King of Assassins-Chapter 964 - 668: Farewell in the Next Life

The Nine Provinces Cauldron shattered, Qin Shiyue perished.

But for the entire Xianyang Star Realm, it hardly had any impact.

Though Qin Shiyue borrowed the power of the Xianyang Star Realm, borrowing the spiritual power of countless people.

In the end, such borrowing was temporary. Gao Xuan's sword sliced through the Nine Provinces Cauldron, and all the Sword Intent was ultimately borne by Qin Shiyue and the cauldron.

To the Xianyang Star Realm, at most, space trembled slightly. Such genuine spatial tremors require terrifying amounts of energy.

The vast space can easily absorb these energies, preventing actual damage.

The twenty billion people of the Xianyang Star Realm had their spiritual power forcibly borrowed. Yet Gao Xuan used the Celestial River Sword to forcibly cut it off.

To the twenty billion people, it was as if they had a nightmare. Almost no one knew what had happened.

Gao Xuan already knew the outcome before taking action.

Binding twenty billion people together is not so easy.

It was because Qin Shiyue always wanted to use cunning strategies that he was so easily defeated. Had he properly practiced the Ten Thousand Worlds Sword, he might not have been killed with one strike.

On the path of cultivation, there are rarely shortcuts.

As for the Evil God's Illusion, it should have been suppressed by Qin Shiyue using the Nine Provinces Cauldron, becoming his tool.

People like Qin Shiyue could never truly subdue to an Evil God, no matter how.

The Celestial River Sword came down, and the Nine Provinces Cauldron was broken. Any Evil God had to die.

This is not like a millennium ago, when Gao Xuan was reincarnated—his Sword Intent so pure that it couldn't tolerate a trace of anomaly.

A thousand years ago, the Illusion Evil God could still hide in Gao Xuan's memory using Divine Techniques. But today, that's absolutely impossible.

After slaying Qin Shiyue, Gao Xuan didn't linger and gracefully stepped into the depths of the Void.

Majestic snow mountains stretch endlessly, the lofty peaks under the snow cover appear even more solitary and austere.

Above the snowy ridges, the sky is profound and azure.

A snow eagle flies alone in the sky, not knowing what it seeks.

Atop the highest snowy mountain, Imperia, in a white robe, sits barefoot on a boulder, overlooking the surrounding mountain ranges.

Imperia's gaze is desolate, her expression indifferent. The icy aura emanating from her is colder than the snowy mountains.

Gao Xuan lands lightly beside Imperia, looking at the perilous peaks around him, saying: "The scenery is splendid."

"I grew up in Snow Country; its special environment renders most of the planet snow mountains and ice fields. The towering and treacherous snow mountains, the flying snow in the cold winds, always feel very familiar to me…"

Imperia says calmly: "I don't have a mother; I was raised by a nanny. My father would come once every two years to celebrate my birthday. He wasn't very close to me, but treated me well. He was also my only relative in the world."

Imperia turns her head to look at Gao Xuan, after a moment of silence, saying: "Knowing you killed him, I was very sad. But I know I am not your match. Until you slept with me, and gave me powerful strength, I suddenly realized, I could control my own destiny."

"I understand, I even feel what you did was right."

Gao Xuan nods and says: "How can one not avenge the death of a father? Even if not for revenge, just to grasp one's own destiny is worth fighting for. As for the little intimate relationship between you and me, what does it matter."

Imperia's beautiful face shows a hint of disgust and hatred: "You know, I loathe your rationality, loathe your generosity and composure."

Her voice rises: "It signifies you don't care about me, don't care about us. Don't care about our betrayal, nor our emotions. It truly makes me loathe you, hate you."

Imperia stares directly at Gao Xuan, asking: "Were our past feelings completely meaningless? Am I so foolish that everything I did was just a joke?"

"Calm down."

Gao Xuan gently says: "After a thousand years of reincarnation, all intense emotions like anger or sadness have been washed away by time. Everything in the past certainly has meaning. What should I say about your actions? They were very capable. Unfortunately, you chose to go against me."

After venting her frustration, Imperia's heart feels relieved. She actually smiles: "The more reasonable you sound, the more I realize you don't love me. Only those without emotions love to reason."

Gao Xuan snickers: "At this point, what meaning does the past little love hold?"

"It has no meaning to you; it does to me."

Imperia suppresses her smile and coldly says: "Never mind, you're right, saying this is useless. Today, either you die or I die. Though the cosmos is vast, we cannot coexist."

Gao Xuan nods: "At our level, entangling in love and hate inevitably becomes tedious. Everyone has their own path. Only under the sword can we distinguish the right and wrong."

He respectfully says: "Please."

Imperia coldly smiles: "You pride yourself on your stature, unwilling to make the first move. Fine, let me show you the Eternal Cold Solitude Flower I've cultivated over a millennium."

Imperia points at Gao Xuan, and a transparent crystal flower appears at her fingertip.

The petals of the flower overlap, constantly expanding and releasing.

In the blink of an eye, the crystal flower becomes immense, enveloping both Gao Xuan and Imperia.

The biting cold aura of the crystal flower is felt by Gao Xuan's Horizontal Training Golden Body, a wave of piercing cold.

"Thanks to you, I directly obtained Super First Grade power, forming the Flower of Life. Then I acquired the Nine Provinces Cauldron, comprehending the fundamentals of Earth Source Power, and subsequently grasped the transformation of space."

Imperia says: "The Eternal Cold Solitude Flower condenses Source Power with Ultimate Yin and Cold, freezing space, freezing all variables. Within the Flower of Cold Solitude, even time will freeze at this moment."

She says while grasping Gao Xuan's hand: "My mistakes, I'll repay with my life. You accompany me. We will share eternity here. All worldly grudges and hatred have nothing to do with us anymore."

A hint of serene smile appears on Imperia's breathtaking face, she even voluntarily embraces Gao Xuan, lightly resting her head on Gao Xuan's shoulder.

After finishing this tender act, Imperia completely froze.

The Eternal Cold Solitude Flower, too, froze completely when in its blooming stance.

At this moment, Imperia's Divine Soul was already fully ablaze, with all power converted into the Eternal Cold Solitude Flower.

Within the world of the Flower of Cold Solitude, Source Power Particles were frozen. Even Gao Xuan's Divine Soul was frozen.

Just like Imperia said, in this frozen and cold world, even time was frozen.

Gao Xuan felt that his thoughts were running particularly slowly. He wanted to summon the Hongyi Sword, but his Divine Soul's wave fluctuated particularly slowly, and the Hongyi Sword responded particularly slowly as well.

The Eternal Cold Solitude Flower Divine Realm actually severed the connection between him and the Hongyi Sword.

Strictly speaking, Imperia's Eternal Cold Solitude Flower Divine Realm is quite simple, it is the ultimate in spatial solidification, the ultimate freezing power freezes everything.

Qin Shiyue's Nine Provinces Fist Integration Space and the Spiritual Power of the billions of beings, its changes were exquisitely marvelous, and its level was exceptionally high.

In contrast, the Eternal Cold Solitude Flower was overly simple. Yet it was precisely this simplicity that allowed Imperia's Divine Domain Power to reach the extreme.

Even Gao Xuan, strong as he was, had to be controlled by the Flower of Cold Solitude.

However, Gao Xuan's Divine Soul was too powerful, and he had the Hongyi Sword in hand. After all, the Eternal Cold Solitude Flower Divine Realm had its power limits.

When Gao Xuan's Divine Soul and the Hongyi Sword resonated, triggering the endless Profound Nether Curse Sea within the Hongyi Sword to transform into Sword Qi vibrations.

The Eternal Cold Solitude Flower shattered like a crystal that had been struck, breaking into countless crystalline fragments.

Imperia also collapsed along with it.

Crystal fragments drifted and flew through the sky, quickly transforming into the dispersion of Source Power Particles.

Gao Xuan stood in the depths of the quiet starry sky, letting out a barely audible sigh.

Imperia also taught him a lesson, allowing him to comprehend all the core mysteries of the Eternal Cold Solitude Flower Divine Realm.

The Eternal Cold Solitude Flower Divine Realm was also transformed by him into a move in Swordsmanship.

Gao Xuan thought for a moment and murmured to himself: "This move in Swordsmanship shall be called 'Cold Solitude'."

Freezing time and space, condensing all laws. This move, Cold Solitude, is simple yet pure to the extreme.

Gao Xuan recalled meeting Imperia for the first time a thousand years ago, so beautiful and seductive, with a touch of untamed wildness and freedom.

It was so beautiful back then, and the ending was, as she wished.

To live as ordinary people and stay together for a lifetime would also be nice. Yet, this is not bad either.

Everyone chose their own path, no matter where this path leads, without regret. Such a life does not betray oneself. What's wrong with that?

As Gao Xuan was reflecting, a speck of Golden Light flashed from the depths of the starry sky.

The Golden Light rapidly expanded, and by the time it reached Gao Xuan, the Golden Light had already transformed into a magnificent and grand golden palace.

A palace of ancient Chinese style, elegant and splendid.

Jin Yuxiu was wearing a long dress of golden red, sitting dignifiedly on the long couch. She held a small round fan in her hand, her charming face adorned with a gentle smile.

Gao Xuan sat opposite Jin Yuxiu and said, "If you had come earlier, you would still have had a chance to win."

Jin Yuxiu smiled and shook her head, "Though we've spent little time together, I know your character well. Since you've made a move, we have no further chance."

She said, frowning slightly and sighing, "Old Qin knew this yet still wouldn't give up, getting killed by your sword—it looked rather unseemly in the end."

Gao Xuan felt a bit puzzled: "Are you considering surrendering?"

Jin Yuxiu's smile grew brighter, she retorted, "Can I still surrender now?"

Gao Xuan hesitated and said, "It's not impossible. We actually don't have any real irreconcilable conflict."

Jin Yuxiu's smile faded, "I'm no little girl, I know when to advance and retreat. If you were to accommodate me, how would you explain to Yun Qingshang, how would you explain to Helen? Most importantly, how would you explain to yourself?"

She sighed faintly, "Back then I admired your unparalleled might, and you liked my graceful beauty. There was some affection, but only a little bit. Today, why ruin that little bit of emotion?"

Gao Xuan chuckled, "Don't say it like that, it makes me uncomfortable, as if I'm a heartless man."

"You weren't wrong, it was I who failed you."

Jin Yuxiu softly said, "Imperia, Qin Shiyue—they all had reasons to betray. But I'm the one with the least excuse. For a thousand years, whenever I recalled the betrayal, my heart would feel uneasy."

Jin Yuxiu said, "Fortunately, you've returned. I can apologize to you personally, I am sorry, I failed your trust."

As Jin Yuxiu spoke, she stood up and bowed deeply, appearing exceptionally sincere.

Gao Xuan reached out to offer a virtual support, "There's no need for this. We're not children who need to distinguish right from wrong."

"If I'm wrong, then I'm wrong."

Jin Yuxiu shook her head, "I was initially thinking of a desperate fight, not hoping to defeat you, but at least to snatch a glimmer of hope. Qin Shiyue, Imperia told me there was no need."

Suppressing her complicated emotions, she tried her best to show a bright smile to Gao Xuan, "If I could be reborn, I hope to meet you again. I hope by then there will be a happy ending..."

As Jin Yuxiu spoke, her figure slowly turned into void and dispersed, and the entire palace followed in dissolution.

Tiny spiritual lights fluttered, soon swallowed by the deep starry sky.

Standing in place, Gao Xuan was silent for a while, then waved his sleeves and left.