Free Web NovelChapter 1114: Chapter 1113: Elder Xunlong
If they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, they would never believe it was true.
Even Lin Wan, who was following Ling Chen, was utterly shocked. She had imagined that Ling Chen might be able to repel the Black Snake Saint, but had never thought Ling Chen could actually defeat him!
This is definitely Heavenly Pride level strength!
Lin Wan’s beautiful eyes suddenly brightened. She had always believed that Ling Chen managed to force back Leng Qianshang largely due to luck, because Leng Qianshang wasn’t particularly interested in the leader’s position. Once Ling Chen displayed some ability, he decided to retreat.
Unexpectedly, Ling Chen’s own strength is in no way inferior to Leng Qianshang!
"No wonder he dares to take on the role of leader of the first group, aiming to become a target of the Twelve Divine Marquises within the year. Perhaps he really can achieve it."
Lin Wan took a deep breath, suddenly having great confidence in Ling Chen.
"Little pest, you’re asking for death!"
At this moment, the Black Snake Saint also regained his composure, his face ashen. He never imagined he would suffer such a setback at Ling Chen’s hands, a deep sense of humiliation rising within him.
Bang!
A violent wave of True Qi suddenly erupted from the Black Snake Saint, countless green scales appearing all over his body, grotesque in the extreme. With a loud "clap," a thick serpent tail stretched out from behind him, striking the ground forcefully, creating a large crack. Veins bulged on his face, obviously furious to the extreme.
In his rage, as a snake person, his bloodline was fully unleashed.
"Stop!"
Just as the Black Snake Saint seethed with murderous intent, Lin Wan shouted at him sharply: "We are core disciples of Lingyue Island. Black Snake Saint, don’t go too far!"
"Lingyue Island?"
Upon hearing these three words, the Black Snake Saint’s expression changed slightly. He knew of Lingyue Island, one of the Nine Provinces’ Eight Great Super Sects.
However, his face quickly turned icy again, "Hmph, what of Lingyue Island? Having offended me today, even a disciple of the Great Mysterious Heavenly Dao will pay a painful price!"
The Eight Great Super Sects are certainly powerful, but this is not the Nine Provinces Land; it’s the Penglai Islands, where the Eight Great Sects can’t extend their reach. Having suffered such a setback at Ling Chen’s hands today, if he backed down now, it would be a disgrace. How could he survive in the nearby seas afterward?
Just two core disciples, as long as they’re not killed, shouldn’t be a big deal.
With eyes constantly shifting, the Black Snake Saint abruptly mobilized True Qi, his body suddenly rushing out. The snake spear in his hand shimmered, seemingly inlaid with a layer of green scale armor, and then shot out fiercely, tearing the air, aiming to pierce Ling Chen’s heart!
Seeing this, Ling Chen frowned and his face grew solemn. The Black Snake Saint is in a near berserk state and not easy to deal with.
Yet just as he prepared to draw his sword to face him, suddenly, the sound of wind breaking emerged, and a white shadow appeared in front of him. The latter raised a palm and struck out.
Bam!
The seemingly invincible snake spear, moving as fast as lightning, was forcibly blocked by the palm power, unable to advance even an inch.
"What?"
The Black Snake Saint’s pupils contracted. Before him stood an old man in white robes, whose cultivation aura was also at the Saint level. Nevertheless, he showed no intention of stopping; on the contrary, the murderous intent in his eyes immense. Today, even a Da Luo Immortal couldn’t stop him from crippling Ling Chen!
Ever more overwhelming True Qi poured into that snake spear, crazily tearing at the majestic palm power.
"Retreat!"
The old man in white shouted, and suddenly his palm power erupted like a volcanic outburst, magnificent and endless. Under this strike, the Black Snake Saint’s snake spear was forced back, along with the Black Snake Saint himself, retreating dozens of meters.
Witnessing this scene, Ling Chen was also astonished. The old man’s strength was so formidable that even the near-berserk Black Snake Saint couldn’t match him?
The Black Snake Saint’s face flushed; after stabilizing his form, he gazed with a grim expression towards the old man in white, a hint of dread in his eyes, "Where did this meddling old man come from?"
"What, dare to attack a Lingyue Island disciple, yet don’t recognize me?"
The old man in white withdrew his hand but continued to look coldly at the Black Snake Saint.
"Elder Yun Long!"
At this point, Lin Wan rushed out from behind Ling Chen, arriving before the old man in white, giving him a sweet smile and greeting.
"Lin Girl, how did you come to the Penglai Island Territory without visiting me? If not for some information, you’d be in trouble this time."
The Old Man in White clearly recognized Lin Wan as well, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Didn’t we just arrive? We were just on our way to the sect’s station when we encountered the Black Snake Saint, who has entangled us."
Lin Wan looked innocent and then waved Ling Chen over, introducing him to the Old Man in White, "This is Junior Brother Ling Chen, the newly accepted direct disciple of the Second Elder."
"Ling Chen, this is Elder Xunlong, our Lingyue Island’s representative in the Penglai Island Territory. We will need Elder Xunlong’s care in the coming days."
"Nice to meet you, Elder Xunlong."
Ling Chen clasped his hands slightly towards the Old Man in White.
"A direct disciple of Elder Shen Bingxin?"
Xunlong was taken aback and immediately looked at Ling Chen with newfound respect, thoroughly assessing him. It was widely known across Lingyue Island that Elder Shen Bingxin had only one direct disciple before, the well-known Free and Unrestrained Marquis. With Shen Bingxin’s discerning eye, it was thought he would never accept a second disciple in this life. Yet now, Shen Bingxin indeed accepted a second one, which was truly surprising.
This Ling Chen must be exceptional; otherwise, he would not have been able to gain the favor of that old fellow Shen Bingxin.
"So you’re Elder Shen Bingxin’s disciple. No wonder you dare to confront a Saint with just a Seventh Realm of Sky Apex Realm cultivation," Xunlong laughed, looking at Ling Chen with notable satisfaction in his eyes.
"Hey, old man, I think you got something wrong."
The Black Snake Saint’s eyes grew increasingly cold, and he said sternly, "This kid killed my cousin. It’s only natural that a life be repaid with a life. Old man, are you going to shield this kid?"
"Your cousin?"
Xunlong’s eyebrows slightly twitched, then Lin Wan stepped forward, quietly explaining the situation’s ins and outs to Xunlong.
"Oh, it turns out to be a pirate."
After hearing Lin Wan’s explanation, Xunlong’s face immediately displayed a cold smile, "Daring to target a disciple of My Lingyue Island, your cousin deserved to die, without any injustice, even if this matter reached the Elder Council, it would have no conclusion."
"Black Snake Saint, your small Heavenly Snake Gang dares to challenge My Lingyue Island? Let me tell you, this nephew Ling Chen, his master is a Fifth Level Saint. If you dare harm a single hair of his, you won’t have a grave to call your own, and the entire Heavenly Snake Gang, thousands of members, would turn to bones in an instant, accompanying you in death."
"I believe you are a wise person. You should know how this matter should be concluded." freewebnoveℓ.com
Xunlong looked coldly at the Black Snake Saint and said.
His words were loud and righteous, carrying a sense of spiritual pressure. Apart from the Black Snake Saint, all other members of the Heavenly Snake Gang broke into a cold sweat, their hearts pounding.
Even the Black Snake Saint himself felt his heart tremble, not daring to refute at all.
"Leader..."
The male snake person from earlier turned pale.
They couldn’t possibly contend with a force like Lingyue Island, and even the Old Man in White here, it’s doubtful the Black Snake Saint can handle him, let alone do anything about Ling Chen.
"Leave!"
Taking a deep breath, the Black Snake Saint’s eyes flickered wildly, but in the end, he waved his hand towards his subordinates, taking a deep look at Ling Chen before leaving with a dozen members of the Heavenly Snake Gang, dejectedly.
"That guy actually retreated..."
Seeing the Black Snake Saint retreating voluntarily, Lin Wan let out a slow breath. She had thought that this fierce and evil guy would fight to the end, but she did not expect him to choose to retreat voluntarily.
"What other option did he have than to retreat."
Xunlong chuckled disdainfully, "This Black Snake Saint bullies the weak and fears the strong. Now seeing that he’s outmatched, it’s only natural he wouldn’t continue to cling stubbornly. That guy has been struggling in this sea region for decades; although he’s not a clever person, he’s not foolish either, or else he wouldn’t have lived until now." freēwēbnovel.com
"Then why didn’t Elder Xun teach him a lesson earlier, to show the might of our Lingyue Island." Lin Wan waved her fist, looking as if only after beating up the Black Snake Saint could she relieve her anger.
"Haha, let it be, a strong dragon doesn’t oppress a local snake. It’s unwise to become too hostile with a local power like the Heavenly Snake Gang; otherwise, our Lingyue Island disciples will find it inconvenient to move around the Penglai Island Territory in the future."
Xunlong shook his head. Though the Heavenly Snake Gang was insignificant, it had connections with other forces within the Penglai Island Territory. Being an outsider, Lingyue Island had no need to act too arrogantly; otherwise, it could easily incite the hostility of all local forces of Penglai Island Territory, making it difficult to establish a foothold.
"Let’s go, follow me back to the sect’s station. In the coming days, many people might come to Lotus Island, a mix of good and bad. Before the auction starts, don’t wander around aimlessly," Xunlong said to Ling Chen and Lin Wan.
"Yes."
Ling Chen and Lin Wan nodded, and then the three began to move and left the square.
