Black Rose's figure did not touch the ground, and it vanished strangely in mid-air.
Inside the prince's mansion, assassins in black were killing everywhere.
Desperate screams continued to resound as guards, servants, and others fell one after another in pools of blood.
A black-clad assassin cut down a guard and was about to deliver the finishing blow when a blue light flashed. Immediately after, his chest felt a chill as the blue light pierced his heart.
A young maid, pale-faced and filled with terror, was so frightened she forgot to scream.
Several of her young sisters nearby had already fallen in pools of blood, and the ferocious assassin was raising his cleaver to strike.
The little maid closed her eyes in despair, awaiting the arrival of death.
But she heard a scream in her ears. Opening her eyes, she saw that the terrifying assassin had been decapitated.
A stunning figure turned and left, lunging towards the black-clad figures in the distance.
The assassins encountered annihilation.
They had expected a one-sided slaughter, but instead, they were the lambs.
Blue rays of light flickered incessantly, like the light of death. Each strike was fatal, and every movement easily reaped the life of an assassin.
Even a Saint Realm expert was no match for a single move and was easily killed.
"Black Rose, it's Black Rose of the Asura Hall!"
The assassins recognized Black Rose's identity and were thrown into a panic.
They hadn't expected to encounter the legend of the assassin world, Black Rose.
This woman, with her Saint Realm cultivation, could strike upwards and assassinate an Emperor Realm expert. She was terrifying beyond compare, and they were no match for her.
The assassins fled in terror.
"Strange, doesn't this harbinger of death only kill? Since when did she start protecting people? Black Rose, tonight you're out of luck, running into this old man. Your legend in the assassin world will fall by my hand."
The old man in the gray robe revealed a sinister smile, producing a three-inch-long poisoned dart that emitted a foul stench.
He concealed his aura, his figure gradually becoming ethereal as he stealthily approached Black Rose.
This wretch was incredibly insidious, planning a sneak attack.
"Who exactly are you people, and why are you slaughtering everyone?"
Black Rose held her dagger to an assassin's neck, demanding an answer.
"We are merely following orders. The command came from Princess Lan Ling of the Yan Zhao Dynasty. She wants everyone in the prince's mansion killed, and Ji Mo's limbs cut off to make him a human pig."
The assassin trembled all over, his eyes filled with infinite terror, and he answered truthfully.
"Make Ji Mo a human pig? You're all seeking death!"
Upon hearing this, Black Rose directly slit his throat.
She would never allow anyone to harm Ji Mo.
Just then, a powerful and unparalleled force swept over, striking Black Rose's back.
"Spirit Emperor!"
Black Rose instantly sensed a fatal danger. Her reaction was extremely swift. She immediately turned, her daggers intertwining, and unleashed two brilliant blue rays.
*Bang!*
The two energies collided. At the point of impact, flying sand and rocks erupted, and a huge pit appeared out of nowhere.
The opponent's cultivation was far superior to Black Rose's. She could not resist and was sent flying backward.
Her throat felt a sweetness, and she couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.
And it wasn't over yet.
The opponent had clearly planned this meticulously, intending to kill Black Rose. A black ray, swift as lightning, then struck towards her face.
Black Rose could no longer dodge. Although she avoided a fatal blow, her shoulder was hit.
"Ah..."
Blood splattered, instantly turning black, accompanied by a pungent, fishy odor.
Black Rose gritted her teeth, quickly sealing several acupoints on her shoulder and immediately taking a detoxification pill.
However, it seemed to have no effect, as the poison spread rapidly within her body.
"Black Rose, stop your futile struggle. It's useless. This is a special poison from my Pan Long Sacred Land, and there is no antidote in the world."
The gray-robed old man's figure reappeared.
It was he who had launched the sneak attack, ambushing Black Rose.
If they had faced each other directly, even if he could defeat Black Rose, he would have paid a heavy price. Therefore, the gray-robed old man chose to use underhanded tactics.
"A Spirit Emperor, not only ambushing but also using poison to attack, aren't you ashamed?"
Black Rose gritted out.
She could already feel her strength rapidly draining, the poison spreading quickly within her. A wave of dizziness washed over her, and her body swayed precariously.
"To deal with a cruel and cold-blooded killer from the Asura Hall like you, these methods are more than justified," the gray-robed old man said sanctimoniously.
"Heh, then what were you doing tonight? How many innocent people did you kill?" Black Rose scoffed.
The gray-robed old man was speechless and said indignantly, "You are also a prodigy of the younger generation. I appreciate talent and am willing to spare your life. As long as you submit to my Pan Long Sacred Land, I will immediately give you the antidote."
"Wishful thinking!"
Black Rose shouted, gripping her dagger tightly.
Her beautiful hair fluttered without wind, and the phantom image of the delicate black rose reappeared behind her, her pupils turning pitch black.
Her aura was no longer weak; it was slowly recovering, and her condition was gradually returning to its peak.
"Black Rose, you're crazy! Using a forbidden technique to fight me to the death. Even if you get the antidote in the end, you'll surely die."
The gray-robed old man panicked.
He hadn't expected Black Rose to be so resolute and unafraid of death.
"Stop! I'm willing to give you the antidote and let you leave."
The gray-robed old man chose to compromise; he was afraid.
He knew very well how terrifying a peerless killer like Black Rose, who was a monstrous talent, would be if she chose to fight to the death. He did not want to pay a heavy price for this.
"I will not let you touch him. I absolutely will not allow you to make him a human pig."
Black Rose did not accept the condition. If she left, Ji Mo would inevitably fall into the hands of the gray-robed old man.
The thought of him making Ji Mo a human pig ignited a furious rage within her.
"You, an assassin, are risking your life for a man?"
The gray-robed old man was stunned. He had never expected Black Rose to risk her life to protect Ji Mo.
An assassin, inherently cold-blooded and ruthless, was now risking everything to protect a man – it was too unexpected!
The answer to the gray-robed old man was a sharp, unparalleled blue light.
Black Rose was poisoned and could not hold on for long. She had no time to waste arguing with the gray-robed old man; she wanted to drag him down with her before she died.
*Boom, boom...*
The two figures collided repeatedly. Terrifying energy surged in all directions, and violent power destroyed everything around them. Buildings collapsed one after another.
Black blood also splattered everywhere.
It was clear that Black Rose, poisoned, was still no match for the gray-robed old man, even after using her forbidden technique.
"So noisy, what's that sound!"
Ji Mo, awakened from his sleep, opened his eyes. He heard the commotion and woke up.
"Who's demolishing the house in the middle of the night?"
Ji Mo frowned upon hearing the sound of collapsing buildings and opened his door to investigate.
"Run! Someone wants to kill you..." A blood-soaked figure appeared before him.