Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 14732 The Power of the Guzheng
hum! ! !
A clear, vast, and mysterious melody, seemingly cascading down from the heavens, flowed slowly from the guzheng played by Lingxiao.

The next instant, an extremely terrifying sonic force erupted, like a thunderclap from the heavens, sweeping across the entire sky and causing the void to distort violently!

The ten arrogant and domineering experts of the Silent Court opposite them were completely powerless to resist this power of rhythm containing the laws of the world. Their bodies exploded one after another, turning into a sky full of blood mist!
One, two, three...

The piercing screams echoed continuously, resounding through the heavens and earth, sending chills down one's spine and shaking one's very soul.

In the end, only three of the ten managed to escape in a sorry state, sacrificing all their cultivation and burning their life essence, thus saving their lives.

The remaining seven people were completely annihilated on the spot by this sonic wave, their souls unable to escape and directly vanished into nothingness!

Click...!
A crisp, heart-melting sound slowly rang out.

A clear crack quietly appeared on the ancient and mysterious guzheng in Ling Xiao's hand, like a beautiful jade shattering, making people's hearts tighten.

Anyone could see that this zither was on the verge of collapse. It could only be used for one more attack before it would completely shatter, turn to ashes, and disappear into the world, never to exist again.

Ling Xiao sighed softly, his eyes filled with undisguised heartache and reverence. He carefully and slowly put away the guzheng, treating it with utmost care, as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.

If he had a choice, he would never want to use it again.

Because he didn't want this precious item, which carried the Moon Maiden's heartfelt wishes and was her last keepsake, to disappear completely without leaving even a trace.

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In the void, the original battlefield was still filled with a strong smell of blood, and the air seemed to be soaked in blood, pungent and chilling.

Ling Xiao looked up towards the third floor, his face instantly darkening. He knew perfectly well that things were far from over.

He had just forcibly activated the zither left behind by the Moon Maiden, killing seven powerful figures comparable to Wang Jing with a single strike, but in the end, three of them still managed to escape.

The guzheng only had one last chance to attack.

If he were to use it this time, he really didn't know what resources or methods he would have left to contend with the ever-growing number of powerful figures from the Silent Court.

He knew very well that although Wang Jing, whom he had defeated before, was powerful, he was definitely not the most outstanding existence in the entire Silent Court. The real terror was yet to come!

Ling Xiao was never a selfless hero; he was just a person with selfish desires and concerns. But in his heart, the Realm of Annihilation was already his Achilles' heel, a territory he had to protect.

He must do everything in his power to protect his family, friends, and even those he has never met.

This is his great vow!
This is also his true path of cultivation!
If he can't even protect the Hegemon Empire, or even the people around him, then there's no point in talking about reaching the pinnacle of the Great Dao and achieving eternal hegemony!

Just then, Ling Xiao's face suddenly turned pale, and the originally stable aura around him suddenly began to surge and churn in a chaotic manner, like a boiling sea, which could no longer be suppressed!

It can't be contained anymore!

In the previous battle, he had been forcibly suppressing the burgeoning power within him that had been stirring within him. But now, under the terrifying backlash from the zither and the impact of the fierce battle, that power had completely erupted, and a breakthrough was imminent!
The backlash from the guzheng was extremely terrifying, directly triggering the vast energy that had been dormant within him for many years. Now, he had no choice but to break through.

This is so annoying.

Breaking through at this crucial juncture is far too troublesome and too dangerous!
"Boy, try to integrate that zither into your body and use this opportunity to break through. That zither is no ordinary object; it comes from the core laws of a great world comparable to the Nirvana Realm, called the Profound Sound Realm."

"If you can absorb and refine it, you won't have to worry so much about the threat from the Silent Court in the future."

Sword Demon's aged yet steady voice slowly emanated from within the Demon Needle Space, carrying an undeniable certainty.

Ling Xiao's heart stirred slightly, but he still hesitated.

Sword Fiend was right; this was indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But this zither carried the Moon Maiden's heartfelt wishes, and he really didn't want to refine and waste it like this.

As Ling Xiao was pondering, Ling Bi spoke first, her eyes firm and her tone leaving no room for refusal:
"Brother, focus on your breakthrough! We'll handle any trouble you encounter!"

Ling Xiao shook his head, his expression grave: "I'm afraid it won't be that easy... Since the other party has returned, they must have come prepared."

Ling Bi interrupted him directly, her beautiful eyes filled with determination: "There is no other way, you must break through! If you successfully break through your realm, coupled with the trump cards in your hand, you may be able to fight against the true top experts of the Silent Extinction Court!"

Ling Xiao hesitated for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the figures in front of him who trusted and protected him, and finally nodded heavily, no longer hesitating.

He sat cross-legged on the spot, closed his eyes, and focused his mind into his body, concentrating on guiding and refining the surging, boundless power.

At the same time, following Jian Sha's instructions, he carefully activated the core laws of the world originating from the Xuan Yin Realm within the guzheng, slowly introducing them into his meridians, dantian, and soul!
This world is called the Realm of Profound Sound, and its core law is the Way of Music.

Everything in the world, whether it's a musical instrument playing or a human voice, can be transformed into an unparalleled attack, capable of shattering the universe when in motion and soothing the soul when still.

Once Ling Xiao fully integrates these laws into himself, many of his future attacks will be imbued with sonic killing power, and their power will inevitably increase several times, or even ten times!
Ling Bi, Meng Haoqing, Ji Mingkong, Lü Ning, Shangguan Yue, and others immediately dispersed and stood in front of Ling Xiao, their expressions solemn as if facing a formidable enemy. They protected him so tightly that they formed an impenetrable defensive line.

Anyone who wants to harm Ling Xiao must first step over their dead bodies!
Not long after, the distant void distorted, and the three experts from the Silent Extinction Court who had previously fled returned, their auras icy and their killing intent overwhelming.

The leader was named Wang Tuo, who was the biological elder brother of Wang Jing, who had been killed by Ling Xiao earlier.

In the distance, Wang Tuo's gaze swept indifferently over the crowd, a condescending smile playing on his lips, and he slowly spoke:
“You lot are all quite talented and have good character. If you’re willing, you can come with me to the Silent Court to cultivate. If you have the opportunity, you might even be able to step into the Holy Hall beyond the boundary and ascend to the heavens in one step.”

He smiled slightly, his tone carrying a strong sense of seduction:
"You may not yet know what stepping into the Outer Sanctuary means; it means that you..."

Ling Bi suddenly looked up, calmly interrupting him, and asked softly:

"Do you have siblings?"