Ling Tian Sword God

The power of the Divine Dragon Jade surged forth like a bubbling spring, combining with Ling Chen’s True Qi. These combined forces then suppressed the Shadow Demon Poison. The previously rampant Shadow Demon Poison, having encountered its nemesis, was finally brought under control.

The Divine Dragon Jade truly is an ancient treasure. Even the Shadow Demon Poison that could kill a powerful expert like Gu Qingfeng is no match for its power. A wave of delighted surprise washed over Ling Chen; the Divine Dragon Jade had previously eliminated many so-called deadly poisons for him. He hadn’t expected the Shadow Demon Poison to be an exception.

Under Ling Chen’s control, the flesh corroded by the Shadow Demon Poison was completely enveloped in the searing power of the Divine Dragon Jade.

Refine! A command sounded from within Ling Chen’s heart. Then, the blood-red glow surrounding the Shadow Demon Poison spun at high speed. It was as if flames had been ignited, erupting with overwhelming power that, like countless lines of fire, sliced the Shadow Demon Poison into innumerable pieces.

With a thought, Ling Chen directed the searing red energy to split apart, enveloping the numerous fragments of Shadow Demon Poison, and began to refine them!

The reason the Shadow Demon Poison was so stubborn was that it contained an exceptionally strange Swallowing power, which could absorb both the True Qi and vitality of its victim. Therefore, to eradicate the Shadow Demon Poison, it was necessary to overcome this tenacious Swallowing power.

Inside the room, Ling Chen’s eyes were closed tightly. Threads of red light slowly emanated from his skin, gradually increasing the room’s temperature.

As time passed, the Swallowing power within the Shadow Demon Poison in Ling Chen’s body was gradually reduced to nothing under his refinement. With the refinement of the Shadow Demon Poison, an ancient power contained within it began to emerge endlessly. This power then flowed through Ling Chen’s meridians like a flood, causing his initially depleted True Qi to be swiftly replenished. His aura also gradually recovered to its peak.

The Shadow Demon Poison had originally absorbed Ling Chen’s True Qi. Now that it had been refined, the absorbed True Qi naturally returned.

Once the method was found, the rest proceeded as smoothly as water flowing into a channel. The only thing needed was time.

Time flowed like water, not to be wasted recklessly, but Ling Chen was unaware that three days had instantly passed during his refinement.

During these three days, the High Priest and Wutugu had visited. Seeing the tightly closed door, they were somewhat puzzled. However, they were not rash individuals. Sensing the scorching aura emanating from the room, they guessed Ling Chen was likely treating the poison and thus did not forcibly disturb him.

After all, even they had no solution for the Shadow Demon Poison. Seeing Ling Chen’s current state, perhaps he had found a way to suppress it, though it was hard to say for sure.

During Ling Chen’s three days of quiet detoxification, the High Priest had already taken the Longevity Fruit. His body had been rejuvenated, and the signs of old age on him had entirely vanished.

As such, their gratitude towards Ling Chen deepened. After all, if their High Priest were to fall at this time, it would be a significant blow to the entire Barbarian Tribe. Compared to this, a single stalk of Deer Reviving Grass seemed insignificant. Ling Chen had truly done a great favor for the entire Barbarian Tribe.

Within the sweltering room, Ling Chen sat cross-legged on the bed. Sweat steamed from his pores, plastering his clothes to his skin, and his face was exceptionally flushed. The once extensive Shadow Demon Poison on his body had now shrunk into tiny black dots, surrounded by faint traces of scorching. White mist emerged from his nostrils with each breath. Ling Chen’s aura was remarkably vigorous at this moment. Inside him, vast true energy surged like a roaring flood through his meridians, making rushing sounds. The injuries he had sustained in the Demon-Burying Cave while fighting the demon were now completely healed. Moreover, his physical condition seemed even better than before!

Vast true energy whirled through his body. Gradually, a fierce momentum to break through his bottleneck seemed to build. As the True Qi in his meridians grew increasingly powerful and turbulent, circulating faster and faster, Ling Chen’s face became more flushed. Strands of steam-like True Qi spurted out from countless pores all over his body.

Condense! The True Qi spun at high speed for a while, then Ling Chen’s body suddenly stiffened. A faint, almost imperceptible sound resonated from deep within his Dantian.

As this faint sound arose, an inexplicable sense of comfort spread from within Ling Chen’s body, permeating every corner. The slight throbbing pain that had arisen from the vast true energy within his body disappeared completely, replaced by a feeling of profound satisfaction, yet also a desire for more.

Have I broken through to become a Ninth Layer Great Master? Ling Chen slowly opened his tightly closed eyes. Within his dark pupils, hints of red light seemed to circulate.

Lowering his head, Ling Chen looked at his chest. The Shadow Demon Poison there was not yet entirely refined; many tiny black dots were still visible. This Shadow Demon Poison was indeed stubborn. To completely eradicate and refine it, he would likely need more time.

However, the greater part of the Shadow Demon Poison’s power had already crumbled. The remnants could no longer stir up any significant trouble.

What surprised and delighted Ling Chen was that, after refining the Shadow Demon Poison, his cultivation had actually advanced to become a Ninth Layer Great Master. This was indeed an unexpected outcome. The energy contained within the Shadow Demon Poison was astonishingly abundant; after its refinement, it was entirely converted into pure True Qi.

With the Shadow Demon Poison suppressed, Ling Chen walked out of the room.

The High Priest and Wutugu outside were startled when they saw Ling Chen emerge unscathed. Immediately, they asked anxiously, ”How did it go?”

”Thanks to your blessings, the poison has been cleansed,” Ling Chen replied with a faint smile.

”What, it’s cleansed?” The High Priest and Wutugu stared wide-eyed in disbelief. The deadly poison that had tormented even Gu Qingfeng to death was actually neutralized by Ling Chen in just three days? How was this possible?

”Yes. Not only that, my cultivation has advanced another step by borrowing the power of this Shadow Demon Poison.” Ling Chen turned his palm over, and True Qi surged within it, undoubtedly much stronger than before.

”This...” The High Priest and Wutugu stared at Ling Chen as if he were some kind of monstrosity. After a long moment, they exchanged a glance and then, almost in unison, uttered two words:

”Monster!”