"You didn't kill me because you want me to suffer humiliation. You want me to think I still have a glimmer of hope and expect me to kneel down and beg for mercy, right?" Snake hissed with a dark look on his face.
Then he continued, "I, Shui Yunsheng, have always been inferior to your Seven - Star Alliance in strength. But Leader Lin Lang, have you ever thought about why our small gang has risen rapidly in the past few decades, while your Seven - Star Alliance, which started at its peak, has been on a downward slope?"
Lin Lang took another step back.
In the early years, he had heard of the name of the Shui Yunsheng gang. But at that time, he thought such a small gang was like a family that couldn't make it to the big stage. Without a strong core force or sufficient funds for operation, it wouldn't last long.
However, reality slapped him hard. This insignificant small gang, the Shui Yunsheng that he had never taken seriously, would one day level the Seven - Star Alliance, recruit countless members, and finally become the number one gang in the world.
Why?
Just because of Snake, this unremarkable spiritual pharmacist? His ability was only above average in the entire Dongze Wilderness. But he, Lin Lang, was a favored son of heaven. When he was ten years old, he was already as accomplished as Snake at fifteen.
Lin Lang was, of course, not convinced. In terms of ability, he was a strong one. But in the end, he lost to Shui Yunsheng.
"Shut up! All you can do now is be stubborn. It doesn't matter. You want to be arrogant, right? Snake, you can say more if you want. Anyway, after tonight, your death will spread to every corner of the Nine - Continent. Have you ever thought about what will happen to Shui Yunsheng, the gang you care about, after they know their leader is dead? Without a leader, they will surely be divided up by other covetous big forces. Your Shui Yunsheng is doomed to follow the same path as our Seven - Star Alliance."
Snake shook his head. "No, it won't."
His eyes were so firm that even Lin Lang, for a moment, thought what he said might not be a lie. But it was just a moment.
Lin Lang quickly came to his senses. "You're in my hands now. Where do you get the confidence to say that Shui Yunsheng won't perish?"
Snake stared at Lin Lang and smiled. He said, "Lin Lang, do you think Shui Yunsheng got to this stage because of me?"
Lin Lang didn't say a word, but he silently agreed with Snake's words. That was why he was even more dissatisfied. He thought he was far superior to Snake in every aspect. Why was his Seven - Star Alliance destroyed?
"That's just your good luck."
"No, it's not good luck. Lin Lang, you don't understand. Our Shui Yunsheng is different from your Seven - Star Alliance. In the Seven - Star Alliance, you're the strong one, and you hold all the power in your hands. Yes, in this way, the members of the Seven - Star Alliance will surely follow your lead. But have you ever thought about why they joined the Seven - Star Alliance and were willing to stay? It was because of your strength."
Lin Lang's eyes were full of malice. "What on earth are you trying to say?"
"Hahaha - I think you already know what I'm trying to say. Our Shui Yunsheng is different from yours. Your Seven - Star Alliance, relying on you as the leader, has done a lot of bad things over the years. They plundered treasures everywhere just to offer them to you and gain your favor. Your Seven - Star Alliance is an assembly of interests, but our Shui Yunsheng is not."
"The reason they are willing to join Shui Yunsheng is their belief in it. Once they are in Shui Yunsheng, Shui Yunsheng will protect them. It won't abandon them just because they are not capable enough. Lin Lang, you're right about one thing. In terms of ability, I'm not qualified to be the leader of Shui Yunsheng. But do you know that there are at least five, if not ten, people in Shui Yunsheng who are more capable than me? Why are they willing to respect me as the leader?"
"It's reasonable for you to judge by strength. That's an advantage of your Seven - Star Alliance, but it's also an inevitable shortcoming. That's why once you fall, all the members of the Seven - Star Alliance will disperse. But our Shui Yunsheng won't. What holds them together is not me, but the original belief of Shui Yunsheng. Even if I die, Shui Yunsheng won't fall apart."
There will be more suitable people to take that position. Ye Xingchen, Chu Wen, Chu Nuan, or those elders and disciples who have risen in Shui Yunsheng in recent years. In short, Shui Yunsheng will never become a mess.
Snake's words did have a great impact on Lin Lang. But what did it prove?
"You're spreading fallacies to deceive people." Lin Lang continued, "Xie An, you will die, and Shui Yunsheng will surely fall apart."
"Since you think so, why waste so much time listening to me? You might as well just kill me."
There was burning anger in Lin Lang's eyes.
Suddenly, a Dragon - Tooth Brahma Leopard appeared beside him. It was this beast that had bitten Snake before. As soon as it appeared, the sky above the Mysterious Forest trembled slightly.
Lin Lang turned around and returned to the top of the tree. He said to the Dragon - Tooth Brahma Leopard below, "Go and have some fun with him. Be careful. I don't want him to die too easily."
The Dragon - Tooth Brahma Leopard roared towards the sky, as if responding to Lin Lang.
With Lin Lang's nod, the Dragon - Tooth Brahma Leopard arched its body suddenly. Snake quickly got into a defensive stance. He knew this was the state before the beast attacked.
The Dragon - Tooth Brahma Leopard leaped vigorously. Under its four limbs, the sharp claws hidden under the fur immediately appeared in the moonlight, shining coldly. Those claws were sharp enough to tear any prey to pieces.
There was still blood flowing from Snake's foot. If he tried to dodge, with his speed, he would never be able to outrun this cheetah known for its speed. So now, he could only rely on his strength and use the remaining spiritual and mental power to forcibly block the first attack of the Dragon - Tooth Brahma Leopard.
Although it was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, overestimating itself.
A light shield formed in Snake's hand. The claws of the Dragon - Tooth Brahma Leopard collided fiercely with the light shield, sparking like fire. Snake felt a tightness in his chest, and his spiritual power shrank rapidly.
"Clang -"
"Hiss -"
Snake, unable to support himself, took three steps back. The Dragon - Tooth Brahma Leopard seized the opportunity and increased the strength of its claws. With a clear sound, Snake's light shield shattered.
His body flew five meters away instantly and finally landed heavily on the trunk. At this moment, the organs in his body were in even more intense pain, as if they were being turned upside down.
The Dragon - Tooth Brahma Leopard leaped quickly. Snake quickly stretched out one hand to block in front of him.
"Roar -"
With a roar, Snake suddenly opened his eyes. Standing in front of him was Zhu Yan!
There was already a deep bloodstain on Zhu Yan's skin, torn by the claws of the Dragon - Tooth Brahma Leopard. The bone inside was clearly visible in the moonlight. The depth of the wound was shocking.