“Grand Elder, this matter needs careful consideration. Why not bring Ling Xiao back to the sect and let the higher-ups decide?”
Though Elder Tu wasn’t as resolute as Jinguang or Guanghan Heavenly Sovereigns, he also believed Ling Xiao’s talent was extraordinary and couldn’t be allowed to perish like this.
“Hmph! Since you all insist, I’ll take my leave!”
Elder Jin had no face to stay any longer, or he’d truly have none left.
“Let’s go too, Ling Xiao. Return to the sect with us. Don’t worry, with me here, no harm will come to you,” Guanghan Heavenly Sovereign said, glancing at Ling Xiao.
“I’ll follow the Heavenly Sovereign’s orders.”
Back at the sect, Ling Xiao had no fear. He had mastered most of the Moonlight Sect’s formations. If the sect’s leaders treated him unjustly, he’d wreak havoc on the Moonlight Sect, making it vanish from the Heavenly Dragon Continent!
The onlookers watched the spirited Ling Xiao with mixed feelings, their thoughts varied.
After today, Ling Xiao’s strength and talent would likely cause a stir among the twelve sects.
It might not shake the core disciples, but for the inner disciples, the pressure was immense.
Among the crowd was a woman who looked almost identical to She Mei, whom Ling Xiao had killed.
Her eyes, fixed on Ling Xiao, burned with cold hatred.
Yet there was also a trace of fear.
Her name was She Jiao, She Mei’s twin sister.
Both possessed snake-shaped martial souls, though of different kinds.
She Jiao had come to Green Valley with the Beast King Palace’s experts, aiming to seek justice for She Mei and the others.
But now, witnessing Ling Xiao’s formidable strength, She Jiao bit her lip, not daring to speak.
Too strong!
A mere fourteen-year-old boy with such terrifying power—it was no wonder he could kill her sister She Mei and two other senior brothers.
Compared to Ling Xiao, though she was also at Mortal Realm Third Stage Late, cultivation didn’t equal strength.
Ling Xiao had too many trump cards. At Mortal Realm Third Stage Early, he could kill Heisuo, who was at Mortal Realm Fourth Stage Peak, in one move.
She knew she was no match for Heisuo, let alone Ling Xiao.
“Don’t be afraid, Junior Sister. I’ll find a chance to take this kid down for you!”
The speaker was Ying Wuya, ranked ninth among the Beast King Palace’s top ten core disciples!
He keenly noticed She Jiao’s expression and knew what worried her.
He had always liked She Jiao, and now was the perfect chance to show his strength.
He had watched Ling Xiao’s fight with Heisuo.
Yes, Ling Xiao was indeed powerful, shockingly so.
But to him, Ling Xiao was still a small fry, not worth mentioning. Killing him would be effortless.
Among the twelve sects, the weakest core disciples were at Mortal Realm Seventh Stage, and Ying Wuya, ranked ninth in the Beast King Palace, was at Mortal Realm Eighth Stage Peak.
Calling Ling Xiao an ant before him was no exaggeration.
Hearing Ying Wuya’s words, She Jiao looked up with a charming smile, nodding. Her fear vanished instantly.
Ying Wuya was right. No matter how talented Ling Xiao was, compared to Ying Wuya, he was nothing.
As long as she held Ying Wuya’s favor, she could have Ling Xiao killed anytime!
Seeing She Jiao’s smile, Ying Wuya felt anything he did for her was worth it.
He suddenly stepped out from the crowd and shouted, “Moonlight Sect, hold on!”
“Oh, it’s Ying Wuya from the Beast King Palace. What’s the matter?”
Meng Yuan, one of the Moonlight Sect’s top ten core disciples, often crossed paths with Ying Wuya. Though he’d never beaten him, they were acquaintances.
“This has nothing to do with you!”
Ying Wuya glanced at Meng Yuan disdainfully, then fixed his gaze on Ling Xiao. “This kid killed three of our Beast King Palace disciples. He must give an explanation today!”
“Ling Xiao, is this true?”
Elder Tu asked, frowning.
He’d heard rumors that Ling Xiao, to prevent the Beast King Palace from entering Green Valley Manor, had killed a few disciples from other sects. He hadn’t expected them to be from the Beast King Palace.
This was trouble.
“I killed three fools trying to steal the Moonlight Sect’s credit, but I don’t know if they were Beast King Palace disciples,” Ling Xiao said calmly.
“You heard him, Ying Wuya. Ling Xiao only killed three shameless fools trying to steal our sect’s credit. Surely the Beast King Palace’s disciples wouldn’t be so disgraceful?” Guanghan Heavenly Sovereign asked with a smile.
“Heh, of course our Beast King Palace disciples aren’t that shameless! But it’s a fact that Ling Xiao killed our disciples,” Ying Wuya said firmly.
“You say I killed your disciples. Where’s the proof?” Ling Xiao asked.
“Everyone saw it. You still want to deny it?” Ying Wuya snapped.
“What a joke. No proof, then? In that case, can I assume the Beast King Palace is picking a fight to make an enemy of the Moonlight Sect?”
Ling Xiao consistently tied himself to the Moonlight Sect.
Though the Moonlight Sect was the weakest of the twelve, no sect wanted to start a war with it.
Any sect with tens of thousands of years of history had deep foundations. Even if weakened, a hidden trump card in battle could lead to mutual destruction, letting others reap the benefits.
“Quite the sharp tongue. Let’s see if you dare face me in a match. If you’re a man, don’t shy away from a fight!”
Ying Wuya knew his junior brothers and sisters were reduced to ashes—where could he find proof?
Relying on a few disciples’ words to cause trouble for a Moonlight Sect disciple was impossible.
So instead of dwelling on it, he’d rather take matters into his own hands, rough up Ling Xiao, and “accidentally” kill him. He didn’t believe the Moonlight Sect would wage war over an outer disciple.
After all, he’d seen that the Law Enforcement Hall’s Grand Elder clearly disliked the kid.
Hearing Ying Wuya’s words, the Moonlight Sect’s inner disciples froze.
Ying Wuya had humiliated their disciples in various sect competitions, and now he was targeting Ling Xiao?
In contrast, the Beast King Palace disciples were thrilled.
If Ying Wuya acted, what was Ling Xiao worth? The Moonlight Sect couldn’t steal all the spotlight today.
Besides, Ling Xiao owed the Beast King Palace three lives.
