The massive flaming palms were torn apart in an instant by the snowstorm, reduced to scattered sparks that flickered out.
This move had once killed the Plague Demon King!
Back then, its power left the Plague Demon King with no chance to fight back.
Though Ling Xiao was in his human-dragon form at the time, his cultivation now was even more refined!
Combined with the six terrifying natural forces, its might was even greater than when he slew the Plague Demon King.
“Not good! Heisuo’s death is one thing, but where does that leave my reputation?”
Seeing the situation turn dire, Elder Jin unleashed a powerful aura, attempting to interfere in Ling Xiao and Heisuo’s fight once again.
Again?
Ling Xiao was prepared for this shameless elder. Sensing the powerful aura coming his way, he quickly withdrew his unleashed true energy, ready to flee.
He couldn’t block Elder Jin’s attack.
But if he wanted to escape, Elder Jin wouldn’t catch him.
In terms of raw speed, he wasn’t as fast as Elder Jin.
But Elder Jin knew nothing of formations. With a few formation tricks, Ling Xiao could easily lose him.
Just then, Jinguang Heavenly Sovereign and Guanghan Heavenly Sovereign acted simultaneously, blocking Elder Jin’s hidden killing intent.
Boom~~
A loud clash, and all three elders stepped back, their faces slightly pale.
But they recovered in an instant.
“Elder Jin, you’re just as shameless as Ling Xiao said!”
Guanghan Heavenly Sovereign’s eyes were cold as frost, clearly furious.
“Indeed, Grand Elder, your actions are a bit disgraceful. Even I feel ashamed to be associated with you!”
Jinguang Heavenly Sovereign was a straightforward man. He had intended to stay neutral, but Elder Jin’s repeated sneak attacks on Ling Xiao—especially this time in front of other sect disciples—were utterly shameless.
“You little beast, you dare kill him!”
Elder Jin’s sneak attack failed, but he suddenly saw Ling Xiao’s strike land squarely on Heisuo.
The massive flame monster was torn to shreds by the terrifying snowstorm.
In the chaos, no one noticed Ling Xiao absorb the flame monster into his body.
All Elder Jin saw was the snowstorm ripping Heisuo’s body to pieces.
He cried out in shock.
“Old beast! I killed him, so what? This was a life-or-death battle, one you agreed to. Now you won’t let me kill him? Have you no shame left?”
Having killed Heisuo, Ling Xiao still prepared to flee.
Though Jinguang and Guanghan Heavenly Sovereigns were protecting him, he couldn’t pin all his hopes on others.
If worse came to worst, he’d enter his Primordial Golden Dragon form and escape.
At worst, he’d wander the world. With his current talent, the key to the “True Demon Empire’s Treasure,” and the Plague Umbrella as his calling card, would no sect take him as a disciple?
If the Moonlight Sect wouldn’t protect him, he’d leave. He only had fond feelings for the outer sect, Yang Danlin, Guanghan Heavenly Sovereign, and a few others anyway.
The sect’s culture was utterly disappointing!
Even if he left, there’d be no regrets.
Of course, if he could stay, he’d prefer not to leave. Getting to this point hadn’t been easy, and who could guarantee other sects weren’t the same?
“Such a bold young man. I wouldn’t dare kill a disciple backed by the Law Enforcement Hall.”
“I don’t have that kind of courage either.”
“This kid’s got the air of the ancient Human King—fearless and audacious.”
Many in the crowd looked at Ling Xiao with a mix of admiration.
Ling Xiao’s performance today was simply too astonishing.
At Mortal Realm Second Stage Peak, he overpowered Heisuo, an elite inner disciple of the Moonlight Sect.
He forced Heisuo to use the Death Dark Flame, mutating his ghost fire martial soul and temporarily boosting his cultivation to Mortal Realm Fourth Stage Peak.
When everyone thought Ling Xiao was doomed, he pulled off another surprise.
Using his opponent’s terrifying mutated martial soul, he advanced from Mortal Realm Second Stage Peak to Mortal Realm Third Stage Early.
Then, fusing six supreme forces, he unleashed a world-shaking strike, killing Heisuo—whose cultivation far surpassed his—under Elder Jin’s pressure and intimidation.
With his courage, wisdom, and bravery, Ling Xiao won over many in the crowd.
Some feared him.
Others admired him.
Even facing the lofty Grand Elder, he stood his ground and cleverly used the elders’ relationships to protect himself. He was a mastermind.
Meng Yuan stood there, his gaze fixed on Ling Xiao, a trace of confusion in his eyes.
His junior brother Heisuo had been killed by Ling Xiao just like that?
Even Elder Jin couldn’t stop it?
And that wasn’t the scariest part.
Ling Xiao’s final strike was so terrifying that even he, one of the Moonlight Sect’s top ten core disciples, would need to face it with full effort.
Its power was so immense that a single misstep could spell disaster.
Once, he had been even more arrogant than Heisuo, more disdainful of Ling Xiao.
But today, after this battle, seeing his junior brother Heisuo’s shattered body, a chill ran through him.
No wonder Heisuo’s schemes failed to kill this kid. He truly had real skill and was growing stronger.
No!
This kid must be crushed in his cradle!
If they didn’t act now, there’d be no chance later!
Meng Yuan felt a strong sense of crisis!
But he had no chance to act now.
Jinguang and Guanghan Heavenly Sovereigns were clearly protecting the kid. Even Elder Jin had no opportunity—how could he?
So frustrating. It seemed they’d have to wait until they returned to the sect to plan further.
“You two are set on protecting this little beast today?”
Elder Jin asked, frowning.
“Haha, my stance is this: since he could kill Heisuo, he’s capable of killing the Plague Demon King! He’s proven he can complete the mission alone. Our doubts should end. Not only should we not punish him, but we should reward him!”
Jinguang Heavenly Sovereign was an upright man. Though Ling Xiao rejected his offer to be his master, he didn’t resent him and still spoke in his favor.
“Exactly. Ling Xiao has earned great merit, yet we, as sect elders, keep finding fault. What sense does that make?”
Guanghan Heavenly Sovereign added.
She had always protected Ling Xiao, her stance unwavering. She was truly the epitome of cold outside, warm inside.
