"I am not joking. I am serious. I have never been this serious. Whether you accept it or not, as long as you help me take back the Bai Clan, then everything in the Bai Clan will be yours. Including … me. "
Bai Xiao Qi's face was emotionless. It was impossible to tell whether he was happy or sad. However, his words were firm and unquestionable.
"You …"
Ling Xian softly sighed. He couldn't deny that this temptation was far too great. This was especially true now that he was in control of the Chu Clan and had saved the lives of the Yan, Nangong, and Ouyang Clans. If he becomes the leader of the Bai Clan, then doesn't that mean he controls all five controlling forces of the Trading Island?
In other words, if he takes back the Bai Clan, then he will become the unrivaled leader of the Trading Island!
This was the biggest temptation he has ever encountered. However, he has always valued his capabilities and had no interest in power.
Therefore, Ling Xian faintly grinned, "Oh well, I will do my best to help you take back the Bai Clan. But the seat of the leader should be yours."
"I told you, whether you accept it or not, the Bai Clan will be yours." Bai Xiao Qi's face was full of determination.
"It's too early to talk about that. Let's talk about it after we destroy the mysterious force." Ling Xian smiled helplessly, "I have already told Leader Yan that the day I break out of isolation will be the day we make our move against the mysterious force. So, you better be prepared. "
"Yes, Xian Ling, do not worry. I understand." Bai Xiao Qi nodded. She seemed to have matured a lot and was much more mature than before.
"Aye, we have no way out. This war is unavoidable. Either we die, or they die. "Ling Xian softly sighed. Staring at the clouds in the sky, his eyes flashed with determination.
Yes, he and Bai Xiao Qi had no way out. The four clans had no way out either.
Though this war came out of nowhere, the relationship between him and the mysterious force was one of life and death. This war was unavoidable. If his side lost, then only death awaited him.
It was that simple.
Live or die, these were the only two paths one could walk. It was impossible to live in peace.
"Xian Ling, we will win!" Bai Xiao Qi raised her fist and cheered for Ling Xian.
"Yes, we will definitely win." Ling Xian faintly grinned and patted Bai Xiao Qi's little head. Then, he walked towards the palace and left behind a sentence that echoed around the mountain peak.
"From now on, I'm going into seclusion. Remember not to disturb me."
…
It had been half a month since the Bai Clan attacked the O Yang Clan. Everyone on the Trading Island knew about this.
Then, some observant people smelled the smell of the flames of war.
To know that the five Clans have been dominating the Trading Island for thousands of years. Though there have been conflicts between them, large scale battles have never happened. Yet now, after the Second Elder took over the O Yang Clan's leadership, he was attacking the O Yang Clan. What did this mean?
This meant that a great battle was about to unfold.
What happened next seemed to confirm people's speculations.
In the past few days, the Bai Family had been very active. First, they called back all the disciples who were training outside. Then, they pulled back the defensive line to the family's encampment. As for the surrounding industries, they had all chosen to close down and not open to the public.
At the same time, the Yan, Chu, O Yang, and Nan Gong Clans did the same. They all reorganized their armies and were ready for battle. Therefore, if they still couldn't figure out what was about to happen, then they would truly be an idiot.
Therefore, everyone on the Trading Island understood.
A storm that will engulf the entire Trading Island was about to begin. After the storm, the dust will settle and a new ruler will be born!
Who will be the sole ruler? Or will they divide the world equally like before? Nobody knows. However, one thing was clear to everyone on the Trading Island. This war.
It must happen!
...
Just as the entire Trading Island was in turmoil and the clans were busy preparing for war, Ling Xian was completely oblivious to what was happening around him. He was in isolation in his own palace.
He was about to break through to the intermediate stage of the completion level.
Normally speaking, it is extremely difficult to break through after the completion level. No matter how talented he was, he still needed a long period of accumulation before he could naturally break through. Ling Xian, for example, has been breaking through to the completion level for more than half a year. However, his spiritual energy has not increased at all.
This was under the condition that he trained every day. It was obvious how hard it was to break through after the completion level. However, there was a great opportunity before his eyes. It was the Origin of the Hidden Territory given to him by the O Yang Leader.
As everyone knows, the Hidden Territory is divided into four levels. They are Heaven, Earth, Xuan, and Yellow, corresponding to the original level to the meditational level. The Origin of the Hidden Territory given to him by the O Yang Leader was the Earth level Hidden Territory. It was a treasure that could be used by completion leveled cultivators.
Back in the City of Qing, Ling Xian had used the Origin of the Hidden Territory. That time, he jumped from the sixth level to the ninth level. It was obvious how beneficial the Origin of the Hidden Territory was to cultivators.
This was why Ling Xian decided to isolate himself and break through first before declaring war against the House.
"Time is of the essence. I need to hurry up and breakthrough."
Ling Xian mumbled to himself. Then, a cloud of fog appeared before him. It was the Origin of the Hidden Territory.
This object was very strange. It looked like a cloud of fog, but at the same time, it gave off the feeling of water. The moment it appeared, it exuded a strong wave of spiritual energy. It was also very pure, many times more dense than the spiritual energy in the world.
"Ten percent of the Origin of the Hidden Territory can help me break through to the intermediate stage of the completion level."
Looking at the cloud of fog, Ling Xian muttered to himself. He calmed himself down and prepared himself for the breakthrough.
After a while, he had already raised his body to its peak state. Then, he no longer hesitated. He opened his mouth and inhaled. The cloud of fog entered his body through his nose and mouth.
In the next second, the Origin of the Hidden Territory transformed into the purest form of spiritual energy. It flowed through his organs, limbs, and bones, nourishing his body.
"Next, I need to convert this pure spiritual energy into spiritual energy," Ling Xian mumbled. Then, he formed a hand seal and controlled the spiritual energy in his body. The spiritual energy circled around his Golden Dan, allowing it to be absorbed little by little.
Without a doubt, this process was slow. It needed time to wear it down. However, compared to decades of training, this speed was extremely fast. It could help him reach the intermediate stage of the completion level in a very short period of time without any side effects!
One has to admit that the Origin of the Hidden Territory was a good item. However, it was far too rare. Very few people could get their hands on it.
"Next, I need to wait patiently." Ling Xian mumbled to himself and closed his eyes. He began to digest the spiritual energy in his body and waited for the moment his capabilities increase.
Just like that, time passed by little by little.
In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. During this time, the atmosphere outside was getting more and more tense. Everyone on the Trading Island could smell something unusual.
The five clans of the Trading Island began to gather their troops and retract their defense line. Anyone with eyes could tell that a war was about to begin. However, for some reason, the two forces did not make a move. They were in a stalemate and nobody made a move first.
Without a doubt, the Yan, Chu, O Yang, and Nan Gong Clans were waiting for Ling Xian. As for what the Bai Clan was waiting for, it was obvious. It was the mysterious House.
After five days of stalemate, the mysterious House finally made a move. The moment it appeared, it sent out a high profile order.
The content was only one sentence: the four clans have five days to surrender and kill Xian Ling. Or else, the four clans will be bathed in blood!
The moment this order was issued, the entire Trading Island was thrown into chaos. Everyone was in disbelief. They didn't think that on the Trading Island, there would be a force that dared to threaten the four clans!
However, the residents of the Trading Island knew very well that without confidence, who would dare to order the four clans around like this?
After hearing this order, the four clans were enraged. They all demanded to send out their troops and destroy the arrogant mysterious House. However, the leaders of the four clans remained silent and insisted on waiting for Ling Xian to exit his isolation before making any decisions.
This was because Ling Xian had saved several clans and was highly respected by them. Therefore, the leaders of the four clans did not want to send out their troops hastily. Instead, they were waiting for him to give the order.
Just like that, the small wave before the storm calmed down. However, the atmosphere was getting more and more tense. One could even smell the scent of war in the air.
Just as the four clans were waiting for Ling Xian to give the order, the silhouette sitting in a lotus position inside the palace finally opened his eyes. In that instant, two rays of heavenly light howled out and pierced through the void.
Then, Ling Xian slowly stood up. A powerful wave of Qi accompanied him as he stood up. The entire palace began to rumble and rocks began to fly everywhere.
"Intermediate stage of the completion level …"
Mumbling, Ling Xian's right hand tightened into a fist. Feeling the Golden Dan inside his body, he couldn't help but to reveal a faint smile.
After more than half a month of hard work, he had finally digested the source of the Hidden Territory. Just as he expected, he had successfully entered the intermediate stage of the completion level. Plus, he had laid down a solid foundation and no longer needed to spend time to solidify his foundation.
In other words, this saved him at least 10 days of hard work!
"I bet the four clans are getting impatient." The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up. His dark eyes were extremely deep as if they could see through the past, present, and future. "Since I have broken through to the intermediate stage of the completion level, it is time to attack the mysterious force."
As he spoke, he strode forward with unwavering determination and the belief that he must win. He walked out of the cave.
His cultivation had broken through and the war was about to begin!
Even though this was a war where there was no right or wrong, it was a war that had to be fought. It was a war that involved his life on the line. If he wins, then Ling Xian can live. If he loses, then only death awaits him.
Therefore, in this war, he can only win!
"Come at me, my blood has been boiling for a long time."
Ling Xian mumbled. Then, he released three Thousand Mile Cranes and sent them to the Clan Leaders of the Chu, Nan Gong, and O Yang Clans. The content of the message was short and simple.
Send out the troops!
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