Chapter 370: Zhang Zuohao Panics

"Uncle, you say Junior Sister Fang Yue hasn't returned? You've never seen Junior Sister Fang Yue?"

Zhang Zuohao's face visibly turned cold; he thought of something, but he refused to believe it.

Junior Sister Fang Yue hasn't returned, then where did she go?

There is only one answer: she is dead.

How did she die? Who killed her? Those questions naturally arose.

In his mind, he couldn't help but think of Junior Sister Shang Hongchen; he stared at the middle‑aged man before him, the Family Head Fang Nian of the Fang family. Likewise, Fang Nian's body trembled, his face full of worry, his eyes filled with fear and terror.

The daughter didn't come back; on the way back she vanished. The answer is obvious: she was murdered. Who killed her? Fang Nian had a person in mind, but he didn't state it outright, watching Zhang Zuohao's expression change, unsure what relation that person had to the daughter, whether they would stand up for her.

Fang Yue was his most promising daughter, waiting for her to make a name in the Heavenly Heart Sect and thereby protect the Fang family. The reason the Fang family had never been passive was because of Fang Yue; if Junior Sister Fang Yue died, he and the entire Fang family would soon vanish from Longshe Cheng, leaving no trace.

He had no doubt about Shang Yingnian's methods; he knew that person too well. Even if the Shang Clan did nothing, the Chen Clan would not allow the Fang family to continue existing. These two families appear righteous, but in reality, when the time comes they become man‑eating jackals, devouring people without leaving a bone.

Many families in Longshe Cheng have been swallowed by them; either they join, or they become enemies and are uprooted.

"Uncle, what are you worrying about?" Zhang Zuohao turned his head, stared at Fang Nian, and asked him directly.

Fang Nian cautiously asked, "Do you not know, True Transmitter, the relationship between you and the young lady?"

Zhang Zuohao retorted angrily, "Hmph, daring to kill a Heavenly Heart Sect disciple, whoever it is, I will not allow it."

"Uncle, rest assured, I will definitely find the murderer and hold a memorial for Junior Sister Fang Yue."

Fang Nian thought for a long while, then carefully said, "What if the murderer is a Heavenly Heart Sect disciple?"

Zhang Zuohao was momentarily stunned; his eyes stared deeply at Fang Nian. From Fang Nian's cautious eyes, he saw… a different gleam, or rather, a speculation similar to his own.

There is only one murderer: Shang Hongchen. Apart from her, no one else could match Junior Sister Fang Yue, nor could anyone act against her in such a short time without any sign, killing her outright.

"Uncle, you do know something; perhaps you could tell the junior."

Fang Nian gritted his teeth; at this point, he couldn't stay silent. The Fang family was in mortal danger.

The plan for now is to seek Zhang Zuohao's protection.

Moreover, this person is likely also being targeted; his situation is like being on leave.

They are like grasshoppers on the same boat, able to rely only on each other.

"Zhang True Transmitter, the young lady bears a grudge against Shang Hongchen, and the Fang family and the Shang Clan also have dirty dealings; they have long wanted to swallow our Fang family. If the young lady were not a Heavenly Heart Sect disciple, the Fang family might not exist."

"If the young lady dies, they will definitely move against the Fang family. The Fang family has already been marked; soon, the Shang Clan will come to annihilate the Fang family."

"And you, Zhang True Transmitter, are likely also within their hunting range."

Zhang Zuohao let out a cold snort: "Hmph."

"They dare?"

His aura erupted; Zhang Zuohao is not Junior Sister Fang Yue, nor is he one of those weaklings.

He is the True Transmitter of the Heavenly Heart Sect, the Condensed Core True Transmitter.

The Void Core, First Heaven, has been placed on the Heavenly Heart Sect's priority assessment list; in the future, there is a chance to become the sect's leader.

He is called a Saint Son candidate; barring any mishap, his strength rises rapidly, and without incident, he will surely contend for the future sect leader position.

Even if he fails, his status will not decline; on the contrary, it will rise swiftly.

The Heavenly Heart Sect values him greatly; anyone who dares to kill him will face the sect's retaliation.

A mere Shang Clan cannot withstand it.

Zhang Zuohao does not believe they would dare act against him; if they intend to annihilate the Fang family, that is unquestionable.

Fang Nian shook his head: "In the past, the Shang Clan would naturally not dare, but now, it's different."

"Longshe Cheng is different now."

Since a monster emerged from the Chen Clan in Longshe Cheng, the Chen Clan has undergone earth‑shattering changes; within a year, three Condensed Cores achieved Advancement, and simultaneously, Chen Chuyang guards Longshe Shan. Within Longshe Cheng's domain, the Chen Clan is preeminent.

Even disciples of the Heavenly Heart Sect dare not approach Longshe Cheng.

The Chen Clan is the overlord of Longshe Cheng; no sect can get close.

The Heavenly Heart Sect may not be willing to offend Chen Chuyang on Zhang Zuohao's behalf.

Therefore, Zhang Zuohao's position and situation will be dire.

The Heavenly Heart Sect cannot protect him.

"What do you mean?"

Zhang Zuohao's complexion changed; he finally recalled those matters of Longshe Cheng. Within the Heavenly Heart Sect, there is a strict prohibition against approaching this place; once one falls here, the sect cannot even seek revenge.

This place has become a forbidden ground for many sects.

Even those from Tianwai have both fallen here, yet Longshe Cheng and Longshe Shan have seen nothing; the nearest Yin Gui Sect shows no sign of movement, and the steadfast Longshe Shan is not even dared to be provoked by the Heavenly Heart Sect's elders.

"Zhang True Transmitter, you have also realized that here, the Chen Clan calls the shots, and the Shang Clan is allied with the Chen Clan."

"If the Shang Clan wants to kill you, it is naturally with the Chen Clan's permission."

"We have already been surrounded."

A disciple of the Fang family came to report, and Fang Nian's expression turned grim.

The Fang family is sealed off.

Unable to leave.

Members of the Chen Clan and the Shang Clan have already taken action.

The movement is swift.

They are about to begin their final wrap‑up work.

Other families have long been dealt with; only the Fang family remains.

"They would dare?"

Zhang Zuohao sensed the aura outside; the people surrounding this place are not weak.

Several auras are on par with his, even stronger and more domineering.

Zhang Zuohao's face turned grim; he knew Fang Nian wasn't joking—they really dared to act.

"Zhang Zhenchuan, you'd better quickly find a way to avoid this calamity."

Fang Nian calmed somewhat, he stared outside.

The gate of the Fang Clan opened.

Shang Yingnian led people in; at once, his gaze fell on Fang Nian.

By his side, Shang Hongchen stood here, expressionless.

Zhang Zuohao stepped forward and demanded loudly: "Hongchen junior sister, what do you mean?"

"You and I are disciples of the Heavenly Heart Sect; do you truly intend to violate sect rules and hunt down fellow sect members?"

"Do you know what disaster you will bring upon the Shang Clan by doing this?"

"Because of you, the Shang Clan will fall into a state of irredeemable ruin."

"Hongchen junior sister, are you sure you want to act against the senior brother?"

Zhang Zuohao is betting, betting that Shang Hongchen dares not act.

Betting that the Shang Clan dares not act, betting that those people dare not defy the will of the Heavenly Heart Sect.

The consequences are not something these clans can bear.