The Shadow Sword Guards were a hidden unit of the Sword Clan.
This unit had only one function: to assassinate cultivators who posed a threat to the Sword Clan, or Heavenly Prides of other factions.
Three Shadow Sword Guards had been summoned by the Sword Clan Leader this time, each an expert of the highest caliber.
"Your target on this mission is Chu Kuangren. He is formidable and can slay Quasi-Emperors. I don't care what methods you use. Kill him, bring back the Azure Glass Divine Lamp he carries, and give it to the Sword Daoist," the Sword Clan Leader said impassively.
"Yes."
After receiving their orders, the three turned into a streak of shadow and vanished.
After leaving, the three Shadow Sword Guards arrived in a dense forest.
"How do you intend to do this?"
One of the Sword Guards removed his hood, revealing an aged face. He was skeletal, his eyes deeply sunken, and looked utterly sinister.
His name was Grudge Sword Guard, and even among the Shadow Sword Guards, he ranked among the finest experts.
His strength was no less than that of some leaders of ancient Daoist Traditions.
Someone like him would be an honored guest of the major Daoist Traditions wherever he went, yet he was merely one of the Shadow Sword Guards.
One could imagine how terrifying the Sword Clan's reserves were.
"We Sword Guards have always fought separately, and this time will be no exception. When it comes to killing Chu Kuangren, let each of us rely on our own abilities."
Another Sword Guard spoke impassively.
His voice was exceptionally steady.
"This Chu Kuangren can slay Quasi-Emperors. Mountain Sword Guard, are you truly confident?" Grudge Sword Guard asked curiously.
"Even if I can't kill him, I'm confident I can withdraw unscathed."
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