Chapter 14036 You're Not Qualified for Me to Take Action

Ling Xiao found a clean, large rock, plopped down on it, crossed his legs, and clasped his arms in front of his chest, intending to sit there and watch the show, as if the fierce battle before him had nothing to do with him.

After Ling Xiao left, the young demon king took a deep breath and stared intently at the man in white.

In an instant, sword intent erupted from his body, spreading outwards like a surging tide.

The ground was cleaved with sword marks of varying depths, crisscrossing as if the earth had been sliced by an invisible sword.

His eyes were filled with determination and resolve, as if he were ready to fight the man in white to the death.

Will you fight me?

Her voice was calm yet sharp, like a drawn sword, carrying a fierce aura that made people dare not underestimate her.

The man in white shook his head slowly and gracefully, as if everything was under his control.

A mysterious smile appeared on his face, a smile as deep and unfathomable as a dark pool, making it impossible to fathom what he was thinking.

"You're not worthy of my personal attention. Don't forget, I rule the entire Tianyuan. In this vast, mysterious world of Tianyuan, I have countless powerful and talented individuals under my command. I have too many subordinates to spare, so I'll just pick one for you and let you witness the strength of Tianyuan."

The man in white tilted his head slightly, his face full of arrogance, as if declaring his absolute dominion over this world.

After speaking, the man in white waved his hand lightly. The movement seemed casual, yet it appeared to contain endless magic.

As he finished speaking, the once calm void began to distort again, like a boulder being thrown into a still lake, creating ripples.

Immediately afterwards, a hunched and withered old man appeared behind him.

The old man had only one arm and one leg, and his body was incomplete, as if he had experienced countless hardships and vicissitudes.

A few sparse strands of white hair hung from his head, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to go out at any moment.

Within its deep-set eye sockets, a pair of eyes shone with a terrifying brightness, like two will-o'-the-wisps burning in the darkness, radiating a cold and eerie light.

He exuded an ancient and terrifying aura, an aura that seemed to have traveled from ancient times, carrying the sedimentation of time and endless killing intent, making people shudder.

The gaunt old man looked the young demon king up and down, his expression calm and composed, showing no emotion whatsoever, as if the young demon king before him was nothing more than an insignificant ant.

However, the oppressive aura emanating from him surged forth like a tidal wave. The pressure was so tangible, heavy and oppressive, that it made it difficult for everyone to breathe.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, making one feel as if they were in an invisible cage.

The young demon king suddenly burst into laughter, a hearty and unrestrained laugh, tinged with a hint of rebellion and disdain.

His laughter echoed in the air, as if trying to break through the heavy oppressive atmosphere.

"He thinks he can fight me?"

The sword in the young demon king's hand hummed, as if it sensed its master's fighting spirit and became excited as well, its blade gleaming with a cold light, as if yearning for a fierce battle.

Seeing this, the man in white frowned slightly, then explained, "Do you think I look down on you? No, I value you highly! After all, you are the most monstrous talent in the entire Great Town Dynasty! Your talent and your strength amaze me. Among the people I have met, there are very few who can compare to you."

As he spoke, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, but it was like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, fleeting and quickly replaced by greed.

He thought to himself that if he could subdue this young demon king or obtain his secrets, his strength would surely reach a new level.

Ling Xiao suddenly interrupted, his arms crossed, a slight smile playing on his lips, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing:

"Hey, are you kidding me? If we're talking about the most monstrous talent, it's definitely not him. I am. I've overcome countless hardships and dangers along the way, and I've always managed to turn the tide. My strength and talent are undeniable."

The man in white turned to look at Ling Xiao, a flash of anger in his eyes, an anger that danced like a burning flame.

His aura became chaotic, as if an unnamed rage was burning within him.

"Don't try to mess with me, or I'll deal with you myself! You'd better shut up now, or I won't hesitate to let you experience what I'm capable of right now."

His voice was deep and cold, carrying a strong sense of threat.

Upon hearing the threatening words from the man in white, Ling Xiao's lips not only did not disappear, but instead curled into a playful smile. He gently touched his nose, a casual and slightly mischievous gesture.

The tip of its nose twitched slightly, as if it were sniffing the tense and explosive atmosphere in the air.

"Sure, I'd like to practice with you later."

Ling Xiao spread his hands, his eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation, a light as brilliant and dazzling as a shooting star streaking across the night sky.

He was not intimidated by the white-clad man's powerful aura and threatening words at all; on the contrary, he seemed to have found an excellent opportunity to show himself.

"But I'm relatively weak, so you can't go all out."

As Ling Xiao spoke, he deliberately put on a pitiful look, lowered his head slightly, and rubbed the hem of his clothes with his hands, looking exactly like a wronged little wife.

But there was a hint of cunning in his eyes, as if he were plotting something.

"I, this future genius, haven't even grown up yet."

Ling Xiao suddenly raised his head, his eyes flashing with confidence, a light like a blazing flame, full of power and determination.

He straightened his chest and said loudly, "When I fully mature, I will surely be the most dazzling existence in this world. At that time, you probably won't even be able to touch the hem of my clothes. So if you want to spar with me now, you'd better go easy on me and give this future genius a chance to grow."

Some of the people around couldn't help but laugh when they heard Ling Xiao's words, thinking that he was deliberately making a fool of himself.

Some frowned, wondering if the kid had been scared out of his wits and was talking nonsense.

The man in white had a gloomy face, with a hint of disdain and anger flashing in his eyes. He didn't expect Ling Xiao to be so glib in this situation. He secretly decided that he would teach this arrogant brat a lesson later.

Ling Xiao, however, turned his back to the fiercely clashing crowd and slowly untied the greasy cloth bag from his waist.

My fingertips traced the fine stitches along the edge of the cloth bag, which my mother had sewed overnight before I left. The corners still retained a faint scent of soapberry.