Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 152: Chapter 151: Meet_1

CRACK! CRACK!

The chilling aura had just crystallized on Liu Xiling’s body when it shattered inch by inch, transforming into countless ice fragments that fluttered down.

Liu Xiling extended her jade-white palm. In its center, a Blood Talisman appeared. This talisman was exceptionally vibrant, and what looked like fresh blood seemed to flow across its surface, emitting a deeply sinister aura.

She smacked her palm onto the Great Wilderness Python. Instantly, the Blood Talisman corroded the python’s skin, causing it to split open and its flesh to be exposed.

ROAR!

Howling in agony, the Great Wilderness Python curled its body and lunged to bite Liu Xiling again.

From her sleeve, she produced a crimson Long Whip. A blood-red light pulsed along the whip, as if it possessed Spirituality, making it seem to squirm slowly.

Liu Xiling lashed out with the crimson Long Whip. The whip, seemingly concealing a mechanism, spun in mid-air while rapidly extending and forming over a dozen circles. Then, with a sudden tug, she pulled it taut, binding the Great Wilderness Python’s head securely.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

At that moment, Xia Ji and the other two Grand Masters of the Saint Witch Religion also made their move. They had not reached the Sky Apex Realm, so they couldn’t hover in mid-air as casually as Liu Xiling, nor could they remain airborne for extended periods.

As they sprang into action, they each brandished their weapons. Xia Ji drew her Bewitching Sword. As she thrust it through the air, it trailed a black streak of light that seemed to captivate the soul.

The other two black-robed Experts, one wielding a hammer and the other a staff—both bludgeoning weapons—effectively complemented Xia Ji’s Bewitching Sword.

The Great Wilderness Python, ensnared by Liu Xiling, was immobilized and forced to endure a ferocious onslaught from Xia Ji and her two companions. Despite its formidable defenses, under the relentless bombardment of the three late-stage Grand Masters, its body was soon riddled with wounds.

The Great Wilderness Python struggled with increasing violence. In the end, its immense strength became too much for even Liu Xiling to restrain. After all, it was a peak Third Grade Demonic Beast possessing the bloodline of the Profound Serpent. Its Cultivation was comparable to that of top Grand Masters, and its strength was infinitesimally close to the Sky Apex Realm, even capable of contending with a Top Sky Apex Strong.

At this moment, Ling Chen and Xiao Muyu had entered Black Water Gully and arrived nearby, just in time to witness the earth-shattering battle unfolding in mid-air.

Ling Chen lifted his head. When he saw the silver-masked figure that haunted his dreams, he couldn’t help but tremble with excitement. He was finally seeing her—his only relative in this world, his biological mother.

Even though she wore a mask, he recognized her instantly.

Although Ling Chen knew Liu Xiling was alive, she had not shown herself for a long time, as if deliberately avoiding him.

Now, he finally had the chance to ask what in the world had happened.

Even though the Great Elder had told him that the upheaval in the Divine Intent Sect was Liu Xiling’s doing, Ling Chen still refused to believe it.

He refused to believe that the gentle mother he remembered could be a woman who concealed such profound depths and a malicious heart.

”Ling Chen, don’t act recklessly,” Xiao Muyu quickly interjected, stopping Ling Chen as he looked ready to rush out. ”Let’s wait until they’ve dealt with the Great Wilderness Python.”

”Alright.” Hearing her words, Ling Chen suppressed the surge of excitement in his heart.

Meanwhile, the Great Wilderness Python had been overwhelmed by the relentless assault. It struggled desperately, attempting to retreat into the water to escape.

Just then, Liu Xiling suddenly moved. She gave Xia Ji a meaningful look. Understanding her intent, Xia Ji immediately tossed her Bewitching Sword to Liu Xiling.

Catching the Bewitching Sword in mid-air, Liu Xiling plunged it into the Great Wilderness Python’s head. Terrifying sword qi pierced through, erupting from the back of the python’s skull and leaving a gushing bloody hole.

As the sword qi tore through it, the life in the Great Wilderness Python’s eyes began to fade. Its massive body slumped and fell, plunging into the watery depths of the gully below with a tremendous splash.

The corpse, over twenty meters long, floated to the surface.

The four of them landed on the water’s surface. Liu Xiling stepped lightly upon the water as if it were solid ground. She approached the Great Wilderness Python’s corpse and, using the Bewitching Sword, swiftly sliced open its belly. From within, she retrieved a Snake Gallbladder.

With a flick of her sharp fingernail, the Snake Gallbladder ruptured, spilling dark, bitter juice. Liu Xiling collected it in a Black Jade Bottle.

”Finally, our mission is accomplished,” Xia Ji said, a smile gracing her beautiful eyes. This Great Wilderness Python’s Snake Gallbladder was the last item Liu Xiling needed to collect.

”Mm. With this, the medicine will be complete,” Liu Xiling said. She brought the Black Jade Bottle to her face, sniffed it, and a satisfied look appeared in her eyes.

”What exactly is this?” Xia Ji asked, her curiosity piqued. To concoct the substance in the Jade Bottle, Liu Xiling had ventured into numerous perilous and remote regions. She had even come to Ghost Fog Mountain and expended considerable effort to slay this Great Wilderness Python solely for its bile.

”Poison,” Liu Xiling stated, her tone utterly calm, like an undisturbed ancient well. ”Its name is Heavenly Shadow Poison. It is all-pervasive, its toxicity terrifying. Even a Top Sky Apex Strong cannot withstand its effects and will be devoured by it until not even bones remain.”

”So powerful?” Xia Ji and the two Demonic Sect Grand Masters exclaimed, a chill creeping down their spines. They involuntarily took two steps back, distancing themselves from the Heavenly Shadow Poison.

Even a Top Sky Apex Strong couldn’t withstand this poison. If they were contaminated, not even an Immortal could save them!

”Since the medicine is refined, Saintess, can we leave Ghost Fog Mountain now?” Xia Ji asked, clasping her fists. ”It’s said that Top Sky Apex Strongs from the Sect Alliance are already rushing here. We don’t need to confront them directly.”

Although Xia Ji had confidence in Liu Xiling’s strength, now was not the time for a decisive battle; there was no need to take unnecessary risks.

”Mm, let’s go,” Liu Xiling nodded, preparing to depart.

”Wait!”

Just as the four were turning to leave, a shout suddenly halted them.

Liu Xiling and Xia Ji turned one after the other, their gazes falling upon a white-robed young man with a sword at his side, standing at the bottom of the gully.

”It’s him,” Xia Ji murmured, glancing involuntarily at Liu Xiling beside her. Liu Xiling’s eyes, however, remained as tranquil as still water, betraying no emotion.

”Mother,” Ling Chen called out, his gaze fixed intently on Liu Xiling, his expression fervent with emotion.

”The Saintess’s son?” the two Supreme Demonic Grandmasters muttered, their expressions darkening slightly at his words.

The Saintess had only one son, the bastard child she bore with Ling Tianyu. This matter had always been an unspeakable scandal within the Saint Witch Religion. Even now that Liu Xiling had returned to the Saint Witch Religion, no one dared mention her son. In the eyes of most high-ranking members of the Saint Witch Religion, Ling Chen’s birth was a profound humiliation for them.

The Saint Witch Religion hadn’t sought out the boy, yet unexpectedly, he had come to them.

At this moment, they wished they could immediately kill Ling Chen, this symbol of their shame. However, with Liu Xiling right beside them, they dared not act rashly without her command.

But the hostility in their eyes was utterly unconcealed.

Too reckless. Xiao Muyu had wanted to stop Ling Chen, but she couldn’t. In this situation, she couldn’t help but worry about his predicament.