Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 984: Chapter 984: Scaring Away Phoenix Son

Defeating Ling Xiao would be too boring, and people would likely say that the Peacock Princess was bullying the weaker by using his power against the small.

So now, he was giving Qingxu College a choice, allowing them to select the person who would fight him.

The audience below the stage hadn’t left, as not everyone was involved in the Pixiu Island incident.

Upon hearing this, they got a bit excited.

For them, the more lively the event, the better; they wished they could witness such thrilling battles every day.

Before Feng Qingyan could speak, Kong He continued, ”What’s the matter? Are all the disciples of Qingxu College cowards and weaklings?

Can’t even handle a common duel? Or is it that your college is merely fishing for fame without merit that matches its reputation?”

These were harsh words.

Even Feng Qingyan, with his calm and composed character, couldn’t tolerate them.

But he truly was in a tough spot.

Among the disciples of Qingxu College, none could stand against one of the Ten Great Phoenix Children, let alone last even hundreds of moves, and they would still end up defeated.

For young disciples, especially proud talents, losing miserably to peers was a severe blow to their confidence.

If not necessary, he truly didn’t want to do it.

At that moment, the voice of Ling Xiao suddenly erupted.

”Peacock Princess, you boast mightily. You want a duel, right? Then I’ll play with you, but I don’t like common duels; how about we agree to a duel to the death? Of course, this time, not only will you have to sign the life-and-death agreement but also have your Phoenix God College’s two Vice Presidents and the President sign it, haha. Though I wonder how that old dog Fengming Wan Zhong will sign!”

Ling Xiao’s words were full of scorn, infuriating the disciples of Phoenix God College.

But they couldn’t refute.

Acknowledging a life-and-death agreement was something Si Kong Zun had done, and to argue was to disrespect Si Kong Zun—they certainly didn’t have the courage for that.

”Why should I sign a life-and-death agreement with you?”

Kong He frowned slightly. Playing along was one thing, but a duel to the death was too unpredictable, and he was genuinely fearful.

What if Ling Xiao, before dying, dragged him down as well?

What if some unseen expert from behind Ling Xiao intervened?

These were uncertainties, so he didn’t want to sign.

”If you’re too scared to fight, then shut your dog mouth. Don’t embarrass yourself here. It’s not your place to judge the disciples of Qingxu College, you coward!”

Ling Xiao shouted loudly.

”You!”

”What ’you’? If you’re scared of fighting, then get lost. Are you not embarrassed enough by Phoenix God College already?”

Ling Xiao derisively sneered, ”If you’re too scared to fight, then I might just find an opportunity to visit your Phoenix God College for a battle! By then, I hope you won’t shrink back like you did today!”

The situation flipped in an instant.

Originally, the Peacock Princess had wanted to use this opportunity to suppress Qingxu College and regain some face, but Ling Xiao’s few words had completely thrown him off and left him dumbfounded.

In the crowd, many Martial Artists looked at Ling Xiao as if he were a monster.

The one who spoke these words was either a madman or truly confident.

Clearly, Ling Xiao didn’t seem like a madman, as he managed to cost Fengming Wan Zhong and Si Kong Zun three arms, showing how meticulous and terrifying his mind was.

Provoking such a person truly was the misfortune of Phoenix God College.

”You might not live to see that day. Let’s go!”

In the end, Kong He still lacked the courage to face Ling Xiao in a duel to the death.

The death of Blood Skeleton had indeed shaken him significantly.

Although Blood Skeleton’s Cultivation Level was far lesser than his, it was much higher than that of Ling Xiao, and yet he was still killed.

Moreover, he died unclearly, and up to this point, Kong He still didn’t understand how Ling Xiao managed to kill Blood Skeleton.

Thus, even before the battle had started, his spirit was already broken.

He knew this well, so he dared not fight.

He’d rather lose face than lose his life.

This was actually a smart choice.

However, he did not know that Ling Xiao was merely hanging on by a thread.

Currently, Ling Xiao, unless he chose mutual destruction, wasn’t possibly a match for Kong He.

And mutual destruction was something he would absolutely never opt for.

So, he was merely bluffing.

Yet, this bluff managed to scare off Kong He, one of the Ten Great Phoenix Children.

”You are arrogant! But people like you don’t live long!”

Next to leave was Harry Peng, Prince of Phoenix.

His thoughts aligned with those of the Peacock Princess, neither wanted to start a battle now.

The rest of the disciples from Phoenix God College looked at each other and displayed clear signs of disappointment.

They wished they could just hide.

They had hoped to regain dignity with the backing of two Phoenix Sons, but instead, they ended up in an even more embarrassing plight.

One by one, they scurried away from the square.

”So boring!”

”Let’s go too!”

”No more excitement to watch!”

The spectators also chose to leave one after another.

At the end, the only ones left on the square were Ling Xiao, his friends, and Feng Qingyan.

Feng Qingyan looked at Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao also looked at Feng Qingyan.

”Vice President, thank you for your help this time.”

”You, my boy, have indeed caused quite some trouble for Qingxu College, but I like it!”

Feng Qingyan had long sensed that Ling Xiao was no ordinary being, which is why he had always kept an eye on him, but today’s events still took him by surprise.

What Ling Xiao had achieved was something that even he, Feng Qingyan, might not be capable of.

This young man was truly formidable, formidable to the extent that one couldn’t help but admire.

”You flatter me, Vice President, I merely did what I had to do.”

Though Ling Xiao felt glad,

he wouldn’t become arrogant or complacent.

For he knew relying on external forces was not a long-term strategy; the crucial thing was to enhance his own Cultivation Level—that was the most important thing.

”From today on, your name will probably resonate throughout the Imperial City, but this might not necessarily be a good thing, as Martial Artists are mostly competitive. You must be careful.”

Feng Qingyan advised.

”Thank you for the reminder, Vice President, I understand.”

Ling Xiao had learned this principle while in the Heavenly Dragon Continent, and although he had changed his location to the Divine Phoenix Continent, the rules of Jianghu remained the same.

”Let’s head back.”

Feng Qingyan nodded and spoke approvingly.

Everyone returned to Qingxu College, and Feng Qingyan naturally went to report today’s events to the Dean.

He had said he was attending the fight as an individual spectator, but as a Vice President, that wasn’t quite possible; ultimately, he was representing the whole of Qingxu College.

At this time, Ling Xiao could no longer keep up the act.

Being severely injured by Si Kong Zun had made him feel extremely uncomfortable; he was almost unable to stand.

Ji Mingkong and Leng Mei hurriedly supported him and helped him back to his room to rest.

”Sister Lan, don’t worry about me. You guys should go back to cultivating. Remember, strength is dignity. Without strength, there is no dignity.”

Even in his injured state, Ling Xiao did not forget this crucial point.