Chapter 2695 - 2698: Half an Hour: The Chance to Survive

Ling Xiao preferred to have everything under his control rather than rely on luck.

Since he had already encountered Chen Cangxiong, there was nothing more to say; he could only give it his all and engage in battle with him.

Truth be told, he had to thank Chen Cangxiong.

Because of the pressure from the opponent's terrifying killing intent, the potential within his body surged frantically just to counteract that murderous aura.

As a result, his cultivation level naturally restored to the state of the previous first transformation Yin-Yang Realm - Eleventh Layer Hell Early Stage Cultivation.

This cultivation level was like timely rain to him, enabling him to become much stronger.

Chen Cangxiong eyed Ling Xiao, seemingly trying to see through him completely.

Initially, he had never taken Ling Xiao seriously.

But Ling Xiao's recent prominence was truly too great.

He even killed the Purple Thunder General, compelling Chen Cangxiong to take him seriously.

Moreover, with that magical body movement technique earlier, he no longer wanted to kill him; rather, he wanted to capture Ling Xiao alive for study.

"Give up, you can't possibly be a match for me!"

Chen Cangxiong said calmly, "Come back with me, and I can guarantee you won't be killed!

To be honest, your extraordinary talent is truly surprising; if you are willing to wholeheartedly serve the royal family, everything in the past can be disregarded."

"Haha, that's indeed a very tempting offer, but do you believe that everyone should serve your royal family?

Everyone should be your slaves?

Listen, Chen Cangxiong, you are indeed very strong, but I've met people far stronger than you; compared to them, you are insignificant.

You might be the most outstanding genius in the Chen Dynasty currently, but that's all you are.

I dare say you won't be able to kill me today, do you believe that?"

Ling Xiao sneered coldly.

"I don't believe it!"

Chen Cangxiong shook his head, "Even if you possess the fate of a protagonist, today I'm going to seize your fortune!"

"Such bold words! Feel free to try; just don't end up like those seven useless members of the Thunder Corps.

They boasted loudly but were all trash."

Ling Xiao certainly knew how terrifying Chen Cangxiong was, but now he could not show weakness and submit.

A good man fears no battle!

At most, it's just death; ever since Ling Xiao embarked on the path of martial arts, he had already put life and death aside.

Martial artists live every day on the edge of a knife; if afraid of death, it would be better to retire into seclusion.

Gazing at Ling Xiao, Chen Cangxiong suddenly frowned, "What an arrogant brat, your personality truly matches the rumors.

Aren't you afraid I might destroy Eight Immortals County City and kill everyone there?

Can you bear that price?"

"If you could do it, you would've already, not waited until now."

Ling Xiao retorted disdainfully, "In terms of cultivation, I am indeed not your equal, but in array formation expertise, even ten thousand of you wouldn't match one of me!"

"So it was really your array formation, excellent; since that's the case, I am even more determined to capture you alive!"

Chen Cangxiong believed that Ling Xiao must have been guided by a master; otherwise, with his age, just a cycle of reincarnation, how could he possess such advanced array formation skills?

Once Ling Xiao was captured, the person behind him would surely appear!

That was certainly beyond doubt.

Honestly speaking, facing a strong opponent like Chen Cangxiong, Ling Xiao had no confidence.

Yet still, as that saying goes, a real man fears nothing in battle!

Indeed, Chen Cangxiong possessed much better cultivation conditions, reborn in the Chen royal family, enjoying far better cultivation resources than he did.

Having mentors far superior to his.

Yet he, after reincarnation, had to face hostility from his clansmen, even covert plots; all resources had to be found by himself, all martial arts acquired through his own efforts.

Logically, his best choice would be surrendering, which after all, wouldn't lead to his death.

Most people would probably choose that because the gap is too vast, vast enough to evoke despair.

But Ling Xiao wouldn't!

Ling Xiao knew clearly that once surrendering, he might survive, but Xiao Jin, Lin Ruoxian, Yue Shanɡ, Lin Yang, and all the friends supporting him?

Their lives would slip beyond his control.

Hence he couldn't surrender.

Even if battling until death, there is no concession!

With surrender, there'd be absolutely no chance of winning.

But by fighting to the death, there's at least a ten percent chance of victory.

The enemy is indeed powerful, but he's not entirely without countermeasures.

He signaled to the Magic Dragon Envoy he had rescued.

The implication should be clear to the counterpart.

He couldn't match Chen Cangxiong right now, and could only buy time; once experts from the Demon Dragon Sect arrived, Chen Cangxiong would have to retreat without a fight.

"Calling reinforcements?"

Chen Cangxiong sneered.

"It takes at least half an hour to get here from Demon Dragon City.

But I am certain, within three minutes, you will all die!

Ling Xiao, I give you one last chance; if you agree to come with me, I'll release your pet.

After all, it is meaningless to me.

This proposal should be quite good for you, and I hope you won't refuse my kindness."

Chen Cangxiong didn't want to make a move for a simple reason: he felt Ling Xiao wasn't worthy.

Only by having Ling Xiao surrender willingly could he demonstrate his strength and dominance.

"Half an hour, huh? Looks like it's a bit challenging, but let's try."

Ling Xiao took a deep breath, assuming a combat stance: "Let's gamble; within half an hour, you won't kill me!"

As he spoke, he entered the Purple Lightning Thunder Bull Beast Soul Transformation state.

At the same time, he released five types of beast souls.

Facing War Prince Chen Cangxiong, he dared not hold back in the slightest because holding back would mean instant death.

"Xiao Jin, help me protect that Magic Dragon Envoy; that guy is key to our survival!"

Ling Xiao reminded, then locked eyes on Chen Cangxiong.

This battle was his greatest challenge since arriving at the Xuanwu Continent.

If he crossed this pass, the future would be infinitely bright.

If he failed, then aside from death, he'd become someone else's captive, a guinea pig.

Perhaps he'd be tied to a rack for study.

"I've always been curious, how can you simultaneously release so many beast souls? Are you really the legendary Beast God Warrior?

Or did you obtain the Beast King God inheritance in Eight Immortals County City?"

The Child God Inheritance held massive allure, even for Chen Cangxiong.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have sent the Eighth Prince to contend with the Wise and Virtuous King for Eight Immortals County City back then.

"Do you really want to know? Defeat me and then we'll talk!"

Ling Xiao smiled lightly.

"Defeating you is easier than a cakewalk! After your beast soul transformation, your strength is nearly equivalent to first cycle Yin-Yang Realm - Eleventh Layer Hell Intermediate Stage Cultivation.

With the release of those five types of beast souls, your strength can be elevated to equivalent to Eleventh Layer Hell Late Stage!

As for your top-level Thunder and Lightning Battle Body and top-level Magma Battle Body, they stand no chance before me.

Hence, you must have some special ability to boost your strength to Eleventh Layer Hell Peak, right?

Just like you did when you slayed the Purple Thunder General."

Chen Cangxiong asked disdainfully, eyeing Ling Xiao.