Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14343 The Blazing Fire Sect Attacks

The slightly embarrassed smile that had appeared on Lin Ying'er's face due to the misunderstanding vanished instantly, replaced by extreme solemnity and a hint of barely concealed panic.

A flicker of fear crossed her eyes, and her hands unconsciously clenched into fists, her knuckles turning white from the force.

Ling Xiao took in Lin Ying'er's changing expression, and the displeasure he felt due to the misunderstanding was immediately replaced by greater suspicion.

He frowned slightly, looking at Lin Ying'er with a gaze as sharp as a sword, as if he could see right through her.

he asked in a deep voice.

"Sect Leader Lin, it seems you anticipated that the Blazing Fire Sect would come knocking on your door?"

His voice was deep and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority.

At this moment, Ling Xiao felt more and more that Xi Hua Zong's allegiance was not so simple.

He knew that a great clan with a history of thousands of years had a profound foundation and extraordinary strength. Unless it was at a critical moment of life and death, why would it easily move the whole clan and live under someone else's roof?

There must be some unknown secrets and huge crises hidden within this.

It now seems that the Overlord Empire may be their only way out, otherwise Lin Ying'er would not be so eager to seek help.

Lin Ying'er remained silent for a moment under Ling Xiao's sharp gaze.

Her eyes darted around, as if she was hesitating about how to start the conversation.

Finally, she gave a bitter smile, a smile filled with endless bitterness and helplessness, and said frankly.

"Young Master Ling is wise."

“Now that things have come to this, Ying’er dares not hide it any longer.”

"Just a month ago, I don't know what kind of secret technique the Blazing Fire Sect used, but they were able to roughly locate this area where our sect was hiding."

“They sent people to test us several times, each time with great force, leaving our disciples exhausted.”

“We have tried various methods to defend and fight back, but with little success.”

"Now, their offensive is getting fiercer and fiercer, and we are indeed at our wits' end, with no other choice."

Her voice carried a hint of desperate weariness, as if she were being suffocated by heavy pressure.

Seeing Lin Ying'er's candor in revealing the dire situation facing Xihua Sect without reservation, Ling Xiao's tense expression eased slightly, and his icy coldness gradually melted away, replaced by a gentle and firm demeanor.

He tilted his head slightly, gazing into the distance as if deep in thought, before speaking aloud.

"The fact that Sect Leader Lin spoke frankly shows his sincerity."

"I, Lingxiao, always keep my word."

"As I said before, once you join my Overlord Empire, you are a member of my Overlord Empire."

"From this day forward, the Xihua Sect and the Batian Empire will be one, sharing both glory and shame."

"Faced with external enemies, we may die on the battlefield, wrapped in horsehide, but I can assure you that as long as Lingxiao is alive, your sect in the Batian Empire will never suffer from internal strife, nor will it become a vassal of others!"

Ling Xiao was well aware that the women of Xi Hua Sect who were proficient in special techniques were undoubtedly a huge piece of meat for other forces, representing a great temptation.

Those with ulterior motives will certainly try every means to bring them under their control and use them for their own purposes.

Therefore, this promise is especially important; it is not only a guarantee to Lin Ying'er, but also a responsibility for the future of Xihua Sect.

Lin Ying'er stood there quietly, gazing into Ling Xiao's clear and firm eyes.

His eyes were like a deep lake, pure and without impurities, and like a majestic mountain peak, steady and unshakable.

Under that gaze, the last trace of hesitation in her heart vanished like smoke.

She took a deep breath and said solemnly.

"If we can gain the protection of the Overlord Empire, my Xihua Sect is willing to live and die with the Overlord Empire!"

"The Blazing Fire Sect is full of wolfish ambitions. If our sect falls into their hands, we will suffer endless humiliation and be worse off than dead."

"Rather than that, we should fight alongside the Overlord Empire and die a glorious death on the battlefield, so that our Xihua Sect's thousand-year heritage will not have been in vain!"

Her voice was strong and resonant, echoing in the air, demonstrating her determination and courage.

Ling Xiao nodded slightly, a hint of approval on his face, and said.

"In that case, please have Sect Leader Lin organize his disciples as soon as possible to prepare for evacuation."

"Time is of the essence; every minute and every second is crucial."

"Once my men arrive, we will set off immediately and will not give the Blazing Fire Sect any opportunity to take advantage of us."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ying'er's face showed a hint of urgency and hesitation.

Her brows furrowed slightly, and her lips moved as if she wanted to say something but hesitated, as if she had something difficult to say.

After a moment, she finally mustered up her courage and spoke.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor of Tyrant Heaven, however... the people from the Blazing Fire Sect will probably arrive in the blink of an eye. They are coming with great force and their attacks are fierce. The outer formation of our sect may not be able to hold out for long."

"If the formation is broken, with our current strength, we may not be able to withstand their attack."

Her eyes revealed a hint of worry and anxiety, as if she could already see the terrifying scene of the Blazing Fire Sect disciples rushing into the sect.

Ling Xiao looked at Lin Ying'er quietly, his gaze as deep as a still pool, as if hiding endless secrets and considerations, without immediately responding.

The silence spread through the air, making the surrounding atmosphere seem heavier.

Lin Ying'er felt a little flustered under Ling Xiao's deep and ambiguous gaze, and her originally calm expression wavered slightly.

She bit her lower lip slightly, hesitated for a moment, and finally asked tentatively.

"Your Majesty the Overlord Emperor... is there any other condition?"

Her voice was soft, tinged with caution, and her eyes were full of worry and vigilance.

She knew that Xihua Sect was at a disadvantage and worried that Ling Xiao would take advantage of the critical situation to make some additional and harsh demands, making their already difficult situation even worse.

Ling Xiao slowly shook his head, a meaningful smile appearing on his lips.

That smile seemed to hold a thousand words, yet it also seemed to convey everything without being spoken.

he said softly.

"Miss Lin, you will understand some things once you are truly at peace."

"For now, let's deal with the immediate trouble first."

He didn't explicitly state his thoughts, but the firmness and sincerity conveyed in his eyes made him believe that the other party understood his meaning—in this critical moment, trust is the foundation of cooperation, not taking advantage of the situation.

Ling Xiao has always acted with integrity and would never do anything to kick someone when they're down.

Lin Ying'er glanced at Ling Xiao thoughtfully, her eyes filled with a mixture of doubt and contemplation, as if trying to glean more information from his expression and words.

However, before she could think it through, a series of hurried footsteps broke the brief silence.

Another disciple rushed over, his steps hurried, his hair soaked with sweat and clinging to his cheeks.

Her voice was filled with obvious panic as she shouted.

"metropolitan!"

"The 'Illusory Mist Illusion Array' at the mountain gate is fluctuating violently; cracks have appeared!"