Chapter 14499 Unparalleled Brilliance, Overshadowing the World

The arrogant woman couldn't comprehend it—a treasure from the Star River Realm! That was a top-tier defensive artifact powerful enough to suppress the fortune of an entire realm! And yet… it couldn't even withstand a single punch from her?!

This completely overturned her understanding!

Lan Jingjing ignored her horror. She was about to attack again when she suddenly stopped and her brows furrowed once more. She looked down at her hands and body, which were rapidly becoming transparent and dissipating.

This is not her true form, nor even a complete split soul; it is merely a battle spirit that descended through a special medium. Under the continuous erosion of the strange formation here, it has reached its limit.

Lan Jingjing paused for a moment, then looked up at the distant horizon, seemingly with a mixture of resentment and helplessness, and sighed softly.
"Looks like... we can't play anymore..."

Her voice gradually faded into the wind, and her figure, like a shattered bubble, vanished completely, as if she had never existed.

Only one voice remained: "Golden Flame, you know where to find me. You must go there within three months, otherwise, I cannot take you out!"

At the same time, the spiritual bodies of the Divine Light Clan Ancestor and the Gu Clan Ancestor below, having exhausted their energy, turned into specks of light and dissipated into the world with a few helpless sighs.

Seeing this, Ling Xiao's heart sank completely. He never expected that the Holy Temple would harbor such a bizarre and insidious method specifically targeting spiritual clones!

"Hahaha!!"

In the air, the arrogant woman, now only a remnant of her soul, let out a ferocious laugh, as if she had survived a catastrophe. Her venomous gaze was fixed on Ling Xiao: "Ling Xiao! Do you see that? Your reliance is gone! Today, let's see who can save you! You are doomed!"

He abruptly turned to Yun Mo, the former sect leader of the Demon Heaven Sect, who was still in a daze below, and urged him sharply: "Yun Mo! Quickly! Quickly summon your Demon Heaven Sect ancestor! As long as you can restrain that woman beside him, this boy will be doomed today!"

A flicker of hesitation crossed Yun Mo's face. He was truly terrified by the series of unexpected events that had just transpired! The ancestors of the Divine Light Clan and the Gu Clan both had ambiguous and unclear relationships with Ling Xiao, and who knew what his own ancestor...

"What are you still hesitating for?!" the arrogant woman's remnant soul roared, her voice shrill. "Could he really be the chosen one, able to establish connections with all the ancient beings?! Quick! Summon the ancestor! This is the only chance! Otherwise, we will all perish here today!"

Yun Mo's expression shifted rapidly, but ultimately, his jealousy of Ling Xiao, his greed for the treasure, and his desire for the Holy Temple's promise overwhelmed the last vestige of doubt in his heart. He abruptly looked up, his eyes turning incredibly fierce, staring intently at Ling Xiao, and roared hoarsely:
"Ling Xiao! No matter how powerful your connections are, you cannot escape death today! You forced me to this!"

Before the roar had even faded, he suddenly pulled out an ancient scroll and opened it without hesitation!

Om-!
A malevolent, sharp black mist, seemingly capable of destroying all shackles in the world, shot up from the jade box and soared straight into the heavens!
Within the black mist, endless demonic intent began to condense and compress, and a blurry yet supremely powerful male figure gradually solidified within it...

At that very moment, the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword, which had been silent in Ling Xiao's hand, suddenly began to tremble violently without warning, emitting rapid and clear sword cries, as if it were excited, or as if it were giving a warning!

Founder of the Demon Heaven Sect!
Whether it's the powerful Demon Heaven Sect, or the profound Divine Light Clan and Gu Clan, the founders of these ancient forces were all the most dazzling stars of their time. Among them were many unparalleled figures who were unmatched in their era!
For example, this founder of the Demon Heaven Sect!
The world speaks of his unparalleled demonic powers, yet few know his name. He was like a shooting star streaking across the night sky of the Realm of Annihilation, his brilliance dazzling yet fleeting, leaving behind endless legends.

At this moment, everyone's attention was drawn to the pure black mist that soared into the sky, and they held their breath in concentration.

In the shadows, the Lord of the Silent Realm's gaze was fixed on the black mist. His red lips parted slightly, his expression more solemn than ever before: "The ancestor of the Demon Heaven Sect... he has also been awakened!"

He knew more secrets than most. Among the founders of many ancient lineages in the Realm of Annihilation, aside from the enigmatic Holy Hall, this patriarch of the Demon Heaven Sect was universally acknowledged as the most powerful!
The strongest!
There was no other reason than that the brilliant and talented ancestor of the Realm Lord's Mansion, Li Ruohai, once gave this person an eight-character evaluation: "Peerless in his talent and elegance, surpassing all others of his time!"

This is the founder of the Demon Heaven Sect, the most stunning symbol of an era!

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, the white light gradually faded, and a figure slowly solidified. It was a man dressed in a black robe, his black hair tied up with a simple jade hairpin, and a dark red skull hanging from his waist. His eyes were calm as still water, as if nothing in the world could stir his emotions.

Below, Ling Xiao and the others felt an invisible pressure bearing down on them, their expressions becoming more solemn than ever before.

Even the usually composed and mysterious old man showed a strong sense of vigilance in his eyes.

Danger!

This is the first time since his debut that he has truly felt threatened!

Ling Xiao's palms were slightly sweaty. The pressure he felt from this black-robed man far surpassed that of the previous Divine Light Clan Ancestor and Gu Clan Ancestor!

Upon seeing the true form of the patriarch, Yun Mo, the former sect leader of the Demon Heaven Sect, suppressed his excitement and hurriedly bowed, his voice trembling as he said, "This unworthy descendant, Yun Mo, pays respects to the patriarch!"

The man in black robes didn't look at him; his gaze shifted and landed directly on Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao's heart skipped a beat: Could it be that he recognizes me too?
The next moment, the black-robed man's figure swayed slightly, and he appeared silently in front of Ling Xiao.

The man gazed silently at Ling Xiao, and a complex ripple stirred deep within his usually calm eyes.

Upon witnessing this scene, Yunmo, who was not far away, and the arrogant woman whose only remaining soul was in the air, were instantly struck dumb, their minds going completely blank.

You know them again?!
Yunmo's hands began to tremble uncontrollably, and an extremely ominous premonition gnawed at his heart like a venomous snake.

Ling Xiao felt a little uncomfortable under that gaze, and tentatively asked, "Senior...do you know me?"

The man in black robes did not answer, but slowly raised his right hand. The Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword in Ling Xiao's hand emitted a clear and melodious sword cry, and actually broke free on its own, turning into a stream of light and entering his palm.

The Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword trembled slightly in his hand, its light flowing and emitting a humming sound as if it were attached to something, showing its extreme excitement.

Its second-generation owner, after the Demon Lord, is this person who is using it!
The man in black robes lightly traced the blade of the sword with his fingertips, his eyes seemingly lost in reminiscence, and murmured, "I never imagined that the Demon Lord would finally find a suitable successor. He's better than me..."

Upon hearing this, the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword trembled violently, and a sword cry filled with reverence and excitement soared into the sky, resounding through the heavens!
Ling Xiao watched in silence, clearly sensing the joy and excitement emanating from the very soul of the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword.