Chapter 1402 - 1401: Assassin Group Forbidden Land
"This is the door leading to the Forbidden Land of the Assassin Group, let’s all go inside."
Fang Yan pointed at the entrance and spoke softly.
"Yes, Master Fang."
Ru Nian and Wu Guangzu saw the urgent situation and did not delay further, directly bowed and led the Daoist inside.
Subsequently, Gu Yuxin and several disciples also entered together, the last person entered and conveniently closed the stone door.
Passing through this cave, inside was a long tunnel; everyone moved forward into the dimness, their gaze unable to reach the end.
Several people followed Fang Yan’s lead, slowly walking forward. After about ten minutes, the torches in the tunnel suddenly lit up automatically, immediately revealing an open area not far ahead, suddenly brightening.
"Master Fang, it seems like ahead is the Forbidden Land."
Wu Guangzu pointed at the bright spot ahead and said.
"Hmm."
Fang Yan said little more, as this was the place where he and Ye Feng established the Assassin Group, and everything felt so familiar.
At this moment, Fang Yan only felt his heart still stirring, blood boiling; he knew his time was running short.
Quickly, everyone arrived at the Forbidden Land. Here, the relics left by the ancestors of the Assassin Group were abundant and dazzling, statues and murals everywhere, astonishing everyone.
Gu Yuxin looked at the many strange things and couldn’t help but run around.
"Yu Xin, this is the Forbidden Land, don’t run around."
Wu Guangzu was startled and immediately said.
"Well, I just want to look around, I didn’t touch anything here."
Gu Yuxin pouted and spoke with a hint of complaint.
"There may be dangerous things inside; otherwise, the ancestors would not have made this a Forbidden Land." Wu Guangzu knew she misunderstood and hurriedly explained.
"Okay, okay, I’ll just stay here obediently."
Gu Yuxin, hearing Ku Kong speak like that, suddenly felt a bit scared.
After settling Fang Yan down, Wu Guangzu began to carefully observe the entire cave. The place was very spacious, with walls full of elaborate murals, and some calligraphy and the like.
The entire cave seemed like a small palace, supported by eight huge stone pillars, with a ceiling of solid rock, and rows of torches hanging around.
Wu Guangzu marveled at the ancient craftsmanship, indeed astounded by its exquisite nature. Suddenly, Wu Guangzu’s gaze fell upon a statue covered with cobwebs; curiously, he walked over to remove the webs.
Written on it: This is the Grand Master of the Assassin Group, Hongqi!
Wu Guangzu touched the words above, already covered in dust, he tried to blow gently with his mouth, but the dust rebounded back.
"Cough cough cough...."
Wu Guangzu coughed, unable to resist it, and as the dust settled, more small words appeared below the previous inscription.
Wu Guangzu leaned closer and read carefully: "The Assassin Group’s swordsmanship is unparalleled, back then the Godless Technique triumphed across the world, enhanced by the Blood Shadow Saber’s activation method, it was unbeatable, hence leaving this relic for future generations, hoping to remember the activation method."
"Blood Shadow Saber? Isn’t that Master Fang’s weapon?"
Wu Guangzu was somewhat surprised, as what was described here were basically Master’s divine skills and weapons.
Thus, Wu Guangzu ceased to inspect further, as these were the Master’s secrets, and reading them without permission would be disrespectful.
Observing the other inscriptions, Wu Guangzu found nothing particularly special. At this moment, Fang Yan suddenly started coughing intensely, and Wu Guangzu immediately approached.
Unexpectedly, as he came closer, Fang Yan suddenly spat out a mouthful of black blood.
"Master Fang Yan, what’s wrong with you?"
Fang Yan’s face was pale, lips cracked, eyes white, hands trembling, evidently he was nearing his end.
His urgent call: "Guangzu, Guangzu, come here quickly."
Wu Guangzu, seeing Fang Yan urgently calling him, quickly went over, "Master Fang Yan, please don’t scare me, what’s wrong with you."
"Guangzu, I won’t make it."
Fang Yan coughed twice, then deeply sighed: "My organs were shattered in the last strike."
"No, Master Fang, you will be okay."
Wu Guangzu’s tears started to overflow, Fang Yan was Chen Tianlong’s most respected master, having worked hard to revitalize the Assassin Group, now unfortunately, unable to properly care for him, losing his life instead, causing Wu Guangzu emotional distress towards Chen Tianlong.
"Guangzu, heed my command!"
Fang Yan suddenly became serious, his pale face exhibiting a trace of dignity, and continued, "From now on, you are the Sect Leader of the Assassin Group, responsible for its prosperity, swearing to defend it."
Wu Guangzu, seeing Fang Yan’s stern expression, restrained his sorrow and knelt to the ground, his voice trembling due to crying: "Yes, Master Fang! Disciple pledges to fulfill the duties, willing to exert oneself for the Assassin Group."
After speaking, he bowed his head boldly three times, causing his forehead to bleed slightly.
"Good! Then I can die without regret."
Fang Yan patted Wu Guangzu’s shoulder in reassurance.
Suddenly, Fang Yan quickly pressed two points on Wu Guangzu’s body, before he could react, Wu Guangzu found himself unable to move, next, the Daoist suspended mid-air, unexpectedly upside down, his head precisely hovering above Wu Guangzu’s head.
Wu Guangzu was startled, but the next moment, he felt a powerful qi emanating throughout his body.
Only then did he realize, Fang Yan was infusing his lifetime skills to him using a head injection method. At this moment, he wished to resist, but his limbs were immobile.
Nearby, Ru Nian, Ding Kong, and Gu Yuxin witnessed this scene, astounded too. Yet they remained still, aware this was Fang Yan’s final decision.
At the base of the Assassin Group.
Chen Tianlong and Wu Mengting arrived at the base, shocked to see many horses and fallen arrows. The entrance had scattered tree bark remnants, Chen Tianlong crouched down, picked up a broken arrow to inspect, noticing a "Kuang" character written.
"Could it be Kuang Chenggong’s troops attacking the Assassin Group?"
Thinking this, Chen Tianlong became worried: "Mengting, the Assassin Group might be in trouble, let’s quickly ascend the mountain to check."
"Alright."
Wu Mengting understood the seriousness, nodding in agreement, swiftly following Chen Tianlong upwards.
But along the path, through canyons and pine forests, Chen Tianlong observed the desolation and battle traces, his heart sinking, intuition indicating a fierce battle occurred at the Assassin Group.
Thinking of Senior Brother Wu and Master Fang Yan on the mountain, Chen Tianlong felt anxious.
"Chen Tianlong, don’t worry too much, Master Fang Yan and Senior Brother Wu are so skilled, they should be fine." Wu Mengting merely comforted, observing the devastation, she speculated the matter was not simple.
"Yes, hoping heaven protects my Assassin Group."
After a prayer from Chen Tianlong, he led Wu Mengting directly towards the mountain peak.
At the mountain top, in front of the secret cave.
"Open this stone door for me."
Kuang Shengtian commanded several relatively strong soldiers behind him.
"Yes, Young Master."
After saying, several people carried a large wooden log and began striking.
"Boom, boom, boom....."
The log struck the stone door, producing deafening sounds.
But after a long while, the stone door remained unmoved, Kuang Chenggong suddenly appeared before the stone door: "Get out of the way, you worthless bunch."
He glared at the surrounding soldiers, immediately frightening them, hastily retreating.
