King of Assassins-Chapter 961 - 667: Nine Provinces Fist

Yun Qingshang couldn't help but laugh; she was very familiar with the way Gao Xuan feigned modesty.

A thousand years have passed, but Gao Xuan still loves to show off like that.

This familiar feeling also erased the sense of alienation from not having seen each other for a millennium and removed the astonishment and awe towards Gao Xuan's power.

Even someone as strong as Yun Qingshang feels awe for Gao Xuan's last two swords.

Gao Xuan conjured a Sword Light Domain to trap numerous powerhouses. Rather than saying his strength is formidable, it's more accurate to say his swordsmanship is superb.

Yun Qingshang watched from the side and saw clearly that Gao Xuan's Sword Domain wasn't necessarily overpowering in strength. It just had profound levels, so people trapped inside couldn't find a way out.

The likes of Qin Shiyue and others with higher cultivation relied on the Nine Provinces Cauldron to forcibly break free from the domain's restraints. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

This shows that Gao Xuan's Sword Light Domain doesn't genuinely suppress everyone through power levels.

However, when Gao Xuan's sword slashed the Platinum Sun Wheel with an unmatched, sweeping force, it truly shattered the Star River with impressive divine power.

The second sword wiped out many Saints, sweeping all before it with unstoppable force.

It's worth noting that among these Saints were divine-level powerhouses, and others were super first-grade powerhouses. Each had a divine artifact in hand, and every single one couldn't be lightly underestimated.

Such a display of force truly showcases Gao Xuan's unparalleled swordsmanship of the time.

The stronger the power levels, the more one understands the might of Gao Xuan's two swords.

Yun Qingshang is also somewhat curious about what happened during this thousand-year span, how Gao Xuan became so powerful.

Of course, the Sword Artifact in his hand is exceptionally important in achieving all this.

In terms of grade, Gao Xuan's newly refined Hongyi Sword ranks incredibly high, perhaps even higher than the Nine Provinces Cauldron.

Yun Qingshang also has a Nine Provinces Cauldron in hand, but she was trapped in the Nine-pointed Star Lock Divine Palace. Over the past thousand years, her cultivation has progressed significantly, but the Nine Provinces Cauldron hasn't improved.

Qin Shiyue, Jin Yuxiu, and Imperia's Nine Provinces Cauldrons, however, have been infused with countless resources, raising their grades by several levels.

As one of the Nine Provinces Cauldron's Tripod Masters, Yun Qingshang senses the subtle aura alterations between the cauldrons, detecting changes in the other Nine Provinces Cauldrons.

Especially with the drastic changes in their Nine Provinces Cauldrons, the aura completely suppresses her Nine Provinces Cauldron.

Yun Qingshang asked Gao Xuan, "What about Qin Shiyue and the others?"

Gao Xuan retorted to Yun Qingshang, "At this point, is there another path?"

Yun Qingshang thought for a while and shook her head, "It seems there's none."

Gao Xuan gently patted Yun Qingshang's shoulder, "The world is like this, reality is like this; we can't control others, we can only strive to control ourselves."

"That sounds so profound."

Yun Qingshang said, "You've become philosophical after contemplating for a thousand years."

"Hahaha, not quite."

Gao Xuan laughed and said, "At times like this, one must strive to say something stylish. Pulling out a sword and slashing blindly would be too crude."

Yun Qingshang said flatly, "Unfortunately, it doesn't sound very stylish either. It's not worth inscribing on a stone tablet for future generations to commemorate."

"It doesn't matter, as the victor, future generations will naturally embellish my achievements, inventing various golden phrases and quotes to erect monuments and write biographies for me."

Gao Xuan didn't care about this; having reincarnated over a thousand years, fame and dishonor meant nothing to him.

Gao Xuan said, "Keep an eye on things here; I'm going to settle accounts with Qin Shiyue."

Yun Qingshang nodded, "Go early and return early."

"Alright then."

Gao Xuan responded, and the next moment, he was deep underground on Xianyang Star, on the deck of a luxurious yacht.

Qin Shiyue was wearing casual beach shorts, lying on a deck chair, holding a fishing rod, with slightly furrowed thick eyebrows, showing a somewhat grave expression.

Gao Xuan sat down beside Qin Shiyue, "Old Qin, you seem to be in a bad mood?"

"Knowing you're about to die, of course you're not happy."

Qin Shiyue sighed deeply.

"Do you regret it?" Gao Xuan asked with interest.

Qin Shiyue shook his head, "I wouldn't regret it. Regret is useless anyway. Even if I were to relive it, I'd find it hard to resist the temptation."

Qin Shiyue said seriously to Gao Xuan, "What I genuinely care about isn't power; it's that I can't tolerate anyone being above me. Do you understand?"

"I sort of understand."

Gao Xuan said, "There's no choice; I happen to be stronger than you."

Qin Shiyue shook his head, "At this point, such talks are meaningless. Before we act, I want to make one thing clear."

"That doesn't sound like good news; we're friends, after all, make sure you die with peace of mind."

Gao Xuan indifferent said, "Tell me."

"Over this millennium, I merged my Divine Soul with the Nine Provinces Cauldron. If I die, the Nine Provinces Cauldron will shatter."

"And then?"

"Once a Nine Provinces Cauldron shatters, the protective Nine Provinces Divine Realm over the Central Star Realm also breaks. You know the consequences."

Qin Shiyue said, "I know you are not one to be threatened; I'm not threatening you, merely informing you."

"No rainbow without going through storms."

Gao Xuan indifferently said, "The Central Star Realm has been too well protected. People here live too comfortably and rich. Witnessing the brutality of the Evil God might not be bad for them."

He further said to Qin Shiyue, "I reincarnated a thousand years and realized one truth, I can strive to protect humanity but I'm not humanity's babysitter. Not their teacher either.

"I can't solve all of humanity's problems, nor can I necessarily guide humanity onto the correct path."

With some lament, Gao Xuan said, "Some people are smart, some are foolish, some are kind, some are evil, some are upright, some are cunning. This makes complex but balanced human society..."

Gao Xuan said, "Society run by the will of one power easily collapses. The world is so complex, there can't be only one right way.

"The best method is to endure various mistakes repeatedly, to gather experience and constantly move forward."