Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14419 You are the only king
Chi Feng looked at this old subordinate who had followed him through countless battles and shared life and death, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes.

They once fought side by side and went through countless trials and tribulations together. How could such a bond be easily severed?
"Considering your past military exploits and the great contributions you made to the Demon Sea, I will spare your life today."

“But your faith has been corrupted, and your eyes have been blinded by power and desire. You should not stay here any longer.”

The Beast King's voice gradually returned to calm, but it carried an undeniable majesty.

She raised her hand and pointed to the sky, her finger seemingly containing boundless power: "From this moment forward, banish them from the Beast Army forever. If they harbor any disloyalty, they will be punished one day!"

Lian Hu slumped to the ground, as if all his strength had been drained away.

He hurriedly touched the ground with his forehead, the impact of which made a dull thud: "Your subordinate is willing to serve the Overlord Emperor to the death, and has no other intentions!"

"Your Majesty, please have mercy! Please give me another chance!"

His voice was full of pleading, and tears welled up in his eyes.

Looking at the humble appearance of this peak Great Sun Realm expert, Ling Xiao was filled with mixed emotions.

Back then, even tigers were awe-inspiring, dominating the battlefield and striking fear into the hearts of their enemies.

But now, because of a moment of greed and a mistake, he has come to this end.

This awe did not stem from military intimidation, but from heartfelt respect, demonstrating the high esteem in which the Beast King was held by the behemoth army.

With her authority and impartiality, she maintained the order and dignity of the behemoth army, inspiring awe in everyone.

The Beast King's deep and majestic gaze slowly swept over the old generals who had followed her in the battles of the Demon Abyss.

Although these veterans are no longer as upright and agile as they were back then, their fierce courage, forged through countless battles, remains undiminished.

Their armor still bears deep marks left from their battles side by side, each mark like a silent epic, telling the story of the thrilling battles they fought in the Abyss of Demons.

Some of the marks were left by the claws of monsters, while others were formed by the aftershocks of magic. Each one is a testament to blood and fire, carrying their shared memories of life and death.

As the Beast King looked at these familiar faces, a complex mix of emotions welled up in his eyes: nostalgia for the past, satisfaction with the loyalty of his veteran generals, and helplessness in the face of the current situation.

Finally, her gaze pierced through the crowd and landed on Ling Xiao. Her originally cold voice softened, carrying a hint of barely perceptible expectation: "Give him a chance."

Ling Xiao remained calm, gently flicking his sleeve with a graceful and swift movement, as if brushing away some unnecessary dust.

He looked at Lian Hu with a scrutinizing gaze and slowly said, "Since you, senior, have pleaded for you, then stay."

"But from now on, the Beast Army must strictly abide by military orders and must not slack off in the slightest."

"If there is a repeat offense, the previous mistakes and this act of usurpation will be punished together, without any leniency."

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Lian Hu's eyes. He hurriedly bowed deeply to Ling Xiao, his forehead hitting the ground heavily with a dull thud: "I will swear to be loyal to you to the death!"

"I swear a blood oath as proof! If I am ever even slightly disloyal in the future, I am willing to be struck by lightning and torn apart by five horses!"

His voice was firm and resolute, as if he wanted to etch his loyalty into his very bones.

Ling Xiao slightly turned his head, looked at the Beast King, and asked with a hint of inquiry, "Is this person worthy of being given important responsibilities?"

The Beast King nodded slightly, a look of trust appearing on his exquisite and majestic face: "They are all my old subordinates who have risked their lives with me, they are trustworthy."

"With your current strength, in this sea of ​​demons, no one but me can harm you in the slightest."

"You can use him with complete peace of mind."

After saying that, she turned to Lian Hu, her voice suddenly turning cold, like a sharp ice blade: "If he goes all out, even ten of you wouldn't be enough to deal with him."

"Don't do anything foolish, understand? If I find out you have ulterior motives, I will not let you off easily!"

Lian Hu trembled and immediately kowtowed respectfully, a red mark already appearing on his forehead: "Your subordinate understands!"

"I will do everything in my power to assist the new master; if I disobey, may I be struck down by heaven and earth!"

At this moment, the Beast King's phantom began to gradually dissipate, and specks of starlight drifted out from her flowing robes, like twinkling stars in the night sky, carrying a mysterious and dreamlike beauty.

She glanced one last time at the distant Demon Sea, a vast and mysterious ocean that shimmered with a ghostly blue light in the twilight, as if concealing countless secrets.

She gently said to Ling Xiao, "This land carries too much hope; protect it well."

The voice was initially clear, but gradually weakened, like a candle flame flickering in a breeze, eventually dissipating into the twilight, leaving only a faint sense of majesty and expectation lingering in everyone's hearts.

The afterglow of the setting sun, like a thin veil, gently fell upon the vast martial arts arena, dyeing the whole world a warm orange-red.

In this world shrouded in twilight, thousands of martial artists knelt in orderly rows like a surging tide, their figures stretched long in the afterglow, resembling a solemn forest.

Lian Hu, with his upright posture and steady, powerful strides, led the giant beast army slowly to Ling Xiao.

His armor gleamed with a cold light in the afterglow, and every step he took carried a kind of courage and fortitude that came from years of battlefield experience.

Upon arriving in front of Ling Xiao, Lian Hu knelt down on one knee without hesitation. The giant beast army behind him followed suit, kneeling down in unison with swift and decisive movements.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Lian Hu spoke first, his voice loud and firm, like rolling thunder echoing in the twilight.

The giant beast army behind him echoed in unison, the clanging of their armor resounding in unison, like a stirring battle song playing across the martial arts arena.

The sound spread through the air, carrying a powerful and moving force that touched everyone who heard it.

At this moment, the martial arts arena was completely silent, and no one dared to harbor any dissenting thoughts.

Ling Xiao stood there quietly, his posture as upright as a pine tree, exuding a mysterious and powerful aura.

His eyes were deep and calm, as if they held endless wisdom and power, making people afraid to look directly at him.

Before this, some people may have had doubts about him, thinking that he was just a young man who had just started out and was not capable of shouldering the heavy responsibility of being an emperor.

However, after all these events, everyone witnessed his strength firsthand.

He not only displayed unfathomable cultivation in battle, but his fierce moves and majestic aura also made every opponent tremble with fear. Furthermore, he received the personal recognition of the Beast King. The Beast King's majestic figure and solemn words were like an invisible crown placed on Ling Xiao's head, making his authority unquestionable.

In the hearts of these countless martial artists, Ling Xiao has become their undisputed leader, the emperor they are willing to follow for life and swear allegiance to.

The rhythmic sounds of kneeling and the clanging of armor were their most sincere respect and unwavering loyalty to him.