Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 1197: Chapter 1196: Higher Regions

After instantaneously defeating Ling Qianji, no one dared to challenge Ling Chen again, so Ling Chen easily secured the seat of the Outstanding.

With a swift movement, Ling Chen flashed out and landed gracefully on one of the elegant seats.

At the moment of sitting down, it felt as though an invisible energy surged from the bottom of the seat, enveloping his entire body.

This energy was extremely pure, and Ling Chen felt an instant replenishment of his vital energy, enveloped by an invisible aura that gave him a marvelous sensation.

”It’s just the seat of the Outstanding, yet it carries such an aura. What kind of fortune would a Genius Swordsman of the Heavenly Pride Level enjoy?”

Ling Chen sighed inwardly.

At this moment, the thirty-six seats for the Outstanding were nearly all occupied, with only a few seats left.

Just then, a terrifying Sword Intent erupted suddenly from the central area of the venue. This Sword Intent soared upwards, tearing through the void, and carried with it a strong Demon Way aura—not from going mad, but from obsession turning demonic; overbearing, bloodthirsty, dominating the world.

The Red Sky Sword and Thunder Sound Sword at Ling Chen’s waist trembled simultaneously, clearly stirred by the Sword Intent. Ling Chen frowned and released his own Sword Intent to dispel the pull of this Sword Intent.

Not far away, Peerless Sword also looked towards the area ahead with a face of shock, his gaze fixed on the young figure.

”It’s him, the Genius Swordsman of Penglai Island Territory, Wei Wuxian!”

Ling Chen identified the source of this powerful Sword Intent, it was indeed a familiar figure.

Unexpectedly, the other had traveled all the way from Penglai Island Territory to the Central Region to participate in this grand event.

As for how Wei Wuxian qualified for the competition, Ling Chen did not know. However, Wei Wuxian’s current strength piqued Ling Chen’s interest greatly!

Compared to when he was seen on Lotus Island before, Wei Wuxian had clearly made a tremendous breakthrough in strength. Previously, Wei Wuxian was just a Genius Swordsman, but now, there was a strong Demon Way aura about him, with a touch of the Sword Devil.

Throughout history, many extraordinarily talented swordsmen have left a significant mark on the history of the Nine Provinces Land. Some had exceptional swordsmanship that was considered unparalleled, known as Sword Unrivaled, famous worldwide; some were so obsessed with the sword that they sacrificed their lives, called Sword Lunatic; others became entangled by the sword, obsessed to madness, known as the Sword Devil.

Those who could earn such titles were often of extraordinary talent, invariably the top experts of their era.

”This child carries an aura of the Sword Devil!”

The White Robed Swordsman’s face was filled with shock. What was happening today? First, a Genius Swordsman achieved the highest realm of Sword Controlling Technique, and now, a young swordsman with a Sword Devil aura emerges. These rare occurrences, which could take centuries to appear, he was fortunate enough to witness them all. Even as a Sword Saint, he felt extremely honored, and his excitement was palpable.

Bam!

Wei Wuxian’s opponent, a core disciple from Taiqing Palace, didn’t even manage to touch a corner of Wei Wuxian’s garment before being slashed away with a single sword strike.

That momentum alone shocked the entire venue, and no one dared to step over the line, let alone challenge Wei Wuxian.

”Terrifying!”

The numerous young talents sitting on the seats for the Outstanding all secretly felt fortunate. Luckily, they hadn’t encountered this person before; otherwise, their seats would be at risk.

Such an individual had long surpassed the level of Outstanding by far.

After defeating his opponent, Wei Wuxian’s gaze swept across the seats for the Outstanding, finally landing on Ling Chen. At this moment, a sharp gleam appeared in his eyes.

”Ling Chen, you’re here indeed, but how could a mere seat for the Outstanding satisfy you?”

Wei Wuxian looked at Ling Chen, and his voice echoed throughout the summit area.

”Is this person also here for Ling Chen?”

Many young talents were surprised. Did these two Genius Swordsmen really know each other?

”It probably doesn’t satisfy you either.”

Ling Chen shook his head and said lightly.

”There must be a battle between us, but not now.”

Wei Wuxian’s eyes flashed with battle intent, and then he moved, sitting cross-legged on a seat for the Outstanding.

”Interesting, the battle between Ling Chen, Wei Wuxian, and Peerless Sword—the three Genius Swordsmen—just thinking about it gets the blood boiling.”

”Indeed, who do you think would have a better chance if these three really fight?”

”It’s hard to say; none of the three have revealed their true strength. But on the surface, it seems Wei Wuxian might be the strongest? After all, he carries the Sword Devil aura, ten out of ten, he’s bound to become the Sword Devil of this era.”

Many young talents began to discuss.

If Wei Wuxian becomes the Sword Devil, it would mean he’s one of the mightiest swordsmen of this era, unquestionably.

”Sword Devil aura, huh? Interesting.”

Peerless Sword’s eyes filled with a sharp intensity. ”Ling Chen, Wei Wuxian, both of you will become my stepping stones. Once I defeat you, I’ll be the strongest Genius Swordsman of this era. All future glory will belong to me, Peerless Sword.”

Once he defeated Ling Chen and Wei Wuxian, all the so-called Genius Swordsman aura they possessed would fall upon him.

The atmosphere in the venue, as unexpected occurrences unfolded one after another, reached an explosive peak.

No one anticipated that the competition for the seats of the Outstanding would become this intense.

”Staying here is meaningless now; it’s time to head to higher grounds.”

Ling Chen didn’t linger on the seat for the Outstanding. He leaped up, and the Thunder Sound Sword flew out on its own. Standing on the flying sword, he shot towards the summit.

”I won’t let you get ahead.”

Peerless Sword also pointed his toe, following closely behind Ling Chen, leaving the seats.

Subsequently, the Rakshasa Woman, Liu Mengru, Sima Xiaoyao, and others all took to the sky, following suit.

”These guys are too anxious.”

Wei Wuxian shook his head, clapped his palms on the seat below, and his whole body shot up like a meteor, quickly disappearing from everyone’s sight.

Watching figures like locusts flying towards the higher summit, the atmosphere in the venue was completely ignited.

”So many people have rushed to the Second Peak. Wonder how many of the Heavenly Pride Level talents will be defeated this time.”

”Haha, the competitors this time are so outstanding, perhaps more than half of the previous Eighteen Heavenly Talents will have to change their names.”

”Sigh, it’s a pity we can’t witness their splendid duels.”