Ling Tian Sword God

The Divine Intent Sect’s plan to obliterate the Sky Void Palace was thwarted by the arrival of Ling Chen and his companions. Although the Divine Intent Sect retreated, they didn’t suffer significant losses. In contrast, the Sky Void Palace was reduced to ruins. Two Great Elders succumbed to their severe injuries, and Palace Master Dong Shenglong and the other Elders were all grievously wounded. The Sky Void Palace was undoubtedly in an extremely weakened state.

Its influence couldn’t even reach one-tenth of its peak; it had clearly lost the strength of a top-tier Sect.

「In the Grand Hall of the Sky Void Palace.」

Ling Chen settled Xu Ruoyan onto a wooden bed. Beside her, a beautiful woman in black was checking Xu Ruoyan’s pulse.

This woman in black was a renowned physician in the Black Market, known by the title ”Doctor Immortal.” She was rumored to be an outstanding divine doctor with the ability to bring the dying back to life.

Fortunately, Ling Chen now controlled the entire Black Market; otherwise, persuading such a powerful individual to work for him would have been quite difficult.

After checking Xu Ruoyan’s pulse, the woman in black furrowed her brows.

”What’s wrong?” Ling Chen asked immediately, knowing from her expression that something was amiss.

”Miss Xu is gravely injured,” the Doctor Immortal said, shaking her head. ”Her main meridians are shattered, she has thirty to forty broken bones, and even her Dantian has suffered severe damage. I’m afraid her Martial Arts career has come to an end.”

”Is it that serious?”

Ling Chen was stunned. He hadn’t anticipated Xu Ruoyan’s injuries being this grave. The end of her Martial Arts career? If it were him, he would probably find it more painful than death. He truly hadn’t expected her to be so severely injured this time.

In the past, even when Ling Chen himself had been critically injured, he had always managed to escape disaster thanks to the Divine Dragon Jade. The Divine Dragon Jade, however, always protected its master passively. Even now, Ling Chen didn’t know how to actively use it; or rather, he still lacked the ability to wield its power.

Seeing Xu Ruoyan’s current state, he truly understood the devastating consequences of damage to one’s Dantian and meridians.

”Isn’t there any way to save her?” Ling Chen frowned. This wasn’t the outcome he wanted to see.

”It’s not that there’s absolutely no way,” the Doctor Immortal mused for a moment, then looked up at Ling Chen. ”There is a way, but the requirements are exceptionally demanding.”

”What is it?” Ling Chen’s eyes lit up. As long as there was a way, he wouldn’t worry about the difficulty of achieving it.

”Her meridians and bones are all shattered, and even her Dantian has suffered a devastating blow. It’s fortunate her Life Force is extremely tenacious; an ordinary person would have died long ago.”

”Restoring her physical health isn’t difficult. However, to completely heal such injuries, restore Miss Xu’s Martial Arts Cultivation, and ensure there are no lingering after-effects, the aid of a specific celestial treasure is required.”

”A celestial treasure?” Ling Chen’s eyebrows lifted. Celestial treasures were all incredibly rare and difficult to find. Items like the Black Cloud Gold and Blood Source Crystal he had previously collected took long searches, and that was with good fortune. If one’s luck was poor, they might search their entire life without success.

”That’s right.” The Doctor Immortal nodded. ”This item is called the Deer Reviving Grass. It’s rumored to have the power to bring the dead back to life. Used to heal Miss Xu’s injuries, it will undoubtedly restore her.”

”Where can this Deer Reviving Grass be found?” Ling Chen asked. He had never heard of the Deer Reviving Grass; it seemed this item was truly rare.

”The Deer Reviving Grass has long since vanished from the Martial World,” the Doctor Immortal said thoughtfully. ”To my knowledge, the only place it might still exist is in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, south of the Fire Country.”

”The Hundred Thousand Mountains?” Ling Chen was taken aback. He had heard the name before. The Hundred Thousand Mountains were a perilous region located in the Southern Frontier. The land there was barren and uninhabited, filled with poisonous miasma, and rarely traversed by humans. Typically, warriors would never set foot in such a place in their entire lives.

”Correct. Although the Hundred Thousand Mountains is a Barren Land, that has no bearing on whether the Deer Reviving Grass can be found there,” the Doctor Immortal said calmly. ”About seventy-odd years ago, Gu Qingfeng, the Myriad Dao Sect Master, ventured alone into the Hundred Thousand Mountains. He retrieved the Deer Reviving Grass from the Barbaric Temple and saved his wife’s life.”

”Therefore, I speculate that the Deer Reviving Grass must exist within the Hundred Thousand Mountains.”

”However, you must deliver the Deer Reviving Grass to me within six months. Otherwise, even if you obtain it later, there will be nothing I can do.”

”Understood.” Ling Chen nodded. It seemed he would have to make a trip to the Hundred Thousand Mountains to obtain the Deer Reviving Grass.

”Junior Brother, the Hundred Thousand Mountains are extremely perilous. Even with Gu Qingfeng’s capabilities, he nearly lost his life there back then. Are you sure you want to go?” Liu Feiyue knitted her brows.

Moreover, the situation in the Martial World was currently unstable. If Ling Chen went to the Hundred Thousand Mountains, he wouldn’t be able to return for three to five months. She worried that during such a long absence, something major might occur in the Martial World. After all, Shentu Yan had only retreated temporarily, not been truly defeated; he would undoubtedly attempt a comeback.

”I must go to the Hundred Thousand Mountains.” Ling Chen nodded. He couldn’t just stand by and watch Xu Ruoyan become an invalid. Besides, even if he stayed, he wouldn’t be of much help. If Shentu Yan were to make a comeback so quickly, Ling Chen, without the aid of the Human Emperor’s power, was no match for him. So, staying wouldn’t be of much use.

”While I’m away, I’ll have to trouble Senior Sister Feiyue to manage the affairs of the Cyan Robe Association.”

Ling Chen had faith in Liu Feiyue’s capabilities; things would run smoothly whether he was present or not.

”Don’t worry.” Liu Feiyue, seeing Ling Chen couldn’t be persuaded, said no more. ”Just leave soon and return quickly.”

”Mm,” Ling Chen nodded.

”When are you planning to depart?” Liu Feiyue asked.

”Time waits for no one. I plan to set off tomorrow.” Ling Chen was a man of action, never one to procrastinate. Delaying too long might lead to new complications. Besides, Xu Ruoyan’s condition couldn’t afford any more delays.

”Then, how many people will you take? Or will you only bring the Azure Guard?” Liu Feiyue asked.

”No need. I will go alone.” Ling Chen waved his hand. To a perilous place like the Hundred Thousand Mountains, taking more people would be useless. As for the Azure Guard, while they were all elites, Ling Chen didn’t want to bring them. With the Martial World currently in turmoil, taking the Azure Guard away could significantly impact the Cyan Robe Association. If a major crisis arose, they would struggle to cope. Therefore, he decided to go alone this time. He had ventured into such dangerous places before and was quite confident in his survival and adventuring abilities.