Ling Tian Sword God

Ling Chen, his eyes blood-red, exuded a feral, wild aura. It was as if he had transformed into a wild beast.

The dormant power of the Heavenly Emperor Heavy Sword was very eerie—it was better left unused. Every time Ling Chen used it, he lost his sanity and descended into madness.

Once or twice was tolerable, but if used too often, Ling Chen himself might be influenced by this eerie power. If not for his incredibly powerful Cultivation of the Ling Tian Sword Scripture, coupled with his defensive Sword Intent and the Great Ethic protecting him, he would have succumbed to demonic deviation and completely lost his sanity.

"You little beast, prepare to die!"

Lin Ba noticed something was off about Ling Chen but dismissed it, thinking Ling Chen was merely in a desperate, frantic struggle on the verge of death.

His palm knife cut through the air, fiercely aiming for Ling Chen's neck.

However, in the next moment, Ling Chen's eyes became even more crimson. Suddenly, his palm shifted, and the Heavenly Emperor Heavy Sword slashed out horizontally.

SPLAT!

The edge of the sword swung past, and a gushing, bloody arm flew into mid-air.

AHHH!

A terrifying shriek, like that of a slaughtered pig, erupted. Lin Ba stumbled back over ten steps. He looked down at his severed arm, his eyes wide with terror.

"How can this be?"

Lin Ba's face was etched with disbelief. He simply couldn't fathom how Ling Chen, who had seemed utterly spent and powerless, could suddenly demonstrate such overwhelming strength!

SWOOSH!

Before Lin Ba could react, Ling Chen's figure vanished, leaving only an afterimage. Lin Ba subconsciously retreated, but just as he took a step back, Ling Chen appeared before him, his sword striking Lin Ba's body once more.

SLASH!

A sudden coldness washed over Lin Ba as he saw the sword light flash before his eyes. Then, his robes were sliced open down the front.

Lin Ba had narrowly escaped being split in two. Terrified out of his wits, he yelled to the Demonic Beast Elder, "Elder, this lad is tough! Save me, quickly!"

Hearing the shout, the Demonic Beast Elder paused, furrowed his brows, and glanced at Lin Ba, taking in the latter's pitiful state.

"Can't even defeat a severely injured brat? Utterly useless!"

The Demonic Beast Elder's expression darkened. If Lin Ba hadn't been his only option, he wouldn't have bothered with the fate of such a good-for-nothing.

He abandoned the greatly weakened phantom of the Three-headed Serpent and raced towards Lin Ba. If Ling Chen killed Lin Ba, it would be a considerable problem for him.

However, the moment he moved, Lin Tianxiong intercepted him, blocking his path.

"Old fellow, are you courting death?"

The Demonic Beast Elder squinted, his eyes glinting with murderous intent.

"Demon, don't you dare wreak havoc in my Lin Family! Even if it costs me my life, I will stop you!"

Lin Tianxiong's expression turned grim as he pushed his Three-headed snake bloodline to its absolute limit, his aura skyrocketing.

As his Bloodline Power surged, Lin Tianxiong was clearly pushing his failing body to its limits in a final resurgence of strength, ready to stake his life against the Demonic Beast Elder.

"You think you alone are enough?"

The Demonic Beast Elder's lips curled into a sneer of disdain, then his gaze turned icy in an instant. "Since you're so bent on seeking death, I don't mind killing you first!"

"Demonic Beast Fist!"

With a loud shout, a swirl of dark energy erupted from the Demonic Beast Elder's fist, blasting towards Lin Tianxiong.

Despite Lin Tianxiong's desperate struggle, he was still sent flying backward by the impact of the punch, forced to retreat continuously under the Demonic Beast Elder's onslaught.

Meanwhile, Lin Ba, now with one arm severed, was like a cornered dog before Ling Chen, barely able to defend himself and on the verge of being killed at any moment.

ROAR!

A roar like a thunderclap echoed as the Earth Demon Bear charged towards Ling Chen. Its massive black paws stirred up a fierce gust of wind, aiming straight for Ling Chen's face.

CLANG!

Ling Chen gripped the blade of the Heavenly Emperor Heavy Sword with his left hand and the hilt with his right, managing to block the Earth Demon Bear's paws. However, the force of the impact still sent him staggering back more than twenty meters. Cracks spiderwebbed across the ground where his feet landed.

The Earth Demon Bear was immense, standing three to four zhang tall, a colossal figure compared to Ling Chen. Under its crushing pressure, Ling Chen's feet slowly began to sink into the ground.

"Scram!"

At this moment, Ling Chen was no different from an Exotic Beast. He roared, released the sword hilt, and, as if channeling all his strength into one point, ruthlessly punched the Earth Demon Bear's belly.

The punch landed squarely on the Earth Demon Bear's stomach. THUD! THUD! THUD! The massive beast staggered backward, each heavy step shattering a floor tile, crushing seven or eight in a row.

The instant he repelled the Earth Demon Bear, Ling Chen's right hand shot out, catching the falling Heavenly Emperor Heavy Sword. He then unleashed a straight, lightning-fast slash at the retreating beast.

The Earth Demon Bear's thick hide was split open, leaving a bloody gash. Its massive body was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground.

"This guy, he actually sent the Earth Demon Bear flying?!"

Many Lin Family disciples were so shocked their eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets. How strong is the Earth Demon Bear? Even an expert at the Grand Master Sixth Layer Realm might not match its power! Yet Ling Chen sent it flying with a single sword strike? Just how terrifying is his strength?!

"My precious!"

Seeing the Earth Demon Bear sent flying, the Demonic Beast Elder cried out, his face contorted in a pained expression, looking as if he desperately wanted to rush over and inspect its injuries.

"Haha! Young Hero Ling Chen is truly a dragon among men! His combat power is immeasurable!"

Lin Tianxiong was incredibly surprised. He hadn't expected Ling Chen to defeat the Earth Demon Bear so easily. Ling Chen's strength was undoubtedly far greater now than when he had received Lin Tianxiong's five moves earlier!

Ling Chen's potential seemed inexhaustible. Just when I thought he had reached his peak, he would reveal a new, higher limit.

"You still have the mind to worry about others? I'll cripple you first!"

The Demonic Beast Elder roared. His body suddenly swelled, transforming him into something resembling a crazed, ferocious beast. Simultaneously, his aura surged dramatically.

In a flash, the Demonic Beast Elder vanished and reappeared before Lin Tianxiong, throwing a devastating punch.

THUD!

Struck squarely by the punch, Lin Tianxiong coughed up a mouthful of blood. His body shot downwards like a meteor, crashing heavily onto the stone plaza. The sickening sound of breaking bones echoed as he slammed into the ground, leaving a large crater.

"Family Head!"

The hearts of the Lin Family members trembled. They stared in horror at the Demonic Beast Elder, who stood atop the stone pillar, exuding an overwhelming, ferocious might. Even Lin Tianxiong, whom they had always considered peerless in the Jianghu, had been beaten into such a state, his condition unknown. Who could possibly defeat such a terrifying demon?

Was their Lin Family truly doomed to perish today?

Then, the Demonic Beast Elder's gaze locked onto Ling Chen. He immediately charged towards him, his eyes flashing with a cold light. Ling Chen was his original target. Now, he even dared to injure my Earth Demon Bear! This is adding insult to injury. He must die today, no matter what!