Chapter 14545 We can only look forward
"This kind of trash? Heh." He chuckled, his tone filled with undisguised disdain. "No wonder he's just a cowardly spy. Even if you brought ten thousand of these, they'd only be good enough for me to sharpen my nails."
what? !
This seemingly casual remark, like a thunderclap from the heavens, exploded across the deathly silent battlefield!
Everyone, including the seasoned veterans of the Silent Realm, was frozen in shock, their minds completely blank! An absurd thought, beyond belief, uncontrollably crept into everyone's minds...
The monitor... is he that easily defeated?
They knew this "Lingxiao" was very strong, strong enough to easily obliterate that terrifying hunchbacked old man. But they never expected him to be this incredibly strong!
The giant golden claw that emerged from the crack, its oppressive aura causing all living beings to tremble, and that was suspected to be part of the "Watcher's" true form, was swept away by an invisible sword intent the moment he finished speaking!
Before anyone could even see how he moved, the indestructible golden giant claw crumbled and melted away like ice and snow meeting the scorching sun, leaving not a single fragment behind!
Sold out in seconds! It was another instant sell-out, no doubt about it!
Compared to the pure shock and ecstasy of the members of the Overlord Empire, the remaining powerful figures of the Holy Temple were utterly plunged into the abyss of collapsing faith! Their faces were ashen, their eyes unfocused, their bodies trembled uncontrollably, and they muttered to themselves, filled with despair: "Impossible... This is impossible..."
The supreme being to whom I have revered and dedicated my life to faith, just like that... is gone? What has happened to this world? Has the sanctuary order, which I have always firmly believed in, been nothing but a colossal joke?
In the air, Ling Xiao did not pursue.
He simply turned around, his gaze calmly fixed on the spatial rift that was slowly closing but still retained a terrifying aura. He smiled slightly, and his voice, carrying a clear tone of menace, echoed across the rift: "Would you like a few more sent over?"
no respond.
Beyond the crack, there was only a chilling silence, as if that indescribable being was also weighing its options in the shadows, or rather... being wary!
“You should be glad.” Ling Xiao withdrew his gaze, his tone calm but carrying an undeniable declaration, “Because right now, I cannot leave the Realm of Annihilation.”
He ignored the crack and, with a slight sway, returned to the group.
"Don't tell him I was here." He suddenly spoke, his gaze sweeping over Dao Sha, Jian Sha, and the others, his eyes deep and unfathomable, carrying a strange sense of entrustment. "Perhaps we will meet again soon. Gentlemen, this lad is very talented, but his personality is too stubborn. Fortunately, he has been able to grow safely thanks to your help along the way. I'll continue to rely on you in the future!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly closed his eyes. Behind him, the pitch-black Emperor's Banner of Annihilation reappeared, its surface swirling with demonic patterns and emitting a sinister light.
A moment later, Ling Xiao slowly opened his eyes. The arrogance and indifference in his eyes had vanished without a trace, replaced by a trace of confusion and bewilderment. He subconsciously touched his cheek and murmured, "What... happened to me just now?"
"What was that just now?"
Dao Sha's voice carried a solemnity that Ling Xiao had never heard before, like ancient ice striking metal.
This top expert, who established his path through slaughter and vanquished all enemies, now stood atop the shattered mountain peak. His black robes were stained with undried blood, mottled like red plum blossoms adorned with ink. His eyes, which were accustomed to piercing through illusions, were fixed on Ling Xiao, carrying a hint of inquiry and vigilance.
Ling Xiao blankly raised his hand to his chest, where a wisp of warmth that did not belong to him remained... It was not the warmth of extraordinary fire or blazing sun, but a chilling yet vast and boundless power, as if an ancient behemoth had just awakened within him.
"I don't know," he said honestly, his brows furrowed. "I only remember that power erupted without warning, its aura instantly piercing the sky, so strong that we couldn't even muster the thought of resistance, and then..."
Dao Sha silently surveyed his surroundings.
The once towering mountains have now turned into a scorched plain. Within a radius of ten miles, vegetation has turned to ash, and the melted rocks and soil have solidified into glass-like hard blocks. Twisted remnants of laws permeate the air, like drifting black ribbons that send shivers down one's spine at the mere touch.
That was something Ling Xiao could not control, and it was not even a level that experts of their caliber could reach.
“That is not your power.” Dao Sha said in a deep voice, his tone filled with unquestionable certainty. “That aura… is so ancient that it seems to have existed since the beginning of time, so powerful that it inspires despair, and even the laws of heaven must give way to it.”
Ling Xiao clenched his fists, clearly feeling a strange sensation within his body… like an ancient ferocious beast lurking beneath the deep sea, usually silent, yet emanating a chilling pressure as its blood circulated. “It’s still inside me.”
“This is the most troublesome one.” Dao Sha turned around, his gaze fixed on the eastern horizon, where the sea of clouds churned and purple lightning flickered in the shadows. “We still don’t know if it’s friend or foe… but one thing is certain: it seems to be particularly interested in you.”
Ling Xiao shook his head with a wry smile: "I have no idea how it got into my body."
"It's pointless to investigate the cause now." Dao Sha's voice suddenly turned sharp, like a sword being drawn from its sheath. "The important thing is that the Holy Temple's 'watchers' will not let this go just because their subordinates have been killed. On the contrary, they will sense the presence of a terrifying power here that can annihilate beings of the same level."
"Will the next one be even stronger?" Ling Xiao asked, his fingertips unconsciously glowing with spiritual light.
“They will be stronger, and more cautious.” Dao Sha nodded slowly, his killing intent intensifying. “And it’s not just the Holy Temple’s watchers… If the Holy Temple headquarters outside the Realm of Annihilation learns that a branch has been wiped out, they will surely launch a full-scale attack. More importantly…”
He paused, his gaze turning deep as he looked at Ling Xiao: "The being within you could easily obliterate someone like the Monitor, so why would it need to lie dormant in your body? What is it truly seeking?"
A chill suddenly rose in Ling Xiao's heart, as if three invisible butcher knives were hanging over his head... The pursuit from the Holy Temple headquarters, the counterattack from the monitors, and the unknown hidden dangers within his body—these three threats were ever-present, leaving him no time to breathe.
“We have no choice.” He took a deep breath, his voice calm yet resolute, “We have no choice but to burn our bridges and forge ahead.”
The Temple of Annihilation is located at the peak of the Ten Thousand Ren Mountains. The entire palace complex is built against the mountain, with white jade steps, glazed tiles, and golden brick-paved corridors on both sides. Spiritual springs flow, and the misty spiritual energy is so rich that it almost turns into a tangible white fog, swirling between the upturned eaves and corners, showing the profound heritage of ten thousand years.
But today, this majestic and sacred temple is shrouded in a deathly silence, even the spiritual energy carries a stagnant and oppressive atmosphere. (End of Chapter)
