Although the Ghost-faced Killer had concealed his whereabouts, a terrifying intent to kill still permeated the space.

Wang Ruoxie's expression slightly tensed, and he immediately stepped into the Cloud Soaring Step, his figure flickering rapidly, shifting through the space.

At the same time, the Middle Grade Spiritual Artifact longsword appeared in his hand.

True Qi continuously circulated within him, ready to strike at any moment.

Facing a killer at the Element Transformation Realm Middle Stage, he dared not be careless.

After all, he currently only had the cultivation of the First Layer of the Element Transformation Realm, and combined with the Ghost-faced Killer's Shadow Killing Technique, it was indeed far more terrifying than those killers before.

Wang Ruoxie pushed his Divine Thought to the extreme, his eyes transforming into a bloody hue.

The Ghost-faced Killer employing the Shadow Killing Technique could not be seen with the naked eye; he could only rely on his powerful Divine Thought and the Blood Eyes that could perceive illusions to sense the opponent's position at this moment.

At this moment, a sharp chilling light suddenly appeared in the space.

The next instant, a pitch-black dagger materialized out of thin air, thrusting fiercely towards Wang Ruoxie.

Without hesitation, Wang Ruoxie swung his longsword at once, the sword's brilliance shining, clashing with the incoming dagger.

"Clang!"

With a sound of metal striking metal, both felt a terrifying force transmitted through their weapons, forcing them to involuntarily retreat.

"I underestimated you; you have such strength."

The Ghost-faced Killer glanced at Wang Ruoxie in surprise and spoke.

Before coming, he had already received information that the target of this mission was a genius disciple of the Celestial Sword Sect, whose cultivation was low but whose strength was extraordinary.

He thought that even if the information was accurate, the opponent would at most have the strength at the Early Stage Peak of the Element Transformation Realm, but he hadn't expected the opponent's strength was in no way inferior to his own.

"If you want to kill me, your strength is not enough."

Wang Ruoxie calmly looked at the Ghost-faced Killer and replied.

"Arrogant fellow, die."

The Ghost-faced Killer snorted coldly and then his arm suddenly trembled.

"Buzz!"

A cold glint pierced through the void, carrying terrifying power, assassinating towards Wang Ruoxie.

The Ghost-faced Killer had thrown the dagger in his hand as a hidden weapon, shooting it at Wang Ruoxie.

Killers commonly used weapons like daggers, and they were almost always coated with deadly poison.

If struck, or even just grazed, one would undoubtedly die on the spot.

"Cloud Emergence Technique."

Wang Ruoxie raised his hand and with a swing of the sword, sharp Sword Qi erupted forth, instantly striking the incoming dagger, sending it flying away.

Then, his figure flickered, instantly arriving in front of the Ghost-faced Killer, slashing at him with his sword.

Strands of Sword Qi spewed forth, transforming into saber-like blades, rolling towards the Ghost-faced Killer.

"Kill!"

The Ghost-faced Killer roared angrily as well, immediately producing another dagger, attacking Wang Ruoxie.

In an instant, the two collided once more.

The next moment, their figures separated again.

"Drip drop!"

With a soft sound, blood dropped from Wang Ruoxie's palm.

Evidently, he was injured in the recent clash.

The Ghost-faced Killer fared no better; his black robe was slashed open in several places from which blood oozed.

Especially his dagger-wielding arm was stained red with blood.

Clearly, although he had injured Wang Ruoxie, he himself was injured even worse.

The Ghost-faced Killer stared at Wang Ruoxie, eyes filled with astonishment; he was injured, and even more so than the opponent.

That is to say, the opponent's strength surpassed his own.

It was hard for him to accept that despite having the cultivation of the Fourth Layer of the Element Transformation Realm, he would lose to someone at merely the First Layer.

Most importantly, when the opponent was so young, yet possessed terrifying strength to challenge three minor realms above, he was clearly not just a genius disciple, but a monstrous talent.

Now Wang Ruoxie's figure moved again, and he didn't plan to give his opponent a chance. To those who wanted to kill him, he would never let them go easily, especially when the opponent was a killer.

However, just as Wang Ruoxie intended to finish off the Ghost-faced Killer with a single sword, countless cold-glinting daggers suddenly shot out from the opponent.

Though each dagger was less than two inches long, they were extremely sharp, all poisoned to kill upon blood contact.

This was the Ghost-faced Killer's life-saving technique, used in life-and-death situations. It could not only defend himself but also hold surprising effects in an ambush.

In past missions, he had relied on this technique, reversing situations repeatedly and completing his tasks with success.

The sheer number of these daggers, each carrying the force equivalent to a full-strength attack of the Fourth Layer of the Element Transformation Realm, and being poisoned, deterred Wang Ruoxie from confronting them head-on.

The Cloud Soaring Step was executed instantly, with his figure retreating rapidly.

"I want your life."

The Ghost-faced Killer shouted fiercely, and his body disappeared once more into the space, as if turning into a shadow, merging underground, and finally vanishing completely.

The Blood Evil Sect's unique assassination technique, the Shadow Killing Technique, was executed to its fullest by the Ghost-faced Killer.

Wang Ruoxie frowned slightly, the Ghost-faced Killer was indeed far beyond comparison with ordinary killers, so tricky to deal with.

Although his strength was superior to the Ghost-faced Killer, the latter would obviously not meet him head-on.

Killers prioritizing mission completion would use any means necessary—assassination, poisoning, making it difficult to guard against.

Once again, utilizing the Blood Eyes and pushing all his Divine Thought, Wang Ruoxie cautiously scanned around.

Suddenly, his eyes focused sharply, a pitch-black dagger thrust down from above.

Without any hesitation, Wang Ruoxie swept his palm out, a white flame erupted forth.

"Ah..."

With a miserable cry, the Ghost-faced Killer finally appeared.

His entire arm was charred, flesh and blood mangled, and even the ghostly mask on his face seemed to have melted.

By this time, Wang Ruoxie had already vanished from sight.

"Damn it."

The Ghost-faced Killer cursed under his breath but did not pursue Wang Ruoxie further.

His arm had already been wounded before, now further burnt by that terrible flame; without timely treatment, the whole arm might become useless.

Immediately, he took out a Healing Pill, starting to recover his injuries.

At this moment, Wang Ruoxie had reached a hidden place.

He did not return directly to the Celestial Sword Sect because he knew the Ghost-faced Killer would not give up on assassinating him, and furthermore, he didn't want to let the opponent go.

However, with his current strength, he could not defeat the opponent.

Therefore, he planned to swallow and refine those Blood Essence Fruits immediately, aiming to break through to the Second Layer of the Element Transformation Realm.

If the breakthrough succeeded, his strength would increase severalfold, enabling him to eliminate the opponent with ease.

Without delay, Wang Ruoxie took out a Blood Essence Fruit. After consuming it, he focused entirely on operating the Nine Transformation Primordial Scripture, entering cultivation.

Moments later, Wang Ruoxie completely refined the blood energy contained in the Blood Essence Fruit.

"Truly worthy of the Blood Essence Fruit, just one has enhanced my Qi and Blood by as much as twenty percent."

Wang Ruoxie thought silently to himself, then continued to refine the remaining Blood Essence Fruits.

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