CHAPTER 377: CHAPTER 335 HAPPY

"Is that young man Gao Xuan?"

In the top-floor private room of Xinghai Mansion, Jin Guangshan was inquiring with Jin Yutang about today’s events.

Jin Yutang had a certain respect for this elder and recounted the events honestly.

He explained, "I was originally there for a meal. I heard others say Song Muyang was also present, so I thought of seeing Song Yunxi. Unexpectedly, I encountered Gao Xuan..."

Taiwei Star is very large, but there are not many top restaurants in Purple Wall City. Among them, the most distinctive is undoubtedly the Cloud Mulberry Tree Hall.

Jin Yutang hadn’t visited Taiwei Star before and took this opportunity to taste some local specialties.

The Jin Family, being one of the Twelve Golden Bloodlines, certainly had friends and partners on Taiwei Star.

Jin Yutang went with some people to have a meal, and during the casual conversation, Song Muyang was mentioned.

Song Muyang was quite famous on Taiwei Star. He acted quite high-profile, and many people had seen him come to the Cloud Mulberry Tree Hall.

Jin Yutang went up intending to assess the situation and unexpectedly saw Gao Xuan.

Mainly because Gao Xuan was too recognizable. It was impossible to mistake him at a glance.

As a result, a conflict occurred.

Jin Yutang didn’t expect Song Muyang to defend Gao Xuan so fiercely, and because he couldn’t communicate well, he ended up being taught a lesson by Song Muyang.

If Jin Guangshan hadn’t arrived quickly to mediate, they would have been left disgraced today.

After hearing about the incident, Jin Guangshan found it quite dull.

Even if they wanted to kill Gao Xuan, there was no need to provoke him with words now. Nor was there a need to antagonize Song Muyang.

Although this person had just entered Gold, holding the Righteous Sword made him quite formidable. With Taiwei being Song Family’s territory, truly provoking them would be troublesome.

Jin Yutang was very talented in Swordsmanship, but he had been too arrogant and had no sense of measure since he was a child, resulting in chaotic actions.

That Hodder was equally foolish as Jin Yutang.

Jin Guangshan was also quite helpless about this, realizing that the growth in mindset requires various setbacks and hardships. Jin Yutang had always sailed smoothly, and he still didn’t understand how to face setbacks. He didn’t even know how to face danger.

"That Gao Xuan is extremely dangerous."

Jin Guangshan said, "The data shows that Gao Xuan even killed Shao Daoyuan. Didn’t you know that?"

"How can you believe such things?"

Jin Yutang said disapprovingly, "Who knows how Shao Daoyuan died? Besides, someone like Shao Daoyuan was simply a disgrace to Gold."

"Shao Daoyuan’s case has issues. Is it not true that Gao Xuan single-handedly suppressed the Evil God followers on Purple Dragon Star? Is it not true that he killed on Pinghai Dragon Star with just a single sword?"

Faced with Jin Guangshan’s intense questioning, Jin Yutang felt dissatisfied but couldn’t directly refute it. He muttered, "One person killing dozens of Silver Sword Heroes? I don’t believe it..."

Jin Guangshan wanted to sigh; it’s good for young people to be confident. But denying others’ strength without knowing anything is not confidence, it’s foolishness.

"Just now when Song Muyang and the others confronted the Celestial River Sword Intent, Gao Xuan’s sword intent was as deep and endless as a vast sea, and he displayed utmost composure."

Jin Guangshan said, "Just from this point, it shows his Spiritual Power is stronger than yours, and his sword intent is more profound. What do you have to win against him? What do you have to kill him?"

By the end, Jin Guangshan’s tone was already severe.

Although Jin Yutang was still a bit unconvinced, he could only lower his head and accept the scolding obediently.

"You’re all too sloppy in your actions. You only think of displaying power without considering the opponent’s strength. It’s pure arrogance..."

Jin Guangshan scolded for a while and finally asked Jin Yutang, "Tell me, what’s your specific plan?"

Jin Yutang seemed slightly baffled; his plan was simple. If he encountered Gao Xuan on the final stage, he would kill him with a sword.

If the opponent was lucky enough to avoid them, he would find an opportunity to deal with Gao Xuan privately.

Is there a need for a plan to kill someone of low status? Because no one would stand up for Gao Xuan.

Besides, the little power from the Twelve Star Domain is of no significance in the Central Star Realm.

Jin Yutang knew the old man was slightly angry, so he hurriedly said, "Tifeng from the Odin Family will also be coming. With both you and him, two Golden Powerhouses to escort us, there’s no chance of failure."

Upon hearing that Tifeng would also be coming, Jin Guangshan’s expression relaxed a bit. Tifeng, being a veteran middle-tier Gold with many Marvels, was personally coming over, making their chances stable this time.

Jin Yutang and Hodder could team up to achieve victory in the arena. He and Tifeng could join forces to protect Jin Yutang and others off-stage, ensuring no conspiracies hindered their path to the championship.

However, Gao Xuan was indeed a big problem, and if Jin Yutang and others encountered Gao Xuan, it would be difficult to win. Once Tifeng arrived, they would discuss how to handle him.

Also, Song Yunxi of the Song Family, although not a major threat, must be cautious of any tricks the Song Family might play.

Zhou He of Celestial Dragon Star Realm, Liu Po of Chang’an Star Realm, Qin Jian of Jiuding Star Realm, Yuan Wuxian of Iron Horse Star Realm.

These individuals all hailed from Golden Bloodlines, backed by powerful forces, with high cultivation levels. They were formidable enemies that needed careful handling.

Thinking of so many talented individuals from Golden Bloodlines, Jin Guangshan also felt a headache.

Dealing with these individuals required caution; being too severe wouldn’t work, being too lenient wouldn’t be effective. These talents from Golden Bloodlines acted without much restraint.

Fortunately, there was sufficient time. He could still coordinate interests among the various families to avoid unnecessary conflicts.

Jin Yutang didn’t understand any of these matters, and telling him was of no use.

He instructed Jin Yutang, "Don’t go out these days, and certainly don’t provoke Gao Xuan. Just stay quietly in your room."

Jin Yutang was utterly puzzled, "Ancestor, I’ve come all the way to Taiwei Star, and you won’t even let me look around..."

"Look around for what? You’ve only just provoked Song Muyang; do you really think that kid is soft? All the other families vying for the championship are watching you guys, too."

Jin Guangshan was a bit displeased. The child couldn’t distinguish priorities. After winning the championship, he could do as he pleases. But with the situation so tense now, he still wanted to play.

After another sharp scolding from Jin Guangshan, Jin Yutang quieted down. It’s not like he couldn’t discern priorities; he simply didn’t care much. He didn’t believe anyone would dare touch him.

But since Jin Guangshan said so, he could only hold back.

When Jin Yutang left, he was still visibly unhappy.

Jin Guangshan ignored Jin Yutang. His spiritual power roamed far and wide, and he quickly located Gao Xuan’s room.

However, Gao Xuan’s room had its electromagnetic shielding net activated, blocking his spiritual power.

Jin Guangshan’s spiritual power wandered around but found no gaps to invade, so he had to leave.

A high-end hotel like Xinghai Mansion had electromagnetic shielding as standard. After all, too many experts on the planet could conduct spiritual roaming.

After Jin Guangshan’s spiritual power left, inside the room, Gao Xuan opened his eyes.

His pure golden pupils flickered with electricity, allowing him to faintly perceive the spiritual power roaming outside the electromagnetic shield.

The electromagnetic shield was two-way, creating complete isolation between inside and outside once activated. While it ensured guest privacy, it also blocked guests from observing or perceiving the outside.

In the mythical world, Gao Xuan learned the visualization method and refined the Thunder Divine Monarch. His attainments in Thunder Skill advanced rapidly to a very high level.

By harnessing the Celestial Dragon Eye, he could integrate spiritual power with the electromagnetic shield. When spiritual power touched the electromagnetic shield, he could sense it.

However, such integration still had many limitations. Once Jin Guangshan left, Gao Xuan couldn’t track him.

Gao Xuan recognized Jin Guangshan’s spiritual wave, as he had experienced the other’s Celestial River Sword Intent earlier.

Clearly, Jin Guangshan had noticed him. Since the opponent was a middle-tier Gold powerhouse, the situation seemed rather unfavorable.

In the Cloud Mulberry Tree Hall, Jin Guangshan’s sword intent was robust and majestic, and he couldn’t afford to appear too weak. Jin Guangshan wasn’t stupid and wasn’t easily fooled. The more one pretended, the more likely they were to show flaws.

An experienced Gold powerhouse like Jin Guangshan, upon discovering a threat, would surely act swiftly to resolve it.

Gao Xuan felt he couldn’t wait any longer; he had to advance to Gold as soon as possible. Only then could he establish himself firmly in this chaotic and dangerous situation.

Advancing to Gold required at least three days for complete internal-to-external gene mutation. During this period, he would have almost no combat capability.

Should any accidents occur, the situation would become dire.

The Xinghai Hotel was too unsafe. If others realized he was advancing to Gold, it wouldn’t be surprising if they decided to blow up the building.

Song Muyang was a decent person, but one couldn’t rely on him for such a significant matter. It would be like putting one’s life in another’s hands, entirely dependent on their whims for survival.

In truth, had he not met Jin Guangshan tonight, the hotel would have been an excellent place. He could have completed his advancement quietly.

Gao Xuan activated the Seventh Sage Authority to conduct a search and finally found a few suitable locations.

For such a significant matter, he had to bring Yun Qingshang. Firstly, Yun Qingshang could protect him at critical moments. Secondly, he wasn’t comfortable leaving Yun Qingshang alone at Xinghai Mansion.

Jin Yutang and Hodder both had domineering and malicious natures, capable of doing anything.

Not to mention the old fox Jin Guangshan. Such old-school Gold powerhouses had no regard for the law and certainly no moral compass. They had long since learned to achieve their aims by any means necessary.

The next day, Bai Yunfeng and a few others dragged Lan Tianshou onto a hovering bus, having planned to visit the Taiwei Ancient Civilization Ruins.

"I heard these ancient civilization ruins were left by the mechanical civilization. If we’re lucky, we might excavate an ancient mechanical armor..."

"The most valuable thing is a mechanical core, reportedly quite miraculous."

"Archaeologists say that judging by the items excavated from the ruins, the mechanical civilization worshiped deities. If we dig up a mechanical deity, that would be fantastic!"

Members of the Golden Bull Sword Team felt no pressure and were excited about witnessing the mechanical civilization ruins firsthand.

Lan Tianshou, though not very interested, was somewhat infected by the others’ enthusiasm and managed a bit of a smile.

The group was chatting happily when they saw Gao Xuan with Yun Qingshang boarding the hovering bus, coming right to their side.

Everyone’s smiles became a bit forced. Facing Gao Xuan was too stressful, making it hard to muster a genuine smile.

Gao Xuan smiled and asked the group, "Where are you all going?"

The whole group was uneasy, and no one spoke. Lan Tianshou had no choice but to force a smile and say, "We’re going to look around the mechanical civilization ruins."

"Mechanical civilization ruins, sounds interesting."

Gao Xuan said, "Then it’s settled, let’s all go explore the mechanical civilization ruins together."

When they heard Gao Xuan say this, everyone’s hearts sank. Being around Gao Xuan was incredibly uncomfortable. But who dared refuse him?

The whole group forced smiles, summoning all their strength to pretend to be happy...