When his cultivation was weaker than it is now, Ling Xiao had never feared the pressure of the Moonlight Sect’s Enforcement Hall. Now that he had become a Heavenly Meridian Warrior, how could he possibly fear a mere Tang Sect Master?
The Tang Sect Master’s cultivation was only at the Heavenly Human Realm, far inferior to Wu Xiang and incomparable to the Moon Lady.
Perhaps due to spending so much time with these great figures, Ling Xiao had gained some of their demeanor, remaining unflinching in the face of great storms.
He glanced faintly at the Tang Sect Master and said, “I killed him, true, but it wasn’t a sneak attack, because he wasn’t worthy!”
“You insolent fool, how dare you humiliate a core disciple of our Tang Sect!”
Some core disciples of the Tang Sect were furious.
“What? You’re not convinced? In the True Demon Forbidden Land, killing is commonplace. If you’re afraid of death, don’t enter. Now you’re making a fuss. Is this the extent of the Tang Sect’s courage? If you’re not convinced, come try me!”
Ling Xiao coldly stared at the Tang Sect disciple, his eyes glinting with icy intent.
The disciple swallowed hard, shrinking back, too afraid to speak.
“If you don’t dare come, stop spouting nonsense!”
Ling Xiao said disdainfully.
“Brother Tang, why waste words with this kid? He killed Bei Duanchang before, and now he’s killed Tang Jiu. With our three sects allied, are we afraid we can’t handle one Moonlight Sect? Capture him first, then interrogate him thoroughly.”
The Poison King Sect Master’s cultivation was inferior to the Tang Sect Master’s, but he was still a standout in the Heavenly Human Realm, not inferior to Chang Yueying, though he hadn’t reached the Cave Heaven Realm.
His motive wasn’t revenge; he coveted the treasures Ling Xiao had brought out.
Losing Bei Duanchang or Tang Jiu might weaken the two sects, but obtaining the treasures from the True Demon Forbidden Land could quickly produce another Tang Jiu or Bei Duanchang.
“Exactly. I suspect Youdao’s death is also tied to this kid!”
The Gu King Sect Master said coldly.
The three had comparable cultivation, but together, they were no match for Wu Xiang. Despite their bold words, none dared to make a move.
“Hmph, my Moonlight Sect’s disciple isn’t for you southern three sects to discipline!”
A more terrifying aura suddenly surged. It was Wu Xiang, stepping in front of Ling Xiao, his eyes resolute.
Today, he was determined to protect Ling Xiao. Anyone who threatened Ling Xiao was his enemy.
Seeing Wu Xiang, the Gu King Sect Master sneered disdainfully, “Your Moonlight Sect ranks last among the twelve sects. What right do you have to speak as equals with our southern three sects? Your strength is notable, but our southern three sects aren’t pushovers!
I advise you to hand over Ling Xiao. Our southern three sects won’t trouble the rest of you. Otherwise, you won’t return to your sect today!”
“If that’s the case, why haven’t you acted yet?”
Wu Xiang looked at the three with a mocking smile.
If Chang Yueying were still the sect master, Ling Xiao might have been handed over today.
But now, Wu Xiang was the Moonlight Sect’s master.
He had no reason to let Ling Xiao bear this alone.
Golden Light Heavenly Venerate, Heavenly Eye Heavenly Venerate, and others stood with Wu Xiang.
If they let someone take Ling Xiao away in front of them, the Moonlight Sect would become a laughingstock.
“Ling Xiao killed my Sword King Sect disciple Ao Chu. I’ll lend a hand!”
The Sword King Sect Master, Chen Nanxing, knew the three southern sect masters combined were no match for Wu Xiang, so he intended to help.
Since the southern three sects had fallen out with the Moonlight Sect, he could lead his Sword King Sect to join the fray.
“Thank you!”
The southern three sects had Cave Heaven Realm experts, but they were their great elders, not the sect masters. None of the great elders had come this time, so they relied on Chen Nanxing.
After all, they had already secretly allied with the Sword King Sect, so it wasn’t a big deal.
“Kill!”
Chen Nanxing glanced at Ling Xiao, snorted coldly, and a terrifying aura surged toward him. A giant sword descended from the sky, thrusting toward Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao felt his body immobilized, bound by the terrifying sword intent.
“Break!”
The Purple Lightning Sword appeared in his hand. A sword beam shot out, carrying powerful destructive will, determined to shatter the bindings.
Boom!
A deafening roar sounded. Though the sword didn’t break Chen Nanxing’s attack, it severed the sword intent’s hold.
Though only for a moment, it gave Ling Xiao enough time to escape the attack’s range.
What a kid!
Chen Nanxing was surprised.
Ling Xiao seemed stronger than when he last saw him.
Frowning, his killing intent grew. He channeled more Heavenly Origin Power, and the giant sword in the sky shattered into countless smaller swords, pursuing Ling Xiao.
“You think my Moonlight Sect has no one? Get lost!”
Wu Xiang had been watching Ling Xiao’s situation. Seeing that Ling Xiao couldn’t possibly dodge the next strike, he finally acted.
A sword emerged from the ground, dark and brimming with demonic energy.
This demonic sword easily suppressed Chen Nanxing’s heavenly sword.
“Goodness, the Moonlight Sect is bold, daring to face the Sword King Sect, Gu King Sect, Poison King Sect, and Tang Sect with just one sect!”
“Killing is a normal rule in the True Demon Forbidden Land. But the southern three sects are shameless, using this as an excuse to cause trouble, forcing others to hand over Ling Xiao in front of so many people. How could they do that?”
“Exactly. Even a clay figure has some fire. Besides, under their new sect master, the Moonlight Sect is showing signs of a strong rise.”
“Sigh, even if the Moonlight Sect is rising, facing four of the twelve sects allied together, they have no chance. They’re just unlucky.”
“Hey, I doubt those four sects are truly seeking revenge for their disciples. They’re likely after the treasures Ling Xiao has. Plus, with the Moonlight Sect suddenly producing such a genius, they’re unwilling to let it stand. They’ll do anything to crush this genius in its cradle.”
“You hit the nail on the head. Back then, many were jealous of the Holy Son, but he had the Heavenly King Sect and the Holy Dynasty behind him, so no one dared touch him. The Moonlight Sect doesn’t have such a powerful backer.”
“Honestly, I’m a bit jealous too, but I couldn’t stoop to openly robbing him.”
The other sects had varied opinions, but most were just watching the spectacle.
Some wanted to move against Ling Xiao covertly but weren’t as blatant as the southern three sects and the Sword King Sect.
As the saying goes, mediocrity avoids envy.
Ling Xiao was too prominent, making him a target for other sects to eliminate.
No sect wanted another to suddenly produce such a prodigy. If they could kill him, they would.
The Moonlight Sect knew this too.
So today’s battle was one they couldn’t afford to back down from or show weakness in. Otherwise, more would see them as easy targets and come for them.
