Batian Martial Soul

Ling Xiao gritted his teeth, his jaw clenching until it bled, and the speed at which he formed hand seals suddenly increased. Ignoring the throbbing pain in his meridians, he focused ninety percent of his mind into his body, urging the full power of his demonic foundation and his Emperor-level physical body to carry out a more resolute suppression!

This silent and perilous contest tests willpower and self-control far more than the sword fights and shadows outside.

Ling Xiao's eyes grew even more determined. Even if he was in danger, he would never let his years of cultivation be ruined!
Meanwhile, in the distant depths of the starry sky, the waves of pursuit and battle had already stirred up a colossal storm.

Qingluan stood in the void, her skirt fluttering in the wind, surrounded by a faint blue light, like an ancient deity overlooking the starry river.

She gazed at the point where several terrifying auras, stirring the starry sea and causing the stars to tremble, collided, then turned to look in the direction of the Overlord Empire. Her red lips parted slightly, her voice a mixture of sigh and expectation:
"Little guy, that was a brilliant move to shift the blame..."

"But can you truly control this surging stellar power and restless, strange bloodline without being devoured by them?"

In the Demon Needle Space, which is independent of the Three Realms, the Blade Fiend and the Sword Fiend stood side by side, their surrounding blade and sword aura almost tearing space apart.

Jian Sha frowned, her eyes filled with worry, and her tone carried a hint of confusion:

"He just handed over the Demon Lord's sword to someone else like that?"

"That's a treasure capable of breaking through realms!"

Dao Sha's lips curled slightly, revealing a knowing smile, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes:

"Silly sister, do you think it's a person choosing a sword?"

"Little did they know, the sword was also used to select the right person."

"Or rather, this demonic sword fears certain beings and has no choice but to use their power to move away."

"Just wait and see, that damn 'Demon Lord Black Sky Sword' will find a reason to 'run' back sooner or later."

His gaze, as tangible as a physical object, pierced through the endless void, landing on the figure struggling against the power within the Ba Tian Empire's meditation chamber. His tone carried a hint of amusement:

"Now, let him focus on dealing with this 'sweet trouble' in front of him."

Inside the quiet room, Ling Xiao's tug-of-war with the power within his body had reached a fever pitch.

A faint light, like stardust, emanated from his seven orifices. The void around him rippled and twisted like water. Tables, chairs, and other objects cracked and turned to dust under the impact of the immense energy.

Within the body, the power of the stars' origin surged like a rushing river, crashing against the barriers of the meridians, while the dormant, strange bloodline, like a lurking beast, stirred restlessly under the stimulation of the star power. Dark red light flowed through the skin, intertwining and colliding with silver starlight, bringing tearing pain.

Just as Ling Xiao felt his mind was about to break down and his power was about to completely spiral out of control.

boom!
A more solid and restrained aura, yet carrying the meaning of perfection, suddenly erupted from his body, only to be instantly compressed and solidified by him, firmly rooted in the peak of the Star River Realm!

The restlessness of the bloodline was temporarily suppressed, and the dark red light disappeared into the depths of the meridians, like a giant beast that had temporarily lain dormant, waiting for the opportunity to awaken again.

Ling Xiao exhaled a long breath of turbid air, which transformed into a streak of starlight that swirled in the quiet room for several breaths before slowly dissipating, carrying away the remaining fragments of starlight.

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze shining brightly, deep as if containing the entire starry sky, with no trace of his previous anxiety and disarray.

"Finally... things are temporarily stable."

Ling Xiao felt the stellar power within his body, which was now completely under his control, and his Emperor-level physical body, which had become even more resilient and powerful after being tempered by the origin of the stars. His heart was completely at peace.

Next, it's time to fully digest the remaining medicinal power, solidify the peak of the Star River Realm, and then plan for further breakthroughs.

As for the bloodshed and chaos caused by the Demon Lord's sword in the outside world...

Ling Xiao's lips curled into a very faint, cold smile.

That was no longer the issue he needed to be concerned about immediately.

At least, before those giants chasing the treasure decide their victories, or before the demonic sword "makes its own choice," he has gained a precious period of relatively peaceful development.

And this was one of the most important purposes he had in planning this auction.

He clenched his fist, his knuckles exerting force, causing the air to crackle and pop, with a faint sense of starlight flowing through his palm.

The sense of power is unprecedentedly strong. Combined with the Annihilation Emperor Banner, the Nine Kills Demon Sword, and many other trump cards, perhaps... he really has the qualifications to briefly confront a powerhouse of Chi Ling's level!

Although the outcome is still uncertain, at least he is no longer the one who is absolutely crushed and can only flee in a sorry state.

Pushing open the door, Shangguan Yue and Ji Mingkong were already waiting outside, their brows furrowed with the heavy atmosphere of impending storm, clearly having received considerable news about the Void War.

"How's it going?"

Ling Xiao cut to the chase and asked the question.

"The competition has reached a fever pitch."

Shangguan Yue's words were concise, yet carried a subtle hint of shock:

"Battles broke out in multiple places in the void. The various forces have completely torn off their masks in their struggle for the Demon Lord's sword, resulting in heavy casualties."

Ling Xiao nodded, not surprised.

The allure of the Demon Lord's sword was enough to make those ancient monsters, who had lived for countless ages, abandon all pretense and reveal their most ferocious fangs.

At this moment, he felt a sense of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.

At least on the surface, the hot potato had been removed from his hands, and most of the scheming and hostility had been transferred to those who were vying for it.

"By the way, I have deciphered the complete formula and refining method of the Heavenly Gang Creation Pill."

Ling Xiao abruptly changed the subject, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He then looked at the two of them, his tone becoming extremely serious:
"Use the full power of the Overlord Empire to collect all the materials listed in the pill formula!"

"No matter the cost, the sooner the better!"

"This matter is classified as top secret, and no one except you and me may divulge even a single word about it!"

Shangguan Yue and Ji Mingkong's expressions changed simultaneously, their eyes flashing with a mixture of elation and solemnity.

They knew that the Heavenly Creation Pill was a divine pill that could allow people to break through their cultivation level and rebuild their foundation. If it could be mass-produced, it would mean that the Overlord Empire would have the potential to create top-tier experts in large numbers!

This is enough to completely change the power structure of the entire Nirvana Realm, but it will also attract countless greedy eyes and bring about annihilation.

"I'll obey!"

The two women solemnly accepted the order, not daring to slack off in the slightest, and hurriedly left to make arrangements.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ling Xiao moved, transforming into a towering black mist that shot into the sky, instantly tearing through the clouds and disappearing into the horizon.

He needed to stretch his muscles and, more importantly, wanted to see with his own eyes just how far this storm of treasures, which he had started, had evolved.

Deep in the void, there lies a broken floating continental belt far removed from habitable star systems.

The purplish-black energy turbulence, like a raging dragon's tail, tore apart everything in its path. The shattered mountain debris collided and tumbled in the turbulence, erupting with a muffled roar.

Several figures clashed and collided at speeds exceeding the limits of the naked eye. Each collision unleashed devastating energy, annihilating and reforming vast swathes of space—a truly horrifying sight. (End of Chapter)