strokinit Chapter 14936 Indecisiveness
Chapter 14936 Indecisiveness
Chapter 14936 Indecisiveness
Yelü Xuan nodded solemnly, his expression becoming more serious: "This person possesses the Overlord Martial Soul, which is naturally able to restrain my Demon Soul Clan. He is a major threat to our clan and a deadly threat."
“His growth rate is alarming. If given more time, he will become the biggest obstacle to the rise of our race. We must nip him in the bud before he fully matures and eliminate any future troubles.”
"Senior, there is no need to lend a hand. Simply standing by and watching is the greatest favor you can do for our clan."
The Red Water Phoenix fell completely silent. The churning magma around it gradually subsided, leaving only endless stillness.
In her mind, two voices were clashing fiercely, locked in a stalemate.
A voice, filled with endless obsession, roared madly: Promise him! This forbidden resurrection technique is real, complete and flawless. With it, you have a chance to bring him back to your side!
You've waited for this day for countless years, and cherished it for countless seasons. You absolutely cannot miss this opportunity!
Another voice, imbued with reason and morality, earnestly advised: You absolutely cannot agree! Ling Xiao is an innocent person, and besides, he has connections with Little Phoenix and can be considered Little Phoenix's friend.
How could you betray morality for your own selfish desires and sit idly by while a promising junior is stifled?
Chishui Phoenix's body trembled slightly uncontrollably, its inner struggle reaching its peak.
She clenched her fists tightly, her sharp nails digging deep into her palms, from which streaks of crimson-gold phoenix blood seeped out. The blood droplets slowly dripped through her fingers and fell into the scalding magma below, instantly hissing and dissipating into wisps of white vapor.
Yelü Xuan simply stood there quietly, watching her struggle, without urging her on in the slightest.
He knew that such a choice, which concerned his lifelong obsession, required enough time to consider and could not be rushed. He was also certain that the Red Water Phoenix could not resist the temptation of this forbidden technique.
long long time...
Chishui Phoenix slowly raised her head, her gaze towards Yelü Xuan extremely complex, containing obsession, struggle, resentment, and a trace of unspeakable guilt.
She opened her mouth, wanting to agree or refuse, but in the end, her throat seemed to be blocked, and she couldn't say anything.
……
Holy Rune Academy, Lingxiao's exclusive training chamber.
This secret chamber is located deep in the back mountains of the Holy Rune Academy, hidden above the spiritual veins. The surrounding walls are engraved with high-level soundproof holy runes and defensive arrays, isolating it from all external disturbances.
The secret room was filled with spiritual energy, but it was also filled with the aftershocks of spiritual backlash.
The secret chamber was devoid of any superfluous decorations and was furnished in a minimalist manner. There was only a cold blue stone meditation platform, an ancient futon, and countless fragments of sacred rune stones scattered on the floor, all of which were waste materials from failed refining attempts.
Ling Xiao had been practicing diligently for three days and three nights without sleep or rest.
He sat cross-legged on the futon, his face calm, with three fist-sized sacred rune stones floating in the air in front of him.
These three sacred rune stones are a deep dark purple color, with a surface that flows with a dazzling light like a starry sky. The patterns are crystal clear, and each one exudes a powerful and pure energy fluctuation, with an imposing aura that is far superior to ordinary sacred rune stones.
This is a seven-star high-grade holy rune stone, a top-tier treasure in the holy rune world.
Looking across the entire Chaotic Martial World, there are only a handful of Saint Rune Masters who can successfully refine a Seven-Star High-Grade Saint Rune Stone. You could count them on one hand. An ordinary Saint Rune Master might not be able to refine even one in their entire life.
However, Ling Xiao managed to refine three of them in just three days.
At this moment, Ling Xiao's face was deathly pale, almost transparent, his lips were chapped and peeling, his eye sockets were slightly sunken, his eyes were bloodshot, and the scarlet in his pupils was more intense and glaring than usual.
His fingers trembled slightly uncontrollably, his fingertips covered with countless tiny wounds, a bloody mess, injuries inflicted by the violent energy backlash during the refining of the holy runes.
His clothes were soaked with cold sweat and clung tightly to his body. He looked extremely tired and as if he might collapse at any moment.
Even with such enormous losses, all three high-grade seven-star holy rune stones were successfully refined, with not a single defective product.
Ling Xiao slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, suppressed the surging spiritual power within his body, and carefully placed the three sacred rune stones into an exquisite jade box, storing them away securely.
He gently moved his stiff neck, and a crisp cracking sound came from his joints.
"Dong dong dong."
Outside the meditation room, there was a regular knocking sound.
"Grandmaster? Are you inside?" Yao Tianji's slightly concerned voice slowly came from outside the door.
Ling Xiao mustered his strength to stand up, walked slowly to the door, and pushed open the heavy stone door.
Yao Tianji stood outside the door and immediately saw Ling Xiao's exhausted appearance. His expression instantly changed from concern to heartache, and he sighed repeatedly.
“Grandmaster, you…” Yao Tianji sighed, full of reluctance, “You haven’t closed your eyes for three days and three nights?”
Ling Xiao didn't elaborate on his situation, but simply handed over the jade box he was holding, his tone calm yet composed.
"These are three high-grade seven-star holy rune stones. Dean Yao, you can check their quality."
Yao Tianji quickly took the jade box, gently opened it, and when he saw the sacred pattern stone inside, he froze on the spot, his eyes filled with shock.
Three high-grade seven-star sacred pattern stones lay quietly in the jade box. They were translucent, with extremely stable and pure energy fluctuations. The sacred pattern lines on their surfaces were smooth, precise, and perfectly formed, without the slightest flaw or defect.
With Yao Tianji's extensive experience in the study of sacred runes, he could immediately determine the quality of these three sacred rune stones...
It is the most perfect grade, without any flaws.
“Little Grandmaster…” Yao Tianji’s voice was slightly hoarse, and he looked at his little grandmaster with heartache.
"You've been in seclusion for the past three days and three nights, refining these sacred rune stones?"
Ling Xiao nodded slightly, his tone indifferent: "The Thousand Ghost Riders' military equipment urgently needs the enhancement of high-grade holy rune stones. This is the first batch, and I will continue to refine more to make up for the shortage."
Yao Tianji fell silent again, remaining silent for a long time.
Looking at Ling Xiao's pale face, cracked lips, and trembling hands, he felt an indescribable surge of emotion and admiration.
This young man, for the sake of his team, was able to give his all, working tirelessly and sacrificing his own cultivation to refine three top-grade seven-star holy rune stones in succession.
Such a massive drain on divine power and mental energy would require even the dean to rest and recuperate for a full month to fully recover.
I never expected Ling Xiao could do that; it's truly unbelievable.
As expected of the Junior Grandmaster!
No wonder he's a disciple of the founder, Shi Wensheng.
"Grandmaster, have you... ever thought about passing on your unique experience in refining high-level sacred rune stones to other sacred rune masters in the academy?" Yao Tianji asked in a deep voice.
Yao Tianji was somewhat apprehensive when he asked that question.