CHAPTER 1436: CHAPTER 1439: ANTS, WILD BOAR, YOUNG MASTER YING

The martial artists of the Giant Whale Sect all felt fortunate because their sect leader Nan Jing would not compete with them for credit.

Their sect leader was a Yin-Yang Realm martial artist. Killing these people wouldn’t be anything more than a flick of the finger.

"Listen to me, everyone. Don’t panic and follow my instructions. Today, it will be them who die, not us!"

Ling Xiao was now forced to stand against the Ji Clan.

Since that was the case, he naturally had to make the most of his advantages.

"Who are you? Why should we listen to you? Won’t you just use us as cannon fodder and send us to our deaths?"

"Exactly, exactly!"

"Only a fool would trust you!"

The vast majority of the martial artists did not believe Ling Xiao’s words.

Although Ling Xiao was powerful, it was precisely because of his strength that he might use them as cannon fodder.

They weren’t stupid; they wouldn’t believe Ling Xiao.

"Believe it or not, it’s up to you."

Ling Xiao didn’t like to force others. Fortunately, around a hundred people believed in him.

Among them included the Volcano Duo.

With these two, his plan might proceed more smoothly.

"Miss Mengmeng, you’d better go back over there. In battle, blades and spears are ruthless. Once the fight starts, no one can guarantee they can protect you."

Ling Xiao glanced at Ji Mengmeng and said.

"Young hero, Ji Ying has been here for a while now and hasn’t mentioned her at all. He clearly wants to kill us all. I, Chen, am not that talented, but at least I am a Cave Heaven Realm martial artist, and Miss Mengmeng is also a Second Dongtian Realm martial artist. We can be of help."

The middle-aged man surnamed Chen said respectfully.

Now, he admired Ling Xiao immensely.

"Fine, in that case, follow my instructions. At the very least, you won’t be easily killed."

Ling Xiao took out an Array Refining Stone and began chanting.

In an instant, a strange inscription appeared on the bodies of these hundred or so martial artists.

"Stand according to this formation chart, and you can solidly defend yourselves!"

"Thank you, young hero, but what about you?"

The Volcano Elder asked curiously.

"I’m fine. They can’t kill me unless there’s a Yin-Yang Realm martial artist; otherwise, if I want to leave, no one can stop me."

Ling Xiao gave a cold smile. Although he had already killed two Fifth Cave Heaven Realm martial artists,

he hadn’t truly used his trump card yet.

If pushed to the limit, he would show those fools what true fear is.

Everyone knew the incredible strength Ling Xiao possessed, so no one doubted his decision.

If they did, they wouldn’t have chosen to cooperate with Ling Xiao.

"Remember, fight while retreating, but be sure to keep the formation intact, moving westward."

Ling Xiao lowered his voice and added.

Though they did not understand the purpose of Ling Xiao’s instructions, everyone nodded in agreement.

Since they chose to trust Ling Xiao, they wouldn’t easily doubt him, or else they’d fall into disarray before the enemy even attacked.

"Young hero, be careful. I’m afraid they will target you as their main focus."

Ji Mengmeng said with concern, "You don’t need to worry about us; prioritize your own safety. After all, if you survive, we will be safer too."

Though everyone acknowledged Ling Xiao’s prowess, the opposing forces were just too powerful. It was impressive enough if Ling Xiao managed to protect himself, let alone escort them to safety.

It seemed a bit too wishful to think otherwise.

Not only did they think so but the people of the Giant Whale Sect thought the same.

"Nan Sha, you handle the others. This kid is mine."

Ji Ying was very displeased with Ling Xiao.

A mere ant dared to shout in his presence and even attempted to protect others?

Who do you think you are?

Ji Ying thought that if he didn’t personally squash this ant, it would be too boring.

"Young master, this isn’t right. Who would dare steal merit points from you?"

Nan Sha laughed bitterly.

"Don’t worry, I don’t want the merit points. Killing him, they are yours."

Ji Ying merely wanted to eliminate this brat who dared to disregard his authority; as for anything else, he hadn’t given it much thought.

He didn’t care about such trivial merit points at all.

"Thank you, Young Master Ying. What are you waiting for, brothers? Kill!"

Nan Sha sneered and was the first to charge out.

Soon after, cries of agony rang out continuously.

Ling Xiao didn’t look elsewhere; his eyes were fixed on Ji Ying.

The thought of that superior, condescending look of Ji Ying disturbed him greatly.

"Boy, there’s no need to be dissatisfied. It’s not your fault you weren’t born in a good place. If you were a member of the Immortal Island Ji Clan of the Sacred Dynasty, then today you could also strut about, deciding who lives and who dies without a second thought."

Ji Ying, wielding a long spear, approached Ling Xiao.

He then jolted the spear and stabbed it into the ground. Suddenly, the ground rose up, revealing a massive wild boar emerging from it.

Despite its rather unattractive appearance, this creature was actually a Cave Heaven Demonic Beast.

Equivalent to a Fifth Cave Heaven Realm martial artist.

This meant Ling Xiao’s opponent wasn’t just Ji Ying; the imposing wild boar was also in the fray.

Ji Ying leapt onto the boar, then squeezed his legs, prompting the boar to roar and charge at Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao’s expression remained calm as still water.

Once in battle, he became extremely composed.

Pointing his spear at Ling Xiao, the boar’s charge caused sparks to fly from the spear, followed by dense smoke and eventually roaring flames.

Now, this long spear had transformed into a flame lance.

As the enemy attacked, Ling Xiao coldly sneered, thrusting the Destruction Sword in his hand toward the flame lance.

Going head-to-head, he had no fear at all!

Clang!

Sword and spear collided mid-air, fire blazing in all directions. Nearby martial artists backed off, some even halted due to the impact’s terrifying heat.

Afraid of being consumed by the intense heat.

At that moment, the wild boar suddenly vanished and then abruptly reappeared, launching an attack from underground, its jaws wide open as if to engulf Ling Xiao entirely.

Simultaneously, Ji Ying’s offensive did not weaken; it grew even more ferocious.

The flames on the spear blazed brighter, and behind him, a crimson flame appeared.

It seemed to be a peculiar fire from a monster beast.

Ji Ying’s Martial Soul was indeed not weak, but in terms of high temperatures and flames, he wasn’t looking down on anyone. In front of him, playing with fire turned others into mere trash.

"Die!"

The flames of Ji Ying’s Martial Soul flared even stronger.

In that instant, he truly seemed like a descending Fire God, rapid, fierce, and merciless in his attacks.

The underground wild boar had already considered Ling Xiao a delicacy, its wide mouth determined to devour him whole.

At that critical moment, Ling Xiao didn’t move; his Destruction Sword in hand was continuously gathering energy.

The Annihilation Sword Intent surged to its peak!

Despite sensing the threat from this sword, Ji Ying didn’t show any intent to retreat.

In his view, retreating now would be too humiliating, especially after proclaiming he’d kill Ling Xiao with his own hands.

How could he back down?