Ling Tian Sword God

Facing Huo Lingzi, who charged like a mad dog, Ling Chen’s face showed not a hint of fear. Within him, the Sword Intent of Slaughter and Absolute Kill climbed higher and higher. The more extreme the situation, the more potential bursts forth. If he doesn’t counterattack, only death awaits!

This is the fate of a genius!

A sharp light flickered in Ling Chen’s eyes. His hand had already clutched the Soul Destroying Sword, even though he would endure terrifying backlash, he could no longer care about that!

However, just as Ling Chen was about to draw his sword, the Void ahead suddenly twisted. Abruptly, a veil of water appeared. This water veil looked extremely thin but divided the space into two halves: one half was filled with scorching, violent air energy, while the other half was a calm, peaceful space, with neither interfering with the other.

Bam!

Huo Lingzi’s offensive struck the water veil, producing a deafening crash. Yet, it did not break through the veil, only causing ripples to spread.

No matter how aggressive the attack, it could not break through this water veil even slightly.

"The Island Master has finally arrived."

Upon the appearance of this water veil, a hint of joy suddenly emerged on Shen Bingxin’s face.

In the vision, water patterns surged dramatically, and amidst them, the silhouette of a woman in a purple dress appeared.

Ling Chen was also slightly surprised, his gaze falling on the woman in purple. It was none other than the Island Master of their Lingyue Island, Saint Purple Heart.

"Huo Lingzi, taking advantage of my absence to attack our Lingyue Island disciple, you really haven’t changed, still the despicable man you always were..."

Saint Purple Heart’s gaze fell on Huo Lingzi, her cold voice echoing in the air.

Huo Lingzi’s eyes flickered. "This kid killed our Desolate Fire City Elder; I only want him to pay with his life. Exchanging a disciple’s life for an elder’s life isn’t excessive, right?"

"You think trading the life of a useless elder for our Lingyue Island’s most outstanding genius is not absurd?"

Saint Purple Heart coldly laughed, glanced at Ling Chen behind her, and then an extremely cold aura suddenly emanated from her body.

"You!"

Huo Lingzi trembled with anger, yet he was very wary of Saint Purple Heart. Although he wasn’t afraid of her before, he had been gravely wounded by General Bai earlier. In his current state, if they really fought, he probably wasn’t a match.

"Huo Lingzi, since I’m here, you will not be able to do as you please. Otherwise, we might as well fight. Although I may not kill you, I reckon making you look foolish is doable."

Saint Purple Heart stared at Huo Lingzi, the chill in her eyes growing more intense, and as she spoke, a pure water attribute True Qi began to circulate from her hand, spreading like a monumental water veil.

Seeing this, Huo Lingzi’s pupils slightly contracted, flickering. Losing so much face today made him unwilling to just retreat, and besides, Ling Chen was too much of a threat. This boy, with just a Sky Apex Realm cultivation, was already capable of forcing him into such a sorry state. If he grows any further, he will undoubtedly become a major threat one day.

"City Lord! We mustn’t let this boy go!"

Saint Qian Yan seemed to notice Huo Lingzi’s hesitation. He quickly spoke up as well. Ling Chen was already a headache for him; if Ling Chen became a Saint, he would find it as easy as slaughtering a dog to kill him.

"Oh? Looks like Your Excellency intends to battle me. Then let’s do it!"

Saint Purple Heart wasn’t afraid of Huo Lingzi; their cultivation techniques countered each other, and no one knew who would win. Both understood that such a duel would yield no result, even if she could gain some advantage, it would be a pyrrhic victory, damaging herself significantly.

But if Huo Lingzi insists on attacking Ling Chen, she would accompany him to the end!

"Shut up!"

Huo Lingzi shouted at Saint Qian Yan beside him, glaring fiercely at the latter. What a fool, what is there to shout about? Doesn’t he want Ling Chen dead? He wished he could destroy Ling Chen right now.

But dealing with Saint Purple Heart was no easy feat, and he, in his current state, had no chance to kill Ling Chen again.

"Let’s go!"

After his eyes flickered uncertainly for a moment, Huo Lingzi suddenly waved his hand to the people of Desolate Fire City, then prepared to leave.

"Damn it."

Saint Qian Yan’s face looked ugly, missing the chance to completely eliminate Ling Chen by just a hair, removing future threats.

"Don’t worry, getting rid of this boy isn’t impossible for our Desolate Fire City, not yet."

Huo Lingzi quietly transmitted to Saint Qian Yan before channeling his True Qi, vaulting forward.

Saint Qian Yan and Elder Xi, upon hearing this, had a hint of coldness in their eyes. If they must, they would find another opportunity. Their intention to kill Ling Chen would never fade, for they knew the two sides were already mortal enemies, with almost no chance of coexistence.

As they watched Huo Lingzi lead the people of Desolate Fire City away, the strong from other sects and factions, knowing the show was over, started to leave one after another, gaining nothing from the Emperor’s Tomb after it collapsed. Lingering there offered no reward, so they one by one left. Soon, most of the once bustling figures in Deep Qinling had departed.

As those forces left, Ling Chen suddenly moved, appearing at the place where Xia Yunxin had vanished. It was a hundred-meter pit, the ground riddled with holes, yet upon a glance, Xia Yunxin was nowhere to be seen.

This caused Ling Chen’s heart to sink. Could it be that under Huo Lingzi’s fierce assault, Xia Yunxin really perished?

Just as Ling Chen’s heart plunged to the bottom, suddenly a rustling sound came from ahead. Looking over, in the line of sight, emerged a shadowy figure.

"Senior Sister Xia!"

Ling Chen’s eyes brightened, quickly stepping forward. As he reached Xia Yunxin, the latter’s soft body collapsed into his arms.

Fragrant and soft in his arms, Ling Chen could sense Xia Yunxin’s chaotic breath, with True Qi surging disorderly through her meridians, many of which were disordered. Her injuries were quite severe.

Disregarding all else, Ling Chen immediately channeled his own True Qi into Xia Yunxin, helping stabilize her injuries.

In the distance, amidst the forces from Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao, Xuannv witnessed the scene, feeling somewhat complex.

"Xuan’er, you saw it, this boy already has someone he likes. He risked his life to save you, but this proves only that he is a two-timing person."

Elder Len also watched Ling Chen from afar, speaking indifferently, "You should just give up on him."

"I never had hope in the first place, so where’s the talk of giving up?"

Xuannv lightly shook her head, the sparkle in her beautiful eyes swiftly dulling, vanishing without a trace.

"Let’s go."

Elder Len nodded, worried Ling Chen would disrupt Xuannv’s thoughts, but now saw there was no need for concern.

On Xuannv’s shoulders rest the Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao’s grand plan, and she had to keep a close watch on Xuannv, ensuring their plans wouldn’t go to waste.