Chapter 80: The Assassination

Tianhuang Fanlin.

Here, night falls especially quickly.

The sky soon darkened, a cold moon hung in the air, casting a piercing, clear light.

White frost filled the sky, slowly descending, mingling with the moonlight, creating a scene of extraordinary beauty.

Perhaps the arrival of the frost season caused a sudden drop in temperature, making even those at the Human Immortal Realm feel a bit cold.

Xu Daoyan and his group sat inside a cave, the bonfire burning brightly, providing warmth and comfort.

"Starting today, we will begin our cultivation in Tianhuang Fanlin. If any emergency arises, everyone should speak up and coordinate to avoid any mishaps," Xu Daoyan said, looking at everyone seriously.

"Don't use that tone as if you're the boss, okay?" Tian Tian huffed. "Even in terms of seniority, I entered Fulong Academy before you. You should listen to me."

"Alright, Prince Tian, you speak, and we'll listen," Xu Daoyan sighed, and everyone turned their gaze to her.

"If I remember correctly, Prince Tian, shouldn't you call Daoyan 'Uncle' in terms of seniority? How can your seniority be higher than his?" Sun Ling blinked her big eyes, looking at Tian Tian innocently.

"What's there to talk about? Since you've already spoken, continue!" Tian Tian was embarrassed by Ling's words, having forgotten about this, and ignored Sun Ling's comment.

"Alright, Baise, you take charge of defense, be cautious, and ensure everyone's safety!" Xu Daoyan instructed, then looked at Sun Ling and asked, "Ling, I don't know what techniques Aunt Dumb taught you, but tell me what you can do first."

"Mother taught me military formations and gave me a set of formation flags, which can set up a Wind Spirit Battle Formation..." Sun Ling described the skills she had mastered, leaving everyone speechless. Even Shi Yun didn't know she had such great abilities. Tian Tian was shocked; she had read military books, and these battle formations were not something ordinary people could master.

"Good, I didn't expect Ling to be so capable. You will be responsible for responding to situations, setting up formations when needed, and attacking the enemy without hesitation!" Xu Daoyan felt that the combined strength of the group was truly formidable, and his heart was filled with excitement.

"Got it, I won't let you down!" Ling smiled, feeling very happy at Xu Daoyan's praise.

"Don't look at me, I'm not as capable as Ling!" Feeling Xu Daoyan's gaze, Shi Yun grinned.

"Brother Shi Yun, I know you are skilled in martial arts, and there is a task only you can handle!" Xu Daoyan said with a smile.

"Brother Daoyan, don't flatter me. What do you want me to do?" Shi Yun laughed.

"When Ling sets up the formation and Prince Tian attacks with music, you will be responsible for protecting both of them. Under the guarantee of absolute safety, you can use your bow to assist me!" Xu Daoyan instructed, then remembered something and added, "I brought the Immortal Feather Bow, here it is, back to you!"

"Alright, protecting Ling is my responsibility!" Shi Yun laughed, saying, "Those who understand me are my brothers. Prince Tian, you were overlooked. Seeing Xu Daoyan hand over the Immortal Feather Bow, he waved his hand and said, "Last time, I privately agreed to your trip to Pomegranate Village, and it turned out well. You eliminated over a thousand Xiong people and cleared out a batch of traitors, which was a significant achievement. My father gave me another good bow, so you can keep the Immortal Feather Bow!"

"Alright, Prince Tian, your Bai Xue can attack and defend, so you can act according to the situation!" Xu Daoyan instructed.

"Agreed!" Tian Tian nodded.

"Alright, everything is arranged. Everyone, do what you need to do. I'll go out and keep watch for the night!" Xu Daoyan stood up.

"Prince, let me do it!" Baise quickly said.

"No problem, my eyesight is excellent, and keeping watch is best suited for me. You just need to be alert," Xu Daoyan patted Baise's shoulder and looked at everyone, saying, "Everyone, focus on your cultivation. We'll set out at dawn!"

"Alright!" Everyone responded, and Xu Daoyan turned to walk towards the cave entrance.

The night in Tianhuang Fanlin was particularly cold.

Xu Daoyan came to the cave entrance, the cold wind blew, and white frost fell from the sky, seeping into his body.

He leaned against the stone wall beside the cave entrance, surveying the surroundings.

While keeping watch, he also guided the winter qi into his body. The winter qi in Tianhuang Fanlin was especially dense, comparable to cultivating with water lily stones, but it required his own refinement and transformation, which was not as convenient.

"Mother, I will definitely find Father..." Xu Daoyan practiced while gazing at the night sky. He knew that finding his father in the vast Youzhou was like searching for a needle in a haystack. For now, he needed to focus on improving his strength.

The cold moon hung high, and the stars twinkled, casting a clear light over the Fanlin.

Xu Daoyan looked at the scenery below, which was beautiful yet desolate. He looked at the Thunder Lance and Thunder Armor on his body, gifts from Wu Xiaobai.

Without the Thunder Lance and Thunder Armor from Wu Xiaobai, he might not have overcome many difficulties.

"Xiaobai, I wonder how you are doing now? I have already avenged Uncle and Aunt!" On Xu Daoyan's waist was the ink tablet given to him by Wu Xiaobai. He wondered when they would be able to communicate across thousands of miles.

The quiet night spread, and contrary to Xu Daoyan's expectations, no fierce beasts appeared, and it was unusually quiet.

Unconsciously, two hours passed, and he remained vigilant, constantly observing his surroundings.

Suddenly, a black shadow darted towards him, moving so fast that Xu Daoyan's heart skipped a beat. A hand reached out to grab his neck.

Almost simultaneously, he activated the Thunder Lance, and a surge of lightning energy shot out from his gun, forcing the black shadow to retreat.

The black shadow never expected that Xu Daoyan, at the Earth Immortal Realm, could react to his sudden attack.

His eyes turned cold, and a cold sword appeared in his hand. As he swung the sword, Xu Daoyan saw nothing but a flurry of sword shadows, unable to distinguish between real and fake.

A sense of mortal danger rose in his heart, and he instinctively thrust the Thunder Lance forward.

The black shadow quickly dodged and stabbed towards Xu Daoyan's forehead!

At this critical moment, a purple ribbon shot out from the side, striking the cold sword and causing a clear, ringing sound, deflecting it from its original path: "Wretch, how dare you harm the innocent?"

The cold sword pierced into the stone wall. The black shadow was dressed in black, his face covered, and Xu Daoyan couldn't see his features, but the cold, ruthless look in his eyes was chilling.

The black shadow swung his sword, and a bone-chilling sword qi permeated, slicing through the stone wall like tofu, aiming to take Xu Daoyan's life.

Xu Daoyan was prepared and charged forward, the Thunder Armor on his body emitting a surge of lightning energy, colliding with the black shadow's body. The black shadow reacted instantly, sidestepping and causing Xu Daoyan to miss, falling to the ground. The black shadow pulled the cold sword out of the stone wall and stabbed towards Xu Daoyan's throat!

At this critical moment, a purple ribbon wrapped around the cold sword, preventing it from advancing any further.

Seeing that his plan had failed, the black shadow immediately withdrew and turned to leave!

Xu Daoyan reacted almost instantly, drawing the Immortal Feather Bow, fully activating it, and firing a Golden Spear Immortal Arrow at the black shadow!

The Immortal Feather Bow glowed with a radiant light.

A golden light shot through the sky, reaching the black shadow in an instant.

The black shadow never expected Xu Daoyan to have such archery skills. He turned, and his cold sword trembled, generating a layer of sword qi.

The arrow and the sword qi collided violently, and the black shadow's sword broke the Golden Spear Immortal Arrow, immediately fleeing without any hesitation.

Xu Daoyan frowned, thinking, "At least a True Immortal Realm existence!"

It had been a close call just now.

At this moment, a woman descended from the sky, dressed in purple, with a purple ribbon hanging from her shoulders, fluttering in the wind, clearly a powerful magical treasure!

Xu Daoyan turned and saw the woman, like a fairy descending from heaven, and he was momentarily lost in admiration.

The woman landed on the open ground at the cave entrance, her steps light and graceful. The spirit snake bun on her head trembled slightly, and a night pearl on her purple-gold head ornament glowed, her hair swaying in the wind!

Her face was fair, her skin smooth and flawless, leaving no room for criticism.

Xu Daoyan took a deep breath; he had never seen such a beautiful woman in his life.

Bai Yan, dressed in simple clothes, was beautiful, but compared to the woman before him, there was a noticeable difference in appearance and especially in aura. After all, Bai Yan grew up in a border village, and her aura was naturally less refined.

"Sir, are you alright?" The woman bowed slightly, showing concern.

"No problem, thank you for your help!" Xu Daoyan sighed, knowing that without her intervention, he might have already met his end.

"It's nothing, I just acted on impulse. Since you're fine, I'll take my leave!" The woman smiled and turned to go.

"Miss, please wait!" Xu Daoyan quickly said.

"Is there anything else?" The woman asked with a smile.

"Miss, could you tell me your name?" After all, she was his savior, and he couldn't be impolite.

"Yun Wu!" She smiled, her star-like eyes narrowing slightly, the beauty in her expression making one's heart flutter.

"Miss Yun Wu, my name is Xu Daoyan. I am deeply grateful for your rescue. It's late, and the night is cold. The attacker was very powerful, and if you leave alone, he might seek revenge. Please stay in the cave for the night and leave tomorrow!" Xu Daoyan said earnestly.

"That wouldn't be proper. We are strangers, and staying in the cave together would be inappropriate," Yun Wu declined.

"Please, in the cave, there are other companions, both male and female. We are cultivating outside, and we don't have so many formalities. I hope you can stay and give me a chance to repay your kindness!" Xu Daoyan continued to plead.

"There's no need for repayment. We are strangers, and it would be presumptuous of me to accept. Sir Daoyan, I must take my leave!" Yun Wu declined again.

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