bookandnovel Chapter 14775 Trading
Chapter 14775 Trading
Chapter 14775 Trading
Ling Xiao was far stronger than she had discovered, at least several times stronger. If she hadn't compromised in time, she would probably have been beheaded long ago.
She secretly rejoiced, thankful that she hadn't gone down a dark path, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Jiang Yuhua composed herself, softened her tone, and said softly, "Brother Ling, come with me! I'll take you back to our stronghold, get the high-grade holy rune stone, and then take you to see our elders to discuss cooperation."
"Is a mere high-grade holy rune stone worth taking such a big risk?"
Xia Ming's voice rang in Ling Xiao's mind, tinged with worry.
"Although you are extremely powerful within the Realm of Annihilation, once you go outside the realm, various forces will be rife with hidden dangers. Your current combat strength is only enough to barely contend with those in the early stages of the Returning to Truth Realm. If you encounter a danger beyond your capabilities, then you will be in trouble."
Ling Xiao's lips curled into a faint smile as he silently responded in his heart:
"A high-grade holy rune stone is absolutely worth it. With a high-grade holy rune stone, I can improve my holy rune skills, inscribe more powerful holy rune arrays, and my combat power can also reach a new level."
Moreover, I possess concealment and teleportation runes, so if I encounter danger and want to escape, it will be easy; there's no need to worry.
After thinking it over, Ling Xiao nodded slightly and said to Jiang Yuhua, "Let's go." Then he followed her.
The two continued their journey, the mountain path rugged, the spiritual energy along the way becoming increasingly dense, yet also carrying a somewhat eerie atmosphere.
On the way, Jiang Yuhua suddenly turned her head, a curious smile on her face, and asked:
"Brother Ling, if I may ask, has the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword truly recognized you as its master? I think that even if Saint Bitter Mountain wields it, he can only unleash a fraction of its power and has not been able to control its core strength at all."
Ling Xiao paused, his gaze instantly turning indifferent as he looked at Jiang Yuhua, his tone icy: "Miss Jiang, we're just cooperating, aren't we?"
Jiang Yuhua was taken aback for a moment, then realized what she meant and quickly nodded, "Yes! I was presumptuous."
Ling Xiao said calmly, "Then don't ask so many questions you shouldn't ask. Also, I need to get that high-grade holy rune stone first. If I can't see the holy rune stone, then the cooperation will be over, and I won't help you with anything."
Jiang Yuhua remained silent for a moment, knowing that Ling Xiao was stubborn and unwilling to reveal more about his private life, so she nodded and said sincerely, "Okay! I promise you, once we arrive at the stronghold, I will immediately hand over the high-grade holy rune stone to you without delay."
Before long, the two arrived at an ancient city.
This ancient city is built against the mountain, with tall and majestic city walls made entirely of black boulders, covered with strange sacred runes. These runes emanate a faint black aura, exuding an eerie and ancient atmosphere.
In addition, a huge holy rune array hangs in the sky above the city. The runes are intertwined, the light is dim, and it exudes a powerful pressure that firmly covers the entire city.
The entire city was deathly still, devoid of any human voices, save for the whistling of the wind through the city walls, exuding an indescribable eeriness and gloom, like a long-abandoned dead city, yet harboring endless murderous intent.
Upon seeing the city, Ling Xiao frowned slightly, his vigilance rising once again... This city was too strange, and the aura surrounding it was extremely unusual, unlike an ordinary stronghold.
He turned to look at Jiang Yuhua and asked indifferently, "What do you want me to do? Don't tell me you just want to borrow the power of the supreme demon to bring me to a place like this."
Jiang Yuhua's smile faded, her expression turning serious as she said:
"Brother Ling, please help us break a formation with the power of the ultimate demon. This formation is extremely powerful and cannot be broken by ordinary means. Only the ultimate demon power of the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword can shake its foundation."
Ling Xiao pressed further, "What kind of formation? Why does it require the power of a supreme demon to break? And what is your purpose in breaking the formation?"
Jiang Yuhua smiled slightly, her tone tinged with mystery: "Brother Ling, you'll know when the time comes! Once you obtain the high-grade holy rune stone, I will naturally tell you everything and will not hide anything from you."
After saying that, she stopped talking and quickened her pace toward the city gate of the ancient city.
Ling Xiao glanced at her, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, but he still followed her...
He wanted to see what Jiang Yuhua and the forces behind her were plotting, and he needed to obtain the high-grade holy rune stone; that was the core objective of his trip.
At this moment, Xia Ming's voice rang in Ling Xiao's mind again, his tone somewhat solemn:
"This place is strange. The air is filled with a strong, eerie aura, and the holy rune array above the city is extremely powerful. Be careful not to fall into their trap."
Ling Xiao nodded slowly, keeping Xia Ming's reminder firmly in mind. His pace gradually slowed, and the holy runes around his body quietly activated, ready to make a move at any time.
Just then, he suddenly stopped and stopped walking.
Jiang Yuhua noticed his actions and quickly turned to look at Ling Xiao, asking in confusion, "Young Master Ling, what's wrong? Why aren't you leaving?"
Ling Xiao looked directly at Jiang Yuhua, his tone firm:
"Miss Jiang, I need that high-grade holy rune stone. Now, immediately!"
He would no longer give Jiang Yuhua a chance to delay. This city was too strange. He had to get the benefits first before he could work for them with peace of mind.
Jiang Yuhua looked at Ling Xiao, remained silent for a moment, and did not speak, but her eyes flickered slightly, as if she was hesitating about something.
Just then, several extremely powerful auras suddenly emerged from all around the ancient city. These auras were sharp and domineering, carrying a strong sense of oppression, and instantly surrounded Ling Xiao and Jiang Yuhua, clearly indicating that an ambush had been prepared in advance.
Ling Xiao's expression remained unchanged. He slightly opened his palm, and the Xuan Snake Poison Heaven Sword instantly appeared. The sword vibrated and hummed, radiating a sharp killing aura. His cold gaze swept over the surroundings, and his tone carried a hint of warning:
"Once I start something, I can't stop! If you dare to try anything funny, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Standing before Ling Xiao, Jiang Yuhua looked at him, a smile suddenly appearing on her lips, her tone sincere:
"Young Master Ling, don't misunderstand. I've already said that we have no ill intentions towards you. These are all my clansmen, and they've only come to meet us. There's nothing else to it."
Then, she turned to look at the void on her right and said loudly, "Grandpa, I have reached an agreement with Young Hero Ling. I will give him a high-grade holy rune stone, and he will help us break the formation. Please come out and meet me, Grandpa."
As soon as he finished speaking, an aged yet powerful aura suddenly erupted, and an old man dressed in a black robe slowly emerged from the shadows.
The old man had white hair and beard, a rugged face, and sharp eyes like an eagle. He was surrounded by powerful holy runes, and his cultivation was unfathomable. He was clearly a top expert of the Jiang family.
The old man stopped about ten feet in front of Ling Xiao, coldly scrutinizing him. His tone was deep and authoritative, without the slightest hint of politeness: "Break the formation first. Once you break the formation, I will naturally give you the high-grade holy rune stone."