Mang Wu sneered inwardly.
I, Mang Wu, do indeed fear Her Highness Moon Maiden, but now, instead of seizing the Imperial Jade Seal myself or dealing with you directly, I will reveal its secret to everyone and let them confront Moon Maiden on my behalf.
In this way, I can sit back and reap the fisherman’s profit.
It must be said, this fellow’s scheme was truly sinister.
But would his plan really unfold so smoothly?
The news of the Imperial Jade Seal’s appearance might spread beyond Sin City today, and the entire Divine Phoenix Continent could soon know of it.
Even the Seven Martial Sect Islands and the Five Immortal Islands would likely covet the Imperial Jade Seal intently.
Though Mang Wu was a Yin-Yang Realm expert, he was merely at the bottom tier among them. Truly profiting as a fisherman would not be easy.
Perhaps Mang Wu had already considered this.
If Ling Xiao, fearing contention from those forces, handed over the Imperial Jade Seal to him, that would be the best outcome.
He could then hide away, study the Human King’s cultivation notes, and absorb the regal aura of the Imperial Jade Seal.
“Mang Wu, if you think this will force me to surrender the bronze ancient seal, you underestimate me far too much.”
Ling Xiao regarded Mang Wu coolly.
He had completely seen through Mang Wu’s intentions.
Moreover, Ling Xiao was fully aware of the consequences of holding the Imperial Jade Seal.
Yet for now, he had not reached the point where he must relinquish it, unless one day Moon Maiden herself faced trouble.
At that time, for Moon Maiden’s sake, he would hand over the Imperial Jade Seal without hesitation.
This item might be important, but how could it possibly matter more than Moon Maiden?
“Truly an obstinate brat. Do you seek death?”
Mang Wu frowned. Ling Xiao’s single sentence shattered his fantasy. It seemed force was now inevitable.
He hoped more that someone in the crowd would fight Ling Xiao over the Imperial Jade Seal and eliminate him.
Knowing Moon Maiden’s prowess, Mang Wu remained unwilling to act himself.
At least not yet.
“Whoever kills Ling Xiao today, I, Mang Wu, will willingly forgo the Imperial Jade Seal. At the very least, within Sin City, no one will dare touch you!”
Mang Wu suddenly declared loudly.
He was beginning to incite the crowd.
“You shameless scoundrel, most skilled at turning your back on promises. Will there truly be idiots who believe your words?”
Ling Xiao glanced at Mang Wu disdainfully and said.
“Heh heh heh, we Four Freaks of Sin City are willing to believe Great Leader Mang Wu!”
From the crowd, four bizarrely dressed figures leapt out.
These four had peculiar appearances: one missing an arm, one lame, one with a single eye, and one without ears.
All were disabled in some way.
Yet their expressions showed none of the demeanour of the disabled; instead, they radiated ferocity and ruthlessness.
The Four Freaks of Sin City, each at the First Cave Heaven Realm, immensely powerful!
In Sin City, they always acted with ruthless cruelty. Though nominally beggars, their deeds were pure extortion and plunder.
“Great Leader Mang Wu, we can only handle Ling Xiao. As for his helpers, we leave them to you.”
The Four Freaks of Sin City smiled slyly at Mang Wu.
“Rest assured, you four focus solely on Ling Xiao. Do not worry about anything else. I will clear the field for you.”
Mang Wu certainly possessed such strength. Among those present, aside from Moon Maiden, no one could compare to him.
As long as he acted, whether Leng Mei, Yun Ya, Feng Ming Piao Xue, or anyone else, none would be his match.
“Heh heh, many thanks.”
The Four Freaks of Sin City were not foolish, merely exceedingly greedy.
They knew full well that even if they obtained the Imperial Jade Seal, they would be pursued, yet they could not resist the temptation.
Moreover, they had already planned their escape route after seizing it.
Their chances of fleeing successfully were as high as sixty percent.
That was worth the risk.
Mang Wu raised his hand, and a black canopy descended, instantly isolating Ling Xiao and the Four Freaks of Sin City.
Leng Mei attempted to charge in several times, but each ended in failure.
This canopy from Mang Wu was likely his Cave Heaven Domain.
As a Yin-Yang Realm expert, he naturally possessed a Cave Heaven Domain, far more mature and powerful.
“Very well, Four Freaks of Sin City, you may begin the battle now. By the way, that brat should have stored the Imperial Jade Seal in his storage ring. Simply seize all his storage rings.”
Mang Wu offered specific guidance.
“Many thanks, Great Leader Mang Wu. After killing this brat, we will naturally search thoroughly.”
The Four Freaks of Sin City sneered coldly.
With no one else to aid him, Ling Xiao alone could never be their match. This filled them with excitement.
Perhaps today, the Imperial Jade Seal would truly belong to them.
Boom!
Boom!
Leng Mei continued slamming against the black canopy, her face growing increasingly pale.
She was clearly prepared to fight to the death.
“Leng Mei, stop. I am fine.”
Ling Xiao had to say this, otherwise, with Leng Mei’s temperament, she might bash herself to death against the black canopy, expending her last breath to rescue him.
But Ling Xiao would not allow her to do so!
He would not permit his woman to suffer like that.
Moreover, matters had not yet reached a dead end.
Four First Cave Heaven Realm martial artists posed a tremendous challenge to him, but they were not unbeatable.
“Four Freaks of Sin City, today I, Ling Xiao, will turn you into the Four Dogs of Sin City! And four dead dogs at that!”
Ling Xiao surveyed the four with an icy gaze. Causing harm to the women by his side was utterly unforgivable.
His Taiji Eye flickered with black and white light. An ancient, weighty gate exuding a terrifying aura opened.
Heavy footsteps echoed from within.
Then, an undead emerged.
It was still that enormous skeleton soldier, but its armour had become more complete, and the weapon in its hand had been replaced with a divine-grade treasure.
Scarlet light gleamed in the skeleton’s eyes.
Powerful, and terrifying!
Ling Xiao was reluctant to use this soul secret art lightly, as each use left him in great discomfort afterwards.
But today, facing four First Cave Heaven Realm martial artists, he had no choice.
Taiji Eye: Divine Tomb Eye!
The massive skeleton soldier stood before Ling Xiao. Then Ling Xiao leapt up, landing atop the skeleton soldier’s head.
Yet this was merely the beginning. If it were only this skeleton soldier, it could not defeat four First Cave Heaven Realm martial artists.
After all, while its strength matched, it lacked intelligence.
Ling Xiao would control the battle himself!
Primordial soul leaving the body!
Cultivation of this was no joke. Ling Xiao had already reached the “Day Wandering Realm”.
He had simply not flaunted it because, before the Object Controlling Realm, a primordial soul alone held little combat utility.
In truth, he had never ceased cultivating it or enhancing his soul.
What he revealed today was a primordial soul at the Day Wandering Realm, capable not only of freely roaming the heavens and earth, but far more powerful than the previous Shell Leaving Realm or Night Wandering Realm.
