Published: March 9, 2025
"Yes. In fact, I mentioned a thing or two earlier, but Chu Sword Master may not have paid attention!" Ling Mu Yang took a deep breath and said, "In this lifetime, as I walk the martial arts world, although I have experienced tens of thousands of battles and countless killings, regardless of any situation, I have always... acted with a clear conscience!"
"It's just that this state of mind is not something I boast about. Looking across the entire Nine Heavens, few can compare. Even Ning Tianya and Bu Liqing, the two of them may not match me in this aspect," Ling Mu Yang said with a smile, his voice serious.
"I see. Elder Ling has a broad mind and high aspirations," Chu Yang sighed deeply, and solemnly said, "I sincerely thank you, and I admire you!"
"No need to thank me." Chu Yang's serious words drew a similarly serious response from Ling Mu Yang.
Because he understood that Chu Yang had grasped something, or rather, he had comprehended something from his words.
"Elder Ling's purpose for coming this time should be related to the heavenly demons, right?" After pondering for a moment, Chu Yang straightforwardly brought up the topic.
Ling Mu Yang's visit was indeed aimed at seeking cooperation.
However, neither party found it easy to start this conversation; the one who spoke first would inevitably lose a bit of momentum and initiative. Moreover, this topic was somewhat heavy, and it wouldn't feel appropriate for either of them to bring it up first.
Seeing Ling Mu Yang's difficulty, Chu Yang simply stated it outright. Sooner or later, they had to discuss it; it was better to speak up early rather than late, and taking action was better than being passive.
As expected, the moment he spoke, Ling Mu Yang's body suddenly stiffened.
Ling Hanxue and the seven experts from the Ling Family also felt the weight of the air around them intensify.
"Heavenly demons..." Ling Mu Yang's originally amiable expression turned extraordinarily grave, and he sighed deeply.
For a moment, it felt as if even the air had thickened.
"This world... has already changed," Ling Mu Yang sighed heavily after a long while, "It's become unclear what is right and what is wrong..."
Chu Yang said, "Oh? Elder Ling's words exceed my expectations. Please elaborate."
"Alas, last night I set out wandering north of the Central Capital and encountered two Law Enforcement experts..." Ling Mu Yang said solemnly, "These two were originally acquainted with me, and we had quite a good relationship. They were part of the Law Enforcement Hall among the Law Enforcementers..."
Chu Yang remained silent but speculated in his heart: Encountered? Perhaps they were looking for him specifically? Otherwise, what were the odds of running into two Law Enforcement experts who were also old acquaintances?
"After a casual chat, those two straightforwardly urged me to distance myself from the nine great clans and join forces with the Law Enforcementers to dominate the world. They were willing to vouch for me and even the entire Ling Family," Ling Mu Yang said with a bitter smile, shaking his head, "I only said one sentence: 'Law Sovereign, is he a heavenly demon?'"
As Ling Mu Yang reached this point, his tone became strange, sounding sorrowful, helpless, and... melancholic.
Chu Yang took a deep breath and asked, "What did they say?"
Ling Mu Yang paused, smiling bitterly, "What did they say? It would be better to say how they acted. Those two immediately flew into a rage, declaring: 'You nine great clans are the real heavenly demons!' and then they ruthlessly attacked... trying to keep me there..."
"To speak of their strength, they were still somewhat inferior to me, and after a fierce battle, they had used all their strength but still couldn't do anything to me. I initially thought they were merely misled by the Law Sovereign and not truly betraying me, so I planned to retreat and leave. But unexpectedly, those two suddenly changed their tactics, and a dark aura surged from them, emanating an extremely evil force. I could determine that it was... Demonic Energy! Although that aura wasn't very strong, it was fundamentally no different from the darkening of the sky that day and the heavenly demon injuries left on Stone Roar."