Batian Martial Soul

Here she comes again.

Ling Xiao's heart sank slowly, and a sense of irritation instantly welled up inside him.

Is this Chi Ling determined to cling to him?

It's endless, right?
The woman in red moved gracefully to stand before him, a half-smile playing on her lips: "What's wrong? Are you so unhappy to see me?"

Ling Xiao remained expressionless, his tone cold and hard: "Should I welcome you with gongs, drums, and firecrackers?"

Chi Ling covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her laughter clear yet tinged with a hint of slyness: "Overlord Emperor, don't be so formal. We've known each other for a long time..."

"Stop." Ling Xiao raised his hand to interrupt, his eyes filled with impatience. "Speak your mind, or shut up. I don't have time to play along with your act."

Chi Ling's smile remained unchanged as she looked at him with a beaming smile: "Emperor Ba Tian, ​​you'd better confess honestly."

"Explain what?" Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow.

"That Black Soul King," Chi Ling's gaze suddenly sharpened, locking onto Ling Xiao's eyes, "never left the Overlord Empire, right?"

Ling Xiao sighed and put on a helpless look: "It seems you won't believe anything I say. How about this, you search yourself? Search every inch of Lin Yuan City, as long as you can find the person."

Chi Ling simply stared at him silently, her gaze seemingly able to pierce through his disguise and reach his very heart.

Ling Xiao suddenly laughed, his tone relaxed: "With Senior Black Soul King's strength, if he wanted to leave, who in this world could stop him? Besides, what would he want from staying here? The spiritual energy of my Lin Yuan City, or my position as the Overlord Emperor?"

"That's a question for you to answer." Chi Ling's tone was calm, yet carried a hint of pressure.

Ling Xiao suddenly lowered his voice, his expression extremely serious: "Fine, I admit it. He is indeed with me, and the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword has returned to my hands. Now, are you satisfied?"

Chi Ling continued to stare at him, her eyes calm and unfazed, showing no surprise whatsoever.

Ling Xiao shrugged, his tone laced with mockery: "And then? Make your move now? Like last time, try and see if you can snatch the sword from me?"

Chi Ling looked at him for a moment, then suddenly said softly, "Ling Xiao, do you really think you can fool everyone with your little tricks?"

"Goodbye." Ling Xiao was too lazy to waste any more words with her and turned to leave.

Talking to this woman is a waste of time.

Chi Ling stared at his departing figure, her brows furrowing slightly, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.

Where exactly is the Dark Soul King?

This question now lingers in the minds of all the top experts in the Silent Realm. And she has a strong intuition… that person is in Lin Yuan City, and even the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword has returned to Ling Xiao's hands.

Although she had no evidence.

This Lingxiao...

Chi Ling glanced coldly in the direction Ling Xiao had left, then turned and transformed into a red shadow, disappearing silently.

She could clearly sense that a hidden divine consciousness in the void was always locking onto her.

It's Qingluan. The woman who always secretly protects Lingxiao.

With Qingluan around, killing Lingxiao would be as difficult as ascending to heaven.

……

Ling Xiao returned to his residence, briefly spoke a few words to Ji Mingkong, instructing him to stabilize the situation in the empire, and then quietly left Lin Yuan City, concealing his presence.

He knew very well that Chi Ling wasn't the only one who doubted him. Staying in Lin Yuan City would only make it a target of everyone's attention, drawing all eyes to him, which would not only cause trouble for him but also drag the entire Ba Tian Empire into danger.

Leaving was both to draw attention and to give myself a chance to gain experience.

He is now at the peak of the Star River Realm, and his physical body has been tempered to the extreme of the Emperor Realm. Even if he were to face Chi Ling head-on, he would have the strength to fight... Of course, his chances of winning are still slim. After all, Chi Ling is a genuine Realm Lord level expert.

Above the Emperor Realm lies the Realm of Breaking Boundaries, and above that is the Realm Lord level. The gap between them is like an insurmountable chasm. Even if he could challenge opponents of higher levels, he would still be powerless in the face of such a disparity.

Moreover, the last time he managed to give Chi Ling a minor setback was only because she underestimated him. He wasn't foolish enough to believe he could truly overpower a World Lord-level expert. Chi Ling had never truly revealed her full strength, and that was the most terrifying thing.

As Ling Xiao left, spies from various factions lurking around Lin Yuan City also quietly followed him.

Sure enough, there were quite a few people who suspected that the Black Soul King was hiding among Ling Xiao's side.

……

In the starry sky, Ling Xiao was enveloped in a thick layer of black mist, completely concealing his aura. Beside him, Jin Yan was enveloped in a layer of golden flames. The two figures sped through the starry sky at a speed like streaks of light.

Ling Xiao glanced behind him and swept his divine sense over the area. He could clearly sense at least seven or eight faint auras trailing behind him from afar, like shadows.

"Boss, should I go and shake them off?" Jin Yan frowned slightly, his tone tinged with impatience.

Ling Xiao shook his head, his tone indifferent: "No need, let them come along. It's good, it'll save them from harassing Lin Yuan City again."

Immediately, he looked at Jin Yan and asked, "Third brother, where exactly are you taking me?"

“A secret realm that no one has set foot in for a long time.” Jin Yan smiled, but there was a hint of melancholy in his smile. “Once I get there, it will be time for me to leave.”

The moment of parting has finally arrived.

Ling Xiao looked solemn and patted Jin Yan on the shoulder: "Thank you for your help during this time."

Jin Yan grinned and slapped his hand away: "Boss, you're being too polite! If it weren't for the pressure from over there, I really wouldn't want to leave. It's not easy to reunite with you."

"Everyone has their own path to walk. Your future lies in a wider world, so make the most of it," Ling Xiao said sincerely.

He knew better than anyone that Jin Yan, who had always been with him, was growing at a much slower pace than when he was with that mysterious expert.

Jin Yan gazed into the depths of the starry sky, his expression turning serious: "Boss, your strength has improved rapidly, but that doesn't mean you're safe. On the contrary... the stronger you become, the more terrifying the opponents you'll attract."

Ling Xiao nodded: "I understand."

Jin Yan suddenly asked curiously, "Actually, I've always been a little curious. Sister-in-law Yue Nu is so powerful, why can't she stay by your side to protect you all the time?"

“I can’t rely on her for everything.” Ling Xiao sighed softly. “Besides, the place where she is should be extremely far away from the Nirvana Realm. It’s not easy for her to send someone to help me. Moreover, she may have her own difficulties and enemies to deal with.”

He paused, gazing at the vast starry sky, his tone tinged with emotion: "This world is too vast, so vast that we might not even reach its end in a lifetime. There are too many unknown dangers in this boundless universe. The Moon Maiden is powerful, but who dares to say that there isn't someone stronger than her on the Bai Ze Continent, or even in the wider world?" (End of Chapter)