Chapter 480 - Night Raid

Chapter 480 - Night Raid

The Hou Clan had repeatedly ambushed Liu Wuxie after he left the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, but he had managed to kill the Four Guardians and Hou San in self-defense.

There had even been someone from the Hou Clan who had followed Liu Wuxie to the Blood Sea Abyssal Island, but he never found an opportunity to ambush him. That person hadn’t dared to act rashly and had intended to send a message back to the clan.

Who would've thought that an internal war would break out among the humans in the Blood Sea Abyssal Island and that cultivator from the Hou Clan would die in the underground world?

Before his death, he didn't even have the time to relay the news that Liu Wuxie had killed Li Xiaohai. This meant no one would know that he could slay someone in the second level of the Astral River Realm apart from Gu Yu.

"We'll strike tonight. We can't let him leave!" the old man with a goatee declared viciously. Upon learning that Hou San and the others had been killed, the Grand Elder had been furious, prompting him to send them on this mission. Failing would mean facing the Grand Elder's wrath.

"What about that brat traveling with him?" another man asked. Their target was Liu Wuxie, and they had no grudge against Gu Yu.

"Kill them both! We mustn't leave any trace behind." A decision was made to eradicate the both of them.

Liu Wuxie was utterly unaware of the conspiracy against him next door. After entering the courtyard, he relaxed and lay on the bed to rest, keeping his senses alert to prevent unexpected attacks.

His nerves had been tensed for every moment over the past three months. A four-hour rest following the nightfall restored Liu Wuxie and Gu Yu to their peak condition.

"There's a murderous intent!" Liu Wuxie suddenly sat up after sensing a murderous intent approaching them.

The Dugu Clan's warship had left, and the murderous intent didn't seem to come from the Dugu Clan.

They had just arrived in the city and were unlikely to have offended anyone. So, Liu Wuxie couldn't figure out who was trying to kill them.

Upon sensing the murderous intent, Gu Yu instantly became alert, gripping the Divine Dragon Sword and preparing for battle.

The murderous intent only flashed by before disappearing quickly, but it had indeed appeared above their courtyard.

"Gu Yu, prepare for battle!" Liu Wuxie didn't know who targeted them, but they had to be prepared. He wouldn't take them seriously if they were some ordinary thieves, and he could kill as many enemies that came at them as long as there were no cultivators in the Astral River Realm.

The two swiftly exited the courtyard and guarded the two sides to prevent the enemies from catching them off guard.

Rustling sounds finally emerged in the middle of the night, signaling that someone had sneaked into their courtyard.

Five figures surrounded the courtyard, ensuring no escape routes were left. Liu Wuxie, however, remained patient, waiting until the intruders reached the courtyard's center. Then, with a calm voice, he commanded, "Activate the spiritual array!"

Instantly, rows of array flags sprang up, forming a defensive barrier that enveloped the entire courtyard. This barrier was designed to contain the battle and prevent any disturbances from spilling out, ensuring no unnecessary attention was drawn.

"This isn't good!" The five were shocked because they had been very stealthy and couldn't figure out how they had been discovered.

Gu Yu held a torch to illuminate the courtyard, revealing the faces of the five intruders. Upon seeing them, Liu Wuxie gradually relaxed; they were only at the fifth level of the Heavenly Phase Realm.

"Who are you, and why have you broken into my courtyard in the dead of night?" Liu Wuxie asked with deliberate politeness, giving them a chance to explain themselves. He didn't wish to harm anyone unnecessarily if they had merely made a mistake.

"Liu Wuxie, today will be your death!" Since these people could call out his name, it was clear that they had come prepared to assassinate him.

The smoking pipe was a xiantian treasure, and he couldn't believe it was incomparable to Liu Wuxie's blade.

The situation might have seemed to be in the Hou Clan's favor, but they instantly realized that Liu Wuxie and Gu Yu's combat strength was far beyond their expectations. Regardless of strength, cultivation, true essence, or weapons, Liu Wuxie and Gu Yu had far outclassed their opponents.

"Everyone on the Blood Sea Abyssal Island has died except for the two of you. Liu Wuxie, you're like a cockroach!" The news about Blood Sea Abyssal Island had long reached the mainland.

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The Heavenly Treasure Pavilion also learned that all the humans had perished on the Blood Sea Abyssal Island.

When Elder Tian Xing received the news, he let out a long sigh. He turned to look at a young man by the side and said, "Luo He, help me look after Liu Wuxie's family and friends!"

This was the same person who had delivered Liu Wuxie's punishment to him.

"Hall Master, is it worth it when he's dead?" Luo He's voice was low.

Since Liu Wuxie was dead, there was little value left in him, and his five companions, who had been brought into the sect, were of only average talent, unable to achieve much.

Despite becoming inner disciples, everyone knew it was solely due to Liu Wuxie’s influence. Without him, they would likely revert to their former status.

"I promised him I would care for his friends and family." Elder Tian Xing waved his hand and urged Luo He to take care of it immediately.

The news would soon spread among the other disciples, and the announcement of Liu Wuxie’s death would likely trigger a fierce backlash against his loved ones.

The incident in the Scarlet Sun Mountain Range, where Hou Ye had nearly killed Fan Zhen and others after hearing of Liu Wuxie’s supposed death, was a grim reminder of what could happen.

"I can't do it alone. He has offended many people in the past six months." Luo He looked helpless. Even if he carried out his duty, it was impossible to help Liu Wuxie's family and friends unless the sect intervened.

However, the sect wouldn’t intervene on behalf of a few inner disciples, just as they had remained silent when Liu Wuxie had killed other disciples.

"Just do your best. Advise them to stay in their courtyard and avoid going out," Elder Tian Xing said, his tone tinged with irritation as he urged Luo He to leave quickly. It was up to fate how much protection could be provided, and Elder Tian Xing knew there was only so much they could do.

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Liu Wuxie had no idea about that as he was still immersed in his battle. The two sides exchanged thousands of attacks, but Hou Clan's group of five couldn't break through the defenses of Liu Wuxie and Gu Yu.

"Big Brother Liu, I'm going to finish the fight now!" Gu Yu yelled after he was done honing his martial techniques. He raised the Divine Dragon Sword and swung it down, unleashing a dragon's roar.

His opponent was so terrified that his soul nearly left his body, shocked by the power of Gu Yu's sword. That was no ordinary xiantian treasure, and it was a monarch artifact, unleashing immense power pouring down.

Gu Yu’s sword cleaved the fifth-level Heavenly Phase Realm cultivator in half, spilling blood across the floor. The sight of their fallen comrade instilled deep psychological fear in the remaining four Hou Clan cultivators.

They knew it was nearly impossible for them to escape if the two joined forces.

"What exactly did you obtain in the Blood Sea Abyssal Island for you to become so powerful in just three months?" The goatee-bearded old man roared in fury.