strokinit Chapter 14933 What Are You Afraid Of?
Chapter 14933 What Are You Afraid Of?
Chapter 14933 What Are You Afraid Of?
Yao Tianji slowly stood up, walked to the entrance of the main hall, and looked down at the Thousand Ghost Riders lined up neatly in the square below.
His gaze lingered for a long time on the undead knights, clad in tattered armor but with their backs still straight, scrutinizing them closely before finally nodding slowly, his expression resolute.
"Young Master, you can rest assured."
"I will do everything in my power to ensure that this Thousand Ghost Cavalry is fully armed to the teeth and becomes an elite force that can sweep across the land."
His voice wasn't loud, but every word was firm and resolute, without a trace of falsehood.
Jiang Chuan quickly added from the side, showing his thorough consideration: "Not only weapons and armor, I can also immediately contact the Alchemy Sect and ask them to expedite the refining of a batch of Yin Spirit Pills suitable for Yin attribute physiques."
"Although the Thousand Ghost Riders are the dead and do not need ordinary food, their souls still need elixirs to help them temper and enhance their strength."
"If we can take this opportunity to help some of them break through their cultivation levels and reach a higher level, that would be a true qualitative change, and their combat strength would rise to another level."
Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao immediately stood up, bowed deeply to Yao Tianji and Jiang Chuan, and said sincerely, "Thank you both."
Yao Tianji waved his hand and laughed nonchalantly, "What are you thanking me for? You are a member of the Holy Rune Academy, and your team is the Holy Rune Academy's team."
"Providing equipment for one's own people is a matter of course, and there is no need to be overly polite."
He paused, his gaze fixed on Ling Xiao, his expression gradually becoming serious and his tone growing solemn:
“However, Junior Grandmaster, I must remind you of something.”
"The Thousand Ghost Riders have a bad reputation outside... and are even infamous."
Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly, waiting for the next part to continue.
Yao Tianji sighed softly and said frankly, "The Thousand Ghost Riders were rampant back then, killing many people and naturally making many enemies as well."
"Although they have now been incorporated into your organization and returned to the right path, the old scores from back then will not be wiped clean."
“If you bring such a team back to the Holy Rune Academy, there will definitely be people with ill intentions who will make a big fuss about this and target you and the academy.”
"I know," Ling Xiao said calmly.
“But they are the people that Pearl entrusted to me, and from now on, they are my people. Anyone who dares to make trouble over the past or touch my people will have to get past me first.”
Yao Tianji was silent for a moment, then smiled with relief and satisfaction: "Good. With your words, I am completely at ease."
He patted Ling Xiao on the shoulder and said cheerfully, "Go and do your thing. Leave the equipment and pills to me and Jiang Chuan. It won't take much time."
Ling Xiao nodded: "Thank you for your understanding, Dean. The Thousand Ghost Riders will be temporarily placed in the Holy Rune Academy. If the Holy Rune Academy encounters any trouble, they can be mobilized."
Because of him, the Holy Rune Academy has offended many people and may encounter trouble at any time. He has no choice but to consider using all the power he can find to protect the academy.
The Thousand Ghost Riders are a perfect fit, not only because they are powerful, but also because once they pledge allegiance to a master, they are incredibly loyal.
"Then I must thank my junior grandmaster!" Yao Tianji smiled, expressing his sincere admiration for his junior grandmaster who had repeatedly turned the tide and saved the Holy Rune Academy.
"Alright, it's settled then. I'll go arrange for them to move in." Ling Xiao smiled, left the main hall, and then looked at the leading knight, "Zhao Tieyi, listen to my command."
"Your subordinate is here!" Zhao Tieyi immediately dismounted, knelt on one knee, and bowed with his right hand to his chest.
"Take your men, organize the ranks, and follow me back to the Holy Rune Academy's exclusive residence."
"Yes! I will obey the Lord's command!"
Zhao Tieyi stood up in response, turned sharply to face all the Thousand Ghost Riders, and spoke in a deep, powerful voice that echoed throughout the entire plaza:
"Thousand Ghost Riders... Rise!"
As soon as the words fell, all 937 Netherworld Warhorses raised their heads and stood up simultaneously, their four hooves pounding heavily on the ground. Ghostly green flames instantly ignited beneath their hooves, turning the vast square into a ghastly green, their imposing presence awe-inspiring.
Ling Xiao turned and strode towards the Holy Rune Academy's headquarters, his posture upright.
Behind him, nine hundred and thirty-seven Thousand Ghost Riders followed closely in formation, like a surging black torrent, silent yet carrying immense force, closely following his footsteps.
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Chishui City.
This magnificent city is built on the edge of an enormous ancient volcanic crater. The entire city is surrounded by a river of scorching, boiling lava, and the air is so hot that it is slightly distorted.
The buildings in the city were all built of high-temperature resistant, crimson volcanic rock. Under the red glow of the surrounding lava river, the entire city looked like a blazing, dazzling piece of charcoal from afar.
The Chishui Phoenix's training ground is located in the very center of the crater, in the heart of the magma, enjoying the unique fiery energy of heaven and earth.
At this moment, deep within the crater, lava is churning and spewing forth, and a gigantic phoenix, its size obscuring the sky, floats silently above the rolling lava.
Her entire body was engulfed in blazing crimson-gold divine fire, and every feather was crystal clear, resembling a divine sword burning with fierce flames, its sharpness fully revealed.
With its wings spread wide, it spans tens of thousands of feet, and with a gentle flap, it dyes the entire sky a scorching crimson, exuding overwhelming power.
This is the top-tier divine beast that guards Chishui City, the Chishui Phoenix.
Before her, a small phoenix chick also hovered above the lava, its wings slightly spread, trying its best to imitate its mother's posture, cultivating in peace and tempering its own divine fire.
The little phoenix was a thousand times smaller than its mother, and its whole body was burning with orange-red flames. Although it was far less intense and domineering than its mother's divine fire, it was already beginning to take the shape of a phoenix, full of spiritual energy.
"enough."
The voice of the Red Water Phoenix suddenly rang out, clear and majestic, instantly interrupting the little phoenix's cultivation.
The little phoenix was startled, then quickly folded its wings, and with a flash of fire around its body, it transformed into a girl who looked about sixteen or seventeen years old.
She was wearing a long, bright red dress, her long, fiery red hair tied high in a ponytail, her face round and cute, her eyes bright and lively, but at this moment she was full of confusion, tilting her head to look at her mother.
"Mother, what's wrong? Why won't you let me continue my cultivation?"
Chishui Phoenix glanced at her daughter, her face filled with deep disappointment: "What are you afraid of?"
The little phoenix was stunned, and quickly shook its head: "I...I'm not afraid of anything, Mother."
“You’re afraid of failure.” Chishui Phoenix shook its head.
“Every time you reach the crucial point of condensing divine fire in your cultivation, you subconsciously restrain your strength and dare not go all out, for fear of failing and injuring yourself. Do you think I can't see that?”
The little phoenix lowered her head and remained silent, because her mother had been right. She always had this feeling that with her mother's protection, there was no need for her to cultivate desperately. What if she injured herself? Wouldn't that be a huge loss?
So, it's true that her mother said she was afraid; she was indeed afraid.