Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 12815 Let’s take a gamble?
After hearing Ling Xiao's provocative words, Saint Envoy Bai was choked and speechless. His face instantly became gloomy, like the calm before the storm. He was obviously trying his best to control his emotions. He wanted to explode but knew that this was not the right time.

He knew very well that he was helpless in the matter of the mountain protection formation. Otherwise, how could Ling Xiao raise such arrogant questions? This feeling of powerlessness made him feel humiliated, but he could not refute it and could only endure it silently.

The air in the hall seemed to freeze, and the tense atmosphere made it hard to breathe. Everyone's eyes were focused on Lu Hang, waiting for his decision.

Ling Xiao stood aside, looking calm, his bright eyes flashing with determination, as if he was ready to face all challenges.

At this moment, Lu Hang finally spoke. After thinking for a moment, he slowly said, "Saint Envoy Bai, since you think that Young Master Ling is not qualified to touch the mountain protection formation of my Saint Mark Sect, why don't you compete with him?"

"After all, our Holy Mark Sect's mountain protection formation is a sect's most important weapon. It concerns the safety of the sect and cannot be easily handed over to others. But if Young Master Ling can defeat Saint Envoy Bai in the Holy Mark Contest, then he will be qualified enough to repair the formation."

"Moreover, the problem of the formation is imminent now, and we can't delay any longer. If Young Master Ling can really complete this task, it will undoubtedly be a timely help to our Shengwen Sect."

As soon as Lu Hang finished speaking, a discussion broke out in the hall. Some people thought this was a good idea, as it could solve the problem of the formation and allow Ling Xiao and Saint Bai to compete with each other.
But some people were worried that doing so would cause unnecessary disputes and might even put the sect in a more dangerous situation. However, at Lu Hang's insistence, the proposal was eventually passed.

"Hmph, I am of such status that how can I compete with a youngster?" Saint Envoy Bai curled his lips in disdain, as if fighting with an insignificant opponent would tarnish his noble status.

A trace of contempt flashed in his eyes, and he continued, "However, my disciples are all outstanding, and they are also good at the way of holy patterns. Let them compete with this so-called 'Young Master Ling'. It seems that this kid has no real talent or knowledge, and has bad intentions. He wants to take this opportunity to provoke my Holy Hall."

As soon as Saint Bai finished speaking, a whisper was heard in the hall.

Some disciples were whispering, discussing whether this young hero Ling was really strong enough to deal with the disciples of Saint Bai. Ling Xiao stood there quietly, with a barely perceptible smile on his face.

Seeing this, Lu Hang smiled and asked, "Young Master Ling, what do you think? It is also a rare opportunity to spar with the disciples of the White Saint Envoy."

Ling Xiao smiled secretly in his heart. He naturally understood Lu Hang's intention. The old man didn't want to offend the Holy Hall, but also wanted him to help solve the problem of the mountain protection formation, so he came up with this idea.

Ling Xiao, of course, did not participate in this competition without a purpose. He longed to obtain the small fusion array of the Holy Mark Sect, which was the key to improving his strength.

Thinking of this, Ling Xiao nodded and said calmly: "Whatever, I am real gold that is not afraid of fire. I am just afraid that Saint Bai's disciples can't afford to lose, so don't cry when the time comes."

His words were full of confidence and provocation, as if he had foreseen the moment of his victory. On the other hand, Saint Envoy Bai had a furious look on his face, and he was obviously angered by Ling Xiao's words.

"Can't afford to lose? What a joke!" Saint Envoy Bai sneered, his eyes full of disdain and provocation, "If you really think you are capable, then it would be even simpler. Why don't we set up a blockade to make this competition more interesting?"

After hearing this, Ling Xiao smiled slightly. His eyes swept through the crowd and finally fixed on Saint Envoy Bai. He said calmly, "Okay, the people in the Holy Hall have always been rich and powerful, so I naturally cannot let you lose face. Since we want to compete, there must be some prizes. How about this, for every win we make, the stakes will be 10 million mid-grade spirit stones, how about that?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall fell silent.

Saint Envoy Bai's expression instantly turned extremely ugly, with surprise and suspicion flashing in his eyes. Ten million mid-grade spirit stones is not a small amount, even for a behemoth like the Southern Region Holy Hall, it is a considerable expense.

Although he was a Saint Envoy and had accumulated a lot of wealth, it was only 30 million mid-grade spirit stones. And the disciples he brought with him, although they were also elites in the sect, each of them had a net worth of only a few million mid-grade spirit stones.

Where does this kid get such confidence? Bai Shengshi muttered to himself. He thought Ling Xiao was just a young and energetic young man. Even if he had some talent, he couldn't be so confident.

But now it seems that this kid really does have some skills.

But now that things have come to this, he can't give in.

Envoy Bai took a deep breath, calmed his inner turmoil, raised his head and said to Ling Xiao, "Okay, I accept your proposal. However, I must remind you that you must make sure you have enough spirit stones to pay for the bet. Don't refuse to admit your loss, or you will lose face for the Tianxia Association."

Ling Xiao smiled faintly upon hearing this, as if everything was under his control. He nodded gently and said, "Don't worry, since I dare to raise this bet, I naturally have enough spirit stones to pay for it. As for you, you better not be unable to pay when you lose."

"What's more, even if I really don't have it, the four presidents of the Tianxiahui have plenty of resources." Ling Xiao smiled slightly, revealing a calm confidence in his tone, "You only need to ask around a little, and you will know my status in their minds."

After hearing this, Bai Shengshi could not help but frown. He was actually very curious in his heart, why the four presidents of Tianxiahui valued Ling Xiao so much.

But at this moment, he was more concerned about how to deal with the current situation. Since the four deans were willing to provide Ling Xiao with what he needed, at least in terms of financial resources, Ling Xiao was not without support.

So, Envoy Bai took a deep breath and temporarily suppressed the doubts in his heart.

He turned around and said to his Saint Mark masters from the Holy Hall: "Everyone, there is something you need to know. Although Ling Xiao is young, he seems to be favored by the four deans of Tianxiahui. In the next competition, we must not only win, but also win beautifully, so that the people of Tianxiahui know that the strength of our Holy Hall is not something they can underestimate."

These Saint Mark masters were all well-known figures in the Holy Hall. In terms of cultivation level, they were much higher than Ling Xiao. But when it came to the ability of Saint Mark Masters, that was another matter. After all, the way of Saint Marks was not only about the depth of cultivation, but also about talent and understanding.