Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 382: Chapter 382 Two Useless Things_1

Ling Xiao also noticed Shangguan Lei’s expression.

This man could still be saved.

Moreover, without assistance, it would be really difficult for him to deal with the Plague Demon King and the Demon General at the same time.

As for Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui.

Those two were already thoroughly incapacitated; relying on them was even less reliable than counting on the ants on the ground.

With that in mind, Ling Xiao communicated with the Ancient Golden Dragon within the Mountain and River World.

Instantly, a vast and ancient aura merged into his Soul Power, enveloping Shangguan Lei’s body.

In that moment, Shangguan Lei felt a sudden relief, and he slowly rose from the ground, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

No longer consumed by that trembling fear, his heart also calmed down, and he sensed that something was amiss.

Ling Xiao also let his Martial Soul Avatar stand up, and at this moment, it was time for a counterattack.

He had even figured out how to do it.

”Ignorant humans, daring to stand before His Highness, the Plague Demon King, truly courting death!”

The Demon General revealed a cold murderous intent, believing that Ling Xiao and Shangguan Lei were already marked for death.

”Gah gah gah gah!”

The Plague Demon King let out another ear-piercing and strange noise, a dreadful din that was extremely uncomfortable to listen to.

Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui felt an urge to vomit blood, seeing double images before their eyes.

”Wan Yan Jun, Chen Zui! Since you two wish to pledge loyalty to this Demon Lord, then you must show your sincerity. These two brash individuals refuse to submit to this King, what do you think should be done?”

It was manipulation, yet again!

Above, the Demon General had almost succeeded; if it wasn’t for Ling Xiao’s intervention, Shangguan Lei might have already been killed by Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui.

The voice of the Plague Demon King was hoarse but authoritative, and it carried an immense pressure that made Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui resolve to act.

The pressure on the two of them suddenly lightened, and then murderous intent surfaced fiercely on their faces as they turned their heads to look at Ling Xiao and Shangguan Lei.

”Elder Brother Wan Yan! Elder Brother Chen Zui! Don’t listen to that old monster, have you forgotten what just happened above? This creature doesn’t dare to act, clearly because it doesn’t have the ability, and wants us to kill each other!”

Shangguan Lei shouted anxiously.

”It’s useless, Elder Brother Shangguan, they have already been bewitched. Do you think they’re only acting out of fear? Perhaps in their hearts, they truly believe that this demon can offer them greater benefits than the Moon Hua Sect,”

Ling Xiao had long seen through the true nature of Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui.

Putting it nicely, they liked to follow the strong.

Putting it harshly, they were like grass on the top of a wall, swaying with the wind, typical of the sort to bully the weak and fear the strong.

”Gah gah gah gah! This King wishes to revive the True Demon Emperor, and thus, requires a good number of subordinates. If you are willing to serve, then this King will naturally not treat you unfairly. The martial arts of our True Demon Empire are extraordinary. These two Gold-top Level Martial Arts Secret Manuals are in this King’s hands. If you two can kill them, these two secret manuals will belong to you,”

The Plague Demon King, seeing Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui hesitating to act, directly tempted them with the Gold-top Level Martial Arts.

That was the Gold-top Level Martial Arts! Among all the disciples of the Moon Hua Sect, only the top three ranked core disciples were qualified to learn them.

And now, these manuals were lying right in front of them.

Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui’s eyes both turned red—not from agony, but from greed.

They were both reluctant to make a move, mainly because they were wary of Ling Xiao’s tactics.

”What a couple of idiots,”

Ling Xiao couldn’t help but curse, ”Why does this old demon insist on forcing you two to kill us? Simply because his strength has not recovered, he might even be weaker than a Demon General. Once you kill them, those two Gold-top Level Martial Arts will still be yours, and you won’t have to bear the stigma of betraying your sect.”

Although he was cursing someone, he cleverly exposed the Plague Demon King’s bluff.

Sure enough, after hearing Ling Xiao’s words, Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui suddenly became a bit confused, and the redness in their eyes began to clear.

Shang Guan Lei was completely awakened. He was rather perplexed as well. If the Plague Demon King was really that powerful, he could have just taken them out directly. There was no need for such an elaborate scheme.

”Heh heh heh, such foolish confidence!”

The Demon General chuckled, ”It’s true that our Demon Lord has not fully regained his strength, but even with his current level of cultivation, it’s enough to easily crush you few, His Excellency only spared you because he needed assistance. Who would’ve thought you’d be ungrateful?”

His words also made sense, and instantly, they confused Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui once again.

”These two weathercocks are beyond saving,”

Ling Xiao noticed the expressions of Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui and realized it was pointless to keep harping on such matters. He secretly communicated with Shang Guan Lei.

”You take on that Demon General later, I will help you. I’ll deal with the Plague Demon King alongside Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui.”

”Can you handle it?”

”Don’t worry, Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui are already scared out of their wits. I have my ways to deal with them. The Plague Demon King is a bit more troublesome, although he has not fully recovered, his strength should still be slightly stronger than the Demon General’s, otherwise the Demon General wouldn’t be loyal to him.”

Ling Xiao shared his thoughts up to this point and then stopped the secret conversation.

After all, talking too much could easily be noticed.

The reason why he deduced that the Plague Demon King was slightly stronger than the Demon General was mainly because the True Demon Empire always revered the strong.

If the superior is not as strong as the subordinate, they are very likely to be kicked down or even killed.

”Should I take action myself to kill them?”

The Plague Demon King suddenly emitted a chilling aura, causing Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui to lose all will to resist.

Just as Ling Xiao had assessed.

The Plague Demon King had indeed recovered slightly more than the Demon General, reaching the Fourth Layer of the Transcendent Realm.

Although this level of cultivation was more powerful than Wan Yan Jun, Chen Zui, Shang Guan Lei, and Ling Xiao, it did not have an absolute overwhelming advantage.

This is why, like the Demon General, he also hoped that Ling Xiao and the others would kill each other.

Many times in the past, he had done just this, and had always succeeded.

However, today, facing a Half-step Grandmaster and a martial artist whose cultivation level had not even reached the Transcendent Realm, he found his plan unexpectedly exposed.

Luckily, Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui liked to side with the strong; they were the epitome of opportunists. Otherwise, today’s situation would’ve been tricky to handle.

”Go!”

Wan Yan Jun and Chen Zui exchanged glances, seeing determination in the depths of each other’s eyes.

They had always managed to survive this way, without incident, so they felt assured that their actions were undoubtedly correct this time as well.

The two charged at Ling Xiao and Shang Guan Lei.