The Eternal Spear is two meters long, golden throughout, with a complex triangular spear blade structure, and two rows of runes inscribed on the blade.
According to Gao Xuan's interpretation, these two rows of runes read: Witnessed by the gods, this spear shall always hit its target, and what it hits, it shall penetrate.
Tifeng appeared aged, looking lifeless. Yet, at this moment, holding the Eternal Spear, he exuded a majestic dominion over destiny.
Even though Tifeng's old face was filled with caution and alertness, there was not a trace of weakness or retreat. On the contrary, this old man was filled with fighting spirit.
"No wonder Hodder and Talos died at your hands; it turns out you're at the Golden Level."
Tifeng calmed down at this time and said bitterly, "You are young, but so vicious."
Gao Xuan did not refute but nodded in agreement: "You have sharp eyes, old man. Indeed, I am vicious and sinister, bad to the core."
Tifeng was a bit surprised that Gao Xuan admitted it just like that. What does this mean? It left him speechless.
Gao Xuan leisurely said, "If you want to kill me, just do it. Why attach a label? If I were an unparalleled good person, would you not kill me?"
Tifeng nodded after a silent moment: "You're not wrong. Regardless of good or evil, since you killed my family, you deserve to die."
"You are straightforward, old man, and clear-minded."
Gao Xuan casually pointed at the dead Qin Ken: "This man was deceitful, always sneaky in every action, utterly boring."
"Indeed, Qin Ken was a boring and hypocritical person, a great kill."
Tifeng completely agreed, as he particularly loathed Qin Ken, and now he felt satisfied with Gao Xuan's killing of Qin Ken.
"Old man, you have a bit of discernment, not bad at all."
Gao Xuan thought Tifeng was somewhat acceptable because he could see through Qin Ken's nature.
Gao Xuan thought for a moment and said: "Old man, we're having quite a nice chat. How about this, you turn around and leave now, we won't meet again. What do you say?"
Tifeng looked coldly at Gao Xuan: "You killed my family's two geniuses and expect me to turn around and leave. You really have the nerve."
"To be fair, it was your people who wanted to kill me."
Tifeng's eyes widened, about to argue, but Gao Xuan waved it off and said: "No need to argue who's right, it's pointless. If you insist on fighting, you'll only face certain death."
Tifeng was silent for a moment and said: "You are very strong, but it's not certain who will kill whom."
"Suit yourself."
Gao Xuan was merely in a momentary whim, wanting to spare Tifeng. Since Tifeng was unwilling, then so be it.
Gao Xuan walked out of the pavilion, "Then let me experience the Eternal Spear."
"Can you really see it?" Tifeng mocked.
"Hahaha..."
Gao Xuan laughed loudly: "Old man, you made a good joke with that."
Gao Xuan was talking and laughing, as if meeting an old friend. This relaxed and easy state was in stark contrast with Tifeng's wary and guarded expression.
Tifeng indeed could not laugh; Gao Xuan's sword stroke that killed Qin Ken was too formidable. In his life, he had seen many powerful individuals, but in terms of refined and mysterious swordsmanship, Gao Xuan was undoubtedly the top.
Not to mention, Gao Xuan had demonstrated superior cultivation, far surpassing Qin Ken.
Tifeng had spoken so much with Gao Xuan not because he really wanted to chat but to observe Gao Xuan's state through dialogue.
Gao Xuan's unity of inner and outer being was seamless, his Spiritual Power flows was long and fluid, hard to measure.
Tifeng could not discern Gao Xuan's depth, nor penetrate his weaknesses, and he did not want to delay further; it would be dangerous once Gao Xuan drew near to attack.
Tifeng had wielded the Eternal Spear for over two hundred years, naturally mastering the spear technique to the pinnacle. However, when compared to Gao Xuan's Swordsmanship, he admitted he was one layer inferior.
Therefore, he did not hesitate to lift the Eternal Spear and throw it toward Gao Xuan.
The Eternal Spear transformed into a long, blazing golden light, aimed straight at Gao Xuan.
The distance between the two was twenty meters. The moment Tifeng released the Eternal Spear, it was already at Gao Xuan's chest.
The process from the release of the Eternal Spear to hitting the target simply did not exist.
Although Gao Xuan was ready with his sword, under the Eternal Spear he still didn't have time to wield it.
The Law of Certain Hit of the Eternal Spear had already surpassed the limitations of speed, transcending space constraints.
No matter how high Gao Xuan's Swordsmanship was, it could not compare to this Law Power.
Just as Gao Xuan was struck, the silver Celestial Spirit Sword Qi transformed into a fully set of Battle Armor on his body.
The Eternal Spear, transformed into golden flame light, effortlessly penetrated the Celestial Spirit Battle Armor, piercing through Gao Xuan's entire chest.
The blazing golden flame light burned fiercely, as if to turn Gao Xuan to ashes.
Gao Xuan grasped the body of the Eternal Spear with his right hand; the golden blaze on the spear was not true fire but more intense and domineering than flame.
The body of a Golden Powerhouse would be reduced to ashes by the golden flame of the spear. The golden flame could even directly incinerate one's Divine Soul through Spiritual Power.
Gao Xuan had already consulted the Book of All-Knowing and knew how to deal with the Eternal Spear.
The greatest threat of the Eternal Spear was not the Law Power of Certain Hit and Certain Penetration, but the flame light attached to the spear.
Legend says that the Divine King Odin gathered the gods to swear on the spear, endowing the spear with the power of the gods through their oaths, transforming it into the flame light of the Eternal Spear.
The flame light of the Eternal Spear can utterly destroy the Divine Soul and body. According to records, more than two thousand years ago, a powerhouse of the Odin lineage wielded the Eternal Spear to kill many Evil Gods, leaving a great reputation.
Unfortunately, by the time of Tifeng's generation, the descendants of Odin had long fallen to become a Second-tier Noble Family. Even Tifeng, the pinnacle powerhouse of the Odin lineage, was merely a Middle-tier Gold.
In terms of physical attributes and Spiritual Power, Tifeng was actually a whole layer below Gao Xuan.
The Eternal Spear's power also depends on the ability of its wielder. The stronger the wielder's ability, the stronger the Eternal Spear.
The Eternal Spear thrown by Tifeng couldn't be dodged or blocked by Gao Xuan, but he could withstand it.
The golden flame of the Eternal Spear could not harm Gao Xuan's Spirit Core, nor could it touch Gao Xuan's Divine Soul.
With a robust Constitution of 38 points, plus the protection of the Celestial Spirit Battle Armor, Gao Xuan could hold the Eternal Spear without suffering harm.
As for his chest being pierced by the Eternal Spear, Gao Xuan had already moved his vital organs like his heart beforehand, so although his chest was penetrated, it was merely a flesh wound.
Gao Xuan tested the power of the Eternal Spear but had no desire to try again.
If the opponent threw it at his head, he wouldn't have fared well.
Tifeng didn't throw it at his head, not because he was merciful, but because Gao Xuan, through dialogue, movement, expressions, and emotion, continually guided Tifeng, making him unconsciously aim for his chest in that split second.
The Book of All-Knowing taught him this. The law of the Eternal Spear's certain hit and penetration cannot be changed, but the wielder of the spear can be.
The methods of guidance in this were subtle. With Gao Xuan's immense Spiritual Power and the marvel of the Celestial Demon Relic, guiding Tifeng was not too difficult.
Moreover, he had an almost perfect face. No intelligent life would aim at his face.
If Tifeng really threw the Eternal Spear at his head, Gao Xuan could catch it. But his face might get temporarily disfigured, making the scene a bit awkward.
Gao Xuan knew the Eternal Spear could return automatically; he wouldn't give Tifeng a second chance.
Suddenly, with a gesture, Tifeng made the Eternal Spear break free from his grip and fly back into Tifeng's hand.
When the Eternal Spear flew out, it was like a streak of light, too strong for Gao Xuan to hold.
Although Gao Xuan knew beforehand that the Eternal Spear could fly back to its master, he was slightly surprised. This thing was indeed formidable.
He couldn't give Tifeng another chance; if he acted again, Tifeng would surely aim for his head.
Seeing Gao Xuan lift his sword, Tifeng sneered silently. No matter how fast his opponent moved, he couldn't be faster than the Eternal Spear.
Just as Tifeng was about to unleash the Eternal Spear again, he felt a strong Spiritual Force thrust toward him.
This Spiritual Force was solid and sharp, like an indestructible Long Spear.
Unlike a sword intent emanated by a powerhouse, this Thought Spear had no intricate changes; it simply thrust straight ahead, overwhelmingly powerful to the point of brutality with an air of piercing through all.
The Thought Spear came swiftly and urgently. Tifeng didn't have time to dispatch the Eternal Spear, so he could only gather his Spiritual Power into a shield to block the Thought Spear.
Tifeng's Spiritual Secret Technique was the World Tree, passed down through Odin's lineage.
The method of the World Tree is fundamental to Odin's lineage. Without Odin's bloodline, it's absolutely impossible to cultivate this technique.
The most challenging part is to pluck a branch from the World Tree, implant it into one's body, activate it through secret techniques, and cultivate it with various resources, allowing the branch to grow within, gradually merging with the spiritual body.
When the World Tree grows, it connects the spiritual body internally and harmonizes with the Source Power externally, thus linking with all things in the cosmos.
At Odin's level, the released World Tree is said to cover a vast Star Realm.
Tifeng naturally didn't have such abilities; his World Tree was barely formed, able to connect the internal and external.
As he stimulated it, the branches and leaves of the World Tree continuously contracted into a clump, firmly resisting the Thought Spear.
Tifeng's response was impeccable, but the only problem was that his opponent was too strong.
Gao Xuan's Thought Spear was learned from the Mechanical Combat Body, which was in fact the strongest secret technique of the Insect Race.
He condensed the Thought Spear by gathering all his Spiritual Power for a fierce thrust, simple and straightforward with no variations. Its power entirely depended on the executor's Spiritual Power.
Gao Xuan was deeply insightful about the Thought Spear and enjoyed this style: simply overpowering with force.
As long as his Power was strong enough, the Thought Spear was unstoppable.
Tifeng was a Middle-tier Gold Powerhouse, whose Spiritual Power did not exceed thirty-five, even with the enhancement of the Eternal Spear. In terms of Spiritual Power, Gao Xuan far exceeded Tifeng.
The mental world tree that Tifeng stimulated was indeed profound and brilliant. Gao Xuan couldn't help but admire it; truly the descendant of Odin.
Unfortunately, the simple and direct Thought Spear countered all these maneuvers perfectly.
The intangible Thought Spear descended, and the lush spiritual World Tree exploded with a roar; countless branches and leaves snapped, leaving a terrifying huge hole in the massive trunk of the tree.
Although the World Tree did not break, it suffered a fatal blow.
Tifeng's body trembled violently, blood spouting from his orifices. The terrifying penetration power of the Thought Spear pierced through his Spirit Core. At this moment, he completely lost his sense of the external world.
Gao Xuan drifted over, and the Hongyi Sword thrust straight into Tifeng's brow, severing the roots of the World Tree, breaking through Tifeng's Divine Soul, and utterly extinguishing all his vitality.
However, the World Tree's Life Force was strong; although vitality was cut off, it could still survive for a while.
At the brink of death, Tifeng rather regained lucidity, his gaze complex as he faced Gao Xuan, with countless words in his heart yet knowing not what to say.
This young man not only advanced to Gold, but his Spiritual Power was likely also at forty points. A simple Thought Spear had directly crushed him.
Even with the Eternal Spear in hand, he was powerless against Gao Xuan.
Tifeng felt ridiculous and pathetic, having chosen such an enemy without any awareness.
In hindsight, Gao Xuan's arrogance and imperiousness were because his power was simply too strong. He had the privilege to be so. Yet, he was so deep and reserved, never revealing his true strength.
Everyone was played by this young man. They all thought Gao Xuan was a clown, unaware of life and death.
Gao Xuan won the grand championship, flipped the table, and killed people, clearly premeditated. What on earth did this young man intend to do?
The very thought exhausted Tifeng. His World Tree had completely shattered, unable to support thinking further.
He was dying, and nothing in this world mattered to him anymore.
Tifeng's consciousness endlessly plummeted into the depths of darkness; he knew he was really dying.
Gathering all his remaining strength, he managed to say to Gao Xuan, "I'm willing to give you the Eternal Spear if you promise me one condition."
Gao Xuan replied, "Once you're dead, the Eternal Spear naturally becomes mine."
Enduring intense pain, Tifeng said, "To wield the Eternal Spear requires the corresponding secret technique. I can teach you the technique, as long as you spare our Odin lineage."
Just as Gao Xuan was about to speak, he saw the divine light in Tifeng's aged eyes disappear and his breath cease. He was already dead...
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