Batian Martial Soul

The entire underground space began to shake violently, with stones falling and raising a cloud of dust.

Ling Xiao felt a chill run from the soles of his feet straight to his head, alarm bells rang in his mind, and he realized that something terrible was about to happen.

Without the slightest hesitation, he grabbed Shangguan Yue's wrist, his spiritual energy surging wildly within him, unleashing his unique lightness skill, and his figure shot towards the ground like a bolt of lightning.

The wind whistled in their ears, making their clothes flutter, but Ling Xiao paid no attention to any of that at the moment. He had only one thought in his mind—to escape this dangerous place as soon as possible.

As soon as the two stepped onto the ground, the earth beneath their feet began to tremble violently, as if shaken by an invisible hand.

The tremors grew more and more intense, as if they were about to turn the whole world upside down.

Immediately afterwards, countless magma gushed out from the ground like fountains, carrying intense heat and a pungent odor, shooting straight into the sky.

The sky was instantly filled with acrid smoke, so thick it was like ink, blotting out the sun and plunging the world into darkness.

Ling Xiao looked at Shangguan Yue, his eyes filled with helplessness and worry.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know where to begin.

This sudden turn of events has put both of them in a difficult situation.

Shangguan Yue's face was as cold as frost, and her eyes revealed a deep resentment and unwillingness.

She gritted her teeth and slowly said, "Back then, I was the one who brought this Crimson Sun Orb here. At that time, magma raged here, and countless lives faced annihilation. I went to great lengths to bring it here in order to suppress the magma. I saved so many demons, thinking they would be grateful, but in the end, they repaid kindness with enmity, slaughtering my own kind. Those demons were even more terrifying than devils!"

Her voice trembled slightly, carrying a hint of barely concealed anger and sorrow.

Just then, a figure appeared in front of the two like a ghost.

The newcomer was an elderly man with white hair and beard, which were as white as snow and stood out starkly against the dim sky.

The old man's face was full of anger, his eyes were wide open like copper bells, and he exuded a powerful and terrifying aura, like a volcano about to erupt.

Upon seeing the old man, Shangguan Yue's face instantly turned ashen, and a flicker of fear flashed in her eyes.

She instinctively hid behind Ling Xiao, clutching his clothes tightly with both hands, her body trembling slightly.

The old man gave Shangguan Yue a cold look, his gaze as sharp as a sword, as if he wanted to see right through her.

He roared angrily, "How did you manage to get that thing out here! Do you know the enormity of the mess you've made?!"

The sound was like a thunderclap, echoing in the air and making people's eardrums ache.

Although Shangguan Yue was somewhat afraid of the old man, she remained stubborn in her words.

She poked her head out and said loudly, "I brought this myself, so what's wrong with taking it away? Does this thing have to stay buried here forever, never to see the light of day again?"

Her voice carried a hint of defiance, as if she were protesting against the old man.

The old man trembled with anger, his hands clenched into fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white from the force.

His eyes widened in fury as he roared, "Do you even know what that thing is for? Once it's released, it will unleash unimaginable disaster! You're digging your own grave!"

The voice was filled with anger and anxiety, as if it were heartbroken over Shangguan Yue's ignorance.

Shangguan Yue sneered, a hint of disdain in her eyes. "Of course I know, but so what? Demons are so brutal, why should I care about their lives? I will make them pay for what they have done to my own kind!"

Her voice was filled with determination and hatred, as if she were ready to fight against the whole world.

The old man was so angry that his hair and beard stood on end, his eyes seemed to spit fire, and he roared uncontrollably, "Nonsense! Utter nonsense! That treasure is the key to suppressing the fire spirit power of this place. Now that you have rashly taken it away, the fire spirit power of this place will completely erupt. At that time, this area within a radius of hundreds of thousands of miles will be devoured by this terrifying power, turning into scorched earth and ashes, causing widespread death and destruction. Do you know the severity of the consequences!"

The sound was like a booming bell, echoing between heaven and earth, causing the surrounding air to tremble.

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao was startled, as if struck by lightning.

He frowned, quickly recalling the information he had previously learned about the power of the fire spirit.

The power of fire spirit is extremely strong, containing endless energy. If one can absorb and refine it, it will greatly help a cultivator improve their realm, and may even break through bottlenecks and reach a higher level.

However, the power of fire spirits is extremely rare and extremely dangerous. A slight mistake can lead to being burned alive and doomed forever.

Unexpectedly, I have encountered the legendary power of fire spirit here today, and it is about to go out of control because of the Crimson Sun Sphere.

Upon hearing the old man's words, Shangguan Yue let out a cold laugh, a laugh filled with mockery and disdain.

She crossed her arms and said coldly, "So what? What do I care about the life or death of you demons? I wish I could turn the entire Demon Sea to ashes and make those evil demons receive their due punishment."

Her eyes gleamed with hatred, as if she wanted to burn the whole world to ashes.

The old man's expression changed drastically; his already gloomy face became even more grim, like the sky before a storm.

His eyes widened as he stared at Shangguan Yue in disbelief, his voice trembling as he asked, "Lord Shangguan, what's wrong with you? Have you really betrayed the Demon Sea? We in the Demon Sea have always treated you well, why would you do such a treasonous thing?"

Shangguan Yue remained calm, a bitter smile playing on her lips, and said softly:

"Betrayal? Hmph, it wasn't you who betrayed me, but you who betrayed me, betrayed my ideals. When you were wreaking havoc in the Great Town Dynasty, did you ever think about the innocent lives of those people?"
They also have their own families, friends, dreams, and hopes. But you, to satisfy your own selfish desires, have driven them to their deaths, tearing countless families apart.

With such a sea of ​​demons, what reason do I have to remain loyal?

Her voice was calm, but it was filled with grief and helplessness.

"really!"

The old man took a deep breath, as if trying to suppress the anger in his heart.

Suddenly, a ferocious smile appeared on his face, and he said viciously, "Since that's the case, killing two of you today isn't entirely wrong. Since you've chosen to be enemies of the Demon Sea, you must be prepared to pay the price." (End of Chapter)