Having lost the sense of connection with the Dharma Realm, the few women within the realm, including Cang Huang, were unreachable, and even the initial warning from Sable had faded away. At this moment, Li Jizhou could only rely on Hong Luan in front of him.

However, a Tier Four late-stage half-demon, specializing in Divine Soul secret techniques, truly seemed inadequate against a Celestial Punishment assassin.

As for Li Jizhou himself, being at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, he was honestly unworthy of becoming the target of a Celestial Punishment assassin.

"Who is the attacker, and why are they targeting me? Is there room for resolution?"

The identity of someone capable of restraining the Blood Fiend Celestial Venerable Realm was practically obvious.

Li Jizhou didn't believe a Celestial Venerable level powerhouse would personally deal with him, and below that level, only someone very familiar with or close to the Blood Fiend Celestial Venerable could target the Celestial Venerable Realm.

So, the person must be someone very knowledgeable about the Blood Fiend Celestial Venerable, even close to them.

The past of the Blood Fiend Celestial Venerable reveals that all their efforts before their disappearance were focused on the organization known as Celestial Punishment.

"Hahaha~ What a worthy prince, even in such a situation remains calm without panic. Such youth is truly extraordinary." As Li Jizhou's voice faded, a wave rippled through the space, and a hoarse voice, akin to a night owl, filled the sky.

Li Jizhou looked up at the sky, yet he only heard the voice without seeing a figure.

Such caution, indeed deserves the title of Celestial Punishment assassin.

"What is your request, sir?" Li Jizhou's expression remained unchanged.

While he seemed to have lost the greatest life-saving card, being unable to escape into the Blood Fiend Realm, in reality, he had many genuine trump cards.

The golden talisman granted by Li Yuan contained the might of the Late Stage of Void Refining, a power that couldn't be ignored across the entire Central State Dynasty.

Moreover, the Protective Treasure gifted by Gongsun Dang was capable of withstanding the assault of Refining Void Divine Monarch.

Currently, the highest cultivation level within Celestial Punishment shouldn't exceed Refining Void Divine Monarch. In recent years, the various dynasties have strictly controlled the access to the Central Source Sea, making it almost impossible for a Divinity Transformation Dao Sovereign to break through to Void Refining.

"Hahaha~ Hand over the Profound Celestial Treasure of the Blood Fiend Celestial Venerable, and I'll spare your life!" The voice echoed in the void once more.

Li Jizhou nodded, indeed here for the Blood Fiend Celestial Venerable's realm.

"Alright!" Without a moment's hesitation, Li Jizhou took out the Blood-Drinking Saber from the storage pouch.

"The Artifact Spirit of this treasure is nearly destroyed, having recognized multiple masters over time; it's likely challenging to recognize another owner now." Li Jizhou added hastily.

The once Profound Celestial Treasure, due to the fall of the Blood Fiend Celestial Venerable and unknown events thereafter, led the Artifact Spirit to near death — a state discernible with a scan of one's Primordial Spirit.

However, it's not entirely impossible to recognize a new master; it requires the previous owner to release the Divine Soul bond while the new owner immediately binds their Divine Soul.

This would require the person in hiding to appear in person.

As expected, once Li Jizhou brought out the Blood-Drinking Saber, the opponent's Divine Sense scanned it and then fell silent.

An assassin doesn't rely on direct confrontation but on surprise and secrecy.

Similarly, an assassin's identity is exceptionally secretive.

"Hmph!" Moments later, the opponent couldn't resist the allure of the former Profound Celestial Treasure, or rather, the allure of the Celestial Venerable Realm.

With a cold snort, a humanoid figure gradually formed in the void, and a faceless man in a black robe appeared before Li Jizhou's eyes.

"Erase the Divine Soul bond!" The order was unquestionable, filled with endless killing intent.

Li Jizhou shook his head slightly: "How will you guarantee my safety?"

"Facing me, you have no room for negotiation." Before the words faded, the Primordial Spirit instantly enveloped Li Jizhou.

"Young master!" The vertical eye at Hong Luan's brow suddenly opened, releasing a golden light to protect the sea of consciousness of Li Jizhou.

"Hmph!" The faceless man sneered coldly, directing the Primordial Spirit straight into Li Jizhou's sea of consciousness.

Boom~

Yet, at the next moment, the faceless man's Primordial Spirit pierced through Hong Luan's Divine Soul shield without pause, but met fierce resistance outside Li Jizhou's sea of consciousness, triggering a spatial shockwave.

"Sorry, my father granted me a Divine Soul shield. Unless your Divine Soul exceeds the Late Stage of Void Refining, it will be difficult to breach." Li Jizhou smiled calmly.

"Don't be arrogant!" The faceless man was enraged, overwhelming magical power surged like a tide, instantly enveloping Li Jizhou and Hong Luan.

Within just a thought, Li Jizhou and Hong Luan would be rendered into flying ashes by this overwhelming magical power.

"Why be angry? As the majestic master of Celestial Punishment, losing control of your emotions makes you quite unrefined." Li Jizhou's mouth curled into a leisurely smile, his tone rather sophisticated.

The faceless man was immediately taken aback, his wild magical power intensified even further.

"Little thief, you seek death!"

Why wouldn't he be angry?

For a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator to possess a Void Refining stage Divine Soul shield, it disturbed his usually calm mind.

The disparity was simply too great!

If, in his youth, he had such elder protection, how could he have suffered such painful and unforgettable experiences?

With this thought, he no longer held back, merging his hidden true self with the faceless man, pouring his complete Primordial Spirit toward Li Jizhou's sea of consciousness.

Meanwhile, a slight loosening occurred in the sealing array at this location.

After another golden explosion, the faceless man finally realized his lack of power, acknowledging that he couldn't break through Li Jizhou's Divine Soul shield and instantly regained his sanity.

At the same time, he became faintly wary of Li Jizhou's demeanor, preparing his true self to fade into the void once more.

However, everything was too late.

The very reason Li Jizhou brought out the Blood-Drinking Saber was to lure the presence, and using the Divine Soul shield to provoke was to confirm if his true self was here.

Now, everything is confirmed; it's time to end it.

"Time Reverse!" With a silent recitation, the Spring and Autumn Cicada linked with Li Jizhou's Divine Soul moved instantly, its wings gently fluttering.

In an instant, this area's space and time twisted, and within a ten-foot radius, time began to reverse, revealing the faceless man's silhouette like a film replay.

Soon after,

"Little thief, seek…"

The faceless man's previous rage was revisited.

This time, before his voice could fall, a flash of gold in Li Jizhou's storage ring unleashed a gold talisman containing a tenth of the Late Stage of Void Refining power, slashing toward the faceless man.

"Ah!" The faceless man, overwhelmed with horror, unleashed numerous high-tier Spiritual Treasures in desperation to defend against the heart-palpitating strike.

Before seeing the final outcome, Li Jizhou suddenly felt another wave of dizziness, watching space-time zoom past before his eyes.

Regaining composure, the timeline had restored, yet differently, now the faceless man lay shattered in front of him, clearly gravely wounded.

Hong Luan's expression beamed as her vertical eye released golden light once again, imprisoning his nearly extinguished Primordial Spirit.

Li Jizhou nodded in satisfaction, generously feeding ten middle-grade Spirit Stones to the Spring and Autumn Cicada.

Just now, the Spring and Autumn Cicada's innate Divine Abilities manifested, only initially grasping the Time Law, allowing a ten-breath time reversal, able to linger for just one breath before returning to the original timeline.