King of Assassins-Chapter 581 - 456: Is it necessary?

Ever since the news of the annihilation of the Five Elements Sect came, Jiang Lan has been restless and anxious. But such a major event was not something she could intervene in.
News in the cultivation realm spreads slowly, and various true and false rumors fly all over the place.
Jiang Lan didn't have any particular feelings towards Gao Xuan; she was just concerned about her Forbidden Divine Soul Spiritual Artifact.
Coming to watch the duel this time, Jiang Lan was all ears, wanting to learn the true situation of the Five Elements Sect.
As it turned out, no one on the giant ship talked about it. There was only Shen Ming talking incessantly, boasting.
Jiang Lan never expected to see Gao Xuan in such a place. Moreover, Gao Xuan was right at the center of the duel.
What was even more surprising was that Gao Xuan publicly declared he would annihilate Li Buyi and the Xuanzhen Sect!
Most cultivators did not recognize Gao Xuan and didn't know who this young boy was.
But seeing his young age, how could he dare to utter such bold proclamations in front of so many cultivators from Penglai Province?
Although most people disliked Li Buyi, Li Buyi was, after all, a Nascent Soul True Monarch, powerful and unparalleled in swordsmanship.
Even if people didn't like him, they had to acknowledge Li Buyi's power. Acknowledge that Li Buyi had the qualifications to duel with Wang Haichan.
Who did Gao Xuan think he was, having a say here? He was simply regarding the heroes of the world as nothing!
Even someone like Feng Xian, the Vice Sect Leader of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, couldn't help but secretly curse: Big talker, not knowing his place.
On the other hand, Feng Xian and others also noticed that the two girls beside Gao Xuan had profound cultivation, seemingly having the demeanor of Nascent Soul True Monarchs.
For them, being Golden Core cultivators, their vision and insight were a level lower. They could see a bit but dared not confirm it.
The key was that in such a large place like Penglai Province, how could two Nascent Soul True Monarchs suddenly appear at such a young age?
With their sharp ears, Feng Xian and the others heard Shen Ming's words.
Feng Xian gestured, and an invisible force swept Shen Ming in front of him.
"Do you know that young man?"
Although Shen Ming was an Inner Sect disciple, Feng Xian did not know him. He didn't have to be courteous to his disciples.
Suddenly facing the Vice Sect Leader, Shen Ming was so nervous that he broke out in a sweat. He quickly nodded: "I know him, his name is Gao Xuan, a disciple of the Five Elements Sect."
Shen Ming quickly added: "Just over a month ago, I partnered with Gao Xuan to eliminate demons. At that time, his cultivation was about the same as mine. I might have even mistaken him..."
He was not very sure. Gao Xuan had changed a lot, but the carefree immortal air between his eyebrows was very familiar.
Yun Qingxia also called Jiang Lan over to inquire, but Jiang Lan shook her head: "Disciple dares not confirm either..."
Like Shen Ming, Jiang Lan recognized Gao Xuan at first glance, but the more she looked, the more unlike him he seemed, so she didn't dare to truly acknowledge.
As a few people were talking, Li Buyi, who had been silent for a while, spoke: "Who are you exactly, impersonating a member of the Five Elements Sect, what is your intention?"
Gao Xuan laughed out loud: "Li Buyi, you're a dignified Nascent Soul, yet you lead people to attack my Five Elements Sect. Your actions are despicable, lacking any dignity. Today, I will clearly tell you that I will annihilate your Xuanzhen Sect."
He paused and then said: "I, Gao Xuan, disciple of the Five Elements Sect, my master is Wanli Pingyun, Sect Leader of the Thick Earth Sect."
As soon as these words came out, it was another shock to the four corners.
This young boy, who uttered bold proclamations, turned out to be a disciple of the Five Elements Sect? Wanli Pingyun, such a name, not many had heard of it.
It happened that Gui Jiu, Sect Leader of the Celestial Ghost Sect, knew Wanli Pingyun, and he said to Feng Xian: "I know Wanli Pingyun, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, with just two little disciples by his side, the situation is quite bleak."
Gui Jiu, with eyes like blazing green flames, examined Gao Xuan and Yuanbao, and pondered: "From their skeletal and facial features, they do bear resemblance to Wanli Pingyun's two disciples."
Gui Jiu was a Golden Core level expert, and he never forgot those he had met. Although Gao Xuan and Yuanbao had changed a lot, their basic appearance hadn't.
Feng Xian was full of disbelief: "How old is this boy, seventeen or eighteen, and dares to say he'll annihilate the Xuanzhen Sect, truly a hero from youth!"
He couldn't stand Gao Xuan's bold claims and couldn't help but speak with some sarcasm.
Yuan Tong, Sect Leader of the Nine Elements Sect, quickly agreed: "This kid must have encountered some miraculous fortune but doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth. Even if he became a Nascent Soul, he can't compare with an expert like Li Buyi, yet claims he'll annihilate the Xuanzhen Sect, makes one laugh..."
A few Sect Leaders all nodded; they disliked the Xuanzhen Sect but didn't believe Gao Xuan could do anything to it.
Luck can be extraordinary, and cultivation can rapidly increase. But, your power level rising doesn't mean your combat ability does.
Li Buyi, although he became a Nascent Soul only recently, had immersed himself in the Golden Core realm for many years. His swordsmanship was especially high-level.
Feng Xian was once known as the number one sword cultivator below Nascent Soul. Yet, it was just a claim, as many believed he was inferior to Li Buyi.
Feng Xian had grievances against Li Buyi but did not dare to fight him. He knew in his heart that even with the Bright River Sword, he had little chance of victory against Li Buyi.
The Profound Sun Sword was also touted as a Divine Artifact. When Li Buyi obtained it, he soared into the sky.
Just a moment ago, when Li Buyi merely unsheathed the sword, the sword light already resisted the Ancient Celestial Secret Banner, indicating Li Buyi's depth and shrewdness.
On the Nascent Soul level, Li Buyi's combat power was by no means weaker than Wang Haichan's. Perhaps even better in combat due to his outstanding swordsmanship and brave nature.
Jiang Lan and Shen Ming stood aside, knowing they had no place to speak. Hearing the few Sect Leaders' analysis, they suddenly understood.
So it turned out that Gao Xuan had encountered some miraculous fortune, his power surged, and he came out to crash the party at this most critical moment.
Shen Ming was filled with envy and jealousy, wondering why such good fortune didn't fall upon him!