Chapter 13995 Don't you hate them?
The old man did not recognize Ling Xiao, and only thought of him as an assistant brought by Shangguan Yue.
Otherwise, given his personality, he would have already taken action and wouldn't be wasting time talking here.
In his view, Shangguan Yue and Ling Xiao were both enemies threatening the Demon Sea and must be eliminated as soon as possible.
"Wait!"
Ling Xiao hurriedly called out, his voice filled with anxiety and tension.
He didn't want to make a move inside the Demon Sea's lair, where demons had spies and experts everywhere. If a fight broke out, it would be difficult for the two of them to escape.
Moreover, he didn't want to make a blood feud with the old man; after all, it's better to avoid trouble.
The old man stopped, turned around, and stared intently at Ling Xiao, coldly asking, "Who are you? Why are you stopping me?"
His eyes were filled with vigilance and hostility, as if he wanted to see right through Ling Xiao.
"Who I am is not important, but I do have a way to resolve this thorny situation, so as to prevent this land from being devastated and countless innocent lives from being lost here."
Ling Xiao's gaze was firm, his tone was calm, and his expression revealed an undeniable confidence.
Ling Xiao's ideas were very different from Shangguan Yue's.
He already had a little fox from the demon race by his side, and they often played and joked together, sharing a deep bond.
Moreover, as a demonic cultivator himself, he knew that not all demons were vicious and evil.
In his view, there are kind-hearted people among demons, just as there are scoundrels among humans.
He did not intend to exterminate all the demons, because in his heart, whether they were demons or humans, they were essentially of the same lineage and were all living beings in this world.
His hegemonic empire has always adhered to the principle of treating all races equally and promoting common development.
Furthermore, the rampant fire elemental power was a rare and highly nourishing substance for him.
The Five Elements Dragon Souls he cultivated within him, especially the Blazing Dragon Soul, always craved greater power.
If it can absorb this fire spirit power, the Blazing Dragon Soul will definitely become more powerful, and may even evolve.
In this way, he will be more confident in fighting against the terrifying Demon King and the Demon Lord in the future, and in protecting his Overlord Empire and the people around him.
"Do you have any idea?"
The old man was clearly skeptical, his brows furrowed and a hint of disdain in his eyes as he looked Ling Xiao up and down, as if wondering if he was exaggerating.
Ling Xiao took a deep breath to calm himself down and slowly said, "I possess something that might be able to absorb this violent fire spirit power. However, the process will definitely be extremely dangerous. If I am not careful, I may be devoured by this fire spirit power and end up being reduced to ashes."
At this point, he lowered his head slightly, sighed softly, and a hint of worry flashed in his eyes, but it quickly became firm again. "But no matter what, I must try! I cannot stand by and watch these countless lives suffer annihilation."
His words carried a resolute air, as if he were prepared to face death.
As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling light surged out from Ling Xiao's body, and a fiery dragon soul, exuding both gentleness and power, spiraled out.
Flames swirled around the dragon soul, its scales shimmering with golden light, its whiskers fluttering, exuding a majestic aura.
In an instant, the raging fire elemental power below seemed to be drawn by some powerful force, and like iron filings attracted by a magnet, they all converged towards Ling Xiao.
In an instant, a huge vortex seemed to form between heaven and earth, and the power of the fire spirit poured into Ling Xiao's body continuously.
In the blink of an eye, Ling Xiao was enveloped by surging lava, the scorching lava resembling a pack of angry beasts, ready to devour him.
The surrounding temperature rose sharply, and the air was baked so hard that it was distorted and crackled.
Ling Xiao was slightly stunned at first, his expression as if he had been struck by a sudden bolt of lightning, and he froze on the spot.
Immediately afterwards, his face contorted, his features scrunched up, veins bulged on his forehead, and large beads of sweat rolled down like raindrops.
He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white from the force, and shouted, "It hurts so much!"
The sound seemed to be squeezed out from between teeth, filled with endless pain and torment, as if it were the cruelest torture in the world.
However, only Ling Xiao himself knew that he was secretly overjoyed at this moment.
The surging fire elemental power surged through his body, bringing intense pain, but also giving him an unprecedented sense of exhilaration.
He felt as if he were in a sea of scorching energy, every inch of his skin and every cell greedily absorbing this power.
He cheered inwardly, "That feels fucking good!"
This contrast between outward pain and inner joy is vividly displayed in him, like an interplay of ice and fire, contradictory yet harmonious.
Seeing Ling Xiao's pained expression, Shangguan Yue froze on the spot, as if she had been frozen in place.
Her eyes widened instantly, filled with fear and worry.
Soon, tears streamed down her face like a burst dam, dripping onto the ground.
She kept repeating to herself, "I really don't understand why you work so hard for the demons. Don't you hate them? They committed so many unforgivable crimes against our human race, yet you have to endure such suffering for them."
Her heart was filled with guilt and worry. She felt guilty for not being able to stop Ling Xiao, and worried that Ling Xiao would suffer irreparable harm as a result.
The old man from the Demon Sea was also stunned, staring intently at Ling Xiao with a look of shock and confusion in his eyes.
His mouth was slightly open, as if he wanted to say something, but he was speechless for a moment.
He pondered to himself, "This person is actually willing to sacrifice himself for the Boundary-Breaking Insect Tribe? The Boundary-Breaking Insect Tribe is just an insignificant little tribe in the Demon Sea, and it is often bullied by other tribes. Why would he risk his life like this?"
At this moment, his mind was in complete chaos. He had not expected Ling Xiao to do such a thing, as if everything in front of him was beyond his comprehension.
"Who is he?"
The old man asked doubtfully, his voice tinged with uncertainty.
Shangguan Yue took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and said with emotion, "He is the Overlord Emperor Ling Xiao, whom your Demon Sea has tried so hard to kill. Sometimes, I don't understand him. His actions are always unpredictable. He is clearly a human, but he doesn't have much prejudice against demons and is even willing to risk his life for them."
The old man paused for a moment, his expression incredibly complex.
A hint of surprise, a hint of admiration, and an indescribable emotion flashed in his eyes.
He was a demon, and in the demon world, the law of the jungle and treachery were the norm. (End of Chapter)
