Chapter 1268: Chapter 1268: A Difficult Mission
After being blown away, Liu Yong felt a sharp pain in his heart, extremely shocked internally.
The man in black before him was indeed extraordinary; just a mere pressure rendered him defenseless.
"Hmph, even if I’m severely injured, it’s not your place to question me."
The man in black glanced at Liu Yong and spoke coldly.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yong’s expression changed dramatically, his inner shock already overwhelming.
The man in black was severely injured, yet just his pressure could harm him.
If he were at his peak, exterminating him would be done in just a gesture.
No wonder this man was sent to kill the Top Ten Heroes; he indeed has the capability.
Thinking thus, Liu Yong became immediately apprehensive towards the man in black and no longer dared to disregard him in the slightest.
It must be noted, not just himself, Liu Yong, even the entire Liu Family wouldn’t dare to provoke the terrifying force behind the man in black.
"Earlier I was blind and didn’t recognize greatness, please forgive me, my lord emissary."
"Upon receiving your message, I came immediately. Might I inquire what instructions you have for me, lord emissary?"
Liu Yong quickly assumed a servant’s attitude and asked.
Despite being shocked by the man in black’s strength, he was curious as to how he suffered such severe injuries despite being so formidable.
In this secret realm, aside from the martial artists partaking in the assessment, those magical beasts were about as strong as himself, unlikely to have injured the man in black this severely.
The man in black’s injuries could only mean he was wounded by other martial artists.
Who could have managed such a feat?
However, Liu Yong dared not utter these questions and could only bury them in his heart.
After all, the emissary before him was an immensely powerful existence.
"No point in hiding it; as you see, while assassinating the Top Ten Heroes, I was severely wounded by someone. This task can only be handed over to you now."
The man in black stated calmly.
Upon accepting this mission, the man in black disregarded the Top Ten Heroes of Yunlong City; unless those ten worked as one, he could easily finish them off one by one.
When the task was assigned, it was mentioned that upon entering the secret realm, someone would assist him in completing it.
However, due to arrogance, the man in black never contacted Liu Yong, attempting the task solo.
With his strength, eliminating the Top Ten Heroes was indeed not difficult.
Even facing the leader of the Top Ten Heroes, Yun Kaige, he had quite a bit of confidence.
Yet who would’ve thought that before encountering Yun Kaige, Lin Chen would appear midway, disrupting his plan and severely injuring him.
Initially, discovering Lin Chen’s extraordinary talent, he went to intercept him, unexpectedly encountering the descendant of the Ancient Divine Beast Xuanwu and suffering heavy wounds.
After recovering some injuries, he encountered Wan Qiansan, which should have been a sure win, albeit time-consuming.
Yet again, who would’ve thought Lin Chen would appear midway, thwarting his plans once again.
Ultimately, not only did he fail to kill Wan Qiansan, he was injured by Lin Chen’s arrow feather and his identity exposed.
Hence now, he must retreat from this secret realm swiftly, or once his identity is discovered by the higher-ups of Yunlong Heavenly Palace, leaving would be impossible.
Thus, after his departure, the task must be handed over to Liu Yong.
"Remember, during this mission, keep an eye on a young man who wears black; despite possessing only the fifth level cultivation of the Nirvana realm, his strength is immensely terrifying, posing a threat far exceeding the Top Ten Heroes."
"You must find a way to eliminate this person, don’t let him grow."
The man in black looked at Liu Yong, speaking calmly.
After finishing his words, he turned into a black light and vanished into the distance.
Currently, every second counts; if he delays his withdrawal and is discovered by Yunlong Heavenly Palace’s higher-ups, leaving would be impossible.
Watching the departing figure of the man in black, Liu Yong felt mixed emotions in his heart, his mind in turmoil.
To execute a mission even a Black Yan Hall attendant couldn’t complete is akin to sending him to his death.
The young man mentioned by the black-clad attendant, Liu Yong had some impression of him; wasn’t it the same Lin Chen he had previously confronted?
Back then, Lin Chen and Zhang Hongying teamed up to repel him.
Lin Chen’s strength didn’t seem as terrifying as the black-clad attendant claimed.
Thus, there must be things unknown to him within this.
However, judging by the tone of the man in black, he surely suffered a loss at Lin Chen’s hands, thus harboring such resentment towards him.
Given the man in black’s formidable strength, it makes little sense why he couldn’t outperform Lin Chen.
Clearly, there are aspects unknown to him.
Liu Yong wouldn’t foolishly seek trouble with Lin Chen, let alone attempt to kill Yun Kaige.
Besides, tasking him with such an assignment to complete alone is tantamount to a suicide mission.
Among the Top Ten Heroes, perhaps the injured Zhang Hongying is the only one he could manage.
But Zhang Hongying happens to be with Lin Chen; going forth would inevitably involve dealings with Lin Chen.
Previously, he might have had the confidence to bother Lin Chen, but having heard the man in black’s words, seeking trouble with Lin Chen now would be asking for it.
Currently, upon contemplation, Liu Yong realizes completing the mission of exterminating the Top Ten Heroes by himself is utterly impossible.
"Damn it, this isn’t asking me to finish the mission, it’s basically sending me to be cannon fodder."
"I quit!"
After much consideration, Liu Yong decides to abandon the task and focus on completing the assessment.
Joking aside, a mission that even an attendant of Black Yan Hall couldn’t finalize, how could he possibly complete it?
Forsaking this mission and returning to the family, the elder folks might merely reprimand him a bit, but should he continue, whether good fortune awaits is unknown, yet Liu Yong knows it entails risking his life.
He’s not stupid; such thankless tasks are better left undone.