King of Assassins-Chapter 571 - 448: Karma Fire Red Lotus (Celebrating Alliance Leader hnjfs)

Shui Qingbo thought too much, Gao Xuan was just taking a look. Although he was lustful, he was never in a hurry.
Gao Xuan said to Shui Qingbo, "You go up first and disperse the Five Elements Sect disciples."
With Yang Yunjun's death, the Xuanzhen Sect would definitely seek revenge. Though they might not have immediate capacity for that, precautions must be taken.
Just now, Gao Xuan had also killed all the Xuanzhen Sect experts on his way down.
With Shui Qingbo's success in Foundation Establishment, she shouldn't have a problem dealing with those minor characters in Qi Cultivation from Xuanzhen Sect.
Shui Qingbo was relieved and yet a bit disappointed, and couldn't help but ask, "When will you come back?"
"Once you've dispersed the Five Elements Sect disciples, take a nice bath and wait for me in bed."
Gao Xuan didn't wait for Shui Qingbo to speak. With a flick of his sleeve, a gust of wind swept Shui Qingbo away.
When Shui Qingbo came back to her senses, she was both ashamed and resentful, yet deep down she had a bit of expectation.
Even Shui Qingbo herself couldn't understand her own thoughts.
It took her a moment to realize, and she hurried off to find the Five Elements Sect disciples.
After sending Shui Qingbo away, Gao Xuan stood on the steps looking down at the earth fire magma.
The Flame Sect had constructed over a dozen platforms above the magma. The platforms decreased in height incrementally, with the lowest one almost level with the magma.
Based on the design, these platforms should be used for Flame Sect disciples' cultivation.
Standing on the platform was about collecting earth fire qi, using external force for cultivation. This method was quite fast, but earth fire qi was mixed and impure, necessitating the use of elixirs for cultivation.
This was entirely an external cultivation method.
Gao Xuan cultivated using the Vermilion Bird Separation Fire Scripture, absorbing the pure Separation Flame from the Vermilion Bird Ring.
Of course, there was only one Vermilion Bird Ring. Such an extraordinary treasure couldn't be rotated among disciples.
Ultimately, harnessing earth fire was the most convenient, cost-effective method. Once the disciples breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, they could consider alternative cultivation methods.
Gao Xuan was a bit puzzled about what Jin Wufeng was doing in the magma.
Even if Jin Wufeng acquired the Flame Sect Secret Technique, he shouldn't need to cultivate in such a foolish way.
To uncover the reason, he had to dive in and take a look.
Gao Xuan activated the Vermilion Bird Ring, and an orb of crimson light enveloped him as he descended into the magma.
Refining the Vermilion Bird Ring naturally granted mastery of the Fire Escape Technique. Entering the magma was no pressure for him.
The endless earth fire, on the contrary, made the Vermilion Bird Ring more active, like a fish returned to water, that natural state made the magma effortless for him.
Gao Xuan had been delving a few miles into the magma when suddenly below him gaped a void, leading him into a special enclosed space.
Above was swirling dark red magma, below was a pool of red gold melting liquid, akin to molten gold.
In the center of the red gold melting liquid grew a large red lotus. Judging by its appearance, the lotus seemed ready to bloom at any moment.
Jin Wufeng stood beside the lotus, with his legs submerged in the red gold melting liquid.
His skin was originally ghastly white, resembling whitish iron shaped into human form.
Now, Jin Wufeng was entirely a red gold color, appearing as if he could be melted by the liquid beneath him at any moment.
Gao Xuan stood with wind control, at a slanting position above Jin Wufeng. Though unafraid of the red gold melting liquid, he had no need to take risks before understanding the situation.
"You betrayed the Five Elements Sect for this?" Gao Xuan curiously asked.
It was then that Jin Wufeng slowly raised his head and glanced at Gao Xuan, showing unexpected surprise in his eyes, "Are you Gao Xuan?"
The significantly changed Gao Xuan, so much so Jin Wufeng could hardly recognize him.
Gao Xuan smiled, "It's me. Surprised?"
The surprise in Jin Wufeng's eyes quickly turned into indifference. He glanced up and down at Gao Xuan, "Cyan Wood Wind-Manipulation Hairpin, Nine Peaks Magic Robe, Vermilion Bird Ring, and the Profound Nether Celestial Robe?"
He wasn't entirely sure about the Profound Nether Celestial Robe.
"You really have an eye for things."
Gao Xuan was also a bit surprised, as Jin Wufeng indeed had some knowledge. It appeared he had already formed his Golden Core, his aura was in a state of perfection, not substantially lesser than Zhou Huang.
Before, he underestimated this person, thinking Jin Wufeng's sudden madness led to the extermination of the Five Elements Sect.
Now, it seemed the situation wasn't that simple.
Another very important point was that this lotus was growing deep within the magma; Zhou Huang should have known about it.
Why didn't Zhou Huang tell him about this? Was it because he didn't want him to return and take risks, or did he have another agenda?
Gao Xuan asked, "What is this thing?"
Jin Wufeng said nothing. Gao Xuan smiled, "It's fine if you don't tell me, one palm from me will see how tough this thing really is."
Jin Wufeng's expression slightly changed; he had gone through so much, causing so many deaths, all fundamentally for this Karma Fire Red Lotus.
Seeing the Karma Fire Red Lotus about to bloom and spit out the Karma Fire Golden Lotus Seed, at this crucial moment, he naturally couldn't let Gao Xuan ruin it.
Of course, he also didn't believe that Gao Xuan would deliberately cause chaos and destruction.
Jin Wufeng was silent for a moment before speaking in a bitter voice: "Didn't Zhou Huang tell you, this is the Karma Fire Red Lotus."
Gao Xuan chuckled: "Since you brought it up, you should explain it clearly. There's no point in being cryptic now."
"Alright then."
Jin Wufeng said: "Do you know the origins of Penglai Province?"
"Let's cut to the chase. You seem to be stalling for time and padding the conversation."
Upon hearing the mention of Penglai Province, Gao Xuan hurriedly interrupted Jin Wufeng.
Jin Wufeng ignored Gao Xuan and continued: "Of the Ten East Sea Provinces, Penglai, East Japan, and Cloud Platform were originally three Immortal Mountains. However, for some unknown reason, these three Immortal Mountains lost their Immortal Qi and became ordinary land.
"However, Penglai Province was once an Immortal Mountain, and a wisp of Immortal Qi remains deep within the Earth's core.
"This Karma Fire Red Lotus is a Red Lotus Seed that absorbed the Earth's core Immortal Qi to grow. This Creation Golden Liquid is also a supreme treasure. An ordinary person who drinks a sip could live for three hundred years."
Gao Xuan looked at the Red Gold Melting Liquid, estimating Jin Wufeng's stature, and figured there was more than enough for ten thousand people to each have a taste.
"Giving Creation Melting Liquid to common people is a waste. It's actually best for tempering the body. Especially for my sect's White Tiger Imperfect Golden Body. With this Creation Golden Liquid, reaching the top level would not be difficult.
"At that point, I could compete with a Divinity Transformation Powerhouse with just my physical body. How awe-inspiring."
Jin Wufeng suddenly asked Gao Xuan: "Zhou Huang possessed such a supreme treasure, yet he preferred to hide it rather than let me use it. Should he die for this?"
Gao Xuan was a bit speechless, realizing that Jin Wufeng didn't kill Zhou Huang without reason, the man was quite rational after all.
"You must think I am unreasonable."
Jin Wufeng shook his head: "Leaving aside the Karma Fire Red Lotus, just the Creation Golden Liquid is enough to complete my White Tiger Imperfect Golden Body. Zhou Huang kept talking about reviving the Five Elements Sect, but even though there was a clear path to do so, he blocked it for his own selfish reasons. Should he die for this?"
Before Gao Xuan could speak, Jin Wufeng continued: "If Zhou Huang were a selfish villain, there would be no need to speak of this. But he fancied himself a noble person walking the righteous path, yet was so deviously selfish. I could let it go if I didn't know, but knowing this, I must kill him."
Although Jin Wufeng was the one who initiated the assassination, he spoke with righteous indignation.
Even Gao Xuan was a bit impressed by him, truly a master of logic!
He curiously asked: "So if you fully develop your White Tiger Imperfect Golden Body, will you revive the Five Elements Sect?"
Jin Wufeng said proudly: "Naturally. At that time, I will sweep aside the three sects and five schools, leaving the Five Elements Sect as the only dominant force. With you disciples following me, who would dare to provoke us?
"At that time, the Five Elements Sect will be respected by everyone, and talents from all over will come to learn. It won't be long before the Five Elements Sect returns to its prime..."
Speaking of this, a flicker of fanaticism flashed across Jin Wufeng's usually cold eyes, showing just how serious he was about this matter.
Gao Xuan felt like sighing, Jin Wufeng's righteous talk ultimately boiled down to satisfying his own desires for dominance.
Whether he ruled the Five Elements Sect or the Xuanzhen Sect made no difference to him. In his eyes, a sect was just a tool, and the disciples were also tools.
To put it bluntly, he was extremely selfish. Moreover, this guy deliberately brought up the Creation Golden Liquid but didn't mention the Karma Fire Red Lotus, showing his devious and treacherous nature.
However, Gao Xuan also somewhat understood Zhou Huang's reasoning.
Even though Jin Wufeng assassinated him and led to the Five Elements Sect's destruction, if Jin Wufeng succeeded, there was hope for the Five Elements Sect to be rebuilt.
Though Jin Wufeng was extremely selfish, precisely because of this, he couldn't join other sects. Once he became powerful, he would definitely rebuild the Five Elements Sect.
In essence, Jin Wufeng also presented an opportunity to revive the sect.
Furthermore, the Blazing Fire Peak was dangerous. Zhou Huang likely feared that if Gao Xuan learned about the Karma Fire Red Lotus, he wouldn't resist taking the risk. So, he simply didn't mention it.
Once Gao Xuan understood this, he impatiently interrupted Jin Wufeng's babbling, "Alright, let's talk about the Karma Fire Red Lotus."
The fanaticism in Jin Wufeng's eyes faded, and he was silent for a moment before saying: "After the Karma Fire Red Lotus blooms, it will produce Golden Lotus Seeds. These are condensed Immortal Artifacts, and just one Golden Lotus Seed is enough to help one form a Nascent Soul. People like us might directly achieve Divinity Transformation..."
Jin Wufeng pointed at the Karma Fire Red Lotus that was about to bloom: "When the Red Lotus blooms, at least nine Golden Lotus Seeds will form. We can split them equally. How about it?"
Actually, Jin Wufeng wasn't particularly afraid of Gao Xuan, he was just worried that Gao Xuan might act recklessly and ruin the Karma Fire Red Lotus.
The Karma Fire Red Lotus, although a divine object, is extremely fragile and could not withstand rough handling.
Moreover, he had not spoken the whole truth earlier.
Despite its benefits, the Creation Golden Liquid contained billions of years' worth of Earth Core Yin Fire and filth. It must be detoxified with a Golden Lotus Seed.
If Gao Xuan didn't consume the Golden Lotus Seed, it wouldn't matter, but if he didn't, he would die. Therefore, no matter what, Jin Wufeng didn't dare to make a move against Gao Xuan. He could only lure him with words, persuading him.
Anyway, as long as the Karma Fire Red Lotus bloomed, eating one Golden Lotus would allow him to refine the White Tiger Imperfect Golden Body, making killing Gao Xuan as easy as flipping his hand. So, what if he gave the other Golden Lotus Seeds to Gao Xuan for now!
Gao Xuan rubbed his chin, pondering for a moment: "Alright, it's a deal."
Jin Wufeng was secretly delighted; this youthful fellow had exceptional cultivation talent but was ultimately young and inexperienced, easily swayed by a few words.
He solemnly raised his hand to swear: "I, Jin Wufeng, swear to the gods and Buddhas of the heavens that I shall not deceive you."
Gao Xuan showed a radiant smile at Jin Wufeng: "Good friend, I'm growing fonder of you by the moment!"
Jin Wufeng sneered inwardly, but his face, as hot as a burning iron, forced out a faint smile, "Together we'll revive the Five Elements Sect."
Jin Wufeng was about to continue swaying Gao Xuan when he suddenly became alert: Something's wrong!
But he was a step too slow, as a domineering long spear condensed from Divine Sense had already pierced through multiple barriers, stabbing directly at Jin Wufeng's Golden Core in his sea of consciousness.