After killing all the people from the Black Demon Sect, Ling Xiao was still worried for Mad Tooth. However, when he thought about how Han Kai was watching from the shadows, he thought that there wouldn't be any trouble.
Thus, he and Feng Qingyuan returned to their people.
The Blue True Dragon and the Four-Horned Demon Cow were kept by Ling Xiao. He did not want the Blue True Dragon to be too ostentatious, and this matter must not be spread out.
This was a divine beast, no matter who it was, they would be envious.
If news of this were to spread, it would be hard to guarantee that some old monsters who lived in seclusion would come knocking on their door. That would be a huge problem.
The Central Region was full of talents, and it was not that there were no terrifying existences other than the 18 great forces. There were many hidden forces that were even stronger than the 18 great forces.
This kind of secret was revealed by Feng Qingyuan to Ling Xiao.
After hearing Feng Qingyuan's words, Ling Xiao did not dare to think too highly of himself. It was better to honestly stabilize his strength and his footing.
Just as Ling Xiao and Feng Qingyuan were rushing in the direction of their own people, a figure that they could not detect quietly attacked Ling Xiao.
The figure was as fast as a ghost, as fast as lightning. The distance of several thousand meters seemed to have been crossed in the blink of an eye.
When the figure was about to reach Ling Xiao's side, Feng Qingyuan finally sensed something. However, it was already too late by the time she reacted.
The figure's claws were already in front of Ling Xiao's neck.
At this moment, Ling Xiao's hair stood on end.
Just as the claws were about to grab Ling Xiao's neck, a scorching finger beam shot out from another direction.
Swoosh!
If the figure still insisted on grabbing onto Ling Xiao, he would definitely be hit by the finger beam.
The figure clearly did not want to take the risk. He retreated, and the afterimage on the spot was dispersed by the finger beam.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time. I didn't expect you to be so patient!" Han Kai's voice sounded faintly.
By the time he finished speaking, his figure had already reached Ling Xiao's side.
At this time, Ling Xiao's whole body was covered in cold sweat. He came back to his senses, but his heart still felt cold.
He had almost been captured. He had been too careless. He thought to himself, "Could it be that the Black Demon Sect has sent another Saint?"
Feng Qingyuan's expression did not look any better. The other party's sneak attack was something that she did not even notice. It was obvious that his strength was above hers, or he was very good at hiding, making it difficult for others to detect him.
No matter what, if such a person tried to assassinate her just now, it would be difficult for her to escape the fate of being heavily injured.
Ling Xiao and Feng Qingyuan turned to look at the person who launched the sneak attack.
This person was dressed in a grey robe. He was tall and thin and wore a ferocious mask on his face. He stood in the wind, looking rather relaxed and contented. It was impossible to tell that he had sneak attacked a junior just now.
Ling Xiao could not see through this person's cultivation. He only knew that this person was definitely a peerless expert. Otherwise, his master's wife would have sensed it.
"Could it be that the Black Demon has come personally?" Ling Xiao thought in his heart.
However, he had seen the Black Demon's Divine Sense Doppelganger before. There was still a certain difference in the figure.
"I didn't expect that there would be so many experts hidden in the Proud Smiling Palace. It seems that I have underestimated the proud disciple of the Demonic Emperor!" The masked man sighed softly.
"If my guess is correct, you should be Sha Tian, right?" Han Kai stared at the masked man and said.
Others might not be able to see through the masked man's strength, but Han Kai could sense that the person in front of him was actually not inferior to him. This was also the reason why he had not made a move yet.
As early as when the Black Demon Sect attacked the Proud Smiling Palace, Han Kai had sensed the existence of an obscure aura. However, he could not determine the location of this aura, so he had been secretly watching it.
He did not expect that such a peerless expert would sneak attack a junior. Fortunately, he discovered it in time. Otherwise, Ling Xiao would have been captured.
The masked man stared at Han Kai and said, "I didn't expect that there would be someone who knows me. However, I also know you, Saint Master Han. I didn't expect you to come out of the Medicine Capital. I thought that you would not get involved in this mess. It seems that you have joined the Proud Smiling Palace. Can you tell me what ability this kid has to invite you to come out?"
"There is no need for you to know this question. I will protect this kid. Bring it on. Let this Saint see what's so great about the First Rank Sha Tian's Killing Hand!" Han Kai said faintly.
At the same time, his aura was rising steadily.
Ling Xiao, who was at the side, immediately summoned the Blue True Dragon again. Feng Qingyuan also entered a fighting stance and was ready to make a move.
"Alright, I will give Saint Master Han some face and let you go this time. You won't be so lucky next time, haha …" Sha Tian was also a person who could let go. He knew that Han Kai would not be able to get away with this. After saying that, he instantly appeared in front of Han Kai with an arrogant smile.
The speed was so fast that it left everyone speechless.
The Blue True Dragon immediately roared at Sha Tian. The terrifying sound wave followed him like a shadow. Its huge body swayed wildly, ready to chase after him.
Han Kai hurriedly called out to Ling Xiao, "Kid, stop chasing!"
After hearing Han Kai's words, Ling Xiao immediately stopped the Blue True Dragon.
"Elder Han, why?
With our strength, can't we keep him here? "Ling Xiao asked in confusion.
Han Kai shook his head lightly and said, "His strength is even stronger than mine. Even if we use all our strength, it will be difficult for us to keep him here. Don't do unnecessary things."
"He … he's even stronger than you?" Ling Xiao swallowed his saliva, revealing a surprised expression.
He knew Han Kai's strength. That was the strength of a high-level Saint. Could it be that this Sha Tian was still at the peak of a high-level Saint, or even an existence that had already surpassed the Saint Realm?
Ling Xiao didn't dare to imagine.
Back then, he had wanted to bring people to the headquarters of Sha Tian's organization.
Fortunately, he had listened to Han Kai's advice and did not act recklessly. Otherwise, he would have died by now.
"He should be around the same level as me, but his foundation is much stronger than mine. If we really fought, I wouldn't be his match. If it weren't for the Wind Saint and your True Dragon, he definitely wouldn't have retreated so easily." Han Kai paused for a moment before continuing, "However, you don't need to worry too much. Now that he knows that I'm by your side, he won't attack you again in a short period of time. I really don't know what you're doing, brat. You've even drawn out the First Heaven Killer. I don't know if you should be happy or sad."
Feng Qingyuan also revealed a worried expression and said, "That's right, Xiao'er, what did you do to actually lure out Sha Tian? I've never heard of him making a move in the past few thousand years, but you actually alarmed him."
Ling Xiao smiled bitterly and said, "Sha Tian's people accepted the Ancient Slaughter Token's mission to kill me. Naturally, I resisted and killed a lot of their people, and even casually destroyed a few of their branches. Could it be that because of this, he personally made a move against me?
Isn't this making a big fuss out of nothing? "
"If that's all, it shouldn't be worth it for him to make a move. There should be other reasons," Han Kai said.
Ling Xiao scratched his head and said, "I also accepted a Jade Killer and a few Gold Killers from Sha Tian's organization. I wonder if he was angry about this?"
Han Kai and Feng Qingyuan both revealed astonished expressions. Both of them were speechless.
As Sha Tian's people, all of them had been brainwashed by Sha Tian's organization and were completely loyal to Sha Tian's organization. However, Ling Xiao had the ability to take in a Jade Killer and a few Gold Killers for his own use. They couldn't help but be surprised that Ling Xiao could actually do this with his strength. It was truly beyond their expectations.
"Oh right, Elder Han, have you seen Mad Tooth?" Ling Xiao changed the topic.
Han Kai said, "I paid attention to him at first, but then my attention was completely focused on Sha Tian, so I didn't pay much attention to him."
"Oh no, will something happen to him?" Ling Xiao exclaimed softly.
Mad Tooth was fighting against another Saint of the Black Demon Sect. Ling Xiao thought that Han Kai had been paying attention to it all this time. If Mad Tooth was defeated, Han Kai would lend a hand. But now that he heard Han Kai say this, he couldn't help but worry.
"Let's go and take a look." Han Kai also realized the seriousness of the matter and said to Ling Xiao, then took the lead and rushed in a direction.
Ling Xiao rode the blue dragon and immediately chased after him. At the same time, he turned around and said to Feng Qingyuan, "Master's wife, take Xin'er to her side first and tell them what happened here. Let them return to the palace first. It's enough for Elder Han and I to look for Mad Tooth."
Feng Qingyuan nodded lightly and turned into a gust of wind, returning to the place where the people from the Proud Smiling Palace were.
In the place where Mad Tooth and Shi Yidao fought, the surrounding dozens of mountains were all smashed full of holes. The trees, spirit flowers, and strange grasses were all corroded by the black energy to the point that they lost their essence, and they all withered and died.
In a part of the forest that had been completely destroyed, two people covered in wounds lay not far away from each other. Their blood dyed the surroundings red.
The two of them didn't seem to have much intact flesh on their bodies, and even their bones were exposed. They looked incomparably hideous.
Near them, there were two Rank Eight dark-attribute spirit beasts on the verge of death. They were also bleeding profusely as they lay on the ground. A few peak Rank Seven dark-attribute spirit beasts by their side were burning with greed. They knew that as long as they could devour the essences of these two spirit beasts, which were of a higher rank than them, they would be able to take a huge leap forward to Rank Eight.
In the end, these peak rank seven Spirit Beasts couldn't resist the temptation and crazily pounced on the two rank eight Spirit Beasts. Whoever could devour their essence would be able to take a step forward.
The two rank eight Dark Spirit Beasts didn't have the strength to resist and were dismembered.
If the two people who were lying not far away didn't get up, they would eventually become food for the nearby Spirit Beasts.
These two people were Mad Tooth and Shi Yidao. In the end, they used all their strength and both sides were injured.
Mad Tooth's strength was slightly weaker than Shi Yidao's, but his Mad Demon Art was a high-grade Dark Spirit Art. This allowed him to have the qualifications to compete with Shi Yidao.