"Yeah, even if they knew Ling Xiao wouldn’t accept it, they should have asked, right? Bestowing it directly to soone else is just too dismissive of Ling Xiao."
"Exactly, no wonder he’s angry. The Emperor has indeed been foolish in this matter."
"I’ve long heard that the Emperor and Ling Xiao are like fire and water. This is clearly a personal vendetta. Such an Emperor might not last long."
In the crowd, the discussion erupted again, just because of Ling Xiao’s one sentence.
Then, Ji Luoyu suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty the Emperor, I also cannot accept this title of Phoenix Son. I am not as good as Shangguan Hong, much less Ling Xiao. Receiving this title will only bring jeers."
Phoenix Imasurable’s expression was quite extraordinary.
Anger, displeasure, frustration.
He did not expect Ji Luoyu to disrespect him in public like this.
Because he didn’t know that back in Cri City, during the Alchemy Conference, Ji Luoyu was already quite impressed with Ling Xiao.
On this day, seeing Ling Xiao mistreated, how could she remain silent?
"Good, Miss Luo Yu is indeed worthy of being dicine King Sun Ran’s disciple, such magnanimity is truly rare. In that case, the position of the tenth Phoenix Son should be bestowed upon Ling Xiao. What should the title be then?"
Phoenix Imasurable smiled, although it was a bit awkward, but given his stature, that little bit of awkwardness soon disappeared.
"Forget it, I have never liked handouts. Do you really think I would cherish sothing given by others?"
Ling Xiao glanced disdainfully at Phoenix Imasurable and said, "The ten Phoenix Sons of the Phoenix God Empire? Heh, Phoenix Imasurable, listen up. Today, I lay it out here. I will defeat every one of your so-called ten Phoenix Sons. I will show you that a person’s might is not due to any title they receive but because they are truly strong."
Just like you wouldn’t give Great General Ji Ning any reinforcents, yet he can still defend Northern Desert City.
Don’t overestimate yourself. Frankly speaking, you’re just a temporary representative elected by the subjects of the Phoenix God Empire.
Do you want to beco a permanent emperor?
Don’t end up disgracing yourself in the end!"
The crowd was utterly silent listening to Ling Xiao’s words.
This Ling Xiao was incredibly bold to dare reprimanding Phoenix Imasurable in front of so many people?
And even daring to not take the ten Phoenix Sons of the Phoenix God Empire seriously?
"Senior Brother Ling doesn’t want the position of Phoenix Son, neither do I, Shangguan Hong!"
Shangguan Hong also said aloud.
dicine King Sun Ran squinted and smiled slightly, realizing that Phoenix Imasurable really could do nothing about Ling Xiao.
Otherwise, with Phoenix Imasurable’s temperant, he would’ve surely acted by now.
It seems that I need to adjust my strategy to avoid a direct conflict with this boy Ling Xiao.
"Insolence! The position of Phoenix Son is not sothing you take if you want and refuse if you don’t!"
Standing beside Phoenix Imasurable was a burly man, much stronger than the bodyguard who once appeared at Ji Mingxing’s residence.
A Third Cave Sky Realm Martial Artist!
It seems Phoenix Imasurable has sensed the strength of his enemies and therefore now travels with stronger bodyguards.
After all, he can’t handle every situation personally.
"Is it mandatory to accept the position of Phoenix Son?"
Shangguan Hong asked coldly.
Here, apart from a few exceptionally strong individuals and Ling Xiao, he didn’t fear anyone, including this Third Cave Sky Realm Martial Artist.
"Insolence! I see Ling Xiao has disturbed your senses, you don’t know the imnsity of heaven and earth!"
The martial artist beside Phoenix Imasurable said with a gloomy face.
"You can try and see exactly who doesn’t know the imnsity of heaven and earth!"
Shangguan Hong sneered, "You haven’t fought Ling Xiao, so you will never know his prowess. Your words are fierce, but if you have the ability, take action."
"Seeking death!"
The crackle of cutting through air resounded as the Third Cave Sky Realm guard held a sharp short blade, turning into a dazzling sabre radiance towards Shangguan Hong.
"Bang!"
A fierce collision exploded in the sky.
On Shangguan Hong’s face appeared a contemptuous smile, "Compared to Ling Xiao, you’re simply a waste. All that cultivation but no idea how to use it, within ten moves, I’ll certainly defeat you!"
Their fight barely touched the ground, it unfolded entirely in the sky.
Two moves!
Three moves!
...
Seven moves!
Eight moves!
Shangguan Hong grew braver with battle, while the guard grew more shocked with every exchange.
Shangguan Hong was right, he thought Shangguan Hong was no match for him since Shangguan Hong had lost to Ling Xiao of the sa cultivation level.
However, after eight exchanges, he realized he couldn’t penetrate Shangguan Hong’s elusive defense.
Not to ntion injuring him, he couldn’t even touch him.
How exactly did Ling Xiao do it?
This guard was filled with doubt.
However, he didn’t have much ti left.
On Shangguan Hong’s face appeared a cool smile, "With the next move, I will defeat you."
Seven-Colored Divine Arrow!
The sa technique, though its power had increased sowhat, the key was in the different way of executing it.
Previously, Shangguan Hong aid the Seven-Colored Divine Arrow at the enemy’s vital spots.
However, those vital spots were areas most martial artists focused on protecting, making them harder to hit.
So now, he targeted the enemy’s flaws.
He didn’t have Ling Xiao’s Mountain and River Martial Soul or the Tai Chi Eye, but he had the Rainbow Martial Spirit!
Every rainbow light could help him capture the enemy’s moves, and from that, analyze their flaws.
The reason it took until the ninth move was that he could now definitively identify the opponent’s flaw.
A sharp arrow shot out, breaking the guard’s defense in an instant, aiming straight for his throat.
But right then, a hand reached out and caught the arrow.
"Shangguan Hong is indeed extraordinarily gifted, but isn’t it a bit too disrespectful to the Royal Family?"
The person who intervened was actually one of the ten Phoenix Sons, Phoenix Wushan.
He caught the divine arrow, then swiftly struck at Shangguan Hong in mid-air with a palm, the speed and angle were perfect.
Shangguan Hong felt there was no way to avoid it. This Phoenix Wushan, undoubtedly ranked high among the ten Phoenix Sons, was indeed powerful.
His life was about to end.
At that mont, he didn’t regret his decision, only felt that Phoenix Wushan was truly shaless.
He was going all out; even if he were to die, he would not back down!
However, at this mont, a cold, mocking voice rang out.
"Interfering in soone else’s battle at will, is this the royal deanor? Heh, I have experienced it, this deanor indeed speaks of shalessness."
Bang!
Another clash resounded.
Blocking Phoenix Wushan was Ling Xiao.
Both retreated five or six steps, their eyes filled with astonishnt.
Phoenix Wushan was surprised that Ling Xiao’s strength could withstand one of his palms.
Ling Xiao was surprised that Phoenix Wushan was so powerful, yet he was only the seventh-ranked Golden Phoenix Child.
How strong could those monsters before him be?
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