I am just a mortal, why do you all worship me as a saint?

Chapter 105: King Yanxuan's relentless pressure!

Above the Valley of Startling Dryness, Huang Li and Huang Dao Sect had already slunk away.

But the Nianling Sect is still waiting.

Because the Supreme Elder Xiao Ling was invited into the warship by King Yan Xuan, it seemed that there was something important to discuss...

Zhu Ling stood at the bow of the ship, watching the utter silence and the presence of elite Black Flame Army warships stationed around her, feeling inexplicably uneasy.

What is that King Yanxuan up to?

Behind him, the disciples and elders all wore joyful expressions. The Nianling Sect had finally triumphed this time, severely suppressing the arrogance of the Huangdao Sect. This matter would soon spread, and the entire Riyan Dynasty would surely be in an uproar!

As for them, although they did not participate in the battle, they still benefited from it. Soon, everyone will know that the Nianling Sect has risen again!

Just as Zhu Ling was lost in thought...

Inside the warship.

The interior of the ship's cabin was decorated in a very iron-blooded style. There were not many decorations around, but they were all black iron in color, solemn and dignified. The space inside the cabin was also very large, and there were twelve Black Flame Army guards stationed around it.

Xiao Ling stood there, staring intently at King Yan Xuan.

He had never met King Yanxuan before.

Because they lack the ability, they naturally don't have the qualifications.

But upon meeting you today, I know you are just as your name suggests.

Everyone says that King Yanxuan is brave and skilled in battle, and loves war. His cultivation level has reached the sixth level of the Tribulation Transcending Realm. He is also proficient in military formations and extremely skilled in troop deployment. He sits in the center of the military formation and, as the commander-in-chief, mobilizes the blood and energy of the troops! Standing here, Xiao Ling felt an invisible pressure swirling around him.

Such majesty!

King Yanxuan sat upright on the dragon throne, his eyes slightly closed, his aura calm and composed, exuding a murderous aura that seemed ready to erupt at any moment and destroy everything in its path.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes, his gaze falling on Xiao Ling below the steps, and he chuckled, "Elder Xiao Ling, today's battle has broadened my horizons considerably."

Xiao Ling cupped his hands in a respectful but not arrogant manner and replied, "Your Highness is too kind."

Deep down, he was on guard.

This King Yanxuan clearly had something else to say, but he deliberately started with a few useless polite words; his intentions were quite obvious.

"Take the order."

King Yanxuan took out the golden scroll of imperial edict personally written by Emperor Riyan and tossed it to Xiaoling. Xiaoling was surprised that King Yanxuan would so casually toss Emperor Riyan's handwritten edict to him. Startled, Xiaoling quickly stepped forward and caught it.

He dared not be negligent, and immediately knelt before King Yanxuan, holding up the golden imperial edict, and respectfully bowed his head, saying, "I respectfully listen to the imperial decree!"

Seeing Xiao Ling kneeling before him, King Yanxuan had a faint smile on his lips.

But that smile quickly disappeared.

Because the one Xiao Ling was kneeling to was not Yan Xuan Wang.

Instead, it was the golden imperial edict in Xiao Ling's hand.

The reason for kneeling before it is simply because it was written by Emperor Riyan himself.

Simply because it was written by Emperor Riyan himself...

Therefore, even a mere scroll of calligraphy deserves such respect!

The emotions in Yan Xuan Wang's eyes changed drastically.

Xiao Ling lowered his head and slowly opened the imperial edict.

The calligraphy of Emperor Riyan is vigorous and powerful, exuding a strong and imposing aura. It bears the imperial seal of Emperor Riyan and also reflects the true meaning of his calligraphy.

The contents of the imperial edict were nothing more than congratulations to Xiao Ling for advancing to the Tribulation Transcending stage, the Sun Flame Dynasty for gaining another powerful figure, and the Sun Flame Emperor for gaining another fierce general, etc.

They were just saying polite words.

Those within sectarian groups naturally don't like to hear these kinds of words.

But the Nianling Sect is ultimately a vassal of the Riyan Dynasty. If they do not obey the holy decree, their only fate is death.

"Xiao Ling understands. Our Nianling Sect will certainly live up to Your Majesty's expectations."

Xiao Ling put the gold scroll into his pocket and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Yes, my brother understands your attitude."

King Yanxuan said indifferently, then changed the subject: "But I didn't call you here for that." Xiao Ling was taken aback.

Then, King Yanxuan began to recount: "Xiao Ling was the sect leader of the Nianling Sect two hundred years ago. He fought against Huang Li, the sect leader of the Huangdao Sect, in Jingku Valley. He was defeated, and the sword energy entered his body, causing him to be seriously injured."

"You then abdicated, handing over the position of sect leader to the Grand Elder Zhu Ling, and then news of your death from your injuries spread throughout the Nianling Sect."

"Because of your failure, the Nianling Sect has also begun to be suppressed and devoured by the Huangdao Sect. Over the past two hundred years, many cities, merchant guilds, and aristocratic families that once paid tribute to you have been robbed..."

Yan Xuanwang's voice was so calm, yet Xiao Ling was unknowingly sweating profusely.

The atmosphere of iron-bloodedness within the ship's cabin seems to be growing increasingly intense!

But King Yanxuan didn't stop. He continued, "The world thinks you are dead, but you are just hiding in the underground palace deep in the mountain gate, always ready to break through to the Tribulation stage, waiting to make a comeback."

"You attempted to transcend the tribulation four times and failed each time. Therefore, you could only watch the Nianling Sect decline step by step until that Desolate Power broke through the tribulation."

“He stormed the gates of the Nianling Sect, intending to annihilate you all, and you had no choice but to step forward and make this solemn oath with him: ‘If I break through to the Tribulation in four days, we will fight again here.’... And you succeeded.”

Yan Xuanwang's speech was not fast, it could even be said to be very slow, but every word struck Xiao Ling's heart like a deafening roar!

Xiao Ling's forehead was covered in sweat.

He never imagined that his "fake death" and infiltration back then, which he thought had fooled everyone, would lead to his downfall.

But King Yanxuan knew all this in such detail!

King Yan Xuan knew exactly how many times he had attempted to transcend the tribulations!

King Yan Xuan, seemingly oblivious to the expression on Xiao Ling's face, continued, "For two hundred years, you have made every effort to break through the tribulation, but you have never succeeded even once."

"But when Huang Li came to destroy your Nianling Sect, you actually advanced to the Tribulation Transcending Realm within four days."

"This matter is worth investigating further."

King Yan Xuan finally smiled, but that smile made Xiao Ling feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar!

That's the smile a hunter shows when he sees his prey fall into his trap and have no chance to resist.

"I……"

Xiao Ling swallowed hard, but didn't know how to explain.

Because there's simply no way to explain it.

His advancement to the Tribulation Transcending Realm was entirely due to the Qianlong Pill given to him by Young Master Gu, and his ability to defeat the Desolate Force was also thanks to the Qianlong Pill.

Without this elixir, Huang Li's "True Intent of the Desolate Blade" could have killed him completely!

But this kind of thing is not something that can be spread around to the outside world.

Even if unrelated people find out, it could cause very uncontrollable consequences! "And the 'Ancient Dragon Physique' you just displayed, I'm certain that it was the effect of the eighth-grade pill 'Qianlong Pill,' but the highest grade pill in your Nianling Sect's medicine storehouse is only sixth-grade. So, that Qianlong Pill was given to you by someone else..."

King Yanxuan shifted his body slightly, leaning forward a bit, looking down at Xiao Ling with disdain: "If I'm not mistaken, that person should be... the owner of the Gu Family Medical Clinic in the south of Yunling City?"

Xiao Ling's pupils constricted sharply!

Finished!

Everything has been exposed...