Chapter 849: Battle on the Ascending Dragon Platform! (Part 2)
Looking at Ling Shuanghua in front of him, Li Chen softly asked, "Fairy Ling, long time no see!"
Upon hearing this seemingly casual greeting, Ling Shuanghua's heart felt like it was in turmoil. Her pearly teeth ground with a crackling sound as she asked, "Li Chen, do you remember what I said when we parted?"
Upon Ling Shuanghua's sudden question, all the cultivators around immediately stopped what they were doing, looking at them incredulously.
One is the cherished treasure of the Cloud Sea Sect's Sect Leader, the other a rootless loose cultivator. The disparity in their status is immense, how could they possibly have any connection?
Some cultivators who liked to watch the drama even looked at Jian Wuheng, whose face was green with envy, with schadenfreude.
The matter of Jian Wuheng's marriage alliance with Ling Shuanghua is no secret to these disciples of the great sects and aristocratic families. It is said that not long ago, Ling Shuanghua harshly rejected Jian Wuheng because of a loose cultivator.
At first, everyone held a skeptical attitude towards this matter. After all, Jian Wuheng is too outstanding, whether it's his background, talent, or appearance, he is the top choice. Within the entire world, few women dare to or can reject him. Moreover, would it be because of a loose cultivator?
But now it seems that this rumor is likely true.
Seeing the Heaven's Chosen Son of Heavenly Sword Mountain being humbled is definitely something many disciples of the great sects are eager to witness.
Jian Wuheng also felt like he suddenly turned into the Hulk, with the strange looks thrown at him becoming like sharp swords, piercing his heart until it was full of wounds, bleeding drop by drop.
If not for his extraordinary endurance, he might have already gone down, tearing apart the loose cultivator who dared to bring him shame.
Li Chen, however, continued to ignore his anger. He stared directly at Ling Shuanghua, casually asking:
"You've said so many things, how would I remember which one?"
Ling Shuanghua's eyes were almost spitting fire upon hearing Li Chen's irritating words.
She gritted her teeth with a screech, saying one word at a time, "I said, someday, I will personally kill you!"
Her words barely finished when the long sword in her hand was already unsheathed, creating a magnificent rainbow.
Although Lian Hongshang felt a bit jealous, she would absolutely not allow another woman to harm her man.
Therefore, as Ling Shuanghua drew her Spirit Sword, Lian Hongshang was unwilling to show weakness, her Purple Shadow Immortal Sword quickly unsheathed, horizontally confronting Ling Shuanghua.
"He's my man, it's not your place to lay a finger on him!"
"Clang!"
Two sword shadows collided in the air, raising roaring waves and piercing through the empty space, shaking the entire Heavenly Dragon Peak to its core.
Ling Shuanghua and Lian Hongshang each stepped back more than ten paces, staring at each other across a stone platform.
Around them, violent True Yuan surged, sparkling splendor that made them look incomparably pure, like Nine Heavens Immortals descending to the mortal realm.
After a long while, Ling Shuanghua slightly parted her lips and asked, "Are you Lian Hongshang?"
Upon hearing this, Lian Hongshang felt somewhat surprised, unable to understand why the other would suddenly ask such an apparently meaningless question at this critical moment.
Yet she did not deny, nodding expressionlessly, replying, "Yes, I am Lian Hongshang!"
"Very good!"
Receiving her affirmative reply, Ling Shuanghua inexplicably uttered these two words.
Moreover, her voice hadn't even finished trailing off when her lips suddenly curled into a bitter smile, as if burdened with grievances to express.
She is Ling Shuanghua, the cherished treasure of the Cloud Sea Sect's Sect Leader, an absolute Heavenly Pride Girl. Yet she was confusedly taken by a loose cultivator.
The most intolerable part is, that loose cultivator called another girl's name while entering her body.
She became a sorrowful substitute!
Furthermore, she had to bear the blame from her parents, fellow disciples, and the world by herself.
Where could she express all these grievances, the thousand heartaches, countless helplessness?
Thinking of this, Ling Shuanghua put away her bitter smile and with her sword pointing at Lian Hongshang, she said calmly, "Ling Shuanghua of Cloud Sea Sect, please enlighten me!"
As a fellow woman, Lian Hongshang seemed to understand Ling Shuanghua's feelings at this moment. She glared fiercely at Li Chen, as if to say, "Just wait till the Immortal Sect Martial Arts Competition ends, I'll settle the score with you!"
Then she tangled with Ling Shuanghua again, the two equally matched, fought with no clear outcome.
Moreover, they were both unparalleled beauties, their duel looked less like a battle and more like celestial immortals dancing gracefully, captivating those watching.
After this uproar, many looked at Li Chen with deep hostility.
As if he had now become the enemy of all people.
Li Chen felt quite helpless in response.
Although he took Ling Shuanghua's first time, he was in a state of unconsciousness then, hence he had no impression of any sensation.
Nevertheless, Li Chen felt somewhat guilty towards Ling Shuanghua regarding this matter.
After all, wrongdoing is wrongdoing, no matter how noble the reason may seem.
He was thinking of a way to mediate the conflict between the two women, when suddenly he felt a burst of murderous intent shooting down from the mountain top.
Li Chen looked up, only to see Jian Wuheng and another handsome youth staring at him fiercely.
"Senior Brother Jian, you go fight for the champion's position, let me deal with this boy!"
It was the handsome youth who spoke. His name was Ye Xing, one of the top Heaven's Chosen in Heavenly Sword Mountain, whose strength was even superior to that of Jian Chenn. It could be said that among Heavenly Sword Mountain's new generation of disciples, his strength was second only to Jian Wuheng.
Jian Wuheng originally wanted to deal with Li Chen personally. But when his gaze swept over Monk Wuhua, Heavenly Girl Dancer, Dugu Ming and other Heavenly Pride, he forcibly suppressed his fiery anger.
After all, personal affairs are small matters, the champion position at Ascending Dragon Platform is the most important major affair.
Even though he is the chief disciple of Heavenly Sword Mountain, winning the champion position among so many top-tier Heavenly Prides is definitely not easy, there's no need to waste True Yuan on someone like Li Chen, a loose cultivator.
Thinking of this, he just forcefully suppressed his anger, and cupped hands to Ye Xing, saying, "Then I'll trouble Junior Brother Ye. Break one of his arms for me, and I'll repay you well later!"
Ye Xing nodded slightly, with an air of confidence, calmly said, "Easy, easy!"
His tone was quite relaxed, as if it were just a matter of lifting a finger.
After speaking, Ye Xing rose with his sword, transforming into a streak of light, intercepting Li Chen's path.
Li Chen raised an eyebrow, coldly asked, "You want to stop me?"
Ye Xing, in a condescending tone, laughed coldly, saying, "Li Chen, I admit your talent is quite good, even placing you in our Heavenly Sword Mountain, you rank among the top. But what you should never have done was lack self-awareness, and provoke Senior Brother Jian Wuheng!"
"How about this, considering cultivation is not easy, it would be a pity for you to perish. How about this, as long as you break one arm yourself and roll off the Ascending Dragon Platform, I can spare your life, how about it?"
Ye Xing spoke domineeringly, as if his few words could determine another's life and death.