Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 699: Chapter 697: Sky Apex Puppet_1

AARGH!

In a moment of distraction, a Top Sky Apex Strong from the Righteous and Devil Alliance was abruptly seized by a giant black hand and stuffed into the gaping maw of an Exotic Demon Beast.

CRUNCH! CRUNCH!

The dreadful sound of chewing echoed through the air, filling the onlookers with boundless fear. To be devoured by such a monster was a terrifying prospect; suicide seemed a preferable fate.

Xia Yunxin’s lovely face had turned deathly pale. Although she could ensure her own survival, she feared that everyone on Green Cloud Mountain was destined to perish here.

KABOOM!

Just as fear was spreading rapidly, a loud explosion suddenly erupted from the Cultivation Heart Hall. A violent aura radiated from the hall, swiftly spreading through the surrounding area.

”Huh?”

Shentu Yan was also startled by this aura, his gaze quickly falling upon the Cultivation Heart Hall. That previous surge of energy, with its incredibly violent fluctuations, had sent a shiver through his very core.

What is hidden there?

Shentu Yan narrowed his eyes and abruptly waved toward the Exotic Demon Beast. ”Go, destroy that hall!”

ROAR!

Receiving the command, the Exotic Demon Beast shot out, leaping from mid-air and landing before the great hall. It opened its gaping maw, and a black wave of energy rapidly condensed within before being fiercely blasted towards the hall.

WHAM!

The energy wave struck the hall, instantly engulfing it.

”Damn it!” Xia Yunxin blanched. The Cultivation Heart Hall is where Ling Yin is refining the Sky Apex Puppet. For it to be struck so heavily before completion... not only will the Sky Apex Puppet’s refinement likely fail, but Ling Yin herself might be in mortal danger!

Under such a ferocious attack from the Exotic Demon Beast, Ling Yin might already be dead. If Ling Yin were killed, how could she ever explain it to Ling Chen?

”Wait! What is that?”

Just as sorrow filled Xia Yunxin’s heart, a gasp of surprise suddenly sounded from nearby.

Xia Yunxin swiftly looked up. There, amidst the dust and debris of the Cultivation Heart Hall that Shentu Yan had ordered destroyed, a colossal figure was emerging.

Dazzling silver light erupted from the ruins, blindingly bright. As the dust slowly settled, the behemoth, wreathed in silver light, came fully into view.

”That is...”

Gasps of shock rippled through the crowd as they stared at the massive figure. Its body, constructed from a metallic material, resembled a gigantic Violent Dragon. The only difference was a pair of wide, silver wings on its back. Each metallic feather, like a razor-sharp blade, emitted a chilling glint.

Atop the silver, metallic Violent Dragon sat a charming and radiant young woman. Her smile, as lovely as a flower, presented a stark contrast to the ferocious aura of the metallic Violent Dragon beneath her.

An incredibly wild aura emanated from this metallic beast, making hearts pound.

”This is... a Sky Apex Puppet?”

Long Zaitian, Feng Chibai, Black-robed, and other Martial World giants stared at the massive, metallic Violent Dragon-like behemoth, their breath catching in their throats.

”She... she actually succeeded?”

The Elders who had entered the Cultivation Heart Hall with Ling Yin to assist in refining the Sky Apex Puppet all wore expressions of utter disbelief.

When they had left the Cultivation Heart Hall, they had unanimously concluded that Ling Yin would undoubtedly fail. The spirit infusion step for such a puppet was exceedingly complex; even with their combined efforts, the success rate was less than twenty percent.

Furthermore, Ling Yin had eventually sent them all out of the Cultivation Heart Hall to complete the final refinement step by herself.

Yet, against all odds, Ling Yin had succeeded. No matter how unbelievable they found it, no matter their doubts, the Sky Apex Puppet before them was undeniable proof.

This is wonderful! A look of thrilled surprise lit up Xia Yunxin’s pretty face. Ling Yin’s success had brought a sliver of hope to the despairing crowd. If she and Ling Yin joined forces, they would stand a fighting chance, even against Shentu Yan!

She actually managed to refine it... a Sky Apex Puppet... Shentu Yan stared at the silver Dragon Puppet, his expression growing grave. He had heard rumors of Sky Apex Puppets before but never expected to witness one firsthand today. And the one to refine such a high-level puppet was merely a young girl!

Behind Shentu Yan, Yun Tianhe said with a grim expression, ”We should have killed that little brat earlier. Then we wouldn’t be facing this threat today. Back at the Divine Intent Sect, it wouldn’t have been difficult to eliminate Ling Yin before she matured. However, the opportunity never arose. If I’d known then what I know now, I would have forced the issue and killed her to prevent this future trouble.”

”It’s too late for regrets now,” Shentu Yan said, shaking his head. However, no panic showed on his face. With a wave of his hand, the Exotic Demon Beast beside him let out a howl and landed.

”I’m keen to see just how powerful this Sky Apex Puppet truly is,” Shentu Yan stated coolly.

”You won’t be disappointed, Shentu Yan.” Ling Yin gazed at him, her face like frost, and her voice cold. ”You treacherous villain! You murdered my master, Elder Xie Chan. Today, I will kill you and avenge her!”

”Heh heh, such bold words.” Shentu Yan sneered. ”You’ve only just completed this Sky Apex Puppet and had no time to rest. Your Mental Power must be almost entirely depleted. Controlling such a puppet demands immense Mental Power from its operator. How much strength could you possibly have left to command it now?”

”You won’t last long. Before you can pose any real threat to me, your own body will likely collapse.”

Shentu Yan chuckled sinisterly. This puppet was indeed extraordinary. However, he could see that Ling Yin’s current condition was poor; clearly, refining this Sky Apex Puppet had placed an immense burden on her.

”So what?” The cold light in Ling Yin’s beautiful eyes intensified. ”All I need to do is finish you off before that happens!”

What Shentu Yan said was true. Infusing a spirit into the Sky Apex Puppet had consumed most of her Mental Power. This should have been her weakest moment. But with Shentu Yan present, rest was impossible.

Ling Yin believed in her unyielding willpower; she could overcome this. As long as she used the Sky Apex Puppet’s power to eliminate Shentu Yan with lightning speed, before he could even react, it would be settled!

If she killed Shentu Yan, she would not only avenge her master but also save countless lives—especially Ling Chen, who was still in secluded cultivation. He wouldn’t need to risk himself this time. This time, she would help Ling Chen, defeating Shentu Yan for him!