Meanwhile, the military, political, and police forces in Seaview City were under immense pressure.
Seaview City's highest commander, Carlos, was extremely anxious. Ever since he learned about the infiltration of many mysterious individuals into the city, he had been unable to sleep or eat properly.
Initially, he had not taken it seriously, assuming it was just a bunch of petty thieves that could be handled by the local police. However, subsequent reports only increased his unease.
These individuals had completely evaded the dragnet set up by the military, political, and police forces, infiltrating the city without leaving a trace!
They were absolute experts!
What made the situation even more critical was that there were also experts among the military and police, including high-level martial artists and special agents, yet they were powerless against these mysterious infiltrators.
Carlos had not slept for an entire day and night, accompanied by the mayor of Seaview City, Leo, and the chief of police, Jason, who were equally anxious.
Intelligence officers were operating computers frantically, while staff members moved around hastily, resembling ants on a hot pan.
"Have you found anything?" Carlos asked, repeating the question for what seemed like the hundredth time.
"Report, Commander. Nothing yet. Moreover, many of our dispatched personnel have gone missing!" the officer responded.
Carlos's face turned deathly pale, a deep sense of crisis weighing heavily on his mind. His intuition told him that something major was about to happen!
He urgently ordered the military to prepare hundreds of tanks and dozens of armed helicopters, ready to be deployed at a moment's notice.
Gripping his fists and leaning on the table, he made a difficult decision. "Report to the National Security Department, quickly!"
Unexpectedly, the National Security Department called first.
Carlos's fingers trembled as he answered the phone, certain that the higher-ups had also noticed the abnormal situation.
Before he could speak, the voice on the other end erupted in anger. "Carlos, what are you doing!"
Carlos was taken aback, thinking he was being condemned for inadequate defense. He immediately responded, "Sorry, Commander. It's my fault. We haven't uncovered any information about the enemy. I will increase our defenses immediately!"
To his surprise, the voice on the other end grew even angrier. "Defense? Cancel all those planes and tanks, now!"
Carlos was thoroughly confused. What did this mean?
He asked, "Commander, I don't understand."
"Well, let me tell you. Do you know who you're dealing with? It's the Dragon Knight Lord of the Dragon Knights! What you're doing is a provocation to the Dragon Knights! Do you think your planes, tanks, and cannons will be effective against the Dragon Knight Lord?"
Upon hearing this, Carlos's legs turned to jelly! 'My God, how did the Dragon Knight Lord come here?' This was someone he could not afford to offend!
The voice continued. "What are you waiting for? Withdraw your defenses immediately!"
Carlos wiped his sweat. "Yes, yes, withdrawing immediately! But I don't understand. Why would such a prominent figure come to Seaview City?"
"Because someone kidnapped his wife and daughter!"
Bzzz! Upon hearing this news, Carlos felt his head was about to explode. He nearly collapsed!
Someone dared to kidnap the Dragon Knight Lord's wife and daughter. The sky is falling! Seaview City is doomed!
"Who could be so audacious?" Carlos exclaimed loudly.
His subordinate immediately responded, "It's the Vipers."
"The Vipers?" Carlos was shocked. The Vipers were the largest criminal organization in Seaview City, and he had long wanted to eliminate them, but their extensive influence and lack of concrete evidence made it challenging.
However, he never expected that this nefarious organization would cross paths with the Dragon Knight Lord.
Carlos trembled as he asked, "Commander, is there any chance for us to make amends?"
The response came, "Do not interfere in anything. Remember! Additionally, we have dispatched the four Federal Generals to handle the situation in Seaview City. You only need to fully cooperate. Do not create unnecessary trouble. If you anger the Dragon Knight Lord, not even the national leader can save you!"
"Yes!" After hanging up the phone, Carlos felt drenched in sweat!
Leo and Jason anxiously asked, "Commander, how is it?"
Carlos slowly formed a meaningful smile on the corner of his mouth. "The Vipers are about to be annihilated!"
Leo and Jason exchanged glances, looking puzzled.
Carlos smiled. "You don't need to ask too many questions. Arrange a banquet immediately to welcome the important guests!"
Meanwhile, inside the Vipers' dog-fighting arena.
Sarah was tied to a crucifix, beaten until her body was covered in bruises.
A bald, burly man sat opposite her, spreading white powder evenly on the edge of a blade, inhaling deeply. Then, he tilted his head back, revealing an expression of ecstasy.
He was the Vipers' boss, Viper!
Around him were nearly a hundred Vipers' henchmen, all wearing black uniforms, exuding a fierce and thuggish aura.
Next to him, a man in black held two Pitbulls, the fiercest dogs in the world.
These two were the dog kings, survivors of countless dog fights. Hundreds of dogs had died at their fangs, and Viper fed them raw beef every day.
But not today!
He wanted to keep them hungry, and soon, he would let them tear Sarah apart alive!
He wanted everyone to know the consequences of crossing him!
The two vicious dogs seemed to sense the smell of blood, their eyes turning blood-red as they barked ferociously at Sarah, bound to the crucifix.
The Vipers' henchmen had fiery glints in their eyes. They hadn't seen a live human torn apart by dogs in a long time.
"Release the dogs, tear her apart!"
"Tear her apart!"
The surrounding people had bloodshot eyes, wildly excited. These violent men, accustomed to bloodshed, craved new thrills daily.
If they could watch such a beautiful woman be torn apart and eaten by dogs, their twisted souls would feel immense satisfaction!
Sarah, bound to the crucifix, was overwhelmed with fear. Thinking of becoming food for those two dogs, she felt utterly hopeless.
Beside Viper sat a man in a loose, floral shirt, puffing on a Cuban cigar.
He was Simon, the strategist of "Crouching Tiger", another dark organization from the Asia-Pacific region.
Standing next to Simon was a muscular man wearing sunglasses, his personal bodyguard, and a D-level martial artist!
A "martial artist" was a group of individuals whose physical strength, martial arts, and combat skills far exceeded ordinary people.
Their ranks ranged from G to A, increasing in strength sequentially. Above A was S.
A G-level martial artist could easily handle ten ordinary people, and each rank-up increased their combat capability exponentially.
An E-level martial artist could obliterate an entire, fully-armed SEAL team.
A D-level martial artist could defeat ten E-level martial artists.
D-level martial artists were already rare, A-level even rarer, and S-level virtually nonexistent, their existence uncertain.
This showed how formidable this bodyguard was.
The Crouching Tiger held a higher status throughout the Asia-Pacific region compared to the Vipers.
Simon had come to discuss the human trafficking business with Viper.
Unexpectedly, upon arrival, he saw Sarah, a stunning beauty. Having seen countless beauties, he had never encountered one as gorgeous as her, and his eyes lit up with greed.
Simon immediately said to Viper, "It's a shame to feed this woman to the dogs. If we sell her to the Black Triangle, men will go crazy over her. She'll become a cash cow for Crouching Tiger."
Viper's eyes lit up, and he smiled. "We can sell her daughter there too."
Simon's eyes brightened with excitement. "Even better. You know, some bosses love this kind of thing. We can fetch a high price!"
Hearing this, Sarah froze, her blood turning cold!
Being sold to the Black Triangle meant entering hell!
Women there would become toys for men, ravaged day and night by different men, subjected to inhuman torture.
Their ultimate fate would be contracting various sexually transmitted diseases, becoming addicted to drugs, and dying a miserable death.
Sarah did not want to lose her dignity, even in death, and she certainly did not want to become a plaything for those men. She was even more worried about Lily!
She was now consumed by fear! Tears streaming down her face, she pleaded with Viper, "Please, kill me, but please let my daughter go."
Viper stood up and approached Sarah, grabbing her chin, his eyes glowing with malice. "You b***h! You're pretending to be stupid, aren't you? Your little brat has already been saved by Ethan, and he killed my brother! But I'll kill Ethan soon and grab that little brat back. Trying to escape my grasp? No way!"
Sarah looked puzzled. She then shook her head with a bitter smile, thinking, 'Impossible! I know Ethan too well. Over the years, he suffered various humiliations in the Rainford family, and I was the one who supported him. How could he possibly rescue Lily from the Vipers? It must be a mistake.'
Sarah shook her head. "That's impossible. You must have made a mistake. Where is my daughter? Please, let me see her one more time!"
Viper ogled Sarah's tear-streaked face and writhing body, his lust rising. Sarah was very beautiful, with a fantastic figure. No man could resist her allure.
Viper leered. "Nice try! I'm telling you; I'm going to sell you and your daughter! Now, use your mouth to make me comfortable, or I'll make your death excruciating!"
He ordered his men to untie Sarah, then grabbed her head and forced it downward.