Batian Martial Soul

The little fox had been listening intently to the young demon king, its ears perked up.

When the young demon king mentioned something powerful, the little fox's bright eyes lit up instantly, like stars suddenly twinkling in the night sky, dazzling and full of excitement and anticipation.

Unable to contain her eagerness any longer, she leaped in front of the young demon king, tilted her head back, and impatiently asked:
"How powerful will it be?"

"Tell me about it!"

His eager appearance was exactly like that of a starving little beast, eager to learn from the young demon king what his future might look like, as if knowing it would immediately grant him that immense power.

The young demon king lowered his head slightly, his gaze focused and earnest as he looked at the little fox, a subtle, almost imperceptible allure in his eyes, and slowly said:
"Follow me, and you will become incredibly powerful."

"I can guide you to experience the most powerful forces in this world, allowing you to stand at the pinnacle of cultivation and look down upon all living beings."

"And if you follow him, your achievements will be limited, and he simply cannot give you everything you want."

As he spoke, he deliberately gestured to Ling Xiao, who was standing to the side, with a look that was both provocative and smug.

Ling Xiao stood aside, merely smiling slightly, his expression remaining calm and composed, showing no intention of refuting the young demon king's words.

He stood there quietly, as if all the noise around him had nothing to do with him.

However, he was secretly surprised. He never expected that the young demon king would value the little fox so much. It seemed that the little fox must have something extraordinary about it, but he had not yet realized it.

The little fox shook its head without hesitation after hearing the young demon king's words. Its little head shook like a rattle drum, and its hair swayed gently.

"I'm not going with you!"

"I want to follow Brother Lingxiao."

Her clear voice echoed in the air, her tone firm and unwavering, as if it were a decision she had already made and could not be changed.

The young demon king's face instantly darkened, and the corners of his mouth, which had been slightly smiling, immediately drooped, and he let out a cold laugh.

The laughter sounded particularly jarring in the silent air, carrying a hint of disdain and mockery.

"I've already taken the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword with me, let alone you."

"He's just a weakling. In this world where the strong rule, he can't protect you at all."

"If you follow him, you'll only end up dead."

As he spoke, he gently stroked the longsword at his waist, which gleamed with a cold light, his fingers slowly gliding across the blade, as if demonstrating his power and arrogance to the little fox.

As he spoke, the young demon king casually stretched out his chopsticks and gently picked up a small, exquisite mushroom from the delicate dish in front of him.

The small mushrooms were so fresh and vibrant, like flower petals glistening with morning dew, shimmering softly under the light.

He slowly put the small mushroom into his mouth, closed his eyes, and savored it.

With a gentle bite, the delicious juice bursts in your mouth, carrying a faint, subtle fragrance, as refreshing and pleasant as a mountain stream.

He nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction gradually appearing on his face. A slight smile played on his lips as he softly said:

"very nice."

The voice carried a hint of appreciation for the delicious food.

Just then, upon hearing the young demon king's words, the little fox immediately started eating with chopsticks, as if it had been lit like a firecracker.

Her furry little paws were as nimble as a sprite, darting freely among the dishes on the table.

He would pick up a piece of bright red braised pork, then a piece of emerald green vegetable, and eat with great relish.

Its cheeks were stuffed full of food, like two round little balls, which looked very cute, and it would occasionally make a satisfied "smack" sound.

For a moment, the only sound on the table was the clinking of bowls and chopsticks, crisp yet chaotic. The atmosphere seemed perfectly harmonious, as if the tense and hostile confrontation just moments before was merely a dream.

However, a moment later, the young demon king slowly put down his chopsticks, and his expression, which had been slightly smiling, instantly turned serious.

His eyes became sharp as knives, like two gleaming blades that could pierce one's heart, making one afraid to look directly at him.

"Within the Great Town Dynasty, apart from my Demon Kingdom, no force can remain aloof."

"Your Batian City is even worse!"

"The great dynasty must be unified, truly unified."

"This is an inevitable trend, like a surging torrent that no one can stop."

"If anyone tries to stop it, it is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, overestimating their own strength."

His voice was deep and powerful, each word carrying immense weight and an irresistible authority, echoing in the air.

Ling Xiao listened and simply smiled slightly, a smile as warm and serene as the spring sunshine.

He gently put down his wine glass and said slowly:

"Demons live their carefree lives, and humans live their peaceful lives. What's wrong with everyone keeping to themselves and not interfering with each other?"

“If you really want to unify this great town dynasty, I will not object, but you bloodthirsty, reckless demons must not be allowed to unify it.”

"How about you demons from the Demon Sea join my Overlord Empire? Wouldn't it be better if we all worked together to create a peaceful and prosperous world?"

The young demon king's lips curled into a mocking sneer, a laugh brimming with disdain and contempt. He glanced sideways at Ling Xiao and asked provocatively:
"are you serious?"

That look seemed to mock Ling Xiao's overestimation of his abilities.

Ling Xiao remained calm, his eyes indifferent, and simply nodded slightly, his tone steady and firm:
"I'm serious."

Those simple words conveyed an undeniable determination.

"Hahahaha!"

The young demon king seemed to have heard the most ridiculous joke in the world. He threw his head back and laughed wildly, his laughter echoing wildly in the air, making the surrounding tables and chairs seem to tremble slightly.

He laughed as he pointed at Ling Xiao and shouted:
"The entire Great Town Dynasty combined is no match for my Demon Sea. I'm quite curious, where do you get the courage to spout such nonsense in front of me?"

His arrogant demeanor made it seem as if the Great Town Dynasty was nothing more than a lamb to be slaughtered in his eyes.

Ling Xiao remained calm, his gaze meeting the young demon king's eyes, and slowly said:

"Don't forget, the Great Town Dynasty hasn't lost yet."

"Moreover, you came to this Overlord City alone. If I were to kill you with my sword today, the Demon Sea would be leaderless and doomed, wouldn't it?"

His voice, though not loud, carried an undeniable power. (End of Chapter)