"Young Master… won't lose."
Fu Yunyao's beautiful eyes narrowed, her gaze fixed on Ling Xiao filled with worry.
As a true disciple of the Demon Sect herself, she was far from being just a pretty vase.
In the eyes of many, this outwardly cold female true disciple's cultivation was considered to be on par with the likes of Qin Feng.
Right now, she could clearly see how terrifying this demonic spear was.
With her mid Xuanqing Realm cultivation, even if she could block it, she would likely be severely injured at the very least.
And Young Master Ling Xiao… was only at the late Soul Sea Realm.
Yet, for some reason, seeing the calmness in Ling Xiao's eyes, Fu Yunyao felt an inexplicable sense of reassurance.
She had a vague feeling that the Young Master had changed.
But where exactly, she couldn't quite put her finger on.
Although he still appeared just as arrogant, overbearing, and proud as before...
However...
Based on Fu Yunyao's understanding of Ling Xiao, unless he was supremely confident, the Young Master would have probably… turned tail and run by now.
"Buzz!"
Space shattered layer by layer!
Dark clouds gathered in the sky!
Qin Feng looked at Ling Xiao, who stood with his hands behind his back in the distance, a cold sneer on his face.
"You're looking for death. Let's see how long you can keep up this act."
Only when the demonic spear, carrying a force capable of annihilating eternity, reached a point just ten feet above Ling Xiao's head did he finally move!
"Young Master Ling Xiao is moving!!!"
"He must have brought another treasure from the Ling Clan."
"What other skills does he have, apart from those underhanded tricks?"
"Well, if you had a good father, you could be a Young Master too."
"But with the power of Senior Brother Qin Feng's attack, I'm afraid even an ordinary divine artifact would struggle to block it."
The crowd chattered noisily, their faces filled with anticipation.
They were genuinely eager to see Ling Xiao get crushed.
A villain like him deserved nothing less.
Besides, the Ten Thousand Daos Demon Sect had been too quiet lately; it was time for some new gossip, otherwise, they'd have nothing to brag about over drinks.
But then, an astonishing scene unfolded!!
Under the hundred-zhang long demonic spear, Ling Xiao calmly extended a single finger, raising it to meet the onslaught.
How brilliant!
The expressions on everyone's faces instantly froze.
Even Fu Yunyao's face stiffened.
Young Master…
Is truly showing off.
Did he plan to shatter the demonic spear with a single finger?!
"Pfft!!"
"Is Young Master Ling Xiao planning to block Senior Brother Qin Feng's Great Demon Sacred Spear with one finger?"
"Truly domineering!"
"Does he really think he's an invincible quick-draw golden finger now?"
"It's over, the Young Master must have overdosed on pills, right?"
"Buzz!"
Before the crowd's exclamations could even fade, the hundred-zhang demonic spear in mid-air suddenly let out a sharp hum.
Then, under the stunned and shocked gazes of the onlookers, it was cleanly split in two.
As for Ling Xiao, his black robes fluttered, his expression remaining calm and indifferent throughout.
No wonder, throughout the ages, countless great experts favored cultivating the sword.
A flick of the sword finger, severing all falsehoods.
It really is suave and perfect for showing off.
"Boom!"
The overwhelming demonic energy instantly scattered, and the entire Phantom Demon Sacred Mountain fell into silence.
Everyone stared, mouths agape, at the tall, straight figure standing amidst the vast demonic energy. It was a long moment before they finally swallowed hard.
"What did I just see?"
"Someone tell me, what happened just now?!"
"Young Master Ling Xiao split Senior Brother Qin Feng's demonic spear with one finger?!"
"Is this fucking for real?!"
"The Young Master is invincible!!"
Shouts of astonition instantly erupted. Even Xiao Tu's eyes held a deep fear.
"How is this possible? That power…"
The sharp, sword-like intensity at Ling Xiao's fingertip had only appeared for a brief moment.
So Xiao Tu hadn't fully registered it.
Or perhaps, deep down, he never imagined that Ling Xiao could emerge unscathed from that attack.
Today, he had come intending to play the role of the fisherman who benefits from the fight between the crane and the clam.
He couldn't afford to provoke Ling Xiao, but Qin Feng…
Heh, of course, the stronger one becomes the Young Master.
But now…
"Impossible!"
Qin Feng was completely dumbfounded.
He rubbed his eyes vigorously, staring at the figure walking step by step out of the demonic energy. The smile on his face had long since frozen solid, replaced by disbelief and terror.
The trump card he had painstakingly prepared after half a month of bitter cultivation couldn't even shake a single finger of Ling Xiao's?
Absurd! This was fucking absurd!!
No! He must have some terrifying spiritual treasure hidden on him!
He must!
"You forced me to do this!!"
A flash of crimson red appeared in Qin Feng's eyes. He suddenly formed hand seals, and the demonic energy that had scattered around him began to coalesce once more.
Above his head, an ancient, gleaming treasure cauldron gradually materialized.
Space trembled.
The golden light seemed to contain the mighty pressure of the Heavenly Dao, radiating an aura capable of crushing the very heavens and earth.
"Hmm? A high-grade divine artifact?"
Ling Xiao looked up at the golden treasure cauldron, a faint smile suddenly playing on his lips.
"Is this your final card?"
"Eh? That cauldron looks familiar."
A puzzled voice rang out from below the platform.
"I remember! Isn't that Elder Senior Brother Zhuge's Primordial Chaos Cauldron?!"
Hearing this, looks of surprise appeared on the faces of many disciples.
"The Primordial Chaos Cauldron?!"
Fu Yunyao's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, a flicker of understanding in her eyes.
No wonder Qin Feng dared to challenge Young Master Ling Xiao. So he has that one backing him.
"Zhuge Liuyun?"
Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow, the smile on his face growing even more pronounced.
So that's how it is.
Zhuge Liuyun was originally the Sect Leader's personal head disciple.
Before Ling Xiao arrived at the Ten Thousand Daos Demon Sect, he was the undisputed candidate for the Young Master position.
Later, Ling Xiao suddenly descended upon the Demon Sect and took away the status and glory that should have been his.
Yet, this Elder Senior Brother not only never showed a hint of resentment but was extremely cautious and humble in public.
Who would have thought… he actually set up such a scheme.
On a distant mountain peak, Great Elder Yu Wenba's face was ashen.
He never dreamed that Ling Xiao would be this strong!
And given the latter's ruthless nature, Qin Feng was probably… doomed today.
"Ahem! The Young Master's divine might is unparalleled! A single finger to pierce the heavens—truly a peerless presence!"
"No, it's an immortal-like demeanor!"
"Incredible, incredible! With such a Young Master, our Ten Thousand Daos Demon Sect is sure to prosper."
"As expected of the son of the Ling Divine Emperor and the Xuanyuan Empress!"
The elders who had previously been scrambling to flatter Yu Wenba were now all putting on solemn faces and singing Ling Xiao's praises.
What a joke! Even a blind man could see now that Ling Xiao didn't consider Qin Feng a threat at all.
If the power of a single finger could already suppress a true disciple, who could possibly stand against Ling Xiao if he got serious?
Peerless presence? How many in the entire younger generation of the Holy State dared to claim such a title?
Meanwhile, deep within the forests further away.
Zhuge Liuyun's face was dark and stormy, a flicker of hesitation in his eyes.
He had originally given the Primordial Chaos Cauldron to Qin Feng to use as a trump card for a decisive victory.
Who would have thought that this idiot would try to use it to turn the tables now?
When it came to magical treasures, who in the entire Ten Thousand Daos Demon Sect could compare to Ling Xiao?
And also, who was that damned disciple who spoke up?
He had never used this high-grade divine artifact in public before; how could anyone possibly recognize it?
Wait…
Didn't I show it off once in front of a few inner disciples when I was drunk?
Zhuge Liuyun's heart was filled with regret.
This is great. Not only did I fail to kill Ling Xiao, but I've also been exposed.
No good, I need to find an excuse quickly and leave the sect to lay low for a while!