Chapter 519: The Way of the Assassin

If she hadn't activated the Golden Shield in time just now, she would have taken very serious damage!

What move did Ye Xiaohu actually use that, without her realizing, inflicted great damage on her and will erupt after a short time, causing even greater harm?

The more he thought, the more Nanguo Qingyuan felt terrified.

Next door, Nanguo Buxie didn't feel much better than Nanguo Qingyuan.

If Xiao Hu's technique was using shadows to form ever‑changing traces and inflict dreadful damage, then Xiao Chen is a perfect example of assassin technique!

A swirl of mist rose, and Xiao Chen's figure vanished from the spot.

Nanguo Buxie instantly became extremely vigilant.

He focused all his attention, searching the mist for Ye Xiaochen's trace.

But he failed.

This mass of mist was like a black hole; any spirit force that entered instantly sank like a stone in the sea, disappearing into nothing.

What kind of mist is this?

Nanguo Buxie frowned, wondering where the earlier arrogance had gone.

Beside them, Ye Qingran raised an eyebrow.

"I, as a mother, can't believe I didn't know they knew so many techniques?"

Ye Qingran suddenly felt she could no longer claim to understand her own sons.

Fu Hanxiu gestured toward him, indicating that as a father, he was about the same.

"But Xiao Chen had previously gone to Nan Yin Zhou for training; the Way of the Assassin was probably learned there."

As for Xiao Hu…

The Shadow‑Flow technique was likely learned from the Great Demons in Mo Yuan, right?

But aren't the Great Demons of Mo Yuan supposed to practice the demonic path?

Ye Qingran said she couldn't figure it out.

After thinking, Nanguo Buxie decided to enter the mist to see what it was.

But as soon as he stepped into the mist, danger surged in an instant; his whole body tensed, and he instinctively assumed a defensive stance.

Ye Xiaochen's silhouette revealed a shape!

The strike was blocked; a cold glint on a dagger in Ye Xiaochen's hand flashed, and his body lunged forward to stab.

Swift and lethal!

Nanguo Buxie, after all, wasn't a pushover; his Golden bloodline was blazing, and his form flashed rapidly beyond the edge, evading the fatal blow.

Moreover, he swung his other hand, hurling an attack toward Ye Xiaochen.

However, before that attack could land on Xiao Chen, his body, which had been charging forward, suddenly veered sharply and, in the blink of an eye, vanished back into the mist.

"Damned!"

Nanguo Buxie muttered a low, frustrated curse.

Staring at the eerie black mist, the eyes of many Academy disciples were filled with strange colors.

If the Shadow‑Flow technique is indeed too unorthodox, then the Way of the Assassin before them is comparatively much more familiar.

This is the assassin technique that flourishes on Nan Yin Zhou.

Especially among the top ThreeGreatHiddenEthnicities of Nan Yin Zhou, many masters can wield this technique to the extreme, killing without a trace; it truly makes people shudder at the mere mention.

Who would have thought that Ye Xiaochen, coming from the Central Region, actually understood assassin techniques and wielded them so skillfully—truly awe‑inspiring!

Vanish, then appear.

Attack the enemy unprepared, catching them off guard.

This is the essence of assassin technique.

It sounds simple, but mastering it in real combat is actually very difficult.

However, in today's contest, Ye Xiaochen demonstrated a textbook‑level Way of the Moment to everyone!

The once‑splendidly dressed Nanguo Buxie, after being toyed with countless times, now has a disheveled hairstyle, tattered clothes, a sight so miserable it's unbearable, utterly bedraggled.

"Ye Xiaochen, besides this move, you have nothing else?"

Nanguo Buxie roared loudly at the mist, on the verge of breaking down.

"Yes."

As the words fell, the mist dispersed, and Ye Xiaochen's figure reappeared.

He remained impeccably dressed, not a single hair out of place, and compared with Nanguo Buxie, he was exceedingly elegant.

"Then if you have the skill, use other techniques!" As long as you don't resort to such mundane assassin methods.

Nanguo Buxie declared he'd had enough!

Xiao Chen smiled.

Nanguo Buxie probably didn't think that by not using assassin techniques he could defeat him, right?

Should he tell Nanguo Buxie that the assassin technique was just something he picked up casually during his training on Nan Yin Zhou back then, and his mastery is only average?

But he won't say it, because that would be too pretentious.

His mother said, one should be low‑key.

"Alright." Xiao Chen replied cheerfully.

Nanguo Buxie was taken aback, apparently not expecting Ye Xiaohu to be so forthcoming.

However, he sneered inwardly.

Without the disgusting tactics of the current technique, could Ye Xiaochen still be his opponent?

"Then show me some other skills!"

As the words fell, a sharp, soaring aura rose, and the entire area was instantly shrouded in howling Sword Qi.

Originally the sharpness of Xiao Chen was still restrained, but his aura suddenly changed, standing there as if he were a peerless sword.

Sharpness fully revealed!

Countless gazes were filled with shock.

Ye Xiaochen, surprisingly, is still a sword cultivator!

Such vast Sword Qi cannot be cultivated in a single day.

"This Ye Xiaochen seems to hide nothing, how many abilities does he actually have?"

The disciples kept guessing; no one knew the exact answer.

"It's over! Although Ye Xiaochen's sword cultivation looks good, the Golden Bloodline is the greatest restraint on sword cultivators!"

Someone said so.

After a brief surprise, Nanguo Buxie let a cold smile appear on his face.

The Golden Bloodline is famed for its strength, possessing the fiercest offense and the stoutest defense.

Sword cultivators value sharpness and speed, both of which are suppressed by the Golden Bloodline.

Therefore, the Sword Dao is insignificant before the Golden Bloodline!

If Ye Xiaochen intends to defeat him with the Sword Dao, it's a fool's dream!

Ye Xiaochen naturally also heard this remark from the crowd.

However, they didn't care.

"Ye Xiaochen, I want to see whether your sword is sharper or my shield is harder!"

"Try?"

"Come at me!"

When Xiao Chen's mind shifted, countless virtual swords instantly surrounded them.

Because weapons are prohibited in the duel, Xiao Chen couldn't use a real sword.

For a sword cultivator, lacking a sword greatly reduces one's power.

"I think they're here to show off!" Ye Qingran shook her head lightly, as if she had discovered her sons' little thoughts.

In fact, with Xiao Chen's strength, defeating a Nanguo Buxie is not difficult.

The assassin technique just now could wear the Nanguo Buxie down to death.

But Xiao Chen easily abandoned the assassin technique and switched to the Sword Dao.

Without a real sword's aid, trying to defeat the Nanguo Buxie with the Sword Dao is obviously difficult.

Yet Xiao Chen did so...

What else could it be but deliberate showoff?

On the other side, Ye Xiaohu, after the Jiying Flow Technique, displayed another of his supreme skills—Spirit‑taming Art.