Not long after, the Tai Chi sphere had completely vanished, forcibly divided and devoured by the Mountain River Martial Soul, finally transformed entirely into light and shadow energies. Most were absorbed by Ling Xiao’s body, while a small portion merged into Xie Li’s body.
What a terrifying Mountain River Martial Soul, truly capable of encompassing and controlling everything.
Ling Xiao was well aware of how fearsome the Tai Chi sphere was. That kind of terrifying power could actually be absorbed and transformed by the Mountain River Martial Soul. Just how dreadful was this Mountain River Martial Soul?
The birth of the Tai Chi Eye allowed Ling Xiao to gain some new insights, and his light and shadow mysteries also stepped into the sixth stage process.
This time, the light and shadow mysteries were related to the eyes.
Although he was a swordsman, this did not prevent him from using other forms of attack.
Ling Xiao was someone skilled at freely controlling energy. He had been in the past, and now, although his power was more systematic, focusing solely on the use and improvement of the Mountain River Martial Soul, he did not necessarily have to limit himself to the sword.
“The Mountain River Martial Soul seems to have advanced as well. It has now reached the early Wandering Soul stage.”
Ling Xiao really wanted to test what it would be like to release the Mountain River Martial Soul to attack enemies.
But he held back. This thing was his ultimate weapon, his secret trump card. Unless it was the final moment, he would definitely not use it.
He could feel that, besides the martial soul growing stronger and the light and shadow mysteries advancing, his cultivation had also broken through to the peak of the Eight Desolate Heavens.
The cultivation breakthrough was not fast, mainly because most of the energy had been used to remodel his body.
Now, if he used his body to perform the Body of Light or Body of Shadow, it would become much more effortless.
Previously, he was still limited by size. Whether light or shadow, they could only reach the extent of his own body size.
But now, that restriction was gone.
Such progress was extremely terrifying.
If he had been able to do this before, his final move, the Tai Chi Sword Body, could have directly killed Temur Mutu.
He glanced back at Xie Li.
This seductive big sister was still cultivating and had not woken up.
It seemed that Xie Li’s body had not received nourishment from the Tai Chi sphere, but her cultivation breakthrough should be much better than Ling Xiao’s.
Without disturbing Xie Li, Ling Xiao leapt into that room.
The room was indeed not large.
Inside, there was surprisingly also a mirror.
This huge mirror rotted the moment he touched it lightly with his hand.
While sighing with regret, Ling Xiao also looked at the text beside the mirror.
These characters were very ancient, but with the Tai Chi Eye activated, it was no problem at all.
“The Human King descended, saved our scorpion tribe, and bestowed a Tai Chi Mirror, which can suppress the yin-yang fire. Over time, it formed the Tai Chi sphere, which is the final weapon of the scorpion tribe…”
The Human King again!
Ling Xiao could not help smiling bitterly.
He really had such a connection with the Human King.
He had heard Xie Li mention that the Human King had once saved the scorpion clan, rescuing the scorpions from the tyrannical rule of the lizard people.
It was just that Xie Li seemed unaware of the existence of such a treasure as the Tai Chi Mirror.
The energy source of the Tai Chi Mirror was the Tai Chi sphere, and it was also the magical treasure that suppressed the Tai Chi sphere.
As a result, Ling Xiao had directly absorbed the Tai Chi sphere, so naturally the Tai Chi Mirror was ruined.
Even the Human King probably could not have imagined that the ultimate weapon he left for the scorpion tribe would be “eaten” by Ling Xiao in this way.
Of course, not eating it seemed pointless anyway, because there appeared to have been some issues in between, leading the scorpion tribe to be completely unaware of this ultimate weapon.
Otherwise, if this thing had been used against Temur Mutu, the scorpion tribe would not have ended up in such misfortune.
This was probably what the ancients often said: if it is not in your fate, do not force it; if it is in your fate, you will have it eventually.
…
Half an hour had already passed.
Outside the Blood Mirror Pool, the scorpion people were inspecting various parts of the scorpion tribe, hoping to find any survivors among the wounded.
At that moment, colourful clouds flew in the sky, and a beam of moonlight actually descended in broad daylight.
The scorpion warriors all knelt down to pray, thinking a fairy had descended. Only when they saw clearly did they realise that the one descending from the sky was an unparalleled beauty.
However, this unparalleled beauty’s expression was not good, revealing anxiety and anger.
Boom!
Just moments after this unparalleled beauty appeared, a cavalry of several dozen people also arrived.
What these people rode were all carefully selected and raised magic wolves, huge in size and skilled at raiding in the wild.
“Where is Ling Xiao?”
While the scorpion warriors were shocked, the fairy spoke.
Her voice was ice-cold, filled with killing intent.
“Hehe, we do not know where the fairy comes from. We have never heard of anyone called Ling Xiao, nor have we seen him!”
One person stepped out from among the scorpion warriors and said respectfully.
“This palace does not want to waste words with you. Ling Xiao’s aura is on this mountain. Will you obediently reveal his whereabouts, or will this palace destroy this mountain and then kill all of you?”
“Humph, I do not care who you are, what your background is, or how powerful you are. Lord Ling is the benefactor of our scorpion tribe. No matter what, we will not hand him over to you. Stop dreaming!”
Among the scorpion warriors, a child who looked only eleven or twelve years old roared in anger.
“Oh?”
A smile lifted the corners of Moon Woman’s mouth.
Then her figure suddenly vanished, and when she reappeared, the little one was already in her hands.
“If you refuse to reveal Ling Xiao’s whereabouts, this palace will kill this little one.”
Moon Woman said coldly.
“Humph, you look as beautiful as a heavenly immortal, but how can your heart be so vicious? He is just a child. If you have any issues, come at us!”
Among the scorpion warriors, the strongest few stepped forward, glaring at Moon Woman like tigers and shouting loudly.
“You lot?”
Moon Woman sneered disdainfully, casually flinging her hand. Those warriors, who had at least Cave Heaven realm cultivation and were only slightly weaker than Xie Li, were easily sent flying.
“I will give you one last chance. Reveal Ling Xiao’s whereabouts, and you can live!”
Moon Woman’s voice grew even colder.
“Although we scorpions are not exactly good people, we will absolutely not betray our benefactor. Kill or torture as you please!”
The scorpion warriors might not be as noble as these words suggested, but those who would betray had already done so earlier.
Those who remained were all loyal warriors who valued sentiment and righteousness.
These scorpions had not surrendered under Feng Zhan’s blade, and naturally they would not surrender under Moon Woman’s blade either.
“Hehe, not bad!”
Moon Woman gently set the scorpion child down.
She had done this also to guard against anyone deceiving her.
If these people refused to betray Ling Xiao even in the face of death, then they could naturally be trusted.
The scorpion warriors were all stunned at once, unsure what medicine this fairy was selling in her gourd.
Just as Ji Mingkong stepped forward to explain the situation, a mass of black clouds suddenly rolled in from the horizon.
Dark yellow sand swept over, like ants swarming the desert.
