Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 1151: Chapter 1150: When Paths Cross

Outside the great hall, on the square piled with chaotic rocks.

At some unknown time, several figures had appeared on this square.

Among them, two figures were faces Ling Chen was familiar with, precisely Yuwen Lin and Wei Renjie from Desolate Fire City.

Before them stood a young man in a red robe, carrying a Long Knife, extraordinarily handsome, emitting an aura much stronger than the two standing behind, Yuwen Lin and Wei Renjie.

This person was the leading figure among the youths in Desolate Fire City, Marquis Gui Ming, Zhang Yuze.

”Unlucky indeed, didn’t expect the kid not to follow, instead we’ve gotten trapped in this ghostly place.”

Wei Renjie glanced around the ruins with a gloomy expression and said.

After Yuwen Lin sent the signal, their reinforcement, Marquis Gui Ming, arrived, yet they lost Ling Chen’s trace, and after tracking, accidentally stumbled into this place.

”Blessing or curse is yet uncertain, this place is located beneath Mingyue Cliff, it may possibly conceal treasures.”

Yuwen Lin also carefully examined the surroundings and said.

”You two, truly too disappointing.”

At this moment, Marquis Gui Ming spoke, frowning, his gaze sweeping over Yuwen Lin and Wei Renjie, saying: ”That Ling Chen was merely a rookie disciple of Lingyue Island, yet handled you two so embarrassingly, despite your titles ’Heavenly Pride’ and ’Outstanding’. If outsiders know, they would likely think your titles are undeserved and your positions unjust.”

”Senior Brother’s rebuke is correct.”

Yuwen Lin nodded, acknowledging losing to Ling Chen was indeed shameful, but soon couldn’t help but defend himself, ”However, the blame can’t be entirely ours. When Senior Brother sees that kid, you’ll know. His strength has already reached Heavenly Pride Level, probably not far from Divine Marquises.”

”Oh? A rookie disciple with strength nearing Divine Marquises level?”

Marquis Gui Ming sneered, clearly not believing Yuwen Lin’s words, thinking they were merely an excuse.

”Senior Brother Zhang, that Ling Chen is ruthless, though I bore no grudge against him, he inexplicably crippled one of my arms. If we find that kid, you must avenge my crippled arm.”

Wei Renjie resentfully said on the side.

”Rest assured. After all, you are a core disciple of Desolate Fire City, yet Ling Chen dared blatantly to cripple your arm, clearly showing no regard for Desolate Fire City.”

Marquis Gui Ming spoke coldly, with a hint of chill in his eyes, ”He cuts off your arm, I shall sever his limbs, repaying him tenfold on your behalf.”

”Thank you, Senior Brother Zhang!”

Hearing this, Wei Renjie couldn’t help but feel ecstatic. He knew Marquis Gui Ming would keep his word, and since he declared to repay Ling Chen tenfold, Ling Chen certainly wouldn’t escape.

”Someone’s coming!”

Right then, Yuwen Lin suddenly raised his head, looking ahead into the distance.

From an ancient hall ahead of them, suddenly emerged a figure.

This figure, slender in build, with a Long Sword by his waist, exuding a graceful air, was indeed Ling Chen who had just escaped from Mingyue Heavenly Demon’s clutches.

”It’s that kid!”

Upon seeing Ling Chen, Yuwen Lin’s eyes suddenly brightened. He had a deep impression of Ling Chen, recognizing him instantly even if he turned to ash.

”Haha, searching high and low to no avail, and he appears unexpectedly! Just worrying we couldn’t find him, and he throws himself into the Net!”

Wei Renjie was overjoyed, seeing his revenge for his crippled arm about to be fulfilled.

”Is it this person?”

Zhang Yuze’s eyes moved slightly, locking onto Ling Chen, before abruptly moving like a gust of wind, disappearing from his spot.

In midair, Ling Chen glimpsed at the figures, wondering why there would be people here. However, upon recognizing Yuwen Lin and Wei Renjie, his expression subtly changed.

Those two guys have chased me all the way here?

At that moment, a ripple of the Void suddenly appeared ahead, a figure silently emerging before him.

Eyes suddenly tightening, Ling Chen abruptly halted in mid-air, stopping approximately ten meters from the figure.

Landing on a piece of rock, Ling Chen frowned, his gaze falling on the red-robed youth ahead. This person could silently appear before him, undetected, displaying terrifying strength.

”Are you Ling Chen?”

Marquis Gui Ming looked indifferently at Ling Chen.

”Indeed.”

Ling Chen did not deny, his gaze slightly focusing, questioning: ”Who is Your Excellency?”

”You needn’t know my name.”

Marquis Gui Ming clasped his hands behind him, disregarding Ling Chen, ”You crippled my Junior Brother Wei’s arm, I intend to cripple your hands and feet as a punishment. Seeing you are younger generation, I’ll allow you three moves. After three moves, I’ll act.”

”Cripple my hands and feet?”

Ling Chen raised an eyebrow, sneering, ”Seems everyone from Desolate Fire City shares this hobby. If I guess correctly, Your Excellency is likely one of the Twelve Divine Marquises, Marquis Gui Ming, Zhang Yuze?”

”Well, you have some insight, kid.”

Nearby, Yuwen Lin and Wei Renjie wore mocking smiles, ”You’re right, this is the famous Marquis Gui Ming, Senior Brother Zhang.”

”Ling Chen, knowing Senior Brother Zhang is here, aren’t you hurrying to cripple your own hands and feet, or will it require Senior Brother Zhang personally to do it?” Wei Renjie sneered.

”Marquis Gui Ming, Zhang Yuze, is indeed a prominent figure among youths.”

Ling Chen appeared fearless, as if facing an ordinary person rather than Zhang Yuze.

Then, he continued, ”Unfortunately, compared to my Senior Brother, Free and Unrestrained Marquis, there’s still quite a gap. Rumor is, a year ago, Your Excellency agreed to a duel with Free and Unrestrained Marquis, and within merely ten moves, was defeated. Is that true?”

At these words, both Yuwen Lin and Wei Renjie changed their expressions, simultaneously looking at Zhang Yuze, whose previously calm expression had visibly soured.

The brat surely knows how to stir the pot. Losing to Free and Unrestrained Marquis a year ago is Zhang Yuze’s greatest humiliation and wound. No one in Desolate Fire City dared mention this before him.

Unexpectedly, Ling Chen dared to bring it up directly, clearly violating Zhang Yuze’s taboo.

Yuwen Lin and Wei Renjie silently laughed, thinking that perhaps Ling Chen might have survived but become crippled; however, his own actions now assured his demise, even Lord Tiantai couldn’t save him.