King of Assassins-Chapter 617 - 475 Persuasion

The Black Eagle King, one of the Ten Kings of the Black Banner Alliance, a super pirate king who roamed the Star River, died just like that under the Sea Emperor Trident.
Helen truly despised the Black Eagle King and the Iron Mountain King. Over the past few months, these two pirate kings had caused immense damage to the Sea Emperor Star System.
The tangible losses amounted to hundreds of trillions, and the intangible losses were even harder to calculate.
The Sea Emperor Star was originally a tourist planet famous within the Alliance, but these two pirate kings turned it into a world rampant with piracy.
The first thing people value when going out for fun is safety and comfort; who would travel to a planet overrun by pirates?
Also, the honor of the Golden Bloodline was completely trampled underfoot by these two pirate kings.
And the hundreds of thousands of civilians who were killed - that's a thick blood debt.
When they were triumphant, they would burn, kill, and plunder; when defeated, they hoped to kneel and beg for mercy.
Helen couldn't accept this; she directly stabbed the Black Eagle King to death with a trident. Honestly, while she had killed many demon beasts, this was the first time she had killed a person—especially a Golden Powerhouse.
However, Helen did not feel a trace of anxiety or fear; there was only an indescribable exhilaration in her heart.
Is there anything more satisfying in this world than personally slaying a mortal enemy? Probably not many.
Helen gave Gao Xuan a sweet smile: "My brother is indeed powerful, wiping out two villains in an instant."
"You're not bad yourself," Gao Xuan complimented her again.
Her decisiveness in seizing the moment to kill, coupled with her strong resolve and action, was remarkable. What he admired the most was Helen's flair for righteous revenge, unlike ordinary people who would lament after slaying an enemy. Gao Xuan greatly appreciated this.
"Brother, were the warships all dealt with?" Helen asked curiously.
She had also noticed the bright flashes in the distant starry sky but wasn't too sure how many warships were taken down. Mainly because Gao Xuan moved too fast, and she was focused on killing the Black Eagle King, not paying attention to the surrounding situation.
"All dealt with."
Gao Xuan said, "Since these pirates came, we can't let them go."
"Wow, brother, how did you do it, destroying four Level 1 main battleships in one second..."
Helen's eyes were full of admiration. The Black Banner Alliance had brought elite Triangular Ghost Fish Battleships this time; these ships had nuclear fusion reactors, complete weapon systems, and comprehensive living facilities, capable of long-term space navigation.
According to the Alliance's standards, the Triangular Ghost Fish Battleships are Level 4 main Star River battlecruisers.
These warships have protective magnetic fields, enough to resist most conventional weapons. Ordinary Golden Powerhouses don't have a good way to deal with such level warships.
In terms of warfare, a large-scale interstellar fleet's destructive power far exceeds that of Golden Powerhouses. Humanity's dominance over the Milky Way Galaxy relies on its vast fleet.
Gao Xuan destroying four main-level warships in one second is simply terrifying.
Helen naturally understood that this meant Gao Xuan alone could take on an Interstellar Fleet.
It implied that the great advantage of manpower and resources of the Noble Families meant little compared to Gao Xuan.
"It's actually quite easy, penetrating the warship's protective magnetic field to enter the nuclear fusion main reactor. Although this thing is stable, applying intense Source Power can disrupt its stability. Once the main reactor explodes, the warship is bound to be utterly destroyed..."
No matter how sturdy a warship may be constructed, the explosion of its internal core main reactor can absolutely not withstand such energy level destructive force, and it's bound to be blown to smithereens.
Of course, Gao Xuan could easily achieve this because he had learned the Five Elements Escape Technique.
Enabling him to easily penetrate protective magnetic fields and metal hulls, directly entering the warship's interior.
No matter how powerful others in the Human Alliance might be, even if their Power surpasses Gao Xuan, they probably couldn't achieve this.
After returning from studying abroad, Gao Xuan had not only increased in strength but had also learned new techniques and positions.
Technological advancement also allowed Gao Xuan to fully harness his Power to the utmost.
Even when facing the warship's main cannon, he could resist it with his sword. However, achieving this was largely due to the upgraded Hongyi Sword.
With 12.8 trillion Profound Nether Curses inscribed, the Hongyi Sword had already surpassed the cosmic material limits in terms of its material.
Gao Xuan had learned the Celestial One Scripture, integrating the Five Elements Technique. The power of the Water Heaven Sword he wielded was also far superior to before.
This battle was like a game for Gao Xuan. He didn't take it seriously; he just casually tried various Powers to determine his current level of Power.
Compared to before entering the Celestial Battle Realm, his individual Power had increased by about twice. Together with the Five Elements Secret Technique, the Hongyi Sword, and the Infinite Godslaying Spear enhancements, his individual combat Power could double again.
At this point, no one of the Upper-tier Gold is his match. Super-tier Gold-level opponents are uncertain.
After all, combat Power cannot be compared simply. Gao Xuan introspectively acknowledged that in terms of Combat Awareness and skills, he had reached the Star River Peak.
The few Marvels in his possession are also top-tier Marvels.
However, he couldn't gain an absolute advantage in all aspects. For example, a special Marvel that might have no other ability but can deliver a fatal blow. He couldn't necessarily be immune to such Law Power.
Especially considering powerful Divines that could change laws to a certain extent.
Ultimately, he was just a mortal. Perhaps the strongest mortal in combat Power. Yet he still couldn't control Laws nor establish them.
Gao Xuan still had a very clear understanding of this and wouldn't become complacent for killing a few insignificant opponents, even if they were Golden-level ones.
Gao Xuan, together with Helen, returned to the Sea Emperor Palace. When Hercules saw Gao Xuan again, his attitude had completely changed. He came down from the throne and walked to the entrance to greet Gao Xuan.
Although Hercules wasn't aware of the specific battle situation, the Space Fortress had captured six strong energy explosions.
According to the Light Computer, six main-level battleships had been triggered to explode.
As the lord of the Sea Emperor Star Realm and the supreme military commander, Hercules understood the significance far better than Helen.
With such a powerful Gao Xuan, of course, he had to step down to greet him.
However, Gao Xuan is, after all, considered his son-in-law. Helen is also present. Hercules is just a bit more respectful and not fawning.
Hercules said cheerfully, "After this battle, the Black Banner Alliance will not dare to invade again. The Qin Family will also restrain themselves a bit..."
Gao Xuan shook his head, "In a few days, I'll destroy the Black Banner Alliance. Such a tumor must not remain."
Hercules was a bit surprised. Gao Xuan had mentioned this earlier, but he hadn't taken it seriously.
Now that Gao Xuan mentioned it again, he did not dare to dismiss it as mere talk.
He hesitated and said, "The Black Banner King of the Black Banner Alliance is extremely powerful, reputed to be immortal. We should carefully discuss this matter..."
Among the ten kings of the Black Banner Alliance, the other nine are just Golden Powerhouses.
The ranking Black Banner King, however, is the founder of the Black Banner Alliance. Based on age, this Black Banner King has lived for over two thousand years.
Of course, this statement is not acknowledged. All Golden Powerhouses believe that the Black Banner King has had at least three successors, each inheriting the name from the previous one.
The Black Banner King never reveals himself. Nor does he lead fleets on missions; this person is more like a symbol of the Black Banner Alliance, a spiritual leader.
Hercules is quite apprehensive of the Black Banner King. No matter how powerful Gao Xuan is, venturing deep into the Black Banner Alliance for a fight is very dangerous. One misstep, and the consequences could be unimaginable.
More importantly, the Black Banner King never leaves the Black Banner Alliance. After this battle, the Black Banner Alliance is unlikely to continue being adversarial with the Sea Emperor Star Realm. Both parties stopping here is an ideal outcome.
Gao Xuan understood Hercules's concerns but did not agree with his conservativeness.
"Uncle, rest assured, I am confident in dealing with the Black Banner Alliance. These pirates roaming outside the Central Alliance pose a major threat to other large star realms. At the very least, they disrupt the connections between the realms, and at most, they undermine the integrity of the Alliance..."
Seeing Gao Xuan's determination, Hercules could only glance at Helen, hoping his daughter would persuade Gao Xuan.
But Helen proudly said, "Father, I just killed the Black Eagle King myself!"
"Hmm?" Hercules was shocked, "The Black Eagle King was killed by you, so what about the Iron Mountain King?"
"Gao Xuan killed him."
Helen's face was full of pride, "The two of us wiped out the pirates, avenging you."
Hercules found it a bit unbelievable. Destroying a battleship was one thing, but was it really possible for two Golden Powerhouses to be killed by Gao Xuan just like that?
Before Hercules could ask, Helen already detailed the battle process. Of course, she focused on how she killed the Black Eagle King.
Hercules's expression was complicated. It was one thing for Gao Xuan to be remarkable, but for Helen to be so capable after just obtaining the Sea Emperor Trident! It's unclear what kind of Divine Techniques Gao Xuan possesses.
"Uncle, please don't publicize this for now."
Gao Xuan said, "The Black Banner Alliance and the Alliance are still unaware of the news. Give me a few days, and I'll destroy the Black Banner Alliance first."
What could Hercules say? He could only fully cooperate with Gao Xuan.
Gao Xuan requested a laboratory and retrieved the Iron Mountain King's corpse. Through the Soul Chain, he had already learned the Iron Mountain King's Body Refining Method.
This Body Refining Technique is quite peculiar, entirely performed along with the Iron Mountain Order. Without the Iron Mountain Order, the Body Refining Technique is meaningless.
Gao Xuan drew the Hongyi Sword and tested the Iron Mountain King's body. The strength of this body was indeed astounding, with phenomenal resistance to various physical-level damages.
After running a test, Gao Xuan confirmed that the Iron Mountain King's body was the strongest human body he had ever seen in this cosmic dimension.
Unfortunately, it required the Iron Mountain Order to work.
Gao Xuan extracted the Iron Mountain Order, which had almost no impact on the body strength of the Iron Mountain King.
Reforging the body into a special material was a possible path. However, this path was a bit too narrow. Refining the body to such a level completely negated the basic human senses and instincts.
This is like a specially made metal body, with only the mind being human. But without physical senses and instincts, the human mind loses its limits, then turning into a depraved and perverted being like the Iron Mountain King.
Gao Xuan studied for a while and concluded that the Iron Mountain Order was a good item, but not suitable for body refinement. The best way is to use the Iron Mountain Order to refine it into a set of battle armor.
This approach is not suitable for Helen, but it is very suitable for Yun Qingshang.
Gao Xuan stored away the Iron Mountain Order and left the Iron Mountain King's corpse to Helen.
Helen was enthusiastic, bringing in an art master to prepare to make the Iron Mountain King into a statue to be placed at the entrance of the Sea Emperor Palace.
Gao Xuan then boarded a flying ship and headed full speed towards the Black Banner Alliance. Without spiritual coordinates, even with the Sky-breaking Divine Wings, Gao Xuan could not directly teleport to the Black Banner Alliance.
Sitting in the main control room, he idly connected to the Celestial Net.
The next second, Nuwa appeared on Gao Xuan's retina.
Nuwa was still wearing a five-colored long skirt, looking at Gao Xuan with delight, "You're really back!"
Nuwa then curiously asked, "Are you heading to the Black Banner Alliance?"
Gao Xuan smiled. Nuwa's calculation ability is terrifying. As long as this Falcon Battleship established a connection with the Celestial Net, she naturally knew the ship's destination.
"Long time no see, sister. I've missed you to death." Gao Xuan greeted warmly.
Nuwa rolled her eyes at Gao Xuan, "You've been back for several days and didn't contact me. Truly heartless."
"I've had things to do. Also, I'm not convenient to access the internet."
Gao Xuan wore a face full of grievances, "I'm a wanted man, after all."
"And to think I practiced on your behalf every day. You rascal."
Nuwa snorted but didn't delve into it. She then said, "You shouldn't go to the Black Banner Alliance. You should obediently return to the Sea Emperor Star..."