Ling Tian Sword God

This move was the enhanced version of the Gold Sword Pupil’s Second Style, Ancient Swordtower. Under the blessing of Saint Sword Intent, the power of the sword techniques had undergone a qualitative breakthrough; its defensive might now almost surpassed the ultimate force of the Gold Sword Pupil, solid and unshakable.

Bang!

Scorching blade light hacked viciously down upon the Swordtower around Ling Chen, and under that violent impact the tower shook fiercely. Yet after enduring such a heavy blow, the tower did not shatter as expected; it still stood majestically, forcibly withstanding the joint strike of Elder Tu and Elder Xi.

"How is that possible?"

Seeing the Swordtower of sword qi still intact and undamaged, Elder Xi and Elder Tu were both taken aback. The two of them had combined this strike against Ling Chen’s strength; by all reasoning it should have been a sure-kill. They hadn’t thought Ling Chen would completely take it head-on.

"This brat is far more troublesome than we imagined!"

Elder Xi furrowed his brows. It seemed the title of Ten Thousand Swords King from this Nine-rank Gathering wasn’t granted for nothing; Ling Chen’s strength was far greater than they had imagined.

"We’ll have to use our true skills!"

The killing intent in Elder Tu’s eyes grew ever more intense. He recalled that back in the Demon Dragon Palace, if not for Spiritual Heart Saint and the others stepping in to shield Ling Chen, they could have easily killed him. Yet at the Nine-rank Gathering, Ling Chen’s strength had already soared by a large margin, and now, Ling Chen was stronger still than at the Gathering—so much so that even with Elder Xi and himself joining forces, they still could not take him down.

If they did not eradicate Ling Chen early, one day he would surely become a calamity for them!

A vicious glint flashed across his heart. Within Elder Tu’s body, searing crimson True Qi surged wildly, like a spiral of Flames whirling madly, drawing out all the True Qi in his body and gathering it together.

At his Dantian, the True Qi condensed into a miniature sun, radiating light and heat, and Elder Tu’s aura, under the enhancement of this little sun, steadily rose by another tier.

"He’s actually using that move!"

Elder Xi naturally recognized what technique Elder Tu was using. This move of the latter’s was one of Desolate Fire City’s Secret Methods, tremendously powerful. However, employing this Secret Method inflicted considerable burden on the body, and after using it, the aftereffects were severe—he would be unable to circulate True Qi again for three months. The price was enormous.

Since that was the case, he could not hold back either! At this moment, killing Ling Chen was indeed the foremost priority!

Without further hesitation, Elder Xi slit open his right palm. Blood gushed unceasingly from the crack in his palm, merging with the scorching True Qi. In an instant, Elder Xi’s entire arm was wreathed in dark crimson Flames, radiating an extremely violent fluctuation.

Desolate Fire City Secret technique, Blood Flame Palm!

"Heavens, the two Great Elders are actually both unleashing their own Secret techniques at the same time! Such powerful Secret techniques—they only use them when facing formidable enemies!"

In the eyes of one Desolate Fire City Expert, a look of utter disbelief suddenly surfaced. To deal with a mere youth of the younger generation, they were actually both unveiling their Unique Secret Techniques simultaneously—this was simply inconceivable.

"King of Ten Thousand Swords Ling Dust truly deserves the title of newly risen Youth King. Unfortunately, he stands opposed to our Desolate Fire City. Today, even if the two Great Elders must exhaust their strength, they will kill this boy!"

Another person had seen through Elder Tu and Elder Xi’s intent: rather than bind their hands and feet, it was better to go all out. Even if they suffered some losses, as long as they could kill Ling Chen, it would be worth it.

"Blazing Star Burst!"

Just as Elder Xi’s palm slammed out, his blood-red Flame Palm Power swept forth, transforming into a flaming star, releasing an extremely unstable aura as it roared toward Ling Chen!

"Hundred Swords Released Together!"

The Red Sky Sword at Ling Chen’s waist left its sheath of its own accord, scattering into over a hundred Flying Swords that guarded around Ling Chen, forming an ironclad wall.

Bang!

Boom!

The two killing moves blasted one after another upon that iron wall of Flying Swords. The first Palm Power had not entirely shattered the Flying Sword barrier, but the second wave of Violent Punching Strength utterly blasted apart the iron wall formed by the Flying Swords, tearing open a breach.

"It’s broken!"

Elder Tu’s eyes lit up. Even if Ling Chen had Three-heads and Six-arms, it was absolutely impossible for him to withstand the joint assault of the two of them!

Yet at the very instant a gap appeared in the Flying Sword wall, a bolt of Thunder Sword Light suddenly shot out from within. From that sword body, a sword cry rang out; sword qi coalesced into a thunderbird that pierced the Void and, with lightning speed, struck Elder Tu!

Pfft!

A mouthful of blood sprayed out. Elder Tu’s entire body was blasted away, the Protective True Qi before his chest pierced by a gaping hole; even his robes were burned away in a large patch, his whole front charred black.

"Elder Tu!"

Several Desolate Fire City Experts hurried forward to support the bleeding Elder Tu, their eyes filled with shock. Two core elders at the Saint Realm Third Layer had joined forces, even unleashing their Secret techniques, yet they still had not been able to defeat Ling Chen. Instead, one of them had been injured in return. This brat was far too terrifying!

"What are you waiting for? Quickly form the array and surround him—under no circumstances can we let him escape!"

Elder Tu was so enraged his eyes were almost spitting fire. Being wounded by Ling Chen under such circumstances was simply a humiliation. As his shout fell, figures flashed out violently, all unleashing fierce attacks as they encircled Ling Chen.

"Out of my way!"

Ling Chen merely shifted his gaze, and the remaining Flying Swords swept and shot out in all directions, sending those Desolate Fire City Experts who had rushed in flying!

Elder Xi’s palm suddenly thrust out, a spiral of Flames shooting forth, attacking Ling Chen’s back.

However, Ling Chen seemed to have eyes on his back, having already foreseen it. His body shifted to the side and the Flame spiral swept past; his robes were burned away in a large strip, leaving him only slightly scorched, without any substantial injury.

"That damned brat!"

Elder Xi’s eyes sank sharply. When had he ever been so disgraced before a junior? Now he had even unleashed his exclusive Secret technique, yet still could not do anything to Ling Chen. This made him feel both stifled and furious.

"Sword Riding the Wind!"

Breaking through the encirclement, Ling Chen stepped onto a Flying Sword, his aura soaring. He was preparing to rush out of the secret chamber. After all, Ling Yin was still inside; he had to find a way to draw these people out, in case they discovered Ling Yin and acted against her.

"Trying to leave?"

Elder Tu seemed to have seen through Ling Chen’s intent to leave the chamber. How could he allow Ling Chen to have his way? Once the latter escaped, the labyrinth-like terrain outside would make it easy for Ling Chen to slip away.

Ignoring his injuries, he forcibly circulated his True Qi. Both his fists hammered out like a barrage of cannon fire, unleashing streak after streak of searing meteor-like Fist Strength, enveloping Ling Chen.