Chapter 286

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Chapter 286"How... how is this possible?" The figure stared in disbelief at the large hole in his chest. He hadn't detected any attack—so how was his heart missing? "Fourth Brother, what's wrong?" A nearby companion noticed something amiss and urgently asked. "He's dead!" But by that time, Lu Qing's blade had already arrived. With one strike, he cleaved the assassin whose heart had been snatched out by Xiao Li into two halves. "Ah! Fourth Brother!" The remaining two assassins, seeing their comrade killed and the bloody hole in his chest, were instantly filled with rage and horror. At the same time, a chill crept into their hearts. Until now, they still didn't know who their opponent was, yet two of their comrades had already perished on the spot. The most critical point was that they died so cleanly—they hadn't even had the chance to put up a proper resistance before being cut down. How did Fourth Brother's heart disappear? The person before them clearly hadn't even approached! The two surviving assassins became more and more terrified as they thought about it. One must understand, they were both formidable experts at the pinnacle of the Precelestial Realm! Although they had taken a shortcut when they broke through, using tricks that exhausted their potential, they were still genuinely at the pinnacle of the Precelestial Realm. Yet they were being slaughtered like vegetables by this mysterious figure before them. This was simply unimaginable for the two remaining assassins. Even a Perfected Precelestial couldn't do this, so what kind of monster was this black-clad figure in front of them? As the remaining two assassins from the Wujian Tower looked at Lu Qing in fear, Lu Qing himself was also somewhat surprised. Just now, he had felt that something was off. Although these assassins were all at the pinnacle of the Precelestial Realm, their aura seemed somewhat hollow, like an empty show. The fact was that the two he had just killed hadn't displayed the strength that a pinnacle Precelestial expert should have. At most, they were only slightly stronger than the assassins who had previously attacked the courtyard, but not by much. Not to mention comparing them with Master— even the monk Xuan Nu, whom he had injured during the day, was far stronger than these two. However, despite feeling a bit strange, Lu Qing didn't slack off. Because he sensed that the remaining two assassins had an unusual force flowing around their chests, and at the same time, their aura was rapidly rising. "Are they trying to use a life-risking secret technique?" Lu Qing remembered what the Master of Tianji Tower had said earlier and immediately used his divine soul to transmit a message, "Xiao Li!" As soon as he spoke, Xiao Li's figure emerged from the space in front of the two assassins, his claw reaching for the heart of one of them. What kind of monster is this! This time, with their nerves stretched to the limit, the two assassins finally noticed Xiao Li's presence. But it was already too late. Xiao Li's claw, after multiple bloodline transformations and training in inherited techniques, had become sharper than ever. Even an ordinary divine weapon could be easily destroyed. Although the assassin reacted quickly, placing his short sword in front of his chest the moment he noticed Xiao Li, it was futile against Xiao Li's unstoppable claws. With a flash of cold light, the assassin's divine short sword didn't last even a breath before it was sliced in two by Xiao Li's claw, which then plunged into his chest. As Xiao Li snatched his heart, the assassin's body stiffened, his eyes filled with boundless terror. Because the next moment, Lu Qing's blade was already before his eyes, slicing off his head in one swift motion. "Ah!!!" The other assassin, who was still in the process of activating his secret technique, saw his last companion die in front of him and completely broke down. Without caring for anything, even though the secret technique was only half completed, he mobilized all his strength and charged at Lu Qing, thrusting his sword. Because he feared that if he didn't act now, he'd have no chance at all. However, before the assassin's sword could even be fully extended, he felt a sharp pain in his chest, and his whole body froze. Looking down at his chest, he wasn't surprised to see a large hole there. Feeling his life force draining away, the assassin let out a bitter smile. S~eaʀᴄh the novёlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He knew he was doomed. Without a heart, even a Perfected Precelestial expert couldn't survive. However, there was one thing he had to know before he died. Otherwise, he would die with lingering regrets. The assassin stared at Lu Qing's ghostly mask and asked, "Who are you, and why are you attacking us?" "Wujian Tower's remnants must be eradicated by everyone," Lu Qing said in a low voice. The assassin's eyes suddenly widened. The other party really knew their identity and had come specifically for them. He opened his mouth, wanting to ask more questions. But Lu Qing no longer gave him the chance. With a swift motion of his blade, the assassin's head flew off, and his body collapsed to the ground after a few final spasms. "Indeed, there's something off about these people's cultivation." After killing the last assassin, Lu Qing activated his ability to inspect the corpse. Soon, several pieces of paper floated out from the assassin's body. After quickly reading through them, Lu Qing understood. These Wujian Tower assassins, although at the pinnacle of the Precelestial Realm, had used Wujian Tower's secret techniques to forcibly raise their cultivation by burning their potential. They had the realm but lacked a solid foundation, making their strength only slightly better than those who had barely reached the Precelestial Realm. Compared to those who had cultivated steadily to the pinnacle of the Precelestial Realm, they were far inferior. In truth, they could only be considered "pseudo-pinnacle Precelestial." "However, Xuankong Mountain, you are truly bold." Lu Qing's eyes turned cold as he looked at the last piece of paper floating from the corpse. The paper revealed that these assassins were not only sent by Xuankong Mountain, but it also hinted that Xuankong Mountain might be involved in even more heinous acts. Suddenly, Lu Qing's expression shifted, "Someone is coming, Xiao Li, let's go." Immediately, he retracted his aura completely, and Xiao Li disappeared as well. Before leaving, Lu Qing quickly took the assassins' weapons. Although he no longer cared for ordinary divine weapons, the materials used to craft them were exceptional and might come in handy later. Just as Lu Qing and Xiao Li left, a figure exuding a powerful aura appeared on the wall. Seeing the scene below, his pupils constricted. At that moment, several more powerful figures arrived. Seeing the collapsed house and the chaotic scene, they were equally shocked. "Brother Fang, you arrived first. What happened here?" someone immediately asked. "I don't know. I arrived just a few moments before you and found the place already like this," the first figure replied. "It seems a fierce battle took place here." One of the figures lightly moved his foot and was instantly on the ground, beginning to inspect the corpses. The others followed suit and jumped down. After examining the bodies, they were startled by what they found. They could sense that these assassins, in life, were at least as strong as them, if not stronger, with a minimum strength of Precelestial Minor Success. But how could such powerful warriors be slain so quickly? From the moment they sensed the disturbance to the time they arrived, it hadn't taken them long. Judging by the lingering warmth in the corpses, these men had just died. To have killed four powerful Precelestial warriors in such a short time, the assailant must have been incredibly strong. For a moment, the newcomers felt a chill, nervously scanning the surroundings. They began to regret coming here so rashly. If the killer was still nearby, wouldn't they be in grave danger? Fortunately, after staying on alert for a while and noticing nothing unusual, they breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the unknown expert who killed these four had already left. "Who were these people? When did such strong Precelestial warriors come to the Sacred City?" Feeling safe, one of them became curious about the identities of the dead assassins. He continued examining the bodies until he noticed a prominent tattoo on the chest of one corpse, which had been sliced in two. He froze. For some reason, the tattoo seemed familiar. But when he tried to recall it, the memory eluded him. The man stared at the tattoo, wracking his brain. Finally, a flash of inspiration hit him. His eyes widened, filled with shock. "Isn't this..." ... Lu Qing had no idea what happened after he left. Sensing that people were approaching, he had quickly taken Xiao Li and departed. As for whether the newcomers would discover the assassins' identities, he didn't care. After all, Wujian Tower was universally reviled. If other forces discovered its continued existence, it would be to his advantage. At the very least, Xuankong Mountain would have to think twice before using these assassins again. When he returned to the courtyard, the old doctor was sitting in Lu Qing's room. Xiao Yan was sound asleep on the bed. The little one still slept as soundly as ever. Not even the earlier commotion caused by the assassins could wake her. "Did you finish your business?" the old doctor asked as Lu Qing and Xiao Li returned. "Yes," Lu Qing nodded. "Then I'll head back to rest." The old doctor didn't ask what Lu Qing had been up to and simply returned to his own room. He knew that if Lu Qing went out, he had his reasons. The trust between master and disciple didn't require them to explain everything. After the old doctor left, Lu Qing sat cross-legged on his bed. A lot had happened tonight, and he needed to organize his thoughts. First was the sudden appearance of Wujian Tower. Lu Qing wasn't too worried about Wujian Tower. After tonight's battle, he realized that he and Xiao Li seemed to be particularly effective against such an organization. As an assassin force, Wujian Tower trained its warriors primarily in the art of assassination. They relied on exceptionally strong stealth techniques, launching sudden attacks to instantly kill their targets. Their ability in direct combat wasn't as formidable. However, in terms of stealth techniques, both Lu Qing, with his Soul Talisman, and Xiao Li, with his innate magical abilities, were far superior. With their perfect stealth abilities, Wujian Tower's assassins were completely outclassed. Naturally, they posed no threat. Compared to Wujian Tower, what really concerned Lu Qing was Xuankong Mountain. Xuankong Mountain could even mobilize Wujian Tower, an organization that had disappeared for hundreds of years. Clearly, as one of the most mysterious and powerful forces in the world, Xuankong Mountain was far more dangerous than he had imagined. Who knows what kind of monsters might be hidden within the secret land of Xuankong Mountain? Now that they were at odds with Xuankong Mountain, he had to be extremely cautious of their treacherous tactics. Unfortunately, Lu Qing didn't know the exact location of Xuankong Mountain. Otherwise, he might have tried to strike a heavy blow against them. Aside from Xuankong Mountain, there was also the matter of his own cultivation. Tonight's breakthrough had been an unexpected surprise for Lu Qing. He hadn't anticipated that the breakthrough to the Precelestial Realm, which he had been most confident about, would be hindered by his overly solid foundation. Though he had now cultivated true qi and his strength had reached new heights, he hadn't yet condensed a Precelestial Body, and his true qi lacked a touch of spirituality. His essence hadn't undergone a fundamental transformation. The most obvious sign was that, as someone still in the Postnatal Realm, his lifespan hadn't increased—he could still only live to be 120 years old. A true Precelestial warrior, however, could live for 300 years. This meant that if he never advanced to the Precelestial Realm, no matter how powerful he became, able to cut down Precelestial warriors with a Postnatal body, he would still die after 120 years due to the limits of the world’s laws, with his body and soul ultimately decaying. "The difference between the Postnatal and Precelestial Realms isn't just about power—it's about the fundamental nature of life." After tonight's breakthrough, Lu Qing had a deeper understanding of the difference between the Postnatal and Precelestial Realms. "I can sense that the next time Heaven and Earth's Dao Sounds resonate, the rules will have evolved to the point where they can accommodate my breakthrough. And this time shouldn't be too far off." Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Lu Qing breathed steadily and used his powerful divine soul to sense the changes in the surrounding world. Although he hadn't officially broken through to the Precelestial Realm, cultivating true qi had nourished his body and enhanced his soul to a certain extent. If he had possessed this level of strength during the day, when he struck the bald monk Xuan Nu, the result wouldn't have been just a severe injury. Lu Qing was confident that if Xuan Nu didn't have a stronger trump card, he could have broken the monk's Vajra Body with one strike, cutting him in two! Table of content

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