Dragon Blood Saint Emperor

"This isn’t Blood Feather Tower!"

Ye Wushuang said gravely, "These shadows show no signs of life. They’re more like Ghosts."

"But these shadows know the Assassination Technique. And... and their technique is very similar to Blood Feather Tower’s, but with slight differences."

Mengyun Wulei didn’t hide anything, sharing what she knew. ’I really hope this isn’t a trap set by the Blood Feather Tower Master!’

Ye Wushuang frowned and asked, "What are the differences?"

"The Assassination Technique of these shadows is more Profound than Blood Feather Tower’s Shadow Piercing Technique."

Mengyun Wulei had just fought them herself. Even as a fellow assassin, she hadn’t detected their attacks beforehand. It was as if these shadows were born for assassination, understanding it even better than a trained killer like herself.

"Interesting!"

Ye Wushuang’s eyes narrowed. He was certain these shadows were not from Blood Feather Tower. However, this Nirvana Cave Mansion must have a significant connection to Blood Feather Tower!

And then there was the Blood Feather Tower Master, who had acted so strangely. He was clearly worried about Mengyun Wulei, yet he pretended to be indifferent, allowing Ye Wushuang to take her hostage!

"Master, I sense the aura of the Golden-Winged Roc Essence Blood!" Just as Ye Wushuang was lost in thought, the Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc suddenly spoke.

Ye Wushuang’s heart stirred. The Xiaoo Yue Celestial Roc possessed Golden-Winged Roc Essence Blood; its senses were unlikely to be wrong. This cave was indeed the Nirvana Cave Mansion!

’Interesting!’

Ye Wushuang let out a cold laugh. ’Things are getting more and more convoluted.’

SWISH, SWISH, SWISH...

At that moment, more shadows appeared—eight in total. They flickered in the void for an instant before vanishing again.

SWISH!

The sound of something cutting through the air was faint and crisp, like a dragonfly skimming water. Streaks of cold light flashed out of the void. By the time the four of them noticed, the glints were already half a meter in front of them.

Moreover, more cold glints pierced down from above their heads.

"Vanish!"

With a single word in his mind, Ye Wushuang unleashed his Thunder Sword. It flashed out, CRACKLING as it bombarded the void in all directions. The light from the lightning instantly illuminated the stone chamber.

Their first strike having failed, the shadows dove back into the void.

"Kill!"

Seeing the shadows forced back, Mengyun Wulei was unwilling to let it go. Her body flashed forward as she gripped a sharp dagger and lunged at one of the shadows.

"Get back!"

Seeing Mengyun Wulei’s reckless charge, Ye Wushuang barked a cold command, but it was too late.

Just as Mengyun Wulei lunged at the shadow, the other shadows flickered into existence around her, their sharp blades aiming for her vital points.

Mengyun Wulei’s expression changed, her heart sinking like dead ashes. She knew she had fallen into a trap.

"Get lost!"

In that instant of near-death, an unreal voice suddenly echoed in her ears, and a wave of Life-Taking Sword Light raged around her.

The shadows retreated once more, melting into the darkness without a sound, as if they were one with it.

Mengyun Wulei turned her head and stared at Ye Wushuang, finding it hard to believe that this lecher had chosen to save her!

"An assassin’s heart must be calm, their mind like still water. They must be skilled at observation and understand how to adapt. To kill and then retreat completely unscathed—that is a true assassin. But you? You’re reckless, focused only on the target while ignoring everything else around you. You’re shortsighted. Calling yourself an assassin... it’s laughable!"

Ye Wushuang stared coldly at Mengyun Wulei. If he weren’t considering the connection between Blood Feather Tower and this Nirvana Cave Mansion, he wouldn’t have bothered with her!

"You..."

Hearing Ye Wushuang’s mockery, Mengyun Wulei’s eyes froze. The flicker of goodwill she had just developed for him was shattered in an instant, her gaze turning as cold as frost.

She opened her mouth to retort, but after several attempts, no words came out.

Perhaps, deep down, she knew Ye Wushuang was right. An assassin kills their target and retreats unscathed. Only then can they be called an assassin.

SWISH!

With Ye Wushuang now in the open, the shadows’ target shifted to him.

Four shadows attacked him in unison, while the other four went after the other three people.

They were elusive and incredibly difficult to deal with!

"Let’s get out of the chamber first!" Ye Wushuang knew he could handle them, but Lan Xinyu and the others would struggle. Their only option was to retreat.

BOOM!

A wave of Thunderbolt Sword Light spread through the stone chamber, and the four of them immediately fell back.

「At the same time.」

The people who had entered the cave after them had also caught up.

Seeing Ye Wushuang retreating from the stone chamber, many of them sneered.

"Ye Wushuang!"

Among them, the young man in purple robes wore a sinister smile. A murderous glint flashed in his eyes as his body shot forward.

BOOM!

The moment Ye Wushuang was busy blasting the shadows in the chamber, the youth launched a swift attack. A terrifying, giant hand materialized from thin air. Boundless True Essence, like a boiling river, whipped up a terrifying wave of force that surged toward Ye Wushuang.

"Young Master, be careful!"

Lan Xinyu, who had just exited the chamber, immediately sensed the purple-robed youth’s killing intent. She instantly thrust out a palm to block the fatal blow.

However, even with the help of Treasure Medicine, Lan Xinyu was only at the Spiritual Spring Fourth Layer.

The youth in purple, however, was at the Peak of Spiritual Spring Ninth Level.

The difference in their power was too great. The moment their palms met, the terrifying giant hand shattered Lan Xinyu’s attack. The dreadful energy, like a raging tide, slammed into her body.

PUFF!

Lan Xinyu let out a muffled grunt and spat out a mouthful of blood as she was sent flying back into the stone chamber!

"You... How shameless!"

Ye Wushuang’s gaze darkened. He turned to the purple-robed youth, his eyes radiating killing intent.

"You can die together!"

The purple-robed youth sneered coldly. When his first attack failed to kill, he swiftly struck out again with his other hand, and another torrent of violent energy rushed forward.

"Get lost!"

Ye Wushuang’s heart turned utterly cold.

This young man was bent on killing him. After one sneak attack failed, he immediately tried another.

Ye Wushuang was furious now!

The Mad Demon Sword swept out. Its brilliant Sword Light tore through the darkness, slashing toward the purple-robed youth with unparalleled killing power.

BOOM!

The surging energy was annihilated by the Sword Dao Slaughter. The terrifying Sword Light then continued toward the purple-robed youth with unstoppable momentum.

Seeing this, the purple-robed youth’s face changed drastically, and he hastily retreated.

BOOM!

Ye Wushuang didn’t pursue him. Instead, he took a step and re-entered the stone chamber, appearing beside Lan Xinyu.

"Let’s go!"

Carrying Lan Xinyu, Ye Wushuang tried to exit again.

"Ye Wushuang, since you seem to love that stone chamber so much, why don’t you just stay in there?"

Before Ye Wushuang could get out, Seventh Young Master Di, who had been watching from the side, suddenly sneered. He threw a punch, which slammed violently against the outside of the stone chamber.

The entire chamber suddenly half-collapsed, forcing the four of them back inside.

"Seventh Young Master Di, you’re shameless!"

Xie Li and his two companions stared coldly at Seventh Young Master Di, their killing intent blazing. Seventh Young Master Di’s sneak attack had also trapped Mengyun Wulei in the chamber, which thoroughly infuriated them.

BOOM!

The moment Xie Li and his group made a move, Fifth Young Master Di and Sixth Young Master Di moved to surround them.

"Forget it. I haven’t had my fun yet. Let’s spare their lives for now!"

Seventh Young Master Di shot a cold glance at Xie Li’s group and snorted with disdain. Only then did Fifth Young Master Di and Sixth Young Master Di back off.

Then, Seventh Young Master Di turned to the purple-robed youth and said, "Cai Xu, want to make a bet on who can play Ye Wushuang to death first?"

"I’d be delighted! HAHAHA!"

Cai Xu burst into laughter. ’Playing Ye Wushuang to death... what an excellent idea!’

However, these people were unaware that their every move was being displayed on a light screen outside.

This light screen was formed by the vortex.

Mengyun Pojun, Cai Lun, Di Qiong, and the others could see everything clearly.

"These kids... we sent them in for a treasure hunt, but they’ve started playing around instead. They really aren’t taking this trial seriously."

Cai Lun also laughed heartily.

"Mongolian Marshal, even I, the Patriarch, can’t control the squabbles between these youngsters. I clearly told them to go in and explore for treasures, but look at this..."

Di Qiong also wore a cold smile as he looked at Menn Qi.

Menn Qi stood calmly in the void, his expression unchanging. Inwardly, however, he sneered. ’They can play, but they’d better not get themselves played to death!’