Ling Tian Sword God

”Bullshit! Are you saying I falsely accused you?” Shi Zhong narrowed his eyes and shouted sharply.

”Helm Master Jiang, this Blood Whale Gang has been harboring ill intentions for a long time. If we don’t exterminate them today, they will become a major threat in the future.”

Jiang Yunting nodded, then said calmly, ”The Blood Whale Gang is plotting something treacherous. It seems there’s no need for them to exist in this world any longer. Surrender without a fight. I don’t wish to slaughter the innocent unnecessarily.”

Hearing this, Chen Beixuan and the others from the Blood Whale Gang turned deathly pale.

It seemed impossible for them to escape their fate today. Even if they surrendered, they had no idea what would happen once they fell into Shi Zhong’s hands. It was probably a fate worse than death.

”Let’s fight!”

Hong Ling gritted her teeth, adamant that she would rather die than be captured by Shi Zhong.

”Hong Ling, I’ve let you down.” Chen Beixuan sighed. He should have listened to her and left Mingyan City; then they wouldn’t have ended up in this situation.

”Don’t worry,” Hong Ling said, a flash of hatred in her beautiful eyes. ”If Brother Dustless learns that Shi Zhong killed us, he’ll definitely avenge us.” Although Ling Chen wasn’t a life-or-death friend, she firmly believed that if he learned about this, he wouldn’t just stand by and do nothing.

”Dustless? Forget about him!” Shi Zhong sneered relentlessly. ”He’s been missing for over two months; he’s probably already dead in the Hundred Thousand Mountains. Even if he’s not, the moment he shows up, I’ll be the first to butcher him. Dream on if you expect that kid to avenge you!”

”Butcher me? I’m standing right here. I’d like to see how you plan to do that.”

Just then, a slightly mocking voice suddenly rang out.

Shi Zhong looked up. On the roof ahead, a figure had appeared at some unknown point—dressed in white, a long sword at his waist, smiling faintly at him.

”It’s you, kid?”

Shi Zhong’s pupils abruptly contracted. This white-clad swordfighter before him—if not Ling Chen, whom he had been searching for all this time, then who could it be?

”Is it you... Dustless?” A surge of joy welled up in Hong Ling’s beautiful eyes. She hadn’t expected him to appear at such a perilous moment.

”Brother Dustless, what are you doing here?” Chen Beixuan’s expression, however, was grim. This was a deathtrap. With a Sky Apex Realm expert like Jiang Yunting present, there was no escape. Ling Chen appearing now was no different from courting death.

”Hmph, perfect timing. Saves me the trouble of hunting you down. Today, I’ll finish all of you off,” Shi Zhong sneered ferociously.

WHOOSH!

Ling Chen tapped his foot and soared down from the rooftop, landing gracefully in front of Chen Beixuan and Hong Ling.

Without a word, he walked towards Jiang Yunting.

”What does this kid think he’s doing? Begging for mercy?” Shi Zhong continued to sneer. In his view, Ling Chen was overreaching himself, like an egg striking a stone. Other than begging for mercy, there was no other way out for him.

Walking up to Jiang Yunting, Ling Chen flipped his palm, and a Green Jade Token appeared in it.

”Branch Master Jiang Yunting, your nephew has eyes but no perception. Surely you recognize this item?” Ling Chen tossed the Green Emperor’s Order to Jiang Yunting.

Jiang Yunting caught the Green Emperor’s Order. Upon seeing it, his body trembled violently. He quickly knelt on one knee, bowed to Ling Chen, and said in a solemn voice, ”Jiang Yunting, Branch Master of the Fire Country Branch, pays respects to the Sect Leader!”

When he first saw Ling Chen, he had found him very familiar; he had personally seen Ling Chen once before, so he had an impression of Ling Chen’s appearance. Now, upon seeing the Green Emperor’s Order, he instantly recalled everything. This white-clad swordfighter was none other than Ling Chen, The Master of their Cyan Robe Association, whose fame now echoed throughout the Martial World!

”Uncle, what are you doing?” Seeing Jiang Yunting suddenly pay such deep respects to Ling Chen, Shi Zhong was bewildered. He quickly added, ”Don’t be fooled by this kid! He tried to impersonate The Master of the Cyan Robe Association in front of me last time, and I saw through him immediately. What a joke! Him, The Master of the Cyan Robe Association? Then I’m the damn Martial Arts Supreme...”

SLAP!

Before Shi Zhong could finish, a heavy slap landed on his face, leaving him dazed and seeing stars.

He was about to lash out when he realized the one who had slapped him was none other than Jiang Yunting. He immediately quieted down, saying somewhat aggrievedly, ”Uncle, why did you hit me?”

”You beast!” Jiang Yunting was about to explode with rage at his foolish nephew. ”How dare you disrespect the Sect Leader! Kneel and admit your mistake at once! Otherwise, not even I can save you!”

Who was Ling Chen? It was no exaggeration to call him one of the most influential and highest-ranking figures in the Martial World. As The Master of the Cyan Robe Association, he controlled the Black Market, and even the Saint Witch Religion followed his commands. In the entire Martial World, only one person dared to be Ling Chen’s enemy: Shentu Yan, the Divine Intent Sect Master. Besides him, who would dare oppose Ling Chen? Yet, his idiotic nephew had actually claimed Ling Chen was an imposter! He even dared to say that if Ling Chen was The Master of the Cyan Robe Association, then he himself was the Martial Arts Supreme. How could such jokes be made lightly? If Ling Chen were to become angry, his own dismissal as Branch Master would be swift, perhaps a matter of minutes. It was even possible he could be severely punished by Ling Chen and expelled from the Cyan Robe Association!

”Greetings, Sect Leader!”

All members of the Cyan Robe Association bowed to Ling Chen, like subjects paying homage to an Emperor.

”What? This kid is really The Master of the Cyan Robe Association?” Shi Zhong stood completely frozen, as if petrified, his face a mask of utter disbelief.

Not only Shi Zhong, but Chen Beixuan and Hong Ling also wore expressions of incredulity.

So Ling Chen was The Master of the Cyan Robe Association, renowned throughout the Martial World and shrouded in mystery? The Master of the Cyan Robe Association was undoubtedly a legendary figure, exceptionally dazzling throughout his life. At a young age, he was appointed as The Master of the Cyan Robe Association, ousted the powerful Vice Sect Leader Linghu Yi, and consolidated all power. Subsequently, he quelled the internal strife of the Saint Witch Religion and the Black Market, incorporating these two top Martial World forces under his command. When the Sky Void Palace, a premier Martial World sect, was on the brink of extinction, Ling Chen had boldly intervened, saving its last line of succession and repelling Shentu Yan, the Divine Intent Sect Master, a man of peerless martial arts. Such a figure was far too distant from them, almost beyond imagination. Thus, when they learned Ling Chen was The Master of the Cyan Robe Association, they simply could not believe it.

However, seeing Jiang Yunting and the numerous Cyan Robe Association members kneeling before Ling Chen, they had no choice but to believe. If Ling Chen were not The Master of the Cyan Robe Association, why would a Sky Apex Realm expert like Jiang Yunting be so deferential?

We’re saved.

After the immense shock, both Chen Beixuan and Hong Ling felt a sense of relief, as if they had survived a catastrophe. They knew their lives were likely no longer in danger.

Next, the one who should worry about his fate was Shi Zhong.

”Sect Leader!”

THUD! Shi Zhong knelt directly before Ling Chen, all his earlier arrogance gone. ”I, your disciple, was blind and failed to recognize Your Excellency! Please, be magnanimous and don’t concern yourself with an insignificant cur like me! Spare my worthless life!”

He was regretting it so much his intestines were turning green. Who knew his luck could be so rotten? To think he had randomly offended Ling Chen, The Master of the Cyan Robe Association! He had been baying for Ling Chen’s blood earlier—that was simply courting death!