His aura had completely transformed, but his outer appearance was still the same. His sword was sheathed on his back, and he wore snow-white robes.
âSect leader!â
They were delighted. This was the one hundred and eighth monasteryâs sect leader from back then, Ling Yun-zi! He had actually appeared here.
With one slash of his sword, he cut a King in two. However, that King used some unknown technique to reconnect the two parts of his body. He looked in shock at Ling Yun-zi.
Other than Ling Yun-zi, there was a middle-aged man in the air as well. Just now, a slash of his sword had blown back the ancient family allianceâs King.
He was extremely tall and muscular. It was like snakes were wriggling beneath his skin. He was bursting out with energy.
He had a broadsword almost just as tall as him on his back. He was like an immovable mountain as he stood there.
âYouâre from the Heaven Splitting Battle Sect?â demanded the ancient family allianceâs King.
Hearing that he came from the Heaven Splitting Battle Sect, Long Chen didnât find it odd at all. As soon as he had attacked, he had sensed the aura of Split the Heavens. Although the move he had used wasnât Split the Heavens, he couldnât have mistaken that aura.
That large man didnât even glance at the King. He turned to Long Chen. âNot bad little fellow. Due to this mettle, you wonât be beaten too badly.â
His voice wasnât loud, but it was like thunder in everyoneâs ears. They all knew this person had to be a King and wouldnât bother trying to flaunt his power in front of them. His voice was probably just like that.
Even from this distance, his voice shook their eardrums. If they were closer, wouldnât they go deaf?
Long Chen didnât know what was happening, but he knew he was helping him. There was no need for him to throw away his life anymore.
âMany thanks for helping, senior.â Long Chen hastily bowed.
The large man waved his hand. âDonât do so many useless things. The reason Iâve come here is because I was ordered to come support you. Today, if you want to kill someone, then go ahead and kill them. If someone dares to interfere, Iâll cut off their heads. Ah, speaking of which, who are you? How have I never heard of you in Central Plains? It seems you are very powerful.â He turned to look at Ling Yun-zi, battle intent soaring in his eyes.
âJunior brother is Ling Yun-zi. Greetings, senior.â Ling Yun-zi smiled.
âLing Yun-zi? Why does that sound so familiar? Ah, didnât the Heavenly Sword Sect obtain a peerless genius with that name who has already comprehended the Annihilation Sword Dao? Is that you?â said the Heaven Splitting Battle Sectâs man.
âI am simply indebted to the Heavenly Sword Sectâs master and cultivating there. Senior brother overpraises me,â said Ling Yun-zi.
Although his words were very calm, just hearing the name of the Heavenly Sword Sect was enough to shake everyone. The Heavenly Sword Sect was extremely famous on the Martial Heaven Continent. They only had a few hundred members, but they only accepted sword cultivators, and only sword cultivators that had comprehended sword intent at that. They were different from other sects and rarely interfered with mundane matters.
They were like a group of hermits that had isolated themselves from the world to cultivate. They rarely had any interactions with the rest of the world, but they were exceedingly terrifying experts.
Anyone could try to join the Heavenly Sword Sect. As long as they passed the test regarding the Sword Dao, they could join. After that, they would enjoy all the Heavenly Sword Sectâs resources given to sword cultivators.
However, the test was extremely strict, and focused on the Sword Dao. The probability of passing was less than one in ten thousand, and the price for failure was death. It was a cruel trial.
But every person who managed to pass would have their name carved onto the Heavenly Sword Sectâs Heavenly Sword Tablet at the front of the sect.
It had been many years since someone had managed to pass the trial and join the Heavenly Sword Sect. But over a year ago, Ling Yun-zi had managed to pass, and when his name had been carved onto the Heavenly Sword Tablet, it had caused his fame to explosively grow.
That was why this Heaven Splitting Battle Sectâs King would feel that his name was very familiar. He asked, âDonât the Heavenly Sword Sectâs experts only cultivate the Sword Dao and not interfere in mundane matters? Why have you run over here?â
âIn truth, the Heavenly Sword Sect doesnât require its members to act in any way, nor does it restrict our freedom. It just requires us to act according to our heart. There are some seniors who already have no ties to the rest of the world, so they donât even leave the sect. There are also some who are completely engrossed in the Sword Dao and donât care about anything else. However, I was never able to let my heart rest, and so the sect let me come out to settle my affairs. And now you see the resultâŚâ Ling Yun-zi smiled at Long Chen.
âYou have a relationship with Long Chen?â The large man was startled.
âNot just any relationship. The reason I could attain my current height is all because of Long Chen. So whoever tries to make things hard on Long Chen today will meet their death.â Ling Yun-zi looked at the three Kings, his voice was flat but full of unquestionable resolve.
Hearing that Ling Yun-zi was this powerful because of Long Chen, everyone was startled. Even Long Chen was startled.
Long Chen didnât know that Ling Yun-ziâs Annihilation Sword Dao was something he had comprehended after helping him erase the lightning tribulation energy within his body. He had comprehended the essence of annihilation, opening a completely new path for himself.
âLong Chen, as you get stronger, your ability to cause trouble also grows.â Ling Yun-zi looked from Long Chen to the mass of experts below.
âHehe, many thanks sect leader for your praise,â laughed Long Chen.
Now that Ling Yun-zi and this large man from the Heaven Splitting Battle Sect had arrived, the crisis had been resolved. Long Chenâs mood was no longer so heavy.
He wanted to ask Ling Yun-zi what he had done during the past few years for his cultivation base to grow to such a shocking level, but now wasnât the time.
âOnly a man who dares to cause trouble is a real man. If you flinch and cower when you do everything, whatâs the point of living. Originally, I was in seclusion, but I was ordered to take a trip here. Tch, that was irritating, so I was going to give you a beating to vent. However, your display is very satisfactory, so I wonât. Iâll leave this beating for later,â laughed the large man from the Heaven Splitting Battle Sect. He patted Long Chen on the shoulder.
Booming sounds rang out when his palm struck Long Chenâs shoulder. He felt like his bones were about to break.
âHehe, although youâre a bit small, this courage is not bad. Haha, truly not bad!â That large man examined Long Chen from head to toe like he was a treasure, causing Long Chenâs hair to stand on end.
âSeniorâŚâ said Long Chen.
âDonât call me senior. What an irritating word. I am Feng Xinglie and ranked third. You arenât one of the Heaven Splitting Battle Sectâs disciples yet, so you can call me third uncle. If you arenât satisfied to be suppressed by me in terms of seniority, then hurry and raise your cultivation base. When you become a King, you can call me third brother,â said Feng Xinglie.
Everyone was startled. How was it that Long Chen had such a close relationship with a King from the Heaven Splitting Battle Sect?
The Remote Heaven Gangâs patriarchâs expression became extremely ugly. The matter had developed out of his control. They could only watch. They didnât even have the qualifications to speak.
Seeing two Kings stand by Long Chenâs side caused the other Kings to be startled and infuriated.
The King from Pill Valley icily said, âAre you really going to harbor a criminal like Long Chen?â
Ling Yun-zi was about to reply when Feng Xinglie took the initiative.âThereâs no need for so much bullsh*t. Although youâre from Pill Valley, you canât represent Pill Valleyâs higher-ups. You still aren't at that level. Furthermore, when did the Righteous pathâs matters become something you can stick your nose into? Meddlesome dog.â
âYou!â The Pill Valleyâs King was infuriated. Feng Xinglieâs words were too ugly and didnât give him face in the slightest.
âYou? What you? I am here to support Long Chen, and if you refuse to accept that, letâs fight. If you donât want to fight, then fuck off. Whatâs the point of all these useless words?â Feng Xinglie frowned irritably.
The Heaven Splitting Battle Sectâs people all liked to be direct. They would rather fight with their fists than their tongues.
âBastard, my Pill Valley received an invitation to come here to get justice! As for you-â raged the Pill Valleyâs King.
âOld bastard, do you want to try cursing me again?â Feng Xinglieâs expression sank. His hand reached toward the broadsword on his back.
The instant he grabbed the hilt, the world turned still. A powerful aura locked onto the Pill Valleyâs King. If he dared to move, he would meet a thunderous attack from Feng Xinglie.
The lock of a King was incomparably terrifying as heaven and earth seemed to be suppressed. Each person felt like their heart was about to leap out of their chest.
âYou!â The Pill Valleyâs King was startled and infuriated. Although he knew that the Heaven Splitting Battle Sectâs people were all blockheads who didnât talk reason, this was far too domineering.
Pill Valleyâs position was extremely high. Each sect had to be respectful and deferential to them. After all, they all relied on Pill Valleyâs medicinal pills.
So Pill Valleyâs people were all arrogant and looked down on others. But Feng Xinglie didnât accept that.
The other Pill Valleyâs disciples all tottered on the verge of collapse just from being near Feng Xinglieâs lock.
The other two Kings didnât know what to do. The Heaven Splitting Battle Sectâs people were all madmen. No one wanted to provoke them.
âI didnât think this place would be so lively. For all of you to come here for my Xuantian Dao Sectâs matters truly make me endlessly grateful.â
An elderly voice rang out. Two figures appeared far away, crossing the distance in an instant.