King of Assassins-Chapter 640 - 491 Conditions

Regarding the identity of the Third Sage, the other Sages also have some guesses. It's just difficult to confirm.
The only identity the many Sages can be certain of is Gao Xuan. After all, Gao Xuan's rise and the Seventh Sage's trajectory are too similar.
Even so, the other Sages did not dare to be one hundred percent certain. After all, the Alliance is so vast, coincidences are bound to happen.
It wasn't until Gao Xuan took the initiative to show his face that the other Sages could truly confirm his identity.
Except for Hercules, the other seven Sages had complex feelings toward Gao Xuan.
Nuwa didn't care what the Sages thought; she pushed the meeting forward according to the agenda.
This was the Sages' annual summary meeting, yet the process was not complicated.
The many Sages submitted their year-end performance summaries, and Nuwa was responsible for scoring them.
In fact, Gao Xuan hadn't performed any tasks for the Holy Hall throughout the year, but he killed the Black Banner King a few days ago and gained two million points.
Nuwa said the points were offered by her, and this expenditure was an official reward from the Heart of Data to Gao Xuan.
The Black Banner King incident was, of course, considered an important achievement.
Over the past year, several Sages had done some things as well, but the combined achievements of a group of people didn't match up to Gao Xuan alone.
Nuwa said, "The Seventh Sage is rated A+. Ranked first."
This time, none of the other Sages spoke up, and no one raised any objections.
The Heart of Data is definitely fair in its assessments. If the Heart of Data isn't fair, then any opposition or objection would be meaningless.
Because everything is built upon the Heart of Data. If the Sages want to enjoy the highest authority in information, they must follow the rules set by the Heart of Data.
Moreover, Gao Xuan is already a peerless powerhouse. It's easy for him to rack up achievements.
Nuwa was straightforward this time, directly presenting the prize list, with the World-Ending Spear prominently listed first, requiring five hundred thousand points for redemption.
Without hesitation, Gao Xuan redeemed the World-Ending Spear. After Bai Yutang's promotion to Gold, she already has a certain level of combat power.
The World-Ending Spear, as part of the Angel King's Set, combined with the Holy Light Wings and Guardian Ring, should unleash powerful might.
Nuwa said, "You need to give me an address, and I'll send the World-Ending Spear to you as soon as possible."
She also reminded, "The Black Banner Star Realm won't work; it doesn't connect with couriers. The risk of transporting the World-Ending Spear there is too high."
Gao Xuan thought for a moment and said, "Tomorrow, I'll be in Purple Wall City on Taiwei Star. Just send the World-Ending Spear there, sister."
Yun Qingshang is in Purple Wall City on Taiwei Star. With Yun Qingshang connecting the Soul Chain, Gao Xuan can directly reach Purple Wall City using the Sky-breaking Divine Wings. It's very convenient to go back and forth.
After communicating with Gao Xuan, Nuwa immediately announced the dismissal of the meeting.
A group of Sages, however, did not leave, all looking at Gao Xuan. Hercules actually wanted to leave, but he didn't want to expose his identity. He could only stay consistent with the other Sages.
Additionally, he was a bit curious, wondering who the other Sages really were. Through their attitude toward Gao Xuan, he could speculate some things.
Without a doubt, among these Sages, there must be powerhouses from both the Qin Family and the Yuan Family. As for the other noble families, it's hard to say.
The Twelve Sages were undoubtedly the ancestors of the twelve Golden Families initially. But after three thousand years, many Golden Families have long lost their Sage status.
In the past three thousand years, the only ones able to maintain peak strength consistently are the Qin and Yuan Families. Therefore, these two families must hold the identity of Sages.
Hercules speculated that the first and second Sages are likely people from the Qin and Yuan Families. It's just unclear which specific individual holds the Sage Authority.
In fact, the specific identity of a Sage is very important. Different people have different personalities and abilities. Even their basic demands can significantly differ.
The many Sages were silent for a while, and then the First Sage spoke: "Your Excellency, the Seventh Sage, let's have a private chat."
"Okay." Gao Xuan nodded in agreement.
The families of Qin and Yuan are detestable, but unlike the Black Banner King, they are humans.
At this foundation, if the other party can be rational and restrained, then both sides can talk.
However, such conversations won't hold substantial significance.
The Qin Family, the Yuan Family, these Golden Bloodline Families stand high above. They also have the Clan's Divine Artifact, super-tier Gold powerhouses, and can even collude with Evil Gods.
These families hold many cards, so naturally, they wouldn't place significant importance on him.
Even if world-changing truths were spoken, he, after all, is just one person!
Moreover, Gao Xuan indeed does not have the ability to suppress all noble families with one sword. Although he is strong now, he is still some distance from being undefeated in the Star River.
When he achieves Virtual Godhood, he might have the power to suppress the entire Alliance by himself.
Now, well, it doesn't hurt to chat with the other side.
The First Sage said to have a chat, and indeed, it was just opening a separate dialogue space.
A giant golden pillar of light descended, completely enveloping the two of them. Apart from the Heart of Data, no one else could hear their conversation.
The First Sage said, "To be candid, I'll introduce myself first. My name is Qin Fei, and I am the current Patriarch of the Qin Family."
While speaking, the First Sage took off his mask, revealing the face of a middle-aged man.
Qin Fei had long eyebrows and slender eyes, a typical Qin family face. His hairstyle was very neat, making him look like a middle-aged man in his prime. The graying temples only added to his mature and steady demeanor.
In his previous life, Gao Xuan had never interacted with Qin Fei. After all, their status and position were vastly different.
His impression of this person came entirely from Nuwa's database.
According to the database, Qin Fei was 497 years old and a Golden Middle-tier Powerhouse. The evaluation described him as calm and composed, shrewd and decisive in action, and sparing in words.
Qin Fei managed Qin family affairs and rarely appeared in public. People outside knew little about him. Most of the documented information was about his younger years.
Qin Jian, who participated in the Sword Dao finals, was Qin Fei's direct grandson. Qin Xuan was Qin Fei's cousin.
As for Qin Ken, he was a side branch of the Qin family and had no significant status within the family.
Although the Qin Fei across from him was merely a virtual data figure, Gao Xuan, through the Six-winged Celestial Cicada's profound mysterious spiritual sense, judged that the other was a Golden Upper-tier Powerhouse.
"He should have reached Level 19. Since he is the patriarch, he should possess the Qin family's divine artifact, the Cosmic Blade."
Gao Xuan estimated Qin Fei's combat strength, feeling that defeating him wouldn't be difficult, but killing him wouldn't be easy.
This was also because the Six-winged Celestial Cicada had strong spiritual capabilities and could directly connect to the Celestial Net to process data.
With this special ability, Gao Xuan could be said to be the most formidable hacker.
Therefore, he could make various judgments about Qin Fei through the virtual data body.
Qin Fei, on the other hand, didn't have such skills. However, with the intuition of a Golden Upper-tier Powerhouse, he vaguely sensed something amiss.
This gave Qin Fei an uncomfortable feeling. He instinctively evoked a wisp of Cosmic Sword Intent to protect his divine soul and body.
Indeed, that slight unease was directly destroyed by the sword intent.
Qin Fei did not know how Gao Xuan managed to do this, and it made him value Gao Xuan two degrees more.
To be able to single-handedly wipe out the Black Banner Alliance, this young man was indeed an unparalleled powerhouse.
Gao Xuan was not yet twenty years old, and in Qin Fei's eyes, he truly was a youth who had achieved meteoric success.
Qin Fei pondered for a moment and said, "Mr. Gao, I greatly admire your abilities and your character. Unrestrained, free-spirited, and exacting revenge and gratitude with speed. Such a life truly makes even me envious."
Gao Xuan also smiled. The old man started off with compliments, a simple yet effective communication technique. Everyone loves to hear good words.
Even if it was just a programmatic courtesy, for Qin Fei to flatter him was quite satisfying.
Seeing Gao Xuan smile, Qin Fei also smiled, then restrained his smile and said seriously, "We could have been good friends. However, regarding the matters of Qin Ken and Qin Xuan, there needs to be an explanation."
Gao Xuan asked, "So what kind of explanation do you want?"
"Qin Ken, a treacherous scoundrel. I dislike him as well. There's no need to mention him further."
Qin Fei said, "However, Qin Xuan was my brother and holds an important position in my Qin family. You killed Qin Xuan, which has forged a deep grievance and animosity between you and my Qin family!"
"Oh, and so what?" Gao Xuan wasn't angry; he was also curious about what terms the other side would propose.
Qin Fei pondered for a moment and said, "It's obviously impossible to make you pay with your life. How about this, you hand over the Dragon Abyss Sword and the Eternal Spear. I have a copy of a Divine Contract here. You sign this contract, serve our Qin family for five hundred years, and this matter will be settled…"
"Serve your Qin family for five hundred years?"
Gao Xuan confirmed once more, "You didn't make a mistake, did you?"
Qin Fei nodded, "Five hundred years, not too long nor too short. If you come to serve our Qin family, I will certainly treat you with respect. I won't make things difficult for you."
"If I remember correctly, the Divine Contract is a slave contract, right?" Gao Xuan asked again.
Qin Fei laughed, "A contract is naturally binding. But I can guarantee—"
"Hold on, what can you guarantee?"
Gao Xuan shook his head, "It's not that I look down on you, but who are you to give me guarantees?"
Qin Fei's face turned sullen, "Gao Xuan, I am sincerely negotiating terms with you, and you respond with insults?"
"Sorry, I'm a bit unhappy, so I'm too lazy to be polite."
Gao Xuan said, "Mr. Qin, don't be angry. I'm just speaking the truth. I have no intention of insulting anyone."
Qin Fei's face became even more sullen, as Gao Xuan's arrogance far exceeded his expectations.
Gao Xuan added, "Although you're a Golden Upper-tier and have a divine artifact, you wouldn't withstand three moves from me. What qualifies you to guarantee anything to me?"
He said with some amusement, "Even if it were your family's Ten Thousand Worlds Sword, Qin Shiyue, so what?"
Qin Fei said coldly, "Gao Xuan, are you determined to be an enemy of my Qin family?"
Gao Xuan wagged his finger, "You're wrong. I'm not making things difficult for your Qin family or any other noble family. It's you who insists on making things difficult for me."
He looked into Qin Fei's eyes and said seriously, "Forgive my candor, but all who become my enemies must die."
Gao Xuan's tone was very calm, without any hint of killing intent. Yet somehow, Qin Fei felt a chill all over.
In that moment, the Qin family patriarch, Golden Upper-tier Powerhouse Qin Fei actually felt a sense of fear.
Qin Fei immediately realized this, raised his eyebrows, and his anger surged.