Chapter 423 - Action

Xiao Lingjian's attitude relieved Emperor Xia Yu. He felt somewhat stifled in his role as an emperor. However, he believed that as long as Wang Yuan grew, he wouldn't need to worry about the Lingyun Academy or even the arrival of someone from the Laizhou Ancient Heritage Academy. Wang Yuan, who had mastered the Dark Abyss Battle Body, could hold his own.

Upon witnessing this scene, Ye Qing furrowed his brows slightly and said to Lin Mo, "Lin Mo, protect Li Mengxue and follow the route you mentioned. I'll stay behind."

"Yuntian, you don't need to intervene. This matter of protecting Lin Mo has nothing to do with the Qingxuan Sect."

After saying this, he looked towards the direction of the imperial palace with a sense of apprehension. He could sense the presence of a formidable entity slumbering there.

Hearing Ye Qing's words, Ye Yuntian nodded. He wasn't worried that Xia Yu would take action against the Qingxuan Sect. After all, they were all nurturing talents for the empire, and with Ye Qing around, Xia Yu had to think twice.

"Thinking of escaping? Everyone, listen to my orders, capture Lin Mo and Li Mengxue, and there will be a generous reward."

Xia Yu's gaze turned cold as he issued his command.

Many guests in the area were eager, but some chose to retreat. They knew that both Ye Qing and Lin Mo were not ordinary individuals. If they managed to escape and sought revenge later, it would be unbearable for them.

Apart from the Qingxuan Sect, the other six major sects chose to protect themselves wisely. Even though Xia Yu was the ruler of the Xuanli Kingdom, he couldn't order them to capture Lin Mo and the others.

However, Wang Linfeng and the others responded immediately. The powerful members of the Wang family and the five other major families in the capital unleashed their inner power. The surging aura swept through like a storm.

"Take action!"

Ye Qing shouted loudly and activated his cultivation, and a powerful spiritual force spread out.

"Let's go!"

Lin Mo and Su Yang exchanged glances and then rushed out of the Wang mansion with Li Mengxue.

"Want to escape? It's not that easy."

Wang Linfeng roared, and the guards of the Wang family swarmed out like ants from the backyard, surrounding Lin Mo's group.

"Wind Guards, you don't need to engage in direct combat with that kid; just delay him."

Wang Linfeng knew that Lin Mo's strength was extraordinary, and his guards wouldn't be a match. They had to rely on the high-level experts within their family.

He continued, "Elders who are at least in the Seventh Heaven of the Elemental Mansion Realm, find an opportunity to attack Lin Mo, while the rest should focus on delaying him."

"Yes!"

The group of elders in the Wang family's courtyard shouted in unison.

"Lin Mo, I'll personally hold you off if you reach the Seventh Heaven of the Elemental Mansion Realm or higher."

At this moment, Luo Tiance spoke up.

Xiao Lingjian didn't say anything about his actions. Perhaps in his heart, he needed someone to protect Lin Mo in his name. The purpose of their Lingyun Academy's existence was to find talent for the Laizhou Ancient Heritage Academy and the Canglong Academy. Lin Mo happened to be a talented individual worth keeping.

Lin Mo gratefully nodded and immediately carried Li Mengxue on his back. He raised his arm, and the sinister spear "Shadow of the Moon" once again flew into his hand.

"Su Yang, stay close to me."

Lin Mo shouted and transformed into a shadow, charging into the Wang family's Wind Guards. With the Shadow of the Moon in his hand, he launched fierce attacks, and strange purple lights erupted, accompanied by the howling wind.

Su Yang had also reached the peak of the Elemental Mansion Realm, and against the average strength of the Wind Guards, he could handle them.

As Lin Mo's spear danced, it struck fear into the hearts of many, including the Wang family's Wind Guards. They suffered devastating losses even though their intention was only to delay Lin Mo.

The Wang family's top experts also joined the fray, but they were blocked by Luo Tiance, who had reached the Ninth Heaven of the Elemental Mansion Realm. The guests in the area watched in awe, and none dared to intervene.

Wang Linfeng watched as his Wind Guards were overwhelmed by Lin Mo's onslaught, sustaining heavy casualties. He gritted his teeth and roared, charging out like an awakened lion.

The aura of the First Heaven of the Spiritual Communication Realm erupted.

Among the six major martial arts families in the capital, only he and Yang Yutian had reached the Spiritual Communication Realm. The other four family heads were only at the peak of the Elemental Mansion Realm.

Wang Linfeng stormed forward, aiming for Lin Mo.

Initially, he had considered the reputation of the Wang family and didn't want to bully Lin Mo. But now, he was acting under Emperor Xia Yu's orders, and he felt no qualms about it.

However, a figure clad in green appeared before him in an instant.

Ye Qing raised his arm and said calmly, "Wang Family Head, it's not heroic to bully the weak with your strength."

Wang Linfeng shouted angrily, "I'm only following His Majesty's orders. Since you've stepped forward to block me, don't blame me for being impolite."

"Although you, Ye Qing, once shocked the world, things are different now. Let me see if you have any capabilities left to act recklessly in my Wang mansion."

Boom!

As he finished speaking, Wang Linfeng reached out and gathered the elemental energy of heaven and earth, forming a cyan dragon claw in front of him in just a moment.

Boom! Boom!

The dragon claw took shape and swooped down fiercely towards Ye Qing's head, causing a powerful shockwave and forcing the surrounding guests to retreat dozens of meters away.