I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Compared to Qin Yulin's spirit boat, which was clearly optimized for long-distance flight, Lin Che's speed in flying on his sword paled in comparison.

After flying for only a few hundred miles, the streamlined streak of light in front of them disappeared into the sea of ​​clouds and sky, leaving no trace.

Lin Che was about to activate his true essence to further increase his sword speed.

A cold, sticky, and seemingly bloody familiar sensation crept up his spine without warning, like a venomous snake!

The next moment, a chilling, bone-piercing divine thought, filled with naked killing intent, locked onto him like an invisible shackle!

This divine sense was precise and ruthless, as if it had been waiting here for a long time, just waiting for him to step into this optimal ambush zone.

A warning bell rang in Lin Che's mind, and his inner energy instantly began to circulate, releasing protective qi from his body.

He abruptly reduced the speed of his flying sword, hovering it amidst the howling winds high in the sky, his divine sense spreading outwards like mercury spilling onto the ground.

His gaze was sharp as an eagle's, scanning every drifting cloud and every distorted patch of light in the void.

That aura... he could never be mistaken!

Cold, gloomy, and with an inescapable smell of blood, these are the hallmarks of the Blood Shadow Hall assassins!

……

Meanwhile, deep within the Zhao family's territory in Chuyang City.

In a quiet room with its doors and windows tightly shut, only a few rays of sunlight seeping in through specially made glazed tiles, the air is filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.

Zhao Wenxuan, the patriarch of the Zhao family, was sitting opposite an old man in a gray robe with an ordinary face on either side of a sandalwood chessboard.

Zhao Wenxuan, holding the black piece, frowned slightly, his fingers pinching a black piece. After hesitating for a moment, he finally placed it on a spot.

He raised his head, his eyes filled with confusion and a hint of heartache, and said in a low voice:

"Ancestor, do we... really need to use that Blood Shadow Token to summon the Golden Core assassins from the Blood Shadow Hall? We only have two tokens left; using one means we'll have one less..."

Zhao Changkong, who was sitting opposite him, did not answer immediately.

He stretched out his thin but steady hand, picked up a white chess piece from the chess jar, and stroked the warm jade with his fingertips, but his gaze seemed to penetrate the chessboard and look into the distance.

After a moment, he slowly placed the white piece down, making a crisp "tap" sound, and at the same time, his aged yet steady voice rang out:

"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Wenxuan, that Lin Che... I can't see through him." He raised his eyelids, his gaze as deep as an ancient well.

"That old scoundrel Chen Dai may be a bit cunning, but his cultivation is undeniable."

"His silent demise must be suspicious. I still think it's related to the Lin family. It would be safest to have the professionals from Blood Shadow Hall test his true worth."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wenxuan's expression hardened.

Zhao Changkong continued, his tone calm, yet carrying a subtle hint of coldness:

"When I helped Chen Dai form his core, my original intention was to have him openly attract attention from all sides and stir up trouble in Chuyang City, so that my Zhao family could act secretly and gradually make our plans."

Who would have thought... he would be so useless, allowing the Lin family to rise to power. Very well, since the pawn is useless, we must take control of the chessboard ourselves.

"But wouldn't all our preparations be for nothing?"

"How could it be a waste? If this assassination fails, Lin Che will definitely be enraged, and then we'll have him come knocking on our door, won't we?"

"We haven't revealed our true strength from the beginning. If he can't hold back and comes knocking on our door," Zhao Changkong placed another piece, and the white pieces on the board became increasingly aggressive.

"Wonderfully, our carefully prepared 'gift' will come in handy! Let's seize this opportunity to establish our authority and take control of Chuyang City in one fell swoop!"

Zhao Changkong casually placed a piece, seemingly effortlessly, but instantly severed the lifeline of Zhao Wenxuan's large dragon.

His tone grew more forceful: "Wenxuan, a game of chess is like a battle; caution is always necessary, and one must plan far ahead. Never underestimate any opponent. These past few years, I've been focused on breaking through to the Golden Core stage and haven't paid attention to the family. Didn't you fall into their trap?"

Looking at the game, Zhao Wenxuan noticed that a corner of his black stones had been cleverly surrounded by white stones without him noticing, its lifeline cut off. He couldn't help but smile wryly and shake his head, putting down his black stones.

"I have lost. Ancestor's plans were flawless, Wenxuan admires them."

……

High in the sky, Lin Che's extraordinary divine sense meticulously scanned his surroundings.

The chilling divine sense that was locking onto him appeared and disappeared intermittently, clearly indicating that the other party was also extremely patient, looking for the best opportunity to strike.

"A Blood Shadow Hall assassin at the Golden Core stage..." Lin Che's mind raced, his brows furrowed.

Assassins of this caliber are by no means ordinary figures within the Blood Shadow Hall; the cost of hiring them is enough to bankrupt an ordinary Foundation Establishment family.

who is it?

The Zhao family? The Zhou family? The city lord of Chuyang City? Or some other enemy they haven't yet discovered?

Thinking this, Lin Che didn't stop moving. True essence surged in his dantian, and golden light shone in his eyes.

At the same time, they immediately communicated with the Yaren Dragon Beast through the Soul Pact.

Facing an opponent skilled in stealth and capable of delivering a fatal blow, especially one at the Golden Core stage.

Any lapse in vigilance could lead to utter ruin.