Chapter 1080: Chapter 1079: The Might of a Single Sword

However, at the moment when the Azure Dragon-like fist strength surged towards Ling Chen, a trace of coldness suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth. Immediately, an intense light seemed to burst forth from his eyes, and the Thunder Sound Sword in his hand erupted in sharpness, suddenly cutting down.

This reaction also startled the Hook-Nosed Elder. It was then that he realized something was amiss, but at this point, wanting to retreat was undoubtedly too late.

Crack!

The Azure Dragon Fist Strength unleashed by the Hook-Nosed Elder was instantly split into two by Ling Chen, shattered into pieces. The Hook-Nosed Elder’s pupils contracted, and he quickly retreated.

"Too slow."

But just as his body retreated, a fierce blast of sword wind tore through the air with unstoppable momentum, tearing the air and swiftly falling upon the Hook-Nosed Elder’s chest like lightning.

Thud!

The Hook-Nosed Elder’s Protective True Qi was instantly ripped apart, and a sword mark appeared on his body. A low sound echoed, and the Hook-Nosed Elder let out a muffled groan, his body flying backward, blood spraying across the sky, drawing exclamations from the crowd.

No one expected that Ling Chen could so easily heavily injure the Hook-Nosed Elder in a direct confrontation.

"You little beast, prepare to die!"

"Boundless Heaven and Earth!"

"Ice and Fire Mastery!"

Just as Ling Chen sent the Hook-Nosed Elder flying, Elder Bai, the Ice and Fire Dual Swords, and other five Senior Half-Saints had already arrived, their angry shouts resounding as they unleashed deadly attacks towards Ling Chen from a distance.

"Die, you wretch!"

Witnessing this scene, Huangfu Qi’s eyes filled with a cruel madness, anticipating the sight of Ling Chen being swept away by the attacks and torn apart.

However, Ling Chen glanced at the ferocious onslaught coming from all directions without any change in expression, not moving a muscle as the attacks closed in within ten meters of him, until the critical moment where danger loomed, he finally acted.

Bang!

An immense aura suddenly erupted from Ling Chen, surging from the Seventh Realm of Sky Apex to the Eighth, and then to the Ninth, and finally all the way to the Half-Saint Realm in a single breath!

"What?"

Exclamations resounded throughout the surroundings. Clearly, no one expected that Ling Chen’s cultivation would rocket up to the Half-Saint level just like that!

Huangfu Qi’s expression was as if he had seen a ghost. Ling Chen had just been at the Seventh Realm of Sky Apex moments ago, yet in the blink of an eye, his battle power multiplied!

"Earth Fire... Golden Scorching Slash!" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

At the instant his cultivation reached the Half-Saint level, flames seemed to flicker in Ling Chen’s eyes. He sheathed the Thunder Sound Sword and drew the Red Sky Sword, then his body spun around, sweeping out an arc with the Red Sky Sword. The scorching and violent Sword Light abruptly turned into a ring of fire, sweeping out in all directions!

Bang bang bang bang bang!

The attacks of the five Senior Half-Saints exploded the moment they met the fire ring-like Sword Light, blooming in the sky like dazzling fireworks.

In a single sword strike, all the attacks vanished without a trace.

"How is this possible?"

"Too overbearing!"

This move immediately drew numerous astonished cries, with many gazes filled with shock. That was the combined effort of five Senior Half-Saints, yet Ling Chen dissolved it with a single sword strike. Just how terrifying was Ling Chen’s strength?

However, Ling Chen paid no heed to the exclamations around him. The swordsmanship he had just used wasn’t originally his but a new sword technique he had learned from Xi Yan’s Sage’s Mark. Its power undoubtedly surpassed the Chitian Sword Technique by a whole level.

"This kid indeed gained some formidable benefits in the Fiery Region! His strength has increased so much!"

The Hook-Nosed Elder held his chest, revealing an incredulous look. Fighting against six Senior Half-Saints and gravely injuring him was something unimaginable before entering the Fiery Region.

"Indeed..."

Murong Qingcheng’s beautiful eyes showed a solemn glint. Ling Chen had indeed made tremendous progress in such a short time, just as she had expected.

"This deceitful brat! He must have obtained immense benefits in the Fiery Region!"

Huangfu Qi gritted his teeth, eyes filled with envy and resentment. He could feel that after activating the Ancient Saint King Battle Technique, Ling Chen’s cultivation was not inferior to his at all. Ling Chen’s strength had not just increased a little; before, when Ling Chen was at the Sky Apex Realm Ninth Level, he could kill the Undying Old Demon. Now, killing a Senior Half-Saint would be even easier.

"This kid... has become so troublesome to deal with..."

At this moment, Elder Bai from the Azure Dragon Family also had a somewhat grave expression, constantly flickering. Clearly, he regretted joining the siege against Ling Chen, for the latter’s strength was somewhat beyond imagination. He should have heeded Murong Qingcheng’s advice and not embroiled himself in this mess.

Seeing Elder Bai’s hesitation, the Hook-Nosed Elder shouted sternly, "Everyone, at this point, there’s no turning back for us!"

"Since we’ve already made a move against this kid, there’s no turning back! Either he dies, or we do; there’s no third option!"

He knew Ling Chen wouldn’t let him go, and if anyone wavered now and exited the battle circle, they would surely meet their doom.

"He’s right."

Just as the Hook-Nosed Elder finished speaking, Ling Chen laughed coldly. His gaze swept over the six Senior Half-Saints, "Today, either I die, or those who strike against me all perish."

These words immediately stirred an uproar among the crowd. At such a moment, Ling Chen didn’t adopt a strategy of division and dissolution but arrogantly cast a wide net, pushing all six Senior Half-Saints onto the opposing side.

The two from the Azure Dragon Family were clearly ones Ling Chen could potentially draw over. Had he been willing to compromise, they might have withdrawn from the battle. But now, with Ling Chen’s words, compromise was absolutely impossible.

Is Ling Chen being excessively arrogant, or does he truly possess the strength to dominate the scene?

"Fool."

Huangfu Qi’s face bore a smile. To him, Ling Chen was too arrogant, digging his own grave. Arrogant people usually meet bad ends. He did not believe that even if pressed to unite, the six Senior Half-Saints could not deal with Ling Chen.

ps: I’ve posted the tutorial in the book review section. QQ reading readers can check it out.