King of Assassins

In the hearts of many cultivators, the Polar Star Monarch has always been an unparalleled powerhouse alongside the Earth Element Daoist Monarch, Yuan Qinglian, and Ten Suffering Bodhisattva.

Beneath the Polar Star Monarch are thirty-plus Grand Celestial Masters of Earth Immortal level, wielding formidable power. Their influence in the Primordial Celestial Realm far exceeds that of the Earth Element Daoist Monarch and Yuan Qinglian.

These two have a lofty self-regard and rarely interfere with the affairs below. Thus, when it comes to power and influence, it is the Polar Star Monarch and Ten Suffering Bodhisattva who stand higher.

In full view, the Polar Star Monarch challenged Gao Xuan; a confrontation erupted, leading the Polar Star Monarch to call upon billions of stars from above the Nine Heavens.

He showcased his colossal Divine Power, which intimidated all cultivators present.

Though the Polar Star Monarch did not manage to slay Gao Xuan, the Ten Suffering Bodhisattva who joined forces with him was tossed by Gao Xuan into the Nirvana Realm, seemingly beyond saving.

At this moment, everyone awaited the Polar Star Monarch’s counterattack, yet unexpectedly, the Monarch knelt on the spot.

This kneeling of the Polar Star Monarch left many observing cultivators utterly baffled, even unable to accept it.

For such a dignified and supreme power not to defeat the enemy is one thing, but to surrender in battle is unacceptable. The Monarch’s action elicited immense scorn from everyone.

Even Yuan Qinglian was a bit stunned, acknowledging the Monarch’s defeat but finding such an act disgraceful!

The Earth Element Daoist Monarch too wore a peculiar expression.

Neither of these supreme powers could comprehend the actions of the Polar Star Monarch, nor could they accept them.

On the battlefield, Jin Xiang coldly gazed at the Monarch kneeling on one knee, ready to bash his head in any second.

However, Gao Xuan was still present, so she refrained from acting rashly. She was curious to see how Gao Xuan intended to deal with this shameless figure.

Gao Xuan took in the sight of the Polar Star Monarch offering treasures while kneeling, feeling somewhat surprised.

The Polar Star Monarch, even if defeated, could still flee, so there was no need to surrender by kneeling.

Listening to the Monarch’s words, it seemed he mistook Gao Xuan for the reincarnation of Emperor Ziwei. An acceptable assumption, albeit tenuous.

Gao Xuan was uncertain if the Monarch truly saw something or simply used it as an excuse to surrender.

Regardless, it was of no importance.

Gao Xuan casually took hold of the Polar Star Divine Order offered by the Monarch. It looked like a Jade Ruler, naturally attuned to the infinite Star Power from above the Nine Heavens.

This Jade Ruler bore no Divine Soul Brand from the Polar Star Monarch, indicating it was not truly his own artifact.

Gao Xuan realized that the Polar Star Divine Order was actually a divine artifact bestowed by Emperor Ziwei upon the Monarch.

He attempted to summon the Ziwei Star Power, and indeed, the Jade Ruler in his hand responded. The Jade Ruler silently vibrated, causing the stars above the Nine Heavens to shimmer with starlight.

The Polar Star Divine Order could be considered a Celestial Artifact, possibly surpassing the hierarchy of Celestial Artifacts.

Gao Xuan couldn’t discern the power limits of the Polar Star Divine Order; it was the most formidable divine artifact he had ever encountered in his life.

Nonetheless, this artifact had a huge limitation: it required immense power to activate the Polar Star Divine Order.

The stronger your power, the more formidable the Divine Order becomes. Conversely, without adequate power, the Divine Order is less effective than ordinary Earth Artifacts.

The Polar Star Monarch relied on numerous Demon Emperors as the foundation to create such a grand spectacle; without them, the Polar Star God Array wouldn’t wield such power.

The artifact is a great one, but the Polar Star Monarch isn’t a worthy Star Monarch.

Gao Xuan glanced at the Monarch kneeling on one knee; the Monarch, sensing Gao Xuan’s gaze, lowered his head deeply, prepared for whatever might come.

He lightly said, "You’ve mistaken my identity."

The Polar Star Monarch, looking thoroughly puzzled, raised his head to speak, but Gao Xuan’s Deep Blue Jade Ruler already struck him on the head.

An infinite surge of Star Power erupted simultaneously, shattering the Monarch’s body completely on the spot.

Though human in form, the Monarch’s body was composed of boundless Star Power.

Upon shattering, his body exploded into innumerable minute Star Power fragments, resembling shards of deep blue ice.

The fragmented body of the Monarch had yet to die; as his body shattered, it revealed the true form of his Divine Soul.

The Monarch’s Divine Soul was a deep blue star with eight rays, shining inconsistently and erratically flying in all directions, yet restrained by an invisible force to within three feet.

For Gao Xuan, it was the first time seeing such a Divine Soul, clearly indicating that the Monarch wasn’t truly human.

His Jade Ruler swept through, shattering the deep blue star.

The scattered points of starlight were all gathered by the Jade Ruler.

The Monarch’s Divine Soul comprised the purest Star Power, perfectly compatible with the Polar Star Divine Order.

Gao Xuan obliterated all the Monarch’s spiritual essence and consciousness, leaving only his pure Origin Power.

The Polar Star Divine Order absorbed all of the Monarch’s Origin Power without any change.

For the Polar Star Divine Order, that amount of power was too insignificant to affect its own state.

Gao Xuan weighed the Jade Ruler in his hand, pondering whether to keep it.

As previously stated, the Polar Star Divine Order is an exceptionally powerful artifact, even surpassing Celestial Artifacts.

However, because it’s so powerful, Gao Xuan wasn’t confident he could refine this treasure.

A particularly crucial issue was that the Polar Star Divine Order belonged to Emperor Ziwei.

Despite his confidence, Gao Xuan knew his limitations. He could still spar with Celestial Immortals, but compared to a Daluo Golden Immortal like Emperor Ziwei, he was far inferior.

With Emperor Ziwei’s artifact in hand, what if Emperor Ziwei came knocking?

Yet to discard it would be too wasteful.

Gao Xuan had a bond with Ziwei Star and could easily wield the Polar Star Divine Order through it.