Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14389 He Looks Like a Heretic

give up?

That's absolutely impossible!
Who cares what the old man is up to or what his ulterior motives may be? Let's just make sure we get our hands on this huge benefit first. As for what happens next, we'll deal with whatever comes our way!

Just then, a subtle ripple appeared in the space beside the old man, like a small pebble being thrown into a calm lake.

Immediately afterwards, the figure of the middle-aged man who had been fiercely fighting Ling Xiao slowly appeared.

He was tall and straight, with a stern face and an imposing presence in his eyes.

He gazed down at Ling Xiao, who was struggling painfully amidst the red and black energy, his figure already blurred. His brows furrowed tightly, like two insurmountable mountains, and he asked in a deep voice, "My lord, although this person has a past with Miss, he is ultimately an outsider. Why should we waste such precious 'Dragon Essence Blood' and 'Nine Yang Holy Water' on him?"

"Even within our clan, these two treasures are considered the clan's most prized possessions. Their quantity is extremely limited, and every drop is priceless. Wouldn't it be too wasteful to use them on an outsider like this?"

The old man's gaze remained fixed on Ling Xiao, his eyes deep and unfathomable, as if concealing endless secrets. His expressionless face and deep voice, as if coming from the abyss, said, "This child has a peculiar destiny, his body entangled with karma, like a fog, and his future is extremely uncertain."

"He has a close relationship with Miss. Today, we have formed a good relationship with him, which is like providing a warm fire on a cold winter day. He may become a great help to Miss in the future."

"It's always better to offer help when someone is in need than to add to their success. If you wait until they've already achieved great things before trying to curry favor with them, it will be too late."

"Moreover, he saved a young lady who was stranded among the common people. This act of kindness alone is enough to make him so grateful."

"If it weren't for him, Miss would probably have met with misfortune and perished... This kindness cannot be measured by these treasures."

The middle-aged man still had doubts after hearing this, and his brows did not relax. He continued, "But even within my clan, there are not many of these two treasures. Every time they are used, it must be carefully discussed by the clan's higher-ups."

"Using this to an outsider, even though he has done the young lady a favor, might it cause dissatisfaction among some members of the clan, since it concerns the interests and future plans of our clan..."

The old man waved his hand slightly, the movement light yet carrying an undeniable decisiveness, interrupting him: "His body has already reached the Great Sun Realm, and ordinary external forces can hardly make him progress any further."

"Since we've decided to invest in him, we should naturally go all out."

"Either we do it or we don't, we make him owe us a huge favor, so huge that he can't easily repay it in the future, and he can't easily sever his relationship with us."

"In this way, our clan can reap the greatest benefits."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man lowered his head slightly, a thoughtful glint in his eyes. His lips moved, but he ultimately swallowed back the words that were about to come out, lost in thought, and said no more.

He stood quietly beside the old man, as if digesting the profound meaning contained in the old man's words.

The old man sighed softly, a sigh carrying an indescribable complexity of emotion. His eyes were as deep as the most distant stars in the night sky, as if concealing endless secrets and unknown variables.
"In terms of talent and comprehension, this person is even more terrifying than the young lady."

Miss is already a rare talent in our clan, but this boy is showing signs of surpassing her.

Moreover, considering the complexity of fate and the breadth of cause and effect involved, this person is as mysterious as a ghost in the mist, making him difficult to fathom...

Whether this person's future will bring fortune or misfortune remains to be seen.

Establishing this karmic connection isn't necessarily a bad thing. Perhaps one day in the future, this seemingly insignificant connection will become the key to turning our clan's fate around.

The middle-aged man nodded slightly, a hint of approval in his eyes. Recalling the earth-shattering blow he had dealt to Ling Xiao earlier, he still felt lingering fear, as if the terrifying scene was still vivid in his mind.
"This boy is indeed strange, with endless tricks up his sleeve, making him impossible to guard against."

Especially his unfinished, self-created attack—its power was simply terrifying. The terrifying force that swept over was like a true demon descending upon the world, carrying an aura of world-destroying destruction. Even I almost couldn't withstand it.

Upon hearing this, the old man shook his head and chuckled, a smile carrying a hint of amusement and all-knowing wisdom:

"You believed him when he said it was his own creation?"

Such divine skills contain principles and artistic conceptions that cannot be comprehended by a martial artist of such young age.

There may be a more complex story behind this. Perhaps it is the inheritance of some ancient great power, or perhaps it is a chance encounter with the most primal power in the world.

This young man seems honest, but he's actually quite cunning, unlike those rigid, straightforward, and single-minded martial artists. He's got quite a few ulterior motives hidden in his heart.

The middle-aged man wholeheartedly agreed, a slight, mocking smile playing on his lips.

"Indeed, he's glib and full of schemes; he doesn't seem like a proper martial artist, but more like a heretical cultivator!"

Judging from the various signs in our encounters with him, his style of doing things is unpredictable and erratic, completely defying common sense, making him impossible to fathom.

Just as the two were talking, the icy pool below suddenly underwent another strange change!

The once calm surface of the pool suddenly boiled over as if a giant bomb had been dropped on it.

"boom--!"

A deafening roar resounded, as if the most violent forces in the world were colliding.

The crimson flames and pitch-black cold air that originally enveloped Ling Xiao seemed to be subjected to some powerful suction force, suddenly contracting and rushing into Ling Xiao's body like a whale sucking in water!
The scene was incredibly spectacular. Crimson flames and pitch-black cold air intertwined, forming a massive energy vortex that tightly enveloped Ling Xiao. Ling Xiao's figure appeared so small yet resolute in the face of this powerful energy.

In an instant, it was as if an invisible hand was controlling everything. Centered on Lingxiao, the cold pool within a radius of several feet was suddenly pushed aside by an invisible force.

The once calm pool water receded rapidly like a frightened wild beast, instantly creating a brief vacuum.

The water in the pool churned and surged wildly at the edge, splashing high into the air, yet it could not cross that invisible boundary even a step.

At this moment, Ling Xiao's body was undergoing tremendous changes.

Beneath his skin, it seemed as if countless tiny, agile snakes were wriggling, a sign of life surging wildly.

Every inch of her skin was trembling slightly, as if she were under tremendous pressure, or as if she were welcoming an unprecedented transformation.

At the same time, his bones crackled and popped, the sound crisp and loud, like the beating of ancient war drums, each sound containing boundless power.