Chapter 2611: Chapter 614: Foolish Challenge? Or Hidden Motives?
Yue Fang Hua told him about the treasure hidden beneath the Prince Ling Xiao Mansion!
It was one of the Broken Souls of the Netherworld Yellow Springs Golden Crow.
And the Golden Crow Saber was the thing used to suppress that Broken Soul.
Ling Xiao hadn’t directly asked for the Broken Soul of the Netherworld Yellow Springs Golden Crow, because he knew there was no way he could get that thing so easily.
So he took a step back and chose the Golden Crow Saber instead.
This Golden Crow Saber had been side by side with one of the Broken Souls of the Netherworld Yellow Springs Golden Crow, constantly absorbing its energy. If the Little Demoness could Devour it, her Cultivation Level would definitely skyrocket.
After all, Ling Xiao’s External Incarnation couldn’t cultivate on its own for the time being; it could only improve its Cultivation Level through Devouring.
So for now, this Golden Crow Saber was absolutely necessary.
As for that Wise and Virtuous King, even if he lost the Golden Crow Saber, he could use something else to replace it, so it wasn’t something he absolutely couldn’t part with.
"Impudent! How can His Highness’ belongings be used as a wager? You’re thinking far too highly of yourself!"
Wu Yue roared in fury.
He really hadn’t expected Ling Xiao to be so greedy, actually setting his sights on the Wise and Virtuous King’s Golden Crow Saber.
He had only heard that Crown Prince Wise King possessed such a treasure sword, but had never seen it with his own eyes.
"That’s right, pick another stake. This Golden Crow Saber is absolutely impossible."
Wu Ming also said coldly, "Anything else, you can choose at will."
Wise King Edward Chen Endless was utterly shocked in his heart.
Of the things hidden beneath the Royal Mansion, aside from him, only the people who designed and built the Royal Mansion knew of them.
But other than the Array Master who led the project, everyone else had been killed.
He had killed them all to silence them. How could there possibly be a third person who knew?
How did Ling Xiao know?
"Your Highness?"
Seeing Chen Canglan’s shocked expression, Ling Xiao couldn’t help finding it amusing; he had long since guessed Chen Canglan’s thoughts.
He felt that Yue Fang Hua was stronger than him, so he had already switched partners and chosen Yue Fang Hua as his collaborator.
He was planning to get rid of him within the Imperial Extreme Secret Realm, cutting off the bond between him and Yue Fang Hua.
Since that was the case, even if he made an even more outrageous demand, Chen Canglan would still endure it.
Though the Golden Crow Saber was precious, to Chen Canglan it wasn’t something irreplaceable.
So Ling Xiao believed Chen Canglan would make a choice.
"I can use the Golden Crow Saber as the stake, but I have one condition as well."
Wise King Edward Chen Endless pondered for a long time, then suddenly spoke.
"Please say it, Your Highness."
Ling Xiao replied calmly.
"In this battle, absolutely no one else is allowed to interfere. It will be a duel between you two. If any outsider interferes, whichever side they interfere for will be deemed the loser. How about that?"
Chen Canglan’s only real worry was that Yue Fang Hua would help Ling Xiao. If that happened, Wu Yue would definitely lose.
But if Yue Fang Hua didn’t take action, things would be different.
"Of course, this is a one-on-one fight."
A cold smile curled at Ling Xiao’s lips.
He had long predicted that Chen Canglan would set this kind of condition.
But Chen Canglan probably didn’t realize that this condition was exactly what he wanted.
He had no intention of asking Yue Fang Hua to help him at all; his concern was that someone might step in to help Wu Yue.
With this condition, he no longer had to worry.
"I won’t let anyone help me either."
Wu Yue nodded. "I accept this condition from Your Highness."
He seemed somewhat moved, because Crown Prince Wise King was truly willing to stake the Golden Crow Saber on his victory.
What tremendous trust that was.
If he lost, it wouldn’t just be his own disgrace; he would have failed the trust of the Wise and Virtuous King.
"Good. Since you both agree, the wager is set. This place is too cramped—let’s go outside. This Royal Mansion may not be big, but it still has a Martial Arts Training field."
The Wise and Virtuous King stood up with a smile.
Then everyone left the King’s Palace together and headed to the training field of the Royal Mansion.
Ling Xiao and Wu Yue stepped onto the arena, which was more than a hundred square meters in size.
"The rules for this battle are simple. No killing is allowed, but accidental injuries are inevitable, so injuring the opponent is permissible.
If either side is knocked unconscious, admits defeat, or gets knocked off the arena, the duel ends. You both heard clearly, right?"
Chen Canglan asked loudly.
"We heard."
Ling Xiao and Wu Yue responded in unison.
"Wu Yue, remember this—His Highness has even staked his beloved Golden Crow Saber on you. If you lose, don’t blame me for being merciless as your big brother."
Wu Ming reminded Wu Yue, "Do not underestimate your opponent!"
If it were some other wager, he wouldn’t have been this cautious. Underestimating the enemy would only result in a small loss.
But since the wager was set by the Wise and Virtuous King himself, he couldn’t afford to be careless.
"Big Brother, you can rest easy. Don’t you know my strength? I may not be as strong as you, but dealing with this brat is more than easy enough."
Wu Yue said confidently.
He then looked at Ling Xiao. "I originally planned to go easy on you, but for the sake of His Highness’ Treasure, you can just stand there and wait for a beating."
Ling Xiao let out a cold snort. "Enough talk. Let’s fight!"
His opponent was stronger than that vice-general he had encountered in the valley.
Though they both had First Transformation Yin-Yang Realm Nine-layer Hell Intermediate Stage Cultivation, this Wu Yue truly was a genius—that much Ling Xiao would admit.
In terms of battle prowess and talent, he was far superior to that vice-general.
But don’t forget, even before Ling Xiao broke through to First Transformation Yin-Yang Realm Nine-layer Hell Cultivation, he had already been able to kill that vice-general.
Though in the end he had used the Tyrant Sky Martial Spirit.
But now Ling Xiao’s Cultivation Level was dozens of times stronger than it had been back then.
This Wu Yue was practically serving himself up as a practice target.
"Brother Ling Xiao, let that bastard know that the Martial Artists of Eight Immortals County City aren’t so easy to bully!"
Yue Shanɡ shouted loudly.
She was still furious and naturally wanted Ling Xiao to avenge her.
"Wu Yue, His Highness has given the order—don’t hold back. As long as the other side doesn’t die, even if you cripple that guy, it doesn’t matter."
Just then, Wu Ming’s voice sounded in Wu Yue’s mind.
He knew his big brother Wu Ming was using Soul Transmission.
He had still been pondering how to fight, but once he heard Wu Ming’s words, his heart immediately settled.
They said "severely injure," but even killing him probably wouldn’t be a problem.
And Wu Yue himself wanted to kill Ling Xiao.
He didn’t want Ling Xiao to steal the Wise and Virtuous King’s favor from their six siblings. As long as Ling Xiao died, the Wise and Virtuous King would naturally value the six of them even more.
Thinking of this, a ferocious grin twisted across his face, and a chilling killing intent burst forth.
"We can start now, right?"
Wu Yue asked coldly.
"Of course. Anytime."
To be honest, Ling Xiao didn’t take Wu Yue seriously at all.
Though the guy was indeed strong, he couldn’t threaten him in the slightest.
Of course, Ling Xiao wouldn’t underestimate him either.
Because he knew just how severe the consequences of underestimating an opponent could be.
He instantly entered the Magma Three-Headed Dog Beast Soul Transformation state.
The Magma Three-headed Dog was a Beast Spirit he had newly obtained in the valley, ranked above the Canine God Seat.
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