Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 286: Chapter 285: The Gatekeeper_1

After leaving the canyon, Ling Chen and Lin Yu spurred their horses, finally arriving at Green Snake Lake.

Green Snake Lake, true to its name, appeared on the map as an enormous blue-green snake. The area was full of vibrant life, with abundant spiritual energy. The islands within the lake were divided among the major forces. Snake Heart Island, which the Lin Family occupied, was merely one of the larger ones.

On the boundless surface of the lake, sparkling waves twinkled in the sunlight. A large ship, about thirty zhang wide, sailed quickly towards the front.

From the bow of the ship, Ling Chen saw the panoramic view of numerous islands.

With a flip of his palm, the book ”Beastman Blood Refining Technique” appeared in his hand.

This ”Beastman Blood Refining Technique” was indeed a unique form of Physical exercise martial arts. It explained how to refine the Essence Blood of Exotic Beasts, integrate it into one’s body, consequently strengthening oneself and gaining a strong physique comparable to Exotic Beasts.

It seemed similar to the ”Beastification” practice of the Myriad Beasts Sect.

But Beastification was rumored to have significant side effects. If overused, it could affect one’s mind, even leading to madness. Turning the user into a ravaging maniac, the ending was quite tragic. However, this ”Beastman Blood Refining Technique” did not mention any side effects.

Ling Chen skimmed through the book. This ”Beastman Blood Refining Technique” was divided into two parts. The first part was about extracting Essence Blood from an Exotic Beast and refining it with medicinal materials. The second part was about the methods of refining the prepared Essence Blood of the Exotic Beast.

This ”Beastman Blood Refining Technique” was indeed very precious. Uncle Wang had entrusted such an important item to him mainly because he knew Ling Chen was a loyal and upright man. The more valuable this ”Beastman Blood Refining Technique” was, the greater Ling Chen felt his responsibility towards Lin Yu. It was the chivalrous duty of a swordsman.

If it fell into the hands of unscrupulous individuals, they would not only fail to keep their promises but might also murder to rob, run off with the loot, and never care about these matters.

After sending Lin Yu to the Lin Family and settling him in, Ling Chen would search for a suitable Third Grade Demonic Beast. He would extract its Essence Blood to cultivate this ”Beastman Blood Refining Technique”.

”Brother Ling Chen, are you participating in the Martial World convention this year?” The cabin door opened, and Lin Yu walked towards him.

Ling Chen replied, ”Yes, unless something unforeseen happens, I should be participating!”

”I also want to participate, but unfortunately, my strength is not enough. It is said that to participate in the Martial World convention for the younger generation, one’s cultivation must reach the Martial Artist Sixth Realm. This is the minimum requirement for participating in the Martial World convention.” Lin Yu’s eyes were filled with longing.

The Martial World convention had its prosperous and declining periods. It was held once every three years, so you couldn’t expect every session to produce numerous exceptional talents. The distinctions could be determined from the qualifying criteria.

This year’s Martial World Convention was of high standards, and the entry threshold was also much higher than usual.

”You’re gifted, and it’s okay if you can’t participate this time. The Martial World convention takes place every three years; you have a long road ahead.”

Ling Chen glanced at Lin Yu. The latter’s talent was not bad. More importantly, Lin Yu was the possessor of the perfect three-headed serpent bloodline, inherently powerful, and possessed great physical strength.

The strength of this bloodline was so great that Ling Chen found it difficult to determine how powerful it could ultimately be.

”The perfect three-headed serpent bloodline is powerful, but it must undergo a ritual baptism to fully unleash its power.” Lin Yu’s eyes shone with intense determination. ”That’s why I strive to enter the Lin Family. As long as I undergo the ritual baptism, I can truly unleash my potential, and then, nothing in this world can obstruct my vision. I will kill each of them, one by one, who tried to plot against me, in order to avenge Uncle Wang.”

”You have ambition, but ambition alone is not enough. You must find a way to survive. Only by surviving can you have a future.”

Ling Chen looked at Lin Yu with a newfound respect. Initially, Ling Chen thought that Lin Yu was a useless young master. But now, after witnessing Uncle Wang’s death, Lin Yu was showing quick growth.

”I understand.”

Lin Yu nodded, his eyes showing determination.

After the ship had been sailing for more than two hours, a massive island came into view.

Just then, the boat suddenly began to shake violently. A giant wave erupted on the lake, and a huge shadow seemed to lurk beneath the water.

”What’s happening?”

”What’s going on?”

The passengers on the ship ran out from their cabins, faces filled with panic.

Lin Yu’s eyebrows wrinkled slightly, then relaxed, saying to Ling Chen, ”Brother Ling Chen, I feel a familiar aura. It feels like a snake-type Exotic Beast, and very powerful.”

As soon as Lin Yu finished speaking, it became dark in front of the ship. Everyone looked fixedly, screaming out aloud.

”It’s the Three-headed Giant Snake! The Lin Family’s guardian beast!”

”Isn’t this beast only supposed to attack the enemies of the Ling Family? Why has it suddenly launched an attack on us?”

”This Three-headed Giant Snake is a Third Grade Demonic Beast!”

Three huge snakeheads had appeared in front of the ship at some point, each one as big as a luxurious carriage. Their eyes, like lanterns hanging on a gate, emitted red beams of light, and their one zhang long tongues swung in and out like long spears; it was a horrifying sight.

”The Lin Family’s guardian beast has always been peaceful and would not take the initiative to attack guests. Why has it suddenly become so crazy?” Lin Yu said, somewhat perplexed.

”It’s coming for you.”

Ling Chen stood at the bow of the ship, unmoving.

”Coming for me?” Lin Yu was taken aback. Before he had time to react fully, the Three-headed Giant Snake’s massive body had already swum over. Abruptly, its thick tail smacked heavily onto the ship, aiming precisely at Lin Yu’s position.

”Despicable creature!”

Ling Chen was first to draw his sword and charge out. He stepped directly onto the bow of the ship and then soared into mid-air, swinging his sword towards the heads of the Three-headed Giant Snake.

The waves surged wildly. The snake, facing Ling Chen who dared to attack it, was extremely irritated. The middle head opened its mouth, an azure glow converging inside, aimed directly at Ling Chen’s body.

WHOOSH!

The energy sphere shot out abruptly, but Ling Chen just shook his head, his face unchanged, and the Cloud-hidden Sword in his hand swung out, directly deflecting the sphere.

BOOM!

The energy sphere hit the water’s surface, immediately causing a violent burst of water spray.

WHOOSH!

Ling Chen left an afterimage, appearing directly above the Three-headed Giant Snake’s heads. Then, he swung his sword downwards.

CRACK!

Ling Chen’s sword struck down on one of the Three-headed Giant Snake’s heads. The next moment, a huge gap appeared on it, a chunk brutally chopped off by the Sword Light of Ling Chen’s Cloud-hidden Sword.

The snake’s body also collapsed heavily after Ling Chen’s strike, causing an astonishing amount of water to splash up.

”So fierce! This is an Exotic Beast at the Three-Star Beginner Level, and it couldn’t withstand his single sword strike.”

”Amazing! Looking at his youthful appearance, he should be a top-ranked genius on the Heavenly List, right?”

”At this Martial World convention, there will certainly be a place for this young man.”

Most of the people on the ship were Jianghu people, including several warrior-level powerhouses. They clearly knew that even Great Master Level Powerhouses could not withstand a full blow from the Three-headed Giant Snake, let alone them. That’s why they admired Ling Chen so much.