Batian Martial Soul

The old man exuded an imposing aura without anger; simply standing there, he gave off a powerful sense of oppression.

He was surrounded by a faint aura of the laws of fire, an aura that seemed capable of incinerating everything in the world, yet also seemed to be one with the heavens and earth, making it impossible to tell whether he was controlling the fire or the fire was controlling him.

Beside Ling Xiao, Lin Ying'er's already tense nerves instantly tightened to the extreme upon seeing the dark red figure appear.

Her pupils contracted sharply, as if she had seen the most terrifying thing in the world. She quickly moved closer to Ling Xiao, lowered her voice, and spoke with a tone as heavy as a thousand-pound boulder pressing on her heart:

"Your Majesty the Overlord Emperor, be careful! It is the Sect Master of the Blazing Fire Sect, True Man Bright Fire!"

"This person's strength is unfathomable, his infamous reputation in the martial arts world is widespread, and his methods are extremely ruthless. We must not underestimate him!"

Master Minghuo's deep, unfathomable gaze slowly swept over the corpse of the deputy sect leader on the ground. The corpse lay there, its blood staining a large area of ​​the earth, its appearance extremely tragic.

A barely perceptible glint of anger flashed in his eyes, an anger like an undercurrent hidden beneath a calm lake, ready to erupt at any moment.

Then, he turned his gaze to Ling Xiao, his face as if wearing a mask, expressionless, his voice deep and oppressive, as if coming from the deepest hell:

"Your Majesty, it is a good thing for young people to have vigor. This vigor is like the rising sun, dazzling and eye-catching."

"But if you stretch your hand too far, it will be like a tree without roots, easily broken."

"You must not interfere in the affairs of the Xihua Sect anymore, otherwise, the consequences will be beyond your ability to bear."

Despite the overwhelming aura of the sect leader, Ling Xiao remained upright and composed, as if the pressure was nothing more than a gentle breeze.

A slight, mocking smile appeared on his lips as he laughed:
"I thought you were planning to remain a coward, hiding in the shadows and watching your men die one by one."

"What, you're finally willing to come out now?"

Master Minghuo's eyes twitched slightly, a subtle movement that seemed to reveal the anger in his heart.

He said coldly:

“Ling Xiao, my Blazing Fire Sect has no prior grudges with your Overlord Empire. We usually keep to ourselves and have no intention of making a deadly enemy of you.”

"If you leave now, I can pretend this never happened, and we can still live in peace."

Ling Xiao gently shook his head, his movement firm and resolute, his tone as resolute as steel:
"Master Minghuo, I appreciate your kind intentions."

"However, I'm determined to protect this Xihua Sect today."

“They have some connection with my Overlord Empire, and I must take them with me.”

"If you insist on stopping me, then don't blame me for being impolite."

Master Minghuo stared intently at Ling Xiao, his gaze like two sharp daggers, as if trying to see right through him.

His aura began to boil, like a volcano about to erupt, distorting the surrounding air and filling it with a scorching smell.

He spoke each word deliberately and forcefully, each syllable carrying the weight of a thousand pounds:

"The Blazing Fire Sect is determined to conquer the Xi Hua Sect!"

"No one can protect us, neither in heaven nor on earth!"

"This is the attitude of my Blazing Fire Sect, and it is also my determination!"

"If you insist on stopping me, then there is no other way but to fight!"

Ling Xiao's lips curled into a dangerous smile, a smile like a demon's sneer that sent chills down one's spine.

The longsword in his hand trembled slightly, emitting an excited hum, as if sensing the anticipation of the impending battle:

"Oh? It seems... you wish to personally participate and have a friendly spar?"

"Then I, Ling Xiao, will accompany you to the end and see just how capable you, the Sect Master of the Blazing Fire Sect, really are!"

Master Minghuo let out a heavy snort, which sounded like a muffled thunderclap, causing ripples to spread through the surrounding air.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful aura surged from his body, like a volcano about to erupt, carrying a devastating pressure.

His hair and beard stood on end, his robes fluttered in the wind, and his eyes, sharp as torches, stared at Ling Xiao as he shouted:
"Hmph! Today I will test just how extraordinary your abilities are, Your Majesty the Overlord Emperor who shakes the heavens!"

"Could it be that he's all talk and no action, undeserving of such a great reputation!"

Before he finished speaking, the previously calm space behind him began to fluctuate violently again, as if an ancient behemoth was churning and churning within it.

Accompanied by a strange energy fluctuation, thirty figures quietly appeared.

The moment these thirty people appeared, they exuded a chilling aura. Their aura was refined and pure, like fine steel that had been forged through countless trials, without the slightest impurity.

Their gazes were like lightning, so sharp they seemed to pierce through one's soul, and none of them were weak.

In a flash, they joined the previous hundred or so people, bringing the number of experts from the Blazing Fire Sect to nearly two hundred!
Among these nearly two hundred people, thirty-six were experts at the Cangyue Realm.

These powerful figures at the Cangyue Realm were all heroes in their own right. They were surrounded by a faint glow of spiritual energy, like stars in the night sky, exuding a mysterious and powerful aura.

The twelve Great Sun Realm experts were like twelve blazing suns, radiating dazzling light. Their auras were powerful and profound, as if they could suppress an entire world.

In addition, there is the unfathomable Minghuo Zhenren himself, who has reached the high level of the Great Sun Realm!
This combined force is like a surging river or sea, enough to sweep across a country and strike fear into the hearts of countless forces!
Master Minghuo looked at Ling Xiao, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a cruel mockery. That smile was like a demon's sneer, sending chills down one's spine.

He said in a sarcastic tone:
"Ling Xiao, unless you can kill me in an instant, my men will bring every single female disciple of the Xi Hua Sect back to the Lie Huo Sect!"

"At that time, let them become the cultivation furnaces for my Blazing Fire Sect disciples, and let them be bullied by everyone."

You'll know what regret is!

"The taste of regret will haunt you like a shadow, making you wish you were dead!"

"Let's give it a try!" A sharp, cold glint flashed in Ling Xiao's eyes, like lightning in the cold night, piercing the darkness.

He stopped wasting words and gave a clear shout that resounded like thunder in everyone's ears.

Immediately afterwards, his figure blurred, as if merging into the void.

The next moment, he appeared in front of Master Minghuo like a ghost, his speed so fast it was dazzling.

The longsword in his hand transformed into a stunning streak that tore through the sky. The sword light, like a meteor streaking across the night sky, carried an indomitable momentum and slashed directly down at Master Minghuo!

This sword strike, without any fancy movements, contained all of Ling Xiao's power and boundless killing intent, as if it would cleave Minghuo Zhenren in two!
Master Minghuo's piercing eyes narrowed instantly, his pupils reflecting Ling Xiao's lightning-fast figure approaching. He was secretly shocked: He hadn't expected Ling Xiao's speed to be so swift and unpredictable! (End of Chapter)