Ling Tian Sword God

Ling Chen didn’t stand on ceremony and sat down directly.

”This time we truly owe our gratitude to Young Hero Wuchen and Miss Lan for saving the lives of this entire caravan. I represent everyone here to express our deepest thanks to you both.”

The caravan leader clasped his fists towards Ling Chen and Lan Xingling.

”No need for that, we are caravan guards by profession, entrusted by someone to accomplish tasks. It goes without saying that we are only doing what’s expected, as agreed beforehand.”

Ling Chen chuckled softly at the caravan leader, but despite his words, he appeared quite unsatisfied, hinting that even though he had fulfilled the commission, the promised reward should not be shortchanged a single cent.

The caravan leader was astute enough to catch Ling Chen’s implication. He quickly said, ”Young Hero Ling Chen, rest assured, I am a man of my word. The agreed reward will definitely not be shortchanged by even a single cent.”

To Bright Moon Tower, five thousand Cultivation Pills were nothing. The key point was not to offend Ling Chen and actually to build a good relationship with him. After all, Bright Moon Tower, like any wise faction, would always strive to maintain good relations with such an infinitely promising talent.

After all, an exceptional talent could become a formidable force in the future.

”I didn’t expect you to care so much about rewards.”

Lan Xingling looked at Ling Chen with some surprise. His actions seemed to lack the demeanor and poise expected from such a remarkable talent.

”Of course, that’s the case.”

Ling Chen replied nonchalantly, ”I’m not like you, Miss Lan, born into a prestigious family, never needing to worry about cultivation resources. People like me, humble and coarse from the countryside, have to worry about daily subsistence.”

”A humble and coarse individual can easily defeat a strong person at the Sky Apex Realm Ninth Level?”

Lan Xingling smiled slightly, as if her smile was saying, ”Go ahead, continue pretending. Let’s see how long you can keep it up; sooner or later, your true identity will be revealed.”

In response, Ling Chen merely smiled without speaking. Even if she couldn’t guess his identity immediately, it didn’t matter. It was just that he didn’t want to expose himself and invite trouble.

”Brother Wuchen, I am Zhou Tian, known in the Jianghu as ’Little White Dragon Amidst Waves,’ seeking friendship with Your Excellency.”

”I am Zhang Yi from the Dragon-Tiger Sect.”

”I am Ba Wang Fish from Giant Whale Gang...”

”...”

At the moment Ling Chen was preparing to enter the cabin, suddenly, those Sky Apex Realm experts recruited by Bright Moon Tower surged forward, each introducing themselves before Ling Chen could speak.

Ling Chen felt overwhelmed but could only respond with smiles and pleasantries. After a round of superficial exchanges, he finally found a chance to escape.

These people were once all arrogant, but now their attitudes changed completely, merely because he defeated Ming Elder, a strong person at the Sky Apex Realm Ninth Level. If not for this, these people wouldn’t have glanced at him.

Without any intention to socialize, Ling Chen returned to his cabin in the ship and continued his seclusion cultivation.

Last time at Burial Dragon Ancient Land, relying on the medicinal power of the Dragon Origin Fruit, Ling Chen elevated his cultivation to the peak of the Sky Apex Realm Third Layer, only a step away from the Sky Apex Realm Fourth Layer. This time, it shouldn’t take long to breakthrough.

The Witch Fiend Sect is a formidable force that even the Swordsaint Family cannot eradicate; surely Saints exist within them. Ling Chen wishes to infiltrate them and obtain information about the Soul-reviving Secret Art, which is impossible without sufficient strength.

The higher the strength, the more confidence he has, and the higher the chances of obtaining the Soul-reviving Secret Art.

Xia Yunxin’s matter must not drag on any longer. Her soul is still entrusted within the Holy Spirit Talisman. If delayed too long, the soul might dissipate, and once the soul dissipates, even an Immortal reappearing cannot help.

The time left for him is not much.

Ling Chen closed his eyes and started circulating True Qi around the Zhou Tian.

...

After enduring the assault by the Blood Wolf Pirate Group, the subsequent journey for Bright Moon Tower’s caravan was free from troubles. Ordinary pirates dared not provoke a powerful faction like Bright Moon Tower, and amidst such calmness, the caravan finally reached its destination before the sun set on the fifth day.

In the East Sea Shallow Sea Area, numerous islands dotted the sea, forming a cluster of islands.

There were over a hundred islands in this area.

In deeper sea areas, the number of islands increased, but as one ventured deeper, human presence became scarcer.

Leaving the vast sea behind, the fleet docked at an island named Bright Moon Island, a base for Bright Moon Tower in the East Sea. As the fleet arrived, strong members of Bright Moon Tower appeared to unload the cargo.

Upon arriving at Bright Moon Island, the caravan leader handed the reward of five thousand Cultivation Pills to Ling Chen, and additionally gave him a VIP Token from Bright Moon Tower.

Without refusal, Ling Chen accepted both the reward and the token and then bade farewell.

Now that he reached the East Sea, it was time to search for the Witch Fiend Sect.

”Wuchen!”

Just as Ling Chen was about to leave, Lan Xingling’s voice suddenly echoed behind him, prompting Ling Chen to turn around.

”Anything?”

Ling Chen asked.

”Nothing really,” Lan Xingling shook her head, then added, ”The escort mission is completed, what are your plans next?”

”I plan to explore the islands of the East Sea and undergo some training. Why, Miss Lan, are you interested?”

Ling Chen replied indifferently.

”Training?”

Lan Xingling’s eyes slightly moved, then she said, ”I do have an opportunity for training, not sure if you would be interested.”

”Oh, feel free to tell me.” Ling Chen’s eyes slightly lit up.

”Are you familiar with the Witch Fiend Sect?” Lan Xingling pondered for a moment before asking.

Ling Chen’s pupils slightly contracted, a gleam flashed through them. He nodded, ”I’ve heard about it.”

”It is said that the Witch Fiend Sect is the Heterodox Religion of the Four Wildernesses, hidden in this East Sea, opposing the Saint Families of Xuzhou. The Blood Wolf Pirate Group is the force cultivated by the Witch Fiend Sect.”

”That’s correct.”

Lan Xingling nodded, her delicate face solemn, ”The Witch Fiend Sect not only created the Blood Wolf Pirate Group but also conducts various evil activities in the East Sea. They use humans for sacrificial rituals, revive dead souls, indiscriminately killing the innocent, committing atrocities against Heaven, a grievance shared by all people.”

”This time, not only I but also other experts from the younger generation of Xuzhou are here. Our mission is to find the exact location of the Witch Fiend Sect, then inform the Swordsaint Family and other Saint Families of Xuzhou, to prepare for the future campaign against them.”

”Wuchen, as you said earlier, evildoers can’t be eradicated one by one. The only way to eliminate them is to uproot the evil forces. I imagine you would be interested in such matters.”

Lan Xingling stared directly at Ling Chen, waiting for his response.