Chapter 1456: Why not also try an assassination?

Facing the tightly closed city gate, Ye Zhangqing could only return empty-handed.

The demon tribe guarding this final pass is overly vigilant, and moreover, nobody can possibly obtain the Demon Emperor's command.

As for forging one, that's even impossible, after all nobody has ever seen what the Demon Emperor's command looks like.

There's nothing to be done; we can only pretend to retreat for now, though we haven't actually left.

Having arrived at a dense forest not far from the third pass, everyone gathered in a circle and began to discuss countermeasures.

"The Demon Emperor's command—this has become somewhat troublesome."

"Moreover, this third pass seems unwilling to let anyone through; they don't even bother to inspect."

"I suppose only those holding the Demon Emperor's command can pass and enter the Black Demon Mire."

Everyone analyzed that this third pass is completely different from the previous two passes and the Nine Cities; they simply have no intention of letting anyone through.

It's no wonder there isn't a single person in front of this third pass; other demons probably know this as well.

But we're only one step away now; naturally we cannot retreat—we must get through this third pass no matter what.

We've thought of many methods, but none are really feasible.

Just as everyone was pondering countermeasures, Yun Xiantai suddenly spoke up.

"Why don't we also try an assassination?"

Huh???

Hearing this, everyone turned their gaze toward Yun Xiantai, who had also been inspired by the Yongye assassins.

Those Yongye assassins before—each of them was as comfortable as a fish in water, assassinating people and then stealing their identities.

Now we have no better option, but if they could silently slay the Great Emperor Perfection demon tribe guarding the third pass and then assume its identity, wouldn't that solve everything?

The Yongye assassins are professionals, but they're not weak either; they consider their disguise skills adequate, and so far they haven't been exposed.

Yun Xiantai feels this plan is feasible; moreover, with his Emperor Sovereign Realm cultivation, even slaying a Great Emperor Perfection demon tribe would be easy as pie.

Hearing this, everyone fell silent for a moment, then came to think the plan was not bad, nodding in agreement one after another.

"I think the elder's idea is workable."

"I agree as well."

"With Shīzūn personally taking action, slaying a Great Emperor Perfection demon tribe entails no pressure."

Everyone agreed to the assassination; hearing this, Yun Xiantai also nodded.

"Then it's decided—tonight we'll act; it'll be me, Dongfang Hong, and Dongfang Huang going, while the others stay behind."

"Qiu Baiyi and Bai Xian'er, you two stay behind to protect the youngster Ye Zhangqing."

Since it's an assassination, we naturally can't have too many people; Yun Xiantai taking the two brothers Dongfang Hong and Dongfang Huang is enough.

All three are Emperor Sovereign cultivators; slaying a Great Emperor demon tribe is like child's play, so Yun Xiantai is full of confidence.

As for Qiu Baiyi and Bai Xian'er, they will stay behind to protect Ye Zhangqing.

With those three gone, Ye Zhangqing would have no Emperor Sovereign protection at his side; if any mishap occurred, he'd regret it to death.

Everyone had no objections to Yun Xiantai's arrangement; to all, three Emperor Sovereigns are more than enough, indeed with plenty to spare.

Come on, three Emperor Sovereigns—if they can't even handle a Great Emperor demon tribe, that would be absurd.

It's daytime now, unsuitable for action; Yun Xiantai decided to wait for the cover of night.

Meanwhile, while they were finalizing their plan, inside the third pass a Great Saint-level demon powerhouse...

... was likewise preparing something.

Nobody knows that this Great Saint demon tribe has long since been replaced; its true identity is that of a Great Emperor assassin posing as a retainer of the Rakshasa.

The defenses of this third pass are indeed tight; she waited a long time before finding an opportunity to slay that Great Saint demon tribe and then assume its identity.

Afterward she has continually sought an opportunity to eliminate the Great Emperor Perfection demon tribe stationed here, then replicate the procedure.

Originally, the identity she now disguises as is that of a trusted aide to that Great Emperor demon tribe.

Opportunities to come into contact with the other party are not few.

However, as an assassin, one must naturally be cautious to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.

Moreover, when striking, one must deliver a killing blow.

As a qualified assassin, patience is an indispensable ability.

Therefore she has not acted rashly but has been waiting, and tonight presents an excellent opportunity.

She has made full preparations; she only needs to wait until after tonight for the master of this pass to be replaced.

When Ye Zhangqing and the others arrive, with her holding the fort, they will definitely be able to pass smoothly.

That Great Emperor assassin is still contemplating the details of tonight's operation and route planning, etc.

A professional's thoughts are indeed different; they have considered every aspect.

And for this Great Emperor assassin, this is merely basic procedure.

Such assassin knowledge has been studied by them since childhood; it belongs to the most fundamental basics.

Unlike Yun Xiantai and company, who never thought of these things.

They merely thought that under the cover of night they could act, and then as for routes and such, they didn't pay any attention at all.

Moreover, they hadn't familiarized themselves with the terrain of this third pass beforehand; they hadn't even set foot inside, let alone become familiar.

What lies inside this third pass, where guards are stationed, where formations lie, where warnings exist—they know nothing of any of it.

Compared to Yun Xiantai, this Great Emperor assassin is completely different.

She has been lurking in the third pass for several days; the reason she hasn't rushed to act is partly to wait for the best opportunity.

On the other hand, it's to get a clear grasp of the entire layout of this third pass so as to prepare for her subsequent actions.

Wanting to become a qualified assassin is not that simple.

One must have strength, but other abilities are also indispensable.

An assassin's killing people isn't just a reckless rush; it's not as simple as a brute directly killing someone.

An assassin's focus is on being unseen by gods and ghosts; if killing someone still lets the whole city know, then that person isn't an assassin but a lunatic.

As time slowly passed, nightfall gradually descended.

This Great Emperor assassin, who had been sitting cross-legged with closed eyes in the room, slowly opened their eyes.

Their eyes were like an ancient well without ripples, and even killing intent could not be sensed.

When the time was about right, this Great Emperor assassin left the room silently, without alerting anyone.

At the same time, outside the third gate, the three from Yun Xiantai, who had rested for several Shíchén, also prepared to take action.

"Stay here and wait for news; don't act rashly. We're going."

"Shīzūn, be careful."

"Ancestor, be careful."

"Don't worry, it's merely a Great Emperor demon tribe; dealing with it is still not simple."

Yun Xiantai, full of confidence, immediately brought Dongfang Hong and Dongfang Huang the two brothers into hiding in the night, and headed straight for the third gate.

Both sides launched their actions, yet each was unaware of the other's existence.

Yun Xiantai and company hadn't expected the Yongye assassin to have already infiltrated the third gate; in fact they didn't need to do anything, just needed to patiently wait.