King of Assassins

Chapter 1253: Chapter 757: Sumeru Mountain Fist

The blazing sun hung high in the sky, the Nine Dragon Sea vast and boundless, its blue waters stretching infinitely.

Jin Xiang floated in the void between sea and sky, her visage exquisite, her form tall and graceful. The earth-colored monk’s robe on her bears a sacred elegance that is beyond desecration.

Despite the sun’s brilliance and the sea’s expanse, Jin Xiang remained the indubitable center.

Every inch of her being radiated ceaseless power, making her appear exceptionally solid and stable.

In contrast, the ocean and sky seemed somewhat illusory despite their vastness.

At this moment, Jin Xiang seemed the only true existence between heaven and earth.

Gao Xuan could see deep in the endless void above Jin Xiang, a majestic golden Divine Aspect slowly opening its eyes.

This Divine Aspect bore a Golden Crown, donned in Golden Armor, its face vague and indiscernible, only the pair of bright pure crimson-gold eyes showed no emotions.

Across the endless void, Gao Xuan locked eyes with the Divine Aspect, the boundless pressure flowed through their gaze to Gao Xuan’s Divine Soul.

On Gao Xuan, the moon-white gauze robe suddenly fluttered and danced, the Five-Colored Divine Light rippled unstably. Deep within his eyes, the Taiyi Celestial Capital Thunder Emperor emerged.

The Taiyi Celestial Capital Thunder Emperor shone with electric flashes, releasing endless divine thunder power.

The void resounded with vast profound rumblings, unleashing a primordial qi storm.

The gaze between Gao Xuan and the golden Divine Aspect was severed as a profound chant echoed in Gao Xuan’s Divine Soul. A golden mantra flashed and landed upon his Divine Soul.

The Taiyi Celestial Capital Thunder Emperor’s electric light surged, the golden mantra flickered amidst the thunder light, ultimately being shattered by the thunder light.

In this confrontation, Gao Xuan and the golden Divine Aspect split the outcome equally.

Gao Xuan was not pleased, for across the endless void the Divine Aspect used just a fraction of its strength, whereas he had expended much.

The result proved a substantial difference in their power levels. Fortunately, they were separated by the infinite void. No matter how mighty the Divine Aspect’s power, it couldn’t be brought to bear.

However, the interruption with the Divine Aspect strengthened its connection with Jin Xiang.

The close bond between the golden Divine Aspect and Jin Xiang prompted its projection directly behind her.

The golden Divine Aspect stood tens of thousands of feet high, covering the sky and sea, yet did not appear domineering or flamboyant, rather it exuded a peaceful and harmonious air, perfectly matching Jin Xiang’s aura.

Gao Xuan keenly noticed this point and suddenly realized that, although this Divine Aspect borrowed the Vajra Power King’s ability, it was fused with Jin Xiang’s own power traits, differing from the Vajra Power King.

Above the Nine Heavens, the Vajra Power King seemed to have lost spiritual intelligence, merely a condensed form of immense power.

Only when Jin Xiang returned to the Upper Three Realms could she reclaim her main body and fully restore her strength.

For now, Jin Xiang could only induce a fraction of her main body’s power.

This discovery is significant, indicating the powerful Vajra Power King’s main body lacked mobility and intelligence. Killing Jin Xiang would not invite its retaliation.

Interestingly, why would such a mighty Vajra Power King reincarnate?

The Vajra Power King, by rank, is at the Celestial Immortal level. The Buddhist Court is ingenious and powerful; a being like the Vajra Power King shouldn’t face extinction and should be eternally enduring. Moreover, no external enemy dares to challenge him.

So why reincarnate?

At this point, Gao Xuan suddenly pondered this question, making him realize the Upper Three Realms might not be so peaceful. Perhaps some unforeseen change had occurred.

For him, change is certainly beneficial.

Many Celestial Immortals and Golden Immortals monopolize the Upper Realm’s power. They even disallow others from achieving Celestial Immortality. The hierarchy is deeply entrenched.

Only significant upheaval in the Upper Three Realms would give Gao Xuan an opportunity.

Though Gao Xuan knows little about the Upper Three Realms, his sights were long set upon them.

At this stage, Jin Xiang and the Ten Suffering Bodhisattva are formidable foes but hardly pose a fatal threat to him.

After all, with the Nine-Revolutions Divine Cicada, one life may not suffice in battle, yet two lives surely would without needlessly wasting them.

The Primordial Celestial Realm is vast, and as long as he consumes the Eight Desolates, it should suffice for him to form the Innate Primordial Chaos Dao Body. There’s no need to fight to the death with such supreme beings as the Ten Suffering Bodhisattva.

Forcing them into a corner might only invite trouble.

Gao Xuan bears no grudges against these people, only contesting over territory. If they wisely yield, all would be easily settled.

As for Jin Xiang, Gao Xuan merely views her as an opponent to temper his prowess. The decision to slay her or not is inconsequential.

Gao Xuan knows what he must do, with clear goals and broad vision. In this regard, he surpasses Jin Xiang, who solely focuses on cultivating power.

Jin Xiang also realized this point. Despite her purer and more commanding power aura, she felt inferior before Gao Xuan.

This subtle sentiment is challenging to articulate.

Jin Xiang believes it might be due to a past defeat to Gao Xuan that left some shadows in her heart.

However, upon reflection, she concluded it was entirely different.

Having cultivated the Vajra Power King Scripture to the Twenty-eighth Layer, reaching the point of Returning to the Essence, her own power and Divine Soul condensed into a pure singularity, achieving the utmost strength free from any other thoughts.

Due to her pure strength, her external appearance returns to essence, restoring the most plain and normal state.

She shouldn’t be influenced by any external forces. Against Celestial Immortals or Golden Immortals, she shouldn’t falter before the battle.

Thus, it can only be because Gao Xuan’s might is beyond her grasp...

Jin Xiang suddenly realized this; though Gao Xuan stood before her, he was like the Bright Moon above the Nine Heavens, visible but untouchable.