bookandnovel Chapter 14688 There are always people more capable than you.
Chapter 14688 There are always people more capable than you.
Chapter 14688 There are always people more capable than you.
Mu Yin waited for a while, but there was still no response.
The bamboo house stood quietly under the starlight, exuding an unfathomable mystery.
The apprehension in his eyes deepened as he gazed intently at the half-closed bamboo door, as if trying to etch every inch of this courtyard into his memory. Finally, without a word, he turned and transformed into a streak of light, merging into the endless void and vanishing completely.
Today's events have once again vividly demonstrated that truth: there are always people more capable than you, and there is always something beyond your understanding.
This desolate realm, which he thought he knew so well, was actually much deeper in water than he had imagined!
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After leaving the Bamboo House Starfield, Ling Xiao's control over space and his own aura became increasingly refined, thanks to his newly comprehended rudimentary Dharma Aspect Domain.
Like a wisp of an untraceable ghost, he silently traversed the turbulent currents of the starry sky, eventually returning to the territory of Broken Boundary Mountain.
He knew very well that he absolutely could not return to the Overlord Empire at the moment.
That homeland was too fragile to withstand the wrath of the Sword Star Sanctuary; the slightest carelessness would reduce it to ashes.
The most urgent task is to deepen the alliance with the Broken Realm Mountain and leverage its resources to jointly counter the Sword Star Sanctuary's relentless pressure.
Qi Tian, Wang Xuanying, and the others naturally welcomed Ling Xiao's initiative to return and his proposal to unite against the enemy.
Now, Pojie Mountain faces immense pressure fighting the Sword Star Sanctuary alone, and is already struggling to cope.
Ling Xiao not only possesses considerable strength, but also seems to have a terrifying existence backing him who could kill Yun Yin. His addition undoubtedly injects a powerful boost into Breaking Boundary Mountain.
Inside the secret palace in the clouds, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.
Qi Tian's eyes were sharp as he carefully examined Ling Xiao, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes: "Young friend, it seems you have gained a lot from this encounter. Your aura is calm and restrained, a completely different person from before, and you are showing signs of becoming a top expert."
Ling Xiao quickly cupped his hands in a humble tone, saying, "Senior, you flatter me. My meager progress is nothing more than showing off my limited skills in front of an expert, and it's not worth mentioning."
"You don't need to be so modest." Qi Tian waved his hand, his smile warm. "With your talent and luck, young friend, you will surely surpass me in achievements in time."
After some pleasantries, Ling Xiao cut to the chase, his expression grave: "Senior, the Sword Star Holy Hall is pressing us hard and acting arrogantly. I wonder what specific countermeasures Breaking Boundary Mountain has in store?"
Upon hearing this, Qi Tian's smile faded, and his gaze deepened. He stared at Ling Xiao and spoke slowly, his tone carrying an unmistakable probing:
"Before we discuss countermeasures, I would like to ask you one more time, young friend, and hope you will tell me honestly... Is the 'Demon Lord Black Sky Sword' truly not in your possession?"
He paused, then added, "Young friend, rest assured, even if the treasure is truly in your possession, Broken Realm Mountain has absolutely no intention of forcibly taking it. I simply want to know the truth so that I can better plan for the overall situation and deal with the attack from Sword Star Holy Hall."
Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao gave a perfectly timed wry smile and a hint of helplessness, shrugged, and spoke with utmost sincerity:
“Senior, you and many of your fellow practitioners witnessed what happened that day. The aura of that sacred object clearly manifested on Li Cangshan of the Sword Star Holy Hall before mysteriously disappearing.”
"What virtue or ability do I possess to snatch food from the jaws of a tiger by the heavily guarded experts of the Sword Star Holy Hall?"
He sighed, his tone tinged with resentment:
“I am truly innocent in this matter! The Sword Star Sanctuary is insisting on me, simply to confuse the public and throw this mud at me, so that the world will think that the treasure is in my hands.”
"They did this to sow discord between me and Pojie Mountain, so they could reap the benefits! Senior, you are discerning and will surely see through such a clumsy trick."
Ling Xiao knew perfectly well that he absolutely could not admit that the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword was on his person at this moment.
There was never any deep friendship between Po Jieshan and him; their relationship was merely based on the interests of a common enemy.
Once these old foxes are convinced that the sacred object is in their hands, their greed will likely surpass that of the Sword Star Sanctuary, and turning against each other will be nothing more than a matter of moments.
So what if they have doubts?
As long as he stubbornly denies it, the other party has no way to prove it. And as long as they can't prove it, they won't dare to directly confront him!
This is a battle of wits, and it's his only chance of winning right now.
Qi Tian looked at him silently, his fingers unconsciously stroking a cold jade talisman in his sleeve, his eyes gleaming as he weighed the truth of his words.
After a moment, he slowly loosened his fingers, a meaningful smile appearing on his face: "I understand, of course. The Sword Star Holy Temple's tricks of framing and confusing the public are extremely vicious. How could we fall for it?"
He changed the subject, his tone becoming more inquisitive:
"But... if the sacred artifact is truly in the hands of the Sword Star Sanctuary, why don't they close their gates and concentrate their efforts on digesting the treasure? Instead, they relentlessly pursue a seemingly 'insignificant' young man like you, even at the cost of sacrificing top combat power like Yun Yin. This is far too abnormal."
Ling Xiao's heart skipped a beat. Sure enough, experience counts; this old fellow wasn't easily fooled. He remained outwardly calm, only letting out a soft sigh, his tone tinged with helplessness and resentment:
"I have asked the Sword Star Holy Hall Sect Master Gu Cangming about this matter in person. His answer was straightforward and decisive... 'Cut the weeds and eliminate the roots to prevent future troubles.'"
"I suppose they are wary of my meager potential and fear that, given time, I will grow into a major threat. That's why they are so eager to nip me in the bud."
"Cut the weeds and eliminate the roots..." Qi Tian repeatedly pondered these four words, slowly nodding, the doubt in his eyes fading slightly. This reason, when applied to a young man like Ling Xiao who could be described as a prodigy, was quite reasonable.
The Sword Star Sanctuary has always been known for its domineering and ruthless actions. They are willing to pay any price to eliminate potential threats, which is their consistent style.
Thinking of this, Qi Tian's smile finally became more genuine. He patted Ling Xiao's shoulder and said in a deep voice:
"Rest assured, young friend. Although the Sword Star Sanctuary is powerful, my Breaking Boundary Mountain is by no means a pushover! Now that we have become allies, we should advance and retreat together and fight against the powerful enemy!"
Ling Xiao's expression instantly turned solemn. He took a step forward and spoke with a firm and resolute tone:
“Senior, please forgive my bluntness. The Sword Star Sanctuary has most likely obtained the sacred artifact. If given enough time to fully grasp the secrets of the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword, their strength will surely increase several times over!”
"At that time, not only the younger generation, but the entire Broken Boundary Mountain will likely become fish on their chopping block, at their mercy! We must not sit idly by and wait for our doom; we must take the initiative and seize the initiative!"
Qi Tian's gaze sharpened slightly, clearly awakened by Ling Xiao's words. He asked in a deep voice, "What are your thoughts, young friend? Please speak frankly."
Ling Xiao did not answer directly, but instead asked, "May I ask, senior, how many top-tier combat forces can the Breaking Boundary Mountain Alliance mobilize now? What is their approximate strength level?"