Chapter 61: Murder in the Dark Night, First Revealed
The brilliant achievement of the Black Wind Mountains mission was like adding another brilliant chapter to the legendary resume of "Ice Charm" Ye Li. Her reputation within the sect reached a new height, and some disciples even began to privately compare her to some of the veteran True Disciples. The generous mission contribution points allowed her to exchange for a large number of cultivation resources. The courtyard on Yundan Peak was once again shrouded in formations, and she entered an intense state of seclusion.
However, a tall tree attracts the wind. Beneath the dazzling light, hidden shadows are increasingly stirring. The sect's rules can restrain overt behavior, but they cannot prevent the filth in the dark.
During this retreat, Ye Li's primary goal was to reach the middle stage of the Condensed Veins Realm and further master the second move of the "Ice Soul Sealing Heaven Finger," "Sealing the Soul." Supported by the Ice Heart Snow Lotus and a large number of Condensed Veins Pills, her cultivation progressed rapidly. The icy, galaxy-like spiritual vein within her dantian grew ever more majestic and solid, drawing ever closer to the barrier of the middle stage.
That night, the moon was dark and the wind was strong. Dark clouds obscured the stars and the moon, and the peaks of the Xuanyun Sect were immersed in silence. Ye Li sat cross-legged on a cushion in the quiet room, her mind immersed in her body, channeling the vast and extremely cold spiritual energy, repeatedly washing away the bottleneck of the middle stage of Condensing Veins. The clear light emanating from the fragments of the Samsara Mirror warmed her soul, allowing her to achieve exquisite control over her spiritual power.
At this moment of absolute silence, a faint, almost imperceptible wave suddenly emanated from the isolation formation set up by Monk Muyun outside the courtyard! This wave wasn't a forceful attack, but rather a highly sophisticated infiltration attempt to quietly infiltrate without disturbing the formation!
Almost the moment the wave struck, Ye Li's tightly closed eyes snapped open! A cold glint flashed in them, like lightning in the dark night! Having experienced countless life-and-death struggles in her past life, her perception of danger had long since become instinctive! Though this wave was subtle, it carried a chilling murderous intent; it was definitely not a friendly visit!
"Here it comes!" She sneered inwardly, not panicking, but instead feeling a sense of calm, a sense of "finally here." Her cultivation instantly recovered from its deep state, her consciousness spreading like mercury. At the same time, her body vanished from the cushion like a ghost, fading into the shadows of the quiet room.
"The Invisible Step in the Universe" is not only used for movement, but also a top-level concealment technique!
The moment Ye Li disappeared, the window of the quiet room opened quietly as if swept by a gentle breeze, and a blurry black figure slid in as if weightless. The black figure was completely shrouded in a nightgown, revealing only a pair of emotionless eyes. The aura was restrained to the extreme. If Ye Li had not been alert in advance, it would have been difficult to detect its presence.
After entering the quiet room, the shadowy figure cast a sharp glance over the empty futon. A flicker of surprise flashed across his eyes, but he didn't hesitate. A short, inky black spear appeared in his hand, completely devoid of reflection. With a single movement, he lunged towards the bedroom. His movements were swift and silent, clearly those of an experienced assassin.
However, just as he took a step, an extreme chill suddenly hit him from the side and rear!
Ye Li struck! Like a ghost hunting in the dark night, she seized the perfect opportunity when the killer hesitated after the target disappeared. With a sharp scream that tore through the air, the Xuanbing Sword pierced the killer's back! Before the sword even reached him, the extreme coldness concentrated in a single point had already chilled the killer's back!
The killer was horrified. He hadn't anticipated not only his target's preparedness but also their swift and fierce counterattack! In a moment of haste, he displayed incredible adaptability, twisting his body like a boneless snake, narrowly avoiding the heart, while simultaneously backhanding a short stab to block the attack!
"bite--!"
The Xuanbing Sword and the black short spike collided, making a sharp sound and sending sparks flying!
The killer felt an irresistible force mixed with a bone-piercing chill radiating from the short spear. His entire arm instantly went numb, his blood surging. He couldn't help but groan and stumbled back, his eyes filled with horror! Could this really be the power of the early stages of the Condensed Veins Realm?!
The first strike failed to kill the enemy, but Ye Li did not stop, his figure following him like a shadow. He used the "Universe Invisible Step" to close the distance in an instant, and then he put his left hand together like a sword. "Ice Soul Sealing Finger" - Ice Mark! Go straight for the killer's throat!
The finger wind is sharp and fast as lightning!
The killer's soul was trembling, and he tried his best to mobilize his spiritual power, retreating violently. At the same time, he opened his mouth and spit out a foul-smelling black smoke, trying to block the sight and corrode the finger force!
However, Ye Li scoffed at such despicable tactics. A burst of cold air shot out from her fingertips, instantly freezing and dispersing the black smoke! Her finger force remained unabated!
Seeing that the finger wind was about to hit the throat, a trace of despair and madness flashed in the killer's eyes, and he suddenly crushed a talisman hidden in his sleeve!
"Buzz!"
A khaki light shield instantly enveloped him! This was a life-saving Xuan-level mid-grade defensive talisman!
"puff!"
The Ice Mark's finger force hit the light shield, making a dull sound. The light shield fluctuated violently, cracks appeared, but it did not shatter immediately! The sealing power of the finger force was also greatly weakened.
Taking advantage of this moment of respite, the killer didn't hesitate and turned to flee towards the window! Mission failed, saving your life is the most important thing!
"Want to leave?" Ye Li's eyes turned cold. If this killer escaped, there would be endless trouble!
She no longer held back, her spiritual energy surged, and she boldly unleashed the prototype of the second move of the "Ice Soul Sealing Heaven Finger," "Sealing the Soul!" This finger no longer contained a simple chill, but a strange force that interfered with and imprisoned the flow of spiritual energy!
He pointed a finger at the killer's back!
The killer was running at full speed when he suddenly felt his spiritual energy stagnate, as if he were stuck in a quagmire, and his speed dropped sharply! He was horrified. What kind of strange technique was this?!
It was this moment of stagnation! Ye Li's figure appeared behind him like a ghost, and the Xuanbing Sword, with its resolute killing intent, pierced through his protective aura and his back!
"Uh..." The killer's body suddenly stiffened. He looked down in disbelief at the frost-covered sword tip protruding from his chest, and the life in his eyes quickly dissipated.
Ye Li drew out his sword expressionlessly, and the killer's body fell limply to the ground, frozen by the cold air before the blood could even flow out.
From the killer sneaking in to being killed, the whole process took only a dozen breaths, which was astonishingly fast!
Ye Li quickly searched the killer's body. Besides the high-quality black short spear and a few ordinary talismans, she found only a black token, neither metal nor wood, with no markings, and an empty poison bottle. The killer had clearly come prepared, and their identity had been meticulously handled.
"A professional assassin organization..." Ye Li's eyes were icy. This was definitely not something the jealous disciples within the sect could possibly persuade. Was it an enemy of the Ye family? Or a force with whom she had a grudge within the secret realm? For example... the Black Evil Valley she had repelled outside the cave? Or perhaps... the Heavenly Evil Sect?
She wasn't sure, but her sense of crisis was growing. If this assassination attempt failed, the enemy would never give up.
She immediately issued the highest-level warning to Lin Feng through the Youge Order: "Assassination attempt, the killer is dead, and the identity is unknown. Thoroughly investigate all recent records of suspicious individuals entering and leaving the sect, especially any clues related to the Black Evil Valley, the Sky Evil Sect, or the Ye family's past grudges. All members of Youge, raise your alert level immediately."
After the message was sent, Ye Li disposed of the killer's body and all traces, and re-reinforced the courtyard's formation. She stood in the courtyard, gazing at the dark night sky, a murderous intent in her heart.
Passive defense has never been her style. Now that someone has handed her a knife, she'll use the handle to find the person behind it!
"No matter who you are, if you choose to take action, you must be prepared to be uprooted."
She returned to her quiet room, unfazed by the assassination attempt. Instead, she devoted herself even more fully to her cultivation. Strength is the foundation for coping with any crisis. Only by becoming stronger can one crush all conspiracies and schemes!
Meanwhile, within the shadows of the Xuanyun Sect, a silent pursuit, following Ye Li's orders, quietly unfolded. Upon receiving the message, Lin Feng immediately activated all of Youge's intelligence channels. Like a hound with the keenest sense of smell, Sun Xiaohou frantically began collecting every possible clue related to the assassination. A covert war had begun.
And in a distant, dark hall, a soul lamp representing a mission quietly went out, attracting the attention of the guard...
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