Starting Reward – A Three Thousand Assassin Network - Chapter 31

Chapter 31 – Divine Will Sect, Heavenly Heart Sect, Pride Sword Villa

After Black and White Xuanjian left, Ye Chen rubbed his cheeks and looked up at the sky. “Tonight is particularly dark!”

“Yes! Such a night is a good night!” Tian Yan chuckled.

“Indeed, a night dark and windy, a night of bloodshed.” After speaking, Ye Chen turned and entered the The Heavenly Network Residence.

At this moment, Zhao Hao, who was currently in the Ye family’s residence, was unaware of Ye Chen’s arrangements. He lay on the bed, right foot propped on the left knee, hands behind his head, contemplating everything that happened today.

“An incredibly powerful maidservant! The mysterious young master of the Ye family! The genius Ye family girl who can create strange items! The Ye family old master who has never appeared in public! What kind of heritage does your Ye family truly hide?” The more Zhao Hao understood the Ye family, the more he felt alarmed.

At this moment, he had an intuition, as if he had entered the mouth of a sleeping ferocious beast. If he didn’t escape soon, once this ferocious beast awakened, it would mean his death.

With this intuition, Zhao Hao felt a chilling sensation along his spine, spreading throughout his body, causing every hair to stand on end. Even beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, unnoticed in his intense thoughts.

“No, I must leave the Ye family as soon as possible, it’s too terrifying!” However, the memory of his earlier pledge to investigate the Ye family’s hidden heritage in front of the old master made him hesitate.

“What the hell! Why worry about something unnecessary? Who would’ve thought the Ye family’s depth is so profound and harbors such great terror in secret! This is just the tip of the iceberg, yet it makes me sense a looming death threat.”

Recalling Tian Yan’s aura earlier today, Zhao Hao had a feeling that if Ye Xue and his elder sister weren’t present, he would have died.

“No, I’m only twelve years old, too young to die! The future of the Zhao family lies in my hands! While there’s life, there’s hope. The future is uncertain! If, by any chance, the Ye family doesn’t weather this storm, everything I’ve done would be meaningless!”

With this determination, Zhao Hao solidified his plan to leave the Ye family.

Tonight was destined to be a sleepless night for Zhao Hao, just as it was for the Heavenly Network.

The killers from the Network, the Heavenly Kill, Earthly Impasse, Demon, and Monster, totalled over 1,200 killers. Divided into three groups, 300 under Yan Ruyan went to the Divine Will Sect, Zhen Gang led 500 to the Heavenly Heart Sect, while the remaining five Sword Slaves led the rest to the Pride Sword Villa.

These three sects were influential forces in the martial world, each much stronger than the Divine Flame Sect, especially the Divine Will Sect.

The Divine Will Sect’s master, Wu Zhen, reached the peak of the Celestial Realm. With thousands of disciples under him, he mastered the Four Intents: Wind, Fire, Thunder, and Electricity. Each intent was formidable, and when combined, they erupted into power surpassing one’s limits, earning him the title of Martial Sovereign in the martial world.

Heavenly Heart Sect’s leader, Wu Xin, also at the peak of the Celestial Realm, comprehended the will of heaven throughout his life. His heart was the heart of heaven, adhering to the ways of heaven, able to tap into the power of the heavens and earth, earning him the title of Master Wu Xin.

Pride Sword Villa’s lord, Ao Jian, also at the peak of the Celestial Realm, specialized in the way of the sword. His Aotian Sword Art was profound and intricate, not for dominance but to protect the weak. Known for aiding others, he had a significant reputation in the martial world, even figures like the Carefree Master would respectfully address him as Lord Ao Jian.

But even these three figures were targeted by the Network. Whether they’d survive tonight depended on their own fate.

At this moment, in Yongzhou, at the Divine Will Sect’s Mountain Gate.

The three hundred killers led by Yan Ruyan had arrived, staring at the buildings halfway up the mountain.

Yan Ruyan stood at the forefront, facing the Divine Will Sect, and calmly stated, “Tonight’s mission: leave no survivors at the Divine Will Sect.”

After assigning the task, Yan Ruyan’s figure disappeared from the spot, and no one could see how.

Although the Divine Will Sect had numerous disciples, the Network were assassins who wouldn’t confront them directly. Moreover, among these killers were some who had reached the Celestial Realm, not to mention Yan Ruyan, who had transcended into the Transcendent Realm.

Their mission tonight was to establish dominance. Swift and decisive actions would showcase the might of the Network and intimidate the martial world.

Having learned from the Divine Flame Sect’s incident, the Divine Will Sect’s defense was notably cautious. Three people monitored every few steps, five formed a post, and some even held drums and gongs. At the first sign of danger, they’d immediately sound the alarm.

The Divine Will Sect was indeed vigilant and intelligent. However, they underestimated the Network. Not only were they numerous, but even the lowest among them had reached the Profound Realm.

For assassins of the Profound Realm, eliminating guards was as easy as lifting a finger.

As expected, the three hundred killers quickly designated their targets. Countless sword lights flashed in the darkness, emitting a bright glow that caught the attention of the Divine Will Sect’s guards, yet also confused their vision.

Swish!

Spurt!

Longswords slashed throats, drawing red lines.

Eugh …

The guards hurriedly covered their throats, but blood kept flowing, and their strength ebbed away. They tried to speak, but blood clogged their windpipes, resulting in coughs.

The Network assassins quickly supported the guards’ bodies and gently laid them on the ground. The whole process occurred in just a few breaths, without making a sound. Not even the drums and gongs were used; they all perished silently.

Having dealt with the guards, the assassins concealed themselves in the darkness, quietly seeking their next targets.

Meanwhile, Yan Ruyan sensed Wu Zhen’s location and intentionally emitted a killing intent. This action served to divert the Divine Will Sect’s disciples’ attention towards themselves, providing an opportunity for the Network assassins.

The Divine Will Sect had thousands of people; it would take some time to kill them all.

“Who goes there!” A loud shout echoed within the Divine Will Sect.

Hearing this, Yan Ruyan smirked.

Indeed, everything was unfolding just as he had anticipated.

With that abrupt shout, the previously quiet night instantly turned chaotic.

“What’s happening? Did something occur just now?”

“It seemed like the voice of the master. Is someone intruding at night?”

“Who has the audacity? Who gave them the courage to trespass our Divine Will Sect? Do they want to die?”

“Once we catch that person, we’ll skin them alive!”