bookandnovel Chapter 14888 Half a year
Chapter 14888 Half a year
Chapter 14888 Half a year
Xia Ming shook his head helplessly, his tone becoming serious:
You're oversimplifying things.
"If the mayor really takes action and launches a strong attack on the Silent Court, the Silent Court will only have two choices."
"Firstly, they're allowing the town mayor to forcibly seize the Demon Lord's relics. But do you think, given Xiang Ying's personality, that's possible?"
"Secondly, we need to ask Jiang Yijian to intervene and stop the town mayor."
Jiang Yijian.
Upon hearing those three words, Ling Xiao's smile vanished instantly, and he fell silent.
He had heard Xia Ming mention Jiang Yijian's prowess. This man was one of the eight strongest in the Chaotic Martial World, with unfathomable strength and unparalleled swordsmanship. His destructive power was astonishing, and even Xiao Lianzhu would probably have to be wary of him.
Ling Xiao turned to look at Xiao Lianzhu, his tone tinged with worry, and asked in a deep voice:
"Zhu'er, with your strength, can you stop Jiang Yijian?"
Before Xiao Lianzhu could speak, Xia Ming interjected, his tone grave:
"Even if the mayor can block Jiang Yijian, he will definitely be seriously injured and suffer heavy losses."
"But if the mayor is injured and his strength is greatly reduced, who will guard the defenses of this underworld town?"
"At that time, other powerful figures who covet the power of hell and the treasures of the Demon Lord will surely seize the opportunity to make their move and reap the benefits."
"In other words, if the mayor launches a strong attack on the Silent Court, he may end up doing the work for someone else, and it will be a losing proposition."
As she spoke, she looked at Xiao Lianzhu, her tone carrying a certainty:
"The mayor did not take action against the Silent Court or forcibly seize the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword back then, presumably because he was mindful of this and did not want to lose more than he gained."
Xiao Lianzhu nodded slightly and said in a solemn tone:
"Yes."
"In this chaotic martial world, there are quite a few people who covet the Demon Lord's treasure. They are all eyeing it covetously, but they dare not make a move easily because of the strength of the Silent Extinction Court."
“If I get injured, they will definitely swarm in. At that time, not only will the town of Yin Jian be in crisis, but the Chaotic Martial World will also be in complete chaos.”
Xia Ming nodded slightly and continued:
"Besides Jiang Yijian, the Silent Court has another hidden trump card, namely the Lord of the Chaotic Martial Realm."
"This person's strength is unfathomable. He is a top expert in the Chaotic Martial World. As long as he lives, the Silent Court will never perish, and no one will dare to shake him easily."
"If anyone dares to disregard everything and destroy the Silent Court, this person will surely appear to stop them."
"In other words, if we want to open the Demon Lord's Ruins, we not only have to deal with Jiang Yijian, but also with that mysterious and unpredictable Lord of the Chaotic Martial Realm."
"That's why, over the years, no one has ever dared to really make a move against the Silent Court."
As she spoke, she turned her gaze to Ling Xiao, her tone carrying a hint of reminder:
"That's why you're still alive and well."
"Because many people know that even if they seize your Demon Lord Black Sky Sword, without the key, they can't enter the Demon Lord's Treasure. Instead, they will offend the forces behind you, which would be a loss. That's why they haven't made a move against you easily."
Ling Xiao remained silent for a moment, then suddenly a sly smile appeared on his lips, a glint of understanding flashing in his eyes:
"So, the real danger isn't me, but the Silent Court, is that right?"
"They guard the Demon Lord's ruins like they're guarding a hot potato, coveted by countless people, yet they dare not let go easily."
Xia Ming nodded, his tone certain:
"Yes."
"It can be said that in the current chaotic martial arts world, many people are hoping for the destruction of the Silent Court and that they will not be able to protect the Demon Lord's ruins, but no one dares to be the first to make a move, for fear of getting burned and having other forces reap the benefits."
As she spoke, she looked at Ling Xiao again, her tone carrying a hint of meaning:
"They all wish you would take the lead and make the first move, so that the two sides would be severely damaged, while they would hide in the shadows and wait to reap the benefits."
Xia Ming slowly walked to the sand table in the center of the courtyard. On the sand table, the locations of various forces in the Chaotic Martial World were marked, with several red dots standing out, representing the strongest forces.
She gently tapped the locations marked with red dots, her voice calm and measured, her tone serious:
"Ling Xiao, you can't rush things now, you absolutely mustn't act impulsively."
Ling Xiao leaned back in his chair, his fingertips lightly tapping the armrest, making a crisp sound. His gaze fell on the symbols representing the various forces on the sand table. He remained calm and silent, but his mind was racing, trying to come up with a solution.
"Someone died on the Silent Court side, and it was an important high-ranking member. This news can't be kept secret at all, and it won't be long before it spreads throughout the entire Chaotic Martial World."
Xia Ming straightened up, put his hands behind his back, and said with a deep gaze:
"Now, everyone's eyes are on you, Ling Xiao, watching to see what your next move will be."
"If you act impulsively and lead your men to attack the Silent Court, you will be playing right into everyone's hands, becoming a tool in their hands, and ultimately you will only suffer more losses than gains."
"Don't worry, I know that very well. I'm not stupid. How could I let them reap the benefits without lifting a finger?"
Ling Xiao sneered, his eyes radiating intense confidence.
Hearing this, Xia Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a look of satisfaction, "It's good that you think that way. Think things through before you act, and never be impulsive. Once you act rashly, there may be no way to turn things around."
"What we need to do next is to set up a scheme, and when the opportunity comes, we will secretly open the Demon Lord's treasure. In this way, not only will it not benefit others, but we will also gain huge benefits."
Ling Xiao nodded, then looked at Xiao Lianzhu: "Zhu'er, what is the current situation of the Black Death King? How much longer will it take to break the seal? You can't lie to me, you have to tell me the truth so I can make some preparations."
Xiao Lianzhu's expression was solemn, and she sighed deeply: "To be honest, I don't know either. Although I reinforced the seal, I always feel that the Black Death King has someone helping him behind the scenes. He might break the seal at any time... Of course, if everything goes smoothly, it will take at least half a year."
"Is it only six months at most?"
Ling Xiao's expression was not good. This was under the most optimistic scenario. Perhaps the Black Death King would be freed in less than half a year. He had to act quickly and take advantage of this time to improve his strength on the one hand, and seek some external assistance on the other.
Seeing Ling Xiao's expression, Xiao Lianzhu comforted him, "Brother Ling, you don't need to worry too much. I'm still here and will monitor the Black Death King's every move. If the seal is corroded or loosened, I will reinforce it and try to maintain it for half a year. If that doesn't work... I have other ways. After all, I am the mayor of this underworld town. I won't be without any means."
“I believe in you!” Ling Xiao nodded. “But I can’t put all the pressure on you. I also need to find a way to get out of this predicament. If any of the eight strongest experts are willing to help, that would be great. This matter is not easy to handle…”
"I'm telling you, you shouldn't think about it so much. Instead, think about what to do six months from now..." Xia Ming reminded him irritably in the magic needle space.