Sikong Zun, his face ashen, left the VIP seats and stood beside the Holy Emperor.
Two Yin-Yang Realm experts teaming up just to deal with Ling Xiao, a situation so absurd no one would believe it if told.
Moon Lady glanced calmly at the two before her, then softly asked Ling Xiao, “Are you alright?”
“Don’t worry, Sister Moon Lady, I’m fine. It’s just a pity my cultivation is too weak to face Yin-Yang Realm experts. Thank you for your efforts!” Ling Xiao said with a wry smile, shaking his head.
“I told you I’d protect you until you can protect me.”
Moon Lady gave Ling Xiao a radiant smile, as if it could melt ice from dozens of meters away.
“I understand, but Sister Moon Lady, you don’t need to fight them head-on. I’ve already planned my escape. Just hold them off so I can enter the Nine Cauldrons Illusion.”
The Nine Cauldrons Illusion was both an opportunity and his ticket to escape. He had to go in.
He didn’t want Moon Lady risking her life here. A wise man doesn’t court immediate danger. Since he wasn’t their match now, he’d flee and return for revenge when stronger.
Ling Xiao’s enemies would never have it easy.
“Don’t worry. As long as you’re safe, escaping is easy for me.”
Moon Lady smiled.
Though the Holy Emperor and Sikong Zun together were formidable, they couldn’t stop her if she wanted to leave.
Not just them, even with the referee added, she wouldn’t fear.
At the Yin-Yang Realm, killing another martial artist was incredibly difficult without overwhelming superiority or a meticulous plan. It was nearly impossible.
“Good. Then I’ll leave it to you, Sister Moon Lady. Also, tell Golden Light Heavenly Venerate and the others to leave. They’re of no use here.”
Ling Xiao glanced at the Moonlight Sect side, noting that Lan Yu’er and the others had already left, but Golden Light Heavenly Venerate, Heavenly Eye Heavenly Venerate, and Broad Cold Heavenly Venerate remained.
“Understood.”
Moon Lady’s words carried more weight, making her more likely to persuade them.
The battle hadn’t started, and the Heavenly King Sect wouldn’t stop those three from leaving, as they were insignificant.
Though reluctant, Golden Light Heavenly Venerate and the others knew their strength was useless here. They couldn’t even handle Sikong Xuan, let alone Sikong Zun or the Holy Emperor.
Staying would only burden others. If they didn’t leave now, they’d become liabilities later.
The three exchanged glances and departed.
The Heavenly King Sect, as expected, didn’t stop them.
Their key target was Ling Xiao.
As long as he didn’t escape, it was enough.
“Moon Lady, our sect has no wish to be enemies with the Moonlight Sect. We didn’t stop those three, as you saw. I hope you won’t ruin the relationship between our sects over an insignificant boy.”
In the end, Sikong Zun was reluctant to fight.
Even with the Holy Emperor, he wasn’t confident against Moon Lady. Unless absolutely necessary, he didn’t want to clash with her.
“Nonsense!”
Moon Lady’s icy voice shattered Sikong Zun’s hopes, “If you act against Ling Xiao, you act against me. Release him, and we can avoid a fight today. Persist, and we’ll settle this once and for all.”
Hearing this, Sikong Zun’s brow furrowed.
The Holy Emperor said coldly, “Moon Lady, you know well that Ling Xiao stole my daughter’s Nature Dragon Soul and destroyed the Holy Dynasty’s ancestral temple. If he doesn’t die, I can’t continue as Holy Emperor. It would chill the hearts of countless Holy Dynasty subjects!”
“Flowery words!”
Moon Lady scoffed, “If you want his Hell Dragon Soul and Nature Dragon Soul, just say it. No need for excuses. As for Holy Dynasty subjects, Ling Xiao is one, the most outstanding of the younger generation, chosen by the Martial Arts Festival. You’re the one truly defying the natural order!”
“There’s no talking this out.”
Sikong Zun and the Holy Emperor exchanged a glance, knowing it was impossible to persuade Moon Lady. They had to fight.
“Sikong Xuan, forget everything else. Block Ling Xiao from entering the Nine Cauldrons Illusion. If he gets in, you’ll answer for it! The rest of the Heavenly King Sect disciples, capture Ling Xiao at all costs!”
Sikong Zun issued the order, prepared to pay any price.
“Do you want the Heavenly King Sect exterminated?”
Moon Lady’s chilling voice was like a bucket of ice water over Sikong Zun’s head.
If Moon Lady wished, no martial artist below the Cave Heaven Realm would survive. That was the terror of the Yin-Yang Realm.
“You dare slaughter in the Holy City!”
The Holy Emperor exclaimed.
“Why not? If you dare touch my people, I dare slaughter the Holy City!”
Moon Lady’s words were cold, leaving no room for negotiation.
“Damn it, Sikong Xuan, it’s up to you. Catch that Ling Xiao with all you’ve got.”
Sikong Zun knew numbers were meaningless. If Moon Lady was pushed too far, she’d destroy the Holy City with her.
“Don’t worry, big brother. That kid won’t escape my grasp!”
Sikong Xuan grinned. Having nearly let Ling Xiao enter the Nine Cauldrons Illusion earlier, he was itching with anger.
His Heavenly Origin Energy surged, forming a protective barrier at the illusion’s entrance. Though not strong, it was impenetrable for Heavenly Human Realm martial artists.
Moon Lady tried to stop him but was blocked by the Holy Emperor and Sikong Zun. The three Yin-Yang Realm experts clashed, not at full strength, but their wild energy fluctuations still made the entire Holy City tremble.
Ling Xiao had seen Yin-Yang Realm battles before, so he didn’t linger to watch. Spreading his Golden Light Dragon Wings, he shot toward the Nine Cauldrons Illusion.
“No escape!”
Sikong Xuan, no longer guarding the entrance, chased Ling Xiao. Though he couldn’t fly, his movement technique was top-notch. In this confined space, he wasn’t slower than Ling Xiao, reaching him in an instant.
Ling Xiao had no desire to fight him. Though confident, he knew his limits. Within the Heavenly Human Realm, he could face martial artists up to the Three Talents Heaven stage. Beyond that, he stood no chance.
Against a Cave Heaven Realm expert, one hit would end him, no question.
Unless the opponent made a mistake first.
Then he might have a chance for a sneak attack.
In the sky, one side saw three Yin-Yang Realm experts battling.
On the other, two figures played a game of cat and mouse. The pursuer was clearly faster, but the one fleeing was cunning, slipping away at the last moment every time.
Like a sly fish outwitting a fisherman.
Only this fish seemed to be toying with the old fisherman, leaving him dizzy.
