bookandnovel Chapter 14757 Provocation
Chapter 14757 Provocation
Chapter 14757 Provocation
The swordsman frowned instantly, his tone incredulous as he pressed, "Ling Xiao was killed?"
Ling Xiao nodded slowly, his tone resolute: "That's right, they've already been killed. You're too late; you've missed the best opportunity."
The swordsman's expression darkened, and his aura grew increasingly heavy. He asked in a deep voice, "Who killed them? How dare they beat us to it and steal our target!"
Ling Xiao spoke calmly, naming two people: "It was done by Huang Jifeng, Long Xingtian, and others working together."
Yellow Swift Wind!
Upon hearing the name, the sword-wielding man frowned even more deeply, his expression instantly turning grim. He murmured under his breath, "...It's someone from the Black Sword Hall."
His tone carried a hint of apprehension, clearly indicating that he was aware of the Black Sword Hall's strength.
Ling Xiao nodded slightly and added, "The six of them were all top experts in the Silent Extinction Realm. It was only by joining forces that they were able to kill Ling Xiao. Now that treasure is in their hands."
Upon hearing this, the swordsman fell silent, his brows furrowed, his expression shifting uncertainly, clearly weighing the pros and cons... The six members of the Black Sword Hall, working together, were incredibly powerful, and the two of them were no match for them. Yet, giving up like this seemed somewhat unwilling.
Just then, Ling Xiao suddenly spoke, his tone laced with temptation, and slowly asked, "Want to take a gamble?"
The swordsman suddenly looked up at Ling Xiao, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "What do you mean? What is the purpose of your words?"
Ling Xiao's lips curled into a calculating smile as he slowly said:
"Although they have succeeded, killing Ling Xiao and seizing the treasure, they have not left the Realm of Annihilation immediately and are still hiding somewhere. Now is the perfect opportunity to reclaim the treasure. Do you want to take a gamble?"
The man with the sword shook his head without hesitation, his tone carrying a mixture of rationality and apprehension: "There are six of them, all of them quite strong. There are only two of us, we are no match for them at all. If we make a rash move, we will only be courting death."
Ling Xiao smiled faintly and said confidently, "It's not necessarily impossible. We can divide them!"
The sword-wielding man's eyes narrowed as he stared intently at Ling Xiao, his tone tinged with inquiry: "Divide them? How? The Black Sword Hall members are always united; dividing them will not be easy."
Ling Xiao nodded slowly, his tone carrying a hint of certainty: "As far as I know, after they killed Ling Xiao, they had a falling out over the ownership of the treasure, and they became suspicious of each other, which is why they have not returned for so long."
This is a golden opportunity! With a little provocation, they will surely turn on each other, and we can then reap the benefits. How could we possibly fail to seize the treasure?
A flicker of emotion crossed the swordsman's eyes, but he quickly regained his guard and suddenly asked, "How do you know so much about this? This matter is so secretive; it's impossible to understand it so clearly without experiencing it firsthand."
A faint bitterness appeared on Ling Xiao's face as he smiled wryly:
"Because I was originally with them and participated in the operation to kill Ling Xiao. But after killing Ling Xiao, they saw that I was the weakest, so they wanted to get rid of me and take the treasure for themselves. I was lucky to escape."
The sword-wielding man stared intently into Ling Xiao's eyes, trying to detect a lie, and said in a deep voice, "Why would they want to eliminate you? Just because you're the weakest?"
Ling Xiao shrugged helplessly, his tone tinged with self-deprecation:
"What other reason could there be? In their eyes, I am weak and not worthy of a share. Keeping me around might reveal their whereabouts, so it's better to get rid of me as soon as possible and end it all."
The swordsman fell silent again, his expression shifting between the alluring treasure on one side and the formidable opponent on the other, leaving him unable to make a decision.
Seeing this, Ling Xiao pressed his advantage, speaking slowly with a hint of urgency in his voice:
"This is the only chance. They could leave the Realm of Annihilation at any time. Once they leave with the treasure, it will be as difficult as climbing to heaven to take it back."
If you miss this opportunity, you'll probably have to wait until your next life to find such a chance again.
The man with the sword hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at the woman with the sword beside him, his eyes questioning, clearly wanting to hear her opinion.
The woman slowly raised her eyes, her gaze falling on Ling Xiao. Her expression was calm, and she said in a cold tone, "Our purpose in coming to the Realm of Annihilation is not that supreme treasure. There is no need for us to take risks for it."
Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao showed no surprise. He simply nodded slowly and said calmly, "I understand. Since you two have no intention of interfering, I will not disturb you any longer."
After saying that, he turned and left without saying anything more. The energy under his feet surged, and his figure was like a streak of light. His speed was astonishing. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the horizon, leaving only a faint energy trail.
Once Ling Xiao's figure had completely disappeared, the sword-wielding man withdrew his gaze and said in a deep voice, "Sister, what do you think? Is this 'Knife Maniac' trustworthy? Are his words true or false?"
The woman stared in the direction where Ling Xiao had disappeared, a thoughtful look flashing in her eyes. She said in a solemn tone, "This person's identity is mysterious, and it's hard to tell whether his words are true or false, but the Black Sword Hall and the treasure he mentioned may not be unfounded."
"Follow him, but don't alert him. See where he's going; perhaps we can find traces of the Black Sword Hall and uncover his true purpose."
Having said that, she said no more, and with a flick of her body, she quietly disappeared into the void, completely concealing her aura as if she had never appeared.
The swordsman followed closely behind, disappearing into the void as well, cautiously keeping a close watch on Ling Xiao's trail from afar.
In the distance, Ling Xiao flew swiftly through the air, his energy surging to its limit. His figure streaked across the sky like a bolt of blue lightning, and he quickly arrived at the space where Huang Jifeng and the others were hiding.
The moment he appeared, Huang Jifeng, Long Xingtian, and the others, who were hiding in the shadows, instantly sensed his presence. Their energy tightened instantly, their expressions became vigilant, and they secretly prepared for battle.
However, there was no one behind Ling Xiao; the figure of Ling Xiao they had expected did not appear.
Seeing this, Huang Jifeng frowned, his figure flashed and he appeared in front of Ling Xiao. His tone was filled with doubt and dissatisfaction as he said in a deep voice, "He's not coming? You didn't lure him here?"
Ling Xiao instantly adopted a slightly flustered expression, his voice trembling slightly, his tone carrying a hint of urgency and panic:
"He's here! He's right behind us, he'll be here soon! The rest is up to you, I'll take cover for now!"
Before he finished speaking, he turned and fled. The energy beneath his feet surged, and his speed increased even more. Like a startled bird, he disappeared into the horizon in the blink of an eye, afraid that if he was even a step too slow, he would be caught up in the fighting.
Seeing Ling Xiao flee in such a sorry state, Huang Jifeng frowned even more, a disdainful smile curving his lips as he chuckled softly, "Coward, you don't even have this much guts, yet you dare to covet the Xuan Snake Poison Heaven Sword."