bookandnovel Chapter 14764 Presenting a Treasure
Chapter 14764 Presenting a Treasure
Chapter 14764 Presenting a Treasure
The valley was surrounded by powerful soundproof barriers and concealment formations, clearly indicating that it was an extremely secluded place.
In the valley, Huang Jifeng stood facing another person.
The man was burly, over eight feet tall, and his face bore a resemblance to Huang Jifeng, but was even more rugged.
Surrounded by a faint black sword aura, his presence was gloomy and sharp, several times stronger than Huang Jifeng. He was none other than Huang Heibao, an elder of the Black Sword Hall.
The place where the two were located was shrouded in a soundproof barrier, making it impossible for ordinary martial artists to see them. However, under the true gaze of Lingxiao Sacred Rune, nothing could be hidden from view.
"Elder, are you really going to offer the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword to the Silent Extinction Court?" Huang Jifeng frowned deeply, his tone filled with undisguised resentment.
"That's a priceless treasure, it's such a waste to just hand it over like that. Why don't we find a place to hide and slowly refine the sword to increase our strength? In the future, we might be able to contend with all the forces around us."
Yellow Black Panther gave him a cold glance, his tone tinged with impatience, yet he patiently explained:
"Otherwise what? Do you think the Black Sword Hall is strong enough to protect such a treasure?"
Long Sanhuan and Jian Miaozi are already on their way. Before long, other forces will also flock to them. The Black Sword Hall is too weak to resist.
"Handing it over to the Silent Court in exchange for some benefits, thus preserving the Black Sword Hall, is the best course of action."
Huang Jifeng remained silent for a moment, a hint of helplessness on his face, and sighed softly:
"Very well. Keeping that thing in my hands is indeed too hot to handle; a slight mishap could lead to my death."
But… Elder, have you thought this through? Those old foxes of the Silent Court are all cunning and incredibly greedy. If we hand over the treasure, they might not appreciate it; they might even turn around and scheme against us, or even try to annex the Black Sword Hall.”
Huang Heibao sneered, a confident calculation flashing in his eyes:
"I know what I'm doing. You don't need to worry. The Silent Court also needs external help now. If they want to obtain the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword, they must give us enough benefits and protect the Black Sword Hall."
Go and inform the Silent Court that the Black Sword Hall has presented a valuable treasure, and ask them to send a high-ranking official to collect it personally. I will wait for your message here, and also take precautions in case Long Sanhuan and his men arrive ahead of time.
Although Huang Jifeng was still unwilling, he knew that Huang Heibao was right, so he could only nod slowly and say in a deep voice, "Alright, Elder, I'll go now."
After saying that, he swayed, his energy surged, and he transformed into a streak of azure light, rushing out of the valley and speeding towards the direction of the Silent Court. His figure disappeared into the horizon in an instant.
Ling Xiao, hidden within the Sacred Rune Space, took in everything. A faint smile curved his lips... Just as he expected, Huang Heibao and Huang Jifeng both had their own schemes and did not genuinely want to hand over the treasure to the Silent Extinction Court.
He quietly activated his Sacred Runes and slowly approached the center of the valley, his gaze falling on the yellow-black leopard, a scrutinizing glint in his eyes...
This person is quite strong. The black sword energy around him is condensed and does not dissipate. As it flows, it carries a sharp killing aura, which shows that he has a very high level of swordsmanship. Moreover, his aura is calm and steady, which means that he is a veteran expert who has been through many battles.
Ling Xiao's heart stirred, and he had the idea of testing the waters, but after thinking about it again, he gave up...
It's not the right time yet. He needs to see what Huang Heibao does next, what the Silent Court does, and he also needs to use them to weaken the strength of all the forces.
Therefore, he did not act rashly, but remained quietly hidden in the Holy Rune Space, continuing to observe the Yellow Black Panther's every move.
Huang Heibao sat cross-legged on the spot, his eyes closed, and began to meditate. At the same time, he circulated his internal energy to repair the minor injuries he had just suffered. The black sword energy around his body slowly flowed, forming a faint defensive barrier.
A moment later, he suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping around like a hawk's, his brows furrowing tightly, his expression becoming wary.
"For a moment just now, it seemed like someone was spying on me from the shadows..." he muttered to himself, a hint of doubt in his voice. Then he shook his head slightly, trying to reassure himself.
"Perhaps it's just my imagination. The aura of the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword is too powerful, causing me to be unsettled, which is why I have this illusion."
As he spoke, he closed his eyes again, but did not let his guard down. The black sword energy around him swirled faster, and the defensive barrier became even denser...
He had a vague feeling that his earlier spying was not an illusion, but rather that the other party's concealment skills were too advanced, making it impossible for him to detect any trace of them.
Although the yellow leopard was on guard and repeatedly searched the surroundings, it still could not find any trace of Ling Xiao...
The concealment power of the Sacred Rune Space was too heaven-defying, completely enveloping Ling Xiao's aura, energy, and even soul fluctuations, as if he had merged with this world.
Even a top expert like Huang Heibao could only catch a fleeting glimpse of the anomaly, ultimately unable to discern the slightest detail.
Ling Xiao, hidden within the Sacred Rune Space, watched Huang Heibao's paranoid demeanor and chuckled inwardly.
The Concealing Sacred Mark truly lives up to its reputation. Even a seasoned expert like Huang Heibao, who has been immersed in the sword path for decades, couldn't detect my presence. It seems I'll have an excellent reliance for future actions.
Without pausing, he quietly activated the power of the sacred runes and slowly retreated from the valley. His figure merged into the void like a ghost, without making a sound or leaving a trace.
Ling Xiao had already made up his mind that he absolutely could not expose himself at this moment...
Huang Heibao's intention to offer the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword to the Silent Extinction Court will inevitably attract the covetousness of more top forces from beyond the realm. When all forces gather, the situation will become chaotic.
He could then take advantage of the chaos to easily reclaim the sword and watch as the various factions weakened each other, achieving two goals at once – the best possible strategy.
In the valley, the yellow-black leopard sat quietly for a long time, the black sword energy around its body gradually receding, but the vigilance between its brows did not dissipate.
He suddenly stood up slowly, took the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword from his waist, and felt its icy touch. A surge of powerful demonic energy flowed into his body through his palm, making him shiver involuntarily.
Clang...
With a soft click, the longsword was drawn, and a deep and resonant sword cry suddenly echoed throughout the valley. The sword cry carried a hint of the Demon Lord's arrogance and vicissitudes, causing the rocks around the valley to tremble slightly, and the baleful aura in the air to become even stronger.
The sword was jet black, with strange blood-red patterns flowing across its surface. The patterns writhed slowly like living things, and faint blood-red spiritual light flickered within them, as if containing endless killing power and exuding a chilling aura.
"The Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword..." Huang Heibao lowered his head and stared at the long sword in his hand, muttering to himself. A complex and unreadable expression flashed in his eyes, including greed, resentment, and a trace of helplessness.
"Back then, the Demon Lord Heitian roamed the outer realms, invincible, but ultimately perished unexpectedly. This sword also fell into the hands of the world, changing hands for a hundred years, and unexpectedly ended up in the hands of my Black Sword Hall."
Unfortunately, the Black Sword Hall is too weak and lacks sufficient resources to protect such a heaven-defying treasure. Keeping it would only bring annihilation upon the Black Sword Hall.