On the way back to the Chaotic Spirit Academy.
Yu Cheng looked at Cheng Dahai beside him and asked, "Senior Brother Cheng, how should we explain this to the Second Elder when we get back?"
This attempt to intercept Xiao Hei and his group was a failure.
Cheng Dahai gave a wry smile and said, "What can I say? Just report the truth."
"This mission wasn't really our responsibility at all; we were just there for show. It was entirely a battle of wits between the Ninth Prince and the other three princes. But who knew that the Ninth Prince's preparations were so thorough? He probably already knew we had accepted the Third Prince's mission."
Upon hearing this, Yu Cheng's expression turned solemn, a chill creeping into his heart. He smiled bitterly and said, "If I could, I really wouldn't want to offend someone like the Ninth Prince."
Cheng Dahai nodded and said, "If the Ninth Prince ascends the throne, we should also avoid going to the territory of the Nine Dragons Divine Dynasty. They might attack us."
"Won't we be in danger on our way back?"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Dahai thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Right now, the Ninth Prince is the weaker party. Even if he hasn't won over others, there's no need for him to offend them to death. I am the Second Elder's personal disciple and hold a certain position in the Chaotic Spirit Academy. If the Ninth Prince wants to silence me, I'm afraid the Second Elder or the Chaotic Spirit Academy will side with the Ninth Prince's enemy."
"I doubt they'd do something like that."
At that very moment, a man wielding a sword appeared before Cheng Dahai and his companion.
Cheng Dahai and Yu Cheng instinctively stopped.
Looking at the man wielding the sword, Cheng Dahai gave a bitter smile. "It seems I underestimated the Ninth Prince's ruthlessness."
The newcomer was none other than the Heavenly Thicket Sword Ancestor!
As Heavenly Thicket Sword Ancestor approached with his sword, Cheng Dahai stepped forward without being humble or arrogant, holding up a token with the words "Hun Ling" engraved on it.
"I am a direct disciple of the Second Elder of the Chaotic Spirit Academy. Senior Tiancong can go back and tell the Ninth Prince that we will never stand against him in the future."
Seeing this Heavenly Thicket Sword Ancestor still slowly approached Cheng Dahai and his companion, coldly saying, "I'm just doing this for money. If you want to say anything to him, escape from my sword first."
It seems that the Ninth Prince would not allow even the slightest possibility to exist, so he decided to go all the way and simply kill them all. In that case, there would be no conclusion and the blame could not be placed on the Ninth Prince.
In the Chaos Realm, danger lurks everywhere.
Even students of the Chaotic Spirit Academy can be killed at any time.
Cheng Dahai's expression gradually darkened.
Now, he somewhat regrets participating in this mission.
Cheng Dahai immediately crushed the token.
However, the Heavenly Thicket Sword Ancestor simply raised his thumb and lifted the hilt of the sword, and a sharp silver light shot out from the scabbard!
The message that was sent out was immediately destroyed!
Ancestor Realm expert.
It's not that simple.
Seeing this, Cheng Dahai relaxed completely and laughed, "Senior is still afraid of the Chaotic Spirit Academy."
Heavenly Thicket Sword Ancestor nodded and said, "After all, I am all alone. If those old men from the Chaotic Spirit Academy come after me, I still can't defeat them with my current strength."
"But you're not bad either; among the younger generation, you managed to maintain such a relaxed demeanor even in the face of my Sword Intent's pressure."
In contrast, Yu Cheng, standing next to Cheng Dahai, was already terrified and completely at a loss.
His pupils contracted and trembled, his whole body shook uncontrollably, and his mouth opened and closed intermittently, as if he wanted to say something but lost the ability to speak due to extreme fear.
Cheng Dahai glanced at Yu Cheng and couldn't help but sigh slightly, "We can't afford to lose face for the Chaotic Spirit Academy."
"Good!" A hint of respect appeared on the cold face of the Heavenly Thicket Sword Ancestor.
I'll leave you with a whole corpse!
As soon as he finished speaking, a cold glint flashed between Cheng Dahai and Yu Cheng's brows, and Heavenly Thicket Sword Ancestor his sword at that moment.
No one saw clearly when he drew and sheathed his sword.
As the cold light flashed, a small blood hole appeared between the brows of Cheng Dahai and Yu Cheng. No blood flowed out, only their souls were annihilated...
The two of them fell to the ground, lifeless.
At this moment, the Heavenly Thicket Sword Ancestor looked towards the dense forest beside him, frowned, and said, "How long do you intend to wait, fellow Daoist? Why don't you come out and meet me?"
A clump of tall grass trembled slightly, and a person dressed in a black robe slowly emerged.
"Who are you, fellow Daoist?" Heavenly Thicket Sword Ancestor looked at the black-robed man with a solemn expression. "I have never seen the aura emanating from you before. Are you not from the Heavenly Mystery Continent?"
The man in black robes nodded.
"Are we demanding an explanation for them?"
The man in black shook his head, and an aged female voice came from within, "I was merely passing by and, out of curiosity about the Sword Intent here, decided to stop and observe. Your Sword Intent is indeed among the top five in the Heavenly Mystery Continent."
As he spoke, a faint aura, seemingly encompassing the Power of Rules all things, was revealed.
Heavenly Thicket Sword Ancestor's expression faltered slightly, then he quickly cupped his hands and said, "Senior is too kind. Since there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."
"Hmm." The woman in black nodded slightly and said in an extremely old and deep female voice, "Go."
With a clasped hand, the Heavenly Thicket Sword Ancestor vanished from the spot.
At this moment.
The man in black robes slowly walked to the bodies of Cheng Dahai and Yu Cheng, and looked down at them.
Then, it too vanished from the spot.
After half an incense stick's time.
That's when a sword light shot away from this place!
The man in black robes returned to the same spot half a day later.
He held a talisman in his hand.
The talisman was clearly Heavenly Lightning Escape Talisman!
Then he took out the Eight Peaks Thunder Prison from his other hand.
He then lifted his black robe, his expression grave as he looked at the two corpses.
"The Ninth Prince is truly ruthless. I thought he wouldn't let them go, and it turned out I was right..."
The sound returned to normal.
The man in black robes was none other than Mu Fusheng!
Previously, he had intended to use his master's aura to intimidate Cheng Dahai and the other two, making them believe that Ye Qiubai and the others had a powerful protector behind them, and then report back to the Second Elder. This way, he might be able to intimidate them.
After all, Cheng Dahai was a powerful expert at the Half-Step Ancestor Realm.
They definitely have a lot of cards up their sleeve.
Killing Cheng Dahai without leaving any trace would be far too difficult.
It will also reveal too many of its cards.
It's not worth the risk.
That's why I came up with this method.
However, unexpectedly, Cheng Dahai Yu Cheng were killed by the Ninth Prince's men...
Mu Fusheng couldn't help but give a wry smile, "They'll probably suspect us then..."
To destroy the evidence?
Mu Fusheng shook his head. That would be like trying to hide something obvious. It would be better to leave their corpses. When the Law Enforcement Hall of the Chaotic Spirit Academy investigates, they will be able to find some traces of their unrelated affiliation.
With that thought in mind, Mu Fusheng eliminated all traces of his own presence from the surrounding area before leaving.