Fei Island.
First War Zone headquarters.
The Dragon Kingdom's most powerful figures had gathered in one room.
After arranging a late-night meal for them, Fang Mu and Shu Dong walked out of the room, relieved.
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Shu Dong sighed. "If the Alliance fired a shell into this building, the Dragon Kingdom would fall apart in an instant. Believe it or not?"
At the same time, he could not help marveling at Little White Tiger's influence and the First War Zone's clout.
Who would believe he had so many people backing him?
Those inside the room were having an equally difficult time.
Guan Lei and the others could only address the immediate crisis, but their objective was to force the Alliance to withdraw.
Only by maintaining a strong stance could they intimidate the other powers.
At this point, the fight was no longer about Little White Tiger's survival, but the Dragon Kingdom's dignity.
The real contest had only just begun.
It was a test of staying power.
Who would buckle and withdraw first? Who would fire the first shot? Who would dare fire the first shot?
On a night destined to be sleepless, a phone call made the powerful figures sit up straight.
"Hello?"
"General Guan, hello. I'm the Alliance's ambassador to the Dragon Kingdom. Please allow me to negotiate with you on the Alliance's behalf."
A clear female voice came through the phone.
"What is the First War Zone's purpose in provoking the Alliance fleet at Sunshine Beach? Do you truly intend to start a war of the century? As far as I know, the Dragon Kingdom currently lacks the conditions necessary to fight a major war."
The woman's tone was three parts arrogance and seven parts skepticism.
She was certain the Guan Family was