Batian Martial Soul

Before the retreat, Ling Xiao already had a clear plan in mind. He first planned to deepen his understanding of the small fusion array.

Although this formation is exquisite, Ling Xiao knows that only by truly mastering it can it exert its greatest power. He believes that as his understanding of the small fusion formation deepens, his control over martial arts and internal strength will become more handy.

At the same time, Ling Xiao also planned to use this opportunity of seclusion to merge the God-Slaying Sword Intent and the Bloodthirsty Knife Intent. These two states of mind were powerful powers he had gained during his practice, but he had not been able to find a way to perfectly merge them.

Now, he hopes to find an opportunity to integrate these two artistic conceptions through quiet contemplation in seclusion.

In addition, Ling Xiao also plans to use the energy absorbed when repairing the Holy Mark Sect's mountain protection formation to improve his own realm.

He has already raised his realm to the peak of the Unending Realm, but he knows that this is not the end. He plans to use the power of the Primordial Pill during his retreat to push his realm to a new height - the Primordial Realm.

Ling Xiao understood that the improvement of realm was not only the enhancement of strength, but also the release of one's own potential. Only by reaching a higher realm could he access a wider world and challenge higher goals. Therefore, he was full of expectations and confidence for this retreat.

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Ling Xiao had just entered the cemetery for retreat, and at this time, several uninvited guests came to the Tianxiahui.

These people were dressed in gorgeous clothes with fluttering sleeves, as if they were immortals walking out of a painting, and the aura they exuded revealed their extraordinary cultivation.

There was one old man in particular. He wore a golden robe and a jade crown on his head. His brows revealed a sense of majesty and dominance. His aura was even stronger than that of Shangguan Yu, the rumored empress's palace.

The old man sat upright on the chair, his eyes like torches, scanning the four deans standing beside him. He spoke lightly, his voice was soft, but it was like a loud bell, echoing throughout the hall: "We came to the Tianxia Association this time without prior notice, you don't think it's abrupt, right?"

Although his tone was calm, the aura of a superior made people hold their breath involuntarily.

The Grand Master stood aside, with doubts in his heart but a smile on his face.

He stepped forward, bowed and said, "Of course not. The Jiang family of Donghai is a great martial arts family with a great reputation. It is an honor for the Tianxia Association that the Jiang family can come to our Tianxia Association. How could we feel that it is rude? I just feel that today's Tianxia Association is honored and glorious."

Although the headmaster's words were so polite, it was hard to tell whether they were true or false. After all, the Jiang family of the East Sea was the overlord of the martial arts world, and their strength was unfathomable.

Although the headmaster did not dare to offend the other party on the surface, he was secretly thinking in his heart, what is the intention of the Jiang family's sudden visit? However, he naturally would not reveal these thoughts. He still maintained a respectful attitude and talked with these uninvited guests.

"Haha, you are indeed quite perceptive." The old man Jiang Zhunian smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a bit of sharpness. "I, Jiang Zhunian, am not a prominent person in the Jiang family, but today I have been chosen by the Jiang family to be sent here as an envoy. I represent the Jiang family's reputation and will. Everyone, there should be no objection to my identity, right?"

There was a hint of pride in his words, but more of a calmness and determination. His eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts, making everyone present feel a little pressured.

Upon hearing this, the Grand Dean immediately bowed and smiled, "So it's Brother Jiang who has come. It's a great honor for our Tianxia Association. I wonder what important matter Brother Jiang has come for this time? Could it be that he has taken a fancy to one of our outstanding disciples in Tianxia Association?"

His tone was full of anticipation and curiosity. After all, being able to have some interaction with a big family like the Jiang family was undoubtedly a big deal for the Tianxiahui.

However, Jiang Zhunian suddenly sneered, his voice full of disdain and contempt: "Indeed, I have my eyes on someone from your Tianxiahui, but that person is just a bastard, how can he be called a genius?"

The whole place was in an uproar when these words came out. The headmaster's face also became solemn. He didn't expect Jiang Zhunian to humiliate the people of their Tianxiahui so directly. But he also understood that the Jiang family was so powerful that they couldn't easily offend them.

He took a deep breath, trying to keep himself calm, and then asked, "Who has offended the Jiang family to make Brother Jiang so angry?"

There was a hint of doubt and uneasiness in his voice, as well as a hint of worry about the unknown situation. He knew that if this matter was not handled properly, it would likely bring considerable trouble to the Tianxia Association.

"Ling Xiao!" Jiang Zhunian called him by his name without hesitation, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone.

When the headmaster heard this name, his heart tightened and his brows knitted. They had just decided to fully support this disciple with unlimited potential, Ling Xiao, but they didn't expect to hear that he was involved with the Jiang family of Donghai in the blink of an eye.

He couldn't help feeling depressed. Their Tianxiahui had always kept its distance from the Jiang family. So when did Ling Xiao develop such an indissoluble bond with the Jiang family?

"Brother Jiang, Ling Xiao is indeed an outstanding disciple of our Tianxia Association." The headmaster tried to remain calm and asked curiously, "However, as far as I know, he usually keeps a low profile and rarely makes enemies with others. I wonder how he offended Brother Jiang or violated the rules of the Jiang family?"

Jiang Zhunian sighed and shook his head slowly: "Ling Xiao has not directly offended me, nor has he violated the rules of the Jiang family. But this matter involves an old case within the Jiang family, which should not be publicized. I can only tell you that this case is related to Ling Xiao's life experience. I came here this time on the order of the head of the family to bring him back to the Jiang family."

Hearing this, the headmaster was a little embarrassed. Ling Xiao was a disciple that Tianxiahui had focused on training. If they handed him over to the Jiang family so easily, wouldn't it be a waste of a talent? But the Jiang family was so powerful, how could Tianxiahui easily offend them?

The headmaster pondered for a moment and asked tentatively: "Brother Jiang, I understand your intention. But Ling Xiao is a disciple of our Tianxia Association after all, and we have high hopes for him. Can you please explain in detail why the Jiang family must take him away? Perhaps we can find other solutions."

"Are you going to object?" Jiang Zhunian's eyes were sharp, and his voice was full of unquestionable toughness. Although his tone was calm, every word he said was like a cold iron nail, deeply nailed into the hearts of everyone present.

The Grand Dean was caught off guard by this sudden question. He frowned slightly, trying to find a clue from Jiang Zhunian's face, but the other's cold face was like a piece of ice, without any flaws.

This made the Grand Master very uncomfortable, but he could do nothing about it. (End of this chapter)