The esteemed martial artist at the pinnacle of the First Transformation of the Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level was unexpectedly unable to withstand Ling Xiao’s single move and died tragically on the spot.

Ling Xiao revealed his human form and coldly glanced at Chen Bao.

"Spare me! Lord, spare me, I, I was just momentarily confused, momentarily confused!"

Chen Bao shouted in terror, kneeling on the ground, pleading for mercy.

But Ling Xiao’s eyes showed no sympathy or pity.

With a gentle flick of his right hand, a ray of sword light pierced through the air.

Chen Bao’s throat was pierced, and in extreme pain and suffocation, he gradually lost all signs of life.

"I said, those who follow me will prosper, those who oppose me will perish! But it seems some people don’t understand what’s going on!"

Ling Xiao said coldly, then released everyone and left with Lin Ruoxian and Yue Shange.

As for the others, they knew the way, and he had no obligation to escort them.

Meanwhile, as Ling Xiao entered the abandoned mine to rescue everyone.

In another hidden place.

An Hun knelt in front of Chen Canglan, looking anxious and uneasy.

He had escaped but was captured by Chen Canglan’s men and brought to this place while in a stupor.

He didn’t even know where this place was.

"Your Highness the Wise and Virtuous King, An Hun is willing to serve you loyally, braving fire and water without hesitation!"

An Hun respectfully said.

He was begging for mercy; he didn’t want to die, so he could only pledge loyalty to Chen Canglan.

"Alright, there’s something right now that can test your loyalty."

Chen Canglan smiled faintly: "Go to this place, intercept Ling Xiao, and kill him!"

"Kill Ling Xiao?"

An Hun was taken aback; he certainly wanted Ling Xiao dead. This order sounded good to him.

But he felt uncertain deep down.

"You’re worried about that Little Demoness, right? Don’t worry, that Little Demoness is not with Ling Xiao, so you don’t have to worry. Kill him, and I will naturally believe in your loyalty."

Chen Canglan said with a smile.

"I don’t understand. Didn’t you save that Ling Xiao, why do you want to kill him? Are you really going to be an assassin?"

An Hun felt a bit confused, afraid that killing Ling Xiao would anger Chen Canglan instead.

"That kid is disobedient, is that reason enough?"

Chen Canglan asked faintly.

"Enough! It’s enough!"

An Hun knew that these royal people always believed in "those who follow me will prosper, those who oppose me will perish"; if anyone didn’t obey or didn’t please them, they would be killed without mercy, absolutely showing no leniency.

"Then go."

Chen Canglan waved his hand and handed a map to An Hun, which had the route to intercept Ling Xiao.

"Minger, follow him. One principle: don’t let Ling Xiao die. Even if there’s just a breath left, it’s fine. What I want is the Devouring Demon Fetus and the Nine Nether Huangquan Golden Crow Soul Fragments. If Ling Xiao truly has them, he will certainly use them when facing death.

An Hun is perfect for this task."

After An Hun left, Chen Canglan spoke to Hong Minger beside him.

Hong Minger was about to set off, but Chen Canglan suddenly changed his mind: "No, you still shouldn’t go. Ling Xiao recognizes you, and if he sees you, he’ll assume I’m targeting him.

We should find someone he doesn’t know, a bit stronger, at least stronger than An Hun."

"Your Highness is indeed thoughtful, Minger will take care of it right away!"

...

"You two go ahead, trouble is coming!"

On the way to the Eight Immortals Mountain, Ling Xiao suddenly said to Lin Ruoxian and Yue Shange.

"No way, although our strength is not as good as yours, we have at least broken through to the First Transformation of Yin-Yang Realm, Seventh Layer Hell Cultivation. We can definitely help you."

The reason Lin Ruoxian and Yue Shange were captured was ultimately due to carelessness.

Otherwise, even with their current strength, even Chen Changsheng would find it hard to capture them.

So, their combat ability isn’t that weak.

"Fine, stay if you want, but don’t push it."

Ling Xiao no longer tried to persuade them because the enemy had arrived.

"Since you’ve appeared, why continue hiding?"

Ling Xiao looked coldly at a shadow in the distance and said.

"Ling Xiao, the grudges between us should be settled now!"

From the darkness, a figure stepped out, and who else could it be but An Hun?

"You’re indeed loyal enough; I just broke the Thirteenth Prince’s arm, and you come to deal with me?"

Ling Xiao laughed.

"You’re mistaken, it’s not to kill you because of the Thirteenth Prince, but because you deserve death!"

An Hun was very displeased that Ling Xiao had forgotten him and hadn’t taken him seriously at all.

This, for someone with his power, was unacceptable.

"Is it because I accidentally left you with no offspring?"

While speaking, Ling Xiao was preparing his Array Refining Stone.

He could feel the opponent’s strength had already far surpassed the level of Demon Dragon Lin Quan.

It was likely a martial artist at the First Transformation of Yin-Yang Realm, Eighth Layer Hell Early Stage Cultivation.

This was not something he could contend with head-on at this stage.

Using the array formation might be the best choice.

"You bastard, have you forgotten the Instrument Spirit of the Shadow Black Gourd?

I’ve been in the Shadow Black Gourd for countless years, and have absorbed quite a bit of martial artists’ Qi-Blood. I was almost at the stage where I could form a human shape, yet it was ruined by you, you brat.

Don’t you think you deserve to die?"

An Hun roared in anger.

"So it was you?"

Ling Xiao was taken aback, then his expression turned grim: "Had I known you were such a creature, I should have eradicated you back then."

He hadn’t expected this guy to hide within the Shadow Black Gourd to absorb martial artists’ Qi-Blood; this guy was too cunning.

"Hahaha, now regret is too late. With your current strength, without the help of the Little Demoness, you’re no match for me!"

An Hun laughed out loud, feeling quite at ease.

"You know my connection with His Highness the Wise King, right? If you kill me, will he let you go?"

Ling Xiao’s words were probing, as he wanted to know whether An Hun’s appearance this time was purely for revenge or if he came on someone else’s orders.

"Do you want to know? When you die, I’ll tell you."

An Hun was certainly cunning, refusing to give any answers, just to make Ling Xiao anxious.

"Alright then, since that’s the case, I’ll beat it out of you!"

Knowing An Hun’s true identity, Ling Xiao naturally couldn’t allow An Hun to continue living.

This guy seemed to have taken over the body of the Earth Demon, and if this guy continued to live, his family or friends would be in great danger.

After all, not everyone had his Tai Chi Eye, and not everyone could see An Hun’s true form.

"Ruoxian, Yue Shange, you two assist from the side, apart from the Black Demon Sword, you can use all other magical treasures temporarily."

After speaking, Ling Xiao handed over the seven types of magical treasures, except for the Black Demon Sword, to Lin Ruoxian and Yue Shange.

With these treasures, the combat power of the two girls would increase, and their help would be much greater.

Ling Xiao was well aware that today he faced the most terrifying opponent since arriving at the Xuanwu Continent.

If he couldn’t win, then it meant death.

Thus, he didn’t dare to be careless in the slightest.