Chapter 2397: Chapter 2400: Ling Xiao’s Trump Card, Heading to the Sacrificial Hall

Ling Xiao said calmly, "If I didn’t have any reliance, do you think I would dare speak to you like this?"

"Reliance?"

Heiye Wuguang didn’t know what Ling Xiao’s reliance was, but suddenly thought of Heiye Wuxing.

The strength that Heiye Wuxing previously displayed truly surprised him.

He managed to severely injure Sha Tong Tian in just three moves, something even he couldn’t accomplish.

"Haha, if An Yexing wants to kill you, Heiye Wuxing wouldn’t dare to do anything. Counting on him to protect you is a miscalculation."

Heiye Wuguang mocked.

Ling Xiao didn’t explain anything.

His reliance was naturally not Heiye Wuxing.

But rather the Yuan Venerate, Shen Dian, and Butterfly Girl.

After killing the Chief of Purple Immortal Mountain, he discovered Butterfly Girl’s unimaginable abilities.

However, every time Butterfly Girl used her power, a large amount of Spirit Stones was required.

He gathered tens of millions of Low-grade Spirit Stones, most of which would likely be consumed in Butterfly Girl’s battles.

Even so, Butterfly Girl remained one of his trump cards and was very useful.

What he needed to do was obtain more Spirit Stones.

As for the Yuan Venerate and Shen Dian, as long as he had enough Soul Gems or other soul treasures, they could be of great assistance to him.

These were his true reliances.

Being a member of the Dark Clan, it was uncertain whether Heiye Wuxing could be counted on in critical moments.

But whatever trump cards he had, he naturally wouldn’t tell Heiye Wuguang.

The very reason a trump card is a trump card is because of its secrecy.

Seeing Ling Xiao not speaking, Heiye Wuguang seemed a bit smug, smiled and said, "Think twice, youngster, you still have a chance to regret before the ceremony ends."

Finishing his words, he continued walking ahead.

The sacrificial altar of the Dark Clan was patterned after the Clan’s Martial Soul.

It appeared as a mass of shadows, simple yet containing terrifying power.

In front of the sacrificial altar was the Sacrificial Hall.

In the Sacrificial Hall, discussions abounded.

Because they had all witnessed the day’s examination via live broadcast.

Especially the last few duels, where Ling Xiao surprised everyone with his formidable strength and mysterious techniques.

The Clan Leader of the Dark Clan, An Yexing, naturally also paid attention to this examination.

Since the Upper Eight Immortals Mountain selection this year was hosted by the Dark Clan, anyone who could enter the Upper Eight Immortals Mountain, except members from the other Seven Great Families, would join the Dark Clan.

Even if others didn’t care, he naturally would.

In the Dark Clan, the strongest were none other than the Clan Leader and the four Grand Elders.

Each of their cultivation levels had reached the First Cycle of Yin-Yang Realm, Pinnacle of the Fifth Layer of Hell!

Moreover, there were over twenty others whose cultivation reached the Fifth Layer of Hell.

However, to be qualified to enter the Sacrificial Hall, one’s cultivation level needed to be at the Late Stage of the First Cycle of Yin-Yang Realm, Fifth Layer of Hell, or higher.

If not a First Transformation Martial Artist, they were not eligible.

On the Xuanwu Continent, the higher one goes, the more one finds that those holding major positions are basically First Transformation Martial Artists.

Ordinary Martial Artists truly have difficulty competing with these First Transformation Martial Artists.

Especially the closer one gets to the Reincarnation Realm, the more so.

Ling Xiao, Lin Yang, and Qing Luan Hua followed Heiye Wuguang into the hall.

They noticed that the seating arrangement was quite particular.

Sitting in the main seat was naturally the Dark Clan Leader, An Yexing of this generation.

An Yexing’s black hair was deeply unusual, seemingly containing terrifying power.

He appeared to be only in his thirties, but Ling Xiao knew he might well be over a hundred years old before entering Reincarnation.

Very few Martial Artists truly achieve Reincarnation before the age of twenty.

Throughout the White Tiger Continent, there are only a few such individuals.

Perhaps there are more on the Xuanwu Continent, but they are still incredibly rare.

On either side of An Yexing were two seats further down.

Without asking, it was obvious they belonged to the four Grand Elders.

Three were already occupied, and the remaining seat was surely for Heiye Wuguang.

Further down, the seating was primarily allocated based on the strength and position of the family.

An Feitian sat in the position closest to the entrance.

Although he was the Young Clan Leader and had the privilege to enter, he was not qualified to sit above others.

Unless his strength surpassed theirs.

Of course, Ling Xiao didn’t recognize An Feitian, but from his not-so-friendly gaze, he could discern a few clues.

Heiye Wuguang hadn’t lied; this young man indeed bore a grudge against him.

"Hmph, no matter if you are the Young Clan Leader or not, if you dare provoke me, I will not hesitate to kill!"

Ling Xiao snorted coldly in his heart, not looking at An Feitian, but gazing forward.

Heiye Wuguang was introducing the Clan Leader and the four Grand Elders.

"All three of you, listen, that is An Yexing, the Clan Leader of the Dark Clan. Seated to his right, first position, is Grand Elder An Hua."

"Greetings to the Clan Leader and Grand Elder An Hua!"

Ling Xiao and the other two bowed together.

However, An Hua seemed arrogant, not acknowledging them. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

An Hua appeared merely thirty-something in age, but Ling Xiao, with his Taiji Eye, concluded she was an Old Witch over a hundred years old.

Even older than that Old Witch Chi Lian.

This woman treated him lightly; therefore, he grumbled silently.

"Second on the right is Grand Elder An Kai."

"Greetings to Grand Elder An Kai."

An Kai exuded a young aura; he was younger than the others, but before Reincarnation, was probably seventy or eighty years old.

Unlike An Hua, An Kai nodded slightly, showing a respectful attitude even towards the newly inducted three.

"First on the left is Grand Elder Heiye Wuliang, also my elder brother."

Heiye Wuguang continued the introductions.

"Greetings to Grand Elder Heiye Wuliang."

The trio responded once more.

"You three are quite promising; keep working hard in the future."

Clearly, Heiye Wuliang had a friendly disposition, often holding a wine gourd in his hand.

This reminded Ling Xiao of the Wine Demon Sword that had helped him greatly in the past.

He couldn’t help but wonder how Wine Demon Sword was faring now.

"Thank you for your concern, Grand Elder."

"Alright, you three, introduce yourselves briefly."

Heiye Wuguang sat in his seat and said, "Though many may have heard your names, this is more formal."

Ling Xiao and the other two introduced themselves briefly, a familiar routine. Ling Xiao, a Reincarnation Warrior; Qing Luan Hua was too, while Lin Yang had practiced in secret numerous times.

Overall, their approach was commendable.

"You’re Ling Xiao, aren’t you? In person, you don’t seem impressive but managed to defeat Sha Mo Yun, the top genius of the Lower Eight Immortals Mountain. I wonder if alternative tactics were employed."

"But it doesn’t matter. After joining the Dark Clan, you’d better behave. We aren’t the Lower Eight Immortals Mountain; any misconduct won’t be tolerated."

Grand Elder An Hua spoke.