Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 1360: Chapter 1363: Lost the lady and the soldiers

”How is that possible? I clearly heard his voice without mistake, he looked exactly the same, and had that Cave Heaven Realm aura; it can’t be fake.”

The junior brother rushed over, crawling on the ground to search for traces of Feng Qingyan.

Ling Xiao bent down to help him, but at that instant, the junior brother suddenly turned his head, a longsword like a venomous stinger slipped out from his mouth, glimmering coldly as it thrust towards Ling Xiao.

Another Cave Heaven Realm assassin!

Ling Xiao was shocked; back when he was still in the Heavenly Man Realm, those Cave Heaven Realm martial artists didn’t regard him as a threat, so they didn’t send many Cave Heaven Realm experts to deal with him.

But today, having just exposed his true cultivation level, two such formidable assassins had come.

Both proficient in disguise techniques, and both were Second Dongtian Realm martial artists.

It seemed like his adversaries were gradually taking him seriously.

”Crunch!”

At the critical moment, Ling Xiao actually opened his mouth and bit into that glimmering cold light, snapping it in two.

”What!”

The assassin had done very well, concealing his killing intent, and his acting was excellent.

But unfortunately, like the assassin who was previously exposed, his cultivation level betrayed his identity.

He was indeed a Cave Heaven Realm martial artist, while Ling Xiao’s junior brother was merely a martial artist in the Heavenly Man Realm at the Trinity Heaven cultivation level.

If even such a presence couldn’t be distinguished, then Ling Xiao might as well discard his Mountain and River Martial Soul altogether.

”You’re strong, but it’s a pity you were exposed too early. Otherwise, with the two of you teaming up, I might indeed have been killed.”

Ling Xiao chuckled lightly, showing no intention of fighting back.

The assassin realized that any further action was impossible now, and he jumped straight out the window, fleeing into the distance.

Such action displayed the quality an assassin should have.

Just like Ling Xiao told Feng Xidao: a good assassin should avoid facing their opponent head-on; otherwise, it means surrendering their advantage.

They had led Ling Xiao here precisely because there was no one around; Feng Qingyan had gone to Feng Yingshan.

If the fighting here became too intense, surely someone would be alarmed.

Ling Xiao did not pursue.

It wasn’t that he wanted to let the assassin leave, but because he had a better plan.

”Leng Mei, don’t chase.”

Outside, Ling Xiao saw a figure swiftly pass by, and immediately called out.

”Understood, Master.”

Leng Mei never asked why because she knew if Ling Xiao did something, there must be a reason.

The assassin glanced behind him, noticing no one chasing after, and immediately relaxed his vigilance. Yet, he didn’t notice an unusual inscription flickering on the clothes at his back.

After escaping from Qingxu College, he reached the forest outside, where immediately someone came to meet him.

”What happened? Failed again?”

The receiving party consisted of four people, two standing relatively far, while the other two stood almost right with the assassin.

”No good. That Ling Xiao is too sly. We were detected before making a move. That guy must have some ability to see through others’ cultivation levels.”

The assassin shook his head and said helplessly.

”Wait, what’s on your back?”

Finally, someone noticed something amiss.

At that instant, the assassin’s body exploded.

The two closest people were killed instantly.

Though the other two were further away, one had a leg blown off, and the other lost an eye.

Everyone’s black scarves were blasted off, revealing their true faces.

The two who died were Jia Tianfeng’s lackeys.

And the one with a lost leg turned out to be Jia Tianfeng himself.

While the one who lost an eye was Kong Ming.

These two intended to assassinate Ling Xiao but didn’t even manage to touch a hair of his, only to be outsmarted by him instead.

”Quick! Run!”

Jia Tianfeng, leg broken and in agony, realized something dreadful: if Ling Xiao had calculated their move, he surely would pursue them; if they didn’t leave now, they were doomed.

Despite their injuries, as powerful Cave Heaven Realm experts, they swiftly fled the scene.

”Master, is it okay to let them go?”

After Jia Tianfeng and Kong Ming left, Leng Mei asked, slightly puzzled.

”Jia Tianfeng and Kong Ming are just small fry; there must be bigger fish behind them. This is what’s called ’casting a long line to catch big fish.’ Those small fry—I can deal with them whenever I want. Today, they can just take it as a lesson.”

Ling Xiao smiled, glancing at the three shattered bodies on the ground, his gaze turning cold.

To have hired such formidable assassins against him, those behind the scenes were certainly not ordinary people.

Although Phoenix Immeasurable seemed the most suspicious,

Ling Xiao needed definite answers.

Otherwise, letting the real culprits go who intended to harm him wouldn’t be satisfactory.

Returning to the academy, Ling Xiao encountered Moon Lady, waiting for him on the road.

”Assassins again? Should I help you wipe out the Five Poisons Hall?”

Moon Lady spoke coldly.

She was genuinely enraged.

The enemy’s attempts on Ling Xiao’s life again and again made Moon Lady exceedingly furious.

She was there by Ling Xiao’s side, yet his opponents acted so recklessly, utterly disregarding her presence.

Did they truly believe she’d do nothing?

”Eliminating the Five Poisons Hall isn’t necessary, and besides, we don’t know their whereabouts. However, the location of the Divine Phoenix Branch Hall, I’ve confirmed. If Sister Moon wants to vent her anger, you could destroy it for me.”

Ling Xiao’s patience had its limits.

Instead of seeking revenge on the Five Poisons Hall Branch, they came after him, not once but repeatedly.

Did they really think he wouldn’t dare defy the Dark Divine Temple?

”Alright, I’ll go later.”

Moon Lady replied.

”Choosing not to go at night?”

Ling Xiao asked curiously.

”Doing such things during the day has a bigger impact. Why sneak around at night? If one acts, it should be upright and bold.”

Moon Lady laughed.

”Hmm, Sister Moon, you really think things through. But Sister Moon, try to be kinder to yourself, and Leng Mei, you too. I know you both care about me, but you also need to think of yourselves.”

Ling Xiao suddenly said.

”Master, are you tired of me? Am I annoying?”

Leng Mei got immediately flustered.

Though Moon Lady didn’t speak, she clearly appeared surprised as well.

”What are you even thinking? You two are the closest and most trusted people to me; how could I possibly be tired of you or annoyed with you? It’s just that the enemies I face are growing stronger. You can’t fight without resting; only when you rest well can you better stand by my side in battle!”

Ling Xiao hastily explained. ”Now, I still need your protection to develop well, but soon, once I advance to the Yin-Yang Realm, I’ll ensure to protect you both thoroughly!”

Previously, had Ling Xiao spoken such words, Moon Lady and Leng Mei might have doubted, as Ling Xiao struggled even to break through the Heavenly Man Realm.

However, things were different now; in just over two years, Ling Xiao had ascended from the Martial Vein Realm, consecutively breaking through to the Transcendent Realm, Heavenly Man Realm, and Cave Heaven Realm!

Above the Cave Heaven Realm was the Yin-Yang Realm!

Though this distance seemed insurmountable for many, a lifetime of effort might not cross it.

Yet for Ling Xiao, it was merely trivial.