"Chichichichi..."
The blade of the Godslaying Sword is incredibly sharp, slicing through the human body like a hot knife through butter, severing upon contact.
Gao Xuan's hundred years of rigorous training did not return with him, but the swordsmanship integrated into his divine soul was never forgotten.
His Aurora Swordsmanship has been practiced to reach the Golden Peak.
Although his physical level is now low, the extremely powerful swordsmanship can perfectly utilize the body's power, fully leveraging the advantages of the Godslaying Sword.
Every reaction, movement, and even thoughts of the captain and others clearly appeared in Gao Xuan's mind under the sensing of the Six-winged Celestial Cicada.
In fact, these sailors were a disorganized mess.
Facing the sudden change, they showed no organization; some wanted to retaliate, others to avoid, creating a chaotic mess.
Gao Xuan didn't need to analyze their actions; he simply focused on drawing his sword and fiercely slashing.
The Godslaying Sword was, in fact, without a physical form, and combined with its peculiar traits, its speed was unimaginably fast. Aurora Swordsmanship is praised as the fastest swordsmanship.
Gao Xuan, willing to forsake his eyes, chose the Godslaying Sword because it best suited Aurora Swordsmanship.
The severed limbs made the cockpit filled with a strong stench of blood.
Within 0.1 seconds, thirteen sword slashes were consecutively made. The numerous sailors couldn't react, dead under the Godslaying Sword, their bodies severed.
The captain lying among the pile of limbs wasn't dead yet, his cow-like eyes stared at Gao Xuan, filled with shock and fear.
They all had guns but were killed upon sight without any chance to draw them.
The opponent's swordsmanship was terrifying, especially the nonchalant manner of casual killing, which further instilled fear in the captain.
Why on earth did he have that impulsive thought to earn money from this guy and even consider killing him!
Gao Xuan slowly sheathed his sword, tilting his head towards the captain.
From this angle, the captain could clearly see Gao Xuan's closed eyes.
Even so, Gao Xuan's unparalleled handsome face wasn't affected but instead gained an inexplicable mysterious charm.
Gao Xuan's attire was exceptionally clean, without a single bloodstain.
"Do you know why I didn't finish you off with a single strike? Because it would be too boring without an audience."
Gao Xuan said, "Moreover, not being able to find anyone to talk to for over ten days is driving me insane."
The captain hurriedly shouted, "Don't kill me, don't kill me. I can help you steer the ship and register a new identity for you."
Since Gao Xuan had smuggled from Beiyang Province to East Continent, he certainly didn't have legal documents. The captain wasn't stupid; he knew that he was only useful if he had a chance to stay alive.
"Although your ship is shabby, it has autopilot. As for registering an identity, your methods are too low-end."
Gao Xuan stayed on Pegasus Star because he was familiar with it.
Furthermore, the overall Source Power level of Pegasus Star was very low. Suitable for his current situation.
The resources he knew also matched his current circumstance.
Therefore, Gao Xuan planned to transition on Pegasus Star for a few years, first attending university.
Yes, due to certain special reasons, Gao Xuan had to go to college. This step couldn't be skipped.
Gao Xuan told the captain, "I didn't intend to kill you all, you chose death and forced me to reluctantly enact justice."
The captain deeply regretted why he wasn't perceptive enough to avoid provoking Gao Xuan.
Gao Xuan shook his head, "Just teasing you, killing you isn't executing justice, what right do I have to enact justice? I merely walk my own path, killing anyone in the way. Besides, as a Spirit Race member, you must die."
The captain's eyes suddenly glowed green, making him look like an evil ghost, eerily dark.
"What's the point of pretending? Spirit Race parasites aren't worthy of living."
Spirit Race parasites fully fuse with a human body, their death spells the end for the Spirit Race as well. The captain's appearance was merely the activation of the Spirit Race's spiritual impact upon dying.
Unfortunately, the captain's Spirit Race spiritual impact was only slightly effective on regular people. To Gao Xuan, it was utterly laughable.
The desperate spiritual impact from the captain didn't affect Gao Xuan, instead, it led to his own collapse. The green glow in his eyes gradually dimmed and faded, and his life force ceased.
Gao Xuan drew the Godslaying Sword and rotated it, absorbing all the people into blood light.
Amidst the blood light, a point of green light flashed. Gao Xuan used the Godslaying Sword to lift that green point, discovering it to be a tiny grain-sized green crystal stone.
The green crystal looked translucent, emitting a faint green glow.
"Spirit Race Crystal Core."
Gao Xuan was not surprised, the captain was part of the Spirit Race, after his death it naturally crystallized into a Spirit Core.
Once low-level Spirit Race fully occupies another life form's body, they can no longer move.
Therefore, killing the captain resulted in the death of the Spirit Race member as well. When they die, their spiritual power contracts and condenses into a Spirit Core.
If the Spirit Core isn't completely destroyed, under suitable conditions, it can once again stimulate vitality and revive the Spirit Race.
Since Spirit Cores are hidden deep within the skull, they are difficult to locate. Therefore, many seemingly killed Spirit Race can revive.
For cultivators, the Spirit Race's Spirit Core is a valuable item. It can be used to enhance spiritual power, increase Source Power affinity, and even manufacture special Source Power items.
Gao Xuan casually pocketed the Spirit Core. It was of no use to him, but it could be used by Yun Qingshang. A welcome bonus.
With the Godslaying Sword absorbing the blood and flesh, the blood scent in the cockpit vanished instantly, leaving only various metal items on the floor like belt buckles, lighters, guns, etc.
Gao Xuan tidied up and threw these items into the sea.
The cockpit had a low-level Light Computer, with the captain having preset the sailing route.
After checking, Gao Xuan found no issues and let it be. He then went to the sailor's quarters to deal with three sleeping individuals, eliminating all potential threats.
Returning to the lower deck, Gao Xuan carried Yun Qingshang to the top floor captain's quarters, and placed the Spirit Core on Yun Qingshang's forehead.
A Spirit Core without consciousness can be easily absorbed by a cultivator's spirituality.
Yun Qingshang's forehead Source Power node was close to opening, and when Source Power began to circulate, it absorbed the Spirit Core.
Gao Xuan nodded, this small Spirit Core fully opened her forehead Source Power node.
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Yun Qingshang groggily opened her eyes and seeing that it was Gao Xuan holding her, she fell back into a deep sleep.
When Yun Qingshang awoke again, she found herself in a spacious and bright bedroom.
The walls were covered with elegant wallpaper, most of the furniture like tables and chairs were made of glass, giving an overall simple and modern style.
This style was very much like a budget hotel.
Yun Qingshang wasn't too concerned about her whereabouts; what she cared about was Gao Xuan. She looked around and immediately spotted Gao Xuan.
Gao Xuan was lazily basking in the sun while reclining on the windowsill.
Judging by the angle of the sunlight, it should be around three or four in the afternoon.
Seeing Gao Xuan, Yun Qingshang's heart settled down.
"You're awake?"
Gao Xuan noticed Yun Qingshang's movement, he turned his head towards Yun Qingshang, his face lit up with a bright smile.
Although Gao Xuan had his eyes closed, Yun Qingshang always felt that Gao Xuan was watching her, giving her a strong sense of being focused upon.
Yun Qingshang hesitated and asked, "Is your eyesight still not recovered?"
"It'll be like this from now on."
Gao Xuan casually said, "It's fine, it doesn't affect anything."
Yun Qingshang felt that this wasn't quite right. Eyes are, after all, the most important sensory organ. Being without eyesight would be too inconvenient.
However, she never liked to say much; since Gao Xuan said so, he must have his reasons.
Gao Xuan did understand Yun Qingshang, so he explained, "My eyes have some issues. I can't install electronic eyes either. To gain power, one always has to pay some price."
Yun Qingshang nodded in understanding. No wonder Gao Xuan's swordsmanship was so terrifying.
The formidable Zhou Lang couldn't withstand a few moves under Gao Xuan's sword. If the cost was just his eyes, it was actually quite worthwhile.
Gao Xuan didn't want to talk too much about the Godslaying Sword and the Six-winged Celestial Cicada; although he trusted Yun Qingshang, he wouldn't reveal all his trump cards to her.
He shifted the topic, asking, "You've reached level 5, right?"
Yun Qingshang had injected three doses of genetic potion, had slept for half a month, and her body had undergone several transformations and evolutions.
The long scar on her face disappeared completely after the first transformation.
With genetic evolution, the body continued to optimize and strengthen. All bodily systems evolved, and damage to skin tissue like scars would certainly be repaired.
According to Gao Xuan's observations, Yun Qingshang's current source power level was steadily at level 5.
Of course, Yun Qingshang was still not very accustomed to her own power yet, so she couldn't really be considered a true level 5.
Yun Qingshang got up from the bed and performed a set of martial arts in the limited space.
At first, Yun Qingshang's fist power was fiercely surging, but soon the fist power turned silent, and her movements gradually became light and swift.
After completing her routine, Yun Qingshang stood still and gently exhaled a breath of impure air, "Level 5."
She had originally been at Fourth-Level Source Power, only a step away from level 5. Years of brutal assassin training had also brought her skills to their peak.
With just a little practice, she had already mastered the Fifth-Level Source Power.
"Not bad, not bad, combined with the Crimson Heart, you have the strength to battle a seventh-level expert."
Gao Xuan nodded in satisfaction, "That's enough to dominate Black Water City."
"Black Water City?"
Yun Qingshang was slightly surprised, as Black Water was on the southernmost side of the East Continent, and they had come from Beiyang Province, so they should have landed on the northern coastline of the East Continent.
"We've already flown across the East Continent."
Gao Xuan explained, "Next to Black Water is the White Dragon Mountains, where many small tribes living in traditional ways reside, numbering in the tens of thousands."
"Hmm?" Yun Qingshang was still not sure what this had to do with them.
"With our striking appearances, it's difficult to forge a suitable identity. So, we need a reasonable tale..."
Gao Xuan had long-term plans; he needed a legal identity that could withstand scrutiny.
Creating a fake legal identity was easy. But with his appearance being so striking, it would be odd if no one recognized him.
So, Gao Xuan brought Yun Qingshang to Black Water.
The White Dragon Mountain Range is a primitive and isolated area, with roughly millions living in ancient tribal traditions.
Some of these small tribes might have only a dozen people, and they are semi-isolated from the outside. Creating such an identity would leave no traces.
"Recently, there was a volcanic eruption that caused a forest fire, with several thousand casualties."
Gao Xuan said, "Black Water City is currently compiling statistics on the casualties, and there's an opportunity to take advantage of."
"What do you plan to do?"
Gao Xuan had apparently arranged everything, and Yun Qingshang was actually quite surprised but did not ask much.
No matter how many secrets Gao Xuan had, it didn't matter. The important thing was that she could follow Gao Xuan.
"I've already contacted the local sheriff Zhang Lifeng here."
Gao Xuan said, "That old lecher will definitely make inappropriate demands on you."
Yun Qingshang's eyes slightly lowered, "What should I do?"
A significant figure like this couldn't be coerced with violence. For Gao Xuan's sake, Yun Qingshang was willing to pay any price. Assassins were all about achieving their goals by any means necessary.
"What to do? Of course, kick that old lecher to the curb."
Gao Xuan gently said to Yun Qingshang, "Remember, from now on we are no longer assassins, but independent individuals. We have dignity and freedom, living only for ourselves."
Yun Qingshang was silent for a moment before suddenly nodding forcefully; for some reason, she felt her nose getting a bit stuffy.
She didn't dare to speak, fearing that if she did, something might fall from her eyes.
"Are you so moved that you're about to cry? It's okay if you cry."
Gao Xuan patted his shoulder, "My shoulder is available for you, my dear sibling; we can enact a heartwarming tale: Young Assassin Starts Anew, Brother-Sister Bond Moves Heaven And Earth..."