“Hahaha, back in the Divine Phoenix Empire I saw plenty of shameless scoundrels, but compared to them, Alliance Leader Gao truly does not fall short in the slightest.”
Ling Xiao burst out laughing. “Since you are determined to lose every last bit of face, I shall oblige!”
With those words, he directly brought out the Scorpion Clan blood mirror.
When the scenes of collusion were displayed one by one, Gao Yangwen’s old face turned completely black.
“Well? Nothing to say now?”
Ling Xiao asked in return.
“Hmph! So what if I cooperated with the True Demon Empire? So what if I planned to join them in destroying Northern Han? With just you, do you dare offend both the True Demon Empire and the Heavenly Principle Alliance?”
Unable to argue any further, Gao Yangwen simply stopped trying. He revealed his true ferocious appearance.
“Good that you admit colluding with the True Demon Empire. I am not afraid to tell you, the reason I returned from the Divine Phoenix Empire this time is precisely to destroy the True Demon Empire. Since you colluded with them, you can become the sacrificial offering for that destruction.”
Ling Xiao looked at Gao Yangwen calmly, a scornful smile on his face.
“Arrogant! I will kill you right now!”
Gao Yangwen could wait no longer. He had to strike Ling Xiao like lightning and kill him instantly.
His figure flashed, and in an instant he was behind Ling Xiao.
A half-step Yin-Yang Realm expert was not to be underestimated. If he truly wanted to kill Ling Xiao, it would indeed be very difficult for Ling Xiao to block.
However, Ling Xiao had not come alone today.
He was not the reckless sort.
“Die!”
Gao Yangwen, utterly enraged, struck viciously with his palm from behind Ling Xiao. If that palm had landed solidly, Ling Xiao would probably have died horribly on the spot.
Yet to everyone’s astonishment, Ling Xiao simply turned and blocked lightly. Gao Yangwen was sent flying backwards like a kite with its string cut.
The sound of bones snapping inch by inch could be heard in mid-air.
Blood even drew a graceful arc through the air.
Boom!
His body smashed through the stone slabs, and Gao Yangwen crashed heavily to the ground.
In a single move, Gao Yangwen, hailed as the strongest among humans, was swatted away by Ling Xiao as if he were a fly.
This bizarre scene left everyone in the hall dumbfounded.
Although Ling Xiao had earlier killed Jiao Mo in one second, making people realise his strength was extraordinary, Jiao Mo could not compare to Gao Yangwen at all. One was Second Cave Heaven, the other half-step Yin-Yang Realm; the difference was enormous.
Yet Ling Xiao had swatted Gao Yangwen away just as casually as he had killed Jiao Mo.
A grand half-step Yin-Yang Realm expert actually had no power to fight back against Ling Xiao.
What on earth was Ling Xiao’s cultivation level?
Could he be a true Yin-Yang Realm expert?
Of course they were all wrong. Although Ling Xiao had indeed acted just now, the one who actually attacked Gao Yangwen was the Moon Maiden.
Her methods were simply too sophisticated; not a single person present noticed the truth.
And so, the alliance leader of the Rebel Alliance, who moments ago had been awe-inspiring and domineering, turned into a dying old dog in the space of a few breaths.
Ling Xiao still looked at Gao Yangwen indifferently and said, “Tell me, where is Gao Yangjun?”
“Heh heh, keep dreaming. Jun’er has already left the Divine Phoenix Continent for Black Water Immortal Island. Even if you kill me today, he will avenge me!”
Gao Yangwen leaned there weakly, his face covered in blood yet still stubbornly defiant.
“Is that so? If Black Water Immortal Island dares shelter Gao Yangjun, then its destruction is not far off. There must be disciples of Black Water Immortal Island among those present. Go back and tell your island master that I must kill Gao Yangjun. A traitor like that had better not be kept alive, otherwise I will definitely wipe out Black Water Immortal Island.”
These words made many warriors present feel they were dreaming.
Ling Xiao actually dared threaten Black Water Immortal Island? Was he insane?
The combined Five Immortal Islands could rival the White Tiger Continent. They were far stronger than any force on the Heavenly Dragon Continent or Divine Phoenix Continent.
To make an enemy of them was tantamount to cutting off one’s own retreat.
Zhan Mo even thought he had misheard. Disciples of the Five Immortal Islands had always acted like lords whenever they came to the Heavenly Dragon or Divine Phoenix Continents.
Today someone actually dared threaten him?
Yet after a moment’s hesitation, he still did not strike.
Ling Xiao’s strength was too terrifying. He feared that if he acted, he might lose his own life.
It would be better to report this matter to the higher-ups of Black Water Immortal Island upon returning and let them decide.
“Since your son has gone to Black Water Immortal Island, there is no need for you to remain alive.”
Ling Xiao smiled coldly, leapt forward in an instant, and drove his sword straight through Gao Yangwen’s shoulder blade, piercing bone and pinning him to the ground.
Gao Yangwen had already been gravely injured by the Moon Maiden. Before Ling Xiao now, he was utterly insignificant.
Shock beyond belief filled the hall.
Just a quarter of an hour earlier, they had been discussing how to destroy Northern Han and how to use Ling Wuhen and Master Bai Yun as sacrificial offerings for the banners.
But now, a quarter of an hour later, all those who had wanted Ling Wuhen and Master Bai Yun sacrificed were trembling in the crowd.
Their master, Gao Yangwen, was pinned to the ground by Ling Xiao’s sword, his life hanging by a thread.
This drastic reversal, from ice to fire, made many people think they were dreaming or hallucinating.
They pinched themselves hard.
The pain told them this was no illusion. It was real, stark reality.
The once-mighty king Gao Yangwen was now being toyed with like a worthless object.
Some people were delighted to watch his misfortune and gloated.
Others, even if they did not wish to see Gao Yangwen humiliated, dared not intervene because they feared Ling Xiao’s strength.
In the end, it was Zhan Mo who spoke.
“Young Hero Ling, no matter what Gao Yangwen has done, he is still a disciple of our Black Water Immortal Island. He should be handed over to us for punishment. You cannot kill him.”
Zhan Mo had no choice but to speak.
If he watched Gao Yangwen die without showing any reaction, he would certainly be scolded to death by the higher-ups when he returned.
Being scolded would be the least of it; he feared being secretly assassinated by Gao Yangwen’s master.
Therefore he had to speak.
He believed that since he represented Black Water Immortal Island, Ling Xiao would still give him some face.
Yet Ling Xiao did not even glance at him. He simply stared at Gao Yangwen and said, “Killing you would be a pity. After all, you were once a hero. I can give you a chance. Swear to become my subordinate, and I will spare you. That way, you can continue contributing your strength to the fight against the tyranny of the True Demon Empire.”
“Keep dreaming!”
Gao Yangwen roared through gritted teeth.
Crack!
The moment his words fell, his other arm was also pinned to the ground.
