Starting As A Clan Leader: My Rules Are A Bit Wild

Chapter 100: Law of Cause and Effect, Meteor Assassination Captured! A move in the play?

"You," Xiao Ling'er's mind and spirit were both shaken.

She thought that Huo Yuner was so bold in launching a surprise attack that it made her furious.

But she never expected that she would give herself the 'heir' of the Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire in this way!

With this Strange Fire seed, she could completely cultivate it into a true Strange Fire without spending too much time. After that, her Burning Flame Technique would be able to advance further!

By then, her strength would also make a leap forward.

The three-year agreement...

Xiao Jie?

This battle, she will definitely win!

But...

She smiled bitterly, "You are determined to make me owe you forever, aren't you?"

"Hehe, you noticed?" Huo Yuner smiled charmingly, "I just want you to owe me, so that you won't forget about me."

"..."

"I wouldn't have forgotten about you anyway."

Xiao Ling'er helplessly chuckled, "But I really can't refuse this thing. If I need it in the future, I'll remember to call for it."

"Just don't be so impulsive in the future."

"If it weren't for me, if it weren't for my teacher... if it weren't for my fortuitous encounter, you would have really died."

"Your father also sent you off with white hair and received you back with black hair. How tragic."

"Hmph."

Huo Yuner snorted, "But you were there, right?"

"You..."

Xiao Ling'er laughed and cried, "Am I really worthy of your trust?"

"What if I accidentally hurt you?"

"I trust you."

This answer almost made Xiao Ling'er speechless.

After saying goodbye, Xiao Ling'er found that the little girl who had been daydreaming was staring at her and Huo Yuner with a confused look in her eyes.

"What did you see?"

"I saw you two kissing."

The little girl blinked her eyes, her big eyes filled with confusion, "But, the books say that only men and women kiss, right?"

"It's all your fault!"

"Don't corrupt my junior sister!"

Xiao Ling'er immediately started hitting people.

Huo Yuner also looked embarrassed.

Who asked this little girl to have such a low presence and not speak, and often daydream?

She was daydreaming just now!

...

On the way back.

Xiao Ling'er took the little girl and returned the same way.

But Elder Jin Zhen of the Fire Virtue Sect did not accompany them.

It was not that he went back on his word, but that he had some issues with the Hongwu Immortal City, so he took a different route. However, the destination was still the Embracing Moon Sect, so there was no difference.

With Xiao Ling'er leading the way, they didn't have to walk themselves, and the little girl still daydreamed frequently.

Xiao Ling'er didn't disturb her, but secretly communicated with Medicine Granny.

While examining the Strange Fire seed nurtured within her first Grotto-Heaven, she asked in confusion, "Teacher, can Strange Fire also give birth?"

"The development of the Immortal Martial Continent is incredibly ancient, and everything has its own peculiarities," Medicine Granny explained. "Take Strange Fire for example. At first, so-called Strange Fire was naturally nurtured special flames. But later, there were many changes, such as the Hundred Forging Divine Fire, which was 'forged after birth'."

"The origin of this Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire is also somewhat special. It is said to be the dragon that fell from the 'Heavenly World' and transformed into Strange Fire."

"If the legend is true, could it be that this 'Heavenly Dragon' was already pregnant when it fell to the mortal world?"

"The specific details are unknown, but this is indeed a Strange Fire seed, and it can be cultivated into a second Heavenly Dragon Bone Fire without a doubt."

"I see."

Xiao Ling'er suddenly realized, "Then the cultivation method, Teacher should know, right?"

"Compared to others, cultivation may require a lot of time and resources, but for you, it is quite easy."

Medicine Granny was also in a very good mood. Xiao Ling'er obtaining the third type of Strange Fire also meant an improvement in her future strength, which was also a great benefit for her!

"A Strange Fire seed is also a Strange Fire, it's just too weak!"

"But after refining it, you can use the characteristics of the Burning Flame Technique to temporarily transfer the ability of the Indestructible Devouring Flame to this Strange Fire seed. At that time, it can devour and burn everything, using everything it devours as nourishment to strengthen itself!"

"In this way, its growth speed will far exceed imagination!"

"It won't take long before you can display the fourth transformation of the Immortal Fire Nine Transformations, as well as the fusion of the four types of Strange Fire to unleash the Great Sun Burning Heaven!"

"Is that so?"

Xiao Ling'er was overjoyed, "The Burning Flame Technique is really amazing!"

"Naturally, otherwise I wouldn't have..."

The conversation abruptly stopped.

Xiao Ling'er asked further, but Medicine Granny didn't say anything, only saying that the time was not ripe yet.

Xiao Ling'er didn't press on.

During their chat, they had already arrived at the Hongwu Immortal City.

Worried that Jianzi would come looking for trouble, Xiao Ling'er didn't stay and immediately took the little girl to rush to the Liu family, wanting to return to the Embracing Moon Sect as soon as possible.

But...

Not long after they set off, Xiao Ling'er suddenly felt uneasy.

"Teacher!"

She immediately became alert and called out to Medicine Granny, "Why do I suddenly feel uneasy?"

"But I didn't detect anything unusual when I extended my spiritual awareness."

"Hmm?!" Medicine Granny was surprised, then said, "Your cultivation level is not low now. If you have a sudden feeling of unease, there must be a crisis approaching. Be cautious, let me take a look!"

Medicine Granny immediately extended her spiritual awareness...

Generally speaking, she rarely did this in crowded places.

Because she was just a remnant soul, if she was noticed by a powerful expert, both she and Xiao Ling'er would be in danger.

But at this moment, there was no time to consider all that.

Her spiritual awareness spread out, and soon, everything around her was within her control.

Passersby, vendors and customers on both sides of the shops, the city guards escorting prisoners, couples flirting...

Medicine Granny watched everything closely, but even she didn't notice anything suspicious.

"Something's not right!"

"The cultivation levels of the people nearby are not high. There are no more than six people who can threaten you, but they are all getting farther away from you. It doesn't seem like they will make a move against you."

Xiao Ling'er remained calm and quickened her pace. "But I'm feeling more and more uneasy..."

"Could it be!" Medicine Granny's tone changed slightly. "A widespread disaster?"

"That's not right either. Hongwu Scattered Immortal is very powerful, and no one would provoke a Scattered Immortal like this! Even if an immortal came in person, it would be impossible to break through Hongwu Immortal City and cause widespread damage in a short period of time."

"Unless..."

"There are some details that we, as master and disciple, haven't noticed."

"But your intuition must not be wrong. Hurry, increase your speed and go to the Liu family!"

"Okay!"

Xiao Ling'er quickly accelerated and at the same time, she used her spiritual awareness to contact Liu Xun, hoping that he would send someone to help.

"Xiao Ling'er has a sudden feeling of unease and is in danger?!"

Liu Xun was shocked and immediately contacted his father, Liu Wanli. "Father, something's not right!"

"Xiao Ling'er is on her way to our Liu family, suddenly feeling a crisis and heading towards us. I hope we can send someone to meet her!"

"What?!"

Liu Wanli was furious and rushed out at the fastest speed. "I'll go personally!"

He was angry.

Xiao Ling'er was his precious treasure!

Not only was she a "treasure" in Embracing Moon Sect, able to carry the sect forward on her own, but even now, she was carrying the Liu family forward!

How could he let anything happen to her?

"But who would dare to be so arrogant and attempt to make a move within Hongwu Immortal City?!"

"Even the people from Sacred Land wouldn't dare to be so rampant, right?!"

"Unless..."

"An assassin?!"

Thinking of this, Liu Wanli's expression changed drastically.

"Not good!"

"This is not good!"

He accelerated again.

However, Hongwu Immortal City was too big, and there were "forbidden zones" within the city.

It would take time to rush over.

At the same time, he used his spiritual awareness to inform Xiao Ling'er, "Assassin! Be careful of the assassin!"

...

"Assassin?!"

Xiao Ling'er's heart tightened.

That's right!

Medicine Granny also realized, "Only an assassin can hide so perfectly, making it impossible for both you and me to detect anything."

"Be careful!"

"An assassin?!"

Xiao Ling'er was on high alert, increasing her speed to the extreme. She even picked up the little girl and rushed towards the Liu family.

At this moment, a seemingly careless cultivator at the First Profound Opening stage furrowed his brows.

"Hmm?"

"She suddenly accelerated. Did she discover something?"

"That's right, this kind of peerless genius with a special destiny and extraordinary perception will have a sudden warning when they sense danger. It's difficult to complete an assassination without her noticing."

"But..."

"She must not know who wants to make a move, and this is my chance."

Seeing Xiao Ling'er and her group approaching, and their speed getting faster and faster, he pretended to be frightened and dodged to the side.

But in the instant they passed each other, he suddenly changed direction and his speed skyrocketed.

Boom!

The ground exploded.

In that instant, the speed he burst out with was not that of the First Profound Opening stage.

Even a Sixth Profound Opening stage expert might not possess such speed.

"Be careful!"

Medicine Granny reminded her immediately.

However, the opponent's speed was too fast.

Even though Xiao Ling'er had been on guard the whole time, she was still a bit too late.

"No good!"

Although Medicine Granny was just a remnant soul, her eyesight was still sharp. In an instant, she estimated that Xiao Ling'er wouldn't have time to defend herself, and even if she did, the opponent's attack was extremely terrifying. Xiao Ling'er wouldn't be able to withstand it.

The dagger of the opponent was shimmering with a strange light, indicating that it was poisoned.

This attack was enough to take her life!

Medicine Granny was greatly shocked. At this moment, she couldn't care about anything else or worry about whether she would be exposed. She chose to take action!

Although she didn't appear, she unleashed all her spiritual power, turning it into an invisible shield, blocking between Xiao Ling'er and the assassin.

At the same time, she activated the Hundred Forging Divine Fire, turning this invisible shield into a Strange Fire shield!

"Hmm?"

The assassin was secretly surprised.

At this critical moment, he was certain that no Fourth Realm cultivator could react in time or withstand the attack.

But she was able to defend against it in the first moment?

However, the time was too short, and he couldn't hesitate.

Boom!

The dagger stabbed into the Strange Fire shield and instantly exploded.

Terrifying flames spread out.

"How is this possible?!"

Medicine Granny was greatly shocked.

Although she only had spiritual power, she had exerted all her strength, yet she could only block for a moment?!

Fortunately, with this momentary obstruction, it was enough for Xiao Ling'er to react and quickly change her position.

"Who dares to act in the city?!"

"Seeking death!"

Sensing someone making a move in the city, the experts in the City Lord's Mansion were furious.

Boom!

A terrifying oppressive force struck, a Dao Integration Realm expert!

The assassin frowned, his surefire strike unexpectedly missed!

Normally, if a strike missed, he should flee thousands of miles away.

But...

There were formations in the Hongwu Immortal City that restricted instant teleportation. Even a Seventh Realm expert needed time. He still had a chance!

He landed and instantly changed direction, once again attacking Xiao Ling'er.

"Retreat!"

Medicine Granny shouted in a low voice.

Her tone was extremely serious.

Even when she went all out, she couldn't stop him. Moreover, he was only a First Realm cultivator and hadn't even used higher-level Profound Essence Qi or techniques.

This was strange and astonishing.

Xiao Ling'er knew the danger and didn't dare to show off. She quickly retreated.

At the same time, the two masters also didn't care about whether they would be exposed and joined forces to build a defense.

It was at this moment that the assassin had already arrived again.

But...

The dagger in his hand was aimed at the little girl in Xiao Ling'er's arms!

The defensive Spirit Weapon given by Huo Yuner activated on its own.

But the protective shield was instantly shattered!

"No good!"

"This assassin is so vicious!"

The two masters were shocked and angry.

Xiao Ling'er instinctively moved the little girl away.

But in doing so, she exposed herself.

Boom!

She finally had time to activate the defense of her blazing battle armor, but the assassin had already anticipated it and attacked her neck.

Bang!!!

The defense was broken through one after another.

Even when the Strange Fire burned, the assassin didn't retreat at all, and his attack didn't slow down.

He was already within reach.

Life and death in an instant.

Xiao Ling'er tried her best, but couldn't change anything.

Medicine Granny was furious but powerless...

It was too fast.

Everything was too fast.

In the blink of an eye, like a dazzling shooting star, without any bottom line, using the little girl as a breakthrough, he found such an opportunity.

Coupled with his astonishing speed and unreasonable "breaking power," in just a thought, Xiao Ling'er had already stepped halfway onto the road to the underworld.

The other foot was also lifted!

"How dare you!!!"

Liu Wanli roared, his voice shaking in all directions.

The Seventh Realm expert from the City Lord's Mansion had already appeared. With the naked eye, they could already see a "small black dot."

But...

It was too late.

They were all too late!

At this moment, Xiao Ling'er became calm.

"Is this how it ends in this lifetime?"

"Fortunately, I haven't let down my master. At least, my junior sister is unharmed. His target is me, he won't go after my junior sister again unless he wants to die here."

"But..."

"I'm afraid I won't be able to fulfill the promise I made to my teacher."

The Medicine Granny didn't have time to respond. She was still using all her efforts, trying to block the opponent with the power of her soul, trying to attack the opponent's soul.

But it was all in vain, like sinking into a deep sea.

At this moment, they didn't notice that Little Ya Ya, who had been silent and seemingly unable to react, gently moved her little hand and made a 'plucking flowers' gesture.

At the same time...

A brilliant flower suddenly appeared between Xiao Ling'er's neck and the dagger.

Ding!

Without any hindrance, when the dagger, which even the Strange Fire couldn't stop, touched the brilliant flower, it suddenly stopped, unable to move forward.

For a moment...

Xiao Ling'er and the Medicine Granny were dumbfounded.

The Assassin Meteor was also dumbfounded.

Who was it that made a move?!

They couldn't understand.

They couldn't even see what kind of power it was, appearing so suddenly and leaving no trace.

However...

The Meteor reacted in the shortest amount of time and quickly fled.

The speed was faster than even a sixth realm expert, and the explosive speed could even rival a seventh realm powerhouse!

Boom, boom!!!

Two explosions.

The seventh realm powerhouse arrived and chased after him at high speed.

Liu Wanli arrived shortly after and protected Xiao Ling'er, as if facing a great enemy.

"Are you alright?!"

Xiao Ling'er breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm fine."

"It was so close!"

She was still frightened.

At this moment, the brilliant flower had already withered and dissipated without anyone noticing when it happened.

It was like a dream, as if it had never appeared before.

But Xiao Ling'er was certain that it was real!

"Just now, was it the senior who helped?" She looked at Liu Wanli.

Liu Wanli: "..."

"It wasn't you?" Liu Wanli was also surprised. "Then who was it?"

"Just now, I didn't perceive any fluctuations. The flower seemed to appear out of thin air, but it was able to block that killer's fatal blow..."

After a brief hesitation, Liu Wanli trembled. "Could it be the eighth realm powerhouse, or even... the Lord of the City?!"

"The Lord of the City?" Xiao Ling'er couldn't help but be astonished.

That lofty Scattered Immortal?

Would he make a move for her?

Moreover...

His name was Hongwu, a name that exuded dominance. Why would his method be a flower???

She secretly asked the Medicine Granny.

But the Medicine Granny was equally shocked and hadn't noticed anything.

It wasn't strange for someone to intervene and stop the attack, as long as they were powerful enough.

But there were no fluctuations, and neither Liu Wanli nor the Medicine Granny noticed anything unusual. It appeared so suddenly and blocked the killer's attack...

This was astonishing!

"This?"

The three of them were startled.

But they didn't notice that the little girl tilted her head, looked at her own little hand, and was somewhat surprised, but also seemed satisfied.

In the midst of their shock and confusion, she sweetly smiled. "As long as Senior Sister is safe."

Only then did the three of them react.

"Yes, as long as you're safe!"

"Quick, come with me back to the Liu family."

"That killer is not simple. Even if we look at the entire Immortal Martial Continent, he must be top-notch. To be able to hire such a killer, it's hard to guarantee that there won't be a second killer."

"Only by returning to the Liu family can we be safer!"

"It's best not to go back to Embracing Moon Sect for now, otherwise..."

He was very worried.

Xiao Ling'er wasn't just a matter of being lucky or unlucky. This was the foundation for the continued development and growth of the Liu family!

If something unexpected happened, what should they do?!

Xiao Ling'er smiled slightly. "Senior, you worry too much."

"But we still have to go back to Embracing Moon Sect."

"Although that killer is powerful, daring to make a move in the city and being chased by a powerful person, it's unlikely that he will have another chance."

"Besides, Embracing Moon Sect's formation is not weak. When I return, there are important matters..."

Of course, she was afraid.

But she wasn't so afraid that she wouldn't dare to go home.

Moreover, Senior Jin Zhen would soon arrive at Embracing Moon Sect. With a seventh realm powerhouse guarding it, they shouldn't fear the killer.

However, Xiao Ling'er remained vigilant.

We need to find a way to identify the assassin and the person who hired the assassin. Otherwise, it will be too dangerous!

She took a deep breath and said, "Thank you, senior, for saving me. Since you don't want to reveal yourself, I won't disturb you. But if there's a chance in the future, I will definitely repay this favor."

Immediately, they hurried to the Liu family.

On the way, Liu Xun and a group of strong members of the Liu family arrived, and they all returned to the Liu family in a grand manner.

Even the Liu family spared no expense and directly activated the protective formation of the clan...

Such importance made Xiao Ling'er feel both honored and surprised.

In addition to worrying about the safety of the sect, she didn't stay long. After a brief exchange and expressing her gratitude, she bid farewell and left.

Liu Wanli saw her insistence and didn't force her, but said, "Then, please be careful. I will send a few elders from the Liu family to accompany you, just in case!"

"Regarding the assassin, I will try to find out his whereabouts when the Lord of the City returns, and then have my son contact you."

"Thank you, senior."

Xiao Ling'er didn't refuse and left with her people.

...

Lin Fan had already received the news.

He was almost furious on the spot!

Fortunately, news soon came that Xiao Ling'er was safe, which finally relieved him a bit.

"According to the calculations, it should be today."

Lin Fan muttered to himself, "Could it be that this year's crisis is the assassination?"

"No, this assassination should be aimed at Xiao Ling'er, not the crisis."

"Embracing Moon Sect shouldn't fall apart just because Xiao Ling'er is gone. Could there be other dangers?"

He couldn't figure it out.

All he could do was wait!

In fact, Lin Fan wanted to rush out to find the assassin's trail and chase after him, but he couldn't. After all, he still had to stay in the sect. If something happened, others might not be able to handle it.

Finally, Xiao Ling'er returned.

Seeing that both of them were unharmed, Lin Fan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Master."

"This trip was fortunate, but I almost let Junior Sister get into trouble. I'm ashamed."

Xiao Ling'er looked ashamed as she recounted her experience on this trip.

Lin Fan rubbed her head and said softly, "No need to blame yourself. It was my carelessness."

"I actually overlooked the existence of assassins."

"We have many enemies, and I should have been more cautious."

"Master, on the way back, I thought about it. It shouldn't be the enemies of Embracing Moon Sect. It's highly probable that it was someone from the Xiao family who hired the assassin. Otherwise, the target shouldn't have been me."

Xiao Ling'er felt that the assassin came for her.

Lin Fan said, "What you said makes sense, but it's not necessarily true."

"At present, you are the most famous person in Embracing Moon Sect, and you possess the Strange Fire. Those who have thoughts about you or the Strange Fire may not necessarily come from the Xiao family."

Xiao Ling'er fell silent.

Indeed, there was such a possibility.

She had already publicly revealed two types of Strange Fire, which was enough to make many people covet it.

"You go back and rest for now. I will investigate this matter thoroughly."

After comforting Xiao Ling'er and letting her go back, Lin Fan tried to use the Heavenly Dao Divination Technique to find out the whereabouts of the assassin. However, the huge karmic sphere made him hesitate.

"This?"

Lin Fan's eyebrows twitched.

"From the difficulty of this divination, it's no less than deducing the protagonist's template!"

"Could it be... this assassin also has the protagonist's fate?!"

"!!!"

"If that's the case, we need to be even more careful."

It's difficult to kill someone who possesses the "protagonist's halo"!

But if the other party also possesses the "protagonist's halo," it's a different story.

"And there's the flower that suddenly appeared and blocked the fatal blow for Xiao Ling'er."

"It shouldn't have been the old man in her necklace who made the move, otherwise she wouldn't have been so shocked and puzzled. But if it wasn't the 'old man,' then who was it?"

"..."

Lin Fan frowned and fell into deep thought.

"There are quite a few protagonist templates for assassins."

"However, according to what Xiao Ling'er said, he only has the cultivation level of the first realm and didn't use any techniques beyond the second realm. He relied solely on his strength to break through everything."

"It's more like a 'body cultivator.'"

"If we analyze it from this perspective, we can probably treat him as a 'trash stream.'"

"Assassin."

"Trash stream."

"Cultivation..."

Soon, one protagonist template after another was ruled out, and finally, a 'ruthless person' template appeared in Lin Fan's mind.

It wasn't the Ruthless Empress!

But his ultimate achievement was even more astonishing than the Ruthless Empress.

"If it's really him, it will be quite difficult."

"If we can't subdue or kill him before he grows up, it's really uncertain whether we can defeat him."

Lin Fan felt a headache.

From the "original work" perspective, that person's ultimate achievement was even stronger than the Flame Emperor, Han Immortal Venerable, and other templates.

Although they were all in the same world now, theoretically, the protagonist templates had infinite possibilities. But Lin Fan couldn't be sure that the other party's talent or cheat wouldn't be even more outrageous.

"Hmm?"

Lost in thought, Lin Fan suddenly startled.

"This aura, is it the Elder Jin Zhen from the Fire Virtue Sect?"

"But why did he bring someone with him?"

"And why is that person half-dead?"

Lin Fan was shocked, but still appeared in a flash, leading five elders to greet them.

"Master Lin!"

Seeing Lin Fan, Jin Zhen was extremely polite. Although he didn't 'kneel and lick', he still gave enough face and bowed with clasped fists. "I have heard of you before, but seeing you today is even more impressive."

"Nice to meet you, nice to meet you."

"Elder Jin, you are too kind. Your name is well-known, and with Elder Jin's arrival, the Embracing Moon Sect shines brightly! Please come in quickly."

A wave of mutual flattery.

Everyone landed at the Embracing Moon Palace.

The little girl brought out spiritual tea very thoughtfully.

Lin Fan's eyes slowly fell on the half-dead young man brought by Jin Zhen, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

This person...

A cultivator of the First Realm?

Could it be?!

Seeing Lin Fan looking at this person, Jin Zhen smiled slightly and said, "Master Lin, you may not know, but I have some grudges with the Hongwu Immortal City. On the way here, I happened to encounter a powerful being from the Hongwu Immortal City chasing after this person."

"Although I don't know the reason, he wanted to kill this person, but I didn't let him have his way."

"Therefore, I took action to capture him and forced the powerful being from the Hongwu Immortal City to retreat."

"But this person is a bit strange. With the cultivation of the First Realm, he was able to briefly fight against someone from the Seventh Realm. It's quite peculiar, so I brought him here to study him."

Lin Fan: "..."

His face twitched.

The strength to surpass the Sixth Realm, being chased by a powerful being from the Seventh Realm of the Hongwu Immortal City...

His identity seems to be about to be revealed.

What else could he say?

What is this?

Is it good luck or bad luck?

He calmly took a few steps back and then looked at the young man. "You should recognize me. Do you have anything to say?"

The young man looked at Lin Fan, his black eyes particularly deep.

In the end, he didn't say a word.

But it made Jin Zhen somewhat surprised. "Master Lin knows this person?"

"Xiao Ling'er was attacked by an assassin in the Hongwu Immortal City. If I'm not mistaken, this person is the assassin." Lin Fan explained casually.

"What?!"

Jin Zhen's body trembled, and he became extremely angry.

How could this be?!

Damn it!

I'll kill you!

After speaking, he was about to take action.

He was furious!

He had already guessed that Xiao Ling'er had obtained that inheritance and attached great importance to her. As a result, she was assassinated by this person, and under a fortuitous coincidence, she fell into his hands?

If he didn't kill him, it would be difficult to resolve the hatred in his heart!

"Wait."

Lin Fan quickly raised his hand to stop him. "Ling'er is unharmed, he didn't succeed."

"That's still unforgivable." Jin Zhen put down his hand, but the killing intent still surged.

"Indeed, it's unforgivable. However, I have some questions to ask him. Elder Jin, don't you also want to study why he can unleash such power with the cultivation of the First Realm?" Lin Fan signaled him to be patient, then turned to the young man and said, "Are you thinking about how to resist?"

The young man stared at him. "Why don't you come closer to me?"

"I am a cautious person. I think you may still have some tricks up your sleeve. It's better to talk from a distance." Lin Fan didn't underestimate him at all.

He had even quietly shared all the strength of his disciples, putting himself in the strongest state.

The young man sighed lightly. "Since I was captured by you, I will be at your mercy if you want to kill me."

He felt helpless and felt wronged.

Although he was seriously injured, he was confident that he could escape from the powerful being of the Hongwu Immortal City.

Who knew that Jin Zhen would appear halfway?

As a fellow powerful being, even stronger than the one from the Hongwu Immortal City, and with all his means exhausted, he had no way to resist even if he wanted to.

When he was captured, he wasn't too panicked.

He even thought, when he entered the Embracing Moon Sect, he might still have a chance?

But in the end, Xiao Ling'er didn't show up, and the Sect Master of the Embracing Moon Sect was so cautious...

He really had no way out.

He felt a bit bitter in his heart.

He didn't mind dying, and he had been prepared for it a long time ago.

He never thought he could be invincible or live forever.

Since he embarked on this path and became an assassin, he had already prepared himself for death. It's just that he didn't expect this day to come so soon.

It came so quickly that he didn't even have time to achieve his goals.

He didn't even have time to gain his father's recognition before it all ended?

At this moment, the brilliance in the meteor's eyes gradually dissipated.

For a moment, a strong sense of sadness surged in his heart.

And once again, he doubted himself.

"Am I... really just a waste?"

"Even if I give my all, even if I exert all my efforts, I still cannot gain the recognition of the king."

"In the end, I can only be known as a waste in the cultivation world, falling in a foreign land, with no one knowing my name, let alone where I died and where I am buried."

"Well..."

"Perhaps, this is not a bad ending."

"And without me, this waste, being a burden, the king can plan everything more confidently and make great progress, right?"

Thinking of this, the meteor's thoughts suddenly became clear.

Even a faint smile appeared on his face.

That's fine.

That's fine.

These years, I am truly tired.

As a 'waste', the effort and hardships I have put in to possess such strength are beyond what ordinary people can understand.

Now, I can finally let go of all burdens. Actually, this feeling is not bad either.

It's just a pity...

I have never been able to gain the king's recognition.

"Master Lin."

"You should already know that I am an assassin."

Thinking of this, the meteor smiled as if he had turned the tables: "Assassins kill people, it's just a matter of accepting missions, without grudges or reasons."

"And the assassin organization I serve has strict rules. All assassins must take an oath before joining, not to reveal any information."

"As for the person who issues the missions, I have no way of knowing."

"So, there's no need to bother with interrogation."

"Just go ahead and kill me."

"Oh, by the way, this senior from the Fire Virtue Sect wants to know why I only have the cultivation level of the first realm but possess such combat power?" He looked at Jin Zhen and smiled: "It's actually very simple."

"In our Northern Region, we have unique methods of cultivating the body and Martial Dao."

"If one is willing to work hard in cultivation, they can achieve a divine body, enter the Dao through martial arts, and then ascend with the Martial Dao Spirit."

"I have no talent for cultivation. My dantian is damaged, my body's Profound Gate cannot be opened for unknown reasons, so I can't store Profound Essence, and I can't even condense Essence Qi. Therefore, I am just a waste in cultivation."

"No matter how hard I try, I can only reach the first realm."

"So it's Martial Dao after all?!"

Jin Zhen hesitated slightly, somewhat surprised.

"Martial Dao?"

Lin Fan also suddenly realized.

The reason this vast land is called the Immortal Martial Continent is because in the endless years before, the Immortal Dao and Martial Dao of the Immortal Martial Continent were both exceptionally brilliant!

Both sides were evenly matched, each with its own strengths.

But as time went on, many outstanding talents in cultivating the Immortal Physique appeared, coupled with the longer lifespan of cultivators, which directly led to the rapid development of the Immortal Physique cultivation system.

Alchemy Dao, artifact refining, formations, talismans...

The development of the Immortal Physique cultivation system became faster and stronger.

But the development of the Martial Dao system was average, coupled with the difficulty of cultivating Martial Dao, many people practiced diligently their whole lives and still only remained as martial artists, unable to enter the Dao.

With the decline of Martial Dao and the prosperity of Immortal Dao, Immortal Dao has become the absolute mainstream of the Immortal Martial Continent.

Martial Dao cultivators have almost disappeared.

Before this, Lin Fan had only heard that there were still some people persevering in the extremely cold northern region.

As for body cultivation, it is not uncommon, it is a type of cultivation within the Immortal Physique system.

But because the cultivation process is too painful and also requires talent, there are not many cultivators who choose the path of body cultivation.

But unexpectedly, the young assassin in front of him is one of them.

And he cultivates both martial arts and body?!

Lin Fan narrowed his eyes slightly, and the name he had guessed became even clearer in his mind.

He whispered, "You..."

"Did you do all this just to gain the recognition of the person you care about the most?"

The meteor was shocked, "You?!"

"Do you have a secret technique that can probe into my heart?!"

Indeed!!!

Lin Fan's eyelids twitched, "Is your surname Qin?"

The meteor's expression changed drastically, "You?!"

"Are you trying to threaten me with the person I cherish the most?! Impossible!"

Seeing his expression, Lin Fan knew that he had guessed correctly.

But he didn't feel any joy, instead, he felt a headache.

It really is him!

And if nothing unexpected happens, once he tries to kill him, something unexpected will happen, right?

"Moreover..."

"The crisis this year is caused by him?!"

"As long as I am prepared to make a move, the crisis will appear instantly?"

Lin Fan felt a bit numb.

This thing is still like the law of causality.

He himself couldn't be sure, but it is very likely to be true!

In Lin Fan's opinion, this assassin is definitely the protagonist template!

And also one of the strongest among them.

When such an existence faces a life-or-death crisis, it is not surprising that any kind of danger arises.

"Do you believe that I can kill you?!"

Lin Fan hasn't expressed his opinion yet, but Jin Zhen is a bit angry.

How dare a prisoner act so arrogantly?!

Boom!!!

Just at this moment.

A terrifying aura suddenly oppresses.

Then, an angry shout comes: "Hand over the young master, otherwise, die!!!"

Jin Zhen frowns and stops.

Lin Fan supports his forehead with his hand, secretly sighing.

The young assassin is suddenly stunned, his face filled with disbelief, but there is no joy, instead, he is panicked.

Boom!!!

Before Lin Fan and the others can respond.

A terrifying existence takes action.

In an instant, the formation that can withstand the seventh realm of Embracing Moon Sect shatters.

Even Jin Zhen's expression changes in an instant.

"Seventh realm, fifth layer or above!"

"Master Lin, this person... I'm afraid I can't stop him," says the old man.

Not only him.

Many experts from the Liu family, Elder Su Xinghai, and Lin Fan all feel their scalp tingling, unable to resist.

This strength is too strong.

Lin Fan is stunned!

However, he is not panicked.

He looks at the young assassin and opens his hands: "I'm looking for you."

"You really know my identity?!" he is surprised.

It is also at this moment that a black-robed, thin man appears inside Embracing Moon Palace.

The little girl calmly holds a book and comes to Lin Fan's side.

Xiao Ling'er arrives in a flash, burning with a fierce Strange Fire.

Five sixth realm experts from the Liu family also come forward with a brave face.

The man in the black robe sees the young assassin next to Jin Zhen, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, hesitating whether he can save him before Jin Zhen takes action.

But the people who arrive one after another remain calm.

"For a third-rate sect, there are unexpectedly so many strong people sitting here, and even powerful figures helping out, it is surprising."

"But this alone is not enough."

He bows to the young assassin: "Young master."

"I'm late, please forgive me, young master."

Jin Zhen: "???"

Damn, he can't help but curse.

Jin Zhen is stunned.

He just happened to catch a person, who happened to be an assassin targeting Xiao Ling'er, and now there is such a background?!

Although he doesn't know what kind of young master he is, the fact that he can make this powerful person so respectful means that his background is naturally not to be underestimated.

What kind of luck is this?!

His head is spinning.

And...

With such a background, why be an assassin? Why not do something else? Is it fun to live on the edge, waiting for this moment to show off your identity?

Is this how you guys have fun?!

So, I'm just a part of your play?

Jin Zhen is trembling with anger.

"Lianbo, why are you here?"

The young assassin is completely panicked, no longer like a confident young master, but more like a helpless teenager.

"Why do you know about me...?"

Lianbo smiles: "How can we be careless about the young master's safety?"

"In fact, not only me, but the prince has always known, and when he learned that the young master made a mistake, the prince waved his hand and the army was already on the way."

"What?!"

"Father, too!!!"

The young assassin is shocked, and then he smiles bitterly: "I've caused trouble for Father again."

Lin Fan watches their conversation as if no one else is around, feeling quite helpless.

This is just a small crisis that happens once a year!

Why are they making such a big show out of it?!

But fortunately, judging from the situation, it shouldn't be necessary to fight to the death.

So, the assessment for this year's crisis is the adaptability of me as the sect master, right?

If I handle it well, everything will be fine.

If I handle it poorly, it's over.

(End of this chapter)