bookandnovel Chapter 14667 Greed Kills People
Chapter 14667 Greed Kills People
Chapter 14667 Greed Kills People
Gu Cangming's illusory gaze fell on him, and he spoke indifferently: "As you wish."
He raised his hand again and pointed in the air.
This time, a gray finger beam, refined to its extreme, slowly emerged.
Although the fingertip was thin, it contained the terrifying Daoist principles of the birth, death, and reincarnation of a world. It was not fast, but it sealed off all space for evasion, and with an irresistible force, it pointed towards "Lingxiao"!
Lingxiao's eyes revealed a resolute look. He roared and his body was engulfed in raging crimson flames. Instantly, a dazzling bloodthirsty blade appeared in his hand.
He unleashed all the remaining energy in his body, unleashing his signature powerful attack that incorporated the power to penetrate space, fiercely meeting the gray finger beam head-on!
Boom! !!!
The violent explosion instantly engulfed the area, and the terrifying shockwave spread in all directions. Although most of it was blocked by the last barrier that Qi Tian had managed to set up, it still caused the surrounding buildings to turn to dust.
The light faded, and the spot was empty.
The figure of "Lingxiao" first became illusory in the explosion, and then completely dissipated like a bubble, leaving not even a trace of breath or a wisp of remnant soul.
In the air, Gu Cangming's illusory figure frowned almost imperceptibly.
His divine sense, like a vast tide, instantly covered the entire Broken Boundary Mountain and even extended into the distant starry sky, searching inch by inch, but he could no longer find any trace of Ling Xiao, as if this person had truly perished in the explosion just now.
Yun Yin spoke softly from below, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity:
"This boy's concealment techniques have reached an extremely profound level in terms of spatial and causal concealment. His last move, which seemed like a desperate gamble, was actually extremely ingenious. He used the explosion as cover to escape unscathed. This boy... is definitely not simple. His temperament and methods far surpass those of his peers."
Gu Cangming's illusory figure nodded slightly, his tone tinged with regret: "It was our oversight. No, from the very beginning, we never truly placed him in a high enough position. How could a young man capable of stirring up a conflict between two giants be an easy opponent?"
"Senior brother, what should we do next?" Yun Yin asked.
Gu Cangming's illusory gaze swept over the Po Jie Mountain crowd below, who looked as if facing a formidable enemy. His voice was calm but carried a hint of mockery: "You all pride yourselves on being shrewd, yet you are being manipulated by a junior without even realizing it. How pathetic, and how laughable."
After saying this, his phantom gradually faded and eventually disappeared completely into the void.
Yun Yin glanced one last time at Qi Tian and the other powerful figures from Breaking Boundaries Mountain, their faces ashen. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he turned and stepped into the void, disappearing from sight.
With the combined power of him and Gu Cangming's projections, it was absolutely impossible for them to flatten the deeply rooted Broken Realm Mountain. If the Sword Star Holy Hall wanted to fight with all its might, it would have to pay an unbearable price, and it might not even be able to achieve complete success. Today's matter can only be put on hold for now.
After the people from the Sword Star Temple had completely left, Qi Tian slowly wiped the bloodstains from the corner of his mouth. His face was so gloomy it could drip water, and he exuded a terrifyingly low pressure.
Wang Xuanying strode forward, his face filled with anger: "Senior Qitian, the Sword Star Holy Hall has gone too far! This grudge cannot be left unresolved!"
"They have the strength, so they naturally have the right to be arrogant," Qi Tian said coldly. "Might makes right. In the face of absolute strength, so-called justice is nothing more than the self-comfort of the weak."
Wang Xuanying asked in a deep voice, "Then how should we deal with this next? And what about Ling Xiao...?"
Qi Tian remained silent for a moment, his eyes flashing with cold light, and said, word by word, "Use all your hidden contacts, at all costs, to investigate! Find out Ling Xiao's true whereabouts! We need to see him alive or dead!"
Wang Xuanying was taken aback and asked in confusion, "You suspect he's not dead?"
"Doubt? No, I'm sure he's not dead!"
Qi Tian said with certainty, "That figure just now was merely his clone. From the moment Luo Qiu said the treasure had disappeared, I had a vague feeling that something was wrong. Now it seems that everything was a carefully laid trap by that kid!"
He paused, then changed the subject, a sly glint in his eyes: "However, after finding him, we must not only refrain from harming him, but also secretly protect him and provide him with as much help as possible!"
"what?"
Wang Xuanying was completely stunned, his face full of confusion. "Senior, you're not joking, are you? That kid sowed discord, made us and the Sword Star Holy Hall run around like fools, and even caused the deaths of many of our brothers. We're not going to seek revenge on him, but instead we're going to protect him?"
He was filled with resentment. He had actually been fooled by Ling Xiao's realistic acting skills, and the thought made him feel frustrated.
"Revenge? Can revenge solve the problem? Can it make up for our losses?"
Qi Tian shook his head, his gaze fixed on the direction where Gu Cangming's illusory figure had disappeared, a cold smile curving his lips. "Remember, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. The more the Sword Star Sanctuary wants Ling Xiao dead, the more we must ensure he lives well!"
“Supporting him would only cause trouble for the Sword Star Holy Hall, making it difficult for them to coordinate their efforts. With Ling Xiao as a major threat, the Sword Star Holy Hall wouldn't dare to easily attack our Breaking Boundary Mountain. This is the most advantageous option right now.”
He looked at Wang Xuanying, whose face was full of resentment, and added:
"In the end, it was our greed that ruined us. If we hadn't coveted the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword, how could we have been used as pawns by that brat? Look at Jue Ling City and Zhen Yan Pavilion, they never got involved from beginning to end. How wise they were! Trust me, protecting that brat will only benefit our Breaking Boundary Mountain, not harm it."
Wang Xuanying fell silent.
He was still displeased, but Qi Tian's words made perfect sense. Given the current situation, supporting Ling Xiao to restrain the Sword Star Holy Hall was indeed the optimal solution.
After a moment, he sighed heavily: "Alright, I'll go arrange it right away!"
……
On the edge of Broken Boundary Mountain, deep within an ancient mountain range forgotten by time.
The jagged rocks blocked out the sun, and a miasma filled the air, deterring even birds and beasts from setting foot there. Deep within the mountains, a naturally formed cave stretched to its bottom, its walls covered with ancient, rugged patterns, exuding a desolate and deathly atmosphere.
Deep within the cave, Lingxiao sat cross-legged, his aura completely concealed, blending seamlessly with the cold rocks and damp soil, even slowing his heartbeat to its absolute limit.
He maintained this almost "disappeared from the world" state of seclusion, not daring to reveal even the slightest sign of life.
He knew all too well the methods of the Sword Star Sanctuary. With their surveillance capabilities over this star system, if he revealed even the slightest trace of his presence, it was only a matter of time before he was found.
At this moment, Ling Xiao's face was as pale as paper, his lips were bloodless, and his aura was weak and disordered, clearly indicating that he was seriously injured.
Who would have thought that taking a direct hit from Gu Cangming's projection would actually injure the real body!
Even though only his clone was destroyed, the power containing the Dao of the birth and death of the world clung to him like a bone-deep infection, penetrating the spatial barrier and severely injuring his internal organs through the connection between the clone and his main body.