Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

In stark contrast to the bustling and noisy scene during the day, the Wuji Hall was shrouded in a mysterious silence at this moment.

During the day, the place is bustling with activity, with people either busy moving between the halls or gathering in small groups to chat and laugh.

However, at this moment, as the sun sets, the entire Wuji Palace is deserted and quiet. You can hear even the slightest breeze. The silence is so profound that it sends chills down your spine.

In the center of this empty hall, the Lord of Wuji Hall held his sword and surveyed his surroundings with a solemn expression.

His steps were slightly anxious as he paced back and forth in the hall.

Suddenly, the Lord of Wuji Palace stopped and shouted:

"Now that you've arrived, why hide yourself? Why not show yourself? I, Xia, have never offended you in any way!"

Just as he finished speaking, six dark figures appeared silently in the hall like ghosts.

The six figures moved erratically, and in the blink of an eye, they surrounded the Palace Master of Wuji Palace.

The Palace Master of Wuji Palace took a closer look and couldn't help but secretly lament his misfortune.

All six of them were Grandmaster-level experts, and one of them was even at the same level as himself.

Faced with such a powerful opponent, the Palace Master of Wuji Palace suddenly narrowed his pupils to the size of pinpoints, and fine beads of sweat began to seep from his forehead.

He knew that even if he summoned everyone in the hall at this moment, it would probably be of no use.

After all, in his memory, no other force had ever mobilized so many powerful figures—six Grandmasters at once.

Seeing that the six people did not make a move, the Palace Master of Wuji Palace hesitated for a moment before breaking the silence and asking:

"I wonder what brings you here, esteemed guest? If there is anything I can do to help, I will certainly do my utmost!"

Upon hearing this, Zhen Gang, the leader of the six, looked at the Palace Master of Wuji Palace with a sense of disdain.

As a true assassin, I have always regarded fighting as a part of my life, and I have never been afraid of battle or given up easily.

Upon hearing these words, the Palace Master of the Wuji Palace, standing before them, trembled slightly, a look of fear appearing on his face. The envoy continued:

"By order of His Highness Prince Xuan, I have come to convey His Highness's decree. His Highness commands you to proceed to the Prince's residence for an audience immediately!"

Upon hearing this, the Palace Master of Wuji Palace was startled, and a fine layer of sweat instantly appeared on his forehead.

He secretly rejoiced that he hadn't impulsively clashed with the Zhenwu Division; otherwise, given the strength of the Wuji Palace, it would have been difficult for them to escape destruction.

To his surprise, this Prince Xuan actually had such a powerful and unassuming master hidden in his hands.

Looking back, Wuji Palace used to be arrogant and conceited because it thought it was one of the ten major sects of the Great Xia Kingdom. Now, it seems that it was as ridiculous as a clown.

"This humble subject will obey Your Majesty's command! I will depart immediately with you all!" The Lord of Wuji Palace hurriedly bowed and paid his respects.

The six remained silent. As top assassins, they were not fond of talking; they were mostly silent, contemplating how to kill their target.

Upon seeing the coldness in the eyes of the six people, the Lord of Wuji Palace felt a sense of foreboding.

Xia Taige specially arranged for six people to come together to deliver the imperial decree, his intention being nothing more than to intimidate.

He's just a temple master, not some remote, grand Leiyin Temple.

The distance from Wuji Palace to the capital is about seventy kilometers, but for these seven top experts, it is only a short distance that can be covered in a moment.

Soon, the seven arrived at the Prince's Mansion in the capital.

In the magnificent palace, the setting sun shines through the window lattices, casting dappled light and shadow on the ground.

Xia Taige had just seen off Wei Yong, who had come to deliver the imperial decree, and was sitting leisurely in a grand chair, surrounded by four beautiful maids named Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju.

At this moment, Xia Taige and Zhao Gao sat facing each other, with an exquisite chessboard in front of them. The black and white chess pieces danced between their fingers, as if enacting a silent war.

However, it wasn't long before Xia Taige found himself in an increasingly unfavorable situation. Zhao Gao pressed him relentlessly, and his pieces gradually found themselves in dire straits.

Just then, a light footstep sound came from behind. Xia Taige turned his head and saw six figures dressed in black and holding long swords walking quickly towards him.

Seeing this, Xia Taige curled his lips slightly and threw the chess piece in his hand onto the chessboard without hesitation, making a crisp sound.

This action caused the four maids beside him to cover their mouths and giggle. Their silvery laughter echoed in the room, adding a touch of ease and joy to the otherwise tense atmosphere.

The six swordsmen approached the main seat and bowed in unison to Xia Taige and Zhao Gao, their movements fluid and elegant. The leader raised his head, his expression calm and composed, and said neither servile nor arrogant:

"Your Highness, the Lord of Wuji Palace has been waiting outside for quite some time!"

"Oh? Let him in." Xia Taige waved his hand casually, but his eyes never looked at the chessboard.

Before long, the Lord of Wuji Palace walked into the main hall with steady steps.

His gaze swept across the room and he quickly noticed Xia Taige, who was sitting in the main seat.

Xia Taige was dressed in a magnificent brocade robe, his posture upright like a pine tree, with a faint smile on his face, and his deep eyes as bright and dazzling as stars.

Although it was their first meeting, the Palace Master of Wuji Palace recognized the person in front of him instantly, based on the portrait of Xia Taige that Wuji Palace possessed and his knowledge of Xia Taige's status and position. He was none other than the renowned Prince Xuan.

The Lord of Wuji Palace dared not be negligent and hurriedly stepped forward, bowing respectfully and saying, "This humble subject, Xia Ji, pays his respects to Your Highness, the Prince Xuan. I have long admired Your Highness's illustrious name, and it is truly an honor for this humble subject to meet you today."

"You're too kind, Palace Master. I've long heard that the Wuji Palace is one of the ten great sects of the Great Xia Dynasty, and seeing it today, I can confirm that it's no exaggeration!"

Xia Taige wore a faint smile on his face, his eyes scanning the man standing before him, who was respectfully addressed as the Lord of the Wuji Palace.

"Hahahaha... I have long admired and heard of Lord Xia's illustrious reputation!"

"Back in the day, when I often frequented those brothels and listened to folk songs, I heard countless stories about Lord Xia's legendary experiences and great achievements from those storytellers!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Palace Master of Wuji Palace couldn't help but show a hint of embarrassment, and with a wry smile, he waved his hands and shook his head repeatedly, saying:

"Your Highness, please forgive my foolishness! These were all absurd things I did when I was young, ignorant, and arrogant. Now, as I have grown older and experienced the vicissitudes of life, I have come to deeply understand that there are always people more capable than oneself! I was truly ignorant and arrogant before!"