Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 903: Chapter 903: Hong Qi Reappears

”Ha ha ha, indeed, from ancient times heroes have been young, Sir is truly remarkable! I admire you!”

After the surprise, Ji Ning burst out laughing.

He clearly showed even greater admiration for Ling Xiao.

A youth so young, yet he stepped forward in that tense atmosphere to confront the Lightning Demon King, leaving the Lightning Demon King speechless.

What’s more important, the clever youth had even drawn the cunning and sly Lightning Demon King into a trap, eventually exposing his identity.

Although the Divine Phoenix Emperor was protecting him, the Lightning Demon King was not brought to justice.

However, now that his identity was exposed, it seemed unlikely that the Lightning Demon King would be able to do much.

He thought of himself as too straightforward, nearly risking his life, and perhaps to no effect.

”Great General, no need to call me Sir, just Ling Xiao will do, I am only fifteen years old this year, I dare not presume to be called Sir in front of you.”

Ling Xiao shook his head with a smile as he said, ”The bravery and loyalty you exhibit, Great General, have earned my deep admiration, which is why I wanted to meet you today. If you don’t mind, I’d be honored to become friends.”

”You’re truly too modest, Sir. It’s you who really are fearless and wise beyond your years, something I cannot compare with.”

Ji Ning waved his hand and said, ”It would be my honor to become friends with someone like you, young Sir!”

”Great General really is a straightforward person! I won’t beat around the bush.”

Ling Xiao got straight to the point as he said, ”I originally come from the Heavenly Dragon Continent’s Moon Hua Sect, the True Demon Empire has now dangerously pressured us, putting Moon Hua Sect at great risk. In addition to focusing on advancing my martial cultivation, I came to the Divine Phoenix Continent hoping to find troops for rescue!”

”Ah, young Sir, as you see, the True Demon Empire has formed an alliance with the Phoenix God Empire. If I attacked the True Demon Empire at this time, it would mean declaring war and putting the common people right in the midst of conflict,” Ji Ning frowned slightly, somewhat helplessly.

Ling Xiao laughed and said, ”General, you misunderstand. I am not saying we should go to the rescue now. The Holy Dynasty still has a breath left and is guarded by several Yin-Yang realm masters, so the True Demon Empire cannot harm them for now. I’m talking about the future.”

”That can be considered. I see that the True Demon Empire has dangerous ambitions and will sooner or later make a move against the Phoenix God Empire!”

Ji Ning nodded as he spoke.

”Just having your word, General, is enough. I must take my leave now, as I have not informed my friends of this outing and worry they may be anxious.”

Having discussed the main issue, Ling Xiao stood up to leave.

He did not plan to press Ji Ning too hard; many things still needed time.

”You truly are a person of honor and loyalty, young Sir. Well then, allow me to escort you out!”

Ji Ning stood up as he spoke.

”Alright!”

The two had just walked out of the General’s Mansion when Ling Xiao was startled by what he saw in front.

Extending from the entrance of the General’s Mansion down the road were two long lines of people.

Suddenly, they knelt down and shouted with a loud voice towards Ling Xiao, who had put his Ghost Mask back on, ”Thank you, Mister Ghostface, for saving our lives!”

The same words were repeated several times, echoing throughout Northern Desert City and filling Ling Xiao with emotion.

”How undeserving I am, Ling Xiao, to be thanked by so many people. It seems Ji Ning truly is beloved by the people of Northern Desert City. No wonder the royal family would want him dead.”

Ling Xiao was filled with emotions.

”Everyone, please rise. Your General is righteous and outspoken and has a heart that cares for his people. I have only lent a modest hand!”

Ling Xiao gently lifted his hands in the air and released a powerful burst of Heavenly Origin Power, astonishingly helping thousands of kneeling people to their feet.

Ji Ning watched in amazement.

If he was not mistaken, Ling Xiao’s strength was merely of a Breakthrough Sky Meridian Martial Artist, yet this terrifying Heavenly Origin Power seemed comparable to a martial artist of the Heavenly Human Realm Dual Yin-Yang Cultivation Level.

This is truly a monster prodigy.

”Great General, farewell!”

”My dear friends, farewell!”

Ling Xiao’s back extended black-and-white wings, transforming into a streak of black-and-white light that pierced through the sky.

”Safe travels, Mister Ghostface!”

Led by Ji Ning, all the soldiers and civilians alike saluted in the same direction, watching as the figure swiftly vanished.

”All soldiers listen, from now on Mister Ghostface is our Northern Desert City’s great benefactor. What should we do if he ever finds himself in trouble?”

Ji Ning asked loudly.

”We should exert every effort, even at the cost of our own lives!”

”Even at the cost of our lives!”

The response was thunderous, a majestic sight indeed.

”Ha ha, who would have thought that this youngster has grown to such a level today, Ji Ning, do you know who he is?”

An old man walked out from the General’s Mansion.

If Ling Xiao were here, he would have certainly recognized him as his grandfather, Hong Qi!

”Old Hong Sect Master!”

Ji Ning looked at Hong Qi, surprised and asked, ”From what you say, it sounds like you know the young man. Who exactly is he?”

”He, you have seen before, but at that time he was just a baby in swaddling clothes.”

Hong Qi said with a laugh.

”It is him! The young master!”

A look of ecstatic joy appeared on Ji Ning’s face.

”Yes, it is indeed him. Years ago, Ji Fulin and Yu Xuan Yue on the Heavenly Dragon Continent found a God Stone. They kept it with them day and night and one day their blood dripped onto the stone together, eventually causing the stone to crack open and a baby the size of a thumb was born.”

Hong Qi’s voice softened, and he continued smiling, ”From that moment, they treated that child as their own, naming him Ling Xiao.

Ling was taken from the last character of Ji Fulin’s name.

And Yu Xuan Yue’s milk name was Xiao Xiao.

Thus, the child’s name became Ling Xiao.”

”Indeed, the young master! No wonder he has such outstanding innate talents. In over a hundred thousand years, only three individuals born from a God Stone have existed: Emperor Haotian, successor to the King of People; Great Ape King, from the same era as the King of People; and the ninth Sacred Emperor of the Holy Dynasty, Stone King! Our young master has been extraordinary from the day he was born.”

Ji Ning said excitedly.

”You are mistaken there. Those three were merely ordinary stones that absorbed the essence of the sun and moon. The stone from which Ling Xiao was born is a bit special; indeed, Ling Xiao’s achievements might be even more extraordinary than theirs.”

Hong Qi said wistfully, ”Old man is truly looking forward to it.”

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Ling Xiao did not get to see Hong Qi, which was undoubtedly a regret.

But since Hong Qi appeared in the Phoenix God Empire, the day of their meeting might not be far off.

After returning to Qingxu College, Ling Xiao completely dedicated his thoughts to cultivation.

The cultivation level of a Breakthrough Sky Meridian Martial Artist was ultimately too low. He must rapidly improve his cultivation level, or else he would face difficulties in the future.

And the best place to improve his cultivation was naturally the Tianyuan Treasure Pagoda in the center of the Imperial City.

That place was reserved exclusively for the disciples of the two major colleges.