Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14361 The Strongest Person in the Demon Heaven Sect

Ling Xiao forced himself to remain calm, his back straight, his feet firmly planted on the ground, without taking a single step back.

His eyes revealed determination and unyielding spirit as he looked directly into the woman's eyes, trying to find some answers within them.

The woman remained silent, like a profound mystery, impossible to fathom.

But those eyes, which seemed to hold the starry sky, were like the most brilliant stars in the night sky, staring unblinkingly at Ling Xiao's face.

Her gaze, like tangible threads, gently brushed over every inch of Ling Xiao's skin, as if trying to see through his very soul.

As I watched, a complex ripple gradually appeared in the depths of her usually calm eyes.

The ripples were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, breaking the original tranquility.

It seems to be mixed with reminiscence, as if recalling a distant and profound past; exploration, as if searching for a long-lost answer; doubt, filled with incomprehension about the man before him; and even a trace of... indescribable vicissitudes and感慨, the vicissitudes as if having experienced countless years of trials, and the感慨 as if sighing at the capriciousness of fate.

That look in his eyes was as complex as a tangled web, leaving Ling Xiao completely bewildered. His brows furrowed slightly, his heart filled with confusion.

Just as the atmosphere froze like a block of hard ice, making it hard to breathe, the woman suddenly seemed to sense something. Her eyes flickered slightly, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky.

She tilted her head slightly and looked into the void on the other side. Her gaze seemed to penetrate the layers of void and see things that ordinary people could not perceive.

Almost simultaneously, the void twisted, as if being wantonly kneaded by an invisible giant hand.

Black cracks spread across the void, emitting a chilling sound.

Immediately afterwards, a middle-aged man dressed in fine clothes and with an extraordinary demeanor appeared.

His magnificent robes were embroidered with exquisite patterns that shimmered with a mysterious light in the void, highlighting his extraordinary status.

The man had a refined and scholarly appearance, like a well-read scholar, but at this moment his face was filled with unprecedented solemnity and astonishment.

His eyes revealed vigilance as he cautiously glanced at Ling Xiao, as if Ling Xiao harbored some great danger.

His gaze immediately locked onto the woman in black robes, his eyes like two sharp beams of light, trying to see through her identity.

His tone carried a hint of uncertainty and reverence, and his hands trembled slightly as he cupped them in greeting:
"My name is Zhang Leili. May I ask... are you the number one expert of the Demon Heaven Sect in the Realm of Annihilation, Senior Feng?"

The woman finally shifted her deep and distant gaze, which seemed to hold endless stars, from Ling Xiao and turned it toward the middle-aged man who called himself Zhang Leili.

Her movements were light and graceful, as if a gentle breeze were lightly brushing against the petals, without a trace of worldly concern.

However, she remained silent, simply looking at Zhang Leili quietly and calmly. Her gaze was as calm as a still lake, yet it exuded an undeniable authority.

Seeing that the woman did not deny his guess, Zhang Leili became even more certain.

Fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead, and his back was also soaked with sweat, sticking to his fine clothes, making him feel very uncomfortable.

But at this moment, he couldn't care less about any of that. His attitude became even more respectful, even tinged with fear, like a child who had made a mistake facing a stern elder.

He quickly bowed deeply, his posture almost bent at a ninety-degree angle, as if he wanted to throw his dignity to the back of his mind.

His tone was extremely humble, and he spoke with a hint of caution:
"This junior, Zhang Leili, is the chief guest elder under the Heavenly Abyss Saint Lord of the Silent Extinction Realm. I have come to this remote star field by order of the Saint to handle some trivial matters."

"I was unaware of your presence, senior. I apologize for any offense I may have caused and hope you will forgive me."

The voice echoed in the void, trembling slightly, as if afraid of uttering a single wrong word and angering the mysterious woman before him.

"Lord of the Heavenly Abyss!"

Upon hearing these four words, Ling Xiao's heart sank, as if a huge boulder had suddenly pressed down on his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe.

His eyes instantly turned icy cold, like an ice blade in the dead of winter, exuding a chilling aura.

He stared intently at Zhang Leili, then turned to look at the mysterious woman in black robes, thinking to himself: She really is from the Realm of Annihilation, and from the power of the Heavenly Abyss Saint Lord!

Were they after me, or was it just a coincidence?
Ling Xiao's brows furrowed tightly, forming a deep furrow on his forehead. His hands unconsciously clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force.

However, the woman's reaction surprised everyone.

She seemed completely uninterested in Zhang Leili's identity and purpose, as if he were a passing breeze that left no trace in her mind.

Her gaze slowly returned to Ling Xiao, her focused expression suggesting that Ling Xiao was the only person in the entire world worthy of her attention.

Her eyes held an indescribable tenderness and searching, as if the answer she had been searching for lay in Ling Xiao.

She stood there quietly, motionless, yet Ling Xiao felt an invisible pressure, as if he were being held tightly by an invisible hand, unable to break free.

Seeing that the mysterious woman still ignored him and instead cast her deep, unfathomable gaze at Ling Xiao again, Zhang Leili's heart skipped a beat, as if a boulder had suddenly fallen into his heart lake, and a sense of foreboding surged into his mind like a tide.

His forehead was instantly covered with fine beads of sweat, and the back of his clothes was soaked with cold sweat, sticking to his body and making him extremely uncomfortable.

But he couldn't care less about that at the moment. He braced himself and spoke again, his voice filled with a hint of flattery and urgency, trying to get closer to the woman while pointing out Ling Xiao's "enemy" status.

"Senior Feng, you may not know this, but the Ling Xiao beside you has a deep grudge against my Tianyuan Holy Hall."

"He is ruthless and has mercilessly killed many of my Holy Hall's experts. Those were all elites carefully trained by my Holy Hall. The hatred between the two sides has reached a point of no return."

"This person is exceptionally cunning, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to strike and harm at any moment."

"Moreover, he possesses a rare treasure, the power of which must be astonishing. If you are interested in him, senior, our Tianyuan Holy Hall is willing to serve you wholeheartedly and will definitely be able to offer this person and his rare treasure to you."

As Zhang Leili spoke, he secretly observed the woman's reaction, his eyes filled with anticipation.

However, before he could finish speaking, his expression suddenly changed drastically!

His previously calm face instantly turned ashen, his eyes filled with terror and despair.

An indescribable, terrifying aura, like billions of ancient divine mountains, crashed down with a devastating force, completely sealing and solidifying the space around him!