The Shadow Swordsmen were a hidden troop of the Swordsmen tribe.
This troop only had one mission, and that was to assassinate cultivators or sky-prides from other forces who posed a threat to the Swordsmen.
There were three Shadow Swordsmen summoned by the Swordsmen Tribe Leader this time, and each one of them was a top-notch expert.
"Your target is Chu Kuangren. He's strong enough to slay a Boundary Emperor. I don't care how you do it, but kill him, bring back his Green Glazed Magic Lamp, and hand it over to Jian Daozi," the Swordsmen Tribe Leader said.
"Yes."
Upon receiving the order, the three of them turned into a black shadow and disappeared on the spot.
After the three Shadow Swordsmen left, they arrived at a dense forest.
"What do you guys want?"
One of the Sword Guards took off his hood, revealing an old face. His figure was emaciated, and his eyes were deeply sunken. He looked extremely sinister.
This person was called the Grudge Sword Guardsman, and he was considered a top-notch expert even among the Shadow Swordsmen.
His strength was comparable to the rulers of some ancient orthodoxies.
A person like him would be an honored guest of any orthodoxy no matter where he went, yet he was only a member of the Shadow Swordsmen.
One could only imagine how terrifying the Swordsmen were.
"In the past, we Swordsmen have always fought our own battles, and this time is no exception. Let's kill Chu Kuangren on our own."
Another Sword Guardsman said.
His voice was calm and steady.
"Chu Kuangren can slay a Boundary Emperor. Mountain Sword Guardsman, are you really confident?" The Grudge Sword Guardsman asked curiously.
"Even if I can't kill him, I'm confident that I can escape unscathed."
This Mountain Sword Guardsman was very confident in his own strength.
Besides, he was also plotting something. Since Chu Kuangren possessed the Exquisite Nine Orifices Sword Heart, if he could kill him, he would definitely be rewarded by the Swordsmen, and the benefits he would reap would be immense. He was not willing to share this credit with anyone else.
Besides, the Swordsmen Tribe Leader had said that he only wanted the Green Glazed Magic Lamp.
As for the other items, he did not mention them.
In other words, the Sword Guardsman was free to do whatever he wanted with Chu Kuangren.
How many treasures would a person who had killed a few ancient orthodoxies have?
Just the amount of Spiritual Sources was enough to tempt anyone.
Similarly, he also wanted to monopolize this benefit.
"If that's the case, then let's rely on our own abilities." The Resentful Sword Guard had similar thoughts as the Mountain Sword Guard.
Then, the two of them looked at the last Sword Guard.
"Mystic Sword Guard, what do you want to do?"
"Seniors, you've been in the Shadow Swordguard for a much longer time than me, and you're also more experienced than me. Let's do as you say."
It was a woman's voice, with a hint of gentleness.
One couldn't help but be curious about exactly what sort of peerless beauty a woman with such a voice was.
"Heh, Phantom Sword Guard, you must be joking. With your talent, you will definitely be stronger than us in the future. Joining the Shadow Sword Guard is just a form of training. However, since you've said so, we'll make the first move. If we fail, we'll discuss a countermeasure."
"Okay." The Mystic Blade Guard nodded.
Then, the Mountain Sword Guard and the Grudge Sword Guard disappeared.
The remaining Mei Sword Guards took off their hoods, revealing a charming and beautiful face.
Her skin was delicate, her facial features were exquisite, and she had beautiful eyebrows. In particular, her pair of watery eyes carried a faintly discernible sense of gentleness.
"Both of you want to monopolize the credit? That's fine too. I'll let you two test Chu Kuangren's strength first."
At that thought, the Mei Sword Guard's eyes flashed coldly. "Chu Kuangren, there can only be one Exquisite Nine Orifices Sword Heart in this world, and that's Sir Daozi. Anyone who stands in the way of Sir Daozi's ascension to the pinnacle of sword Dao must die!!"
Very few people in the Swordsmen knew that this Mei Sword Guard was Jian Daozi's passionate admirer.
For Jian Daozi, she was willing to do anything.
Originally, with her talent, she was considered one of the top sky-prides in the Swordsmen, second only to Jian Daozi.
But for Jian Daozi's sake, she was willing to give up all of the glory that a chosen could enjoy. Instead, she threw herself into the darkness and became a Shadow Swordguard. She did everything she could for Jian Daozi, and helped him eradicate any and all Chosen who might pose a threat to him.
"They say that the Shadow Sword Guard is a sword in the hands of the Swordsmen, and I'm willing to become the sharpest sword in Sir Daozi's hands!"
"I'll eliminate everything for him!"
The Mei Sword Guard murmured before her figure turned into a black shadow and instantly disappeared.
…
"Sect Leader, is there any news?"
Inside a teahouse, Shang Qingxue was asking Chu Kuangren.
Chu Kuangren shook his head and said, "No, I still can't contact anyone."
"Then we can only go to the Emperor Mountain. That's the end of the Emperor's Road, where all the sky-prides will go."
Shang Qingxue said.
"Hmm, not bad." Chu Kuangren nodded.
He looked at the teacup in his hand and shouted, "Waiter, give me another cup of tea."
"Sure thing."
A waiter walked up and refilled Chu Kuangren's tea. "Are you two heading to Seven String City?"
"Seven String City? What does that mean? "Chu Kuangren asked curiously.
"Eh, don't you two know? Recently, an Emperor Weapon guqin was discovered in Seven String City. A few great orthodoxies have been fighting over it, but no one has been able to make the guqin recognize them as its master. Hence, they've held a Banquet of Ten Thousand Guqin and invited all the guqin masters in the world to see who's fated to gain the guqin's recognition. "
The waiter had already refilled their teacups.
Chu Kuangren's interest was piqued. "An Emperor Weapon guqin?"
"That's right. Rumor has it that when this guqin first appeared, dark clouds covered the sun, lightning flashed, and thunder rumbled for three days and three nights."
"That's really interesting."
Chu Kuangren's interest was piqued. "Seven String City? That's worth a visit. Waiter, may I know which way to Seven String City?"
"Just head south from here. You can also take an Immortal boat to a nearby city. The guests I've received these past few days are all going to Seven Flux City, so I thought the two of you were also going there," the waiter said with a smile, then left.
"Guqin … Sect Leader, I remember you know how to play the guqin, right?"
"I know a thing or two." Chu Kuangren nodded.
He knew the Emperor Technique, the Eight Celestial Demonic Chords. As for his level in the guqin Dao, it was just so-so. There were not many people in Firmament Star who could compare to him.
"Let's finish this cup of tea and make a trip to Seven String City."
Chu Kuangren thought.
Suddenly, he raised his eyebrows as he sensed a strange fluctuation in the air.
Not far away from him, a figure in a black robe whose face could not be seen was slowly walking towards him.
With every step this person took, the atmosphere became more solemn.
By the time he arrived in front of Chu Kuangren, the surrounding air had become extremely heavy.
Everyone else in the teahouse was already lying on the ground, staring at the black-robed figure in horror.
"You're Chu Kuangren?"
The black-robed figure came before Chu Kuangren and asked.
"You already know the answer." Chu Kuangren calmly picked up his teacup and took a sip.
"Looks like you've found the right person. I'm the Sword Tribe's Mountain Sword Guard. I'm here to … kill you!!"
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