Mo Cong’s sword-holding right arm was now completely crippled.
At this moment, his strength had undoubtedly been greatly reduced.
So he felt deep fear.
Even at his peak, his sneak attack had failed to kill Ling Xiao. Now with his right arm ruined, how could he possibly fight?
Ling Xiao’s expression clearly showed he wanted him dead, with absolutely no trace of mercy.
“Show mercy where mercy is due.”
Just as Ling Xiao was still dozens of metres away from Mo Cong, a domineering and authoritative voice rang out.
“Enemies should be reconciled rather than tied in endless grudges. Today’s matter was his fault, but he has already lost an arm. Why must you insist on killing him?”
It turned out someone nearby had been watching the spectacle all along.
The crowd turned their heads and looked towards the young man slowly descending from the treetops, filled with surprise.
They had not even sensed this person’s presence.
Star-like brows and sword-like eyes, standing tall and graceful like a jade tree in the wind, radiating an aura of righteousness. That was probably what people meant by such a description.
Ling Xiao thought to himself.
But he did not recognise this person.
“Who are you?”
Ling Xiao asked.
“Gentleman Sword, Yue Tianya.”
The young man looked about twenty years old. His aura was stronger than many present.
He smiled as he walked towards Mo Cong and said calmly.
“Gentleman Sword! Is he really Gentleman Sword?”
Someone in the crowd had clearly heard of this person.
“Could it be the Gentleman Sword from Chang Le Immortal Island?”
“It must be him. He looks exactly like the portrait.”
“Gentleman Sword is one of the top six young experts on Chang Le Immortal Island. I hear he loves going around upholding justice and helping others.”
“From what they say, he is saving Mo Cong today because he feels pity for him?”
Listening to the crowd’s discussion, Ling Xiao roughly understood what kind of person this Gentleman Sword Yue Tianya was.
With the Dragon Phoenix Selection about to begin, countless young experts were gathering in the Divine Phoenix Imperial Capital.
Gentleman Sword Yue Tianya was naturally one of them.
But the surname was quite unique. Yue? Could he have some connection to the Moon Flower Sect or the Moon Flower Heavenly Maiden?
Nowadays, the surnames of the myriad clans were all linked to powerful figures from the ancient era.
Although the Moon Flower Sect had declined, it had once enjoyed a very glorious period.
Ling Xiao knew that the descendants of the Moon Flower Heavenly Maiden bore the surname Yue, but he was not sure if this Yue Tianya was one of them.
“Give me some face and let him go.”
Yue Tianya said with a smile. He appeared very gentle, yet his tone carried an unquestionable authority.
“Sorry, I cannot give you that face.”
Ling Xiao gave Gentleman Sword Yue Tianya a faint glance and said, “You should have been here for quite a while already. When those two teamed up to sneak attack me, why did you not appear?
Gentleman Sword? I think you are more like a hypocrite.”
In fact, Ling Xiao had long sensed someone was present there. He just did not know who it was or whether they were friend or foe.
Earlier, when he had been at a disadvantage, ambushed by two people and his life hanging in the balance, this person had not shown up.
Now that he wanted to kill Mo Cong, this person suddenly stepped forward.
This selective intervention made Ling Xiao feel deep contempt.
“He has gone mad! This Ling Xiao is truly insane. Does he not know Gentleman Sword’s cultivation? That is mid Fifth Heavenly Cave Realm, far stronger than Young Master Qingshan and Bipo Sword Mo Cong.”
Someone daring to call Gentleman Sword a hypocrite left those noble geniuses almost unable to believe it.
Had Ling Xiao really lost his mind?
Did he truly think that defeating Feng Ming Qingshan and Mo Cong consecutively meant he could look down on everyone?
“Hypocrite?”
Yue Tianya also frowned slightly, then chuckled. “No one has ever dared say that to me before. I, Gentleman Sword, save whoever I wish to save, and ignore whoever I do not wish to save. Do you have any objections?”
“No objections.”
Ling Xiao shook his head and said.
“That is more like it. Then let Mo Cong go. For the sake of Chang Le Ancestor once owing you a favour, I can overlook your offence.”
Yue Tianya nodded with satisfaction.
He thought Ling Xiao had backed down.
However, Ling Xiao’s next words made his face turn livid once again.
“I have no objections to what you do, but you also have no right to interfere in who I kill!”
Ling Xiao’s voice was clear and firm.
“What did you say?”
Yue Tianya’s brows furrowed. He had never met someone so ungrateful before. If not for Chang Le Ancestor, he would have acted long ago.
“If your ears are not deaf, you should have heard clearly. I do not wish to repeat myself.”
Ling Xiao glanced at Yue Tianya. The Radiant Divine Sword in his hand grew even hotter, and his footsteps did not slow in the slightest.
Yue Tianya looked at Ling Xiao. Cold killing intent surged in his gaze.
Whoosh!
The long sword left its sheath!
It was a sword glowing with golden light, exquisitely crafted and extremely beautiful.
Moreover, it was a spiritual weapon!
Although only an ordinary-grade one, an ordinary-grade spiritual weapon could still completely overpower ordinary treasures in the hands of a Heavenly Cave Realm martial artist.
Heavenly Cave Realm martial artists could already draw out the full power of ordinary-grade spiritual weapons.
Especially for genius martial artists, controlling the power of spiritual weapons came with ease.
“My sword shows no mercy!”
Yue Tianya looked proudly at Ling Xiao. The sword in his hand pointed remotely at Ling Xiao’s vital points, locking onto him with his aura.
“If you dare touch Mo Cong, I will dare touch you!”
There was no room for negotiation, only domineering arrogance.
This was Gentleman Sword Yue Tianya, the fifth-ranked young expert on Chang Le Immortal Island.
Ling Xiao remained unmoved and continued walking forward.
The enemy was strong, but not the kind of strength that was impossible to contend with.
If he backed down even against such an opponent, heart demons would surely arise on his future martial path.
When difficulties arose, he would simply shatter them. There was nothing to fear.
Behind him, a blazing sun rose high. All its scorching light poured into the Radiant Divine Sword.
He knew that this time the opponent was not Mo Cong, but Yue Tianya.
As long as he repelled Yue Tianya, he could kill Mo Cong whenever he wished.
Gentleman Sword Yue Tianya stood right in front of Mo Cong, coldly watching Ling Xiao.
Mo Cong remained completely still, placing all his hopes on Yue Tianya.
Earlier, Yue Tianya had actually asked him one question.
“If I save you, you will become my subordinate and follow me back to Chang Le Immortal Island. How about it?”
Yue Tianya was an ambitious man. He was not content with Chang Le Immortal Island remaining confined to one island.
He wanted to unify the Heavenly Dragon Continent and the Divine Phoenix Continent, turning Chang Le Immortal Island into the greatest empire in the Profound Realm.
He had never told anyone about this ambition. He simply advanced it slowly.
Although Mo Cong had lost his right arm, with puppet technology so advanced nowadays, reattaching a ruined arm was not difficult at all. For the puppet masters of Chang Le Immortal Island, it was effortless.
So Mo Cong could become one of his capable and trusted subordinates.
As long as he saved Mo Cong and demanded a slave from the Ice Phoenix Clan, they would not dare refuse.
After all, even the Divine Phoenix Empire was under the rule of Chang Le Immortal Island.
