Batian Martial Soul

In this world full of intrigue and struggle, people's hearts are unpredictable. It is indeed surprising that Ling Xiao entrusted her with such important power so confidently.

"Do you know?"

Ling Xiao smiled, a smile that conveyed his trust and understanding of Lü Ning.

He trusted Lü Ning's character and believed she wouldn't betray him.

Lü Ning sighed, said nothing more, and turned to walk towards the palace gate.

Her steps were light yet steady, as if carrying an invisible force.

Outside the palace gate, she brushed past Shangguan Yue, who had rushed over.

"Lü Ning!"

Shangguan Yue stopped in her tracks, her gaze instantly falling on the token in Lü Ning's hand.

The token exuded a mysterious aura under the moonlight, causing Shangguan Yue's pupils to shrink slightly, and a complex feeling welled up in her heart.

"Miss Shangguan!"

Lü Ning smiled slightly, a smile that was sincere and generous.

"I will assist Empress Mingkong in handling military affairs in the future, and I look forward to your guidance."

Her voice was clear and resonant, echoing outside the main hall.

Shangguan Yue's expression froze for a moment; she was clearly surprised that Lü Ning had obtained such important power.

But she was a woman who had seen a lot, and she quickly regained her composure, a polite smile playing on her lips: "Welcome, with you around, I have far fewer troubles."

Although her voice was calm, a barely perceptible hint of wariness flashed in her eyes.

"Farewell."

Lu Ning remained calm and nodded slightly in acknowledgment, his posture both elegant and efficient.

Then, with light yet steady steps, she quickly disappeared at the end of the corridor, leaving only a faint afterimage, as if she had never stayed there at all.

Shangguan Yue stood still for a moment, her gaze somewhat complicated as she looked in the direction Lü Ning had left, her mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.

After a long while, she slowly withdrew her gaze, took a deep breath, and then walked gracefully into the main hall.

The main hall was dimly lit, yet it exuded a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

She bowed to Ling Xiao's tall and upright back, her voice tinged with solemnity: "I have sent messages to all the giant beast army generals, but so far no one has responded."

"They're probably..."

She didn't say what she was going to say, but her hesitant expression revealed the seriousness of the situation.

Ling Xiao stood in the center of the main hall, his figure like a majestic mountain peak, exuding an inviolable majesty.

Upon hearing Shangguan Yue's words, he remained calm, his tone composed yet conveying an undeniable firmness: "Have seniors Yun Wuji and Su Lingyin be on standby at any time."

Yun Wuji and Su Lingyin are highly respected seniors in the Demon Sea. Their strength is unfathomable, and they have extremely high prestige in the Demon Sea.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yue gave a bitter smile, a smile tinged with helplessness and reluctance: "Does it really have to come to this?"

She lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes casting a shadow on her face, and her voice was somewhat low.

"I'm not trying to plead for them, but the Beast Army was created by the two kings of the Demon Sea and has made great contributions to the Demon Sea."

"They followed the two kings in their campaigns, experiencing countless life-or-death trials, which led to the prosperity of the Demon Sea today."

"It is truly heartbreaking to face such a situation now."

Ling Xiao slowly turned around, his gaze shooting towards Shangguan Yue like lightning. His eyes seemed to contain endless majesty and power, making people dare not look directly at him.

His voice was cold and stern as he said, enunciating each word clearly: "Now I am in charge of the Demon Sea."

“Since they are unwilling to pledge allegiance to me, I naturally have the right to dispose of them.”

In this dog-eat-dog world, power is everything; without loyalty, there is no value in existence.

He walked with firm steps to the palace gate, stopped, and tilted his head slightly to look at the distant, continuous palaces.

Under the cover of night, the palace appeared mysterious and solemn, as if it were hiding countless secrets.

A resolute glint flashed in his eyes: "These people are arrogant because of their high achievements and don't take me seriously."

"Since that's the case, why should I show them any mercy?"

In his view, internal stability was a prerequisite for defeating external enemies, and any factor that might threaten his rule had to be eliminated.

The night wind blew his clothes, making them flutter like a flag in the wind.

The hem of his robes fluttered in the night wind, like an eagle spreading its wings, full of power and domineering presence.

"Now remember this: there is no sea of ​​demons, no demon king, no monster king, only me, the Overlord Emperor."

"Now that I have conquered the Demon Sea and defeated the young Demon King, I will not allow anyone to challenge my authority."

Ling Xiao's voice echoed in the hall, loud and firm, as if he were declaring his determination to the whole world.

Ling Xiao did not intend to act arbitrarily; he also harbored a love for the Demon Sea and expectations for the future.

But he knew very well that with a formidable enemy at hand, there must be no internal divisions.

Anyone harboring disloyal intentions must be dealt with decisively, or they will face utter destruction.

He was like a ruthless general, willing to make any difficult decision to protect his territory and people.

Shangguan Yue stood quietly in place, her gaze fixed on Ling Xiao's receding figure.

His posture was as upright as a pine tree, and every step he took was steady and powerful, as if he carried an innate majesty.

Shangguan Yue opened her mouth slightly, but ultimately said nothing more.

She was a thoughtful and intelligent woman, and in this complex and ever-changing situation, she had long since developed a keen eye for the ways of the world, knowing what to say and what not to say.

Some words, once spoken, may disrupt the existing balance and trigger unpredictable consequences.

After a long silence, it was as if time itself had frozen.

Shangguan Yue parted her lips slightly, her voice soft yet carrying a hint of undisguised complexity: "I just met Miss Lü."

A subtle look flashed in her eyes, as if she were observing Ling Xiao's reaction.

"I asked her to come and help."

Ling Xiao did not stop walking, but simply responded calmly, his voice completely undisturbed.

“You can continue to handle your daily affairs without paying attention to her. Her main task is to deter the demon sea, after all, she is a native demon.”

In Ling Xiao's view, Lü Ning's identity as a demon has a unique advantage, which can better establish his prestige in the sea of ​​demons and play a deterrent role.

Shangguan Yue lowered her head slightly, a hint of melancholy flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and said softly, "Understood."

She was well aware of her place within this power structure.

She secretly pondered to herself that she had never been the most trusted person by Ling Xiao's side.

From the very beginning, she understood the gap between herself and those key figures.

Keeping their current position is already the best outcome. (End of Chapter)