King of Assassins-Chapter 820 - 603: Promotion and Fortune

Holy Hall does not follow the master-apprentice system; only those samurai with exceptional talent might have the chance to be taken as disciples by strong individuals.

This master-apprentice relationship is not part of the Holy Hall system. It is entirely a private relationship.

At Yanzi's age, she is only a fifth-level Paladin. Her talent can only be considered reasonable. She does not have her own teacher.

However, after getting familiar with Yuan Ping'an in these few days, Yanzi's sweet words managed to charm others, which led her to call Yuan Ping'an a teacher.

Unfortunately, Yanzi's effort was wasted. Wei Ying and Yao Peng did not understand the subtle differences of that address or the internal dynamics of the Holy Hall.

Gao Xuan could sense some of Yanzi's boasting, but given his situation, he couldn't play along.

Yanzi was ultimately still a teenage girl; although she didn't succeed in boasting, she didn't really mind.

She pulled Gao Xuan's sleeve as she walked out, "Come on, the teachers are waiting for you."

Gao Xuan was puzzled. What did Yanzi's little triumph mean?

However, it seemed to be something good.

Gao Xuan had been in the confinement room for four days without drinking a drop of water, yet his spiritual state was excellent, even the best since his awakening.

The confinement room had no light or sound, and the low temperature inside dulled the body's sensitivity to temperature.

The spiritual shield interfered with spiritual power, preventing the outward release of spiritual power, thus hindering the breathing of Source Power.

In such an extreme environment, Gao Xuan instead managed to submerge his consciousness to the deepest parts of his mind, eliminating all disturbances and illuminating his Divine Soul.

In this state, his Divine Soul also became purer. The two rune seeds fused within him returned to their most primal form without the nourishment of breathing Source Power.

In this special state, the rune seeds could be seen more clearly.

This state was like a girlfriend taking a hot shower, removing makeup, then after an intimate conversation, undergoing a full-body examination... obtaining a genuine understanding of the other's physical condition.

Without the support of Source Power, the rune seeds ceased changing, yet they remained closely connected to Gao Xuan's Divine Soul.

By operating the rune seeds with the power of the Divine Soul, the mechanism of their joint operation with the Divine Soul can be discovered.

Though Gao Xuan has lost most of his memories, his Divine Soul is well accumulated. Over two days of research, he truly comprehended the joint operational mechanism of the Divine Soul and rune seeds.

In other words, he mastered the most fundamental and core operational logic of the rune seeds.

With this discovery, Gao Xuan fully grasped the earth-water rune seeds, becoming the true owner of the rune seeds.

This is like downloading an app onto a phone that can be freely used, but one is not the true owner of the app.

The app manufacturer holds the highest authority over this program, able to control the phone through this authority.

The rune seeds are manufactured by the Holy Hall, and there are issues in the operational mechanism of the rune seeds. It seems they can be remotely controlled through special means.

When Gao Xuan implanted the rune seeds, he was actually full of vigilance. Yet, this path had to be tread to understand how to resolve its problems.

Simply observing wouldn't reveal the pitfalls along the road.

Moreover, he's currently at such a low level that the problems with the rune seeds don't affect him.

Clearly, the backdoor of the rune seeds is a control method of the Holy Hall, though it's unlikely they'd use it indiscriminately.

Through a special environment, analyzing the joint operational mechanism of rune seeds and the Divine Soul led to identifying the issues with the rune seeds, eliminating the hidden dangers of the rune seeds.

With the mysteries of the rune seeds fully unlocked, Gao Xuan once more sensed the existence of the Sea of Source Power.

The Sea of Source Power is ubiquitous. It's only the difference in the level of Source Power.

Gao Xuan doesn't need to release spiritual power outward; the near-perfect mastery of the rune seeds with his Divine Soul allows him to sense the Sea of Source Power and breathe Source Power.

By unlocking the foundational operational mechanism of rune seeds, Gao Xuan also comprehended the rune within the Taiyin Sword.

Within these two days, he even thoroughly refined the Taiyin Rune.

At this point, no matter how many obstacles lie in between, Gao Xuan could sense the existence of the Taiyin Sword.

He cannot remotely control the Flying Sword, but he can summon the Flying Sword into his mind at any time.

By reaching this level, the Flying Sword and the Taiyin rune in his Divine Soul constitute a quantum entangled state. Even if separated by a cosmos, they can sense each other and connect instantly.

This level is extremely advanced.

According to Gao Xuan's research into several cultivation materials, only Foundation Establishment Cultivators can refine a Lifebound Sword, allowing it to sense across the Star River.

The Taiyin Sword is not Gao Xuan's Lifebound Sword; he merely mastered the Taiyin rune, which is different from refining a Lifebound Sword.

Theoretically, as long as Gao Xuan is willing, he can refine many such sword artifacts.

At least considering the current environment, with the Taiyin Sword in hand, he can forcibly escape if he truly discovers anything dire.

Gao Xuan had just finished refining the Taiyin Sword when Yanzi arrived.

Seeing Yanzi appear, Gao Xuan knew he was fine. With the prestige of the Holy Hall, a Paladin advocating for him, the company would release him regardless of whether he had committed a significant offense.

Yanzi's nature was impatient as she hastily tugged Gao Xuan's sleeve and led him to the elevator, with Wei Ying following behind, also without fully grasping the situation.

Had the rescue operation succeeded, why was Holy Hall still stirring things?

Since Gao Xuan was unharmed and looked spirited, not mistreated, there seemed no need for further intervention.

Nonetheless, Wei Ying refrained from inquiries; Yanzi, despite being of similar age to her, boasted far more pride. Wei Ying had her temper and, although unwilling to openly confront Yanzi, preferred not to converse overly much with her.

As Gao Xuan and a few others entered the elevator, Yao Peng sensed trouble and urgently sent a message to Yao Guang.

Receiving the message, Yao Guang was somewhat astonished. The Holy Hall truly stood up for a lowly commoner?

Be that as it may. If Holy Hall intervenes to rescue him, then just hand him over to them. What else can be done?

Since the Black Tiger is unhurt, at worst we'll have Yao Peng apologize and pay some compensation.

While Yao Guang was pondering how to handle the aftermath, the office door was pushed open.

It was Xu Jun, whom he found very annoying, walking in with a smug smile on his face.

Yao Guang frowned deeply, "Minister Xu, this is my office, you should knock before coming in. Besides, I'm very busy and don't have time to entertain you."

Xu Jun paid no mind to Yao Guang's hostile attitude and chuckled, "Starting today, this is no longer your office."

Yao Guang was shocked and suspicious, "What do you mean?"

He was a senior manager in the company, and even if they wanted to remove him, it would require formal procedures. There's no way he wouldn't have heard anything.

The Yao family held many key positions in the company, and his grandfather Yao Yuan had significant seniority. Although retired, his influence was immense.

Anyone wanting to challenge him would first have to weigh Elder Yao's influence.

Yet Xu Jun's confident demeanor didn't seem like he was bluffing.

Yao Guang's mind raced, but he couldn't figure out what went wrong. What gave Xu Jun the confidence to be so certain?

Unable to resist testing the waters, Yao Guang pretended to be furious, "Xu Jun, you're not welcome here, leave immediately."

Xu Jun crossed his arms and chuckled, "No need to pretend, you fool. Your misdeeds have been exposed."

He shook his head, "Daring enough to collude with a cult and steal the Holy Hall's armor sword box, impressive!"

Yao Guang was greatly alarmed and immediately retorted, "Don't talk nonsense! What evidence do you have?"

Xu Jun gave a mysterious smile, "Evidence? It'll come. No need to rush."

Just then, Yao Guang heard laughter outside the door. He looked up to see a group of people walk in.

The leading man was well-featured, with a gentle demeanor, wearing a standard Holy Hall silver robe.

Behind him were two young, beautiful women, one of whom was Wei Ying.

There was also a young man in corporate battle attire, with bushy eyebrows and tiger-like eyes, tall and well-built, exuding a certain aura.

Yao Guang recognized him immediately; it was the Black Tiger who reported him.

Without a doubt, the middle-aged man in the silver robe was Yuan Ping'an.

Yao Guang panicked a little. Just because he detained Black Tiger, Yuan Ping'an went all out to get involved? That's too much!

Xu Jun introduced to Yao Guang, "Let me introduce, this is Master Yuan Ping'an of the Holy Hall. This lady is Fifth-Level Paladin Yanzi."

Yao Guang quickly stepped forward, bowing humbly, "I didn't know Master Yuan was here, forgive me for not welcoming you."

He gestured with a half-bow, "Master, please take the seat of honor."

Yuan Ping'an shook his head slightly, "There's no need for that. I'm here to ask, are you Xu Jun?"

"It's me." Yao Guang felt guilty but could only admit.

He quickly explained, "Master, I didn't know Black Tiger knew you, there was a misunderstanding in between, please let me explain."

"No need to explain. My visit has nothing to do with Black Tiger."

Yuan Ping'an asked calmly, "Why did you collude with White Tiger Cult apostles to steal the Holy Hall's armor sword box? What are your intentions?"

Yao Guang looked terrified, "I, I don't know, I really don't know. I have nothing to do with this."

"Intransigent heretic!"

Yuan Ping'an asked no more, with a flick of his sleeve, a silver sword light pierced through Yao Guang's forehead.

The silver sword light flashed like lightning, and before Wei Ying and the others could see clearly, Yao Guang was already dead.

After a pause, Yao Guang's body fell to the ground with a thud.

Witnessing this, Wei Ying and Xu Jun were both startled. Just one question and he was killed?

Yuan Ping'an's casual killing of Yao Guang was too indifferent, as if Yao Guang was insignificant and not worth mentioning.

Yet, Yao Guang was an M4-level executive, just a level below the president in the company, a genuine bigwig.

Though Xu Jun wished for Yao Guang's downfall, seeing Yuan Ping'an kill him so nonchalantly sent chills down his spine.

If it were him, Yuan Ping'an probably wouldn't hesitate either...

Indeed, in front of the Holy Hall, so-called status and power were trivial.

Gao Xuan watched the whole scene quietly. Before Yuan Ping'an drew his sword, Gao Xuan already knew what he was going to do.

Frankly speaking, he was much stronger than Yuan Ping'an now.

If they were to truly fight, Yuan Ping'an wouldn't stand a chance. Gao Xuan didn't plan to confront Yuan Ping'an, but judging by Yuan Ping'an, he could be considered a top expert on Pegasus Star.

Yuan Ping'an said to Xu Jun, "Regarding this matter, I'll need to conduct a follow-up investigation. Please have your company cooperate."

Xu Jun quickly replied, "We will fully cooperate."

Yuan Ping'an added, "I find Black Tiger has strong working capabilities, so I'll have him accompany me."

"No problem, no problem."

Xu Jun understood Yuan Ping'an's meaning; saying such words face-to-face was not a hint but a clear statement to promote Black Tiger. If he couldn't grasp that, he might as well stop trying.

Xu Jun glanced at Gao Xuan, now a little envious. With the Holy Hall as his support, this guy was really going to skyrocket!