Batian Martial Soul

"I'm just reminding you."

Chi Ling's voice suddenly turned cold, like ice piercing to the bone:

Those who play with fire will eventually get burned.

"Do you think you can contend with the Holy Temple with just these Transcending Realm experts?"

"Thanks for the reminder, girl."

Ling Xiao remained unmoved, his tone calm:

“If the church only offers a verbal promise of ‘a way to survive’ without any actual offer, then I must make my choice.”

"At that time, the Demon Lord's Black Sky Sword will change hands, and if the Holy Temple wants to get its hands on it again, it will probably have to ask the new master if he agrees."

Chi Ling stared at him intently for a few moments, a complex light flashing in her eyes. Then, she suddenly smiled, a bright smile that concealed a murderous intent.
"Our sanctuary... will not participate in this auction."

Ling Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly.

Chi Ling's smile deepened as she secretly transmitted her voice, making sure only the two of them could hear it:

"How could I not know what you were thinking?"

"You want my Holy Temple to publicly bid and become the target of everyone's anger, so that I can shield you from these covetous powerful figures?"

"Sorry, I'm not playing this round."

"Give the sword to whomever you wish."

Ling Xiao was silent for a moment, then suddenly looked up, his voice carrying a hint of deliberate guidance:

"I am asking a question without permission."

"Among the seniors present, are there any who have a deep-seated grudge against the Holy Temple?"

"Hahaha!"

Mu Yuanshan's loud laughter rang out first from the right-hand private room, causing the air to tremble slightly.
"I come from the 'Meteor Pavilion' of Broken Boundaries Mountain. My feud with the Holy Temple is known to everyone in the Silent Extinction Realm!"

"They are sworn enemies!"

"it is good!"

Ling Xiao spoke loudly, his gaze shifting to Mu Yuanshan's private room:

"Senior Mu Yuanshan, this junior has taken a liking to your 'Heavenly Creation Pill'!"

Before he finished speaking, Mu Yuanshan did not hesitate. The cold jade box in his hand transformed into a stream of light and headed straight for Lingxiao.

Ling Xiao raised his hand to catch the jade box. His fingertips touched the cool box, and without the slightest hesitation, he swung it back.

The Demon Lord Black Sky Sword, which was suspended in front of him, suddenly burst out with nine-colored light and shot towards Mu Yuanshan like an arrow released from a bow!
At the same time, he opened the cold jade box, took out the Heavenly Creation Pill that was shimmering with rosy light, tilted his head back and swallowed it!
The moment the pill entered the stomach, a vast, gentle yet domineering and terrifying energy exploded out like a volcanic eruption, flowing down the throat and into the dantian, then sweeping through the limbs and bones!

Countless celestial energies surged from the pill, washing over his meridians, bones, flesh, and even penetrating his Dao foundation, beginning to reshape his cultivation foundation!
Mu Yuanshan grabbed the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword, feeling the immense demonic and imperial power within its blade, and burst into loud laughter in ecstasy:

"Young friend, that's straightforward!"

"I'm leaving now!"

A burst of black light flashed, and his body was filled with a mixture of demonic and sword power, instantly tearing through space and transforming into a black stream of light that disappeared into the vast sea of ​​stars.

Almost the instant Mu Yuanshan disappeared, the atmosphere in the entire floating hall suddenly froze, and then killing intent filled the air!
Countless burning and greedy gazes instantly locked onto the spatial ripple that had not yet closed, and the auras of many powerful figures began to stir, their divine light surging, clearly indicating that they had already set their sights on seizing it!
The auction is over.

But the real battle... has only just begun!
On the high platform, Ling Xiao was surrounded by starlight, and the power of the Heavenly Gang Stars flowed around his body as if it were a tangible substance, forming a dazzling film of light.

His aura surged at a visible speed, and the barrier of the sixth level of the Star River Realm was easily broken through as if it were made of paper, heading straight for the seventh and eighth levels of the Star River Realm!
He slowly opened his eyes. The paleness left by the forced activation of the sword's power had long since faded, replaced by a barely perceptible glimmer of triumph.

The Demon Lord's sword.

The Demon Lord's Black Sky Sword has successfully changed hands!

As the black light tore through space with Mu Yuanshan and disappeared into the depths of the void, the entire floating palace fell into a brief stagnation.

After a brief moment of shock, all eyes turned to the young figure on the high platform who was closing his eyes to meditate, his body radiating a burst of starlight.

He actually... gave it to me?
So decisive and swift, without the slightest hesitation, as if that supreme treasure, capable of causing turmoil in the Realm of Annihilation, was merely an ordinary object!
After a moment of deathly silence, a low murmur arose like a tide, mixed with amazement and approval:
"A good decision!"

"What courage!"

"With such a temperament, it's no wonder that he has survived the Holy Temple's pursuit to this day and can still stir up such a storm!"

"To be able to abandon things so easily, without being burdened by treasures—this kind of clarity is something I might not have possessed even in my youth!"

"Since Mu Yuanshan obtained the sword, he will inevitably be hunted down by various forces. This kid used someone else to divert all the crises!"

The old monsters who had been hiding in the private room now looked at Ling Xiao with a completely different gaze.

The previous burning greed receded like the tide, replaced by a truly serious scrutiny, and in a few subtle glances, there was even a hint of barely perceptible admiration.

The world is bustling with activity, all driven by profit. In this realm of utter desolation, countless heroes and geniuses have fallen victim to the word "greed," their bodies and souls extinguished.

Ling Xiao's ability to decisively withdraw from the overwhelming temptation of the Demon Lord's sword, exchanging this treasure for his own safety and the resources he desperately needed to break through his cultivation level, demonstrates a clarity and courage in his choices that is even more remarkable than a mere surge in combat power.

This kind of mindset is a true sign of someone who can go far.

Moreover, he had already swallowed the "Heavenly Creation Pill" on the spot, and its medicinal power instantly permeated his limbs and bones, extinguishing the last thought of some people to "seize all the treasures."

Ling Xiao may still possess some secret treasures related to the human race's heritage, but in terms of value and symbolic significance, they are far inferior to the Demon Lord's sword.

Why would someone risk everything to fight a young powerhouse with unfathomable potential, an obscure background, and who has just "wisely" handed over his most precious treasure for some minor treasure?
Anyone with a modicum of sense knows that this is a losing proposition that doesn't outweighs the gains.

Soon, powerful auras dissipated from the private room, and the sound of air being torn apart was like thunder. Countless figures tore through the void and rushed towards the direction where Mu Yuanshan had fled.

The Demon Lord's sword is currently the biggest storm in the making, and no one wants to miss this treasure hunt.

The hall quickly quieted down. This auction, which had attracted the attention of all the heavens and stirred up the winds and clouds of the Silent Realm, started abruptly and ended even more decisively, leaving only the lingering energy waves in the hall and the young figure sitting cross-legged on the high platform, meditating.

Chiling did not leave immediately.

Dressed in red like a crimson lotus in flames, she stood quietly beside the empty platform, her phoenix eyes gleaming with a complex and unreadable light as she looked at Ling Xiao.

There was apprehension, curiosity, and a hint of resentment at being outmaneuvered.

This guy was using others' influence from beginning to end, treating everyone as his pawns.

Ling Xiao seemed to sense something, and slowly opened his eyes. A flash of starlight appeared in his eyes, and the paleness on his face from swallowing the pill had faded a little, replaced by a restrained sharpness.

He smiled slightly at Chi Ling, his voice calm and even, yet carrying an undeniable confidence:
“Miss Chiling, it is unwise of you to try to kill me now.”

"You alone cannot stop me." (End of Chapter)