Tyrant Sky Martial Soul
Chapter 234 Pledging Loyalty with Blood_1

Chapter 234: Chapter 234 Pledging Loyalty with Blood_1

"Ming Tian, agree to him,"

Master Baiyun suddenly spoke.

"Oh? You seem to understand that one who knows current affairs is a wise man. Not bad, not bad at all. It seems you haven’t lived all these years in vain,"

the man in black said, clearly delighted.

Hearing Master Baiyun’s words, the only shackle in Ming Tian’s heart was gone.

He had originally followed Master Baiyun simply because he wanted to use this stepping stone to enter the Twelve Sects.

This point had been advised to him by a powerhouse of the Ninja Clan.

His hesitation to agree earlier was mainly because he was afraid of angering Master Baiyun, which would be detrimental to the Ninja Clan and to himself.

Although the man in black said that Master Baiyun was a nobody, less than an ant, after all, he was a Transcendent Warrior. It would be quite easy for him to kill Ming Tian.

"Disciple is willing to serve under Demonflame Celestial!"

Ming Tian knelt down and said without hesitation.

"Hahaha, good! Very good! You are indeed very smart!"

The man in black laughed heartily and said, "Rest assured, you have made the most important choice in your life! By entering the Moon Hua Sect and with your talents, receiving personal guidance from the Master himself, you will be able to step into a more colorful world, and even meet the unparalleled geniuses of other continents, becoming a legend in martial arts!"

The words of the man in black were meant for Ming Tian to hear, but they were also meant for Ling Xiao to hear.

Bringing Ming Tian back wasn’t enough; he wanted to take Ling Xiao back as well.

He was well aware that what these young martial artists looked forward to the most was the chance to step into a richer and more varied world,

to come into contact with superior martial arts,

and to see for themselves what this world was really like.

In this sense,

he had succeeded.

Ling Xiao was indeed tempted.

As a disciple of Demonflame Celestial, he wouldn’t need to suffer in the Outer Sect and could directly receive guidance from Demonflame Celestial himself. It was estimated that he would quickly become an Inner Sect Disciple, then rapidly increase his cultivation level, and ultimately it was absolutely possible for him to ascend to the Heavenly Man Realm.

In fact, from the moment he saw the woman in blue, his heart was filled with curiosity about this world.

"How about it, lad? Ming Tian has agreed, what about you? What’s your choice?"

The man in black turned to Ling Xiao and asked.

"Hehe, esteemed senior from the Moon Hua Sect, the conditions you offer are indeed too tempting. Moreover, Master Baiyun has just expelled me from the Sect; by all rights, there should be no problem for me to join you under Demonflame Celestial,"

Ling Xiao said with a smile, "But I don’t believe things are that simple."

Although he was tempted by the words of the man in black, his instincts told him that things were not as wonderful as they were described on the surface.

"Hahaha, clever, you are indeed very clever, I’m starting to like you!"

The man in black laughed heartily and said, "Although your talent is lacking, with such astuteness, following the Master and becoming a catamite might not be bad."

"Hehe, I don’t have that kind of capability. I’ll leave that to you, senior. It’s clear to see that you hold Demonflame Celestial in high regard,"

Ling Xiao chuckled.

"You really have guts, kid. Do you think I can’t kill you?" the man in black frowned.

He understood what being a catamite meant—his own words were clearly insulting.

"You really can’t kill me."

Ling Xiao had this confidence, knowing that as long as he wasn’t foolish, the other party couldn’t kill him.

"Hehe, bold yet meticulous, and possessing both wisdom and courage. Let’s set aside these trivial matters. You’re right; to join Demonflame Celestial, one must indeed make a commitment,"

the man in black chuckled.

"What kind of commitment?"

Ling Xiao asked.

"Take something from Old Baiyun, like an ear, nose, or an eye would do,"

the man in black said nonchalantly. "I know about the deep bond between master and disciple, so I won’t ask you to kill him. That would be too difficult for you."

Hearing these words, Ling Xiao involuntarily gasped in shock.

This man was truly too malicious.

Although he really wanted to join the Moon Hua Sect, and didn’t like the old Baiyun, he just couldn’t bring himself to do such a thing.

"Hei Suo, you’re pushing people too far!"

Master Baiyun also couldn’t help but curse.

"So what if I am pushing too far, what can you do to me?"

Hei Suo sneered coldly.

"Sorry, but although I don’t like this old chap, I bear no irreconcilable hatred towards him. Besides, he has saved my life before. I really can’t bring myself to do it. It seems I’m truly fated not to follow Demonflame Celestial."

Ling Xiao shrugged, effectively giving up.

"Ming Tian, what about you?"

Hei Suo looked coldly towards Ming Tian and said, "You should be aware that his declaration of allegiance is mandatory. After all, you are disciples of old Baiyun. If you feign loyalty, then wouldn’t your master be at a great disadvantage?"

"I... I..."

Ming Tian trembled as he looked towards Master Baiyun.

At that moment, Master Baiyun was truly desperate. He could have understood if Ming Tian chose to worship Demonflame Celestial as his master, but now, he was at a loss.

He had spent all his efforts on nurturing Ming Tian and Zuo Leng, even at the cost of offending Ling Xiao and others.

Yet in the end, the disciple he had wholeheartedly cultivated was going to harm him!

"I’m sorry, Master. I just need to borrow your ear for a moment. Once my cultivation has improved, I will repay you."

Ming Tian approached Master Baiyun.

"You beast! You absolute beast!"

Master Baiyun was so angry that he spat out blood unceasingly.

Now seriously injured, Ming Tian could have killed him if he wanted to, let alone take one of his ears.

"Hahaha, well done, splendid indeed! No great man is without mischief, no true hero without ruthlessness! Acting like this proves you are someone who can achieve great things. I believe you will soon feel proud of your decision."

Hei Suo laughed cheerfully.

"Ahhh! I can’t stand it; Ming Tian, you beast! Don’t you dare hurt Master!"

The first one to rush out in an attempt to protect Master Baiyun was Shi Lei.

Unfortunately, he had not even taken a step before he was sent flying backward, knocked out with severe injuries.

Hei Suo stood there unmoved, having knocked Shi Lei unconscious with the mere dispersal of his True Essence.

To be honest, if it weren’t for Hei Suo standing there, even the disciples from Heavenly Ninja Academy would have despised Ming Tian’s actions by now.

They would have gone up to stop him too.

But with Hei Suo standing there, it was clear that anyone who dared to obstruct Ming Tian would be attacked.

Including the other members of Hidden Dragon Camp, they all felt powerless to intervene.

"Yuling, go save Shi Lei. Leave the old guy to me."

Ling Xiao couldn’t stand by any longer.

He didn’t like old Baiyun, and even felt disgusted, but if he were to watch Ming Tian cut off old Baiyun’s ear with his act of betrayal, Ling Xiao would feel uneasy for the rest of his life.

It would become his inner demon.

Therefore, he motioned for Dai Yuling to go save Shi Lei, while he looked for an opportunity to rescue old Baiyun, repaying the favor of being saved by him once.

Ming Tian was such a disappointment. Old Baiyun had lavished almost all his affection on him.

Including personal guidance and a copious amount of resources.

Yet in the end, this ingrate showed not a hint of gratitude. Ling Xiao even suspected that his heart was black.

If Ling Xiao were in his shoes facing such a situation, he too would likely be heartbroken.

To save old Baiyun, there might only be one chance.

According to repeated calculations by Mountain and River Martial Soul, the success rate was only around sixty percent.

Moreover, the process required the combination of the Blood Shadow Martial Soul, Cloud Dragon Divine Movement, Martial Soul Avatar, and Mountain and River World to possibly succeed.

"Sixty percent chance, that’s enough!"

Ling Xiao took a deep breath and thought to himself.