The four factions faced off in a tense standoff:
The atmosphere was so heavy it was as though an invisible force had clenched the very air in its grip.
The severely wounded Dou Emperor exchanged a glance with the two Dou Emperors from the Brocade-clad Youth's faction.
As their gazes met, a faint, imperceptible understanding flashed between them.
They all understood the current situation clearly:
Neither side could possibly stand against Hu Gan on its own!
There was no grudge between them; they could only join forces.
Only then would they barely have a sliver of a chance:
"President Hu Gan, since you insist on meddling in this mess!"
"Then don't blame us for abandoning all courtesy."
The Seven-star Dou Huang spoke first, his cold words carrying a threatening bluster that betrayed his lack of confidence.
He sought to seize the initiative.
The wounded Dou Emperor followed with a savage grin:
"Hu Gan, don't get too full of yourself. Even if you're a Peak Dou Huang!"
"Can you really stop the three of us working together all by yourself?"
Hu Gan frowned tightly, his gaze solemn and sharp:
"Whether I can beat you or not, we'll only know after we fight!"
Yet after speaking, his expression grew even heavier:
His strength was not weak, but facing the combined assault of three Dou Emperors alone—
He might preserve his life, but his chances of winning were truly slim.
He turned slightly toward Xiao Yan and lowered his voice:
"Kid, I'll do everything I can to hold them back in a moment."
"You hurry and take your people away when you find an opening!"
"Heh."
However, Xiao Yan merely chuckled, looking calm and composed:
"President Hu Gan, there's no need for you to be so nervous."
"They're just three insignificant nobodies."
Hu