Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 1224: Chapter 124: The Jade Cage Formation

”Still playing dumb? You should understand that our Tianlong Trade Company has trade dealings with the Water Temple, and I am also close friends with Representative Yan. Today, you actually offended the Water Temple for the sake of some brat who popped out of nowhere—are you not harming the interests of the Tianlong Trade Company?”

Zhang Tian De spoke with righteous and forceful words.

His words did carry some truth in them.

However, Yun Ya just smiled faintly and said: ”The Water Temple merely controls the waters of the Tianlong, God Phoenix, and White Tiger territories. The annual trade volume between our Tianlong Trade Company and them doesn’t exceed three hundred million Low-grade Spirit Stones, right?

For such a small amount of trade volume, do you, Zhang Tian De, really want to be their protector?”

”You’re not satisfied with three hundred million Low-grade Spirit Stones?”

Zhang Tian De said with a frown.

”What a joke. The trade volume between our Tianlong Trade Company and the Heavenly Dynasty has already surpassed eighty million Low-grade Spirit Stones per month, and it’s still increasing. Which side do you think I should help?”

Yun Ya said with a cold laugh.

”That much!”

Hearing Yun Ya’s words, Zhang Tian De was also surprised, but after glancing at Representative Yan, he still spoke with a very tough tone: ”That may be so, but the Water Temple is much stronger than the Heavenly Dynasty. Offending them is not a good thing. Your actions are just attracting enemies for the Tianlong Trade Company.”

”What a joke. When has our Tianlong Trade Company ever been afraid of the Water Temple? Shouldn’t we put interests first? Believe it or not, I will report to headquarters right now and see what their response will be?”

Yun Ya said loudly.

”Shut up! I am your superior, and you will do as I say, enough with the nonsense. If you don’t leave that kid, I’ll treat you as a traitor!”

Zhang Tian De could not win the argument with Yun Ya, and resorted to bullying using his authority.

”Heh, why not make it clear earlier, what’s the need for all the posturing and pretending that others are fools?”

Yun Ya laughed disdainfully and then said to the people behind Zhang Tian De: ”Listen up, this is a grudge between me and Zhang Tian De. He disregards the interests of the Tianlong Trade Company, colludes with the Water Temple, embezzles the company’s assets, and even attempts to destroy the company’s biggest source of income in the first three territories. I don’t need you to deal with him, but you better not interfere, otherwise, don’t blame me for being merciless!”

The internal strife within the Tianlong Trade Company had already reached an intense stage; in fact, there were disputes everywhere.

The headquarters had always turned a blind eye, even considering it a good thing that promoted the evolution of the Tianlong Trade Company.

Because only the strongest can win in this strife.

For this reason, Yun Ya was not worried about any serious consequences after killing Zhang Tian De.

Rather, she now had to eliminate Zhang Tian De; otherwise, she wouldn’t be able to fully secure the Tianlong Trade Company’s voice in the first three territories.

”Alright, Yun Ya, oh Yun Ya, I’ve been waiting for you to say that. Don’t blame me if you die later,”

Zhang Tian De sneered and then waved his hand, signaling the people he brought to surround the pavilion where Ling Xiao and the others were.

”Use the Array Formation!”

At his command, those martial artists threw out strange Jade Plates from their hands, and then, a cage appeared, trapping Ling Xiao and the others completely.

Zhang Tian De, although seemingly arrogant, was much smarter than the members of the One-eyed Pirate Group.

He knew that Ling Xiao and his party were strong and not to be confronted head-on, so he simply chose to use an Array Formation to trap them.

”Hehehe, trapped by my ’Jade Cage Formation,’ your inner strength and physical strength will be slowly sapped away until you are desperately seeking life but unable to die, at which point I’ll give you a swift end,”

Zhang Tian De let out a sinister cold laugh, then sat next to Representative Yan, toasting and drinking, looking extremely pleased with himself.

The martial artists surrounding the Jade Cage Formation all sat down cross-legged, muttering incantations that caused a series of piercing noises within the formation.

If this were an ordinary person, they might go insane after just a short while.

But Ling Xiao was no ordinary person; not only was he proficient in array formations, but his soul power was also exceedingly strong.

The instant Zhang Tian De constructed the formation, Ling Xiao chose to counter it with his own, not only blocking out the noise but also completely shielding himself from the dangers of the Jade Cage Formation.

However, Zhang Tian De was not aware of this.

”There’s no need for you all to be nervous, sit down and rest to recover. I gained some insights from the battle just now and might be able to make a breakthrough.”

Ling Xiao truly benefited a lot from the recent battle and might soon face high-level experts from the Cave Heaven Realm such as Zhang Tian De or Representative Yan.

He had to quickly improve his cultivation level.

Even a slight increase in his cultivation level could greatly enhance his strength.

”Okay!”

There was no pressure anyway; they might as well eat, chat, and wait.

Above the Black Wind Building, Hua Fuguang said coldly, ”Do you see, sister? This is Ling Xiao’s fate. Even people from the Tianlong Trade Company are against him. I have personally witnessed the formidable power of this Jade Cage Formation. Even martial artists from the Cave Heaven Realm may not break it unless they are adept at formations.

Ling Xiao is a martial arts genius, a monster of the alchemy world, but it’s impossible for him to understand formations as well, right?

This time, he’s finished!

And so are the people helping him!”

Hua Lueying frowned and looked anxiously into the distance.

For ordinary people, the scene in the distance was just a speck, but for martial artists like them, they could see everything clearly.

”No, sister, I believe he will break out of the predicament, definitely!”

Hua Lueying didn’t have any real reason to support her claim; she simply felt that such a proud man, an upstanding and brave young man, couldn’t possibly be finished just like that.

Of course, the most crucial point was—Ling Xiao was the man Hua Lueying had set her sights on; how could her man be so useless?

Suddenly, the whole street became quiet.

Ling Xiao was cultivating within the Jade Cage Formation. Since the operation of the formation generated an energy storm that obstructed everyone’s vision, what exactly was happening inside the formation and how the people inside were faring became increasingly unclear.

At first, it was still discernible, but as the energy storm grew stronger, not even the eyes of martial artists could penetrate such layered obstructions.

Representative Yan and Zhang Tian De chatted and drank aboard the Iron Armor Flying Wheel Ship, appearing very casual and at ease at first.

As for the onlookers, it was as if they were watching a thrilling drama unfold; despite feeling hungry and uncomfortable, almost no one left.

They all stared wide-eyed at the situation on the street.

Perhaps what was about to happen was something they could never imagine in their lifetime.

So it was truly an event not to be missed.

Waiting was too hard.

From when the sun hung high in the sky until the lights on the street were lit and darkness fell, a whole day had passed.