Ling Tian Sword God

"This man’s Knife Intent is truly formidable."

Seeing the King of Snowy Night and others approaching, a look of astonishment suddenly appeared in Gu Lei’s eyes. Among the younger generation, there were only a few who possessed such strong Knife Intent.

"King of Snowy Night, that’s him, the King of Snowy Night."

At this time, a Barbarian Clan expert behind Gu Lei stepped forward and spoke quietly.

"King of Snowy Night, the same one who was defeated by Ling Chen, losing his Youth King status to him."

Hearing the name King of Snowy Night, Gu Lei’s eyes lit up slightly, "Why is he here? Could it be that, like me, he came to challenge Ling Chen, hoping to reclaim his King status?"

As Guke stated, after the King of Snowy Night was defeated by Ling Chen, he lost his Youth King status and would no longer be the main figure at the Mount Kunlun event three months later. To return to that status, he must defeat Ling Chen.

"King of Snowy Night, no need for you to go to Lingyue Island."

Gu Lei moved, appearing in front of the King of Snowy Night’s group, blocking their path.

The King of Snowy Night furrowed his brows, a hint of wariness in his eyes, "Who are you?"

"Someone who just sparred with Ling Chen."

Gu Lei answered.

"Oh?"

The King of Snowy Night raised an eyebrow, swept his gaze over Gu Lei, and then said coldly, "Judging from your appearance, you must have lost, right?"

"Indeed."

Gu Lei nodded briskly, "But you’re not his match either, just give up."

"Heh, just because you failed doesn’t mean I will too. Who do you think you are, comparing yourself to me? Step aside, don’t get in my way."

The King of Snowy Night sneered. The person before him was a nobody, how could he compare to him?

He had done his homework and came to Lingyue Island with people to defeat Ling Chen. If he retreated before even reaching Lingyue Island, wouldn’t he be scorned by the world?

"Knowing full well you’re no match, why still humiliate yourself?"

A gleam appeared in Gu Lei’s eyes as he drew his Heavy Sword, releasing an imposing Sword Intent from his body.

"Who do you think you are, to underestimate me?"

The King of Snowy Night’s eyes filled with a somber glint. If Ling Chen had said this, it would be understandable, but this Gu Lei, a mere nobody, dared to underestimate him—how preposterous!

Clang!

The snow-white Long Knife unsheathed, the King of Snowy Night suddenly slashed at Gu Lei, coldness bursting from the blade’s light, forming a frosty path.

Faced with the King of Snowy Night’s attack, Gu Lei was prepared; his Heavy Sword blocked in front, cutting off the frosty path, but the force within the blade’s light sent Gu Lei flying.

Gu Lei’s body shot backward, crashing into a mountain peak with a deafening sound.

"Pathetic!"

The King of Snowy Night’s eyes filled with ridicule. He had thought Gu Lei was formidable, but he turned out to be a flashy yet useless fellow—he had overestimated him.

However, just as he withdrew his gaze and prepared to leave, the mountain peak before him suddenly erupted with a violent aura, and the next moment, a sharp black sword light shattered the air, reaching the King of Snowy Night in no time.

"What?"

The King of Snowy Night was greatly startled. He hurriedly raised his snow-white Long Knife in defense, but with a "bang," the black sword light struck him, sending him flying.

The Protective True Qi shattered, and the King of Snowy Night spewed blood as he was blasted backward, suffering severe injuries in an instant.

"Senior Brother King of Snowy Night!"

The Taiqing Palace disciples who accompanied the King of Snowy Night were shocked, rushing to support the severely injured King of Snowy Night.

Their eyes were filled with disbelief since the King of Snowy Night, with his strength, was not a match for Gu Lei, and was slashed away by him in a single stroke.

Who exactly is this guy?

"Dare to underestimate me, Gu Lei. King of Snowy Night, this is the consequence. But you should thank me for stopping you here; otherwise, going to Lingyue Island would only mean further humiliation and disgrace."

Gu Lei grinned. Although he lost to Ling Chen, defeating the King of Snowy Night brightened his mood; at least it proved he had the strength of a Youth King of the Nine Provinces. His loss to Ling Chen wasn’t due to weakness but because Ling Chen was just too monstrous.

"Let’s go!"

With a wave of his hand to the Barbarian Tribe experts behind him, Gu Lei swiftly led his people away, disappearing into the horizon.

"Senior Brother King of Snowy Night, are you alright?"

The Taiqing Palace disciples surrounded the King of Snowy Night, looking extremely anxious.

"Get lost!"

The King of Snowy Night pushed the disciples away, his expression twisted. Losing to Ling Chen was one thing, but losing to a nobody like Gu Lei? Such humiliation was something he had never experienced in his life.

Rage surged in the King of Snowy Night’s eyes. This defeat hit him hard. Trembling with anger, he shouted, "Gu Lei, Ling Chen! The shame you’ve inflicted on me, I’ll return tenfold!"

Meanwhile, on Spirit Island, Ling Chen remained unaware of the battle between Gu Lei and the King of Snowy Night. But even if he knew, he wouldn’t be concerned. The King of Snowy Night posed no threat to the current Ling Chen; even if he came, he wouldn’t take much of Ling Chen’s time.

Ling Chen’s full attention was on refining the Saint Body. Now, he was only one step away from fully condensing the Saint Body and achieving Sanctification.

The only thing Ling Chen needed now was time. Once the Sacred Qi spread throughout his body and his flesh was entirely sanctified, breaking through to become a saint would be inevitable.

Two and a half months passed in the blink of an eye.

At this time, the Nine Provinces Land was already in upheaval.

In Divine Capital City, inside the grandest tavern of the entire Central Dynasty.

This was the most luxurious place in the Central Dynasty, as well as the most well-informed hub for news.

Inside the tavern, experts in various exotic attires were discussing the recent hot topics of the Nine Provinces Land.

"Have you heard? Two months ago, the Wild Sword King Gu Lei went to Lingyue Island to challenge King of Ten Thousand Swords Ling Chen. After an intense duel, Gu Lei was defeated and returned in defeat."

"I know about that. A lot has happened these past few months, with experts from all directions coming to the Nine Provinces. Just last month, the Ghost Lotus King from the Western Wilderness defeated the King of Golden Buddha."

"What? The King of Golden Buddha lost? Are these youth kings from the Wildlands truly that formidable?"

"Not only that, there are rumors that on the way back, the Wild Sword King Gu Lei defeated the King of Snowy Night who was preparing to go to Lingyue Island to challenge Ling Chen."

"These youth kings from the Wildlands are freakishly strong, each more so than the last. Of the Four Wilderness, only the South Barbarians remain isolated from the Nine Provinces, with no experts coming. It is said that top-notch youth experts from the Eastern Land and Penglai are also arriving, ready to appear in the Six Kings Battle at Mount Kunlun."

"Really? Then it promises to be quite a spectacle."