Divine Emperor Demon Emperor

Chang Jing’s Spirit Soldier was a short blade that had reached the Perfect-grade Celestial Spirit Soldier rank. The moment he drew it, his entire aura became incredibly sharp and fierce.

He slashed down at Lin Yun, the sharp edge of the blade flashing past like a streak of white light.

Seeing this, Lin Yun didn’t hesitate, immediately drawing the Demon Bone Heaven-Dominating Spear. ’As one of the two strongest Core Disciples in Flawless Palace, Chang Jing is definitely not weak.’

"Wind Thunder Triple Flash." With a low shout, the tip of Lin Yun’s spear and Chang Jing’s short blade collided in mid-air.

His first strike having failed, Chang Jing didn’t pause for a moment. He attacked again, shouting in a low voice, "Phantom Blade Technique."

As Chang Jing executed the Phantom Blade Technique, illusory blades seemed to materialize all around Lin Yun. The slightest lapse in concentration would mean being cut down instantly.

Lin Yun unleashed his Thunderfire Bombardment. ’I came here precisely to force his hand. If we fight in the Core Disciple Area, it won’t be long before Luo Feng and the Six Supreme Elders arrive. Then Chang Jing will have no chance to escape.’

With a show of brute force, Lin Yun’s Thunderfire Bombardment shattered the layers of illusory blades.

’I never expected Lin Yun’s combat power to be this immense.’ But since Lin Yun already knew about Guang Xuanji, Chang Jing had to kill him, no matter the cost. ’Otherwise, once the organization finds out, I’ll be the one who dies.’

"Lin Yun, I will kill you today!" Chang Jing declared, his voice thick with killing intent as he charged forward, short blade in hand.

Chang Jing’s Saber Technique was unpredictable. Each strike precisely targeted Lin Yun’s weak points—his vital spots.

In close combat with Chang Jing, after just a dozen or so exchanges, Lin Yun had already sustained several wounds. One on his arm was so deep that the bone was visible.

Chang Jing’s cultivation was at the Half-step Celestial Spirit Realm. The Elemental Power in his body had already surpassed that of a Martial Artist at the Ninth Layer of Primordial Ocean Realm. Furthermore, his Soul Thought had begun to transform into Divine Thought. Once the transformation was complete, he would be able to break through to the Celestial Spirit Realm.

"Lin Yun, if you must blame someone, blame yourself for knowing too much." Having gained the upper hand, Chang Jing’s attacks grew even more ferocious. ’This isn’t some tournament match. I have to kill Lin Yun as fast as I can and then escape.’

To be sure, Chang Jing was putting immense pressure on Lin Yun, but killing him easily was out of the question.

Not only was Lin Yun currently at his peak, but he had also survived his encounter with Song Tianyang back in Jincheng—and Song Tianyang was far stronger than Chang Jing.

"War God Transformation..." With a low growl, Lin Yun unleashed the War God Transformation. Instantly, his aura began to surge, climbing all the way to the Peak of the Ninth Layer of Primordial Ocean Realm.

’Hm? A Secret Technique?’ Chang Jing murmured, sensing Lin Yun’s explosive increase in power. He assumed Lin Yun had used some kind of secret art.

"Even with a Secret Technique, you’ll still die." With a cold shout, Chang Jing attacked again.

The two fought in close quarters. Lin Yun had cultivated the Flawless Flesh Body, and so had Chang Jing. Moreover, Chang Jing’s Flawless Flesh Body had also reached the Second Layer.

The fierce battle quickly reduced Chang Jing’s small courtyard to ruins. Despite being struck by Lin Yun’s spear multiple times, Chang Jing’s assault never faltered. In a final exchange, Lin Yun took a slash from Chang Jing’s blade as Chang Jing took a thrust from Lin Yun’s spear, and both were thrown backward.

After fighting for so long without being able to kill Lin Yun, thoughts of retreat began to surface in Chang Jing’s mind. ’We’ve both cultivated the Flawless Flesh Body, making us incredibly durable. I know now that it’s impossible to kill him quickly.’

"Chang Jing, did you really think you could kill me?" Lin Yun demanded coldly. Despite his multiple wounds, he stood ramrod straight as he glared at his opponent.

At these words, Chang Jing’s face grew incredibly grim. ’Not only do I have to flee Flawless Palace now, but the organization has been exposed. Once the Young Lady finds out, how am I supposed to explain this to her?’

"Lin Yun, I admit I underestimated you. Next time, I will definitely kill you." Looking at Lin Yun, Chang Jing’s eyes filled with killing intent. As he spoke, he had already taken out a Teleportation Sub-array Map from his Space Ring.

"Little Ape, stop him!" The moment he saw the Teleportation Sub-array Map, Lin Yun roared. Immediately, Little Ape, who had been hiding in the shadows, burst forth.

But they were a step too slow. Chang Jing managed to activate the Array within the Sub-array Map just in time. In an instant, his entire body disappeared into the Array.

In the end, they were unable to stop Chang Jing. After he disappeared, Luo Feng and a Supreme Elder were the first to arrive. Looking at the completely destroyed courtyard, Luo Feng asked Lin Yun, "What happened here?"

Hearing Luo Feng’s question, Lin Yun told him about Chang Jing and the organization behind him. Of course, Lin Yun also told Luo Feng about Guang Xuanji.

"Guang Xuanji? An organization backing Chang Jing?" Luo Feng murmured thoughtfully after hearing Lin Yun’s story. He then turned to the Supreme Elder beside him and said with a grave expression,

"Martial Uncle, I’m afraid this matter cannot be underestimated. We must investigate it thoroughly."

Hearing Luo Feng’s words, the Supreme Elder nodded. Indeed, what Lin Yun described was no longer a simple feud between Core Disciples. This sort of thing had crossed a line for Luo Feng and the Six Supreme Elders. It demanded a full investigation.

After telling Lin Yun to tend to his wounds, Luo Feng and the Supreme Elder flew off toward the Main Hall. It seemed they were about to launch a full investigation.

Lin Yun was dejected that he hadn’t been able to stop Chang Jing, but there was nothing to be done about it now. ’I’ll just have to wait until we meet again.’ But would there truly be a next time for Lin Yun and Chang Jing?

Escaping with the Teleportation Sub-array Map, Chang Jing instantly arrived atop a cloud-piercing mountain peak. Here stood several newly constructed buildings and a great hall.

Just as he stepped out of the Teleportation Array, Chang Jing saw a figure. If Lin Yun had been there, he would have been stunned to see who it was.

"Brother Song, what are you doing here?" Indeed, it was none other than the Demon Fiend of the Wuji Sect, Song Tianyang. An instinctual sense of danger put Chang Jing immediately on his guard.

"Chang Jing," Song Tianyang said flatly, "the Young Lady knows what happened at Flawless Palace. Your fight with Lin Yun was originally no major concern, but you actually exposed the organization. You should know the consequences for that."

"Are you here to kill me?" Chang Jing asked.

"These are the Young Lady’s orders," Song Tianyang stated calmly, not denying it. The moment he finished speaking, he attacked. The gap in their strength was considerable; Chang Jing was naturally no match for him. Moments later, a single punch from Song Tianyang shattered Chang Jing’s heart, killing him instantly.

After killing Chang Jing, two figures clad in black appeared and carried his body away. Song Tianyang, for his part, made his way into the largest main hall.

"Miss, Chang Jing is dead. Shall I deal with Lin Yun?" Song Tianyang asked, addressing the young woman seated on the main throne. His expression was one of utmost respect, yet it held a trace of deeply hidden adoration.