Bloodshed Tower.
After careful consideration, Elder Xue decided to temporarily give up on this mission. They had already lost Lone Wolf and almost lost Tian Gang for this mission.
Elder Xue went to Luo He and informed him of the situation. Luo He's face was filled with shock when he heard the news.
At the same time, Luo He became even more anxious. He wanted to kill Fang Chen. The latter's potential made Luo He feel fear.
'I must kill him,' Luo He thought to himself.
Soon, Luo He arrived at Elder Xue's room in Bloodshed Tower.
"Luo He, we're giving up on this mission," Elder Xue said.
"As for the reward, I'll give you a 50% refund."
Elder Xue took out five hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones and handed them to Luo He.
Luo He frowned slightly. Now that things had come to this, the five hundred thousand high-grade spirit stones were of no use to him. What he wanted was Fang Chen's life.
"Is there no other way?" Luo He asked unwillingly.
Elder Xue shook his head and said, "The price to kill Fang Chen is too great. Our Bloodshed Tower can't afford such a loss. Once the Sword Reverence Sect finds out that this was done by our Bloodshed Tower, they will definitely vent their anger on us.
It is not the intention of our Bloodshed Tower to go against a two-star sect. "
Luo He nodded at Elder Xue's words. His eyes were scarlet and his body emitted a terrifying aura. He said coldly, "Doesn't your Bloodshed Tower claim that as long as the employer issues a mission, you will do everything possible to complete it?"
"I issued a mission to kill Fang Chen. You gave up halfway. Isn't that a disgrace to the rules of the Bloodshed Tower?" Luo He questioned.
Elder Xue frowned slightly at Luo He's question. If it was an ordinary warrior, they would naturally continue to assassinate him. However, Fang Chen was different. He was the Heaven Sword Son of the Sword Reverence Sect. Killing him was too difficult. Moreover, they had alerted the enemy this time. Their future operations would be much more difficult.
"Killing Fang Chen requires a great price," Elder Xue said after a long time.
"No matter what price I have to pay, I only want Fang Chen to die," Luo He said crazily.
Elder Xue pondered for a moment, then said, "Two million high-grade spirit stones and a top-grade spirit weapon."
This was the result of Elder Xue's careful consideration. The price to kill Fang Chen was too great. Therefore, the reward had to be astronomical.
"As long as we can kill Fang Chen, I'm willing to pay any price," Luo He said coldly.
After failing to kill Fang Chen twice, Luo He felt a sense of danger. He could not allow Fang Chen to continue growing. Therefore, Fang Chen had to die, even if he had to pay a huge price.
In the end, Elder Xue and Luo He came to an agreement. Of course, Elder Xue would not be impulsive this time. He would choose the best time to send out the most capable assassin to complete this mission.
Central Continent, Sword State City, Sword Sect.
Fang Chen, who had been unconscious for more than ten days, finally woke up. Furthermore, his injuries were basically healed. Fortunately, his physical body was strong enough. Otherwise, if he was hit by the Big Dipper's iron hook, his life would definitely be in danger.
During this time, Tian Jianzi personally guarded Fang Chen, afraid that something would happen to Fang Chen.
As time passed, the opening of the Divine Illusion Space drew closer and closer. Countless Sect's in the Central Continent raised their heads in anticipation.
The Sword Sect was no exception. The nineteen elite disciples of the inner sect had all come out of seclusion. They were all prepared.
Including Fang Chen, there were twenty disciples from the Sword Sect that had entered the Divine Illusion Space. Although the number was small, they were all elites of the Sword Sect.
The Divine Illusion Space only opened once every six years. No one wanted to miss it.
Three days before the opening of the Divine Illusion Space, the twenty disciples left the Sword Sect under Tian Jianzi's lead. They headed towards the opening of the Divine Illusion Space.
In a certain cold place in the Central Continent, it was covered in ice and snow all year round. It was extremely cold. The legendary Divine Illusion Space was hidden in that space.
The Divine Illusion Space was about to open. Every Sect led their elite disciples towards the Icy Cold Place.
The Sword State City was a bit far from the Icy Cold Place, so Tian Jianzi left three days early.
After leaving the Sword State City, the twenty disciples quickly headed north under Tian Jianzi's lead. The Icy Cold Place was to the north of the Sword State City.
"Divine Illusion Space."
Fang Chen followed the group, thinking about the Divine Illusion Space.
Fang Chen's injuries had already healed. Beside him was Xiahou Wu. Of the twenty disciples, only Xiahou Wu had a good relationship with Fang Chen.
"Brother Fang, there's still two more days before we reach the Extreme North," said Xiahou Wu.
"I wonder how many disciples from the Sect will come this time," said Fang Chen softly.
Xiahou Wu smiled. "The opening of the Divine Illusion Space is a major event in the Central Continent. All the elite disciples of the Central Continent's Sect will enter the Divine Illusion Space."
"What's so special about the Divine Illusion Space?" asked Fang Chen. He still didn't know anything about the Divine Illusion Space.
Xiahou Wu shook his head. "I also don't know. This is also my first time entering the Divine Illusion Space. I've heard that this Divine Illusion Space is an extremely mystical space that has been passed down since the ancient era."
"It's said that within the Divine Illusion Space, if you don't follow your heart, it's very easy to lose yourself," continued Xiahou Wu.
"Follow your heart."
Fang Chen nodded slightly when he heard this. It seemed like the Divine Illusion Space was indeed extraordinary.
Two days later, under Tian Jianzi's lead, the Sword Reverence Sect's disciples finally arrived at the Icy Lands.
At this time, the entire desolate plain was covered in ice and snow. It was as if they had entered a world of ice and snow. Even the surrounding mountains were white.
"This is the Land of Ice," Fang Chen said softly as he looked around and sensed the icy aura in the air.
The Icy Lands were covered in ice and snow year-round. At a glance, everything was white. Furthermore, the temperature was extremely high. Even a cultivator like Fang Chen would feel a trace of coldness if they stayed here for a long time.
"We've already arrived at the Icy Lands," smiled Tian Jianzi.
Following this, Tian Jianzi led them deeper into the Icy Lands. After a while, an extremely dilapidated city appeared in the world of ice and snow. This city had been dilapidated for who knew how long. Normally, there was no one living in it.
However, every time the Divine Illusion Space opened, this city would be packed with people.
The surrounding walls of this dilapidated city were all shattered. Standing outside, one could clearly see every corner of the city with a single glance.
"Why has this city been reduced to ruins?" asked Fang Chen, puzzled.
Suddenly, Tian Jianzi explained, "A very long time ago, every single time the Divine Illusion Dimension opened, experts from all over the Golden Crown Kingdom would come here. They would ceaselessly fight for a spot to enter the Divine Illusion Dimension."
"The destructive power of the battles between experts was too great. In the end, this city was reduced to ruins. It was at that time that the nine two-star Sects took the lead, with the other one-star Sects acting as support. They established a complete order.
Ever since then, there have been no more battles in the Divine Illusion Space, "explained Tian Jianzi.
Fang Chen and the others nodded. They hadn't thought that the competition would be so fierce when the Divine Illusion Space opened in the past.
"Let's go. The Divine Illusion Space will only open tomorrow. Let's go in." Tian Jianzi led them into the dilapidated city.
As soon as they entered, they saw that the city was packed with people. The streets were filled with disciples from the various Sects.
What surprised Fang Chen was that there were actually some cultivators setting up stalls to sell things on the streets.
"What?" Fang Chen didn't understand.
"Normally, there's no one here, but when the Divine Illusion Space opens, this place will be packed with people. Moreover, this will continue for half a year, so some martial artists will come here to set up stalls and sell things that martial artists need," Tian Jianzi explained.
"No wonder," said Fang Chen.
Tian Jianzi led twenty elite disciples to find a quiet place to rest and wait. Just at this moment, a sinister voice rang out in their ears.
"Tian Jianzi, I really didn't expect you to still be alive."
Hearing this voice, Tian Jianzi stopped and turned his head. To his surprise, he discovered that a group of martial artists had entered the city gates. The one leading them was a red-haired old man. He narrowed his eyes and looked at Tian Jianzi, laughing heartily.
"If you're not dead, how could I die before you?" softly asked Tian Jianzi.
"Tian Jianzi, I heard that a new Tian Jianzi appeared in your Sword Reverence Sect a while ago. Did you bring him this time?" asked the red-haired elder.
"You don't need to worry about that," said Tian Jianzi.
Although the two of them were speaking calmly, Fang Chen could sense the tension in their words.
"They have enmity," thought Fang Chen.
Just at this moment, Xiahou Wu whispered, "That red-haired elder is the overlord of Iron Prefecture City, the master of a two star Sect, the Iron Sword Sect.
Their Iron Sword Sect has always believed themselves to be the most orthodox Sword Dao Sect in the Golden Crown Nation, and they look down on our Sword Reverence Sect. "
When Xiahou Wu said this, Fang Chen understood. No wonder there was a black metal sword embroidered on their sleeves.
"So they're also a Sword Dao Sect," thought Fang Chen.
Just as Fang Chen was thinking, the red-haired elder sneered, "Tian Jianzi, your Sword Reverence Sect has always been the weakest of the nine two-star Sects. Be careful that you don't get wiped out in the Divine Illusion Space. At that time, your Sword Reverence Sect won't be able to maintain its status as a two-star Sect."
"Hmph, let's go."
Tian Jianzi frowned and coldly snorted. He brought Fang Chen and the others away.
After a while, Tian Jianzi and the others found a relatively quiet place to rest.
"You can move freely, but remember not to cause trouble. However, there's no need to be afraid. My Sword Reverence Sect hasn't reached the point of being bullied by others," said Tian Jianzi.
Everyone nodded. Fang Chen originally wanted to rest, but Xiahou Wu pulled him back. "Brother Fang, let's go take a look."