Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 31: Chapter 31 Ling Family Iron Fist_1

”Ling Tieshou has arrived!”

”He and Ling Feng, the two of them, are the disciples whose rankings in the Elite Hall have risen the fastest this time!”

”Ranked fourth, tsk tsk, this year’s annual competition is expected to be extraordinary. I wonder if he will be a match for Ling Yihang.”

”First place Ling Yihang, second place Ling Yixue, third place Ling Feng, fourth place Ling Tieshou! All four of them are here, it seems that even Elder Ling, after coming out of seclusion, doesn’t want to miss this!”

”Of course, being noticed by Elder Ling and taken as a personal disciple would naturally lead to soaring heights.”

Following the gazes of the crowd, Ling Xiao saw a young man with a scholarly appearance and a smile on his face.

This person carried an air of modesty, yet his eyes were blazing with eager combativeness and arrogance.

Huh? Isn’t that Ling Chong?

Could this Ling Tieshou be Ling Chong’s cousin?

Ling Xiao knew that Ling Chong had a very impressive cousin, but he had never seen him before.

However, now that he saw Ling Chong following behind Ling Tieshou like a shadow, he would be incredibly foolish if he couldn’t guess who this person was.

Ling Xiao saw Ling Chong.

Ling Chong also saw Ling Xiao.

”Ling Xiao! I didn’t expect you to have the guts to show your face!”

The moment Ling Chong saw Ling Xiao, he was so consumed with rage that he roared at Ling Xiao.

His roar drew the attention of many people.

”What a joke, I am a disciple of the Ling Family. Why wouldn’t I dare show my face when Elder Ling comes out of seclusion?”

Ling Xiao retorted disdainfully.

”Cousin, it’s this bastard who used despicable and shameless tactics to injure me!”

Ling Chong was initially eager to rush over, but remembering how he had been defeated by Ling Xiao twice before, he immediately lost his nerve and quickly said to Ling Tieshou at his side.

”Hehe, so you are Junior Brother Ling Xiao!”

Ling Tieshou revealed a contemptuous smile and then stepped towards Ling Xiao.

”Brother Tieshou!”

Ling Xiao greeted him with a bow.

”Heh heh, Ling Xiao has been causing quite a stir lately. But when it comes to Ling Tieshou, he becomes as docile as a grandson.”

”You’re right; this guy took advantage in the Fulong Mountain Range, embarrassing our Ling Family. The good reputation didn’t spread, but the bad name sure did travel far.”

”I don’t think that’s necessarily the case. Should we really believe what the Li Clan says?”

”It’s not about believing the Li Clan but rather, given Ling Xiao’s strength, there’s no other possibility than him having taken advantage.”

”That’s the truth!”

”Today is going to be tough for Ling Xiao. Even if he apologizes on his knees, I doubt Ling Tieshou would let him off, especially after he beat Ling Chong so badly.”

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The crowd was buzzing with discussions.

Generally, they were not in favor of Ling Xiao.

In the end, it was because they looked down on Ling Xiao’s strength.

Even the disciples ranked in the top ten of the Elite Hall were now paying attention to the situation here.

Ling Tieshou was not Ling Chong; he was currently ranked fourth in the Elite Hall. The idea that Ling Xiao could stand against Ling Tieshou was simply impossible.

No one believed it.

Thus, more people were taking pleasure in his misfortune.

Some were simply bystanders, enjoying the spectacle.

Ling Yihang, ranked first, seemed indifferent to the battle, meditating with his eyes closed.

Ling Yixue was clearly worried about Ling Xiao.

Whereas Ling Feng, ranked third, displayed a schadenfreude smile.

How capable Ling Tieshou was, Ling Feng knew all too well; even he wouldn’t dare say he could win with certainty.

As for Ling Xiao, how could that possibly be?

Standing beside Ling Feng, Ling Yu actually clapped her hands and laughed, ”Hehe, this Ling Xiao, having advanced by seizing an opportune breakthrough to the Martial Veins Second Layer, is now unbearably arrogant. Today, finally, someone can give this little beggar a lesson.”

She was probably the person least hoping for Ling Xiao’s rise.

Otherwise, not only would she lose face, but the thought of how she used to bully Ling Xiao made her fear the possibility of retaliation.

”Hehe, Ling Xiao, aren’t you quite formidable? Why have you become so behaved today? Are you scared?”

Ling Chong chuckled, ”Too bad, so sad, today my cousin is here, and your days of smugness are over, boy.”

”Junior brother, as the saying goes, better to resolve enmity than to fest it. Why not kneel down and apologize, and we can let bygones be bygones?”

Ling Tieshou walked up to Ling Xiao and suddenly unleashed an imposing aura. The disciples around who were watching the excitement couldn’t help but retreat several steps, fearful of being affected.

Kneel down? Apologize?

Everyone could hear that Ling Tieshou was applying pressure.

To make someone kneel and apologize was indeed the ultimate insult.

What would Ling Xiao do?

Would he listen to Ling Tieshou?

Or was he prepared to take a beating?

”Elder brother, you’re right, it is indeed better to resolve grievances than to exacerbate them. If Ling Chong is willing to kneel and apologize to me, I will consider today’s matter as if it never happened.”

Ling Xiao smiled casually and suddenly his aura surged. True Qi at the level of the Martial Veins Third Layer started to circulate within his body as if he had transformed into another person.

”Ling Xiao is courting death! Huh? That’s not right, he’s broken through to the Martial Veins Third Layer!”

Ling Feng was about to mock Ling Xiao for being foolhardy, but suddenly felt Ling Xiao’s immense aura and his face drastically changed.

And Ling Yu, who stood by his side, began trembling uncontrollably.

Too fast! Too terrifying!

How did he cultivate like this?

”Hehe, no wonder he’s so bold. It turns out he has made a breakthrough. But does this kid not understand? Even if both are at the Martial Veins Third Layer, there’s a huge difference in experience over time.”

Ling Feng seemed to be resentful and thus found an excuse to console himself.

”Elder brother Ling Feng, you’re not wrong. Real combat experience and the accumulation of True Qi are very important, and so is the level of Martial Arts! Don’t forget, Ling Tieshou has cultivated Advanced Martial Arts!”

”I was almost fooled; looking at it this way, Ling Xiao is just a paper tiger.”

”Heard that, Ling Xiao? You’re no match for me. Elder Ling is about to finish his retreat, and I don’t want to make things too ugly for you today. Just admit your mistake and apologize gracefully. Who knows, we may even become friends in the future!”

Ling Tieshou felt surprised by Ling Xiao’s strength, but after a moment, he calmed down.

He had reached the Pinnacle of the Martial Veins Third Layer a long time ago, and had been practicing the advanced technique, Giant Spirit Palm Technique, for an entire two years.

Dealing with someone who had just made a breakthrough seemed very easy.

”Enough of the nonsense, and no need to act all self-righteous. I despise you hypocrites the most. If you want to avenge your cousin, just come at me directly. Who will end up embarrassed, that’s still up for debate.”

Ever since he met Li Xingyun, his disdain for hypocrites had only grown stronger.

These people put on a mask of integrity, pretending to be so just and fair, but their insides were filled with malice.

Ling Tieshou’s face turned extremely unpleasant.

”Good! Very good! Since you dare to speak like that, it means you’re ready to face my thunderous wrath, right?”

”So much for the nonsense!”

Ling Xiao rubbed his ears and said, ”Elder Ling will be out of his retreat soon, and I don’t have the time to waste on you. If you want revenge, make your move quickly!”

”Hahaha, how entertaining! Even in the Elite Hall, no one has dared to talk to me like this!”

In the midst of Ling Tieshou’s hearty laughter, a hint of ferocity appeared on his face.

”Ten moves! Within ten moves, I will have you kneeling here and apologizing!”

”I’m afraid you don’t have what it takes.”

Ling Xiao said indifferently.

”Let’s give it a try and see!”