Sovereign of Stars-Chapter 25 – An unprecedented sense of dread instantly filled his entire being

Sea Transformation Realm...
More than three years ago, Su Xin was already on the verge of reaching this level. Unfortunately, an incident occurred, and he was imprisoned in the Magic-Sealing Prison, delaying him for three years and causing his cultivation to decline. It wasn't until now that he truly stepped into this realm.
In the Heavenflame Dynasty, the True Martial Realm is as common as cattle, but only those who enter the Sea Transformation Realm are considered true experts.
"I've reached the minimum threshold for the Imperial Capital Hunt preliminaries," Su Xin's eyes were filled with joy.
He had long yearned for the Imperial Capital Hunt.
"Congratulations, Young Master!"
Ye Luo, who had been quietly guarding by his side, also congratulated Su Xin, secretly amazed.
Their young master, even at the True Martial Realm, could fight against peak Sea Transformation experts and even had the upper hand. Now that he had truly broken through to the Sea Transformation Realm, how strong would he be?
"Ye Luo, let's go back."
Su Xin stood up with a smile, and soon the two of them mounted their fast horses and headed towards the Su Manor.
...
At the same time as Su Xin broke through to the Sea Transformation Realm.
In the Pang Family residence in the prefecture city.
"Brother Meng, do you know why the Patriarch summoned us today?"
"I don't know, but it must be something significant."
Two middle-aged figures walked side by side towards the Pang Family's council hall.
These two were guests of the Pang Family and had both reached the Void Shattering Realm.
As Void Shattering Realm experts, the Pang Family rarely needed them to take action personally, but since both were summoned today, something major must have happened.
The two entered the council hall and saw that many people were already seated inside.
Besides the current Patriarch of the Pang Family and several elders, there was also a one-armed member of the Pang Family sitting there.
"Mr. Meng, Mr. Chang, please take a seat." Pang Shaoqing, the Patriarch of the Pang Family, raised his hand slightly.
The two guests bowed slightly and then sat down beside them.
"Everyone is here."
Pang Shaoqing looked around at the crowd and spoke in a deep voice, "Everyone present is the core strength of our Pang Family, the true pillars. The reason for gathering you all today is for one matter."
"Qingyu, you speak." Pang Shaoqing looked at the one-armed member.
The one-armed member, with a pale face, gritted his teeth and stood up after hearing Pang Shaoqing's command, "Two lords, elders, not long ago, the leader of the Liushui Gang in Dongyang City approached our Pang Family..."
The one-armed member, Pang Qingyu, began to recount the events that happened in Dongyang City.
But he had only gotten halfway through...
"What did you say?"
"The young master of the Su Family, with just True Martial Realm cultivation, fought against you two brothers, one against two, and even killed your elder brother?"
Several elders of the Pang Family jumped up directly.
Even the two Void Shattering Realm guests looked at Pang Qingyu in shock.
True Martial Realm, fighting across realms against peak Sea Transformation, and still one against two, resulting in the death of one of their brothers?
"Not only that."
Pang Qingyu said in a low voice, "Su Xin's sword was terrifying. My brother and I couldn't react at all. My brother was killed on the spot, and if it weren't for Uncle Tieyun's timely rescue, I might have lost more than just an arm."
"Moreover, even Uncle Tieyun personally intervened later, but he was only evenly matched with Su Xin, even slightly at a disadvantage..."
"How is that possible?"
The several elders of the Pang Family present, including the two Void Shattering Realm guests, were stunned.
A True Martial Realm, facing a peak Sea Transformation expert head-on, and having the advantage?
Where did this monster come from?
If it weren't for the fact that Pang Qingyu indeed lost an arm, they would have suspected that Pang Qingyu was lying to shirk responsibility.
And if this matter were true...
"Patriarch, this Su Xin cannot be allowed to live!!"
"Patriarch, we must act quickly and kill this boy!"
"He's already this terrifying at the True Martial Realm. What will happen when he breaks through to the Sea Transformation Realm?"
The tone of the several elders of the Pang Family was extremely urgent.
They were indeed anxious.
"Sit down first." Pang Shaoqing raised his hand, signaling the elders to calm down, "Qingyu, continue."
Pang Qingyu continued to recount the sudden appearance of the beggar boy and how he killed Pang Tieyun with a single slash.
As for what happened afterward... he fled when he saw the situation was unfavorable, so he didn't witness the scene of Su Xin later fighting the beggar boy.
"The one who killed our Pang Family member deserves to die!" an elder said through gritted teeth.
Pang Tieyun, with peak Sea Transformation cultivation, was considered a core strength in the Pang Family, and his death naturally angered the Pang Family.
"The person who killed Tieyun, I'll naturally send someone to investigate. If found, we'll definitely kill him to avenge Tieyun. But the immediate priority is still Su Xin, the young master of the Su Family!" Pang Shaoqing's deep eyes shifted slightly, his low voice continuing.
"I had previously received news that this young master of the Su Family showed remarkable strength and talent in the Su Family's annual competition. Moreover, the mysterious figure who recently passed the fourteenth level of the True Martial Pavilion, known as 'Sword One,' is likely this young master of the Su Family."
"However, since Su Xin had been delayed for three years in the Magic-Sealing Prison, and the strength he previously displayed wasn't too extraordinary, I didn't pay much attention. But now it seems... Su Xin's talent and potential are far more terrifying than I imagined!"
"Being able to contend with peak Sea Transformation experts at the True Martial Realm, once he breaks through to the Sea Transformation Realm, or is given more time to reach the peak of the Sea Transformation Realm, wouldn't he be able to easily kill Void Shattering Realm experts? When he reaches the Void Shattering Realm, even if we join forces, we might not be able to stop him with one sword!"
"Moreover, with such incredible talent, the Crimson Dragon Tower cannot ignore him. Based on the Crimson Dragon Tower's usual style, they might inform the Heavenflame Palace of his existence, leading to his special recruitment."
"Heavenflame Palace?"
Pang Shaoqing's words sent a shock through the hearts of the Pang Family elders present.
Heavenflame Palace, the highest-spec genius concentration camp in the Heavenflame Dynasty, a sacred place for cultivation that all young disciples aspire to.
Entering Heavenflame Palace isn't only possible through the Imperial Capital Hunt. As long as you are outstanding enough and have immense potential, Heavenflame Palace will find you and recruit you specially.
With the talent and potential Su Xin has shown, they have no doubt he qualifies for special recruitment by Heavenflame Palace.
And once Su Xin is specially recruited into Heavenflame Palace... as long as nothing unexpected happens, he will at least become a top existence in the Void Shattering Realm in the future.
Moreover, if Su Xin is willing to serve the dynasty, he could wield immense power within the Heavenflame Dynasty, at least at the level of a provincial governor, making it all too easy to deal with the Pang Family.
"Our conflict with the Su Family can be set aside for now!"
"The plan to destroy the Su Family is not urgent!"
"Only this young master of the Su Family, Su Xin, must be killed now, immediately, without delay!!"
Pang Shaoqing roared, his eyes slightly red, "I summoned you all today to discuss together how we can ensure Su Xin is killed in one strike. Otherwise... if we fail once and alert Su Xin and the Su Family, it will be difficult to find another opportunity in the future."
How can we kill Su Xin in one strike?
Everyone present looked at each other, beginning to discuss.
First, Su Xin can contend with peak Sea Transformation experts head-on, so to ensure his death, at least a peak Sea Transformation expert must personally take action.
As for the Void Shattering Realm...
Although the Su and Pang Families have been fighting fiercely over the years, both sides have exercised restraint. Most conflicts don't involve Void Shattering Realm experts, as sending such experts to assassinate the younger generation of the opposing family would first result in ridicule and scorn for disregarding one's status.
Secondly, doing so would undoubtedly drive the Su Family to madness, and they would not hesitate to send Void Shattering Realm experts to assassinate the Pang Family's younger generation. The losses would be too great, so both sides have a tacit understanding. Unless pushed to the brink or ready for a final showdown, they wouldn't go to such extremes.
Although Su Xin poses a significant threat to the Pang Family, he hasn't pushed them to such a desperate point.
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"Patriarch, since we're aiming for a one-hit kill, relying solely on our Pang Family, unless a Void Shattering Realm expert takes action, it might be difficult. We might as well hire professional assassins, like those from the Three Kill Tower." A Pang Family elder suggested.
"Three Kill Tower?" Pang Shaoqing was moved.
It's the most recognized assassin organization in the Heavenflame Dynasty, with operations spanning the entire dynasty. It's said that the Three Kill Tower has countless assassins, and they can complete almost any assassination mission they accept.
They've even edly assassinated Nirvana Realm super experts.
"No."
Pang Shaoqing shook his head, "The Three Kill Tower is actually secretly controlled by the dynasty, similar in nature to the Crimson Dragon Tower, just with different operations. The Heavenflame Dynasty values talent the most. If we commission the Three Kill Tower to assassinate Su Xin, they'll definitely investigate Su Xin thoroughly."
"Upon discovering Su Xin's talent and potential, the Three Kill Tower will likely refuse the mission. Even if they accept, the conditions they set will undoubtedly be exorbitant."
The Pang Family elders nodded in agreement.
The fact that the Three Kill Tower is secretly controlled by the Heavenflame Dynasty is no longer a secret within the dynasty.
"Patriarch, if we are to send an assassin to kill Su Xin, I have someone in mind." One of the two guests, Mr. Meng, stood up, "That person is in Yongning Prefecture, on Baishan Island."
"The one on Baishan Island?"
The Pang Family elders were taken aback, realizing who Mr. Meng was referring to.
"Yes, in terms of assassination skills, the one on Baishan Island is considered the best in Yongning Prefecture, even ranking highly within the entire Cloud Province. He was once an assassin for the Three Kill Tower and is said to have assassinated dozens of peak Sea Transformation experts. He even attempted to assassinate a Void Shattering Realm expert, severely injuring them despite not killing them!"
"If he takes action, there's at least a ninety percent chance of killing Su Xin in one strike."
Pang Shaoqing nodded, "However, the one on Baishan Island has a very peculiar temperament, and it's not easy to hire him."
"Leave it to me." Mr. Meng smiled, "I have some connections with the one on Baishan Island, and he owes me a favor. If I ask him, as long as the reward satisfies him, he shouldn't refuse."
"In that case, I'll leave it to you, Mr. Meng." Pang Shaoqing's eyes lit up, "As for the reward, let him name his price. As long as he can kill Su Xin in one strike and remove this threat from our Pang Family, we'll agree to any cost."
"No problem."
Mr. Meng smiled and quickly set off.
...
Two days later, late at night.
Under the cover of darkness, a figure stealthily climbed over the wall and entered the Su Manor.
Gliding past one room after another without making a sound, the Su Manor was brightly lit, with many guards patrolling at night. Even a few powerful Sea Transformation experts were secretly monitoring, yet none of them noticed the presence of this figure.
Following a route map of the Su Manor prepared for him in advance, he headed towards the courtyard where Su Xin resided.
Although it was late at night, the maid Hong Shan had long since gone to rest, but Su Xin, bare-chested, was still practicing his swordsmanship in the courtyard.
Buzz!
The long sword swung, like the waves of the sea, seemingly able to encompass everything around it.
In just a few days, Su Xin's swordsmanship had noticeably improved.
"Indeed, after breaking through to the Sea Transformation Realm, my swordsmanship and comprehension of concepts have become much easier to enhance." Su Xin chuckled.
The breakthrough to the Sea Transformation Realm had unearthed more of the hidden power within his bloodline.
Most importantly, the breakthrough had significantly enhanced his perception and consciousness, making it easier to comprehend and study swordsmanship and concepts.
"Whoosh!"
Exhaling lightly, Su Xin stopped his movements, his body naturally relaxing.
Wiping the sweat from his body, Su Xin prepared to return to his room to rest.
But just as he relaxed completely and turned around...
An unprecedented sense of dread instantly filled his entire being.
All the pores on his body stood on end!!