Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14889 Enhancing Sacred Rune Abilities

"We'll talk about what happens six months from now. Right now, I need to go into seclusion and get myself into top shape!"

Xiao Lianzhu said, "With my current strength, I can defeat the Black Death King, but if he has helpers, it's hard to say. Moreover, the Black Death King's condition is obviously recovering, so I must prepare for battle with all my might."

Immediately, she looked at Ling Xiao: "Brother Ling, for now, the town is still the safest place. You should stay here and cultivate. Those enemies outside won't dare to come here to cause you trouble. Otherwise, they will definitely not return alive."

Ling Xiao shook his head: "Zhu'er, although the town has a nice environment, it's too comfortable for me. Besides, as I just said, I still need to find reinforcements and improve myself. I absolutely cannot sit and wait for death."

"I understand your concern for me and your worries, but your brother Ling has survived countless life-and-death situations. I won't die so easily. Don't worry."

He certainly understood Xiao Lianzhu's good intentions, but he couldn't just let her be a pretty face and hide away obediently.

He's not that kind of person at all.

On the contrary, he is a battle maniac; only in battle can he improve himself and rapidly advance in strength.

Xiao Lianzhu frowned, but ultimately did not try to persuade Ling Xiao.

She knew her Ling-gege too well; once he made up his mind, no one could dissuade him.

Moreover, she had also considered that Ling Xiao was not the kind of vase who needed to be protected. Almost every time Ling Xiao improved, it was in an extremely dangerous environment.

"Brother Ling, take care!"

Xiao Lianzhu didn't try to persuade him anymore. She just gave Ling Xiao a big hug and then headed towards her secluded cultivation place, her back view revealing a strong determination.

Ling Xiao watched Xiao Lianzhu leave without stopping her. Xiao Lianzhu had her own things to do, and he had his own things to do as well.

Moreover, he had already thought of a way to quickly improve his strength: "Sister Xia Ming, I plan to go back to the Holy Rune Academy!"

Hearing this, Xia Ming was a little confused: "Brother, your current mastery of Saint Runes is probably even better than the dean of the Saint Rune Academy, and your strength easily surpasses most of the people there. What use would you be if you went back?"

“That’s not right.” Ling Xiao shook his head: “Although what you said seems to make sense, have you thought about it? The Holy Rune Academy has a trump card technique, which is the Seven-Star High-Grade Holy Rune Stone. If I can refine the Seven-Star High-Grade Holy Rune Stone, my strength will increase dramatically in a short period of time, and I will have a stronger advantage in dealing with enemies.”

“I see. I overlooked that point. But no one has been able to refine those high-grade seven-star holy rune stones for many years. Do you think you can do it? Moreover, it seems that the power of this thing is currently immeasurable.”

Xia Ming hesitated for a moment. After all, this matter was of great importance. If he bet on the wrong thing, it would be a complete waste of time. Would he still have any chance of winning against the Black Death King six months later?

"It will definitely work!" Ling Xiao smiled, his eyes radiating strong confidence. "I've seen the power of the Seven-Star High-Grade Sacred Rune Stone. Although it was just a simulation, its power was enough to threaten the Black Death King. Moreover... I'm confident I can refine it successfully. What others can do, I, Ling Xiao, can do! What others can't do, I, Ling Xiao, can also do!"

"Heh, you're quite confident..."

Xia Ming pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded, his tone carrying a hint of approval, but also a touch of worry:

“You’re right. If you can really create a high-grade seven-star holy rune stone, you will have the ability to confront even a powerhouse like Xiang Ying head-on, and you might even gain the upper hand.”

"But this thing is not so easy to refine. In the entire Chaotic Martial World, the number of people who can truly master the method of refining high-grade seven-star holy rune stones can be counted on one hand. Each of them is a top expert in the field of holy runes."

That's why I need to go back to study.

Ling Xiao's tone was firm, without the slightest wavering:

"The Holy Rune Academy has the best Holy Rune resources in the entire Chaotic Martial World, with all the elders of the academy providing personal guidance, as well as a vast collection of Holy Rune texts. It is much faster and more efficient than me blindly exploring on my own."

"Six months is enough time for me to break through the bottleneck and master the refining method of high-grade seven-star holy rune stones."

Seeing the determination in his eyes, Xia Ming knew his mind was made up and further persuasion would be useless, so he finally nodded slowly.

"Okay, let's go back then."

"But you have to promise me one thing: within six months, no matter what happens, do not engage in direct warfare with the Silent Court, and do not provoke the Black Death King's forces, or you will only be courting death."

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao's lips curled into a half-smile. He neither explicitly agreed nor directly refused. His smile concealed a hint of cunning, as well as an uncontrollable arrogance.

That smile sent a chill down Xia Ming's spine, a vague sense of foreboding washing over her. She could only shake her head helplessly. She knew Ling Xiao's personality all too well; once he made up his mind, nothing could sway him. There was no point in saying anything more, so she could only silently worry for him.

Meanwhile, deep within hell, endless darkness, like solidified ink, was so thick it couldn't be dissolved, and not even a ray of light could penetrate it, as if it were a forbidden zone forgotten by the world.

The yin energy here is incredibly dense, just like the legendary underworld, with a deathly atmosphere everywhere.

Even the air was filled with decay and death.

If a normal person were to come here and take a breath, they would probably lose ten years of their life. This place is truly too eerie.

Deep within the underworld lies a massive seal.

This is the place where the Black Death King was sealed.

At this moment, the Black Death King sat upright within the seal, his face showing hatred and excitement at the impending release.

The seal has been sealed for many years and is now on the verge of collapse. He also has allies secretly helping him. As long as he makes a little effort, it's only a matter of time before the seal is broken.

"Hong Qi, Hong Qi, you should have killed me back then! If you didn't, I would have killed your grandson after I got out!"

The Black Death King's face revealed an intense hatred.

He never expected that Ling Xiao was actually Hong Qi's grandson. Was this some kind of ill-fated relationship? Well, once he got out, he would personally end this ill-fated relationship.

Although he was still somewhat afraid of Hong Qi, he heard from the Demon Soul Clan that Hong Qi was no longer in the Chaotic Martial Realm and no one knew where he had gone, so he figured he could no longer pose any threat to him.

He might even be dead, so what's there for him to be afraid of?

"Hong Qi, you'll regret this. During the years you were sealed, I've been planning and accumulating power. Once the seal is broken, this entire Chaotic Martial Realm will be mine. What you stopped back then, I'll start all over again now."

"Go ahead and try to stop me again, huh? I bet you won't have the chance!" (End of Chapter)