Batian Martial Soul

Chapter 12917: It turns out that he is good at Holy Marks
Witnessing this scene with her own eyes today, Jiang Xiruo was deeply shocked, as if the whole world was eclipsed at this moment. She looked at Ling Xiao's figure, with an unprecedented light flashing in her eyes, which was the pride in her son's strength and the deep expectation for the unknown future.

"Even in the Jiang family's ten thousand years of history, we have never seen such a terrifying monster." Jiang Xiruo sighed in her heart. This sigh contained both her understanding and pride in the family history, as well as her deep understanding of Ling Xiao's extraordinary strength.

She knew very well that the power displayed by Ling Xiao was far beyond what she knew. Such talent and strength were enough to shock the Jiang family and even the entire martial arts world.

The woman opposite her, her expression became extremely complicated after a brief shock, her eyes seemed to be able to see through all the mysteries of the world, but at this moment they were filled with indescribable shock and fear. Her body trembled slightly, not because of fear, but because this sudden fact was too shocking, forcing her to re-examine the "monster" in front of her.

"This evil is too terrifying..." She murmured in a low voice, with a tremor that was difficult to conceal. Her mind was working rapidly, trying to understand the root cause of all this.

When did the remote and inconspicuous place of Northern Xinjiang give birth to such a shocking existence? Could this really be a miracle of the Jiang family's bloodline? But on second thought, even for an ancient and powerful family like the Jiang family, there has never been a record of such a monster in history.

Complex emotions surged in her heart, including awe of the unknown power and deep worry about the threats that the Jiang family might face in the future.

She knew very well that the existence of such a demon was a double-edged sword for any family, both a glory and a hidden danger. If it could not be used, it must be eradicated as soon as possible, otherwise once it was allowed to grow, the threat to the Jiang family would be immeasurable.

However, this shock did not stay in her heart for too long, and was soon replaced by a sense of determination. She pursed her lips tightly, and a cold smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, which contained endless coldness and murderous intent.

Her eyes became more determined, as if she had made a decision. At this moment, she was no longer the gentle and lovely woman, but a ruthless decision maker, ready to do whatever it takes for the benefit of the family.

"This kid must be killed as soon as possible!" She swore secretly in her heart, and the murderous intent spread around her like ice, making the whole space chill.

"Pa pa pa!" The applause suddenly rang out in the empty air, crisp and decisive, echoing all around, seeming particularly abrupt. The woman clapped her hands lightly, and each movement revealed an indescribable elegance and indifference, as if she was not facing a life-and-death contest, but just an insignificant performance.

Her eyes were deep and empty. There was no ripple when she glanced at the corpses on the ground and the slowly flowing blood, as if she was looking at a painting that had nothing to do with her.

"I have to say that your martial arts skills are very strong," she said in a cold and calm voice, each word seemed to be carefully crafted, without any emotion, "but in this complex and ever-changing world, martial arts skills are not the only standard to measure everything after all."

She raised her head slightly and looked at Ling Xiao. Her eyes seemed to hide countless unknowns and depths, making it difficult to grasp her true intentions.

Ling Xiao stood there, his figure as straight as a pine tree, exuding an aura of inviolability. He did not immediately respond to the woman's provocation, but remained silent for a moment, as if he was gathering some kind of strength, or making some difficult decision deep in his heart.

Finally, he spoke again. Although his voice was cold, it was firm and unquestionable: "You and I have never met before, and we have no grudges against each other. I have no intention of being your enemy. But today, if you don't let my mother go, I, Ling Xiao, swear here that I will make you realize for yourself what true cruelty is."

His tone showed both deep concern for his mother and ruthless determination towards his enemies.

Upon hearing this, the woman curled up her lips into a playful smile, which showed both recognition of Ling Xiao's strength and disdain for his threat.

"You may not know my name," she said, her voice provocative, "In this world, my name is enough to scare many people. But today, I don't mind letting you know it, because I'm curious, how are you going to make me experience the 'cruelness' you mentioned?"

As she spoke, she slowly took a step forward. Her steps were light, but carried a sense of oppression that could not be ignored, as if the entire space was trembling slightly because of her movements.

Ling Xiao's eyes became even colder. He knew that the woman in front of him was no ordinary person, but the faith and determination in his heart made him fearless. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turned white due to the force, and the power in his body seemed to be completely awakened at this moment, ready to meet any upcoming challenges.

"You are stubborn." Ling Xiao's voice was low and firm, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, revealing his inner impatience and determination. He knew that it was meaningless to argue with this woman, and time was running out, so he had to take action.

Although he knew nothing about the woman's identity, background or even abilities, his determination to save his mother was as solid as a rock and could not be shaken.

Ling Xiao's eyes were like torches, fixed tightly on the woman, and he was secretly calculating in his heart. He knew that if he wanted to learn the method of unlocking the chains from this woman, the most direct and effective way was to capture her alive. This was not only to obtain information, but also to ensure that she could no longer pose a threat to his mother.

With his mind made up, Ling Xiao moved suddenly, like a cheetah pouncing on its prey, swiftly and accurately. The knife in his hand flashed, cutting through the air, and with a sharp sound of breaking wind, he went straight to the woman.

However, the knife was not a fatal blow, but was cleverly aimed at the woman's joints or acupoints, intended to temporarily make her lose her fighting ability rather than take her life.

There was a cold flash in Ling Xiao's eyes. He knew clearly that only by making the other party lose the ability to resist would he have more opportunities and time to force him to reveal the solution to the chain.

Although Ling Xiao himself had a deep understanding and attainments of the holy patterns and was able to identify and control the power of various runes, the special material of the chain in front of him far exceeded his expectations.

It seemed to contain some kind of ancient and powerful sealing power, and each link was tightly linked, revealing extraordinary toughness and stability. Ling Xiao stared at it and sighed in his heart, knowing that even with his own ability, it would be a foolish dream to find a way to crack such a chain in a short time.