Chapter 843: Assassination

Within the Abyss Heaven Cave, on Xiaoyuan Island.

Xiaoyuan Island was considered one of the main islands in the Abyss Heaven Cave. It was vast, and its popularity was immense. In the center of the island, a massive teleportation barrier shimmered with brilliant light. Each flash of light indicated that someone had entered the Abyss Heaven Cave.

At this moment, in a tall building not far from the teleportation barrier, Xiguang stood expressionless, with Lu Xiao beside him.

“I’ve already arranged for people at the teleportation barrier,” Xiguang said flatly, his eyes, which glowed with faint silver light, fixed on the active barrier. “As soon as Zhou Yuan appears, he will be captured and taken away as quickly as possible. This must be done silently, without causing any disturbance.”

“Once he’s taken away from here, I’ll personally dispose of that little wretch to avoid any further complications.”

“If anyone questions it later, you can shift the blame onto me. Given the threat Zhou Yuan poses to the Fire Pavilion, I believe even the Pavilion Master will inwardly approve of his elimination this time.”

“As long as your side insists that Zhou Yuan harmed his fellow disciples, this matter won’t cause much trouble. At most, I’ll receive a few reprimands from the Pavilion Master.”

“In the current Abyss Heaven Domain, no one will challenge my Heavenly Spirit Sect just for a dead Wind Pavilion Master.”

Lu Xiao nodded slightly upon hearing this. “For Lord Xiguang to eliminate this person is a great service to our Heavenly Spirit Sect. The Pavilion Master will surely be pleased deep down, especially since this young man disrupted his plans last time, which angered him.”

Xiguang snorted coldly. “If you weren’t so useless, why would I stoop to doing something like this?”

Given his status, personally dealing with a mere Wind Pavilion Master, even if successful, would likely invite gossip and criticism later. However, Xiguang didn’t much care for such talk; after all, he had to avenge Fang Ao.

Lu Xiao dared not argue, respectfully agreeing. After all, he was the mastermind behind the scheme against Zhou Yuan, yet it had led to Fang Ao’s death. If it weren’t for the sake of his master, who was also a Lord, Xiguang likely wouldn’t have spared him.

“By the way, are you certain they’re all dead?” Xiguang suddenly asked.

If Fang Ao and the others were indeed dead, and no survivors were left in Zhou Yuan’s hands, then they could freely fabricate facts, leaving Zhou Yuan unable to explain himself. Regardless, they absolutely could not admit that Fang Ao and his group had secretly ambushed Zhou Yuan.

Lu Xiao replied, “According to Zhu Lian, they should all be dead. Of the five people who went with Fang Ao, two were our Heavenly Spirit Sect disciples. I confirmed their Soul Jade Plaques were shattered, so the other three likely met the same fate.”

“And if they had captured any survivors, they would have brought them back. We could then find an opportunity to silence them before they spoke. No matter how cunning Zhou Yuan is, he probably wouldn’t expect us to make a move on him outside the teleportation barrier.”

Hearing this, Xiguang nodded slightly, a chilling glint appearing in his eyes.

As Xiguang fell silent, Lu Xiao also became quiet. Their gazes, however, remained intently fixed on the direction of the teleportation barrier.

Time gradually passed, yet neither of them showed any impatience, waiting silently like wolves stalking their prey.

The light of the teleportation barrier flickered before Zhou Yuan’s eyes, and the vast, pure Genesis Qi of the Abyss Heaven Cave continuously surged in from all directions.

“We’re finally back,” Ye Bingling’s voice echoed beside him, tinged with relief.

Zhou Yuan smiled and nodded, glancing at Ye Bingling and Shang Xiaoling beside him. He then stepped out of the teleportation barrier, saying as he walked, “Let’s head back to the Wind Pavilion first.”

Ye Bingling, Shang Xiaoling, and the others all nodded and followed.

Outside the teleportation barrier, people came and went in a continuous flow.

Two figures silently merged with the crowd, then quickly closed in on Zhou Yuan. Their movement technique was extremely ghostly; within a few steps, they were close to Zhou Yuan, Genesis Qi surging in their palms as they lunged to strike his body.

Their attacks were quite strange, not even causing the slightest ripple in the surrounding Genesis Qi.

“Pavilion Master, watch out!”

However, as they approached, Zhou Yuan’s spirit in his glabella suddenly quivered. The next instant, a slightly sharp and hoarse sound echoed, and a petite figure shot out from beside Zhou Yuan, striking a palm against one of the figures.

The petite figure was none other than Shang Xiaoling!

Although she didn’t possess Zhou Yuan’s spiritual perception, her past experiences of constantly hovering between life and death had given her a beast-like intuition for danger. Thus, the moment Zhou Yuan’s spirit sensed something, she instinctively lunged forward.

But the instant of impact, Shang Xiaoling’s small face changed dramatically. The immense, violent Genesis Qi shattered the Genesis Qi surrounding her body, causing her to cough up a mouthful of blood. Her petite form was sent flying backward, smashing through several stone pillars on the street.

“Xiaoling!”

The sudden turn of events finally jolted Ye Bingling and the others out of their shock, and they immediately cried out in alarm.

“Who are you? How dare you injure our Wind Pavilion members in the Abyss Heaven Cave!” Ye Bingling exclaimed, her beautiful eyes blazing with fury as she stared at the two figures.

However, the two figures frowned slightly. What they had expected to be an easy capture had been thwarted by that unassuming girl. They exchanged a glance without speaking, then shot forward like specters, heading straight for Zhou Yuan.

They had to capture Zhou Yuan before the commotion spread!

Powerful Genesis Qi fluctuations faintly emanated from their bodies, instantly making Ye Bingling, Xiao Hong, and the others feel as if they were in an ice cellar. They realized that these two individuals were actually experts of the Heavenly Sun Stage!

Why would Heavenly Sun Stage experts make a move on them here in the Abyss Heaven Cave?

“Zhou Yuan, hurry and leave! They’re after you!” Ye Bingling cried urgently.

“Stop them! They wouldn’t dare kill anyone here!” she called out to Xiao Hong and the others.

As her voice fell, she was the first to charge forward, intending to block their path. Seeing this, Xiao Hong and the others gritted their teeth and also rushed into the fray.

“Get lost!”

The two Heavenly Sun Stage experts grew slightly enraged. Terrifying Genesis Qi erupted from them, directly sending Ye Bingling and the others, who had charged forward, flying back, coughing up blood.

At this moment, a commotion erupted at the teleportation barrier, clearly startled by the disturbance.

Zhou Yuan watched this scene with an extremely gloomy expression. His mind raced, and he began to understand the true intentions of the two individuals before him. Immediately, he stomped his foot, and his figure shot into the sky like a bolt of lightning.

The two Heavenly Sun Stage experts immediately gave chase.

Zhou Yuan darted through the air, a cold glint in his eyes. He took a deep breath, and the next moment, a thunderous roar echoed through the heavens and earth: “The Heavenly Spirit Sect has revolted!”

“The Heavenly Spirit Sect is trying to kill the Wind Pavilion Master!”

“The Heavenly Spirit Sect is betraying the Abyss Heaven Domain!”

The thunderous shouts reverberated through the sky and spread far and wide. Everyone who heard them was left utterly dumbfounded, clearly terrified by the content of his cries.

The two Heavenly Sun Stage experts pursuing him were also stunned, nearly spitting blood. This damned kid was simply spouting nonsense!

Each accusation was more vicious and ruthless than the last!

However, no matter how furious they were, as Zhou Yuan’s startling shouts spread, countless people in the area began to rush in their direction. It seemed that even the Abyss Heaven Cave’s enforcement team would soon arrive.

Meanwhile, in a tall building, Xiguang’s face was ashen. He slammed his palm onto the railing in front of him, shattering it. “Those two useless fools! They couldn’t even capture a mere Divine Dwelling Stage cultivator without causing such a ruckus!”

Lu Xiao’s expression was also grim. “Zhou Yuan is truly cunning. With a single shout, he’s made half of the Abyss Heaven Cave aware of the situation!”

“Hmph, it’s merely the struggle of an ant. Once he’s dead, everything will calm down!”

“Does he really think I won’t act just because he’s made a big scene? He truly underestimates Xiguang’s ruthlessness!”

A ferocious look appeared in Xiguang’s eyes. The next instant, his figure vanished into thin air.

This expert of the Nascent Soul Stage had actually been forced to make a move personally!