Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 56: Chapter 56 Promotion of Status_1

Ling Xiao, having obtained the Martial Dao Will, did not immediately rest but sat cross-legged in the practice room. He wanted to properly feel what exactly this Martial Dao Will was.

And how to apply it to Martial Arts.

After all, will is a very ethereal thing; there is a huge difference between possessing it and truly mastering it.

Two more shichen passed, and Ling Xiao exhaled a turbid breath.

A hint of excitement showed on his face.

Originally, he had planned to use the ”Bull Demon Technique: Hundred-Step Killing Sword” as his trump card, but now it seemed that Martial Dao Will was his biggest trump card.

But this was also good. The more trump cards one had, the higher the probability of winning the final competition.

Still, this was not enough.

Given the current situation, Ling Xiao felt that his attack was sufficient for now, and his Lightweight Body Technique also posed no major problem, but there was one great flaw.

That was defense.

The body is a marvelous thing; the stronger it is tempered, the higher the defense. What he lacked now was defensive Martial Arts.

Although ”Barbaric Bull Strength” could also be used for defense, it was not a defensive Martial Art, and while it was sufficient against weaker opponents, it was of little use against stronger ones.

With that thought, he stood up and walked out of the practice room.

Some things can’t be forced. He still decided to rest first, as his mind was already a bit groggy due to continuous cultivation.

Returning to his room, Ling Xiao rested for about one shichen before getting up again.

After all, Martial Artists, especially those who had broken through to the Fourth Stage of Martial Veins Gang Qi, could greatly reduce their rest time and recover their vitality much faster than ordinary people.

”Little fellow, someone’s looking for you outside!”

The voice of Hong Qi came from outside the door.

”Coming, Grandpa!”

Ling Xiao got up, washed his face, then walked out of the house and saw a middle-aged man in splendid garments sitting in the living room.

The middle-aged man was about forty years old, with a square face and a commanding appearance, exuding a sense of authority.

”Second Master!”

Ling Xiao was surprised; this man was Ling Xiaotian’s second son, with Martial Arts cultivation approaching Elder Ling, making him one of the most formidable among the Ling Family’s sixteen sons.

For the moment, even the Mountain and River Martial Soul couldn’t fathom Second Master Ling’s strength.

”Hahaha, so you’re Ling Xiao, eh? Not bad, not bad!”

Second Master Ling looked at Ling Xiao as if trying to see right through the young man.

Truthfully, Ling Xiao felt a bit nervous under his gaze, but fortunately, the opponent still couldn’t see through the hidden effect of the strength template.

”Martial Meridian Third Layer Peak, with Gang Qi refined to over ninety-nine percent; it looks like you’re just a step away from breaking through to Martial Vein Quadruple Layer.”

”Thank you for the compliment, Second Master. May I ask the purpose of your visit today?” Ling Xiao asked respectfully.

He didn’t want to cause trouble; if he offended Ling Shisan, there might still be a chance to live, but if he offended this Second Master Ling, there would be no doubt of his demise.

”I have high hopes for you!”

Second Master Ling said directly, ”Reaching your level of strength at thirteen, you exceed Ling Feifan, so I want you to become one of my people.”

”What do you mean?”

Ling Xiao asked in confusion.

”It’s simple. The old man has sixteen sons; each one wants the position of Family Master. I don’t expect you to do much normally; I just need your support at critical moments,” Second Master Ling said with a smile.

”Second Master is joking; how could someone on the Pinnacle of the Martial Meridian Third Layer like me be of any help to you?” Ling Xiao cautiously said.

”I won’t misjudge a person. Although you are currently only at the Pinnacle of Martial Meridian Third Layer, I also know that it took you only half a month’s time to get from Martial Meridian First Layer to the Pinnacle of the Third Layer. The horror of your potential is unprecedented, so I am convinced that your future is bright.”

Second Master Ling said seriously, ”Work with me, and you won’t suffer any loss, whether it’s Ling Jiu or Ling Shisan who wants to make a move on you, they’ll have to ask if I agree to it.”

Ling Xiao considered it carefully—although he had now obtained the Mountain and River Martial Soul and possessed terrifying potential, his strength was still not enough.

If Ling Jiu and Ling Shisan really disregarded the family rules and insisted on killing him, he could flee, but his grandfather Hong Qi would be in trouble.

Having Second Master Ling’s protection was not a bad thing, especially since he would have to take a stand sooner or later in a family like the Ling Family where internal strife was severe.

”Alright, since Second Master Ling holds the younger generation in such high regard, I agree to it.”

Ling Xiao nodded and replied.

”Good, that’s the spirit!”

Second Master Ling slapped the table and said, ”Since that’s settled, I can rest easy. Besides giving you protection, you can also receive one thousand taels of silver from me every month as cultivation funds, and we’ll count the pills and martial arts separately.”

”Also, I know about the construction of your house—I’ve already had them stop the building. That place is not worthy of you. You and your grandfather can move into the house I’ve provided for you later, not only is the environment better, but it is also more suitable for cultivation!”

At this point, Ling Xiao couldn’t help but feel astonished.

Second Master Ling really planned to cultivate him properly.

Although one thousand taels of silver and a house were nothing to someone like Second Master Ling,

it was still a token of sincerity.

To know, previously, he had no right to receive even a single tael of silver from the Ling Family, let alone a house.

”I am grateful for Second Master Ling’s cultivation. Should the day come when Second Master Ling needs it, Ling Xiao will surely provide full assistance!”

He would not sell himself to Second Master Ling, but if Second Master Ling ran into trouble, it was natural to help.

”Good! With that said, there’s no time to lose. You few, why haven’t you helped Ling Xiao move yet?”

Second Master Ling shouted to a few people outside the room.

They really got right down to business.

Ling Xiao had no objections.

He soon followed Second Master Ling and moved into the new home.

This house was much larger than the one he had rented before, and it came with a full range of more complete facilities. Not only that, but it also came with two servants and two maids, specifically responsible for managing daily life.

As for various living supplies and furniture, those were all fully provided.

This meant that Ling Xiao no longer had to worry about Hong Qi’s living situation.

The elderly man could now fully enjoy his old age.

And as for safety, that was not an issue unless Second Master Ling was killed, as no one would dare to barge in here recklessly.

With no more concerns about day-to-day life, Ling Xiao was free from worries and could now fully concentrate on increasing his strength.

All of this seemed like Second Master Ling’s cultivation, but in reality, it was because of strength.

It was precisely because of his immense potential that Second Master Ling valued him.

Even without Second Master Ling, others might have come to him; in such a family, attempting to keep oneself out of the affairs was the most foolish decision.

Ling Xiao had agreed to Second Master Ling’s offer considering these factors.

At the very least, Second Master Ling’s strength was among the top among Ling Xiaotian’s sixteen sons, and he was also forthright, possessing some of Ling Xiaotian’s spirit.

Unlike Ling Shisan and Ling Jiu, who were petty and narrow-minded.

His cultivation at the Fourth Stage of Martial Veins Gang Qi was now stable, and what he needed to do was to fully master the Ox Demon Technique: Meteor Evil Fist to the Transcendental Realm.

Every increase in strength meant a higher chance of victory in the final competition.

Another day passed, and there were six days left until the finals.

Through continuous effort, Ling Xiao finally raised the Ox Demon Technique: Meteor Evil Fist to the Transcendental Realm.

Upon reaching the Transcendental Realm, the Ox Demon Technique: Meteor Evil Fist’s power became even more terrifying. Accompanied by robust Gang Qi, each punch he threw was like the roar of an Ox Demon and the fall of a meteor, with an immensely imposing momentum.