Ling Tian Sword God

After Shi Zhong and the others left, Chen Beixuan and his group approached the corpse of the Poisonous Swamp Beast and harvested its Poison Sac. Moreover, they took other valuable parts from the beast’s body.

Excellent, now my brother can be saved.

A delighted expression appeared on Chen Beixuan’s face.

”Dustless, weren’t you going to the Barbarian Tribe’s territory? Let me guide you.”

At this moment, Hong Ling came to Ling Chen’s side, offering him a grateful smile.

”The Barbarian Tribe’s territory is very dangerous. It’s not necessary for Miss Hong Ling to risk herself with me.”

Ling Chen shook his head. Although he desired a guide, his journey to retrieve the Deer Reviving Grass from the Barbaric Temple was too unpredictable to allow anyone to accompany him and endanger their life.

”What are you thinking? I have no intention of accompanying you to the Barbarian Tribe’s territory. I mean to help you leave this Death Swamp and point you in the direction of the Barbaric Temple. I’ve never been there myself, so how could I possibly be your guide?” Hong Ling said, shaking her head with a smile.

Ling Chen could only manage a dry laugh; this was rather awkward.

”That’s good then, Hong Ling. You can escort Brother Dustless out of the Death Swamp. We’ll wait for you here. This will also give Wu Chuan time to recover from his injuries,” Chen Beixuan said with a smile.

With their capabilities, they would face minimal danger in the Death Swamp as long as they avoided the troublesome Ancient Exotic Beasts. The previous encounter with the Bloodthirsty Mosquito was due to their carelessness. Having learned their lesson from that costly mistake, they were naturally determined not to make the same oversight again.

”Alright, Dustless, let us depart.” Hong Ling nodded, then looked at Ling Chen.

Nodding, Ling Chen cupped his hands towards Chen Beixuan and the others. ”Gentlemen, until we meet again!”

”Until we meet again,” Chen Beixuan and the other two replied, also cupping their hands.

Afterward, Ling Chen and Hong Ling turned and departed.

”Fortunately, Dustless came to our aid. Otherwise, we might have returned empty-handed from this venture,” Chen Beixuan said, glancing at the Poison Sac in his hand with a sense of relief.

”But we offended Shi Zhong this time; I fear it may lead to significant trouble.” Wu Chuan furrowed his brow. Shi Zhong was a member of the Cyan Robe Association and a relative of its Branch Master; they anticipated trouble upon their return.

”If Shi Zhong wants to cause trouble, shouldn’t he be looking for Dustless? Why us?” Mo Qing asked, puzzled.

”Say no more. Shi Zhong was the one who tried to take our things first. If he seeks trouble, we will confront him with reason. There’s not much he can do to us.” Chen Beixuan waved his hand dismissively. Ling Chen had already helped them a great deal; it was time for them to handle the subsequent issues themselves.

At this time, Ling Chen and Hong Ling had traversed the Death Swamp and continued south, arriving at a cliff.

Further south lay an endless expanse of treacherous mountains and perilous waters. In the sky not far off, a dense white mist shrouded everything—the unique miasma of the Desolate Land.

This miasma wasn’t instantly fatal upon contact but would slowly permeate the human body. Over an extended period, poisoning was inevitable, leading to death as the entire body ulcerated.

”Further south is the territory of the Barbarian Tribe. The entire area is filled with this miasma. Adventurers from the Five Kingdoms usually stop here and dare not proceed any further,” Hong Ling said, her pretty face grave as she gazed at the miasma-veiled region ahead.

This is indeed a deadly place, unsuitable for human survival. I wonder how the Barbarians manage to live here.

Ling Chen also sensed a dangerous aura emanating from the miasma-shrouded region. It was no wonder this place was considered a forbidden zone within the Hundred Thousand Mountains, a boundary no one dared to cross.

”The Barbarians have lived amidst the miasma for generations and have long since developed an immunity to it. However, this harsh environment has also resulted in their population remaining small, and they don’t adapt well to the outside world. That’s why they’ve always remained secluded within these Hundred Thousand Mountains, never venturing out,” Hong Ling explained, clearly possessing some knowledge about the Barbarian Tribe, and shared these basic details with Ling Chen.

”I’ve encountered Barbarians a few times myself. They are very hostile towards outsiders. Dustless, you must be extremely careful when you enter their territory,” Hong Ling added, offering a kind reminder.

Her Blood Whale Gang often operated within the Hundred Thousand Mountains, so encountering Barbarians wasn’t rare. Those encounters were memorable; although the Barbarians had low True Qi cultivation, they were all physically robust and possessed immense strength. Even an ordinary Barbarian would likely be considered an exceptionally powerful strongman in the Five Kingdoms.

”I’m only entering the Barbarian Tribe’s land to find one item. As soon as I find it, I will leave immediately and not linger.”

Ling Chen’s sole purpose for entering the Barbarian Tribe’s territory was to find the Deer Reviving Grass to heal Xu Ruoyan. If things went smoothly, he would leave immediately after obtaining it.

”Miss Hong Ling, since we’ve reached this point, you should head back.” Ling Chen cupped his hands towards Hong Ling. ”From here on, I’ll have to rely on myself.”

”Take care.” Hong Ling nodded. The areas ahead were perilous; with her strength, she definitely wouldn’t dare to venture into them rashly. Truthfully, she wouldn’t have advised even Ling Chen to attempt it. However, since Ling Chen was determined to go, as a friend, she could only offer suggestions and reminders, naturally not wanting to say too much more.

PHEW! After bidding Hong Ling farewell, Ling Chen took out an Antidote Pill and swallowed it. The miasma here was indeed not to be underestimated; even a Top Sky Apex Strong probably couldn’t constantly use True Qi to ward off the poisonous fumes.

Suddenly raising his hand, Ling Chen blew a sharp whistle. A fierce wind abruptly stirred in mid-air, and a Qingfeng Jue materialized before the cliff.

WHOOSH! With a flash of his body, the next moment, Ling Chen was already on the Qingfeng Jue’s back. In the blink of an eye, the Qingfeng Jue was hundreds of meters away, piercing through the miasma and soaring into the distance.

Such a powerful aura.

Hong Ling felt a gust of wind sweep past. When she opened her eyes again, Ling Chen was already standing on the Qingfeng Jue’s back, rapidly distancing himself from her sight. Sensing the formidable aura emanating from the Qingfeng Jue, a look of shock appeared on Hong Ling’s pretty face. The aura of this Qingfeng Jue gave her an immense sense of pressure.

This pressure was far stronger than that of the Poisonous Swamp Beast.

Could it be that this Qingfeng Jue was a Third Rank Peak Level Exotic Beast, or even... a Level 4 Exotic Beast capable of rivaling a Top Sky Apex Strong?

Just who is he?

Hong Ling shook her head. Ling Chen seemed to grow increasingly mysterious in her eyes. This person, clearly right before her, yet seemed as distant as the horizon—ethereal and elusive, as if from another world entirely, impossible to grasp, lacking a sense of reality.