Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 1271: Chapter 1269: Covetousness

”It’s the Undying Tree, the Undying Fruit!”

After one figure after another appeared behind Ling Chen, their gazes all fell on the ancient Undying Tree, and immediately exclamations of surprise echoed in succession.

Ling Chen had already retreated to a distance. The Undying Fruit was not easy to take. If General Bai hadn’t intervened just now, he might have been entangled by the Undying roots and found himself in danger.

Even though these people were powerhouses from various forces and had outstanding strength, the trouble was still not small when dealing with the Undying Tree.

Moreover, there were only two Undying Fruits left in total. It was a classic case of too many monks and too little gruel. With so many people competing, a fierce battle was inevitable.

”Charge!”

With a fervent gleam in their eyes drawn by the allure of the Undying Fruits, even the most powerful Saints lost their patience, transforming into predators and pouncing towards the Undying Tree!

However, the ground suddenly burst open, and a large number of roots from the Undying Tree shot out, densely sweeping towards those approaching people.

While some were entangled with the Undying Tree, a shadow of a person had already broken through the Undying roots’ blockade, reaching out towards the Undying Fruit hanging on the tree.

Ling Chen recognized the person; it was the Cyan-robed Sword Saint from Sword Casting Villa he had met before. The other was quick and agile, seemingly about to snatch an Undying Fruit.

However, just as he was about to succeed, two simultaneous attacks suddenly struck from two directions behind him, launched by Elder Len of the Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao and Princess Mingzhu of the Divine Female Sect. Obviously, they were also determined to get the Undying Fruit and wouldn’t let the Cyan-robed Sword Saint succeed easily.

Frowning, the Cyan-robed Sword Saint abruptly withdrew to avoid the attacks from Elder Len and Princess Mingzhu. If he forcibly took the Undying Fruit, he would undoubtedly be severely injured by the two, and even if he got the fruit, he couldn’t hold onto it.

At that moment, strong figures from forces like Taiqing Palace and Cloud Mud Temple also joined the fray to seize the Undying Fruit, turning the tomb into a scene of fierce combat.

Saint Qian Yan did not join the scramble. He knew that even if he joined, his odds of acquiring the Undying Fruit were slim. Instead, he gazed at Ling Chen not far away, a cold glint suddenly appearing in his eyes.

Almost abruptly, he turned to Ling Chen, sternly shouting, ”Boy, hand over the Undying Fruit you have!”

”What Undying Fruit? I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”

Ling Chen frowned, secretly alarmed. How did this old guy know he had an Undying Fruit on him?

”Hmph, still pretending to be stupid?”

Saint Qian Yan sneered coldly, his eyes filled with an icy glint, ”You were the first to enter the tomb. Outside, there were clearly three Undying Fruits on the tree, but now there are only two left. One must have fallen into your hands.”

As his words spread, immediately numerous gazes gathered on Ling Chen. Those gazes clearly harbored a faint burning gleam.

Compared to the two Undying Fruits on the Undying Tree, the one on Ling Chen’s body was undoubtedly much easier to snatch.

The many strong figures’ thoughts became restless.

”That’s right, but so what if the Undying Fruit fell into my hands, old dog Qian Yan? You are just my defeated opponent. What, still want to take the Undying Fruit from me?”

Seeing those eyes all filled with greed, Ling Chen lifted his head, suddenly releasing a fierce aura that swept outward.

The more at times like this, the less he could show weakness. If he showed even a hint of timidity now, it would trigger the greed in the hearts of many strong figures, leading to a joint pursuit!

”What, Saint Qian Yan is this kid’s defeated opponent?”

However, Ling Chen’s words poured cold water on those once eager strong figures. Earlier outside, Ling Chen had already claimed to have defeated Saint Qian Yan, and the latter hadn’t denied it. Could it be true?

”Nonsense! I was just momentarily careless before and got tricked by you. How did that make me your defeated opponent? It’s a joke.”

Saint Qian Yan laughed angrily, then turned to the other strong figures, loudly saying, ”Everyone, let’s join forces and kill this boy! Whoever gets the Undying Fruit from him first will own it!”

Hearing these words, those strong figures, who had already suppressed their greed, once again found their avarice rising. Whoever gets it first will own it? So, no matter who, as long as they’re quick enough, they might get this Undying Fruit!

Sensing the atmosphere being stirred, the corners of Saint Qian Yan’s mouth lifted into a cold smile. You brat, trying to fight me? You’re still too green!

”I’d like to see who dares come forward?”

Ling Chen’s gaze suddenly turned sharp. A glow flashed between his brows, and the Thunder Sound Sword automatically unsheathed, splitting into hundreds of flying swords in mid-air, aligned within the void.

”Third Level of Sword Control Technique!”

Many were intimidated by Ling Chen’s display. The name Ten Thousand Swords King was known by many present. Though they coveted the Undying Fruit, they didn’t want to lose their lives here.

”Everyone, there’s no need to fear. Watch as I break his swordsmanship! All you need to do is assist from the side!”

While speaking, Saint Qian Yan had already infused fiery red True Qi into the Holy Fire Order. Under his well-honed True Qi, surging flames transformed into a Fiery Red Spear, which suddenly tore through the void, shooting fiercely towards Ling Chen!

Before the people of Lingyue Island enter the tomb chamber, we must kill Ling Chen first!

Facing the Fiery Red Spear piercing towards him, Ling Chen swiftly swept his hand, causing the flying swords to rapidly condense back into one, colliding fiercely with the Fiery Red Spear!

Boom!

At the moment of collision, both the fiery spear light and the converged flying swords exploded, transforming into countless strands of Air Energy, violently shooting in all directions. Those strong men attempting to close in on Ling Chen had to stop, avoiding this barrage-like assault.

However, once the aftermath dispersed, Saint Qian Yan’s eyes nearly bulged out in surprise because the spot where Ling Chen had been was now completely empty. Taking advantage of the recent clash, Ling Chen had already made his escape!

”Over there!”

Elder Xi hurriedly moved his gaze, spotting Ling Chen’s trail. Ling Chen had already distanced himself from the Undying Tree’s location, instead speeding towards the depths of the tomb chamber from another side!

”Chase!”

Saint Qian Yan’s face brimmed with killing intent. His feet suddenly tapped the ground, and blazing energy surged around him. Transforming into a fireball, he suddenly pursued in Ling Chen’s direction!