Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 407 The Test of Patience Finally Revealed!

Also at this time.

A young, spirited cultivator, his face beaming with excitement and his eyes gleaming with anticipation, said:

"Hmph, who cares? Let's just watch from here. Maybe we'll witness a spectacular battle and broaden our horizons."

Upon hearing this, an older monk offered a worried reminder:

"Easy for you to say. If a real fight breaks out, we small fry might get caught in the crossfire."

"It's better to be careful, or you might not even know how you died."

The crowd was abuzz with discussion, with everyone arguing and speculating, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere, much like boiling water.

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From the perspective of Su Yaoyue and others.

Although the miasma and fog gradually dissipated, the surrounding crowd was now bustling and densely packed.

It was as if a dark cloud was looming overhead, creating a suffocating atmosphere that weighed heavily on one's heart and made breathing become labored.

The group had sharp eyes, scanning all directions warily, not missing a single slight movement.

They were all thinking about the same question:

Is the assassin still alive?

After all, delaying for a short time is fine, but what if the assassin is no longer here and has gone to find reinforcements...?

They're just foolishly dragging this out; they're practically waiting to die!

Thinking of this, a sense of unease and anxiety welled up in everyone's hearts.

"Should we leave now? This situation is getting increasingly strange."

Yue Qinghuan, standing next to Su Yaoyue, lowered her voice and whispered.

On the other side, Wang Anran also frowned and said:

"Yes, if this drags on any longer, we might run into big trouble."

"But since Young Master Li hasn't given any instructions, we can't act on our own."

Hearing their conversation, Su Yaoyue understood the reasoning behind it, and she shared the same thought.

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But everyone knew that Li Qingyuan was their leader, and since he didn't speak, the others couldn't make a decision.

So everyone chose to trust Li Qingyuan and quietly waited for his instructions, despite their hearts being filled with worry and unease.

Li Qingyuan sat calmly in the center of the room, his face as still as water, seemingly oblivious to everything around him.

However, he always had a taut string in his heart.

Like a fully drawn bow, ready to be released at any moment.

He had a strong intuition that the other party had not left and was hiding somewhere!

Like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

Therefore, what matters now is who has more patience and can remain calm. If they are not in a hurry, the other side will definitely be!

He believed that as soon as the other party got anxious, they would reveal a weakness.

As an assassin, once a flaw is revealed, even just once, it can be fatal!

He had complete confidence in the strength of his soul, and with his keen soul perception, he could detect the anomaly in an instant.

This allows for a swift response and delivers a fatal blow to the opponent!

Thinking of this, Li Qingyuan's heart became even calmer.

He waited quietly, like a patient hunter waiting for his prey to walk into his trap.

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Time flies by like a white horse.

Before we knew it, the sky had quietly darkened.

The evening twilight slowly enveloped the earth.

Li Qingyuan and his group had been on high alert since noon, like a fully drawn bowstring, without the slightest slackening.

At this moment, everyone's faces were filled with exhaustion.

The prolonged tension put immense pressure on both their physical and mental well-being.

Like a puppet whose energy has been drained, it appeared somewhat heavy.

The same applies to Li Qingyuan.

Although the numbing sensation in his soul caused by the three needle-like objects had gradually dissipated like the receding tide and no longer had a significant effect on him.

But after this incident, he was unable to calm down for a long time.

He had a profound understanding of the true nature of the Shadow Assassins organization, but perhaps it was only the tip of the iceberg.

This mysterious and ruthless organization has many more chilling and vicious tricks yet to be used.

In their eyes, they would stop at nothing to achieve the ultimate goal of killing their target!

Any means that violate morality and ethics are within their consideration, which makes him even more worried about the future situation.

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Just as his thoughts were racing like a tangled mess!

Suddenly, I heard the whistling of the wind.

The voice was like a ghostly whisper, sounding particularly abrupt in the silent air.

At the same time, there was also a lot of noise from people, as noisy and chaotic as a pot of boiling oil.

This is a common occurrence; in this lively yet potentially dangerous setting, a little noise is not unusual.

However, at this moment, Li Qingyuan was like a frightened bird, with alarm bells ringing in her heart!

He cultivated the "Qingfeng Sword Technique" in two lifetimes, making his perception of the wind extremely acute. The wind was like his eyes, able to perceive every subtle change.

He immediately noticed the unusual sound in the wind!

The sound of the wind seemed to conceal a faint killing intent, like a cold blade slicing across his skin.

Li Qingyuan suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze sharp and piercing, as if it could penetrate the fog before her.

He discreetly observed them, and after listening for a short while, he realized that it was two groups of cultivators vying to see them.

Of course, to be more precise, it was to see Su Yaoyue and the other two.

After all, everyone loves beauty, and Su Yaoyue and the others' stunning looks were like dazzling stars in the crowd, attracting a lot of attention.

Both sides had their eyes on the same excellent spot, a spot with a wide view that could see everything that the group was doing.

But no one wanted to give up their spot, as if relinquishing that position would be like losing a precious treasure.

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As a result, the two sides first had a heated argument, exchanging words back and forth without giving an inch.

His words then grew increasingly heated, like sparks falling on dry tinder, instantly igniting a fire of rage.

Then, it's unclear who made the first move!

Someone got punched!

This punch acted as a fuse, instantly igniting the conflict.

In an instant, the two groups of cultivators, like wild beasts out of control, erupted into a fierce team battle!

They exchanged blows, their magical weapons flew everywhere, and shouts of killing and curses mingled together in a fierce and chaotic scene.

Everyone around remained neutral, and no one tried to stop the fight.

Everyone's just here to join in the fun, with a "let's watch the show" mentality. Who wants to meddle?

In their view, whether someone lives or dies is none of their business.

But this chaotic scene was like a giant vortex, drawing everyone into it.

Meanwhile, Li Qingyuan and her group were at the center of this vortex, facing unknown dangers.

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Just when everyone's attention was firmly drawn to the sudden, chaotic and intense fight, like iron filings attracted by a magnet, unable to look away!

Li Qingyuan, however, keenly noticed an unusual figure in his peripheral vision—

An old man was quietly approaching them!

The old man seemed to walk at a leisurely pace, as if strolling in a garden.

However, Li Qingyuan, with his extraordinary senses, clearly sensed that the old man's speed was increasing rapidly and in a strange manner!

Every step he took seemed to have been carefully measured, as if he had a thorough understanding of the surrounding terrain and the distribution of people.

Like a ghost moving through the darkness, it cleverly hides behind the crowd.

Yet, like an arrow released from a bow, it hurtled toward them with a straight trajectory!

The figure was barely visible in the crowd, yet it carried an undeniable sense of oppression, like a volcano about to erupt, slowly approaching.

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Li Qingyuan's eyes narrowed instantly, like two sharp daggers, flashing with a wary light.

His thoughts raced like lightning, and in that split second, he was certain that the old man was the assassin who had been lurking in the shadows all along!

The venomous snake lurking in the darkness could no longer contain itself and was about to unleash its deadly fangs and launch a fatal attack!

A surge of excitement welled up in his heart, as if he were about to unveil a mysterious veil and see the truth hidden behind it.

However, this excitement lasted only a moment before being replaced by solemnity.

He sensed with keen insight that the old man possessed the terrifying cultivation of the early stage of the third level of the King Realm.

That powerful aura came crashing down on us like a tsunami, wave after wave.

They are far superior to the assassins we encountered before!

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