Ling Tian Sword God

It seemed these people had planned everything in advance, even including his arrival here in their calculations. If he were to raise any objections now, he would certainly be accused of ignoring the big picture and focusing only on seizing power and profits. All sorts of negative images would immediately be pinned on him. However, it was impossible for him to agree to such a matter.

Ling Chen picked up the teacup on the table and lightly took a sip.

”What exactly are you thinking, Sect Leader Ling Chen?”

Seeing that Ling Chen didn’t speak, the Yin Family Patriarch asked with a sinister smile.

Ling Chen ignored him, his gaze fixed on Great Elder Xing Tian, and then said calmly, ”Elder Xing Tian, why do you think you have the ability to become the Alliance Leader?”

”What?”

Upon hearing this, Xing Tian’s face changed abruptly, darkening slightly.

”Ling Chen, what is the meaning of your words?” an Elder of the Myriad Dao Sect shouted angrily.

Ling Chen’s words were undoubtedly disrespectful to Xing Tian and disrespectful to their Myriad Dao Sect.

”No meaning.” Ling Chen’s expression remained unchanged. ”I just think that not only you, Elder Xing Tian, but the entire Myriad Dao Sect are merely the defeated remnants of the Divine Intent Sect’s assault. Even your Great Elder was killed by Shentu Yan. If we were to let another Great Elder from the Myriad Dao Sect lead this alliance, wouldn’t that be courting self-destruction?”

”Humph!” Xing Tian’s face darkened, having been openly ridiculed by Ling Chen. ”Shentu Yan’s demonic cultivation is now peerless, his Demon Might immense. Who in the Martial World can rival him? Only by uniting the power of everyone can we possibly defeat him. Or perhaps Sect Leader Ling Chen is supremely confident in his own strength?”

”Not at present, no,” Ling Chen said, unmoved, still calm. ”But I already have a plan to defeat Shentu Yan. In any case, it’s far better than all of you squabbling for power here, which is as effective as carrying firewood to extinguish a fire.”

”Well said. I suspect Sect Leader Ling Chen is simply unwilling to relinquish the position of Alliance Leader,” the Yin Family Patriarch sneered.

”Since we’re not on the same page, further words are useless. Everyone, I shall take my leave.”

Ling Chen couldn’t be bothered to say more to these people. With such short-sighted individuals, even if an alliance were formed, it would inevitably be fraught with disunity and conflicting interests. Such an alliance would undoubtedly be as disorganized as a pile of loose sand; it would be better not to have one at all.

”Sect Leader Ling Chen, please wait.”

The one speaking was none other than the Myriad Dao Sect Master, Lu Youzhen.

”The position of Alliance Leader is still undecided. We invited Your Excellency here merely for discussion. Since we cannot reach an agreement at the moment, perhaps we can discuss it another day.”

Lu Youzhen’s thoughts mirrored Ling Chen’s; if Ling Chen’s faction was not part of it, then this alliance would be meaningless.

”I request Sect Leader Ling Chen to stay at the Myriad Dao Sect for a few days. This matter is not so urgent that it needs to be resolved immediately,” Lu Youzhen continued.

Hearing this, Ling Chen pondered for a moment. Just as he was about to agree, suddenly, a deafening collision rang out from outside—a sound like comets colliding, truly earth-shattering.

Following the violent collision, a deafening uproar like crashing mountains and a surging tsunami erupted, filled with panicked cries.

”What’s going on?”

Inside the hall, all the high-ranking figures from the various sects and powers were astounded, their expressions changing dramatically.

”Let’s go out and see!”

Xing Tian and Lu Youzhen were the first to rush out, followed by the Clan Leaders of the Four Great Hidden Clans after only a moment’s hesitation.

”It seems something major has happened,” Duan Qingxu said, his face solemn. The sound of the collision just now was no small matter; in that instant, the entire Myriad Dao Sect had come under attack.

”Let’s see what’s happened.”

A sharp glint appeared in Ling Chen’s eyes. If his guess was correct, it was very likely that a great disaster was about to befall the Myriad Dao Sect.

With a flicker of his figure, Ling Chen, Liu Feiyue, Duan Qingxu, and other experts from the Cyan Robe Association also swept out of the main hall.

「On the Central Plaza of the Myriad Dao Sect.」

A vast, pale purple light shield enveloped the entire valley where the Myriad Dao Sect was situated. At eight different locations within the Myriad Dao Sect, towering pillars of runes stood. From these rune pillars, beams of purple light shot forth, sustaining this Protective Sect Array.

And outside the purple light shield were densely packed figures, all clad in the attire of the Divine Intent Sect, besieging the Myriad Dao Sect so tightly that not even water could pass through.

Behind the numerous Divine Intent Sect experts, loomed the massive black shadow of a monstrous creature. This shadowy behemoth was covered in fangs, terrifyingly ferocious. Ling Chen recognized this Exotic Demon Beast even from a great distance.

However, this Exotic Demon Beast now sported a pair of ghastly Bone Wings on its back, which it flapped in mid-air. Clearly, it had gained the ability to fly.

Standing atop the Exotic Demon Beast was a figure: Shentu Yan.

This beast has actually submitted to Shentu Yan? The moment Ling Chen saw the Exotic Demon Beast, his heart lurched, and his expression immediately turned grim.

Shentu Yan was already a public enemy of the Martial World and extremely difficult to handle. Now, having acquired the Exotic Demon Beast, his Demon Might was even greater, making him even more formidable.

Moreover, judging by the current situation, Shentu Yan had likely fed this Exotic Demon Beast many experts. Otherwise, its injuries wouldn’t have healed so quickly, nor would it have evolved, sprouted a pair of Bone Wings, and gained the ability to fly.

”Shentu Yan! My Myriad Dao Sect and the Divine Intent Sect have no prior grievances. Why do you invade our sect?” Xing Tian hovered in mid-air, yelling sharply at Shentu Yan in the distance.

”No prior grievances?” Shentu Yan grinned, his smile filled with mockery. ”Heh, you’ve all gathered here for no other reason than to plot how to join forces against me. Did you think I wouldn’t know?”

”However, I long ago concluded that your disorderly rabble would never amount to anything. And true enough, despite giving you so much time to regroup, you’ve remained utterly inactive. In the end, you are all destined to be eliminated by me.”

”Damn you, Shentu Yan, you treacherous cur with wolfish ambitions! Today, with the heroes of the Martial World gathered here in my Myriad Dao Sect, it is the perfect opportunity to eliminate you, demon, and rid the Martial World of this scourge!” Xing Tian’s expression soured. They had indeed wasted too much time squabbling over their own interests. If the position of Alliance Leader had been settled sooner, and the various powers integrated earlier, Shentu Yan would never have been given this chance to strike first. But it was too late for regrets now.

”Just you?” Shentu Yan laughed heartily. In the entire Martial World, only one person made him wary: the Master of Cyan Robe Association, the Cyan-robed Guest. Now that he had confirmed the Cyan-robed Guest was no longer in the Five Kingdoms, no one in the entire Five Country Territory could be his opponent. As for Ling Chen, he hadn’t matured yet and was currently no match for him. Of course, Shentu Yan wasn’t a fool; he knew Ling Chen was growing at an astonishing rate, so he acted with lightning speed and decisiveness, pressing his advantage at every step. As for old fossils like Xing Tian, and those members of the Four Great Hidden Clans who possessed merely hollow reputations, he paid them no mind whatsoever.

”All Divine Intent Sect experts, hear my command! Attack and break the formation immediately! The moment the formation shatters, annihilate the Myriad Dao Sect!”

A vicious killing intent surged in Shentu Yan’s eyes, and his chilling, furious command thundered across the sky.