Chapter 14549 So Shameless
A mountain wind suddenly rose, causing Ling Xiao's robes to flutter wildly. He gazed at the boundless sky, his voice carrying a hint of etherealness: "Miss Qin, do you know that even if one sits on the throne of the Alliance Leader of the Silent Realm, in the eyes of some beings, one is still no different from an ant?"
Qin Yingxue paused, a flicker of shock crossing her phoenix eyes.
Ling Xiao did not turn around, and his voice continued: "Your pursuit is not wrong, and I have no intention of interfering. But this Kang Alliance is just a temporary measure to deal with the current crisis, and it will not last forever."
Qin Yingxue lowered her eyes for a moment, her fingertips curling slightly, and said in a low voice, "This position of Alliance Leader means that one can dominate the entire Canglan world and control the life and death of billions of living beings."
Ling Xiao had already turned and walked away, his figure gradually merging into the sea of clouds, only his lingering voice drifting on the wind, carrying a heroic spirit that pierced through heaven and earth:
"When you are strong enough, power and position are nothing but illusions. Rather than clinging to empty fame, you should focus on cultivation... This world is far larger than you imagine! If you truly wish to control the Realm of Annihilation, once I depart, this place will be yours. The dream of my Overlord Empire is the vast universe, not something that this small Realm of Annihilation can confine!"
Qin Yingxue stood alone on the cloud platform, letting the mountain wind tousle her hair. Her eyes were first filled with confusion, then suddenly she understood.
Even if Ling Xiao doesn't become the alliance leader today, who in the Silent Realm would dare to touch him in the slightest?
Leaving aside the mysterious being behind him who could slay gods like dirt, his own strength alone is enough to easily subdue the Holy Temple and intimidate all heroes, making his power unfathomable!
Strength... is the foundation for breaking all rules and rising above all beings.
She sighed softly, the last trace of obsession in her eyes dissipating, replaced by a resolute light. She turned and strode away, her figure disappearing into the clouds.
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After a period of turmoil, the Realm of Annihilation finally returned to a temporary state of tranquility. All the major sects and forces were regrouping and healing their wounds from the war; the Overlord Empire, on the other hand, was growing in power, flourishing like oil on a hot fire and adorned with beautiful flowers, its might unmatched.
On the surface, Ling Xiao has already stood at the pinnacle of this world, holding the power of life and death, with countless powerful figures under his command.
But he knew perfectly well that this was just an illusion, a temporary respite from the storm.
Those who called themselves "watchers" did not truly disappear; the name of the Celestial Venerable of Extinction hung over him like a sword of Damocles, constantly reminding him. He had long since come to terms with reality: without the power to crush everything, there would never be true peace.
Possessing a treasure is a crime; without absolute power to protect it, even with immense wealth and supreme authority, one is ultimately just a fish on someone else's chopping board.
In this world, wherever there are conflicts of interest, there will be endless disputes. To truly transcend them, one must become so powerful that all those who covet the throne will hesitate to approach, and all powerful enemies will not dare to act rashly.
This road is long and arduous; he has only just begun.
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Lingxiao stood alone on the isolated Cloud-Viewing Platform, surrounded by swirling clouds and mist. Below, the city's network of lights spread out like a spider web, all within his sight.
At this moment, a peerless figure uncontrollably surfaced in his mind... Clad in white, with unparalleled elegance, that figure was already deeply imprinted in the depths of his soul, impossible to erase.
Sister Moon Maiden, where are you? When will I see you again...?
He also thought of his family in this life: his gentle mother, his spirited aunt, and his father, who was now just a wisp of soul and had been taken away by his mother.
My father's remnant soul was taken away by my mother, and there has been no news of it since. So much time has passed; could they have gone to some other realm beyond the mortal world?
Thinking of this, Ling Xiao felt a pang of concern, and a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes.
"My lord." Shangguan Yue's voice rang out at the right time, clear and respectful. She quietly appeared at the edge of the cloud platform and bowed to report, "The Sword Sect has sent someone here, saying that they have important matters to discuss."
Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes: "Finally couldn't sit still anymore?"
They stood by and watched during the great war, but now that the Kang Alliance has been formed and the Batian Empire is unstoppable, they've decided to come knocking.
"The visitor introduced himself as Jade Sword Master and stated that he had come to discuss the alliance between the two factions," Shangguan Yue added.
"I won't see him." Ling Xiao raised his hand to refuse, but then paused, remembering the past relationship with the Sword Sect, and finally changed his mind, "Never mind, lead him to the council hall to wait."
Ultimately, the Sword Sect had shown him some kindness when he first emerged from obscurity, and he had never forgotten that favor.
Inside the council hall, Yu Jianzi, dressed in a moon-white Daoist robe, stood quietly. Upon seeing Ling Xiao enter, he immediately composed himself, strode forward, bowed, and clasped his hands in greeting. His posture was three times more solemn than usual, and his tone carried undisguised reverence: "Yu Jianzi greets the Overlord Emperor."
Things are different now. The young man before me has taken control of the Kang Alliance and has many powerful subordinates. He is now the true ruler of the Silent Realm and is no longer the junior who could be his equal.
"Senior, there's no need for such formalities."
Ling Xiao walked steadily toward the main seat, his black robes sweeping across the cool gold brick floor without the slightest hesitation. His fingertips lightly rested on the armrest of the dragon throne, the warm white jade touch not softening his tone: "If it is about the alliance of the Kang Alliance, Senior should go and find Empress Ji Mingkong, who is in charge of the alliance's daily affairs."
A bitter smile flashed across Yu Jianzi's face, then he composed himself, bowed and said solemnly, "To be honest, I have come here today not for the Kang Alliance... but for the site of the 'Hall of Annihilation'."
Ling Xiao lightly tapped the white jade armrest with his fingertip, and the soft "thud" made the atmosphere in the hall suddenly become heavy.
Everyone knows that the core forbidden area of the former Silent Sanctuary was one of the few remaining places where spiritual veins converged in the Silent Realm. The spiritual energy was so dense that it was almost liquefied, making it a sacred place for cultivation.
It remained vacant after the war. Although various forces coveted it, no one dared to speak up first... It was the spoils of war that the sons and daughters of the Overlord Empire had won with their blood and lives. No one dared to easily test Ling Xiao's ruthless decisions.
"The Sword Sect wants that place?" Ling Xiao's voice was unreadable, his gaze calmly fixed on Yu Jianzi, as if examining an object.
“Indeed.” Yu Jianzi took a deep breath, his tone solemn. “Beneath that forbidden area lies a crucial clue to the ancient sword path inheritance, which is vital to the survival of the Sword Sect. If Your Majesty is willing to part with it, the Sword Sect is willing to offer half of the secret scriptures in the Scripture Pavilion, three top-grade spiritual vein mines, and swear a blood oath to form an eternal alliance with the Overlord Empire, sharing life and death.”
Ling Xiao suddenly laughed, his laughter light yet carrying an inexplicable pressure: "Senior, do you think the current Overlord Empire still needs the Sword Sect's alliance to add icing on the cake?"
Yu Jianzi's face stiffened, his lips moved, but he was speechless for a moment.
"The forbidden grounds of the Silent Sanctuary are spoils of war paved with the bones of my Overlord Empire's soldiers." Ling Xiao slowly rose, his spiritual pressure unconsciously spreading out, making the air in the hall seem to freeze. "During the great battle, the Sword Sect stood by and watched, not shedding a single drop of blood or losing a single general, yet now they want to reach out and take the most precious fruit... What kind of logic is this?" (End of Chapter)
