King of Assassins-Chapter 976 - 672: Sword Duel

The Wenyue Pavilion is built above the lake, with white gauze as walls and transparent glazed glass as the roof.

The moon hangs in the sky, serene as water, its light passing through the lotus-shaped transparent glass roof, intensifying tenfold, illuminating the pavilion brightly yet not glaringly.

Inside, the pavilion is covered with vine mats, guests and host seated separately. Gao Xuan sits at the host's left side, signifying National Preceptor Tao Jun's respect for him.

Master of Ten Thousand Swords Sect Jiang Yunfeng, and Yu Jing Daoist Cloud Rain Sorcerer Zuo Wentao accompany him opposite.

Seeing Gao Xuan in person, Jiang Yunfeng and Zuo Wentao behave very courteously.

Primarily because Gao Xuan is exceptionally handsome, surpassing the norms. Such level of beauty, even shocks the two Three Tribulation Spirit Immortals.

This is not merely high attractiveness, but an almost perfect purity, both inside and out.

Facing Gao Xuan's extraordinary presence, the two immortals even feel a sense of inadequacy.

Gao Xuan, however, is accustomed to this; not just these few immortals, even the Golden Sheep Star Monarch reacts similarly.

The Immortal Realm Law restricts his power yet cannot alter his Primordial Unity Innate Dao Body.

Only crude demons like Black Horn lack spirit to notice anything, audaciously displaying bravado in front of him.

Jiang Yunfeng and Zuo Wentao, being Crossing Tribulation Spirit Immortals, regain composure quickly, showing more politeness and courtesy towards Gao Xuan.

With their demeanor lowered, Gao Xuan also does not hold back; as the drinks flow and dishes are tasted, the pavilion's atmosphere gradually warms up.

"The Celestial Master is divine and refreshing, bright as the moon, worthy of being the Celestial Envoy. Such presence and demeanor truly captivate us,"

Zuo Wentao raises his cup to Gao Xuan and says, "I toast the Celestial Master."

As the host, Tao Jun strokes his beard and smiles, "Wentao, with such esteemed guests here, you should bring out your cherished Chixia Red."

Tao Jun further smiles at Gao Xuan, "Chixia Red is brewed by merging Nine Heavens Radiance and Taiyin Moonlight, then left in underground icy depths to sediment for centuries, becoming top-grade. Last we drank Chixia Red was when Wentao crossed three Celestial Tribulations."

Tao Jun smacks his lips, "Just the thought of Chixia Red rouses my cravings."

Being so relaxed as a National Preceptor, Tao Jun seems even more approachable.

Zuo Wentao laughs merrily, "With the National Preceptor advocating it, how could I be stingy?"

He pulls out an ancient White Jade wine gourd from his long sleeve, uncaps it, and pours four cups of wine.

Chixia Red, just like its name, when poured appears as a splendid red-gold radiance, yet maintains a liquid's viscous feel.

Zuo Wentao says, "With wine, how could we not have music and dance? Celestial Master, allow me to offer a humble performance."

Saying this, he pinches a technique in his hand, muttering an incantation, sending the four cups of Chixia Red soaring.

One cup swirls in the air, transforming into a red-robed barefoot beauty. Another turns into a pianist, and the third into a flute-playing musician.

The last stream of red-gold light morphs into a swirling Fire Dragon, hovering in the air.

Although the beauty and musicians are transformed from red-gold radiance, their appearances reveal no peculiarity.

Both musicians are concentrated and serious, the pianist playing elegantly, while the flutist slightly squints in apparent enjoyment.

The tunes played are warm and refined with melodies being soothingly harmonious, joyous yet dignified and grand.

The dancing red-robed barefoot beauty, with her liquid gaze, red robe and fair skin, has exquisitely delicate bare feet. Her whole being exudes an enchanting charm.

A small waist drum hangs at her side, as she leaps and dances gracefully, clear and ethereal.

Occasionally tapping the drum, adding tension and intensity to the melody.

The Fire Dragon dances and spins along with the beauty's movements.

The dragon's blaze blooms, accentuating the beauty's radiant allure with a touch of the fantastical.

As the music reaches its climax, the red-robed dancer softly descends before Gao Xuan, gently encircling his neck with her arms, her ruby lips slightly puckered, eyes filled with mixed emotions.

Then, the red-robed dancer transforms into a radiant stream, entering Gao Xuan's mouth.

Simultaneously, the two musicians turn into radiance entering the bodies of Zuo Wentao and Jiang Yunfeng.

The Fire Dragon seeks out National Preceptor Tao Jun, who laughs heartily, allowing the dragon to enter.

Thus, the four cups of Chixia Red are consumed by the four.

Gao Xuan finds it quite interesting; transforming wine into human form is not difficult, but shaping it with such spirit, close to being alive, is a true skill. This demonstrates Zuo Wentao's advanced proficiency in magic.

Moreover, Chixia Red is indeed an excellent spirit wine; after one cup, he feels slightly heated, with even his Divine Soul slightly intoxicated.

If such is his reaction with a Horizontal Training Golden Body, it's clear how potent the spirit wine's strength is.

While Gao Xuan is thus affected, Tao Jun, Jiang Yunfeng, and Zuo Wentao's faces are already tinged with redness. Their eyes gleam brightly, yet a clear drunkenness pervades.

The previously silent Jiang Yunfeng also relaxes in this state.

He says to Gao Xuan, "Celestial Master visiting Wuyuan Country is indeed our fortune."

Jiang Yunfeng meditates for a moment, saying, "As a Sword Cultivator, I am naturally straightforward. Today, having the privilege of meeting the Celestial Master, I boldly wish to seek instruction. Would the Celestial Master be willing to offer guidance?"

Jiang Yunfeng holds a favorable opinion of Gao Xuan, yet plans have been discussed, retreating now would earn mocking from Tao Jun and others.

Moreover, Gao Xuan facing the three Great Demons will certainly cause great upheaval.