Chapter 13036: All Growing

"No way, this kid actually has a hidden card... Dad, are you talking about the legendary treasure?" Huang Hao's voice revealed incredible surprise. He raised his head suddenly, his eyes flashing with complex light, which showed curiosity about the unknown and a re-evaluation of Ling Xiao's strength.

Huang Hai looked at his son's slightly surprised expression, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips. He said slowly: "Hao'er, you need to know that things in this world are often beyond the imagination of ordinary people. Ling Xiao, although his cultivation seems not high, he has survived in this dangerous situation until now. How can this be explained if he doesn't have some real skills? If you think about it carefully, every step he takes seems to be extraordinary. This is by no means accidental."

His words revealed a deep insight, as if he could penetrate the surface and see the essence.

"Think about it carefully. The mysterious area is such a dangerous place. Even Jiang Yuan, the pride of the Jiang family, suffered a great loss there and almost lost his life. However, Ling Xiao not only entered and exited it safely many times, but also seemed to always be able to turn danger into safety. Don't you think this is intriguing?"

Huang Hao couldn't help but feel a strong shock in his heart when he heard this. He closed his eyes, trying to calm himself down, and carefully recalled what Huang Hai said.

After a moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with enlightenment. He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Dad, you are absolutely right. I was too impatient and ignored these important clues. It seems that Ling Xiao is indeed extraordinary. He may really be hiding secrets and powers that we don't know about."

At this point, Huang Hao couldn't help but look at Huang Hai with admiration, and secretly sighed in his heart: "Old people are always wise. Dad's knowledge and wisdom are indeed far beyond my reach." At this moment, he deeply appreciated the depth and foresight of his family elders, and also realized that he still had a long way to go in his cultivation and dealing with the world.

"Hao'er, you must remember that the situation among the seven families is complicated. Although the Jiang family is no longer as glorious as it once was, the other four families are like dormant beasts, ready to strike at any time. The reason why they are not taking action is that, like us, they are all taking a wait-and-see attitude and are unwilling to be easily involved in the dispute between the Ji family and Ling Xiao and become a shield for the Ji family. The delicate balance between them is what we need to carefully grasp."

Huang Hai's words revealed a thoughtful calmness, and his eyes seemed to be able to penetrate the clouds and see into the more distant future.

Huang Hao frowned when he heard this, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

"Dad, you have a point. But in the Ji family, Ji Tianyan is cunning and has many clever tricks. He is definitely not an easy person to deal with. Not to mention the legendary ancestor of the Ji family, whose cultivation is unfathomable and is said to have reached a state of perfection that is beyond human power. Although Ling Xiao is extraordinary, if he really confronts the Ji family in an all-out confrontation, relying solely on the power of the treasure, I am afraid he will still be in danger."

Huang Hao's tone was full of awe and worry about unknown challenges.

Huang Hai nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with determination. "The world is unpredictable, and the war situation is changing rapidly. All we can do is wait and see, and make all possible preparations. You should immediately order the elite forces in the family to be on standby at any time. Once there is a change, you must act with the fastest speed and the most accurate judgment, and strive to hit the target in one shot and seize the treasure."

"Yes, I understand." Huang Hao replied respectfully, then turned around and walked out of the room with firm steps. He knew very well that this contest was not only a contest of strength, but also a contest of wisdom and strategy. And he, as a member of the Huang family, must go all out and fight for the glory of the family.

As Huang Hao retreated, Huang Hai's eyes became deep and complicated. He seemed to have foreseen an impending storm, and whether the Huang family could stand firm and become the ultimate winner in this storm was still unknown.

But no matter what, he will lead the Huang family to meet this challenge and protect the family's glory and future.

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On the battlefield, Ling Xiao was baptized by the battle, and every surge of energy was accompanied by the quiet advancement of his cultivation. A smile slowly rose at the corner of his mouth, and that smile contained both the joy of self-breakthrough and the calm control of the situation.

This smile seemed particularly rare in the intense battle situation, as if it was a reflection of his firm belief in victory and his calmness deep in his heart.

He turned his eyes slightly and looked around at the world dyed red by the flames of war. Jin Yan's figure shuttled through the crowd, and the golden flames were like his fiery fighting spirit. Although he was at a disadvantage, he did not retreat. Every attack contained unyielding and tenacity.

The thirteen demon generals each displayed a unique fighting style. They were either extremely powerful or incredibly fast, and every move revealed a deep understanding and application of the battle. Although they seemed a little tired in the face of strong enemies like Ji Jiao and Ji Bai, their determination to grow and become stronger in adversity was extremely dazzling.

Ling Xiao was secretly relieved in his heart. He knew very well how much effort these companions had put in over the past days, and he had witnessed their transformation in battle with his own eyes.

The natural treasures they had swallowed had now been fully refined in the life-or-death battle, transforming into a more powerful force in their bodies. This growth was not only an improvement in strength, but also a sharpening of mind and will.

As for the opponent, Ling Xiao's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. Ji Jiao and Ji Bai, as the best of the Ji family, their strength should not be underestimated, but Ling Xiao believed that as long as they were given enough time, Jin Yan and the Thirteen Demon Generals would be able to reverse the situation and shine even brighter.

On the other hand, Jiang Xiqing's battle seemed particularly easy.

Relying on the improvement brought by the Soul-Locking Pearl, from the current situation, Jiang Xiqing's advantage is extremely obvious, and it seems to be only a matter of time before this battle ends. Her figure draws graceful arcs on the battlefield, which not only shows her superb fighting skills, but also reveals a kind of elegance and calmness that makes people look at her sideways.

"Boy, do you still have time to care about others?" These words suddenly ripped out from the darkness like a cold wind, carrying a murderous intent that could not be ignored, and went straight to Ling Xiao's mind. At this moment of life and death, the air around him seemed to solidify, and only the impending crisis was pressing every inch of space like a substance.

At this moment, a vague figure quietly walked out of the shadows and appeared silently on Ling Xiao's side like a ghost. The man's eyes flashed with greed and madness, and in his hand he held a sharp dagger, flashing with cold light, pointing directly at Ling Xiao's throat. (End of this chapter)