Chapter Nine, The Return to the Origin of Heaven and Earth, Instant Kill of the Heavenly King

No, let them dither for a while; after all, it is the final moments of their lives! What I enjoy most is witnessing the expressions of despair on others' faces, the fear before death!" This was said by the assassin with the character "雷" (thunder) engraved on his forehead

Not to mention the Seven Killers, even in Shangguan Yu's heart, a tremendous wave was stirred. He had always thought that the King of Wisdom was merely exceptionally clever, but he did not expect him to be so deeply concealed. With such martial prowess, Shangguan Jinghong could only look on in awe. Moreover, judging by the King of Wisdom's calm demeanor, it was evident that he was merely testing his skills.

"It is of no use to say these things now. Uncle asks you, are you afraid?" Zhuge Yuan's voice remained gentle, completely unlike that of a person facing a dire situation

"Let the symphony of death begin!" This phrase echoed in the night, its sound coming from all directions. Shangguan Yu did not know where these eight individuals had gone, nor did he understand what they were doing.

The moon emerged from the dark clouds at an unknown time, illuminating the earth as if it did not want to miss this splendid performance

However, assassins are ruthless; they are not only harsh towards their enemies but even harsher towards themselves

A scream pierced the air, followed by an endless radiance fading away, returning once more to the darkness. In the stillness of the night, the sound of a heavy object hitting the ground was faintly heard, strikingly jarring in the silence.

The three sounds echoed, the Thunder King, the Water King, and the Gold King were all split in half. Blood splattered, and limbs flew in all directions

Disappointingly, Zhuge Yuan still did not make any significant moves. He calmly extended his terrifying right hand, fingers spread wide, creating a barrier that kept all weapons at bay around the two of them. The lightning and thunder in the sky could not penetrate, and even the torrential rain was deflected away.

Endless darkness enveloped Shangguan Yu, rendering him unable to see anything at all. He had never encountered such darkness before; he felt as if he had become blind, completely sightless.

Haha, indeed, we think so too. Aren't you two still in despair? No one can save you tonight; enjoy the symphony of death!

"Xiao Yu, what nonsense are you talking about?" Zhuge Yuan patted Shangguan Yu's head, "Just as you said, you can avoid the monk but not the temple, so don't blame yourself!"

Shangguan Yu observed the plants around them growing wildly and twisting towards their direction. Zhuge Yuan did not intervene until the two of them were completely enveloped by the plants

The Wood King and the Fire King were retreating rapidly, wishing they could grow two more legs, and of course, it would be even better if they could grow wings

He did not pay attention to what Zhuge Yuan said about the Hall of Yama; he only knew that these eight individuals were definitely psychologically disturbed, wanting to make the two of them endure the fear of death before it arrived. First, he would inform them of their inevitable demise, allowing them to mentally prepare, and then slowly lie in wait, aiming for a single, decisive strike

If it were not for coming to pick me up, my uncle would certainly have brought attendants, and that way, we would not have found ourselves in a perilous situation

However, the assassin is unlikely to give up so easily

Suddenly, an endless radiance enveloped Shangguan Yu and Zhuge Yuan. In that moment, it felt as if the night had passed, and the blinding light was so intense that Shangguan Yu could not open his eyes

"Even if I, King Zhi Jue, must die, I will die with clarity. Who exactly sent the eight of you? Who instructed you eight to assassinate me?" King Zhi Jue showed not the slightest hint of fear, as if the entire situation was still under his control; he was the one in command.

You are confused! These eight individuals are here to assassinate your uncle. If you had not followed your uncle, you would not have been targeted for assassination. Are you implying that you blame your uncle for getting you involved in this situation?

In this fleeting moment, all eight Kings of Judgment perished. In their lifetimes, the eight Kings of Judgment were immensely powerful, each having stained their hands with countless blood. Yet, they died in such a bewildered manner, never comprehending the true identity of the brilliant King they had assassinated.

Shangguan Yu was truly moved to the core; even in his final moments, the wise and extraordinary Wang was thinking of him. As an ordinary person, he indeed feared death and did not wish to die. However, to ask him to abandon Zhuge Yuan for the sake of survival was something he could never bring himself to do

Puff

This is not the end; the sky is not only filled with flashes of lightning and thunder, but also pouring down heavy rain. The two of them are surrounded by countless weapons, which are flying towards them, accompanied by the lightning and thunder in the sky

The assassin of "Judgment of Light" seemed to sense something amiss, and as soon as he made his move, it was a lethal strike

The other individuals also echoed in agreement.

The thunderous light in the sky dissipated, countless weapons vanished, and the torrential rain also came to a halt

However, their resistance was futile, as if it were held tightly in someone else's fist. They suffocated, they were crushed. In the distance, two loud explosions were heard, leaving Shangguan Yu bewildered.

However, immediately following that, something even more terrifying occurred

This is difficult to comply with. Taking people's money and helping them avert disaster is the rule of our assassins. We also admire the character of the unparalleled Wang, but we can only tell you that we are the Eight Great Kings of Judgment, here tonight to judge your sins. It is unknown who uttered these words, but Shangguan Yu saw them cover their foreheads and then disappear into the night

Shangguan Yu watched as the flames extinguished one after another, enveloping his plants and reducing them to nothingness

I am not afraid; everyone will eventually die. It is just that I have implicated my uncle!

These are not yet finished, and in the distance, flames are raging. A humanoid figure of fire approached Shangguan Yu, and all the plants entwined around him began to burn.

Puff, puff, puff

Shangguan Yu was also taken aback; when had he ever seen a Wisdom Supreme King of such appearance? This was hardly a Wisdom Supreme King; it would be more appropriate to call him a Martial Supreme King.

Shangguan Yu looked at Zhuge Yuan with a strange expression, questioning the usefulness of watching how he would become the King of Wisdom when they were both facing a dire situation. Was there really a backup plan for the King of Wisdom?

This king wishes to ask, can you spare this child? You have come only to kill me, and this child is not involved!

Xiao Yu, today I will make you understand why your uncle is able to become the Wise King of the Feiyu Dynasty

He actually stood in the void, which was truly incredible. Can a person really fly? Can a person really become this powerful? Once again, he strengthened his resolve to cultivate.

"Are you out of your mind, Zhi Jue Wang? We are assassins; we wouldn't spare even a baby, let alone a child"

"You two, uncle and nephew, are really dragging things out. Can't you discuss it slowly in the underworld?" interrupted the person with the character 'light' engraved on his forehead

Countless swords, spears, and halberds flew towards the two of them, and as if that were not enough, the sky was filled with thunder and lightning. Shangguan Yu seemed to witness the apocalypse. Endless lightning and thunder struck down upon him. At that moment, what he thought was, "Damn it, am I going to be transported again?"

Shangguan Yu once again witnessed the extraordinary demeanor of the Wise King. He understood that continuing to argue held no significance whatsoever. Regardless of what Zhuge Yuan said, he was determined to protect Zhuge Yuan, even if it meant dying in front of him.

Uh! ''

The other seven assassins were also astonished. Is this really the King of Wisdom? How did the King of Wisdom, without any fluctuations of vital energy, effortlessly kill the Light King?

What was even more terrifying was that he suddenly felt the ground beneath his feet vanish, and he was falling downwards. However, fortunately, that warm pair of hands caught him; although he still had no solid ground beneath him, he was definitely no longer falling.

I knew it, these eight useless ones cannot take your life, the unparalleled genius Wang! It seems that I must take matters into my own hands!

Shangguan Yu did not understand why the Eight Great Kings of Judgment had not yet appeared. Zhuge Yuan glanced at him and squeezed his hand. "They are the assassins of the Yama Hall; even when killing ordinary people, they do not engage in direct confrontation. The fact that they can meet us tonight is already an exception, at least it gives us some preparation."

The wise and unparalleled Wang had only one hand, with his fingers brought together, straight and resembling a sharp blade. He raised this right hand high and drew it downwards. His speed appeared slow, yet everything transpired in the blink of an eye

The unparalleled King has moved again, his right hand clenched into a fist. Even Shangguan Yu can sense the change in the atmosphere, let alone those two assassins

At this moment, Zhuge Yuan no longer possessed even a trace of the demeanor of a frail scholar. His figure had not changed in the slightest, yet he seemed to be the master of this realm. The eight great kings of judgment were all disregarded.

Zhuge Yuan smiled mysteriously; how could he not be aware of the rules of assassins? He did not expect these eight individuals to divulge any information about their employer; merely knowing the Eight Kings of Judgment was sufficient.

However, this time, Shangguan did not have the slightest worry; he knew that Zhuge Yuan could handle everything. He simply watched Zhuge Yuan, wanting to see how he would resolve these issues.

It turned out to be an assassin from the Yama Hall. Zhuge Yuan murmured, his voice very soft, so much so that even Shangguan Yu could not hear it

At this moment, the King of Wisdom made a move, yet there was still nothing earth-shattering in his actions. He extended his right hand and rotated it in the air.

Do not waste your breath on him; the King of Wisdom is certainly stalling for time. To avoid prolonged uncertainty, let us take action! The voices of the Eight Great Judges echoed around, though it was unclear who had spoken. Unfortunately, it seemed that the eight of them had not considered why the voice of the King of Wisdom could be heard so clearly in their ears

Tonight, let you know what true brilliance is! Eight frogs at the bottom of a well, I have already given you the opportunity, yet you remain self-righteous, truly unaware of the vastness of the world!

The Wise King made no astonishing moves; he simply raised his right hand and extended his index and middle fingers. With a gentle pinch of his two fingers, the boundless energy of the universe surged and rolled.

How can the light of fireflies compete with the brilliance of the bright moon? A strike that shakes the heavens, wielding the blade to cut!

The sound of two coughs of blood echoed, and Shangguan Yu regained his vision. He once again beheld this world. However, when he looked down at his feet, he was astonished to find that there was nothing beneath him.

Uncle, it is all my fault. If you had not come to pick me up, you certainly would not have encountered such great danger! Shangguan Yu's heart was filled with guilt; Zhuge Yuan had treated him so well, yet now he had implicated Zhuge Yuan.

"Xiao Yu, don't overthink it; you'll find out soon enough." Shangguan Yu was once again puzzled, wondering what this meant. Unfortunately, he had not looked at Zhuge Yuan just now; otherwise, he would have noticed that Zhuge Yuan's lips had not moved at all.