King of Assassins-Chapter 987 - 680: Dead

Tao Jun felt truly helpless. After Gao Xuan dealt with the Iron Horn King, he knew Gao Xuan would definitely have further actions.

Sure enough, Gao Xuan didn't stay quiet for a few days before he took advantage of King Jinlin's birthday celebration to take action.

These common mortals were naturally not worth mentioning.

To be honest, even if eight thousand or ten thousand of such people died, Tao Jun wouldn't even blink an eye.

Mortals are just mortals, they are crude and dull, their thoughts are base, and their power is weak.

They exist at the very bottom of the world, like cattle and sheep, and regardless of their numbers, they're merely food for immortals and demons.

The difference is that the means of celestial beings are gentle, while the methods of demons are rough and bloody.

Immortals want to eliminate demons not because demons kill people, but because demons affect their interests.

Of course, the lower class people can also be seen as a kind of interest. If he had the ability, Tao Jun certainly wouldn't allow demons to run amok.

A stable and orderly mortal world better suits his needs.

The three great demons each had their own roots, having stayed in Wuyuan Country for hundreds of years, and Tao Jun had reached a kind of tacit understanding and balance with the great demons.

The three great demons did indeed bring disaster to one side. However, they simultaneously also maintained order, ensuring no demons acted recklessly.

The Yunxi Mountain Range where the Iron Horn King resided was the outermost area of Wuyuan Country. Because the Iron Horn King was there, Wuyuan Country didn't need to worry about external enemies or other demons entering from the Yunxi Mountain Range.

Similarly, King Jinlin also had his important role.

Although King Jinlin acted as a tyrant on both banks of Bai Cang River, eating many people each year and consuming much money and resources.

However, King Jinlin could manage Bai Cang River, which was extremely important.

Bai Cang River runs through Wuyuan Country, stretching thousands of kilometers, and is arguably Wuyuan Country's most important river.

It's unknown how many people live along the banks of the Yangtze River relying on Bai Cang River for their livelihoods.

Normally speaking, a demon like King Jinlin wouldn't have the ability to manage Bai Cang River. But because he came from the North Sea Dragon Palace and possessed a Water Control Dragon Talisman from North Sea Dragon Palace, he gained the ability to manage Bai Cang River.

This is immensely powerful.

A Spirit Immortal is very powerful, but they can only temporarily manipulate mountains, rivers, and lakes. Wanting to manage such a great river as Bai Cang River well is beyond the capacity of a Spirit Immortal.

Gao Xuan killing the Iron Armor King isn't much of a problem, but killing King Jinlin would be a major issue.

Firstly, without anyone to manage Bai Cang River, the residents on its banks would face the threat of floods.

Secondly, behind King Jinlin is North Sea Dragon Palace. North Sea Dragon Palace is not a demon, but a legitimate Divine.

Of course, the community of Divine Beings is very complex, including Dragon Race, Phoenix Race, Celestial Beings, Asuras, and others. The Divine Beings and the Celestial Court are not the same.

Legend has it that a long time ago, the Divine Beings once united to crusade against the Celestial Court and fought fiercely with the Buddha Country, wielding tremendous power.

Tao Jun knows very little about ancient matters. Furthermore, for such high-level secrets, they have nowhere to inquire.

Even though he is the National Preceptor, compared to the Celestial Court and the Western Buddha Country, he couldn't even compare to an ant.

No matter what the situation is at the highest level, the Divine Beings are hard to provoke in the Cyan Celestial Realm. Especially the Four Seas Dragon Palace, each with a powerful Dragon Race stationed.

The offspring of these Dragon Races have also seized various waters to claim kingship. Seemingly already one of the most powerful forces in the Cyan Celestial Realm.

Don't assume Gao Xuan, as a Celestial Master of the Celestial Court, could provoke the Dragon Palace with his small stature.

Tao Jun also didn't want to fall out with Gao Xuan, so he patiently explained the situation regarding the Dragon Palace and King Jinlin.

Finally, he said, "Each of the Four Sea Dragon Kings is a Human Immortal level powerhouse. They belong to the Dragon Race, naturally able to control water and fire. The Dragon Race has deep roots and is extremely cohesive. You provoke one Dragon Race, and you provoke all of the Dragon Race."

Tao Jun said helplessly, "Celestial Master, forgive my bluntness, in the Cyan Celestial Realm, not many can afford to provoke the Four Sea Dragon Palace."

Gao Xuan nodded, "I understand the National Preceptor's concerns, but as a Celestial Master, how can I allow demons to act recklessly?"

He calmly said, "I will take full responsibility for this matter. If the North Sea Dragon Palace really causes trouble because of this, I will reason with them."

Gao Xuan spoke lightly, but Tao Jun couldn't take it lightly. If the Dragon King came to find trouble, could Gao Xuan bear the blame alone?

Moreover, if the Dragon King merely triggered a flood in Bai Cang River, who knows how many people would drown. What could Gao Xuan do to stop it?

Tao Jun couldn't understand Gao Xuan's thoughts, so he could only reach out to stop Gao Xuan, "Celestial Master, don't act impulsively. Everything can be discussed."

Gao Xuan pointed to Bai Cang River, "Countless millions of people live on both sides of this great river, relying on Bai Cang River to survive. This is the lifeline of Wuyuan Country, how can it be in the hands of a demon?"

"Moreover, this demon is rampant and savage, feeding on humans. How can I tolerate him?"

Gao Xuan looked calmly at Tao Jun, "National Preceptor, by blocking me like this, aren't you siding with that demon?"

Tao Jun's old face wrinkled up, "Celestial Master, don't speak recklessly. I am a Daoist sect cultivator, the National Preceptor of Wuyuan Country, how can I be in cahoots with demons? But the matter of Bai Cang River is of great importance. If Celestial Master kills King Jinlin, how will you handle the aftermath?"

"This is just a matter of a few thousand miles of rivers; I naturally have a way to manage it."

Gao Xuan wasn't speaking boastfully; he killed Iron Horn King, and the Nether God Claw had absorbed part of Iron Horn King's memory.

Although Iron Horn King was not much of an opponent, he was a great demon who had lived for nearly three thousand years.

Even if it's just some memory fragments, it's enough to see many secrets of the Cyan Celestial Realm, including some secret techniques related to cultivation.

Gao Xuan's condensed Divine Core is the perfection of Yin and Yang of the Five Elements, containing the Primordial Unity of Divine Talisman.

Although the level is not comparable to the powerhouses above the Nine Heavens, in terms of the precision and intricacy of runes, it exceeds what these great demons and Spirit Immortals can achieve.

Don't be fooled by these long-lived great demon Spirit Immortals who have secret techniques passed down to them by powerhouses. In terms of detailed cultivation, these great demon Spirit Immortals' methods are relatively old and primitive.

After all, these secret techniques are passed down from generation to generation, but difficult to evolve or improve. This is because the ancestors who transmitted the Dharma are still around and wouldn't allow their descendants to alter them.

In this aspect, the Immortal Realm is actually not as advanced as the Cultivator World.

A secret technique passed down unchanged for millions of years; it is imaginable how ancient this secret technique is.

Every cultivator is a unique individual; their divine soul, body, character, and talent are all different. How can the same secret technique be suitable for everyone?

Those Daluo Golden Immortals above the Nine Heavens have all created their own Dao. But whether the Dao they pass on is suitable for others, it's hard to say.

Gao Xuan's advantage lies in his sufficient accumulation, and he has Nuwa as his helper.

Nuwa's ability to analyze and calculate runes is unmatched by these Spirit Immortals and Human Immortals.

Even at the Earth Immortal level, able to illuminate one's divine soul and discern gains and losses within and without, they may not possess Nuwa's calculation and analysis ability.

An Earth Immortal, however strong, is focused on themselves. Nuwa, however, can use her calculation and analysis abilities to organize the entire cultivation system.

Even though Nuwa's level is not high, at her level, it is likely that no one is stronger than her.

Based on the cultivation system she established, Gao Xuan built his own Yin Yang Five Elements Primordial Unity Divine Talisman.

Although this divine talisman initially did not adapt to the Immortal Realm Law, after a short adjustment and witnessing the memory fragments of the Iron Horn King, Gao Xuan's cultivation advanced significantly.

His real power did not increase, but he gradually adapted to the Cyan Celestial Realm's laws. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

The Iron Horn King is weak, but his thousands of years of accumulation are not false. Especially since he cultivated step by step from the bottom, his foundation is exceptionally solid. Although he superficially understands the Immortal Realm Laws, this is not important.

Just his cultivation experience is enough to fill in the gaps in Gao Xuan's cultivation.

Gao Xuan came to kill King Jinlin not out of a sudden impulse. Although his overall view is quite average, he is never reckless in his actions.

No matter how his means and methods show, deep down he is a cautious and meticulous person.

Before he came, he had already calculated everything. As long as no Earth Immortal suddenly appears, he can control the situation. There would not be an unmanageable situation.

Gao Xuan is confident, but Tao Jun, the National Preceptor, does not believe him. However, Gao Xuan has said enough, and if blocked further, it could lead to a falling out.

But what if something really happens if Gao Xuan isn't stopped? After all, Gao Xuan is just an outsider, while he, Tao Jun, intends to reside in the Wuyuan Country long-term, relying on various offerings from Wuyuan Country, he cannot ignore this matter.

All the Jade Marrow Golden Juice is laboriously mined and refined by the people of Wuyuan Country. As a dignified Spirit Immortal, he certainly can't go mining.

Just as Tao Jun was hesitating and feeling troubled, the raging river suddenly surged, and white waves rolled and bloomed like flowers. A man over ten feet tall, covered in golden scales, emerged.

This man had an especially ugly catfish head, merely resembling human facial features, body covered in gold scales like scale armor, limbs thick and powerful, with a forked fishtail extending from behind.

The man was wielding a pair of Nine-Petaled Red Copper Hammers, each hammer with a diameter of four feet, looking exceptionally fierce and imposing.

Seeing the man emerge from the river, Tao Jun inwardly groaned; King Jinlin really did emerge, which is bad.

King Jinlin did not look at Tao Jun; his catfish eyes stared fixedly at Gao Xuan: "You young one, you're so unreasonable. You're being a Celestial Master, and I'm being a king; the well water doesn't interfere with the river water. But you come over here ruining my business; do you really think I don't have a temper?"

"Demon, it's good that you are here."

Gao Xuan waved his hand lightly, and the Hongyi Sword, like an autumn water, appeared floating in his hand.

"If you survive one strike, I can let you have a way out."

"Ignorant boy, how dare you be so rampant in front of your grandpa!"

King Jinlin wasn't someone with a good temper either; Gao Xuan's words were so unpleasant that there was no need to say any more.

He raised both hammers and smashed down towards Gao Xuan's head.

This move seemed clumsy, but the Nine-Petaled Lotus Copper Hammers are transformed from two Nine-Petaled Copper Lotuses deep in the North Sea Dragon Palace's sea eye.

After hundreds of years of ritual refinement, these Nine-Petaled Lotus Copper Hammers can already harness the power of the Bai Cang River water vein.

The power of the water vein of a great river thousands of miles long is so immense.

King Jinlin appeared rough but was very cunning in thought. He knew that the Iron Horn King was killed by Thunder Tribulation, and this move was towards the Celestial Master.

Against such enemies, one cannot be careless. So he used all his strength from the beginning.

When the Nine-Petaled Lotus Copper Hammer first smashed down, it was fierce and overbearing. When it reached above Gao Xuan's head, the water vein power from the Nine-Petaled Lotus Copper Hammer was fully harnessed, causing the entire Bai Cang River to roar along.

The Ren Water Power gathered from the infinite river water descended with the pair of hammers.

Tao Jun, standing not far from Gao Xuan, even showed a change of complexion; the majestic Ren Water Power subjected him to immense pressure.

Water is both gentle and strong. The Ren Water power gathered from the Yangtze River's water was so mighty and vast.

Tao Jun perceived something amiss and activated the Protective Yuqing Divine Light before retreating.

Gao Xuan did not evade; he casually lifted his sword and lightly stabbed.

The Hongyi Sword flashed through the gap between the hammers. This thrust seemed effortless, yet it pierced through the endless Ren Water power gathered by the Bai Cang River, and the sword's edge penetrated King Jinlin's catfish head.

King Jinlin, holding the pair of hammers, suddenly froze. His catfish eyes showed a look of despair and shock.

But before he could say anything, the sharp and unparalleled sword intent of the Hongyi Sword had already shattered his powerful divine soul cultivated over thousands of years.

The turbulent Ren Water Power then dissipated.

King Jinlin's hammers fell from his hands, and his tall, strong body silently shattered into thousands of fragments.

A golden dragon-shaped spirit talisman flew out from King Jinlin's shattered body.

The golden dragon talisman wanted to fly to the sky and escape, but Gao Xuan reached out and grasped it.

The golden dragon talisman twisted, trying to break free from the restraint, but it couldn't escape.

Gao Xuan looked at the dragon talisman in his hand: "Interesting, is this the dragon talisman from the Dragon Palace?"

Beside him, Tao Jun, still surrounded by Yuqing Divine Light, stood dumbstruck, staring at the golden dragon talisman in Gao Xuan's hand, unable to utter a word.

In his mind, there was only one thought: "King Jinlin is dead, dead, dead..."