110: Chapter 110: Soul Restraint, Prelude to the Storm

"Heh heh, offense and defense can be switched? By what right? Just with your Seal Emperor Realm cultivation?"

The black-robed man sneered. He admitted that Jiang Xuan was an outstanding Cultivator in the same Realm, and the sect's evaluation of him was very high. But he wasn't those low-level wastes; the Supreme Realm and Seal Emperor Realm were not something talent alone could bridge.

Although he didn't know what method Jiang Xuan had used to evade his attack just now, it still wouldn't change his fate of being killed.

"Jiang Xuan, today I'll show you what a Supreme is! Even without assassination methods, taking your life is as easy as turning over my hand!"

"Night Domain, manifest!"

The black-robed man roared, and the Domain unique to a Supreme instantly enveloped Jiang Xuan. The surroundings suddenly became pitch black, so dark he couldn't see his own hand.

"Hehehe, kid, this is my Night Domain. Here, you're like a blind man, unable to see anything. But me, your every move is within my sight."

The black-robed man's voice came from all directions, as if there were eyes watching Jiang Xuan everywhere.

"Jiang Xuan, I will make you die in endless torment in the darkness! Hahahaha!"

Manic laughter echoed throughout the Night Domain. Waves of killing intent surged, and Jiang Xuan felt as if countless sharp swords were aimed at him, ready to slice him into pieces.

"This is within my Domain. No matter how you use the method you used just now, you won't be able to escape the darkness."

"How about it? Do you feel desperate now?"

Hearing the other party's words, Jiang Xuan's expression remained calm. He then closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, a powerful Saint Divine Soul power surged forth. The surrounding scene instantly became clear in Jiang Xuan's eyes.

As he released his Saint's might to its current limit, the black-robed man's proud Night Domain showed faint signs of shattering.

"This is a Saint's Divine Soul! How is this possible? How can a Seal Emperor Realm Cultivator possess such a powerful Divine Sense!"

The voice in the darkness was filled with panic and disbelief. The black-robed man felt that things had spiraled out of his control.

Without time to think, he had to eliminate Jiang Xuan before the Domain dissipated. "Night Strangulation!"

In the darkness, a furious roar sounded. All the surrounding killing intent focused on Jiang Xuan, and countless fierce attacks aimed to pierce through his entire body!

Feeling the killing intent from all directions, Jiang Xuan's expression remained calm. He parted his lips slightly, "Stop!"

As his voice fell, the surrounding attacks abruptly halted.

"Break!"

Then he roared in his heart! The Slaughter Domain was released. The already fragile Night Domain could no longer withstand the pressure and was deeply crushed, dissipating into the night sky. In its place was a blood-red full moon, illuminating the black-robed man's white mask with a crimson glow.

The moment the Domain shattered, the black-robed assassin felt a splitting headache and instantly fell to his knees.

Withdrawing his Saint Divine Sense, Jiang Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, looking indifferently at the Blood Demon Sect assassin.

"A Supreme assassin is nothing more than this."

Hearing Jiang Xuan's words, the black-robed man's body trembled. He looked at Jiang Xuan as if he were looking at a monster.

Could a Cultivator in the Emperor Realm truly possess such a variety of methods?

As he thought this, a wave of regret welled up from the bottom of his heart. If he had known Jiang Xuan was so troublesome, he wouldn't have accepted this mission.

Alas, there was no medicine for regret in this world. He was not the first to express such a sentiment, nor would he be the last.

Jiang Xuan stepped forward and said coldly, "Where is the Blood Demon Sect's headquarters?"

"Heh heh, Jiang Xuan, you can give up on that thought. There's only one outcome for a failed assassin's mission. However, you will ultimately not escape the fate of being killed. Even if your talent is unparalleled, you are still an ant before the Blood Demon Sect. You will never be able to imagine its terror!"

"You will live in endless fear."

Jiang Xuan frowned, then his Divine Soul surged into the other party's Sea of Consciousness. He wanted to extract his soul.

"Bang!"

The moment his Divine Sense entered the other party's Sea of Consciousness, an explosion sounded, as if a Restriction had been triggered. The black-robed man's entire head suddenly burst open, along with his Divine Soul, which was shattered into pieces.

Jiang Xuan's heart tightened. "What a clever method. There's a Restriction in his Sea of Consciousness. Once information is leaked or someone tries to extract his soul, the Restriction is immediately triggered."

"Hoo." He took a deep breath.

Jiang Xuan calmed his somewhat frustrated emotions. This Blood Demon Sect was like a thorn; he felt uncomfortable all over if it wasn't removed. They were everywhere, and they wouldn't rest until their goal was achieved.

If this assassin organization wasn't completely eradicated, Jiang Xuan's future days would not be peaceful.

He looked up at the depths of the Secret Realm, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "Time is getting more and more pressing. I must increase my strength as quickly as possible."

Now, merely Breaking through to Supreme was not enough. He had to Break through to Saint to truly enter the ranks of the continent's powerhouses.

Moreover, Jiang Xuan's hidden enemies now were one stronger than the last: the Blood Demon Sect, the major forces that had grievances with the Supreme Beginning Holy Land, and the Great Emperors and Imperial Clans of Central Divine Province.

The current Jiang Xuan could still develop steadily because those powerful forces hadn't truly taken him seriously.

As Jiang Xuan gradually rose to prominence, those people would definitely try to eliminate him early. Therefore, before that, Jiang Xuan had to increase his strength as much as possible.

And there was the Heavenly Realm. Once he Broke through to Saint, he would go to Prison City to rescue the proprietress. At that time, the Heavenly Realm would have two Saints!

"Strength, strength, everything requires strength!" Jiang Xuan sighed to himself.

He recalled his current situation, and a glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes. This trip to the Ancient Secret Realm was an excellent opportunity for him. Every additional Dao Fruit he obtained could add another Saint Realm powerhouse.

Thinking of this, he no longer hesitated. His figure moved, heading towards the depths of the Secret Realm.

Outside, the Saints of the major forces chatted with each other. Azure Sea Sect Sect Master Dugu Hai laughed loudly, "Hahaha, everyone, who do you think will take the top spot this time?"

Jian Changsheng sneered, "Heh heh, in my opinion, the Supreme Beginning Holy Land will definitely gain the most this time."

"Oh? How so?" someone asked.

"You may not know, but the Supreme Beginning Holy Land has produced an unparalleled Prodigy. Not only has he cultivated the Heavenly Emperor Art, but he also seized the position of Saint with his Seal King Realm cultivation."

"Not long ago, two of my Sword Sect's direct disciples died by his hand. This Saint is quite famous in the Southern Desolate."

Jian Changsheng seemed to be hinting at something, continuing, "With this Prodigy around, I imagine the Supreme Beginning Holy Land won't suffer a complete annihilation like last time, right?"

After hearing Jian Changsheng's words, everyone's expressions became strange. Except for the major forces native to the Southern Desolate, the several Holy Masters from other regions didn't take it to heart at all.

The Heavenly Emperor Art, an ethereal technique. Even if one achieved something now, they wouldn't go far in the future. Therefore, they didn't pay any attention to this so-called Supreme Beginning Saint.

Lin Wuyuan glanced sideways at Jian Changsheng, not speaking, but deep in his eyes, a cold killing intent was hidden.

He believed Jiang Xuan would give him a satisfactory answer. Arguing with the other party now was just a waste of time.

Seeing Lin Wuyuan remain silent, Jian Changsheng sneered in his heart, "Hmph! Just wait until the Holy Land's sequence is annihilated again. Let's see if you can still be so calm. And Lin Wuyuan, your death is fast approaching!"

For a time, the air fell silent, like the prelude to a coming storm.