Batian Martial Soul

The chief dean stood there, looking at the second dean with complicated eyes. He knew that the second dean had a deep-rooted prejudice against Ling Xiao, but he also understood the importance of Ling Xiao to the Tianxia Association.

He shook his head gently, feeling helpless about the Second Dean's stubborn attitude. He knew that no matter how much he tried to persuade him, he could not change the Second Dean's opinion. But he also understood that as the First Dean, he had the responsibility to protect every disciple, especially a genius like Ling Xiao.

"Second brother, I know you don't like Ling Xiao, but I hope you can understand that Ling Xiao is the future of Tianxiahui." The voice of the Grand Dean was full of earnestness, "If we lose him, we will lose an immeasurable opportunity. One day in the future, when you realize this, you will understand how stupid your current attitude is."

The Grand Master looked at the falling leaves outside the window, his heart filled with helplessness and frustration.

He shook his head, as if he wanted to shake off the depression in his heart, but the fact was that he was no longer in the mood to scold the second dean, a "fool" who always complacently complacent. His eyes no longer revealed the firmness and decisiveness of the past, but a deep worry and hesitation.

He knew that Ling Xiao was gifted and was the hope for the future of Tianxiahui. However, the reality was cruel. Although Tianxiahui had a long history, its strength was far inferior to that of a giant like the East Sea Empress Palace.

Not to mention that now there is the East China Sea Jiang family. The combination of these two forces is enough to plunge the Tianxia Association into an irretrievable situation.

"Alas, is there anything more depressing than this in the world?" The headmaster muttered to himself, his voice full of bitterness. He recalled Ling Xiao's eyes that sparkled with wisdom and tenacity, and his heart couldn't help but ache.

They clearly had a piece of unpolished jade, but they were unable to protect him due to their lack of strength. This feeling of powerlessness made him extremely frustrated and angry.

At this time, the Third and Fourth Deans also came to his side, their faces also filled with worry and helplessness.

They looked at the Grand Chancellor, their hearts filled with anxiety and worry. They knew that the Tianxiahui was in a precarious situation, and if they could not find a solution as soon as possible, they might not even be able to guarantee their own survival.

"We clearly have a piece of uncut jade, but we can't protect it." The third dean sighed, his voice full of regret and helplessness.

“This is the original sin of weakness. After all, we are still too weak and cannot even protect our own disciples.” The Fourth Dean also added, with a determined light flashing in his eyes, as if he was looking for a glimmer of hope.

However, hope always seems so far away. They know that they must make great efforts to change the status quo. But facing powerful enemies like the East China Sea Empress Palace and the East China Sea Jiang Family, what can they do?

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Ling Xiao stood quietly in the cemetery for a moment. He took a deep breath, as if he wanted to absorb the tranquility and solemnity around him into his body.

He knew that only through cultivation could he find true peace and completely relax his mind. So he slowly closed his eyes and began his cultivation journey.

His mind gradually calmed down during the practice, and the noise and disturbance around him seemed to be far away from him. He was immersed in the world of practice, as if he was isolated from the world. Time passed slowly in his perception, and every breath was accompanied by the rhythm of practice. He seemed to be integrated with the world.

About half an hour later, a middle-aged man in a green robe appeared outside the mausoleum. He had a dignified look on his face. He was the headmaster. Seeing Ling Xiao was practicing, he did not disturb him and just waited quietly.

Finally, Ling Xiao finished his training and opened his eyes, which were shining brightly. He sensed the aura of the Grand Master, so he stood up and saluted the Grand Master.

The headmaster nodded in approval, and then said, "Ling Xiao, Jiang Zhunian, the representative of the Jiang family, has been waiting in the hall for a long time. We have to hurry over."

Ling Xiao nodded. He knew that this meeting was of great significance.

The Grand Dean told Ling Xiao that the reason they chose to meet at the Tianxia Association was because they were worried that Jiang Zhunian would take action.

Jiang Zhunian was always a little wary in the Tianxia Association, and it was impossible for him to act arbitrarily. After hearing this, Ling Xiao couldn't help but admire the arrangement of the Grand Dean. He knew that this meeting would be a test, but he also believed that he could handle it.

Ling Xiao followed the Grand Dean to the Dean's Hall. Along the way, the Grand Dean began to introduce him to the situation of the East China Sea Jiang Family and the Empress' Palace.

He described in detail the history, strength and status of the two forces in the martial arts world. Ling Xiao listened with great interest. This was the first time he had learned about the two forces in such detail.

"The East Sea Empress Palace, this mysterious and powerful force, has always formed a delicate balance with the East Sea Holy Hall with its unique inheritance method and powerful strength. The secret method possessed by the Empress Palace is not only the cornerstone of its foothold in the East Sea, but also an existence that shocks the entire martial arts world."

"Each generation of Empress can directly inherit all the power of the previous generation of Empress through a special method. This kind of power inheritance ensures that there will never be a gap in the supreme power of the Empress Palace. The accumulation of this power is like a snowball, which gets bigger and bigger, making the position of the Empress Palace in the East China Sea increasingly stable."

When the Grand Master mentioned the Empress Palace, a trace of awe flashed in his eyes. He sighed deeply: "The secret method of the Empress Palace is really amazing. This way of inheriting power is like a mythical existence."

Then, the headmaster changed the subject and talked about the Jiang family of Donghai. He sighed and said, "Although the Jiang family of Donghai cannot be compared with the Empress' Palace, it is also a powerful force in Donghai. Their family has a long history and profound heritage. There should be no problem for them to be ranked in the top ten of Donghai."

"However, over the years, the management of the Jiang family has become chaotic, and internal struggles have been fierce. Their ancestor, the powerful man who once dominated the East China Sea, has been missing for a long time, and his life or death is unknown. This has made the internal conflicts of the Jiang family more acute, and the family's future is full of uncertainty."

"But even so, the Jiang family of Donghai is still formidable. If they want to cause trouble for you, it will be difficult for you to resist."

The headmaster looked at Ling Xiao and said earnestly, "Ling Xiao, although you are gifted and powerful, you still need to be extra careful when facing a force like the Jiang family of the East China Sea. After all, the Jiang family is a powerful force in the East China Sea, and its foundation and strength are extraordinary. You must be careful and don't underestimate the enemy."

Ling Xiao was silent, like an indestructible stone, quietly listening to the words of the Grand Master. (End of this chapter)