Ling Tian Sword God

”What? Shentu Yan is still alive?”

The news that Shentu Yan had not died spread through Green Cloud Mountain like a plague. Upon hearing it, everyone’s expression changed drastically, and a chill ran down their spines.

This demon... he isn’t dead yet?

”This demon is truly tenacious.”

Long Zaitian, Feng Chibai, Liu Xin, and the others all wore grim expressions. They had begun to relax, believing the great battle was over. Unexpectedly, Shentu Yan had managed to crawl out again, casting a shadow over the land once more.

His gaze fell upon Ling Chen. Seeing Ling Chen in such an utterly broken and disheveled state, a sudden chilling intent filled Shentu Yan’s eyes. Then, his figure shot forward. With a WHOOSH, he darted behind Ling Chen, his claw striking viciously at Ling Chen’s heart!

”Be careful!” Liu Feiyue and Ling Yin cried out in alarm. Ling Chen was completely lost in his grief, likely oblivious to the attack from behind. This was perilous!

Just as Shentu Yan’s claw was inches from Ling Chen’s back, Ling Chen suddenly spun around. He struck out with the Red Sky Sword, still in its scabbard, which collided fiercely with Shentu Yan’s claw.

A violent gust of wind swept out, stirring up sand, stones, withered branches, and fallen leaves. Neither man retreated a single step, their eyes locked fiercely on each other.

Killing intent surged from Ling Chen, almost palpable. ”Shentu Yan, if it weren’t for you, you scum, Xiner wouldn’t have died!”

”Hahaha! What, you want to avenge her? Then come on! Come and kill me!” Shentu Yan grinned, his face a mask of blatant provocation, deliberately taunting Ling Chen.

”I’ll kill you right now!”

From between Ling Chen’s brows, a sharp Sword Intent suddenly erupted. From his body, three distinct Sword Intent attributes burst forth: Slaughter, Overbearing Style, and Absolute Kill. Yet, faintly beneath these three, a fourth Sword Intent attribute seemed to be hidden. The moment Ling Chen’s killing intent was released, this fourth Sword Intent attribute also erupted.

This was an aura of Despair.

Originally, Ling Chen’s Invincible Sword Intent encompassed three Sword Intent attributes: Slaughter, Overbearing Style, and Absolute Kill. But now, stimulated by Xia Yunxin’s death, he had activated a fourth Sword Intent attribute—Despair Sword Intent.

The four Sword Intents rapidly condensed, their fourfold radiance flickering intensely as they surged ferociously towards Shentu Yan!

BANG!

A violent explosion erupted between Ling Chen and Shentu Yan, sending Shentu Yan flying backward.

Struck by Ling Chen’s Despair-infused blow, Shentu Yan coughed up blood uncontrollably. The sword qi had blasted a large hole through the front of his body, piercing him completely.

As Shentu Yan was sent reeling backward, Ling Chen seized the opportunity to press his attack. The Red Sky Sword in his hand blazed with fire, his eyes filled with an undeniable killing intent.

This bastard had harmed countless people, and now he had harmed Xia Yunxin too. He truly deserved to die a thousand deaths.

However, facing Ling Chen’s ferocious advance, a sinister, cold smile touched Shentu Yan’s lips. Just as Ling Chen lunged forward and his sword pierced Shentu Yan’s body, his figure suddenly dissipated.

Ling Chen’s eyes darted, tracking Shentu Yan’s movement. He immediately thrust his sword out. With a SNAP, Shentu Yan’s left arm was severed.

WHOOSH!

A figure brushed past Ling Chen, bolting behind him.

The moment Shentu Yan dashed past, Ling Chen’s pupils contracted. This fellow is risking an arm, desperately trying to get behind me. What on earth is he trying to do?

”Not good!”

In an instant, Ling Chen understood Shentu Yan’s intention. He quickly turned and gave chase, but Shentu Yan had already covered several hundred meters, reaching Xia Yunxin’s lifeless body. Shentu Yan snatched up the corpse from the ground, his hand clamping tightly around its pale neck.

That bastard’s target is indeed Xia Yunxin’s body!

”Heh heh, kid, come on! Keep attacking. If you dare move again, I’ll destroy this little wench’s body and turn her into a pile of ashes,” Shentu Yan sneered, his eyes glinting coldly as he laughed derisively.

”Despicable!” Seeing Shentu Yan use Xia Yunxin’s body to threaten Ling Chen, Ling Yin’s pretty face darkened as she spat out the word.

”This is trouble.” Liu Feiyue’s expression also turned grim.

”How can a corpse threaten the Sect Leader?” Duan Qingxu, standing nearby, asked in confusion. ”Miss Xia is already dead. Whether her body remains or not is meaningless; the dead cannot be revived. Right now, the Sect Leader should kill Shentu Yan directly to avenge Miss Xia.”

”You don’t understand Ling Chen at all,” Liu Feiyue shook her head, a peculiar light in her beautiful eyes. ”Although Miss Xia Yunxin is dead, even so, Ling Chen won’t let anyone harm her body further. Besides, Ling Chen must be thinking of a way to bring Xia Yunxin back to life. Unless he reaches a point of utter despair, he won’t give up.”

”Shentu Yan is using Xia Yunxin’s body to threaten Junior Brother Ling Chen. I’m afraid he’s struck precisely at Junior Brother Ling Chen’s weak spot,” Liu Feiyue said, her voice laced with worry.

”Stop!”

Just as Liu Feiyue expected, Ling Chen indeed stopped. His expression was tense; he was completely at Shentu Yan’s mercy.

”If you want to preserve this wench’s body, then obediently follow my instructions.” A brilliant, triumphant smile spread across Shentu Yan’s face. His final gamble had paid off. By seizing Xia Yunxin’s body, he had indeed grasped Ling Chen’s lifeline.

”First, cripple your Dantian and disperse all your True Qi. Otherwise, I’ll crush this wench’s body into mincemeat,” Shentu Yan ordered sternly.

”Junior Brother Ling Chen, you mustn’t!” Hearing the words ”cripple your Dantian,” Liu Feiyue cried out in alarm. If Ling Chen crippled his Dantian and lost all his martial arts, who here could possibly be Shentu Yan’s opponent? At that point, she feared not only Ling Chen but everyone here would die.

Shentu Yan would undoubtedly win this battle, and the entire Martial World would be trampled under his feet.

All their previous efforts would have been in vain.

She was truly afraid that Ling Chen, in a moment of recklessness, would actually do as Shentu Yan said and cripple his own martial arts.

”Hurry up, or I’ll do it myself!” Shentu Yan snarled. He flipped his hand, and strands of violent lightning crackled in his palm, emitting ripples of destructive power.

”Wait!”

However, Ling Chen hesitated for only a moment before raising his hand. He circulated his True Qi, and at his fingertips, a wisp of True Qi formed into a sharp cone. It looked as if he truly intended to cripple his own Dantian.

”Sect Leader, you mustn’t fall for Shentu Yan’s vile trick! Doing this won’t save her; instead, you’ll harm yourself and everyone here!”

”Miss Xia’s spirit in heaven would surely not wish to see you do such a foolish thing!”

”Sect Leader Ling Chen, please reconsider!”

Cries of alarm echoed one after another across Green Cloud Mountain.

If Ling Chen really did this, it would be all over for them.

”Kid, you truly are an infatuated fool...”

Just as Ling Chen was struggling, on the verge of a decision, the Human Emperor’s voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

”Master?” Ling Chen was suddenly taken aback, then a wave of joyous surprise washed over him. Master hasn’t appeared for so long. For him to suddenly emerge at this moment, he must have a solution!