“If Lin Xiao is a disgrace, who was it that held off three youths capable of easily defeating Heavenly Star List disciples?” Hu Yue continued, her voice filled with anger.
“If Lin Xiao is a disgrace, who killed the five Martial Venerable first-level disciples from the Nether Heavenly Demon Palace that broke into the Mysterious Domain Battlefield after it cracked?”
“If Lin Xiao is a disgrace, who stopped the three Martial Venerable third-level disciples who entered the battlefield again?”
Hu Yue’s voice boomed with fury, echoing across the entire square.
Her words struck the crowd like thunder, leaving them utterly shocked.
In just a few sentences, she revealed a wealth of astonishing information.
Three youths who could easily defeat Heavenly Star List disciples, the Mysterious Domain Battlefield cracking, and Martial Venerables from the Nether Heavenly Demon Palace breaking in…
These revelations were all deeply shocking.
Equally astonishing was that Lin Xiao had faced them all? And he had killed five Martial Venerable first-level disciples?
Had Lin Xiao become that powerful?
“I had already sensed something was amiss in the Mysterious Domain Battlefield, likely a crack forming, and it seems I was right. Unfortunately, we couldn’t locate the breach in time. I never expected it to be at the Nether Heavenly Demon Palace’s position,” the Vice Dean said, sighing deeply. His gaze turned to the centre of the square, and he addressed Bai Moxuan, “Bai Moxuan, what exactly happened?”
If Hu Yue were questioned, some might think her account was exaggerated due to her connection with Lin Xiao.
Bai Moxuan, as the top of the Earthly Star List and not particularly close to Lin Xiao, carried greater credibility, making his words more convincing.
All eyes turned to Bai Moxuan.
Stepping forward, Bai Moxuan bowed to the Vice Dean and spoke clearly, “Reporting to the Vice Dean, what Hu Yue said is indeed true.”
“During the final battlefield, we clashed with the Nether Heavenly Demon Palace’s top fighters, evenly matched. Lin Xiao, along with Zi Ling and Hu Yue, joined the battle. His breakthrough to Martial King seventh level tipped the scales in Holy City’s favour, forcing the Nether Heavenly Demon Palace to issue a recall order, gathering their disciples.”
At this, the crowd gasped again. Lin Xiao had reached Martial King seventh level? Hadn’t he defeated Mo Jiutian at Martial King fifth level? How had he broken through to Martial King seventh level on the final battlefield?
With Lin Xiao’s combat strength at Martial King seventh level, he could surely rival any Martial King ninth-level powerhouse.
His intervention, breaking the balance and tilting the battle in Holy City’s favour, made perfect sense.
“I also issued a recall order. When both sides’ forces gathered, Lin Xiao, riding his Void Phoenix Wings, charged into the Nethe r Heavenly Demon Palace’s ranks and threw a hundred fourth-grade explosive pills,” Bai Moxuan recounted calmly.
The crowd gasped in shock.
A hundred fourth-grade explosive pills—what terrifying power!
Even a single mid-tier fourth-grade explosive pill could severely injure or kill a mid-tier Martial King.
The thought of a hundred such pills was horrifying.
One could imagine the Nether Heavenly Demon Palace disciples being thrown into chaos, suffering heavy casualties.
“The Nether Heavenly Demon Palace suffered countless losses, giving Holy City the upper hand. Then, a beast tide erupted…”
Bai Moxuan detailed the beast tide, the sudden appearance of three Cao-surnamed youths, Xu Tianwangyue, soldier puppets, thunder storms, and the Stone Clan breaking the Mysterious Domain Battlefield.
The Vice Dean, the elders, and the crowd were repeatedly shocked.
They hadn’t expected such events in the Mysterious Domain Battlefield.
The crack had been caused by the Stone Clan, revealing the presence of such formidable beings within the battlefield.
“After the void cracked, five Martial Venerable first-level disciples from the Nether Heavenly Demon Palace entered. Fortunately, Lin Xiao had another hundred mid-tier fourth-grade explosive pills, which he threw, killing all five,” Bai Moxuan continued.
The crowd gasped again, then grew excited. Killing five Martial Venerable first-level Heavenly Demon List disciples was an immense achievement and honour.
“Then, five Martial Venerable second-level Heavenly Demon List disciples appeared. Zi Ling used two hundred mid-tier fourth-grade explosive pills to kill them,” Bai Moxuan added.
The crowd was even more shocked. Killing Martial Venerable second-level disciples was an even greater feat than Lin Xiao’s!
Spiritual controllers were indeed terrifying, even decisive in the grand scheme.
All eyes turned to Zi Ling.
Amid the crowd’s murmurs and praise, Zi Ling shook her head. “In truth, the formula and main materials for those explosive pills were provided by Lin Xiao. If we’re talking about merit, it belongs to him.”
“What? The formula and materials were from Lin Xiao?” The crowd was stunned again. If true, Lin Xiao’s contributions in the Mysterious Domain Battlefield were indeed the greatest.
“After the five Martial Venerable second-level disciples died, three Martial Venerable third-level disciples from the Nether Heavenly Demon Palace appeared. Lin Xiao used explosive techniques to injure all three, and Hu Yue seized the chance to kill one,” Bai Moxuan’s voice rang out again.
The crowd was shocked once more. They had seen Lin Xiao’s explosive techniques during the ranking competition, so it was plausible he could injure Martial Venerable third-level disciples. But what stunned them was that Hu Yue, so young, could kill a Martial Venerable third-level disciple?
It was almost unbelievable, except it came from Bai Moxuan’s mouth.
The crowd stared at Hu Yue in disbelief.
“There was also the second and fifth-ranked Heavenly Demon List Martial Venerable third-level powerhouses. Lin Xiao used corpse puppets to hold off the second-ranked, leading others to surround and attack the other, preserving our advantage.”
“During this, Lin Xiao obtained the Nether Heavenly Demon Pillar, driving off the two and restoring Holy City’s overwhelming advantage, leaving the Nether Heavenly Demon Palace with fewer than fifty or sixty disciples.”
Bai Moxuan continued, “At that moment, the teleportation array activated. As we were about to enter, a Martial Lord from the Nether Heavenly Demon Palace appeared. If not for Lin Xiao sacrificing himself to save us, more than a dozen of us wouldn’t be standing here alive.”
“But Lin Xiao, to save us, was struck into the thunder storm…”
At this, the scene fell completely silent.
The Vice Dean, Master An Miao, and others grew solemn.
No one dared to provoke them.
Lin Xiao’s actions were truly inspiring, earning admiration and respect from all, except those with a grudge against him.
A true man, like Lin Xiao, slays powerful enemies and earns renown through martial prowess.
But alas, a Martial Lord’s power was unbeatable, and Lin Xiao was ultimately struck into the thunder storm.
At this thought, anger rose in the crowd’s hearts.
The Nether Heavenly Demon Palace had allowed a Martial Lord to attack the younger generation—utterly shameless.
“So, if anyone calls Lin Xiao a disgrace, we, the disciples of Holy Origin Academy, absolutely disagree!” Bai Moxuan raised his voice, his tone resolute, his stern gaze fixed on Xiahou Wanyu and Xiahou Lan.
“Exactly! He’s a hero of our Holy Origin Academy. To call a hero a disgrace—we absolutely disagree!” A group from the back echoed, their expressions firm and righteous.
“Such great honour, and you dare slander him as a disgrace?”
“We all disagree!”
The crowd shouted in unison.
