90: Chapter 90: Annihilate Wen Tianren!

“So Young Master Wen means that you hope I can solve this matter for you? Then you truly think too highly of me. Although I have some minor Divine Abilities, I certainly do not have such great capability. It can even be said that it is completely impossible for me to accomplish such an important task. Therefore, I ask that Young Master Wen does not set your sights on me—I really don’t have the ability, nor the capacity; I truly have no way. You should seek someone more capable; I absolutely cannot do it.”

Before Wen Tianren could finish speaking, Zhao Changsheng shook his head and refused directly.

“Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand.” Wen Tianren shook his head, a smile blooming on his face again. “I only hope that Fellow Daoist can agree to one thing for me. As long as Fellow Daoist nods, I will definitely handle the matter you requested and guarantee that Senior Qing Yi will not trouble you again.”

“Oh? Then I wonder what kind of help Young Master Wen intends for me to provide?” Hearing this, Zhao Changsheng grew curious and couldn't help but ask.

“It is actually very simple,” Wen Tianren spoke slowly. “I only hope that if Fellow Daoist one day reaches the Late Nascent Soul Stage and becomes a Great Cultivator, you can help me seek revenge—if I am ultimately unable to escape my Revered Master’s control.”

At these words, Zhao Changsheng’s expression suddenly became quite strange.

“Young Master Wen, aren't you thinking too highly of me?” He smiled bitterly. “While I have some confidence in condensing a Nascent Soul, I have no certainty at all about becoming a Great Cultivator. Moreover, this is definitely not something that can be achieved in a short time; it would take at least several hundred years. You really think too much of me.”

Zhao Changsheng felt a bit flustered at this moment, always feeling as if Wen Tianren had seen something, a sense of unease from being completely seen through.

“Hehe, Fellow Daoist is too modest.” Wen Tianren chuckled, his tone certain. “You were able to defeat me just after reaching Core Formation, and you possess such Divine Ability and strength before even reaching a hundred years of age. Looking at the entire Star Sea, you are one in a million, truly unique. One might not even find a second person like you in thousands of years. Therefore, I am willing to place my hopes for revenge on you.”

These words made the unease in Zhao Changsheng’s heart even stronger, feeling more and more that the other party had seen through his background.

“I’m afraid I have no way to help with this matter.” Zhao Changsheng shook his head in refusal, but then his tone shifted. “After all, I cannot actively provoke that Senior Six Paths; I would never do something as suicidal as that. However, there is one thing I can do.”

“Oh? I wonder what it is? Does it require my help?” Wen Tianren immediately became curious.

“This matter indeed requires Young Master Wen’s assistance, and only you can help.”

“Oh? What is it—”

Before Wen Tianren could finish his sentence, his expression suddenly changed, becoming distorted and pained. But before his scream could escape, his entire body was enveloped in a mass of invisible flames, turning to ash in the blink of an eye.

At the same time, the maidservants and strange birds outside the carriage also screamed one after another, all turning into flying ash.

This scene terrified Zhou Yuan, who was also outside, her heart pounding and her cheeks twisting in fear.

She truly could not imagine that Zhao Changsheng would kill all of Wen Tianren’s maidservants without hesitation. There was no doubt that Wen Tianren inside the carriage had also met a cruel end.

Such ruthlessness and decisiveness made her feel a deep-seated terror.

Just as her body went weak and she was calculating whether to take the opportunity to flee, Zhao Changsheng had already pushed open the carriage door and walked out.

“Sect Leader, there is no need to be afraid.” His tone was flat. “Rest assured, no traces will be left. I have always worked to ensure no such hidden dangers remain.”

Although he wasn't sure what Wen Tianren had seen, Zhao Changsheng knew well that killing to silence was the best solution at the moment, with no other more stable choice. As for the deal with Wen Tianren, it naturally came to nothing—it was impossible to begin with.

The conversation just now was merely to allow the sub-flame of the Fallen Heart Flame to more smoothly invade Wen Tianren’s body.

This step was somewhat risky, but even if it failed, his life would not be in danger; at worst, he would just have to fight directly.

If it weren't for his sufficiently powerful Divine Thought, it would have been impossible to achieve this silently.

Fortunately, his Divine Thought far surpassed Wen Tianren’s, allowing him to succeed smoothly. It also gave him a clearer understanding of his own strength: below Nascent Soul, he was invincible; above Nascent Soul, he would flee!

Of course, if he really wanted a one-for-one trade to perish together with a Nascent Soul Cultivator, the other party might be willing, but he certainly wasn't.

After all, how precious was his life? How could it be compared to a single Nascent Soul Cultivator? Even ten or eight Nascent Soul Cultivators were not as important as his life.

“But he is Young Master Wen after all. Isn't the risk too great to do this?” Zhou Yuan was filled with regret now, but it was already too late.

“Risk is too great?” Zhao Changsheng raised an eyebrow. “He was already thinking of taking my life, so how could I let him live? Sect Leader, as a Core Formation Stage Cultivator, do you not understand this principle? You absolutely cannot let someone who wants your life remain in this world. Although I am not clear on exactly what he planned to do, I am certain he had no good intentions. Since he had no good intentions, I could only kill him to silence him.”

Zhao Changsheng rarely explained a few words and even comforted Zhou Yuan in passing.

Hearing these words, Zhou Yuan was also helpless—her life was already in Zhao Changsheng’s hands, so she could only nod silently.

“Then let’s hurry to Heavenly Star City.” Zhao Changsheng was full of confidence. “Don't worry, no one will suspect us. After all, you are only at the Early Stage of Core Formation, and I have only recently reached Core Formation. No matter how powerful we are, no one will believe we could kill the esteemed Young Master Wen, right?”

This was indeed the case; under normal circumstances, no one could achieve this. But who told Zhao Changsheng he had a cheat? With a cheat, he naturally had this skill and ability.

“But I am still somewhat worried.” Zhou Yuan was still full of unease.

“Relax, there won't be any problems; I am completely certain of that.” Zhao Changsheng’s tone shifted, with a hint of regret. “I’m just still curious about what Young Master Wen’s purpose was. It’s a pity he died too quickly for me to ask. If he had been a bit smarter and hadn't targeted me, perhaps he wouldn't have died so fast. Unfortunately, he still wasn't smart enough, or rather, he was too clever for his own good, thinking that baring his heart could earn my trust. That’s purely a joke. Although I don’t know much about him, anyone who can become a Young Lord of the Demonic Path is definitely not a kind sort and naturally isn't worth trusting.”

“I’m not a fool, so how could I believe in his character?”

“He has now fallen, and it will surely cause quite a stir in the Star Sea, even more than a typical Nascent Soul Cultivator.”

Zhou Yuan said with some concern.

“That won't fall on us. Sect Leader, rest assured; I will take responsibility for whatever happens. It’s a pity my goal wasn't achieved. Sigh. What a useless waste!”

Zhao Changsheng shook his head and finally gave a sigh