The air in the secret chamber froze in an instant.
"Who?"
Yue Xiaofei's eyes blazed as he stared fixedly at Third Master Du. "Who wants me dead? At least tell me their name!"
Third Master Du gave a savage grin, seemingly relishing the feeling of holding someone else's fate in his hands.
He deliberately drew out his words, saying each one slowly. "Young-Master-Zhong-of Longdu!"
"Young Master Zhong?!"
The name struck Yue Xiaofei's heart like a thunderbolt!
In an instant, he recalled the crushing pain and resentment when his father had been forced to leave the Ironblood Division...
Old memories and fury erupted within him!
"It's him! Him again?!"
Yue Xiaofei's eyes instantly turned bloodshot, and his clenched fists cracked. He demanded in an almost guttural growl, "Who exactly is this Young Master Zhong? What's his background?!"
Not only he but all the family heads present drew sharp breaths at the name, their faces filled with disbelief and horror.
"Young Master Zhong of Longdu?"
"The Zhong Family, one of the Eight Great Clans!"
"My God, how did we get on their bad side..."
Several family heads cried out involuntarily, their voices trembling.
The Head of the Pei Family turned deathly pale and murmured, "Longdu's Eight Great Clans are true giants standing at the very pinnacle of the Dragon Kingdom!"
"They have centuries of history and deep roots, with influence throughout the military, government, and business world. Their power is unfathomable!"
"In their eyes, Modu's Ten Great Financial Groups are probably nothing more than slightly bigger fronts!"
The head of the Xu Family spoke with a dry throat. "They supposedly hide behind the scenes, controlling countless families and businesses. They're the [unseen powers at the very top]!"
"The Zhong Family in particular is infamous for its ruthless methods, fiercely protecting its own