Chapter 14241 Junior, You'd better know your place.
Chapter 14241 Junior, You'd better know your place.
The sky, thousands of miles ahead, which was originally as dreamlike, brilliant and serene as a brocade, was now torn apart by an extremely tyrannical force that seemed capable of destroying the world!
The tearing sound, like the roar of ancient gods and demons, shook the surrounding space, causing visible ripples to spread.
A massive spatial rift appeared instantly, its edges shimmering with a cold and dangerous purple light, as if it were an entrance to hell.
A disheveled black figure staggered out of the terrifying crack first.
The figure swayed unsteadily, like a fallen leaf in a gale, which could be blown away at any moment.
This person's breathing was extremely disordered, each breath accompanied by heavy panting, as if the energy within his body had become a chaotic mess.
His body was covered in obvious wounds, with deep, bone-revealing cuts crisscrossing the body. Blood gushed from the wounds, staining his black outfit a dark red, which looked particularly shocking against the backdrop of the starry sky.
She was a woman dressed in a black, close-fitting outfit. Her face was originally beautiful, like a night-blooming cereus in the night sky, beautiful and moving.
But at this moment, it was as pale as paper, without a trace of blood, like a flower about to wither.
Bloodstains remained at the corner of her mouth, trickling down and dripping onto her clothes like specks of red plum blossoms.
As soon as she regained her footing, she was like a frightened but still fierce cheetah, her sharp, hawk-like gaze instantly locking onto Ling Xiao and the other two on the warship.
His eyes were filled with vigilance, pleading, and a hint of barely perceptible determination.
Behind her, from the spatial rift, an old man dressed in a dark gold patterned battle robe slowly stepped out.
His steps were steady and powerful, each step seemingly striking the hearts of the crowd, inspiring awe in everyone.
He exuded a powerful aura far exceeding that of ordinary peak Cangyue Realm cultivators. That aura was like a surging tide, sweeping outwards and making the surrounding air heavy.
He stared coldly at the woman in black in front of him, his eyes filled with disdain and mockery. His voice was hoarse, like the scraping of metal, harsh and unpleasant: "Run?"
"Commander of the Imperial Guards of the Tianyuan Dynasty, do you think you can escape the grasp of the Tianyuan Holy Temple?"
"Keep running!"
"Look at this vast sea of stars, who else dares to interfere in the affairs of my Holy Temple!"
"In this universe, the Heavenly Abyss Sanctuary is the ruler. Anyone who dares to defy us will die without a burial place!"
The woman in black's chest heaved violently, each breath filled with pain and resentment.
A resolute glint flashed in her eyes, a resoluteness like a burning flame, adding a touch of color to her originally pale face.
She turned her head sharply, her gaze like a sharp sword, sweeping past Ling Xiao, who had concealed his aura and seemed ordinary, and landing on Ling Bi and Xiao Lianzhu, whose auras were unfathomable and as unfathomable as an abyss.
She knew that at this critical moment of life and death, only these two seemingly mysterious and powerful women could save her life.
So she cried out urgently, "Please save me!"
"I am the commander of the Imperial Guards of the Tianyuan Dynasty. I have been framed by a villain and am now being hunted down by this old thief from the Tianyuan Holy Temple."
"If you two can lend a helping hand, I will repay you handsomely. If you ever need my help in the future, I will go through fire and water for you!"
Ling Bi and Xiao Lianzhu didn't respond at all; their clear and lively eyes, like twinkling stars in the night sky, were all fixed on Ling Xiao.
They knew in their hearts that in this complicated situation, Ling Xiao was the one who made the decisions, and they only needed to wait for his decision.
Ling Xiao stood there quietly, expressionless, like a cold, austere statue.
His eyes were calm as still water, without even a ripple, as if everything happening before him had nothing to do with him.
His tone was calm yet carried an undeniable firmness as he slowly said, "I need a reason to save people."
“In this vast universe, there are no good deeds without a reason, and I can’t just invite trouble for myself for no reason.”
The woman in black bit her lower lip, leaving a faint mark on her pale lips with her pearly white teeth. She had clearly not expected the other party to be so direct and show her no mercy.
A flicker of panic crossed her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
She hesitated for a moment, then suddenly flipped her right hand, the movement swift and decisive, like lightning.
He held something out of his palm.
It was a fist-sized, jet-black sphere, lying quietly in her palm, radiating a mysterious and chilling light.
I don't know what material this sphere is made of; its surface is smooth yet has a rustic texture.
On the iron ball, a ferocious and lifelike beast coiled, its scales clearly visible, as if each scale contained boundless power.
The beast's mouth was slightly open, and a low roar seemed to emanate from it. The sound seemed to come from the ancient wilderness, exuding an ancient and majestic aura that inspired awe.
"This is the most precious treasure of my Tianyuan Dynasty!"
The woman's voice was hurried and tense, as if she was afraid that Ling Xiao would refuse her, "It is a world unto itself, containing the secret treasures accumulated by the entire Tianyuan Dynasty!"
"These treasures include ancient artifacts, rare elixirs that can enhance cultivation, and secret manuals that record unparalleled techniques."
"Save me, and this will be your reward!"
Her eyes were filled with expectation as she stared intently at Ling Xiao, as if she had grasped at the last straw.
Ling Xiao's eyes lit up, a hint of greed and excitement flashing in them.
He thought to himself, "A gentleman loves money... If I miss out on such a treasure, I will truly regret it for the rest of my life."
Just as he was about to agree, a sense of vigilance suddenly arose in his heart, and he decided to observe the old man in the golden robe's reaction first.
Upon seeing this, the old man in the golden robe, who was not far away, let out a wild, cold laugh. The laugh was like the hooting of an owl, piercing and unpleasant.
He smirked, a mocking smile playing on his lips, and said loudly, "Hmph! You little brats, you'd better know what's good for you!"
"Interfering in the affairs of my Heavenly Abyss Sanctuary will only lead to... hmm?"
He wanted to continue threatening, but before he could finish speaking, his vision blurred as if a bolt of lightning had flashed by.
Ling Xiao's figure had appeared like a ghost in front of the woman in black, his posture upright, like an unshakeable mountain.
With an upright and righteous expression, and eyes revealing determination and resolve, he spoke in a booming voice: "In broad daylight, under the bright stars! How dare you bully the weak and carry out this act of pursuit!"
"Under the laws of this universe, everyone should have their own dignity and the right to live. Your reckless behavior shows a complete disregard for the principles of heaven!"
