Countless figures appeared from all directions, all dressed in black and with their faces covered, their cultivation levels completely undetectable.
They were like soul-reaping messengers from the underworld, their cold, merciless eyes fixed on everyone's necks, as if ready to slit anyone's throat with the dagger in their hands at any moment.
All of these people were assassins. Although they were all dressed in black, their sleeves and collars were embroidered with different emblems—the characters for 'blood' and 'ghost'. They came from the Nine Nether Hall and the Blood Slaughter Hall.
With Long Chen's keen soul sensing, he could sense that these people were all Immortal King-level assassins, numbering in the hundreds of thousands.
Assassins possess immense lethal power and can fight above their level. Especially since they are demons walking in the shadows, specializing in delivering a fatal blow when others least expect them. On the battlefield, they would rather face Realm King experts head-on than play hide-and-seek with them.
"Long Chen, you're still too inexperienced. Last time, something happened and you ran away.
This time, nothing else will happen—everyone here will die. "Empuda watched Long Chen from afar, a sinister smile on his chubby face.
"Fat bastard, you seem to be celebrating too soon. How do you know I have no other trump cards?
By the way, I heard you gave Mo Nian trouble last time. Oh, and you don't know yet—the guy who helped me last time is actually called Mo Nian.
He sent word saying he slapped you. Is that true? Long Chen smiled faintly.
He was essentially trying to find out Mo Nian's whereabouts, to see if Empuda was causing trouble for Mo Nian. If he asked directly, Empuda definitely wouldn't answer right away, so Long Chen simply teased him a bit.
But what Long Chen didn't expect was that Empuda's expression changed instantly, murderous intent surging in his eyes:
"That guy, sooner or later I'll make sure he dies without a grave. Too bad, you won't see it."
Long Chen was shocked and looked at Empuda in disbelief: "Did he really slap you?" "
Empuda was so shrewd that from Long Chen's expression, he knew Long Chen was blowing him up, and couldn't help but feel extremely annoyed."
"Rumble rumble...
At that moment, a massive spatial passage appeared in the void, followed by endless nether energy emanating from it.
Suppressing his anger, Empuda smiled darkly: "Long Chen, you really are a bit clever, actually activating all the grand formations in advance and blocking my decisive strike."
Unfortunately, I, Empuda, never do anything I can't trust. I knew you, kid, are hard to deal with.
So I prepared for two options: if you survive the first hit, it won't help, but the second hit will break through the world's barrier and open the passage to the underworld.
Although you keep collecting corpses, afraid I'll collect Blood Soul Power, unfortunately you're wrong. I don't want their Blood Soul Power; I want their demonic energy.
After they die, all the demonic energy is collected. Collecting corpses is just a wasted effort.
If it weren't for the fact that the formation couldn't launch two consecutive attacks, I wouldn't have let Brother Galo fight at all. "
Because you're afraid Vice Hall Master Bai will block your strike?" Long Chen said coldly.
"That's right, his demonic possession is extremely abnormal. In that state, he has immortality and truly has the ability to block this attack. So, to avoid any accidents, Brother Galo lured him into battle, just because he was afraid he'd stop this attack."
Our goal is not only to destroy the Seventh Branch, but also to hand over the Evil Dragon Domain to a tribe in the Underworld. This place will soon become a land of the underworld.
Now that you've activated super protection, the foundation is unstable, and under the corrosion of the aura of the underworld, within a day, the foundation will completely decay. In other words, after today, you and the Seventh Branch will disappear from this world forever. "Empuda said calmly.
Hearing Empuda's words, everyone felt a chill run through their bodies. This Empuda was too ruthless—he was determined to eradicate the root cause and eliminate future trouble forever.
"A very good plan. Once, you used an ancient giant corpse to lure the Demon-Eyed Water Lily clan and act as your watchdog.
Now he's using the Underworld to help you act as your enforcers. Honestly, I really admire you. Great Brahma really has connections everywhere, with all kinds of connections. Long Chen said calmly.
"This kid is courting death, actually desecrating Lord Brahma."
Next to Empuda, a tall, thin elder in a black robe shouted sternly.
"Looks like you're the Hall Master of the Nine Nether Hall. Old man, sooner or later, I'll twist your head off and kick it like a ball." Long Chen said coldly.
That man was none other than Liao Bencang, the Hall Master of the Nine Nether Hall. He had already grown impatient from listening to Empuda and Long Chen talk, but now that Long Chen mentioned the name of Great Brahma, he immediately rebuked him coldly.
Hearing Long Chen's provocation, Liao Bencang's eyebrows immediately shot up, murderous intent surging. Just as the legends said, this master of the Nine Nether Hall had a fiery temper.
Empuda spoke up before Liao Benchang could: "Long Chen, I'll give you a chance. If you swear to follow the Brahma Divine Venerable, we can spare your life, and even let everyone go." "
What are you crazy about?"
When Empuda said this, Liao Bencang was furious. His goal was to destroy the Seventh Academy and kill everyone. Empuda actually said he could spare everyone here, and had never discussed it before. To him, this was a provocation.
Empuda ignored Liao Bencang and instead looked at Long Chen, waiting for his answer.
Long Chen smiled, "Enpuda, your calculations are really sharp. Because of your mistakes, I managed to reclaim the Seventh Branch."
Even if you destroy the Seventh Branch, you'll probably dislike the Great Brahma Heaven. If you can bring me under your command, it would not only embarrass Lingxiao Academy but also lower their morale. You can pull off a brilliant counterattack. You really have something to do." "
As Long Chen said, if he surrendered, it would be a huge blow to Lingxiao Academy, because Long Chen was hailed as the strongest rookie in the academy's history, the youngest dean, surrounded by countless halos, and regarded as the future hope of Lingxiao Academy.
If Long Chen, the dean, surrendered to Great Brahma, it would be a devastating blow to the morale of Lingxiao Academy. It must be said, Enpuda's calculation was far too deep.
Unfortunately, Empuda did not know that Lingxiao Academy absolutely did not believe Long Chen would surrender to Great Brahma, because he was the successor of the Nine Stars.
After hearing Long Chen's words, Liao Bencang, who had been burning with anger, eased up a little, but just as he calmed down, his expression immediately turned grimacy again.
Because he hadn't thought that far ahead, and Empuda hadn't discussed it with him beforehand, it was basically treating him like a fool.
"Luosha, kill him."
Liao Bencang suddenly roared to the sky. Hearing his fury, Enpuda was furious and was about to say something.
Suddenly, ripples appeared in the space behind Long Chen, and a dagger silently slashed down at the back of his neck.