Ling Tian Sword God

Deep inside the Magic Fog Mountain, atop a grand hall, Yan Xiang held his Great Axe. With a swift chop, a crack appeared on the rock before him. Consecutively, four or five more cracks came forth, splitting the rock into pieces.

The shattered pieces of rock floated upwards, forming a peculiar still scene in the air.

”Congratulations Brother Yan on your immense progress.”

Chu Tiange quickly flattered, ”Given your progress, breaking through to the Seventh Realm Great Master level seems just around the corner.”

”These days, I asked you to keep tabs on Ling Chen. How is it going? Is he cultivating on Beiming Feng? Someone like him is bound to create a significant disturbance when attempting to break through realms; it’s impossible for him to do so without leaving any trace.”

Yan Xiang put away his axe and demanded intensely.

Chu Tiange was slightly startled and said promptly, ”Brother Yan, I have already deployed men to monitor Beiming Feng closely over these days, ensuring not even a fly could get away. We’ve finally managed to obtain some news.”

”That Ling Chen guy is now striving to advance to a higher realm with the assistance of Fire Crow Taoist and four others. They have reportedly set up the Demon Galloping Heavenly Dragon Array for that guy for specialized cultivation.”

”Demon Galloping Heavenly Dragon Array?”

Yan Xiang’s interest was piqued. However, he scoffed, ”I’ve heard of the Demon Galloping Heavenly Dragon Array. It requires five Top Sky Apex Strong to pool all their resources, investing a full seven days of painstaking efforts and rarities just to set it up. I didn’t expect the Saintess to go to such lengths for her son.”

”Besides, the Demon Galloping Heavenly Dragon Array is not something a mere Third Level Great Master like him can withstand. Whether he can even endure it is questionable. Furthermore, completely refining that type of power, even in over a month, is quite difficult.”

”However, he must participate in the trials so I can slaughter him, leaving no trace. He possesses the Dragon Vein Power, which I intend to acquire. Once Master breaks through to a higher realm, he will definitely enter a long period of seclusion. The position of Sect Leader will then be passed to me. I’ll also have to kill the Saintess, abolish her title, and completely unify the Holy Church! It has been a long time since the Saint Witch Religion was truly unified.”

”Allow me to congratulate you in advance, Brother Yan. Not only will you fully unite the Holy Church, but you will also unify both the righteous and demonic factions, and even the entire Martial World to become the number one martial artist!”

Chu Tiange replied with a grin plastered on his face, flattering wholeheartedly.

”Haha, excellent! Brother Chu, once I rise to the position of Sect Leader, I’ll appoint you as the Deputy Sect Leader. We’ll share the fortune and create a great cause together!”

Yan Xiang laughed heartily.

”Thank you for your generous affection, Brother Yan.”

Chu Tiange quickly cupped his fists, feigning an overwhelmed and grateful expression. However, in his heart, he despised Yan Xiang completely. What a fool to harbor wild ambitions about inheriting the position of Sect Leader. It’s simply wishful thinking. The position of Sect Leader is not meant for any random person. There are countless people within Skypiercing Peak who possess greater strength than Yan Xiang. At present, I am merely taking advantage of this brainless fool. I can’t believe how highly he thinks of himself. It’s truly hopeless.

Time passed quickly, like the shuttle of a loom. One and a half months had gone by in the blink of an eye. Ling Chen was still in the middle of the Demon Galloping Heavenly Dragon Array, refining the strength of the Demon Dragon.

This refining process required absolute concentration. Only without distraction could he fully convert this strength into his own as quickly as possible.

”This is bad, we don’t have much time left. However, Ling Chen doesn’t seem to have any intention of waking up. If this continues, I’m afraid he won’t make it to the Sky Demon Tower’s trials.”

In the grand hall, Fire Crow Taoist watched Ling Chen, who remained motionless in the middle of the Great Formation. A trace of unease appeared in his eyes.

If Ling Chen failed to participate in the trials, it would mean their efforts leading up to this would be largely in vain.

”But opportunities are hard to come by; we can’t afford to interrupt Ling Chen right now. This could potentially cost him his chance of advancement,” Dragon Elephant Respect mused.

”I don’t recommend interrupting him at this stage. Here’s an idea: why don’t the five of us leave one person here to supervise him and try waking him up before the trials begin? If it’s really not possible, then let it be.”

”Good, I agree with this method. The rest of you should go and gather the other young experts of the Saintess Hall. The Saintess is still in seclusion, and now it’s up to us to handle these matters.”

”I’ll stay. I’d like to see whether this young man can succeed. If he really can’t, then I will awaken him using a special method.”

The speaker was the Black Swordsman, who looked at Ling Chen in the Array Formation and spoke indifferently.

”We’ll be counting on you then.”

The remaining four all nodded, turned around, and vanished from the great hall in a flash.

After Fire Crow Taoist and the other three left, the Black Swordsman’s eyes narrowed slightly. He then sat in meditation, an intangible wave radiating from him.

A strand of Sword Intent, carrying an aura that could destroy all creation, was released from between his brows.

This was the Sword Intent mastered by the Black Swordsman: the Destructive Sword Intent.

Communicating with Ling Chen through ordinary methods was challenging, as he was currently oblivious to his surroundings. Therefore, the Black Swordsman could only resort to a unique method: communication via Sword Intent.

A strand of Destructive Sword Intent lingered around Ling Chen and, unnoticed, gradually infiltrated his mind.

”Ling Chen, awaken quickly.”

A barely tangible voice echoed in Ling Chen’s mind.

Ling Chen’s mind was like a calm, silent ocean. However, just as the Black Swordsman prepared to withdraw his Sword Intent, this tranquil ocean suddenly began to churn violently.

”What’s this?”

The Black Swordsman was taken aback. Just as he was about to exit Ling Chen’s mind, a dragon shadow suddenly surged out from the calm mind. The dragon shadow ascended into the air, emitting an unparalleled aura, and devoured the Black Swordsman’s Sword Intent in one bite.

”What?!”

The Black Swordsman abruptly opened his eyes, his face pale, an expression of disbelief in his eyes.

His Sword Intent, carrying a fragment of his will, had been devoured. This caused the Black Swordsman a substantial loss of mental energy. More alarming, however, was the mysterious nature of the entity that could consume his Sword Intent in a single gulp.

This young man harbors many secrets that outsiders can’t interfere with. Nevermind, I’m powerless, the Black Swordsman shook his head and gave up on awakening Ling Chen.

「Three days later.」

DONG! DONG!

On this day, the melodious sound of a giant clock reverberated throughout the Saint Witch Religion. The sound was earth-shattering, echoing directly into everyone’s ears, reaching deep into their souls.

”The Demonic Holy Bell is ringing. The Sky Demon Tower must be opening.” The Black Swordsman opened his eyes. The Sky Demon Tower was finally about to open, but Ling Chen was still motionless on the spot, showing no signs of waking up.

Alas, it seems he will miss this trial.

The Black Swordsman shook his head, feeling powerless.

However, just as he was about to give up, a brilliant beam of light suddenly burst out from above Ling Chen’s head. A golden dragon shadow rose, soaring to mid-air, then abruptly turned back and plunged fiercely onto Ling Chen. The endless light completely absorbed into Ling Chen’s body.

At that moment, Ling Chen’s aura soared abruptly, like a rocket blasting off!