Tifeng's face carried a mix of supplication and weakness. Even at the final moment of his death, he couldn't let go of his family and legacy.

Unfortunately, he chose the wrong enemy.

Tifeng wasn't a good person, but he wasn't a villain either. In terms of character, he was much better than Qin Ken.

At the brink of death, Tifeng still couldn't forget his family legacy, which resonated with Gao Xuan.

In his past life, at the moment of dying, he was filled with such obsessive thoughts as well.

Gao Xuan was emotional, but he showed no mercy. The two Golden Powerhouses being killed and the shattering of their Spirit Cores would emit strong spiritual waves, definitely attracting others.

The Eternal Spear, Droprunir's Golden Ring, Golden Crow Sword, World Tree Leaves...

Tifeng didn't have many marvels with him, but they were all top-grade marvels.

Gao Xuan packed them all together before returning to the pavilion.

The maid robot in the pavilion detected bloodstains and had automatically locked down.

Humans are very wary of intelligent machinery, and intelligent robots have many specific programs.

Like the maid robot, in the event of an unexpected situation, she would automatically alert and lock down her program, not taking any further action, only retaining records of audio and visuals.

In such a state, the maid naturally couldn't prepare tea.

Gao Xuan felt slightly regretful, as this robot was quite good at making tea. Fortunately, the tea she just brewed was at the right temperature. He picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then drew out Qin Ken's City-Breaking Sword.

The City-Breaking Sword's blade was broad, with an ancient style. It was a Golden Energy Level Sword Artifact.

The City-Breaking Sword was designed in the Han Sword style, with eight facets on the blade, covered in intricate patterns, yet the entire blade was as clear as water.

Gao Xuan gently stroked the blade and then flicked it lightly. The blade trembled with a hum, emitting a gentle sword cry.

He sensed the internal Source Power flow changes within the sword blade in this way.

Song Muyang entered the observation platform and heard the gentle sword cry. Upon turning from the doorway into the pavilion, he saw Gao Xuan fiddling with the City-Breaking Sword.

Qin Ken was sitting beside Gao Xuan, his head drooping, with a long bloodstain down his brow, and his chest soaked with a small patch of blood. The ground behind Qin Ken was also spread with a large area of bloodstains.

Without a doubt, Qin Ken was dead.

Song Muyang's gaze shifted and he saw Tifeng outside the pavilion.

Tifeng, too, had been pierced in the center of his brow. He sat on the ground, his face frozen with a complex expression.

Song Muyang had sensed the fading auras of two Golden Powerhouses from downstairs, but seeing the corpses of Qin Ken and Tifeng with his own eyes still shocked him.

What shocked him even more was that the observation platform hadn't borne any traces of battle.

It's important to know that those who died were two Golden Powerhouses, both of whom fought before death.

In a death battle between Golden Powerhouses, it's normal for Xinghai Mansion to be destroyed, and even the surrounding area might be demolished.

However, not even the glass on the observation platform was shattered. Even the flowers and plants were intact.

If not for the two Golden Powerhouses' corpses lying here, Song Muyang would not have believed that a great battle had just occurred here.

Looking again at Gao Xuan, who was nonchalantly toying with the City-Breaking Sword, he appeared composed, as if nothing had happened. It was as if the deaths of the two Golden Powerhouses had nothing to do with him.

No, Gao Xuan seemed more like a player who had just cleared a game, having defeated the boss and obtained top-grade weapons, and was now delighted.

The scene was so striking. It also proved that Gao Xuan must be a Golden Powerhouse to be able to slay Qin Ken and Tifeng.

Song Muyang didn't understand why Gao Xuan concealed his strength if he was so powerful.

He thought for a moment and said, "Why to such an extent?"

Gao Xuan casually put away the City-Breaking Sword and looked up at Song Muyang, saying, "Brother Song, you've asked the wrong person."

He pointed at Qin Ken, "If they hadn't been so aggressive, why would I have killed them? They brought this upon themselves."

Gao Xuan's attitude remained as before, which surprised Song Muyang a little.

Qin Ken was a veteran in the Gold rank, though only at the initial tier, he was still very formidable. Tifeng was even a middle-tier Gold Powerhouse, exceptionally strong with the Eternal Spear in his grasp.

Gao Xuan managed to easily resolve these two, no matter what method he used, it showed his brilliance.

Now that his trump card was revealed, logically, there was no need for Gao Xuan to keep pretending.

Song Muyang shook his head and said, "Please don't call me that, I don't deserve it."

"Hahaha..."

Gao Xuan laughed heartily, "Brother Song, that's too conventional. When I befriend someone, it's about being kindred spirits. If everyone judged friendships by martial skills, how many friends would I have?"

Song Muyang was caught between laughter and tears. He wasn't sure if Gao Xuan was joking or serious.

Gao Xuan continued, "Brother Song, we had some unpleasantness, but that's all trivial. You want the championship, and so do I. We'll each rely on our own strategies. There's no point in pondering who's right or wrong."

He emphasized, "I appreciate that Brother Song didn't resort to force."

Gao Xuan didn't presume that everyone loved him, and all things should belong to him.

The championship is a huge honor, and everyone wants it. Naturally, people will use various means to vie for it.

Gao Xuan didn't have high moral expectations for himself, nor would he impose them on others.

Song Muyang's methods were less than honorable, but it wasn't much. As long as he didn't resort to violence or worship the Evil God, they could sit down and talk.

Song Muyang felt a little hot in the face. He had threatened Gao Xuan before.

Thinking back now, it was utterly ridiculous.

Song Muyang pondered and said, "I don't quite understand, if you're a Golden Powerhouse, why not reveal your identity? Who would dare to compete with you for the championship?"

"In the eyes of the Golden Bloodline Families, what does a small wild Gold even count for."

Gao Xuan shook his head and said, "If I reveal my identity, I can intimidate a crowd. But it will also alert the major families. I can't trust your families."

Song Muyang had nothing to say in reply.

Indeed, the major families have practically taken control of the Alliance. Gao Xuan's background is non-existent, simply being a Golden Powerhouse won't scare these families.

Just as Gao Xuan said, conflict could very possibly escalate at that time.

It's just that the result now is too tragic.

Tifeng can be left aside, Odin's line no longer has any strong figures. The Qin Family, however, is a top-tier family in the Central Star Realm, firmly ranking in the top three in terms of power.

The Qin Family people all have ambitions, aiming to unify humans and establish a vast Interstellar Empire.

Gao Xuan killed Qin Ken, the Qin Family will definitely not let it go.

Song Muyang couldn't help but ask, "What do you plan to do about the aftermath?"

Gao Xuan asked in return, "What aftermath?"

"Uh..."

Song Muyang was dumbfounded by the question, wasn't it obvious enough, did it even need asking?

Song Muyang couldn't quite keep up with Gao Xuan's thinking. While he was contemplating what to say, Song Yunxi and Liu Po rushed in.

Following them, Qin Jian, Yuan Wuxian, and Zhou He also ran in.

After the finals ended, Liu Po insisted on organizing a dinner. A few geniuses from the Golden Bloodline Families gathered in the hotel's restaurant to meet.

In this final, all the geniuses became side characters. Of course, everyone felt a bit frustrated.

Gathering together, they inevitably drank and poured their hearts out.

Under Liu Po's lead, everyone shared quite a bit of their thoughts. Especially about Hodder's death, everyone felt mutual sorrow.

Gao Xuan's brutal performance during the finals made Liu Po and the others uneasy.

Gao Xuan's Celestial Spirit Sword Qi was too fierce. If Gao Xuan had used the Celestial Spirit Sword Qi during their match, they would've been done for.

However, Gao Xuan actually killed someone in the finals, which was too audacious.

Liu Po asserted that Tifeng would surely retaliate afterward. He feared Gao Xuan wouldn't be able to leave Taiwei Star alive.

Song Yunxi disagreed with Liu Po's view; she thought Gao Xuan had long prepared.

Even Lian Yunqingshang didn't appear in the finals, proving that Gao Xuan had already made arrangements.

However, no one agreed with this theory.

With someone like Tifeng, a Golden Powerhouse, taking action personally, no amount of preparation by Gao Xuan would help. Unless a family was willing to protect Gao Xuan.

Liu Po even joked at the time, suggesting Song Yunxi take Gao Xuan as a husband staying with her family, so he wouldn't have to die.

To be honest, the many geniuses had complicated views about Gao Xuan. They admired his Swordsmanship but looked down on his background.

Being defeated by Gao Xuan made everyone slightly uncomfortable. Yet they didn't feel the need to see Gao Xuan dead to feel pleased.

In any case, they were all still young, with relatively pure minds. They didn't want to see Gao Xuan die just like that. So, Liu Po joked about Song Yunxi.

Song Yunxi's face turned red with laughter, but she couldn't explain. In her heart, she actually felt a little moved. Gao Xuan's looks were impeccable, his Martial Arts Swordsmanship flawless, and though his personality was a bit rebellious, for a man, he should have character.

What kind of man would he be if he were obedient and meek?

Seeing Song Yunxi's expression, the others couldn't help but tease her. Of course, some felt jealousy in their hearts.

Song Yunxi was so beautiful, herself a genius, and from the Song Family's direct lineage. Marrying her as a wife would be wonderful.

This kind of thought, however, couldn't be openly expressed. Gao Xuan was just too dazzling. Having met Gao Xuan, would Song Yunxi even look at other men?

Song Muyang understood these youngsters very well, and he understood Song Yunxi's thoughts even more. Unfortunately, Gao Xuan is too troublesome.

The key is, Gao Xuan would never agree to be a live-in son-in-law of the Song Family. Otherwise, he would wholeheartedly support the idea.

Just at this moment, Song Muyang sensed the spiritual power of two Golden Powerhouses dispersing. He didn't know what was going on and hurried over.

Liu Po, Song Yunxi, and the others quickly followed.

Then, the group of geniuses saw the bodies of two Golden Powerhouses and saw Gao Xuan and Song Muyang conversing.

All eyes were on Gao Xuan's face, this incomparable handsome visage now seemed so mysteriously sinister.

Liu Po couldn't help but ask Yuan Wuxian, "Did Gao Xuan kill Qin Ken and Tifeng?"

Yuan Wuxian shook his head dumbly; how could he know.

Qin Jian also stared foolishly at Qin Ken's corpse; this was his own elder. Seeing the corpse just sitting there gave him a dream-like illusory feeling.

Song Yunxi was also shocked, even unable to form words.

At this moment, the void fluctuated, and Qin Xuan stepped out from the void.

Qin Xuan glanced over Qin Ken's corpse and was instantly furious.

He shouted at Gao Xuan, "Did you kill Qin Ken?"

Gao Xuan sat steadily on the stool, taking a sip of tea before slowly replying, "Indeed."

The short two words hit like a thunderclap, leaving all the geniuses pale-faced with shock.

Qin Xuan's long eyebrows rose, and he drew the Dragon Abyss Sword, shouting lowly, "Gao Xuan, you deserve to die!"

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