King of Hundred Victories Saber

Chapter 348 - 148: Sinister Zhong Renwang Sows Discord, Fan Chang Falls for the Ruse and is Consumed by Rage

Xie Zhichuan, Tang Zihan, and others were already on edge due to Zhong Renwang’s abnormal behavior. This loud shout was like a thunderclap in their ears, scaring them so much that they trembled violently, like frightened rabbits startled by a hunter, instinctively leaping from their seats.

Their faces instantly turned as pale as white paper, with beads of sweat rolling down their foreheads. In the dim, gloomy light, these beads shone with an eerie gleam, their terrified expressions beyond words.

Zhong Wanwang was even more scared, his legs giving way, and with a heavy thud, he fell onto the ground. His broken arm, upon hitting the ground, brought a resurgence of old injuries. The piercing pain struck him instantly, and he couldn’t help but let out a anguished cry, "Ouch!" filled with sheer misery.

Zhong Wanqiang, equally terrified, turned ashen, with a sudden wet patch appearing in his crotch, clearly having lost control in fear.

Ding Hong’s lips quivered slightly, like leaves trembling in the cold wind, his face pale as paper, as if he had witnessed the most terrifying sight.

However, Zhong Renwang seemed to have gone mad, bursting into loud laughter. His laughter was sharp and piercing, like countless needles stabbing directly into the heart, reverberating in the cramped room, sending chills down the spine, making hairs stand on end.

After laughing, he gradually waved his hand, signaling everyone to sit down again.

Then, he lowered his voice, which was like a venomous snake ready to strike and devour, revealing sinisterly: "I’ve heard that Sect Leader Fan Chang of Jiangnan Xingyi Fist Sect and Elder Liao Pei of the Heroic Sakura Association have long had grudges. If Fan Chang were to meet an untimely demise under unclear circumstances, wouldn’t the Jiangnan Martial Arts World unhesitatingly believe it to be Liao Pei’s doing?"

After speaking, he let out another sinister laugh.

This laughter was full of scheming and malice, seemingly capable of devouring everything beautiful in the world.

Upon hearing this, Tang Zihan’s face was instantly filled with a fawning smile, exaggerated to the point of distortion, akin to a comedic clown.

Clapping his hands, he loudly praised with laughter, "Elder Zhong, you truly are the North Star of the Martial Arts! This wisdom is a stroke of genius! Even the astute and resourceful Zhuge Liang, if alive, could only sigh in admiration at your brilliant scheme, Elder Zhong, unable to keep up!"

As he spoke, he incessantly shook his head, nodding like a deferential lapdog by Zhong Renwang’s side, sparing no effort to please his master.

Xie Zhichuan, He Kezhou, and others also nodded, endlessly praising Zhong Renwang’s malicious plan.

Their eyes gleamed with greed and wickedness, as if they could already see the scene of Shi Feiyang and Liao Pei caught in the elaborate trap they had set, filled with mutual suspicion and self-destruction, their hearts brimming with twisted expectation.

Next, Zhong Renwang began to methodically assign tasks.

His eyes were cold as frost, like a sharp blade pointing directly at Xie Zhichuan, coldly saying, "Nephew Xie, I’m afraid you’ll have to make a trip to Red Dawn Peak by Taihu Lake for this matter. You must find a way to lure Fan Chang there. Remember, this concerns the entire situation; not even the slightest error can be made."

Xie Zhichuan quickly nodded, his face showing a mixed expression of tension and excitement. The tension was due to knowing the grave responsibility of this task, where any mistake could lead to dire consequences; the excitement stemmed from being part of such a significant plan, perhaps allowing him to achieve great merit in Zhong Renwang’s eyes.

At this moment, he was entirely unaware that he had become a pitiable pawn in Zhong Renwang’s hand, being led by that evil force.

Afterward, Zhong Renwang turned his gaze toward Shan Bing, with a tone of undeniable authority: "Vice Gang Leader Shan, the task of assassinating Fan Chang is entrusted to you. Your actions must be clean and neat, leaving no trace at all."

Shan Bing nodded expressionlessly, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes, already accustomed to carrying out such tasks, with not a shred of hesitation or compassion in his heart.

Finally, Zhong Renwang looked at Tang Zihan and said, "Sect Leader Tang, you are responsible for support, ensuring the operation proceeds smoothly. If there are any mishaps, you must step in to assist immediately." Tang Zihan promptly responded, "Rest assured, Elder Zhong, I will spare no effort, ready to confront any hardship!"

Once everything was arranged, Zhong Renwang reclined against the chair, smiling with satisfaction.

His smile was filled with a yearning for power and an obsession with revenge, these two emotions like demons entirely consuming him, making him increasingly ruthless and heartless. He seemed to have already witnessed Shi Feiyang and Liao Pei falling into endless suspicion and conflict over Fan Chang’s death, eventually leading to their mutual destruction, causing an indescribable thrill in his heart.

That laughter echoed in the room, appearing more and more bizarre and sinister, like echoes from hell.

Xie Zhichuan, with a heart both anxious and excited to the point of trembling, hurriedly set foot on the winding path to Red Dawn Peak by Taihu Lake.

Along the way, his mind was like fast-spinning gears, constantly calculating how to use his eloquence to smoothly lure Fan Chang into the trap.

The mountain path was rugged, thorns occasionally brushing against his clothing, yet he was oblivious, his mind solely focused on the imminent entrapment plan.

When he finally arrived at the Xingyi Fist Sect’s mountain gate, he deliberately raised his voice, shouting loudly, with hurried steps and an anxious appearance as if on the brink of disaster, rushing straight toward the inner hall, still shouting, "Sect Leader Fan! Sect Leader Fan! Something big has happened!"