Chapter 1463 - 1443: The Fifth Overlord of the Central Continent

The letter from Ba Tianhu reached both Guo Jianglong of Tongtian City and the Pangolin of Golden Armor City simultaneously.

Three days later, the three of them met on a mountain peak in the Dark Forest, as arranged.

"Hehe, Guo Jianglong, Pangolin, how have you been?"

"Haha, Ba Tianhu, I'm doing well. I've heard you've been having quite a lively fight with Mr. Master of the Dark Web lately!"

"Ba Tianhu, keep it up. Defeat and absorb the Dark Web, and you'll be the number one overlord of the Central Continent. I'm rooting for you!"

....

The three exchanged pleasantries and shared a few laughs.

Guo Jianglong said:

"Ba Tianhu, what's the matter for which you've gathered us here this time?"

Ba Tianhu put on a serious face and said:

"Brothers, you've probably heard about my recent matters with the Dark Web and Yang Xiao. I've summoned you two here because I want us to form an alliance and come up with a plan to jointly stop Yang Xiao from expanding his influence in the Central Continent.

You must be aware that Yang Xiao's recent actions have severely disrupted the established order and rules of the Central Continent. If this continues, soon enough all our interests will be affected."

Pangolin smiled faintly,

"Ba Tianhu, isn't that a bit exaggerated? Yang Xiao is just a minor City Lord with only five cities. How much trouble can he really cause?

Besides, even if he has some abilities, isn't he within your sphere of influence? And you, Ba Tianhu, with your energy, can't eradicate him?"

Guo Jianglong also said:

"Indeed, we are well aware of your strength, Ba Tianhu. Not to mention one Yang Xiao, even ten Yang Xiaos wouldn't be your match. This small matter requires us to join forces? Wouldn't that make us a laughingstock of the Central Continent?"

Ba Tianhu glanced at the two, gave a bitter smile, and said:

"Brothers, Yang Xiao is indeed insignificant, but now he has allied with the Dark Web. Aren't you worried at all?

We three have always maintained a balance of power in the Central Continent. The Dark Web has always been a secondary power group. But now, with its alliance with Yang Xiao, their strength has greatly increased. Who knows what changes might occur in time."

Guo Jianglong and Pangolin had heard about the alliance between the Dark Web and Yang Xiao, but since their influence was far from Yang Xiao, they were intent on watching from the sidelines, naturally not stepping forward to ally with Ba Tianhu.

Guo Jianglong smiled faintly,

"Ba Tianhu, we agreed to split the territory among us and each manage our own domains. The north is mine, the west is Pangolin's, the south is yours, and the east is the sea.

Now, Yang Xiao's issue falls within your domain, and even with the Dark Web's support, it's not a huge problem. It's unreasonable for you to trouble us with this small matter, don't you think?"

Pangolin immediately chimed in:

"The President of the Vulture Chamber of Commerce was killed, and that was during his visit with your Deputy City Lord Chi Qing to see Yang Xiao. You weren't able to protect him,

The Vulture Chamber of Commerce contributes to us each year. Now their new President has sent word, saying they are heavily affected by Yang Xiao's interference, reducing next year's protection fee from 2 billion Crystal Disks to 1 billion Crystal Disks,

Alas, in this matter, we've failed the Vulture Chamber of Commerce and President Duan Jinjiang."

Ba Tianhu's face changed, and he angrily said:

"So, the two of you are standing by and blaming everything on me?

If you don't take this seriously, then I won't bother either. The Dark Web and Yang Xiao haven't had the power to overrun me yet. If that day truly comes, even if I fall, I reckon you two won't escape either, huh!"

Seeing Ba Tianhu's anger, Guo Jianglong and Pangolin exchanged glances, smiled faintly, and quickly calmed him:

"Ba Tianhu, you don't need to be upset. How about this: we'll have our men closely monitor the actions of the Dark Web and Yang Xiao's alliance to see their intentions,

If they genuinely pose a threat to the entire Central Continent, then we'll join forces. Until then, let's all wait and see?"

Listening to this, Ba Tianhu felt deeply disappointed.

Though he anticipated their indifference before coming, confirming it was still disappointing.

In the Central Continent, there are no true friends, only interest-based connections. Unless danger threatens oneself, no one will act.

Moreover, the three are usually harboring respective ulterior motives, hoping for each other's fall. With Ba Tianhu now embroiled with the Dark Web, Guo Jianglong and Pangolin naturally won't miss such a good opportunity.

Ba Tianhu sighed deeply,

"Since you two are unwilling to act, I won't force it. Watch yourselves!"

With those words, he left with several guards.

Guo Jianglong and Pangolin exchanged a glance, smiled faintly, and left with their respective guards, heading back to their cities.

Ba Tianhu returned to Sky Tiger City, very angry.

Think Tank Yuri said:

"Boss, Guo Jianglong and Pangolin are very cunning, hoping for both us and the Dark Web to suffer so they can benefit."

Ba Tianhu snorted coldly,

"Since they won't contribute, don't expect me to wage war foolishly with the Dark Web. I won't be so stupid as to seek self-destruction. Let's all wait for destruction together."

"....."

"Think Tank, instruct our brothers beneath us, from today onwards, not to provoke Yang Xiao and the Dark Web actively. Also, intensify the management and training of the Guard Team. In the dozens of cities under us, everyone must be vigilant, guarding against Yang Xiao's surprise attacks,

I don't believe that with Yang Xiao's limited forces, he could cause such upheaval!"

...

The Dark Web's information intelligence system is highly developed.

Yang Xiao received several pieces of information confirming that Ba Tianhu wouldn't seek revenge for the time being, finally setting his mind at ease.

"It seems Mr. Master was right. Ba Tianhu won't invade for now."

Yang Xiao summoned Elder Qi, Black Wood, Suonan, Flying Tiger, and Ma Kui, among other core members, for a meeting.

"From now on, we must vigorously develop our cities, using these five cities as a base, extensively developing business, agriculture, and cautiously some industry,

Enhance the basic urban infrastructure, build more homes, attract more population, recuperate for a year or two, and our strength will undoubtedly rise several levels."

Black Wood then said:

"Boss, since we repelled Ba Tianhu in combat and allied with the Dark Web, your reputation throughout the Central Continent is resounding. Many are already comparing you to Ba Tianhu, Guo Jianglong, Pangolin, and Mr. Master of the Dark Web, calling you the fifth overlord of the Central Continent?"

Elder Qi also added:

"Lately, inquiries about immigration to our cities have been increasing significantly. Many are coming for your renown, and our reputation in the Central Continent is growing louder."