The Divine Urban Physician

Upon hearing this, Qiao Lan displayed an incredulous expression and couldn’t help but look at Qing Wanji.

The Ghost Shadow holds a terrifying reputation in the Moon Soul Domain, known as one of the top ten assassins among the younger generation of the Outer Realm. His strength lies within the Qiankun Realm Seventh Layer Heaven, with a record of illustrious achievements. The number of powerful individuals who have perished at his hands is beyond count.

Furthermore, the Ghost Shadow is incredibly mysterious; no one knows his origin, nor has anyone seen his true face. All that is known is that when he acts, it is like a ghostly phantom, leaving no trace of his presence, killing unseen—which is why he is called the Ghost Shadow.

Others may not know who the Ghost Shadow really is, but as Qing Wanji’s closest confidant, Qiao Lan understands that the Ghost Shadow is none other than one of Qing Wanji’s Avatars.

Qing Wanji possesses an extremely terrifying secret technique known as the Death Spirit Clone Technique, allowing him to create three Avatars. Two of these Avatars have already infiltrated the Dead Spirit Hall, serving as Qing Wanji’s most effective eyes within it.

Within the Dead Spirit Hall, unbeknownst to all, these two Avatars acquire extensive information; any individuals harboring differing intentions are easily uncovered. Thus, no betrayal has ever occurred within the Dead Spirit Hall, for all with suspicious motives meet swift demise.

Hence, anyone who joins the Dead Spirit Hall would not dare harbor the slightest thought of betrayal; for any traitor, death is the only certainty!

Apart from the two Avatars in the Dead Spirit Hall, the other Avatar has carved a name for itself in the Outer Realm, yet no one has seen the True Body of the Ghost Shadow.

Qing Wanji ordering Ye Chen to assassinate the Ghost Shadow is practically impossible, especially with a mere three-day deadline. Within these three days, it’s uncertain whether Ye Chen can even locate the Ghost Shadow.

"Hall Master, this..."

At this moment, Qiao Lan couldn’t help but look at Qing Wanji, wanting to say something, but was directly interrupted by Qing Wanji’s icy gaze.

"Chen Ye, you should have heard of the Ghost Shadow’s name. Kill him, and you may join the Dead Spirit Hall, and I will provide you with the Ghost Shadow’s whereabouts."

With a sweep of his robe, Qing Wanji released a surge of spiritual energy, within which a map was revealed.

"Someone has paid a hefty sum to have the Dead Spirit Hall kill the Ghost Shadow, and this task has fallen to you. If you succeed, this will be your first mission upon formally joining the Dead Spirit Hall."

"If you fail, it will prove only your inadequacy; unable to even kill the Ghost Shadow, avenging Dishi Tian would be impossible. This map will guide you in tracking the Ghost Shadow’s movements. Take it, and act wisely."

A swirl of Qing Wanji’s arm sent the map flying towards Ye Chen. Unfurling the map, Ye Chen saw, amidst the endless mountains, a red dot—the Ghost Shadow’s location.

"Failing to kill the Ghost Shadow would prove your inadequacy; utterly incapable of exacting vengeance on Dishi Tian."

Qing Wanji coldly stared at Ye Chen and spoke.

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen’s murderous aura violently soared skyward; he swiftly collected the map and coldly declared, "The Ghost Shadow will die by my hand!"

Having spoken such words, Ye Chen no longer lingered. Relying on the map’s indication of the Ghost Shadow’s location, he directly took flight.

Seeing Ye Chen leave the hall, Qiao Lan gazed questioningly at Qing Wanji and couldn’t help but ask, "Father, why send him to assassinate your Avatar? Could it be that someone truly paid a hefty price for the Ghost Shadow’s life?"

"Indeed."

Qing Wanji nodded assuredly, gently ruffling Qiao Lan’s hair. His eyes deepened, resembling the Abyss itself, daunting in its depth.

"Those above have set their sights on me. They have subtly sensed that I’ve mastered the Death Spirit Clone Technique, suspecting my desire to escape their control. They’ve disguised identities specifically to contract for the Ghost Shadow’s life."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Lan was alarmed. She well understood the significance of those Qing Wanji spoke of; their current selves stood no chance of challenging them. If exposed, only death awaited.

Qing Wanji’s cultivation of the Death Spirit Clone Technique had been detected, and the enemy intended to test him by attempting to slay the Ghost Shadow. He must discard this Avatar, or face annihilation. No wonder Qing Wanji had ordered Ye Chen to assassinate the Ghost Shadow.

With this, Qing Wanji continued, "Hence, having Chen Ye assassinate the Ghost Shadow kills two birds with one stone. Not only does it eliminate suspicion, but it further tests his true intention to join the Dead Spirit Hall—whether genuinely to avenge Dishi Tian or perhaps covet the Bloodline Origin."

"I understand."

Qiao Lan sighed deeply but was completely impressed by her father; her simple mind couldn’t comprehend these entangled intrigues, leaving her with only admiration for Qing Wanji.

Half a day later, Ye Chen arrived at the Blood Nether Valley. This was precisely where the red dot on the map designated, where the Ghost Shadow lay in wait.

Ye Chen was unaware of Qing Wanji and Qiao Lan’s conversation; his focus remained on the assassination of the Ghost Shadow, cautious yet resolute.

Throughout his journey, Ye Chen utilized various channels to gather extensive intelligence relating to the Ghost Shadow.

From these reports, Ye Chen obtained a detailed account of the Ghost Shadow’s situation.

The Ghost Shadow, by nature, is a ruthless killer. Whenever hired, he indiscriminately eliminates targets, regardless of their moral standing. He spares no one.

Moreover, the Ghost Shadow takes extreme measures, obliterating the bloodline lineage of the slain to avoid familial retaliation. This unrelenting ferocity is comparable to Gao Wuyang.

Against such a person, Ye Chen feels no emotional burden in pursuing the kill, though the complexity of the task demands meticulous consideration.

The Ghost Shadow remains a renowned assassin of the Outer Realm, possessed of extraordinary strength within the Qiankun Realm Seventh Layer Heaven. To have maneuvered freely for so long, he must possess formidable skills—a fact that demands prudent action in targeting him.

Moreover, Qing Wanji’s test insists on killing the Ghost Shadow. If not accomplished within three days, even severely wounding him without securing his kill would constitute failure. Ye Chen would hence be blocked from joining the Dead Spirit Hall, forfeiting the chance to access the Bloodline Origin.

The red dot on the map remains at a distance, but Ye Chen resorts to caution. The Ghost Shadow’s prowess no doubt extends to a heightened danger perception, in addition to formidable skills in concealment and evasion—hence, his True Body never discovered.

As such, Ye Chen must prepare comprehensively to assassinate the Ghost Shadow. All must be prearranged to ensure no chance of escape; the strike must be singular and lethal.

Eyes fixed on the map’s red dot, Ye Chen’s divine soul silently emanated and engulfed the Blood Nether Valley.

Considering the Ghost Shadow’s consistent presence within the Blood Nether Valley suggests a potential target he seeks to eliminate.

Aligned with this inference, Ye Chen plans to identify the intended targets within the Blood Nether Valley, likely the Ghost Shadow’s victim.

If Ye Chen can determine the Ghost Shadow’s assassination target, he could lay in wait, seizing the moment to strike as the Ghost Shadow attempts his kill—an opportunity to eliminate him.