the underground trio, their lead was indeed like a cliff’s edge; even the second-ranked Rice Field Association was far behind.
"Did he really defeat all of you single-handedly?"
Although he heard it clearly, the vice president of the Black Dragon Association still found it hard to believe and confirmed it again and again.
The subordinate being questioned was on the verge of tears; even if he had 100 doses of courage, he wouldn’t dare lie to his vice president.
Seeing the state of his subordinate, the vice president could guess that the other party was not lying. But could such a powerful individual truly exist?
In that instant, the vice president almost wished his subordinate was deceiving him. If it were true, it would mean the Black Dragon Association had provoked someone they shouldn’t have.
"What do you make of this?"
Hearing the vice president’s question, the subordinate froze. As a low-level enforcer, when had his opinion ever been solicited?
Thinking about this, the subordinate became somewhat excited and didn’t know how to respond for a moment.
"Just tell me your genuine thoughts. Who do you think has a better chance, Dongchuan Tairou or Dongchuan Ichiro?"
"If that monster is helping, I feel with his power, he could kill all the Dongchuan Clan’s forces if he wanted."
Though the one answering was merely a low-level enforcer of the Black Dragon Association, such people were often best suited to answer the vice president’s questions.
No one could feel the strength and weakness of an individual more keenly than they. If what his subordinate said was true, the Black Dragon Association indeed needed to adjust its attitude towards Dongchuan Ichiro.
"You’ve done well in this matter; I will report it to the president."
Hearing the vice president’s words, the face of the Black Dragon Association subordinate lit up with excitement. Although the vice president was strict, he was also famed for promoting subordinates within the Black Dragon Association.
Gaining his approval meant his future promotions within the Black Dragon Association would naturally speed up. After expressing his gratitude repeatedly to the vice president, the subordinate left the vice president’s office.
Afterward, the vice president dialed the president’s number to report his thoughts.
"Are you sure about what you said?"
After listening to the vice president’s report, the president on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment before his tone became serious.
"I’ve also called the other two families to inquire about it. Although I did not receive a clear response, I think the information we got should be accurate."
"Let’s put the matter of dealing with Dongchuan Ichiro on hold for now. I want to see which of the two brothers is really more capable."
After hanging up, the middle-aged man on the other end of the phone looked respectfully toward a shadow nearby.
Because it was dark, it was impossible to determine who exactly was in that shadow. What was certain was that the person had a tall stature. Then, a deep voice came from the shadow.
"Immediately send a reply to Dongchuan Tairou, telling them the Black Dragon Association will not participate in this matter."
If anyone else were present, they would have been extremely shocked, as the person who just spoke was using the language of Dragon Country.
Upon hearing the voice from the shadow, the person who had just been on the phone, who was referred to as the president, showed no surprise. Instead, he nodded respectfully and devoutly.
That person continuously backed away until he reached the door, opened it, and turned to leave the room. After he left, the voice from the shadow spoke again with a hint of amusement.
"Who would have thought that Dragon Country still has such talent? It seems living longer really does allow one to see many interesting things."
Similar decisions were not only made by the Black Dragon Association; the other two major forces also decided to withdraw from the conflict until the final successor of the Dongchuan Clan was confirmed.
This outcome infuriated Dongchuan Tairou. In his room, Dongchuan Tairou shattered everything inside, while his teacher, Chubby Doface, stood trembling to the side, not daring to say a word.