Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

In this ragtag team, not only is Ling Xiao’s cultivation level the lowest among all the martial artists in the assessment, but the others are not much better either.

En Renfeng doesn’t lack cultivation, but she’s single-minded—like a martial fool—and could easily wreck things.

Although Cheng Feiying is a Reincarnation Realm Martial Artist, she’s just recently broken through to the First Stage Second Layer Hell level, so her strength couldn’t possibly be stable.

As for Lin Yang, he’s inexperienced and has no skills. What use could he be?

Therefore, this team seems hopeless to outsiders.

Qing Luan Hua joining a team like this is akin to a tiger trying to protect a flock of sheep. It really feels quite risky.

”In the end, she brought this upon herself. Just because she’s so aloof usually, she has no idea how capable she really is.”

The people from Red Immortal Mountain chuckled quietly.

In their eyes, Qing Luan Hua is one of their main competitors from Red Immortal Mountain.

If Qing Luan Hua got eliminated, it would be great for them.

”Hehe, it would be best if the martial artists from Black Immortal Mountain and Qing Luan Hua all got eliminated; that would be ideal.”

They whispered among themselves, thinking others couldn’t hear them.

But in reality, martial artists have outstanding hearing; everyone present heard very clearly.

Ling Xiao chuckled to himself, thinking that teaming up with him might be Qing Luan Hua’s luck rather than misfortune.

To be honest, he doesn’t like people like Qing Luan Hua with her aloofness; it’s difficult to discuss teamwork with her.

He just hoped Qing Luan Hua wouldn’t be a drag. Otherwise, he’d use extreme measures to lock her inside the Beast Ring.

The teams were arranged, and the Soul Tokens were distributed to each participating disciple.

Sha Diao briefly repeated the rules; that would mark the end.

”Soul Tokens are crafted from special materials, impossible to destroy by anyone other than Reincarnation Realm Martial Artists, so you can freely use martial skills during battle without worrying about damaging the Soul Tokens—a completely unwarranted concern.”

During this, Heiye Wuguang stood up and added: ”Sky Demon Mountain has no night or daylight; it’s perpetually this greyish weather, so we’ll rely on the gear time.

The assessment begins officially in three hours; for now, rest well.”

He said this and gracefully walked outside, glancing at Heiye Wuxing with some amused smile before leaving without saying more.

Sha Diao happened to pass by Ling Xiao, harshly warning: ”Kid, knowing Flaming Mountain Master is our Sha Clan’s wife, yet you dare provoke her.

During the assessment, better not call for help, or else...”

He didn’t finish speaking, but the intent was crystal clear.

If given the chance, he’d certainly target Ling Xiao during the assessment—no doubt about it.

”How was Sha Hai’s funeral?”

Ling Xiao did not rebut Sha Diao; instead, he suddenly asked a question.

Upon hearing this, Sha Diao’s face changed drastically.

Even Heiye Wuguang turned to look at Ling Xiao, astonished.

Does he not know better? To bring up Sha Hai’s death, which is a painful subject for the Sha Clan?

Ling Xiao intentionally brought it up, clearly showing no respect to Sha Clan or Sha Diao.

Seeing Sha Diao’s grim face, Ling Xiao showed a cold smile.

He knows this would severely offend Sha Clan.

But so what?

Since they’re already at odds, and the other side wishes to kill him anyway, why hold back?

If he must die, he might as well benefit before doing so.

If he survives, that means gaining benefits.

”Ling Xiao, Renfeng, let’s head over to the Black Immortal Mountain residence to rest.”

Due to frequent assessments at Demon Guard Post, Lower Baxian Mountain has residences for each mountain sect.

Ling Xiao and En Renfeng followed Heiye Wuxing away.

In Chi Lian’s eyes, a hint of icy coldness flashed.

They returned to the Red Immortal Mountain residence.

Suddenly, Chi Ling’er said: ”Mother, why worry? With me and Sha Mo Yun, killing Ling Xiao is a piece of cake.”

”Haha, indeed, but you should still be cautious. That guy’s crafty, and Qing Luan Hua in their team is not easy to deal with.”

Though Chi Lian wants to kill Ling Xiao, she doesn’t underestimate him.

After all, Ling Xiao’s talents have won much recognition as exceptionally powerful.

Furthermore, Ling Xiao is highly cunning, having defeated numerous experts. Chi Lian does not want her daughter to be careless.

”Don’t worry, mother; he won’t even have the chance to signal for help.”

Chi Ling’er already planned on how to deal with Ling Xiao.

She had sold her soul to Red Demon primarily to overcome Ling Xiao as her heart demon.

Having sacrificed so much already, paying a bit more is nothing.

Although Ling Xiao was unaware of their plotting, he could guess with ease that these people wouldn’t have good intentions.

If he ever found out about their malicious intentions, he’d strike first, leaving no mercy.

Currently, he is in a favorable position.

His strength remains a mystery to them, while he has no secrets about them.

Thanks to Tai Chi Eye, it’s as if he’s not blind to their plans.

Back at Black Immortal Mountain, Ling Xiao planned to tidy up and then rest for a while.

Three hours is neither long nor short but unwilling to waste; he’d train a bit out of habit.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door outside.

En Renfeng went to open it and found Qing Luan Hua standing coldly outside: ”Ling Xiao, heard you are the team captain?”

”Sort of.”

Whether appointed a captain or not, there’s no official designation; it’s all just endorsement.

Ling Xiao is Lin Yang’s leader, having saved Cheng Feiying.

En Renfeng, due to Heiye Wuxing’s instructions, also had to listen to Ling Xiao.

This puts Ling Xiao in a high position within the team.

Without him as captain, others seem truly unqualified.

”If so, may I speak with you?”

Qing Luan Hua seemed never to smile, her face always gloomy as if someone owed her money.

Ling Xiao does not particularly like such a girl.

But to smoothly pass the promotion assessment, he planned to endure a bit.

”Certainly, Mountain Master, I’m stepping out.”

”Hmm, talk amicably, don’t flare up easily.”

Heiye Wuxing reminded him.

He seemed to return to his courteous demeanor.

This pretense is not bad; for minor issues, it’s truly unnecessary to make a fuss.

But on substantial matters, if unhesitant, that’s sufficient.

Ling Xiao followed Qing Luan Hua to a quiet flower garden nearby.

Qing Luan Hua straightforwardly said: ”Sorry, I’ve encountered incidents that make it really hard for me to trust companions.”