Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 92: Chapter 91: Punishment_1

The Fire Demon Soul-breaking Knife is a renowned exclusive blade technique of their Fire Blade Sect. It has reached Top-notch Earth Grade. While it is only Earth Grade, its unique characteristics make its power comparable to some Heavenly Blade Techniques.

”Soul Severing Five-Strike!”

Stepping forward heavily, Duan Guiyun’s blade light, seeming as if it were being grilled, slashed over. His five successive strikes enveloped Ling Chen like a storm.

However, facing this fierce blade light, Ling Chen seemed to have rooted his feet to the ground, unmoving, like a rock beside a river that has stood for thousands of years, unmoved by any violent winds or waves.

”Brat, you do have some skills.”

Duan Guiyun’s expression changed. He stimulated the hot True Qi in his body, causing the surrounding air to heat up and distort. He leaped high, his Covering Moon Blade slashing down brutally with the ferocity of a vicious tiger.

”Fire Demon Strike!”

The roar echoed, and the watching bystanders couldn’t help but look sidelong. This strike was extremely brutal; it looked as if it would singe Ling Chen’s hair and split his head in two, like a grilled watermelon.

The title ”Fire Demon” was derived not only from the blade technique but also characterized Duan Guiyun’s violent and bloodthirsty nature.

However, under everyone’s gaze, Ling Chen simply retreated one step. This step was neither large nor small, yet as he raised his Heavenly Emperor Heavy Sword, he parried the seemingly brutal strike.

THUD! THUD!

Retreating two steps, the soles of Ling Chen’s feet sank deep into the mud.

”Hehe. If this is all you’re capable of, then it truly is a waste of nature’s bounty that the Fire Lotus Seed ended up in your hands!”

Duan Guiyun’s mouth curled into a smile. He didn’t know how Ling Chen had fully refined the Fire Lotus Seed in such a short time, but he did know that Ling Chen still had one Fire Lotus Seed, which he was determined to obtain.

CLANG!

Ling Chen countered with his sword, hitting Duan Guiyuan’s blade, and his body floated backward more than ten meters.

”Soul Severing Magic Knife—Seven Continuous Strikes!”

Duan Guiyuan had completely gained the upper hand, and a look of disdain appeared in his eyes. What waves can a mere peak Second Level Martial Artist make against me?

”That scared me; I thought Senior Brother Duan might make a mistake.”

A Disciple of the Fire Blade Sect patted his chest and took a deep breath.

SMACK!

Beside him, Ouyang Lie slapped the other’s head, reprimanding, ”What are you talking about? How could Senior Brother Duan possibly make a mistake? Under Senior Brother Duan’s continuous attacks, Ling Chen can’t even lift his head. How could he possibly win?”

With that said, Ouyang Lie also watched Ling Chen on the field with a smile. In the duel with Duan Guiyuan, Ling Chen had been pushed further and further back, completely unable to fight back.

Ling Chen’s defeat was only a matter of time.

”Keep a close eye on that woman; don’t let her interfere. If she dares to help, we won’t have to be polite.”

Ouyang Lie glanced at Bai Susu not far away. If she were an ordinary woman, they would have acted already. But the problem was, she was an outstanding Disciple of the Medicine King Sect and the disciple of a renowned Great Master Level Powerhouse. Unlike Ling Chen, the fallen genius of the Divine Intent Sect, they couldn’t mess with her easily.

”Yes!”

The several Disciples of the Fire Blade Sect clasped their fists, and then a lecherous look appeared in their eyes. Bai Susu was a beauty. If they were allowed to do as they pleased, they would definitely not be polite.

This is bad. I warned him not to be overly brave. That’s ’Fire Demon’ Duan Guiyun, after all. He’s risking his life for no good reason. Bai Susu was burning with anxiety. We’re near the Demon Forest; neither the Divine Intent Sect nor the Medicine King Sect can help in this urgent situation, unless we happen to encounter an Expert from the Divine Intent Sect, but how could that be possible?

In the blink of an eye, Duan Guiyun and Ling Chen had already exchanged more than twenty moves.

WHOOSH!

Duan Guiyun saw an opening in Ling Chen’s defense, and a look of joy immediately appeared on his face. Then he wielded his Covering Moon Blade with both hands and swung it out fiercely.

Sparks flew as Ling Chen, wielding his Heavenly Emperor Heavy Sword, once again swiftly retreated.

”This will be the final strike. I’ll send you on your way.”

Duan Guiyun had completely figured out Ling Chen’s moves and the limits of his abilities. Now, all that was left was for him to unveil his trump card.

Ultimately, Ling Chen wasn’t weak. If Duan Guiyun didn’t use his ultimate move, he would find it genuinely difficult to finish him off.

As Duan Guiyun circulated his True Qi, his red hair began to flutter like a blazing wildfire. His True Qi seemed to mix with Flames, crackling and burning on his Covering Moon Blade. The conflagration grew larger under Duan Guiyun’s furious blade dance.

”Life-Seizing Fire Wheel!”

Duan Guiyun rushed forward as swift as flight, appearing as two fire wheels rolling towards Ling Chen.

In Ling Chen’s pupils, the two points of firelight grew brighter and brighter. His face showed no hint of panic; instead, a sense of ease appeared.

”I was planning to practice with you a bit more, but since you’re in such a hurry, fine.”

The reason he had not previously used the Ancient Saint King Battle Technique was because he wanted to spar with this Duan Guiyun as a test. Given his state after consuming the Fire Lotus Seed, Duan Guiyun was no match for him. However, seeing Duan Guiyun’s stronger blade technique, it seemed best to end the battle as soon as possible for safety’s sake.

No longer hesitating, Ling Chen activated the incantation for the Ancient Saint King Battle Technique. In an instant, Ling Chen’s Realm broke through the bottleneck of the Second Realm of Martial Artist, reaching the peak of the Martial arts triple realm.

”What?”

Duan Guiyun’s ferocious grin suddenly froze, replaced by a look of shock. But at this point, he couldn’t retract his attack and had no choice but to press on, heading for Ling Chen.

Blade lights and sword shadows overlapped as the two figures intersected and passed each other.

The fierce fluctuations subsided, and the imposing aura emanating from Ling Chen also retracted.

SPLAT!

In the incredibly quiet surroundings, a sudden sound broke the silence. A Blood Cave appeared on Duan Guiyun’s right shoulder, piercing through his back. He screamed, and his Covering Moon Blade clattered to the ground.

”Duan Guiyun, do you have anything else to say?”

Ling Chen walked towards Duan Guiyun, sword in hand.

Seeing Ling Chen approach, Duan Guiyun’s face filled with terror. He hurriedly pleaded, ”Ling Chen, I bore you no ill will! It was Ouyang Lie! I only acted against you because I listened to his slander! Rest assured, I will never oppose you again. I will avoid any place you might be.”

”There’s some truth to what you say. Duan Guiyun, you are a man of some renown in the Jianghu. I hope you can keep your word.”

Ling Chen sheathed his Long Sword. He had initially intended to make Duan Guiyun pay; however, since he pleaded for mercy, Ling Chen decided to show leniency.

At this moment, Ouyang Lie’s face turned ghastly pale. He hurriedly retreated, preparing to flee.

The moment Ouyang Lie moved, Ling Chen had his Long Sword at his throat.

”Ouyang Lie, accept your judgment. Someone like you doesn’t deserve to practice martial arts. I won’t kill you, but I will cripple your martial arts.”

”No!”

Ouyang Lie looked terrified. Crippling his martial arts would be no different from killing him!

Ignoring his pig-like squeals, Ling Chen jabbed a finger at Ouyang Lie’s Dantian. A thread of sword qi penetrated it, shattering Ouyang Lie’s Dantian.

With his Dantian destroyed, Ouyang Lie collapsed to the ground like a pile of soft mud.

”He deserved it.”

Bai Susu walked over, her eyes showing no sympathy. Ouyang Lie’s fate was entirely his own doing.

”Let’s go.”

Ling Chen didn’t intend to deal with the others. He had crippled Ouyang Lie as a warning to other petty scoundrels that he, Ling Chen, was not someone to be trifled with.