Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14465 Cloud Silk

Ling Xiao retreated ten feet away to steady himself, and the old man opposite him also stopped just in time. The two faced each other across the distance, the old man's five fingers clenched tightly, while the five elements of source power around Ling Xiao continued to gather.

In the dead silence, the two attacked again.

The Lingxiao Blade slashed down with overwhelming force, but the old man's figure suddenly became ethereal. The black palm wind abruptly changed course halfway through, sweeping behind him and meeting the silently approaching blade.

clang!

Amidst the flashing blades, the old man vanished once more. Ling Xiao took a half-step back, a sharp palm strike grazing his brow. He flicked his wrist, the blade piercing through the void, skimming past his waist and abdomen.

The old man had retreated to a distance of more than ten feet!

Before it even landed, a glint of cold light was already close to Ling Xiao's brow. But it froze just inches away—Ling Xiao's blade tip touched the strange black weapon that was attacking him.

It looked like a short sword, but it was four-sided, which was quite peculiar. It must have hurt a lot when it pierced the skin.

In the distance, the old man leaped up with two strange, four-sided swords in his hands, and slashed down with the force of splitting the heavens and earth.

This time, Ling Xiao did not take the blow head-on; he retreated several feet as the sword's momentum rose. The four-sided strange sword missed its target, but the remaining sword momentum still forced him back more than ten feet.

The moment he steadied himself, Ling Xiao lightly pointed with his fingers.

Zheng!

A sharp clang rang out, and terrifying blade light multiplied into countless forms, pouring down like a torrential rain. The old man swung his sword repeatedly to block, but amidst the clanging of metal against metal, he was forced back step by step, disappearing within a hundred feet in the blink of an eye.

Suddenly, the old man stomped heavily on the ground, his sword blade drawing a crescent arc of light: "Moon Slayer!"

Wherever the arc of light passed, the blade's edge shattered completely.

Ling Xiao stood holding a bloodthirsty blade; he did not use the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword.

The powerful experts from Tianyuan had already surrounded the area, but no one stepped forward, because this was a one-on-one fight that Ling Xiao had specifically instructed them to do.

The strange sword in the old man's hand hummed incessantly.

"I underestimated you." The old man closed his eyes and opened them again, unleashing a torrent of sword energy that soared into the sky. As he leaped into the air, the sword's light shone as brightly as the sun: "Like the midday sun!"

Ling Xiao lightly touched the ground with his toes, and the five elements of primal energy surged forth. As it transformed into a gigantic blade of light that shot into the sky, the tearing sound was deafening.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Lingxiao's sword precisely struck the four-sided, strange sword's edge.

boom--!

The space trembled violently, and the ground beneath Ling Xiao's feet collapsed with a deafening roar. His figure had already vanished into the sky filled with sword light.

Chi Chi Chi!

A storm of swords and blades completely engulfed the two. After the continuous battle lasted for half an hour, a figure was sent flying hundreds of feet backward.

It was that old man!

At this moment, his body was covered with knife marks, while Ling Xiao, who was opposite him, was also covered with sword wounds, but thanks to his strong physique, they were only superficial injuries.

Ling Xiao's cultivation level was slightly lower than the old man's, but he chose to fight by exchanging injuries, which was a tactic that relied on his physical advantage.

This time, he did not use the treasure armor or the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword, only to test his true combat strength.

The result was acceptable.

After all, the old man before them must be a peak Great Sun Realm being or even stronger!

hum!

The sword rang out again, and the old man was already before him. This sword was aimed straight for his brow, but Ling Xiao blocked it with his horizontal blade.

Bang!

Ling Xiao retreated dozens of feet, his right hand holding the knife trembling incessantly, his tiger's mouth splitting open, and a drop of blood slowly sliding down between his eyebrows.

He wiped away the blood and looked up, only to see that the old man had switched to an even more terrifying weapon, a sword that was definitely of the peak grade of the Great Sun Realm.

"I wanted a fair fight."

"But I'm here to kill you."

The old man's features were sharp and angular.

Ling Xiao nodded, and his figure vanished instantly.

The old man's pupils contracted, and he gripped his sword with both hands, slashing down fiercely—

A flash of sword light, and the arena fell silent.

Ling Xiao appeared behind the old man, looking at the long sword in his hand: "Black Heaven Sword, Black Heaven Sword, although you're not very obedient, you're truly powerful."

The old man murmured "Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword" as he collapsed to the ground, lifeless. The sword in his hand fell to the side, seemingly trembling.

This is a sword of the peak Great Sun Realm grade, far superior to the Bloodthirsty Blade and the God-Slaying Sword, yet it can only tremble in fear when facing the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword.

Ling Xiao stared at the sword: If it weren't for the advantage of this divine weapon, the outcome today would be uncertain. If this sword were in the old man's hands...

The more powerful he became, the more unfathomable the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword seemed.

Although this thing is not very obedient and is practically a traitor, at least he can control it, and it's really powerful.

Shangguan Yue stepped closer and asked, "This corpse?"

"I'll handle it." Ling Xiao waved his hand, collected the old man's body, and turned to leave.

Where to go?

"Black Emperor Sect."

Shangguan Yue's expression changed as she tried to stop her: "Absolutely not! Your fate now concerns the lives of millions!"

Ling Xiao chuckled: "If I don't go, will they give up? Backing down will only embolden them. Right now they're only targeting me, but soon it will affect those around me. I will let the world know that anyone who dares to harm Ling Xiao will be punished!"

He looked up at the sky: "If we don't crush the Black Emperor Sect, there will be a second, a third Black Emperor Sect."

"Are we to fight this war indefinitely?"

"I don't want to fight, but I have no choice. Rather than passively responding, I'd rather take the initiative."

A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips: "Only killing can stop killing!"

Black mist shot into the sky, and Lingxiao vanished into the horizon in an instant.

Shangguan Yue stood silently.

Lü Ning approached and sighed softly, "It's begun."

The peaceful years have finally come to an end. The Overlord Empire has taken over Tianyuan, and how could the power of the Silent Realm allow them to grow stronger? Moreover, Ling Xiao possesses a supreme treasure.

Previously, no one had made a move, all waiting for the first to act. Now that the Black Emperor Sect has taken the lead, if they cannot be completely suppressed, they will surely be attacked by all sides.

Lu Ning's expression suddenly changed, and he and Shangguan Yue turned their heads at the same time.

A woman dressed in black walked gracefully in, her skirt fluttering as the world seemed to lose its color.

The two women were taken aback but became wary as guards stood in front of them.

"I've heard that Ling Xiao is always very kind to his people, especially that little fox he cares for immensely," the woman smiled. "I've come specifically to invite you to be my guest."

Lu Ning said in a deep voice, "I advise you all, you can deal with him however you like, but don't touch the people around him, they are his Achilles' heel."

“Oh? Why?”

“He still retains his rationality now, but if you harm those around him,” Lü Ning tightened his grip, “he will transform into a demon and slaughter the entire Netherworld! Don’t think I’m exaggerating; I’ve witnessed the terror of him when he goes berserk!”

Ling Xiao is extremely protective of his own people, and no one is allowed to be harmed. Now, especially the little fox, if she is harmed, it will drive Ling Xiao crazy, and something extremely terrifying will happen in this world.

After all, the little fox was brought by Ling Xiao from the Demon Suppression Palace, and they had always had a good relationship. Apart from Ling Bi and Xiao Lianzhu, the little fox was probably the closest to him.

Anyone who dares to touch the little fox will die!

"Oh? Is that so? I, Yun Susha, would like to give it a try." Yun Susha smiled faintly. She didn't care about Ling Xiao. No matter how crazy Ling Xiao was, he was still just a master equivalent to the Great Sun Realm. If it weren't for the woman in the moon dress behind him, she could have killed Ling Xiao.

Shangguan Yue turned around, intending to hide the little fox as soon as possible.

Recently, the little fox has been cultivating more and more diligently, vowing to help Ling Xiao. At present, it is cultivating somewhere in Lin Yuan City.

One of the guards rushed toward Yun Susha, but in an instant, he was swallowed up by an invisible force, as if he had never existed.

"Stop!" Lü Ning shouted sharply to stop the other guards. Martial artists below the Great Sun Realm were simply easy targets in front of Yun Susha.

She looked sharply at Yun Susha.

In terms of strength, she is absolutely no match for Yun Susha. This woman is too powerful; perhaps only Ling Xiao's return would allow him to possibly fight her. (End of Chapter)