Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14853 Crisis at the Holy Rune Academy

Upon hearing Ling Xiao's words, the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword throbbed slightly in his palm.

As if in response to him, it then transformed into a beam of black light and once again entered Ling Xiao's body, completely connecting with his mind and spirit, and their auras became increasingly compatible.

The Demon Lord Black Sky Sword has finally returned!

Ling Xiao smiled slightly, a warm feeling welling up in his heart...

Having spent a long time with the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword, he had unknowingly developed feelings for him.

This time, the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword flew back on its own, and seemed to be closer to him and more docile than before.

But the next second, as if he had thought of something, the smile on his face vanished instantly, his expression suddenly darkened, and a trace of solemnity and vigilance flashed in his eyes.

The return of the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword may not be all good news!

This sword has long since become sentient and has its own consciousness. What's most terrifying is that this sword is a relic left behind by the Demon Lord, and it is very likely that the Demon Lord's remnant soul and consciousness are contained within it!

If the Demon Lord's consciousness has not yet dissipated, it is unknown whether he will be of any harm to him after awakening, or whether he will be easy to deal with!

However, now is not the time to think about these things.

Ling Xiao suppressed his doubts, once again storing the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword into his body. His gaze shifted to Meng Haoqing before him, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit, and he declared loudly:

"Come on, let's continue! The contest just now isn't over yet!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he flashed out like an arrow, his bloodthirsty blade flashing once more, its light surging, carrying a sharp killing intent as it hurtled towards Meng Haoqing.

Seeing this from afar, Meng Haoqing's lips curled up slightly, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes, and he swung his giant axe down with a fierce blow.

The ancient black bear martial spirit erupted completely, a deafening roar echoing through the clouds. Vast power condensed on the axe blade, and it slashed fiercely at Ling Xiao's blade light.

Beside him, the demon spirit slowly walked to Xia Ming's side, her gaze sweeping over the two locked in fierce combat. She spoke softly, her tone carrying a barely perceptible hint of approval:

"That kid is not only exceptionally quick to understand and able to apply what he learns to other situations, but he is also extremely diligent, studying hard day and night without ever slacking off. With such talent and character, his future is limitless."

Xia Ming nodded slightly, his gaze also falling on Ling Xiao, his eyes filled with both relief and solemnity:

"If one lacks exceptional talent and is not diligent, what hope is there for such a person?"

But he possesses both—he has extraordinary talent and a down-to-earth work ethic. Such a person, once he matures, will be terrifying, enough to stir up the entire chaotic martial arts world.

About five days passed in this way, and Ling Xiao continued to cultivate diligently day after day, focusing on honing his three sword techniques: Blood Sacrifice Sword, Karma Sword, and Mind Sword...

He knew in his heart that once he had fully mastered and integrated these three sword techniques, he could greatly enhance the power of the Bloodthirsty Blade, allowing this treasured blade that had accompanied him for so long to shine again.

After all, he's been using a sword much more lately...

The overwhelming demonic power of the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword and the bizarre venom of the Xuan Snake Poison Heaven Sword were simply too formidable. In comparison, the Bloodthirsty Blade paled in comparison and could hardly unleash its full power.

But he knew in his heart that once he mastered these three sword techniques and integrated them into the Bloodthirsty Blade, the power of the Bloodthirsty Blade would far surpass that of the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword and the Xuan Snake Poison Heaven Sword, becoming the most powerful weapon in his hands.

In the days that followed, Ling Xiao entered a state of frenzied cultivation, working day and night to hone his skills and insights in the three sword techniques.

His sword intent became increasingly refined, and his strength steadily improved, propelling him towards a higher realm.

Time passed day by day, and several days went by in the blink of an eye.

During this period, the Silent Court remained unusually calm, without any movement, as if it had fallen into complete silence. It neither sent anyone to hunt down Ling Xiao nor made any unusual moves, which was eerily calm.

Holy Emblem Academy.

Inside the main hall, the atmosphere was heavy, and the air seemed to freeze.

Yao Tianji sat upright in the main seat, his face so gloomy it could drip water, his aura sharp, and his eyes full of vigilance and unease.

Beside him, Jiang Chuan stood quietly, his expression equally solemn, his gaze sweeping outside the hall, constantly alert to any movement from the outside world.

Yao Tianji remained silent for a long time before suddenly speaking, his tone tinged with unease:

"The Silent Court is too quiet! It's not normal. This is definitely not a good thing. They must be plotting something in the dark. We must be careful."

Jiang Chuan nodded slightly and replied in a solemn tone:

"I also feel that this matter is extremely abnormal. I have already recalled all the disciples who were training outside, strengthened the academy's defenses, and made preparations to fight at any time."

Yao Tianji frowned and asked again, "Where is the young grandmaster? Is there any news of him? Where is he now?"

Jiang Chuan shook his head slightly, his tone tinged with helplessness:

"We have temporarily lost contact and do not know the exact location of our junior master."

However, our junior master is incredibly strong and exceptionally talented, and he also has powerful allies by his side, so he should be fine. I've already sent people to inquire about his whereabouts.

Yao Tianji shook his head slightly, his tone firm, yet tinged with worry:

"Otherwise! Now that Lin Hao has appeared and taken charge of the Silent Court, the other seven divine envoys of the Silent Court will probably also show up one after another."

Those people are all powerful and ruthless. If they go to cause trouble for the junior master, the junior master will be in danger all alone!

We must contact him as soon as possible and get him back to the Holy Rune Academy to ensure his safety!

Jiang Chuan nodded emphatically: "Understood, I will arrange for people to intensify the search efforts and make sure to contact the Junior Master as soon as possible!"

But at that moment, Yao Tianji and Jiang Chuan's expressions suddenly changed, and a strong sense of crisis surged in their hearts at the same time.

Without the slightest hesitation, he flashed and instantly disappeared from the main hall, appearing in the square outside.

On the plaza, the corpses of over a dozen disciples of the Holy Rune Academy, accompanied by a shower of blood, plummeted from the sky and crashed heavily to the ground, their flesh mangled and a gruesome sight...

Each corpse was imbued with dense sword energy and demonic energy, clearly indicating that they had been killed by the people of the Silent Court!

Upon seeing this, Yao Tianji's expression immediately turned even more gloomy, his aura surged instantly, and his eyes burned with boundless rage.

He suddenly looked up at the sky, his gaze sharp as a knife, but there was no one in the sky, only a faint wisp of demonic energy gradually dissipating into the air.

Jiang Chuan stared at the corpse on the ground, his tone cold and tinged with solemnity:

"They've made their move! The people of the Silent Court finally couldn't hold back any longer and have acted! This is a declaration of war against our Holy Rune Academy, and also a way to force our Junior Grandmaster to show himself!"

Yao Tianji took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and said in a deep voice, "Of the reinforcements we've contacted, how many are willing to come and help us?"

Jiang Chuan quickly replied, "The Weapon Refining Pavilion has agreed, and their experts are on their way and will arrive shortly!" (End of Chapter)