Time flowed swiftly, from nightfall to midnight, and from midnight to dawn. Before the Wujian Prison, a river of blood had formed.
Ye Kunlun had lost count of how many formidable experts he had slain. Renowned assassins and powerful figures alike fell before him like mere cabbages.
Xueshou and Feng Tutu watched in stunned silence. In their eyes, Ye Kunlun was like Yama himself, wielding the power of life and death.
"Young Master, dawn is approaching!"
Feng Tutu approached Ye Kunlun, looking at the piles of corpses and the gurgling blood. "Perhaps you should rest for a while? The rest can be handled by Bloodhand and me."
Ye Kunlun nodded and instructed them, "Clear away the bodies."
With that, Ye Kunlun turned and returned to his room.
As the sky brightened in the east, no more assassins appeared, suggesting that this wave had temporarily passed.
News of Ye Kunlun's overnight slaughter of countless powerhouses spread like wildfire throughout the capital.
The Changsun Family.
"Ye Kunlun is truly terrifying," Changsun Changkong said with a grave expression. "The assassins last night even included a few legendary old monsters, yet they still couldn't kill him!"
Changsun Changkong's tone held a hint of disappointment. "If Ye Kunlun could have been eliminated, then no one would know about the marriage contract."
Changsun Qingwan sat by his side, remaining silent as the entire hall listened to Changsun Changkong speak.
As he spoke, Changsun Changkong looked at Changsun Qingwan. "Qingwan, you've been back for some time now. Isn't it about time you invited Daoist Wuji to visit our home?"
Changsun Qingwan replied calmly, "Grand Uncle, my Master has always preferred solitude. Since returning to the capital, I haven't seen him."
"Very well."
Changsun Changkong knew that Changsun Qingwan was speaking the truth. He murmured, "If Daoist Wuji were to take action, perhaps Ye Kunlun could be killed!"
Changsun Qingwan frowned slightly and opened her lips. "Grandfather, after all, Ye Kunlun's master was benevolent to our Changsun family back then."
Changsun Changkong let out a cold snort, showing his displeasure. "Hmph, benevolent to us? Wasn't that old ghost just taking advantage of our misfortune?!"
"Qingwan, you were too young then to understand the full situation."
Changsun Changkong, fearing Changsun Qingwan might overthink it, cautioned her, "Just remember, you must quickly break off your engagement with him."
Changsun Qingwan nodded without speaking.
The Tang Family.
Tang Zhuozhuo listened to her servant's report, her face showing concern. "He killed so many people in one night? Was he injured?"
"Grandmother, Qiao Wangnian only had two days. Last night was a failure, and there might be a second wave tonight. Should our Tang family provide some covert support?"
Tang Zhuozhuo looked at the now-recovered Old Madam, seeking her opinion.
Old Madam Tang appeared calm and composed. She looked at Tang Zhuozhuo, who was full of worry, and chuckled. "Silly girl, he is the disciple of that old ghost. No one knows better than I how powerful that old ghost is."
"Moreover, this young man is even stronger than his old ghost master. Don't worry..."
Old Madam Tang understood her beloved granddaughter's feelings and comforted her with a smile.
Hearing Old Madam Tang's words, Tang Zhuozhuo felt slightly relieved.
Qintian Tower, Ninth Floor.
Gu Changsheng stood by the window, gazing towards the direction of Wujian Prison, a faint dark light flickering in his eyes.
"This child's strength is truly terrifying," Gu Changsheng said with a sigh.
"Master, did you break through last night?" Nangong Yunsao stepped forward, sensing that her Master was somewhat different from before.
Gu Changsheng, with his back to Nangong Yunsao, nodded slightly. "I gained some enlightenment today. Last night I broke through to Kai Ling and entered the Foundation Establishment stage."
Upon hearing this, Nangong Yunsao offered her congratulations. "Congratulations, Master, on reaching Foundation Establishment. Becoming an Earth Immortal is just around the corner."
"Earth Immortal Realm..."
Gu Changsheng was moved, a look of longing in his eyes.
How he wished to reach the Earth Immortal Realm, but it was not a realm that could be easily attained.
The Earth Immortal Realm could overturn mountains and seas, summon wind and rain, and was known as a terrestrial immortal.
It was the ultimate goal of every cultivator's life.
Gu Changsheng sighed. He knew his chances of becoming an Earth Immortal were slim.
If not for the Spirit Breaking Pill he obtained, which had increased his probability of reaching Foundation Establishment by a few percent, he might have needed several more years.
Recalling his thoughts, a hint of killing intent flashed in Gu Changsheng's eyes.
He still remembered his conversation with the middle-aged man before they parted. Ye Kunlun had to die.
Originally, he had thought Feng Zhan could hold Ye Kunlun off for some time. Even if he couldn't kill Ye Kunlun, he could at least severely weaken him.
But he never expected Ye Kunlun to kill Feng Zhan directly at the grand ceremony of the Supreme Alliance branch, completely disregarding conventional tactics.
This forced him to accelerate his plans.
Nangong Yunsao sensed the faint killing intent emanating from Gu Changsheng and frowned slightly.
"Master, do you seem troubled?" Nangong Yunsao asked softly.
"Yunsao, how have I treated you?" Gu Changsheng suddenly asked.
"Master has treated me as if I were his own child, so very well," Nangong Yunsao replied truthfully.
Hearing this, Gu Changsheng turned around, a look of relief on his face. "Then Master has a task for you."
"Please tell me, Master!" Nangong Yunsao looked at Gu Changsheng, whose face held a certain obscurity.
She always felt that Gu Changsheng had changed. Compared to the transcendent and refined Master of the past few years, he now possessed an unfathomable aura.
Nangong Yunsao disliked that feeling.
"Kill Ye Kunlun!" Gu Changsheng said calmly.
Nangong Yunsao's pupils contracted. She never expected Gu Changsheng to ask her to kill Ye Kunlun.
"What? You are unwilling?" Gu Changsheng saw the expression on Nangong Yunsao's face and asked.
Nangong Yunsao replied, "It's not that I'm unwilling, Master, but Ye Kunlun has no enmity with me. In fact, he even saved me. Wouldn't killing him be repaying kindness with enmity?"
Nangong Yunsao paused, her expression filled with confusion. "Master, I don't understand. Why do you want to kill Ye Kunlun?"
Gu Changsheng looked at his most favored disciple, thought for a moment, and replied, "Do you remember the calamity that Master told you Qintian Tower would face? That calamity should fall upon Ye Kunlun."
"Currently, various assassins are heading to Wujian Prison to assassinate him for a two-hundred-billion bounty. This is also the best opportunity for us."
"You just need to get close to Ye Kunlun and strike when he is not on guard. This will save Qintian Tower from that calamity!"
Nangong Yunsao looked at Gu Changsheng's calm face as he spoke, her brows furrowed tightly.
"Master, has your cultivation gone awry?" Nangong Yunsao showed a hint of worry. "You never killed people indiscriminately before."
Gu Changsheng showed a hint of displeasure. "Yunsao, are you saying you are unwilling to help me and Qintian Tower resolve Ye Kunlun?"
"Master, have you ever considered the consequences if I were to fail?"
Nangong Yunsao gazed at Gu Changsheng, her eyes holding an indescribable emotion.