122: Chapter 122 Ling Wuxiao

"Xu Xing, did the sun rise from the west today? You're actually treating me to a meal? Is your brain full of shit?"

Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao was as arrogant as ever. With a disdainful smile on his Face, his opening remark immediately made Xu Xing's expression darken.

Damn it... this bastard's mouth is still as foul as ever!

Xu Xing cursed inwardly, but he maintained a faint smile. "Senior Brother Ling must be joking. Congratulations on your Breakthrough to Golden Core Perfection. The position of Saint will surely be yours. I've prepared this banquet today specifically to celebrate for you."

Hearing this, the corner of Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao's mouth curled into a mocking sneer.

He picked up his wine cup and swirled it, not even glancing at Xu Xing as he downed it in one gulp. Only then did he say indifferently, "Xu Xing, drop the act. There's no friendship between us."

"So, speak plainly. Why did you call me here today? If there's no serious business, I don't have time to indulge your hypocrisy."

"Hehe..." Xu Xing gave a dry laugh.

Seeing how direct Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao was, he cursed inwardly that this man was indeed difficult to handle.

However, he kept the smile on his Face and acted relaxed. "Senior Brother Ling, you're being too formal. We are both among the ten Heaven-Grade True Disciples. Although there is competition, those are minor matters; our Sect brotherhood is what's important."

"Now that you've reached Golden Core Perfection, you are the most dazzling Prodigy in the Sect. The position of Saint is within your reach."

"As your fellow disciple, I naturally admit defeat. How could I dare compete with you? Today truly is just to celebrate for you, nothing more."

"Tch!!"

Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao sneered and stood up, looking down at Xu Xing. "Xu Xing, you hypocrite, I don't have time to beat around the bush with you."

"If there's no business, I'm leaving. I still have to go to the Sword Valley to practice my sword."

As he spoke, he made a move to leave.

"Wait!"

Xu Xing quickly stopped him. He felt extremely frustrated but had to force a smile. "Senior Brother Ling, wait! Since you're being so straightforward, I won't mince words. Inviting you here today is indeed to discuss a major matter."

"Oh? What major matter?"

Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao sat back down. "Let's hear it. If you're wasting my time, you know the consequences."

Xu Xing took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and lowered his voice. "Does Senior Brother Ling know of a person named Chu Feng?"

"Chu Feng? That kid who's been making a lot of noise lately?"

Disdain flashed in Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao's eyes. "What, he's worthy of your attention? Isn't he just in the Foundation Establishment Stage? No matter how strong he is, how strong can he be? I could slay him with a single sword strike."

"Senior Brother Ling, don't underestimate him!" Xu Xing was practically speechless.

Chu Feng could already slay Golden Core Cultivators and was being fully nurtured by Duobao Peak. It was obvious he was aiming for the position of Saint.

He's already a major threat, and yet you know nothing?

Xu Xing didn't know whether to call Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao arrogant or ignorant.

But on second thought, Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao had always been like this. Aside from the top few people, he looked down on everyone.

Even though Chu Feng had been in the spotlight recently, in Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao's eyes, he was likely still 'low-tier'.

"Bullshit!"

Before Xu Xing could finish, Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao dismissed him with disdain. "What kind of thing is Chu Feng! Just a mere Foundation Establishment, no matter how strong, he's still Foundation Establishment."

"I could crush him with a single finger! Xu Xing, I see you're getting worse as you age. To think you'd be scared like this by a Foundation Establishment kid?"

He spoke rapidly, every word stinging. "No wonder among the ten Heaven-Grade True Disciples, you're the useless one! All you know is how to hatch schemes and form cliques all day!"

"Look at your cultivation. You've been at the Golden Core Late Stage for fifty years, haven't you? This is as far as you'll ever go in this life, yet you still want to compete for the Saint position? Keep dreaming!"

This single tirade nearly infuriated Xu Xing to death.

Is this guy even human?

I kindly treat you to a meal, and your foul mouth just sprays filth all over my Face?

Xu Xing was about to explode with rage.

But in the end, he endured it.

Lack of patience in small matters spoils great plans; this was his consistent motto.

In his heart, Xu Xing cursed eighteen generations of Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao's ancestors, but he forced a smile onto his Face. "Senior Brother Ling's lecture is correct. However, although this person is only at the Eighth Level of Foundation Establishment, his methods are extremely formidable!"

With a dark expression, he continued, "Especially since he has been accepted as a disciple under Peak Master Xiao and has become the Chief Manager of Duobao Peak. He holds real power. Do you still consider him a minor character?"

"He now holds real power and has the support of Peak Master Xiao. In the future, he will surely become a top candidate for the Saint position!"

"When that time comes, resources will tilt toward him, and the Elders will lean toward him. We Heaven-Grade True Disciples will likely be pushed aside."

"Hmph."

Hearing this, Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao frowned slightly and said coldly, "Xu Xing, what exactly are you trying to say? Isn't it annoying to keep talking in circles?"

"No matter how powerful Chu Feng is, he is still Foundation Establishment. I am at Golden Core Perfection. There is an entire major Realm of difference between us. That is an impassable chasm. Do you understand?"

Clearly, in Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao's view, what Xu Xing said was pure exaggeration.

How strong could a Foundation Establishment Cultivator possibly be?

As for the Chief Manager of Duobao Peak, so what?

Strength is the foundation; power is merely an accessory.

In the Face of absolute strength, all power is illusory.

"Senior Brother Ling, my meaning is that we should join forces to suppress Chu Feng."

Xu Xing began his deception, a calculating glint flashing in his eyes. "As long as we suppress his momentum and prevent him from growing smoothly, then with your strength and status, the position of Saint will be within your reach."

"I can help you contact several other Heaven-Grade True Disciples to support you together."

After listening, Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao gave a cold laugh and leaned forward, staring into Xu Xing's eyes. "Xu Xing, you've certainly got it all figured out, haven't you?"

"You want to use my hand to get rid of Chu Feng so you can reap the benefits? You think I'm that easy to use? Once I get rid of Chu Feng, your next target will be me, right?"

"Senior Brother Ling misunderstood!"

Xu Xing quickly waved his hands, putting on a sincere look. "I have no such intention! I just feel that Chu Feng is too big a threat to both of us."

"Think about it. If one day he truly becomes the Saint, we'll be in trouble."

"Since Peak Master Xiao took Chu Feng as his Closed-door Disciple and put him in charge of Duobao Peak, he will surely support Chu Feng with all his might. At that time, our resources and status will all be affected."

"Just because of him?" Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao fell silent for a moment, a trace of thought flashing in his eyes.

He still didn't quite believe that a mere Foundation Establishment like Chu Feng had such great ability.

As for Xu Xing's intentions?

Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao saw through them clearly. This man simply wanted to use him to eliminate Chu Feng, then turn around and deal with him.

A classic 'driving the tiger to swallow the wolf' strategy.

However, Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao didn't care.

Proud as he was, even knowing Xu Xing was calculating, he firmly believed these tricks could do nothing to him.

In the Face of absolute strength, all schemes are a joke.

He, Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao, had come this far not by relying on schemes, but on the long sword in his hand.

No matter how many calculations you have, I will break them with one sword strike!

In his eyes...

Aside from that monster ranked first among the ten True Disciples...

He only regarded Tang Chuan, who was ranked third.

The rest, in Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao's view, were all people with hollow reputations, merely making up the numbers.

Especially the Xu Xing before him.

He seemed free and elegant, but in reality, he was just a worthless person, a low-tier character.

He spent all day building connections and playing mind games; his true strength was at the very bottom among the Heaven-Grade True Disciples.

This was exactly why Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao didn't give him any Face at all.

In his heart, the two sides were simply not on the same level.

Especially after breaking through to Golden Core Perfection, Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao viewed all Foundation Establishment Cultivators as trash, including Chu Feng.

What 'Eighth Level of Foundation Establishment slaying a Golden Core'?

All empty words!

Even if it were true, it would be because the opponent was too pathetic, having the Golden Core Realm but lacking Golden Core combat power.

A true Golden Core Cultivator has magic power as vast as the sea and great Divine Abilities. How could a Foundation Establishment possibly be a match?

If he were the one to fight, he could similarly beat them to death!

Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao had always been this confident.

His confidence stemmed from his strength, from countless successful challenges against higher-level opponents, and from the blood his long sword had tasted.