Ling Tian Sword God

"Enough talk, take my sword!"

With Yun Yin in hand, Ling Chen's sword qi was unstoppable, like a sharpened Peerless Treasure Sword tearing through the sky. If one strike failed, he did not mind. With a light tap of his foot, he floated into mid-air like a cloud, then spun wildly, transforming into a terrifying tornado.

Threads of sword qi seemed to coalesce into a Wind Dragon soaring into the heavens.

At this moment, it was as if a true dragon had descended, its Dragon's Majesty overshadowing everything.

This sword strike was the same one Ling Chen had used to defeat the two Ninth-level Martial Master 'doppelgangers' and pass the fifth trial in the Heavenly Sect Main Hall.

Dragon Soars Over the Sea.

This sword strike was unbelievably fast, fiercely striking the Elder from the Shocking Death Sect under his astounded gaze.

SPURT!

The True Qi the Elder from the Shocking Death Sect had gathered before him shattered, and blood splattered.

Pointing at Ling Chen, the Elder vomited blood. He couldn't believe he had failed to block even a single sword strike. Not only that, but his defense had been shattered by a mere Sixth-Stage Martial Artist! Even if that boy used a Secret Method, he'd only be at the Seventh Realm at most! And even if he's a genius, he shouldn't have defeated me this easily!

As he spoke, he vomited another mouthful of blood laced with residual sword qi. Severely injured, he staggered back, having lost the ability to continue fighting.

Ling Chen sneered. Back when I was challenging the fifth trial, my two Ninth-level Martial Master 'doppelgangers' couldn't withstand this sword strike. This Elder from the Shocking Death Sect is hardly stronger than the figures from the fifth trial. Still, he is a Great Master Level Powerhouse, to be able to survive my attack.

"What kind of sword technique is this? It can even evoke Dragon's Majesty—the majesty of a Heavenly Dragon! It's terrifying to this degree!"

"Could the creator of this swordsmanship have actually seen a true dragon? Otherwise, how could they create such a vividly dragon-like sword technique?"

"Terrifying! If such a swordsmanship is coupled with Sword Intent, who could possibly be its match?" Most of the onlookers were Elders from other Sects. They possessed incredibly sharp eyes and recognized the extraordinariness of this sword strike at a glance. Little did they know, the Elder from the Divine Intent Sect, who was currently fighting, was even more astonished.

"This is the unique sword technique Sect Leader Ling excelled at, the Dragon Seeking Sword Technique! I didn't expect Ling Chen to have also practiced this swordsmanship and mastered it to such a refined degree."

"Incredible! He's not even seventeen, yet he can defeat Great Master Level Powerhouses. His future is truly immeasurable!"

"The Shocking Death Sect wants to stifle a genius of our Divine Intent Sect? That's merely a pipe dream! Kill them! Slaughter these despicable curs!"

"Kill!"

Ling Chen's strength inspired the Elders of the Divine Intent Sect. Their fighting spirit surged, and their combat power rose to a new level, allowing them to surpass their own limits.

"Not good, their morale is rising! Suppress them quickly! We can't let them gain the upper hand!" The Elders of the Shocking Death Sect initially held an advantage in momentum, fueled by their hatred, each feeling capable of taking on ten opponents. However, in the blink of an eye, their advantage vanished. Caught off guard by the counterattack, they were thrown into disarray.

"It was that brat Ling Chen who caused this! Some of you, go kill him!"

"If we don't eliminate him now, he will surely retaliate against our Shocking Death Sect in the future and become a dire threat to us!"

From among the experts of the Shocking Death Sect, two more Grand Masters at the First Realm lunged towards Ling Chen.

"The Shocking Death Sect has gone mad trying to kill Ling Chen." Not far away, disciples from various other Sects were watching the battle. Seeing two Great Master Level Powerhouses from the Shocking Death Sect lunge towards Ling Chen, they couldn't help but feel their hearts tremble.

One wasn't enough, so they send two? A pity, they're still no match for me.

Defeating the previous Elder from the Shocking Death Sect had greatly boosted Ling Chen's confidence. If one comes, I'll defeat one. If two come, I'll cut down a pair!

"Arrogant!"

"Today, your blood will stain the ground within five paces!"

Anger surged within these two. In terms of strength, they were no weaker than the Elder from the Shocking Death Sect Ling Chen had just faced. Together, they were even capable of killing that Elder. Now, being looked down upon, their killing intent and True Qi erupted uncontrollably, whipping up gusts of wind and sand, creating a terrifying spectacle.

"Sky Shatter Palm!"

"Soul Reaping Ghost Claw!"

Both unleashed their ultimate techniques, sending waves of Air Energy and claw power slashing towards Ling Chen, instantly gouging terrifying marks into the ground.

"Dragon Soars Over the Sea!"

Ling Chen never played by the rules or adhered strictly to conventions; he often incorporated his own elements into his sword techniques. This particular technique, Dragon Soars Over the Sea, originally used sword qi to agitate the airflow, forming a Wind Dragon to engage the enemy. However, Ling Chen immersed himself within it, positioning himself in the Wind Eye—the calmest part of the storm.

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

The sword qi shot out, blanketing the sky and earth. More terrifyingly, the rotation accelerated the sword qi, making its attack angles unpredictable and its power devastating.

CRACK!

One of the Elders from the Shocking Death Sect, momentarily careless, had his arm severed by a sword strike. He let out a bloodcurdling howl.

"Not good! Retreat quickly!"

"Retreat!"

Having lost an arm, the Elder from the Shocking Death Sect's expression changed drastically, and he hastily retreated.

The other, his face a mask of terror, also retreated promptly.

The onlookers were already numb, unsure how to express their astonishment.

Someone sighed, "This young man fights with such unrestrained flair, completely as he pleases. He is destined for greatness, provided he lives long enough to achieve it."

"The geniuses in the top ten of the Heavenly List have already matured and no longer fear the older generation of Grand Master Experts. Given a little more time, this young man might reach that level too."

"That's a bit presumptuous. After reaching the Grand Master realm, advancing one's Cultivation becomes increasingly difficult. One won't see sudden surges in power unless there's an immense stroke of luck."

"True. The Tienzong Ruins presented a once-in-a-century opportunity. Otherwise, they couldn't have improved so rapidly and attained such strength."

The Tianyuan Continent is vast and boundless; no one knows how many billions of miles it spans. Its population is counted in the trillions. Even if only one genius emerges for every ten million people, there would still be millions of geniuses.

However, not every one of these geniuses can become an unparalleled powerhouse. Once a warrior's potential is exhausted, they can only advance through diligent Cultivation, gradually accumulating strength. But the path of a warrior is one that defies the heavens, and time waits for no one. By the time you have accumulated enough, you may no longer have sufficient time left for Cultivation, leaving only silent resentment.

Of course, there are always a fortunate few who seem blessed by destiny. Before their potential is exhausted, they encounter one extraordinary stroke of luck after another. Their strength surges dramatically, advancing by leaps and bounds each day. They rapidly mature into peerless powerhouses, standing above all others.

For instance, Ling Tianyu reached the Sky Apex Realm at the age of thirty-five, becoming a top-tier expert in the Five Kingdoms' Martial World. He stood on equal footing with figures like Sikong Yi and Lu Youzhen, even surpassing these titans of the Martial World. Eventually, he became the Martial Arts Supreme, whose fame shook the lands and whose legend would be passed down through the ages.

Therefore, extraordinary encounters are an indispensable part of becoming a supreme powerhouse. Almost no one can reach this realm without them. If such an individual truly exists, then they themselves are an anomaly, a being of infinite potential. After all, everyone has a limit to their potential. What else but an extraordinary encounter could explain limitless potential?

"Thousands of Mountains and Rivers!"

"Winding Mountain Path!"

As Ling Chen successively unleashed his masterful sword techniques, the two formidable Elders from the Shocking Death Sect were forced to retreat again and again. Bloodied, the shock in their eyes grew ever more intense.