Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14418 My Subordinate is Bewitched
Every wound, every drop of blood, records the fierce battles of the past.

It was a battle between life and death, a clash between justice and evil.

Ling Xiao knew that the threat from the Tianyuan Temple was imminent, and they had to make full preparations.

The Beast Queen turned and gazed at him, her eyes reflecting the shimmering starry sky.

The starry river was dazzling and mysterious, as if it contained endless secrets.

Her voice was ethereal yet authoritative: "How do you intend to respond?"

"Faced with such a powerful enemy, what are your plans and strategies?"

Ling Xiao's lips curled into a sharp smile, a smile filled with determination and resolve.

He declared loudly, "There is no choice but to fight a war."

Even if they submit, they will not grant them a way out.

"The Heavenly Abyss Sanctuary has enormous ambitions; they want to rule the entire star field and will not easily let go of any force that dares to resist."

"If we surrender without a fight, we will only become fish on their chopping block, at their mercy."

He suddenly looked up, his gaze fixed intently on the Beast King, as if two flames were burning within him: "How about you lead your behemoth army to assist me, senior?"

"The behemoth army is powerful. If they could fight alongside us, they would surely deal a heavy blow to the Heavenly Abyss Sanctuary."

The Beast King's phantom swayed slightly, rippling like a reflection in water.

Her voice carried an indescribable melancholy, as if filled with endless regret: "I can't come back."

"A great battle once left me severely wounded, and my soul was deeply traumatized."

"My strength is not what it used to be, and I can no longer command the behemoth army to conquer all directions as I once did."

"Moreover, I am trapped in this void, unable to break free from these invisible shackles."

"Why?"

Ling Xiao pressed on relentlessly, his eyes filled with urgency and confusion.

He keenly noticed that when the Beast King's phantom uttered the words "I cannot return," intricate chains of laws appeared around its body.

The chains gleamed with a cold, eerie light, intertwining and binding the Beast King as if imprisoning him. Each chain seemed to be engraved with mysterious and ancient runes, exuding an irresistible majesty.

"The reasons behind this are a long story."

The Beast King tilted his head slightly, his gaze piercing through layers of clouds and mist, looking towards the snow-capped mountain deep within the giant beast army.

The mountain peaks soared into the clouds, and the snow on their summits shimmered with a sacred light under the sunlight, resembling an inviolable divine mountain.

"Are the young demon king and the young fairy king alright?"

The Beast King's voice carried a hint of concern, as if he were reminiscing about the past.

Ling Xiao shook his head slightly, a look of helplessness and worry on his face: "The young demon king has left the town, and his whereabouts are unknown."

"However, both Yun Wuji and Su Lingyin knew he was not dead, but they simply couldn't find any trace of him."

"As for that young demon queen, she disappeared without a trace after being captured by the Heavenly Abyss Sanctuary..."

"I sent people to inquire everywhere, but to no avail. I fear the outcome is more likely dire."

A hint of reminiscence flashed in the Beast King's eyes, his gaze seemingly traversing time and returning to a certain moment in the past: "Back then, this old senior had a request: you must find that young demon queen; she will be of use to you."

"She has some special secrets that might be of help to you at a crucial moment."

"senior,"

Ling Xiao gave a bitter smile, his hand clenching tightly in his sleeve, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force: "In this situation, one person can't hold it together."

"Are you truly unable to return?"

"The town is currently beset by internal and external troubles. Externally, the formidable Tianyuan Temple is watching with predatory eyes, while internally, morale is low. Only a highly respected person like yourself can stabilize this precarious situation."

The Beast King's phantom began to flicker, like a candle flame in the wind, which could be extinguished at any moment.

The surrounding clouds also surged and billowed, like turbulent waves.

Her expression was solemn as she slowly said, "It's not that I'm unwilling, but that I truly cannot."

"Some constraints cannot be broken even when one reaches the supreme realm of the Star River Realm."

"These chains of law are formed from the rules of heaven and earth, containing endless mysteries and power. Once entangled, one is like sinking into a quagmire, unable to extricate oneself."

She suddenly flicked her sleeve, the movement both graceful and resolute.

In an instant, the sea of ​​clouds surged, and time and space seemed to reverse at that moment.

Ling Xiao felt a flash of light before his eyes, and the surrounding scenery changed instantly.

By the time Ling Xiao came to his senses, the two had already returned to the temple square.

The setting sun was like blood, and its afterglow dyed the white marble steps a dazzling crimson, as if they had been paved with the blood of countless people.

The crowd kneeling in the square all looked at the two figures that had suddenly appeared, their eyes filled with awe and confusion.

The Beast King stood in mid-air, his posture as upright as a pine tree, exuding an aura of majesty.

Her voice, clear and resounding like a bell, echoed across the land: "From this day forward, Ling Xiao is the sole master of the Demon Sea and the sole king of the Giant Beast Army. Anyone who dares to question him is considered a traitor!"

"You must all obey his orders; anyone who disobeys will be severely punished!"

She slightly bent her finger, the movement as gentle as brushing dust off a petal. With a flick of her fingertip, a point of shimmering white light flashed out, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, carrying a holy and mysterious aura, and went straight into Ling Xiao's brow.

As soon as the light entered his brow, Ling Xiao felt a warm and powerful force surge into his body.

"This item can protect you in times of crisis."

"It contains 30% of my cultivation. Use it with caution unless absolutely necessary."

The Beast King's voice was deep and solemn, each word carrying immense weight, echoing in Ling Xiao's heart.

While Ling Xiao was in a daze, he suddenly felt his mind clear, as if he had been washed by a clear spring, and all his distracting thoughts and fatigue were swept away.

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, a ferocious beast appeared. The beast was agile and its body was engulfed in raging flames, resembling a legendary phoenix, exuding a chilling aura.

Ling Xiao was startled, then realized that this was a powerful aid bestowed upon him by the Beast King.

He quickly bowed, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and expressed his deepest gratitude: "Thank you for your kindness, senior. I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

However, when he straightened up, he saw that the Beast King had turned around and was coldly looking at Lian Hu, whose face was ashen.

At this moment, Lian Hu's face was as pale as paper, and his eyes were filled with fear and despair, like prey being targeted by a hunter.

"Do you think the behemoth army can dominate the sea of ​​demons?"

The Beast King's voice suddenly turned cold, like the biting north wind in winter, sending chills down one's spine.

As she finished speaking, the sky darkened, thick clouds gathered, as if a storm was about to break.

Lian Hu trembled and fell to his knees with a thud. His armor struck the stone slab with a crisp yet piercing sound.

"I know my mistake!"

"I was bewitched and conceived such a rebellious thought. I am willing to accept any punishment!"

His voice was choked with sobs, filled with regret and fear.

The Beast King remained silent for a long time, his fingers trembling slightly within his sleeves, as if he were hesitating about something.