In the presence of overwhelming power, tactics become irrelevant.
Moreover, the trial challengers from Beginner Village 996 were rushed into combat without any strategic plan in place.
The trial challengers from Beginner Village 10733 boasted individual strengths that far surpassed those from Beginner Village 996, exhibiting greater discipline and organization.
It appeared that the challengers from Beginner Village 996 were completely disorganized, barely able to coordinate in small teams.
In stark contrast, Beginner Village 10733's challengers formed five square formations, each consisting of five hundred individuals, working in unison and supporting each other like a well-oiled military unit.
They might not compare to Blue Star's modern armies, but they certainly matched the standards of a feudal-era military force.
The challengers from Beginner Village 996 were nothing more than a ragtag bunch in comparison.
Outmatched in individual strength, discipline, and tactical expertise, they faced a total and unequivocal defeat.
As soon as the confrontation began, the challengers from Beginner Village 996 were overwhelmed, falling in droves.
"Xiao Chusheng of the Four Seas Gang has been slain by Zhang Biao of the Tiger Claw Gang!"
"Lao Yun Dan of the Four Seas Gang has fallen to Wang Ba of the Tiger Claw Gang!"
"Zhao Niu Niu from the Four Seas Gang was taken down by Gou Huo of the Tiger Claw Gang!"
In a single clash, the Four Seas Gang crumbled, with countless challengers meeting their end.
Witnessing the carnage, the remaining challengers from the Four Seas Gang fled in utter disarray.
"Damn, they're too strong! We can't hold them off, let's get out of here!"
"I don't want to die, I'm still a virgin!"
"Run for it! They're merciless! Why, oh why..."
Ignoring the commands of their leader Zhou Tao, the Four Seas Gang challengers scattered, only to be cut down even more swiftly.
The independent challengers had no choice but to flee, only to be overtaken and killed.
"Zhou Tao, the boss of the Four Seas Gang, a level 9 nobody, dares to confront us personally!" Lee Fala, upon noticing Zhou Tao, let out a cold laugh. "Well then, let's see what you've got!"
Having finished speaking, Lee Fala launched an attack on Zhou Tao.
Zhou Tao was a level 9 entity, while Lee Fala was at level 12, creating a clear disparity between them.
Though both possessed Eon-level talent, Lee Fala not only outranked Zhou Tao but also boasted a more substantial accumulation of power and greater combat experience.
Within a mere ten rounds, Zhou Tao was soundly defeated.
"Trash will always be trash, nothing more. Time to die!" Lee Fala bellowed, swinging a heavy blow toward Zhou Tao.
"Boss, we'll hold them off! Run and seek out Boss Guangcheng. At this point, only Boss Guangcheng can rescue us!"
"Boss, where there's life, there's hope!"
"Boss, this is farewell. Thank you for everything!"
In that critical moment, Zhou Tao's loyal followers desperately held off Lee Fala, buying time for their leader to escape.
Tears welled up in Zhou Tao's eyes as he realized the inevitable sacrifice of his comrades. Not wanting their bravery to be in vain, he tearfully initiated teleportation, vowing, "I will surely avenge you all!"
"The Tiger Claw Gang's Lee Fala has slain Qin Shen of the Four Seas Gang!"
"Yu Rou of the Four Seas Gang fell to the Tiger Claw Gang's Lee Fala!"
"Zhang Xiaosong of the Four Seas Gang was also killed by the Tiger Claw Gang's Lee Fala!"
"Ahhh! Lee Fala, I will never rest until I've settled this score!" Zhou Tao rallied his remaining forces and retreated in disarray.
Several level 10 heavyweights from the Tiger Claw Gang were eager to pursue, but Lee Fala halted them with a gesture.
"Let the poor wretch go. He'll carry the message to Guangcheng, and his downtrodden appearance will serve as a warning. As for the others, there's no need for bloodshed. Take them hostage instead!"
"Yes, Sect Master!"
Lee Fala's command was met with immediate compliance, showcasing his firm grip on the Tiger Claw Gang's hierarchy.
Before entering the Whole Heaven Battlefield, Lee Fala was already a notorious figure in the underworld. Upon his arrival in Beginner Village #10733, he swiftly founded the Tiger Claw Gang, securing an early foothold.
Moreover, Lee Fala possessed an Eon-level talent, the Shadow Clone, capable of producing up to six clones—a formidable ability indeed.
Lee Fala, a former soldier, had structured the Tiger Claw Gang with a military framework. After several major battles against bosses, the gang had taken on the characteristics of a military organization.
This military-like structure was Lee Fala's foundation of confidence in confronting Chen Guo.
While Chen Guo's combat prowess was unmatched, Lee Fala commanded a two-thousand-strong army. A force of that size could easily overwhelm any individual, no matter how skilled.
"What's your stance? Are you planning to resist to the bitter end, Wang Shaoyun, leader of the Bellowtalons?" Lee Fala asked with a sneer upon seeing Wang Shaoyun and his group.
"Brother Li, your virtue and martial prowess are set to unite the martial world. I hold you in the highest regard and am wholeheartedly convinced. How could I possibly oppose you?" Wang Shaoyun replied with an obsequious smile, "I am ready to merge the Bellowtalons into the Tiger Claw Gang and serve loyally under you, assisting you against Guangcheng! Brother Li, Guangcheng has stolen my boss, and I've despised him to the core!"
Faced with overwhelming power, Wang Shaoyun did not dare to rebel. The once-proud young master was now humbled to the dust.
"So, you're saying you're willing to be my dog?" Lee Fala inquired.
Laughter erupted from the Tiger Claw Gang members.
Wang Shaoyun's face flushed with shame, but to save his own life, he could only bow his head and say, "Yes, Brother Li, I am willing to be your dog!"
"Then kneel and bow three times to me, and bark like a dog. Do that, and I'll spare you," Lee Fala commanded harshly, "Otherwise, I'll slaughter you and all the pups from your Bellowtalons, haha!"
Wang Shaoyun was overwhelmed with humiliation. The scene unfolding was akin to a live broadcast across the entire region. Countless eyes were likely fixed on this spectacle.
If he actually knelt and performed the degrading act, his dignity would be shattered. He would become the butt of jokes, and standing tall again would become an insurmountable challenge.
"You're not willing?" Lee Fala didn't allow Wang Shaoyun a moment to ponder, as a wave of murderous intent burst forth. "Unwilling? Then prepare to die!"
"Prepare to die!" echoed the Tiger Claw Gang, their own lethal intentions on full display.
Wang Shaoyun was so terrified he wet himself, blurting out, "I'm willing, I'm willing..."
While speaking, Wang Shaoyun dropped to his knees, bowing his head in submission and kowtowing three times to Lee Fala.
Then, swallowing his pride and enduring the jeers of the Tiger Claw Gang, Wang Shaoyun opened his mouth and barked like a dog, "Bark, bark, bark!"
"Hahaha, what a fine dog, wouldn't you agree?" Lee Fala roared with laughter, addressing his gang.
"He's a born lackey. He shouldn't have been reborn as a man; he was meant to be a dog!"
"What a well-bred cur!"
"This is the leader of the once most powerful gang in Beginner Village? In the presence of our Tiger Claw Gang, he's nothing but a dog!"
The Tiger Claw Gang's thirst for dominance was quenched, their pride swelled, and the room erupted with their raucous laughter.