After fifteen years of cultivation, he finally reached the pinnacle of the first rank!

Chapter 314 The End
The crowd gathered at the foot of Luoyang Cliff all looked up at the mountain peak in complete silence.

Everyone was stunned for a moment, seemingly not yet understanding what had happened.

But soon, they finally realized what was happening.

The Saint of Slaughter has retreated!

Or to be more precise, it was the Killing Saint of the Hidden Killing Pavilion who was defeated!
That terrifying and deadly palm strike vanished in the blink of an eye right in front of the Eighth Prince!
"How can this be!"

Where the Dugu family was, a look of shock appeared in Dugu Changkong's eyes, and the sword intent around him began to tremble violently.

The powerful palm strike of the Killing Saint, which contained endless killing intent, was almost the strongest killing move he had ever seen in his life. However, it was completely useless against Li Musheng!
This was far beyond his expectations, and he couldn't believe it for a moment.

At the same time, almost everyone present shared the same thought as him.

Especially the assassins from the Hidden Kill Pavilion who conceal their identities among the crowd.

The supreme being in their hearts, the Killing Saint who pursued his entire life, couldn't even defeat Li Musheng, a prince who was not even twenty years old.

This completely shattered their previous understanding and even shook their illusions about pursuing the path of killing!

"How could this be? Could it be that the Slaughtering Saint himself went easy on us again?"

The dwarf ghost came to his senses and spoke with an extremely ugly expression.

Huanhu shook his head and said:

"It shouldn't be a case of 'watering down'."

As he spoke, his gaze fell upon Li Musheng's figure atop Luoyangbi Mountain, his expression shifting uncertainly.
"That eighth prince's martial arts prowess far exceeds our imagination, he..."

At this point, Huanhu paused, hesitated for a moment, and then continued:

"Although this is hard to believe, if I'm not mistaken, his martial arts strength is probably even above that of the Killing Saint!"

Upon hearing this, the assassins from the Hidden Kill Pavilion all changed their expressions, but none of them uttered a word to refute Huanhu's words.

Wearing a mask and a black dress, Lianxing gazed at the mountain peak with an unusual look in her eyes. She had previously said that Li Musheng was arrogant and domineering, but now she was silent and no one knew what she was thinking.
At the same time, both the Taoist priest in the green robe and the monk Shenshu looked astonished.

They naturally saw things more clearly than others, and understood that the palm strike of the Hidden Killing Pavilion's Killing Saint, the Peerless Killer, was broken with a flick of Li Musheng's finger and repelled by his attack, along with the annihilation of the overwhelming killing intent.

Just a moment ago, Li Musheng's strength completely overturned their assumptions about the martial arts cultivation of the Eighth Prince of Dali.

"I always thought that the rumors in the martial arts world that the Eighth Prince of Dali was as strong as a martial god were an exaggeration. However, it seems that the rumors are true."

The Taoist priest in the green robe looked surprised and doubtful, then gently shook his head and spoke.

The monk Shenshu simply gazed at the young figure atop the mountain from afar, remaining silent, his expression unreadable.

Huo Shan and Huo Qifeng, who were not far away, were still in a daze. They originally thought that Li Musheng was already powerful enough, but they did not expect that he would still bring them such a great shock.

Just then, the aged and obscure voice of the Hidden Killing Pavilion's Killing Saint echoed from the summit of Luoyang Wall:

"I have lost!"

The voice of the Killing Saint reached everyone's ears, and as his voice fell, the previously dim void gradually brightened, revealing the blurry figure of an old man.

The old man stood quietly in the void a few feet in front of Li Musheng. He did not appear tall, and was even somewhat hunched over, making it impossible to see his true face.

His eyes were fixed on Li Musheng atop the mountain peak, his gaze seemingly able to pierce through a person's body, as if he wanted to see right through Li Musheng.

"You are stronger than me."

Suddenly, the Killing Saint of the Hidden Killing Pavilion spoke up again.

These words also reached the ears of the onlookers below the Sunset Wall, and in an instant, the crowd, who had come to their senses, erupted in a clamor.

Previously, they had only speculated, but now the Killing Saint of the Hidden Killing Pavilion had personally admitted that he had surrendered to Li Musheng!
This confirmed that those who had been skeptical were now certain that Li Musheng had unknowingly won the duel against the Hidden Killer Pavilion's Killing Saint.

……

"You're not bad either."

At the mountaintop, Li Musheng said something against his conscience to the old man, then immediately changed his tone and said:
"Does your Hidden Killing Pavilion have anyone else who wants to make a move? If not, then the Hidden Killing Pavilion will belong to me from now on."

As he spoke, Li Musheng casually made a gesture.

The brass ring around the neck of the large black cat next to him instantly fell into Li Musheng's hands.

The big black cat was lying on the ground. It had just faced the killing intent of the Hidden Killing Pavilion's Killing Saint, which had terrified it. The fear in its heart had not completely subsided, and it was clearly a little stunned.

"This is your Hidden Kill Order. Your Hidden Kill Pavilion shouldn't go back on its word, right?"

Li Musheng raised the copper ring in his hand and squinted at the old man opposite him.

The indistinct figure of the Hidden Killer Pavilion's Killing Saint examined the copper ring in Li Musheng's hand carefully. Although he didn't understand why Li Musheng had turned a perfectly good Hidden Killer Token into a "cat ring," he still nodded and said:
"I have already confirmed your strength, and there is no need for me to take action further."

As he spoke, the Killing Saint of the Hidden Killing Pavilion suddenly sighed and said:
"I'm almost halfway to the grave, and after living most of my life, I finally understand what it means to be outdone by others and to be surrounded by mountains."

"However, to see that the Hidden Killing Pavilion will have a new Pavilion Master like you in the future, I can say that my trip has not been in vain."

Having said that, the blurry old man suddenly took a step forward, disappearing into the void and vanishing from Li Musheng's sight.

"This matter is settled. I will take my leave now. His Highness will be contacted regarding the rest of the matter."

The old man's words echoed in the air above the mountaintop.

Upon hearing this, Li Musheng raised an eyebrow, but did not stop the other party.

Neither the Hidden Kill Order nor the Hidden Kill Pavilion can be explained or resolved in a short time. It's fine to deal with this matter later.

Besides, he wasn't in a hurry. However, Li Musheng glanced around the Luoyang Wall and then suddenly turned to the large black cat lying on the ground and said:

"I have to leave first. Remember to go down the mountain on your own and don't cause me any trouble." After saying that, Li Musheng disappeared from the spot, and it was unknown which direction he went.
Upon hearing this, the big black cat finally realized what was happening and immediately stood up straight.

It glanced around and saw that the murderous Saint had already disappeared, and it was no longer afraid.

Immediately, it circled the edge of the mountain peak, looked down at the crowd that had not yet left, and then leaped onto a protruding rock below. Then it quickly leaped between the cliffs and rocks, heading towards the foot of the mountain below.

Since Li Musheng let it go down the mountain on its own, it will definitely have to go back on its own, but its speed will certainly not be as fast as when Li Musheng took it up the mountain.

The big black cat felt quite regretful, as it would never again experience Li Musheng's amazing speed.

Although the speed was indeed frightening, it was so exciting that it couldn't help but feel restless.

Not long after, the big black cat came down from the top of Luoyangbi Mountain and came to the foot of the mountain.

At this moment, the onlookers had naturally seen that both the Hidden Killer Pavilion's Killing Saint and Li Musheng had left.

Although the duel between Li Musheng and the Killing Saint of the Hidden Killing Pavilion was extremely brief, it was an unforgettable experience for everyone.

To witness a killing master who has almost never appeared in the martial arts world take action is a first for everyone, and perhaps the only time in their lives.

The fact that they witnessed that terrifying method of killing a saint made their trip entirely worthwhile.

Moreover, they had witnessed firsthand the true strength of Li Musheng, the eighth prince of Dali.

Although no one could figure out how Li Musheng made his move or what powerful divine skill he used from beginning to end.
But he easily and effortlessly deflected all of the Killing Saint's killing moves, and made the opponent willingly submit and admit defeat in public.

That calm and composed, seemingly invincible demeanor was deeply imprinted in everyone's minds!
Even though the onlookers saw that the Killing Saint of the Hidden Killing Pavilion and Li Musheng had left, many of them remained standing there for a long time.

Just then, someone in the crowd suddenly exclaimed:
"Look! It's that big black cat! The big black cat that the Eighth Prince is with!"

These words immediately drew the attention of everyone around, who all turned their gazes in the direction of the voice.

Meanwhile, the big black cat had just come down from the mountaintop and was about to slip into the crowd to find the carriage where Li Yuanling and the others were, so that it could take a ride back to the Tianjin Guard headquarters.

However, before it could make any move, it suddenly bristled all over, and immediately felt countless eyes falling on it.

Moreover, the big black cat keenly noticed that these people's gazes were extremely intense, and some of them were staring at it with their eyes wide open.

It hadn't felt anything when it was on the summit of Luoyangbi Mountain, but when it was suddenly stared at by a group of people at close range, the big black cat began to feel a little uneasy.

Immediately, the big black cat tried to dart away as fast as it could, not wanting to linger there any longer.

However, the crowd rushed forward and surrounded him in layers in the blink of an eye.

"Master Cat, where are you going? My precious cat is quite comfortable. If you don't mind, I'll give it to you for your journey."

The people at the forefront of the crowd were all members of royal families, wealthy and noble, and had no shortage of martial arts masters protecting them. They were all surrounding the big black cat.

However, no one seemed to have any ill intentions towards him; on the contrary, they were all eager to please him.

After all, everyone had just witnessed Li Musheng's martial arts prowess firsthand. Even the Killing Saint was humbled by him. Who else in the entire Great Li martial arts world could compare to him?

Another reason is that Li Musheng is a prince of the Great Li Dynasty, and for the forces in the capital of the Great Li Dynasty, it is natural to try to please him.

With his current strength, and the prospect of him taking control of the Hidden Killing Pavilion in the future, almost none of the princes of the Great Li Dynasty can rival him.

Naturally, the future throne of Dali will undoubtedly belong to Li Musheng.

While it may seem that they are trying to curry favor with a prince, in reality, they are trying to curry favor with the future emperor of the Great Li Dynasty.

"Master Cat, my carriage, pulled by eight large horses, is much more spacious and comfortable. It will surely take you safely to wherever you want to go."

“I have rare golden arowanas that I’ve kept for decades. If you like them, I’ll have them all sent to you as snacks.”

"I have a noble snow cat with blood from the northern wilderness. If the cat wants a playmate, I will give it to him personally."

……

A group of people surrounded the big black cat and started talking. No one knew if the cat could understand them, but they just kept chattering away.

After all, Li Musheng was elusive and they couldn't even meet him. Now they had no choice but to focus on the big black cat he kept, hoping to use it as a breakthrough to gain the favor of the Eighth Prince.

The big black cat heard all the chatter and could understand what everyone was saying.

Originally in a hurry to leave, it suddenly stopped rushing. Its bright green cat eyes darted around, eyeing the large carriage, the delicious golden dragonfish, and even the noble snow cat that these people were talking about...

It is very interested in them all and wants them all.

In fact, that's exactly what it does. Whenever someone offers it something, as long as it likes it, it nods its head at the person in a very human-like manner.

As for things it doesn't like, it just pretends not to hear them and ignores them completely!
The onlookers were overjoyed to see how intelligent the big black cat was, thinking to themselves, "As expected of the Eighth Prince, even his cat is extraordinary!"
In an instant, everyone became even more eager to please the big black cat. Even those who had previously scoffed at the idea of ​​everyone trying to please a cat changed their minds and joined in.

At this moment, the Dugu family had not yet left. Ever since they witnessed that scene and heard that the Killing Saint had personally admitted defeat to Li Musheng, they had been waiting for this moment.

A lingering gloom settled over everyone's faces. Those arrogant and boastful young swordsmen from the clan who had previously spouted nonsense were now all pale and silent.

Dugu Changkong and the elders looked at the crowd of people blocking the way ahead, listening to the various forces from the capital fawning over a cat. Their feelings were hard to describe.

"It's just a cat. Why bother trying to please it? We might as well find an opportunity to kill it and let that Eighth Prince taste the pain."

One of the arrogant young men in the Dugu family seemed unable to bear it any longer and suddenly spoke with a gloomy look in his eyes.

However, before he could finish speaking, he was slapped away by an elder of the Dugu family, leaving him covered in blood and with his teeth chattering.

"If you want to die, don't drag the Dugu family down with you. If anyone ever speaks recklessly again, cut out your own tongue as an apology."

The elder who had made the move spoke sternly. There were people all around, and no shortage of people trying to curry favor with the Eighth Prince.

If someone overheard this and then reported it to the Eighth Prince, given his unscrupulous behavior and terrifying strength that surpasses even the Saint of Slaughter, wiping out the Dugu family would be a piece of cake for him!

(End of this chapter)