Batian Martial Soul

Ling Xiao walked briskly to her and slowly opened his palm.

In an instant, a flash of light appeared, like a bolt of lightning ripped through the night sky, and a long sword with a dark gold luster floated in his palm.

This sword, like a divine artifact from outer space, exudes a mysterious and noble aura.

The gun barrel is adorned with lifelike dragon patterns, which seem to possess life, undulating slightly with the flow of light, as if they might take off at any moment and soar into the heavens.

The tip of the spear is like a cold star, dazzling and brilliant, as if it can freeze time and space, making everything around it stand still.

The space around the sword was slightly distorted, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples and radiating a terrifying divine power that made people afraid to look directly at it.

"Low-grade Great Sun Realm, Azure Dragon Wind and Thunder Sword."

Ling Xiao slightly raised his chin, his eyes filled with pride, and his voice carried a subtle hint of boasting, like a child showing off his most beloved treasure to an adult.
"I just got this great item, and after thinking it over, I realized that only you deserve it."

Ling Bi was immersed in her own cultivation world when she was interrupted by the sudden light and Ling Xiao's words.

She slowly opened her eyes, her cool gaze as clear and deep as autumn water in a cold pool.

When her gaze fell on the longsword, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, a surprise as fleeting as a shooting star across the night sky, clear yet distinct.

"A divine weapon of the Great Sun Realm? This is far too valuable."

She spoke softly, her voice as clear and melodious as a mountain spring, but with a hint of hesitation and concern.

Ling Xiao frowned slightly, a look of displeasure on his face, as if his thoughts had been misunderstood.

"Precious? No matter how precious a divine weapon is, it is nothing more than a cold, lifeless object."

Although they can slay demons and protect me, in my heart they are like thousands of divine weapons, how can they compare to you friends in the slightest?
Take it!

Without a word, he thrust the longsword forward, his movement resolute and decisive, as if brooking no refusal from Ling Bi.

His eyes were filled with sincerity and expectation, as if the sword was not just a gift, but a symbol of his deep affection for Ling Bi.

Ling Bi's gaze slowly shifted from the longsword that exuded a mysterious aura to Ling Xiao's face, which held a mixture of anticipation and pride.

Her clear, cold eyes were like stars in a cold night, seemingly calm and still, yet deep within them seemed to ripple with the subtlest of emotions, like an undercurrent quietly surging beneath a calm lake, not easily noticed by others, yet containing complex feelings.

She no longer declined as before; her hesitation vanished in an instant.

With a slender hand raised, as elegant as a willow branch swaying in the spring breeze, yet with an undeniable decisiveness, she firmly grasped the blade of the Azure Dragon Wind and Thunder Sword.

The moment her hand touched the sword, hum!
The sword, like a sleeping dragon awakened, emitted a clear and long dragon roar that seemed to pierce through the clouds and reach the highest heavens.

The dragon's roar seemed to carry an indescribable joy and sense of belonging, as if after a long wait, it had finally met its true master.

Immediately afterwards, the dark golden light that had been flowing around the sword body instantly receded, like a brilliant firework going out, leaving only a faint aftertaste.

After the light subsided, it transformed into wisps of gentle energy, like nimble threads, wrapping around Ling Bi's hands, as if expressing loyalty and obedience to her.

Ling Xiao grinned, his smile as radiant as a flower blooming in spring, revealing a set of clean, even teeth.

He nodded in satisfaction, his eyes filled with relief and approval, as if he had seen a meticulously crafted work of art finally find its most suitable home.

Then, he turned to leave, his steps light and quick, carrying a sense of ease and freedom after completing his mission.

"Brother, wait a minute."

Just then, Ling Bi's clear, cold voice, like a babbling brook in the mountains, came from behind her.

The sound wasn't loud, but it seemed to have a magical power, causing Ling Xiao to stop in his tracks instantly.

Ling Xiao slowly turned around, his eyes filled with a hint of doubt and curiosity, and looked at Ling Bi.

“The day before yesterday, I went to the Tianyuan Dynasty.”

Ling Bi held her long sword and stood quietly in place, her tone calm and even, as if she were talking about something that was perfectly ordinary.

However, her words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples in Ling Xiao's heart.

Ling Xiao's heart skipped a beat, a sense of foreboding washing over him, but he forced himself to remain calm and quickly pressed for an answer:

"How is the result?"

His voice carried a hint of urgency, and his eyes were fixed on Ling Bi, as if trying to find the answer in her face.

Ling Bi looked at him, her gaze calm and firm, and slowly uttered two words from her cherry lips:

"I won."

The voice, though soft, rang in Ling Xiao's ears like a thunderclap, startling him slightly.

A look of surprise instantly flashed in Ling Xiao's eyes, as dazzling as the stars twinkling in the night sky.

He stared at Ling Bi in disbelief, as if he couldn't believe his ears.

"So quickly... he can kill a Great Sun Realm cultivator?"

He muttered to himself, his voice trembling slightly.

He knew all too well how terrifying a Great Sun Realm expert was; they were the true combat power standing at the pinnacle of the Tianyuan Dynasty, like a towering mountain, inspiring awe and fear.

Every expert at the Great Sun Realm possesses world-destroying power; their every move can cause the heavens and earth to change color.

Ling Bi actually defeated such a strong person in such a short time. How could he not be surprised and shocked?

Ling Bi nodded slightly, her movements elegant and composed, like a snow lotus swaying gently in a breeze.

Her gaze fell quietly on the Azure Dragon Wind and Thunder Sword in her hand, which shone with a dark golden light. The sword's blade seemed to echo with the faint sound of a dragon's roar, as if telling of its extraordinary nature and power.

As her gaze fixed on her, an invisible, sharp aura slowly rose from her body, like a sudden gust of cold wind in the dead of winter, as if the surrounding air were being cut apart.

"With it, an ordinary Great Sun Realm cultivator can be killed within ten moves."

Ling Bi's voice was clear and firm, each word like a cold blade, carrying an unquestionable confidence.

She was well aware of the power of the Azure Dragon Wind and Thunder Sword, and she also knew her current strength. The combination of these two factors gave her enough confidence to say such a thing.

She paused, then her cool gaze locked onto Ling Xiao again, her eyes filled with a unique persistence and determination, as if announcing an important decision:

"Next time, if a powerful enemy attacks, you must let me take action, brother." (End of Chapter)