The weakest martial artists who can enter the True Demon Forbidden Land should at least be at the Half-Step Heavenly Venerable realm, meaning the weakest martial soul inheritances are also at this level.
Obtaining these inheritances, even if not for the martial soul itself but merely to strengthen one’s own martial soul, would be a tremendous gain.
Thus, many people gathered there, besieging the undead soul.
“Let’s go take a look. Perhaps we can gain something!” Ling Xiao suggested.
Failing to seize an opportunity would be utterly foolish.
No one in the group objected to Ling Xiao’s words. They had come here precisely to seize such opportunities, and letting them slip would be worse than withdrawing early.
The undead soul was located in a palace deep within the True Demon Imperial Palace.
Judging by its internal structure, it was likely the place where the True Demon Empire once held court. The undead soul was a spirit formed from the souls of those who died here.
Its strength was astonishing. Even when surrounded and attacked by over three hundred people, it remained unruffled and ferocious, as if it didn’t care at all.
The undead soul’s body was covered in a layer of soul armour formed entirely from soul force, its defence so formidable that, apart from a few Half-Step Heavenly Venerables with seventy percent power who could cause some damage, the attacks of others were practically useless.
Calling it tickling would be an overstatement, as the undead soul genuinely felt nothing.
“Brother Tang Jiu, this chaotic attacking isn’t working. The undead soul’s defence is too strong. Why don’t we, the Half-Step Heavenly Venerables with over seventy percent power, lead the assault, while the rest channel their true essence to us? What do you think?” The speaker was Po Qianjun from the Heavenly Dragon Academy.
He could speak to Tang Jiu as an equal, as his strength was only slightly inferior. In a real fight, it was uncertain who would win.
“I think it’s feasible!” Tang Jiu nodded.
“What about you, Yan Liehuo?” Tang Jiu asked.
“Agreed!” Yan Liehuo, a disciple of the Mysterious Fire Sect who ranked fifty-first at the last Martial Arts Festival, gave his approval, making the plan easier to execute.
As expected, after his nod, the other Half-Step Heavenly Venerables with over seventy percent power also agreed.
Given the current situation, this was indeed the only way to break the undead soul’s defence.
“Zhao is right. Everyone, form the battle array.”
“Why should we channel our true essence to them? If there’s any benefit, they won’t share it with us!”
“Keep your voice down. Don’t let them hear. They’re stronger and could kill you effortlessly!”
“True. Besides, the undead soul is guarding the hall. We can’t get past it unless we destroy it.”
“But I’m still upset. Tang Jiu and Li Youdao killed so many of our sect’s disciples, and now we have to help them? I can’t stand it!”
As soon as the speaker finished, a flash of cold light severed his head.
It wasn’t the undead soul but Tang Jiu who acted, using his signature hidden weapon.
“Hmph. Anyone else dares to complain, I’ll send them to the underworld right now!” Tang Jiu sneered. “You useless lot should just obey. Otherwise, what use are you?”
“That’s outrageous! Just for complaining, he killed him!”
“I actually hope that Ling Xiao can take this guy down!”
“Exactly. Tang Jiu is too overbearing and shameless!”
Though no one nearby dared to speak, those further away whispered, their hearts filled with anger.
Lan Yuer and the others, who had just arrived, looked uneasy.
“Junior Brother Ling, you just offended Tang Jiu. Let’s not join this fray. We can wait until they’ve defeated the undead soul and then go over. It’s just a bit later,” Lan Yuer said to Ling Xiao.
She was still worried about his safety.
But before she could finish, Ling Xiao smiled faintly. “Senior Sister, Tang Jiu has angered the crowd. This is the perfect chance to deal with him. Why shouldn’t we join in? Just stay close to me. He can’t do anything to us.”
With that, Ling Xiao stepped forward.
“Senior Sister Lan, just follow Senior Brother Ling. He easily killed Luo Tianyu, so his strength isn’t much less than Tang Jiu’s. It’ll be fine,” Dai Yuling said with a smile.
“That’s all we can do,” Lan Yuer replied.
She felt she was falling behind the times. Though only slightly older than Dai Yuling and Ling Xiao, her cautious nature, or perhaps lack of confidence, was holding her back.
Indeed, Ling Xiao had killed Luo Tianyu so easily. Even if Tang Jiu was stronger, so what?
Ling Xiao must be hiding his true strength, a fact Lan Yuer was well aware of.
Moreover, as martial artists, they should be fearless. Always dodging challenges would never pave the way for a martial artist’s journey, and they’d soon fade into obscurity.
As soon as Ling Xiao and the others appeared, Tang Jiu noticed them.
“You’re still alive?” Tang Jiu was stunned, then grinned sinisterly. “Come over here. We’re about to deal with the undead soul and need manpower. You go test its strength first.”
Test, my foot!
Everyone silently cursed.
It was clear to all that the undead soul’s power had already been proven. Tang Jiu’s request was obviously a ploy to use the undead soul to eliminate Ling Xiao and his group, saving himself the effort.
“Idiot!” Ling Xiao glanced at Tang Jiu disdainfully and said coldly.
Though just two simple words, they shocked many around, who covered their mouths, eyes nearly popping out.
In their view, Ling Xiao had only survived by luck before.
Now, daring to insult and provoke Tang Jiu? Wasn’t that seeking death?
“What?” Tang Jiu was stunned.
He never expected Ling Xiao to not only defy him but also insult him, which his proud self could not accept.
“Good, very good. You got lucky last time and survived. You should’ve left earlier. Now you’re here to die? Fine, I’ll kill you first and see how tough that mouth of yours really is!” Tang Jiu laughed in fury, his smile somewhat ferocious.
“Just you?” Ling Xiao sneered. “Come try it now. I guarantee you’ll find out who the real fool is that got lucky.”
His aura suddenly sharpened, like a sword brimming with sword qi, aimed directly at Tang Jiu.
His battle with Luo Tianyu hadn’t been fruitless.
During the fight, his destructive will had advanced to the fourth level, and his killing will to the third.
Facing Tang Jiu, he was naturally unafraid and even hoped to use him to further elevate his three wills.
“Hahaha, dying isn’t hard! Today, I’ll show you what true fear is!” Tang Jiu laughed maniacally, beginning to channel his true essence.
