King of Assassins-Chapter 653 - 498 Steel Tyrant

Rowe is the general manager of Divine Shield Company and often appears in public media. Most of the external work of the Augustus lineage is done by him.

Among the Golden Powerhouses of the Augustus lineage, Rowe has the highest exposure and the greatest fame.

People may not know who the High Priest of the Augustus lineage is, or even the internal power structure of Augustus. But most are familiar with Rowe.

Such a famous public figure was shot down in front of nearly a million viewers.

Even an average person would know that in such circumstances, Rowe is destined to die. There is no possibility of resurrection.

The arena is open for live broadcasts year-round, with billions of viewers tuning in every weekend.

This scene of Rowe being killed was broadcasted through the Celestial Net. It's unclear how many people simultaneously witnessed the battle here.

Of course, battles of this level can't be seen in detail through a livestream.

The subtle clashes of Source Power and Spiritual Power could only be seen by those present at the scene.

The many powerful Golden individuals of Augustus were all in the Elder Council of the City of Victory, less than a hundred kilometers in a straight line from the arena.

For a Golden Powerhouse, this distance is effectively next-door. Even with a Protective Force Field obstruction, they could see many battle details.

The issue is, there were almost no details in the fight.

Rowe's War God's Whip was complex, the long whip moved like a Poison Dragon, agile and alive, most of its Power was used for adaptation, being very steady on the combat level without any faults.

Even though his opponent was just a nineteen-year-old girl, Rowe did not take her lightly.

No matter who faced her, they wouldn't have done better than Rowe.

In the end, he was pierced and blown apart by Yun Qingshang's spear.

Yun Qingshang didn't display any sophisticated maneuvers, she simply thrust her spear directly. It's just that her Power was too strong, her speed too fast.

By the time Rowe realized the situation was dire, it was too late to make any changes.

The many Golden Powerhouses of Augustus quickly realized that it wasn't Rowe's negligence, but rather Yun Qingshang was very strong. Rowe ultimately was not prepared enough.

High Priest Ron said, "This girl's Power and agility certainly surpass forty points. There's also something about her spear!"

The many Golden Powerhouses had grave expressions. Forty points is the threshold for the Golden Upper Tier.

With Yun Qingshang's Power and agility both reaching forty points, her constitution must be strong too. Only with such could she fully combine speed and Power.

Constitution, Power, and agility are closely interrelated. It's impossible for one attribute to be exceptionally strong on its own. That would undoubtedly disrupt the balance of the body.

Rowe was rather unfortunate in not knowing that Yun Qingshang's physical attributes had reached the Golden Upper Tier level.

In close-range combat within the arena, Yun Qingshang's advantages were fully displayed. As a result, she killed him in one move.

Ron said, "The girl was hit by the War God's Whip, and her movements visibly slowed for a moment."

The paralysis and petrification abilities of the War God's Whip are quite abnormal. However, Yun Qingshang's body was too resilient, withstanding the paralysis and petrification of the War God's Whip with almost no impact.

Robin's Spiritual Power also joined the discussion: "Rowe was indeed careless and didn't exert the War God's Whip to its full potential."

Robin continued, "We can't let Rowe die in vain. Who will avenge him? Our Augustus lineage cannot bear such disgrace."

The result of the arena duel was that the renowned War God's Whip was killed in a single move.

Such a crushing defeat is unacceptable to the Augustus lineage.

It's only by killing Yun Qingshang on the spot that the Augustus lineage's honor can be restored.

Everyone knows this should be done. The problem is, no one has the confidence to kill Yun Qingshang.

For Golden Powerhouses, the key is, of course, Spiritual Power. Spiritual Power can wield infinite Source Power, roam the Star River, and transcend all types of material constraints.

Few Golden Powerhouses specialize in Body Refinement. The human body is fragile, reaching its limits regardless of how it's cultivated.

On the other hand, the applicability of Body Refinement is low. Although in close combat it has a significant advantage,

at the level of a Golden Powerhouse, one must face endless starry skies, vast fleets, various strange races, and evil gods and demons from alternate spaces.

Even if a Golden Powerhouse underwent Body Refinement, it would invariably combine body and Spiritual Power.

Among the many Golden Powerhouses of Augustus, those with strong physiques are present, but compared to Yun Qingshang, they fall short. None are confident in defeating Yun Qingshang in close combat.

Robin's words left the Golden Powerhouses in silence.

At this point, everyone wielded immense power and influence. It had been unknown how many years since they last personally engaged in battle.

Moreover, this was a public duel where malicious Secret Techniques couldn't be used. A single misstep could result in being taken down by Yun Qingshang's spear.

This group of Golden Powerhouses, being Believers of the Evil God, had long been spiritually decayed. They lacked the firm and determined fighting spirit.

High Priest Ron was also puzzled as he was the nominal leader, yet couldn't forcefully assign someone to fight.

Initial-tier Gold was obviously insufficient; only Middle-tier Gold Powerhouses could possibly kill Yun Qingshang. Several Middle-tier Gold individuals were his peers, even older and more qualified than him.

Robin sneered, "What, do you expect me to take action?"

He scoffed, "If we can't even kill a young girl, what about Gao Xuan?"

Everyone had already considered this point. If Yun Qingshang was this formidable, Gao Xuan might be even more powerful.

Even if their Power levels were equal, it would be a huge problem.

The High Priest helplessly turned to Marlos: "Sir, at this point, we can only ask you to act."

Marlos, known as the Steel Tyrant, was famous for his strong physique and ruthless methods.

He was over eight hundred years old and had served as the High Priest in his youth. However, his tempestuous personality made him unbearable to others. He was voted out during an Elder Council vote.

Even to Marlos, Ron had to be polite and respectful.

Marlos snorted, "A bunch of useless trash."

He was tall, with bronze-colored skin, deeply chiseled features, and curly golden-gray hair, standing there like an ancient Greek bronze statue. He was full of presence, his tall and robust physique fully showcasing the beauty of power.

But his eyes were ashen, and his manner of speaking was overbearing and tyrannical, clearly a cold-blooded, merciless brute.

Many Golden Powerhouses disliked Marlos, but could only listen now.

This guy was over 800 years old, but because of his constant blood sacrifices to the Evil God, his violent nature catered to the Master of Blood's taste, his power only grew stronger.

If things continued, it wouldn't take long for Marlos to advance to the Upper-tier Gold.

But his character was terrible. No one in the Elder Council liked him.

Now, needing Marlos to put his life on the line, nobody dared to speak up.

Robin also disapproved of Marlos's behavior, but said nothing. Right now, they needed Marlos to exert effort.

Marlos added, "The girl's spear is formidable, I want to use the Reverse Cross Godslaying Spear. Also need the Dark Sky."

Although Marlos was arrogant, he wasn't reckless in battle. Rowe wasn't much weaker than him, yet he was killed with a single spear thrust. He naturally needed to be cautious.

Use any powerful marvels available.

"The Reverse Cross Godslaying Spear can be used. But the Dark Sky, that might not be very convenient, right?"

High Priest Ron was quite concerned, the Dark Sky veiled the heavens and could block everything inside and out.

By using this marvel, no one would see the battle situation.

Ron hoped Marlos could win brilliantly, for everyone to see clearly.

To cast the Dark Sky, even in victory, might cause doubts.

"I'm going up to risk my life and you want it to look good, do you think this is a play?"

Marlos flew into a rage: "If you're so capable, why don't you get up there yourself."

Ron, embarrassed by the rebuke, could only bow slightly and admit fault, "Your Excellency, I misspoke. As you wish, the Reverse Cross Godslaying Spear and the Dark Sky are at your disposal."

Both powerful marvels were managed by the Elder Council. This was also a characteristic of the Augustus faction.

Due to the urgency of the situation, Ron bypassed all procedures, directly handing both marvels over to Marlos.

The exchange among the many Golden Powerhouses was brief, but the process of retrieving the powerful marvels was quite tedious.

Robin said to Gao Xuan, "The battle's just beginning, have your people wait a moment."

Gao Xuan smiled, "No worries, we are very patient."

He paused and then said, "Today's battle must determine a winner and a loser. Either my sister and I will die here, or your Augustus faction will be destroyed. There's no third ending."

Robin gave a cold, sinister smile, not caring about Gao Xuan's words. As soon as Marco returned, they'd join forces to eliminate Gao Xuan.

For now, they let Gao Xuan boast.

The girls in the box were frightened. Their gazes toward Gao Xuan were filled with awe, devoid of any fondness or affection.

If Gao Xuan had said this before the battle, the girls would have just taken it as a joke.

But after Rowe was pierced by Yun Qingshang's spear, the sandy plastic floor was stained with large patches of blood.

The Black Godslaying Whip was also thrown on the ground. All traces indicated the previous scene was no illusion.

To the girls, this scenario was both bloody and absurd. No matter how charming Gao Xuan was, under the fear of death, they had no mood to appreciate it.

Gao Xuan was considerate to the girls, seeing their faces pale as paper, he gently said, "You should leave first."

Flora hurriedly pulled Julia and left the room in a rush. Annie hesitated for a moment, then quickly followed suit.

Now, the box was left with only Gao Xuan and Robin.

Gao Xuan disdainfully glanced at Robin, "If it weren't for your interruption, tonight would have been a very delightful evening."

He thought for a moment and added, "However, killing the Evil God's believers is quite satisfying."

Gao Xuan gave a final fair assessment, "Still, not a loss."

Robin just looked at Gao Xuan, sulking, without any intention to respond.

At this moment, a figure flickered in the arena, and Marlos, like a bronze statue, appeared across from Yun Qingshang.

In Marlos's hands was a Crimson Cross Spear, exceptionally bright and dazzling. Just looking at it for too long could cause dizziness.

The spectators at the scene didn't recognize Marlos, as he was too old and rarely appeared in public. Naturally, no one knew him.

At this time, the Celestial Net was still broadcasting live. This was part of the Augustus faction's efforts to save face, hence they didn't shut off the broadcast.

The news of Rowe's death had already spread throughout the Alliance via the Celestial Net.

Major noble families and organizations were almost all watching the live broadcast through the Celestial Net.

Seeing Marlos appear, many powerhouses of the Jin Family in the Thousand Mechanism Star Realm showed signs of anticipation.

Steel Tyrant Marlos was indeed a true fighter.

Moreover, the spear in his hand was the Reverse Cross Godslaying Spear, claimed to kill any existence, one of the most powerful marvels of the Augustus faction.

Jin Guangyao said, "Now we're in for a good show."

Powerful figures from all sides also widened their eyes; they missed the previous battle's live broadcast. Now, they didn't want to miss any detail.

They were also very curious about what ability Gao Xuan's sister, Yun Qingshang, truly had!