Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 1303: Chapter 1303: Planning an Assassination

So what if Zhang Tiande and Representative Yan have the backing of the Water Temple?

They’re barely able to protect themselves now. Ling Xiao would never cower before them.

”Leng Mei, get ready to strike.”

Ling Xiao smiled at Leng Mei standing beside him, his expression conveying his intent. The two were so in tune with each other that no words were needed as they silently disappeared into the darkness.

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”Brother Yan, do you think we might get screwed over here? The Water Temple is under attack from all sides now. If this crowd decides to gang up on us, won’t we end up dead with no place to bury our bodies?”

Zhang Tiande asked nervously.

”What are you so afraid of? These people are after the Imperial Jade Seal, not the Water Temple. If necessary, we’ll just throw the seal away,”

Representative Yan said.

”I hope so. Ugh, things have been truly unlucky lately.”

Zhang Tiande’s heart was full of discontent.

Ever since he arrived in Crime City to support Representative Yan, his string of bad luck seemed endless.

First, he was defeated by Ling Xiao.

Then, he was kicked out of the Tianlong Trade Company and even hunted down by them.

Later, when he tried to leverage the Imperial Jade Seal to make a comeback, he realized that he was no longer qualified to play this game.

There were simply too many powerful figures, and he was nothing more than a small fish among them.

He thought aligning with the Water Temple would at least guarantee his safety, but to his dismay, he was assigned such a dangerous task.

Who could understand the bitterness in his heart?

All of this, every misfortune, stemmed from Ling Xiao!

He didn’t dare to blame the Water Temple, so all his hatred was directed at Ling Xiao.

If he could witness Ling Xiao’s death, it would bring him immense satisfaction.

”Heh, so many fearless fools! A bunch of mere Heavenly Realm Martial Artists daring to covet the Imperial Jade Seal—don’t they realize they’re courting death?”

By now, Zhang Tiande had noticed the majority of the martial artists in the crowd.

Although there were quite a few Cave Heaven Realm Martial Artists present, the Heavenly Realm Martial Artists still made up the majority.

This was truly a high-stakes contest.

Ordinarily elusive and mysterious Cave Heaven Realm Martial Artists had emerged from who knows where, all for the sake of the Imperial Jade Seal and the Human King Notes.

”Brother Zhang, you’re not wrong. In this contest, anyone whose cultivation level hasn’t reached Half-step Cave Heaven Realm has no qualifications to participate.

Even the top three Cave Heaven Realm Martial Artists will face significant risks.

While Yin-Yang Realm Martial Artists might be few in number, this battle undoubtedly belongs to them.

Of course, Cave Heaven Realm Martial Artists may still have a slim chance, but as for Heavenly Realm Martial Artists, they stand no chance whatsoever.”

Representative Yan sneered with a cold laugh, full of disdain.

Now even random nobodies dared to make a move against their Water Temple. Once they were done here, he would make sure to kill every last one of them.

”Who’s there?”

All of a sudden, a figure appeared within their Cave Realm territory.

The detection properties of a Cave Heaven Realm Martial Artist’s territory could reveal enemy movements during combat. The moment someone harbored ill intentions, they would be immediately exposed.

Compared to Representative Yan, Zhang Tiande was slightly sharper. He quickly noticed the shadow rushing toward them at high speed.

The two exchanged a glance and shared a sinister grin.

”It’s Ling Xiao!”

”And he’s alone!”

”Is this fool seeking death?”

This Ling Xiao seemed nothing like the fierce presence he exuded at the rundown temple back then.

Zhang Tiande and Representative Yan both understood that Ling Xiao’s previous display of power was likely borrowed strength, which couldn’t last.

”We absolutely cannot let this opportunity slip. Let’s kill him while we can.”

The two quickly reached an agreement. They couldn’t believe that Ling Xiao alone could pose any threat to them.

Thus, they made no move, continuing to stand motionless amidst the crowd, as though unaware of Ling Xiao’s presence.

Ling Xiao drew closer and closer to them.

The corners of their lips curled into cold smirks as they prepared to counterattack.

Since Ling Xiao intended to launch a sneak attack, they decided to use his plan against him.

The crowd remained oblivious to this confrontation, as Ling Xiao had not unleashed any killing intent.

Everyone’s attention was focused on the high platform, where Medicine King Sun Ran and Ji Qing sat—the initiators of this gathering.

The martial artists gathered here weren’t here to fight and kill. Their goal was merely to share the Human King Notes.

Of course, some harbored ambitions to seize the Imperial Jade Seal as well.

”You two vile scum! You’ve schemed against me too many times. Today will be the day of your deaths. Go to Hell and keep Corpse Granny company—she must be lonely there.”

When Ling Xiao was less than three meters away from Representative Yan and Zhang Tiande, he suddenly roared in fury.

”Hahaha, what an idiot! We were wary of you, not because of you, but because of the people around you. Since you’ve come seeking death, we’ll gladly oblige.”

Zhang Tiande and Representative Yan exchanged a glance and burst into manic laughter.

They spoke the truth.

They held no fear of Ling Xiao himself, only of the Moon Lady and Leng Mei who accompanied him.

Now that Ling Xiao had come alone courting death, they were more than happy to grant his wish.

The two attacked almost simultaneously, using their most vicious techniques to strike at Ling Xiao.

But mid-attack, both of them were suddenly gripped by an overwhelming sense of terror.

Just as they realized they had fallen for a trap, two sharp treasured swords had already pierced their hearts.

The air was filled with the faint fragrance of plum blossoms.

”It’s her?”

Both of them realized that they had been ambushed by Leng Mei.

But even as masters of the Cave Heaven Realm, they found themselves clinging to life despite their hearts being pierced, desperately trying to flee.

Unfortunately, Ling Xiao’s sword was faster than their escape attempts.

”If you knew this would happen, why did you even start? Where do you think you can run?”

The Ghost Shadow Sword easily sliced their throats.

”Those who offend me will die without mercy!”

The final words Zhang Tiande and Representative Yan heard before their deaths.

They had feared losing their lives—

Perhaps in the chaotic struggle for the Imperial Jade Seal!

Perhaps being killed by the Moon Lady!

Perhaps dying at Leng Mei’s hands!

But never had they imagined falling to Ling Xiao’s sword.

Ling Xiao’s sword techniques were ruthless and deadly. Anyone struck by his blade had little chance of survival.

These two vaunted masters of the Cave Heaven Realm hadn’t even had the chance to demonstrate their abilities before dying so unceremoniously.

Although they died unreconciled, what did it matter?

Dead men can’t change their fate.

Since Ling Xiao had sealed off the space around them, no one noticed this brief encounter.

Even the powerful martial artists lurking in the shadows remained unaware, their sights fixed solely on the Imperial Jade Seal.

After collecting the Storage Rings from Zhang Tiande and Representative Yan, Ling Xiao couldn’t help but smile with satisfaction.

Zhang Tiande truly lived up to his status as the former head of the Tianlong Trade Company on the Divine Phoenix Continent—his greed knew no bounds.

Inside the Storage Ring were not only rare herbs and refining materials but also a vast quantity of Spirit Stones.

With this haul, Ling Xiao’s supply of Spirit Stones had grown substantially once again.