Absolute Death Game

"See that Taoist temple over there? The Taoist named Xuan Zhenzi lives inside," said Wu Min'er, dressed in assassin attire, pointing at the small Taoist temple built against the mountain on the opposite side.

Standing next to Wu Min'er was the character controlled by Xiao Buli. Although the two were actually in different computer rooms, they were conversing through microphones.

Xiao Buli nodded and asked nervously, "What color is Xuan Zhenzi's name?"

Wu Min'er said, "He's just a light blue normal elite."

Xiao Buli was surprised to hear this. He wouldn't have been shocked if Xuan Zhenzi's name had been in silver, gold, or even dark gold, since someone who could compel Xuanxu Zi to issue a killing order and was a traitor of the Mystic Hollow Palace would definitely not be an ordinary person.

On the other hand, if Xuan Zhenzi were a white-named NPC, Xiao Buli wouldn't have been too surprised, but rather nervous, as it would mean Xuan Zhenzi and Xuanxu Zi were of equal strength and one shouldn't underestimate him because of the color of his name.

But what exactly was a light blue normal elite? This left him truly puzzled. Could a traitor of the Mystic Hollow Palace, a thorn in Xuanxu Zi's side, really be of such a level?

(Should I go in alone?) Standing outside the temple's walls, Xiao Buli hesitated. After much thought, he decided it was better to be safe, (Maybe I should call for more people to come. Although it might expose my Mystic Hollow Palace background, life safety is ultimately the most important thing.)

Just as he was about to retreat, a line of text suddenly appeared on his screen.

Xuanxu Zi whispered to you: "Are you there, disciple?"

Xiao Buli was startled, wondering why his master was summoning him at this time. Had something been discovered? But obviously, he couldn't pretend not to understand and hurriedly replied, "Disciple is here. Is there something Master needs from me?"

Xuanxu Zi whispered to you: "I sense from the mark I left on you that the traitor is nearby. Quickly kill him; don't let him escape."

Xiao Buli said with some difficulty: "I don't know how strong Xuan Zhenzi is. I'm afraid I might not be a match for him alone. Maybe I should find some people to help so as not to compromise Master's important affairs."

Xuanxu Zi whispered to you: "No need for such trouble. Xuan Zhenzi has no real ability; apart from being good at playing dumb, he's useless. Just strike directly, remember not to waste words with him, so you don't fall for his delaying tactics. Attack with full force upon meeting, and after the deed is done, bring his head back to me."

Xiao Buli felt even stranger inside; Xuanxu Zi seemed rather odd in his eagerness to kill Xuan Zhenzi. But he didn't dare to disobey. He nodded at Wu Min'er and said, "Wait here for me, I'll be right back."

After finishing his words, he performed the Cloud Ascension Leap over the wall and into the temple compound.

The Taoist temple was very dilapidated, with only one small building that looked long-neglected. Weeds grew from the cracks in the wall, and many roof tiles were broken. The plaque on the temple was crookedly inscribed with three large characters: "Xuantian Palace," a name that was indeed domineering.

A few free-range chickens strolled in the yard, pecking at scattered grains on the ground. A large yellow dog lay under the shade of a tree, comfortably snoring away—a peaceful scene indeed.

Xiao Buli sighed at the scene, but didn't dare to let his guard down. He felt as if he was a hitman; although he was in the wilds, he had the sense that he was afraid of being seen.
Experience tales at empire

Xiao Buli, with sword in hand, summoned the Talisman Soldier and Maoqiu, activated the Internal Energy Infusion, and applied the Fire Blade Skills and Ethereal Armor spells to himself. Taking advantage of the spells' active period, he burst through the front door of the temple and saw an old Taoist eating lunch.

The old Taoist, in his fifties or sixties with white-flecked hair, was indeed a blue-named NPC named Xuan Zhenzi (Sect Leader of the Xuantian Palace).

Startled by Xiao Buli's entrance, he asked, "Who are you, and why do you trespass in the forbidden grounds of the Xuantian Palace?"

Xiao Buli did not respond but immediately launched a Sword Qi Slash, which cleaved through the wooden table in front of the old Taoist. The force didn't stop there and hit the old man, catching him entirely unprepared and slicing off one-fifth of his health points, causing him to scream and stand up.

Xuan Zhenzi (Sect Leader of the Xuantian Palace) shouted, "Stop your brazenness, evildoer, and witness the might of my Mysterious Gate Taoist Magic!"

As he chanted an incantation, it was unclear which spell he was about to cast, but the casting bar was five seconds long. Xiao Buli didn't dare to let him complete the spell; with a command, Maoqiu fiercely pounced on the old Taoist, causing him to stumble and interrupt his spellcasting. Then, with a vicious Rip and Bite, Maoqiu made the old man's health points stream away rapidly.

Xiao Buli was not idle either. Activating the Gale Sword Skills, he brandished the Soul Slayer's Blade, attacking in a frenzy. Xuan Zhenzi seemed unprepared, or perhaps too weak, offering no resistance.

He barely managed to successfully cast one spell, which summoned another Talisman Soldier, but Xiao Buli quickly cut it down with a few slashes and then continued to attack until the old Taoist was left On the Verge of Death.