Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14026 What's the use of this weakling?
The man in white pointed at Ling Xiao.

"What I don't understand is, why did you call this guy here? He doesn't seem like anything special."

On this tense and suffocating battlefield, he was like an insignificant bystander, standing there quietly, without any of that chilling aura, as if a gentle breeze could blow him over.
Lacking any menacing, fierce aura, she resembled a docile sheep, standing out awkwardly among the pack of ravenous warriors.

Ling Xiao was struck dumb by the white-robed man's sudden question, as if by a bolt from the blue. He froze on the spot.

His mouth was slightly open, as if he wanted to say something, but his throat felt blocked by something, and he didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Those once bright and lively eyes were now filled with astonishment and confusion, like a little deer lost in the forest.

A strong sense of resentment welled up in his heart, like a burning flame rising fiercely within him.

Am I really that insignificant?

In that vast and boundless land of the Demon Sea, full of danger and opportunity, although he dared not presumptuously call himself a top expert, he did possess unique skills and a wealth of experiences enough to be written into a legend!
He once fought against ferocious sea monsters in the depths of the Demon Sea, turning danger into safety time and time again with his wisdom and courage; he also explored mysterious treasures in ancient ruins, moving freely through numerous mechanisms and traps, and finally returning with a full load.

Why did this man in white think I was so worthless, as if I were worthless?

At this moment, the young demon king remained calm, as if the white-robed man's sharp words had not stirred the slightest ripple in his heart, just as a calm lake would not be disturbed by the throwing of a small pebble.

He slightly raised his head, his deep and firm gaze fixed on the man in white, like two sharp swords, carrying an unquestionable majesty, and asked in return, "Is he weak?"

Although his voice was calm and without any inflection, it seemed to contain endless power, making it impossible to ignore.

The man in white was slightly taken aback when he heard the young demon king's words, and his originally relaxed expression instantly turned serious.

Then, he carefully examined Ling Xiao, his gaze like two sharp swords, as if trying to see through Ling Xiao from the outside in, from his soul to his body.

His eyes held a scrutinizing and judging quality, scrutinizing every detail about Ling Xiao.

After a moment, he bluntly said, "Weak! At least for now, he is not enough to pose a threat to me."

He didn't have that dangerous aura about him; he was like a docile little lamb. In this fierce battle, he probably wouldn't even have a chance to get close to me.

His every move was under my control; I could easily neutralize his attacks without even lifting a finger.

Ling Xiao was speechless after hearing the white-robed man's words, and his already somewhat depressed mood became even worse.

He rolled his eyes and said irritably, "Hey, give me some face, okay? I know I'm weak, but you don't have to be so obvious about it."

You've slapped me in the face in public! How am I supposed to ever hold my head up in front of others again?

"I am, after all, a member of the Demon Sea, and I have my own dignity and pride. Isn't it a bit too much for you to belittle me so mercilessly?"

He thought to himself that the white-robed man in front of him was arrogant and disdainful of others. He probably didn't know who Ling Xiao was, let alone what earth-shattering things he had done—killing the high and mighty Holy Lord of the Great Town Holy Hall.

The Holy Master of the Great Town Holy Hall was a god-like figure in the eyes of the world, with unfathomable strength and ruthless methods, but in the end he still fell into the hands of Ling Xiao.

Otherwise, given the arrogant and domineering attitude of this man in white, he would never have spoken to him so "politely." He would have killed him without hesitation and would not have given him any chance to explain or resist.

After all, in this dog-eat-dog world where strength reigns supreme, those who know too many secrets but lack the strength to protect themselves often meet a bad end.

"The weak have no need for face."

The white-clad man's lips curled into a mocking smile, his eyes filled with disdain and contempt, as if Ling Xiao were nothing more than an ant that could be crushed at will.

As he spoke, he slowly opened his right hand, his movements elegant and composed.

In an instant, a fiery red lotus suddenly appeared out of thin air. The lotus radiated intense light, like a miniature sun, exuding a chilling aura.

"Heavenly Abyss Fire Lotus!"

Not far away, Lü Ning's expression changed drastically. His already pale face instantly turned pale with fear, which spread rapidly throughout his body like a tide, causing him to tremble slightly.

His voice was filled with panic, and his trembling fingertips almost poked the white-robed man, as if the fire lotus was the most terrifying thing in the world, and that even a glance at it would bring him eternal damnation.

Ling Xiao's expression tightened, and an ominous premonition welled up in his heart. He hurriedly turned to look at Lü Ning beside him, his eyes filled with doubt and worry.

Lu Ning stared intently at the crimson flame dancing in the white-robed man's hand, his eyes wide open as if about to bulge out, his eyelashes trembling slightly with fear.

His voice trembled as he hurriedly explained, "This is the number one divine fire of the Tianyuan Dynasty. Its power is comparable to that of a peak Cangyue Realm expert. Ordinary martial artists who get close will be burned to dust, leaving not even a trace behind."

Back then, the exceptionally talented crown prince of the Tianyuan Dynasty was arrogant and overconfident in his superior strength and extraordinary talent. He attempted to subdue the Fire Lotus, believing that he could control this terrifying power.

As a result, before he could even let out a scream, he was instantly engulfed by the flames and completely dissipated within them, leaving not a trace of his soul behind, as if he had never existed in this world.

As soon as he finished speaking, ripples suddenly appeared in the space behind the man in white. The ripples spread rapidly in all directions, like a boulder being thrown into a calm lake.

Immediately afterwards, a crystal-blue water droplet slowly emerged. The droplet was only the size of a thumb, crystal clear, like the most precious gem in the world.

The flowing halo seemed to conceal a vast galaxy, and each glimmer of light seemed to depict the birth and death of the universe, containing endless mysteries and power.

The surrounding space was slightly distorted by the appearance of this drop of water, as if it could not withstand its powerful force.

"Tian Yuan Shui Jing!"

Lu Ning's eyes widened as if she had seen the most unbelievable thing in the world. Her delicate body trembled slightly, like leaves shivering in the autumn wind, revealing her extreme shock and fear.