Ling Xiao’s strength had improved, but he didn’t feel excited.
There was still Ling Yixue’s matter and his lacking comprehension of <Snow Lotus Sword Art>.
These matters couldn’t be resolved in this tiny Heavenly Peak City.
Therefore, he planned to leave for White Cloud Capital.
That place had a large number of aliens, including the Ren, Blue-Eyed, and Barbarian Races as well as others. Moreover, it was full of experts. There were probably more Martial Master Realm martial artists there than the number of Rank Six Martial Ven martial artists in Heavenly Peak City.
It was a broader world!
Only via ruthless tempering would a real treasure sword be forged!
He always believed in the saying——
“The sharp edge of a treasure sword must be sharpened on a grindstone, and a fragrant plum blossom is birthed from the bitter cold.”
After leaving the Library Pavilion, Ling Xiao directly went to the temporary meeting hall of the Ling Clan. He wanted to explain these matters to Ling Xiaotian.
As he arrived outside the meeting room’s door, he heard an angry roar inside.
“Those bastards! Those Black Scarf Thieves are looting a burning house!”
Ling Xiaotian’s voice roared.
“Patriarch, the Black Scarf Thieves are nothing to worry about. The strongest among them is only Peak Rank Six Martial Vein realm; therefore, they don’t dare to make trouble in Heavenly Peak City. However, now that the Shi, Li, and Wang Clans have been destroyed with the current situation of our Ling Clan also lacking manpower, those Black Scarf Thieves can run wild.”
Supreme Elder Ling Yin fumed. “How about this? I will find the nest of the Black Scarf Thieves and wipe them out.”
“That’s useless.”
Ling Xiaotian smiled bitterly. “Those fellows are very cunning. Once they learn that a Martial Master is going, they will quickly escape. Since they are very familiar with the mountain terrain, we basically can’t catch them.”
“But Father, do you want to let these Black Scarf Thieves run amuck? Those young martial artists that came to seek refuge with our Ling Clan will be bitterly disappointed.”
Ling Wuhen spoke.
“Ai, what can we do? They will run away if a Martial Master level expert goes, and ordinary Rank Six Martial Vein martial artists are not their opponents. What a headache!”
Ling Xiaotian wished to dispatch more people, but now, the Ling Clan still had many things to do. It was already difficult to take care of their own land.
“Patriarch, why don’t I go?”
Ling Xiao walked in with a smile: “I was just planning to leave Heavenly Peak City. Before I do, I can eliminate trouble for the Ling Clan.”
Ling Xiao had already determined what to do.
The Black Scarf Thieves had repeatedly attempted to take his life. Now, they were intercepting and killing those who wanted to join the Ling Clan. If he, the number one disciple of the Ling Clan, didn’t take action, the Ling Clan would truly become a laughing stock.
“You?”
Ling Xiaotian frowned.
“You might be able to do it.”
He thought about how Ling Xiao had been able to fool Martial Masters with his cultivation base of Initial Rank Six Martial Vein. Although he had been somewhat lucky, he had still accomplished it.
Furthermore, there were no Martial Masters among the Black Scarf Thieves.
Ling Xiao was a perfect choice.
“Wait. Did you say that you want to leave Heavenly Peak City?”
Ling Xiaotian asked.
“Yes, in these three days, I studied the profound meaning of the Transcendent Martial Art Fragments but never made any progress. In addition, there is the matter of Senior Apprentice Sister Yixue, so I want to go to White Cloud Capital.”
Ling Xiao replied.
“You have to understand that the Ren Race now sees you as a thorn in their eyes. If you go to White Cloud Capital, I fear many will want your life. Do you truly want to go?”
“I, Ling Xiao, am not a person who cravenly clings to life and fears death!”
Ling Xiao coldly smiled. “If I hide in the Ling Clan throughout my life and rely on the protection of the divine sword, I would become a hopeless idiot.”
“Well deserving to be called Ling Xiao! That’s your character.”
Ling Xiaotian hit the armrest and said, “Then, go! We will take good care of your grandfather Hong Qi and your younger brother Ling Luo. Unless all our Ling Clan members are killed, they will never suffer the slightest harm.”
“Many thanks!”
Ling Xiao took a deep breath. When he had decided to leave Heavenly Peak City, he had worried about his grandfather Hong Qi and younger brother Ling Luo.
Although neither his grandfather nor younger brother were blood-related to him, they were dear to him!
“Then, I’ll go and prepare it first. Afterward, I’ll immediately leave to the lair of the Black Scarf Thieves.”
Ling Xiao cupped his hands and turned.
“Wait a moment, Ling Xiao!”
Ling Xiaotian suddenly called out to Ling Xiao and added, “This old man has been considering something. If we still hold onto the concept of being a clan, I’m afraid there will not be much prospects for our development. Therefore, the Supreme Elders and I discussed it and plan to establish ourselves as the ‘Divine Sword Sect’ with you as the Sect Master.”
“Patriarch, you should understand my character. I’m not someone who wants authority. I absolutely support the establishment of the Divine Sword Sect, but Second Uncle Ling Wuhen is more suitable to be the Sect Master.”
This was not just returning a favor. Ling Xiao indeed thought that Ling Wuhen was very suitable for this position.
Ling Wuhen was a Martial Master with excellent strength. After all, a Sect Master had to be a powerhouse.
Moreover, after knowing him for so long, Ling Xiao felt that Ling Wuhen would be a very good Sect Master who would develop the Divine Sword Sect further.
“Didn’t I say that he didn’t long for this position?”
Ling Xiaotian shrugged his shoulders and teased the three Supreme Elders: “Then, as per our previous discussion, how about we give Ling Xiao the status of Supreme Elder?”
“Never mind. We cannot force him; Wuhen is also suitable to become the Sect Master.”
Ling Yin sighed.
He then looked at Ling Xiao and asked, “You will not refuse the Supreme Elder’s position too, will you? With this position, you are only responsible for coming back to save the sect during an existential crisis. You are completely free the rest of the time.”
“Fine. I will accept it.”
Ling Xiao was unwilling to become the Sect Master of the Divine Sword Sect since he found it too troublesome. Being Supreme Elder was not so bad.
Afterward, he left.
As for how the Divine Sword Sect would be established and arranged, he didn’t care about it. After all, he was not good at those things.
Returning to his temporary residence, Ling Xiao met his grandfather Hong Qi and younger brother Ling Luo. In addition, he bade farewell to Ling Yixue, Ling Yihang, Ling Shuang, Ling Zhan, and the others.
“Who would have thought that just a few months ago you were still a Rank One Martial Vein martial artist? Now, you have already become a person who can trouble Martial Masters. It truly makes us normal people embarrassed.”
“Yes, Big Brother Ling Xiao is truly amazing.”
“Child, when you go to White Cloud Capital, this grandpa will not be able to take care of you. You must learn to take care of yourself.”
“Ling Xiao, I might also visit White Cloud Capital sometime. At that time, you’ll have to cover me!”
Everybody bade farewell to Ling Xiao.
Only Ling Yixue stood far away. She was in a daze as if she were thinking about something.
“Senior Apprentice Sister, are you unhappy that I’m leaving?”
Ling Xiao asked with a smile.
“Pay attention to your safety!”
Ling Yixue’s smile was somewhat rigid, but she managed to say it.
Ling Xiao wanted to say something more, but a person covered in blood suddenly ran over. He shouted: “Quick! Quickly go to save them!”
Ling Xiao’s eyes turned cold. He lightly stepped forward and flew into the air, instantly disappearing far away.
“Who was that person?”
The person covered in blood asked.
“Ling Xiao!”
Ling Yihang replied.
“Didn’t you all hear? Why aren’t you all going to help? There are dozens of Black Scarf Thieves. Among them, two are already Peak Rank Six Martial Vein martial masters. I was barely able to escape.”
