Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 1314: Chapter 1314: Arrogant Swordmaster

”Hahahaha, the Heavenly Dynasty Empire is nothing but a joke!”

Witnessing this scene, the people on the massive ship burst into loud laughter.

The young man’s senior brother’s face was filled with pride, reminiscent of the pleasure he derived from tormenting small cats and dogs in his youth.

”Stop that!”

The young man seemed dissatisfied with the current state of affairs. When he saw yet another batch of patrol soldiers approaching, he licked the fresh blood off his sword, revealing a savage expression.

But just then, a thunderous voice resounded.

The Emperor of the Heavenly Dynasty Empire, Wu Xiang, who was acting as the regent on behalf of the Heavenly Emperor, had finally arrived.

This location was quite far from the Divine Capital. His timely arrival at this critical moment was largely due to his meticulous attention to the events unfolding in the capital.

”Who are you?”

The young man asked.

”I am the Emperor of the Heavenly Dynasty Empire, accountable for managing the empire’s affairs under the Heavenly Emperor.”

Wu Xiang replied.

”A Second Dongtian Realm cultivation level? Not bad, but unfortunately, you’re no match for me!”

The young man replied coldly, ”Since you’re here, let me prepare an even grander gift for Ling Xiao.”

With that, he turned his sword from the patrol soldiers to Wu Xiang.

A sword strike tore through the air.

Wu Xiang spat blood and was sent flying backward.

The young man attempted to pursue, yet at that moment, an aura of overwhelming terror surged forth from the direction of the Divine Capital.

”Young man, don’t push things too far. Must this old man personally intervene?”

A Yin-Yang Realm expert?

The young man’s face darkened. He gritted his teeth fiercely and glared at Wu Xiang. ”What kind of lousy Heavenly Dynasty Emperor are you? Utterly worthless. Today, consider yourself lucky. But don’t let me see you again.”

After saying this, as if still unsatisfied, he delivered two strikes against Ling Xiao’s statue, shattering it instantly.

Only then did he soar into the sky, while the luxurious ship turned its bow and sailed in a different direction.

”Remember my name—Sword Demon!”

Such an arrogant name!

The Demon of the Sword—Even someone as skilled in swordsmanship as Ling Xiao would not dare to name themselves after the sword. Yet this man blatantly dared to call himself the ”Sword Demon.”

Was he simply foolish, or unforgivably audacious?

Watching the massive ship fade into the distance, the hearts of the crowd shuddered unexpectedly.

Perhaps they had truly been like frogs at the bottom of a well?

Perhaps their Heavenly Emperor was not as indomitable as they had always imagined?

Could it be that an unremarkable young man could effortlessly humiliate the Heavenly Dynasty Empire?

They hung their heads low, stripped of their usual pride, overcome by fear and unease.

The young man named Sword Demon truly delivered a heavy blow. Their once-revered Emperor Wu Xiang had been defeated with a single strike.

At the same time, Wu Xiang and the Divine Capital Guard Army, including Qin Huo, who had arrived upon hearing the news, were consumed by boundless hatred.

The shattered statue and the hundreds of corpses were not merely an insult to the Heavenly Dynasty Empire—they were a lash upon their backs.

They could confirm that they had never crossed paths with this young man called Sword Demon, nor had they ever heard of him from Ling Xiao.

No grudge, no vendetta—his sole purpose was to provoke and humiliate.

A day later, the bloodstains on the dock had been thoroughly cleaned, but the terror and fury in people’s hearts could not be erased.

Ling Xiao had returned.

He saw the hundreds of unburied bodies.

Some were patrol soldiers, others ordinary citizens.

The oldest among them was over a hundred years old. The youngest, merely two or three.

They had died so needlessly, without cause or reason.

His expression was exceptionally grim, his pupils brimming with killing intent.

A horrifying aura of bloodlust soared into the sky, enveloping the entire Divine Capital.

Everyone could feel this Heavenly Emperor’s wrath.

”Sword Demon, you dare slaughter my people—I swear to obliterate your sect!”

His voice reverberated across the Divine Capital.

Moved to tears, the citizens could not contain their emotions.

As long as the Heavenly Emperor was unafraid, they too had no reason for fear. It seemed their earlier worries had been unnecessary after all.

Of course, a vow was one thing, but the details still had to be handled properly.

Ling Xiao personally consoled the families of every fallen citizen, offering them compensations.

He repeated one phrase over and over again: ”Your blood will not be shed in vain. Whoever dares provoke the Heavenly Dynasty Empire will pay tenfold, even a hundredfold. Just wait. The Sword Demon’s head—I will bring it back.”

Back at the Imperial Mansion, Ling Xiao inquired with Wu Xiang and the others whether they recognized this Sword Demon. The answer was unanimous—they did not.

This fueled Ling Xiao’s fury even further.

If it were a matter of seeking revenge, he would still be enraged, but at least he could understand—it’s in his nature to expect such things.

But with no feud, no grudge, he didn’t even know who Sword Demon was.

This act was purely to demonstrate his strength and dominance. Killing patrol soldiers was one thing, but even defenseless civilians were not spared.

Such behavior was heinous beyond measure.

In this man’s eyes, the lives of Heavenly Dynasty Empire’s citizens were nothing but weeds—lower than ants—something to kill at will without consequence.

If this man were not eradicated, Ling Xiao would not only lose all prestige but also fail to quell the hatred in his heart.

He had already made up his mind. He would go to the Divine Phoenix Imperial City, where the Dragon Phoenix Selection was to be held, and this man was bound to appear.

Since the emergence of the Mountain and River Martial Soul, countless geniuses had risen, and many hidden prodigies were making their way there.

The Dragon Phoenix Selection was something he had to attend. This newly established nation needed prestige and honor.

”Let’s discuss something positive.”

Ling Xiao exhaled deeply and pointed to Hua Fuguang and Hua Lueying, who stood beside him. ”Senior Brother Wu Xiang, and all my ministers—these two are the famous leaders of the Twin Flowers Pirate Group from the Crime City Sea Area. From now on, they will serve as commanders of our empire’s water navy. Senior Brother, I’ll leave the details of their assignments to you, given your better understanding of organizational matters.”

Seeing this pair of sisters, the ministers were visibly amazed.

Hua Fuguang and Hua Lueying exuded a wild beauty, like fiery mustangs that stirred feelings of awe and admiration in anyone who saw them.

Their temperament was neither as holy, elegant, and noble as Moon Lady’s;

Nor as cold, icy, and dangerous as Leng Mei’s;

Nor as alluringly seductive as Xie Li’s.

Though they too now followed the Heavenly Emperor, each radiated an entirely distinctive charm.

Of course, beauty was one thing. In the Mysterious World, strength was what truly mattered.

Hua Fuguang was a Cave Heaven Realm expert, while Hua Lueying, though slightly weaker, was still a half-step Cave Heaven Realm martial artist.

The strength of these two women was nothing to scoff at.

The ministers marveled at the Heavenly Emperor. Every woman he brought back was not only exceptionally beautiful but also possessed strength that would put many men to shame.

They couldn’t help but glance again at Ling Xiao.

The aura emanating from their Heavenly Emperor had clearly changed. He had become stronger than before, yet his commanding presence and arrogance remained as potent as ever.

It seemed that although the trip to Crime City was perilous, it had brought significant rewards.

”Alright, that’s enough. Dismiss everyone else. Return to your duties and don’t let sorrow cloud our senses. Convert your pain into strength!”

Ling Xiao waved them off. ”Wu Xiang, Ji Ning, Xie Li, Qin Huo, Li Ruguang, Zhang Yu Fei, Zhuge Ming, Meng Tong, Xin, Hua Fuguang, Hua Lueying—you generals stay. I have important assignments.”