Stone figures?
Upon closer inspection, Ye Cangtian suddenly realized that this stone formation was not just a maze-like trap, but also guarded by stone figures, posing a certain danger.
However, although these stone figures had strong defense and attack capabilities, they did not seem very agile, likely being low-level stone figures.
Currently, one such stone figure was being hacked at by twenty to thirty people.
These people were divided into two groups; three to four individuals were distracting the stone figure from the front, while the rest seized the opportunity to sneak attack it.
Tianwang people!
Ye Cangtian immediately identified their affiliation, as this was clearly a killer's combat style.
Swish!
Just as Ye Cangtian was identifying them, he felt a sense of impending death.
Out of reflex, he dodged to the side.
Then, a cold gleam passed through his original position, a dagger, which embedded itself directly into the giant rock in front of him.
"Who are you? We from Tianwang are hunting here, why are you peeking?"
"Could it be you wish to reap the benefits?" a cold voice emerged.
Ye Cangtian slowly turned, his gaze chillingly fixed on the speaker.
It was a man in black. The moment Ye Cangtian turned, the man in black was stunned.
From Ye Cangtian's silver mask, he recognized Ye Cangtian's identity as Xuan Qi.
"Heh heh, it truly is a narrow path that brings enemies together!"
"Xuan Qi, you courted disaster on the path to heaven and stumbled into hell!"
"Someone, come and face our old friend!"
Having identified Xuan Qi, the man in black burst into laughter.
Xuan Qi was one of the young master's targets, for the simple reason that Xuan Qi had rescued Gu Yue, angering the young master and leaving him resentful.
Now that Xuan Qi had appeared alone near the hunting squad, it was the perfect opportunity to eliminate him, promising a generous reward if successful.
The next moment.
More than twenty people emerged from the surrounding stone formation.
These were also Tianwang's hunting squads!
Originally, for hunting safety, the Tianwang young master had decided to have two squads cooperate: one responsible for hunting stone figures, and the other for guarding.
Bad luck!
But not for me, for you.
Beneath his mask, Ye Cangtian showed a wry smile; truly, enemies often crossed paths.
Earlier, Xuan Jiu had warned him to be wary of Tianwang people, and he had encountered them shortly after.
Since they had met, their misfortune was sealed.
With that thought, Ye Cangtian glanced at them and chuckled, "State your name, I do not kill nameless ghosts!"
The man in black snorted and replied, "Listen well, I am one of Tianwang's Four Great Assassins, Hei Jue!"
As he spoke, the man in black waved his hand, and the surrounding squad members instantly began to move rapidly through the mist.
Hei Jue?
Hearing the name, Ye Cangtian's brow furrowed.
This name was quite famous in the assassin world.
It was said he had attempted numerous assassinations of high-level experts and even important figures of certain countries, undoubtedly a figure that inspired fear.
He never expected him to become a lackey of Tianwang!
As he thought this, Ye Cangtian noticed that the assassins had used the mist to conceal themselves and were rapidly approaching him, encircling him.
As expected, three to four figures appeared before him in the next instant.
"Heh heh, do you think I'm a stone figure!"
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but laugh and cry.
Their tactic was identical to the one used to attack the stone figure, actually equating him to that clumsy stone man!
It left him speechless and somewhat annoyed.
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian shot forward like lightning.
Most of these assassins were likely A-class. Now that their positions were mostly exposed, they posed no threat to him; he only needed to keep an eye on Hei Jue's location.
How cunning, Xuan Qi!
Hei Jue's heart churned with rage. He had intended to ambush Xuan Qi.
But Xuan Qi deliberately positioned himself to block the assassins, denying him any opportunity to strike. Meanwhile, his own assassins were gradually being whittled down in the exchanges.
All of this happened in a very short time.
"You few, leave one to lure away the stone figures, and the rest of you withdraw with me!"
Hei Jue's expression was grim. He finally understood that Xuan Qi was not an easy opponent!
If it were a one-on-one fight, his chances of winning would not be high.
Therefore, to avoid heavy casualties, he could only choose to retreat. After all, the real treasures lay ahead, and they couldn't afford to lose too many active forces here.
"Tsk tsk tsk, so many people attacking one person, and now you want to run when you can't win? Is there such a thing?"
Just then, a woman's voice echoed from the mist.
Immediately, the scattered Tianwang assassins halted. Different figures appeared before each of them.
One wore camouflage and wielded a combat knife.
One was burly, like a mountain.
There was also a woman, holding a long sword, her expression cold.
There was even an ordinary-looking girl, holding snacks and walking behind, constantly stuffing them into her mouth.
The newcomers were the gathered Death Squad.
Why did these guys show up?
Ye Cangtian's face darkened. He hadn't intended to annihilate these Tianwang assassins; after all, he was only here to stir up trouble.
He had been hoping to create problems for the Dark Association through these Tianwang assassins!
Now that the Death mercenary squad had suddenly appeared, if they couldn't completely eliminate these Tianwang individuals, his identity as Xuan Qi could be exposed if word got out.
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian sighed helplessly.
"Rose, leave none alive!"
"Alright!"
Rose smiled and nodded, then made the first move.
On the other side, Jian Wuying followed closely, his long sword thrusting out like a serpent, instantly taking care of an assassin.
Soon, all members of the Death mercenary squad, except for Yao Bao'er, engaged.
In just a moment.
All twenty-odd Tianwang assassins were killed, and even Hei Jue, one of Tianwang's Four Great Assassins, fell to the ground, breathing his last.
There was no suspense whatsoever.
One must remember that the members of the Death Squad who entered this relic were all extremely powerful fighters, each more formidable than the last.
These Tianwang assassins were merely a warm-up for them.
"I never expected the Death Squad to collude with the Dark Association. My defeat is not unjust!"
"However, don't celebrate too soon. Your actions will soon be exposed, and the young master will surely avenge me!"
Hei Jue glared fiercely at the individuals before him.
Before the Death Squad had surrounded him, he had sent someone to lure away the stone figure. That person would surely report the situation to the young master.
"You mean that assassin who lured away the stone figure?"
Yao Bao'er, while eating snacks, mumbled, "I saw that person. He was caught by the stone figure and smashed into a meat patty..."
Heh heh!
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian's face broke into a smile. There was nothing to doubt about this.
The stone figures in the stone formation, although slow-moving, were slow only relative to him.
For those assassins, they were a fatal danger.
Otherwise, the Tianwang assassins would not have used three to four people to distract the stone figure from the front.
Uh...
The same words, falling into Hei Jue's ears, made him tremble. He suddenly roared:
"I am not reconciled! Everyone listen, the Dark Association and..."
Hei Jue shouted loudly, wanting to reveal everything.
He hoped there were others nearby, so the collusion between the Dark Association and the Death Squad would no longer be a secret...
However, before he could finish his shout, a dagger sliced across his throat. How could Rose allow him such an opportunity?