Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 706: Chapter 704: Phenomenon_1

To break through the Sky Apex Realm, one must experience the Heavenly Earth Energy Baptism. For ordinary people, it is simply the Heavenly Earth Energy entering their body. However, for genius warriors, the Heavenly Earth Energy Baptism they trigger is much more powerful than that of ordinary people.

Exceptional geniuses have the chance to trigger a Dual Baptism, a feat extremely rare and seldom seen throughout history. Xu Ruoyan was such an example, as she had experienced a Dual Baptism during her breakthrough.

The Four Saints Enlightenment is even rarer. Throughout the vast river of history, no one has ever witnessed it; its occurrences are documented only in historical records.

However, Ling Chen’s breakthrough was now triggering the heavenly phenomenon of the Four Saints Enlightenment, a remarkable sight that occurs perhaps once in a millennium.

Future historical records would state that Shentu Yan led the experts of the Divine Intent Sect in an all-out assault, battling the Righteous and Devil Alliance at Green Cloud Mountain. Various Martial World experts were defeated one after another. At this critical moment, Alliance Leader Ling Chen unraveled heavenly secrets, underwent the Four Saints Enlightenment, and made his phenomenal appearance.

Everyone was completely astounded, standing rooted to the spot.

”Four Saints Enlightenment, truly a marvel of the world. The power of the four saintly images is so immense, so majestic.”

”The power of a Saint, rumored to cleave the heavens and earth and pioneer their own Great Dao! Even if it’s just an illusion, it is still the will of a Saint—truly formidable.”

”What kind of terrifying strength will he possess once he successfully breaks through?”

All the experts of the Righteous and Devil Alliance eagerly awaited, their excitement palpable. In this moment of witnessing a miracle, everyone was thrilled. Moreover, if Ling Chen succeeded in his breakthrough, he would undoubtedly emerge as a King, his might shaking the world. Even if Shentu Yan was exceedingly brutal, he would surely be defeated.

The Four Saints Enlightenment... It’s just like him...

Xu Ruoyan gazed at the four grand, saintly phantoms, this scene that would shake antiquity and dazzle the present, a rare smile surfacing on her face.

”With the Four Saints Enlightenment, a great figure is bound to emerge.”

Xia Yunxin’s beautiful eyes also gleamed with excitement, her high, full chest heaving.

”Brother Ling Chen, I knew he would definitely succeed!”

Ling Yin clenched her small fists. Regardless, they had managed to hold out until this moment, and that was a victory in itself. If Ling Chen could successfully break through, all the previous hardships and setbacks would be worth it.

Four Saints Enlightenment? I absolutely cannot let this brat succeed!

Looking at the four majestic and profound saintly phantoms, Shentu Yan’s face swiftly became incredibly grim. He had heard the legends of the Four Saints Enlightenment. Any genius who experienced it, as long as they didn’t perish prematurely, eventually became a renowned figure across the entire Continent.

If Ling Chen successfully receives this Enlightenment, even if he has only just broken through, I will undoubtedly be no match for him.

Thoughts whirled in his mind. Shentu Yan’s figure flashed as he shot towards the back mountain where Ling Chen was situated.

However, he had barely darted a hundred meters when he found himself unable to move, as if something had ensnared his feet.

Looking down, he saw that his feet had been frozen by a thick layer of Cold ice at some unknown point.

”Are you seeking death?”

Shentu Yan turned his head to look at Xu Ruoyan not far away, an ominous glint appearing in his eyes.

Not far behind him, Xu Ruoyan was evidently channeling her True Qi with all her might, her eyes filled with determination, doing everything she could to slow Shentu Yan down.

”Get lost!”

How could Shentu Yan allow Xu Ruoyan to obstruct him? Without even looking at Xu Ruoyan, he abruptly unleashed a wave of True Qi from his body, shattering the layer of Cold ice. Following that, he accelerated sharply, arriving above the mountain peak where Ling Chen was located with the speed of a lightning bolt.

「Inside the secret cave.」

Ling Chen’s body was already coated in a layer of dust. His eyes were tightly closed, seemingly unable to perceive the outside world. Above his head, the True Qi vortex spun rapidly, while the palms of the four saintly phantoms were all pressed onto the True Qi vortex, channeling power to Ling Chen from a distance.

Extremely pure Heavenly Earth Energy was continuously being channeled into Ling Chen’s body, swiftly bolstering the True Qi within Ling Chen’s Dantian. Undergoing refinement and compression, this quantitative accumulation was transforming into a qualitative leap.

”You wretched spawn, still dreaming of receiving the Four Saints Enlightenment? Dream on! Go to Hell!”

Shentu Yan struck the mountainside directly with his palm, blasting a hole straight through it. Then, the Exotic Demon Beast struck the mountain wall repeatedly, ripping open the secret cave where Ling Chen was located.

”Die!”

The moment Shentu Yan glimpsed Ling Chen’s location, his entire body lunged out, appearing above Ling Chen and mercilessly aiming a strike at his head.

”Not good!”

Xia Yunxin’s and Ling Yin’s expressions changed drastically. At this critical juncture, Ling Chen was completely unable to spare any attention to deal with Shentu Yan. If Shentu Yan’s sneak attack succeeded, not only would all his efforts be in vain, but Ling Chen would likely lose his life.

However, just as Shentu Yan thought he could kill Ling Chen, a bolt of lightning suddenly slashed out from within the vortex, violently sending Shentu Yan flying.

PUH!

As if dealt a heavy blow, Shentu Yan abruptly spat out a mouthful of blood, looking in horror at the four saintly phantoms, scared out of his wits.

”Those four saintly phantoms, they are guarding Ling Chen’s breakthrough!” Long Zaitian and the others cried out in surprise.

”Shentu Yan still thought he could ambush the Sect Leader? It seems he miscalculated!” Duan Qingxu and other experts from the Cyan Robe Association laughed heartily, their faces filled with delight.

Damn it! I refuse to believe I can’t stop you!

Shentu Yan’s eyes glinted sharply. No matter what, he could not allow Ling Chen to break through successfully.

The recent lightning strike made him wary of approaching Ling Chen directly. But even if he didn’t get close, he had ways to put Ling Chen to death with ranged attacks.

He was seen retreating; then, channeling his True Qi, streaks of lightning erupted from his fingertips, shooting swiftly towards Ling Chen, who was seated cross-legged in the distance.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Stream after stream of lightning-infused finger attacks ripped through the air, enveloping Ling Chen like a torrential rain.

POP! POP! POP!

However, those violent lightning-infused finger attacks exploded around Ling Chen before they could even touch his body. Everyone’s pupils constricted slightly. An ethereal golden halo had appeared around Ling Chen, protecting him securely. He wasn’t harmed in the slightest.

”Exotic Demon Beast! Corrode his defensive light circle!” Shentu Yan’s face was grim. Then, an idea struck him, and he roared at the Exotic Demon Beast behind him.

Hearing Shentu Yan’s command, the Exotic Demon Beast immediately opened its stinking maw and spewed clumps of viscous, corrosive fluid toward Ling Chen.

SIZZLE! SIZZLE! SIZZLE!

The golden halo emitted wisps of green smoke under the erosion of the black liquid. Although the golden halo wasn’t breached, its radiance visibly dimmed at a rapid pace, showing signs of imminent collapse.

”Very good, continue!”

Shentu Yan burst into laughter. Indeed, everything has its counter. Although my attacks didn’t work, the Exotic Demon Beast’s Poison is effective against the light halo.

Seeing Ling Chen’s protection slowly corroding away, the Exotic Demon Beast let out a joyous cry. It opened its mouth again, and another gout of black corrosive fluid shot out.

However, this time, the black corrosive fluid rapidly froze solid in mid-air, transforming into an ice ball before exploding. It never even came close to Ling Chen.

Seeing this, Shentu Yan’s gaze abruptly shifted, falling upon Xu Ruoyan. Suddenly, a violent intent surged through his eyes.

”Since you’re so desperate to die, I’ll oblige you! Before I kill that boy, I’ll kill you first!”

Shentu Yan was enraged by Xu Ruoyan’s actions. Despite having already severely injured her, she still repeatedly interfered with him. Since that’s the case, I’ll kill her first and eliminate this future trouble!