The Blood Kill Organization was also a renowned organization within the Heavenly Star Dynasty, and even the major powers were wary of it! Its leader's cultivation was formidable!
The Blood Kill Organization was a mysterious organization that made its living accepting assassination missions. It kept a low profile but employed ruthless methods, and its leader, the Blood Lord, was an even more mysterious figure whose actions were strange and unpredictable.
The Blood Lord, leader of the Blood Kill Organization, had reached the peak Tribulation Transcendence Realm. His strength was on par with the ancestors of the major powers, and he was a renowned expert within the Heavenly Star Dynasty!
The organization consisted only of its leader, hall masters, and some assassins! It had few members, only a few dozen people!
When Qi Tianlong stepped into the sinister, bloodstained hall, an oppressive presence washed over him. The Blood Lord's deep, resonant voice echoed through the empty hall. "Well, well! A personal visit from the Ghost King Sect's sect master! What a rare guest.
"To think you would come to me, Qi Tianlong?"
Qi Tianlong's gaze blazed like a torch as he stared straight at the Blood Lord, his voice conveying unquestionable resolve. "Hmph! Spare me the nonsense! I came here to make a deal with you.
"Someone killed my personal disciple, Sun Qi, using the Falling Rosy Clouds Sword Art. The killer's cultivation is at the mid Yin-Yang Realm. I want him dead, whatever the cost."
"Here is his portrait!" With that, Qi Tianlong tossed a portrait to the Blood Lord!
The Blood Lord took the portrait and unfolded it. An ordinary young man! Yet something was not quite right!
A playful smile curled the Blood Lord's lips, a calculating gleam flickering in his eyes. "Oh? This is a tricky mission. But this person probably disguised himself. No one this young has reached the Yin-Yang Realm in the Heavenly Star Dynasty!
"But since he disguised himself, and his true appearance is unknown, we cannot act. You must provide an accurate portrait!
Qi Tianlong continued, "His true appearance has yet to be discovered. There is no deadline for this deal! You can also provide any clues you find!"
"Fine. The Blood Kill Organization has never feared a challenge. But as for the payment..." He deliberately drew out his words, as though savoring this moment of negotiation. "One upper-grade profound-tier cultivation manual, plus ten million low-grade spirit stones. How does that sound?"
Qi Tianlong's brows knitted tightly at those words, his anger showing. "You're opening your lion's maw!"
But on second thought, eager to avenge his disciple, he finally gritted his teeth and agreed. "Fine, it's a deal! But I have another condition."
"Both conditions together!"
The Blood Lord raised his brows slightly, motioning for him to continue.
"Kill the Shadow Pavilion's hall masters or high-ranking elders. Any one of them will do. I want them to pay." Qi Tianlong's voice was cold as ice, revealing his deep hatred for the Shadow Pavilion.
The Fifth Elder had yet to be avenged. He would settle that score at the same time!
The Blood Lord pondered briefly before speaking. "The Shadow Pavilion master's strength is unknown. Are there any other experts who have yet to show themselves? But they certainly have a Tribulation Crossing Realm expert.
"The Shadow Pavilion's hall masters are all at the late Purple Mansion Realm, while its elders are at the peak Yin-Yang Realm. Naturally, this mission will not come cheap.
"How about this? One million low-grade spirit stones for a Shadow Pavilion hall master, and three million for a Shadow Pavilion elder."
"When the time comes, we can simply have our Blood Kill Organization's hall masters and protectors act together!"
A task like this did not require the Blood Lord to act personally. That would lower his standing! After all, he was one of the renowned experts within the Heavenly Star Dynasty!
Qi Tianlong gave a cold laugh, seemingly having expected this. "Fine. I'll pay a deposit of five million low-grade spirit stones first. Once the mission is complete, I'll pay the balance according to the head count."
The Blood Lord nodded his agreement, then changed the subject. "I heard this killer belongs to the Falling Rosy Clouds Sect? He used the Falling Rosy Clouds Sword Art, yet they refuse to acknowledge him. Interesting."
Qi Tianlong's gaze darkened, and his voice sank. "He did use the Falling Rosy Clouds Sword Art, but he might not belong to the Falling Rosy Clouds Sect. He could also be one of theirs, but they quibble and shirk responsibility. My Ghost King Sect certainly will not let this rest.
"This time, I want that mysterious killer. Wherever he hides, I will make him repay his blood debt in blood."
With their agreement reached, a storm of assassinations spanning the grudges between sects quietly began to brew.
The Blood Kill Organization's assassins dispersed silently like ghosts in the night, searching for the young man who had killed Sun Qi.
Meanwhile, the Shadow Pavilion's base had been established, but it had not opened to the public. Looking at the intelligence his subordinates had gathered, Ding Chunqiu immediately sent word to Luo Tian and the Six Sword Slaves in Fengluo City!
"My lord, we have received intelligence that the Ghost King Sect used a secret technique to discover that you are a disciple of the Falling Rosy Clouds Sect. Sect Master Qi Tianlong caused an uproar at the Falling Rosy Clouds Sect, but achieved nothing!
"They have already posted a wanted notice on the black market. Anyone who provides accurate information will receive one profound-tier cultivation manual, one million low-grade spirit stones, and one place as an inner disciple of the Ghost King Sect!
"Many people in Heavenly Star City are searching for you. The Blood Kill Organization may also act against you and the Shadow Pavilion's people! The Falling Rosy Clouds Sect will probably investigate you as well!
"Our base has not opened yet. We lack enough high-end combatants, and our intelligence personnel are not very strong! For now, we remain hidden!"
Meanwhile, the number of martial artists around the Gloomy Shadow Mountain Range had noticeably begun to rise. Their objective was to find Luo Tian!
At that moment, Luo Tian was continuing his training deep within the Gloomy Shadow Mountain Range!
Hmm, a message on the transmission talisman. Let's see who sent it! A message from Ding Chunqiu!
Luo Tian took out the transmission talisman and read its contents. Huh, the Ghost King Sect actually has a secret technique like this Retrospection Technique. It can even show a glimpse of the moments before death!
I was careless. I only wanted to try the Falling Rosy Clouds Sword Art, but I ended up exposing myself. Good thing I wasn't using my appearance from the Falling Rosy Clouds Sect!
The Falling Rosy Clouds Sect will definitely investigate me. I can't use this identity anymore, and there's no need to return to the Falling Rosy Clouds Sect. My cover was blown so quickly. I'm still too young!
This world has all sorts of secret techniques! Luo Tian gave himself a hard slap across the face!
I was careless, but with the Disguise Technique, I can simply change my appearance again. I need to move the plan forward!
I mustn't let them join forces!
The contents of Ding Chunqiu's message were as follows:
Message one: the Ghost King Sect has issued a wanted notice for the killer.
Reward: one fantasy cultivation manual, ten million low-grade spirit stones, and one inner disciple position.
Message two: the Ghost King Sect has hired the Blood Kill Organization to assassinate me!
Message three: the Blood Kill Organization may assassinate members of the Shadow Pavilion.
Hmm, I didn't expect to be worth so much! The Ghost King Sect actually commissioned two missions from the Blood Kill Organization! They really are pouring their resources into this!
Isn't this Blood Kill Organization courting death? Once I return and summon some characters, I'll wipe it out! The Shadow Pavilion can take over the Blood Kill Organization!
I need to have [Shadow Pavilion] stir up some trouble for the Ghost King Sect. Having so many people looking for me is no fun! Even an expert can't withstand a mob beating!
Luo Tian sent Ding Chunqiu a message. "Ding Chunqiu, step up intelligence gathering on the various powers and their movements. You need not take any other action. I'll have Lü Baichuan and Han Tang bring some men to create a little chaos for the Ghost King Sect and the Falling Rosy Clouds Sect to play with!"
Ding Chunqiu replied, "Yes, my lord!"
With Yan Nantian stationed at the Shadow Pavilion in Fengluo City, any Blood Kill Organization assassins who went there would only be throwing their lives away!
Luo Tian took out his communication talisman. "Six Sword Slaves, send some men out to assassinate the Ghost King Sect's elite disciples or elders. Also, watch out for sneak attacks from the Blood Kill Organization!"
"Yes, my lord!"
After receiving Luo Tian's message, the Six Sword Slaves issued orders: assassinate any Ghost King Sect disciples they saw, and leave the Ghost King Sect's elders to Han Tang and Lü Baichuan!
"Have Lü Baichuan and Han Tang bring some men to the Gloomy Shadow Mountain Range!"
Once the orders were issued, Han Tang and Lü Baichuan also sprang into action. The Ghost King Sect's base was several days' journey from Fengluo City!
As for me, I need a new face and new clothes. So many people are looking for me!
Wealth stirs people's hearts! There are far too many desperadoes in this world!
With that, Luo Tian changed into new clothes and took on the appearance of a middle-aged man with a muscular build and a face full of whiskers! He continued walking through the Gloomy Shadow Mountain Range!
After accepting the mission, the Blood Lord of the Blood Kill Organization summoned Lin Zheng, the Blood Slaughter hall master, whose cultivation was at the peak Yin-Yang Realm!
"Blood Lord, what are your orders?"
"Lin Zheng, I have a mission for you. Assassinate either an elder or a hall master of the Shadow Pavilion. Familiarize yourself with the information! There is no deadline for completing it. Make the arrangements yourself!"
"Yes, Blood Lord!"
Lin Zheng took the information and read it:
Shadow Pavilion hall masters, the Six Sword Slaves: six individuals ranging from the early to mid Yin-Yang Realm, skilled at acting as a team!
Shadow Pavilion elder Lü Baichuan: cultivation at the peak Yin-Yang Realm.
Shadow Pavilion elder Han Tang: cultivation at the peak Yin-Yang Realm.
The Six Sword Slaves' cultivation isn't high, but with all six acting as a team, striking will be difficult!
I'll target this Lü Baichuan, then! I have to go to Fengluo City, too?
Then I'll make the trip!