King of Assassins-Chapter 943 - 657: Holding the Line

The middle-aged man was naturally Qin Shiyue, who had reached the Divine Level over the millennium, granting his body and Divine Soul boundless vitality and power.

Staying inside the Nine Provinces Cauldron was not just a habit, but also a matter of safety consideration.

Qin Shiyue was not quite sure whether Gao Xuan was alive or dead; it was merely that Gao Xuan had not appeared for decades, and things were getting out of hand.

Due to various reasons involving the Qin Family and others, Qin Shiyue decided to take action.

Qin Shiyue clearly knew that if Gao Xuan were to awaken, he would be the first one to come seeking retribution. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Even having achieved the Divine Level, Qin Shiyue still held a considerable awe of Gao Xuan, respecting his power and his profound nature.

However, having come this far, there was no way back. Even if Gao Xuan were to come back to life, they would have to face off against each other to decide victory and determine life or death.

A thousand years had passed, and Qin Shiyue originally thought that Gao Xuan was truly dead.

For the Divine, a thousand years was indeed a long time. Even if Gao Xuan's physical body didn't decay, without the support of a body, his Divine Soul would still deteriorate.

Yet suddenly Mu Yuan emerged with this issue, and Qin Shiyue could no longer lie still.

Nevertheless, Qin Shiyue quickly calmed down, "Explain the situation clearly."

"Ancestor, it's like this..."

Mu Yuan respectfully recounted the course of events and handed over the video footage and relevant information about Gao Xuan to Qin Shiyue.

The Mu Family was actually a branch that had split off from the Qin Family.

After a millennium of development, the Mu Family had long surpassed the Qin Family a hundredfold. However, the status of Qin Shiyue remained unshakeable.

The Holy Hall of today was entirely built single-handedly by this ancestor.

Although Mu Yuan was the First Saint of the Holy Hall, he knew in his heart that the true leaders of the Holy Hall were powerful figures like Qin Shiyue, Nuwa, and Jin Yuxiu.

After carefully reviewing the video materials, Qin Shiyue sighed, "It truly does sound a bit like Gao Xuan."

"So?"

Mu Yuan asked anxiously, "Is it really him?"

Mu Yuan had never met Gao Xuan, but he had heard countless legends about him. He also knew how much Qin Shiyue dreaded Gao Xuan.

Upon hearing that it might truly be Gao Xuan, although his heart was as withered wood, he couldn't help but feel a bit anxious.

Qin Shiyue shook his head, "This information alone is not enough to confirm anything. After a thousand years, everything has changed. Even if he truly returns, it's nothing scary. You should go back and oversee the situation, don't panic."

With these words from Qin Shiyue, Mu Yuan felt at ease. He still believed in their current strength—a lone Gao Xuan couldn't possibly compete with them!

After Mu Yuan left, Qin Shiyue activated the electronic bracelet on his wrist. With a flash of light and shadow, the holographic projection of Nuwa, dressed in a colorful long dress, appeared.

At the same time, a huge light screen unfolded, revealing two beautiful women on the screen.

Both women were breathtakingly beautiful, one being delicate and ethereal, the other seductive and enchanting.

Nuwa glanced at the two women on the screen. It had been a few hundred years since they last met, and Jin Yuxiu and Imperia hadn't changed.

To be precise, they looked even better than they did centuries ago. After all, they were Divine Beings, a different kind of high-tier life.

However, the fact that they reached this stage was thanks to Gao Xuan who had aided them.

Nuwa sneered internally, though her face remained indifferent, devoid of joy or anger.

Jin Yuxiu smiled and greeted Nuwa, "Sister Nuwa, it's been a few hundred years since we last met, you never come to see me and play anymore."

Imperia was more proud. She glanced at Nuwa and did not initiate conversation.

Nuwa replied to Jin Yuxiu, "I was afraid of disturbing your cultivation and didn't dare to intrude."

"Hahaha, Sister Nuwa, you're too formal..."

Qin Shiyue watched the women engage in their exchange from the side. Although they had joined forces a thousand years ago for various reasons, there was a lot of tension among them.

If it weren't for Gao Xuan lying unknown in the coffin, the women might have already torn each other apart by now.

Of course, Nuwa was the strongest among them. Unfortunately, she had a fatal weakness.

Qin Shiyue didn't want the atmosphere to be too awkward, so he spoke up, "Ladies, it seems Gao Xuan has returned. You must have received the news too."

It went without saying that any message across the Alliance was hard to keep from Nuwa.

Jin Yuxiu and Imperia were true big players and were naturally informed through various channels.

The Huo Family, founded by Imperia, was one of the new Noble Families. Imperia was likely the first to receive news about Gao Xuan.

At the mention of Gao Xuan's name, the three women fell silent. Their expressions were complex and grave.

After a long pause, Imperia coldly declared, "If he's back, he's back. I face the consequences of my actions with no fear of him!"

Jin Yuxiu looked at Nuwa, "Sister Nuwa, this concerns our life and death. Are you still intent on protecting him?"

Nuwa sneered, "No matter what you plan to do, anyone who approaches the Eternal Coffin is my mortal enemy. There will be no negotiation."

Imperia was also angered, "Even if Gao Xuan is truly resurrected, can you survive? Foolish!"

"I don't need anyone to teach me what to do."

Nuwa had no interest in continuing the conversation and said to Qin Shiyue, "The Eternal Coffin cannot be moved; anyone who touches it will die. As for what Gao Xuan wants to do, that's his business. I will simply do what I must!"

Seeing the five-colored divine light flashing in Nuwa's eyes and her immense and overwhelming aura, Qin Shiyue could only sigh.

Nuwa, who ruled over Cyberspace, boasted the greatest combat ability among them all. Turning against Nuwa, even if they joined forces, offered little chance of victory.

Engaging in mutual killing without understanding the situation would be too foolish.

If Gao Xuan were truly reborn, even more reason not to press Nuwa.

Qin Shiyue laughed apologetically, "Everyone, don't get excited. If Gao Xuan really comes back, that's a great thing."

The three women sneered simultaneously, the words from Qin Shiyue's mouth were utterly laughable.

Qin Shiyue also knew the women didn't believe him, he pondered for a moment and said, "My personal intention is absolutely not to have a confrontation with Gao Xuan. If he really returns, we can have a good talk."

He said seriously, "The Gao Xuan I know is full of wisdom and has the capacity to encompass the heavens and earth. He should be able to understand our difficulties."

"I have no difficulties; I just find him unpleasant."

Imperia said disdainfully, "Old Qin, pretending to be obedient and cunning won't work now. Better sharpen your sword; if you can't kill Gao Xuan, then you might as well kill yourself. Don't show such disgraceful behavior..."

Imperia, impatient to say more, directly closed the video communication.

Jin Yuxiu smiled gently at Qin Shiyue, "I actually miss him. I hope he will be gentler to me."

Without waiting for Qin Shiyue to respond, Jin Yuxiu also went offline.

Qin Shiyue, looking helpless, said to Nuwa, "So, everyone's going to give up and wait to die?"

"These two idioms are well-used. Hahaha..."

Nuwa laughed heartily, her body transforming into points of five-colored spiritual light dissipating.

Qin Shiyue, with his hand on his forehead, thought he shouldn't cooperate with women. It's fine when there's nothing wrong, but when things happen, the women are completely useless.

On the deck, a group of beautiful women ran over to surround Qin Shiyue, "Master, what's wrong?"

"Big brother, are you alright?"

Qin Shiyue was in no mood to look at this group of young and delicate beauties; he covered his face with his hands and sighed deeply, "I have problems, damn it, this is overwhelming..."

The golden grand hall had nine three-dimensional angles, like a gigantic three-dimensional nine-pointed star.

No matter from what angle you looked at it, you could see a sharp angle.

This completely enclosed nine-pointed star grand hall hovered over the highest level of Holy Hall Headquarters, rotating slowly.

This area was an absolute restricted zone, without permission, not even the Twelve Saints could enter.

Nuwa stood below the nine-pointed star grand hall, looking up for a while, then swept her sleeve to the entrance of the nine-pointed star grand hall.

The runes on the golden nine-pointed star grand hall flashed and rotated simultaneously, layers of runes meshed like gears, finally forming a correct sequence.

The array locking the golden grand hall was then opened, a revolving door silently turned open.

Nuwa flashed inside the hall and immediately saw the crystal coffin placed in the center of the hall.

Yun Qingshang, dressed in white, was sitting beside the Eternal Coffin.

Yun Qingshang slowly opened her eyes and looked at Nuwa, "What are you here for?"

Facing Yun Qingshang from this distance, although Nuwa was a powerful divine, she still felt enormous pressure.

Yun Qingshang, whose flesh became divine, had incredible close combat power. Especially in such a closed space, even if she opened her divine realm, it might not withstand the opponent's punch.

For a thousand years, no one has been able to touch the body left by Gao Xuan, partly because of her tough attitude, and partly because Yun Qingshang is there.

This Nine-pointed Star Lock Divine Palace is indestructible, serving both as a prison and as a fortress protecting Yun Qingshang and Gao Xuan.

For various reasons, Nuwa hadn't been here for hundreds of years. She wasn't too willing to face Yun Qingshang directly, although her conscience was clear.

Nuwa asked Yun Qingshang, "Are you alright?"

Yun Qingshang looked at Nuwa with some surprise, "What do you mean?"

Nuwa paused for a moment and said, "Have you ever thought about it? After a thousand years, maybe Gao Xuan is really dead?"

"Maybe, I could never guess him."

Yun Qingshang said indifferently, "He asked me to guard him, so I guard him. Nothing else matters."

Nuwa couldn't help but sigh, "Unchanged for a thousand years, you are truly pure to the extreme. Gao Xuan has such luck to meet you."

"You said it wrong; I was lucky to meet him."

Yun Qingshang corrected Nuwa, "Without Gao Xuan, my existence has no meaning."

Nuwa was somewhat moved. After thinking for a moment, she said, "I have some good news to tell you; it seems Gao Xuan is coming back."

Yun Qingshang lightly responded, neither excited nor eager to inquire.

This left Nuwa a bit puzzled, "You don't want to know the details?"

Yun Qingshang shook her head slightly, "I don't trust you."

Nuwa sighed, "You're just like this; if you trusted me, the Holy Hall wouldn't be what it is now."

Yun Qingshang said calmly, "My responsibility is to protect Gao Xuan. Aside from that, nothing else is meaningful."

Although Nuwa knew Yun Qingshang's character, after a thousand years, the unchanging nature of the other party still left her both shocked and amazed.

She reminded, "Since Gao Xuan is coming back, there will inevitably be dramatic changes soon. Be careful."

Yun Qingshang softly thanked, "Thank you."

With that, Yun Qingshang closed her eyes.

Seeing Yun Qingshang having no intention to talk further, Nuwa could only leave the hall.

The Nine-pointed Star Lock Divine Palace door quickly closed, Nuwa standing before the door couldn't help but sigh, originally wanting to have a good chat with Yun Qingshang, to resolve the matter as peacefully as possible.

But Yun Qingshang didn't care about the Holy Hall, nor the Alliance.

Without Yun Qingshang to cushion things, if Gao Xuan really returns, the world will be in turmoil...