Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 722: Chapter 720 Ling Xiao Joins

”Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...”

Following Su Han’s voice and amidst Liuyun’s laughter, about a thousand Phoenix Sect members charged towards the dozen or so factions that had previously besieged them.

Although some of the Phoenix Sect disciples who had followed Su Han were injured, none had died. Moreover, under the healing effect of pills, they had recovered over the past few days despite serious physical injuries.

As for people like Xiang’er, without Su Han’s presence, they had been very cautious all along. Even though they had discovered Sage’s Skulls, they acted prudently and did not vie for them.

Since entering the Ancient Battlefield until now, although they had encountered several battles, they hadn’t come across forces like the Sect of the Battle God or the Jade Void Palace, which were bent on the eradication of the Phoenix Sect. And because Xiang’er and the others had never participated in the scramble, all of the one thousand members of the Phoenix Sect were unharmed.

Of course, without contention, there was no gain.

The thousand members of the Phoenix Sect combined had only obtained three Sage’s Skulls from Su Han’s side.

But in Su Han’s eyes, these Sage’s Skulls, regarded as extremely important by other forces, were not as precious as a single life of the Phoenix Sect, even that of the most ordinary disciple.

At this moment, due to the appearance of Su Han and others, the strength of people like Xiang’er had surged, and with it, their confidence also skyrocketed. With Su Han present, they feared nothing and all rushed towards those forces.

Seeing the Phoenix Sect charging, those factions were slightly taken aback, and the gazes of other people around them—and even the 1.6 million people in the entire Land of Eruption—turned towards this spot.

They were also stunned.

Because no one had expected that the Phoenix Sect would actually make a move, and with just this thousand people... they took action!

You must understand, the forces that had just besieged the Phoenix Sect included Second-Rate Sects and Third-Rate Sects. Even those Seventh-Rate and Sixth-Rate Sects might not be a match for the Phoenix Sect, but they had numerous members and the backing of the Five Great Super Sects; how could they be afraid of the Phoenix Sect.

This kind of astonishment was akin to a mocking kind of astonishment.

”You really dare to make a move?!”

”Hahaha, the Phoenix Sect, you truly have guts!”

”So be it. Previously, with the Yun Family and One Slash Palace intervening, we gave them face, but since you’re seeking death, we’ll send you on your way!”

”Kill all from the Phoenix Sect without mercy!”

After their initial astonishment, those dozen or so factions burst out laughing, and killing intent erupted from them, with the various auras of their cultivation bases dispersing in that instant.

”Clueless about death.”

At the area of the Five Great Super Sects, individuals like Liushui Wuqing were watching this scene, the corners of their mouths curled in a cold sneer, looking at the Phoenix Sect as if looking at dead men.

”Brother Su, I’m sorry...”

Over at the Ye Family, both Ye Longhe and Ye Longchen deeply furrowed their brows. After a moment, they sighed, eventually remaining just standing there.

Su Han’s guess was correct; they really couldn’t decide whether to let the Ye Family intervene or not. The Head of the Ye Family had ordered that in this Ancient Battlefield, the focus should be on the Sage’s Skulls and Supreme Treasures, and if necessary, they could risk their lives.

It goes without saying that at a necessary time, even the lives of their own clan members could be disregarded, let alone helping the Phoenix Sect, which already had a very poor impression due to the opening of the Seven-Domain Divine Mountain.

Perhaps no Grand Power saw Phoenix Sect as having any value worth exploiting, even the Yun Family and One Slash Palace only lent a hand because of Yun Qianqian and Nangong Yu’s excellent relationship with Su Han. Were it not for these two ladies, the Phoenix Sect, being but a Sixth-Rate Sect, wouldn’t even merit a second glance from them.

”Young Master, you must stay calm!”

At the Ling Family’s side, an elder showed an anxious look and advised Ling Xiao, ”Young Master, if the Clan Leader were to learn of this, he would certainly be outraged! The Phoenix Sect is nothing more than a mere Sixth-Rate Sect, any power could obliterate it at will. If you truly wish to join another sect, the Clan Leader would naturally use his connections to get you into a Super Sect, but joining the Phoenix Sect... this matter mustn’t happen!”

”With the Ling Family’s power, why would we need to join another sect? Even if I really wanted to join a Super Sect, with my aptitude, would I need to rely on connections?”

Ling Xiao glanced at the elder and shook his head slightly, ”Uncle Feng, you wouldn’t understand. I feel that joining Phoenix Sect is an opportunity for me, and besides... the Phoenix Sect isn’t as weak as you claim it to be.”

”If the Phoenix Sect were really that strong, how could it still be just a Sixth-Rate Sect to this day?” the elder asked.

”Hasn’t One Slash Palace personally pronounced it a First-Class Sect? And to make room for the Phoenix Sect, One Slash Palace destroyed a First-Class Sect,” Ling Xiao said.

”That’s because of Nangong Yu!”

The elder said urgently, ”It’s said that back on Mountain of the Divine Medicine, Su Baliu once saved Nangong Yu’s life. Palace Master Nangong Duanchen remembered the favor, and that’s why he repaid it this way. However, realistically speaking, how can the Phoenix Sect possess the strength of a First-Class Sect? Not to mention its foundation, the number of disciples alone puts the Phoenix Sect far behind other First-Class Sects.”

”And since its establishment, the Phoenix Sect hasn’t even reached ten years. Do you still believe it could be the next One Slash Palace?”

”Perhaps the Phoenix Sect really could become the next One Slash Palace,” Ling Xiao said with a gleam in his eyes.

”Young Master, you...”

The elder was about to speak again, but Ling Xiao took a deep breath and interrupted him.

”Uncle Feng, I’ve already promised Su Han that I would join the Phoenix Sect, and so from this moment on, I am a member of the Phoenix Sect. How can I stand idly by when my own Sect is in trouble?”

”No, absolutely not!” The elder immediately stood in front of Ling Xiao.

”You can stop me physically, but not my heart.”

Ling Xiao shook his head, ”What does a cultivator cultivate? It is the heart! Uncle Feng, you are older and have much experience. Is there anything in your life that you regret? Do you regret, looking back now, that there were things you wanted to do but didn’t because of various restraints? Once missed, it’s gone forever, and can never be retrieved. So, Elder, I ask you, please do not stop me, okay?”

”Why are you so stubborn!”

The elder was anxious like an ant on a hot pan, ”Young Master, with your aptitude, you will surely stand out in the family and inherit the position of Clan Leader. Why give that up for a Phoenix Sect? And at this moment, the Phoenix Sect is clearly just... clearly unaware of what’s good for it. Such a sect is not worth joining!”

”I’ve said, you don’t understand.”

Ling Xiao still shook his head, ”Uncle Feng, you watched me grow up, you know my character, so please, stop trying to stop me.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ling Xiao’s figure flickered and he dashed toward the location of the Phoenix Sect.

The elder truly didn’t try to stop him anymore—he really did understand Ling Xiao’s temperament.

With the Land of Eruption imminent, the Sage’s Skull and Supreme Treasure being the main focus, although he watched Ling Xiao leave, the elder did not follow.

Without Ling Xiao, he had to command the situation here.