Batian Martial Soul

Ling Xiao frowned: "Judging from the name, this thing doesn't seem like a benevolent place. Could it be some kind of demonic lair?"

The old man glanced at him indifferently, as if he could see through his thoughts, and said, "Nothing special, just the 'Blood Calamity Demon Palace,' one of the forces under the Demon Sect back then."

"In the distant past, the Demonic Sect roamed the world, and the Blood Calamity Demon Palace was one of its most powerful forces. Wherever it went, it brought devastation and rivers of blood."

Ling Xiao seemed to understand something, a glint of enlightenment flashing in his eyes, and said, "The Blood Calamity Demon Palace created by the Blood Calamity True Demon?"

"I have heard of the Blood Calamity True Demon's great name. It is said that he is an exceptionally talented demonic cultivator with unparalleled strength. He once fought against many righteous masters single-handedly without being at a disadvantage."

The old man nodded slightly, a look of reminiscence on his face, and said, "That's right. It's a pity that after the last Blood Calamity True Demon fell, many inheritances were lost, including this Path of Reincarnation."

"When the Blood Calamity True Demon fell, it triggered an earth-shattering war. Countless powerful figures fought fiercely for his inheritance and treasures, which ultimately caused the Blood Calamity Demon Palace to suffer heavy losses. Many precious inheritances and secret techniques were lost or destroyed in this war."

As he spoke, he turned to Ling Xiao, his eyes filled with a mixture of anticipation and provocation: "Only by entering this gate can one obtain the inheritance."

"However, this inheritance is not so easy to obtain, so you should be prepared."

Ling Xiao hesitated for a moment, feeling somewhat uneasy.

He stared at the mysterious and dangerous gate to the demon palace, his mind filled with terrifying images.

He asked cautiously, "Is it dangerous inside?"

"Could there be some powerful traps or strong monsters guarding it?"

The old man looked at him with a half-smile, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "Guess?"

That smile seemed to hide endless secrets, making it impossible to fathom.

Ling Xiao: "."

He rolled his eyes helplessly, thinking to himself: This senior is too good at keeping people in suspense.

However, he thought again, now that he was here and had the opportunity to obtain a precious inheritance, how could he give it up so easily?
The old man continued with a smile, "Do you want to go in?"

The voice seemed to possess a bewitching power.

"Of course!"

Ling Xiao nodded without hesitation, his eyes revealing determination and longing.

He hasn't even fully mastered the first transformation of the True Demon Nine Transformations, and he's only scratched the surface of the Blood Calamity True Demon Transformation.

Every time he cultivated, he could feel that his strength had reached a bottleneck and he was finding it difficult to break through.

Presumably, there is something he wants in this Blood Calamity Demon Palace, which may help him break through his bottleneck and improve his strength.

"Go!"

As the old man spoke, he slowly stepped aside, his gaze fixed on Ling Xiao, as if waiting for him to make a choice.

Ling Xiao glanced at Xiao Lianzhu and Ling Bi, a hint of reluctance and concern in his eyes, and said, "Please wait here for a moment!"

"I'll come as soon as I go."

"You must not wander off. This cave is fraught with danger. You must protect yourselves."

Immediately, he took a deep breath, turned around, and resolutely stepped into the Demon Palace.

The moment he touched the door, ripples spread across it, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, spreading outwards in concentric circles.

The ripples expanded and engulfed his figure, leaving only a gradually disappearing silhouette and the gate of the Demon Palace that still exuded a mysterious aura.

About an hour later, the mysterious gate of the Demon Palace slowly opened, and a figure walked steadily out of the gate—it was Ling Xiao.

He walked with unhurried steps, each step seemingly treading on empty air, carrying an indescribable rhythm.

From the outside, he seemed unchanged, still wearing the same simple yet extraordinary clothes, and his face remained calm as still water.

However, upon closer observation, one would find that his aura was becoming increasingly profound and unpredictable, like a deep, ancient well, its bottom unfathomable, or like a vast, boundless starry sky, concealing endless mysteries.

The old man stood quietly to the side, his eyes fixed on the door. When he saw Ling Xiao walk out, a barely perceptible hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Ling Xiao, and asked in a low voice with a hint of probing, "Did you succeed?"

Those three simple words seemed to contain endless expectations.

Ling Xiao nodded slightly, a faint smile appearing on his face, a smile that exuded confidence and composure.

The old man was slightly taken aback, a look of surprise flashing across his eyes. He never expected that Ling Xiao would enter the Demon Palace so smoothly.

He frowned and asked, "They didn't give you any trouble?"

"The Blood Calamity Demon Palace is full of traps and mechanisms, and the demons guarding it are incredibly powerful. In addition, the will left behind by the Blood Calamity True Demons is not easy to deal with."

Ling Xiao looked at the old man, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "They seem to be looking forward to my arrival."

"The moment I stepped into the Demon Palace, I felt a mysterious force guiding me. The beings guarding the Demon Palace did not attack me; instead, they seemed to be welcoming a long-lost friend."

The old man nodded slightly, a thoughtful expression on his face, and muttered to himself, "Indeed. No one is more suitable than you."

"The Blood Calamity True Demon has spent his entire life searching for a suitable successor, and perhaps he had already foreseen that someone like you would appear."

Ling Xiao gazed quietly at the old man, his eyes filled with sincerity and expectation: "Would you like to travel with us?"

"The outside world is full of dangers and challenges, but it also offers countless opportunities and wonders."

"With your abilities and experience, you're sure to achieve great things if we go out together."

The old man slowly shook his head, a look of loneliness and helplessness on his face: "I want to stay here."

"The outside world is no longer relevant to me."

"I have also wandered in this world before, experiencing countless ups and downs, moments of glory and moments of despair."

"Now, I am tired of all the strife and killing, and only wish to spend the rest of my life in this peaceful cave."

Ling Xiao said no more. He understood the old man's choice; everyone has their own destiny and pursuits.

He turned to look at Xiao Lianzhu and Ling Bi, his eyes filled with tenderness and concern: "Let's go."

Just as the two were about to leave, the old man suddenly spoke up: "Young man!"

The sound, though not loud, echoed through the silent cave.

The three turned around simultaneously, only to see the old man slightly raise his hand, flick his finger, and a white, sword-shaped blade of grass slowly flew to Ling Bi's front. (End of Chapter)