King of Assassins
Chapter 89 - 88: Deep Affection

Chapter 89: Chapter 88: Deep Affection

The black wooden sword is three feet long and weighs two kilograms. The material is very elastic.

Since it can’t damage the robot, passing the level can only rely on swordsmanship.

Gao Xuan weighed the wooden sword and casually performed two dazzling sword flourishes before entering the first level of Copper Man Alley.

On both sides were blue walls, with a bronze-colored robot standing in the middle. The robot was two meters high, bald, resembling an ancient bronze statue.

After Gao Xuan stepped over the red line on the ground, the robot was activated and swung its wooden sword, slashing fiercely toward Gao Xuan.

The robot was very fast, and with its tall stature and long arms, the sword slash was quite imposing.

Almost simultaneously, Gao Xuan sidestepped and struck out with his sword, avoiding the opponent’s longsword slash while thrusting the wooden sword into the robot’s chest.

There was a fist-sized deep red mark on this spot. Only by hitting the red mark could the robot be defeated. Other ways to defeat the robot were ineffective.

The robot’s movement immediately stopped, maintaining the slashing posture before it collapsed to the ground after about a second.

The spectators outside remained calm; the first level wasn’t very difficult.

Gao Xuan’s concise sword strike didn’t prove much.

In the second level, two copper men replaced the previous one.

The side walls recessed by several meters, significantly increasing the combat area.

The two bronze figures advanced left and right, covering each other. Although their combat strength was similar to the first bronze figure, the difficulty of the battle increased several times.

Gao Xuan made no changes; he moved quickly and dispatched the two bronze figures with consecutive thrusts.

The entire process was very simple, taking only about three seconds.

Those observing outside all had a visible change in their expressions.

The second level was truly challenging. Few present dared to say they could confidently pass.

Qingyi Fei Niao’s eyes grew more serious. Gao Xuan not wearing armor made her feel he was a bit frivolous, lacking respect for Copper Man Alley and reverence for the Sword Dao.

No matter how handsome, such a man was merely a vase.

Gao Xuan’s performance, however, was somewhat beyond Qingyi Fei Niao’s expectations. This seemingly frivolous man’s swordsmanship appeared to be at a higher level than hers.

The thrust is the simplest yet also the most difficult sword technique.

Gao Xuan’s consecutive thrusts weren’t only swift but precise. His timing was impeccable.

In a subtle way, there seemed to be an air of effortless mastery.

Reaching the third level, Gao Xuan again dispatched three bronze figures in quick succession, easily passing the level.

By this time, even ordinary spectators noticed Gao Xuan’s prowess.

Fang Zhang was even more astonished, saying to Jiang Xuejun: "Gao Xuan’s swordsmanship is truly amazing."

The level of swordsmanship Gao Xuan demonstrated already far surpassed Jiang Xuejun. Even Yun Qingshang might not match Gao Xuan.

In the subsequent fourth, fifth, and sixth levels, Gao Xuan encountered no obstacles, taking each opponent out with a single sword strike, passing effortlessly.

Qingyi Fei Niao’s smile faded, watching the screen with intense focus, as she had been defeated at this very level.

The three bronze figures each had different sword styles: one was fast, one fierce, and one had dense swordplay.

The bronze figures’ swordsmanship had developed its own style, and their coordination was seamless.

She struggled for dozens of moves inside, but ultimately couldn’t withstand their combined attack, getting stabbed in the chest by a quick sword. Her attempt to clear the level ended there.

Gao Xuan used quick sword techniques to pass the first six levels; though his swordsmanship was impressive, it was difficult to directly compare levels.

Qingyi Fei Niao wanted to see how Gao Xuan would handle the seventh level.

Gao Xuan stepped across the red line, and all three bronze figures activated simultaneously.

The space was cramped, and the three bronze figures moving side by side blocked off the area.

Gao Xuan didn’t weave left or right; instead, he advanced straight with his sword, suddenly accelerating directly at the central bronze figure.

The three bronze figures responded differently, with the left and right figures flanking him, and the central figure meeting him head-on.

Three wooden swords thrust towards Gao Xuan from three directions and angles simultaneously.

Gao Xuan didn’t pause; with a twist of his wooden sword, he parried two of the wooden swords, then used his momentum to advance and struck the central bronze figure squarely in the chest with the reversed hilt.

Following his wrist’s reverse stab, he dispatched the left bronze figure. Finally, with a half-turn, he thrust another sword into the last bronze figure’s forehead.

The encounter lasted only two seconds before Gao Xuan effortlessly defeated the three bronze figures.

The entire combat process flowed seamlessly like running water, giving spectators a delightful feeling, regardless of whether they understood Gao Xuan’s swordsmanship.

Among everyone present, Qingyi Fei Niao was undoubtedly the most shocked.

She had just been defeated at the seventh level and knew how formidable it was.

She hadn’t expected Gao Xuan to handle it so effortlessly, as if it were a dance.

In reality, Gao Xuan’s swordsmanship was very simple and direct, with no special techniques. It was just the two most basic sword techniques of thrust and slash.

A swordsmanship simplified to the extreme yet displayed dazzling elegance, indicating that Gao Xuan’s swordsmanship was far too advanced—in terms of realm, it was already far beyond hers.

Qingyi Fei Niao was humble and polite to people but very proud in the Sword Dao. Even her father, Aoi Chizuru, didn’t earn her admiration.

Because her father is conservative and lacks talent in Sword Dao. Despite repeated hard practice, he is only a Ninth-level Swordsman.

As a swordsman, her father can only be considered mediocre.

The goal of Qingyi Fei Niao is not to be a Tenth-level Swordsman, but to be the first on Pegasus Star, the first in the Twelve Star Domain, the first in the Alliance, the first in the Galaxy!

She is not arrogant, she just feels that one should have high and distant goals. Only then can one go further.

With such a goal, Qingyi Fei Niao doesn’t regard peers in Mingjing City as opponents.

Jiang Xuejun, average aptitude, has only competitiveness. An Hu, arrogant and foolish, far beneath Jiang Xuejun in potential.

Other peers are even less worth mentioning.

Qingyi Fei Niao has always been keeping an eye on a few Sword Dao talents in East Continent. But through various comparisons, she doesn’t think those so-called talents are very strong.

Since she was little, she has had a special feeling for Sword Dao. The same Swordsmanship, others might practice a hundred times to learn, but she learns at a glance.

The various Sword Skill Profound Meanings of Yan Gui Sword Hall, she understands and excels in all of them.

In terms of swordsmanship attainment, she asks herself and believes she has surpassed her father. The real gap is in Source Power, and some actual combat experience.

However, Qingyi Fei Niao’s pride and confidence collapsed under the Gao Xuan Sword.

Gao Xuan used the simplest sword technique to tell her that her understanding of swordsmanship was too superficial.

Qingyi Fei Niao was in a daze, without the heart to watch Gao Xuan’s battle again.

"Fei Niao, look, he’s about to clear the stage."

A female companion interrupted Qingyi Fei Niao, excitedly pointing at the light screen and shouting.

Qingyi Fei Niao also snapped back to reality and hurriedly went to watch the battle on the big screen.

Just in time to see Gao Xuan suddenly counter, his sword precisely stabbing the brow of the Copper Man. The Wooden Sword of the Copper Man dashed under his armpit.

The dual swords intersected, and the victory was decided instantly.

The other five Copper Men all fell to the ground, the battle had ended.

The gate at the end of Copper Man Alley opened, and the Copper Bell next to the gate was also struck.

This gate was actually just a wall beside the Wooden Door of Copper Man Alley, Gao Xuan walked out from inside to stand in front of Yun Qingshang, Jiang Xuejun, and the others.

The long bell tolled, everyone stared intently at Gao Xuan.

Their expressions were complex, with shock, admiration, envy, jealousy, respect, and joy.

It was exactly ten in the morning, the brilliant sunlight poured over Gao Xuan’s face and body.

Gao Xuan’s already unparalleled handsome face shone with an additional dazzling brilliance.

Qingyi Fei Niao looked at Gao Xuan dumbfounded, confident she would never forget this scene in her lifetime.

She felt the brilliance on Gao Xuan was not sunlight, nor his appearance. But the radiant halo of victory, the resplendent glow of glory.

Victory and glory can make anyone incredibly great.

Qingyi Fei Niao was very envious of Gao Xuan, she even felt a bit jealous. This was exactly the victory and glory she pursued.

She also felt somewhat disappointed, as with Gao Xuan around, she could never be first.

Gao Xuan’s understanding of Sword Dao was evidently far beyond hers. Beyond all peers of this era.

Qingyi Fei Niao even felt Gao Xuan had the realm of a Swordsmanship Grandmaster. Perhaps even more powerful than a Swordsmanship Grandmaster.

Such a peer strongman showed her how high the ceiling can be for this age.

The confidence and pride Qingyi Fei Niao had in Sword Dao suddenly collapsed.

The downcast Qingyi Fei Niao didn’t notice a large group of people already gathered in the courtyard.

The leader of the group was an elder with white hair and brows, although small and thin, his eyes were bright and sparkling. Wearing a gray-white short coat with overlapping lapels, his white hair bundled into a Taoist topknot, white socks, and Ten Directions Shoes underfoot. He looked like an ethereal sage.

Fang Zhang hurriedly tugged at Gao Xuan, whispering: "This is Master Fang Zheng."

As he spoke, he approached, "Uncle."

Fang Zheng asked curiously, "Who cleared Copper Man Alley?"

He then added, "Don’t say, let me guess."

He had actually already sized up everyone in the courtyard, Gao Xuan was certainly the most eye-catching. But Gao Xuan was clearly blind. No matter how you looked at it, he didn’t seem like someone who could clear the gate.

Qingyi Fei Niao, lost and absent-minded, was even less likely to be the one. The only possibility was Yun Qingshang.

In the bustling courtyard, Yun Qingshang stood like an otherworldly snow lotus, cold, pure, and noble.

Fang Zheng stroked his beard with a confident smile, "I didn’t expect it to be a young lady who cleared Copper Man Alley."

Fang Zhang awkwardly whispered a reminder to Fang Zheng, "Uncle, it was that handsome young man Gao Xuan who cleared Copper Man Alley."

"Hmm?!"

Fang Zheng’s old face was full of astonishment, he looked at Gao Xuan again, having unparalleled looks was one thing, but having such a heaven-defying Sword Dao Cultivation?

This world truly favored this young man immensely!