Chapter 13975 Can I kill him first?

Chapter 13975 Can I kill him first?
The city lord's wife and children were already dead beside him. His wife lay quietly on the ground, her face still bearing the marks of terror and despair; his child was curled up in his mother's arms, his small body already cold and stiff.

The city lord himself was on the verge of death, his eyes filled with pain and despair, each breath seemingly exhausting all his strength.

The moment he saw Ling Xiao, it was as if he had grasped at the last straw, and he shouted with all his might, "Kill me, help me get rid of this!"

The voice was hoarse and weak, but it was filled with a longing for life and a sense of liberation from death.

Upon hearing the shout, the bull demon turned its head to look at Ling Xiao, and suddenly grinned.

Its laughter was low and sinister, as if it came from the depths of hell.

It stuck out its long tongue, licked its lips, and said viciously, "You're the brat who dared to threaten the Demon King, aren't you? I am Niu Shengren, fourth on the Demon Ranking. Today, I will kill you for the Demon King."

As it spoke, it clenched its fists, and a powerful demonic energy emanated from its body, distorting the surrounding air.

Ling Xiao took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

He knew this battle would be exceptionally difficult. Niu Shengren was no ordinary demon; it ranked fourth on the demon list, and its strength was not to be underestimated.

He looked at Xiao Lianzhu and the other two beside him, his eyes filled with concern and instructions: "You should go back to Batian City first and tell Ji Mingkong about the situation here, so she can prepare for defense. The next few days will be very dangerous for Batian City. You must be careful, don't stop on the way, and get back as soon as possible."

Xiao Lianzhu and the other two nodded, their eyes filled with worry and reluctance.

But they also knew that this was not the time for sentimentality; they had to bring the intelligence back as soon as possible so that Batian City could prepare for a response.

So they turned and left the city lord's mansion, speeding towards Batian City.

"it is good!"

Xiao Lianzhu's clear and resolute voice rang out in the main hall of the city lord's mansion. She glanced coldly at Niu Shengren, her eyes filled with undisguised disgust.

Before this, she had some doubts in her heart, and she didn't quite understand why Ling Xiao was so persistent and insisted on fighting the Demon Sea to the death.

In her view, there might be other ways to resolve the conflict between the two groups.

But now, after witnessing Niu Shengren's brutality and the horrific scene within the city lord's mansion, she finally woke up from her dream and fully understood Ling Xiao's persistence.

No matter how grand or appealing the leaders of the Demon Sea may make their ideology sound, demons are demons after all.

The ancient truth that "those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts" is all too real at this moment.

Between humans and demons lies a deep-seated blood feud spanning thousands of years. That hatred is like a malignant tumor buried deep in the heart; how could it be easily resolved?
In the world of the Demon Sea, there is no sense of propriety, morality, or restraint; there is only the law of the jungle where the strong prey on the weak.

In their culture, only the fittest survive; barbarity is everything, and whoever has the strongest fist can control the life and death of others.

Xiao Lianzhu grew angrier the more she thought about it, and her hatred for demons intensified.

"We walked!"

Xiao Lianzhu gritted her teeth, suppressing her grief and indignation, and said to Ling Xiao.

Then, she led Ling Bi, Meng Haoqing, and the others, resolutely turned around, and sped off towards Batian City.

Their figures gradually disappeared into the night, leaving only a series of firm footsteps.

Ling Xiao stood still, his gaze sharp and fixed on Niu Shengren, his eyes burning with fury: "You're really unlucky to have met me here. I'll send you on your way."

His voice was deep and cold, as if it came from the deepest hell.

The next moment, Ling Xiao suddenly slashed out with the bloodthirsty blade in his hand.

The Bloodthirsty Blade, illuminated by the candlelight, gleamed with an eerie red light, like a bloodthirsty beast eager to devour its prey.

The sharp blade, like a bolt of lightning, instantly ripped through the darkness, tearing the ground apart with a hissing sound, and headed straight for Niu Shengren.

Niu Shengren's face turned extremely solemn at this moment. Just now, he had been somewhat contemptuous and underestimated Ling Xiao.

In his view, Ling Xiao was nothing more than an arrogant brat who was not worth fearing at all.

But at this moment, as the sharp blade light rushed towards him, he truly felt the powerful aura emanating from Ling Xiao, and realized that Shangguan Yue was not exaggerating, and that the two kings' high regard for Ling Xiao was not without reason.

This Ling Xiao is really strong.

He quickly dodged to the side, trying to avoid the fatal blow.

However, the speed of the blade was too fast, and despite his quick reaction, he was still swept away by the aftershocks of the blade.

"puff!"

The blade flashed like a sharp scalpel, precisely tearing apart the city lord's body behind him.

Blood gushed out like a torrent, staining the ground red.

"Thank you!"

As the city lord lay dying, a relieved smile appeared on his face.

He had been tormented by this bull demon for a long time, every minute and every second was like being tortured in hell.

He has suffered too much; the physical pain and mental torment have made him wish he were dead.

Now, he is finally free. He can go and be with his wife and children. Perhaps in another world, his family can be reunited.

"You scum, you tricked me!"

At this moment, Niu Shengren realized that Ling Xiao's target from the beginning was this city lord, not him.

He felt that Ling Xiao had played him for a fool, and his anger exploded instantly, letting out a deafening roar that shook the entire hall, as if it would turn the world upside down.

Just then, outside the main hall, which was originally filled with tension and a murderous aura, the space seemed to be quietly torn apart by an invisible giant hand, and a figure silently appeared.

This person was Shangguan Yue. She had a graceful figure, but she exuded a terrifying aura. The aura was so heavy that it made it hard to breathe, like an insurmountable mountain standing in front of everyone.

Ling Xiao's gaze sharpened instantly, and he looked at Shangguan Yue with an unwavering determination in his eyes. He said in a deep voice, "Fairy Yue, may I kill him first? If I lose, you may do as you please."

His voice, though not loud, carried an unyielding determination, as if he had only one goal in mind: to cut down Niu Shengren before him.

Upon hearing Ling Xiao's words, Niu Shengren turned to look at Shangguan Yue, then threw his head back and laughed loudly. The laughter echoed in the hall, carrying a hint of arrogance and disdain: "Shangguan Yue, get out of the way. This battle is mine. I'm going to kill this brat. Don't meddle. I won't give you the credit. Just stay here and watch."