Chapter 2266 - 1205: Fight to the Death

At the same time, Yang Xiao took out the red scroll that he had seized from Duan Jiqing. This item was not a magic artifact but a gift from the Huagubiao Tower Master to Sheng Jingxuan of Yiling Academy, intended to be publicly read by the witness, Duan Jiqing, during the wedding climax.

The scroll was filled with nonsense, but the core message was twofold: first, in the future, Yiling Academy will form an alliance with Bone Painting Tower; second, the Tower Master has decided to graciously accept Dean Sheng Jingxuan as his adopted son.

Yang Xiao was also unceremonious, tearing the scroll into pieces before scattering them toward the sky. The red fragments slowly drifted down, settling on Yang Xiao’s head and shoulders like a rain of blood, creating a scene with a shattered sense of beauty.

Seemingly impulsive, this was actually all premeditated. Yang Xiao had rehearsed this process for a full minute before emerging, aiming to gain the maximum benefit from this opportunity.

This chance was specially given to him by Dean Sheng, and he couldn’t afford to waste it.

The dynamics in the world of martial arts differs from those in the political arena. In martial arts, one needs to be able to fight, but in the political arena, more is required; being able to fight is only one aspect, one must also understand human nature.

Merely working hard and being practical in tasks is both foolish and futile. The way of officialdom is to make leaders see your value and effort, and this requires promotion.

Yang Xiao’s acts, whether displaying a knife through the head or publicly tearing the red scroll, were not simple acts of intimidation; that would be too basic. He wanted the bigwigs watching from the Patrol Defense Office to see his performance and hear the cries for him, Yang Xiao, on site.

The whole world knows that Yang Xiao was sent as a Military Governor by the Patrol Defense Office, the front-line operative pushed forward by the office. If the Patrol Defense Office doesn’t promote and utilize Yang Xiao after this matter, who would still dare take risks for the Patrol Defense Office in the future?

Unjust rewards and punishments are most unsettling, as Nalan Shuo once said wisely, some leaders are like donkeys, often playing blind. Sometimes, subordinates have to force their hand.

"Duan Jiqing is dead..." Elder Sun, who was recruited by Sheng Yanlin on the way, widened his eyes, staring at the far-off ground where the head lay, unbelieving the fact.

This fellow was the adopted son of the Tower Master of the Ten Great Sects’ Bone Painting Tower, both his reputation and status in the world of martial arts were not low, and his strength was enough to contend with a true Half-step Nether Realm for a short time.

Yet such a master was beheaded by a young man of Upper Ghost Level strength.

Now Elder Sun fully understood Yang Xiao’s worth, no wonder Dean Sheng confidently sent him to battle.

With the end of this battle, it is imaginable that the title originally belonging to Duan Jiqing will give way; now Yang Xiao is the foremost under Half-step Nether Realm.

The martial arts world has always been cruel, worshiping the law of the jungle, the youngsters eager to stand out most quickly and directly accomplish this by stepping over the corpses of their predecessors, as Yang Xiao did.

In the eyes of all, he killed Master of Ruyi Sect Duan Jiqing one-on-one, snatching the reputation of the martial arts leader from Duan Jiqing. It is as cruel as it is realistic.

Most critically, he embarrassed the Bone Painting Tower significantly. Duan Jiqing himself proposed to befriend through martial arts, so the Bone Painting Tower has no good reason for revenge.

Moreover, Yang Xiao is an officer of the Patrol Defense Office and the adopted son of Esoteric Cannibal Buddha, moving against him would entail great risks.

"Worthy of being Cannibal Buddha’s adopted son, one-on-one challenging Master of Ruyi Sect — Elder Sheng, your disciple’s future achievements are limitless!"

Elder Mo Qing showed envy in his eyes. At their age, their achievements are pretty much set; the key is to cultivate the next generation, ensuring true orderly succession and continuity.

Yet, even among the young generation of the Mo Family, one of the Ten Great Sects, those who can match Yang Xiao are rare.

"In this vast martial world, talents emerge in large numbers, new generations replace the old, young ones are formidable indeed." Iron Law Judge Liu Hanzheng, unlike Mo Qing, didn’t ponder deeply, only vaguely saw an old friend’s shadow in Yang Xiao.

"Hahaha—"

Sheng Yanlin laughed heartily, Yang Xiao indeed did not let him down, single-handedly killed Master of Ruyi Sect, the wave behind pushing forward the wave in the Yangtze River, washing such a renowned predecessor on the martial shore.

Today’s battle ensured Yang Xiao’s reputation was firmly established and his footing was secure within the Patrol Defense Office.

With an initial victory, there were four ancient military achievements: first assault, undaunted charge, slaying generals, and seizing flags. Today Yang Xiao achieved two tasks alone: He first defeated Master of Ruyi Sect and claimed the opponent’s invitation, tearing it into pieces publicly, stamping Sheng Jingxuan and the Bone Painting Tower’s reputation forcefully onto the ground.

Thus, our morale surged, and at this moment, Yang Xiao is the flag in the hearts of everyone.

But amid joy, there is also sorrow. Seeing Duan Jiqing being killed, Elder Bone Silence from Bone Painting Tower immediately had his eyes turn red.

This wasn’t because his relationship with Duan Jiqing was particularly good, but because Duan Jiqing, being the Tower Master’s adopted son heavily favored, was executed right beneath his eyes. How could he report back to the Tower Master?

Thinking of this, Elder Bone Silence abruptly raised his head, his gaze deadlocked on Yang Xiao, with the impetuous urge to personally execute him.

Upon sensing the opponent’s chilling intent, Yang Xiao escaped without delay, flashing back into his own camp, standing slightly behind Dean Sheng’s side.