636 Alliance? Or Opposition? (2/2)
”The Supreme Assassin: it's not just just any other Supreme. Nor is it a title for a Xuan cultivation level; it refers to a true Supreme! It's the highest honor in the world of assassins!” Chu Qi Hun uttered each word fiercely. ”I think that you understand the meaning of these words better than I!”
”What if you don't have to die? Or more accurately, what if Chu Qi Hun and the Supreme Assassin both do not die?” Jun Mo Xie looked back at him seriously.
”If the Supreme Assassin requires the help of others, he would no longer be worthy of being called the Supreme Assassin!” Chu Qi Hun rejected flatly. He did not even allow Jun Mo Xie to finish his words. ”I do not need your help! And I am even less willing to owe anyone a favor! Even if I were to be only under one man and above millions, I am still unwilling! There is only the clear skies above the Supreme Assassin, nothing else!
”As for the matter of making me your scapegoat, there's no need to feel like you owe me anything. Because, our movement techniques are simply too similar! If you had risen to fame earlier than me, I would have definitely pushed all my crimes to you as well. In fact, even without going out of the way to set each other up, we will both turn into suspects for the other's actions.”
Chu Qi Hun laughed carefreely, completely losing all his mind's shackles.
”Perhaps, it is as you've said: we didn't know each other before this. No matter what others say, or whether or not I've set you up, there won't be a shred of guilt in my heart. In critical moments, for the sake of one's own life, there are nothing that a man can't do! There are no grounds on blaming actions done in such circumstances. I've also never felt that there was anything wrong in diverting the attention to you!”
Jun Mo Xie's eyes turned sharp as he continued, ”But do not forget, the victor between us hasn't been determined yet! Who shall claim the title of Supreme Assassin is still not clear! Perhaps there really is only the clear skies above the head of the Supreme Assassin, but Chu Qi Hun, that might not be true for you! If I only inherited the title of the King of Assassins because you were killed by others, that would be a shame for me, not honor!”
Chu Qi Hun's stared at Jun Mo Xie and snorted, ”I've already lost to you in the close quarters fight! You can go ahead and claim the title with a peaceful mind.”
”But are you truly willing? To give up the title of Supreme Assassin just like this? Although others might not know of the circumstances, but are you truly reconciled to it?” Jun Mo Xie took a step forward and demanded.
”Even if I'm not willing…. what can I do about it?” Chu Qi Hun muttered gloomily.
At this time, Mei Xue Yan suddenly shouted, ”Mo Xie, there are many experts rushing here not far away. It seems like your batte earlier attracted someone's notice. Let's switch to another place to talk.”
Chu Qi Hun's face turned frigid as he tightened his hands around the hilt of his sword.
”Since you are not fully reconciled to the loss, why don't we switch a method to determine the victor!” Jun Mo Xie continued lightly, seemingly unaffected by the news. ”You've heard it as well; the people coming here are all Supremes, or even Superiors Supremes; there's a total of eight of them! Why don't we use these people as targets for our competition! We'll use our strongest assassination techniques as the wager! And see who the honor of Supreme Assassin belongs to!”
”See who kills the most?” Chu Qi Hun's eyes lit up.
”Just the numbers alone is not enough; we will compete on killing speed as well!” Jun Mo Xie's eyes blazed with fighting intent. ”These people are not just your enemies, but they're enemies that are pursuing you to take your life! You don't want to be killed by them, and I do not want them to live!”
Chu Qi Hun laughed uproariously, ”To think that, I, Chu Qi Hun would meet a kid like you so much to my liking just before my death! This is considered a great happiness in life as well! Fine, we'll use this match to determine who will claim the honor of the title of Supreme Assassin!”
Chu Qi Hun and Jun Mo Xie's body disappeared along with the laughter, completely vanishing into the snow storm! Only the snowflakes could be seen falling softly on the ground. Mei Xue Yan sighed lightly and with a wave of her hand, a large hole appeared on the snow peak behind her. She and Dongfang Wen Xin hid into the hole, and the entire piece of snow block closed up perfectly again. This skill was something she'd learned from Jun Mo Xie after they left the Dongfang Family earlier. Now, it was proving its usefulness.
Sou, sou, sou…
In a brief moment, several figures shot over, landing on the snowy ground. With a few quick steps, they shuttled quickly through the entire area and examined it carefully with complete vigilance. Every corner of the area was properly combed through, until they finally stopped at the place where Chu Qi Hun and Jun Mo Xie had exchanged blows earlier.
A man with a face filled with the vicissitudes of life stood silently as a strange light flashed in his eyes. His limbs were skinny and frail and he wore hemp garments with a high hat on his head. This was Supreme Golden City's Ma Jiang Ming. Beside him, there were two more individuals with similar clothing.
Three white-robed old men with long beards walked over, stepping lightly over the snowy ground. Their movements were elegant and unrestrained, and their demeanors were calm and unhurried. Long swords hung on their waists like simple ornaments. Further back, there were two purple-robed experts from the Illusory Blood Sea. Their purple robes were extremely eye-catching in this piece of white-colored land!
There were experts from all three Holy Lands here. One Superior Supreme and two Supremes from the Supreme Golden City, One Superior Supreme and two Supremes from the Elusive World of Immortals, and two Superior Supremes from the Illusory Blood Sea. Furthermore, both experts looked the same—they were actually a pair of twins!
”A battle took place here recently.” Ma Jiang Ming said slowly as a ghostly fire flickered in his eyes. He observed the disorderly ground carefully and occasionally looked around doubtfully. His nose sniffed wildly in the air and a moment later, his face suddenly distorted hatefully. ”A woman! There's the smell of a woman! A woman was definitely here a moment ago… could it be… Venerable Mei?!”