bookandnovel Chapter 14669 Deliberate Exposure
Chapter 14669 Deliberate Exposure
Chapter 14669 Deliberate Exposure
Outside the Broken Boundary Mountain lies a desolate area littered with meteorites.
Yun Yin sat cross-legged atop a meteorite a hundred feet in size, his eyes slightly closed, his white robe fluttering in the turbulent air.
He exuded no aura whatsoever, yet his vast and boundless divine sense, like invisible mercury, slowly and continuously spread in all directions, covering an area of tens of thousands of miles. Not even the slightest movement of a speck of dust could escape his perception.
Luo Qiu quietly landed beside him, bowed respectfully, and said with a hint of seriousness, "Uncle-Master, we still haven't found anything. We've used all the investigative methods, but this boy... seems to have completely merged into nothingness, and we can't find even the slightest trace of him."
Yun Yin slowly opened his eyes, a barely perceptible hint of irritation flashing in them.
He had been in charge of the Holy Temple's punishments for many years, and had never felt so elusive and intangible. For a mere third-level Emperor Realm brat to vanish without a trace beneath his inescapable net—it was utterly disgraceful!
This feeling is extremely unpleasant.
"This child's method of concealment is close to the level of 'Tao'. It is no accident that he can hide so deeply under my divine sense network."
Yun Yin spoke slowly, his tone unusually solemn, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the hilt of his sword, clearly regarding Ling Xiao as a major threat.
Luo Qiu hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted his teeth and stepped forward, lowering his voice to say, "Uncle-Master, this kind of thorough search is time-consuming, laborious, and extremely inefficient. I have a plan that might force him to show himself, but..."
"Speak freely." Yun Yin raised his eyes, his gaze sharp as a sword, piercing straight at Luo Qiu.
"Disciple has discovered that Ling Xiao comes from the Overlord Empire, which is located on the edge of the Silent Realm."
Luo Qiu said in a deep voice, "That star field is barren and desolate, but it is his root. According to investigations, he still has relatives and sects in the Batian Empire, and this man has always valued relationships. He would never sit idly by and watch his relatives and friends suffer."
Yun Yin's pupils suddenly contracted, and he instantly understood Luo Qiu's intention: "You mean, use the Ba Tian Empire as bait to force him to walk into the trap?"
"Exactly."
Luo Qiu lowered her head, her tone tinged with struggle, "This plan may damage the reputation of the Holy Temple. After all, using a mortal kingdom as a threat is not something a righteous sect would do."
"But given the current situation, this is the most effective method. As long as Ling Xiao does not show up, the stigma of 'the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword belongs to my Sword Star Holy Hall' will not dissipate. At that time, all the forces in the world will rise up to attack him, and the consequences will be unimaginable."
"Moreover, this child is exceptionally talented and ruthless. If allowed to grow, he will surely become a mortal enemy of our Holy Temple within a hundred years!"
Yun Yin remained silent for a moment, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, clearly weighing the pros and cons. After a long while, he coldly snorted, his tone resolute: "To prioritize empty fame over real harm is not the act of a wise man! A good reputation can be discarded, but hidden dangers must be eliminated!"
He looked at Luo Qiu and gave the order:
"This matter is entirely in your hands! Remember, use the pretext of 'requesting' to control his relatives, friends, and sects. Do not kill innocent people indiscriminately, lest you give others grounds for criticism."
"But the commotion... might as well be bigger. I want this news to spread throughout the Silent Realm as quickly as possible and reach Ling Xiao's ears precisely!"
"Yes! Your disciple obeys!" Luo Qiu bowed and accepted the order, then turned to leave.
"Wait." Yun Yin suddenly stood up, his white robes fluttering in the turbulent air. "I will go with you."
Luo Qiu looked up in astonishment, his face full of surprise. For a martial uncle to personally travel to such a barren star region—wasn't that showing far too much importance on Ling Xiao?
“This boy cannot be judged by ordinary standards.” Yun Yin looked at the deep and boundless starry sky, his tone as cold as frost. “He can even manipulate the Holy Temple and the Broken Boundary Mountain. His methods are unpredictable and his trump cards are unfathomable. To deal with him, we must go all out and not be careless in the slightest.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Yun Yin moved, transforming into a dark streak of light and rushing out first.
Luo Qiu dared not delay and followed closely behind. Several elite members of the Holy Hall behind him also simultaneously unleashed their auras, and several sharp sword lights, as solid as tangible matter, suddenly burst forth, tearing through the vast starry sky and rushing towards the distant Batian Empire!
Shortly after they vanished completely into the horizon, a ripple suddenly appeared in the void, and Lin Muying's figure quietly materialized. She gazed in the direction the Sword Star Temple members had departed, her brows furrowed, a hint of gravity flashing in her eyes.
With a flick of her finger, a communication jade talisman engraved with spiritual patterns quietly glowed, and a subtle wave of divine thought instantly spread out, heading straight for the area where Ling Xiao might be. Although she didn't want Jue Ling City to be involved too deeply, she also absolutely didn't want the Sword Star Holy Hall to actually achieve its goal and become a powerful force.
……
In the distant, silent starry sky, Ling Xiao transformed into a wisp of smoke, stealthily moving through the shadows of the asteroid belt. His aura remained perfectly concealed, and with each movement, he precisely avoided spatial nodes along his path, carefully guarding against being detected by the divine sense of the Sword Star Sanctuary.
Suddenly, the warm jade talisman in his arms turned hot, burning his skin!
Ling Xiao's heart tightened, and he stopped instantly, taking out the jade talisman with his other hand.
The content was naturally Lin Muying's report about the Sword Star Sanctuary.
boom!
Ling Xiao's face suddenly turned extremely gloomy. His originally peaceful eyes were instantly filled with murderous intent, which solidified like icicles. The surrounding void seemed to become cold and piercing because of this murderous intent.
"The Overlord Empire... Sword Star Sanctuary!" He gritted his teeth, spitting out these words one by one, his voice filled with barely suppressed rage and killing intent.
He dispelled the highest level of stealth almost without hesitation!
His aura was no longer concealed; a powerful pressure befitting a third-level Emperor Realm expert suddenly spread out. He had to let the Sword Star Sanctuary know his location; he had to divert their attention from the Overlord Empire!
This is a high-stakes gamble, betting that the Sword Star Sanctuary's obsession with him far exceeds its interest in the Overlord Empire!
Just as his aura suddenly shone like a beacon.
Countless star fields away, Yun Yin, who was speeding toward the Batian Empire, suddenly turned his head. His sharp gaze seemed to pierce through the endless sea of stars, precisely locking onto that suddenly appearing aura!
"Found him!" Yun Yin shouted, his tone carrying a barely perceptible mix of excitement and coldness. "He revealed himself! Change direction!"
Before he finished speaking, his figure suddenly turned around, and his sword intent surged to its limit, transforming into a stunning sword rainbow that tore through space. With a world-destroying power, it shot towards the direction where Ling Xiao's aura appeared!
Seeing this, Luo Qiu and the others immediately changed direction and followed closely behind, their sword light intertwining into a net, pushing their speed to the limit!
……
Sensing the sharp, piercing lock-on that was rapidly approaching, even across billions of stars, Ling Xiao's heart felt as heavy as lead.
What a fast reaction! What terrifying tracking ability! The Sword Star Sanctuary's foundation is indeed unfathomable!
Fight? Absolutely no chance of winning. Yun Yin's strength far surpasses his, not to mention the presence of a group of Holy Hall elites. In a head-on clash, he would undoubtedly die.