Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14846 Alright, I'll stop teasing you guys.

The blade flashed, its movements unpredictable, each strike precise and capable of wounding Lin Hao, yet each only caused minor injuries, posing no real threat, let alone killing him.

Lin Hao stood there casually, dodging with ease and occasionally raising his hand to block, letting Ling Xiao attack continuously, as if he were toying with a hopping ant, the contempt in his eyes not diminishing in the slightest.

"Lingxiao!"

Seeing this, Meng Haoqing was furious. He clenched his fists, his aura surged, and he couldn't help but roar as he was about to rush forward to fight alongside Ling Xiao.

"I'll help you! These two bastards are bullying us too much!"

"Don't move." Ling Xiao said in a deep voice without turning his head, his tone firm and leaving no room for doubt, "This is my own battle, I can handle it myself."

He slowly sheathed his sword and stood there, looking at the composed Lin Hao before him. Suddenly, he spoke, his tone calm and without the slightest ripple.

"Lin Hao, right?"

Lin Hao raised an eyebrow, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, then chuckled:

"What, tired of beating you? Want to beg for mercy? If you kneel down now, kowtow three times, and beg me to spare your life, I might consider leaving you with a whole corpse."

"Begging for mercy?" Ling Xiao suddenly laughed, a faint smile that carried an inherent pride. "I just want to ask you one question: why did we become enemies?"

Lin Hao was taken aback, clearly not expecting Ling Xiao to ask such a question. The sarcasm on his face faltered slightly, and he remained silent for a moment.

"Was it my fault that the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword recognized me as its master?"

Ling Xiao looked at him, his tone calm, yet carrying a questioning force.

"Is it my fault that I received the Demon Lord's inheritance? Your Silent Extinction Court sent people down to the mortal realm to hunt me down time and time again, trying to seize my inheritance and steal my sword. I fought back and killed your people. Is that my fault?"

Lin Hao fell silent again, his brows furrowing slightly... Every word Ling Xiao uttered hit the nail on the head, leaving him with no way to refute it.

Yes, from beginning to end, it was the insatiable greed of the Silent Court that led to the provocations, while everything Ling Xiao did was merely to protect himself.

"I know you won't care about these things," Ling Xiao continued, his tone still calm, yet carrying a hint of detachment as if he had seen through everything.

"What you care about has never been who is right or wrong, but the power of the Demon Lord's Black Sky Sword, the temptation of the Demon Lord's inheritance, the so-called face of your Silent Court, and your inability to allow anyone to challenge your authority."

"But have you ever thought that the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword is an ancient divine artifact with its own intelligence? Since it has recognized me as its master, it means that I am destined to be with it, and that it has chosen me willingly."

"By forcibly seizing it and defying the heavens, aren't you afraid of the backlash from the divine artifact, ultimately ending up dead and vanished?"

Lin Hao's eyes flickered slightly, and his heart skipped a beat...

Ling Xiao's words were not without reason. Ancient artifacts all possess sentience, and forcibly seizing an artifact that has recognized its master will indeed result in a backlash. At best, one's cultivation will plummet; at worst, one will die and perish. He knew this better than anyone else.

"And another thing," Ling Xiao looked at him, his gaze calm yet carrying an invisible pressure, "Do you know I have acquaintances at the Golden Dragon Gate?"

Lin Hao's pupils suddenly contracted, his expression changed slightly, and a storm of emotions surged within him... The Golden Dragon Gate!

That was one of the most powerful and transcendent forces in the chaotic martial world, with a profound foundation and countless experts, far stronger than the Silent Court.

He didn't know if Ling Xiao had any acquaintances in the Golden Dragon Gate, nor did he know their identities, but he knew that if he really offended the Golden Dragon Gate...

For the Silent Court, this would be an absolute catastrophe; even they couldn't afford to offend the Golden Dragon Gate.

"I have a master behind me."

Ling Xiao continued, his tone calm yet full of confidence.

"Do you believe that if you kill me today, tomorrow someone will raze your entire Silent Court to the ground and make you pay a terrible price for what you have done today?"

Lin Hao fell completely silent, his head bowed, his eyes filled with complex emotions, his mind in turmoil... He had to admit that what Ling Xiao said was true.

He dared not ignore the deterrent power of the Golden Dragon Gate;

Xiao Lianzhu, who had just crushed the Silent Court, was a shadow in his heart. If he really killed Ling Xiao and angered Xiao Lianzhu, the Silent Court would probably be completely destroyed.

After a long silence, he slowly raised his head, his gaze fixed on Ling Xiao, a complex look flashing in his eyes, and asked in an icy tone, "Are you threatening me?"

"No." Ling Xiao shook his head gently, his tone remaining calm.

"I am simply stating the facts. There is no life-or-death enmity between us; it is only because of the Demon Lord's legacy and the treasured sword that we have come to this point."

"If you kill me today, someone else will kill you tomorrow. When will this cycle of revenge end? What's the point?"

Lin Hao looked at him, the murderous intent in his eyes gradually fading, replaced by a hint of hesitation and struggle... He was tempted.

Ling Xiao's words were all reasonable, and the intimidation from the Golden Dragon Gate and Xiao Lianzhu forced him to consider the matter carefully. If he really killed Ling Xiao, the consequences would be unimaginable.

In the shadows, Xia Ming chuckled inwardly, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing:

"This kid is clever. He can't beat people, so he starts to deceive them? But I have to say, his ability to deceive people is really good. He even convinced Lin Hao to waver."

But unfortunately, every word Ling Xiao said struck a nerve with Lin Hao, forcing him to seriously consider and weigh the pros and cons...

Killing Ling Xiao might wash away the shame of the Silent Court, but it could also invite the revenge of the Golden Dragon Gate and Xiao Lianzhu, leading to the Silent Court's utter destruction.

If they didn't kill Ling Xiao, they couldn't swallow their anger, nor could they explain themselves to the disciples of the Silent Court.

Golden Dragon Gate!

Lin Hao couldn't help but recall that terrifying sect, one of the eight major forces in the Chaotic Martial World, whose Golden Dragon Emperor was even more terrifying.

If the Golden Dragon Gate is truly related to Ling Xiao, then that would be troublesome.

And then there's that woman named Xiao Lianzhu, that terrifying being who could easily crush the Silent Court, kill the Shadow Bee, and severely injure Zhang Xuanyi. If she were truly seeking revenge for Ling Xiao, the Silent Court would have no chance to resist.

If we really kill him... the consequences will be unimaginable.

"Lin Hao." Chen Sheng, who was standing to the side, noticed Lin Hao's wavering and quickly said in a deep voice, his tone serious and carrying a hint of reminder.

"Don't be fooled by him! He's just stalling for time and trying to scare you! How could a mere kid possibly know anyone from the Golden Dragon Gate?"

Even if he knew us, the Golden Dragon Gate might not necessarily become our enemy, the Silent Court, for his sake! If we don't kill him today, the consequences will be dire!

Lin Hao took a deep breath, suppressing his hesitation and struggle. His eyes gradually hardened, and he was about to speak, preparing to give the order to join forces with Chen Sheng to kill Ling Xiao...

Suddenly, Ling Xiao smiled, a bright smile that carried the arrogance and flamboyance of youth, instantly breaking the tense atmosphere.

"Alright, I'll stop teasing you guys." (End of Chapter)