Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14363 You're in Big Trouble

Ling Xiao composed himself and shifted his attention away from the mysterious woman. Now was not the time to dwell on her; dealing with Zhang Leili, the troublesome one in front of him, was the priority.

He asked in a deep, icy voice:
"The Demon Heaven Sect?"

"Sounds like a sect?"

"What is their status in the Realm of Nirvana?"

Zhang Leili's soul flickered, seemingly finding Ling Xiao's "ignorance" somewhat unbelievable. A mocking smile appeared on his lips, but he still explained with a cold laugh:
"The Demon Heaven Sect, that's one of the giants of the Silent Extinction Realm!"

"The disciples in the sect are all geniuses and prodigies among demonic cultivators. They are all exceptionally talented, ruthless, and their demonic arts are even more unpredictable."

"Its strength is so great that it ranks among the top five of all the sects in the entire Silent Extinction Realm!"

“Even our Heavenly Abyss Holy Hall has to be careful in front of the Demon Heaven Sect and dare not provoke them easily.”

"And that person just now was none other than Feng Yuxi, the number one expert of the Demon Heaven Sect!"

"She even left her name in the sacred site of 'Thousand Cliffs Mountain' in the Realm of Nirvana!"

Do you know what Thousand Cliffs Mountain means?

“That is the sacred place in the hearts of all cultivators in the Realm of Nirvana, a symbol of supreme power.”

"Thirteen statues are enshrined on the mountain, each representing one of the thirteen most brilliant and powerful figures in the history of the Silent Realm!"

"These thirteen supreme experts have each left an indelible mark on the history of the Silent Realm. Their names shine like stars, inspiring awe in future generations."

“This Feng Yuxi from the Demon Heaven Sect is one of them!”

"She is truly a being who stands at the pinnacle of the universe, overlooking all living beings!"

"Her strength has reached a level that is difficult for ordinary people to reach. Even many older generation experts are ashamed of themselves in front of her."

As Zhang Leili spoke, he secretly observed Ling Xiao's reaction, his eyes filled with provocation and jealousy.

He hoped to see Ling Xiao show a look of fear and despair, but Ling Xiao just listened quietly, his face expressionless, as if everything Zhang Leili said had nothing to do with him.

This made Zhang Leili even angrier. He felt that his authority had been challenged, and his soul body fluctuated violently once again.

Ling Xiao slowly raised his hand and gently stroked his chin, the movement carrying a hint of casualness and laziness.

His eyes gleamed with a light that was half joking and half serious, as if they held countless untold thoughts.

He tilted his head slightly, looking at Zhang Leili's illusory and fleeting soul, like a candle flickering in the wind. A slight smile played on his lips, and he deliberately drew out his words with a hint of mockery:

"Hearing you say that, Thousand Cliff Mountain sounds truly magnificent!"

"Senior Zhang, you are a man of great experience and knowledge. Please help me weigh this carefully. With my meager abilities and my so-called 'glorious' record, is there even the slightest chance that I could get a statue erected in there?"

"At that time, my name might become widely known throughout this realm of annihilation, allowing future generations to admire me!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Leili's already somewhat ethereal face, damaged by his soul, instantly contorted, and his lips twitched uncontrollably, as if he had been violently pinched by an invisible hand.

He suppressed the raging anger surging within his soul, his eyes fixed on Ling Xiao, his gaze like two sharp blades, wishing he could pierce through Ling Xiao.

His words were almost squeezed out from between his teeth, each syllable carrying a chilling edge:
"Ling Xiao! Please... have some self-awareness!"

"Don't be delusional!"

"What a sacred place Thousand Cliffs Mountain is! How could a mere brat like you even dream of such a place?"

"You don't even know your own limitations before you dare to spout such nonsense here!"

He emphasized the words "a bit of a fool" with extra force, as if he wanted to convey all the sarcasm and disbelief to Ling Xiao through those four words.

Ling Xiao shrugged nonchalantly, his movements elegant and casual, as if he hadn't heard the sharp sarcasm in the other's words.

Instead, he followed his own train of thought, and a dreamy expression gradually appeared on his face. His eyes became hazy, as if he had already immersed himself in the beautiful fantasy he had created.

He smacked his lips, clicked his tongue, and then said mysteriously:
"Tsk, otherwise why would she specifically tell me that she would come to find me?"

"There's a lot more to this than meets the eye!"

"Perhaps, they saw my extraordinary talent and thought I was a rare cultivation prodigy, like a legendary treasure that only appears once in a hundred years. They took a liking to my talent and wanted to make an exception to take me as their last disciple and pass on their mantle!"

"When the time comes, I'll learn that unparalleled divine skill from her, and I'll be able to roam freely in this Desolate Realm without any problem!"

As he spoke, he even nodded with a hint of self-satisfaction, as if he had already gained the favor of that peerless master, as if the possibility was a foregone conclusion and extremely high.

"Ah!"

Zhang Leili suddenly let out a sharp, piercing laugh, a laugh that sounded like the howl of a demon from the depths of hell, filled with endless mockery and disdain.

His soul fluctuations were violently agitated by extreme emotions. His already illusory and unstable soul was now like a flickering candle in a storm, swaying precariously as if it could be extinguished at any moment.

"What kind of pipe dream are you having in broad daylight?!"

Zhang Leili stared wide-eyed at Ling Xiao, his gaze filled with anger and disdain, as if Ling Xiao were an arrogant clown.

"Who is Feng Yuxi? He is the number one expert of the Demon Heaven Sect and an unparalleled powerhouse standing at the pinnacle of the Silent Extinction Realm!"

"She is of noble birth and possesses immense power. Would she even deign to look down on a barbarian from some remote place like you?"

"Look at yourself! You're just a greenhorn, yet you dare to dream of getting involved with her? That's utterly delusional!"

As if to shatter Ling Xiao's unrealistic fantasies, or to emphasize the monstrous disaster Ling Xiao had caused, he suddenly pointed to the ruins of the Blazing Fire Sect below.

The once majestic and magnificent Blazing Fire Sect is now a scene of utter devastation, with broken walls and ruins scattered haphazardly, thick smoke billowing, and flames soaring into the sky, as if telling a story of its former glory and present misery.

"Ling Xiao! Do you know the origins of the founder of the Blazing Fire Sect?"

Zhang Lei shouted sharply, his voice echoing in the air like thunder, causing the surrounding air to tremble.

Ling Xiao's gaze slowly swept over the broken walls and ruins below, his eyes showing no emotion, as if everything before him was irrelevant.

He shook his head expressionlessly, his tone as indifferent as if he were discussing a trivial matter:

"I'm not interested in knowing."