Chapter 13483 Dark Shadow

Chapter 13483 Dark Shadow
However, deep in Ling Xiao's heart, he never had the slightest sense of complacency or laziness. He knew that the road of cultivation was long and arduous, and only by moving forward continuously could he maintain his continued strength and avoid being killed by a sudden and powerful enemy at some point.

For him, every battle and breakthrough is just a stepping stone to a stronger path. He will not stop moving forward, nor will he be satisfied with the status quo.

Regardless of whether he can challenge opponents higher than himself, he regards the improvement of his realm as his top priority, because only by constantly improving his realm can he always occupy a place in this world full of strong people.

Tongtian Realm is a realm that makes people yearn for. It is said that those who step into this realm can penetrate the heavens and the earth and truly understand the laws and mysteries between heaven and earth.

Whenever he thought of this, Ling Xiao would calm down and immerse himself completely in the surrounding environment, quietly feeling everything around him. He seemed to be able to hear the breathing of the wind, see the flow of light, and even sense the subtle changes hidden in the void.

At this moment, he was on the airship, and everything around him seemed so peaceful and tranquil. The entire airship seemed to be shrouded by an invisible force, becoming so quiet that not even a trace of wind could be heard.

Ling Xiao sat quietly at the bow, his eyes slightly closed, but his mind had already drifted to the distant sky. He seemed to be having some kind of mysterious communication with the world, trying to draw more strength and wisdom from it.

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In a secluded place far away from the airship, a middle-aged man was hiding carefully in the shadows. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, staring at the huge ship floating in the air.

He knew very well that he could not get too close, because Ling Xiao's strength was unfathomable. Once discovered by the other party, the consequences would be disastrous.

Recalling the tragic experience of his companions, he could not help but feel a chill in his heart. That time, they had planned to sneak into the Demon Soul Beast Village to gather intelligence, but they were unexpectedly attacked by the statues guarding the village.

The statue seemed to have life, releasing a suffocating pressure, instantly killing his companions. Since then, he reported the matter to his superiors and received orders to continue monitoring Ling Xiao, but not to act rashly.

He knew very well that this task was difficult and dangerous, and that if he was not careful, he might lose his life. Therefore, he always maintained a high degree of vigilance, fearing that his negligence would lead to his own death.

Whenever it was late at night and everyone was asleep, he would always feel an indescribable fear and loneliness, as if he was the only one left in the world, wandering in the endless darkness.

At this moment, he suddenly felt a chill, as if something was watching him in the dark.

He turned around suddenly, and scanned the surroundings with his eyes, but there was nothing but darkness and silence. His heartbeat accelerated instantly, cold sweat poured down his forehead, and an indescribable sense of fear surged in his heart.

"Scare yourself!"

He secretly blamed himself, trying to calm his pounding heart with these words. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then slowly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Although he knew it was just a false alarm, the feeling of being shrouded in unknown fear made him unable to calm down for a long time.

However, at this moment, a sudden burst of strange laughter broke the silence. The laughter was sharp and strange, like the cry of a night owl in the night, which made people feel cold.

"Bang bang bang..." The laughter echoed in the night sky, carrying an indescribable evil and mockery.

Then, a vague figure seemed to appear out of thin air and quietly appeared behind the man. This figure was like a ghost in the night, silent and yet carrying a palpitating sense of oppression.

The man was frightened by the sudden figure, and the hairs on his body stood up. He drew the weapon at his waist almost immediately. It was a long sword with a cold glow. The tip of the sword trembled slightly, revealing his inner tension and anxiety.

He looked at the shadow indifferently, and said in a low and powerful voice: "Who is it?"

The black shadow did not answer immediately, but continued to make that creepy laugh, as if he was enjoying the pleasure of toying with others.

"I didn't expect that the priest of the Holy Temple of Zhenling Mansion would secretly follow an inconspicuous person in this dark night." The shadow's voice was hoarse and low, as if it came from the depths of hell, with an indescribable evil and mockery.

Upon hearing this, the man's face turned pale instantly. He glanced coldly at the black shadow and shouted angrily: "Where did you come from, you villain! How dare you play tricks here and try to scare this priest!" His voice echoed in the night sky, carrying with it an unquestionable majesty and anger.

As the voice fell, he swung the long sword in his hand fiercely, turning it into a silver lightning and fiercely slashing towards the location of the black shadow. In this attack, he almost used all his strength, and wherever the tip of the sword passed, the air seemed to be split in two, making a sharp tearing sound.

Boom! With a loud noise, the space where the black shadow was located instantly collapsed, as if torn apart by an invisible force. The scattered gravel and dust drew strange arcs in the night sky.

However, just when the man thought he had hit the target and was about to breathe a sigh of relief, the black shadow appeared again like a ghost not far behind him, still looking blurry and strange, as if he had not suffered any harm at all.

The man's brows knitted slightly, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart. He slowly tightened the weapon in his right hand, staring at the black shadow with a sharp gaze, his whole body tense, ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.

The black shadow laughed, with a hint of arrogance and disdain in his laughter, "Want to kill me? Humph, unless your high and mighty Lord Saint comes here in person, otherwise, with just a bunch of you small fry, you still want to take my life? It's a foolish dream! Of course, I can't kill you either, we are on the same side."

The man still had no expression on his face, as if he didn't care about the provocation of the black shadow. He just said coldly: "Your purpose is also for Ling Xiao, right?" His voice was low and firm, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

Hearing this, the black shadow raised a playful smile, "Nonsense! If it wasn't for that legendary treasure, why would I be following a young boy?"

The man glanced at the black shadow calmly, his voice still as calm as water: "He is on the floating ship below, and he is only at the martial spirit realm. To you, he is just an ant. If you take action, you can kill him instantly and take the treasure. Why not do it?"