bookandnovel Chapter 14805 Declaration of War
Chapter 14805 Declaration of War
Chapter 14805 Declaration of War
The Lord of the Silent Court stared intently at Yao Tianji, his eyes so cold they could drip water, his tone filled with boundless killing intent:
"Yao Tianji, enough nonsense, hand over Ling Xiao! I can spare the Holy Rune Academy this time, otherwise, I will raze your Holy Rune Academy to the ground today and make everyone pay the price for your stupidity!"
"Hand it over?" Yao Tianji laughed as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, his tone laced with sarcasm.
"Lord of the Silent Court, what gives you the right? Is it the few dozen people behind you? Or your insignificant strength?"
"On what grounds?" The killing intent in the eyes of the Lord of the Silent Court intensified, and his voice suddenly rose.
"Just because of Ling Xiao, who killed countless disciples of my Silent Extinction Court, including my most valued personal disciple Jin Junsen! This blood debt must be settled today! Tell me, on what grounds?"
"A life for a life, that's only right and proper."
Yao Tianji nodded slowly, his tone calm, yet carrying an undeniable confidence.
"But your Silent Extinction Court first sent people down to the mortal realm to hunt down Ling Xiao, intending to kill him. He merely fought back and killed your people. What's wrong with that? Does it mean that only your Silent Extinction Court is allowed to kill, but others are not allowed to fight back?"
The Lord of the Silent Court's expression instantly darkened, and the dark power around him grew even more violent. His tone was icy and chilling: "Yao Tianji, you insist on protecting him, you insist on being an enemy of my Silent Court, is that it?"
“Protect?” Yao Tianji shook his head slightly, his tone solemn, emphasizing each word, “It’s not protect, it’s safeguard.”
He raised his head, his gaze fixed directly on the Lord of the Silent Court, his tone filled with unwavering determination and authority, his voice echoing throughout the entire back mountain:
"Ling Xiao is a member of my Holy Rune Academy, a disciple personally taught by our founder, and the junior grandmaster of our Holy Rune Academy! From this day forward, anyone who touches him is touching our Holy Rune Academy! Anyone who dares to challenge the prestige of the Holy Rune Academy, I, Yao Tianji, will certainly fight to the bitter end!"
The Lord of the Silent Court's pupils suddenly contracted, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face... A person from the Holy Rune Academy? Or Shi Wensheng's personal disciple? When did this kid become the junior grandmaster of the Holy Rune Academy?
He stared intently at Yao Tianji, his tone icy, tinged with disbelief and mockery:
"Yao Tianji, do you know what you're saying? For a mere brat at the Lower Lord Realm, you're willing to gamble the entire Holy Rune Academy and become an enemy of my Silent Extinction Court? Are you insane?"
"To be an enemy?" Yao Tianji laughed, a laugh that carried a hint of disdain and a touch of determination.
"Lord of the Silent Court, when have we ever stopped being enemies?"
Over the years, your Silent Court has coveted the legacy of my Holy Rune Academy and repeatedly provoked us. If it weren't for the barrier left by our founder protecting the academy, the Holy Rune Academy would probably have been crushed by you long ago.
"Today, I'm telling you plainly, the Holy Rune Academy will no longer tolerate this. From this day forward, with me here and our Junior Grandmaster here, no one will dare to bully the Holy Rune Academy again!"
The Lord of the Silent Court remained silent for a moment, the coldness on his face gradually fading, replaced by a chilling smile, a smile filled with killing intent and disdain.
"Good, very good." He nodded slowly, his tone icy, each word deliberate and deliberate.
"Since you insist on courting death and becoming an enemy of my Silent Court, then I will grant your wish."
"From this day forward, the Silent Court officially declares war on the Holy Rune Academy! I want to see how long your dilapidated Holy Rune Academy can hold out, and whether it can withstand the thunderous blow of the Silent Court!"
Having said that, he said no more, turned around and stepped into the void, the dark power around him surged, and his figure gradually became blurred.
"Oh, right."
Before leaving, he suddenly turned back, staring intently at Ling Xiao, his eyes filled with mockery and murderous intent, his tone sinister.
"Ling Xiao, you better hide well in the Holy Rune Academy and don't let me find a chance. Otherwise, I will grind you to dust and make you wish you were dead!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his figure vanished completely into the void, leaving only the dense dark power and endless killing intent lingering above the Holy Rune Academy for a long time.
A gentle breeze blew by, stirring up a few fallen leaves, but it couldn't dispel the deathly silence and oppressive atmosphere outside the ancestral hall.
The chilling killing intent left behind by the Lord of the Silent Court when he left still lingered in the air. Every breath exuded a heart-palpitating sense of oppression, and even the holy runes in the air became stagnant.
Yao Tianji's face was ashen, his brows furrowed. His gaze swept across the empty space before he turned to look at Ling Xiao, who stood calmly beside him, his tone respectful and solemn:
"Grandmaster, we should not stay here any longer. Let's go back to the hall and discuss our next move."
Ling Xiao nodded slightly, said nothing more, and followed Yao Tianji back to the Hall of Worship. The hall door slowly closed, temporarily shutting out the oppressive atmosphere and murderous intent from the outside world.
Nothing was said that night, and the next day arrived in the blink of an eye.
A piece of news that could shake the entire Chaotic Martial World spread like a thunderclap to every corner of the Chaotic Martial World with lightning speed... The Silent Extinction Court has officially declared war on the Holy Rune Academy!
In an instant, the entire chaotic martial arts world was in an uproar, all forces were shaken, everyone was discussing the matter, and people were filled with anxiety.
After the news spread, the attitudes of the various factions instantly diverged:
Many opportunistic forces, fearing being implicated by the Holy Rune Academy and suffering retaliation from the Silent Court, immediately announced that they were severing all ties with the Holy Rune Academy, showing a resolute attitude and showing no regard for past relationships.
There are also some forces that remember the past kindness of the Holy Rune Academy... some of whom have received the Holy Rune inheritance from the Holy Rune Academy, and some of whom have been helped by the Holy Rune Academy. They have all publicly expressed their support for the Holy Rune Academy and their willingness to overcome difficulties together with the Holy Rune Academy.
Many other factions chose to protect themselves, remaining inactive for the time being, observing the situation, and waiting for things to become clearer before making any further plans.
After all, both the Silent Court and the Holy Rune Academy are top-tier forces. Once a war breaks out, the impact will be far-reaching, and no one dares to easily take sides.
Inside the Holy Rune Academy, in the Holy Rune Hall, the atmosphere was even more somber than outside, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.
All the academy's high-ranking officials, whether they were elders of various halls, senior members of the academy, or heads of various departments, gathered together and sat around in the main hall. The arguments rose and fell, and the noise was deafening. Everyone's face was filled with anxiety and solemnity.
"Dean, this matter has been handled far too hastily!"
An elderly man with gray hair and a dignified face suddenly slammed his hand on the table and stood up, his voice loud and clear, filled with dissatisfaction and urgency.
"Is it worth going to war with the Silent Extinction Court just for a Saint-level disciple of unknown origin? The Silent Extinction Court is powerful and full of experts. If war breaks out, my Holy Rune Academy will suffer heavy losses, and may even be in danger of being wiped out!"
"Yes, Dean!"
Another elder, dressed in a blue Taoist robe, immediately echoed, his tone full of worry.
"The strength of the Silent Court is in no way inferior to that of our Holy Rune Academy. If a real fight breaks out, the outcome is unpredictable, and we may even be at a disadvantage."
Moreover, they possess the Sacred Rune Tablet. You know better than we do the power of the Sacred Rune Tablet; it's a supreme treasure capable of amplifying the power of Sacred Runes and suppressing opponents. We simply don't have the confidence to contend with it!