Yue Qin was absolutely certain that the young man who had just acted was not even as old as she was, yet the strength he displayed far surpassed hers.
“Yue Qin, not bad, right? That’s the reinforcement I brought.”
At that moment, Liu Chuang, whom Ling Xiao had casually tossed into the woods earlier, excitedly ran to the side of the Restoration Society warriors and said with great enthusiasm.
“Liu Chuang, you’re not dead? Didn’t the sea clan warriors say they killed you?”
The dual-sword woman Yue Qin asked in astonishment.
Of course, her surprise also carried a trace of joy. The fact that her comrade was still alive was the best possible outcome.
“I nearly was killed. Those lapdogs have an unbelievably keen sense of smell, and their strength is immense. I hadn’t even left the Demon Capital before they caught up with me. If that young hero hadn’t stepped in to save me, I’d already be dead without a burial place, and all of you would probably be finished too.”
Liu Chuang shrugged and gave a wry smile.
“He saved you? Why would he save you? And why come to save us? What exactly did you promise him?”
Yue Qin frowned.
She didn’t believe there were still people in this world who helped others without reason.
Liu Chuang shook his head. “He didn’t ask for any conditions. I’m guessing he might be connected to our Restoration Society’s President Wu Xiang, because it was only after hearing President Wu Xiang’s name that he decided to help us.”
“Could he be President Wu Xiang’s friend or junior brother?”
Yue Qin knew that Wu Xiang had once been a disciple of the Moonlight Sect.
Although the Moonlight Sect no longer existed and had completely merged into the Chosen Academy, in the past many Moonlight Sect disciples had travelled the world.
“I’m not sure about that, but you’ve seen his strength yourself. He effortlessly wiped out four warriors at the Five Elements Heaven stage. That kind of power is truly terrifying. With him here, we don’t have to die.”
Liu Chuang shook his head again.
“Don’t get too excited yet. Don’t forget, among those sea clan warriors there are four at the Ten Directions Heaven stage. Even he might not be able to handle them. We need to find a way to help him.”
Once Yue Qin decided that Ling Xiao was Wu Xiang’s friend or junior brother, she stopped dwelling on it.
The enemy was powerful. One youth alone could not possibly deal with them all. They were still at a disadvantage.
“What should we do then? Should I go back and fetch reinforcements? We can’t let this young hero risk his life for us.”
Liu Chuang was worried too.
“Alright, head to Lanton City at once. Be more careful this time. We’ll try to buy as much time as possible and wait for reinforcements.”
Yue Qin nodded.
“No need. All of you just rest and recover over there.”
Just as Liu Chuang was about to set off, Ling Xiao’s voice rang out.
It carried a hint of laughter and a touch of confidence, as if he didn’t regard the sea clan warriors as any threat at all.
“Do you realise there are four Ten Directions Heaven warriors among them? This isn’t the time to show off!”
Yue Qin shouted loudly.
“Show off? If I lacked confidence, I wouldn’t have come here alone.”
Ling Xiao smiled faintly, not even turning to glance at Yue Qin.
“Yue Qin, forget it. Even if I went for help now, it would be too late. Dawn is almost here.”
Liu Chuang gave a bitter laugh. “For all we know, he might be a half-step Cave Heaven Realm expert, or even a genuine Cave Heaven Realm expert!”
“Don’t be ridiculous. He looks only sixteen or seventeen. Have you ever seen a Cave Heaven Realm expert of that age?”
Yue Qin shook her head.
“But where does his confidence come from?”
Liu Chuang was equally baffled. No matter how he looked at it, Ling Xiao’s strength was astonishing, but believing that Ling Xiao was actually a Cave Heaven Realm warrior was still a bit too much.
Only sixteen or seventeen years old. Becoming a half-step Cave Heaven expert would already be extraordinary.
To think he had advanced to Cave Heaven and become a Realm Lord? That was wishful thinking.
“Maybe he has some other trump card. Perhaps while travelling he obtained a powerful treasure.”
After thinking it over, Yue Qin concluded that this was the only possibility.
As Liu Chuang had said, it was already too late to fetch reinforcements. Once dawn broke, as long as the Sacred Dynasty Restoration Society made a move, the True Demon Empire would surely notice.
At that point, the losses would outweigh the gains.
For now, all their hopes rested on that young man. She hoped he wasn’t just boasting and actually possessed real ability.
…
The Restoration Society warriors placed all their hopes on Ling Xiao.
Meanwhile, the sea clan warriors began to regard Ling Xiao with some wariness.
Of course, wariness did not mean fear. It only meant they were taking him more seriously.
The sea clan leader stared coldly at Ling Xiao and spoke in an icy, sinister voice. “Lowly human, this is the True Demon Empire. As soon as dawn comes, you’re finished. Offending our sea clan here was an extremely foolish thing to do.”
“Maybe we won’t need to wait until dawn.”
Ling Xiao smiled faintly. His hands were already secretly gathering power.
There were quite a few opponents. Finishing them all quickly would not be easy, so he had to catch them off guard.
He could not let any of them escape, or his plan might be ruined.
“Indeed, we won’t need to wait until dawn, because before the sky brightens, you will be dead.”
The sea clan leader said coldly, “I’ll give you one chance to redeem yourself. Disappear from here immediately, and we can let bygones be bygones regarding what you just did!”
“Let bygones be bygones? I think you’re the one who’s scared.”
Ling Xiao laughed.
The sea clan leader’s heart trembled.
Ling Xiao had seen right through him.
He truly was a little afraid. Ling Xiao’s earlier entrance had been far too dazzling, and killing four Five Elements Heaven warriors had seemed effortless.
Even the dumbest person could tell that Ling Xiao had not used his full strength.
Against such a terrifying fellow, it was best not to make an enemy if possible.
However, having his thoughts exposed, how could he possibly admit it?
“Human, you’re courting death!”
A chilling killing intent exploded from the sea clan leader. His body shook violently, then he roared, “Kill! Leave no one alive! Slaughter every last one of these lowly humans!”
“Yes!”
Hearing the order, the remaining sea clan warriors charged furiously at Ling Xiao.
They cared nothing for martial honour. Surrounding and outnumbering the enemy was fine. As long as the enemy died, victory was theirs.
As for anything else, who cared?
“Liu Chuang, look after the wounded. Everyone else, follow me to assist this young hero!”
Yue Qin had long since decided to fight alongside Ling Xiao. After all, he had come to help them. They couldn’t just stand by and watch.
Seeing the remaining sea clan warriors all charging at Ling Xiao, she gave a delicate shout and personally led the Restoration Society warriors forward.
Boom!
Suddenly, an overwhelmingly domineering aura burst from Ling Xiao’s body and forcibly held them back.
“I told you, stay there and recover. I alone am enough to deal with them. If you interfere, you’ll only get in the way!”
Ling Xiao’s voice carried unquestionable authority and immense confidence.
