Ling Tian Sword God

Mei Fangzhi looked at Ling Chen in surprise. After exchanging glances with him, he nodded. ”Fine, I will bear witness for you both.”

”This fight must be fair, with no external assistance. If Ling Chen wins, the Capture God Lineage must not make things difficult for him. If Luo Yutang wins, Ling Chen must allow himself to be captured by Luo Yutang and go before the Capture God to atone.”

Even though Mei Fangzhi couldn’t understand why Ling Chen would want to duel Luo Yutang, since this was Ling Chen’s own decision, he had no reason to oppose it.

”Agreed!”

After hearing Mei Fangzhi’s consent, a smile grew on Luo Yutang’s face. As long as Mei Fangzhi didn’t interfere, a mere Ling Chen was simply beneath his notice.

”Kid, let’s start. Within three strikes, I’ll have you on the ground, searching for your teeth.”

Luo Yutang stared at Ling Chen, who wasn’t far off, his eyes filled with arrogance.

”With your power, it’s impossible.”

Ling Chen shook his head.

”Fool! You dare belittle me? Take this punch!”

Luo Yutang channeled all the True Qi he had accumulated into his fist. His punch, like an enraged black dragon, shot towards Ling Chen’s chest.

The black streak of light resembled an enraged dragon, a meteor streaking through the air. Many present didn’t even have time to react before they saw Luo Yutang’s fist hurtling towards Ling Chen. The attack was sudden, catching Ling Chen off guard. A moment of carelessness could lead to a great loss, even severe injury.

”Despicable!”

Xuan Yu and Luo Xian’er looked furious.

Ling Chen had no time to retreat. He reached for his waist and drew his Thunder Shadow Sword. The sword tore through the air, clashing with Luo Yutang’s seemingly indestructible gauntlet.

CLANG!

Sparks flew, and the ground beneath Ling Chen’s feet cracked open.

”Huh? This Sword Intent?”

Luo Yutang had intended to defeat Ling Chen with a single punch. He could tell Ling Chen’s cultivation was merely at the Sky Apex Realm Second Layer. Even if Ling Chen could fight above his rank, it wouldn’t be by an outrageous margin. Luo Yutang’s own cultivation had already reached the Sixth Layer of Sky Apex, and with his vast Spirit Sea, he naturally possessed the ability to challenge those beyond his level. His surprise punch, even if it couldn’t defeat Ling Chen in one blow, should at least have left Ling Chen in a sorry state and severely wounded. However, Ling Chen’s sword, while containing only ordinary True Element, possessed an exceptionally strong Sword Intent that had shattered the Martial Will imbued in his attack.

”Suppressing Demon Tablet Fist!”

After his punch, Luo Yutang somersaulted into the air. With a flip of his wrist, he manifested a huge black True Qi stone tablet and slammed it down, intending to suppress Ling Chen.

SWISH!

Before the black True Qi stone tablet could solidify, it was split in two by a beam of sword qi.

After slicing the stone tablet, Ling Chen looked up at Luo Yutang. Luo Yutang had failed to connect with his two attacks and had been blasted dozens of meters away into mid-air by the explosive Air Energy. A thick, brown energy diffused from his body, converging on his Iron Fist. This fist pulsed with a mountain-like Fist Strength, exerting a palpable oppressive force and causing a tremendous sense of dread.

”No wonder you’re so arrogant; you do have some skill.”

”Unfortunately, before me, they’re still not impressive enough.”

Looking down at Ling Chen, a cruel smile appeared on Luo Yutang’s face.

”It won’t be too late for Your Excellency to say such things after you’ve actually gained an advantage.”

The Thunder Shadow Sword pointed diagonally at the ground, Ling Chen’s tone perfectly calm. This calmness made the veins on Luo Yutang’s forehead pop. A mere ant was taunting him to use his full strength. Nothing was more ridiculous and infuriating than this.

”Heh heh, that was merely a test, yet it seems to have made you complacent. If I don’t show you my real strength, you’ll never understand the true gap between us.”

Luo Yutang sneered. His full strength was much more than this. It was just that he didn’t think Ling Chen was worthy of facing his complete power. But it seemed that if he didn’t unleash his full power now, Ling Chen’s arrogance would soar to the heavens.

With this in mind, Luo Yutang bent down and removed his overcoat. This revealed large pouches tied to his arms, calves, and around his waist. These pouches were extremely heavy, filled with unknown materials.

He unloaded the pouches one by one. Each one hit the ground with a heavy THUD, cracking the surface. After he removed the last one, Luo Yutang’s aura swelled dramatically, making him seem like a wild tiger or wolf.

”That guy... he was actually fighting Brother Ling Chen with such heavy things tied to him?”

Luo Xian’er covered her mouth, speechless with surprise.

”The strength gap is too wide. Such a powerful opponent... It’s impossible for Ling Chen to defeat him.”

Shen Qianlang shook his head. It wasn’t that he didn’t believe in Ling Chen, but the opponent was too strong. He simply couldn’t see a chance for victory.

”Don’t worry. If Ling Chen is in a life-threatening situation, my master won’t sit idly by.”

Xuan Yu furrowed her brows. Despite her words, Ling Chen had made an agreement with Luo Yutang: if Ling Chen lost, he would undoubtedly be taken away by Luo Yutang. Even Mei Fangzhi would likely have no grounds to intervene then.

”A life-and-death crisis? You’re overthinking things. There’s no need to worry about Brother Ling Chen. He would never make a move unless he was certain of victory.”

In contrast to the others, Ling Yin looked extremely calm, not appearing worried about Ling Chen at all.

Despite Ling Yin’s words, the three of them still felt uneasy. In their view, Ling Yin had too much blind faith in Ling Chen’s strength and hadn’t properly analyzed the situation.

”Such a peculiar method of cultivation.”

Watching Luo Yutang drop the heavy bags one by one, Ling Chen’s expression grew slightly solemn. This method of attaching weights to the body, gradually adapting to moving under high load, would lead to rapid improvements in both physique and strength. Once these weights were removed, the opponent’s physical conditioning and speed would reach an incredible level.

”Do you think the title of ’Iron Hand Yama’ was given for nothing?”

Luo Yutang grinned, his eyes full of ridicule. ”But it’s too late for regrets now. Our wager is set. Unless you kneel before me and admit defeat, I might consider ending this battle.”

”Regret?” Ling Chen pursed his lips noncommittally. ”I’ve already said, it won’t be too late for you to say such things after you’ve actually gained an advantage.”

With that, CLINK! Ling Chen sheathed the Thunder Shadow Sword and then drew the Red Sky Sword. A crimson Sword Light flashed from its blade.

”Still stubborn even when facing the coffin!”

Luo Yutang’s face instantly turned gloomy. His body shot forward like a cheetah, vast true energy surging violently, and then he blasted out with a punch.

Simultaneously, Ling Chen swiftly raised his sword hilt. The blade seemed to reveal itself automatically as he then suddenly drew it and slashed. The Sword Light pierced the air, colliding heavily with the powerful Fist Strength.

BOOM!

The low sound exploded in mid-air. Then, a brilliant red light burst forth. An extremely fierce, uncontrollable Air Energy poured out crazily, cutting up the entire area and leaving it scarred and ravaged.