Chapter 12757 A life and death battle

Chapter 12757 A life and death battle
The old crow's thoughts drifted away, and he recalled his interactions with Ou Luan. Although Ou Luan was ambitious, he was also a very smart man, and he knew how to make the most appropriate choice at the right time.

Although he and Ou Luan had some connections on the surface, he was always vigilant in his heart. He knew that if someone like Ou Luan failed, innocent people would be implicated.

As for Ou Luan, his mind was now completely focused on Ling Xiao. He was filled with hatred and murderous intent towards Ling Xiao, and this hatred came from an order from his family.

According to the news from the family, two talented children of the family went to the northern border to carry out a mission, but unexpectedly encountered warriors from the Tyrant Empire and eventually died tragically in a foreign land. The emperor of this Tyrant Empire was Ling Xiao.

After Ou Luan learned the news, he felt great resentment towards Ling Xiao. He believed that Ling Xiao was the culprit who caused the death of his family's genius.

Therefore, he decided to challenge Ling Xiao, vowing to seek justice for the family's talented son.

However, after sending Bai Lian to challenge Ling Xiao, Ou Luan found that he had underestimated Ling Xiao's strength. Ling Xiao actually killed the people Bai Lian brought, and even Bai Lian almost died there.

Of course, even so.

In Ou Luan's opinion, Ling Xiao was still just a warrior who had only reached the third level of the Unresting Realm, and was far from being comparable to him. He was full of confidence and thought that he could easily defeat Ling Xiao if he wanted to.

Therefore, he did not take Ling Xiao seriously, nor did he regard this battle as a major challenge.

Ou Luan knew clearly in his heart that his strength was far superior to Ling Xiao's, and this battle was nothing more than an easy game for him.

He was looking forward to the battle with Ling Xiao, because he believed that this battle would be his best chance to show his strength. He was eager to see Ling Xiao fall in front of him, to prove his strength and invincibility.

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Ling Xiao was currently in seclusion, immersed in cultivation, and knew nothing about the outside world. However, the declaration of war between him and Ou Luan was like a stone thrown into a lake, causing ripples.

Although the declaration of war was not delivered directly to Ling Xiao, Qiu Shui Kui helped him accept the challenge in time.

Qiu Shuikui knew Ling Xiao's character well, and he understood that this battle was both a challenge and an opportunity for Ling Xiao.

Before going into seclusion, Ling Xiao had expressed his attitude; he knew very well that this battle was inevitable.

Ou Luan's provocation and the family power behind it made Ling Xiao realize that this battle was not just a personal grudge between him and Ou Luan, but also a battle concerning his own status and reputation in the Tianxiahui.

Therefore, Ling Xiao had already made up his mind that he would use this battle to establish his authority and let everyone know that he, Ling Xiao, was not someone who could be bullied.

Ling Xiao knew clearly that if he did not accept the challenge or was defeated by Ou Luan, the matter would snowball and eventually lead to his complete loss of reputation in the Tianxia Association.

Therefore, he must go all out to defeat the European chaos in order to completely solve this problem.

As Ou Luan intentionally publicized this challenge, every corner of the upper and lower houses of the Tianxia Council was filled with tension and anticipation. The originally peaceful atmosphere of cultivation was broken by this news, and everyone speculated on how this upcoming battle would unfold.

The atmosphere in the dean's hall was even more solemn. The chief dean sat on the main seat with a frown on his face, as if he was carrying the weight of the entire Tianxiahui. The other three deans also looked heavy-hearted. They knew that no matter what the outcome of this battle was, it would have a far-reaching impact on Tianxiahui.

"Ling Xiao and Ou Luan are both outstanding young talents of our Tian Xia Association. Their strength and potential are immeasurable." The Grand Dean said in a deep voice, "If any of them makes a mistake, our Tian Xia Association will suffer losses and will be laughed at by outsiders."

There was a silence in the hall, and everyone understood the weight of the Grand Master's words. As a giant, the Tianxia Association could not afford to lose its honor and reputation. As representatives of the younger generation, Ling Xiao and Ou Luan's victory or defeat was not only related to themselves, but also to the reputation of the entire Tianxia Association.

"Why do you have to look so sad?" The Third Dean suddenly broke the silence. "Although Ou Luan keeps saying that he is a member of our Tianxia Association, in fact, we all know that his real identity is still a member of the Holy Hall. He is not a member of our Tianxia Association at all. I have always been prejudiced against this matter!"

"Ling Xiao is different. He has no foundation in the Southern Region and has relied entirely on his own strength and hard work to get to where he is today. If we can give him more support and help, then he will become the true pride of our Tianxia Association."

"That being said, if Ou Luan dies, will the Holy Hall let it go? The Holy Hall is not the Tiger Clan or the Zhang Family. Their power is spread all over the world and they are inextricably linked to us. If Ou Luan gets into an accident, the Holy Hall will definitely track him down. How will we face it then?"

The Second Dean had a worried look on his face, and his tone revealed a hint of helplessness.

He looked around, seeing everyone with the same worried look on their faces, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. In this turbulent era, the various families and forces were intricately intertwined, and the slightest mistake could lead to a huge wave.

The fight between Ou Luan and Ling Xiao is like trying to pull chestnuts out of the fire. If you are not careful, you will end up getting burned.

"Then what do you think, Second Dean?" The Third Dean frowned, his voice filled with anxiety. He knew the importance of this issue. If it was not handled properly, it might not only cause the anger of the Holy Hall, but also affect the safety of the entire Tianxia Association.

"I..." The Second Dean was speechless for a moment. He really didn't have a good solution. The fight between the two had been going on for a long time. The grievances between them had penetrated deep into their bones. It was harder than climbing to the sky to get them to bow their heads and admit their mistakes.

And if they want to stop it by force, it means offending both Ou Luan and Ling Xiao at the same time, and they cannot accept such a result.

“I…” The Second Dean was speechless for a moment. Indeed, this was a difficult problem. “But if we don’t care, are we just going to let the two of them fight to the death? If Ou Luan dies, it will be bad for us. If Ling Xiao dies, it will also be a disaster for us. It’s really a headache!”

"If we can't stop it, then let it happen!" The voice of the Grand Master echoed in the meeting room, breaking the silence. Although his words were calm, every word seemed unusually firm.

"Let it be?" The other three looked at each other, puzzled. They thought the headmaster would have a more clever strategy to resolve this imminent conflict, but they didn't expect him to say such a thing.