“Prince Yinshan, thank you for earlier.”
Ling Xiao glanced at Feng Yinshan. Basic courtesy was still necessary, after all, he did not dislike this person.
Moreover, they were ultimately allies, having settled on a strategy to divide the world into two spheres.
“No need. We shall meet again. By the way, I should inform you that this time’s martial contest on Five Immortals Island has been cancelled. It has been moved to the White Tiger Continent, hosted by an even more powerful force, and renamed the ‘White Tiger Storm Assembly’. Participants in the assembly will no longer be limited to geniuses from the Divine Phoenix Continent and the Heavenly Dragon Continent. At that time, even geniuses from the White Tiger Continent will attend. You should work hard.”
Feng Yinshan looked deeply at Ling Xiao.
Among all the people in the world, there were few he could not see through. Ling Xiao was one of them.
He truly did not know to what extent this fellow would grow.
“I will.”
Five Immortals Island was already powerful enough, but the incident in Sin City this time had let Ling Xiao recognise the terror of the White Tiger Continent.
The Medicine King Sun Ran, Ji Qing, the Ghost God Temple, the Water God Temple, and others, none of them were easy to deal with.
And these were merely the tip of the iceberg on the White Tiger Continent.
On the White Tiger Continent, the truly formidable power was the White Tiger Khanate, composed of countless powerful tribes that jointly pledged loyalty to the White Tiger Khan.
Although the organisation was decentralised and not as tightly knit as an empire, their unity was in no way inferior.
Especially when facing invasion by external enemies, they were truly ferocious.
“This White Tiger Storm Assembly will be interesting.”
Ling Xiao could not help feeling some anticipation in his heart.
“Farewell!” Feng Yinshan turned and left.
Ling Xiao stood there, looking at the battlefield scarred beyond recognition, and could not help sighing with emotion.
This was the Profound World. This was cruel struggle. It was either you die or I perish, especially when heavy treasures were involved.
He had originally thought himself cold-blooded enough, but at this moment, he realised that he actually did not delight in killing.
Towards the innocent, he never slaughtered indiscriminately.
Only if the other party wanted him dead, or directly attacked him, would he become ruthless.
But people like Feng Mingxiao, Feng Yinshan, and Feng Ming Qishan were different. Their creed was probably “Better that I wrong the world than the world wrong me”.
Many of the warriors who died here had actually done nothing wrong. Their only mistake was seeing something they should not have seen, so they had to die.
“Let us head back as well.”
With a soft sigh, Ling Xiao turned and departed.
Sin City was no longer a place to linger, and he did not wish to remain any longer.
After everyone had left, a sword light suddenly burst from one of the corpses, and a person drilled out from within.
“Who would have thought that in the end, the State-Transmitting Jade Seal would fall into the hands of the Divine Phoenix Empire’s imperial family.”
This person hatefully looked towards the direction of the Divine Phoenix capital, gritted his teeth, and muttered to himself, “I wonder what the outcome would be if this matter got out?
Do not blame me. You were unrighteous first!
If not for the extraordinary encounter in my youth, when I obtained the ‘Foetal Entry Method’, I am afraid I too would have been killed by you today. I, Mo Cong, will absolutely not let you have an easy time.”
Then, he looked towards the direction where Ling Xiao had gone and said, “Ling Xiao, you caused the deaths of so many from my Jade Wave Island. You have no right to live peacefully. I will make you pay the price you deserve.”
Having spoken, he did not linger and hurriedly left.
Although covered in blood, he had after all survived.
And this matter was unknown not only to Ling Xiao, but also to those from the Divine Phoenix Empire.
Almost at the same time, in a sea area near Sin City.
An elder in black robes was standing face to face with a woman as radiant and dazzling as moonlight.
The two were hundreds of metres apart, yet their auras caused the sea to churn endlessly.
“This old man has done as you asked and released that boy. However, may Your Highness Moon Goddess answer one question for this old man?”
The black-robed elder spoke.
“Ask.”
Moon Goddess’s reply was very simple.
“Why exactly do you want to help that boy? You should know that our Divine Phoenix Clan also possesses half human bloodline. If you wish to revive the human race, clearly assisting us would be more suitable.”
The elder was somewhat puzzled.
“Because I like him. Are you satisfied with this answer?”
Moon Goddess said indifferently.
“Like him?”
The black-robed elder was stunned for a moment, then burst into loud laughter. “Your Highness Moon Goddess must be joking. How could you fall for an ignorant brat?”
“Believe it or not. Farewell.”
Moon Goddess did not continue wasting words with the black-robed elder. After confirming that Ling Xiao had left, she turned and departed.
Watching Moon Goddess’s dreamlike, illusory retreating figure, the black-robed elder’s body actually trembled violently. “Well done, Moon Goddess. Back then, when this old man pursued you, you would not even leave Moon Hua Sect.
Yet now you have taken a fancy to a mere brat. Just wait. I will make him die, without fail!”
Having spoken, an extremely cold smile rose at the corner of his mouth.
The wind blew through his black robes, revealing half his cheek, which bore ninety percent resemblance to Feng Yinshan.
Then, he shot into the sky and left.
When Ling Xiao arrived at the Yun Ya residence, Moon Goddess had only just returned.
“Are you alright?”
Seeing Moon Goddess, Ling Xiao actually did not need to ask to know what she had gone to do. Earlier at Changle Square, that aged voice had been willing to spare him, naturally due to Moon Goddess’s contribution.
He did not think his own reputation was great enough to make such a mighty figure act to help him.
“I’m fine. You know I am very strong.”
Moon Goddess smiled.
“I know you are very strong, but there are so many experts in the world. Even a Yin-Yang Realm third-level warrior like Gui Chonglou was sealed by Feng Mingxiao. Sister Moon Goddess, promise me that in future you will not easily take risks. I would rather die myself than have you implicated.”
Ling Xiao sighed.
Facing others, he could often be confidently righteous, but only facing Moon Goddess did he always feel a sense of indebtedness.
“I will not die, and neither can you. You still owe me many debts.”
Moon Goddess said again.
“Fine, I admit defeat. Now that Sin City has become a dangerous place, let us return to the Heavenly Dynasty Empire.”
Ling Xiao smiled bitterly and shook his head. Only Moon Goddess could make him feel this sense of helplessness.
“Young Hero Ling, Yun Ya has an unreasonable request. I wonder if you would agree?”
Yun Ya suddenly stepped forward and asked.
“Speak. As long as it is something Your Highness the Princess wishes to do, Ling will naturally do his utmost.”
Ling Xiao nodded.
“I intend to establish branches of the Heavenly Dragon Trading Company on the Divine Phoenix Continent and Heavenly Dragon Continent in your Divine Capital. What do you think?”
Yun Ya said.
“This is a good thing. Our Heavenly Dynasty Empire welcomes all major forces to establish presence, especially those in industry, agriculture, and commerce.”
Ling Xiao smiled.
Hua Fuguang and Hua Lüeying nearby were both somewhat surprised.
By convention, the Heavenly Dragon Trading Company would at most set up auction houses on the Heavenly Dragon Continent and Divine Phoenix Continent. Branches would be placed on the more powerful Five Immortals Island.
For example, the current branch was on Changle Immortal Island.
By doing this, Yun Ya clearly believed that the Heavenly Dynasty Empire’s development prospects were better than those of Changle Immortal Island.
What tremendous honour this was.
