Chapter 2859 - 2863: Old Fire and Strange Fire

Ling Xiao now faced two people and four beasts, with overwhelming attack power and speed.

After killing one war pet, the Sword Demon Dragon sliced through the body of the speaking martial artist.

In just an instant, both man and beast met their end.

But for Ling Xiao, this was merely a trifling matter.

His attacks did not cease.

Before the other martial artist could react, Ling Xiao’s body had already returned.

Magic Dragon Illusion—Thunder Demon Dragon!

The roaring Thunder Demon Dragon instantly engulfed the remaining three war pets and that martial artist.

The three war pets died miserably on the spot.

That martial artist was left with only one breath.

He struggled to take out a signal flare and fired it toward the sky.

However, the flare only flew about a meter before Ling Xiao easily intercepted it.

"No way, I don’t want to expose my tracks right now."

Ling Xiao smiled faintly, waved his hand, and the person completely lost his breath.

The battle lasted only about tens of seconds from start to finish.

The war pets and martial artists guarding the herbal garden had no chance to react and were already dead.

"Hmph, with the Thousand-Year Ganoderma and the Thousand-Year Fire Serpent Grass, my cultivation level should be able to advance to the peak of the Twelfth Layer of Hell.

Xiao Jin might even break through to the Thirteenth Layer of Hell.

By that time, there’ll be no need to hide anymore. I can directly charge to the Chen Dynasty Capital."

Ling Xiao snorted coldly; his caution, of course, had its reasons.

Due to the presence of Tianchi Mountain Martial Artists, Ling Xiao knew his current strength wasn’t enough for forceful invasion.

However, a breakthrough would change everything.

"Hmm?"

Ling Xiao collected the herbal garden, ready to leave, when suddenly a golden light shot to the sky.

He muttered under his breath that things were going awry.

This herbal garden likely had an initial banishment; once something inside was stolen, it would auto-alert.

At the moment the golden light shot up, Ling Xiao knew that leaving quietly was unlikely.

"Damn, I wanted to leave quietly, but you won’t let me, huh? Fine then, I’ll stir up this forbidden area a bit more. There are quite some places I haven’t explored yet."

Thinking this, Ling Xiao gritted his teeth.

Since being discovered anyway, let’s see who’s stronger.

He flew away swiftly, starting a wild treasure hunt within the forbidden area.

Given the golden light had probably alerted the guards manning the exit when it shot up, Ling Xiao wasn’t in a rush to leave either.

Though he didn’t find any more spiritual medicines like the Thousand-Year Ganoderma and Thousand-Year Fire Serpent Grass, there were plenty of centuries-old spiritual medicines.

Ling Xiao unabashedly collected them all, regardless of maturity level; once placed in the Mountain and River World, they’d naturally mature faster.

The journey faced numerous obstacles.

Ling Xiao showed no mercy.

He could see this forbidden area was the Royal Forbidden Area.

Everyone here belonged to the Royal Clan.

Those who hunted him back then were also Royals, and the ones who annihilated Ling Yan’s entire family were Royals too.

Why should he show mercy?

Anyone who came would be killed; whoever came in pairs would also be killed.

After all, no one planned to spare him.

"Oh? Finally, a strong opponent?"

Ling Xiao suddenly paused.

A figure approached from afar, moving swiftly.

The aura felt stronger even than the First General.

There were dozens of figures behind, all martial artists of the First Cycle of Yin-Yang Realm Twelfth Layer Hell.

Sixty-four in total, all wearing fiery red clothes, instantly blocking Ling Xiao’s escape routes.

Then, the strongest person approached from above, condescendingly demanding, "Bold thief, daring to intrude into the Royal Forbidden Area and kill my royal clan members.

Who are you?"

"And who are you?"

Ling Xiao retorted.

"Bold scoundrel, you don’t recognize Old Fire? When seeing Old Fire, shouldn’t you surrender?"

A martial artist in fiery red shouted sternly.

"Old Fire? Oh, I remember now, you’re one of the five old folks behind the Chen Royal Family.

I was planning to kill you, didn’t expect you’d come to me, perfect!"

Ling Xiao grinned and immediately released the Barrier Martial Soul.

He didn’t want anyone here escaping to alert others.

These people were strong, couldn’t be wiped out instantly, it would take some time.

"What audacious claim, do you think you can kill I, Old Fire, with your late stage First Cycle of Yin-Yang Realm Twelfth Layer Hell cultivation?"

Old Fire sneered.

"Whether it’s audacious, we’ll find out soon enough."

Ling Xiao unleashed dense demonic qi.

He didn’t use the Demon Dragon Sword nor any other sword.

Because using any sword would expose his true identity.

Fortunately, back in the White Tiger Continent, he could already condense sword with energy, so it didn’t matter.

"What a daring demon, so reckless, but since you ran into me today, it’ll be your doomsday!"

Old Fire coldly declared, similarly weaponless, scarlet flames suddenly igniting on his hands.

Not only that, there were twelve strange black flames dancing around his body, resembling lotus flowers.

Each flame lotus carried an exceptionally terrifying aura of death.

"Old Fire indeed has some skill, much stronger than Master Kong."

Ling Xiao muttered, somewhat puzzled.

The Royal Clan members in this forbidden area had strength far surpassing Master Kong.

How did that guy become one of the five old figures?

In fact, there was a reason.

Master Kong was injured by Chen Buyi in the past, causing regression in cultivation without further advancement.

But considering his seniority, plus his achievements, his position among the five old figures was never revoked.

"Is this Strange Fire?"

Ling Xiao frowned and asked.

"Yes, fire is divided into five levels—Common Fire, Demon Fire, Strange Fire, Immortal Fire, and Divine Fire!

Immortal Fire and Divine Fire are not easily controlled, nor readily used in battle.

Unless possessing a Martial Soul compatible with them!

Hence, Strange Fire is the strongest among battle-ready flames.

Are you afraid now, kid?"

Old Fire sneered coldly.

He wasn’t lying; being able to manipulate Strange Fire made him top-tier among those with equivalent cultivation.

Manipulating Strange Fire alone was worthy of admiration and fear.

But why would Ling Xiao fear mere Strange Fire?

Old Fire said average people couldn’t control Immortal Fire and Divine Fire.

Unless possessing a compatible Martial Soul.

Yet Ling Xiao was exactly the special person he described.

Though using Divine Fire against this guy seemed excessive, Ling Xiao planned to keep it restrained.

He not only didn’t want to easily expose his identity in the Xuanwu Continent but also didn’t want to easily reveal his identity back on the White Tiger Continent.

If exposed, then only the choice of silencing them remained.

"So what if it’s Strange Fire? I’ve seen people with Divine Fire Martial Soul, stop showing off in front of me with that."

Ling Xiao scoffed.