Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 1329: Chapter 1329: Emperor’s Guard

The expectations people had for Ji Mingxing were utterly shattered.

They originally thought Ji Mingxing simply didn’t want to kill on his wedding day.

But now, they understood.

Ji Mingxing was afraid—afraid like a coward—actually turning back to plead for help from his master.

The number one genius of the Heavenly Dragon Continent?

Trash!

A prodigy seen once in a century?

Trash!

Someone stronger than Ling Xiao?

Even bigger trash!

Such a person, in front of Ling Xiao, couldn’t even muster the will to fight—this counts as a genius? He doesn’t even deserve to be called a martial artist.

What a complete waste!

Merely a fragile, decorative product nurtured in a greenhouse—beautiful in appearance, utterly useless in reality.

Now everyone increasingly believed that Joshua Long’s words were right.

How could someone like Ji Mingxing possibly defeat Ji Mingkong?

If Ji Mingkong hadn’t gone easy on him and given him the chance for a sneak attack, how could he have ever deposed Ji Mingkong?

Who is the true genius?

When a counterfeit meets the genuine article, the comparison becomes glaringly obvious.

No matter how fancy or exquisite a fake may appear, it’s still a fake—utterly meaningless compared to the real thing.

”Today’s wedding is over. Anyone who came here for the spectacle, you can stand aside. If you don’t want to die, stay out of the VIP section! I, Ling Xiao, am not a slaughter-loving man. Considering that some of you were deceived by Ji Mingxing’s sweet talk, I’ll give you one chance!”

Indeed, Ling Xiao was not one to kill recklessly.

When he killed, it was either someone he must kill or there had to be a reason behind it.

For those who were nothing but irrelevant pests, as long as they didn’t oppose him, he wouldn’t bother to act.

”I only came here out of respect for the Ice Phoenix Clan; this has nothing to do with Ji Mingxing, and I won’t interfere in your matters.”

Eventually, someone chose to leave.

And their reasoning wasn’t unreasonable.

After all, the bride marrying Ji Mingxing was Fengming Lian of the Ice Phoenix Clan.

”Me too!”

Once the first left, the second followed.

In a brief moment, the once-packed VIP section had dwindled from hundreds of people to just over twenty.

Of course, among them were still Emperor Phoenix Immeasurable and the Great Sun World Lord.

These two, however, would never leave.

They were not afraid of Ling Xiao.

”Heh, not bad—twenty-six people are still willing to stand by your side.”

Ling Xiao smiled faintly and looked at Phoenix Immeasurable: ”Emperor, I ask you to stand aside. It would be bad if you got injured in the upcoming fight; after all, that dragon body of yours is quite precious.”

Though his words seemed caring, there was a thin veil of threat within them.

The meaning was clear: Don’t think that being an emperor guarantees safety—if it really comes to blows, you might as well be prepared for death.

Phoenix Immeasurable trembled with rage.

His heart burned with hatred for Ling Xiao, accompanied by a hint of regret.

Choosing to stand against Ling Xiao rather than attempting to rope him in was undoubtedly the most foolish decision he had ever made.

Who could’ve predicted Ling Xiao would have such an immensely powerful figure supporting him from behind?

”You can’t even harm me, and now you’re deluded enough to think you can hurt the Emperor?”

Standing beside Phoenix Immeasurable was one of his guards—a martial artist who had recently broken through to the Half-step Cave Heaven Realm.

Without a doubt, this guard was indeed strong.

Stronger than most of the so-called young elites present.

”Mindless fool! If your leader Fengming Dahai were here, saying those words might make sense. You, however, don’t deserve it! Get lost!”

Even a stray dog thinks it’s worth barking now.

While Ling Xiao might not yet be a match for Phoenix Immeasurable, in his eyes, a mere Half-step Cave Heaven Realm guard was nothing at all—yet the audacity to talk down to him!

”You’re telling me to get lost?”

The guard was incensed to the extreme.

He had already been displeased with Ling Xiao for a while.

Disregarding Ji Mingxing was one thing, but to disrespect the Emperor? As the Emperor’s guard, how could he tolerate it?

Six months ago, he knew Ling Xiao’s cultivation level was merely the Nine Layers Realm.

Even after six months, he refused to believe Ling Xiao could suddenly break through to the Half-step Cave Heaven Realm.

With his skill and cultivation, he was confident he could easily crush Ling Xiao.

Phoenix Immeasurable understood the guard’s intention but did not intervene.

He too wanted to see how much Ling Xiao had progressed in the past six months.

The previous martial artist had failed to draw out Ling Xiao’s full abilities; this moment was the real test.

The guard let out a furious roar, slamming his foot down as his body leaped into the air. Anger surged through him as he drew the blade from his waist and, with a momentum as fierce as splitting the heavens, slashed toward Ling Xiao.

”Anyone who insults the Emperor dies without mercy!”

His sole intent was to kill Ling Xiao—nothing more.

Seeing the figure crossing the air in the void, Ling Xiao gently shook his head. Why did people insist on throwing their lives away?

No Sword Intent was released!

No Sword Qi radiated!

Ling Xiao merely extended his finger lightly, forming a Crimson Sun Cone the size of a thumb at its tip.

The strike seemed casual, effortless.

The crimson light, brilliantly radiant, swept through the air like a whistling storm.

”Shh... shh...”

The seemingly harmless Crimson Sun Cone—a mere thumb-sized object—pierced through the guard’s protective True Essence, shattered his blade energy, and penetrated his throat.

With widened eyes, the guard fell to the ground.

Dead without peace!

”How terrifying!”

The crowd trembled with fear.

To face a martial artist at the peak of the Half-step Cave Heaven Realm and kill him on the spot with a single casual strike—Ling Xiao’s overwhelming power was undeniable.

Not only did he show no deference to Emperor Phoenix Immeasurable, he revealed shocking strength.

Now people understood. Ling Xiao’s cultivation level had likely advanced to the Cave Heaven Realm—at the very least, the First Cave Heaven Realm.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible to slay such a strong Half-step Cave Heaven Realm martial artist with such ease.

Everyone understood now.

Ling Xiao’s brazen arrogance wasn’t just because he had strong backing; it stemmed from his own terrifying strength.

Even without relying on supporters, Ling Xiao feared no one of his generation!

This was his power—his capital!

The dignified Emperor’s guard, killed in a single strike, left the crowd no opportunity to witness more of Ling Xiao’s abilities.

”So what if he’s the Emperor’s guard? If he lacks vision, killing him is no matter at all!”

Ling Xiao glanced indifferently at Phoenix Immeasurable. If it weren’t for the old ancestor of the Shenhuang Clan, Ling Xiao might have already had the Moon Lady dispose of Phoenix Immeasurable.

Though he narrowly escaped a catastrophe six months ago and managed to kill Si Kong Zun, the mastermind behind it all remained free, unscathed.

One of those responsible was none other than Emperor Phoenix Immeasurable!

Phoenix Immeasurable’s face turned ashen, yet he did nothing.

He merely shot a cold glance at Ling Xiao and said, ”You—very good!”

”Of course I am! Don’t blame me, Emperor. He brought it upon himself,” Ling Xiao replied indifferently.

”Lian, come back with me!”

Phoenix Immeasurable turned away from Ling Xiao, speaking to Fengming Lian.

”I’m not going back. I want to find my father—he would never treat me like this,” Fengming Lian said with determination.

Since childhood, she had never met her father, but she longed deeply for him.

The reason was simple—her life had been far from happy. Ever since Fengming Xiao underwent the baptism of Divine Phoenix Holy Light, she had treated Fengming Lian with relentless abuse—either beating her or berating her—showing no compassion whatsoever.

The only person who truly cared for her, her nursemaid, was killed by Fengming Xiao herself for being too close to her.