Chapter 4703

“The Xiao Dynasty is just ahead, and Kai is among them,” the man in the brocade robe said.

“Brother, what are we waiting for? Let’s charge into the Xiao Dynasty, kill Kai, and claim the Ten Palaces’ reward!” the burly man urged impatiently.

These men were all part of a hidden force from the Heavenly Realm. Each was extraordinary, standing at the peak of the ninth grade of the Mahayana Realm.

Although they had yet to reach the Immortal Realm, in the Heavenly Realm, ninth-grade Mahayana cultivators were still regarded as supreme beings.

With three of them working together, they could likely sweep through the entire realm.

Now, all they needed was the right opportunity to ascend to the Immortal Realm.

And the reward of 100,000 immortal spirit stones was incredibly tempting—especially for peak ninth-grade Mahayana cultivators like them, who desperately needed immortal spirit stones to break through.

“Do you really think you can kill Kai?” the man in the brocade robe asked.

“Of course! Kai is only at the ninth grade of the Tribulation Realm. I could crush him with a single finger,” the burly man boasted confidently.

The man in the brocade robe chuckled. “If killing Kai were that easy, why would the Ten Palaces offer 100,000 immortal stones for his head?”

“How could a mere ninth-grade Tribulation Realm cultivator be worth such a fortune? He wouldn’t even be worth 100 immortal stones…”

“This…” The burly man fell silent, realizing the contradiction.

“Brother, are you saying the Ten Palaces’ kill order is a trap?” the thin man asked cautiously.

“Exactly. The Ten Palaces think everyone is a fool,” the man in the brocade robe said with a faint smile. “The Heaven Ascension Ladder is about to appear, and now, of all times, they issue this bounty. Clearly, they’re trying to stir the waters—to lure out and observe all the hidden forces in the shadows.”

“Besides, Kai isn’t as easy to kill as you assume. I’ve looked into him. The Ten Palaces have failed repeatedly. Even the Demon Sealing League, one of their strongest arms, spent a hundred years’ worth of offerings to hunt him down—and still failed.”

The man in the brocade robe smirked, his gaze filled with intrigue.
“Brother, since we know this is a trap, why are we still heading there? Wouldn’t our time be better spent cultivating?”

The burly man voiced his frustration.

“Shut up! I have my reasons for making this decision,” the man in the brocade robe said coldly.

The burly man immediately fell silent, lowering his head in submission.

The three of them moved swiftly toward the Xiao Dynasty, their powerful auras instantly sensed by everyone within the kingdom.

Panic spread through the Xiao Dynasty as people gathered in alarm.

Three peak ninth-grade Mahayana cultivators—this was no small matter!

Previously, just one ninth-grade Mahayana cultivator under the Tenth Prince had nearly brought the Xiao Dynasty to its knees. If not for Mr. Shi’s intervention, the dynasty might have been wiped out entirely.

And now, three had arrived at once. The sheer threat was unimaginable.

Xiao Yuanshan and Xiao Feng also felt the overwhelming presence and immediately sprang into action.

In the blink of an eye, they appeared before the three intruders.

Xiao Yuanshan stepped forward, scrutinized the newcomers, then gave a respectful bow.

“I am Xiao Yuanshan of the Xiao Dynasty. May I ask where the three of you hail from?”

The man in the brocade robe took a step forward and replied politely, “We three brothers come from Nanhua Peak. Today, we are here to meet Mr. Kai.”

“Nanhua Peak?” Xiao Yuanshan was momentarily taken aback but quickly realized they must belong to a hidden force.

Maintaining his composure, he responded, “Unfortunately, Mr. Chen is currently in seclusion and cannot receive guests. Are you acquaintances of his? If so, you may leave your names, and I will inform him once he completes his cultivation.”

The burly man let out a disdainful snort.

“Acquaintances? That little Tribulation Realm cultivator isn’t worthy of being our friend! We’re here to kill him. Tell him to come out and accept his fate!”

As soon as the words left his mouth, the man in the brocade robe’s expression darkened visibly.

Xiao Yuanshan and Xiao Feng both frowned, their bodies tensing as they prepared for battle.