Chapter 12924 Jiang Xiu's Father

Jiang Xiruo had never seen Ling Xiao so cold and resolute, but this just proved his extraordinary growth and transformation.

Ling Xiao's methods, courage, and intelligence far exceeded her expectations, and even made her begin to doubt whether her previous worries were unnecessary.

Jiang Xiruo's heart was filled with complex emotions, including relief, pride, and a hint of imperceptible worry.

She knew that Ling Xiao's road was not destined to be smooth, but the ability and determination he showed made her believe that he could overcome all difficulties and eventually achieve great things. Perhaps, she should really let go and let Ling Xiao fly in the wider sky and write his own legend.

Jiang Xiqing hid in the dark, her eyes fixed on everything in the scene. Although she nodded secretly at Ling Xiao's decisiveness and wisdom, her distrust and worry about Jiang Xiu lingered like a dark cloud.

She whispered softly, reminding Ling Xiao in a secret way: "Be careful, Jiang Xiu is very scheming and definitely not a good person. Be sure to watch out for her next tricks." These words were like the most delicate breeze in the night sky, lightly brushing Ling Xiao's heart without letting others notice them at all.

Hearing this, Ling Xiao's eyes moved slightly, flashing a barely perceptible trace of gratitude and determination, and he nodded gently, as if responding to his mother's concern silently.

Afterwards, his attention was focused on Jiang Xiu again. He saw her slowly walking in front of Jiang Xiruo. Each step seemed extremely heavy, as if she was carrying a heavy burden.

Jiang Xiu took out several objects from her arms that seemed ordinary but revealed an extraordinary aura, and placed them next to Jiang Xiruo one by one. Her hands trembled slightly, and her eyes flashed with determination and complexity.

As she silently recited the ancient and mysterious spell, the entire space seemed to tremble, and an ancient and powerful force quietly awakened.

The key in her hand, under the infusion of this power, began to shine brightly, and the light gradually changed from the initial softness to the dazzling light, as if it could penetrate all darkness and restraints. Jiang Xiu's face turned extremely pale at this moment, but she clenched her teeth and did not retreat at all.

Suddenly, she spat out a mouthful of blood, which drew a bright red arc in the air and landed accurately on the key.

At this moment, it was as if some taboo was broken, and an overwhelming and unstoppable force burst out from the key, like a raging sea, sweeping towards the chains that bound Jiang Xiruo.

"Crack! Crack!" The crisp and firm cracking sounds rang out one after another, each one like a heavy hammer hitting one's heart, making people feel moved. The chains that were originally indestructible were so vulnerable to this force, they broke inch by inch, and finally turned into countless fragments scattered on the ground.

Jiang Xiruo felt the restraints disappear, her body softened involuntarily and she fell to the ground.

Ling Xiao's figure flashed and he appeared beside Jiang Xiruo in an instant like a ghost. He gently but firmly helped his mother up, his eyes flashing with irrepressible excitement.

At this moment, all the efforts and risks were worth it. He finally rescued his mother who had been imprisoned for many years. This joy moistened his dry heart like a sweet rain. He couldn't help but murmur to himself: "Mother, we are finally...finally reunited."

However, this joy did not last long, as an ominous atmosphere suddenly filled the air. Ling Xiao's alertness instantly increased, and he turned his head sharply, only to see a sly smile flash across Jiang Xiu's face, which was full of provocation and unwillingness.

The jade token tightly held in her hand was suddenly smashed into pieces by her. Along with the crisp sound of shattering, a ball of dazzling white light suddenly burst out, tightly wrapping her figure.

In the white light, the space seemed to be torn open, and a portal flashing with strange light slowly took shape. The unknown power contained in it made people feel fearful.

Jiang Xiu's figure gradually became blurred under the attraction of the portal, but her voice was clearly transmitted to Ling Xiao's ears: "Ling Xiao, remember this, I, Jiang Xiu, will avenge today's grudge! Do you think you can leave here safely after saving your mother? Don't forget, this is the Ghost Island, a place of death where you can only enter but not leave. I want to see what ability you have to escape from this endless curse!"

After saying that, Jiang Xiu's figure completely disappeared into the portal, as if he was swallowed by an invisible force, leaving behind only a string of sneers echoing in the air and the gradually dissipating portal.

Ling Xiao looked at the direction where Jiang Xiu left, frowning, with a hint of complex emotions in his eyes. He naturally understood that Jiang Xiu's words were not groundless, and he had also heard of the legend of the Ghost Island. It was a place full of unknowns and dangers, and countless strong people had tried to leave but returned empty-handed.

But at this moment, he was more concerned about his mother and protected her. As for Jiang Xiu's threats, he didn't take them seriously. After all, he had successfully rescued his mother, which was the biggest victory for him.

He gently patted the back of his mother's hand and comforted her softly: "Mother, don't be afraid, I am here, no one can hurt you." Then he turned and looked into the distance, his eyes flashing with determination and resoluteness, and secretly swore in his heart that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, he would take his mother out of this treacherous place and regain freedom and light.

However, at this critical moment, Jiang Xiu's figure seemed to be wiped out by an invisible hand and completely disappeared into the shining portal. However, the situation did not calm down, but became even more thrilling.

In the portal, an indescribable pressure suddenly erupted, and then, an extremely huge hand covered with ancient runes suddenly stretched out, accompanied by a deafening roar. The sound was like thunder exploding in the sky, shaking people's minds and hearts: "Bastard! How dare you trespass into my Jiang family's forbidden land and hurt my flesh and blood? Today, you will pay with blood!"

This roar contained endless anger and majesty, as if it could tear the void apart and make all the creatures around it tremble. The giant hand, carrying the power to destroy the world, directly locked onto Ling Xiao, intending to capture him in one fell swoop.

Ling Xiao's face changed slightly. He could clearly feel the terror behind this power. A strong man in Tongtian Realm was undoubtedly an unattainable existence for him. He quickly thought of a countermeasure in his mind, whether he should release the fusion sword intent immediately to counter this sudden crisis.

But at this critical moment, an unexpected turn of events occurred. Behind Ling Xiao, a slender hand as white as jade and emitting a faint luster quietly stretched out, with a gentle yet firm force flowing through it.

The hand slapped the giant hand that stretched out from the portal without hesitation, as if it was defending some inviolable dignity and tranquility.