Starting With The Martial Arts Holy Fire Order

Yang Xiao kindly reminded him, “Brother Ling, I said so much just now to tell you that even though I say I don’t take the Heaven-Reliant Sword seriously, if you decide to pursue the Dragon Slayer Saber and the Heaven-Reliant Sword, it won’t be as easy as you imagine. Think it through carefully!”

“Thank you for your concern, Brother Yang, but I’ve made up my mind. Unless I acquire those weapons, I won’t take on the role of the Holy Son,” Ling Yihan declared firmly.

Seeing his determination, Yang Xiao said no more.

Yang Dingtian finally conceded with a sigh, “Since you’re so resolute, Yihan, I won’t force you. However, the battle for the Dragon Slayer Saber and the Heaven-Reliant Sword is no trivial matter. Be careful in all things.”

Ling Yihan nodded at his master’s words.

After the banquet, the members of the Ming Cult, each harboring their own thoughts, gradually dispersed and left the Holy Flame Hall.

Returning to his residence, Ling Yihan found Daiqisi standing by the courtyard gate, smiling at him.

“Do you need something?” Ling Yihan asked, looking at her coolly.

Daiqisi blinked her lovely eyes and teased, “I just can’t understand why you’ve gradually warmed up to others, yet you’re always so cold toward me. Did I do something to offend you?”

Ling Yihan shook his head. “You’re overthinking it. If there’s nothing urgent, please go rest. It’s late, and it’s not appropriate for us to be alone.”

“Alone? Haven’t you been alone with Sister Qingyang for some time now? Why don’t you treat her like you treat me?” Daiqisi’s eyes held a sly glint.

Ling Yihan’s gaze turned icy as he stared at her. “Persian Ming Cult. Holy Maiden. Do I need to say more?”

“What? You…” Daiqisi’s mind went blank, as if struck by lightning. “What nonsense are you talking about?”

Ling Yihan smirked. “No need to put on an act in front of me. I’ve known your true identity for a while now, as well as your reason for infiltrating the Central Plains Ming Cult. If I hadn’t stepped in when Han Qianye challenged Master, the one who would’ve replaced him would’ve been you, right? Isn’t that so, Holy Maiden of the Persian Ming Cult, Daiqisi?”

“How… how do you know?” Daiqisi looked at him with fear, as if seeing a demon.

Ling Yihan’s lips curled into a wicked smile. “Don’t worry about how I know. As long as you stay in line, I won’t expose you. But if you dare pull any tricks… feel free to try.”

Daiqisi fell silent, then sighed, “Brother Ling, the truth is… I had no choice. My mother and sister are under the control of the Persian Cult’s leader. I must follow her orders.”

“That has nothing to do with me,” Ling Yihan sneered. “You came here tonight to discuss joining forces to seek the Dragon Slayer Saber and Heaven-Reliant Sword, right? To earn the Master’s favor and fulfill your original plan in the Central Plains Ming Cult. Am I wrong? It’s not hard to guess your goal is either the Holy Flame Order or the Heaven and Earth Shift technique.”

“You…” Daiqisi’s shock grew as he spoke, unable to respond.

Unfazed by her shock, Ling Yihan continued, “The Holy Flame Order has been lost for years. Your goal must be the Heaven and Earth Shift technique, correct?”

Daiqisi clenched her teeth and finally admitted, “Even if I deny it, you won’t believe me. You’re truly terrifying, Ling Yihan! Yes, I’m after the Heaven and Earth Shift technique. I know your martial skills surpass mine, and it would be easy for you to kill me… but I won’t just sit here and wait…”

She suddenly drew a hidden dagger from her sleeve and stabbed toward his heart.

Ling Yihan, unfazed, calmly evaded her strike with his superior skill, moving to her back in a flash and sealing her acupoints, immobilizing her completely.

His martial arts… they’re similar to the techniques of Persia yet far more advanced. Who is he? Daiqisi, immobilized, marveled inwardly.

Unable to resist, she spoke, “Now that I’m at your mercy, do as you wish!”

Ling Yihan lifted her chin with a smirk. “Such beauty—practically the most beautiful in the martial world. Killing you would be a waste. Think about it: if the Holy Maiden of the Persian Ming Cult loses her chastity, what kind of punishment awaits her?”

Daiqisi’s face turned ashen with fear. “No… please, no…”

“Burned alive, correct?” Ling Yihan teased, releasing her acupoints with a tap.

Regaining control, Daiqisi rubbed her sore arms and asked in surprise, “You’ll let me go?”

Ling Yihan smiled slightly at her shock. “We have no quarrel. Why would I harm you? But stealing the Heaven and Earth Shift technique won’t be easy. The Ming Cult has plenty of experts, and you’ll be caught before you find it.”

Daiqisi clenched her fists and sighed. “I have no other choice. Can you keep my secret?”

Ling Yihan chuckled. “If I planned to betray you, why wait until now? However, if someone else catches you later, I won’t be able to help. Take care.”

With that, he turned to go back inside.

“Brother Ling!”

“Hm?”

He turned, and before he realized it, Daiqisi kissed him. Her soft lips and alluring presence left him momentarily stunned.

She smiled shyly. “Thank you… you’re truly kind…”

With that, she hurried away, leaving Ling Yihan staring blankly at her retreating figure.

“This Persian beauty… not bad at all…”