7 Confronting Shadow Killing Hall's Assassin

Li Changsheng was bitterly aware that the conflict between him and Li Tianji was already unreconcilable to the point that they couldn't share the same sky.

They never got along well since they were still kids, as Li Tianji seemed to always see him as a thorn in his eyes despite being far superior to him.

It was as though if Li Changsheng hadn't been eliminated, his throne couldn't be secured, and he couldn't sleep in peace.

So, Li Changsheng knew that sooner or later he would send someone to finish him off.

What surprised him was the fact that it took almost two months before Li Tianji made his move.

'That man can really hold himself for so long,' Li Changsheng sneered in his heart.

"Now that the guest has arrived, we need to give it a warm welcome." Li Changsheng smiled, staring in the direction of the incoming presence. "You two hide first. If I'm in danger, you can take action."

Mo Tiesha and Song Yuxuan simply responded with a small nod, retreating into the shadow and blending into the darkness.

Not long after they disappeared, a figure emerged in front of Li Changsheng.

'Black Fox from the Shadow Killing Hall?'

This person was wearing a black robe with long hair set loose down to his back. On his waist were a couple of bulging leather pouches that had something within.

He looked like a young man in his twenties. Li Changsheng recognized him immediately the moment he saw him.

Seeing Li Changsheng still live and kicking, Black Fox couldn't hide the surprise in his heart and accidentally showed it up in his expression.

But as a professional killer, he quickly managed not to be flustered, and he quickly wore a relieved expression.

"Prince Changsheng, I'm glad you're still alive! Don't worry, your highness, I'll take you out of here!"

Li Changsheng couldn't help but praise Black Fox's acting skills in his heart.

If he didn't know his identity beforehand, he would think of him as a loyal servant who wanted to rescue his liege, even it meant to sacrifice his own life.

What kind of killer saved people?

Li Changsheng called it bullshit right away.

"Without the royal family's permission, it is impossible for you to enter this place. Tell me why you are here. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude." Li Changsheng stared at him coldly, his expression solemn.

Hearing Li Changsheng's accusatory tone, the corner of Black Fox's lips twitched imperceptibly, but he still didn't let go of his act and pretended to be hurt by Li Changsheng's words.

"W-what are you talking about, your highness?! This loyal servant is really here to save you!"

Li Changsheng rolled his eyes and sneered. "C'mon, Black Fox, this kind of play isn't fun at all."

"You know me?" Upon realizing that he had been exposed, Black Fox stopped his act and revealed his true color.

"Not so stupid. That's the royal family for you. It's a pity that you're a waste… no wait…"

Black Fox suddenly went quiet, staring wide-eyed at Li Changsheng, feeling perplexed by what he saw.

"From our latest information, you're just a first level Body Refining stage cultivator before being thrown into this prison. How did you suddenly become a Pulse Opening Stage cultivator?"

Breaking through a major realm in only two months—this was a feat that would surely shock the world if it were to be exposed.

If it were true, it meant that the kingdom's crown price wasn't a waste like it was rumored to be, but a genius way better than Li Tianji.

But that couldn't be the case, as Li Changsheng's extremely poor aptitude was something that even the official government had testified to be the truth.

So, the only possible explanation was that the crown prince somehow got a fortuitous encounter in the past that allowed him to reach the Pulse Opening realm but deliberately hid it from the public eyes. As for the reason? He didn't know and didn't care.

Of course, there was also a possibility that his cultivation improved after being sent into Eternal Dungeon.

But Black Fox never took that idea seriously.

After all, even if there were actually opportunities hidden in this place, they would already be seized by invincible experts who were imprisoned here, and it definitely wasn't a weak chicken like Li Changsheng's turn to obtain them.

"Great, you're really something, Prince Changsheng. You could endure and hide so deeply for so long." Black Fox's tone turned grave. A hint of appreciation and fear flashed in his eyes. "But it's useless. After all, you'll be buried here for eternity!"

Li Changsheng knew that Black Fox had a misunderstanding about him somehow, but he didn't bother to correct him. He wouldn't live past today anyway, and he wasn't interested in converting him into his subordinate.

He thought of something and suddenly showed a playful smile, "How much did Li Tianji pay you for the job?"

"You want to bribe me?" Black Fox gave Li Changsheng a contemptuous sneer. "Even if you can afford it, I won't necessarily agree. Your fate has already been sealed; you'll die today!"

Without waiting for Li Changsheng's reply, Black Fox's figure blurred and suddenly appeared in front of him with his claw stretched out, aiming directly at his neck.

Li Changsheng wasn't flustered by this turn of events, calmly exerting his inner energy, and he met Black Fox's claw head-on without any fear in his eyes.

Black Fox couldn't hide his surprise that Li Changsheng dared to resist his attack, but his expression instantly turned into one of contempt.

What could a Pulse Opening Stage cultivator do to a Profound Core cultivator like him? The difference between their strength was like heaven and earth; it was all a pointless struggle.

However, his smug expression instantly crumpled when he was about to confront Li Changsheng's fist.

It was actually only a little bit weaker than his attack!

Boom!!

A burst of energy exploded in the air as their fist and claw collided against each other.

Black Fox was forced to retreat one step back from the aftermath, staring intently at Li Changsheng with an incredulous look.

On the other hand, Li Changsheng was pushed back several meters and stopped right before he crashed into the dungeon wall.

His handsome face was pale, and his arm trembled in pain, but other than that, he didn't suffer any serious injuries.

He was surprised and delighted at the same time after experiencing for himself how ridiculously overpowered the Peerless Heavenly Art was.

"You, you, you… How can you be fine after taking my claw head-on! You're just an insignificant Meridian Opening cultivator!"

Black Fox's brain couldn't fathom what was happening in front of his eyes.

Today he witnessed something that he deemed impossible to happen—something beyond his wildest imagination, and thus, he failed to keep his composure despite having more than a decade of experience as an assassin.

"Hehe… Don't be shocked just yet. It's just an appetizer…" Li Changsheng cackled gleefully, preparing for his next move.

Seeing the sinister smile on Li Changsheng's face, Black Fox suddenly had a premonition that everything would go wrong today and couldn't help but shudder in terror.