Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 698: Chapter 696: Deterioration_1

Green Cloud Mountain, a secluded cave in the back mountain.

Dense Energy surged within the cave, like tidal waves.

Beneath layers of immense Energy, a young figure sat perfectly still.

Suddenly, the young man opened his eyes. An astonishing suction force erupted from within him, devouring all the surrounding Energy.

After devouring such vast Energy, the young man’s aura grew considerably more profound.

Finally, I’ve reached the limit.

Ling Chen had been refining True Qi for some time. To break through to the Sky Apex Realm, the True Qi within him needed to reach the maximum capacity his body could hold. However, Ling Chen himself was unsure what that limit was.

Therefore, he could only repeatedly push his own limits, tapping into his potential. The abundance of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in this secluded cave was more than enough for him to use lavishly.

Thanks to this unrestrained cultivation, Ling Chen finally reached a limit—the limit of the Great Master level.

Next, it’s time to refine the Heavenly Earth Force.

A glint of anticipation flashed in Ling Chen’s eyes. Generally, the more talented a warrior, the more arduous their Heavenly Earth Energy infusion. Ling Chen had a premonition that his infusion this time would be exceptionally difficult.

He had also learned from Xu Ruoyan that when she underwent her Heavenly Earth Energy infusion, it had triggered a double infusion.

A double infusion, it was said, could only be triggered by the peerless Heavenly Prides of each era. Throughout the thousands of years of history in the Five Kingdoms, those capable of triggering such an infusion were exceedingly rare.

However, Ling Chen estimated that his Heavenly Earth Energy infusion would most likely be a double one.

Thus, he had made thorough preparations. A double infusion was no small matter. Back then, Xu Ruoyan had relied on the protection and help of numerous Sky Void Palace Elders to successfully undergo her double infusion. Now, he was alone and had to rely solely on himself to pass this ordeal.

I wonder what the situation outside is.

Ling Chen was now isolated in this cave, completely unaware of the situation outside. However, he figured the situation shouldn’t be too dire; otherwise, the secluded cave where he cultivated would surely not have remained safe.

I must break through as soon as possible.

Ling Chen knew time was of the essence. The sooner he emerged from his seclusion, the less danger those outside would face.

Let’s get started!

Without further ado, Ling Chen fully circulated his True Qi. The True Qi in his Dantian began to revolve at high speed, surging fiercely towards the True Qi Essence Pill at its center.

Upon reaching the Sky Apex Realm, the True Qi Essence Pill would shatter and dissolve, transforming the Dantian into a Spirit Sea. From then on, True Qi would be boundless and self-sustaining, a significant leap in power compared to Great Master Level Powerhouses.

Now, with all preparations complete, all that was needed was an opportune moment for a breakthrough.

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BOOM! BOOM!

Meanwhile, outside on Green Cloud Mountain, the fierce battle raged on. The Divine Intent Sect’s army had already surged into the Green Cloud Mountain area, engaging in fierce, close-quarters combat with the experts of the Righteous and Devil Alliance.

Although the Divine Intent Sect was numerous, the Righteous and Devil Alliance was not lacking in numbers either. Moreover, relying on Green Cloud Mountain’s geographical advantage, the Divine Intent Sect found it difficult to press forward for the time being.

Shentu Yan’s ferocious might was overwhelming, and he was feared by all. However, the greatest threat to Green Cloud Mountain’s many experts was not Shentu Yan, but rather the Exotic Demon Beast.

The Exotic Demon Beast was colossal and capable of flight. Each of its attacks covered a wide area, and whether it was its immense pillars of black light or its corrosive venom, both inflicted tremendous damage. The Righteous and Devil Alliance had to dispatch some of their Top Sky Apex Strong to tie down the Exotic Demon Beast. Otherwise, it was feared that the entire defensive line of Green Cloud Mountain would collapse before long.

Shentu Yan was still clashing with Xia Yunxin. The latter, relying on an uncanny Secret Art, couldn’t pose a fatal threat to Shentu Yan, but her elusive movements were nonetheless a major headache for him.

Even with Shentu Yan’s overwhelming strength, he had no effective way to deal with Xia Yunxin. Several times he thought he had cornered Xia Yunxin, only for her to narrowly slip away from his grasp at the last moment.

Such an annoying thing.

Shentu Yan’s eyes turned grim. Xia Yunxin’s movement techniques were too bizarre and elusive, making her incredibly difficult to kill. Continuing to engage her would undoubtedly just be a waste of his energy.

If Xia Yunxin can’t be killed, then I’ll kill the others first.

Shentu Yan’s gaze fell on Lin Ya not far away. His eyes glinted with murderous intent. Anyone who dared to resist him deserved to die; the only difference was the order of their deaths.

With a flicker, Shentu Yan shot towards Lin Ya.

Lin Ya’s pretty face changed color; she hadn’t expected Shentu Yan to suddenly switch targets and come for her.

”Protect the Revered Lord!” cried the two nearby Black Market Elders, Liu Xin and Zhuge Liuyun, as they hurriedly moved to shield Lin Ya.

BANG!

The two clashed palms with Shentu Yan. However, the instant their palms connected with his, their arms twisted violently. Both men predictably vomited blood and were sent flying.

”Weak,” Shentu Yan sneered. A deadly chill flashed in his eyes as he moved again, his palm aiming straight for Lin Ya’s throat.

Facing grave danger, Lin Ya flipped her fair hand, producing a sharp, curved Flying Dagger that she shot towards Shentu Yan.

Without a glance, Shentu Yan casually swatted the Flying Dagger aside. Yet, to his astonishment, the Flying Dagger wasn’t deflected. Instead, it spun in mid-air, then abruptly arced back, fiercely striking towards Shentu Yan’s back.

Shentu Yan’s expression changed drastically. He twisted his body sharply, narrowly dodging the Flying Dagger. Nevertheless, its sharp edge still ripped through his robes, carving a bleeding gash on his back.

Moreover, as the bloody gash appeared, the wound’s color rapidly turned a blackish-purple, visible to the naked eye. Clearly, the Flying Dagger was coated with a potent Poison.

Damn ants! Shentu Yan’s face turned utterly grim, and he roared in fury. He slammed his palm forward, the immense force seeming to compress the very space before him into a vacuum as the overwhelming Palm Power struck Lin Ya.

Several Black Market Elders quickly positioned themselves behind Lin Ya, channeling their True Qi into her body in an attempt to help her withstand Shentu Yan’s Palm Power.

BANG!

Following a ferocious impact, Lin Ya and the several Black Market Elders were all sent flying, vomiting blood. Before Shentu Yan, they couldn’t even hold out for a moment.

WHOOSH!

By now, Xia Yunxin had already flashed above Shentu Yan’s head. She thrust her sword straight down, aiming for the top of Shentu Yan’s head—the weak point in his Protective True Qi.

But Shentu Yan was long prepared, anticipating Xia Yunxin’s attack. Before her Sword Light even reached him, he had already struck out with a preemptive palm, shattering her Sword Light and blasting her away, a trickle of blood escaping the corner of her mouth.

Is our doom truly at hand? Seeing this, the faces of everyone in the Righteous and Devil Alliance turned pale. Shentu Yan was so savage; who could possibly stop him?