Martial Peak - Chapter 527
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Seeing the posture of Ling Tai Xu, the old men from the Eight Great Families also relaxed slightly, the fat old man smiling as he said, βBrother Ling is too modest, those who have reached the Above Immortal Ascension Boundary shouldnβt quibble over seniority. Each of us are peers, even among us the generations are quite chaotic.β
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βIndeed.β
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Someone echoed.
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After a few words, the atmosphere suddenly eased a lot.
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βWhat reason does Brother Ling have for appearing at this time?β Β Yang Li Ting still maintained his cold expression as he asked a question he knew the answer to.
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βNaturally I came for this little brat.β Β Ling Tai Xu smiled and pointed to Yang Kai. βNo matter what, I am still technically his Grand Master, and my grand disciple is at such a critical moment in his breakthrough to the Immortal Ascension Boundary. Obviously, I should appear to support him,β
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βYou intend to protect him?β
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βI do.β Ling Tai Xu nodded lightly.
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Yang Li Ting suddenly felt that things had become a little troublesome.
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Ling Tai Xu was a genuine Above Immortal Ascension Boundary master, Meng Wu Ya had a strange intimidating aura about him, Old Demonβs Demonic Qi was unusual, and the eight Blood Warriors had all activated their Mad Tyrant Blood Skillβ¦ The power of this group wasnβt something he could ignore anymore.
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An Immortal Ascension Boundary Ninth Stage Blood Warrior after activating their Mad Tyrant Blood Skill could exchange a few moves with an Above Immortal Ascension Boundary cultivator, so the strength of these eight Blood Warriors couldnβt be underestimated.
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Ling Tai Xuβs strength went without saying. Β Yang Li Ting estimated that if he were to face him one on one, he would likely find himself at a disadvantage. Β As for Meng Wu Ya, he was even more incomprehensible. Yang Li Ting wasnβt even sure how to evaluate his combat effectiveness, and to top things off, Old Demon was still watching from the sidelines.
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This conflict⦠his chances of victory were slim, and even if he could somehow win, War City and all of its inhabitants would likely be destroyed in the process.
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Yang Li Tingβs sharp eyes narrowed slightly as he shifted his gaze towards the deep darkness that surrounded Yang Kai.
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He could not understand how this little brat from his family could actually gather so many powerful masters to speak for and shelter him.
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βFellow brothers, could you perhaps listen to my suggestion?β Β Ling Tai Xu suddenly said.
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βPlease, Brother Ling.β Β Qiu Dao Ren replied politely. Β Ling Tai Xu was already an Above Immortal Ascension Boundary cultivator so they could no longer use their status to lord over him.
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Simply by virtue of his cultivation, Ling Tai Xu was qualified to speak with them as an equal.
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βFellow Brothers, the reason you wish to stop him from breaking through to the Immortal Ascension Boundary is because you fear that as he gains strength, his heart will become corrupted and he will fall to the Devilβs Path, yes?β
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The eight old men nodded in confirmation to Ling Tai Xuβs supposition.
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Seeing their unhesitant nods, Old Demon couldnβt help snorting with dissatisfaction and muttering, βThe ones who canβt control their own strength and are instead enslaved by it are the real demons. Β What does cultivating a Demonic Secret Art matter? Whatβs wrong with a person using Demonic Qi? All of that is just a method of pursuing power. Each and every cultivator acquires their strength differently. Β Declaring that only your method of cultivation is right while denying othersβ is simply the hallmark of ignorant fools.β
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βSpeak up louder.β Β Shui Ling, having arrived nearby him at some unknown point, called out half teasingly to Old Demon, βIf you only whisper like that, they wonβt hear you.β
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Hearing the playfulness in her voice, Old Demon glanced over at Shui Ling and smirked, βLittle girl, you shouldnβt try to play games with this old master. Donβt think I donβt know your true origins!β
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Startled by this statement, Shui Ling couldnβt help asking, βDo you really know?β
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βHeh, this old master certainly knows. Not only does this old master know, that old ghost Meng Wu Ya also knows. Weβre all from the same sky after all.β Β Old Demon snorted, a look of pride seeping into his expression.
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Shui Lingβs eyes suddenly flashed a brilliant light. Grabbing hold of Old Demonβs arm, her expression filled with infinite bitterness and entreaty as she half tearfully, half joyfully asked, βSenior, do you know how to go back?β
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Old Demon looked over her slowly and grinned evilly, βWhy, you donβt know the way back?β
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βEn! Β I have been trapped here for quite some time and have yet to find a way back. Β Senior, if you know, can you please tell me?β
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Seeing her desperation, Old Demon laughed raucously. Β His shrill voice was extremely grating to Shui Ling, but no matter how uncomfortable she felt, she still did her best to put on a pitiful expression and pray for sympathy.
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βI wonβt tell you!β Old Demon suddenly ceased his laughter and casually declared.
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Shui Ling froze up for a moment before pouting in disappointment, βWhy not?β
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In response, Old Demon just shrugged his shoulders, βBecause this old master has to wait for Young Master.β
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βWait for him?β Shui Ling glanced over, βDo you think he can break through the shackles of this world?β
(Silavin: PewPew translate it as Bondage of the World⦠Although it is rather exciting, I object!)
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Old Demon snorted contemptuously, βIf Young Master canβt, then no one can.β
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Shui Lingβs expression became somewhat serious as she stared towards Yang Kai. After a long time, she nodded gently, whispering, βIf itβs him, he really might be able toβ¦β
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βIf my guess is correct, in at least three years and at most ten years, Young Master will definitely be able to reach it.β Β Old Demon declared, full of confidence and full of expectations for Yang Kaiβs future.
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On the other hand, Shui Lingβs expression went black, unable to stop herself from complaining, βSo long?β
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βIf you want to go back, youβll have to wait, but whether Young Master will be willing to bring you with him is not something this old master can say. After all, the both of you donβt exactly have the best of relationships. Β Young Master, heβ¦ heβs quite vengeful.β Old Demon squinted at Shui Ling and shook his head slowly.
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Shui Ling thought about it carefully, and indeed felt that, with the manβs cold heart and ruthless personality, he probably wouldnβt take her with him out of kindness or pity. So, she quickly cupped her fists politely and respectfully asked, βJunior hopes Senior can offer his guidance!β
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Old Demon laughed smugly once more before nodding, βGood, why not.β
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Suddenly lowering his voice and becoming serious, Old Demon continued, βAlthough Young Master holds deep grudges and is someone who will definitely seek revenge for any slight, he is also someone who is fiercely loyal to his friends. Β You have been in War City for so long observing him, so you should understand his temperament by now.β
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Shui Ling nodded lightly as her eyes shone brilliantly.
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This incident was a perfect example! Β Although she didnβt know all the specifics, Shui Ling had a fairly good guess about what had transpired.
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All of this was because a single High Heaven Pavilionβs disciple had been injured. Yang Kai didnβt even hesitate to return the Soul Binding Curse doll to her in order to gain her help in killing Xiang Chu. Β This showed that he was a man of extremely firm character, ruthless to his enemies yet generous to his friends.
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βSince you understand, you should know what to do, right?β Β Old Demon glanced at her meaningfully.
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Shui Ling brow twitched slightly, but nodded quickly, βI know. I have to make him see me as a friend!β
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As long as she became friends with him, she wouldnβt have to worry about him leaving without taking her along.
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βHeh hehβ¦β Old Demon smirked, βYoung Master has always been kind to women, especially beautiful women, and you shouldnβt have any problems in this regard. Β Considering your origins, youβd make a good match for Young Master. Well, work hard!β
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Shui Lingβs face immediately went bright red as she loudly objected, βWhat nonsense are you spouting? Β How could this country boy be worthy of me?β
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Old Demon didnβt get mad, instead just sneering, βAfter ten years, you wonβt be qualified to say so anymore.β
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Shui Ling was dumbstruck, feeling like Old Demon was far too optimistic about Yang Kai. Β Realizing that any further argument was pointless, she held her tongue as she made up her mind to form a good relationship with Yang Kai.
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As the two talked, a short distance away, the Above Immortal Ascension Boundary masters were also holding their own discussion.
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Ling Tai Xu opened, βIn this Lingβs opinion, even if he breaks through to the Immortal Ascension Boundary, his heart should not be affected.β
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βWhy do you believe so?β Β Yang Li Ting coldly snorted.
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βBecause he grew up under my watch, I know him far better than any of you.β Β Ling Tai Xu smiled slightly, he was different from others, and had once even spoken to Yang Kai while he was in a similar state about his Demonic Qi, so he was quite confident about his analysis.
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βWhat Brother Ling says has some merit.β Β Qiu Dao Ren nodded gently, stroking his beard as he thought for a moment, βBut what if things donβt develop as you expect?β
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βIf that really happens, fellow brothers wonβt need to take action. This Ling will personally handle matters!β Β Ling Tai Xu calmly yet resolutely declared, his expression sinking slightly, βI have already allowed such a situation to occur once in my Sect, it will absolutely not happen a second time!β
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The Grand Elders from the Eight Great Families couldnβt help wrinkling their brows, knowing that Ling Tai Xu was referring to the current Demon Lord and somewhat understanding his current feelings.
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βAs such, fellow brothers, why not wait a while?β Β Ling Tai Xu proposed to the eight old men.
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βGood!β Β Yang Li Ting focused on the matter at hand, βWeβll do as Brother Ling suggests. After he breaks though, if his temperament truly changes, then we shall trouble Brother Ling to take action.β
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βRest assured, if such a situation occurs, I will personally cripple his cultivation.β
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βAgreed! I too do not wish to take his life.β Β Yang Li Ting snorted and waited quietly with the other seven old men, no longer saying anything more. Β Even if Yang Kaiβs temperament really changed after he broke through, he would still only be an Immortal Ascension First Stage cultivator. With so many peak level masters here, could he possibly escape?
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So there was no reason they could not wait for a while and see.
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On the other side, Ling Tai Xu just shook his head gently, not a trace of tension upon his face. Apparently, he was fully confident in Yang Kai and not concerned he would have any kind of accident.
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With the two sides reaching an agreement, everyone on Yang Kaiβs side, including the Blood Warriors and Dong Qing Han, who had been facing off against the eight Grand Elders, couldnβt help breathing a sigh of relief. Β As soon as the tension was cut, all of them suddenly realized they were soaked in cold sweat and shivered unconsciously.
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Challenging an Above Immortal Ascension Boundary master, it was something none of them had ever considered before, but today they had actually done so without hesitation.
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Ling Tai Xu and Meng Wu Ya both turned to these people and slightly nodded, the crowd hurriedly cupping their fists respectfully in thanksβ¦
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Qiu Dao Ren released Qiu Yi Meng from her bindings, as did the Huo Family Grand Elder with Huo Xing Chen. The two young leaders quickly returned to their respective camps, issuing a few instructions and allowing everyone to fall back and stand down.
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Yang Zhaoβs allies also retreated a fair distance to observe the situation.
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A moment later, only Yang Kai, Ling Tai Xu, Meng Wu Ya, and the Eight Great Familiesβ Above Immortal Ascension Masters remained.
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All of the spectators had been focusing their attention on the negotiations that had just taken place and no one had paid much attention to Yang Kai. Β With things settled now, however, everyoneβs eyes focused on him once more, quickly discovering that the World Energy baptism had reached and even more terrifying degree.
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A huge amount of World Energy was now constantly surging towards Yang Kai. Β This torrent of energy was enough to unnerve even the strongest Peak Immortal Ascension Boundary master, but Yang Kai still stood there quietly under the black swirling clouds, madly absorbing this raging river of World Energy. Β It was as if he was a bottomless pit. No matter how much World Energy rushed into his body, he could effortlessly swallow it all.
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There was not the slightest leakage, nor was there any sign of discomfort on his face. Apparently, all of this was just a simple matter to Yang Kai.