“I heard about that too. That fellow somehow found a way to neutralize the poison in Elder Ancestor Changle’s body and suddenly gained the ancestor’s trust. It really makes one feel unconvinced.”
Another junior brother from Changle Immortal Island added.
“He must have had guidance from some expert. It’s different from us. Didn’t you notice? Even Princess Yun Ya from the Tianlong Trading Company is chatting and laughing with him. There’s an eighty percent chance that the detoxification method came from the Tianlong Trading Company.”
Someone else said.
“That actually makes sense!”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Many people are like this. If they cannot achieve something themselves, they believe others cannot either. If someone else succeeds, it must have been through improper means. Cheating!
“Speaking of Princess Yun Ya, I really don’t understand why she also has feelings for that guy. It’s truly enviable, jealous, and hateful.”
Princess Yun Ya had always been the goddess in the hearts of many young men.
She was enchanting and alluring, gorgeous and multifaceted. On top of that, she was a true female tycoon, a genuine fair-skinned rich beauty.
Countless men wanted to be by her side.
The one speaking had once tried to pursue Yun Ya, only to be completely ignored by her without mercy.
Even a direct rejection would have been better. Being ignored outright was too hurtful.
At this moment, Dan Qing suddenly smiled. “I heard that Blazing Fire General Xiao Zhan from the Divine Phoenix Empire is also interested in Princess Yun Ya. He even made a public declaration. I wonder what he will do when he arrives tonight.”
“He was invited too?”
Jiluo Yu asked with interest.
“Yes, Little Sister Luoyu. So tonight, there will be a good show to watch. It will definitely be more entertaining than any singing performance.”
Dan Qing laughed.
In his heart, he actually hoped Xiao Zhan would simply kill Ling Xiao. That way, no one would compete with him for Feng Ming Piaoxue.
Even at the alchemy convention, he would have one less strong rival.
“Hehe, sounds quite interesting. I usually don’t like these noisy occasions, but tonight, it feels rather entertaining.”
Jiluo Yu’s face showed an excited expression.
…
The banquet had not yet begun. Sun Ran had not appeared. Several important figures were probably still discussing matters.
So for now, the less important guests were gathered in groups of three or five, chatting and discussing affairs.
Suddenly, a crimson light flashed in the sky.
Then, atop the giant ship, an explosive sound rang out.
Flames surged, and a figure appeared.
The man wore red robes and looked quite heroic. His brows were furrowed fiercely, exuding great authority.
Standing there, he glanced disdainfully at several warriors on the ground who had been frightened and fallen over. From his mouth came a single word: useless!
Indeed, anyone scared by him was nothing but trash.
He lightly patted the dust off his body, then looked around like a hunting eagle searching for prey.
Abruptly, his gaze fixed on one spot.
At first, his expression was excited. However, moments later, his eyes revealed violence and hatred.
In that spot, Ling Xiao and Princess Yun Ya were sitting face to face. Whatever they were discussing, they were laughing very happily.
Suddenly, Ling Xiao sensed a powerful killing intent rushing toward him.
The newcomer was no weakling.
Yet he made no reaction, continuing to hold his wine cup and chat with Princess Yun Ya.
A storm-like powerful cyclone assaulted him. Ling Xiao merely shifted his feet slightly, then steadily poured the wine from his cup into his mouth.
A figure flew past him.
A figure raging like flames.
Boom!
The figure could not halt its momentum and slammed a palm into the nearby deck. It spun around in a circle before steadying itself.
Then it glared menacingly at Ling Xiao.
Only now did Ling Xiao slowly stand up. A hint of cold killing intent appeared in his eyes.
This person had attacked without a word, striking to kill.
This made him very unhappy.
No matter who the opponent was, today they would have to pay a price!
The sudden clash here drew the attention of everyone on the deck.
When people saw clearly who was causing trouble and who was being troubled, many revealed expressions of schadenfreude.
The troublemaker was none other than Blazing Fire General Xiao Zhan, one of the Thirteen Divine Generals of the Divine Phoenix Empire.
The one being troubled was the recently much-discussed Heavenly Emperor Ling Xiao of the Heavenly Dynasty.
“Interesting. That Ling Xiao actually dodged Xiao Zhan’s sneak attack. This fight might be more exciting than expected.”
Jiluo Yu swirled her wine cup and smiled with great satisfaction.
“What sneak attack? Xiao Zhan, that idiot, released such thick killing intent with his strike. Any warrior with even a bit of sensing ability could dodge it.”
Dan Qing cursed unhappily.
Xiao Zhan had failed to kill Ling Xiao in one blow, which made him angry. He felt that idiot Xiao Zhan was simply incomprehensible.
“Haha, this is getting interesting. Blazing Fire General Xiao Zhan versus Heavenly Emperor Ling Xiao of the Heavenly Dynasty. We’ll probably see tonight just how capable this Heavenly Emperor really is.”
The disciples from Changle Immortal Island all felt some schadenfreude.
“Facing Xiao Zhan, Ling Xiao would be lucky just to preserve his life. Don’t forget, Xiao Zhan is a Cave Heaven Realm warrior, and a second-level Cave Heaven Realm warrior at that. Without help from others, Ling Xiao has no chance of victory whatsoever.”
“But I heard that in the long street battle, Ling Xiao single-handedly killed four first-level Cave Heaven Realm warriors and even injured a third-level one?”
“Rumours. If you believe that, you’re fools. Why did Ling Xiao have to provoke Princess Yun Ya of all people? How could Xiao Zhan let him off easily? Even if he doesn’t die, his cultivation will probably be crippled.”
Dan Qing shook his head.
He simply did not believe the external rumours that Ling Xiao had killed four first-level Cave Heaven Realm warriors. He found it absurd.
Xiao Zhan’s cultivation was comparable to his own. He believed Xiao Zhan could definitely teach Ling Xiao a lesson and prevent the fellow from being too arrogant.
…
Ling Xiao coldly regarded the middle-aged man in red robes opposite him.
From his impressions, this fellow should be Blazing Fire General Xiao Zhan, one of the Thirteen Divine Generals of the Divine Phoenix Empire.
He had never met the man, though Feng Yanran had mentioned him.
To put it nicely, he was a fierce general.
To put it harshly, he was barbaric and overbearing, much like Crown Prince Feng Ming Qishan.
If he disliked someone, he struck directly without wasting words.
“Who did I think it was? Just a mad dog. Has your brain been scorched by fire?”
Ling Xiao’s words were not pleasant, because the opponent’s attack had been far too ruthless.
That strike earlier, had he not sensed it in advance, had his movement technique not been sufficient, any other person his age would probably have been killed on the spot.
He knew the man was Blazing Fire General, but toward someone who struck so viciously against him, he would never be polite.
At this moment, his heart was filled with killing intent.
Only because the opponent’s strength was considerable did he not act rashly. Otherwise, this battle would already have begun without suspense.
