Chapter 60: The King of Assassins

When Jiang Cheng arrived at the encampment of the Seven Sects, he found them busy packing up to leave. According to the plan, these Seven Great Sect Clans were supposed to maintain a surrounding posture around the Feixian Sect. Encircle but do not attack, apply pressure, and provide a reasonable excuse for Qi Cang to enter the Feixian Sect. To form a blockade, they couldn’t all gather in one place; the act needed to be convincing. Jiang Cheng didn’t know what their plan was, but upon seeing this scene, he was still glad he arrived in time. Otherwise, if they scattered, he would have to waste several more resurrections to defeat them one by one. "Jiang Cheng!" "Jiang Cheng is here!" He came flying in openly, and naturally, he was spotted quickly. "What?" "Why did he come out to attack on his own initiative?" "Is that Tiger Demon here?" Upon hearing this news, the Sect Leaders and Clan Heads inside were so scared they nearly lost their composure, with some almost wanting to dig a hole and escape. The reason why they dared to stay here was that they calculated the Tiger Demon would not appear, and the Feixian Sect would not dare to attack. They thought encirclement without a fight posed no danger. Now hearing that Jiang Cheng had come, they even thought an army was launching an assault. "He’s alone!" "Didn’t see the Tiger Demon." "Really?" "Absolutely true!" "Let’s go, take a look!" The strongest, Master Jiuluo, straightened his tangled beard and resumed an appearance of a high-ranking expert. The top experts from the Four Mansions and Seven Sects were here on this occasion, though there weren’t many. After excluding the recently eradicated Dragon-Surprised Family, there were more than five hundred people. "This lineup is a bit shabby..." Jiang Cheng rubbed his chin, expressing his disappointment. It didn’t seem as impressive as those scenes with tens of thousands from prior sects. Although these individuals were much stronger. "Jiang Cheng, why did you come?" The one who hated him the most here was undoubtedly Duanmu Zhe, given that both Duanmu Hong and Duanmu Pool had been killed. Brother Cheng found such idle chatter amusing. "Your question is really unique, you all are here to eliminate my Feixian Sect, can’t I come and take a look?" This... Could Duanmu Zhe say no? "You’re here alone?" Master Jiuluo was still cautious, his Spirit Sword gleaming vibrantly, his Spirit Platform was ready. Not to kill Jiang Cheng, but ready to escape at the first sign of trouble. "Where is that Tiger Demon?" The Fortress Master of Qian Ning Castle, Dong Hai, couldn’t help but ask directly. For those who could cultivate to the Spirit Platform Realm, what were they relying on? Talent and diligent cultivation certainly played a role. But most importantly, surviving multiple dangers and living longer than others. No one is stupid, like Qi Cang, they also felt something unusual must be at play. "It’s not here." Jiang Cheng honestly admitted, silently puzzled about how they knew about the Three-Eyed Tiger. Could it be that the reputation of the Three-Eyed Tiger was greater than his? This left him very displeased, clearly, he was the Sect Leader. "Are you sure?" Jiang Cheng was really annoyed, why can’t these people attack decisively every time before killing him? Can’t they just draw their swords without a word? Like Master Guiyi who kindly asked how he wanted to die, why was that so rare? "Surely certain, absolutely!" "Could you please give me some face? I’m the one here now, and you keep asking where another demon beast is; isn’t this disrespecting me..." Everyone was silent. They had a hard time following Brother Cheng’s train of thought. Is this person really a Sect Leader? Swish! A pitch-black Bone Spike emerged from Jiang Cheng’s chest, the tip of the spike enveloped in a faint black mist. Other than that, there was dripping blood. Jiang Cheng looked down, not knowing who was so eager to kill him. In any case, he finally died again. He then collapsed contentedly. The Valley Master of Blood Killing Valley, Xuan Ci, shrouded in a cloak, emerged from behind him. "You, you killed him?" Master Jiuluo and Dong Hai, among others, nearly dropped their jaws; Jiang Cheng died just like that? Xuan Ci withdrew the Bone Spike, he himself somewhat incredulous. Such that his low, hoarse voice had a touch of awkwardness: "Instinct, the opportunity was too good, couldn’t resist..." He was extremely skilled in assassination, with a past record of having defeated someone of the Spirit Platform Ninth Layer while being just Spirit Platform First Layer. That battle solidified Blood Killing Valley’s fearsome reputation as a dark organization. When Jiang Cheng arrived, he didn’t show himself, rather staying hidden. Originally to flee at the first sign of trouble, but unnoticed, found Jiang Cheng, in his stance and posture, filled with openings. This man seemed entirely unguarded towards his surroundings. Is he a newcomer to the cultivation realm? Even if he were just a regular Body Tempering Realm cultivator, he shouldn’t be so reckless? The cultivation realm is perilous. Xuan Ci was in disbelief, suspecting these openings were a deliberate ploy. Yet after thorough consideration, it didn’t appear so. Despite hesitating several times, his occupational hazard eventually got the better of him, and he made a move. The regret followed immediately after, if he failed, the consequences would be unimaginable. Who would have thought it would succeed? Jiang Cheng was simply killed by him so easily! Predictably, everyone present was stunned. Was it really that simple? Wasn’t it said he had wiped out five sects? Could this Jiang Cheng be an impostor? Shortly after the initial shock, the crowd erupted in cheers. "Hahaha!" "Well done, Brother Xuan Ci!" "Indeed the number one assassin of Qinglan Prefecture." "What assassin, he’s clearly an assassination king!" With Jiang Cheng killed, should this mission be considered completed ahead of schedule? As for that Tiger Demon, it seemed it really only guarded the mountain, otherwise it would have stopped Xuan Ci by now. "He was too careless, and didn’t even wear Spirit Armor, basically a living target." Xuan Ci, who was previously nervous, had now regained his aloof composure. With arms crossed and holding the Bone Spike Spiritual Artifact, he scoffed, "I’ve never encountered such an easy target in my life. Full of power, but no defense." "Hahaha, Brother Xuan Ci, that’s harsh." As everyone was joyfully celebrating, Duanmu Zhe rushed over. "Be careful of his feigned death!" Swish swish! He quickly delivered two more strikes to Jiang Cheng’s neck and abdomen. The Duanmu family had past experiences, when Duanmu Hong first killed Jiang Cheng, they thought it was done too. As a result, Jiang Cheng remained lively and even counter-killed Duanmu Hong. Seeing him deliver the coup de grâce, Xuan Ci was slightly unhappy. "Duanmu Zhe, do you not trust my skills?" He felt his professional integrity was being insulted. Duanmu Zhe dared not offend him and quickly explained, "Brother Xuan Ci misunderstands, this guy is exceptionally cunning, I was just being cautious." In the distance, Qi Cang, Lu Zhong, and others who had quietly followed Jiang Cheng were also bewildered. They had followed to see what trick Jiang Cheng had, what his trump card was. Then they witnessed this scene. "He was killed by Xuan Ci?" "Xuan Ci is only Spirit Platform Sixth Layer, isn’t Jiang Cheng a layer higher with a Divine-grade Spirit Platform, how could it be?" "Assassination is about killing beyond one’s level, when completely off guard, the chance of success still exists." Lu Zhong, while explaining, himself felt it was all too absurd. Had the formidable enemy they worried for so long just died like that?