Chapter 14531 Challenging the Saintess

Chapter 14531 Challenging the Saintess
After all, that golden-armored woman was a Nirvana Emperor Realm expert!
Moreover, he is one of the best among those in the Emperor Realm!
Ling Xiao is no match for him right now.

After stabilizing his newly acquired power, Ling Xiao stood up and left the secret chamber.

"Hey, busy man, you've finally emerged from seclusion?" A cheerful voice came from behind. Ling Xiao turned around and saw Ji Mingkong and Shangguan Yue approaching together.

Ling Xiao smiled and said, "Now that Ming Kong is in charge of all domestic and foreign affairs for the Overlord Emperor, everyone can consult her more often. I can be a carefree person."

Shangguan Yue rolled her eyes at him, annoyed: "It's only been a few days since things settled down, and you already want to be a hands-off manager? Dream on."

Ling Xiao laughed heartily.

Ji Mingkong's arrival from the Great Town to the Silent Realm was truly a great help to him, allowing him to finally relax and cultivate in peace.

Ji Mingkong said solemnly, "Even with me here, there are some things you still need to decide. After all, the enemy we are facing is no ordinary one, and Shangguan Yue and I cannot defeat him."

Shangguan Yue continued her report: "There are a few more important matters that require your decision. Allies such as the Divine Light Clan, the Gu Clan, the Demon Heaven Sect, and the Black Emperor Sect have all requested to relocate their entire clans to the core territory of the Overlord Empire, a complete migration that includes all their resources and clansmen."

Ling Xiao pondered: "Are you worried about being divided and weakened by the Holy Temple, and then defeated one by one?"

“Exactly.” Shangguan Yue nodded. “In the current situation, no single force can stand against the Holy Temple alone. Only by banding together and uniting our strength can we have a chance to survive. This means that we are truly sharing the same fate and honor as each other.”

After a moment's thought, Ling Xiao decisively said, "Approved. Designate a special area, make proper arrangements, and allocate all supplies according to the core standards of the Overlord Empire."

Shangguan Yue agreed, and then said, "Another matter concerns the very foundation of the Batian Empire. I have discussed with His Majesty Mingkong the possibility of using all the resources that the Batian Empire and we can allocate, including all the high-level pills in stock, massive amounts of spirit crystals, divine weapons and armor, and cultivation manuals, to focus on improving the existing and potential powerhouses of the Batian Empire, sparing no expense to create a group of high-level combat forces in the short term."

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao nodded without hesitation: "This is excellent, I fully support it." He knew that talent and high-end combat power were fundamental. If they were defeated in this battle, retaining more resources would only benefit the Holy Temple. Protecting and elevating people was the only way to secure a future.

Ji Mingkong had been listening quietly until now, when he finally spoke, his gaze fixed on Ling Xiao: "Ling Xiao, tell us your honest opinion. In the final battle against the Holy Temple, what are our chances of winning?"

"Chances of winning?" A complex smile appeared on Ling Xiao's lips as he slowly shook his head. "To be honest, I have no confidence at all."

The two goddesses' expressions darkened, and the atmosphere in the hall became slightly tense.

Ling Xiao said softly, "We still don't know what the legendary 'Watcher' is or how powerful it is. However, what's meant to happen will happen, and the answer may be revealed soon." Mentioning the "Watcher," he truly felt uncertain; it was a completely unknown territory.

Ji Mingkong took a deep breath, his eyes hardening again: "No matter what, we will face this together. There are no cowards in the Batian Empire who fear death."

A warm feeling welled up in Ling Xiao's heart, and he smiled, "With you two here, I'm at ease. I'll leave the daily affairs of the Overlord Empire to you two. I need to go to the Realm Lord's Mansion." With that, his figure transformed into a stunning sword rainbow and soared into the sky.

The Lord's Mansion.

Only the Lord of the Silent Realm was inside the hall, seemingly aware of his arrival. Upon seeing Ling Xiao, she shook her head gently before he could speak: "The exact information you want to ask about regarding the 'Watcher' is also unknown to me."

Ling Xiao was not surprised and smiled slightly: "But I know one thing, their 'monitors' should not have truly descended into this world yet, right?"

The Lord of the Silent Realm nodded, then seemed to realize something, his eyes suddenly narrowed, and he stared intently at Ling Xiao: "You wouldn't be......"

Ling Xiao's lips curled up, his smile carrying a desperate edge and a hint of ferocity: "Since he hasn't arrived yet, why should we sit here and passively wait for his arrival?"

The Lord of the Silent Realm unconsciously clenched his right hand, his knuckles turning slightly white: "This move... is too risky!"

"A risk?" Ling Xiao's smile remained, but his tone grew increasingly somber. "The Holy Temple, with our combined strength, can still hold out. But if we wait for that 'Watcher' to arrive in person, and with his unfathomable power unite all the Holy Temple's forces, how much room will we have to struggle? Now is the best window of opportunity for us to act! Before the 'Watcher' arrives, let's cut off its wings and destroy its foundation!"

The Lord of the Silent Realm remained silent, his palms already damp with sweat, a clear sign of intense inner turmoil.

Ling Xiao pressed on relentlessly, his words like swords: "The enemy is strong and we are weak. Sitting and waiting for death is tantamount to a slow death! Only by taking the initiative and fighting for a glimmer of hope can we break this deadlock!" He suddenly looked up, his gaze like lightning, as if piercing through the dome of the hall, pointing directly to a certain point in the endless sky. "The primary target is that golden-armored woman! This woman's strength is terrifying. If she joins forces with that 'Watcher,' who on our side can stop her? Senior Dao Sha can at most restrain one of them. We must strike first and eliminate this biggest variable and threat!"

The Lord of the Silent Realm finally raised his eyes and looked intently at Ling Xiao: "How confident are you?"

Ling Xiao replied frankly, "I'm not sure."

The Lord of the Silent Realm fell silent again, with only her soft breathing filling the hall.

Ling Xiao's tone suddenly became impassioned: "We are already at an absolute disadvantage. Even if things get worse, we will only die! Looking back and forth will only cause us to miss opportunities. Why not go all out and fight?"

The Lord of the Silent Realm shifted her gaze and slowly paced in the center of the hall, each step seemingly weighing a thousand pounds. After walking for a long while, she suddenly turned around, her gaze fixed intently on Ling Xiao: "You... are you really sure? This decision concerns the survival of countless lives."

Ling Xiao replied decisively: "After much consideration, my mind is made up!"

The Lord of the Silent Realm stared at him for a long time before finally nodding slowly, saying each word clearly: "Alright. I support you."

Ling Xiao suddenly put on a bitter face: "Lord of the Silent Realm, your support... it can't just be 'spiritual', can it? That's absolutely unacceptable!"

The Lord of the Silent Realm's expression turned serious, and he solemnly asked, "When will we make our move? How should we plan our strategy?"

Ling Xiao shook his head: "No need for complicated plans. This matter started because of me, so I will fight this first battle." His eyes burned with fighting spirit, like oil boiling over a raging fire. "I want to test just how much this so-called 'Holy Maiden' really has!"

Having said that, he said no more, turned around and strode out of the Lord of the Realm's Mansion.

A few breaths later, a clear, resounding, and awe-inspiring demonic voice soared from the Lord of the Realm's Mansion, transforming into a black dragon that tore through the sky, heading straight for the heavens above, to the Nine Heavens where the Holy Temple resided! At the same time, a voice filled with boundless fighting spirit and provocation spread like thunder from the heavens, shaking the entire Realm of Annihilation:

"Ling Xiao of the Overlord Empire hereby challenges the Holy Maiden of the Holy Temple! Do you dare to fight?!"