Batian Martial Soul

Each time the sphere floated, it emitted bursts of strange light, which spread outwards like ripples, as if containing some mysterious power.

The entire sphere exuded a chilling, scorching aura, as if it contained boundless destructive power.

The murderous aura rushed towards him, making Ling Xiao feel his soul tremble.

Around the sphere, four dark iron chains, like giant pythons, tightly locked it.

The iron chain was engraved with mysterious runes, which shimmered with a cold light, as if telling ancient legends.

Sparks flew from the point where the chain touched the sphere, producing a hissing sound, as if a fierce contest was underway.

"What a terrifying thing!"

Ling Xiao couldn't help but blurt it out, his voice echoing in the empty underground space, carrying a hint of undisguised amazement.

His eyes were fixed on the crimson sun sphere floating in the well, a hint of amazement flashing in them.

Ling Xiao had traveled the martial world for many years and had seen many rare treasures. Whether it was a spirit jade that radiated a warm glow or a magic weapon that contained powerful spiritual energy, he had been fortunate enough to witness them all.

But the thing in front of him was completely beyond his comprehension; he had never seen anything so strange before.

Shangguan Yue was as excited as a child, jumping up and waving her hands in the air, her face beaming with uncontrollable joy.

"Brother Ling, do you know what this is?"

She looked at Ling Xiao with sparkling eyes, full of anticipation, as if she couldn't wait to share this secret.

Ling Xiao slowly shook his head, but his gaze remained fixed on the Crimson Sun Orb, as if he were under a spell and could not look away.

The crimson sphere exuded a mysterious yet powerful aura, filling him with both curiosity and awe.

Shangguan Yue proudly raised her head, her chin slightly tilted up, like a proud little peacock.

"This is called the Crimson Sun Sphere. It contains the Crimson Sun True Flame, which ranks first on the list of strange flames. Isn't that amazing!"

She deliberately dragged out her words, her tone full of pride.

That Crimson Sun True Fire is a legendary terrifying flame that can burn everything in the world, possessing the power to destroy the heavens and the earth. Shangguan Yue naturally felt that it was an incomparably extraordinary treasure.

Ling Xiao nodded thoughtfully, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"What do you need this for?"

He looked at Shangguan Yue, his eyes full of inquiry.

The Crimson Sun Orb is so dangerous, yet Shangguan Yue is so determined to obtain it; there must be an unknown reason behind it.

Shangguan Yue smiled, a smile that was both mysterious and cunning.

"You'll know later."

She deliberately kept Ling Xiao in suspense and didn't directly answer his question.

She knew in her heart that now was not the time to reveal the truth; she would wait for the right opportunity to unveil the secret to Ling Xiao.

At this moment, Shangguan Yue suddenly became serious, and the smile on her face vanished instantly, replaced by a solemn expression.

"Brother Ling, please help me cut the iron chains that are binding it!"

She pointed to the four dark iron chains, her eyes revealing a firmness and determination.

Ling Xiao looked at the four iron chains, his brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of worry flashed in his eyes.

The iron chain exuded an eerie aura, as if it concealed countless secrets and dangers.

"I have a bad feeling about this thing. Will it cause problems if we release it?"

He looked at Shangguan Yue, his tone tinged with hesitation.

He knew full well that the Crimson Sun Orb contained immense power, and that once it was released, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"To be honest, although I don't like your Demon Sea, releasing this thing could cause widespread destruction. I think it makes sense for the Boundary Breaking Insect Tribe to seal it away."

Ling Xiao continued, his voice low and serious.

Although he had many grudges with the Demon Sea, he did not want to see innocent lives suffer because of the release of the Crimson Sun Orb.

Shangguan Yue pondered for a moment, a complex look flashing in her eyes.

She knew that Ling Xiao's worries were not unfounded; the power of the Crimson Sun Orb was indeed too great, and if it got out of control, the consequences would be unimaginable.

But she also had her own difficulties and helplessness.

“What you say makes sense, but you should understand right now that if your human race doesn’t get enough support, you will be the ones to be wiped out. You’ve seen how ferocious the demons are. The Demon King doesn’t care about anything, and the Demon King is just as ferocious. They only want to conquer the human race and trample them under their feet.”

Her voice was somewhat agitated, and her eyes flashed with anger.

She knew that humanity's current situation was precarious, and that the Crimson Sun Orb might be humanity's last hope.

Ling Xiao pursed his lips tightly, his brows furrowed into a deep frown, and his eyes were full of hesitation.

He paced back and forth a few times, each step filled with inner turmoil, before stopping and looking at Shangguan Yue with a hint of urgency in his voice: "That's true, but this thing looks incredibly strange. If we release it, we might both be trapped here, or even lose our lives. That would be too much of a loss. Don't you really want to find out the specifics of what will happen after the Crimson Sun Orb is released?"

His hands clenched unconsciously, his knuckles turning white from the force, clearly showing his deep worry.

Shangguan Yue, however, seemed confident, a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth revealing a self-assured smile.

She waved her hand gently and said, "You don't need to worry about that. Since I've decided to do this, I naturally know what the consequences will be. Having witnessed the ruthlessness of those demons, I have no good feelings towards them anymore, and I'm only thinking about how to retaliate. You can rest assured about one thing: we definitely won't die."

Her eyes were firm and bright, as if she had already seen the hope for the future.

Ling Xiao remained silent for a moment, his gaze shifting back and forth between the Crimson Sun Ball and Shangguan Yue.

He knew that although Shangguan Yue was bold in her actions, she was by no means reckless. Since she insisted on this, she must have her own reasons.

In the end, he sighed helplessly, as if he had made up his mind.

The next moment, his eyes sharpened, his spiritual power surged, and the Bloodthirsty Blade in his hand instantly burst forth with a dazzling crimson light.

A blood-red blade flashed like lightning, slicing through the darkness and disappearing straight into the well.

With a few crisp "crack" sounds, the iron chain that had been tightly binding the Crimson Sun Ball instantly shattered into countless pieces under the impact of the blade, scattering into the well.

A deafening roar echoed through the underground space, as if the heavens and earth were trembling.

Like a ferocious beast breaking free of its cage, the Crimson Sun Sphere burst forth from the well mouth, accompanied by an intensely hot wave of fire.

The raging fire surged and roared, instantly igniting the air in its wake and leaving a long, blazing trail of flames, like a fiery dragon wreaking havoc. (End of Chapter)