Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 456: Chapter 456 Iron Pine Martial Spirit_1

Given Ling Xiao’s current strength, killing an early-stage Transcendent Realm Seventh Level martial artist was quite difficult, but it was still possible if he wanted to do it.

The problem was that there were others like the cold-faced martial artist beside Tie Shan.

With these helpers, he was getting a bit of a headache.

This guy’s strength wasn’t much, but what he feared most was that he might have some Treasure on him.

He didn’t believe that someone who had always been entrenched in Sanders Castle wouldn’t have a few Magical Treasures on them.

It’s better to be cautious in doing things, you only have one life, and once it’s gone, it’s gone for good.

Crouched there, Ling Xiao’s Mountain and River Martial Soul was rapidly cycling, as he was looking for the best opportunity to strike. As long as he could take down Tie Shan, the cold-faced martial artist would be no trouble at all.

Moreover, he could use this opportunity to suppress Meng Yuan, which was really a case of hitting several birds with one stone.

In the darkness, the cold-faced martial artist suddenly stood up.

He rubbed his eyes.

That’s right, despite the pitch-black night, Transcendent Realm martial artists could still see some things in the dark, although the distance would be relatively short.

Standing about seven or eight meters away from the campfire, wasn’t that Ling Xiao?

”Master Tie, Ling Xiao has appeared!”

The cold-faced martial artist shouted in alarm.

He had previously bragged about wanting Ling Xiao’s life, but the events of the past few days had robbed him of the courage to face Ling Xiao in battle.

He was afraid.

The fear Ling Xiao instilled in him far exceeded his expectations.

This guy was too strong, strong to the point that it made him feel utterly powerless to resist.

After all, his cultivation level was only at the early stage of the Transcendent Realm Fifth Layer, yet Ling Xiao had killed martial artists of the Transcendent Realm Sixth Layer.

”Don’t panic! This kid is skilled in the Art of Avatars, don’t let him deceive us, just to be safe!”

In Tie Shan’s hand was a long stick, about ten feet or so, with metal rings at both ends. On the long stick, there were also glimmers of light from the Magic Array inscriptions.

Obviously, this was not an ordinary stick; it was a Divine Weapon of Precious Treasure Artifact quality!

”Yes!”

The cold-faced martial artist calmed down, he knew far too little about Ling Xiao, naturally, he couldn’t compare to Tie Shan, who came from the Moon Hua Sect.

”Tie Shan, as a disciple of the Moon Hua Sect, you’re actually joining outsiders to hunt down your fellow disciples; if this gets out, I’m afraid you won’t be able to mix in the Moon Hua Sect anymore, will you?”

Ling Xiao’s voice came from the figure.

”Hmph, once you’re dead, no one will know.”

Tie Shan snorted coldly, his expression remained unchanged, infighting within the Sect had always been a longstanding issue.

Naturally, the Moon Hua Sect was no exception.

Since he had chosen to stand with Elder Jin, he would not easily change his original intent. Otherwise, he would only displease both sides.

”Is that so? In that case, you don’t have to live to return.”

Ling Xiao’s voice was filled with a cold undertone and then slowly he approached the campfire.

The cold-faced martial artist and his subordinates were so nervous they held their weapons, their bodies shaking violently.

Although Tie Shan said this guy was just an Avatar, didn’t he look too real?

”Master Tie!”

”I’ve said it already, don’t panic!”

A droplet of cold sweat also emerged on Tie Shan’s forehead.

Even though he believed his strength was much stronger than Ling Xiao’s, Ling Xiao was extremely cunning, and a slight lapse could lead to falling into a trap, so naturally, he was somewhat worried.

Suddenly, an ominous premonition flashed through his heart, and he swung the long stick in his hand behind him instinctively.

Clang!

The sound of the long stick clashing with metal rose.

With the light from the campfire, he saw another face.

It was still Ling Xiao!

This guy really played a game of deception!

”Ah~~”

At the moment Tie Shan blocked the attack, several screams came from behind him.

The martial artists he had originally planned to use as human shields at a critical moment had all been killed.

The one who made the move turned out to be the one he considered to be an avatar!

The cold-faced martial artist’s head landed next to the bonfire, his eyes still filled with endless regret and disbelief.

He regretted offending this sha of disaster!

He regretted opposing this sha of disaster!

He regretted colluding with that woman, Linglong Fairy!

He regretted not choosing to flee, but foolishly entering the mountains to pursue this sha of disaster!

Unfortunately, at the last moment of life, what’s the point in regret?

He died!

Once dead, there’s nothing left.

”Hehe, Brother Tie Shan, you outsmarted yourself.”

Ling Xiao didn’t hurry to deal with Tie Shan.

Now that Tie Shan’s allies had been taken care of, Ling Xiao still planned to have a proper fight; he hadn’t forgotten the purpose of battling Tie Shan.

That was to understand the strength of a Transcendent Realm Seventh Heaven martial artist to prepare for future encounters with Meng Yuan.

”So you are the real body, and the one who ambushed me was the avatar?”

Tie Shan had finally come to his senses by now, but it was too late.

Ling Xiao’s tactic wasn’t unique, but it was very practical.

And it was a sure success.

Because his real body and avatar could switch places.

”Congratulations on getting it right, only there’s no reward. If you insist on having one, I’ll leave your body intact. After all, you are a disciple of the Moon Hua Sect.”

Ling Xiao still maintained a smile, as though the provocation at the beginning wasn’t for a fight but just a game.

”Don’t worry, when you die, I’ll also leave your body intact, but not out of pity for you. It’s to bring back to Elder Meng Yuan for confirmation.”

Tie Shan’s expression remained cold, his long staff eager for action.

”Oh, is that so?”

Suddenly, with a flick of Ling Xiao’s finger, a sword qi like a poisonous snake struck at Tie Shan as swift as lightning.

The speed of the sword qi was extremely fast, shooting out in an instant, giving Tie Shan no chance to react.

But Tie Shan wasn’t weak; in a rush, he actually managed to block Ling Xiao’s attack with his long staff.

Of course, not completely.

The sword qi ultimately still left a shallow cut on Tie Shan’s neck.

Although it wasn’t very harmful, it was certainly painful.

Tie Shan looked stern, intense killing intent rising in his heart, his aura fully released—a gigantic Iron Pine tree emerged as his shadow.

Majestic and towering, proudly reaching into the clouds, its branches lush and leaves vibrant and strong.

The trunk was as firm as bronze, ringing like a bell when knocked, the tree body moss-streaked and speckled, like patina on ancient bronze wares, embodying the vicissitudes of the years.

The ancient pine stood like a pillar holding up the sky, its gnarled branches entwined with clouds, overlooking peaks and valleys from its high vantage.

The old saying, ”In rain its dark green bark wraps around a forty-foot girth, its indigo mass reaches two thousand feet into the heavens,” best depicted it.

This Martial Spirit was truly extraordinary.

”Ling Xiao, I’ll make you understand, you choosing to come to kill me was truly foolish! Facing me, your best option would have been to run, maybe then you could have kept your little life, but now, you’re definitely going to die!”

Tie Shan coldly said to Ling Xiao, ”Enough, you might have better body movement technique than me, and I might not have been able to find you, but since you’ve shown up here, don’t even think about running away. This actually saves me a lot of trouble.”

His expression was filled with confidence and mockery.