Ling Tian Sword God

It’s likely Poison Lady herself never imagined she would die here before she had the chance to refine this Peacock Plume, ultimately benefiting Ling Chen.

”Peacock Plume? Is this type of hidden weapon also among the top ten of the Tang Sect? Compared to the Soul Snatch Needle, which one is stronger?”

Ling Chen’s eyebrows rose slightly; this Peacock Plume sounded like it had quite the reputation.

”Soul Snatch Needle?”

Luo Xian’er smiled and then shook her head. ”There’s no comparison between the Soul Snatch Needle and the Peacock Plume. The Soul Snatch Needle only ranks tenth among the Tang Sect’s hidden weapons. Basically, any Tang Sect disciple at or above the Sky Apex Realm can use it. The Peacock Plume, however, ranks third among the Tang Sect’s top ten hidden weapons. Many powerful Tangmen Elders don’t even qualify to possess a Peacock Plume. It’s second only to the ’Bodhi Blood,’ the exclusive, top-tier hidden weapon wielded by Tang Sect Leader Tang Zhenan.”

”If it’s ranked third, why did you say it’s ’second only’?” Ling Chen was somewhat confused.

”That’s because ’Bodhi Blood’ is only the second-ranked hidden weapon. The number one exclusive hidden weapon in the Tang Sect, ’Guanyin’s Tear,’ was lost decades ago,” Luo Xian’er patiently explained.

”Oh, I see. So this Peacock Plume is effectively the Tang Sect’s second-ranked hidden weapon now.”

A flicker of understanding crossed Ling Chen’s face. He glanced at the formula and materials for the Peacock Plume. The Tang Sect’s hidden weapons were world-famous. The Peacock Plume was an exclusive hidden weapon ranked third in the Tang Sect; its preciousness was self-evident.

”Xiao Yin, I’ll leave the matter of this Peacock Plume to you.”

Ling Chen handed all the materials and the formula for the Peacock Plume to Ling Yin. He didn’t know much about hidden weapons. Mastering them required not only expertise but also a high level of Mental Power. Therefore, Ling Chen entrusted everything related to the Peacock Plume to Ling Yin.

”Don’t worry, it’s just one hidden weapon. I’ll have it made for you in a couple of days.”

Ling Yin gathered the Peacock Plume’s formula and materials, speaking with apparent nonchalance.

Seeing Ling Yin’s expression, Luo Xian’er couldn’t help but shake her head. Ling Yin is so confident, but I fear she’s in for a setback. After all, the Peacock Plume is a top-tier hidden weapon of the Tang Sect. Even with ready-made blueprints and materials, it’s exceedingly difficult to manufacture.

It was said that in the entire Tang Sect, only three people were capable of possessing a Peacock Plume.

The Peacock Plume placed extremely stringent requirements on its user. In the hands of an ordinary person versus a Tang Sect expert, it was a completely different weapon; the difference in their destructive power was like night and day.

However, Luo Xian’er was unaware that Ling Yin had once refined a Violent Dragon Puppet at the Seventh Realm of Sky Apex. If she had known, she probably wouldn’t have so easily assumed Ling Yin was incapable.

Just then, a Blue Bird flew out from the distant forest and landed on Luo Xian’er’s jade-like hand.

The Blue Bird chirped beside Luo Xian’er’s ear for a moment before flying back into the forest.

”Young Hero Ling Chen, I’ve found my Eldest Martial Brother’s exact location!”

A delighted expression suddenly appeared on Luo Xian’er’s pretty face. The Blue Bird had just informed her that Shen Qianlang was approximately a hundred miles away.

”Really?”

Ling Chen raised an eyebrow. ”Then let’s set off immediately and rendezvous with your Eldest Martial Brother.”

If his guess was correct, the Sword Immortal Poetry was likely on Shen Qianlang, though Shen Qianlang himself was unaware. The Qingcheng Swordsman had done this fearing that if Shen Qianlang were captured by the Tang Sect, the Sword Immortal Poetry would fall into their hands. Besides, the less one knew, the safer one was. Now that Shen Qianlang had been found, the secret of the Sword Immortal Poetry could finally be unraveled.

Amidst a series of urgent whooshing sounds as they tore through the air, the three figures sprang into motion, streaking towards the depths of Mount Taiyue.

「Yizhou capital, Jinguan City.」

In the southern part of the city stood an imposing estate: the Circuit Capturing Government Office. This was the yamen responsible for apprehending thieves, mountain bandits, and fugitives throughout Yi Zhou, and it also served as the base of operations for all of Yi Zhou’s Capture Officers.

The Circuit Capturing Government Office was teeming with Experts; even the Great Governor’s Mansion had to show them some deference.

However, ever since the death of Bai Shaochuan, a Disciple of the Capture God, the entire Circuit Capturing Government Office had been in turmoil. Although Bai Shaochuan was also a Capture Officer of the Circuit Capturing Government Office, he wasn’t under its direct control. This was because he was a Disciple of the Capture God and merely held a nominal position there.

But now that Bai Shaochuan was dead, the Circuit Capturing Government Office could not escape responsibility. This was because Bai Shaochuan had died after accepting a bounty order from the Circuit Capturing Government Office to apprehend Ling Chen’s group of three.

If the Capture God were to hold them accountable, the modest Circuit Capturing Government Office would likely be wiped out in an instant.

Under this tense atmosphere, an uninvited guest descended upon the Circuit Capturing Government Office.

BANG!

The main gates of the Circuit Capturing Government Office were blasted into fragments, and a figure swaggered in.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

In the courtyard, groups of Capture Officers in purple brocade robes darted out, landing around the figure and completely surrounding him.

”Who dares trespass in the Circuit Capturing Government Office!”

A Head Constable at the Sky Apex Realm Third Layer stepped forward and shouted sternly at the intruder.

WHOOSH!

The moment his words faded, the intruder attacked. He appeared before the Head Constable as if by teleportation and slammed a heavy fist into his chest.

BANG!

A loud thud echoed as the Head Constable, a cultivator at the Sky Apex Realm Third Layer, was sent flying by the punch. He spewed blood and crashed clean through a wall.

Fear instantly filled the eyes of all the Capture Officers. This person is too terrifying.

Only then did they get a clear look at the intruder. The man had a fierce and somewhat ugly appearance, and he wore a small Golden Mask over his right eye. However, most didn’t focus on his face; their gazes were fixed on the man’s right hand.

On his right hand, he wore a gauntlet resembling an iron hammer, constructed entirely of metal. The gauntlet was massive. Even on the intruder’s tall and formidable frame, it looked disproportionate and jarring.

The Capture Officers discussed amongst themselves, but no one dared to step forward.

”Who is this person? To come alone and act so overbearingly!”

”I don’t know, but his skills are terrifying. He sent the Head Constable flying with a single punch.”

”When he sent the Head Constable flying, his gauntlet seemed to activate. There must be some mechanism inside it!”

”I know who he is!”

At this moment, an old Capture Officer’s eyes suddenly lit up, and a look of profound shock appeared on his face. ”He is the Capture God’s Second Disciple, Iron Hand Yama Luo Yutang!”

”What? The Capture God’s Second Disciple!”

All the Capture Officers were aghast. The Capture God had dozens of disciples, many of whom were not noteworthy. However, his top three disciples were all first-class experts in the Yizhou Martial World. And this man was indeed Luo Yutang, the Capture God’s Second Disciple.

It seems he’s here to call us to account for Bai Shaochuan’s death!