Chapter 487 - 451: Deities
The sky was dim, and the sound of gunfire reverberated throughout the jungle, occasionally punctuated by the bright flash of explosions.
Only about fifteen minutes had passed since the battle began, and the more than a hundred members of Zhiqing Hall who were involved in the fight were on the brink of collapse.
There was no helping it, just like Long Yu had said, the gap between professionals and amateurs was vast.
In reality, as the local powerhouse in Los Angeles, Zhiqing Hall’s strength did not lie in direct confrontations. Its power was rooted in connections and influence in various facets. Simply put, if an external force suddenly came to challenge Zhiqing Hall, they would find every aspect of daily living, from clothing to food, restricted—even struggling to buy a loaf of bread. Whether it was the underworld or lawful society, Zhiqing Hall could teach anyone a lesson without lifting a finger themselves; local police could suffice to take the challengers in for "tea."
However, Longhua Association was not an external force but also one of the local powerhouses in Los Angeles. It might not match Zhiqing Hall in terms of connections and influence, but it was definitely not a pushover. In the lawful world, Longhua Association might not be able to attack Zhiqing Hall actively, but its defense was more than sufficient. Moreover, Long Yu was prudent in his actions, managing to keep confrontations with Zhiqing Hall within certain limits and avoiding making too much noise.
The previous large-scale confrontation took place on a farm in the outskirts, and today’s battle occurred in the jungle beside the highway—all deliberately chosen by Long Yu. Thus, Zhiqing Hall could only duke it out with Longhua Association in the underworld through sheer force.
"Hall Master, the brothers can’t hold on much longer!"
At the edge of the jungle, a leader reported back to Lin Yun.
Tonight’s battle was almost a matter of life and death for Zhiqing Hall, so Lin Yun, the hall master, had personally come.
Among all hall masters of the American Hongmen, Lin Yun was considered somewhat incompetent in combat. Although he had undergone martial arts training, it was limited to defeating a few ordinary people. He had risen to his position mainly through his wit and, of course, his decent Spear Technique—after all, times had changed...
Originally, everyone around him had opposed Lin Yun’s decision to personally lead the team, but he insisted and came anyway, although he didn’t rush to the forefront but stayed at the back.