Assassination techniques had always been much the same, with no innovation from ancient times to the present.
Yet they never failed to work.
What they pursued was the element of surprise and a single fatal strike.
The Demon Race and Devil Race experts had already demonstrated the consequences of trying to assassinate him beyond doubt.
To assassinate him, there was no hope below the Venerable realm; only Venerables stood a chance.
Ordinary Venerables were no match for him either, and would merely be wasting their effort.
Venerables nearing the end of their lifespans who cultivated supreme secret arts were strongest in assassination when they resorted to Mutual Destruction.
If such Venerables did not strike openly, but instead launched a stealthy assassination, the effect would be stronger still.
Of the twelve experts, the others were merely a smokescreen. This Venerable was the one truly responsible for striking.
A layer of frost covered Li Miaotan's stunning face as she said coldly, "As expected of the Yuanzhen Emperor!"
She concluded that the Yuanzhen Emperor was playing tricks. He had openly promised not to pursue the two of them, yet secretly refused to stop, merely sending others to act in his place.
Chu Liezhao said, "Madam, there is no need to be angry with him. If they send people to assassinate us, none will return. Let us see exactly how many experts the Yuan Zhen Dynasty has."
Li Miaotan's bright eyes flickered.
Chu Liezhao said, "If he thinks he has too many experts, let him send more assassins. If I do not kill until his heart twists in pain, until he never dares send anyone again, then my surname is not Chu!"
Li Miaotan's eyes shone as she pursed her lips in a smile. "My husband truly has such spirit... Fine, let us see