The leader of the ambushing assassins knew about the grudge between Shen Lang and the Holy Light Sect. The sect's Young Sect Leader, Yao Chengjie, had been publicly humiliated by Shen Lang—mocked relentlessly and viciously insulted. He hated Shen Lang to the bone.
That was why he had originally planned to wait for the perfect moment, hoping to use the people from the Holy Light Sect to eliminate Shen Lang for him.
But now, a fairy-like woman had suddenly appeared and entangled the members of the Holy Light Sect. By the looks of it, it was questionable whether they could even escape unscathed. He had no choice but to act himself.
If he waited any longer and the Profound Dao Sect managed to drive back the Holy Light Sect, the Profound Dao Sect would likely intervene when they made their move on Shen Lang.
They would lose their best opportunity.
So, the assassins stopped waiting. Following their original plan, they struck!
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