Chapter 14504 Time is running out
Chapter 14504 Time is running out
The Lord of the Silent Realm smiled knowingly: "Want to seize enormous profits without taking any risks? There's no such thing as a free lunch."
The gray-robed elder seemed to be pondering: "So, His Majesty has made up his mind to bet on the Overlord Emperor?"
The Lord of the Silent Realm turned and gazed at the vast starry sky outside the hall, saying softly, "We have no other choice. The Holy Temple is powerful and deeply entrenched. If we were to ally with them, it would only be adding icing on the cake, insignificant in comparison. They would never speak to us as equals, but would only regard us as vassals, taking whatever they want from us. But Ling Xiao is different... Our assistance at this moment is like sending charcoal in snowy weather. Moreover, the variables surrounding him are far more worth anticipating than the stagnant waters of the Holy Temple."
The old man in the gray robe bowed: "This old servant understands."
The Lord of the Silent Realm sighed softly, his voice so low that only he could hear it: "Now, it all depends on whether the Moon Maiden behind Ling Xiao can withstand this behemoth that is the Holy Temple. If she is not strong enough... we will all be destroyed and doomed forever."
Moon Maiden!
This name has now spread throughout the Realm of Annihilation, becoming the most mysterious symbol behind Ling Xiao. However, the extent of his power remains unknown, a huge enigma shrouding everyone's mind.
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After leaving the Realm Lord's Mansion, Ling Xiao went straight to the Sword Sect's former hiding place—the underground city.
However, when he passed through the deep passage and stepped into the city, all that greeted his eyes was a desolate emptiness. The traces of human habitation that once lingered had vanished, leaving only cold stone walls and howling winds.
"No way... he ran that fast?" Ling Xiao stood there for a long time, then could only shake his head helplessly.
There's no need to guess; the Sword Sect must have sensed something was wrong and made a hasty retreat!
Helpless, he had no choice but to return to Lin Yuan City to look for Yu Jianzi. However, to his dismay, Yu Jianzi was also gone, and even Ling Bi had been taken away.
Now, all the pressure has fallen on his shoulders alone, and he has no external support to rely on.
He entered the empty hall alone. He slowly took out the Demon Lord Black Heaven Sword and placed it flat on his lap. The spiderweb-like cracks on the sword were shocking, and its spiritual light was dim, as if it would shatter completely at any moment.
He ran his fingertips along the cracks, and pure demonic energy, like a gentle stream, slowly flowed into the sword. Under the nurturing of the demonic energy, the cracks began to heal slowly at a visible rate.
"You fickle beggar, how could you be so useless this time, getting yourself into this state!" Ling Xiao's eyes revealed deep regret. If it weren't for him, this divine sword wouldn't have been damaged so badly.
He actually developed some affection for this opportunist.
The Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword trembled slightly, emitting a low hum, as if in response, without the slightest resentment.
Ling Xiao sighed softly: "In the end, it's because my strength is insufficient, and I can't truly unleash your potential."
Is the Demon Lord's Black Heaven Sword powerful? The answer is undoubtedly yes. To this day, he has not yet reached the limits of its power. It's not that the sword is weak, but rather that the person wielding it is not yet qualified!
The Demon Lord Black Sky Sword seemed unwilling to see him so dejected, and suddenly transformed into a nimble sword light, circling intimately around him, its clear and melodious sword humming with a soothing quality.
A moment later, the gloom in Ling Xiao's eyes vanished, and he laughed heartily, grabbing the sword light back into his hand: "Good! When I become stronger, I will surely join you in cutting through this thick fog!"
He put away the Demon Lord Black Sky Sword, which was under repair, and then sat down cross-legged. The mark left by the black-robed man appeared in his mind: a black box that was completely black and exuded an ominous and powerful aura, which was quietly floating in some unknown void.
The man in black robes told him that if he found this treasure, he would be able to protect himself, even when facing the powerful Holy Temple!
He himself couldn't predict just how powerful this treasure was.
Improving his strength was of paramount importance at the moment. Without hesitation, Ling Xiao took out a handful of spirit crystals, circulated his cultivation technique, and began to absorb the immense energy contained within them!
His current realm is the seventh level of the Azure Moon Realm, but that is far from enough. Above that are the Great Sun Realm and the Star River Realm.
The most crucial point is the Star River Realm, where the difference between each minor realm is comparable to the previous major realms, and his realm is not high enough yet.
Fortunately, his physical body has been tempered and refined to the Star River Realm level, although it is only the low-level Star River Realm, which is one of his greatest reliance at present.
As the energy of the spirit crystal was continuously absorbed and refined, Ling Xiao's aura began to rise and expand at an astonishing speed.
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At the same time, the outcome of the battle in Meteor Dragon Valley swept through the entire Silent Realm like a storm!
Lingxiao!
This name has once again been thrust into the spotlight, hailed as the number one genius of the contemporary world of Nirvana, and an unparalleled demonic cultivator whose methods are unmatched!
What truly terrifies all sides is his unfathomable and intricately connected network of backers. Many long-established families and sects are frantically searching their family genealogies and ancient texts, attempting to verify whether their ancestors also shared some unknown connection with Ling Xiao…
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Inside the main hall, Ling Xiao finished absorbing the thousandth high-grade spirit crystal, and surging power coursed through his body. Jin Yan, who had been guarding him, observed him, nodded slightly, and did not disturb him.
Ling Xiao's surging aura gradually subsided. He suddenly opened his eyes, which shone brightly, and an aura several times stronger than before spread out.
Jin Yan smiled, sensed his aura, and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Eighth level of the Cangyue Realm?"
Ling Xiao nodded, consolidating his newly broken-through realm.
Jin Yan commented, "Boss, your mental understanding and physical foundation are already solid enough. What you lack is the accumulation of energy and the refinement of your realm. This process cannot be rushed, but it cannot be slow either. Your current combat strength is closely related to your realm. If your realm cannot keep up, your strength will be greatly reduced."
Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Now that I think about it, I don't know if choosing to cultivate the Nine Revolutions Reincarnation Demon Art was the right thing to do. Adversity may cause trouble again? Otherwise, my cultivation level wouldn't be improving so slowly now."
"Boss, that's not quite right!" Jin Yan laughed. "You can now fight beyond your level and kill enemies across borders. Your foundation is far more solid than your peers, which is thanks to the training you received from the Nine Revolutions Reincarnation Demonic Art! Moreover, every time your realm increases, it's by far more than others. I'm so envious! It's a pity I'm not a demonic cultivator and can't cultivate your demonic art, otherwise I would have done it too!"
He looked intently at Ling Xiao: "Boss, what you need most right now is time!"
time!
Ling Xiao took a deep breath and nodded heavily: "I only hope that the Holy Temple will give me this time. Jin Yan, I need to leave for a while to find that black box. If you have something to do, you should go first. Senior Lan Jingjing warned you before she left."
