This horse-faced middle-aged woman was a low-level Holy Emperor called Liu Cuiyun. She could be considered a genius of the older generation in the Myriad Sword Sect, and her ambition was not small. After many years of preparation, she planned to roam the Heaven Region.
However, she was not a petty person, and she always disliked women who were prettier than her. It could be said that she was jealous.
Yin Xue had asked them to take care of Ling Xiao and Feng Qingyuan, which made the people from the Myriad Sword Sect feel that Ling Xiao and Feng Qingyuan's strength was not that great.
In reality, this was also the case. Ling Xiao had restrained his inner Qi, so ordinary people would not be able to sense the depth of his strength. However, his overly young appearance would always make people feel that he was just a young man with a little bit of talent, and probably did not have much strength. On the other hand, Feng Qingyuan had the strength of a high-level Saint, so it was easy to sense him.
It was because Liu Cuiyun's strength was above Ling Xiao and Feng Qingyuan's, that was why she reprimanded Ling Xiao and Feng Qingyuan in such a manner. This was also to display her sense of superiority.
"Cuiyun, Miss Yin Xue ordered us to take care of them. It's better to let them follow. In any case, when we enter the Heavenly Formation, we will have to rely on our own strength." Another low-level Holy Emperor looked at Liu Cuiyun and said.
"No, letting them follow us will only bring shame to the Myriad Sword Sect's name!" Liu Cuiyun rejected decisively.
The others did not know Ling Xiao and Feng Qingyuan. They were all thinking of ways to go to the Heaven Region, and it would be very difficult for them to return to the stronghold in the future. Therefore, they did not care too much about Yin Xue's face and did not participate in the conversation.
However, there was one person who asked Feng Qingyuan to stay, saying that he could protect Feng Qingyuan, on the condition that Feng Qingyuan became his cultivation partner.
This person's name was Yuan Yinzi, and he was also a low-level Holy Emperor. His face was filled with lust.
Feng Qingyuan did not expect the Myriad Sword Sect to become so cold and heartless as soon as they left. She remembered that Yin Xue had once said that there were many internal problems in the Myriad Sword Sect. It was probably because these people thought too highly of themselves and did not want to stay in the stronghold.
"Miss Qing Yuan, what do you think? With my strength, it won't be a problem for me to ensure that you enter the top 100!"
Yuan Yinzi carried a heavy sword on his back and had a small mustache at the corner of his mouth. He looked at Feng Qingyuan and asked with a lecherous expression.
"You're shameless!" Feng Qingyuan angrily shouted at Yuan Yinzi.
"Haha, Miss Qing Yuan's words are incorrect. There are countless peerless experts in the Heaven Connecting Formation. With just you and him, you'll probably lose your life. As long as you follow me, I'll protect you in the Heaven Region, and it'll be much easier for you to do things," said Yuan Yinzi calmly.
Feng Qingyuan turned around and pulled Ling Xiao's hand, "Xiao'er, let's go!"
Ling Xiao calmly said, "Don't be anxious, Mistress." He then glanced at Liu Cuiyun before his gaze finally fell on Yuan Yinzi, "Apologize to Mistress, and I can forgive you this once!"
Ling Xiao's words were very calm, as if he was speaking very casually. However, there was an unquestionable attitude in his words.
Before Yuan Yinzi could speak, Liu Cuiyun sneered at the side, "Senior Brother Yuan, it seems like your face isn't that easy to use!"
Yuan Yinzi stroked his beard, glaring at Ling Xiao as he said, "Brat who's still wet behind the ears, if you know what's good for you, get lost. I don't want to see you, or else … don't even think about entering the Heaven Connecting Formation!"
"I'll say it again, I'll give you three breaths of time," said Ling Xiao indifferently.
Feng Qingyuan hurriedly pulled Ling Xiao's hand and said, "Xiao'er, let's go. Don't be rash!"
There were dozens of people in the Myriad Sword Sect, and there were also twenty Holy Emperors. She didn't think that Ling Xiao would be able to gain any advantage.
"Yellow-toothed brat, don't be so shameless. If it wasn't for Junior Sister's sake, I would have executed you right now!"
Yuan Yinzi was immediately enraged when he was threatened by a brat in front of so many people.
"It seems like you don't want to apologize." Ling Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly. Immediately after, his aura suddenly changed, and he shouted at Yuan Yinzi, "Kneel!"
The dragon roared, and the divine might was vast and mighty!
Ling Xiao's roar was aimed at Yuan Yinzi. With his current strength, this dragon roar was extremely terrifying, and he was relatively close to Yuan Yinzi.
Not only did it burst Yuan Yinzi's eardrums, but a supreme aura also pressed down on him, causing him to kneel heavily on the ground.
Even though Ling Xiao's roar was aimed at Yuan Yinzi, Liu Cuiyun, who was close to Yuan Yinzi, was also shaken to the point of taking a few steps back. Traces of blood actually flowed out of her eardrums and the corner of her mouth.
The others also felt their eardrums buzzing non-stop, feeling abnormally uncomfortable.
A high-ranking Holy Emperor angrily shouted, "Impudent!"
After saying this, he actually slapped Ling Xiao with his palm, and even used ninety percent of his strength, as if he wanted to kill Ling Xiao with his palm.
"Is this how the Ten Thousand Swords Sect treats its guests? We only came from the same place as you, and we don't need your protection. You dare to insult my Master's wife? Don't think that I, Ling Xiao, am afraid of you!" Ling Xiao coldly snorted, and actually met the high-ranking Holy Emperor's fist without dodging.
Bang!
A muffled groan rang out.
The surrounding people were all shaken by the force of the collision, and hurriedly dodged.
The people from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect originally thought that Ling Xiao would be killed by their high-ranking Holy Emperor.
However, the one who was sent flying was actually their high-ranking Holy Emperor, while Ling Xiao's figure was like a ten-thousand-year-old pine tree, standing in the same place, not moving an inch. Only his clothes fluttered in the wind.
Ling Xiao's fist had already used invincible fist intent, and the high-ranking Holy Emperor was careless, and only used ninety percent of his strength. He originally thought that he could completely suppress Ling Xiao, but he was sent flying. He couldn't help but be shocked at the strength of the young man in front of him.
"Little thief, you dare to insult the people of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, you can't be left alive!"
The high-ranking Holy Emperor was somewhat angry, and he shouted loudly. He actually wanted to use his holy weapon, and fight Ling Xiao seriously.
"Come on, do you think I'm afraid of you!" Ling Xiao shouted in displeasure.
He was somewhat dissatisfied with Yin Xue. He originally thought that going to the Heaven Realm with the people from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect could be considered looking after each other, but now, it was these people who provoked the flames of war.
"Stop!" A peak Holy Emperor finally couldn't help but speak.
His aura instantly locked onto the high-ranking Holy Emperor and Ling Xiao. Once the two of them moved, he would attack first.
The high-ranking Holy Emperor said to the peak Holy Emperor in dissatisfaction, "Martial Uncle, let me kill this brat who has gone too far. He actually dares to insult the people of our Myriad Sword Sect!"
Yuan Yinzi, who had already stood up from the ground, also had a bitter expression as he pleaded, "Martial Uncle, please make a decision!"
Liu Cuiyun also begged, "Martial Uncle, you must not let this brat go. You must execute them on the spot to show the might of our Myriad Sword Sect!"
"That's right, kill them so that they don't tarnish the name of our Myriad Sword Sect."
"How reckless. Originally, it was enough to just let them leave, but they actually dared to attack Senior Brother Yuan!"
… ….
A few extreme people followed suit and shouted at Ling Xiao and Feng Qingyuan.
"Have you all said enough?" The peak Holy Emperor looked at the crowd and shouted.
Instantly, everyone shut their mouths. No one dared to make a sound. However, their hostility towards Ling Xiao did not decrease in the slightest. Most of them were gloating over Ling Xiao's misfortune, while a small portion of them were feeling indignant for Ling Xiao and Feng Qingyuan. However, they did not want to cause any more trouble since they were about to leave the fortress.
"Xiao 'er, let's go!" Feng Qingyuan once again pulled Ling Xiao's hand and said.
Ling Xiao, on the other hand, looked at Feng Qingyuan without moving and said, "We definitely have to leave, but if we leave just like that, I'm afraid they won't be happy."
The provocation in Ling Xiao's words was very obvious. It was as if he was saying, "I, Ling Xiao, am not afraid of you people!"
The peak Holy Emperor raised his eyebrows and said, "Since you are Yin Xue's friends, I should have let you go with us, but now it's impossible. Take a palm from me, and if you can withstand it, then we'll be even. If you can't, then just treat it as the result of offending our Myriad Sword Sect!"
The peak Holy Emperor made such a decision because these two were friends of the Sect Master's daughter. Otherwise, no one would say anything if he sent people to kill Ling Xiao and Feng Qingyuan.
"Hehe, it seems like your Myriad Sword Sect is filled with hypocrites." Ling Xiao laughed coldly. After pausing for a moment, he replied, "So what if I take a palm from you? Come, let me see if there's anything shocking about your fist technique other than using the sword in the Myriad Sword Sect!"
Ling Xiao took a stance, not afraid of the peak Holy Emperor at all. This made the people of the Myriad Sword Sect feel complicated.
They originally thought that these two were burdens, but now it seemed that not only were they not burdens, but they were also top-notch experts who could actually fight against the peak Holy Emperor. They couldn't help but feel that Liu Cuiyun was stupid to kick these two out of their group.
The peak Holy Emperor said in a clear voice, "Alright, this matter was indeed the Myriad Sword Sect's fault, but you made a move first. After this palm, we will have nothing to do with each other. Watch my palm!"
As his voice fell, a terrifying aura instantly surged. The peak Holy Emperor's palm instantly struck towards Ling Xiao.
The palm of his palm turned green, and the wind from the palm was like a bolt of lightning, suddenly arriving in front of Ling Xiao.
This palm contained the peak Holy Emperor's most powerful attack, and its power was enough to kill any Holy Emperor.
Ling Xiao secretly cursed in his heart, "This old man's words are pleasant to hear, but he actually wants my life. Does he think that I am easy to bully?
I'll use you to test just how strong I am. "
Ling Xiao's combat strength instantly increased, and all of his strength gathered on his arm. His sea of knowledge and soul also became more refined.
An incomparably mighty fist, like the falling sun, met the green palm head-on.
Rumble!
The fist and palm collided, creating a terrifying sound of vibration.
The people next to them had already retreated thousands of meters, but they could still feel the waves of cold aura, which made their hearts palpitate.
The two figures both retreated. The peak Holy Emperor took about five steps back, while Ling Xiao took more than ten steps back. It was obvious who was stronger and who was weaker.
However, the people of the Myriad Sword Sect didn't seem excited at all. Instead, they were more shocked.