It was completely beyond belief! At the time Ricky and Trent went into the castle, they were implacable
rivals. At the moment they walked out of the castle, they had already become bosom buddies. It was
incredible how fast things could change!
Before the warriors could react, Trent walked up and spoke loudly to them, saying, "From now on, the
Axe Gang has been incorporated into the Manor Gang. We have become the Axe Hall -- one of its
halls!"
This announcement was like a bombshell! His warriors were in total shock!
"We must be dreaming! Our gang has turned into one of the Manor Gang's subordinate halls?!" A
number of warriors yelled loudly when they recovered from the shock.
The world had just underwent tremendous changes for the leaders of the smaller gangs in the region.
Everyone involved was dumbfounded.
"Trent must be spellbound by Russell's great charm and distinction. Russell is devastatingly
handsome!" Even Tyson was surprised.
When Ricky and Trent went into the castle to compete with each other, Tyson had expected Ricky to
win the competition in the end. He had still never expected that Trent had lost in admiration and grew
great respect and adulation for Ricky. It was even more incredible that Trent was really willing to work
for Ricky.
"Trent! My brother... you..." Bastian called to Trent. He was angry at the situation and worried for his
brother.
"Bastian, I know you cannot accept my choice yet, but please believe in me!" Trent answered, staring
into Bastian's anxious eyes. "In the future, I'll give you a satisfactory explanation, but for right now you
should just support me!"
"I will trust you, brother!" Bastian finally nodded in agreement, although he was extremely reluctant.
In the depths of Bastian's heart, his brother Trent was more important than the Axe Gang.
'Those two must be close!' Ricky thought to himself enviously as he watched them. He highly
appreciated Bastian's loyalty to his brother. In the cruel world they lived in, strong warriors preyed upon
weaker ones and big fish ate little fish. The two brothers were flesh-and-blood human beings and had
brotherly love to separate them from the animals. It was something that was rare and highly
commendable.
As for the competition, Ricky's casting skills had made Trent worship the ground that he trod on.
During the process of the competition, Ricky had played his ace -- the Pounding Skill of the Chaotic
Fire Skill. Although it posed a risk to his top secret as who he really was, he had to use it in order to win
Trent's support. Ricky did not regret his choice.
That was why he had chosen to compete with Trent inside the castle.
Ricky had ignored one thing, though. That thing was that Kristen had spent every minute of the
competition watching his Pounding Skill.
The moment Ricky showed his Pounding Skill, Trent not only candidly admitted defeat, but he also
expressed his desire to acknowledge Ricky as his teacher. As a casting master who really loved
casting, the dizzying heights of the Pounding Skill was a great magnet to draw him in.
Ricky declined, of course. He had still promised to discuss and explore casting skills with Trent though.
With things happening that way, Trent suggested that he was willing to be incorporated into the Manor
Gang. Ricky had not declined Trent's request at all. He had instead readily agreed to it. Getting Trent to
join them had been Ricky's plan all along.
Trent and Bastian were actually his highly sought-after talents. Ricky thought nothing of the other
members of the Axe Gang.
...
Trent was relieved and gratified to see Bastian supporting him once more. In this bloody and cruel
world, such brotherly love was the most precious treasure of all things. Countless gold coins, untold
cultivation resources, and the highest status--they all meant nothing to Trent!
"My fellow brothers, thank you a million times over in advance for your participation in the Axe Gang.
Maybe my decision is totally unacceptable to you and you think you can't handle the change. I know it
is sudden, but I have made up my mind. In the coming days, if you are willing to follow my lead, I will do
my best to accommodate your needs as we transition into joining the Manor Gang!" Trent proclaimed
his decision in front of all the warriors of the Axe Gang.
"If you decide to leave, I will not be your enemy. I am going to cast a handy weapon for each of you, or
give 400 gold coins to each of you. All that is just little gift as a token of my appreciation for your
service. Please do take it."
"We are willing to follow your lead!" When they heard Trent's speech, the warriors of the Axe Gang
swore their oath in chorus. There was not even a single trace of hesitation among them.
'It seems that Trent's reputation in the Axe Gang is not just grounded in his casting skills.' Ricky was
very moved by the heart-warming scene. He felt a wave of emotions well up inside him as he thought
about the incredible level of trust they had. 'Perhaps in this bloody Chaotic Region, there are warriors
who will literally put their lives on the line for their soul mates!'
"My brothers, it is a little inappropriate to call me 'leader' now. From this moment onward, those two will
be our leaders!" Trent spoke loudly with a smile. He felt exhilarated by his underlings' loyalty.
Trent looked at Ricky and Tyson when he finished his speech.
When the members of the Axe Gang had thought the matter through, they called Ricky and Tyson their
new leaders in chorus. Of course, their voices were dripping with discontent.
"My brothers, I am greatly thankful to you for your trust and confidence in me. I believe all of you will
have a better future in the Manor Gang. There will be feasting, drinking, dancing, and revelry as our
new normal. Your cultivation will also be elevated in the Manor Gang!" Ricky spoke aloud.
...
In the ensuing several days after, the halls and rooms inside the castle of the Manor Gang were
decorated with lanterns and festoons. The castle was bustling with noise and excitement. Ricky had
spent 5, 000 gold coins on buying the best quality liquor, fish, and meat from the largest inn in the
Lower Region. Ricky's philosophy of life was to party while you could and be happy with your job!
While the drunken revelry went on, the news of the merger of the Axe Gang and the Manor Gang was
spreading like wildfire through the whole Lower Region. Nearly everyone was shell-shocked.
As it was known to the world, the Axe Gang was one of the top ten gangs. Besides, Trent was also an
intermediate Mortal Level casting master. Although his combat capacity was not so good, he was
known far and wide for his good reputation as a leader. Nearly all the top level warriors in the Lower
Region respected him very much!
Soon afterwards, the other nine gangs had sent out warriors to figure out the truth in the news.
The two leaders of the Panther Gang and the Ghost Gang, in particular, were terrified of the Manor
Gang's hard power. They were fully convinced that their two former leaders must have been killed on
the Manor Gang's turf. That was to say, the Manor Gang already had top level warriors who were
strong enough to kill two warriors at the seventh grade of Bone Reinforcement.
That alone made them afraid to stir up trouble with the Manor Gang.
To make matters worse, the Manor Gang even won the Axe Gang over and their comprehensive
strength had reach a new level. It was hard to imagine that the Manor Gang would drop their weapons
and live in harmony with them.
Under such circumstances, the two leaders of the Panther Gang and the Ghost Gang met up with each
other in secrecy once again.
...
After their drunken revelry, Ricky, Tyson, Trent, and Bastian held a meeting to discuss their next step.
It was at that moment that an unexpected visitor arrived.
"Leader Tyson, Leader Russell, a mystery man in black is at the door step. He said he needs your
help!" A member of the Manor Gang ran in and reported to Tyson and Ricky.
"Ah? Someone wants to see us? Has he identified himself?" Tyson asked.
"He said he wouldn't identify himself until he met with you two!"
"Well, let him in and let's see what kind of man he is." Ricky gave the order.
After a moment, a warrior in a black suit walked into the room. This warrior immediately took off his
hood when he entered.
"Nicholas, I can't believe it's you!" Facing Nicholas in person, Trent and Bastian stood up from their
seats immediately. They couldn't believe their eyes.
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