Chapter 423: The Sky Cave of Zi Wu, The Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin Arrives

Chapter 423: The Sky Cave of Zi Wu, The Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin Arrives

"Meng Chong, are you here to provoke our Alliance?"

"I'm here to clear up a matter. Your Alliance Master's disciple wasn't killed by me. I, Meng Chong, dare to take responsibility for my actions. If I had killed someone, I would not deny it. So, your Alliance should give me an explanation for attacking me without reason."

"Of course, I, Meng Chong, am generous. Since I've already killed the attacker, I've also emptied your branch's treasury as compensation. If your Alliance Master is willing to let this misunderstanding go, then let's leave it at that. But if you insist on blaming me for killing his disciple, then bring it on!"

Silence.

In the branch hall of the Alliance, everyone, including the chief treasurer and the treasure protection team members, as well as the many warriors who had come to buy and sell treasures, looked at this bald brute in shock.

Arrogance beyond measure!

"What? Do you have a problem?" Meng Chong sneered. "I, Meng Chong, have given your Alliance a way out. Don't be ungrateful. Know that the fault lies with you for wrongfully accusing me of killing your Alliance Master's disciple. I was only defending myself."

The chief treasurer and the leader of the treasure protection team trembled with rage. This was too much! This brute had come to trample on the Alliance's dignity. His arrogance knew no bounds. If they didn't put him in his place, what reputation would the Alliance have left?

"Boy, enough talk. Surrender now and face our Alliance Master. If he believes your words, then we shall let this matter go." The chief treasurer said coldly.

Although Meng Chong had single-handedly destroyed one of the Alliance's branches and slaughtered the True King Heaven Venerables who had surrounded him, this particular branch was not as strong as the one in the previous city, which was only a small town after all.

"Everyone, capture this man, and our Alliance Master will reward us greatly!" The chief treasurer shouted.

The Alliance Master, Yan Shanhe, was a top-notch Immortal Venerable, renowned throughout the Long Cloud Realm. Every Immortal Venerable in the realm gave him some face. The powerful figures of several major forces also had connections with him.

Whether it was for the hefty reward or to curry favor with Yan Shanhe, many True King Heaven Venerables would not miss this opportunity!

Boom!

Meng Chong's eyes turned cold as he realized that the conflict with the Alliance could no longer be resolved. They had even put a bounty on his head. Since that was the case, it would be settled through strength and ability.

Although his current strength was not as great as the Alliance Master's, once he broke through again, he would be able to crush his opponent.

"Think carefully before you act, everyone. Can you handle my blade, Meng Chong?" Meng Chong held his blade firmly.

"You insolent brat! Do you think you can take on all of us alone? You're not an Immortal Venerable!"

"Kill him!"

Boom!

The battle erupted, with numerous True King Heaven Venerables joining forces to attack Meng Chong.

However, Meng Chong was unfazed by the onslaught. He unleashed the Limitless Divine Might and cultivated his body using the Hundred Refinements of the Heavenly Hammer Technique.

Boom!

Countless attacks landed on him, but they couldn't even leave a mark.

"Die!"

The blade flashed like lightning, and in an instant, one of the True King Heaven Venerables fell.

In that moment of taking action, Meng Chong knew that he was about to strike it rich!

This Alliance branch was even larger than the one in the previous city, which meant more treasures stored within. Since he had already made his move, there was no need to hold back.

Boom!

A brilliant sun appeared, and a god-like figure emerged, shocking countless warriors.

"I am the God Meng Chong, and I shall destroy this branch of the Alliance!" Meng Chong's voice thundered like an explosion, and the sun and stars appeared, with wind and thunder sweeping through the world. The blade's light illuminated the sky, and in the shocked gazes of the warriors, the god-like figure slashed down True King Heaven Venerables one after another.

The True King Heaven Venerables who had intended to join the battle were instantly struck with fear, their faces reflecting their shock.

This man could only be defeated by an Immortal Venerable! Especially with that terrifying physical defense, allowing him to withstand their attacks without a scratch.

Those who had come to aid the Alliance now wanted to retreat. As one of them backed away in horror, the rest followed suit in a frenzy.

Boom!

Meng Chong paid no heed to them. He swung his blade and sliced open the Alliance's treasury, taking all the treasures, storage bags, and even the bags carried by the leader of the treasure protection team and the chief treasurer.

Boom!

Suddenly, a presence appeared between heaven and earth, as if a powerful being was ruling over this realm.

The power of the heavenly rules descended.

An Immortal Venerable was on their way and would arrive soon.

Everyone revealed delighted expressions. Finally, an Immortal Venerable had appeared!

Meng Chong was undoubtedly doomed!

"Farewell!"

Meng Chong sneered, took a step forward, and like a sun crossing the sky, he vanished into the horizon.

In the city, countless warriors witnessed the remains of the once-mighty Wanbao Alliance, now reduced to rubble. Their secret treasure vaults, once filled with riches, had been thoroughly plundered.

"Who is this ruthless attacker?"

"The Wanbao Alliance will not let this slide. Losing two branches is a heavy blow."

"Meng Chong, the Heavenly Assassin, will surely leave a legacy of bloodshed in the annals of the martial world. Even in death, he will be remembered."

"I'm starting to doubt myself. I'm not sure if an Immortal Venerable can catch up to him!"

"My heart races at the thought of all the treasures he must have taken. If only I could get my hands on some of them..."

The crowd of warriors licked their lips, their eyes gleaming with greed. To them, Meng Chong was a walking treasure trove.

Normally, the branches of the Wanbao Alliance were guarded by powerful experts. Their treasure vaults were nearly impregnable, unless an Immortal Venerable intervened. Moreover, no one dared to raid them due to the alliance's influence.

But Meng Chong, fearless and ruthless, had single-handedly ravaged two of their branches, claiming countless martial resources.

However, the thought of confronting Meng Chong made their hearts quiver. His formidable strength and ferocity made him an even more daunting target than the Wanbao Alliance itself!

...

Xu Yan emerged from his secluded cultivation and set off for a city in the Long Cloud Realm, intending to gather information about the Sky Caves.

"Is the Wanbao Alliance hunting down my junior brother?"

Xu Yan's eyes narrowed as he discovered the bounty placed by the alliance. Without hesitation, he took out a communication token and sent a message to Meng Chong, inquiring about his situation.

"Big Brother, it's just a minor issue. If the Wanbao Alliance wants to pursue me, let them come. There's no need for you to intervene for now.

"While I may not be able to defeat an Immortal Venerable, I can certainly evade them. I've already shaken off their pursuit and won't be staying in the Long Cloud Realm for long. After I raid a few more branches of the Wanbao Alliance, I'll leave this realm."

Meng Chong's reply was confident and assured.

Xu Yan, as the senior brother, was likely preparing to venture into the Sky Cave. Meng Chong didn't want his plans to be affected by this pursuit, hence his reluctance to involve Xu Yan. Moreover, the Wanbao Alliance didn't pose a significant threat to him.

As for the Long Cloud Realm, it was merely a stop along his journey. He had already acquired most of the treasures he needed to strengthen his foundation.

"Second Brother, be careful. If you need any assistance, send me a message."

Xu Yan nodded, confident in his junior brother's abilities to conceal his identity and evade pursuit.

"I'm close to perfecting my Divine Sight. Once I reach that stage, I'll be able to kill ordinary Immortal Venerables."

Xu Yan's eyes gleamed with determination as he thought to himself.

"I must break through the Void Breaking Realm soon. Once I do, I'll be able to challenge any Immortal Venerable!"

Xu Yan's heart raced with anticipation.

In a remote location within the Long Cloud Realm...

"Your Excellency, we've found traces of Xu Yan."

"Excellent. Where is he?"

"Xu Yan appeared in this area..."

A man with a sinister mask, adorned with eight leaves, spoke in a cold tone, "I shall take action myself. Xu Yan's time has come. Let's see if the one backing him has the power to stir up the heavens in the Divine Realm!"

Xu Yan exited the Wanbao Alliance branch and glanced back, hesitating for a moment before ultimately deciding against destroying it.

"Never mind, the Wanbao Alliance doesn't pose an immediate threat to my junior brother. If the need arises, I can always take action later."

Within the Wanbao Alliance branch, Xu Yan purchased a catalog of divine treasures and information about the Sky Caves in the Divine Realm.

With branches spanning thirty realms, the Wanbao Alliance possessed extensive knowledge about the Divine Realm and its various Sky Caves.

As a prominent merchant alliance, they had a deep understanding of divine treasures, especially rare and exotic ones. They also sold catalogs and sought to purchase unique and scarce treasures.

Xu Yan, upon learning of this, immediately sought to acquire the information he needed. He also inquired about the Heavenly Shadow of Ten Thousand Poisons but found no relevant information.

It was unclear if this particular branch of the Wanbao Alliance lacked the necessary clearance to access information about the Heavenly Shadow of Ten Thousand Poisons, or if this organization was so deeply shrouded in secrecy that even the alliance had no intel on them. Xu Yan suspected the former.

"The most famous Sky Cave in the Long Cloud Realm is the Witch Demon Sky Cave, also known as the Fallen Witch Sky Cave. It is occupied by a formidable outsider named Fallen Witch, who possesses the Hundred-Eyed Light.

"Once ensnared by the Hundred-Eyed Light, one's body becomes lazy and weak, their will sinks into despair, and their fighting spirit vanishes. Their cultivation base becomes difficult to harness."

Xu Yan's attention was drawn to the introduction of this particular Sky Cave.

"I'll pay a visit to the Zi Wu Sky Cave and see if this Zi Wu is as bizarre and powerful as the rumors claim."

The records about Zi Wu mainly pertained to his Hundred-Eyed Light, which could make people lazy, weak, and devoid of fighting spirit.

Even an Immortal Venerable would have to be cautious when facing it. If one was careless, they might perish.

There had been an Immortal Venerable who was affected by the Hundred-Eyed Light, unable to resist its influence and becoming lazy and lethargic. When faced with an attack, they couldn't even muster the spirit to fight back.

Eventually, another Immortal Venerable had to step in and rescue them from the Sky Cave.

"In the Zi Wu Sky Cave, there's not only a formidable Immortal Venerable-level Zi Wu, but also weaker Zi Wu beings. It's unclear whether they are his clones or separate entities."

Xu Yan left the city and, after determining the direction, set off toward the Zi Wu Sky Cave.

"With my perfected Wisdom Sword Realm, the Unchanging Sword Intent, the Myriad Phenomenon of Mountains and Rivers, and the Minor Eye of the Heavenly Dao, the power of Zi Wu shouldn't be able to affect me."

His understanding of martial arts far surpassed that of the Great Cang Martial Arts, and he had more means to counter these bizarre powers.

Not long after leaving the city, Xu Yan suddenly stopped in his tracks.

A figure drifted toward him, and it seemed as if this person had taken control of the surrounding world.

The newcomer wore a sinister mask adorned with eight leaves.

"Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin?"

Xu Yan's eyebrows furrowed.

The Heavenly Assassins of the Heavenly Shadow faction were formidable. The Seven-Leaf Heavenly Assassin was an Immortal Venerable warrior, and the Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin was even stronger, belonging to a higher tier among Immortal Venerables.

As for the Heavenly Shadows, their role was to lurk in the shadows, specializing in stealth, concealment, and assassination.

The Heavenly Shadow with the Cloud Mask was an Immortal Venerable, and this Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin before Xu Yan was even stronger. While he might not be as powerful as the Great Yue Emperor, he was definitely among the top-tier Immortal Venerables.

Based on Xu Yan's understanding, the Great Yue Emperor was in the late Immortal Venerable stage and could be considered a top-notch Immortal Venerable. Sui Hongwu, on the other hand, was in the early Immortal Venerable stage.

As for this Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin, he was in the middle Immortal Venerable stage.

"You Heavenly Assassins are indeed persistent," Xu Yan said with a cold laugh, unafraid.

"Xu Yan, you are the most arrogant person I've ever met. Today, I will crush you, the so-called heaven's pride!" the Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin said coldly.

"And you think you, a rat that hides its head while exposing its tail, can do that?" Xu Yan scoffed.

"Your arrival is quite timely. I shall test my martial arts on you," Xu Yan said disdainfully.

"You are the first heaven's pride to dare to defy an Immortal Venerable, and anyone who dares to do so will undoubtedly die!" The Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin declared.

"Die!"

Boom!

The power of the heavens and earth converged, and it seemed as if the entire world was within his palm.

The Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin pressed his palm forward, and the might of the heavens and earth smashed down, as if the very world was pressing down on Xu Yan.

Buzz!

Xu Yan waved his hand, and the Yin-Yang Everlasting Sword pulsed with life, the Myriad Phenomenon of Mountains and Rivers emerged, and the power of heavenly rules descended. In that instant, the opponent's control over the world was weakened.

"What kind of martial art is this?"

The Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin's eyebrows furrowed as he looked at Xu Yan's Myriad Phenomenon of Mountains and Rivers, filled with shock.

Although Xu Yan wasn't an Immortal Venerable, his ability to control the power of heavenly rules was similar. While it wasn't as powerful as an Immortal Venerable's control over the world, it still weakened the Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin's dominance.

It was as if two Immortal Venerables were fighting, each trying to control the world around them.

"No wonder you were able to sweep through the True King Heaven Venerables. With this martial art, who among the True King Heaven Venerables could be your match?"

The Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin's heart stirred, and he was secretly thrilled.

"Such a profound martial art must mean that there's an extremely powerful figure backing Xu Yan. If I kill him and anger that figure, it will definitely stir up chaos in the Divine Realm!"

The Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin's eyes gleamed, and he finally understood why the Heaven Seventeen wanted Xu Yan and Meng Chong dead.

This was the fastest, most efficient, and most immediate way to stir up trouble in the Divine Realm!

"Your martial art is indeed mysterious, but since you haven't reached the Immortal Venerable stage, you will still die today!" The Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin said with a cold smile, a chilly divine sword in his hand.

"Die!"

Swish!

A cold light flashed across the heavens, and the sword light condensed the power of the heavens and earth as it slashed down.

Xu Yan raised an eyebrow and said with contempt, "You dare to use your sword in front of me, the Sword God Xu Yan? How bold of a frog in a well!"

Buzz!

The Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin's sword had just entered the Yin-Yang Sword Wheel when it was deflected and rebounded, becoming even sharper and seemingly imbued with sentience.

"How is this possible!"

The Eight-Leaf Heavenly Assassin was shocked.

When it came to swordsmanship, he was considered the best in the Long Cloud Realm.

(End of Chapter)

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