Chapter 14339 Lin Ying'er

Ni Shuanghan stood quietly beside Ling Xiao, her posture as upright as a pine tree, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, exuding a fierce aura, ready to deal with any possible danger at any time.

The woman stopped, bowed slightly, and gracefully gestured for them to enter, her movements as beautiful and captivating as those of a court dancer.

The jade bracelet on her wrist made a crisp sound with her movements, a sound like a clear mountain spring, tinkling and melodious.

"Your Majesty, I am Lin Ying'er, the sect leader of the Xi Hua Sect."

"We apologize for any shortcomings in our hospitality."

Her voice was soft and melodious, like the song of a nightingale, echoing in the silent hall.

"It doesn't matter!"

Ling Xiao shook his head, quickly concealing the subtle expression on his face and regaining his usual calm and composure.

Lin Ying'er stared at Ling Xiao, her expression gradually becoming serious. Her originally gentle eyes were filled with complex emotions, including pain, resentment, and a glimmer of hope for the future.

She slowly opened her mouth and said:
"My Xihua Sect was once the number one sect in the Cloud Mist Kingdom, with tens of thousands of disciples who came from all over the world and gathered here in pursuit of a higher level of martial arts."

"There are over a hundred affiliated sects, each with its own unique martial arts and traditions. They surround the Xihua Sect like stars, together forming the brilliance of the martial arts world in the Cloud Mist Kingdom."

"Unfortunately, it gradually declined over time. As the years passed, internal conflicts and disputes arose within the sect, while it faced covetousness and suppression from other forces. Ultimately, it was replaced by the Blazing Fire Sect."

At this point, a trace of sorrow flashed in her eyes, a sorrow as sharp as a knife, dimming her gaze.
"After the rise of the Blazing Fire Sect, it implemented an iron-fisted policy of those who obeyed it prospered and those who opposed it perished."

"They are like ferocious beasts, wantonly trampling on the dignity and interests of other sects."

"In order to preserve the sect's lineage, our late master had no choice but to use the sect's protective formation to hide the entire sect here."

"Over the years, we have lived in the shadows, carefully avoiding the pursuit of the Blazing Fire Sect. The Blazing Fire Sect has never given up looking for us. They are like a group of persistent ghosts, constantly threatening our safety."

Ling Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze probing like a deep pool, trying to uncover more truth from Lin Ying'er's words. He asked softly:

"Why is this?
Could it be that your sect has some deep-seated grudge against the Blazing Fire Sect?
"How did you end up in this situation, hiding and running away?"

Lin Ying'er sighed softly, the sigh lingering and full of helplessness and sorrow, as if it carried countless unspeakable bitterness.

She slightly raised her head, a flicker of pain and resentment in her eyes, and slowly said:
"Because most of our disciples possess naturally alluring bodies or other special physical constitutions."

Those disciples with naturally alluring bodies are like beautiful flowers blooming in spring, exuding an irresistible charm that can captivate people with every move they make; while other disciples with special physiques also have their own unique wonders, such as abundant spiritual power or extraordinary comprehension.

Furthermore, the cultivation method of our sect is somewhat special. This method complements the physique of our disciples. If a disciple of our sect becomes a Daoist partner, it will greatly benefit the male's cultivation, just like opening a convenient door for his cultivation path.

But this became the root of our disaster. The elders of the Blazing Fire Sect, each one greedy by nature, were like hungry wolves eyeing fat sheep. They all wanted to take our disciples as their furnaces, wantonly exploiting their spiritual power and life force to satisfy their insatiable desires.

Ling Xiao frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said with a hint of understanding in his tone:
"So their target is you, and they want to wipe you all out to satisfy their greed?"

Lin Ying'er nodded, a hint of worry flashing in her beautiful eyes. That worry, like a dark cloud, shrouded her heart and wouldn't go away.

Her voice trembled slightly as she said:

"Exactly.

Over the years, we have been hiding here and there, like frightened birds, living in constant fear every night, afraid that the Blazing Fire Sect would discover our whereabouts.

Even with such extreme caution, dozens of disciples still fell victim to the poison.

Those disciples, some with bright futures, tragically perished at the hands of the Blazing Fire Sect. Every time I think of it, my heart aches as if it's being torn apart by a knife.

Ling Xiao remained calm and said indifferently:

"Sect Leader Lin must have invited me here today to discuss something important, right?"

This matter is likely related to your current predicament.

Lin Ying'er nodded, her expression growing increasingly solemn, as if she were carrying a heavy burden.

She took a deep breath and said:
"I want to lead the entire Xi Hua Sect to relocate to the Ba Tian Empire!"

Staying here is like walking on the edge of a cliff; sooner or later, the Blazing Fire Sect will discover us.

"At that time, my Xihua Sect will likely face annihilation; the entire sect will be destroyed."

Ling Xiao was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and then he smiled:

"That's a good thing."

That smile was like the spring sunshine, warm and bright.

That's definitely a good thing!
As he traveled along, he appeared to be casually observing everything around him, but in reality, he had been keeping a close eye on the situation of Xi Huazong.

He noticed that the disciples of Xihua Sect were all quite powerful, and he saw twelve experts at the Cangyue Realm alone.

Those experts at the Azure Moon Realm exuded a powerful aura, shining brightly like stars in the night sky.

What surprised him even more was that he also sensed several hidden yet powerful auras, one of which even made him feel a little pressure. That aura was like a deep ocean, unfathomable.

The strength of the Xi Hua Sect far exceeded his expectations. If they were willing to go to the Ba Tian Empire, it would undoubtedly be a great help, adding a powerful force to the Ba Tian Empire and making its position in the martial arts world more stable.

Ling Xiao's expression hardened, and he spoke solemnly, his tone as serious as the frost in the night, exuding an unquestionable authority:
"Relocating to the Batian Empire is certainly an option. The Batian Empire has always been eager to recruit talented individuals, and it would certainly welcome a sect like the Xihua Sect."

However, one point must be made clear: the Overlord Empire is currently facing an unprecedented crisis.

The Temple of Annihilation, like a vicious wolf lurking in the darkness, has been eyeing the Overlord Empire with predatory intent.

They are a powerful force with many skilled fighters, and they are ruthless and unscrupulous in their actions.

The next attack could come at any time, perhaps tomorrow, or perhaps months from now, but once that storm-like assault arrives, it will surely be a devastating storm.

Sect Leader Xue must be aware of this, so that he can prepare himself mentally in advance.

Lin Ying'er nodded solemnly, her head lowering slightly before quickly raising it again, her gaze as resolute as a burning flame.

"I see.

The Xi Hua Sect is now like a candle flickering in the wind in this Cloud and Mist Kingdom, and could be extinguished at any moment.

Rather than lingering here and being hunted like rats by the Blazing Fire Sect, we should fight with all our might!
Even if there are mountains of knives and seas of fire ahead, we will never back down!
but……"