254: sow discord

Ximen Chuifeng truly lived up to his reputation as the King of Intelligence; even in the midst of battle, he could quickly relay messages through various methods.

"Brother Xiong is in a critical situation and needs support! Everyone, finish your fights quickly!" This message was rapidly transmitted to the Second and Third Battle Zones.

In the Second Battle Zone, Xiao Shen unleashed a powerful move immediately after receiving the news, leaving no Axe Gang members capable of going to Bao Hui's aid.

Feng Zhi and Su Duo also fought fiercely, even using some of their trump cards that could temporarily boost their strength, resolving their immediate predicament in no time.

"Let's go!"

...Logistics Department, Third Battle Zone.

"Stop playing around, quickly deal with these people and let's go!"

Wang Yi said to Gu Mingzhu and Ge Yunying after receiving the message. Of course, he was mainly addressing Gu Mingzhu.

"Got it!"

Because of the underhanded tactics used by these people, Gu Mingzhu was extremely angry. She wouldn't boast about much else, but her learning ability was exceptional. So, she also began to fight them in a roundabout way, deliberately leaving them a breath before striking again with her sword, aiming for low damage but extreme humiliation.

Of course, the consequence of doing this was a significant waste of time.

Now that they needed to finish quickly, Gu Mingzhu no longer held back and unleashed a powerful move.

The opposing side immediately suffered heavy casualties.

The three of them, along with their people, accelerated the pace of their battle. Once they dealt with these enemies, they would immediately rush over...

Above the Axe Gang's dungeon.

Seeing that Zhuang Sanming was not only unafraid but also looked as usual, the Old Gang Leader's face involuntarily showed a puzzled expression.

He had investigated Zhuang Sanming, but only found the fabricated identity Ximen Chuifeng had helped him create, three parts true and seven parts false. The Old Gang Leader knew this couldn't be real, but when he tried to investigate further, he couldn't find anything.

Zhuang Sanming definitely had other people behind him, and these people must also be connected to Xiong Mao.

"Little brother, you are very impressive," the Old Gang Leader suddenly began to praise Zhuang Sanming. "I brought so many people, and Old Third immediately fell into a disadvantage, yet you aren't worried at all. You are indeed a young hero."

Zhuang Sanming: ?

He didn't believe the Old Gang Leader was genuinely praising him.

Sure enough, the Old Gang Leader's next words were: "With me here, Old Third is now bound to lose. No matter what other tricks you have up your sleeves, I advise you to give up early. Little brother, you are courageous and resourceful; it's not too late to abandon the dark and turn to the light."

Abandon the dark and turn to the light?

Zhuang Sanming frowned. He didn't know what meaning the Old Gang Leader's words held now. The outcome of victory or defeat was still uncertain, and even if the Old Gang Leader had the upper hand, he couldn't possibly switch sides!

Xiong Mao and Wen Hui both shifted their gaze to Zhuang Sanming, but they didn't think Zhuang Sanming would run to the Old Gang Leader because of this.

However, Zhuang Sanming turned his head at this moment to look at the Axe Gang members Xiong Mao had brought.

They all glared at Zhuang Sanming, as if they would rush forward and hack him to death if he dared to agree to the Old Gang Leader's offer.

Well, well, it turns out it was to sow discord.

This trick was useless against Xiong Mao and Wen Hui because they understood Zhuang Sanming well enough to know he wasn't the kind of person who would betray trust for personal gain. But Xiong Mao's subordinates didn't know him!

They were extremely susceptible to provocation.

The Old Gang Leader was truly the Old Gang Leader; having lived so many years, he was as cunning as an old fox.

At this moment, there was only one way to break the situation.

Zhuang Sanming turned back to look at Xiong Mao.

Wen Hui also nudged Xiong Mao's arm, reminding him to quickly break the Old Gang Leader's scheme.

Xiong Mao understood immediately and turned to grab Zhuang Sanming's hand.

Zhuang Sanming: ???

Xiong Mao's eyes were very sincere. He stared intently at Zhuang Sanming and said, "Xiao Zhuang, you are my best brother, Xiong Mao. I know you could never betray me. I trust you!"

Zhuang Sanming, being incredibly intelligent, understood at once. He clasped Xiong Mao's rough, large hand in return, his gaze equally sincere: "Thank you, Brother Xiong! I promise you here and now, unless I die, I will never betray you!"

"Good!"

Everyone was stunned, but they indeed no longer worried about whether Zhuang Sanming would betray them.

The Old Gang Leader's face darkened. He raised his hand, signaling Elder He to push him forward.

Elder He pushed the Old Gang Leader forward, and before they had taken a few steps, the Old Gang Leader raised his hand again, making a gesture.

This gesture was their agreed-upon signal; once the Old Gang Leader made such a gesture, it meant it was time to act!

So, hundreds of people behind the Old Gang Leader rushed forward, and Xiong Mao's men quickly met them in battle. The two sides rapidly engaged in combat.

Xiong Mao had fewer men than the Old Gang Leader's side, and they quickly fell into a disadvantage.

Zhuang Sanming, in particular, was entangled by several Warriors, making it difficult to break through.

The Old Gang Leader also stood up from his wheelchair, threw away his walking stick, and began to fight Xiong Mao.

Although the Old Gang Leader was old and sickly, his cultivation as a Level 7 Warrior was undeniable, and Xiong Mao was no match for him.

"I'll help you!"

Wen Hui immediately joined the battle, fighting the Old Gang Leader alongside Xiong Mao.

Wen Hui usually appeared gentle and quiet, leading many to forget that she was actually a powerful Level 6 Warrior!

With Wen Hui's help, many of Xiong Mao's weaknesses were compensated for.

However, the Old Gang Leader still didn't take them seriously: "Heh heh... Do you think two against one will give you the upper hand? Then this old man will show you the true strength of a Level 7 Warrior."

The Old Gang Leader's strength was naturally beyond doubt. The higher the Warrior level, the greater the gap between each level.

Xiong Mao and Wen Hui were quickly suppressed by the Old Gang Leader, and the situation became critical.

And the hundred men Xiong Mao brought were also being overwhelmed by the Old Gang Leader's more than two hundred men. When the strengths of both sides were similar, the advantage in numbers was bound to be enormous.

Zhuang Sanming was surrounded by several Warriors. He only had Level 3 strength after all, and with so many Level 2 Warriors, and even one Level 3 Warrior, trying to hold him back, he couldn't escape no matter what.

Just then, a figure seemed to descend from the sky, quickly kicking away one of the Level 2 Warriors surrounding Zhuang Sanming, creating an opening.

Zhuang Sanming seized the opportunity to break out, exclaiming in surprise, "Cousin, you're here!"

"Cousin, are you alright?" Su Duo's cheeks were flushed. She had been running all the way and was breathless, but being able to help her cousin at a crucial moment, she felt it was all worth it.

"I'm fine, quickly go help!"

Zhuang Sanming knew that they were currently at a disadvantage. The huge disparity in numbers made them as difficult to resist as Bao Hui earlier, but they would not give up easily.

"Okay!"

Su Duo joined the battle, using her Level 4 Warrior strength to turn a small part of the tide.

A little further from Su Duo, one of Xiong Mao's subordinates was also trapped in an encirclement. He was only a Level 2 Warrior, not strong, and had already been slashed from behind, losing his right arm. The enemy opposite him was about to stab him with a sword, but he had no strength to dodge.