Chapter 14543 The Banner of Annihilation, Show It Yourself!

Sword Demon turned to look at him, a carefree smile playing on his lips, but a resolute glint in his eyes: "Don't worry! If all else fails, the two of us will use all our energy to destroy this so-called monitor. At worst, we'll be annihilated, what is there to fear!"

Dao Sha also revealed a rare smile, his tone relaxed yet carrying a promise: "You've passed our test, kid. I originally wanted to protect you for a while longer, but now it seems there won't be a chance. But it doesn't matter, the road to enlightenment is long, and we'll meet again someday."

She changed the subject seriously, saying, "As for you, why don't you take advantage of the fact that the space isn't completely sealed off yet and escape? As long as you're alive, you'll always have a chance for revenge in the future!"

Ling Xiao smiled, slowly shook his head, and glanced at the Ba Tian Empire soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder behind him. His tone was unwavering: "I cannot leave, nor should I leave. Behind me are countless comrades who have entrusted their lives to me. How can I flee alone?"

He wanted to say more, but then a sudden change occurred!
boom……! ! !
The distant sky suddenly trembled violently, as if the heavens had been cleaved open by a giant axe. A huge crack that stretched for thousands of miles suddenly appeared, and billions of brilliant golden rays gushed out like a waterfall, illuminating the entire darkness!

Everyone looked up abruptly, their minds tense to the extreme!
From within the golden crack, a hunched figure slowly stepped out... He wore a tattered gray robe, his body hunched over like a withered tree, holding a mottled, withered wooden cane, and carrying an inconspicuous bamboo basket on his back, resembling an old man scavenging in the countryside, without any of the imposing presence one would expect from a strong person.

However, the moment his feet truly touched this starry sky, the surrounding space cracked inch by inch, as if it could not bear his existence, and instantly became illusory and blurry, and even the laws around him twisted and submitted!
Is this the legendary Watcher?
Everyone was shocked, their faces filled with disbelief... Such an ordinary appearance could contain such terrifying power!

Just then, Dao Sha's icy voice rang out, carrying an undisguised sarcasm: "You are not the Watcher."

The hunched old man slowly turned his gaze to her, a strange smile curving his face. His voice was hoarse and inscrutable, like the grinding of metal against stone: "Indeed, I am but a servant under the Watcher."

"A servant?" Dao Sha raised an eyebrow, his tone laced with sarcasm. "The Holy Temple's watchdog has only sent a servant?"

The hunched old man's smile remained unchanged, his tone calm yet tinged with fervor: "Following the Holy Temple grants unparalleled power, allows one to glimpse the higher path, and becoming a servant is an unparalleled honor."

Dao Sha sneered, his eyes full of disdain: "So you're willing to kneel down and be a dog?"

The hunched old man shook his head slightly, as if stating a truth: "Your words are incorrect. I am merely serving the watchers, how could I kneel? You two also serve the Demonic Sect, are you also kneeling and begging for mercy?"

Dao Sha suddenly burst into loud laughter, his laughter bold and unrestrained: "Hahaha! I was too attached to appearances! You're right, we're all serving our own masters! Since that's the case, you've come here today to take our lives?"

The hunched old man stopped arguing with her, his gaze slowly sweeping across the entire room before finally locking onto Ling Xiao. His voice suddenly turned cold, carrying an undeniable authority, like a divine decree:

"You have blasphemed the Holy Land and murdered the Holy Messenger; your crimes are unforgivable! I have been ordered by the Watchers to take your heads and uphold the Holy Land's divine authority!"

After saying that, he slightly raised his right hand and made a fist towards where Ling Xiao was!
Buzz…!
An invisible yet overwhelmingly terrifying force descended instantly, completely freezing the space within a hundred feet around Ling Xiao. Even light could not penetrate it, and the air solidified into a tangible form, firmly imprisoning his figure and making it difficult to even circulate his demonic energy!
A life-or-death moment!
A fierce glint flashed in Ling Xiao's eyes. Instead of retreating, he took a sudden step forward, shoving his hands forward with all his might, and letting out a suppressed, heart-wrenching roar:

"The Banner of Annihilation... Show yourself!!!"

boom……! ! !
An indescribable, vast demonic aura surged into the sky, carrying the destructive energy of the primordial chaos. It tore through the clouds, shook the stars, and instantly dyed the entire sky black, even obscuring the sun's rays!

A clear and powerful roar, seemingly containing the will to destroy heaven and earth, suddenly erupted from Lingxiao, resounding throughout the universe and making everyone's eardrums ache!

Without hesitation, Ling Xiao activated his trump card... the Annihilation Emperor Banner!
This was the strongest method he could currently employ. His other trump cards were either too costly or not yet fully under his control, and he dared not use them lightly unless he was in a desperate situation. He knew all too well that, facing this unfathomable, hunched old man, if he didn't go all out from the start, he probably wouldn't even have the right to fight to the death!

The hazy, chaotic energy, exuding an aura of primal destruction, surged forth from Ling Xiao's body, like an ancient beast awakening, rushing towards the invisible confinement in front of him!
Buzz…! ! !
There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a piercing, soul-crushing sound of annihilation. The chaotic currents, like invisible blades, silently "eroded" and "melted" the sacred power that confined that space, like boiling water splashing on snow, making a hissing sound!
The hunchbacked old man's terrifying power, which seemed capable of cleansing everything in the world, crumbled and vanished without a trace the moment it touched the chaotic energy.
In mid-air, the hunched old man's usually calm and composed face changed for the first time. His brows furrowed slightly, his pupils contracted, and a hint of surprise and solemnity flashed in his eyes: "This aura... it's actually the lost Annihilation Emperor Banner of Kang Kingdom! You actually obtained such a treasure?"

Below, in front of Ling Xiao, the remaining chaotic energy after shattering the confinement did not dissipate. Instead, it slowly swirled and contracted in front of him, eventually condensing into a jet-black imperial banner... The banner was covered with strange demonic patterns, flowing with a dark light, like a terrifying beast with its eyes open, exuding a heart-palpitating aura of destruction.

Ling Xiao was also somewhat stunned... He had expected that at most the two forces would perish together, or barely offset the opponent's attack, but he did not expect that the power of the Annihilation Emperor Banner would far exceed his expectations. It not only shattered the confinement, but also did not harm him in the slightest!

However, in the next moment, the Annihilation Emperor Banner suddenly transformed into a ferocious black dragon, letting out a deafening roar, and surged into Ling Xiao's body!

"what……!!!"

Ling Xiao let out a piercing scream. It felt as if thousands of steel needles were piercing his meridians. His bones made a cracking sound as if they could not bear the weight. His soul was trembling violently. The excruciating pain was far greater than any serious injury he had ever suffered!
But just moments later, his screams abruptly stopped.

He slowly raised his head, his eyes now a bottomless abyss of ink, devoid of joy or sorrow, yet radiating a chilling intent of destruction. Even the hunched old man in the air couldn't help but tremble and subconsciously took a half-step back!