King of Assassins-Chapter 191 - 180: Heroine

Xiao Wan acts recklessly, but that’s just because she’s very proud.

After suffering two consecutive defeats, she immediately realized Gao Xuan’s value.

An eighteen-year-old Sword Dao genius, yet coming from the wilderness, is exceptionally rare.

Because she had investigated Gao Xuan’s information in detail, she knew Gao Xuan did not have a complicated background.

Normally, a Sword Dao genius like Gao Xuan would have been recruited by major noble families long ago.

Yet Gao Xuan hasn’t joined any noble family, which is a bit strange.

Xiao Wan thought there might be several reasons.

First, Gao Xuan rose to prominence too quickly, having been in Mingjing City for only a few months. His fame at Mingjing University was even shorter.

Second, Gao Xuan was closely associated with Wei Zhenzhen. Wei Yue also showed him great care and even stood up for him. People assumed Gao Xuan belonged to the Wei Family.

Another reason is that Gao Xuan had connections with Bai Yutang. Bai Yutang was also a prominent figure in Mingjing City. Even if others fancied Gao Xuan, they couldn’t compete with Bai Yutang for him.

Therefore, up until now, Gao Xuan hasn’t joined any noble family or large organization.

Of course, there’s also an important issue: most people haven’t realized just how strong Gao Xuan’s talent is.

If everyone knew Gao Xuan might become a Golden Sword Saint, there would have been a mad scramble for him long ago.

This is indeed a matter of vision.

The highest level on Pegasus Star is Bronze Swordsman; they can see that Gao Xuan has potential but can’t gauge just how much.

Honestly, the experts on Pegasus Star hardly understand a Silver Sword Hero, let alone the Golden Level.

Xiao Wan studied under a Silver Sword Hero from a young age, traveling to the Central Star Realm to study as a teenager. She had seen the grace of Golden Powerhouses and had some understanding of Golden Level Power.

Having sparred with Gao Xuan in two matches, she believed that Gao Xuan possessed terrifying talent in Sword Dao.

Gao Xuan is only eighteen this year and already a Level 7 Swordsman. When she was eighteen, she was only a Level 6.

The crucial part is that Gao Xuan didn’t have many resources and relied solely on personal talent for cultivation. This shows that Gao Xuan also has formidable talent in the realm of Source Power.

Xiao Wan grew very interested in Gao Xuan, but this was not a trivial matter; she needed to evaluate Gao Xuan in various aspects before making a decision.

Therefore, Xiao Wan logged in again and entered Gao Xuan’s combat livestream.

Seeing Xiao Wan’s return, Gao Xuan laughed and said, "Miss, don’t fall in love with me. I’m a man you can’t have. However, you can have my sword."

Xiao Wan found Gao Xuan’s words distasteful, especially since he wore a mask, significantly lowering her patience.

Xiao Wan said nothing, raised her sword, and attacked.

They exchanged nine moves, and on the tenth, Xiao Wan was defeated.

Xiao Wan fought ten matches in total, not lasting more than ten moves in any. This made her realize Gao Xuan’s swordsmanship surpassed hers by far, allowing him to press down on her steadily.

The audience’s cheers surged like waves, rising and falling, which also made Xiao Wan a bit irritable.

Xiao Wan thought those ignorant viewers wouldn’t bother her, but after the continuous defeats, she felt somewhat restless.

After exiting the login chamber, Xiao Wan conducted a self-examination.

After being chastised by Blood Shadow, she appeared more restrained but unknowingly grew restless in her heart.

Xiao Wan reflected and found it was because Blood Shadow was too strong, like a giant shadow looming over her, causing her mindset to become agitated. Her mental state also became somewhat tense.

That’s why just a word from Gao Xuan could anger her, which was impossible in the past.

Xiao Wan suppressed all her distractions, breathed Source Power, and adjusted her mental state.

When she opened her eyes again, it was already bright outside.

Xiao Wan went to the window. In the morning, Mingjing City lacked the garish lights of five colors, with towering skyscrapers standing neatly and orderly, roads weaving around, vehicles traveling on the roads.

Modern, clean, orderly, and filled with the breath of life.

Xiao Wan preferred this Mingjing over the nighttime Mingjing, which was not only gaudy but also carried a sense of decay and depravity.

Sitting quietly through the night, Xiao Wan’s mind was initially in an extremely tranquil state. The morning view of Mingjing City suddenly triggered something in her.

An invisible restraint in her sea of consciousness was broken through, her Spiritual Power continuously condensed, finally forming an invisible Spirit Blade.

In a trance, she saw the vast and endless Sea of Source Power. The giant Pegasus Star was merely a grain of sand drifting in this endless Sea of Source Power.

However, she couldn’t reach into the deeper layers of the Sea of Source Power.

"I nearly broke through..."

Xiao Wan was a bit surprised, but her mindset was exceptionally calm. She had already reached the Level 10 Peak, just a step away from breaking through.

The sudden enlightenment enabled her to form the Sword Intent Seed. Pegasus Star’s Source Power level was too low, limiting her connection with deeper Source Power Seas and preventing her from entering the Silver Realm.

But it’s okay; she had already refined the Sword Intent Seed.

As long as she returned to Taurus, went into seclusion for a while, she would smoothly enter the Silver Level.

"Pegasus Star is indeed at too low a level."

Xiao Wan sighed, yet she was in a very good mood. Taking this critical step forward also benefited from the Source Power environment of Pegasus Star.

The Source Power level on Taurus is very high, Source Power is active, and people can easily harness it.

Things easily attained lack honing. They aren’t solid.

Xiao Wan came to serve on Pegasus Star, per her teacher’s instruction, to sediment and hone herself here. A restricted Source Power environment, on the contrary, allows one to hone their spirit and Source Power skills more patiently.

Of course, the most important was the immense shadow cast by Blood Shadow, keeping her in a state of high tension. Being defeated consecutively by Gao Xuan last night caused that tension to burst out. Instead, she gained spiritual calm.