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Chapter 1019: Conditions for Going to Battle

Chapter 1019: Chapter 1019: Conditions for Going to Battle

Ling Xiao wasn’t keen on sparring for entertainment.

After all, who would want to do something that offers no benefits?

So he simply waved his hand dismissively and said, "All of you here are experts, so I’ll refrain from making a fool of myself."

"Are you afraid?"

Kong You asked coldly.

"Hehe, I really am afraid, and trembling with fear at that."

Ling Xiao continued to eat his food nonchalantly, as arguing with an idiot was a sure way to infuriate oneself to death, so he couldn’t be bothered to dispute anything with Kong You.

Moreover, the Emperor hadn’t mentioned any rewarding benefits for winning, so he was even less inclined to make a move.

Hearing Ling Xiao’s words, everyone present frowned.

They all felt that this Ling Xiao was all bark and no bite.

Otherwise, why would he be hemming and hawing, refusing to fight today? He must really be scared and pretending to be nonchalant.

Fengming Piaoxue glanced at Ling Xiao, feeling somewhat pleased yet also annoyed.

It was like punching into cotton, completely futile, and this was extremely awkward.

Was this guy really afraid, or just pretending?

Fengming Piaoxue wasn’t willing to let things rest here.

Yan Peng, being someone very adept at reading the room, saw Fengming Piaoxue’s expression and knew what she wanted to do. Hence, he chuckled and said, "Ling Xiao, today’s sparring session was initiated by Brother Wushan and approved by the Emperor. If you decline like this, you’re not giving face to the Emperor and Brother Wushan."

"Oh? In that case, when I challenged you earlier, you’re willing to accept it, huh?"

Ling Xiao asked Yan Peng with a smirk.

"This..."

Of course, Yan Peng dared not accept Ling Xiao’s challenge. He knew his own limits and was aware that he was no match for Ling Xiao. Even Prince Tianpeng Peng Yue had warned him not to overestimate himself and provoke Ling Xiao.

He definitely didn’t dare gamble with his life.

Fighting Ling Xiao could end in death, or at the very least, it might peel a layer off his skin.

Seeing Yan Peng’s embarrassed reaction, Ling Xiao taunted, "What’s the matter? Yan Peng, are you not giving face to the Emperor and Phoenix Wushan?"

The sarcasm in his tone was thick.

Yan Peng was even more embarrassed and dared not reply.

"Since you don’t have the courage, better shut that filthy mouth of yours. Are you scared others won’t realize you’re a coward who bullies the weak and fears the strong?"

Ling Xiao insulted disdainfully and then returned to eating on his own.

His stance was clear; he wouldn’t fight. If they wanted him to, they would have to either send Yan Peng into battle or offer a significant incentive.

Otherwise, there was no point in discussing further.

"Ling Xiao, if you’re a man, don’t beat around the bush. Do you dare accept Kong You’s challenge?"

Fengming Piaoxue glared fiercely at Yan Peng, then had no choice but to personally provoke Ling Xiao.

"I’m not a man? Could it be that you are? Hehehe, I wasn’t aware that the candidate for Holy Maiden on Changle Immortal Island was actually a man."

Ling Xiao laughed heartily.

"You! You jerk!"

Fengming Piaoxue’s face turned red with anger. When it came to verbal sparring, she was no match for Ling Xiao. No one here could best him in that.

"Tsk tsk, the candidate for Holy Maiden is as beautiful as a fairy, but such foul language doesn’t seem fitting."

Ling Xiao clicked his tongue in pretense of concern.

"Cough cough, Ling Xiao, don’t pick on Miss Piaoxue too much. After all, she’s a delicate girl, thin-skinned. Why not indulge her a bit, spar with Kong You to make her happy? Consider it a favor to me."

As the situation increasingly leaned in favor of Ling Xiao, the Emperor suddenly spoke up.

Ling Xiao paused briefly, then almost immediately started to chuckle again.

He originally wondered if the Emperor decided to win him over, whether he should side with the Emperor or Feng Yingshan. After all, the Emperor wielded great power, and utilizing it would likely make his own endeavors more successful.

But now, it seemed he no longer needed to choose.

From this moment on, Ling Xiao knew he was no longer on the same path as the Emperor.

Faced with the current situation, the Emperor had chosen Fengming Piaoxue over him, and that was already clear.

"Heh, Your Majesty speaks in such a way, how could a commoner like myself find reason to disobey? Only, about the two requests I made earlier, I wonder if Your Majesty could fulfill them?"

Ling Xiao asked with a smile.

"Ling Xiao, are you tired of living, daring to bargain with the Emperor?" Yan Peng scolded.

"Shut up!"

Ling Xiao suddenly unleashed his killing intent on Yan Peng and shouted fiercely.

Thud!

Yan Peng fell on his buttocks to the ground, scattering the food and drink from the table all over the floor.

"The Emperor has always been fair, never showing favoritism, right?"

Since he was not planning to cooperate, Ling Xiao no longer needed to give this Emperor any face, as long as he didn’t offend him too harshly.

"Enough, for every victory you’ll obtain 100,000 Low-grade Spirit Stones, and if you can defeat Kong You, Yan Peng will have to accept your challenge. This should suffice, right?"

The Emperor spoke loudly, seemingly with some dissatisfaction.

Ling Xiao thought to himself, You’re still not satisfied?

I’m even less satisfied! I was just fine at the academy, just out of seclusion from my Cultivation, and before I even had a chance to catch up with friends, you summon me here. I can’t even enjoy my meal but have to fight in martial contests. Who’s the aggrieved one?

"For each victory, I want 10 million Low-grade Spirit Stones, not one less, or I will not fight. Does Your Majesty think I, Ling Xiao, am still the beggar from before?"

Ling Xiao spoke disdainfully, "I’m wasting so much time here, when I could easily earn lots of Low-grade Spirit Stones by refining just one pill."

"It’s better not to go too far, Brother Ling."

Phoenix Wushan warned.

"Am I going too far? Forcing someone to fight a duel, isn’t that even more excessive?" Ling Xiao scoffed, "If you can’t afford it, then let’s forget about the fight."

"I’ll pay!"

The Emperor suddenly spoke out loud, his voice carrying heavier anger.

Feng Qingyan frowned and glanced at Ling Xiao with concern.

"As expected of the Divine Phoenix Emperor, the foremost mighty one in the Phoenix God Empire, indeed generous!"

Ling Xiao smiled, then stood up and looked at Yan Peng, "Did you hear what the Emperor just said, Yan Peng? If I win against Kong You, you must accept my challenge!"

"Challenge accepted, as if I’d be afraid of you!"

Yan Peng suddenly became brave.

But was he really brave?

Of course not!

He simply believed that Kong You would definitely defeat Ling Xiao.

How could Ling Xiao, with no remarkable abilities, possibly beat someone with a Cultivation Level in the Eight Desolations Early Heavenly Stage?

It was just unfortunate that Yan Peng, who had recently been confined to his home for Cultivation, was completely unaware of Ling Xiao’s feat of killing Ximen Bu Mie.

Otherwise, he might not have been so certain.

His impression of Ling Xiao still revolved around the scene at Lingxiao Square where he defeated the Blood Skeleton.

At that time, Ling Xiao’s Cultivation Level must have been in the Early Stage of the Six Arts Realm.

Early Stage of the Six Arts Realm against the Eight Desolations Early Heavenly Stage had no advantages to speak of.

Moreover, although Kong You was not as good as Kong He, he was still a genius in his own right, stronger than a typical martial artist in the Eight Desolations Early Heavenly Stage.

That’s why Yan Peng dared to accept Ling Xiao’s challenge.

After all, Ling Xiao would definitely be defeated by Kong You, dead or injured, what was there to fear?