Chapter 13466 You are too thick-skinned

Although his body was in unspeakable pain, his spine remained straight, with no intention of kneeling. His eyes flashed with unyielding and stubbornness, as if he was using this method to prove his dignity and determination to the statue above him.

The statue still looked down at him, and its indifferent eyes seemed to contain endless years and vicissitudes.

Its voice, like an ancient thunder, roared in the empty space, resounding throughout the sky and the earth, with endless majesty and coldness: "The Demon Soul King is the founder of my Demon Soul Clan. How can you, a mere human, be qualified to be his successor? Tell me, who are you! What secrets are hidden in you!"

Ling Xiao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. The blood looked particularly glaring against his pale face.

He spoke calmly. Although his voice was weak, it revealed an unquestionable firmness:

"No need to shout so loudly, I can hear you clearly. The Demon Soul Beasts are just a tribe created by the Demon Soul King. In the eyes of the Demon Soul King, all living beings are equal, regardless of status. If he were really here, he would call me Demon Lord when he saw me.

And you, as the guardian of the Demon Soul Beast Clan, actually dared to treat me like this. Aren't you afraid that I will become the Demon Lord one day and completely wipe out your Demon Soul Beast Clan?"

Ling Xiao's words were filled with an indescribable arrogance and majesty, as if he really possessed the power to overturn the universe and dominate everything. Although his body was already close to its limit, there was no fear or retreat in his eyes.

"You are talking nonsense! How can you be the Demon Lord! You are just a mere human, how can you have such a high status and power! This is simply ridiculous!"

The statue's voice was filled with disbelief and anger, and its body seemed to be trembling slightly, obviously unable to accept this sudden fact.

Seeing this, Ling Xiao curled up a faint sneer at the corner of his mouth. He was too lazy to talk nonsense with the statue anymore and directly took out the World-Destroying Magic Needle in his hand.

The world-destroying magic needle slowly rotated in his palm, emitting a faint black light. An ancient and terrifying aura emanated from it, causing the entire space to tremble.

"Do you believe it now?" Ling Xiao's tone was filled with teasing and sarcasm. He gently shook the World-Destroying Magic Needle in his hand. The World-Destroying Magic Needle seemed to respond to his call, making a slight buzzing sound, as if proving its authenticity and power to the statue.

When the statue saw the World-Destroying Devil Needle, its original terrifying aura suddenly withdrew like a tide, and its body shook slightly, as if it was shocked by an invisible force. After a moment, the statue's expression gradually became complicated, with doubts, reluctance, and a hint of indescribable awe.

"Why did Lord Demon Soul King choose you to be the successor...and why did the World-Destroying Demon Needle choose you!" There was a hint of trembling in the statue's voice, as if it was seeking answers from Ling Xiao and also from itself.

Ling Xiao shrugged lightly and said speechlessly: "Because I am excellent! Isn't it obvious? Maybe they all think that only I can save the Demon Sect and lead it to a more glorious future. After all, I am the descendant of the Demon Soul King and the future Demon Lord, right?"

Hearing this, the statue's deep eyes once again locked onto Ling Xiao, as if it wanted to see through him. Its eyes flickered with complex emotions, including reluctance, regret, and a hint of indescribable struggle.

After a long time, the statue slowly spoke, with a hint of helplessness and unwillingness in its voice: "Yes, you are indeed excellent, both in strength and intellect, you are the best. However, unfortunately, you are not a member of my Demon Soul Beast clan. The blood flowing in your veins is human blood, not our Demon Soul Beast blood."

Hearing this, Ling Xiao raised a faint smile, his eyes flashing with wisdom and confidence.

He said slowly, "The Demon Soul Beast clan was once so glorious and powerful, but now, it has fallen to the point where only 30,000 people are left, huddled in a small village, barely surviving. Do you know? This current situation is undoubtedly a great irony and sadness for the once glorious Demon Soul Beast clan."

The statue nodded slightly upon hearing this, and its expression became more complicated, as if it was recalling its past glory, and as if it was lamenting its current desolate state. Its eyes flickered with nostalgia for the past, and confusion and worry about the future.

Seeing this, Ling Xiao's eyes flashed with sympathy and understanding. He looked at the statue, with a hint of sincerity and expectation in his tone:

"You also think I'm good, right? Then why don't you give me a chance, and yourself a chance as well? Perhaps, I can lead the Demon Soul Beast Clan to revival?

After all, I want to make the entire Demon Sect rise. My goal is not only to become the Demon Lord, but also to make the Demon Sect stand at the top of the world again and become an existence that everyone looks up to. "

The statue's deep eyes stared at Ling Xiao, and its tone was filled with a hint of mockery and disdain: "Are all human beings as shameless as you? How dare you say that you want to lead my Demon Soul Beast clan to revive?"

Hearing this, Ling Xiao curled up the corner of his mouth into a sneer, his eyes flashing with confidence and determination.

He said slowly:
"Haha, I, Ling Xiao, am not a shameless person. Everything I say and do comes from my heart and strength. If you think I can't do it, then forget it, just send me out. Don't always judge others by yourself and think that if you can't do it, others will definitely not be able to do it either. It's ridiculous that you think so highly of yourself and look down on others."

The statue was slightly shaken when it heard Ling Xiao's words. It was silent for a moment, and suddenly said: "You can become the new Demon Soul King of my Demon Soul Clan!"

Ling Xiao lowered his head in deep thought, his brows condensed with deep thought. This proposal was not an unacceptable challenge for him.

It is true that the Demon Soul King did not teach him everything he had learned in his life, but so what? Ling Xiao knew that a truly powerful person never relied on gifts from others, but relied on his own talents and unremitting efforts to constantly break through himself and climb to the peak of strength.

He thought to himself that he did have the ability to restore the power of the Demon Soul Beast Clan. This confidence was not groundless, but came from the multiple powers flowing in his body.

The power of the Demon Soul King is undoubtedly the cornerstone of his strength. The tremendous power derived from the ancient demon soul gives him unparalleled combat potential.

But Ling Xiao's power is far more than that. He has also integrated the essence of other Demon Sect leaders. The power of those once powerful men has now become a part of his body, closely connected with his will and soul.