King of Assassins-Chapter 978 - 673: Unrestrained

Jiang Yunfeng is a straightforward person, although he was not willing to lose, he admitted defeat neatly on the spot.

He initially intended to slightly blunt Gao Xuan's sharpness and to remind him not to act recklessly, given the difficulty of dealing with the three Great Demons.

But after being defeated by Gao Xuan, saying these things would be a bit overconfident.

Naturally, Jiang Yunfeng couldn't say these things anymore. He just made polite exchanges with Gao Xuan and then kept his mouth shut.

Being publicly defeated by Gao Xuan today was not anything to be proud of.

Seeing Jiang Yunfeng like this, Tao Jun also felt a bit troubled. Being smooth in his dealings and not understanding Gao Xuan's depth, he didn't want to offend him either.

Moreover, he had already reminded Gao Xuan once. Bringing it up again would clearly show a lack of trust in Gao Xuan.

Tao Jun could only look at Zuo Wentao. Among the people present, only Zuo Wentao was suitable to speak up.

Zuo Wentao, elegant and handsome, warmly praised Gao Xuan, admiringly claiming that Sword Intent Spirit is truly a divine technique. It seemed he completely ignored Tao Jun's hint.

Tao Jun was also helpless. Zuo Wentao was also a person who didn't like to offend others. Seeing Gao Xuan's impressive divine techniques, he was unwilling to be the bad guy.

Gao Xuan, however, was very modest, responding appropriately, without showing complacency due to his victory.

After some polite exchanges, Gao Xuan stood up and bowed to Tao Jun, "The evening banquet's wine was pure, and the dance beautiful. Also, seeing the extraordinary demeanor of the two fellow Daoists, I am fully satisfied."

Gao Xuan smiled and said, "It is already late, I should take my leave as well."

He then nodded to Jiang Yunfeng and Zuo Wentao, before flicking his sleeve to summon a ripple of water light.

The water light spread on the ground like a mirror, reflecting the softly lit moon in the night sky.

Gao Xuan stepped into the water light, and seen with ripples circulating, the moon swayed and shimmered as though dissolving and fracturing.

When the water light settled, the moon shimmered in the water as if floating and sinking. Gao Xuan and the young girl Ripples were nowhere to be seen.

In the waterside pavilion, only a verse recited by Gao Xuan upon leaving echoed: "Drunk, wishing to sleep under the moon, with the intent to ride the wind tomorrow…"

Tao Jun, Jiang Yunfeng, and Zuo Wentao all had slightly complex expressions. This man came nonchalantly and left elegantly, with a truly dust-free, immortal-like demeanor.

Although Spirit Immortal also embodies the word "immortal," with celestial tribulations above, impermanence below, and demons lurking on all sides, a simple mistake could lead to death and the disappearance of the path. Where can elegance arise from this?

Moreover, wealth, companionship, methods, and environment, at the Spirit Immortal level, the power may increase, but so do the demands for external things.

Even the Daluo Golden Immortals above the Nine Heavens need to consume the treasures of heaven and earth internally and use peerless divine artifacts externally to firmly sit atop the Nine Heavens.

Within these Nine Heavens, there are no immortals who can survive by eating the wind and drinking the dew.

The truly wind-and-dew-consuming creatures are just little bugs.

The three Spirit Immortals, although top-tier experts of Wuyuan Country, lived with great caution.

For Gao Xuan's free and easy life, they were sincerely envious.

Of course, from another perspective, they also felt Gao Xuan was too relaxed, which might easily lead to a downfall.

So, the three of them had somewhat complex feelings.

Only Baili Qingtong, young and affluent, didn't understand these matters. She watched the gradually dispersing water light on the vine mat, with her bright eyes full of admiration and affection.

Baili Qingtong had been learning magic and life principles under Tao Jun for ten years.

But in her view, Tao Jun was too sophisticated and slick, with no spirit-like grace.

Zuo Wentao, the Cloud Rain Sorcerer, conducted himself with insincerity. Just like his nickname, changing like clouds and rain, nobody knew what he genuinely thought. Difficult to approach.

Jiang Yunfeng of the Thousand Army Sword was stiff and sharp like a sword, very difficult to get along with.

The high officials of Wuyuan Country's court didn't like Jiang Yunfeng, but he was too capable in battle. No one dared to truly offend him.

Baili Qingtong saw these three frequently, losing the sense of mystery, making her feel that none of these Spirit Immortals were anything special.

Until Gao Xuan appeared, fulfilling her imagination of an immortal in terms of appearance, demeanor, and divine techniques and spells.

Baili Qingtong wished she could immediately leave her master's school and become Gao Xuan's disciple.

However, becoming a disciple seemed a bit inappropriate; it would be better to marry Gao Xuan.

As a princess, marrying a Celestial Master, it seems fitting, doesn't it?

Baili Qingtong was filled with youthful crushes, with no time to care about Tao Jun and the others.

Tao Jun could see that this little disciple was infatuated with Gao Xuan.

Having lived for nearly two thousand years, he certainly understood Baili Qingtong's thoughts. He could also empathize with her.

Gao Xuan was indeed full of charm, even he was almost captivated by this young Celestial Master's charisma. Let alone a seventeen-year-old girl.

However, Gao Xuan is not simple at all. Truly, his body is like glass, clear inside and out, perfect and flawless.

After a banquet, both Zuo Wentao and Jiang Yunfeng made their moves together, yet still couldn't probe the depth of this person, which shows Gao Xuan's prowess.

However, no matter how high Gao Xuan is, he cannot be too high. Several Spirit Immortals all have a clear judgment on this.

Yet, Gao Xuan is inherently unrestrained and free-spirited, with a tendency to act on his whims. If he really wants to provoke the three Great Demons, no one might be able to stop him.

But the three Great Demons are not easy to provoke. Even if Gao Xuan were lucky enough to kill one Great Demon, it would bring about even greater trouble.

The Celestial Court's forces are weak in the Cyan Celestial Realm. If he really angers the Ten Thousand Demon Alliance, Gao Xuan will definitely be in trouble.

If Gao Xuan dies, that's that, but the key issue is how to solve the trouble he causes...

Tao Jun, thinking about this, grew more and more troubled, and seeing his apprentice daydreaming and laughing foolishly, he felt somewhat stifled.

"Qingtong, go back to the palace and explain the situation to your father..."

Baili Qingtong noticed Tao Jun's dissatisfaction from his expression. Knowing her teacher was not pleased, she took out a paper crane from her sleeve and blew on it.

In an instant, the paper crane grew taller than a person, with a red tuft, white feathers, and black claws, but it looked clumsily chubby.

Baili Qingtong quickly mounted it and, grabbing the crane's neck, shouted lowly: "To the Imperial Palace, fly quickly."

The paper crane fluttered its eyes, then slowly began to flap its wings and take off. However, due to its plump body, it was somewhat unstable carrying Baili Qingtong. It swayed unsteadily in the air, seemingly ready to fall at any moment.

"You fool, fly faster, why are you swaying..."

In front of several Spirit Immortals, Baili Qingtong felt embarrassed by her paper crane, and scolded it angrily.

As the paper crane flew further and further away, Baili Qingtong's scolding also gradually faded into the distance.

Tao Jun chuckled dryly: "Children are mischievous and willful, and although the flying crane was well-crafted, she insists on pouring all sorts of treasures into it..."

As the disciple of the National Preceptor, crafting the flying crane into such a state did embarrass Tao Jun a bit. He had to offer an explanation.

Jiang Yunfeng wasn't bothered by such trifles, but he frowned and said, "National Preceptor, Gao Xuan also seems to be impulsive and reckless. If he really goes after the Great Demons, how should we respond?"

He thought for a moment and said, "Why don't we just go with the flow and give Gao Xuan a hand? Even killing one Great Demon would be good!"

Jiang Yunfeng harbored deep resentment towards the three Great Demons. However, even with a few of them, they could only barely keep the three Great Demons in check, lacking the power to eliminate them, and could only endure begrudgingly.

Now that Gao Xuan has arrived, it might just be an opportunity.

Zuo Wentao waved his hand and said, "Fellow Daoist, do not act rashly. Taking action is easy, but if we fail, countless common people of Wuyuan Country will suffer. Wuyuan Country might even be doomed, and who would bear that responsibility?"

Tao Jun nodded and said, "This is seasoned advice. Yunfeng, matters concerning national fate should not be taken lightly."

Having been told by the two, Jiang Yunfeng felt extremely stifled, heaving sighs but unable to refute.

Indeed, if the demon is not eliminated, the Great Demon will retaliate fiercely. By then, mountains will crumble and the earth will split, with countless deaths unclear.

Tao Jun thought about it and said, "How about I go and talk to the Golden Radiance Arhat and have him find Gao Xuan?"

"Monk Golden Light, hmm..."

Jiang Yunfeng expressed disdain, extremely disgusted with Monk Golden Light. This monk came from the Little Leiyin Temple in the Western Heaven and is the Arhat stationed in Wuyuan Country.

Arhats are dispatched by the Western Buddha Country to various realms of the Nine Heavens, tasked with assisting in the management of celestial order. This is akin to the Celestial Court sending Celestial Masters to various countries, aimed at deeply controlling the celestial realm and competing for resources.

Though the Golden Radiance Arhat has high cultivation, he's known to have a good relationship with the Great Demons. Whenever there's conflict between humans and demons, Golden Light steps in to mediate.

Managing balance from within, he reaps benefits from both sides, and both parties begrudgingly have to acknowledge his favors.

Because of Golden Light, the situation in Wuyuan Country is a chaotic mess.

Jiang Yunfeng couldn't stand Golden Light. He even felt that Golden Light was more detestable than the three Great Demons.

Zuo Wentao also disliked Golden Light but didn't show it directly. He nodded and said, "Isn't Golden Light a willing mediator? Let him mediate with Gao Xuan."

Tao Jun sighed: "I know it's a last resort, but what other choice do we have?"

Having agreed on the countermeasure, Tao Jun went to find the Golden Radiance Arhat. Though he didn't speak directly, he simply explained Gao Xuan's situation in detail.

The Golden Radiance Arhat, being clever, immediately understood Tao Jun's intentions.

After Tao Jun left, the Golden Radiance Arhat smiled at his disciple and said, "Old Tao has grand ideas, but why should I mediate? Let that Celestial Master stir things up. If trouble arises, I'll be the one to profit..."

The disciple, somewhat worried, said, "But what if that Celestial Master really eliminates the Great Demon?"

"Hmph, then I'll eliminate him..."

Golden Light sneered, "In Wuyuan Country, no one should think of making a mess!"