Why!
How could this be!
What exactly are Ling Xiao's… strong points?!
Su Yan's infatuation could be chalked up to youthful ignorance!
But could it be that even the Dao Sovereign has fucking lost his mind?
Su Wenye's eyes narrowed slightly; it felt like ten thousand alpacas were stampeding through his heart!
How many years had it been since anyone could stir ripples in his calm heart?
Perhaps I shouldn't ask, but your awesomeness simply exceeds all limits!
I want to know everything about you!!
"Since the Young Master says it's a misunderstanding…"
The Tai Xuan Dao Sovereign looked at the cold smile on Ling Xiao's lips, his eyes narrowing slightly. He turned to look at Sun Ce and the other.
"But, just now, you two said you wanted to make an enemy of my Tai Xuan Dao Sect? Is this… Alliance Master Su's intention?"
"The Dao Sovereign misunderstands. Our Yun Lai Merchant Alliance has always been on friendly terms with the Tai Xuan Dao Sect. How could we let this harm our rapport? I truly only wished to invite Young Master Ling Xiao for tea and a chat. I never expected… such a big misunderstanding. Hehe, Elder Sun, Elder Xuan… why haven't you apologized to the Dao Sovereign yet?"
Su Wenye's expression was amiable, not showing a trace of anger.
With his temperament, honed in the treacherous world of commerce, he had long learned to remain unruffled.
But today's Ling Xiao truly exceeded his expectations.
Originally, he only thought this young man was as the rumors said: cruel and tyrannical.
And a mere Ling Clan heir wasn't someone he paid much mind to.
But now, he knew he was wrong!
With the Tai Xuan Dao Sovereign's status, he would never bow so obsequiously to the heir of a mere power.
This Ling Xiao was not simple.
Or rather, from this moment on, Su Wenye began to regard him as someone of equal status to himself.
Was it the Holy Church?
Impossible!
But besides that power, what else in the Sacred Dynasty could command the Tai Xuan Dao Sovereign's reverence?
Even!
He'd never even heard of the Tai Xuan Dao Sovereign holding the Holy Church in high regard.
Rumors said that decades ago, a Holy Church Elder tried to act cool in Enlightenment City and was crushed to death by this Dao Sovereign with a single palm.
He was said to have declared, "Members of the Holy Church and dogs are not permitted to enter the city!"
And faced with such an insult, the Holy Church surprisingly endured it.
Since then, the Tai Xuan Dao Sect became famous overnight, standing independent from the rest of the Sacred Dynasty, reclusive and revered by all the sects of the Eastern Territories.
Some said this Dao Sovereign was the reincarnation of an immortal and that killing him would incur endless karma.
Others said the Tai Xuan Dao Sect was protected by gods and demons, and even the Holy Church wouldn't dare provoke them.
But no matter what, the words "Tai Xuan Dao Sect" became a taboo for those who liked to show off.
"Alliance Master!!"
Sun Ce's eyes narrowed; he was practically grinding his teeth to dust.
So, after all that posturing, the one who ended up getting slapped in the face was himself?
Moreover, since the Alliance Master had stated his position, if he dared resist now, they probably really wouldn't be able to leave Enlightenment City today.
"Dao Sovereign… Sun Ce was impudent!"
Finally, the two fifth-grade Divine Emperors simultaneously bowed deeply towards the Tai Xuan Dao Sovereign.
"Hmph!"
The Tai Xuan Dao Sovereign merely snorted coldly, stepped before Ling Xiao, and said, "Young Master, this talisman contains a soul avatar of mine. If anyone dares to disrespect you again, no matter who they are, they can be executed!"
"Thank you."
Ling Xiao's eyebrows rose slightly as he gave a slight bow.
Although this Tai Xuan Dao Sovereign was Liang Yi's servant, which essentially made him his own servant…
But in front of so many people, being too obvious would inevitably arouse suspicion.
However…
Why had the Holy Church delayed taking action against the Tai Xuan Dao Sect despite his blatant defiance?
After all, as Liang Yi said, the Holy Church's Divine Master might be from the Upper Realm, capable of suppressing an entire realm; his cultivation was probably already at the Venerable Realm.
But… why?
"Dao Sovereign, there's one thing I don't understand. That Holy Church…"
"Master, the Holy Church's Divine Master once sent a Divine Envoy, ordering me to submit. I killed him instead. Here on Enlightenment Mountain, even if a Venerable comes personally, they will undoubtedly die. Master need not worry."
The Tai Xuan Dao Sovereign sent a voice transmission, bowed once more, and then turned and left.
"So that's why!"
Ling Xiao understood.
No wonder the Tai Xuan Dao Sect remained reclusive. With this Dao Sovereign's methods, plus Liang Yi – even if his cultivation wasn't what it used to be, the trump cards he held were probably beyond ordinary imagination.
Just setting up an ancient mystical array wouldn't be something an average person could break.
However…
The Holy Church probably had people watching this place. Once the Tai Xuan Dao Sovereign left Enlightenment Mountain, disaster would surely follow.
"A soul avatar of a ninth-grade Divine Emperor."
Looking at the golden talisman in his hand, a smile instantly appeared on Ling Xiao's lips.
This kind of trump card was truly much more valuable than any spirit treasure or opportunity.
But why only one?
If you gave me eight or ten more, wouldn't I be invincible in this realm?!
Just kidding!
Soul avatars were refined from the main body's soul power, causing significant loss/drain
Refining too many might give you talismans, but it would probably cost you your life!
"Young Master, are you really alright?"
Watching the departing Tai Xuan Dao Sovereign, Su Yan finally let out a soft sigh of relief.
In the presence of the number one Emperor of the Eastern Territories, even breathing felt oppressive.
But… why did he treat the Young Master…
"Do I look like I'm hurt?"
Ling Xiao smiled warmly, reaching out to ruffle the hair on Su Yan's head.
She immediately stuck out her tongue and gave a mischievous smile.
"That's good. If the Young Master were injured, who would practice cultivation with me tonight!"
That scorching heat that went straight to the depths of her soul was really somewhat… addictive!
Gulp.
For some reason, Ling Xiao suddenly felt… he had made a mistake!!
He shouldn't have!
He shouldn't have used that excuse to fool Su Yan. This girl was clearly addicted to cultivation, wasn't she?
Thinking about the endless years to come…
Forget it, forget it. Better to quickly give her the Flame Sutra so she can resolve the suffering of her cold poison.
Otherwise, before the cold poison is cured, Ling Xiao might perish first!
As for why he hadn't given the sutra to Su Yan directly that day…
Hehe, Qixi Festival passed this year, does that mean we skip birthdays?
What about anniversaries?
White Valentine's Day?
Today is June 1st, Children's Day!
Huh?
You say others don't celebrate these?
But having holidays gives a sense of ritual, it strengthens the relationship!
Quick, tell me, don't you love me anymore?!
So, probably, being moved is a momentary thing. To stabilize a relationship…
The feeling of being moved… must never stop!!
"Yan'er, I just remembered, that Lin Xi was nothing but trash after all. Perhaps that ancient art's requirements for physique aren't that high!!"
Ling Xiao's expression suddenly turned grave. Surprise flashed in Su Yan's eyes.
"Really? Young Master? You mean… I can fuse the Spirit Flame into my body?! This…"
That would be… incredibly awesome!!
Since ancient times, although Heaven and Earth Spirit Flames were divine objects, their power was absolutely not something an ordinary person could control!
Even a Divine Emperor powerhouse risked falling if they tried to fuse a flame into their body.
But now…
If she could fuse the Spirit Flame into her body…
"Yan'er, later I will give you this method. Then you can start fusing that Spirit Flame!"
Ling Xiao's eyes seemed filled with tenderness.
"However… Yan'er, once this divine method is known by outsiders…"
Ling Xiao sighed. Su Yan had indeed submitted, given the system's infallibility.
But some things still needed to be emphasized to avoid unnecessary trouble.
As a villain, if you aren't cautious and don't want to become a stepping stone, you could fall at any moment.
In this life of mine, I must tread the pinnacle of the world and possess everything!
Otherwise, wouldn't this transmigration have been in vain?
Dammit!
Why am I starting to sound like a Son of Fate setting up flags? This line is bound to be criticized, I bet a pack of spicy strips!
"Young Master! I understand!"
Su Yan's pretty face was serious, but the deep affection in her eyes wasn't hidden in the slightest.
Once this heaven-defying opportunity was exposed, it would inevitably attract countless covetous eyes!
Even though she and Ling Xiao had terrifying backgrounds…
This world never lacked reckless, desperate individuals.
As the saying goes, great wealth is found in great danger!