Other than Shi Lei, the other two with courtyards were inferior to Murong Shao in terms of pure physical strength. Of course, the other parties’ cultivation bases crushed his, so they could easily defeat him.
The next few exchanges shocked Murong Shao even more. He had to admit that Ling Xiao’s physical strength was not inferior to his and in fact, better than his.
Ling Xiao steadily suppressed him.
He was using two hands while the other party used only one, but he was still at a disadvantage in every exchange.
“Ah——! Crushing Mountain Chop!”
Crushing Mountain Chop was the second style of the Cutting Mountain Axe Technique and stronger than the previous Cutting Mountain Chop. When he used this technique, a huge axe would descend from the sky, directly crushing those below.
The thunderous impact scared the crowd.
“Ghost Ship Explosion!”
Ling Xiao didn’t even bat an eyelid and used the second move that he had comprehended from the Ghost Ship Incomplete Soul.
His attacks were not based on a move’s strength but rather an accurate calculation to be just a bit stronger than his opponent’s, not wasting any gang qi.
Bang!
Once again, the axe was destroyed, and Murong Shao was nearly sent flying.
“Bastard, do you think that only you have an incomplete martial soul? This father also has one!”
Murong Shao’s consecutive attacks were unable to injure Ling Xiao, which gave a blow to his self-esteem.
Therefore, he decided to use his trump card—— an incomplete martial soul.
All ten captains had incomplete martial souls between 20% or 30% complete.
“Roar——!”
As Murong Shao condensed his gang qi, a roar resounded behind him.
A giant black bear phantom about four meters tall rose.
“Animal series martial soul: Black Bear Incomplete Soul, no wonder your physical strength is so powerful.”
When Ling Xiao saw this Black Bear Incomplete Soul, he understood where Murong Shao’s strength originated from.
“You know this, but so what? Today, you’ll lie flat on the ground here.”
Murong Shao sneered. “But don’t worry, I know the rules of the Hidden Dragon Battalion and will comply with them. I won’t kill nor seriously cripple you, but I’ll make you lie in a hospital bed for a month or two.”
“Is that so?”
The more Ling Xiao listened to Murong Shao, the denser his killing intent grew.
If he ever had a chance, he would make this person die under his sword.
As for today, let’s settle it with interest first.
“Moo——!”
A terrifying bull roar suddenly resounded.
Ling Xiao used the certain kill skill of <Barbarian Bull Strength> that he had just comprehended——Barbarian Bull Roar.
His attack doubled, although his defense was nearly halved.
However, his defense was no longer important since he wanted an all-out attack right now.
“Ghost Ship Cleave the Waves!”
Barbarian Bull Roar coupled with Ghost Ship Cleave the Waves: one could well imagine the power of this combination.
“Giant Bear Cut the Mountain!”
Murong Shao also felt Ling Xiao’s terrifying might, so he naturally didn’t dare to hold back. The condensed essence of his Black Bear Incomplete Soul and Cutting Mountain Axe Technique looked like a giant bear swinging a giant axe at Ling Xiao.
“Stop!”
At the critical moment, a voice resounded.
A man dressed in black armor had arrived. He was less than two meters tall, which didn’t resemble a human.
His voice seemed to be full of explosive anger as he directly rushed into the net.
Ling Xiao and Murong Shao had heard him, but neither of them intended to stop.
At this moment, whoever stopped would be seriously injured.
The black armor youth’s complexion turned gloomy, and he actually smashed the net with a punch and suddenly appeared between Ling Xiao and Murong Shao.
One hand broke Barbarian Bull Roar with Ghost Ship Cleave the Waves while his other move broke Giant Bear Cut the Mountain.
“Shi Lei!”
“Initial Rank Seven Martial Vein Martial Master!”
Ling Xiao and Murong Shao were shocked.
Merely, the two of them were shocked for different reasons.
Murong Shao was shocked that Shi Lei, this deputy leader, had actually interfered in another’s fight.
This fight didn’t break any rules.
What shocked Ling Xiao was Shi Lei’s strength.
Apparently, the leader and the two deputy leaders were all Martial Master realm experts.
“Leader Shi, why are you doing this?”
Although Murong Shao was afraid of Shi Lei, he couldn’t help but ask out of his arrogant nature.
Ling Xiao also looked at Shi Lei, not understanding this person’s intentions.
Shi Lei indifferently explained. “General Ninth Month has ordered all disciples of the Hidden Dragon Battalion to gather at the training ground. He has something important to announce. As the captains, you two are naturally not allowed to be late.”
“What happened?”
Murong Shao asked.
“You will know when you go. Otherwise, you can go to ask General Ninth Month.” Shi Lei coldly looked at Murong Shao, and his aura had a hint of killing intent.
“No need! I’ll go now!”
Murong Shao hastily bowed his head in front of the stronger Shi Lei.
“You were lucky today, but next time, you’ll not be so lucky.”
Before leaving, Murong Shao didn’t forget to threaten Ling Xiao.
“What about you?”
Shi Lei asked Ling Xiao.
“Regardless of what the matter is, it is not bigger than a person’s life. I will go treat her injuries first.”
Ling Xiao shook his head.
“It’s an urgent matter, so I’ll make an exception. Take my token to the Medicine Hall, and they will not dare to not treat her. Not to mention a maid, even if it were just a cockroach, they would treat them.”
Shi Lei said.
Ling Xiao took the deputy-leader’s token and couldn’t help but feel emotional.
This was the benefit of strength.
He had to step into the Martial Master realm as soon as possible; otherwise, it would be very difficult to handle many matters.
“Many thanks!”
Ling Xiao nodded his head and hastily rushed towards the Medicine Hall with Leng Mei.
As Shi Lei had said, initially the Medicine Hall had been unwilling to treat Leng Mei, but when they saw the deputy-leader’s token, their attitude immediately changed.
After placing Leng Mei in the Medicine Hall, Ling Xiao went to the training ground by himself.
At this moment, it was already filled with people.
Naturally, nine of the ten captains stood at the forefront, and on a high platform were General Ninth Month and the two deputy-leaders.
“Who’s that kid? How come he is walking towards the captain seat?”
Some people had gone outside to perform some tasks before, so they were surprised by Ling Xiao.
“That’s Ling Xiao. He defeated Tian Guang. That woman is Ling Yixue: she defeated Yin Ran, so they replaced them and became captains.”
Someone explained.
“My God, these newcomers are truly capable! They actually replaced two captain-level disciples.”
“But his luck isn’t good. Murong Shao is already targeting him. Today, if not for Shi Lei’s intervention, Murong Shao might have severely injured him.”
“As I see it, he’s stronger than Murong Shao. Don’t forget that he was carrying a woman while fighting.”
“Silence!”
While people talked below, Shi Lei’s loud voice interrupted.
A Martial Master was a Martial Master. Just his shout was incomparably domineering and suppressed everyone else.
Those people who had been chatting immediately closed their mouths.
“Today, you all are gathered here because the General has something important to announce. It is a great opportunity for you all, so I hope you all listen carefully.”
Shi Lei continued, “If you miss this opportunity, you all will definitely regret it your entire lives!”
