Chapter 573 - 410: Hidden Crisis, Threats? An Arrow Shocks and Kills

Thirty thousand miles from Celestial Emperor City.

Two figures, one clad in black and one in white, sped toward the city.

They had tracked the Blood Evil Seal and finally found traces of Lin Chang’sheng.

Lin Chang’sheng actually dared leave the Immortal Palace—this would be the hour of his death.

"That brat’s got guts, leaving the Immortal Palace; seems the heavens favor us!"

Bai Feng’s lips curled into a dazzling smile.

Thirty thousand miles meant little to them; in just one day, they’d arrive.

By then, it would be Lin Chang’sheng’s day to perish.

"Heard the kid’s gifted—his flesh must be exceptionally tender. For the top pride of the Celestial Pride List to fall at our hands... he should consider himself honored!"

Hei Yu sneered coldly.

It was as if he could already see Lin Chang’sheng’s bloody end at their hands.

Along the way, the Black and White Double Assassins had dug up plenty of information on Lin Chang’sheng.

Though he hailed from the Abandoned Land, his talent was extraordinary—no Immortal Realm cultivator could compare. Not only had he claimed the top spot on the Celestial Pride List—

He had also survived the Death Secret Realm. His strength was without question.

The two of them had come this time with one goal: kill Lin Chang’sheng, absorb his flesh and blood, and count the journey worthwhile.

...

Qingfeng Cliff.

After Lin Chang’sheng obliterated the Qingfeng Cliff bandits at the Integration Stage, his spoils were plentiful.

He soon found Hou Shaojie and Zhao Shuang’Er, then set out for Celestial Emperor City.

He still needed Mo Mingyuan’s blood contract approval—only then would his task be complete.

Celestial Emperor City wasn’t far from Qingfeng Cliff now, less than three hundred miles away.

Riding atop the Lightning Thunderclap Eagle, Lin Chang’sheng and the other two reached the destination in less than half an Hour.

Screee—

The Lightning Thunderclap Eagle circled above, its cry echoing through the sky.

The piercing sound cut through everything, sending chills into the hearts of soldiers and civilians below.

"What on earth is that fierce bird? It’s enormous! And it’s surrounded by thunder and lightning!"

"Looks like it’s about to evolve into a spirit beast. If it attacks Celestial Emperor City, there’ll be serious trouble!"

"No kidding! How could such a beast come here?"

"Look—the bird’s got people on its back? Is it... an Immortal Master’s mount?"

...

The crowd below broke out in heated discussion at the eagle’s arrival.

At first, unending fear gripped their hearts.

But seeing figures atop the beast’s back finally put them at ease.

It meant this fierce bird had been subdued by a cultivator; the beast posed no threat.

Soon, envy flooded their eyes, fixed on the Immortal Corpse riding the beast.

If only they could tame a monster so mighty, soaring the world at will—how exhilarating that would be.

So as not to draw more attention, Lin Chang’sheng put away the Lightning Thunderclap Eagle and landed at the city gate.

Since Celestial Emperor City was the Imperial City of Immortal Sea Province, flying in was forbidden.

Upon landing, countless commoners stared at Lin Chang’sheng and his companions with envy.

Lin Chang’sheng understood that look well; he’d long envied cultivators who could roam the world freely.

"Immortal Master, you’ve finally arrived. Our Patriarch is waiting for you at the North City Inn!"

Just as Lin Chang’sheng entered the city, a Mo Family escort appeared.

No doubt Mo Mingyuan had arranged for them to wait for Lin Chang’sheng here.

"Lead the way!"

Lin Chang’sheng responded, following the Mo Family escort toward the North City Inn.

Just as Lin Chang’sheng entered Celestial Emperor City, Shen Yu and his four companions spotted him.

A cold smirk flickered across Shen Yu’s lips.

They had been waiting for Lin Chang’sheng a long time.

As soon as he arrived, this place would be his final resting place.

North City Inn.

"Patriarch Mo, this escort mission was carried out by us at the Celestial Orchid Sect to deliver you here safely. Wouldn’t you say completing the task is our merit?"

Zheng Yao shamelessly insisted.

To him, Lin Chang’sheng making it to Celestial Emperor City alive was highly unlikely.

He might have met his end at Qingfeng Cliff for all they knew.

This task clearly belonged to them.

"My father said it clearly: only whoever slays Zhao Gang completes the escort mission! The Celestial Orchid Sect will receive Immortal Crystals as payment for this!"

Mo Yiming retorted flatly.

The Celestial Orchid crowd truly was shameless—when bandits attacked, none of them lifted a finger, just watched on.

Three of their family’s escorts had died because of it.

And now they still wanted the reward?

"Slay Zhao Gang?"

Zheng Yao snorted, "That bastard’s already broken through to the Late Stage of Integration—who could possibly kill him? Those guys from the Immortal Palace are likely already dead. Whether they come back at all is questionable! Who else are you counting on?"

"Exactly. Don’t waste everybody’s time; you’ve made it safely to Celestial Emperor City, so the task is complete. We don’t have time to linger here!"

Liao Renping added impatiently.

They definitely didn’t want Lin Chang’sheng to get the mission’s reward.

After all, Experience Points were far more valuable than Immortal Crystals.

Any sect knew the things you could trade for with Experience Points far outnumbered crystals.

"You’re not the ones to decide who returns. Just because you failed to slay Zhao Gang doesn’t mean others can’t!"

Seeing their shamelessness, Mo Yao refused to yield any longer.

"Girl, you seriously think you’ll get into the Celestial Orchid Sect? With that kind of attitude, you’ll only get into some unranked sect! Hand over the task quietly, or don’t blame us if things get ugly!"

Zheng Yao dropped the act, sneering coldly—if she wouldn’t drink the wine of respect, she’d better swallow the wine of punishment.