The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2655 - 2630: Fierce Battle with the Assassins!

The Faceless People, renowned as the paramount assassin syndicate across the Eastern Continent, wield considerable influence, even extending their reach into other Territories. A presence is also maintained in the Northern Continent. Over the passage of years, their expansion has seen the Faceless People's power gradually infiltrate the Northern, Southern, and Western Continents, though they notably lack any sub-branch within the Central Holy Nation. These Faceless People serve as a veritable transfer station for assassins! Warriors on the Barbaric Ancient Continent with intentions to assassinate someone can post a bounty through the Faceless People. Should an assassin find the offer compelling, they can then claim the bounty order from the organization. Upon successfully dispatching the target and procuring the victim's head or the item stipulated by the client, the assassin would present it to the manager of the Faceless People, who would then disburse the agreed-upon commission. However, if a client desires to specifically engage a particular assassin, direct negotiation with that individual is required, and the Faceless People will facilitate a meeting between the client and the assassin to finalize the terms and pricing. When a client names a specific assassin for a task, it implies that assassin possesses immense skill and an established reputation. For instance, enlisting the services of luminaries such as the Seven Sword Immortals or the Heavenly Wolf Assassination Team for a single assassination would necessitate an incalculable commission. This particular instance saw the Eastern Continent of Kunxu forgo the standard procedure of issuing a pursuit order against Lin Bai through the Faceless People. Instead, they proclaimed a bounty for Lin Bai, accessible to all warriors under heaven. Whoever could deliver Lin Bai's head to Kunxu would be rewarded with two billion spirit liquid, a King-level Spiritual Artifact, and an Emperor-level Spiritual Tool. Such an exceptionally generous reward naturally galvanized the agents of the Faceless People into action. Consequently, Lin Bai found himself prominently featured on the Faceless People's Bounty Rankings. Furthermore, Lin Bai's position on these rankings was elevated, placing him within the top ten! This is precisely why a multitude of assassins were driven into a frenzy, relentlessly pursuing Lin Bai! During the unrest in the Eastern Continent, amidst the presence of numerous Wending Realm experts surrounding Lin Bai, the assassins from the Faceless People refrained from making a move. However, with Lin Bai now having departed the Eastern Continent and embarking on a solitary journey to the Northern Continent, a perfect opportunity has presented itself for the assassins! The Soul-Stealing Thirteen operates as a mid-tier assassin team within the Faceless People. They have a track record of successfully assassinating many formidable figures and Tianjiao, yet their renown does not quite match that of the Seven Sword Immortals or the Heavenly Wolf Assassination Team! Consequently, they harbored ambitions to claim a portion of Lin Bai's lucrative bounty. Since the conclusion of the grand battle in the Jianghai Region, the Soul-Stealing Thirteen had been tailing Lin Bai. They maintained their pursuit until Lin Bai left the East Continent Academy and ventured alone towards the Northern Continent, shadowing him closely! Now, they perceived that a suitable opportunity had finally arrived. The decision was made: they would strike! Perched atop the mountain, Lin Bai sat in a cross-legged position, his eyes shut, in a state of rest. Abruptly at this juncture, Lin Bai's eyes snapped open. He scanned his surroundings and uttered with a cold smile,

"I must say, your assassination team indeed has a clearly defined division of labor!"

"I believe many warriors have died at your hands before me!"

The Soul Snatcher Leader let out a laugh: "Exactly, our Soul-Stealing Thirteen have undertaken one hundred and fifty cases, not one mishandled, from princes of dynasties to Tianjiao disciples of major sects, even inner disciples of the East Continent Academy, we have assassinated them all!"

"But today is different!"

"After we kill you, our name, the Soul-Stealing Thirteen, will surely resound under heaven!"

"The Saint of the East Continent Academy dying by our hands will be a supreme honor for us!"

The Soul Snatcher Leader spoke with fanaticism.

As an assassin, the Soul Snatcher Leader knows all too well how crucial reputation is!

Lin Bai heard these words and smiled with pursed lips: "I’ve come all this way, and countless warriors have wished to step on my head to climb higher, yet they all met the same end..."

"They all had to die!"

"Today, I can make a bet with you all, too!"

"I bet you won’t kill me today!"

The Soul Snatcher Leader laughed: "That remains to be seen. We have sealed this place using a Magic Circle, even if Saint Lin Bai has boundless power, it would take half an hour to break the formation!"

"This half an hour is more than enough for us to kill you!"

Lin Bai smiled: "Then go ahead and try!"

The Soul Snatcher Leader’s expression hardened, and he said coldly: "Take action!"

Shua! Shua! Shua!

As soon as the Soul Snatcher Leader’s voice fell, three shadows flew towards Lin Bai simultaneously from behind, left, and right, wielding sharp weapons, lashing out ferociously.

These were the very three that Lin Bai had mentioned earlier, lying in wait to ambush him!

Lin Bai had already noticed them, and his figure flickered instantly, evading the assault!

At the same time, the Soul Snatcher Leader also coldly said: "Let’s attack as well!"

With those words, the Soul Snatcher Leader, along with the other six warriors, encircled Lin Bai from the front!

In an instant, on the distant mountain, three arrows pierced through the air towards Lin Bai’s head.

The Soul-Stealing Thirteen, advancing and retreating in an orderly fashion, with a clear division of labor, their attack forming a Heavenly Spider Web in an instant, leaving no escape for any warrior they target!

Indeed, an extremely troublesome existence!