The content was the same: assassinating the Netherworld God Clan. It was clear that this mission outside wouldn't be easy.
However, Xin Ci also planned to accept assassination missions targeting the Netherworld God Clan. There were many secrets about the Netherworld God Clan that he had been unaware of. Moreover, his second personality, Mu Qingqing, seemed to care a lot about the Netherworld God Clan.
Thus, Xin Ci nodded and agreed to Luo Ningshuang's invitation, saying, "Alright, Senior Sister Luo, when do we depart?"
"Now."
Upon hearing Luo Ningshuang's brief and decisive reply, Xin Ci couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly.
From Senior Sister Luo's expression, Xin Ci could clearly see that she was already exhausted. It was likely that she had just finished a mission before coming to the alchemy room and rushed to find him without rest.
Carrying out missions non-stop like this must have taken a significant toll on Luo Ningshuang's energy.
"Senior Sister Luo, there's no need to be so rushed. Let's rest for a day before going on the assassination mission," Xin Ci kindly reminded her.
But Luo Ningshuang coldly replied, "If we rest for another day, those Netherworld Gods will massacre another city. We have no time to rest. We depart now."
Luo Ningshuang's attitude was resolute, and she wouldn't listen to Xin Ci's well-meaning advice.
Xin Ci didn't say anything further. He had given his reminder, and he had no right to interfere with Luo Ningshuang's decision.
On the borders of the Central Continent, within the territory of the Five Eastern Kingdoms, lay the Water Marsh Kingdom.
Due to the chaos caused by the Netherworld God Clan, only the Water Marsh Kingdom remained among the Five Eastern Kingdoms.
After that Saint-level Netherworld God destroyed the surrounding four kingdoms, it had vanished.
Even so, the remaining people of the Water Marsh Kingdom were filled with fear and unease, not knowing when that Netherworld God would reappear to destroy their country.
The monarch of the Water Marsh Kingdom had been so troubled by this matter that he hadn't been able to eat or sleep for three consecutive days.
He ordered soldiers to form defensive teams and stand ready.
Furthermore, the national protection formation was activated, and anyone wishing to enter or leave would be strictly inspected to prevent any Netherworld Gods disguised as humans from infiltrating the Water Marsh Kingdom.
However, even with these measures, the monarch of the Water Marsh Kingdom, Shui Yangqiu, remained vigilant.
He not only sought help from the Slaughter Heart Sacred Court but also summoned many powerful cultivators, all with the aim of preventing a surprise attack from that Saint-level Netherworld God.
Inside the Imperial Palace of the Water Marsh Kingdom.
Shui Yangqiu hosted a banquet in the main hall for those invited from other factions, welcoming the assistance of the various experts.
At the banquet, many cultivators discussed the mysterious Netherworld God.
Speaking of which, these individuals had been stationed in the Water Marsh Kingdom for three months after receiving Shui Yangqiu's request.
But that Netherworld God had still not appeared.
Although the compensation offered by Shui Yangqiu was not low, they were from various factions and didn't want to continue idly spending their time in the Water Marsh Kingdom.
Among these distinguished guests, two young cultivators stood out.
Other cultivators and Shui Yangqiu had to treat them with respect.
This was because the two of them were Chu Yunfei from the Divine Firmament Palace and Ling Aoxuan from the Burial Sword Pavilion.
Both the Divine Firmament Palace and the Burial Sword Pavilion were behemoths ranked among the Five Great Sacred Lands of the Central Continent, holding significant influence throughout the entire Central Continent.
Shui Yangqiu and the people from other factions present dared not offend Chu Yunfei and Ling Aoxuan.
Since the assassins from the Slaughter Heart Sacred Court carried out their assassination missions in secret, Xin Ci and Luo Ningshuang did not appear here.
In fact, no one in the entire hall knew that the Slaughter Heart Sacred Court had also dispatched assassins to eliminate the Netherworld God Clan.
Even Shui Yangqiu, who had issued the assassination request, only knew that the Slaughter Heart Sacred Court would send assassins to help, but he was unaware of who exactly they would send.
Just as others were enjoying the fine wine and delicacies, Chu Yunfei suddenly let out a cold snort, and the wine cup in his hand instantly shattered, splashing wine onto the ground.
This commotion caused everyone in the hall to fall silent and turn their gazes towards Chu Yunfei.
Chu Yunfei's face was grim as he stared at Shui Yangqiu on the throne, his voice cold and impatient as he shouted, "Shui Yangqiu, when exactly will that Netherworld God appear? I've been in this damned Water Marsh Kingdom for three months and haven't seen any sign of it. My patience is limited."
"This..."
Shui Yangqiu couldn't say for sure, as he was also unaware of the Netherworld God's whereabouts.
Ling Aoxuan from the Divine Firmament Palace, whose expression was equally displeased, also frowned and said with clear annoyance, "Shui Yangqiu, do you think disciples from our sacred lands have nothing better to do every day? We don't have time to waste with you."
Hearing this, Shui Yangqiu felt uncomfortable but had no choice.
He couldn't afford to offend the backgrounds of these two individuals. He could only plaster a smile on his face and say, "Please, calm your anger, esteemed young lords. Could you please stay for another three days? What if that Netherworld God truly appears within these few days?"
"Three days? Heh, I'll stay for one more day at most before leaving!"
Chu Yunfei sneered, stood up, and turned to walk out of the hall.
Ling Aoxuan did the same. As geniuses from sacred lands, they naturally had the arrogance to back it up, showing no respect for Shui Yangqiu at all.
"You two... please don't leave yet..."
Seeing this, Shui Yangqiu became flustered and tried to persuade Chu Yunfei and Ling Aoxuan to stay.
But they completely ignored him and walked out of the hall with a flick of their sleeves.
At this moment, a cold voice rang out, "If you're going to leave, then hurry up. Don't linger in the Water Marsh Kingdom and interfere with me eliminating that Netherworld God!"
Upon hearing this, Shui Yangqiu and the other guests in the hall couldn't help but gasp.
Chu Yunfei and Ling Aoxuan also stopped in their tracks, their faces turning grim as they turned to look at the speaker with fierce glints in their eyes.
They wanted to see who dared to speak to them in such a manner, unafraid of the backgrounds of the Burial Sword Pavilion and the Divine Firmament Palace.
A man in black was seated in an inconspicuous corner of the hall.
This man in black appeared quite young, around twenty years old, with a stern face and deep eyes like cold stars.
His true essence strength reached the level of a Celestial Venerable. Coupled with his age, he was undoubtedly a top-tier genius, even within a sacred land!
However, what was surprising was that the man in black's left sleeve was empty, clearly indicating that the man had no left hand.
Not only that, but he wore a black eye patch over his right eye, suggesting that his eye was blind.
But what was most shocking was that the man in black's face was covered in bizarre black markings. These markings were as ferocious and terrifying as the claws of a demonic dragon and exuded a hint of ancient ferocity.
Seeing these horrifying demonic markings, all the guests present couldn't help but feel a trace of fear and swallowed hard.
Shui Yangqiu and everyone else in the hall looked at the man in black with expressions of shock.
Ling Aoxuan and Chu Yunfei both felt a sense of pressure emanating from the man in black.
Who exactly was this person?
He could actually make them, geniuses from sacred lands, feel a sense of danger.
After exchanging glances, the two looked at the man in black with eyes full of apprehension.