Chapter 13142 Old Foxes

Ling Xiao shook his body gently, and his figure instantly became hazy and hot, as if his whole body had turned into a ball of jumping flames. The flames contained endless energy and enthusiasm, which was both a desire for unknown challenges and a breakthrough to his own limits.

The flaming body nimbly slipped into the almost invisible gap on the stone tablet, leaving behind a string of faint heat waves and interlaced light and shadows, as if it were the most mysterious dancer between heaven and earth, completing a gorgeous crossing in silence.

The surface of the stone tablet still looked calm and solemn under the sunlight, as if everything that had just happened was just an illusion and no trace of damage was left.

However, the tiny gap is like a hidden door, quietly unveiling the inner world of the stone tablet, foreshadowing that an unknown change is about to take place.

The moment Ling Xiao disappeared, the air around him seemed to freeze for a moment. Then, several dark shadows gathered silently around the stone tablet like ghosts, their eyes filled with surprise and uneasiness.

Among these dark shadows, some were tall and majestic, while others were agile and elusive, but without exception, they all stared at the stone tablet with frowns, as if they were trying to interpret this sudden change.

"This guy actually dares to chase in! Does he really intend to destroy the behemoth Huangquan Bulao Mountain?" A deep and powerful voice sounded in the dark, with a bit of disbelief and shock.

"Well, that's true. The fate of the Ji family and the Jiang family is there. Who dares to underestimate his determination and strength? Provoking him is like angering the gods. The consequences are disastrous."

Another voice sighed, and in its tone there was both awe for Ling Xiao and worry about the future fate of Huangquan Bulao Mountain.

"But having said that, Huangquan Bulao Mountain has a profound foundation after all, and there are many powerful people. How can it be so easily destroyed by one person? Although he has courage and strength, it is still unknown whether he can stir up waves in this ancient and mysterious land."

A third voice interrupted, with a bit of reason and calmness, trying to find a glimmer of clarity in the chaotic thoughts.

The dark shadows looked at each other, with complex lights flashing in their eyes, including fear of the unknown, as well as curiosity and anticipation for the changes that were about to happen.

“It’s hard to say,” a dark shadow whispered, his voice revealing uncertainty and awe of the unknown.

"This kid seems to have a terrifying potential that even we cannot accurately estimate. It is a power that can subvert common sense and rewrite fate. However, how could Huangquan Bulaoshan, this ancient and mysterious force, not have its own trump cards and back-up plans? It is not easy to completely destroy it, and I am afraid it will require an unimaginable price."

"Let's wait and see!" Another shadow spoke up, with a tone of anticipation and determination, as if ready to witness a shocking contest. The surrounding air became more solemn because of the tension and anticipation, and even the wind seemed to hold its breath.

"."Silence spread among the crowd, but this silence contained thousands of words, uncertainty about the future, and deep worry about what was about to happen.

Qian Xuejin, a seemingly ordinary but meticulous man, was staring at the huge stone tablet intently. The expression in his eyes was complex and changeable, as if he could penetrate the stone and see the secrets and crises hidden behind the stone tablet.

In his heart, a fierce struggle was going on:

If Ling Xiao can win today, it will not only prove his strength and potential, but also buy him a rare period of peace. Those restless forces may be restrained as a result.
But if Ling Xiao is defeated or chooses to escape, then those forces hidden in the dark are likely to take advantage of the opportunity and regard Ling Xiao as prey, and a more violent storm may sweep in.

Such a price is undoubtedly huge, enough to make anyone think twice before making a move. But at the same time, the temptation is also huge enough to make people excited.

After all, being able to witness and participate in such a game-changing contest is irresistible to any ambitious and powerful person.

Even the Sitong Commercial Bank, a giant that has stood tall in the business world and has far-reaching influence, has maintained a cautious wait-and-see attitude to this day, like a cheetah lurking in the dark, quietly observing the movements of its prey.

Their eyes were deep and complex, showing both fear of Ling Xiao's potential and desire for unknown benefits.

Inside the Sitong Trading Company, the discussions among the top executives never stopped. They analyzed Ling Xiao's every move, every display of strength, trying to find out his true trump card and limit.

If Ling Xiao's threat exceeds their tolerance, or his value is enough for Sitong Trading Company to seize him at all costs, then even such a huge organization will not hesitate to choose to take action and nip Ling Xiao, the potential threat, in the bud.

However, all of this is based on an accurate assessment of Ling Xiao's strength. Sitong Trading Company is well aware that a seemingly weak opponent may often hide amazing strength and trump cards.

Therefore, they waited and observed cautiously, trying to find the key point that could determine the outcome from Ling Xiao's every move and every response.

As far as the strength and means displayed by Ling Xiao are concerned, although they are already eye-catching enough, in the eyes of these old foxes watching, it is far from enough to dispel the greed and murderous intent in their hearts.

Now, it depends on whether Ling Xiao can come out alive and whether Huangquan Bulao Mountain can control Ling Xiao.

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At this time, Ling Xiao was immersed in the tranquility of self-recovery, and was unaware of the turmoil in the outside world.

He slowly returned from the form of fire to his human body. This process might only take a moment for ordinary people, but for him, it was like a double test of his inner strength and will.

Sweat slid down his determined face, dripped onto the cold ground, and evaporated instantly, leaving behind a faint mist.

He closed his eyes and regulated his breathing, feeling the spiritual energy surging in his body gradually calm down. Then he took out a precious pill and swallowed it without hesitation.

The pill melted as it entered the stomach. A warm and powerful force rose from the dantian, quickly circulating through the limbs and bones, repairing the physical and mental strength consumed by the transformation.

After he had almost recovered, Ling Xiao slowly opened his eyes, with a more determined light flashing in them.

He stood up and looked around. His initial impression of the bunker was that although it was large in scale, its internal structure appeared to be well-organized. It did not have the complicated maze-like feeling of the palaces outside, allowing people to clearly identify the direction.

(End of this chapter)