King of Assassins-Chapter 610 - 472: Come As You Say

The strongest three divine artifacts associated with Zeus are the Zeus' Staff, Sea Emperor Trident, and Netherworld King's Saber.
The most powerful Zeus' Staff had been lost long ago. The Sea Emperor Trident has also been lost for over a thousand years.
Now Hercules only has the Netherworld King's Saber, which possesses the Law of Soul Cutting, a very powerful force.
Each use of the Netherworld King's Saber comes at a great cost. Unless absolutely necessary, Hercules would not use the Netherworld King's Saber.
Moreover, the Netherworld King's Saber has great limitations. Hercules can only use it on the Sea Emperor Star. If too far from the Sea Emperor Star, it exceeds the Saber's range.
The Iron Mountain King and the Black Eagle King of the Black Banner Alliance both know the characteristics of the Netherworld King's Saber. They operate at the space nodes of the Sea Emperor Star System and do not approach the Sea Emperor Star.
Although Hercules is extremely angry, he has no way to deal with them. He can only stay on the Sea Emperor Star and endure the situation bitterly.
It's precisely because of this situation that Hercules wants to be forgiving and make concessions. Helen marrying into the Jin Family is at least an alliance. With this breakthrough, he can at least solve the problem with the pirates.
However, Gao Xuan came back.
Of course, Hercules is filled with resentment towards Gao Xuan, the source of all his trouble.
Without Gao Xuan, he would have been happily reigning as Emperor on the Sea Emperor Star Realm. His meddlesome wife is dead, making him live even more joyfully like an immortal.
But all his resentment is overshadowed by the allure of the Sea Emperor Trident.
Hercules, worthy of being a Golden Powerhouse, is also extremely adept in controlling facial muscles. Just now, his face was filled with anger, but in an instant, he transformed into a kind smile, looking approachable and warm.
Gao Xuan was a little surprised; the aloof Emperor Hercules could actually perform such a transformation naturally and smoothly. It was truly impressive.
Indeed, no matter the person, deep down they are all just ordinary.
Joy in profit, anger in harm.
Gao Xuan nodded, "Uncle, I wouldn't joke about such matters."
Hercules said with anticipation, "Where's the Sea Emperor Trident, let me see it. This divine artifact has been lost for over a thousand years, and I've never seen it."
Seeing Gao Xuan remain silent, he hurriedly said, "We're in the same boat now, and considering your relationship with Helen, we're already family."
Gao Xuan still smiled without speaking; Hercules now thought about building familial ties.
Hercules pondered and said, "Regarding our relationship, say whatever you want. I wouldn't have any objections."
To retrieve the Sea Emperor Trident, Hercules is willing to pay a huge price. Besides, with Gao Xuan's relationship with Helen, he wouldn't be able to demand too high a price.
Gao Xuan laughed heartily, "Uncle, you're being too formal. The Sea Emperor Trident belongs to your family. I simply retrieved it from the Celestial Battle Realm without any danger, merely in passing. Returning it to you is as it should be."
Gao Xuan teased Hercules, disliking his indecision.
To capitulate is one thing, but to betray Helen is shameful for such a king.
Hercules rejoiced, even feeling a bit embarrassed. He thought seriously for a moment and said earnestly, "Gao Xuan, the Zeus lineage will forever remember your great kindness. From now on, you are our eternal friend."
"No need for that. It's what I should do."
Gao Xuan waved his hand modestly.
Hercules smiled apologetically, "Your generosity and integrity are virtues even the gods admire."
Gao Xuan calmly accepted Hercules' flattery, though his skill in flattery was somewhat lacking.
Precisely because of this clumsiness, it was rare, making Gao Xuan pleased.
Hercules praised him for a few words, then eagerly looked at Gao Xuan. The intention was clear: he said all the nice things, so friend, bring out the Sea Emperor Trident.
Gao Xuan almost felt reluctant, after all, Hercules was a person several hundred years old and Helen's father.
"I gave the Sea Emperor Trident to Helen."
"Hmm? Oh..."
Hercules was very shocked but quickly realized that this was normal.
Gao Xuan wasn't that close to him to generously bring forth the Sea Emperor Trident without asking any conditions. It was obviously for Helen.
Amusingly, he got a rush of heat earlier, was clouded by the Sea Emperor Trident, and didn't consider this point.
To be honest, this wasn't what he anticipated. Giving the Sea Emperor Trident to Helen rather than to him made a significant difference.
Moreover, Helen is only Level 15; even with the Sea Emperor Trident, it's hard for her to wield its power.
But what could he say? He couldn't demand the Trident from his daughter; besides Helen's willingness, Gao Xuan wouldn't agree.
Hercules thought through the stakes involved, feeling uncomfortable inside, yet he didn't show it.
He nodded, "Giving it to Helen is also good. All my possessions were meant to be inherited by Helen."
Hercules continued, "Gao Xuan, now the two kings of the Black Banner Alliance are roaming the Sea Emperor Star Realm, having killed nearly a hundred thousand innocent civilians so far. They are heinous. You must help me."
Gao Xuan is a powerhouse capable of slaying Qin Xuan. Though Iron Mountain King and Black Eagle King of the Black Banner Alliance are strong, they shouldn't be a match for Gao Xuan.
This impasse is because of Gao Xuan, so it makes sense to ask him for help. Plus, his appearing publicly on the Sea Emperor Star solidifies his association with the Sea Emperor Star.
Gao Xuan nodded, "The Black Banner Alliance is detestable. Daring to invade the Sea Emperor Star, slaughtering unrelated civilians. Their methods are cruel and evil; they all deserve to die."
Although he himself is an assassin, he particularly dislikes interstellar pirates, assassins, gangs, and evil god organizations that are anti-social.
Such organizations naturally exist as societal negatives, but as far as Gao Xuan is concerned, they should all be eliminated.
Some people might think interstellar pirates are free and romantic. Including the underworld organizations, iron-blooded and righteous. These are extremely stupid ideas.
Robbers, thieves, bandits, hooligans, these people have all lost basic moral concepts, and that's the only reason they can do this line of work.
If people in society like this are considered good, then truly, there are no good people left in this society.
Gao Xuan didn't want to judge right or wrong, good or evil, he simply despised this group of people. If there's no opportunity, then that's that, but if there's a chance, he won't show any mercy.
He said to Hercules: "This time not only Iron Mountain and Black Hawk must die, but the other seven guys also have to die."
Hercules was stunned: "That's not necessary."
The Black Banner Alliance has existed for over two thousand years without falling, and there are deep and complex reasons behind this.
Simply put, the Black Banner Alliance can be considered as the Alliance's black glove. The dirty work that's inconvenient for the Alliance to do is done by the Black Banner Alliance.
The Golden Powerhouses know this without needing to speak.
Since Gao Xuan is the Seventh Sage, he should know how deep the waters of the Black Banner Alliance are.
After dealing with the Iron Mountain King and the Black Eagle King, the Black Banner Alliance naturally wouldn't dare to cause trouble again. Why make unnecessary complications?
Hercules spoke with concern, "Gao Xuan, the Black Banner Alliance isn't the key, the key is the Qin Family, Yuan Family, and Jin Family, these major noble families."
Gao Xuan knew what Hercules was worried about, he patted Hercules on the shoulder, "Uncle, rest assured, I'm now almost invincible in the Star River. The Black Banner Alliance, the Qin Family, the Jin Family, the Yuan Family, they can't escape."
Upon hearing Gao Xuan say this, Hercules became even more worried, "Gao Xuan, don't act recklessly. The Qin Family not only has the Heaven-Reaching Sword Qin Wu, but also the Ten Thousand Worlds Sword Qin Shiyue. There are even stronger ones, the foundation of these major noble families is beyond our comparison..."
He paused and emphasized, "Not to mention anything else, just the divine artifacts of these families are difficult to deal with. Just like I have the Netherworld King's Saber, no one dares to come to the Sea Emperor Star. Even if the Ten Thousand Worlds Sword comes to the Sea Emperor Star, it may not be able to withstand one slash from me."
Hercules emphasized, "The divine artifacts left by the twelve Golden Powerhouses all have peerless mighty power, no matter how strong your power is, you cannot underestimate them."
Gao Xuan laughed, "Uncle, rest assured, I won't act recklessly. You stay home and relax, watch me sweep away all demons and return the Alliance to a bright heaven and earth!"
Before he finished speaking, Helen walked in from outside, saying excitedly, "Gao Xuan, I'm here to help you!"
Hercules frowned at his daughter, Helen wore a deep blue battle armor and a deep blue crown on her head.
The crown was ring-shaped, woven with wave patterns in metal, with a trident symbol embedded at the front, followed by symbols representing storm, tide, and lightning, arranged in order.
Each symbol was inlaid with gems of different sizes, finally converging at the top into a beautiful pointed tip.
Wearing deep blue battle armor and this crown, Helen looked like an empress going to war, valiant and noble, yet dignified.
Seeing his daughter like this made Hercules even angrier, "Helen, don't interfere with this mess."
He was speaking when suddenly he was astonished, "You advanced to Gold?"
Helen extended her hand and summoned the deep blue Sea Emperor Trident, she said proudly, "Dear father, I am now a Golden Sword Saint!"
Of course, she had to be proud. She was even younger than Gao Xuan yet was already a Golden Sword Saint.
Moreover, it was unknown what method Gao Xuan used, but he had completely fused her divine soul with the Sea Emperor Trident, making this divine artifact her natal artifact. He also taught her some special cultivation secret techniques.
Although she was only Level 16, with the support of the Sea Emperor Trident, the Primordial Qi level she could handle had reached twelve million, and her spiritual power was as high as 33 points.
Helen was overflowing with confidence now. She said arrogantly, "Father, I've grown up. Leave these Black Banner Alliance pirates to me."
As Helen spoke, she lightly shook the Sea Emperor Trident, and endless water element source power surged like ocean tides.
Hercules felt a kind of illusion, as if he were in endless sea water, moving involuntarily with the tides.
Hercules was even more shocked, Helen had just advanced to Gold and was already so powerful? This momentum of Primordial Qi surging was even surpassing his.
Faced with a Helen like this, Hercules didn't know what to say...
At the same time, near the space node of the Sea Emperor Star Realm, the warship engines spewed out streams of particles, silently glowing in the dark starry sky, propelling the Triangular Ghost Fish Battleship to shuttle and cruise through the void.
There were a total of six Triangular Ghost Fish Battleships, each maintaining a distance of within one hundred thousand kilometers from the others, loosely forming a giant three-dimensional triangular fleet formation.
The large white skull signs on the surfaces of the Triangular Ghost Fish Battleships glowed faintly, indicating their identity as interstellar pirates.
In the past few months, the Black Banner Alliance pirates had been having a good time roaming the Sea Emperor Star Realm.
However, today's situation changed a bit.
The Iron Mountain King and Black Eagle King both received the news that Gao Xuan had arrived at the Sea Emperor Star.
Gao Xuan was a powerhouse who had slain Qin Xuan. Regarding this news, both the Iron Mountain King and Black Eagle King took it seriously. The two were having a video call to exchange views.
The Black Eagle King said, "Since Gao Xuan has returned, let's avoid him for now."
He was more cautious and didn't like to take risks.
The Iron Mountain King looked at the thin, dark face of the Black Eagle King on the screen, and sneered, "Are we two teamed up still afraid of Gao Xuan? Old buddy, your courage is getting smaller and smaller."
The Black Eagle King shook his head, "There's no need for us to take risks. This is the trouble of the major noble families."
The Iron Mountain King said disdainfully, "What is there to fear! Gao Xuan has the Eternal Spear. The Dragon Abyss Sword should also be on him. He's growing so fast in power, there must be more secrets... it's worth the risk just for the Eternal Spear..."
The Black Eagle King was about to speak when he suddenly saw an extra person appear on the screen.
The Iron Mountain King was burly and tall, wearing a full set of black steel armor. Sitting there, he occupied most of the screen, and the person behind him could only be seen from the waist down.
The other was wearing a mercury-colored long robe, with a brilliant silver light flowing on it, extremely luxurious. Although they couldn't see the other's face, just by looking at the way the robe gently fluttered without wind, one could imagine what a graceful and elegant figure they were.
The Black Eagle King's mind immediately reacted, he shouted loudly at the Iron Mountain King on the screen, "It's Gao Xuan, right behind you!"