Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 237: 237 Chapter Hell Mode_1

”Master, why even mention that beast? Just a moment ago, Hei Suo was injured by Ling Xiao with a ’Space-breaking Strike,’ and with the appearance of the Martial Soul experts, those two guys fled in embarrassment.”

Shi Lei had also regained consciousness by this time. This guy was forthright, but definitely a righteous and loyal good fellow.

In his eyes, what Ming Tian had done was worse than that of a beast.

A flicker of surprise flashed in Master Baiyun’s eyes before sinking back into that dull darkness.

”Ling Xiao, as your master, I don’t have much to say. In the end, it was me who was blinded, only paying attention to talent and forgetting the most basic ethical conduct of a Martial Artist. I have failed you. If you’re willing, you’ll definitely have one of those three spots!”

At this moment, although Master Baiyun was still alive, his heart had completely died, so there was no need for him to be polite with Ling Xiao.

The words he spoke were purely from his heart.

”Alas, having offended Hei Suo, it seems I can only accept you as my biased master.”

Ling Xiao sighed.

The atmosphere became slightly less oppressive with his words, and Master Baiyun’s mood seemed to improve a bit. However, the despair was not something that could be dispelled in a moment.

”Master, I think we should let everyone compete for those three spots. Otherwise, there will certainly be dissatisfaction.”

Fei Yu suddenly spoke up.

”What’s there to be dissatisfied about? Ling Xiao killed Zuo Leng, who among you could do that? If it weren’t for him, even Master’s ears would have been cut off by that beast Ming Tian. And you actually feel resentful?”

Shi Lei roared.

”So, can we at least compete for the remaining two spots?”

Fei Yu knew that, whether in terms of strength or merit, Ling Xiao was beyond doubt and there was no competing with him.

”Wasn’t there one spot given to an outsider?”

Zhu Hua asked.

”Not anymore, because it’s meaningless now.”

Master Baiyun explained, ”I told you before that the third spot was given to someone else. Now I can tell you who it was given to; it was for a disciple of one of my Senior Brothers. The reason was to protect you from being oppressed by Demonflame in the Moon Hua Sect. My Senior Brother is a Transcendent Eightfold mighty warrior, and he should be able to protect you.”

”But, as you now know, Demonflame has become a Heavenly Man Realm expert, and my Senior Brother definitely wouldn’t dare to offend him. So, the spot has become available again. Everyone besides Ling Xiao, prepare to compete for it.”

”Master, do you think we will be singled out by Demonflame Celestial after we enter the Moon Hua Sect?”

Dai Yuling asked.

”Given his personality, he certainly will. However, your potential is nothing special, and he is very arrogant. As long as you don’t stand out, he likely won’t bother with you. In fact, keeping you around might even make him feel more superior.”

Master Baiyun explained.

From this conversation, it was evident just how despondent Master Baiyun felt. He truly didn’t believe any of his remaining disciples had the capability to stand out in the Moon Hua Sect.

Even joining the Moon Hua Sect smoothly would be a challenge.

Perhaps Ling Xiao could manage, as he was both cunning and intelligent.

But to stand out and catch the attention of Demonflame Celestial, that was truly unlikely.

Thus, Master Baiyun could only do his best and leave the rest to fate, considering it a small compensation for his disciples after having weathered this storm.

And his disciples were contemplating the choices they would soon face.

Even with a recommendation, was joining the Moon Hua Sect really a good thing?

Their future could involve oppression and difficulties from Demonflame Celestial and his followers. Though they might not be excessively cruel, they definitely wouldn’t be able to train normally like other disciples.

Their path of cultivation would be strewn with thorns and exceedingly difficult.

It was nothing short of Hell Mode!

After much deliberation within the Heavenly Ninja Academy, all five of them chose to leave.

They did not wish to be tied to Master Baiyun’s sinking ship any longer since they had other opportunities to join different Sects if they returned to the Ninja Clan.

This path was unwise for them.

”So, it looks like there’s no competition now. Ling Xiao has already secured a spot, and Ling Yixue has left. I’m from the Xiang Clan, so I’m not eligible to enter the Twelve Sects. I guess I’ll be leaving soon too, leaving only Dai Yuling and Leng Mei.”

Shi Lei said with a smile, ”You two really got lucky there, but you should think carefully about the difficulties you’ll have to face. If you really don’t want to go, you could come with me to the Xiang Clan. I still hold some power there and can guarantee you’ll get enough cultivation resources, though maybe not as good as those in the Twelve Sects.”

”Thanks for the kind offer, Brother Shi, but I really want to try and see how far I can walk on this path of martial arts under their oppression. I can’t let that beast Ming Tian get the better of me.”

Although Dai Yuling was a girl, she was very decisive in her actions, never dithering.

”Wherever the young master goes, I will follow.”

Leng Mei’s response was even simpler.

Ling Xiao smiled and said, ”Naturally, I am heading to the Moon Hua Sect. Otherwise, Hei Suo and Demonflame Celestial will surely be disappointed.”

His heart bore not the slightest fear, but was instead filled with a strong fighting spirit.

For he found that the greater the pressure, the more difficulties he faced, the more potential his Mountain and River Martial Soul was able to unleash.

With so many advantages, how could he give up?

The performance of these disciples was observed by Master Baiyun, who finally showed a trace of a smile on his face.

But what followed was helplessness and a sigh.

He understood well the passion and impulsiveness of youth.

However, as someone who had been through it all, he was keenly aware that such a choice was not optimistic, nor wise.

The reason he didn’t speak out was simply not to dampen his disciples’ enthusiasm.

Hopefully, a miracle would happen.

”Alright, now that the spots have been decided, you three go and rest. Ling Xiao, stay behind, I have some words for you.”

Perhaps because of frustration, Master Baiyun now seemed kinder than before, almost as if he were about to leave his last words.

Ling Xiao nodded and said, ”Yes!”

After Shi Lei and the others left, Master Baiyun looked at Ling Xiao and said, ”You’ve seen the diaries in the Skill Transfer Hall, haven’t you?”

Ling Xiao nodded somewhat awkwardly and replied, ”Yes, I have.”

”Since you’ve seen them, you should know my past.”

Master Baiyun sighed and said, ”To tell you the truth, my cultivation of Ming Tian and Zuo Leng had an ulterior motive. I was hoping they could surpass Demonflame Celestial and avenge me!”

”It’s understandable!”

Ling Xiao didn’t think this was anything, as it was natural and righteous for a disciple to avenge their master. If Master Baiyun had been as good to him as to Ming Tian and Zuo Leng, he would undoubtedly do the same without hesitation.

”Demonflame took my Wisdom Bone, and he is suspected of killing my wife and daughter. This is a hatred that cannot coexist under the heavens,” Master Baiyun said with a helpless and bitter smile. ”Sadly, seeking revenge is but a pipe dream now, and it’s all over.”

”Master, you’re not aware that your daughter isn’t dead, are you?”

Ling Xiao had considered whether to tell Master Baiyun about this.

After all, it would be like rubbing salt into Master Baiyun’s wounds.

But after some thought, he decided to speak up because he sensed that Master Baiyun might be inclined to suicide.

When one loses the will to live, suicide becomes a very likely outcome.

Sharing this news, while it would cause Master Baiyun more pain, might also save his life.

”Not dead? Who told you that?” Master Baiyun asked in surprise.

”Hei Suo!”

Ling Xiao sighed and said, ”Before Hei Suo left, he mentioned that Demonflame Celestial planned to harm your daughter. It seems there could only be two possibilities: either your daughter was taken by him to be raised, or he discovered who had rescued your daughter.”