Long Tianming barely dodged the Susanoo Arrow, his scalp going numb. He immediately looked toward the source of the attack. Shangguan Ye had used a transformation technique and taken on the appearance of a demon.
"I have no grudge against you, sir. Why are you attacking me?" Long Tianming demanded angrily.
"Hehe, someone bought your life. The price was quite tempting," Shangguan Ye said with a smile.
Long Tianming wanted to lash out, but judging from that last move, he was no match for him. So, he clasped his hands and smiled.
"Brother, may I ask who hired you to kill me? Perhaps I can offer a price that tempts you as well."
Long Tianming intended to spend money to avert disaster. With the Phantom Palace about to open, he could not afford any mishaps.
"I'm sorry, but I have my own principles. Your life is mine, though I can tell you this—I'm from Dawn!"
At those words, Long Tianming's subordinates immediately moved to shield him.
"Dawn?" Long Tianming thought it over and realized he had never even heard of Dawn. Why would this organization send someone to kill him?
"Be on your way." Shangguan Ye formed a Rasenshuriken in his right hand. The next second, he swapped places with one of Long Tianming's subordinates behind him. Long Tianming's expression changed drastically. Before he could react, the Rasenshuriken had already crashed down. The powerful airflow instantly shredded Long Tianming's subordinates. Long Tianming survived only because of a Treasure Artifact, but he had already vanished without a trace.
"Hmph, he ran pretty fast." Shangguan Ye clapped his hands. Meanwhile, Nie Li had already found the entrance.
"Let's go."
The group passed through the dazzling barrier and successfully entered.
As they walked, the environment around them kept changing. A worried look appeared