Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 1257: Chapter 1257: The Battle of Tyranny

”Ling Xiao, don’t bother giving me face—I’ve already told you, this has nothing to do with him.”

Yun Ya examined Ling Xiao’s condition from head to toe, confirming that he was unharmed. Then, with a hint of anger, she spoke.

”Yun Ya, you’re giving me too much credit. He’s a Cave Heaven Realm martial artist in the Second Dongtian Realm. How could I possibly stand up to him?”

Ling Xiao let out a bitter laugh.

In all honesty, without external assistance, he wouldn’t have lasted long against Xiao Zhan. The gap in cultivation level was too significant to overcome with mere experience and skill.

Unless he himself advanced into the Cave Heaven Realm—that would make things much simpler.

Just from the previous clash, his sword-hand was still trembling slightly, with persistent pain shooting through his arm.

Though he wasn’t injured, it was clear he had been on the weaker end of the exchange.

Still, he suspected Xiao Zhan wasn’t faring much better either.

The Light and Shadow Divine Cone released energy imbued with both heat and cold simultaneously. Xiao Zhan, that brute, definitely wouldn’t have come up with a solution so quickly—he must be feeling its effects too.

Ling Xiao’s prediction was accurate. Though Xiao Zhan remained uninjured, waves of cold and heat alternated through his arms, creating an excruciating sensation.

The worst part? He thought he might be poisoned!

Ling Xiao’s Light and Shadow Divine Cone was laced with White Blood Toxin. Deciding to fight with no holds barred, Ling Xiao had spared no mercy.

White Blood Toxin was one of Ling Xiao’s most effective hidden weapons—why waste the opportunity to use it?

Xiao Zhan tried to expel the toxin by invoking his inner strength. However, after just a moment, his complexion darkened.

This poison was exceptional. Though only a trace amount had entered his system, it wasn’t just resisting expulsion; it was actively corroding his blood.

”You brat! You dare use poison? What a shameless move!”

Xiao Zhan bellowed at Ling Xiao. At this moment, he resembled a tiger trying to devour a hedgehog, only to end up with its paws and mouth full of painful quills—a truly humiliating scenario.

How disgraceful for the esteemed Marshal Raging Flames to be outsmarted by a mere youngster!

”Shameless?”

Ling Xiao replied disdainfully, ”Using a Second Dongtian Realm cultivation to ambush me—oh, that’s not shameless? But me using poison is? Don’t forget, I’m an alchemist. Fighting an alchemist without guarding against poison—that’s just idiocy!

I really don’t understand how someone like you ever earned the title of Marshal Raging Flames. What a complete waste!”

When it came to verbal sparring, Ling Xiao would never concede to Xiao Zhan.

Especially today—he was the one in the right.

The opponent had bullied him with superior strength, cheated, and ambushed him. Why couldn’t he use poison?

An alchemist using poison in battle was perfectly legitimate.

”Hand over the antidote right now, or I’ll kill you!”

Xiao Zhan seemed genuinely furious now. Without reservation, he unleashed the full force of his Domain Elemental Force. The intensity of his battle intent soared, and his firepower doubled or even tripled in magnitude.

The suffocating killing intent caused nearby martial artists to recoil in fear, fleeing from this madman.

The warlike roar of battle intent and vast, suffocating bloodlust pervaded the atmosphere.

Xiao Zhan now resembled the Marshal Raging Flames on the battlefield, his eyes devoid of mercy.

Boom!

Ling Xiao didn’t back down.

His aura surged instantly.

Through this battle with Xiao Zhan, Ling Xiao discovered that the latent potential within his body was continuously awakening. The process was exhilarating.

Sword Intent pierced through the skies, illuminating the pitch-black night into daylight.

His killing intent was no lesser than Xiao Zhan’s.

His Sword Intent was razor-sharp, capable of piercing the heavens.

”Those two are about to go all out, aren’t they? Planning to tear this giant ship apart?”

Ji Luoyu’s expression shifted slightly.

Seeing Ling Xiao remain unyielding in the face of Xiao Zhan’s overwhelming presence, she was deeply surprised.

At this moment, she began to understand why Ling Xiao could become the Heavenly Emperor, and why so many people chose to side with him.

This man was far more formidable than he appeared.

He was incredibly strong!

And ruthless!

”Xiao Zhan, stop right now. This is not the place for you to act so recklessly!”

Ji Luoyu finally decided to intervene.

She could no longer stand idly by.

This banquet was hosted by her master, Medicine King Sun Ran. If it were ruined because of these two, she would lose face as well.

However, Xiao Zhan, consumed by rage, wouldn’t heed her words.

The crimson flames around his body grew even more intense. Battle intent intertwined with the fire, engulfing the giant ship in terrifying energy.

Many First Cave Heaven Realm martial artists in the crowd turned deathly pale at the sight.

”Ji Luoyu, it’d be best if you stayed out of this. I swear I’ll kill that brat!”

Clearly as wild as a Fengming Qishan, he showed no respect even for Ji Luoyu.

Boom!

Like an explosion of fire, Xiao Zhan rocketed away. His original position on the deck was scorched black from the flames.

A light breeze wafted past, scattering the ashes.

Wherever Xiao Zhan passed, flames ran rampant. Whether it was the deck or the furniture, everything was engulfed in fiery destruction.

The fiery path left nothing but chaos and ruin in its wake.

Anyone brushed by his aura fainted on the spot, coughing blood and clearly suffering grievous injuries.

As Xiao Zhan charged forth with unrelenting killing intent, Ling Xiao’s expression turned ice-cold.

Behind him, a massive Tao Tie beast seemed to claw its way out of the void, letting out a deafening roar.

His Sword Intent climbed to its peak, shredding nearby tables and chairs into a flurry of splinters.

”Still not enough!”

Facing Xiao Zhan’s all-out strike, Ling Xiao knew that relying solely on his own strength wouldn’t suffice. Thus, he began channeling one strand of the Power of the Human King within his body, preparing for an all-or-nothing confrontation.

The Power of the Human King—five strands remained.

Its effectiveness was maximized when utilized before advancing to the Cave Heaven Realm, so Ling Xiao did not hesitate to draw upon it.

”Blazing Fire Mad Beast!”

Xiao Zhan let out a deafening roar through clenched teeth. His entire being seemed to transform into a ferocious beast forged from pure flames, brimming with apocalyptic power as he lunged at Ling Xiao without restraint.

In his icy gaze, black and white hues spiraled—the Tai Chi Eye was already active.

Analyzing the weaknesses and intensity of Xiao Zhan’s strike.

Ling Xiao could feel the onslaught of heat from the approaching attack, as if it would incinerate his body entirely.

Yet, he remained unmoved.

The killing intent surrounding the Ghost Shadow Sword grew ever denser.

The colossal Tao Tie’s shadow behind him became increasingly solidified.

”Both of you, stop this at once!”

Ji Luoyu finally made her move.

Unable to stop their fight with words, she resorted to action to intervene.

Though only a year older than Ling Xiao, her cultivation had already reached the Third Cave Sky Realm—a level stronger than Dan Qing!

Her nimble figure, accompanied by an exclamation, instantly appeared between Ling Xiao and Xiao Zhan.

”Idiot!”

Ling Xiao cursed. Even as a Third Cave Sky Realm martial artist, stepping in between him and Xiao Zhan at this point was nothing short of courting death.