Qin Dynasty: Starting with a free Fire Kirin Sword

For the past three years, Luo Wang's various operations have been repeatedly thwarted by Black Ice Platform.

This situation also slowed down the expansion of the Luo Wang organization and the pace of recruiting experts.

Zhao Gao had long harbored murderous intent towards the Black Ice Platform.

As a genius in the Black Ice Platform, Lin Qi naturally became one of Zhao Gao's targets for elimination.

Because once these talented individuals grow up, they will never be of any benefit to the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven).

Zhao Gao looked up from his thoughts and asked his subordinate, "I remember someone reported that Lin Qi was in seclusion trying to break through to the Grandmaster realm. Has he already broken through?"

The subordinate shook his head and replied, "Master, the latest news indicates that Lin Qi has not yet successfully broken through!"

"Still not successful?" Zhao Gao seemed somewhat surprised. "He's been in seclusion for over five days, hasn't he?"

“Yes, today is the sixth day!” the subordinate replied.

Upon hearing this answer, Zhao Gao fell into deep thought.

"If he hasn't broken through in six days, then he should be at a critical juncture right now!"

"If we let him fail in this breakthrough, suffer a severe backlash, and damage his foundation, wouldn't that be a good opportunity to eliminate a future threat?"

Such a thought flashed through Zhao Gao's mind.

When he first learned of Lin Qi's seclusion, he planned to hinder Lin Qi's cultivation.

Unfortunately,

Lin Qi's location was close to the Black Ice Platform headquarters, and most of the surrounding residents were also Black Ice Platform members, making it difficult for Luo Wang to intervene deeply.

Moreover, Lin Qi himself is a master at the peak of the Innate Realm, and anyone who tries to interrupt his cultivation must possess the strength of a Grandmaster.

Even if such a powerful expert is dispatched, although it may be able to stop Lin Qi from breaking through, it certainly cannot escape unscathed, since that area is full of experts and belongs to the Black Ice Platform's sphere of influence.

In addition,

Zhao Gao initially thought that a highly talented expert like Lin Qi should be able to complete the breakthrough within one or two days.

Therefore, Luo Wang did not take any substantial action.

But who could have predicted that after six days, Lin Qi still hadn't broken through?

This means that Lin Qi must be very anxious now that he has failed to achieve his goal for a long time, and he is at the most critical moment in his cultivation.

If interference is attempted at this moment and a backlash is successfully triggered, Lin Qi will surely become a cripple!

More importantly, at crucial junctures in cultivation, there is no need for a grandmaster-level expert to interfere; a master of about the first or second level of the Innate Realm is sufficient.

"Sacrificing a master at the first level of the Innate Realm has a high probability of eliminating a future Grandmaster-level threat."

"This is a deal worth taking the risk for."

After careful consideration, Zhao Gao made a decision.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he said to his subordinates with a sinister smile, "Since Lin Qi is having such a hard time breaking through, then let's help him!"

“Select an outer member with approximately the first level of the Innate Realm and have him infiltrate Lin Qi’s secluded cultivation location to disrupt his practice.”

"Remember, this task must be carried out by personnel who are not members of our organization."

The term "peripheral members" refers to individuals who do not possess any of Luo's markings and have not learned Luo's techniques.

In this way, regardless of success or failure, Black Ice Platform cannot prove that all of this was done by Luo Wang.

Even if one suspects it was the work of the Luo Wang organization,

Without concrete evidence, suspicion is meaningless.

"Yes, Master!"

The masked subordinate respectfully accepted the order and then quickly left Zhao Gao's sight.

......

Deep in the night.

Inside a dimly lit room.

Lin Qizheng sat cross-legged on the bed, his eyes closed, surrounded by a faint blue internal energy.

Now, he is at the most critical juncture.

Earlier, his cultivation had reached the peak of the Innate Realm, and he was just one step away from becoming a Grandmaster.

Therefore, after mastering the Fish Shadow Technique of invisibility by evening, Lin Qi couldn't wait to return to his residence, determined to challenge the Grandmaster realm.

At this moment.

After a long sprint, the barrier of the Grandmaster is on the verge of collapse.

Or perhaps in the next moment, Lin Qi will successfully transcend this realm and rise to become a true powerhouse!

Or perhaps he still couldn't break through by dawn and remained stuck in a stalemate.

...

Tonight, the night sky is moonless, and the ancient city of Xianyang is mostly shrouded in darkness amidst the scattered lights.

On this dark and silent night, it is the perfect time to plot and carry out secret activities.

at this time.

A figure draped in indistinct black clothing silently moved forward under the cover of night.

A moment later, the figure in black arrived at the wall of a certain residence.

"The objective of the mission is right there!"

After determining the location, the man in black looked around.

After confirming that no one was around,

With a swift movement, it leaped over the high wall as easily as a gecko.

As they ventured deeper into the inner courtyard, the man in black's gaze became resolute, fixed on a point in the distance.

That place was the very room they were looking for.

His eyes flashed with a murderous intent.

He then activated his light-foot technique and approached silently.

Upon reaching the outside of the room, they saw that the faint light inside was still burning.

The man in black tensed up instantly, holding his breath.

He slowly approached the window, a slender ** appearing in his hand without him noticing.

With a slight movement of the blade, it easily pierced through the window screen, leaving a small hole.

Through the small hole, the man in black observed the scene inside the room.

In the dim light, a tall, handsome man was meditating, focusing all his energy on cultivation.

"Just as expected, Lin Qi is at a crucial juncture in his cultivation!"

The man in black's eyes flashed again, filled with murderous intent.

He was an assassin, sent by the Luo Wang organization to interfere with Lin Qi's cultivation.

His cultivation level reached the second level of the Innate Realm, and he was proficient in such techniques.

It was precisely because of the special nature of this task that it was selected to be executed.

Knowing he couldn't underestimate his opponent, the assassin in black didn't rush into the room to kill Lin Qi.

After all, Lin Qi was already a top-tier master of the Innate Realm. Even if he was attacked during the most sensitive moment of his cultivation, he would still have the power to retaliate and kill the intruder on the spot.

Therefore, carrying out the plan outside the house is obviously a safer and wiser choice.

This approach not only ensures the effectiveness of the operation but also guarantees one's own evacuation.

As the man in black pondered his plan, he pulled a thin, tubular object from his sleeve.

This is one of the secret treasures of the Luo Network: "Thousand Spiders Devouring Dreams"!

"The Thousand Spiders Devouring Dreams" can cause a person to be killed in their dream, and the person in the real world will be unable to wake up.

Of course, if one is fully conscious, even a master at the innate level can react quickly.

But right now, Lin Qi is at the most crucial moment in his cultivation.

Furthermore, the purpose of "Thousand Spiders Devouring Dreams" is to cause the poison absorbed by Lin Qi to cause his internal energy to go out of control.

This will inevitably lead to a reversal of cultivation, severely harming oneself!

"Pfft~"

With a flick of his wrist, the man in black ignited the hidden weapon in his hand.

Then, he slowly inserted the hidden weapon into the room through the small hole.

Poisonous smoke rose in wisps, the white smoke slowly spreading towards the bed.

inside the room.

Lin Qi once again gathered his inner strength, striving to break through to the almost attainable Grandmaster realm.

He mobilized all his strength and launched a fierce attack on his dantian.

This attack, fueled by the accumulation of energy over the previous hours, was exceptionally powerful.

"Kara!"

With a muffled sound, Lin Qi finally broke through the peak of the Innate Realm and stepped into the first level of the Grandmaster Realm!

With a loud "boom",

His eyes snapped open, and a powerful aura burst forth like a storm.

"Crack!"

The porcelain vases and teacups in the room shattered instantly under the impact of this shockwave.

"Finally, I have reached the Grandmaster level."

Lin Qi's smile appeared unusually relaxed and at ease.

"Who?"

But at that moment, his eyes suddenly sharpened, and he shouted loudly.

After becoming a grandmaster, he became more sensitive to his surroundings and immediately sensed a strange aura outside the window.

"Whoosh" sound,

The assassin in black, standing by the window, was terrified at the sight and turned to flee.

At this moment, Lin Qi's breakthrough was complete, and his opponent could no longer pose any threat. Escaping was the only way to survive.

"Where to escape?!"

Lin Qi closed his eyes slightly, a murderous intent flashing within them.

He landed with a swift movement, gripping the Fire Kirin Sword tightly in his hand, his target pointing straight outside.

"kill!"

With a flick of his wrist, the Fire Scale Sword in his hand seemed to come alive, transforming into a streak of red lightning that flew towards the assassin.

"Bang"!

The Fire Kirin Sword, carrying a crimson glow, shattered the window with a single strike, pierced through the darkness, and rushed straight out.

"What the hell is this?!"

The assassin in black, having fled less than fifty meters, saw the window shatter and a red light flying towards him as if chasing his life.

There was a "poof" sound.

Before he could put up any resistance, his body was pierced by a sword.

"Bang",

Even after piercing through the body, the Fire Kirin Sword still possessed immense kinetic energy, continuing its advance until it embedded itself in a thick wall in the distance.

inside the room,

Lin Qi took a few light steps and walked slowly and deliberately outside.

When they arrived at the courtyard, the assassin had already died silently.

Lin Qi had no intention of capturing him alive.

He knew that such a well-trained assassin would not be easily captured.

In fact, the black blood left at the assassin's mouth confirmed his suspicions.

Clearly, this person activated the suicide mechanism in the final moments of their life.

"There's no need for further speculation; this person must have been sent by the Net."

In his recollection, Lin Qi confirmed that he had not made any enemies.

At this moment, taking advantage of his breakthrough, someone came to obstruct him. If it wasn't from the Luo Wang, who else could it be?

Given the Black Ice Platform's restrictions on the development of Luo Wang, and the fact that he was a core member of the Black Ice Platform, it was expected that Lin Qi would be attacked.

"I will remember this hatred forever!"

"Zhao Gao, our accounts will be settled soon!"

A cold glint flashed in Lin Qi's eyes, filled with a thirst for revenge.

Although his current strength is only at the Grandmaster level, and it will take time before he can truly conquer the Luo Net, he possesses a divine-level sign-in system, making him no longer far from that goal.

"Boom boom boom——"

Just then, there was a rapid knocking at the door, followed by an inquiry: "Sir, what has happened?"

It appears that the person on patrol heard the unusual noise and came to investigate.

Lin Qi tidied himself up briefly and slowly walked towards the door.

***

After leaving the room,

Lin Qi briefly described the events surrounding the assassination and ordered his subordinates to clean up the scene.

Then, he returned to his room and resumed his cultivation.