Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 1076: Chapter 1075: Sage’s Mark

”Senior Qingyi, please enlighten me!”

Ling Chen took a deep breath. Though he knew he was no match for the Cyan-robed Guest, he had to accept the challenge for the Flame Emperor Order.

Having said that, Ling Chen flipped his palm, taking out a wine jug. In front of the Cyan-robed Guest, he guzzled down his home-brew in large gulps.

Meanwhile, he abruptly pushed his True Qi, driving his Sword Intent to the extreme. An astonishing Sword Momentum erupted from Ling Chen, piercing skyward and creating a massive hole through the midair.

The air around Ling Chen was vaguely affected by the Sword Intent, converging into sword shapes that enveloped the surrounding Void.

”Impressive Sword Intent, but unfortunately, it’s useless against me.”

As soon as the last word was spoken, the Cyan-robed Guest’s eyes suddenly turned sharp, making the air between heaven and earth abruptly become piercing. The next moment, he extended his finger, forming a sword finger, pointing into the air.

Clang!

The azure treasure sword behind him unsheathed automatically, suddenly shooting out. As it pierced through, it split into hundreds of strands of sword qi, wildly sweeping through the air, forming a densely packed sword rain.

”Aren’t you a bit too serious?”

Witnessing this scene, Xi Yan’s pretty face changed color. The moves the Cyan-robed Guest was displaying were likely his ultimate techniques, extremely destructive. How could Ling Chen possibly withstand such an attack?

However, the Cyan-robed Guest ignored her. He abruptly waved his hand, and the azure flying swords suddenly shot out, covering Ling Chen like a storm!

”Here it comes!”

Ling Chen’s face grew extraordinarily solemn. Facing this vast storm of flying swords, even a Saint could only flee. Within it, Ling Chen sensed an earth-shattering aura.

Fueled by the alcohol, Ling Chen unleashed all the breath he was holding. As he wielded his sword, the sword qi rapidly gathered at the sword tip, sketching out a full moon.

Green Lotus Sword Song, Golden Cup and Moon!

Puff puff puff puff!

The densely packed flying swords crashed into the full-moon-like sword qi as if hitting a wall, failing to penetrate through.

”Blocked it?”

Xi Yan’s eyebrows slightly raised. This scene was undoubtedly surprising.

”It’s not that simple.”

The Cyan-robed Guest’s eyes suddenly gleamed with a sharp intent. The flying swords accelerated, forming an ensemble like a sword dragon, traversing through the air. The densely packed flying swords nearly simultaneously struck the full moon sword qi, abruptly piercing through it!

”Not good!”

Ling Chen’s pupils abruptly shrank as the flying swords shot through. Even though he had struck first, he was still hit by the swarm of flying swords, crashing down like a meteor into the fiery sea below.

The vast, dense fire clouds consumed Ling Chen’s figure.

”Alas.”

Xi Yan shook her head and sighed. Though she favored Ling Chen, if he couldn’t pass the Cyan-robed Guest’s trial, this Flame Emperor Order would still belong to the latter.

Ling Chen tried his best, but the Cyan-robed Guest was too strong and gave no chance, leaving Ling Chen with zero chances of blocking even one move.

”You were a bit too harsh on a junior, weren’t you...”

Xi Yan begrudgingly glanced at the Cyan-robed Guest. Taking that strike, Ling Chen not only missed the Flame Emperor Order but might end up severely injured.

”On the battlefield, there’s only enemy and ally. No one cares about seniority.” The Cyan-robed Guest replied unhurriedly.

”Since the result is clear, the Flame Emperor Order’s ownership should be settled.”

Ling Chen was struck down into the fiery sea, and victory seemed obvious.

Xi Yan reluctantly nodded. Just as she was about to speak, an unusual fluctuation suddenly emanated from the fire sea below, making both her and the Cyan-robed Guest look downward. They saw the fire cloud split, and a fierce aura faintly emerged from within.

”Impossible...”

In the Cyan-robed Guest’s absentminded murmur, a slender figure slowly emerged from the engulfing fire cloud and then suddenly rushed out, appearing in their sight.

Xi Yan’s beautiful eyes brightened with a glimmer of amazement.

The entire Fiery Region quieted down at this moment, with only the faint sound of footsteps spreading slowly.

At this moment, Ling Chen, with at least ten sword scars dripping with blood on his body, looked somewhat startling. A few scars had even hurt his vitals, but with strong willpower, he endured it all, maintaining his balance and standing tall.

”Senior Qingyi, it seems... I won, right?”

Ling Chen barely forced a smile, gazing directly at the Cyan-robed Guest, who exuded a cold aura.

”Indeed, I heard the agreement of one move loud and clear.”

Before the Cyan-robed Guest could respond, Xi Yan already gave the answer for him, then looked at the latter, smilingly saying, ”Right?”

The Cyan-robed Guest was lost in thought for a moment, eventually sighing and shaking his head, ”He did indeed win.”

Ling Chen’s eyes immediately filled with joy upon hearing this, even the intense pain radiating from his body was greatly diminished at this moment. He knew that, given the Cyan-robed Guest’s identity and character, he would certainly not go back on his word.

”Congratulations, young brother Ling Chen.”

Xi Yan also clasped his fists towards Ling Chen, smiling lightly.

”Thank you, Senior.”

Ling Chen hurriedly cupped his hands. This time he managed to turn misfortune into blessing, acquiring the Flame Emperor Order purely by luck. If it weren’t for Xi Yan choosing him as the bearer of the Flame Emperor Order, he wouldn’t have even had a chance to spar with the Cyan-robed Guest.

”All of this is what you have fought for yourself, no need to thank me.”

Xi Yan waved her hand, the kindness and admiration in her smile became even more apparent. From Ling Chen, she saw a determination not to admit defeat, something that mirrored her own in her younger days.

”Don’t get too happy too soon.”

The Cyan-robed Guest’s gaze was still heavy as he walked up to Ling Chen, ”What you know about the Void Emperor’s royal decree is but the tip of the iceberg. With the decree in hand, fortune and catastrophe are unpredictable. You must carefully guard it and let no one know you possess it.”

”I understand.”

Ling Chen nodded gravely. Every time the Void Emperor’s royal decree appears, it becomes the focal point of all the warriors’ competition. The Human Emperor also mentioned that the decree hides far more than just peerless martial arts; greater secrets lurk within.

With his current strength, once it’s known that he holds two decrees, it would certainly attract endless covetous eyes.

Though the Cyan-robed Guest had just dealt him a heavy hand, it was actually because he feared the Flame Emperor Order might bring disaster to Ling Chen, hence his attempt to seize it.

He really did care for this junior.

”What secrets does this Void Emperor’s royal decree hold?”

Xi Yan couldn’t help but ask, for she was not much more knowledgeable about the decree than Ling Chen. Hearing the Cyan-robed Guest’s words, it seemed there was an even greater secret tied to the decree?

Could this secret be the true reason the Evil Monarch Tower launched a large-scale attack on their Fire God Sect?

”Specifically, I do not know.”

The Cyan-robed Guest shook his head, ”All I know is that many forces across the Nine Provinces Land wish to obtain the decree, and the Evil Monarch Tower is just one of them. Perhaps one day, when we have gathered all nine decrees, we will uncover the complete secret.”

Ling Chen nodded. The Human Emperor had mentioned that since ancient times, no one had ever gathered all nine decrees—not even the Human Emperor knew. How could the Cyan-robed Guest possibly know?

”That Cyan-robed fellow seems not so simple; he seems to know something about the secret of the decree.”

At this moment, the Human Emperor’s voice suddenly sounded in Ling Chen’s mind.

”You say Senior Qingyi knows something? That’s impossible.”

Ling Chen was a bit surprised. The Cyan-robed Guest, like him, came from the Cloud Outland. Although mysterious, the secret of the Void Emperor’s royal decree was unknown to anyone across the Nine Provinces Land. How could the Cyan-robed Guest know?

”Perhaps I was overthinking.”

The Human Emperor didn’t insist, acknowledging that even he, a Supreme Expert, didn’t know. The chance of a mere mortal knowing is indeed slim.

The Cyan-robed Guest might just know a little more than ordinary people.

”Alright, since the Flame Emperor Order now has a holder, it is time for me to leave.”

After advising Ling Chen, the Cyan-robed Guest clasped his hands towards Ling Chen and Xi Yan.

”Senior Qingyi is leaving?”

Ling Chen’s eyes changed slightly; he hadn’t expected the Cyan-robed Guest to leave so abruptly and didn’t even have the chance to reminisce before the guest was about to depart.

”Yes.”

The Cyan-robed Guest nodded, ”I will certainly meet you again soon.”

With those words, he gave Ling Chen a deep look, his figure turned into cyan light, swiftly moving into the distance and eventually disappearing beyond the horizon of the Fiery Region.

”Senior Qingyi truly remains as elusive as always.”

Watching the Cyan-robed Guest’s disappearing figure, Ling Chen sighed. Although it had happened once or twice before, the guest’s sudden appearances and disappearances still proved hard to adjust to.

Perhaps, this is the demeanor of a true master...

”Senior Xi Yan, now that matters here are concluded, I too must take my leave.”

Ling Chen turned to Xi Yan, cupping his hands.

”Yes, you should go. But before you leave, I have something for you.”

Xi Yan nodded, then with her slender finger, she tapped her forehead. Immediately, a red light orb emerged from her brow, transforming into a scarlet crystal in her palm.

”This is... Sage’s Mark?”

Upon seeing the crimson crystal, Ling Chen’s pupils contracted sharply.