Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14012 You guys have some nerve!

In Ling Xiao's mind, the Heavenly Abyss Holy Hall was a renowned and prestigious institution, and its white-robed divine envoys were all exceptionally powerful, capable of easily defeating demon kings.

Just how terrifying must the Holy Lord of Tianyuan be as the leader of the Tianyuan Holy Temple?

Someone actually wants to kill the Heavenly Abyss Saint Lord? This is simply a fantasy, it's insane!
He felt a buzzing in his head, as if he had been struck by lightning, and he was completely dazed.

The young demon king nodded solemnly, his movements swift and decisive, as if carrying a do-or-die determination, as if to show Ling Xiao that there was absolutely no room for retreat in the matter of killing the Heavenly Abyss Saint Lord.

Ling Xiao exclaimed, his voice sharp and shrill from shock:
"You have a lot of guts, but to go and kill the Heavenly Abyss Saint Lord, isn't that just courting death?"

"The Holy Lord of Tianyuan is a being who stands at the pinnacle of the world, like an insurmountable mountain. Compared to him, we are but a drop in the ocean. If we rashly go there, wouldn't we be just throwing our lives away!"

His eyes were wide open, almost bulging out, his face filled with terror and disbelief. His hands unconsciously gripped the hem of his clothes, his knuckles turning bluish-white from the force.

The young demon king remained calm, like a still, deep pool, without the slightest emotional fluctuation.

He slightly raised his chin, his gaze piercing as he looked directly at Ling Xiao, and explained:

"If we don't kill him, are we supposed to wait for him to come and kill us?"

“We have now become mortal enemies with the Holy Church, and sooner or later they will turn against us.”

"If you're afraid, you don't have to join. I will never force you."

The voice was steady and firm, as if carrying an undeniable power, as if telling Ling Xiao that this was the only path they could take.

Ling Xiao still found it hard to accept. His brows were tightly furrowed together, like two tangled ropes, and his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat that slid down his cheeks.

He said urgently:
"But the Heavenly Abyss Saint Lord has existed for a long time, and countless powerful figures have failed to shake him in the slightest over thousands of years."

“Which of those powerful figures wasn’t a renowned expert, and which of them didn’t possess extraordinary skills? Yet they all ultimately failed and even lost their lives.”

What makes us think we can succeed?

"This is simply an unrealistic and delusional dream!"

He shook his head helplessly. Courage was necessary, but to go and kill the Heavenly Abyss Saint Lord now would be reckless, not courageous.

The young demon king gazed into the distance, his eyes deep and far-reaching, as if he had transcended the boundaries of time and space and seen the unknown future.

He spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful:
Do you know why this world is ravaged by war and filled with suffering?

"The people are displaced and starving, while the powerful scheme and deceive each other to seize resources. Why is all this happening?"

His eyes revealed a hint of pity and helplessness, as if he were sighing for the suffering in the world.

Ling Xiao shook his head, his eyes filled with confusion, as if he were in a misty forest, unable to find his way.

He always thought that the chaos in the world was simply due to the malice of human nature, driven by greed and desire, but he never imagined that there were deeper reasons behind it.

Lu Ning spoke up from the side, her voice clear and melodious, yet carrying a hint of coldness and resolve:

"All of this is the will of the Holy See."

"The church is high above, regarding all living beings as worthless, and they do not want the living beings of this world to unite."

"Because once united, they will form a powerful force that could threaten their rule."

"Have you ever wondered why cultivation resources are so scarce, and why it is so difficult for experts to advance to higher levels?"

"That's because the Holy Temple controls all the origins of heaven and earth. They only bestow opportunities upon those who obey them, while inflicting endless punishment on those who dare to rebel."

"They are like a group of greedy demons, constantly devouring the world's spiritual energy and vitality, making the world darker and darker."

Her eyes blazed with fury, as if she deeply abhorred the actions of the sanctuary.

Ling Xiao fell into deep thought, his eyes becoming empty and profound, as if his soul had drifted away from his body.

He recalled the chaos of the past years: the people who lost their homes in the war, the powerful who fought to the death for a little cultivation resources, and the lives that were trampled on at will by the Holy Temple.

Could it be that the Church is manipulating things behind the scenes?
Seeing that Ling Xiao's expression had wavered, his previously tense body relaxed slightly, and his eyes revealed a complex mix of contemplation and confusion, Lü Ning was delighted and quickly pressed on, continuing:

"Resources are not the private property of the Holy Temple. They are a gift from heaven and earth that existed since the beginning of chaos and should belong to all living beings on this continent."

"But the sanctuary, in the name of the gods, has seized it for itself and arbitrarily restricted the development of living beings."

"They set up all sorts of rules to tightly control resources, causing countless promising creatures to stagnate due to resource scarcity."

"Our mission is to reclaim our origin, break the shackles that imprison living beings, restore true peace to the continent, and give every living being a fair opportunity to cultivate and pursue the Great Dao."

She became more and more excited as she spoke, her hands unconsciously clenching together, her eyes filled with determination and resolve.

A confident smile curved Lü Ning's lips, a smile that seemed to possess an infectious power. His eyes shone with a fervent light, like the brightest star in the night sky.

"Because many years ago, the old demon king led a group of powerful warriors to fight against the Great Town Holy Temple. It was a thrilling battle with flashing swords and swirling spells."

"Ultimately, we successfully acquired a large amount of resources."

"From then on, the Demon Sea was able to cultivate with the help of these resources, and its strength increased by leaps and bounds."

"Countless demons have broken through their bottlenecks by using these resources, cultivated new spells, and mastered even greater power. This is the source of our strength."

"In contrast, you are still bound by the sanctuary and unable to reach a higher realm."

"Many geniuses are stuck at a bottleneck, possessing great talent but unable to use it or advance in their careers, all because the Holy Temple is manipulating things behind the scenes."

"They are like a group of greedy overseers who want to keep all living beings under their feet forever and not allow anyone to exceed their control."

Ling Xiao stroked his chin, his fingers gently caressing the stubble on his chin, and said thoughtfully:

"Hearing what Miss Lü Ning said, this Holy Temple is truly wicked!"

"They sacrificed the future of countless lives for their own selfish desires."

"If it weren't for their interference, I might have already ascended to heaven in broad daylight and roamed freely between heaven and earth!"

As he spoke, he imagined how dashing he would look after ascending to heaven, a hint of longing in his eyes.

The air seemed to freeze for a moment, and everyone looked at each other with strange expressions.