bookandnovel Chapter 14790 Provocation
Chapter 14790 Provocation
Chapter 14790 Provocation
Ling Bi ignored him, her gaze still fixed intently on Ling Xiao, her tone stubborn:
“I know you are strong, strong enough to kill fifteen Returning to the True Realm experts with a single sword strike, strong enough to subdue the Red Letter Holy Book. But no matter how strong you are, you are still just one person.”
"The Silent Court has suffered such a great loss; its master will certainly not let this go easily. What will you do if they send out their entire force?"
Ling Xiao remained silent for a moment, looking at the undisguised worry in her eyes, and suddenly smiled. That smile dispelled the coldness around him and added a touch of warmth.
Are you worried about me?
Ling Bi paused, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she subconsciously turned her head away, her tone somewhat unnatural as she tried to hide her thoughts: "I just don't want the Silent Realm to lose its only barrier that can contend with the forces outside the realm."
"Don't worry." Ling Xiao stood up and walked step by step to her, his gaze gentle yet firm. "If I say I'm confident, then I really am. Besides..."
He abruptly changed the subject, his eyes turning cold and a calculating edge emanating from him: "I'm not going to fight them head-on."
Ling Bi turned her head and looked at him with a puzzled expression, waiting for him to continue.
"What I need to do is make them too busy to take care of themselves."
Ling Xiao's lips curled into a playful smile, his tone laced with sarcasm.
"The Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword has fallen into the hands of the Holy Rune Academy, and the Silent Annihilation Court was already restless; tensions between the two sides were already running high. Now, if I just add fuel to the fire, their conflict will completely erupt."
He didn't continue speaking, but everyone present was a shrewd person, and they instantly understood his intention... to sow discord, use someone else to do the dirty work, and make both the Silent Court and the Holy Rune Academy suffer heavy losses, while he would reap the benefits.
"But what if..." Ling Bi wanted to say something more, worried that the plan might go wrong and that he might be in danger.
“There’s no such thing as ‘what if’.” Ling Xiao interrupted her gently, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.
"You stay here in the Realm of Annihilation, protect Lin Yuan City, and protect the people here. I will inform you as soon as I have resolved things over there."
He paused, his voice softening considerably, carrying a hint of promise: "If things really turn out badly, I won't be reckless; I'll come back immediately."
Looking into his determined eyes, Ling Bi remained silent for a long time before finally nodding gently, her voice soft yet filled with genuine concern: "Then you... must be careful."
"Hmm." Ling Xiao nodded slightly.
Then, he took out three sacred rune stones from his storage ring and gently placed them on the jade table...
Two mid-grade holy rune stones, their spiritual light steady; one high-grade holy rune stone, its aura refined, faintly revealing a violent power—these were all spoils of his recent journey beyond the realm.
"You three can choose from these three Saint Rune Stones." His gaze fell on Ling Bi, Ji Mingkong, and Meng Haoqing. "One for each of you. They can save your lives in a critical moment."
Meng Haoqing's eyes lit up instantly. He rubbed his hands together and strode forward, his eyes fixed on the high-grade holy rune stone. His tone was full of surprise: "Really for us? Boss, you're too kind!"
Ji Mingkong frowned slightly and did not step forward. His tone was somewhat hesitant: "This is too valuable. High-grade holy rune stones are treasures from beyond the realm. You should keep them for yourself; they will be more useful."
"What's so valuable about it?" Ling Xiao waved his hand, his tone indifferent. "I have a lot of money on me, and these holy rune stones are not very useful to me. It's better to give them to you so that you have an extra layer of protection."
Ling Bi slowly walked forward, picked up a mid-grade defensive holy rune stone, felt the power within the stone with her fingertips, and after a moment, gently placed it back on the table, her gaze fixed firmly on Ling Xiao:
"This power is strong, but it is ultimately an external force, not a foundation I have cultivated myself. I will not use it; I will rely on my own strength to protect this place."
Ji Mingkong nodded in agreement, saying, "I also agree with Ling Bi's words. No matter how powerful the Sacred Rune Stone is, it is still an external object. Over-reliance on it will hinder one's cultivation breakthrough and may even damage one's foundation."
Ling Xiao didn't insist, but turned to look at Meng Haoqing with a hint of a smile in his eyes.
Meng Haoqing scratched his head, chuckled, and unceremoniously picked up the high-grade holy rune stone, turning it over and over in his hands, his face full of excitement:
"If you don't want it, then I won't be polite! This thing can save your life in a critical moment. I don't care if it's an external force or not, as long as it can save my life!"
Ling Xiao shook his head helplessly and advised, "It's up to you. But remember, the Sacred Rune Stone is only an aid and should only be used in times of crisis. Don't rely on it too much. Your own cultivation is the most reliable support."
"Understood, understood!" Meng Haoqing happily stuffed the high-grade holy rune stone into his storage ring, afraid that someone would steal it. "I definitely won't rely on it; I'm keeping it to save my life!"
Ling Xiao put away the other two intermediate-grade holy rune stones on the table, his gaze swept over everyone again, and his tone became solemn: "I will leave tonight."
"So soon?" Wen Yan looked surprised. "Aren't you going to rest for another night and prepare properly?"
"The sooner the better," Ling Xiao said firmly.
"The Silent Court has lost sixteen True Realm experts and the Red-Letter Holy Book this time. The Court Master must be furious and will not let this go."
I must return to the Chaotic Martial Realm as soon as possible before they react, and stir up trouble completely, so they have no time to attend to the Silent Realm, nor to me.
His gaze lingered on Ling Bi for a moment, carrying a hint of entrustment: "I'm leaving the Silent Realm to you. Guard Lin Yuan City and the seal of Broken Realm Mountain. If anything unusual happens, send me a message immediately."
Ling Bi nodded emphatically, her tone firm: "Don't worry, with me here, I won't let anyone harm the people of Lin Yuan City, nor will I let the seal have any accidents."
Ling Xiao didn't say anything more. With a slight movement, he transformed into a black streak of light and instantly disappeared from the council hall, leaving only a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy to prove that he had just been there.
In the void, Ling Xiao moved swiftly like lightning, his robes fluttering in the wind.
The outline of Broken Boundary Mountain could be seen in the distance in the night. The seal emitted a faint white light, which was particularly conspicuous in the dark night sky, but also revealed a hint of fragility.
As he hurried along, he quickly sorted out his plans in his mind, his eyes growing increasingly profound.
"The Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword fell into the hands of the Holy Rune Academy. The Silent Extinction Court was already extremely anxious, but because the Holy Rune Stele was in the hands of the Silent Extinction Court, it dared not act rashly."
He pondered silently, "At this moment, all I need to do is reveal to the people of the Holy Inscription Academy the Silent Court's ambition to seize the Holy Inscription Stele and annex the Holy Inscription Academy, and then embellish it a bit."
Ling Xiao's lips curled into a cold smile, a calculating glint in his eyes.
"It's the most exciting thing when dogs fight each other. Once they're both exhausted, I can reap the benefits. This will not only eliminate the threat from the Silent Court, but also allow me to seize the Sacred Rune Tablet and possibly even obtain more Sacred Rune inheritances."