"Breakthrough Realm? Is that your capital? Senior Brother, I see you're quite ambitious, huh?" Ling Xiao shook his head with a laugh.
He had long speculated about Zhuge Liuyun's cultivation.A senior brother of a supreme orthodoxy couldn't possibly be stuck at the Xuan Qing realm.
Even the other True Disciples under the Grand Elder had broken through to the Breakthrough Realm.While this senior brother's talent wasn't outstanding, he was certainly no.
Moreover,his steady character and resilient Dao Heart meant that even with less innate talent and luck, such individuals often reached the pinnacle of the martial path in the end.
He just never expected that this usually steady senior brother would get...full of himself this time.
A mere Breakthrough Realm,not a Dao Principle monster, without a shred of Luck Points on him, actually dared to target him?
"Junior Brother Ling, there's something I'd like to verify. Was the Dao Principle Spirit Fruit really taken by Lin Xi?" Zhuge Liuyun blinked his innocent-looking big eyes, appearing simple and honest.
But this question sounded like a trap no matter how you listened to it.
A flash of realization instantly crossed Ling Xiao's eyes.
Too obvious. For Zhuge Liuyun to dare show himself, he must think he's capable now.
But with just his Breakthrough Realm strength,how could he be so confident about killing Ling Xiao?
He must have other trump cards.
Regarding the Dao Principle Spirit Fruit,aside from that Fire Wolf, who else would really care about it?
Could it be... they joined forces?
Makes sense.
What's so special about a single Dao Principle Spirit Fruit?
Compared to the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire before them,it was practically worthless.
But given the Fire Wolf's status,he absolutely wouldn't dare offend the Ling Clan lightly.
In fact,he couldn't afford to offend any of the sects that entered these ruins.
But...if someone was willing to shoulder the blame for killing Ling Xiao, probably no one would miss out on this heaven-defying opportunity.
Especially since this Fire Wolf cultivated the Fire Dao Principle himself.If it were a Water Wolf, he probably wouldn't be tempted.
Marvelous!
Originally just a minor character who wouldn't survive three chapters, he unintentionally fits the plot perfectly and gets more screen time.
"Hehe, Senior Brother Zhuge, are you questioning my integrity? Besides, a mere spirit fruit—do you think I'd covet it?" Ling Xiao sneered, his expression somewhat disdainful.
To be honest,Ling Xiao really didn't care about one spirit fruit.
Even if the system didn't have an exact match,finding a similar substitute wouldn't be difficult.
The main point was that Lin Xi wanted it.How could he let a Son of Destiny have his way?
After all,these opportunities would trigger new plotlines for them, either making themselves stronger or strengthening those around them.
Ling Xiao certainly wouldn't let that happen.
Softer persimmons are easier to squeeze.
"You..." Zhuge Liuyun's eyes narrowed. Based on his understanding of Ling Xiao, the spirit fruit was eighty percent likely on him.
What slightly puzzled him was,when did Ling Xiao's temperament start to change?
The previous Ling Xiao was arrogant and overbearing,looking down on everyone.
The current Ling Xiao,while still just as arrogant and overbearing, gave Zhuge Liuyun the feeling that he had gained some cunning.
He can't be allowed to continue growing!!
Otherwise,even if he hid in the remote savage marshes, he probably wouldn't escape the clutches of this Ling Clan heir.
"Hehe, it doesn't matter. Whether the Dao Principle Spirit Fruit is on you or not, you are doomed today." Zhuge Liuyun smiled faintly and glanced up at the ancient cauldron above the hall.
He was quite knowledgeable about cauldrons.
The strange fluctuation currently enveloping the hall was created by his life-bound spiritual treasure,the Heaven-Imprisoning Divine Cauldron.
This ancient cauldron was personally bestowed by the Myriad Daos Demon Sovereign,Wan Rendì, back in the day. Its power was peerless, capable of creating its own space.
This was also why he hadn't used the Primordial Chaos Cauldron after obtaining it.
After all,having two spiritual treasures with similar functions wasn't very meaningful to him.
But the ancient cauldron emitting a faint glow before him instantly caught Zhuge Liuyun's attention.
A Dao Artifact!
It's absolutely a Dao Artifact!!
I never expected...
Today, I came primarily to kill Ling Xiao, but I never thought there'd be an unexpected harvest.
"Senior Brother Zhuge... Hey, wake up!" Ling Xiao waved his hand. A thunderous radiance instantly blazed, transforming mid-air into a palm seal that descended towards Zhuge Liuyun.
"Huh?How despicable!!" Zhuge Liuyun's eyes narrowed. Demonic light surged around him, faintly forming a demonic silhouette that enveloped his body.
Smack!
However,no matter how strong Zhuge Liuyun was, he was only at the early Breakthrough Realm. How could he be a match for Ling Xiao?
Of course,Ling Xiao didn't use his full strength in this palm strike; it was merely a casual wave.
A crisp slapping sound instantly echoed through the hall,and Zhuge Liuyun's figure was sent flying.
"Senior Brother... awake now? Stop daydreaming." Ling Xiao shook his head with a laugh, but a thoughtful glint flashed in his eyes.
Back when he was at the Xuan Qing level,he had relied on his demonic body to crush a Breakthrough Realm cultivator who had comprehended a Dao Principle.
Now that he had stepped into the Breakthrough Realm,with the methods at his disposal, he wondered if he could crush a Divine Marquis to death?
"Ling Xiao!!! You!!!" Zhuge Liuyun's body slammed heavily onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. A trickle of blood instantly seeped from the corner of his mouth.
A clear palm print was visible on his face,faintly smelling of something burnt.
Yet,even now, not a trace of panic showed in his eyes; instead, there was a hint of... relief.
He had gotten a clear look at Ling Xiao's talent.
Before this,he still thought that with his strength, even if he couldn't defeat Ling Xiao, he could hold out for a while.
But now it seemed that'peerless immortal bearing' wasn't just an empty phrase.
But so what?
Even if you dominate your realm,even if you can kill enemies across realms, so what?
Could you possibly kill a Divine Marquis across two major realms?
One must know that in the current Holy Land,with Venerable Realm experts not appearing, Emperors were the strongest.
The various supreme orthodoxies were all controlled by Emperors.
While there were quite a few Divine King experts,they definitely had the qualification to establish their own sects.
Although that Fire Wolf's cultivation hadn't truly stepped into the Divine King realm,it was at the peak Divine Marquis level.
Even though a wild mountain demon like him couldn't compare to a Divine Marquis from an ancient sect in terms of techniques...
He was still a peak Divine Marquis!If he couldn't even handle a Breakthrough Realm ant, then why bother having realm divisions at all?
You might as well just fight the heavens,the earth, and the air, making even Immortal Kings your grandsons.
The End!
"Senior Brother, everyone's time is precious. Otherwise, people will start complaining about filler. Whatever skills you have, show them quickly." Ling Xiao sighed. By his reckoning, Qin Leng should be about to break free from the illusion soon.
He didn't want to miss the upcoming show!
Ah, how tragic.
From now on, this world will have one less Heartless Young Master Cold and one more Scapegoat Young Master Cold.
"Skills? Hehe, it seems Junior Brother Ling has guessed. Is the sorrow in your eyes remorse before death?" Zhuge Liuyun looked at the young man before him, especially the hint of pity flashing in his eyes, which gave him an indescribable sense of satisfaction.
The regret of others is indeed the most gratifying.