Tyrant Sky Martial Soul
Chapter 1072: Shadow Swordsman

Chapter 1072: Chapter 1072: Shadow Swordsman

"Hehe, if you gentlemen like it, I’ll gladly give it to you."

Xie Mang felt disgruntled inside but, for the sake of his life, he still spoke without stint.

"Hahaha, Xie Mang, you rascal, you’re really something. Forget it, you can have your fun. We’re not interested in Scorpion women, let alone these given to you by Lord Mu Tu. We wouldn’t dare take them, we’re off, we’re off, let’s not disturb Xie Mang’s refined pleasure!"

A few Lizard people left with a laugh and a talk, and Xie Mang felt much more relieved inside.

It seems that following Mu Tu does indeed come with sweet rewards.

"I, Xie Li, am willing to take a blood oath; whoever can save me, I will be their servant for life."

Xie Li cried out in despair, and took a blood oath using the Scorpion bloodline.

This blood oath was a bit special; it wasn’t as simple as just saying it. Once taken, if one went against their oath, their bloodline power would explode and turn the Scorpion person into minced meat.

This has been proven countless times.

Ling Xiao was aware of it.

Unfortunately, it seemed that the Lizard people were wary of Mu Tu and were still indifferent to Xie Li’s words.

Watching those Lizard people leave stirred something in Ling Xiao’s heart.

Though Xie Li wasn’t exactly a good woman, it was downright nauseating to be defiled by another who was even less decent.

Moreover, once a Scorpion person’s blood oath is taken, it can truly be taken seriously.

If he were to save Xie Li, he would immediately gain a strong ally - a rare and beneficial opportunity indeed.

Xie Mang wasn’t as powerful as Xie Li by a long shot, being only a Pinnacle Heavenly Realm Martial Artist of the Eight Desolations Sky Peak, even if he was much stronger than the average Scorpion warrior, he still fell far short in comparison to Xie Li.

If it weren’t for Xie Li’s inner strength being imprisoned by Mu Tu, Xie Mang wouldn’t dare touch Xie Li even if he had a hundred guts.

Ling Xiao didn’t take such strength seriously anymore; since he could grant a favor smoothly and gain a powerful assistant by the way, why wouldn’t he?

Naturally, Ling Xiao was willing to do such a beneficial trade.

However, just as he was preparing to take action, he suddenly heard a voice rise.

"Xie Mang, you are truly shameless, betraying the Scorpion Tribe and even thinking about defiling Commander Xie Li!"

As the voice rang out, a person emerged from behind a huge rock.

This person was dressed in a silver-grey Armor, looking handsome and valiant, just like the image of a young general.

Moreover, since he dared to come out right in the presence of Xie Mang, he was likely even stronger than Xie Mang.

"Who are you to mess with my affair?"

Xie Mang asked with a cold voice.

"You don’t need to worry about who I am. If you want to live, you better scram, or the moment my longsword is drawn, your death is certain!"

The young man spoke indifferently and calmly.

"Seeking death!"

Xie Mang wouldn’t care about such a youngster who dared to spoil his plans. He could not let this slide.

A tail, several meters long, suddenly burst forth and thrust towards the young man.

"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread!"

Suddenly, a sword was unsheathed, and the whole world seemed to turn black in an instant. Apart from Ling Xiao, Xie Li and Xie Mang both lost their sight instantly.

Ling Xiao was surprised to find that this young man also seemed to know some use of Shadow Power, although far inferior to the Mystery of the Shadow, he was not weak.

Even more bizarre was that the young man himself could merge with his shadow.

The two became one; the shadow was him, and he was the shadow.

In this way, Ling Xiao’s Void Shadow Crocodile was of no use against him, any attack aimed at either his shadow or his physical body was likely to be avoided.

"Interesting!"

Black inscriptions began to flicker in Ling Xiao’s eyes.

In the company of three, there must be one I can learn from. Even if this teacher could be an enemy or a stranger, Ling Xiao would learn anything useful to himself.

""

Since ancient times, there has been a concept known as Unity of Heaven and Man.

Heaven represents all things in the universe.

Apart from the King of People, it seems that no one has truly achieved Unity of Heaven and Man.

However, there are indeed many experts who can achieve unity with certain objects.

For example, the most common Unity of Man and Sword!

It is the unity of the human body and the sword, which actually falls under the category of Unity of Heaven and Man.

Ling Xiao has always been trying to achieve Unity of Man and Sword, but perhaps because his own progress has been too rapid, it has been difficult for him to truly attain it.

Today, seeing the youth achieve unity with his shadow, Ling Xiao experienced a moment of enlightenment.

Since there is no suitable sword that allows him to achieve Unity of Man and Sword, then perhaps unifying with a shadow or light could be feasible.

The youth who was in the midst of action did not realize that someone was stealthily learning his Martial Arts at this moment. With a thrust of his sword, he disabled the tail of Xie Mang.

However, he did not kill Xie Mang.

"Leaving you with a dog’s life because we both work for Mu Tu. Now, get lost!"

With his Longsword sheathed, the youth coldly looked at Xie Mang and spoke.

"Shadow Sword—Situ Mo! You are of the Black Crow Empire, why would you help this woman?"

Xie Mang did not leave, but instead asked coldly.

"Heh, haven’t you heard she has promised to be a life-long servant to the one who saves her? I quite fancy such a good maid," Situ Mo said with a light laugh.

"I’m afraid you don’t have such luck!"

Xie Mang suddenly roared, his body completely transforming into a giant Poisonous Scorpion. The tail that was supposed to have been cut off had regrown.

"I intended to spare your life, not expecting you to be so obstinately incorrigible. Well, it makes no difference since your mission is already completed. As soon as Mu Tu defeats the Scorpion King, you would be dead anyway. It’s better I dispose of you on behalf of Mu Tu."

Having said this, Situ Mo unsheathed his Longsword once again.

This time, he showed no mercy and directly cut off Xie Mang’s head.

"Hmph, worthless death!"

Without even glancing at the body of Xie Mang, Situ Mo said to Xie Li, "Stay put here obediently. My men will protect you. Once things here are settled, you will come back to the Black Crow Empire with me."

With that, he leaped away.

Only leaving behind a Martial Artist of the Black Crow Empire.

This Martial Artist was not weak either, roughly on par with Xie Mang.

Yet, he died very cleanly.

Xie Mang, who was supposed to be dead, crawled out from a pile of chaotic rocks and killed the Martial Artist from behind.

"Stupid Situ Mo, you’re stronger than me, it’s a pity you’re too dumb. Did you really think Xie Mang could be killed so easily?"

"You’re not dead?"

Xie Li was somewhat surprised as well, "You’ve actually mastered the Shell Shedding Technique!"

"What’s so surprising about that? If my strength is inferior, I naturally have to make sure to cultivate my life-saving secret technique well. I might not be good at other things, but I am more proficient with the Shell Shedding Technique than you are."

Xie Mang chuckled, "That Situ Mo trying to save you, he’s just wasted his time."

"I’m not counting on him to save me. Situ Mo, like you, is of the same ilk. Falling into his hands is no different than falling into yours," Xie Li suddenly laughed as well.

"Then whom can you possibly count on? Could it be there’s someone else here?"

Xie Mang laughed loudly.

"Little brother, do you really want to watch your sister be defiled by this villain? Sister has offended you before, but now I’m about to become your maidservant. Won’t you take action?"

"Who are you talking to?"

Cold sweat streamed down Xie Mang’s forehead because he could not sense anyone’s presence at all.