"What’s there to fear? Our Huaming City is protected by a Tier Four Array. Even if Cloud Daoist brings four Nascent Souls, they can’t break into Huaming City."
"You’re right. Although we only have three Nascent Souls in Huaming City, if it comes down to a fight, Cloud Daoist and his group might not gain any advantage."
"Exactly, exactly. If the sky falls, the tall ones hold it up first. The ones most afraid of this situation aren’t us loose cultivators but the senior cultivators of Huaming City. They’re the ones who least want to see the city destroyed."
"So what should we be doing now?"
"Just do nothing. Eat, drink, and cultivate as usual. We’re trapped in Huaming City anyway, so it’s impossible to leave."
A multitude of cultivators discussed vigorously.
Each had a bitter expression.
For them, this was an unexpected disaster.
Originally, they were doing well in Huaming City, who could have thought they would end up in this situation?
But now they are helpless and can only take one step at a time.
However, because of this incident, chaos began to spread within Huaming City.
Some cultivators felt they had found an opportunity and began to smash, steal, and loot, seizing treasures in the chaos.
After all, the senior cultivators of Huaming City were busy operating the large array to ensure its safety, leaving them no time or ability to maintain order.
...
Late at night, near Blood Saber Mansion in Huaming City.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!
Three figures arrived silently at the mansion.
All of them were Golden Core cultivators, led by Shi Liangdan, a Seventh-Layer Golden Core cultivator.
The other two were called Shi Hengyu and Shi Wensen.
These three were the famous Shi Family brothers of Huaming City, infamous Tribulation Cultivators.
The number of cultivators who have died at their hands is countless.
In terms of brutality, even Blood Saber Daoist pales in comparison.
At this moment, Shi Liangdan and the others were enveloped by an invisible force, concealing all their aura and presence, as if erasing their existence. Even Spiritual Sense couldn’t detect them.
The reason they could achieve this was because Shi Liangdan possessed a Secret Treasure — Celestial Cicada Spirit Leaf.
He accidentally found this Secret Treasure when he was a child.
By activating the power of this treasure, one could become invisible and erase their presence.
Relying on this Secret Treasure, he quickly rose in the Cultivation Realm, becoming an unseen assassin.
Through ambushing other cultivators, he has obtained countless treasures and resources.
Even the wealth of a Second Generation Immortal is insignificant compared to his.
"Brother, are we really going to target the Blood Saber Immortal Alliance? Isn’t it a bit too risky?"
Shi Hengyu spoke with hesitation.
"Of course, tonight is the perfect opportunity."
"Huaming City is besieged by five Nascent Souls, unable to be breached for now."
"During this time, the high ranking cultivators of Huaming City can’t focus on internal affairs."
"Even if a Golden Core Zhenren dies now, they won’t be able to investigate."
Shi Liangdan spoke with murderous intent.
He recognized that Huaming City was in utter chaos, making it the best time to strike.
That way, even if he killed Blood Saber Daoist, no one would investigate the cause of his death.
If it were normal times, the death of a Golden Core would surely stir great commotion.
But now, it’s likely no one will care, as everyone is struggling to protect themselves.
Who would bother with the affairs of other cultivators?
"But Brother, Blood Saber Daoist is formidable, at least a Ninth-Layer Golden Core cultivator."
"Dealing with someone like him recklessly could cause great disaster."
Shi Wensen said solemnly.
He felt that killing Blood Saber Daoist was not a simple task.
After all, any Ninth-Layer Golden Core cultivator is very powerful, not easy to kill.
"I already thought of that."
"Previously, I paid a hefty price to acquire a Tier Three Poison — Fire Heaven-Burning."
"Even a Ninth-Layer Golden Core cultivator, once contaminated by Fire Heaven-Burning, will see their body rapidly corroded, and their soul burned to ash."
"Without a doubt, as long as I get the chance, get close to Blood Saber Daoist, and strike lightly, piercing his physique, I can swiftly kill him."
Shi Liangdan straightforwardly revealed his plan.
"No wonder you, Brother, managed to acquire that Fire Heaven-Burning poison. Seems like this plan will succeed for sure."
"But why target Blood Saber Daoist specifically?"
"In terms of wealthy Golden Core cultivators, he isn’t the only one."
Shi Wensen asked, curious.
There were other wealthier Golden Core cultivators in Huaming City.
"The reason is simple."
"Earlier, I obtained crucial information that Blood Saber Daoist acquired a Nascent Soul Spirit Medicine — the Divine Infant Fruit."
"If we can kill Blood Saber Daoist, we’ll naturally obtain the Divine Infant Fruit."
"We’re still some distance from Nascent Soul Formation, but it’s time to start preparing."
Shi Liangdan said ambitiously.
"I see."
Upon hearing this, Shi Wensen and Shi Hengyu understood why their brother was fixated on Blood Saber Daoist, wanting the Nascent Soul Spirit Medicine — Divine Infant Fruit.
Even on the Eastern Continent, it’s not easy for a loose cultivator to obtain Nascent Soul Spirit Medicine.
Every piece of Nascent Soul Spirit Medicine cannot be bought with Spirit Stone.
For ordinary Golden Core cultivators, acquiring Nascent Soul Spirit Medicine depends on Destiny.
Which Golden Core cultivator has such Destiny?
Because of this, Shi Liangdan fixated on Blood Saber Daoist, aiming to steal the Nascent Soul Spirit Medicine from him.
If successful, it would bring him a step closer to Nascent Soul Formation.
"Okay, enough talk."
"Let’s enter Blood Saber Mansion first, locate Blood Saber Daoist, and take him out."
Shi Liangdan said in a serious tone.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!
In an instant, the three silently entered Blood Saber Mansion. Despite the many cultivators around, no one could detect their presence, not even the array sensed them.
They seemed like nonexistent beings.
The power of the Secret Treasure Celestial Cicada Spirit Leaf was indeed mysterious, profound, and unfathomable.
This was the mystical method Shi Liangdan depended on for survival.
"Brother, it seems someone’s discovered us."
Shi Wensen had just stepped into the mansion when he unexpectedly found a Golden Core cultivator ahead, who instantly attacked without any words.
Tremendous golden sword light blasted forth, accompanied by the phantom of the Divine Beast White Tiger, imbued with terrifying Geng Metal Power, as if it could pierce anything.
"How could anyone discover us?"
Shi Liangdan was baffled.
He believed his Secret Treasure Celestial Cicada Spirit Leaf was invincible. Not even Nascent Soul cultivators could detect his presence. But what was this Golden Core cultivator doing here?
Why had he been attacked right after entering Blood Saber Mansion?!
Boom~~
Before he could react, the frightening golden sword light arrived before him, his Defensive Magical Treasure immediately conjured a layer of barrier, attempting to fend off the attack.
But it was futile, as the White Tiger Sword Light, containing awful piercing power, effortlessly penetrated his defense barrier, crashing into his head.
In one strike, his head exploded instantly, shattering like a watermelon.
"It’s over."
Shi Hengyu and Shi Wensen suffered a similar fate. Unable to counterattack due to the sudden ambush, their heads were also effortlessly pierced and shattered by the golden sword light.
Thud!
In the next moment, the Shi Family brothers were slaughtered in an instant, blood flowing.
They appeared from their state of invisibility, transforming into three headless corpses.
They felt utterly aggrieved.
Thinking they came to assassinate the Golden Core cultivators here, they were killed before making a move.
What exactly had transpired?
"Really, someone?"
"How did they break in here?!"
Of course, the attacker was Jiang Fan, who was startled.
He had just been wandering the courtyard, suddenly feeling a surge of impulse, wanting to test the power of the White Tiger Geng Gold Talisman.
He casually unleashed the power of this Life Talisman.
Who could have guessed it would strike three Golden Core cultivators, instantly killing them?
He now felt utterly bewildered.