"Let's see how you die this time."

The Golden Radiance Arhat looked at the enormous Water Mirror before him, a strange smile appearing on his statue-like face.

The Round Light Technique, one of the simplest magics of the Buddhist Sect. Yet in the hands of the Golden Radiance Arhat, it could illuminate thousands of miles away and detect even the smallest details.

The giant Water Mirror fully presented the entourage of the Golden Horn King, even revealing the tiny silhouettes of two figures in the courtyard of the Celestial Master Temple.

From the perspective of the Water Mirror, Gao Xuan and Tao Jun appeared particularly insignificant.

Mainly because the massive figure of the Golden Horn King towered like a mountain, accompanied by thousands of demon soldiers, arriving on a red cloud. Such grandeur was not something Gao Xuan and Tao Jun could compare with.

Seeing the demon aura rippling around the Golden Horn King, the Golden Radiance Arhat knew this Demon King had crossed at least nine Thunder Tribulations, certainly worthy of being called a Demon King.

It's important to know that demons inherently fear thunder. Hence, crossing tribulations is even more challenging for demons than it is for cultivators.

This is why demons of the same level always tend to be stronger than cultivators.

Even though cultivators are adept in various magics, these magics become mere tricks when facing demons of the same level, with little practical effect in real combat.

Needless to say, Gao Xuan was merely a minor Spirit Immortal; even if he were a Human Immortal, he wouldn't stand a chance against the Golden Horn King.

In all of Wuyuan Country, the Golden Radiance Arhat must be the one who hated Gao Xuan the most.

Because Gao Xuan had killed King Jinlin and Iron Horn King, disrupting the human-demon balance of all Wuyuan Country.

The Golden Radiance Arhat had relied on managing balance for hundreds of years, benefiting from both sides.

Now, he couldn't benefit from anything. Although Wuyuan Country still provided regular offerings, the sudden loss of substantial income was like a knife to his heart.

Moreover, the Golden Radiance Arhat had once spoken with Gao Xuan, but the young man was extremely disrespectful. So, the Golden Radiance Arhat went out of his way to contact his senior brother and make the effort to bring the Golden Horn King here.

Seeing the might of the Golden Horn King, the Golden Radiance Arhat believed Gao Xuan was doomed. Yet, he couldn't help but feel a bit worried.

If the Golden Horn King, being so powerful, decided to wipe out Wuyuan Country after killing Gao Xuan, what could he do?

He regretted not having invited his senior brother to come and hold the fort. At least he could have stopped the Golden Horn King.

But inviting his senior brother would not be for nothing; he was reluctant to spend his own money.

At this moment, the Golden Radiance Arhat was already pondering how to extract benefits if Wuyuan Country were destroyed.

Although Wuyuan Country was not large, it was a kingdom with thousands of years of heritage and considerable wealth.

Especially since the Emperor gathered the human power of millions of citizens, cultivating a vast national fate.

Such national fate was a supreme treasure for cultivators. If Wuyuan Country were truly destroyed, he should be the first to seize it. Everything else would pale in comparison. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

As for Tao Jun, Jiang Yunfeng, and others, the Golden Radiance Arhat paid them no mind.

These few cultivators from the Daoist Sect were not highly skilled but liked to maintain a facade. They acted hesitantly, concerned with reputation, and couldn't accomplish great things.

By the way, Hu Ji said that she had given the Profound Celestial Nine Transformations Scripture to Gao Xuan.

The fox spirit was detestable, secretly hoarding such a Secret Technique and not offering it to him. Worse, she gave it to Gao Xuan.

Once Gao Xuan was dead, perhaps he could get his hands on the Profound Celestial Nine Transformations Scripture.

Besides, the Sword Artifact in Gao Xuan's possession was quite impressive.

The more the Golden Radiance Arhat plotted, the more irked he became. He regretted not paying a visit to the Golden Horn King first to acquaint himself. It would have made corpse collecting more convenient.

Suddenly going over now would likely result in being slapped to death by the Golden Horn King. He couldn't help but think if he raised his senior brother's name, perhaps the Golden Horn King would look upon him more favorably.

Such a Demon King had little use for these cultivators' magical treasures. He could easily extend a goodwill gesture by gifting them to him.

The Golden Radiance Arhat thought this was a good idea, but it was just wishful thinking. He knew the ferocity of a Demon King all too well; if they didn't respect his senior brother, approaching would be suicide.

Just watching was frustrating for the Golden Radiance Arhat. He contemplated briefly and then pointed at the image of Gao Xuan on the Water Mirror.

The Water Mirror rippled slightly, and a thread of golden light connected with Gao Xuan's silhouette from the Golden Radiance Arhat's fingertip.

Gao Xuan sensed the subtle shift in aura, followed by an image of the Golden Radiance Arhat projecting before him.

"Gao Xuan, you didn't heed the monk's advice and have now invited disaster upon yourself. Do you realize your mistake?"

The Golden Radiance Arhat arrogantly said, "If you apologize to the monk now and offer up your treasures, the monk might help you a bit. There might be a way out."

Gao Xuan glanced at the Golden Radiance Arhat and said to Tao Jun: "Is this monk trying to extort during a crisis?"

Tao Jun's face was full of embarrassment. He knew the Golden Radiance Arhat had extensive connections and significant backing from many Buddhist Zen Forests. Gao Xuan wasn't afraid of the Golden Radiance Arhat, but he feared this shameless old monk.

Golden Radiance was extremely greedy, his methods of amassing wealth insidiously ruthless, more detestable than some of the Great Demons.

The sudden appearance now was truly an attempt to extort Gao Xuan.

However, the Golden Radiance Arhat may indeed have a way to persuade the Golden Horn Demon King to retreat. Tao Jun considered that Gao Xuan might want to try.

After all, fighting was sure death; pleading with the Golden Radiance Arhat wasn't shameful.

Tao Jun thought of this and said: "Celestial Master, Master Golden Light might truly have a plan. At this juncture—"

Before Tao Jun finished speaking, Gao Xuan calmly said: "Bald donkey extorting during a crisis cannot be tolerated."

He told the Golden Radiance Arhat: "I originally thought we were all of the Human Race, and didn't want to make an issue of it with you. But you insist on being unreasonable, deliberately coming here to play the villain. You must be killed as an example to others."

The Golden Radiance Arhat's face darkened in anger: "You insolent brat, on the verge of destruction, yet you dare to speak such arrogant words. Today, I will see how you die."