Hearing the domineering words of the leader, Ling Xian laughed with sarcasm.
If this person was a little more polite and gentle, then he would've said yes. After all, the nine controlling forces were behemoths. Their treasuries must be full of treasures.
All he had to do was nod and he could enter and choose what he wanted. This level of temptation was something even a seventh leveled cultivator could not resist.
However, this person was far too overbearing. His tone was not one of negotiation, but of arrogance.
This stance, without a doubt, sent out a clear message.
It was his honor to ask Ling Xian to hand over the Array of the Qi Seizing Array. As for choosing treasures, it was merely a reward.
"What an overbearing leader." Ling Xian erased his smile and uttered out a short but powerful statement.
"I refuse."
As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd frowned in surprise.
To them, even if Ling Xian didn't agree, he would nod right away. Why would he say no?
"Interesting."
The leader of the city stared at Ling Xian, "Do you know who is standing before you? How many treasures are in the nine controlling forces' treasuries? "
"I know."
Ling Xian stood proudly on top of the mountain peak and said, "But, I still refuse."
"Reason."
The expression of the Demon Suppressing City Lord turned cold. Immediately, the temperature of the place plummeted, as if it was winter.
"Your attitude displeases me. Your actions infuriate me."
"It looks like a trade. But in reality, it's no different than a slap in the face and a carrot."
"If I accept the carrot, then I will be slapped in the face. So, I will not accept."
Ling Xian fearlessly stared back at the leader. His tone was calm but determined.
Everyone was a little startled at this. Then, they began to laugh with obvious sarcasm.
"You are right. This was never a trade."
"To put it bluntly, I am forcefully taking away your technique of absorbing spiritual energy. Then, I am giving you some compensation. This has nothing to do with a trade."
"Anyone would feel insulted if they were in his shoes."
The leader's expression was emotionless, "Sadly, you can only accept. You cannot resist."
"You finally spoke the truth." Ling Xian's expression turned cold and his anger rose.
"I didn't intend to hide from you in the first place. I just wanted to give you a cover. Since you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me."
The Demon Suppressing City Lord shook his head and laughed, "Hand over the array, this is your honor."
"Dream on."
Ling Xian's eyes turned cold, "I can break my waist, but I will never bend it."
"You do have some pride, but it's a pity that you've used it in the wrong place."
The Demon Suppressing City Lord shook his head, and said: "You should know the consequences of rejecting us, or do you think you can contend against us?"
"I can't."
Ling Xian shook his head, "But, I don't want to lose my dignity."
"What an unyielding man. But if you're dead, what's the use of dignity?"
"Hand it over obediently. You have no room to resist."
"Giving you compensation is already our benevolence. Don't be so ungrateful."
All of them, without exception, were filled with loathsome arrogance, as if they were subordinates who could be beaten and scolded at will.
This was normal. They were used to being above everyone else, and Ling Xian was merely a sixth level cultivator. Of course, he didn't earn their respect.
"What a disgusting leader." Ling Xian's anger intensified, and his killer's intent boiled.
"I understand what you want. You want nothing more than to be fair and respectful."
The Demon Suppressing City Lord said emotionlessly, "Sadly, you are too weak. You have no right to receive our respect, and you don't deserve to be fair."
"No right, what an unworthy!"
Ling Xian's expression was dark, "There's nothing else to say. Make your move."
"Oh well, since you don't know what's good for you, then I will grant your wish." The Demon Suppressing City Lord stared at Ling Xian and slowly raised his right hand. At once, heavenly light pierced through the sky and shook up the Heaven and Earth.
Elder Bu lost his composure and said in a hurry, "Leader, please wait. This person saved my life. Please show mercy."
"I don't want to see blood either. But he doesn't know what's good for him." The Demon Suppressing City Lord's expression was emotionless, ignoring Elder Bu's request.
Seeing this, Elder Bu felt helpless. He gritted his teeth, "Leader, he hasn't told us how to use the Array of Essences. We cannot kill him."
"Don't worry. Search his soul."
The Demon Suppressing City Lord waved around his hand and shifted his gaze towards Ling Xian, "You are a decent young man. You have pride and talent. Sadly, you are using your pride in the wrong place. "
"I don't think I'm wrong. Even if I die, I cannot lose my pride."
Ling Xian's eyes were cold and he suddenly revealed a faint smile, "Plus, I don't think you can kill me. Or rather, you."
Hearing this, the nine leaders all laughed.
They were all seventh leveled powerhouses, while Ling Xian was merely a sixth leveled cultivator. There was no doubt about this.
"What a funny joke."
The Demon Suppressing City Lord wiped off his smile, "You are merely an ant. I only need one second to kill you."
"That's not necessarily true. If you speak too confidently, you will lose face," Ling Xian said softly. Not only was he calm, but he was also playful.
This made the Demon Suppressing City Lord shake his head and laugh, "I sure want to see how you can make me lose face."
"You can come and try."
Ling Xian glared at him and stood proudly against the wind like a real immortal.
"What an ignorant moron." The Demon Suppressing City Lord shook his head. Unwilling to speak more, he slammed his palm down towards Ling Xian.
There was no heavenly light around it, nor was there any terrifying Qi. However, this palm was like the sky was falling down. It was unavoidable and terrifying.
However, Ling Xian's expression did not change. Instead, he revealed a playful smile.
In the next second, an infinite amount of array patterns appeared and formed into hundreds of strange arrays that blocked before him.
BOOOM!
After an earth-shattering rumble, the hundreds of arrays broke into pieces. But then, they reformed.
Ling Xian was also unharmed.
This scene shocked the leaders. They didn't think this array could stop the Demon Suppressing City Leader's attack. Elder Bu, in particular, fell into a state of shock.
It was obvious that this array was set up by Ling Xian at the last minute. He was an array master, yet he didn't notice Ling Xian's array. How could he not fall into a state of shock?
The leaders were shaken by this as well.
They were all seventh leveled cultivators, yet they didn't notice Ling Xian's array. This was like a loud slap in their faces.
"I knew you would have this attitude. Of course I had to be prepared."
Looking at the Demon Suppressing City Leader, the corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up and he revealed a sarcastic smile.
When he was waiting for the nine leaders, he had secretly set up an array in order to prevent the nine leaders from threatening him. Now, it seems like this was a smart move.
As for why Elder Bu didn't notice, it was because this person's understanding of arrays was not high enough.
Don't forget, Ling Xian was an array grandmaster. It was far too easy for him to set up an array without anyone noticing.
Unless it was an array grandmaster of the same level, nobody would be able to notice!
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