Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14771 I'll Trick You to Death

Ling Xiao felt a chill run down his spine, and an urgent desire to become stronger rose from the bottom of his heart... The Moon Maiden's strength was terrifying to this extent; no wonder she could easily intimidate the powerful figures of the Holy Hall.

He became even more determined to improve his strength. Only by being strong enough could he avoid being controlled by others and protect those he wanted to protect.

"Also, you need to be careful of various special professions outside the boundary," Xia Ming said again, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness.

"Beyond the realm, there are not only pure cultivators, but also many special professions, such as sorcerers, holy rune masters, weapon refiners, and alchemists..."

These people use extremely strange and unpredictable methods, especially the sorcerers. They control bizarre laws such as cause and effect, fate, and curses, and can kill without leaving a trace. Even if you are powerful in combat, you can easily fall into their hands. You must be extremely careful.

Ling Xiao nodded solemnly, keeping Xia Ming's reminder firmly in mind...

The outer realms are fraught with danger, not only with powerful martial artists but also with strange and unusual professions. A single misstep could lead to death and destruction, so he must proceed with extreme caution and prudence.

Three days later, at Breaking Boundary Mountain.

Today, Broken Boundary Mountain is an important hub connecting the Silent Realm to the outside world. Its geographical location is extremely special, and martial artists come and go in an endless stream. It is a melting pot of all sorts of people, and people from all walks of life gather here.

It has disciples of top forces, as well as rogue cultivators, bandits, and all kinds of intelligence brokers and merchants. There are no absolute rules here. Strength is the only right to speak. It is one of the most chaotic and prosperous cities outside the realm.

Ling Xiao put on a mask, concealing his face, and transformed into the "Blade Maniac" form he had used in the Realm of Annihilation. Dressed in black, he exuded a faint aura of killing intent, blending into the crowd unnoticed.

He wandered through the streets of Broken Boundary Mountain and finally arrived at the most bustling central square in the city.

The square was bustling with activity and filled with lively chatter.

Countless martial artists set up stalls here to trade, some selling rare and precious materials and martial arts manuals, others selling information and hiring people.

Some people were sparring and competing in the center of the square, attracting a large number of martial artists to watch. Various transactions and information flowed rapidly here, and the air was filled with a noisy and restless atmosphere.

Ling Xiao found a high stone platform, slowly stood still, took out the memory metal that recorded the scene of Sheng Ku Mountain's defection from his storage ring, and with a slight movement of his fingertip, injected a wisp of pure energy into it.

Buzz...!

A deep hum resounded, and the memory metal suddenly burst forth with dazzling spiritual light. A huge light screen slowly unfolded from the metal sheet and floated above the square.

The light screen was crystal clear, displaying a scene of Saint Bitter Mountain conversing with the remnant soul of the Demon Lord Black Heaven in a cave, with every detail clearly visible.

Within the light screen, the figure of the Demon Lord's remnant soul was blurry, yet it exuded an overwhelming aura of dominance, while the greed and fanaticism of Mount Shengku were also vividly displayed.

"Little one, do you want to become the true master of this sword?"

“Good! I’m sorry!”

Clear audio accompanied the visuals, resounding throughout the entire square. The scene of Saint Kuszka's gritted teeth, decision, sheathing his sword, and defection was presented to everyone without reservation.

The once bustling square fell into a brief silence as everyone stared in disbelief at the light screen above them.

Moments later, the square erupted in chaos!

“That…that’s Elder Saint Bitter Mountain of the Silent Court! I can’t be mistaken! What’s he doing here?”

"My God! He actually dared to embezzle the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword and betray the Silent Court? That's incredibly audacious!"

"The Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword! That's a legendary treasure, and it also carries the Demon Lord's legacy! Mount Shengku is defying the heavens!"

"The Silent Court belongs to the Holy Hall, which is a top-tier power outside the realm. Saint Bitter Mountain, as a core elder, has openly defected and even embezzled a treasure. This is going to be interesting!"

Countless martial artists gathered around, discussing animatedly, their voices clamorous, their eyes filled with shock, greed, and amusement.

Many quick-thinking martial artists immediately took out their memory metal and copied it onto the light screen above, hoping to spread this earth-shattering news or use it to gain benefits.

Ling Xiao stood in the crowd, wearing a mask, so no one could see his expression. He silently watched the chaotic scene in the square, a cold smile playing on his lips...

Once news of Mount Sacred Bitter's defection spreads beyond the realm, the Court of Annihilation will surely be enraged, and various forces will seize the opportunity to launch an attack, plunging the situation beyond the realm into complete chaos.

The Court of Annihilation, this is only the beginning.

Next, he will gradually lay out his plans, drawing more forces into the conflict and turning the entire outside world into his chessboard.

Ling Xiao didn't linger. He turned around and prepared to leave quietly, taking advantage of the chaos in the square to leave Pojie Mountain as soon as possible and avoid unnecessary trouble.

However, the moment he turned around, a sharp, knife-like gaze suddenly fell upon him.

That gaze was icy and piercing, filled with intense scrutiny and vigilance, as if it could penetrate his mask and see his true face, making him stiffen and his heart suddenly tremble.

Ling Xiao subconsciously stopped in his tracks, suppressing his surprise, and followed the gaze, trying to see who was secretly watching him.

Ling Xiao followed that sharp gaze and turned his head to look. He saw a figure leaning against a blue stone slab not far away...

At first glance, she looked like a tall and handsome man, but upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a woman dressed in a black outfit, dressed as a man, with her long hair tied up high. She lacked the gentleness of a woman and instead exuded a heroic and cold aura.

The woman's eyebrows were like distant mountains shrouded in mist, her eyes like cold stars frozen in frost, and her gaze was sharp as a drawn sword, sweeping across the room with a chilling intent.

A faint, cool aura surrounded him. Although he was sitting quietly, he exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay, like a sharp blade hidden in its sheath, ready to unleash astonishing power at any moment.

A hint of surprise flashed in Ling Xiao's eyes, but he didn't take it to heart...

The Broken Boundary Mountain is a mixed bag, full of strange and unusual people, so it's not surprising that someone would have their eye on him.

He withdrew his gaze, his expression unchanged, and walked out of the square with steady steps, without pausing at all, as if that sharp gaze had never appeared.

On the distant bluestone slab, Jiang Yuhua watched Ling Xiao's departing figure, a playful smile suddenly appearing on her lips. Her voice was clear and crisp, tinged with interest: "Interesting!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she moved swiftly, like a gentle breeze, and rose silently. With light steps, she followed him at a distance that was neither too close nor too far. She did not deliberately conceal her presence, nor did she approach rashly, always maintaining a subtle distance.

Ling Xiao traveled smoothly through the crowds, successfully leaving Lin Yuan City and heading towards the outer edge of Broken Realm Mountain...

He had already achieved his goal in coming to Linyuan City, and his plans were fully in mind. (End of Chapter)