Upon hearing this, Xiao Xueyin and Xiao Fengze followed Lv Bai’s gaze.

A group of three approached them.

Leading the way, naturally, was Xia.

This kind of low-level hoodlum might not be good in a fight, but they’re more than capable of finding people.

Dao Long supported Dao Zheng Wood as they followed behind Xia, not walking very fast.

"Lv... sir."

Dao Long had been Lv Bai’s driver for a week, so while they weren’t exactly close, they were somewhat familiar with each other.

Seeing Lv Bai again, Dao Long felt an inexplicable sense of melancholy.

"Old-timer here will just call you Xiao Lü."

Dao Zheng Wood, being older and more experienced, didn’t share Dao Long’s complex emotions. He directly pointed at Xia and said, "This kid says you’ll storm into Bell Tower Dam and take out Hei Jinbao, is that correct?"

Bell Tower Dam refers to the central district of Chikan Bay.

"Of course." Lv Bai nodded.

"Alright, then. Old-timer here can join your... um, what was it called?"

"Villains United."

"Whatever, the name’s not important. I can join right now. Do we need to do any tea ceremony or something like that?"

Dao Zheng Wood knew that Lv Bai’s power was mysterious; he’d once knocked out the Misa Prison Warden with a single punch.

Dao Zheng Wood realized that relying only on him and Dao Long, they couldn’t threaten the Jin Family Troupe.

To get revenge on Hei Jinbao, the first one to strike the Daoist Sect, they needed to borrow other forces.

Additionally, building a good relationship with Lv Bai kept alive some hope of rescuing Daoist Master from prison.

With these considerations in mind, Dao Zheng Wood, still clear-headed, knew what choice to make.

"I want to join too."

Dao Long still had injuries on him.

Compared to Dao Zheng Wood, who had stayed in the clinic for treatment, he was actually the one who hated Hei Jinbao the most.

"That’s perfect, I’m tired of all the formalities. We’re not into any chicken-slaughtering blood-drinking rituals here."

Lv Bai chuckled and led the applause: "On behalf of Villains United, I welcome you both."

Xiao Fengze felt a mix of emotions at this moment.

They were expecting a Grandmaster Martial Artist, but he never thought it would be such a frail old man, and one who hadn’t fully recovered from his injuries.

But to say it didn’t count wouldn’t be quite accurate either.

To be fair, Dao Zheng Wood, due to his age and frail body, could only be considered half a Grandmaster, but there was also Dao Long, a Half-Step Grandmaster, still in his prime.

The two together could be quite the aid.

Dao Zheng Wood was clearly getting impatient. Without hesitation, he asked, "So, Xiao Lü, when are we going to Bell Tower Dam?"

"First, let’s solidify the control over Peace Alley. By doing this, we’re cutting off Jin Family Troupe’s retreat."

Lv Bai’s smile was exceptionally gentle.

He was indeed in a good mood, with Xiao Fengze and Dao Zheng Wood. Regardless of their loyalty, just having two Grandmaster Martial Artists was a significant deterrent.

Not to mention, there was Dao Long and some Postnatal Martial Artists switching allegiances from various factions.

If they felt a sense of belonging to Villains United, the group’s strength could instantly surpass the Daoist Sect’s peak period.

This is the confidence that high-level martial artists bring to a group.

"I’ll go speed things up."

Dao Long leaped into the fray.

The so-called Half-Step Grandmaster is someone who has reached the end of the road for an Innate Martial Artist but hasn’t successfully compressed their inner strength into a solid form.

Such a martial artist entering this kind of fight is essentially a dimensional reduction attack.

Every punch lands without any suspense.

Simple hooligans couldn’t possibly withstand Dao Long’s Half-Step Grandmaster attacks.

No match stood before him, and the number of resistors was quickly decreasing.

"Looks like our driver friend has a bone to pick."

Lv Bai glanced at Dao Zheng Wood.

"Let him vent a bit."

Dao Zheng Wood said so, but his hands were shaking slightly, indicating he too wanted to get down there and start a bloodbath.

But to maintain a composed facade, he held himself back.

The battle in the square was already in Villains United’s favor due to their overwhelming numbers, and now with Dao Long’s involvement, victory was just a matter of time.

However, even before the battle in the square was over, Xiao Fengze volunteered, "I’ll take some people to deal with the remaining factions in Peace Alley."

He couldn’t easily accept Lv Bai, so he decided to first unleash his frustrations on the factions in Peace Alley.

Upon hearing this, Dao Zheng Wood couldn’t help but say, "Xiao Lü, if you can trust this old man, let me take some people to help too."

The elder father of Daoist Master wasn’t as awkward as Xiao Fengze. Having decided to join, he wouldn’t have any second thoughts.

And in order to swiftly retaliate against Hei Jinbao and rescue Daoist Master, he was even willing to fully leverage his initiative.

Lv Bai didn’t mind what these two were thinking, as long as they were useful.

He nodded: "Villains United belongs to everyone. Do what you wish, and try to recruit more people along the way."

Dao Zheng Wood looked at Xiao Fengze.

The saying goes, the older you get, the wiser you become. He could somewhat sense Xiao Fengze’s thoughts.

He then asked, "Xiao Xiaoyou, how long do you think it will take?"

Xiao Fengze remained silent for a while before answering, "Two hours is enough."

Perhaps there was some pride in his words, but Dao Zheng Wood didn’t point it out, instead smoothly agreeing.

"Alright, Xiao Lü, you stay here, and Xiao Xiaoyou, the old-timer, and I will bring you a unified Peace Alley in two hours."

Lv Bai’s smile remained consistently gentle.

"That’s great, I’ll be waiting for your good news. Once we secure Peace Alley, we’ll move on to Bell Tower Dam."

...

Oshima High School.

The night lights on campus were particularly bright.

Yet, the entire school felt as if it was enveloped in a low-pressure atmosphere, making it hard to breathe.

The playground, open spaces, and flower beds were all empty, and even the corridors had only a few people moving around, completely lacking the usual sounds of laughter and playfulness.

It’s not that the students had left the school, but that they were unusually obediently sitting in their classrooms.

Everyone had a strange look on their faces, whispering among themselves, creating an atmosphere that felt like suppressed excitement.

This atmosphere persisted for quite a while, continually awaiting the crackling sound of electricity through the classroom’s speaker system.

Soft whispers ceased as everyone waited for the announcement’s content.

A rough voice, tinged with electrical noise, enveloped the entire campus through the speakers.

"Attention, all Oshima students!"

"Attention, all Oshima students!"

"I am Simba."

"After deliberation by the main leaders of each faction, destruction will be bestowed upon Chikan Bay tomorrow!"