Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14340 A Grasshopper on a Rope
Lin Ying'er paused slightly, then moved her feet lightly and slowly turned towards Ling Xiao.

Her beautiful eyes, like the brightest stars in the night sky, now held a pleading expression, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, like butterflies gently fluttering their wings.

In those eyes, a trace of expectation was like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, brief yet bright; a trace of helplessness was like moonlight obscured by dark clouds, faint yet lingering.

She gently bit her lip, as if to encourage herself, and then spoke slowly, her voice tinged with urgency and helplessness.

"We need the help of the Overlord Emperor."

"Now our Xihua Sect is isolated and helpless, like a small boat tossed about in a storm, in danger of being swallowed by the giant waves at any time."

"The Blazing Fire Sect is relentlessly pursuing us. Their pursuit is like a persistent infection, leaving us no time to even look after ourselves."

“We want to move our entire family to find a safe place to start over, but it’s easier said than done. Every step is fraught with difficulties, like struggling on a road full of thorns. A slight misstep and we’ll be covered in wounds.”

"Only someone with such great strength and prestige as the Overlord Emperor can lend us a hand and help us get out of this predicament."

Ling Xiao slightly raised his chin, his strong jawline as sharp as if carved by a knife, his gaze as steady as a mountain, as if he could withstand all the storms of the world.

He crossed his arms and spoke in a deep, powerful voice.

"But it doesn't matter."

"Now that Xihua Sect is in trouble, and I am aware of it, I will not sit idly by."

"Although I, Ling Xiao, am not a person of great compassion, I do know how to repay kindness and value relationships."

"I will do my best to help with anything that is within my power."

"Our Overlord Empire has always valued loyalty and righteousness, and will never abandon a friend in dire straits. Just like a sturdy city wall, it will shield a friend from all storms."

Lin Ying'er nodded gently, a hint of gratitude flashing in her eyes. Then she spoke softly, her voice filled with deep worry, a worry that lingered like a thin mist in the air, making one feel oppressed and heavy.

"If the entire sect were to relocate, it would surely alarm the Blazing Fire Sect."

"They are like greedy wolves, always eyeing our Xihua Sect, this piece of fat meat in their eyes, with their mouths watering."

"Once they detect our movements, they will swarm out and do everything in their power to stop us, like a pack of mad dogs that will not miss any opportunity to attack us."

"At that time, everyone in our Xihua Sect, young and old, will be in extreme danger."

"so……"

She hesitated, her lips moving slightly, as if a thousand words were stuck in her throat.

Her gaze was fixed intently on Ling Xiao, her eyes filled with trust and reliance, as if Ling Xiao were their only guiding light in the darkness, their only hope in their desperate situation.

She desperately hoped that Ling Xiao could come up with a foolproof plan to lead Xi Hua Zong out of this predicament.

Ling Xiao stood there quietly, without saying a word.

His eyes, which were originally bright and sharp, gradually became deep and profound, like a deep pool of water, as if they held endless thoughts and strategies.

His fingers unconsciously caressed the hilt of the God-Slaying Sword, the movement gentle yet carrying an indescribable rhythm, as if he were establishing some kind of mysterious connection with the sword in this way.

The hilt of the sword was engraved with exquisite patterns, each line seemingly meticulously crafted, resembling ancient runes or mysterious totems.

In the dim light, these patterns shimmered with a mysterious glow, as if telling countless legendary stories that this sword had experienced.

Ling Xiao's gaze would occasionally fall on the sword hilt, but he would quickly look away and continue to think rapidly in his mind for a solution.

His thoughts were a jumbled mess, yet he was trying to sort them out, pondering how to protect the Xi Hua Sect in this perilous situation, enabling them to escape the pursuit of the Lie Huo Sect and find a safe place to live.

Seeing that Ling Xiao remained silent, Lin Ying'er felt a little uneasy, like a deer's heart was pounding, but she still stood up resolutely.

Her figure was as elegant as an orchid, like an orchid swaying gently in the wind, exuding a faint fragrance.

Her skirt spread out like flower petals, swaying gently with her movements, dancing gracefully under the lights, like a beautiful painting.

She slightly raised her head, her eyes full of sincerity and earnestness, and solemnly bowed to Ling Xiao, saying...

"Emperor Batian, I have no intention of using you, but I sincerely ask for your help."

"Xi Huazong is now in a desperate situation, like a wild beast trapped in a snare, surrounded by obstacles set up by the enemy."

"Without your help, we would be doomed. At that time, the entire Xihua Sect, young and old, would face annihilation."

"If the Overlord Emperor can help us overcome this calamity, the entire Xihua Sect will repay him with the utmost gratitude!"

"If the Overlord Emperor ever needs our services in the future, we will have no objections. We will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Upon hearing Lin Ying'er's words, Ling Xiao slowly shook his head and reached out to gently support her. His movements were elegant and natural, as if carrying an invisible power that made people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

he said with a smile.

"No need to repay."

"Your journey to the Batian Empire is itself a great help to the Batian Empire."

"The Batian Empire is now facing many crises, like a ship sailing in a storm, in danger of being capsized by giant waves at any time."

"We need sects like the Xihua Sect to join us in resisting foreign enemies and strengthening our power."

"I understand the principle of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold'."

"We are all in the same boat; only by working together can we overcome this difficulty."

"Like two chopsticks, a single one is easy to break, but when the two are tied together, they become incredibly strong."

He looked at Lin Ying'er, his gaze as firm as a rock.

"Please make preparations as soon as possible, Sect Leader Lin. We will depart for the Overlord Empire immediately."

"Time is of the essence; every day of delay increases the danger."

"We must race against time and reach the Overlord Empire safely before the Blazing Fire Sect can react."

Lin Ying'er stood there quietly, like a white lotus trembling slightly in the wind.

Her lips parted slightly, as if she had a thousand words to say, but just a moment later, they pressed tightly together again, as if afraid that if she spoke her mind, she would break the momentary peace and bring unpredictable consequences.

Her eyes were as clear as autumn water, yet also seemed to hold endless depth.

At this moment, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, were filled with an unspeakable worry, a worry that, like a thick fog, shrouded her originally bright eyes and dimmed them.