Tyrant Sky Martial Soul
Chapter 299: Murderous Intent Arises Again_1

Chapter 299: Chapter 299: Murderous Intent Arises Again_1

Ling Xiao actually realized after memorizing the spells from the "Complete Collection of Refining Array Spells" that these spells were like live musical notes, simply remembering the characters was not enough.

Every spell, when chanted, had different intonations and pace and also required the coordination of Soul Power to be effective.

That made things difficult.

So, he temporarily gave up on understanding the elementary Array Formation spells and instead focused all his energy on the rudimentary array formations and arrays for the layman.

With this approach, combined with the "Sealing Gods Record," it was easier to grasp the mysteries of the array formations.

However, even so, for an average disciple from the Sect, it would take at least over ten years to completely memorize and fully understand these fundamentals.

For a genius-level Martial Artist, the time might be shorter, but it still would require two to three years.

Even for top monsters, it would probably take several months.

Yet for Ling Xiao, it took only a few days.

This was his advantage.

No wonder both Yanɡ Dan Lin and Yuan Venerate were willing to support him fully.

Such talent, if nurtured by others, could potentially become a formidable adversary.

Originally, Ling Xiao planned to spend three to four days mastering these concepts before attempting Array Formation.

But then, the Outer Sect Executor actually came to him, saying someone was looking to challenge him.

"Who?"

Ling Xiao asked, frowning.

He was thinking, it couldn’t be Zhao Zhi, could it? That guy really couldn’t have picked a worse time.

"Yanɡ Chenɡ, formerly ranked tenth among the Outer Disciples!"

The Outer Sect Executor answered.

"Yanɡ Chenɡ? Are you sure there’s no mistake?"

Ling Xiao was genuinely surprised.

He had heard less than one shichen ago that Yanɡ Chenɡ was unconscious in the infirmary—how could he now challenge him?

"No mistake, it’s Yanɡ Chenɡ, not someone with the same name. It’s the very Yanɡ Chenɡ you defeated before!"

Perhaps due to his relationship with Yanɡ Dan Lin, the Outer Sect Executor spoke to Ling Xiao with great respect. He sighed and said, "Ling Xiao, you should be cautious. It was reported that less than one shichen ago, Demonflame Celestial visited Yanɡ Chenɡ, and then he issued the challenge."

"Oh? Demonflame Celestial actually sought out Yanɡ Chenɡ?"

This was indeed unexpected.

What a Heavenly Man Realm expert could accomplish was unpredictable, so Ling Xiao did not have any doubts now.

"When is the challenge?"

Ling Xiao inquired.

"Tomorrow."

"Sorry, I don’t have time tomorrow. How about in three days? If he’s willing, then I’ll accept the challenge in three days,"

Ling Xiao thought for a moment and said.

"Ling Xiao, you need to provide a reason, otherwise I can’t explain it to Elder Bai when I return."

"A reason? Does helping Guanghan Celestial Venerate with alchemy count as a reason?"

Ling Xiao boldly asserted authority where he didn’t have it, knowing full well that Yanɡ Dan Lin would definitely be alchemizing for Guanghan Celestial Venerate; his claim wasn’t entirely a lie.

"Then there’s no problem."

Who would dare delay matters related to Guanghan Celestial Venerate?

After the Outer Sect Executor returned to the Outer Sect and confirmed the time, Yanɡ Chenɡ didn’t seem to object, so the challenge was set for three days later, with Yanɡ Chenɡ challenging Ling Xiao.

"This Yanɡ Chenɡ lost so miserably before, and now dares to challenge again; he must have some sort of reliance. I can’t afford to underestimate him,"

Although Ling Xiao didn’t know what Yanɡ Chenɡ was relying on, since Demonflame Celestial was involved, he couldn’t take it lightly.

He was confident, but definitely not arrogant.

After the Outer Sect Executor left, he continued to diligently study the spells related to layman’s array formations from the "Complete Collection of Refining Array Spells," hoping to make a breakthrough as soon as possible.

Fortunately, these things could be cross-referenced with the Sealing Gods Record, and the effect was very good, perhaps even Yang Dan Lin hadn’t realized that.

A day later, his enlightenment came to another halt.

It wasn’t for a lack of progress, but because Lan Yu’er had arrived.

When Lan Yu’er arrived, her face was gloomy, her expression looked like she wanted to kill someone.

Ling Xiao knew something big had happened.

If it were just a small matter, Lan Yu’er definitely wouldn’t have looked this way.

"I heard that Yang Cheng has challenged you again?"

Lan Yu’er asked.

"Hmm, but as long as he hasn’t advanced to the Transcendent Realm, I’m not afraid,"

Ling Xiao said indifferently.

"You do have confidence, alas, it’s a pity your cultivation level is too low. If you were stronger, you could have taken revenge for Yu Ling."

Lan Yu’er said angrily, "That damned Demonflame, he’s actually starting to meddle in the affairs of the Outer Sect, truly harboring ill intentions."

"What happened to Sister Yu Ling?"

Ling Xiao was already a bit unhappy about Lan Yu’er’s sudden visit interrupting his enlightenment, but hearing this, he suddenly felt that Lan Yu’er’s timing was too perfect.

Considering what Zhao Zhi had told him before, and seeing Lan Yu’er’s murderous expression, Ling Xiao feared that Dai Yuling must have encountered trouble.

"Ah, that silly girl!"

Lan Yu’er said with a bitter smile, "She diligently spent half a month cultivating a medicinal herb that was about to mature. Once it matured, not only would she greatly advance in her ability to cultivate medicinal materials, but her cultivation level might also directly soar to the Ninth Layer Pinnacle of Martial Veins."

"That’s good news, isn’t it?"

"But good things can also turn bad."

Lan Yu’er continued angrily, gritting her teeth, "The day before the medicinal herb was about to mature, the third-ranked Jin Ming, fifth-ranked Tuoba Shan, and sixth-ranked Gongyang Nu from the Outer Sect destroyed it all."

"Destroyed it?"

"Yeah, those three brats claimed it was an accident during a sparring session. When Yu Ling sought justice from them, they ganged up on her and crippled her Martial Soul."

Lan Yu’er’s eyes were practically shooting fire as she said this.

"What!"

Ling Xiao stood up abruptly, a fierce rage burning inside him.

"I was so furious when I heard about it, I wanted to cripple those three brats myself, but that old ghost Demonflame intervened. He said it was a matter for the Outer Disciples to settle themselves, insisting that if I intervened, he would too. Even my own mentor wouldn’t let me meddle, but Yu Ling is my disciple, it’s so frustrating."

Lan Yu’er felt both angry and powerless, which is why she had come to Ling Xiao.

"Let’s go, take me to see Sister Yu Ling!"

Ling Xiao knew all too well how tragic it was for a martial artist to lose their Martial Soul.

Especially someone like Dai Yuling, the only reason she could join the Moon Hua Sect was because of her special Martial Soul.

But now that it was destroyed, could she continue to stay in the Moon Hua Sect?

Anger!

Incredibly intense anger!

Ling Xiao felt that apart from the time his relatives were killed by the Li Clan, he had never been so angry.

Even when the Ling Family was besieged, he had remained very calm.

But today, he only wanted to kill!

Because he was well aware that Dai Yuling was targeted by Jin Ming and the others mostly because of him, and that made it impossible for him to stay calm.

Good, since you’re seeking death, then I, Ling Xiao, will grant it!

Jin Ming, Tuoba Shan, and Gongyang Nu of the Moon Hua Sect might as well be expelled!

So what if I offend Demonflame Celestial?

I’d rather wander the world freely!