Countless people were shocked.
They thought that, faced with such overwhelming condemnation and accusations from the higher-ups, Ling Xiao would surely be terrified and at a loss.
But they were all wrong.
Ling Xiao, this fellow, facing so many higher-ups and nearly all the disciples of Yuehua Sect, still dared to be so arrogant.
“You’re slandering me with baseless accusations, but even if what you say is true, so what?”
Ling Xiao continued to sneer coldly, “Which rule of the tower-climbing ceremony forbids eliminating fellow disciples? Are you blind, or has your brain been flooded? Incompetence is incompetence, don’t use such baseless accusations to cover up your pathetic performance!”
He stood with his hands behind his back, facing the torrent of accusations without the slightest change in expression.
So what if they were higher-ups?
So what if they ganged up against him?
He had already obtained the Yuehua Token, the entire Yuehua Sect was under his command, not a place for certain people to play their power games!
If anyone disagreed, they could get out of Yuehua Sect!
At worst, Yuehua Sect could be rebuilt!
If these people weren’t eradicated, Yuehua Sect itself would be ruined!
Parasites were not the backbone of Yuehua Sect, better to deal with them all cleanly, nothing wrong with that.
If he hadn’t obtained the Yuehua Token, he wouldn’t have compromised either, as he now had enough strength to escape the pursuit of anyone in Yuehua Sect.
Of course, except for the Moon Maiden.
But he knew in his heart that the Moon Maiden wouldn’t oppose him.
Because the Moon Maiden was now on the same boat as him, their fates intertwined, sharing both glory and ruin.
Moreover, with the Yuehua Token in his possession, the Moon Maiden would support him fully, and even Chang Ge’s spiritual body could aid him.
Within Yuehua Sect, as long as he didn’t act recklessly, he was practically invincible. Who could do anything to him?
Who would dare to do anything to him?
So, he had no need to fear anything. Facing their baseless slanders, he naturally became even more defiant.
Reason with them?
This wasn’t the time for reasoning.
No one would listen to his reasoning.
And he had no evidence to prove his reasoning, only overwhelming strength and power could make them submit!
Instantly knocking out hundreds of disciples and intimidating everyone, apart from experts at the Celestial Realm, no one could achieve that.
Attitude didn’t really matter.
The key was strength!
In the end, why did the sect’s higher-ups protect Demon Flame Celestial Venerable, Ming Tian, and others?
Wasn’t it because of their outstanding talents?
And he would use his strength to prove he was stronger than all of them!
Besides, he wasn’t wrong. The tower-climbing ceremony had no rule prohibiting disciples from eliminating each other. Even if he had done so, the sect had no grounds to hold him accountable.
For a moment, Sect Leader Chang Yueying, Supreme Sect Leader Chang Yueli, Elder Jin of the Law Enforcement Hall, Demon Flame Celestial Venerable, and others were stunned, truly stumped by Ling Xiao’s words.
Yes, on what grounds could they punish Ling Xiao?
“Hmph, regardless of the ceremony’s rules, you harmed your fellow disciples, that’s a fact, and you must be severely punished!”
Elder Jin, throwing dignity aside, stood up and tried to suppress Ling Xiao with his soul aura, intending to make him kneel in front of everyone.
Killing Ling Xiao outright, he didn’t dare.
Wu Xiang was right beside Ling Xiao, if he acted, the one to die would definitely not be Ling Xiao.
Moreover, he had no evidence to prove Ling Xiao broke the rules. Even if he acted, it would be hard to gain support from neutral higher-ups.
However, facing Elder Jin’s soul pressure, Ling Xiao merely sneered coldly, “Elder Jin really never learns, does he? Back in the Plague Valley, you resorted to such despicable tactics against me, only to be thwarted. And today, you’re at it again. Do you really think I, Ling Xiao, am so easily bullied?”
Buzz!
Ling Xiao didn’t back down. The Yuehua Token within him glowed, merging with the Will of Mountains and Rivers, and then directly clashed with Elder Jin’s soul pressure.
Pfft!
Elder Jin staggered back, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his face pale as paper, clearly heavily injured.
“How is this possible!”
Elder Jin couldn’t believe it.
Back in the Plague Valley, he hadn’t harmed Ling Xiao because Golden Light Celestial Venerable and Broad Cold Celestial Venerable intervened.
It wasn’t because Ling Xiao was strong.
But today, facing Ling Xiao, he was at a significant disadvantage in terms of soul power, which was utterly unthinkable.
Could this kid have broken through to the Celestial Realm?
No, that’s not right!
He couldn’t comprehend the terror of the Yuehua Token.
The spiritual body of the Yuehua Celestial Maiden sensed Elder Jin’s malice, and since Elder Jin was a prime example of reckless behaviour, the spiritual body naturally aided Ling Xiao.
So, when Ling Xiao drew on her soul power to attack, the spiritual body not only didn’t resist but fully supported him.
Facing the attack of the Yuehua Celestial Maiden’s spiritual body, Elder Jin simply couldn’t withstand it.
“Old fool, let me tell you, respect you, and you’re the head of the Law Enforcement Hall. Disrespect you, and you’re nothing!”
If Ling Xiao’s strength weren’t inferior to Elder Jin’s, he would’ve gone up and finished him off right then.
Though he had the Yuehua Token, he didn’t want to rely on it all the time. Besides, if he tried to kill Elder Jin now, the Yuehua Celestial Maiden’s spiritual body likely wouldn’t help, which would be problematic.
This was his strongest trump card, his ultimate weapon!
It wasn’t something to be used lightly.
If he hadn’t wanted to intimidate the higher-ups of Yuehua Sect, Ling Xiao wouldn’t have thought to use it.
Chang Yueying frowned slightly and waved her hand, “Everyone, calm down. Ling Xiao is still a disciple of Yuehua Sect, and what he said isn’t wrong. According to the rules, he hasn’t violated anything. Moreover, as the top performer in the tower-climbing ceremony, he is an outstanding disciple of our sect. Rewards and punishments must be clear, we must not act rashly!”
This woman was clever. Seeing Ling Xiao suppress Elder Jin with soul power, she knew he must have gained some extraordinary opportunity in the Yuehua Treasure Pagoda.
Though she had no fondness for Ling Xiao, she bore no deep grudge either.
So, she quickly calmed down.
“The Sect Leader is absolutely right. Punishing such an outstanding disciple before the matter is clear would chill people’s hearts!” Golden Light Celestial Venerable also spoke up.
“I agree!” Broad Cold Celestial Venerable and the Master of the Desperate Tower nodded.
“Well, for now, let’s look at Ling Xiao’s achievements. Having stayed in the Yuehua Treasure Pagoda for so long, he must have gained remarkable opportunities!” Heavenly Eye Celestial Venerable mused.
In an instant, the tide seemed to turn.
In the end, it was Ling Xiao’s display of terrifying strength that swayed many neutral factions to support him.
Moreover, Dai Yuling, merely by being with Ling Xiao and receiving his help, had set a new trial record, becoming the first in a hundred thousand years.
So, what Ling Xiao gained must be even greater.
With the higher-ups taking this stance, what could Bai Feifei, Ming Tian, and the others say?
They lacked Ling Xiao’s fearless defiance of authority and his strength.
