bookandnovel Chapter 14742 We Are Not Welcomed from Beyond the Boundary
Chapter 14742 We Are Not Welcomed from Beyond the Boundary
Chapter 14742 We Are Not Welcomed from Beyond the Boundary
Ling Xiao's strength has become increasingly unfathomable. From the battle at Broken Boundary Mountain to stopping the calamity of the Black Mist, he has created miracles time and time again, and has long become the backbone of all the powerful beings in the Silent Realm.
Ling Xiao waved his hand, his tone calm:
"I have called you all here today not to hear these praises, but to explain to you the current situation of the Nirvana Realm and the outside world."
"As you all surely understand, with our current strength, there is still a significant gap between us and the forces outside our realm. Therefore, the disappearance of the outer barrier is by no means a good thing for us; on the contrary, it signifies the potential for annihilation."
He paused, then continued, "I also hope that you can all be more clear-headed and not think about going to the outer realms to seek opportunities right now. With our current strength, going there would only be suicide and would only waste the power of the Silent Realm."
"Of course, if anyone insists on going, I won't stop them, but they will have to bear the consequences themselves."
Ling Xiao knew very well that the allure of the outside world for these martial artists was simply too great.
If he forcibly obstructs them, it will only cause dissatisfaction among the crowd, and some people may even think that he is monopolizing opportunities and deliberately blocking their way.
Instead of letting them make their own choices, it's better to let them experience danger firsthand so they can truly wake up.
The hall fell silent once more. Everyone was deep in thought, weighing the pros and cons. On one side was the long-awaited opportunity from beyond the realm, and on the other was the perilous danger of dying at the slightest chance of survival. For a moment, no one dared to make a decision easily.
Ling Xiao continued, "Now, people from outside the realm could descend again at any time, and our situation is not stable. Especially in Lin Yuan City, as the core of the Silent Realm, people's hearts are unsettled and rumors are rampant."
"At this time, we need to work together to stabilize our respective forces and appease our people. We must not let ourselves fall into chaos before the enemy arrives, giving them an opportunity to take advantage."
Everyone nodded in agreement, their expressions solemn as they replied, "Your Majesty is right. We must not lose our composure. We must stabilize the situation and fight against the foreign enemy together!"
Ling Xiao nodded slightly: "There are still many things to do. Everyone, go back first, reorganize your respective forces, and be ready to be deployed at any time."
Everyone stood up, bowed to Ling Xiao, and took their leave. The people in the hall gradually dispersed, and in the end, only Ji Mingkong, the city lord of Lin Yuan City, remained.
Ji Mingkong slowly walked up to Ling Xiao, his gaze fixed on him, his expression solemn, and his tone tinged with worry: "Ling Xiao, if the people from outside the realm really launch a large-scale invasion and want to completely destroy our Silent Realm, do we... have the power to fight back?"
Ling Xiao fell silent.
He couldn't answer that question.
Right now, he was only facing the Court of Annihilation, which was nothing more than the watchdog of the Holy Temple.
He knew very well that the Holy Temple was not the only force outside the boundary; he had no idea how many hidden powerhouses and terrifying forces lay behind it.
With his current peak strength as a Realm Lord, it is undoubtedly a pipe dream to try and contend with the power of the entire outer realm.
After a long silence, Ling Xiao finally spoke, his voice soft yet firm:
“I don’t know. But don’t worry, if they’re only after me, Ling Xiao, I will take full responsibility and will not implicate the entire Silent Realm, nor will I implicate you or anyone else.”
Ji Mingkong gave a bitter smile and shook his head: "Between you and me, how can we be implicated? For so many years, you have protected the Batian Empire and the Silent Realm, so naturally we will stand with you and overcome difficulties together."
She saw further than Ling Xiao. The people from outside the realm had neither seized territory nor accepted offerings, clearly not for the resources of the Silent Realm. The only possibility was that they were after the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword in Ling Xiao's hands.
Lingxiao is already the core of the Silent Realm. If something happens to Lingxiao, the Silent Realm will inevitably perish as well.
Immediately, Ji Mingkong said no more, bid farewell to Ling Xiao and left. She still had many things to do, including calming the hearts of the people in the city, reorganizing the city's defenses, and making full preparations for the upcoming great battle.
Inside the hall, Ling Xiao slowly closed his eyes.
breakthrough.
Previously, he had integrated most of the power of the guzheng into his physical body and soul, but it was still not thorough enough, and there was still a slight barrier stuck deep in his mind.
Now, he needs some time to fully digest and completely take control.
……
In a quiet courtyard outside the hall, two women sat around a stone table.
One was dressed in green, and the other in white; they were Ling Bi and Ji Mingkong.
A burly man leaned against the wall, a straw between his teeth, his expression nonchalant yet exuding a wild, fearless spirit.
It was Meng Haoqing who was so passionate.
Now, apart from Ling Xiao, the three most talented individuals in the Overlord Empire are all here.
Ling Bi picked up her teacup, took a small sip, looked up at the two of them, and asked calmly, "What do you think?"
Meng Haoqing turned his head away without saying a word, but a slight smile appeared on his lips.
Ji Mingkong shrugged lightly, his tone tinged with coldness: "What else can we think? Those people outside the realm clearly want both Ling Xiao's life and the destruction of the entire Silent Realm!"
Ling Bi nodded slightly: "They want both things and people; they won't let a single one go."
She gently put down her teacup, her fingertips pausing slightly, her voice soft yet firm: "I don't want to wait to be beaten."
Ji Mingkong raised an eyebrow: "You want to fight back?"
Ling Bi raised her eyes slightly, her gaze clear yet sharp: "Why not?"
Ji Mingkong was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke, his tone decisive: "Feasible."
Ling Bi glanced subconsciously in the direction of the hall where Ling Xiao was in seclusion and said softly, "My brother has been getting more and more opportunities and has made great strides. If we keep following behind him, the gap will only widen. I don't want to be able to look up at him one day."
She looked at Meng Haoqing and Ji Mingkong, her gaze clear: "Go and give it a try?"
Meng Haoqing grinned, spat out a straw, and said in a rough but decisive voice, "Okay."
Ling Bi then looked at Ji Mingkong.
Ji Mingkong gently shook his head: "I can't leave. I am his chief steward, and the empire cannot do without me."
Ling Bi nodded: "Then I'll go with Meng Haoqing."
Ji Mingkong suddenly said, "Aren't you going to say hello?"
Ling Bi lowered her eyes and said calmly, "No need. Let's go. I'm afraid I'll miss you if I say goodbye."
After saying that, she didn't hesitate any longer and turned to walk outside.
Her green robes fluttered in the breeze, and she didn't look back even once.
Meng Haoqing glanced deeply in the direction Ling Xiao was, then strode after him, his figure quickly disappearing into the alleyway.
Ji Mingkong gazed in the direction the two had left, sighed softly, his tone complex: "Sigh..."
……
On the city wall, two figures stood side by side, gazing at the two figures in the sky that were getting further and further away.
Shangguan Yue said softly, "I'm a little envious of them."
Lü Ning nodded slightly.
Although Ling Bi, Meng Haoqing, and Ji Mingkong's talents are not as great as Ling Xiao's, they are still top-tier in the Bai Ze Continent.
However, by always being by Ling Xiao's side, her brilliance was completely overshadowed.
If we disregard Ling Xiao and look at each of them individually, they are all geniuses who could amaze the entire world.