King of Assassins-Chapter 985 - 678: Slaying Demons and Eliminating Evil

The thunder light dissipated, leaving behind countless demons, seas of blood, dried corpses, mats of flesh mud, and various trees and vegetation all turned into dust.

Even the mountain peaks and rocks were blasted inside and out by the scorching high temperature of the Pure Yang Thunder, creating crisscrossing cracks on the surfaces of the three mountain peaks surrounding the valley, leaving their surfaces carbonized.

Looking around, the sky is filled with ash like gray-black snowflakes, scattered everywhere. The entire valley has turned charcoal black.

A bright earth-yellow regular hexagonal crystal stands out conspicuously against the dark background.

This crystal was left behind by the Iron Horn King. Being a Four Tribulation Great Demon, despite being obliterated in both form and spirit, it left behind a demon core under the purification of Pure Yang Thunder.

Gao Xuan casually picked up the demon core and glanced at it; it contained thick Earth Primordial Qi, along with traces of Geng Metal Qi.

The demon core is high-grade, suitable for artifact refining or alchemy, and can even be directly consumed.

Though it's called a demon core, the demonic power within has already been purified by the Pure Yang Thunder Power. Cultivators can directly consume it without undergoing demonic transformation or mutation.

However, the power of the demon core is too dense, and unable to withstand it, one could explode on the spot.

Gao Xuan can use it, but this kind of demon core offers almost no benefit to him.

The real gain is that the Demon-slaying Order within the Golden Seal was activated. It's a short-sword-shaped token hidden within the depths of the Golden Seal.

This token can absorb the auras of deceased demons, continually growing.

According to the records in the Golden Seal, the Demon-slaying Order can absorb limitless demon power.

Essentially, the more demons slain, theoretically, the Demon-slaying Order could even rise to Daluo Divine Artifact Level.

The growth potential of the Demon-slaying Order allows the Celestial Master to get stronger the more they fight.

Though Gao Xuan took advantage of the Celestial Tribulation Power this time, the Demon-slaying Order doesn't concern itself with how Gao Xuan kills; it simply absorbs the power scattered after a demon's death.

Having slain so many demons, the Demon-slaying Order has now turned into a sword-shaped token about a foot long.

Gao Xuan played with it briefly; the Demon-slaying Order isn't much at present, but it has great growth potential and could be useful in the future.

The Nether God Claw, however, collected some divine soul memories from Black Horn and Iron Horn, which are more useful to him.

Black Horn was just a savage demon. Only by luck and good fortune did he pass through two Thunder Tribulations.

Iron Horn, however, was truly a Great Demon. Though violent, he was wise. His memories are extremely valuable.

Unfortunately, Iron Horn's divine soul was shattered by tribulation thunder, and the remaining memories are countless fragments, requiring time to organize.

Gao Xuan is quite curious about the affairs of demons, but now he must first deal with the unexpected visitor outside the valley.

The unexpected visitor arrived quickly; just as the thunder light dispersed, they were already in the valley, standing before Gao Xuan.

This person is slightly plump, wearing a yellow monk's robe, bald with a round face, a friendly smile on his face. Even his golden eyes seem to carry a hint of smile.

The monk proactively put his hands together in salute: "The compassion of my Buddha, is the friend the Celestial Master Gao?"

"That's me."

Gao Xuan nodded slightly: "Master is?"

"I am Monk Golden Light."

Monk Golden Light smiled and said: "I was sent by my teacher to train in Wuyuan Country. I have been in Wuyuan Country for nearly a thousand years now."

Gao Xuan had heard of the name of Golden Radiance Arhat, and he recognized the pure aura of the Buddhist Sect from the other. But at this stage, formalities must be observed; pleasantries are necessary.

The Immortal Realm has several major forces, with the Celestial Court being the most prominent; the Western Heaven Buddha Country is also very powerful. Besides those, there are the Daoist Sect taught by the three Celestial Venerables. These three forces stand in a triumvirate, with the Celestial Court being the strongest, and the Daoist Sect and Buddha Country somewhat inferior.

Furthermore, there are celestial demons, celestial magic demons, asuras, and other celestial human alien races with formidable strength. However, their forces are scattered, unable to compete with the three major powers.

But in the Cyan Celestial Realm, the influence of the Celestial Court is the weakest. The Buddha Country and Daoist Sect stand in dominance, while various demons can rule mountains and even organize alliances.

Specifically in Wuyuan Country, Golden Radiance Arhat can be considered the strongest. His strength not only relies on the vast power of the Buddha Country but also lies in his personal cultivation being stronger and his high skills capable of balancing between demons and the Daoist Sect.

With these skills, Golden Radiance Arhat lives quite comfortably in Wuyuan Country.

Regarding Golden Radiance Arhat's matters, Tao Jun didn't elaborate much, only briefly introduced a few things to Gao Xuan.

Baili Qingtong, however, didn't hold back and talked quite a bit about Golden Radiance Arhat.

Small Wuyuan Country, yet the situation seems rather complicated.

Gao Xuan is uninterested in these conflicts, primarily because these people's levels are too low, and they fight over merely trivial benefits.

This time, after eliminating the Iron Horn King, Gao Xuan became even more aware that the overall cultivation level in the Cyan Celestial Realm is quite low.

It's precisely because of this reason that the Celestial Court has no interest in investing power in places like the Cyan Celestial Realm.

Gao Xuan also doesn't want to conflict with Golden Radiance Arhat; although his mind is cunning and his methods despicable, Tao Jun and others, are they good people?

At this level of cultivator, it is already difficult to distinguish between good and evil.

Gao Xuan is not afraid to fight; as long as the other side doesn't provoke him, there's no need to engage.

However, as soon as trouble arose with Iron Horn King, Monk Golden Light hurried over, seemingly not with benevolent intentions.

Monk Golden Light exchanged pleasantries with Gao Xuan while assessing the situation in the valley.

Under the Celestial Tribulation, everything turned to ash. He only saw the giant Iron Fork left by Iron Horn King.

Without Iron Horn's control, the runes engraved on the Iron Fork were mostly destroyed, and a large part of the Iron Fork was even melted away by the Thunder Light.

Even so, Monk Golden Light recognized it as the Ten Thousand Peaks Fork of Iron Horn King.

To be honest, the Ten Thousand Peaks Fork was a formidable Magical Artifact, harnessing the power of the mountains and rivers to wield unrivaled power. Unexpectedly, this powerful artifact was destroyed in the Celestial Tribulation.

Without a doubt, Iron Horn King was eliminated by Gao Xuan.

Monk Golden Light was both astonished and doubtful; Iron Horn King was indeed a true Four Tribulation Great Demon. The Celestial Tribulation was aimed at Gao Xuan, so how did Iron Horn die so easily?

Looking again at Gao Xuan, he appeared serene and composed, with a supernaturally handsome demeanor that secretly impressed him.

The girl accompanying Gao Xuan was full of Spiritual Qi, with sharp Sword Intent. Her Divine Soul clearly carried a hint of Pure Yang Aura. It seems she crossed the Tribulation with Gao Xuan.

Monk Golden Light had intended to take action based on the situation, but Gao Xuan's current state left him unable to discern reality; his heart grew more suspicious.

Monk Golden Light was naturally cunning and treacherous, skilled at capitalizing on opportunities for his gain.

Unable to gauge Gao Xuan's depth and reality, he immediately changed his mind about taking action.

Concealing his intention to kill, Monk Golden Light explained to Gao Xuan, "I saw the Thunder Tribulation sweeping across the sky above Yunxi Mountain Range, fearing Iron Horn might cause chaos, so I hurried over."

He sighed, "I didn't expect it was you, friend, crossing the Tribulation here, and even exterminating the Great Demon Iron Horn."

Gao Xuan said calmly, "As a Celestial Master, demon-slaying and evil-purging are my responsibilities."

Monk Golden Light said solemnly, "Iron Horn's Demonic Power is profound, having established his dwelling for hundreds of years with deep roots. We have been unable to do anything to him, only watching as he wreaks havoc on all sides. Just thinking about it fills me with shame."

He respectfully bowed to Gao Xuan, "Celestial Master Gao, you have vanquished this Great Demon, removing a major scourge for Wuyuan Country. I must thank you on behalf of the people of Wuyuan Country."

His words were full of compassion, with the demeanor of a venerable monk.

Gao Xuan smiled silently, finding such insipid and superficial politeness unnecessary to respond to.

Monk Golden Light then showed a concerned expression and said, "Iron Horn has a powerful Demon King behind him named Golden Horn; this Golden Horn Demon King is no ordinary being, he is one of the Ten Great Demon Kings of the Ten Thousand Demon Alliance, very domineering."

Monk Golden Light wore an anxious look, "I heard Iron Horn and Golden Horn Demon King are brothers born of the same mother. The Celestial Master killed Iron Horn, I'm afraid Golden Horn will soon come seeking revenge."

Gao Xuan indifferently replied, "If Golden Horn comes seeking revenge, I'll handle it. No need for you to worry, Master."

Monk Golden Light was a bit surprised, "Golden Horn as such a Demon King is a Human Immortal Level powerhouse. If handled poorly, Wuyuan Country could be destroyed. It's not that I underestimate you, Celestial Master, but I fear you may not be able to withstand it..."

Gao Xuan laughed, "Master, feel free to speak your mind."

"I am not praising Long Demon King, but such a powerful Demon King is utterly beyond our ability to contend with."

Monk Golden Light sighed, "My elders have some relations with Golden Horn. Perhaps, I can contact people to speak with Golden Horn, you prepare some valuable gifts to apologize and resolve this matter. Does that sound good to you?"

Seeing Gao Xuan's serious and indifferent expression, Monk Golden Light added, "I am also thinking of the Celestial Master, for the sake of Wuyuan Country's countless people. The Celestial Master must bear humiliation for the greater good, to dispel this immense crisis."

Gao Xuan scoffed, "What's a Golden Horn and Silver Horn, but mere demonic creatures. I, a dignified Celestial Master, have no reason to bow to demon creatures."

He told Monk Golden Light, "Master, you are a distinguished figure in the Buddhist Sect, having attained the Arhat Fruit Position. Yet rather than subdue demons and protect all beings, you want to bend to demon creatures. Is this not lamentable?"

Monk Golden Light initially intended to coax Gao Xuan into submission, delivering him to Golden Horn Demon King. Unanticipated, Gao Xuan not only declined his proposal but also reprimanded him without reservation.

Monk Golden Light's face turned a bit unpleasant, unable to retort, he could only justify weakly, "I backed down like this for the safety of Wuyuan Country's people."

Gao Xuan said nothing, simply looking at Monk Golden Light in a way that left Monk Golden Light confused, "Celestial Master?"

"Finished speaking?" Gao Xuan asked.

Without waiting for Monk Golden Light to respond, Gao Xuan said, "I have matters to attend to. Farewell, monk."

With a sweep of his sleeve, Gao Xuan left with ripples transforming into a long rainbow flying far into the sky.

Monk Golden Light stood in place, becoming aware only after a moment that Gao Xuan was impatient with talking to him and left directly.

He flared with anger, "This ungrateful brat deserves death!"

The more Monk Golden Light thought, the angrier he became. He immediately took out a piece of Golden Bodhi Leaf and wrote a secret letter.

The Golden Bodhi Leaf emitted a thin stream of Golden Light and disappeared without a trace in an instant.

This secret letter was sent to his elder brother, who was quite familiar with Golden Horn Demon King.

Once Golden Horn King received the message, he would surely seek revenge against Gao Xuan. This was not much of a scheme, merely utilizing his extensive network to connect with Golden Horn Demon King.

Monk Golden Light sneered, "Let's see how long you can stay arrogant."

(I originally wanted to invigorate myself and update a bit more~ a toothache only allows for one update~ sigh)