Ling Tian Sword God

”Fortunately, this cultivation room is completely sealed; otherwise, such a commotion would definitely alert the strong ones at Fire Cloud Residence.”

Ling Chen was relieved that no one witnessed this scene; otherwise, given the preciousness of the Flame Essence, it would definitely attract covetous intentions and competition.

”This Nameless Iron Plate actually absorbed the Flame Essence.”

Ling Chen was extremely surprised. Not only that, but this Nameless Iron Plate seemed to be reborn from the fire, looking entirely different from before. When he had initially obtained the plate, Ling Chen noticed nothing unusual and had little expectation from it.

But now, the performance of this Iron Plate gave Ling Chen a refreshing revelation.

Such a violent Flame Essence, Ling Chen dared not touch it, yet the Nameless Iron Plate completely absorbed it.

After fully consuming the Flame Essence, the glow on the Nameless Iron Plate swiftly dimmed, then fell from mid-air into Ling Chen’s hand.

A surge of warm energy emanated from the Nameless Iron Plate, extremely pure.

Infusing the plate with True Qi, a layer of fiery red glow emerged from the plate, with strands of energy seeping into Ling Chen’s body, quickly entering his meridians.

”This is the power of that Flame Essence, completely mastered by this Iron Plate.”

The astonishment in Ling Chen’s heart grew. The Flame Essence is such a brutal thing, and he never expected it to become something easily extractable now, all thanks to this Nameless Iron Plate.

”The power of the Flame Essence is so pure. With it, my True Essence of Fire should increase by at least twenty percent in proficiency.”

Ling Chen sat down cross-legged on the spot. The Flame Essence is the essence that only an Earth Fire with at least five hundred years of refinement can gather. Initially, with his current strength, he couldn’t absorb it, but with the help of the Nameless Iron Plate, all difficulties were effortlessly resolved.

Three days passed by in a blink.

In the cultivation room, Ling Chen remained seated in the center, surrounded by a layer of scorching fire clouds.

For these three days, Ling Chen constantly absorbed the power of the Flame Essence. With such energy absorption, his understanding of the True Essence of Fire made a breakthrough from fifty percent proficiency to seventy percent proficiency.

Achieving seventy percent proficiency in the True Essence of Fire is undoubtedly difficult, and many Half-Saint powerhouses can’t reach this level in their Martial Arts True Meaning.

However, the absorption process was not always fast; it was initially fast and slowed later as if his body reached saturation and the enhancement rate slowed down.

”It seems I’ve reached a bottleneck.”

Ling Chen opened his eyes. Everything has a bottleneck, especially Martial Arts True Meaning. It is fundamentally about comprehension rather than attribute power or other factors.

As his True Essence of Fire further improved, Ling Chen’s understanding of the Red Sky Sword Technique also deepened, and correspondingly, the power of the Red Sky Sword Technique would be elevated comprehensively.

Martial Arts True Meaning is the essence of martial arts, and the True Essence of Fire Ling Chen comprehended stems from the Red Sky Sword Technique.

Brushing off the dust on his clothes, Ling Chen stood up from the ground.

This high-grade cultivation room was booked for only three days, and now, the three-day term had ended, so he should leave.

However, before leaving, he had to patch up the gap by the side; otherwise, if the people from Fire Cloud Residence saw this bottomless hole, it would undoubtedly arouse suspicion.

Quickly filling the gap, Ling Chen breathed a sigh of relief and, after confirming everything was in order, left the cultivation room.

In the main hall.

”He actually lasted the full three days.”

The alluring woman was astonished as she saw Ling Chen emerge unharmed, not expecting him to actually stay the entire three days without any incident.

After returning the key, Ling Chen left Fire Cloud Residence.

”Now, I should inquire about that Witch Fiend Sect and Hades Supreme.”

Upon leaving Fire Cloud Residence, Ling Chen’s eyes flickered with a trace of light. A large part of his reason for coming to the Nine Provinces Continent was to find a way to awaken Xia Yunxin. Now that he had delayed long enough, he couldn’t afford any more delays.

At this moment, near Fire Cloud Residence, a black-robed figure appeared silently. His gaze was locked onto the direction Ling Chen was heading, with a cold glimmer flashing in his eyes.

”Sure enough, he’s here. It’s inconvenient to act within Xunyang City, but boy, your doom will come when you leave the city.”

The black-robed man’s sharp voice sounded.

”Hmm?”

Ling Chen seemed to sense something and looked in the direction of the black-robed man, but saw nothing, no one in sight.

”Was it just my illusion?”

Ling Chen slightly frowned and continued walking forward.

”Such a keen young lad, almost spotted me.”

The black-robed man reappeared, his gaze becoming increasingly sinister as he quietly followed.

After leaving Fire Cloud Residence, Ling Chen lingered in Xunyang City for a few more days. Upon failing to gather any information on the Witch Fiend Sect, Ling Chen left Xunyang City.

”Boy, you’re being watched.”

Just as Ling Chen exited Xunyang City, the Human Emperor suddenly spoke to remind him.

”Oh? So someone is indeed following me?”

Ling Chen thought it was an illusion earlier, but it turned out his sixth sense was accurate; someone was indeed tailing him.

”Who is it?” Ling Chen’s eyes slightly narrowed. ”Could it be the Liu Family returning so soon?”

”I don’t know if it’s the Liu Family, but what’s certain is that the assailant is a Saint.”

The Human Emperor said.

”A Saint?”

Ling Chen’s pupils shrank, and a playful smirk appeared on his face. These people truly considered him worthy. A Half-Saint was not enough last time, and now they directly sent a Saint.

A Saint, even among forces like the Nine Great Families, is undeniably a core existence, typically not easily deployed. This time, just to kill him, they sent a Saint.

He truly should feel honored.

”The enemy is a Saint. Master, can your willful transformation handle it?”

Ling Chen couldn’t help but ask.

The difference between a Saint and a Half-Saint is vast. A Half-Saint is still merely a strong realm in the Sky Apex Realm, a visible mortal body, whereas a Saint transcends the mundane, refining into a Saint Body, making their strength incomparable.

”Just a First Heaven Saint, not worth worrying about.”

The Human Emperor spoke with an indifferent tone, not placing the pursuer in his eyes at all.

”Since that’s the case, then let’s have some fun with this guy.”

Ling Chen’s lips curled into a cold smile. So what if the enemy is a Saint? Today, he intends to make the opponent suffer a profound loss, strongly deterring those forces with lingering malice towards him.