Ling Tian Sword God

”I heard that Black Chonghou has led an army of fifty thousand warriors and is now at the gates of the city. Dark Sky City is likely to fall given the circumstances.”

On the Bright Moon Terrace, a songstress said anxiously.

”I fear the worst. I wonder how Black Chonghou will deal with us.”

Another dancer was also terrified.

Women are usually the most vulnerable during a war, especially beautiful ones like them. Once the city fell, they would likely be reduced to slaves.

The Bright Moon Tower Owner and Mu Qing were also very concerned. They had sided with the Elder Hall, which meant they had betrayed Black Chonghou.

Lin Ya sat next to Ling Chen. Despite her attempts to hide it, her anxious gaze kept darting towards the city gate.

”Don’t worry. It will be easy to get you out of the city if things get too dangerous. As for those Black Market Elders, if they continue to be so stubborn, it would be better to let them just disappear.”

Ling Chen didn’t care about the lives of the Black Market Elders. As long as Lin Ya was on his side, he would be able to deal with Black Chonghou. There was no need to worry about finding someone to lead the Black Market.

As for Lin Ya, she naturally didn’t want to see all the Black Market Elders dying here, as it would undoubtedly be a devastating blow to the Black Market itself.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

Just then, several figures arrived in quick succession at the Bright Moon Tower, including Elder Tianhong and the other Black Market Elders.

”Those Elders have really come!”

The Bright Moon Tower Owner was a little surprised. She had thought Ling Chen was jesting when he mentioned the Elders would come to join them for a drink, but then they really arrived.

”Sect Leader Ling Chen, please help us!”

One of the Black Market Elders immediately knelt on the ground after landing, begging Ling Chen’s help without any care for his dignity.

Seeing this, the Bright Moon Tower Owner and Mu Qing were wide-eyed in surprise. They had never seen the Elders lose their composure like this before. Could this young man before them truly possess such Divine Power to save so many of them?

”The Elders are overestimating me,” Ling Chen said indifferently. ”Black Chonghou has an army of fifty thousand warriors outside. What makes you think I’m capable of saving you? Elder Murong is sharp-tongued and possesses unparalleled strength. He must be capable of wiping out Black Chonghou’s army and leading us out of this predicament.”

Upon hearing these words, Murong Bo’s mouth twitched. He knew Ling Chen was mocking him, but there was nothing he could do. They needed Ling Chen’s help now; even though they were furious, they had to conceal their emotions.

Elder Tianhong gave Murong Bo a look. The latter took a deep breath, finally bowed to Ling Chen, and said in a deep voice, ”Sect Leader Ling Chen, I was wrong earlier and offended you. I hope you can forgive my transgression.”

”Elder Murong has actually apologized.”

The Bright Moon Tower Owner pursed her red lips, shocked beyond words. Elder Murong was notoriously harsh; for him to apologize to Ling Chen was unbelievable.

However, Murong Bo’s apology didn’t immediately earn Ling Chen’s forgiveness. Seeing this, Elder Tianhong cleared his throat and stepped forward. ”Sect Leader Ling Chen, Elder Murong is straightforward. Please don’t take offense. The overall situation is what matters now. We will abide by all the conditions you proposed earlier.”

”I’m not as petty as you think,” Ling Chen responded calmly. ”Since Elder Murong made a mistake, he should be punished. The position of an Elder is no longer suitable for him.”

As soon as these words were spoken, a stir went through the Bright Moon Terrace. Ling Chen was casually suggesting deposing Murong Bo, a Black Market Elder!

The position of a Black Market Elder was extremely respected, yet Ling Chen, an outsider, was trying to depose Murong Bo!

”You insolent boy, how dare you!”

Murong Bo was enraged. He couldn’t bear it any longer. With his True Qi erupting from within, he immediately launched an attack, striking at Ling Chen with a violent palm.

”Elder Murong, what are you doing!”

Before Ling Chen could react, Liu Xin had already stepped in front of him, throwing a punch and clashing with Murong Bo.

BANG!

The collision of fist and palm resonated with a deafening thud, stirring up a ferocious gust of wind.

Both men retreated a dozen steps before coming to a halt.

”Elder Murong, how dare you attack Sect Leader Ling Chen? What are you trying to do?”

”Elder Murong, given your agitated state, you are indeed unsuitable for the position of an Elder.”

The other Elders watched coldly. Murong Bo’s decision to clash with Ling Chen at this critical moment was tantamount to severing their path to survival. Naturally, they wouldn’t be polite anymore.

”Elder Murong Bo’s behavior is reckless, and his virtue does not match his position. His status as an Elder is hereby revoked, and he is demoted to Great Executor,” Elder Tianhong said gravely. As the Chief Elder, eager to curry favor with Ling Chen at this juncture, he had no choice but to make this decision.

”What?”

Murong Bo was utterly stunned when he heard he had been deposed.

”Elder Murong Bo was deposed because he offended Ling Chen.”

The Lord of Bright Moon Tower swallowed, looking at Ling Chen with shocked eyes. At this moment, Ling Chen was like an Emperor; his words could determine the fate of others, granting him the power over life and death.

RUMBLE!

Just then, a sound that shook the heavens rang out, causing everyone to look up. Above Dark Sky City, the black clouds parted, and a massive Warship appeared, piercing through them.

”It’s the Puppet Warship!”

The appearance of the Flying Battleship instantly caused an uproar.

The Puppet Warship was a major trump card of the Black Market, rumored to have been discovered in Ancient Relics. Powered by Fire Source Ore, it could fly and carry over a thousand people. It was undoubtedly a flying fortress, a truly formidable weapon.

They had never expected that Black Chonghou would actually deploy the Puppet Warship.

At the very front of the Puppet Warship, several figures stood at the bow.

The person leading them was none other than the Black Market’s current lord, Black Chonghou.

”The lord has led the army on a long expedition this time. With fifty thousand troops moving south and the deployment of the Puppet Warship, Dark Sky City is already in our grasp. These rebels will undoubtedly be defeated,” a person in black beside Black Chonghou bowed and said with a smile.

”Dark Sky City is filled with a mere rabble; they can’t stir up any trouble.” Contempt flickered in Black Chonghou’s eyes before he quickly concealed it. ”My only concern is one person: that boy named Ling Chen. I have received news that Ling Chen is in Dark Sky City. This time, not only must we eliminate all these rebels, but we should also take the opportunity to deal with Ling Chen to avoid any future problems.”

”That kid deserves to die.”

From behind Black Chonghou, a man with a hooked nose stepped out. It was Linghu Yi. At the mention of Ling Chen, his eyes instantly turned icy. He ground his teeth and said coldly, ”That little beast snatched the position that should have been mine. Brother Black, this time, please grant me the opportunity to personally end that little beast.”

Linghu Yi harbored a deep hatred for Ling Chen. In his view, he was once the Master of the Cyan Robe Association, a Martial World giant. However, Ling Chen had caused him to be deserted by his followers and family, forcing him to join the Black Market. He was determined to avenge this grudge.