Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14817 Trap

Ling Bi and the others were brought to this world by him and were people he cared about. Now they are surrounded by the people of the Silent Court and the Divine Envoy Hall has been dispatched. Their chances of survival are slim!

Seeing this, Yao Tianji quickly stepped forward, stopped Ling Xiao, and said urgently, "Grandmaster, wait! You must not act rashly!"

Ling Xiao turned to look at Yao Tianji, his eyes filled with anxiety and murderous intent, his tone icy: "Dean Yao, Ling Bi and the others are in danger, I must go and save them!"

Yao Tianji said in a deep voice:

“I know you’re anxious, and I know Lingbi and the others are in danger, but listen to me…”

If the Silent Court really mobilized the Divine Envoy Hall, given the strength of the Divine Envoy Hall, they would be fully capable of killing Elder Zhang and Miss Ling Bi on the spot.

But they chose to surround us without killing us. Their purpose was clear: they wanted to lure us to the rescue, or more precisely, they wanted to lure you there!

Their target was never Elder Zhang, nor Miss Ling Bi and the others, but you!

A cold glint flashed in Ling Xiao's eyes as he asked in a deep voice, "Just how strong is the Divine Envoy Hall? Is it really so strong that even Elder Zhang cannot contend with it?"

Yao Tianji's expression was extremely solemn, and he said in a heavy tone:

"Extremely powerful! The Divine Envoy Hall is the core and most powerful force of the Annihilation Court. Every single person in it is a top genius handpicked by the Annihilation Court."

Each of them possesses terrifying combat power, with even the lowest cultivation level exceeding the Returning to Truth Realm. Moreover, they excel at teamwork and coordinate seamlessly. Even the academy's top elders would find it difficult to escape unscathed when encountering members of the Divine Envoy Hall.

Not to mention, the leader this time is none other than Ouyang Huan, the deputy head of the Divine Envoy Hall. His strength is unfathomable; even Elder Zhang is probably no match for them!

Ling Xiao clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white, his tone firm:

"No matter how strong the Divine Envoy Hall is, if Ling Bi and the others are in danger, I must go to save them!"

I know Ling Bi and the others' strength. Although they are exceptionally talented, they are no match for the Divine Envoy Hall of the Silent Court. I can't just stand by and watch them get hurt!

Having said that, he said no more, turned around and rushed out of the Holy Rune Hall, his movements urgent and without the slightest hesitation.

Yao Tianji's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly tried to stop him: "Grandmaster, don't go! It's too dangerous! I'll go myself. I'll bring all the academy's experts, and we'll definitely be able to rescue Elder Zhang and Miss Ling Bi, etc. You..."

Before Yao Tianji could finish speaking, Ling Xiao's figure had already disappeared at the entrance of the Holy Rune Hall, leaving only a faint aura to prove that he had just been there.

Yao Tianji's pupils contracted slightly, his heart filled with anxiety. He immediately shouted sternly at Jiang Chuan:

"Jiang Chuan! Immediately summon all the experts in the academy, whether they are elders, senior members, or instructors from each hall. Gather them all and come with me. We must spare no effort to ensure the safety of our junior master and rescue Elder Zhang and Miss Ling Bi!"

"Yes! Your subordinate obeys!" Jiang Chuan dared not slack off in the slightest, and quickly got up, turned around and left to gather the academy's experts.

Yao Tianji didn't linger any longer. With a flash, he broke through the air and followed closely behind Ling Xiao, rushing towards the direction where Zhang Maoran was trapped. He had only one thought in his mind... He must protect Ling Xiao and not let anything happen to him!

After leaving the Holy Rune Academy, Ling Xiao's mind stirred, and the power of his divine soul quietly circulated within him. He instantly sensed the auras of Ling Bi and the others. Those auras were mixed with a strong killing intent and a sense of crisis, indicating that they were already engaged in a fierce battle.

Ling Xiao's heart tightened, and without further delay, his figure suddenly soared into the air, transforming into a streak of light, carrying a sharp aura, and sped towards the direction where Ling Bi and the others were. His speed was so fast that he disappeared into the horizon in an instant.

About half an hour later, Ling Xiao's figure suddenly stopped in mid-air, his aura instantly turning icy cold, his gaze warily fixed on the distance ahead...

Not far ahead, in the void, stood a figure, tall and straight, dressed in a black brocade robe, with a gentle face and a faint smile on his lips. It was none other than the Lord of the Silent Court.

The Lord of the Silent Court stood with a smile on his face, looking calmly at Ling Xiao, as if he had been waiting there for a long time.

Just as Yao Tianji had predicted, the Silent Court's ambush of Zhang Maoran and Ling Bi was not truly intended to kill them; their real target had always been Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao remained holed up within the Holy Rune Academy. With the academy's protection and the presence of numerous powerful figures, the Silent Annihilation Court, despite its myriad methods, could hardly succeed.

If they were to launch a full-scale attack on the Holy Rune Academy, the cost would be far too heavy for the Silent Extinction Court to bear, and no one would dare to start such an attack lightly, given the Holy Rune Academy's profound foundation and formidable nature.

Therefore, luring Ling Xiao out of the Holy Rune Academy and into this deserted place before killing him is the best strategy for the Silent Extinction Court.

At this moment, Ling Xiao looked at the Lord of the Silent Court ahead with an unusually calm expression, without the slightest panic or fear, as if he had long expected to meet him here.

The Lord of the Silent Court looked at Ling Xiao's calm appearance and chuckled. His tone was gentle, but it carried a hint of sinister intent that was hard to detect: "Ling Xiao, I have been here for a long time."

Ling Xiao gently shook his head, a half-smile playing on his lips, and asked in a calm tone:

"There is something I still don't understand, and I would appreciate it if the Court Master could enlighten me. The Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword is no longer with me, so why are you still so fixated on me, even going so far as to set up such a huge trap to lure me out?"

The Lord of the Silent Court stared directly at Ling Xiao, his eyes deep and his tone firm:

"Because it has already recognized you as its master."

As long as you live, it will always be your sword. Even if it is in someone else's hands right now, it cannot unleash its true power, nor can it unlock the Demon Lord's treasure.

Only by killing you will the Demon Lord's Black Sky Sword recognize a new master and truly become my weapon.

Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone carrying a hint of disdain: "That's all? Just for a sword that has already recognized its master, you're willing to make an enemy of the Holy Rune Academy, mobilize the Divine Envoy Hall, and set a trap to lure me out?"

The Lord of the Silent Court nodded slightly, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable resolve:

"That's all. For me, as long as I can obtain the Demon Lord's Black Sky Sword, unlock the Demon Lord's treasure, and revitalize the Silent Court, it's all worth it, no matter the cost."

Ling Xiao slowly looked around, his gaze sweeping across every corner of the void. He didn't find any other members of the Silent Extinction Court. Suddenly, he smiled and said in a relaxed tone, "You came alone? You didn't bring anyone from the Divine Envoy Hall, nor any other helpers?"

The Lord of the Silent Court maintained his smile, his tone carrying a hint of confidence, even a touch of contempt: "Isn't dealing with a mere lower-level Lord like you enough?" (End of Chapter)