“Is the Tiger Legion’s prodigy planning to hog this treasure all to himself?” Another imposing elder flew in on vital qi wings.
This elder, about Guan Shuo’s age, had a fierce face and an overbearing air.
Lin Xiao’s expression darkened— another sixth-tier Martial Venerable had arrived: Yuan Kai of the Yuan family from the west.
“Exactly! Other factions might fear your Tiger Legion— we don’t!”
Then, another elder appeared— clad in a dark robe, his wrinkled face squinting his eyes, glinting with cunning. Clearly no saint.
Lin Xiao’s brows furrowed tightly. Four sixth-tier Martial Venerables, plus Liu Yan— five in total. Trouble loomed large.
After the dark-robed elder, Gong Hongyun of the Gong family emerged.
Gong Hongyun said nothing, his icy gaze flicking from Liu Yan to Lin Xiao, Hu Yue, and the Sky Spider Demon Silk— poised to strike.
“Everyone!” The Tiger Legion Young Commander spoke, his gold-masked face and golden robe striking atop his triple-striped tiger, golden war halberd in hand— majestic and formidable.
Facing the venerables, he calmly said, “This Sky Spider Demon Silk’s value isn’t just the weapon— it’s the legacy within. Legacies are for the fated— with your talents and ages, even if you took it, the odds of unlocking it are slim, no?”
The dark-robed elder’s eyes narrowed, “What’s your point?”
“Let her finish receiving the legacy, then extract it from her mind,” the commander replied coolly.
Their eyes sharpened— this commander was ruthless. They hadn’t considered that.
Forcing a move could reclaim the silk but interrupt the legacy.
At their age and talent, earning its approval to unlock it was unlikely— a massive loss.
Lin Xiao’s face sank to a grim low— this man was indeed vicious.
Not stopping the group to spare them, but targeting Hu Yue’s memory post-legacy.
Hearing this, the others tacitly agreed, standing by in wait.
Liu Yan and Gong Hongyun seethed at Lin Xiao— his fake map had sparked their clans’ war.
Liu Yan burned hotter— stomped twice by Lin Xiao’s foot— craving instant vengeance.
Yet, under four sixth-tier venerables’ pressure, neither dared act— a joint strike from them would be fatal.
Half an hour passed— the commotion drew more强者.
The Liu elder, Ji family head, Jade Fan Sect leader, and their juniors arrived, furious at Lin Xiao but held back by the six venerables.
Two more Gong elders— mid and high-tier— joined, alongside other factions, rogue Martial Kings, and assorted强者— over twenty Martial Kings, countless below.
Greed and rage mingled— some eyed the silk, others Lin Xiao’s wings. Only the sixth-tier venerables’ presence stopped an immediate rush.
Lin Xiao tensed— fifty Martial King essence pills ready to fuel the wings for escape.
“Hiss!”
Amid their anxious wait, the sky’s red Sky Spider trembled— the crowd stirred.
“Hiss!”
Hu Yue’s shut eyes snapped open— red and cold, radiating a piercing aura. Dark vital qi boiled around her, like hellish demon flames, flickering ominously.
A fearsome pressure burst from her, blanketing a thousand metres— all trembled, most struggling to breathe. It rivalled the four sixth-tier venerables above.
“Legacy protection!” The dark-robed elder’s eyes flashed coldly, his chill surging.
Legacy protection— a safeguard left by the legacy’s creator to shield recipients from being killed or robbed. Some granted temporary power, others activated weapon might, or provided escape talismans.
“She’s done— strike!”
Guan Shuo shouted first, lunging forward.
At his words, the crowd erupted.
Hu Yue’s gaze locked on Guan Shuo— her sceptre swung, the dazzling red Sky Spider smashing towards him.
Guan Shuo’s face shifted— he countered swiftly.
“Rumble!”
An earth-shaking clash roared— vast energy waves surged outward, toppling countless onlookers.
One strike matched Guan Shuo’s might.
“Whoosh!” “Whoosh!”
But then, the dark-robed elder and Yuan Kai charged too.
Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, the Tiger Legion commander struck the dark-robed elder— his halberd slashing down.
His tiger leapt a hundred metres, claws tearing at Yuan Kai.
The sudden assault startled them— they pivoted to defend against man and beast.
“Run!”
A voice rang clear to Lin Xiao and Hu Yue.
Both jolted— the commander was helping them?
Confusion crossed their faces— especially Lin Xiao’s. Moments ago, this man had aimed to plunder Hu Yue’s mind— now he aided them?
“So you stalled to help them!” The dark-robed elder roared, attacking the commander furiously.
It all unfolded in an instant— colossal waves rippling outward.
“Hu Yue, up here!” Lin Xiao barked, stowing the puppet and readying fifty essence pills.
“The Sky Spider Demon Silk’s legacy protection gives me sixth-tier Martial Venerable strength— not fighting’s a waste! Don’t worry— I can escape before it fades!”
Hu Yue spoke— a gentle force pushed Lin Xiao and the wings back. Then her silk slashed at the oncoming crowd.
