King of Assassins-Chapter 957 - 665: Spanning the Ages

The sword blade, as clear and bright as autumn water, shimmered intermittently with faint ripples of water light.

This re-forged Hongyi Sword, clearly an extremely sharp sword artifact, yet exuded a transcendent and ethereal aura, matching perfectly with the exceptionally handsome Gao Xuan.

Among the many powerhouses present, even the weakest was a super-grade Golden Core cultivator, while others like Qin Shiyue were top-tier divine-level powerhouses. They were all the top legendary powerhouses of the Alliance.

Yet in front of Gao Xuan, all these powerhouses were inevitably overshadowed, dimmed, clearly a grade below him.

This charismatic grace and vast disparity left the Holy Hall powerhouses uncomfortable.

At this level, every powerhouse was highly confident and resolute. Even if Gao Xuan was extremely handsome and the Hongyi Sword was exceptionally unique, they shouldn't feel inferior.

Having such thoughts proved that their perception was being influenced by Gao Xuan, and even their divine souls were being suppressed, with their confidence and will shaken.

What was more terrifying was that Gao Xuan was not doing it intentionally. It was just the natural flow of his aura that had such effects.

Qin Shiyue, who was pointed at by the sword blade, had a deep gaze. At this moment, he felt the Nine Provinces Cauldron trembling.

Being very patient, Qin Shiyue would not act hastily until Gao Xuan's weakness was identified.

With so many juniors and subordinates present, if not now, then when?

Qin Shiyue communicated through spiritual power to Mu Yuan: "The few of you act immediately, give him no chance."

He emphasized: "No matter how strong Gao Xuan is, there is always a limit to power. He cannot possibly be stronger than your Five Elements Array. Besides, I see he hasn't ignited the Divine Fire. On the level of the divine soul, he is still inferior to us..."

Mu Yuan did see that Gao Xuan hadn't ignited the Divine Fire. But claiming Gao Xuan's divine soul level was insufficient was nonsense.

Gao Xuan, just through his naturally exposed aura, suppressed numerous divine-level powerhouses. He indeed had the aura of a king reigning over the world!

Unfortunately, they had no path of retreat.

Mu Yuan sighed inwardly, and said to Tu Zhengnan, Huo Yunheng, and four divine-level powerhouses: "Let's first trap him with the Five Elements Array."

Tu Zhengnan was the most enthusiastic: "Why fear him? I'll go first!"

Earlier, when they activated the Five Elements Array to confront Gao Xuan, they were deceived by Gao Xuan's illusion technique. This left Tu Zhengnan unsatisfied.

Tu Zhengnan raised the Central Wuji Spear, stabbing directly at Gao Xuan.

Numerous intricate runes on the Profound Yellow Divine Spear shimmered with micro light, as a huge turtle and snake entwined divine aspect appeared.

The entwined turtle and snake divine aspect was the solidified outer appearance of the divine realm, not only the Central Wuji Spear's own domain but also Tu Zhengnan's powerful divine domain.

The Central Wuji Spear was his life divine artifact, and after igniting the Divine Fire, he perfectly merged with the Thick Earth Divine Realm and the Central Wuji Spear.

Tu Zhengnan was also known as the most vigorous. His power was vigorous and heavy, incomparable by anyone.

Although his actual cultivation was a level lower than Imperia, compared to other divine-level powerhouses, he was indeed unsurpassed in vigor.

His Thick Earth Divine Armor was also the most robust, reputedly unbreakable by any law.

This time, Tu Zhengnan activated the Thick Earth Divine Armor. The earthy heavy armor, with its formidable and imposing design, combined with his nine-foot Central Wuji Divine Spear, was truly unparalleled in might.

When Tu Zhengnan activated the turtle and snake entwined divine aspect, the gravity induced by the Thick Earth Divine Realm caused space to collapse and warp.

The cosmos was filled with endless source power particles, all transformed into endless, heavy earth elemental source power by Tu Zhengnan's divine power domain.

Centered around Gao Xuan, a radius of several tens of meters turned earthy yellow.

Due to the continuous accumulation and refinement of earth elemental source power particles, the invisible source power particles materialized.

Within the earthy yellow divine domain, the gravitational force was a billion times higher than that of a normal planet. Although far less extreme than a neutron star, the difficulty here was far greater.

The neutron star's forces are natural evolutions, with its strong gravity entirely uncontrollable.

Tu Zhengnan, maneuvering the Thick Earth Divine Realm, limited its range, with everything outside the domain unaffected. Inside the domain, the properties of matter and source power were forcefully altered.

Within the Thick Earth Divine Realm, source power solidified into one mass. Even a Super First-Grade powerhouse could not manipulate the source power. A Super First-Grade powerhouse had no resistance when the Thick Earth Divine Realm was activated.

Even other divine-level powerhouses found it challenging to confront the Thick Earth Divine Realm head-on. The claim of unsurpassed vigor was by no means an exaggeration.

Although Gao Xuan had confronted Tu Zhengnan twice before, this was his first experience of his Thick Earth Divine Realm.

Gao Xuan felt immense pressure. Had it not been for his Horizontal Training Golden Body, the gravity alone from the Thick Earth Divine Realm could have crushed his body into pulp.

The power transformation within the Thick Earth Divine Realm was not profound, it was about power reaching the extreme, overpowering all changes with sheer force.

One could say this divine realm was somewhat clumsy, but it aligned with the intrinsic characteristics of earth elemental source power. Although Gao Xuan retrained the Five Elements Yin and Yang, forming a Golden Core, on the level of the Thick Earth domain, he might not surpass Tu Zhengnan.

Gao Xuan praised briefly: "Impressive."

However, it was just impressive.

The re-forged Hongyi Sword was beyond what they could imagine. With the integration of the Celestial Spirit Sword Box's Celestial Spirit Law, it fundamentally altered the grade of the Hongyi Sword.

The Hongyi Sword was a divine artifact a thousand years ago, amplifying the Profound Nether Curse Sea by thirty billion times, breaking through all existing restraints in terms of pure source power quantity.

Even though Gao Xuan could only wield part of its power, it was already enough.

Hongyi Sword's water light flowed and shone, as endless water elemental source power broke through the constraints of the Thick Earth Divine Realm and gathered on the sword blade.

The Hongyi Sword lightly brushed against the incoming Central Wuji Spear, effortlessly deflecting the Profound Yellow Wuji Divine Spear.

Tu Zhengnan was shocked as he wielded the Central Wuji Spear. This strike condensed the entire Divine Realm's power, a force even greater and more profound than a planet.

Imagine the terrifying might when such majestic power condenses into a single spear.

Tu Zhengnan never imagined someone would dare face the Central Wuji Spear head-on.

But no matter how he tried, the Central Wuji Spear could not resist the endless, flexible changes of the Hongyi Sword. The mighty solid power was lightly deflected.

Gao Xuan's Hongyi Sword, like rippling waterlight, shifted with perfect grace. Seizing the gap left by the Central Wuji Spear, the sword blade, like autumn water, pierced Tu Zhengnan's chest.

Tu Zhengnan realized something was wrong. The Turtle and Snake Entwined Divine Aspect on the spear contracted into a ball, fully enclosing him.

The other numerous divine-level powerhouses also sensed something amiss. Mu Yuan maneuvered the Cyan Dragon Wind Thunder Banner quickest, sending layers of Thunder Blades like a sword mountain towards Gao Xuan.

Jin Yuyao's White Tiger Immortal-Slaying Sword also arrived. The platinum sword light thrust directly at Gao Xuan's back.

The two divine-level powerhouses attacked extremely fast, seemingly even quicker than Gao Xuan's Hongyi Sword.

If Gao Xuan insisted on attacking Tu Zhengnan, he would likely be hit first by the two divine-level powerhouses.

But facing a pincer attack from two powerhouses, Gao Xuan was indifferent, as the Hongyi Sword gleamed brightly.

A swift and light sword pierced through the Turtle and Snake Entwined Divine Aspect effortlessly, pierced the Thick Earth Divine Armor, the sword xuyên Tu Zhengnan's chest, emerging out from his back.

A blade like autumn water turned again, leaving a perfect mystical ripple in the air.

Thunder Blades rained down, and the White Tiger Immortal-Slaying Sword stabbing swiftly from behind, all washed away by the endless circulating sword light.

The Thunder Blades instantly shattered, and even the razor-sharp White Tiger Immortal-Slaying Sword could not withstand the endless sword intent and was deflected away.

The two divine-level powerhouses' attacks were inconsequential to Gao Xuan. Tu Zhengnan was even pierced through by a sword.

However, everyone believed Tu Zhengnan would be fine.

After all, his Thick Earth Source Power was the most robust, with the strongest life force. A dignified divine-level powerhouse was further protected by layers of Divine Realm and Divine barriers safeguarding his Divine Soul, immune to various special death laws. This is the true strength of a divine-level powerhouse.

Yet Gao Xuan, facing three powerhouses, easily gained the upper hand, controlling the battle. Such power truly awed and inspired respect among all.

No wonder he's the Divine Emperor from a thousand years ago, truly formidable when he acts.

Qin Shiyue, Jin Yuxiu, and Imperia, however, looked grave. They all had witnessed Gao Xuan's prowess. A thousand years later, although they stood at the peak of human power, they dared not underestimate Gao Xuan.

Before everyone's eyes, Gao Xuan harnessed the power of faith to refine the sword, showcasing his control over faith power and profound understanding of the Holy Hall power system.

Everyone watched as the Sword Artifact was forged, sensing only the endless water power. Yet no one could clearly see the sword's foundational power.

In the earlier battle, facing three divine-level powerhouses, Gao Xuan was utterly unfazed. The difference in power levels was evidently apparent. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

This further unsettled Qin Shiyue and the others.

The battle erupted and ended in an instant. To the outside world, it was a change within a hundredth of a second.

Gao Xuan sheathed his sword and stepped back gracefully, saying to the wounded Tu Zhengnan, "Your power is not bad. Just misdirected."

Gao Xuan's words had two meanings: one, that Tu Zhengnan didn't know how to use his power; two, that Tu Zhengnan shouldn't have made him an enemy.

Wrapped in the Thick Earth Divine Armor, Tu Zhengnan wanted to retort. But as he opened his mouth, he spewed a stream of clear water.

The strange transformation shocked Tu Zhengnan. He felt his flesh and blood liquefied into clear water, even his Divine Soul turned into a puddle of water.

"How can this be..."

Tu Zhengnan tried to resist, but with his Divine Soul dissolved into water, he could no longer summon power.

In an instant, Tu Zhengnan's Thick Earth Divine Armor dissolved into sludge, exposing a body completely turned into clear water.

On Tu Zhengnan's water-turned face was a peculiar expression. Then his body turned into a mass of water and scattered.

The sudden mutation left many powerhouses stunned.

Even after being hit by a sword, Tu Zhengnan was completely transformed into pure water by the Hongyi Sword.

This meant his body and Divine Soul were fully assimilated by the Water Sword Intent, causing such an anomaly.

Undoubtedly, Tu Zhengnan was dead beyond recovery. His Divine Soul Brand was likely completely erased by the Hongyi Sword's intent.

Mu Yuan's face was like withered wood, showing almost no expression. Yet, even so, his eyes flickered, revealing his emotional turmoil.

Jin Yuyao, holding the White Tiger Immortal-Slaying Sword, also showed a stern look.

To see a peer-level powerhouse turned into a puddle of water was profoundly shocking to her.

The other powerhouses had even more fluctuating expressions. Many felt a surge of profound awe for Gao Xuan for the first time.

Qin Shiyue was scornful inside, thinking this group of Holy Hall powerhouses were truly inexperienced. They were scared with just Tu Zhengnan's death, a bunch of cowards.

Before Qin Shiyue could speak, Gao Xuan said, "This was originally a grudge with your elders, unrelated to you. Yet you ignored the signs and now you have no choice..."

The bright and clear Autumn Water Sword Light spread, engulfing everything in an instant.

From within the sword light, Gao Xuan's calm voice came through: "This sword of mine spans through millennia, crossing the Star River. It breaks the Celestial Mandate above and slays divine and demons below. Just one question: Can you withstand this sword?"