When the first leader threw that punch, everyone else was stunned—

What they saw! The first attacked the second! They'd completely broken off relations! And right in front of them!

Could this foreshadow the impending conflict between the twelve leaders, and the Dark Zone finally descending into chaos...?

The expressions on everyone's faces varied, and each person began to make their own calculations.

The third and fourth leaders were twin brothers. They exchanged a knowing glance and silently left the hall.

The two met in the second-floor corridor.

The fourth leader, Ximen Xu, spoke first: "Did you notice that when Ji Zhao was hit, he didn't even make a move to resist... When you spar with me, even if you know the other is about to throw a punch, you will subconsciously protect yourself. His behavior is strange."

Ximen Yao nodded in agreement, "Brother, there's something I've never told you. I once issued a challenge to Ji Zhao as the leader..."

Before he could finish speaking, his brother slapped him on the head.

Ximen Xu glared at him, "You dared to hide something so important from me! Just wait and see—forget it, this won't happen again! Go on!"

Ximen Yao touched the spot where he had been hit and chuckled. "He didn't reply to me for several days after I issued the challenge. I was just about to go find him when one night he suddenly came to my residence with several men. He said that the Dark District was developing well, and he didn't want it to fall into chaos again because of the leader's challenge. So he proposed that it be a pointless contest; whoever touched the other's vitals would win. If he lost, he would voluntarily cede the leadership to me. I thought what he said made sense, so I agreed, but I never expected—"

Ximen Yao looked at me with a hint of doubt, glanced around, and lowered his voice, "When we fought that time, he was on the defensive at first and didn't attack at all. It was as if he was deliberately delaying the time and wearing me down. Later, I chased him a few steps before he retaliated. I was caught off guard and he injured my arm. It was just a small cut, but I suddenly felt dizzy and my whole body started to hurt... He took the opportunity to grab my vital points. I had no choice but to admit defeat."

As he spoke, he rolled up his sleeve, revealing a finger-length scar on the outside of his forearm, its color light and almost gone.

"After I got back, I went through the whole thing carefully, and the more I thought about it, the more something seemed off. The force he used when he hurt me wasn't strong at all, so it shouldn't have affected me at all. But the pain made me feel so weak all over. But when he helped me up, the pain disappeared immediately, as if—as if the pain had been suddenly taken away!"

He pursed his lips, his eyes shining as he looked at his brother, and couldn't help but lick his lips with excitement.

"Brother, I suspect Ji Zhao's cultivation level is abnormal. He's not as powerful as he boasts! In fact—he might have used some bad things, like... demonic sorcery!"

Ximen Xu was carefully examining his wound when he heard this. His expression turned serious, and he quickly looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping before his expression softened slightly.

He frowned and pondered for a moment, then said, "I will investigate this matter carefully. What you told me today must not be told to a second person, especially the matter of evil magic!"

Ximen Yao nodded vigorously, "Yes! Brother, don't worry, I only trust you!"

Ximen Xu patted his head with satisfaction.

"In this world, we only have each other for company. I can't forget the hatred for our father and mother, and neither can you! Remember, it wasn't easy for us to climb to this position, so we must not let anyone take advantage of our mistakes!"

Ximen Yao's eyes reddened slightly, and he rubbed his nose to hold back his tears.

"Brother, I've got it! I won't risk my life again. From now on, I'll listen to you no matter what! I'm going to live a good life, find the murderers who killed Father and Mother, and avenge them!"