Warriors on either side didn't react until a long time after the blast waves completely ceased to exist. They were shocked by what had just happened.
"Dead? Dead! Two young masters of the Shen Clan have been killed!" Warriors from the Panther Gang were too shaken up to say anything.
As for warriors of the Axe Hall who followed Ricky here, they were all silent out of shock. Especially when they saw the two burnt corpses, it made them recoil.
Ricky put his Iron Destroyer away after the blast wave had dispersed. It took him effort to restrain his now raging power and finally clam down.
Then, overlooking the welkin, Ricky found the killing sprees and the smell of blood were not as strong as what it had been. Slowly he said, "This battle seems to be over. The Panther Gang will be history in the Chaotic Region."
There was no shadow of doubt in his heart that Tyson, buoyed by the pride of their current success, would defeat Abner—the leader of the Panther Gang. After all, Tyson was regarded as a genius who could always challenge those stronger than him.
Likewise, he was sure that Trent and his brother could beat Thaddeus to a pulp. The Axe Gang had seized their moment of glory, which Trent and his brother were both determined to make the best use of.
Maybe, Nicholas was the only member of this team about whom he wasn't fully convinced. Especially, since his opponent - Marcus, the first vice-leader of the Panther Gang, was as powerful as him. But Ricky knew Nicholas would try his very best. In addition, it didn't make any difference whether Marcus would win the battle. After all, what difference would it make if he won a single battle, when his gang was already licking their wounds?
'Forget about that for the time being, ' Ricky thought to himself. The task at hand was more important. 'I'll have to take it one step at a time, ' he decided. Then turning to the warriors of the Panther Gang, he offered, "Now, I will give you another choice. You either leave that damn gang of yours or die! The choice is yours."
The cold look on his face alone was enough to send a shiver through the warriors of the Panther Gang. Already, he had proved his power and influence. Just in case anyone doubted his intentions, the lifeless bodies of the two young masters from the Shen Clan were still in sight. But he conducted himself with great restraint, showing mercy, on the odd chance that these warriors would surrender.
After all, he wasn't that kind of man addicted to killing. For as long as the criminal elements were eliminated, he'd keep it as civil as possible. But that did not mean he'd be soft on anyone who posed a threat to peace in any form.
Hearing Ricky's words, all the warriors of the Panther Gang dropped their weapons and ran for their lives, colliding like inanimate objects, some stumbling, crashing to the ground and picking themselves up as quickly as possible. Outside the gate, they had no time to check the direction. All they knew was to keep running forward without stopping for anything, without looking back.
At this time, a group of people came forward. In front were Trent and Bastian carrying a severed head in hand. Ricky guessed it must be the head of Thaddeus'.
"Leader, it seems that a great battle has taken place here!" Trent said with a smile while he was observing the mess around and feeling the aura hanging in the air like a heavy ominous cloud.
"Yes, if you had come a few minutes earlier, you would have been overwhelmed by the power of our Leader Russell. The two young masters from Shen Clan, powerful warriors at the fifth grade of Bone Reinforcement, united to fight our leader. See what has become of them? Two lifeless bodies, burnt beyond recognition!"
A warrior exclaimed excitedly.
As Trent and Bastian turned to look where the excited soldier pointed, they were jolted. There on the ground lay two corpses, charred to a black sooty mess.
Even to a battle hardened soldier, the sight was frightening. As they looked at Ricky now, they were filled with awe.
They had heard Tyson harping on about Ricky's power. They thought Ricky's power was merely at the inferior fifth grade of Bone Reinforcement. However, their perception had immediately changed. How could Ricky so easily kill two experienced warriors beyond his level without the slightest injury in return? They were awestruck.
No wonder, Tyson had mentioned something about Ricky concealing his real strength by taking certain pills. He had fooled them into believing he was just an ordinary warrior at the second grade of Bone Reinforcement.
"It was just by a fluke of fate! The two young masters from the Shen Clan were too arrogant and underestimated their enemy. Otherwise, I am not sure whether I can hold out till you come," Ricky said with a smile.
"Leader, you are being too modest!" Trent and his brother replied.
Then they put down Thaddeus' severed head.
Soon, Tyson came back as well with a group of warriors behind him. He too was carrying a severed head in his hand. Obviously, it was the head of Abner, the leader of the Panther Gang.
However, Tyson was not in a good state now. The clothes on his body were torn. He had sustained some injuries. Worried, Ricky had to quickly examine him. Luckily, the injuries were all superficial. There was nothing major.
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