Ling Tian Sword God

Within the grandiose mountain range, the Sky Void Palace, which once stretched for hundreds of miles, had now become a region engulfed in the flames of war. Its once lush green mountains, sparkling streams, elegant towers, and jade pavilions were all reduced to ashes.

When Xu Ruoyan uttered the words, ”I’m sorry,” Ling Chen understood that she probably already knew the truth about his father’s murder. Regardless of how she knew it, the misunderstanding that had accumulated for so long was finally unraveled.

Although so much time had passed, this misunderstanding had been like a thorn embedded in Ling Chen’s heart. At this very moment, that thorn was finally plucked out.

Approaching Xu Ruoyan, Ling Chen gently helped her up and handed her a top-quality Healing Pill. Xu Ruoyan’s petite body stiffened slightly. Finally, she lifted her head, revealing a young face that appeared more mature and resolute than it had a year ago.

Ling Chen currently wore a slight frown, exuding an air of sharpness and intensity that was startling even to himself. He had undoubtedly become far more composed than before. The demeanor he now projected seemed to embody the majesty of a king, yet he was not arrogant.

It seemed that Ling Chen had also experienced many trials during this time.

”Ling Chen!”

At this moment, from across them, a harsh cry suddenly erupted. Following the sound with his gaze, Ling Chen saw it was Yun Tianhe.

”Yun Tianhe?”

Upon seeing Yun Tianhe, Ling Chen faltered for a moment. After taking a closer look at him, Ling Chen expressed his surprise, ”You’ve already reached the Sky Apex Realm?”

”That’s right!”

Yun Tianhe flashed a smile, a hint of smug satisfaction on his face. He then pointed his Long Sword towards Ling Chen and declared in a serious tone, ”Ling Chen, you didn’t anticipate me reaching the Sky Apex Realm so quickly, did you? And now, you are merely a Grandmaster of the Eight-level Realm!”

”This just proves that you, the so-called number one genius of the Divine Intent Sect, aren’t that great. I am the one truly worthy of this title!”

”Yun Tianhe, I didn’t expect that after all these years, you’re still so petty.”

Ling Chen shook his head, a glint of determination shining in his eyes. ”You achieved the Sky Apex Realm so quickly because you took Shentu Yan’s Breaking Sky Spirit Liquid, didn’t you? Do you feel proud about trading your lifelong potential for a breakthrough?”

”Shut up!”

Ling Chen’s words struck Yun Tianhe’s sore spot, provoking his sudden outrage. Ling Chen was right; he had indeed consumed the Breaking Sky Spirit Liquid. But what did it matter? As long as he could slay Ling Chen, such a small price was negligible.

”You think you can save her today?”

Yun Tianhe’s face twisted menacingly, murderous intent emanating from his body. ”You will both die here today!”

”By your strength alone? Or Shentu Yan’s?”

Ling Chen glanced at Yun Tianhe and then at Shentu Yan, who was not far away.

”Killing you requires only me!”

Enraged, Yun Tianhe’s eyes flashed murderously. In the next moment, he lunged forward, his vast True Qi erupting and creating an astonishing momentum. With a mighty stroke of his Long Sword, he seemed to tear the sky apart as he viciously slashed at Ling Chen.

A single swing of his sword tore a deep, wide fissure into the ground.

However, facing this fierce onslaught, Ling Chen, still gazing at Xu Ruoyan, did not move at all. Only when Yun Tianhe’s attack was upon him did he draw his Thunder Shadow Sword and swing it.

CLANG!

The powerful sword strike, capable of pulverizing mountains, heavily collided with Ling Chen’s Thunder Shadow Sword. But as everyone waited for the shockwave to spread, they were astonished to find that Ling Chen’s figure hadn’t even trembled.

”What?”

Yun Tianhe desperately pressed down on the Treasure Sword in his hand, attempting to overpower Ling Chen, but it was to no avail. He found Ling Chen to be like an unshakeable boulder.

”Yun Tianhe, you were no match for me before, and now, you are even less so!”

A fierce gleam suddenly flashed in Ling Chen’s eyes. The Thunder Shadow Sword in his hand abruptly changed direction, erupting with an astonishing force that deflected Yun Tianhe’s Sword Light.

”Damn it!”

His defense wide open, Yun Tianhe was greatly alarmed. Before he could react, Ling Chen’s Sword Light was already upon him, landing fiercely on his chest.

TSCH! He violently spat out a mouthful of blood, and Yun Tianhe’s body shot backward like a sandbag, blood spraying wildly.

The Pupils of Tianxu Palace watched in utter shock. Yun Tianhe couldn’t even withstand a single exchange with Ling Chen! They had all witnessed Yun Tianhe’s arrogance earlier. His methods were extraordinary; just moments ago, a Sky Apex Realm Elder from their Sky Void Palace had been killed by him. They never expected Yun Tianhe to be so vulnerable against Ling Chen. Such ruthless and decisive action, utterly clean and without hesitation, was hard to believe.

This Ling Chen is indeed a peerless genius!

The Pupils of Tianxu Palace who had been observing the duel all widened their eyes. Their faces were filled with shock as they stared at the slender figure as if they were looking at a ghost. Xu Ruoyan had reached her current level only because she had received skill transmissions from the two Great Elders and numerous Sky Void Palace Experts. But for Ling Chen, in less than a year since they last saw him, to have become this terrifying? It was unthinkable.

SWOOSH!

Having sent Yun Tianhe flying with one sword strike, Ling Chen did not stop. His sword once again stirred up a fierce wind, carrying an extremely sharp aura as it slashed toward Yun Tianhe.

Electricity crackled around his sword. Ling Chen would show no mercy to Yun Tianhe. This man should have died long ago.

However, just as Ling Chen was about to kill Yun Tianhe, Shentu Yan moved. With a flash, his figure appeared directly in front of Yun Tianhe, and he thrust a palm strike towards Ling Chen.

BANG!

The Sword Light collided with Shentu Yan’s powerful Palm Seal, bending to its absolute limit, almost to the point of snapping. Then, a vast force rebounded, blasting Ling Chen back over a hundred meters.

Ling Chen’s chest felt tight as his qi and blood surged, and his expression turned grave. He knew Shentu Yan’s current cultivation was vastly different from before. Compared to their last encounter, the disparity was like that between heaven and earth.

What method did this man use for his strength to climb so frighteningly?

”It seems you’ve indeed grown considerably stronger over these past few years.” Shentu Yan’s face was dark, his eyes glinting. ”However, if you think this is enough to stop me, I’m afraid you’re still a bit naive. Ling Chen, considering you were once a disciple of the Divine Intent Sect, if you submit to me, I can allow you to return to the Divine Intent Sect and even grant you the position of Vice Leader. How about it?”

Of course, he had no genuine intention of granting Ling Chen the position of Vice Leader. His plan was to first control Ling Chen, making it much simpler to kill him afterward.

”Heh, the position of Vice Leader, you say?”

Ling Chen sneered. ”Shentu Yan, you old, cunning hypocrite, what makes you think you’re qualified to make me submit to you?”

”Do you think your little tricks can fool the world? You ambushed Palace Master Xu Feihong in the Human Emperor’s Underground Palace and then framed someone else. That’s right, framing and falsely accusing, spewing malicious slander—those are your specialties, Shentu Yan! Just like that major upheaval in the Divine Intent Sect four years ago. That must have been the greatest masterpiece of your life, wouldn’t you say?”