Chapter 12816: Still Needs a Leader

When these masters heard what Saint White said, they all showed displeasure on their faces. They felt humiliated, and being challenged by a young man was simply an insult to their years of practice.

But Saint White's words forced them to take it seriously. After all, this was a matter of honor for the Holy Temple, and they could not underestimate the enemy or be careless.

"Saint Envoy Bai, don't worry." One of the older Saint Mark masters stood up, his eyes gleaming with determination, "We will go all out, not only to win this competition, but also to let that kid know that the strength of the Holy Hall is not what he can imagine."

Others also expressed their agreement. They decided to use their own strength to maintain the dignity and honor of the temple.

For these Saint Mark masters who are famous in the Holy Hall to compete with an ordinary disciple of the Tianxia Association in Saint Marks, this is simply a great humiliation to their status! Who are they? They are the top masters who were carefully selected from the Holy Hall and have gone through countless trials to stand in this position today.

And who is Ling Xiao? He is just a young man who has just started out. Even if he has some talent, he is still far behind the elites of the Holy Hall. It is ridiculous to compare them with Ling Xiao!

In their view, Ling Xiao's behavior was not only a disregard for their personal abilities, but also a provocation and disrespect to the entire temple.

Their Holy Hall, as the number one force in the Southern Territory and the best in the Demon Suppression Mansion, even has a pivotal position in the entire Bai Ze Continent.

Each of them was proud to be a member of the Holy Temple, but now Ling Xiao insulted their dignity in this way. How could they not feel angry?
The Holy Mark masters in the Holy Hall were burning with anger. They felt that Ling Xiao's behavior was simply challenging their bottom line.

They swore to teach Ling Xiao a profound lesson in the Holy Mark Sect, to let him know that there are always people better than you. They wanted Ling Xiao to understand that even if he was gifted, he should not be so arrogant, otherwise, he would only end up bringing disgrace upon himself.

"Let that kid know how powerful we are!" roared one of the Saint Mark masters, with a fierce light flashing in his eyes.

"Destroy that kid's prestige!" another master echoed, his voice full of dissatisfaction and anger.

"Let him know what it means to overestimate one's own abilities!" Other masters also expressed their agreement. They decided to use their own strength to prove the status and dignity of the Holy Hall, and at the same time give Ling Xiao an unforgettable lesson.

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In the Tianxia Association, the four presidents gathered again, but they were all worried. In front of them was a piece of news that had just arrived, and the content made them frown, as if they could not relax under the heavy pressure.

"This kid really feels uncomfortable if he doesn't cause trouble for a day." The headmaster sighed and shook his head helplessly. The letter in his hand was repeatedly kneaded by him and almost broke. He seemed to see Ling Xiao's young and energetic face, but at this moment, it was filled with helplessness and worry.

"When did he go to the Holy Mark Sect? We didn't know anything about it." The Second Dean also joined the discussion, with a bit of surprise and confusion in his tone. They had been paying attention to Ling Xiao's growth, but this time he appeared quietly in the Holy Mark Sect, which was indeed beyond their expectations.

"Moreover, he actually wants to compete with the White Saint Envoy of the Holy Hall in a contest of Holy Marks?" The Third Dean took over the conversation, his brows furrowed tightly, as if he could pinch a fly to death. This news was undoubtedly a heavy bomb for them, which shocked them and filled them with doubts.

"When did he learn to use the Holy Mark? How come we have never heard of it?" The Fourth Dean could not help but ask, with a hint of anxiety and uneasiness in his voice. The way of the Holy Mark was profound and complex, and not something that ordinary people could master. Ling Xiao's sudden rise made them feel both surprised and worried.

The headmaster smiled bitterly. He knew Ling Xiao's character very well. He was brave and smart, but he also often got into trouble. This time, he went to the Holy Mark Sect without permission to compete with the masters of the Holy Hall. It was undoubtedly another bold adventure. But the headmaster also understood that this was part of Ling Xiao's growth. He could not stop it, and there was no need to stop it.

"We have received accurate information." The Third Dean interrupted everyone's contemplation. He took a deep breath and continued, "This kid probably wanted to observe the Holy Mark Sect's small fusion formation, but the Holy Envoy Bai from the Holy Hall came out to obstruct him. The old guy Lu Hang didn't hold back and arranged this competition."

"Troublemaker!" The Second Dean's face was gloomy, his voice full of dissatisfaction and reproach, "I warned you a long time ago that this kid has never been a good person. Since he joined the Tianxia Association, has there ever been a day that we didn't have to worry about? He's always provoking us here or there, as if the whole world owes him something."

He paused and took a deep breath, as if trying to calm his anger, but his voice was still excited: "First, he offended the people of the Empress Palace. That is one of the most powerful forces in our Southern Region. How dare he, Ling Xiao, be so rude? He is simply challenging the bottom line of our Tianxia Association."

"Now, he is even more daring. He actually dares to provoke the people of the Holy Hall. You should know that the Holy Hall is a well-known existence in the entire Bai Ze Continent. He is simply playing with fire and getting burned by doing this!"

The Second Dean became more and more excited as he spoke, clenching his hands into fists as if he wanted to vent all the anger in his heart: "I think Shangguan Yu is right. This kid will one day bring our Tianxia Association into an irreparable situation! Is our Tianxia Association's foundation of hundreds of years going to be destroyed in the hands of one person?"

However, as soon as he finished speaking, the Third Dean sneered and retorted: "Does the Second Dean want all the disciples of our Tianxia Association to be a bunch of cowards? They stay in Tianxia Association one by one, dare not go out and show their faces, and even when bullied or provoked by others, they can only beg for mercy?"

The Third Dean's words eased the atmosphere a little. He continued, "I admit that Ling Xiao is a troublemaker and a restless person. But we should also see that it is often people like this who can carve out a niche in troubled times."

"They have courage and determination that others don't have. They dare to challenge authority and break the rules. Such people may bring us troubles, but they will also bring us opportunities."

He looked at the Second Dean and said firmly, "I believe that as long as we can guide him correctly and make him understand his responsibilities and mission, he will definitely become the sharpest sword and the most solid shield of our Tianxiahui."