"I understand your concerns, Senior. That's why I'm here." Zhuge Liuyun waved his hand, and an ancient beast-skin spirit pouch instantly appeared in his grasp.
"A Spirit Beast Pouch!! You..." The Fire Wolf's expression changed dramatically, demonic energy instantly erupting around him, soaring towards the sky.
The Spirit Beast Pouch,as the name implied, was precisely what those self-proclaimed righteous individuals used to capture demons.
But judging by Zhuge Liuyun's demeanor,he probably wasn't here as an enemy. Could it be that he...
"Don't panic, Senior." Zhuge Liuyun smiled faintly. "Senior, you just need to hide inside this Spirit Beast Pouch. I can then take you to the ruins where the spiritual fire is. When the time comes... you reveal yourself, help me capture Ling Xiao, and won't the spiritual fire be yours for the taking?"
"You... you want to kill Ling Xiao?" The Fire Wolf's face changed drastically, his mind racing.
Although he didn't fully understand what Zhuge Liuyun was plotting,just the words he had spoken, if known by the Ling Clan, would likely mean certain death for him too.
"Correct. Senior, you might not know this, but Ling Xiao and I are mortal enemies. My current state of exile is entirely thanks to him alone. So... Senior, you don't need to do the deed yourself. Just help me capture Ling Xiao. I'll handle the rest!" Zhuge Liuyun gritted his teeth. He said this naturally to alleviate the Fire Wolf's concerns.
After all,expecting it to take action directly was somewhat unrealistic.
The Ling Clan's prestige in the Eastern Lands wasn't something just anyone had the courage to challenge.
Killing Ling Xiao undoubtedly meant direct opposition to this behemoth.
Not to mention a mere Divine Marquis demon beast,even the Demon Kings and Emperors of the Northern Wastes absolutely wouldn't dare do such a thing.
"This..." The Fire Wolf seemed hesitant. After all, if such a thing were exposed, it wouldn't be as simple as just losing his life.
On the immortal path,there were plenty of fates worse than death.
"Senior, the opportunity is only once. Whether you plan to continue hiding in these desolate mountains or seize the spiritual fire and step into the King Realm in one move depends on today." Zhuge Liuyun's voice was full of temptation.
He could clearly see the rage this demon beast had shown earlier.
Peak Divine Marquis,just one step away from becoming a King.
No one could resist such temptation,especially for a lone demon beast wandering the wilderness.
They inherently lacked abundant cultivation resources;reaching their current level was no easy feat.
A single Spirit Fruit might be an ordinary opportunity for a scion of an ancient clan like Ling Xiao.
But for this Fire Wolf,it was a chance to reach the King Realm.
Different status meant different opportunities.
The landscape they saw was worlds apart.
An ant looks at the sky and sees white clouds.
A flood dragon soars through the air and beholds the sun,moon, and sea of stars!
"I will only be responsible for capturing Ling Xiao. You handle the rest. After today, we never need to meet again." Finally, the Fire Wolf took a deep breath, a surge of overwhelming ferocity flashing in his eyes.
Zhuge Liuyun was right.If he missed today, he might never have another chance to step into the King Realm in this lifetime.
His chase after Lin Xi was witnessed by all the sect disciples.
Even if Ling Xiao ultimately fell in the Sunset Divine Mountains,the Ling Clan probably wouldn't suspect him.
In that case...
A mere Ling Clan heir,no matter how many tricks he had, if he had no support, how could he be a match?
Of course, the risk was extremely high.
If they failed to kill him and Ling Xiao escaped,both he and Zhuge Liuyun would likely die without a proper burial.
But similarly,for ordinary people in this world who wanted to stand out and achieve supreme fame, the conventional path definitely wouldn't work.
They had to take a wilder route!!
"Hehehe, rest assured, Senior. I have prepared many methods. Ling Xiao won't escape even if he grows wings." Zhuge Liuyun grinned sinisterly. The spirit pouch in his hand suddenly shone with light, and the Fire Wolf's figure instantly vanished from the spot.
"Ling Xiao...this time, let's see where you can run?"
Of course, he had considered joining forces with Lin Xi. Given the latter's hatred for Ling Xiao, he probably wouldn't need any promises to go all out.
But during the battle at the Ling Clan that day,Lin Xi's mighty attacks were crushed by Ling Xiao with one hand. His strength... was still too weak.
Senior Brother didn't have many virtues,but being steady was his style.
...
Meanwhile, in a dilapidated courtyard in a corner of Sunset Ancient City.
Lin Xi hid,looking disheveled, his eyes filled with gloom.
Once again,he had been tricked by Ling Xiao!
From the time he met Elder Ling until now,while Lin Xi couldn't say everything was smooth sailing, he was usually the one scheming against others. When had he ever been schemed against like this?
Moreover,in just this single day, from the Yunlai Pavilion to Mount Sunset, he had been tricked by Ling Xiao twice?
How was this possible?
And,as Elder Ling said, with his Venerable Realm soul perception, how could he fail to detect Ling Xiao's presence?
How did he hide his form and seize the opportunity to steal the Spirit Fruit?
Lin Xi's expression grew increasingly gloomy.He suddenly thought of... the only possibility.
Elder Ling!!!!
Whether at the auction house or on Mount Sunset,Ling Xiao seemed able to easily see through his thoughts, toying with him at will.
How absurd!
Was he a deity of the Nine Heavens,capable of foreseeing the future?
If no one was tipping him off in advance,Lin Xi would never believe everything was just a series of coincidences!
He didn't go for the spiritual fire,but instead appeared right outside that ravine at the perfect time?
If no one informed him,how did he find it?
Thinking about it this way,Ling Xiao's targeting of him at the auction house made sense.
But...
Why would Elder Ling do this?
Was it because of the talent Ling Xiao displayed that day?
A seventeen-year-old Dao Principle monster,with peerless immortal bearing? Following him meant no more suffering and hardship in the future?
Heh.At this moment, Lin Xi suddenly felt a sense of loss.
Throughout his journey,he and Elder Ling had been through life and death together. They had arguments, but more often, it was the joy of growing together.
To be honest,Lin Xi was grateful to Elder Ling, even though he loved to boast and talk about his glorious past.
Without him,Lin Xi might have died long ago at the bottom of a cliff.
Who would have thought that even the deepest bonds ultimately couldn't withstand the various temptations of this world.
As long as the stakes were high enough,betrayal was just a decision made in an instant.
At this moment, Elder Ling within the ring was also feeling puzzled.
Was the Dao Principle Spirit Fruit really taken by Ling Xiao?
Was it possible?
With his soul perception,while not foolproof, an ordinary Emperor Realm cultivator definitely couldn't evade it.
What level was Ling Xiao?
A Xuan Qing,at most Breakthrough Realm, disciple of an ancient clan, actually evaded his soul perception, and the moment he left, beat Lin Xi to the punch and snatched the Dao Principle Spirit Fruit?
Absurd?
Of course,it was absurd!
At the very least,Elder Ling certainly didn't believe Ling Xiao had the ability to completely conceal his aura.
Earlier,at the entrance to the ruins, Elder Ling had specifically observed him.
There was indeed a fluctuation around him that could block soul.
But at best,it concealed his cultivation level; his aura and vitality couldn't possibly evade his Venerable Realm perception.
Moreover,why did Ling Xiao, instead of going to where the spiritual fire emerged, specifically run deep into the Sunset Divine Mountains?
The Fire Wolf's methods,while crude, weren't something an ordinary Breakthrough Realm cultivator could see through.
How did Ling Xiao know there was an opportunity in that ravine?
Yet,such an absurd thing had happened today.
Xi'er, you have truly disappointed me.