Chapter 48: The Assassin's Identity

"You are from the royal family!"

Chu Xiaotian exclaimed in shock.

He had not anticipated that the assassin from the Holy Academy would have such a close connection to the royal family. He was certain that these assassins all came from the Holy Academy, but beyond that, he knew nothing.

"It seems you're not completely foolish."

The assassin responded upon hearing Chu Xiaotian's words, then proceeded to remove his black robe.

Chu Xiaotian saw the man's face and attire clearly.

He appeared to be a young man slightly older than Chu Xiaotian, with handsome features, a relaxed and content expression, and eyes that radiated a domineering presence. He wore a blue long robe, exuding a noble aura with every move, clearly not of simple birth.

"Prince, Baili Xian!"

Seeing this young man, Chu Xiaotian was utterly shocked.

Though he had never met the Prince of the Northern Yan Kingdom, the prince's portraits and his deeds were widely known throughout the royal city. The current prince was beloved by the people and seen as the undisputed choice for the next Emperor.

Chu Xiaotian had never imagined that the prince of the Northern Yan would personally take action against him here.

This made the relationship between the Holy Academy and the royal family clear. If the royal prince was in the Holy Academy, then it meant that the royal family and the Holy Academy were inherently connected; otherwise, a prince would never become an assassin.

"Since you've discovered my true identity, you won't be able to leave this place today."

Baili Xian said with a smile.

His demeanor was elegant, and his expression was comfortable, making it difficult for anyone to feel any aversion towards him. However, the murderous intent in his eyes made it clear that he was serious.

"It's an honor to duel with the top talent of Northern Yan Kingdom!"

Hearing Baili Xian's words and seeing his expression, Chu Xiaotian sneered dismissively, finding him utterly hypocritical.

"Kill!"

Baili Xian smiled, and in a chaotic flurry, he slashed down with his sword.

"Clang!"

With the slash, it seemed as if even the moonlight paled, and the world quieted at that moment.

In this moment, the moon lost its luster, dim and lackluster, with only the dazzling and cold light of the sword shining.

The sword was incredibly fast, piercing through the void, arriving in front of Chu Xiaotian, aiming to split him in two!

Chu Xiaotian saw the incoming demonic sword.

The light of the blade magnified in his pupils, the sound of the sword vibrated, and the world seemed to change color.

The moonlight in the sky twisted, paling in comparison.

The clear sound of the sword mingled with the noise of the air explosion, even Chu Xiaotian's face turned utterly serious at this moment.

"Eight Desolations Sword Technique: One Sword Breaks Rivers and Mountains!"

Faced with this slash, Chu Xiaotian held nothing back.

Sword intent increased rapidly, and the sword domain spread in an instant, somewhat restricting Baili Xian's sword light.

However, Baili Xian was strong, and he also comprehended the first level of the sword domain. He used his sword domain to block the sword domain forcibly, his slash even faster, more accurate, and more ruthless!

Sword intent, sword domain, sword qi.

The three seemed to merge into one, and the sword light suddenly appeared in the void.

The sword radiance burst forth instantly from the slashing sword.

This sword seemed plain and unremarkable, without any color, and even without any detectable power, but it gave off a feeling that it could sever mountains and rivers.

"A Xuan level martial technique?!"

Facing this sword, Baili Xian's calm gaze instantly turned solemn, filled with wariness and greed.

"Blood Demon Sword!"

Baili Xian's sword turned, and immediately a bloody scent spread.

Like a demon crawling out of hell, emitting a strong aura of death, the bloody air pervaded, making one feel nauseous and unable to perform at their best.

"Clang!"

Finally, the sword and saber collided fiercely.

Sword and saber domains merged violently.

Instantly, sparks flew, and powerful winds raged between heaven and earth, making one's scalp tingle and heart tremble.

"Thud, thud..."

The strong wind spread, and the figures of both men were pushed back, leaving deep marks on the ground, along with faint traces of blood.

"Blocked it?"

Baili Xian stopped, stabilizing his surging blood, his eyes growing colder as he spoke softly.

"Again."

Baili Xian stepped on the ground, causing it to crack open, with dense fissures spreading instantly.

In the blink of an eye, Baili Xian appeared in front of Chu Xiaotian.

A streak of saber light appeared in an instant.

The saber shone, and the moonlight dimmed.

With the swing of the saber, the world changed.

This slash was stronger and more evil.

"Demonic Spirit Saber!"

As the saber slashed towards Chu Xiaotian, at the same time, a demonic spirit appeared above the saber light, seemingly wanting to devour Chu Xiaotian, utterly terrifying.

"Eight Desolations Sword Technique: One Sword Sweeps the Plains!"

Faced with this slash, Chu Xiaotian's face became even more solemn, taking a deep breath.

The spiritual energy, mental power, and sword domain in his body exploded at the same time.

Boom, boom, boom!

Terrifying sword qi soared into the sky, and a sword struck out.

One sword to level mountains and rivers, one sword to sweep the lands.

The sword light seemed like a roaring true dragon, or a tiger leaving its cage, unstoppable.

Where the sword pointed, it was peerless!

"Break!"

A cold voice suddenly emerged from Chu Xiaotian's throat.

The air exploded non-stop, and the sword light and saber light instantly submerged the surroundings, with a strong wind raging wildly.

Houses collapsed, and trees shattered; it was all too terrifying.

This was just the aftermath; the central location's sword qi and saber energy were even more dreadful, even a second-level Xuan Ling realm expert would not dare to approach carelessly.

"Twin Dragon Fist!"

Chu Xiaotian saw the two's martial techniques stalemate in mid-air.

His left hand clenched into a fist, with rich spiritual energy spreading constantly, as if there were dragon roars resounding between heaven and earth.

"Roar, roar, roar!"

Terrifying sounds of air explosions echoed between heaven and earth, causing one's scalp to tingle.

Then, as if two dragons erupted from his fist, the fist domain instantly unfolded, and then he violently struck Baili Xian's saber light with a fierce punch.

"Boom!"

With this punch, he forcefully tore through the stalemate.

"Puff!"

The saber light instantly dissipated, and the fist force still brutally hit Baili Xian's body, causing him to fly back several meters, staggering to stabilize his form, spitting out blood from his throat, his face extremely pale.

"Double domain?"

Baili Xian raised his horrifying, blood-red eyes, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and exclaimed in

 shock.

He had not expected Chu Xiaotian to not only master the sword domain but also the fist domain.

In terms of talent, even he felt a sense of despair.

In an instant, the murderous intent and anger in Baili Xian's eyes intensified. Such a person must die here; otherwise, he would become a great threat to the Northern Yan Kingdom!