Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

"What's wrong? Do you recognize it?"

Seeing Huang Tianling's surprised expression, Yang Xiao couldn't help but ask softly.

Huang Tianling was a little confused herself. "When I was very young, I actually lived nearby. I used to come play at this Cold Pool all the time. It felt comfortable and familiar here. And I often dreamed of this little chi... this very Chi Dragon. I always thought it was just a dream, but I never imagined it was real?"

As she spoke, Huang Tianling grew more and more astonished.

"So that's how it is," Yang Xiao said, looking at the longsword in his hand. "This must be the Chi Dragon Spirit within the sword. It wants to acknowledge you as its master, doesn't it?"

With a light shake,

a misty vapor instantly materialized from the sword, coalescing into the form of a Chi Dragon.

"That was indeed the original plan, but now she's become an Immortal Cultivator, and this dragon is no longer willing! Back in my day, I was a Divine Soldier that slew a True God! Although my grade has fallen, I will not associate with a lowly Immortal Cultivator. And you! Don't even think about it! Treating this dragon so crudely... and you're radiating that disgusting heat. This dragon will absolutely never acknowledge you as its master!"

Hearing the creature's arrogant words, Yang Xiao couldn't help but laugh.

'This Chi Dragon Spirit certainly has some personality.'

'And it even claims to have been a Divine Soldier. Who knows if that's true, but judging by its quality, it's not bad at all.'

'It might very well have been a Divine Soldier.'

'But looking at it now, it's a Low Grade Treasure Weapon at best.'

'It doesn't even seem to have formed a single Treasure Pattern. It's far inferior to the Void Divine Sword.'

Naturally, Yang Xiao looked down on it.

In fact, so what if it was a Divine Soldier?

Could it possibly compare to his own Lifebound Artifact, the Bloodthirsty Divine Sword?

Besides, the sword's attribute was a variant of the Water Element—the Ice Attribute. Yang Xiao was fire; they were a complete mismatch.

So, this sword...

was useless to Yang Xiao.

As for Huang Tianling, however...

With her Upper Grade Water Element Dao Body, she had happened upon this Chi Dragon's Sword, which could potentially recover to the Divine Weapon Level. Plus, the two of them already shared a bond of fate.

This made Yang Xiao think that he could give the sword to Huang Tianling.

But looking at the Artifact Spirit's current behavior, it seemed extremely conceited.

Yang Xiao decided to knock the creature down a peg. He put on a wicked expression and said, "Tianling, since this Chi Dragon Spirit has so much backbone, let's not force it. It's not that amazing anyway—just a measly Low Grade Treasure Weapon. The material, however, looks quite good. Why don't I just refine this Chi Dragon Spirit away and forge a new weapon for you? It might only be a Spirit Weapon at first, but as your strength grows, it wouldn't be difficult for it to become a Treasure Weapon or even a Daoist Weapon in the future."

Hearing this, Huang Tianling was stunned.

She never imagined Yang Xiao would be so considerate of her.

And he was even going to forge a Lifebound Spirit Weapon for her.

Her face immediately turned red again.

Yang Xiao felt a wave of exasperation. 'This girl is great in every way, except she blushes at the drop of a hat. It's exasperating.'

"Tch! Who are you trying to scare? Do you think this dragon was raised on fear? I'd like to see you try to refine me!"

In contrast to Huang Tianling's shyness, the Chi Dragon Spirit still wore an expression that screamed 'I'm the greatest, I'm the strongest.' But Yang Xiao could tell it was bluffing.

Its gaze was a little shifty when it looked at him.

"Is that so? Then I'll just have to give you a little demonstration!"

As he spoke, Yang Xiao flipped his palm over.

A ball of glazed, colorful flame erupted forth.

The True Greater Yang Fire.

The current True Greater Yang Fire had already been upgraded to the Sixth Grade. Its power was more than ten times greater than when it was at the Seventh Grade.

Never mind refining a tiny Chi Dragon Spirit; even the Artifact Spirit of an Ultimate Grade Treasure Weapon would face certain death before Yang Xiao.

Of course, if it were the Ultimate Grade Treasure Weapon itself, it probably wouldn't be so easy for Yang Xiao to capture it.

"You... you're really going to refine this dragon?"

The Chi Dragon Spirit jumped in fright.

"What? Having regrets? If you beg me, I might give you another chance. How about it?"

"Hmph! I, the great Chi Dragon Spirit, beg you? Dream on! If you want to kill me, then kill me! This dragon isn't afraid of you!"

"Is that so?"

Seeing the Chi Dragon Spirit was still acting tough at a time like this, Yang Xiao gave a cold smile.

He raised his hand, about to burn the damn thing with his True Greater Yang Fire.

But just then, a timid voice reached Yang Xiao's ear. "Um... Benefactor... could you... could you please not burn it to death?"

Huang Tianling was nervous, speaking cautiously. When she saw Yang Xiao look over, she blushed and immediately lowered her head.

She clearly felt her request was unreasonable.

"You want me to let it go?"

Yang Xiao's face was expressionless.

This made Huang Tianling even more nervous.

But she still mustered her courage and nodded. "It sort of helped me once... I..."

"Hmph! Do you think this dragon will fall for such a trick?"

Just as Yang Xiao was hesitating, the Chi Dragon Spirit cried out smugly.

It acted as if it had seen through their nefarious scheme.

'Damn it, this worthless dragon!'

Yang Xiao was furious. He really wanted to burn the creature to a crisp.

But he held back. He glanced at Huang Tianling and said, "Even after that, you still want to spare it?"

"Benefactor, I know this is an unreasonable request, but Tianling really doesn't want you to hurt it..."

Seeing the sincere look on the girl's face, Yang Xiao could only sigh softly. "Fine. This thing is useless to me anyway. If you don't want it, then forget it."

Without another word, Yang Xiao tossed it.

He threw the sword back into the Cold Pool.

The sword sank into the Cold Pool and vanished from sight.

Not a single bubble rose to the surface.

Yang Xiao was left speechless.

"Benefactor, you're not angry, are you?"

Huang Tianling was happy at first, but she quickly grew nervous again as she looked at Yang Xiao.

"Forget it. It's fine. You've really got me beat. I'm not angry. Let's head back to the Purple Flame Sect. Your father and the others must be getting anxious."

"Okay."

Huang Tianling nodded.

Yang Xiao grabbed her hand, and with a single flap of the wings on his back, they flew over a hundred li in an instant.

Only then did the Cold Pool stir.

'That girl is definitely better than that boy. And... did this dragon just sense that the annoying Immortal Dao Aura on her has disappeared? If that's true... Ah, no! If I miss out on this girl, when will this dragon ever find a suitable master? No, I have to catch up!'

Instantly, the Cold Chi Spirit transformed back into a pure white longsword and shot out.

It sped straight toward Yang Xiao and Huang Tianling.

Only to find Yang Xiao and Huang Tianling standing there, as if they were waiting for it.

'Damn, I was tricked.'

The Chi Dragon Spirit cursed resentfully.

"You have such a good master right in front of you, and you're still not satisfied? If you're really that unwilling, then go back to your Cold Pool and stay there."

Yang Xiao's face was full of disdain.

"Forget it! This dragon has already come all this way, why would I go back? Little girl, come over here. Let's form a pact."

Huang Tianling immediately glanced at Yang Xiao.

Seeing him nod,

she walked over.

Though it was still a bit disgruntled, the Chi Dragon Spirit finally accepted Huang Tianling.

Especially when it saw that the Immortal Dao Aura on her was, indeed, gone.

"Don't think we're the ones taking advantage of you," Yang Xiao snorted. "This little girl has an Upper-Grade Peak Water Element Dao Body. Being nourished by her lifebound Dao energy will be incredibly beneficial for you. You know full well who's getting the better end of this deal."

Only then did the Chi Dragon Spirit drop its aggrieved expression.

It chuckled slyly.

Apparently, the whole act just now had been for show.

If the creature really hadn't wanted to acknowledge Huang Tianling as its master, it wouldn't have spent so much effort trying to entice a little girl in the first place.

Yang Xiao had seen right through this, which was why he couldn't be bothered to argue with it.

'Of course, if this thing hadn't shown up after a little while longer, hmph, I might have really gotten nasty.'

'I would have just destroyed this Chi Dragon Spirit and left the Sword Body for Huang Tianling to make into a Lifebound Spirit Weapon.'

'After all, how could I just let something I'd already obtained get away?'

Watching Huang Tianling accept the Cold Ice Chi Dragon Sword,

Yang Xiao no longer hesitated. With a flap of his wings, he arrived at the entrance of the Purple Flame Sect. The moment he arrived, his previous thought of only killing those who cultivated the Purple Flame Godslaying Technique vanished, replaced by surging killing intent.

He saw Huang Chengde and the other two being stomped underfoot, crying out in pain.

Instantly,

his fury erupted!

His rage soared to the heavens!

'These bastards all deserve to die!'