Inverse Sword Mad God
Chapter 614 - 614 612 Assassination Forest

614: Chapter 612 Assassination Forest 614: Chapter 612 Assassination Forest Nangong Sheng’s body quivered, the peach core lying on the ground was actually that of the millennium Flat Peach?

His first reaction was disbelief, but then he remembered the glow emanating from the Flat Peach, which was definitely not ordinary Spirit Fruit, and it might indeed be the millennium Flat Peach.

Adopting an attitude of ‘better to err on the side of action rather than passivity’, Nangong Sheng quickly dashed towards the peach core.

“Ah, damn it, kid, what are you doing?

How dare you compete with me for this item, I’ll bite you to death!”

The Dark Red Divine Dragon panicked; it had not expected someone to actually vie with it over a peach core.

Its body flickered, turning into a red streak of light as it rushed forward.

However, Nangong Sheng was not slow either.

Given the short distance between him and the peach core, he quickly snatched it into his hands.

“Damn it, boy, put down the peach core now, and I will spare your life!”

Where would Nangong Sheng pay any heed to that?

He clutched it tightly, feeling the abundant Spiritual Power emanating from it, a look of ecstatic joy on his face.

“Millennium Flat Peach, it really is the millennium Flat Peach, haha, I’ve struck it rich this time!”

“This is definitely the best birthday present!” Nangong Sheng danced with joy, exuberant.

“Damn it, I’m talking to you!” The Dark Red Divine Dragon was fuming with anger.

“Eh, a talking snake?

Indeed a rare treasure.

If given as a birthday present, it might be even more astounding!”

Nangong Sheng looked at the Dark Red Divine Dragon, his eyes shining with light.

“Damn it, kid, come here.

I promise I won’t beat you to death!” The Dark Red Divine Dragon was so angry it was jumping up and down.

Lin Xuan covered his forehead, a speechless expression on his face.

“Alright, Brother Lin, we’ve prepared the gift.

How shall we get there when the time comes?”

“You go ahead, I may need to cultivate a bit longer, but don’t worry, I definitely won’t delay things,” Lin Xuan said with a smile.

“Alright then, Cultivation Freak!” Nangong Sheng shrugged helplessly, then left.

Afterward, Lin Xuan resumed his secluded cultivation.

Time flew by quickly, and the day of the City Lord’s birthday feast soon arrived.

The entire Quicksand City became bustling and lively.

On this day, the City Lord Mansion was decorated with lights, inviting guests from all directions.

The wide streets were bustling with people and seemed exceptionally crowded.

The entrance of the City Lord Mansion was even more like an ocean of people, with an endless stream of visitors.

Lin Xuan also ended his cultivation ahead of schedule, taking a dragon and a monkey with him as he walked towards the City Lord Mansion.

However, as soon as he stepped out of his residence, a sinister cold light, swift as a Poison Snake, suddenly attacked him from behind.

The light was fast, as quick as lightning, and carried a terrifying force.

Shocked, Lin Xuan’s figure shook as he swiftly sidestepped away.

The cold light brushed past his body, the icy chill it emitted causing his hair to stand on end.

This attack was silent and extremely insidious; if it weren’t for his strong soul, any other person would likely be dead by now.

Someone had actually lain in ambush at his doorstep, wanting his life!

Burning with anger at this thought, Lin Xuan spun around, his soul extending out as he searched the area.

“Truly a Genius Martial Artist from the rumors, to actually dodge my strike.

Interesting,” a voice laced with mockery called out.

Soon after, a figure appeared in Lin Xuan’s vision.

Not far away, a middle-aged man stood with a dark expression, toying with a Crescent Moon-shaped Flying Knife in his hand.

The middle-aged man stood in the way, blocking Lin Xuan’s path.

“You’ve finally shown yourself.

I’ve been waiting for you a long time.” The middle-aged man’s cold visage was accompanied by a hoarse voice.

“Waiting for me?” Lin Xuan frowned, “For what reason?”

“Of course to kill you.”

“To kill me?

I’m afraid you’re not capable!”

“I know you’re strong, but I’m confident because those who were stronger than you have died by my hand.”

The middle-aged man was extremely confident.

Lin Xuan frowned, relying on a martial artist’s innate instinct, he sensed a sinister aura emanating from the man in front.

This aura was exceptionally terrifying, even more horrifying than the Black Robed Elder who had taken the Demon Blood Pill before.

It seemed that the opponent must be a fearsome character.

“I don’t have time to waste with you, scram or die!”

Lin Xuan’s voice was icy cold.

He truly had no time to spare since he was supposed to attend the city lord’s birthday celebration.

“Ha ha ha ha, just as arrogant as the rumors say!”

The middle-aged man laughed, “I know where you’re headed, but forget it, you’re not going anywhere today.”

With that, the middle-aged man stomped fiercely on the ground, and subsequently, the ground beneath his feet rapidly trembled, rippling outwards like waves.

In the next moment, the surrounding scenery changed drastically.

A dark and eerie forest emerged, replacing the previous houses and streets.

“Is this an Illusion Array?” Lin Xuan frowned, filled with caution.

The middle-aged man opposite him was too strange, and he had to be wary.

“Illusion Array?” The middle-aged man sneered, “You can think of it that way, but I prefer to call it the Assassination Forest.”

Before his voice had even fallen, the middle-aged man’s figure had disappeared, completely blending into the Dark Forest.

Whoosh!

A dim and frosty light flew out from the forest, aiming for Lin Xuan’s back.

This attack was silent and invisible; even the light had vanished.

Only when the flying knife was close did Lin Xuan sense its presence.

His expression darkened, and he quickly dodged.

“Who sent you?”

He always had a bad feeling, this middle-aged man was unimaginably strong, and his methods were extremely peculiar, characteristic of the assassination trade.

“Ha ha ha ha, are you scared?”

An erratic voice came from all around, “When you’re dying, I’ll tell you.”

“Scared?

Hmph!”

Lin Xuan scoffed, “I, Lin Xuan, don’t even know the meaning of fear!”

Then, Lin Xuan manifested the Wind Realm, a group of crystal-clear wind spheres appeared, revolving around him.

Although he had not yet figured out the situation around him, with the Wind Realm, he thought he could block the attacks from the hidden weapons.

“Wind Realm, indeed a good move!

But useless!”

As these words fell, the surroundings once again became silent.

Lin Xuan watched cautiously around him when suddenly his figure shook, and he shot into the air.

At the spot where he had just stood, the ground cracked open, and a blade of Han Mang shot out, shredding the void.

“That was close!” Lin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

“Not bad, it is indeed a fun object!”

The middle-aged man’s figure reappeared, floating upon a tree leaf like a Yun Duo.

“Kid, this shouldn’t be an Illusion Array, but rather a very peculiar space, be careful!” The Dark Red Divine Dragon reminded.

“Not an Illusion Array!” Lin Xuan’s mind was on alert, and then he nodded, summoning the Snow White Monkey.

Although the middle-aged man’s attacks were strange, the frequency of his attacks was not dense.

It was possible that the opponent wanted to play with him for a bit.

There was another possibility, that he was being delayed on purpose.

After all, today was the city lord’s birthday banquet, and he was also on the guest list.

If he was late or missed it, he would quite likely displease the city lord.

At that point, if the other hostile factions fanned the flames, it was very possible they could bring down the status he had just won at the Fighting Arena.

Perhaps, this was the real objective of those people.