With Ling Xiao’s current strength, it was quite difficult for him to kill an Initial Rank Seven Transcendent Realm martial artist, but it was still possible if he wanted to do it.
But the troublesome thing was, there were stern-faced martial artists and others beside this Tie Shan.
Because of these people, Ling Xiao had a headache.
In addition, although this fellow was not that powerful, he might have some treasures with him.
As for other people, Ling Xiao didn’t believe that these people who had been staying in Sand Family Fortress wouldn’t have any decent magic weapons on them.
Therefore, it was better to be cautious. There was only one life. It would be gone after it was lost.
Lying there, Ling Xiao’s Landscape Martial Soul was circulating rapidly. He was looking for the best chance to attack. As long as he could get rid of Tie Shan, the stern-faced martial artist would also not survive.
Moreover, this way, he could also suppress Meng Yuan. It was simply a good thing that killed multiple birds with one stone.
In the darkness, the stern-faced martial artist suddenly stood up.
He then rubbed his eyes.
Yes, although the night was pitch-black, the eyes of Transcendent Realm martial artists could still see things in the dark. It was just that the range was relatively close.
Standing seven to eight meters away from the bonfire, there was Ling Xiao.
“Senior Brother Tie, Ling Xiao has appeared!”
The stern-faced martial artist shouted in horror.
He had clamored for Ling Xiao’s life in the past, but the things that happened in these past few days had made him no longer have the courage to fight with Ling Xiao head-on.
He was afraid.
Ling Xiao’s strength far exceeded his imagination.
This fellow was too strong, so strong that he basically had no power to resist.
After all, his cultivation base was just Initial Rank Five Transcendent Realm, but Ling Xiao had killed Rank Six Transcendent Realm martial artists.
“Don’t panic! This kid is good at using a clone technique. Don’t let him deceive you. Be alert!”
Tie Shan had a stick in his hand, which was about ten feet long and had two golden hoops on both ends. Moreover, on the body of the stick, there were magic array runes that were emitting radiance.
Obviously, it was not an ordinary stick. It was a rare-treasured artifact-grade weapon!
“Yes!”
The stern-faced martial artist calmed down. He knew too little about Ling Xiao, and naturally was not comparable to the Moonlight Sect’s Tie Shan.
“Tie Shan, as a disciple of the Moonlight Sect, you are actually colluding with outsiders to hunt a fellow disciple. If this matter spreads, I’m afraid you won’t be able to stay in the Moonlight Sect, right?”
Ling Xiao’s voice came from that figure’s mouth.
“Humph, after killing you, no one will know.”
Tie Shan snorted without any change in his expression. The internal strife within the sect had a long history.
The Moonlight Sect was no exception.
Since he chose to stand in the faction of Elder Jin, he wouldn’t change his original intentions easily. Otherwise, he would only displease both sides.
“Is that so? Since that’s the case, you will also not return alive.”
Ling Xiao’s voice was cold. He then slowly approached the bonfire.
The stern-faced martial artists and his several subordinates nervously held their weapons. Their bodies were already trembling.
Although Tie Shan said that this fellow was just a clone, it looked too real.
“Senior Brother Tie!”
“I said, don’t panic!”
Tie Shan also had cold sweat on his forehead.
Although he knew that he was far stronger than Ling Xiao, this Ling Xiao was very cunning. If he was careless, then he might suffer an attack. Therefore, he was naturally a little worried.
Suddenly, a bad premonition appeared in his heart, and he subconsciously swung his stick on his back.
Clang!
The sound of metal collision resounded.
And under the light of the bonfire, he saw another face.
He was also Ling Xiao!
This fellow was truly playing tricks!
“Ah~”
The moment Tie Shan had stopped the attack, several screaming sounds came from behind.
Those martial artists he originally planned to use as shields at the critical moment were all killed.
The one who had attacked was actually the existence he deemed to be a clone!
The head of stern-faced martial artist fell beside the bonfire. His eyes were still filled with endless regret and unwillingness.
He regretted why he offended this evil star!
He regretted why he opposed this evil star!
He regretted why he colluded with Fairy Longlong!
He regretted why he didn’t choose to run away, rather foolishly entered the mountain to hunt down this evil star!
It was just that, at the last moment of life, it was meaningless to regret.
He died!
After death, there would be nothing left.
“Hehe, Senior Brother Tie Shan, this is so-called being too smart for one’s own good.”
Ling Xiao was not in a hurry to attack Tie Shan.
Now that he had already dealt with Tie Shan’s helpers, he planned to have a good fight next. He hadn’t forgotten the purpose of fighting Tie Shan.
It was to understand the strength of Rank Seven Transcendent Realm martial artists, so as to deal with Meng Yuan in the future.
“You are the real one, then the one who attacked me just now was a clone?”
Tie Shan had already come back to his senses now, but unfortunately, it was too late.
Ling Xaio’s tactic was not unique, but it was very practical.
Moreover, the probability of success was 100%.
Because his main body could change position with the clone.
“Congratulation, you are right, unfortunately, there is no reward. If you absolutely want to, then I will leave your corpse intact. In any case, you are also a disciple of the Moonlight Sect.”
Ling Xiao was still smiling. It was as if what was about to start was not a battle, but just a game.
“Don’t worry, I’ll also leave your corpse intact, not because I feel sympathy for you, but to bring it back to let Senior Brother Meng Yuan confirm it.”
Tie Shan remained indifferent. The stick in his hand was already ready to move.
“Oh, is that so?”
Suddenly, Ling Xiao’s finger moved, and a qi sword shot toward Tie Shan like a poisonous snake as fast as lightning.
The speed of the qi sword was very fast. It was instantly shot out, basically not giving Tie Shan a chance to react.
However, Tie Shan was not weak. He hastily moved his stick and actually blocked Ling Xiao’s attack.
Naturally, not completely.
The qi sword left a shallow bloody mark on Tie Shan’s neck.
It wasn’t a great injury, but it hurt a lot.
Tie Shan’s face became cold, and dense killing intent rose in his heart. He then immediately released his full power, and a phantom appeared behind him, which was actually a huge hemlock tree.
It was towering, and its branches and leaves were lush and verdant.
It was like a pillar supporting the sky, and with branches coiling around the clouds, it seemed to be overlooking the deep valleys and mountain creeks.
This martial soul was truly unusual.
“Ling Xiao, I’ll let you know, choosing to kill me is truly stupid! Running into me, your best choice was to run away. Perhaps, like that, you could have lived a bit longer. But now, you are going to die!”
Tie Shan looked at Ling Xiao coldly and said: “Forget it, originally, your movement technique was better than mine, so I might not necessarily be able to find you, but now that you are here, don’t even think about running away. It saved me a lot of trouble.”
He looked very confident and playful.
