Ling Tian Sword God

At this moment, Ling Chen and his companions were still completely unaware that Bai Shaochuan had been killed after they left. After their departure from Linjiang City, they headed straight towards Mount Taiyue.

Mount Taiyue is a famous mountain in the northern part of Yi Zhou. The entire mountain range covers thousands of miles, almost spanning the entire northern part of Yi Zhou. The majestic and towering mountains, surrounded by other peaks, resembled a prehistoric giant beast crouching among them. Searching for a single person within the vast Taoyue Mountain Range is no easy task.

However, Luo Xian’er and Shen Qianlang, both Disciples of Qingcheng Palace, had a unique way of communicating. They could find each other through an Exotic Beast called a Blue Bird. Every Disciple of Qingcheng Palace owned their own Blue Bird, and this type of Exotic Beast could transmit sound over thousands of miles and sense each other’s presence.

This sense became stronger as Ling Chen and his companions neared Mount Taiyue. It was these Blue Birds that helped Luo Xian’er confirm that her Brother Shen Qianlang was within Mount Taiyue.

On their journey, the Capture Officers had not appeared again. Ling Yin and Luo Xian’er were laughing and talking all the way, forming a rather beautiful scene. However, Ling Chen didn’t relax his vigilance; instead, he felt as if more pairs of eyes were watching him.

”What’s wrong, Brother Ling Chen?” Ling Yin, sensing something was amiss with Ling Chen, couldn’t resist asking.

”Nothing.” Ling Chen shook his head, not saying anything more. It was just a guess, a gut feeling; he hadn’t found any real clues.

”Let’s go.” After casting a glance over his shoulder, Ling Chen relaxed his features and, together with Ling Yin and Luo Xian’er, darted into Mount Taiyue.

The moment the three entered Mount Taiyue, numerous figures appeared one after another on a nearby hilltop, all gazing in the direction of their departure.

These figures, each exuding a strong aura and radiating a fierce energy, were clearly warriors who were no strangers to bloodshed. Their different attire indicated that they were not from the same group.

”So, it’s you, ’Heavenly Blade Strange Hero’ Lei Wan Juan. I didn’t expect you to accept the Tang Sect’s bounty order,” a one-eyed man with an eyepatch over his left eye on the eastern hilltop suddenly spoke. His gaze fell on a burly swordsman holding a Nine-Ringed Saber, a look of surprise on his face.

”’One-eyed Divine Dragon’ Yue Dufeng, you’re here too,” the burly swordsman scoffed, scanning his surroundings. There were many Bounty Hunters tracking Ling Chen, all of them well-known figures in their field.

”With expert warriors like Lei Wan Juan and Yue Dufeng present, those three are not likely to escape,” a seductive female voice suddenly rang out. Lei Wan Juan and Yue Dufeng both looked over, and their expressions turned solemn upon seeing the woman’s face.

”So, it’s the Poison Lady. It seems getting this bounty won’t be easy.” The expressions of Lei Wan Juan and Yue Dufeng turned serious. They were looking at a charming woman in black light armor. Judging by their expressions, they were quite wary of this Poison Lady.

”Although I’ve always held the two of you in high regard, those three are valuable targets,” the Poison Lady said with a charming smile. Her heart, however, burned with fiery determination; she was dead set on this pursuit of Ling Chen and his companions. ”Whether I can join the Tang Sect and learn their core techniques depends entirely on this mission. As for who will be the last one laughing, that will depend on each person’s ability.”

They were all from common backgrounds in the Jianghu, and naturally longed for the noble status and lineage that came with birth.

”Of course. We Bounty Hunters have our own rules,” Lei Wan Juan nodded and then asked curiously, ”What I’m wondering is, the Capture Officers of the Great Governor’s Mansion received the bounty order before us. Among them was Bai Shaochuan, the disciple of the Capture God. Why did they let the trio come to Mount Taiyue?”

”Not quite,” Yue Dufeng shook his head. ”In my view, since this young man has come to Mount Taiyue, it means Bai Shaochuan and his Capture Officers have failed. They weren’t able to capture the trio.”

”Then it comes down to us Bounty Hunters to show our skills,” the Poison Lady chuckled. ”Previously, the Great Governor’s Mansion’s Capture Officers were pursuing Ling Chen, and Bai Shaochuan is the Capture God’s disciple. We had to show deference to the Great Governor’s Mansion, and even more so to the Capture God, so naturally, we couldn’t make a move.”

”However, now that Ling Chen and his companions have left Linjiang City and arrived here, it indicates the failure of the Capture Officers. From now on, it’s every man for himself.” A cold glint flashed in her eyes, and the Poison Lady cupped her fists towards Lei Wan Juan and Yue Dufeng. ”Gentlemen, I’ll go ahead!”

With that, the Poison Lady moved and disappeared into the Taoyue Mountain Range.

”Let’s go!” Lei Wan Juan and Yue Dufeng narrowed their eyes, a chill of murderous intent surging within them.

Not just them, but at the same moment, in different places within the Taoyue Mountain Range, a large number of Bounty Hunters began to move, causing undercurrents in the seemingly peaceful environment.

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In the vast lands of Yi Zhou, numerous high mountains and great rivers spread out, with Mount Taiyue chief among them. Together, they formed an endless expanse of lush green mountains covering the land. Mountain peaks soared into the sky like giants, standing tall in this space. From time to time, deafening roars of beasts reverberated, signaling a thriving life.

Exotic Beasts prowled Mount Taiyue. Despite numerous explorers, the vast mountain range stretching over thousands of miles remained largely uncharted. In this mountain range, countless herbs and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures grew, drawing in numerous warriors who wished to venture forth.

Three figures walked out from amongst the trees—undoubtedly Ling Chen and his companions.

With Luo Xian’er leading the way, the group gradually delved deeper into the mountain range. They encountered quite a few Exotic Beasts along the way, but none were formidable enough to pose a threat; Ling Chen easily dealt with them.

Suddenly, a Blue Bird flew back from ahead and landed on Luo Xian’er’s slender palm. She listened intently, and then her beautiful eyes brightened as she turned to Ling Chen and Ling Yin. ”According to the message from the Blue Bird, Brother Shen should be in the central region of the Taoyue Mountain Range, in a place called Tiandang Mountain.”

”Tiandang Mountain, that’s the main peak of the Taoyue Mountain Range.” Ling Chen had familiarized himself with the map before their journey, so he roughly knew the location of Tiandang Mountain.

”Let’s go.” Now that they knew the location, Ling Chen didn’t plan on wasting time. With a low shout, he darted off like a beam of light. Ling Yin and Luo Xian’er, along with the Puppet carrying the coffin, quickly followed. They rushed into the vast mountain forest, heading towards the center of the mountain range—Tiandang Mountain.

However, they had no idea that numerous figures were quickly approaching their position within the woods.