Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 1181: Chapter 1180: Outstanding-Level Ability

"This is Ling Chen, from now on, he will be your leader. During the Nine-stream Conference, you must follow his orders."

Left Guardian Law glanced around at everyone, speaking indifferently.

"What, he is Ling Chen?"

Chen Qingzhi and Qin Yiren were both taken aback. Although they hadn’t seen Ling Chen in person, his name was as loud as thunder!

Champion of the Heavenly Sword Conference, defected from the Ling Family single-handedly, slaying Half-Saints as if it were nothing...

They had heard of many feats attributed to Ling Chen, and seeing Ling Chen in the flesh couldn’t help but stir their hearts.

To think, this famed individual was actually younger than them.

Acknowledging Left Guardian Law’s gaze, Ling Chen nodded slightly and then spoke, "The Nine-stream Conference is the premier event for the younger generation across the Nine Provinces Land. In past conferences, our Witch Gate was excluded, without a chance to participate, but this time is different. Since the opportunity is here, we must seize it and showcase the strength of Witch Gate to the world."

Hearing these words, Left Guardian Law nodded, Ling Chen was right. Although Witch Gate has been decreed by Empress Yun Yao as the Tenth Great Family, many do not truly understand Witch Gate’s strength. This Nine-stream Conference is indeed a great platform to demonstrate.

"We will give it our all and uphold the sect’s prestige!"

The talented youths of Witch Gate all had sharp glints in their eyes, speaking simultaneously.

"Let’s set off!"

Left Guardian Law was quite satisfied with this pre-battle oath-swearing assembly, Ling Chen’s words had roused morale. He was not greedy for much; he only wishes that the performance of this batch does not pale compared to their nemesis, the Ling Family.

Swish!

As soon as the words fell, Ling Chen leapt out, landing on a void-crossing spaceship ahead.

That Chen Qingzhi and Qin Yiren, along with a dozen youth talents, also moved and boarded the spaceship.

The spaceship started, roaring thunderously, heading towards the western horizon.

"This group of younglings is unruly; they might not honestly accept Ling Chen’s command..."

Watching the departing spacecraft, Left Guardian Law muttered, understanding well the discontent these youths had towards Ling Chen. If given a chance to defeat Ling Chen, they surely wouldn’t miss it.

Yet, knowing Ling Chen’s strength, the likelihood of him stumbling seems slim, his mouth revealing a slight smile, saying, "Well, these young ones ought to learn what it means to find someone stronger outside their realm."

...

On the deck.

Chen Qingzhi and Qin Yiren were secretly observing Ling Chen, then furrowed their brows. Before meeting Ling Chen, they assumed Ling Chen’s cultivation would be at least at the level of a Senior Half-Saint, perhaps even a Saint.

However, the aura emanating from Ling Chen was merely Eighth Layer of Sky Apex Realm, several layers below their expectation.

This made them doubt Ling Chen’s strength.

Famous indeed, but truly difficult to match. With Ling Chen’s cultivation being so minimal, what of high talent? Can he truly leap ranks to defeat a Saint?

Moreover, everyone knew Ling Chen’s high position in Witch Gate was solely due to his relationship with the Witch Goddess. Among Witch Fiend Sect’s disciples, rumors were rampant, some said Ling Chen is her lover, others said he is her brother — the relationship was decidedly unusual.

It was this status that earned Ling Chen favor from Witch Gate’s top leaders, being respectfully called Holy Lord.

Otherwise, considering Ling Chen’s strength, how could he achieve such status?

Thinking of this, their gazes toward Ling Chen carried a hint of disdain.

Why would the Witch Goddess favor such a lad?

In their eyes, the Witch God is an untouchable divine spirit, and the ambiguous connection between Ling Chen and Xia Yunxin, what is this about? Witch Gate disciples, regardless of gender, were not fond of Ling Chen.

"Senior Brother Ling Chen."

Finally, Qin Yiren stood up, approached Ling Chen, a charming smile on her face.

"Is there something?"

Ling Chen naturally did not know what was in these disciples’ hearts. Seeing Qin Yiren approaching, his eyes shifted slightly, as if sensing something amiss.

"I heard that since returning from the south, you’ve improved greatly in strength. I wish to spar with you, does Senior Brother have the interest?"

Qin Yiren bloomed in laughter, though inwardly she sneered continuously, eager to test Ling Chen’s capabilities, whether they truly matched his reputation, or if he was merely a figure of empty fame.

If the latter, then she’ll ensure Ling Chen finds no face today!

"Spar?"

Ling Chen was slightly puzzled, brows furrowed.

"Ha, truly scared?"

Not far away, Chen Qingzhi witnessed the scene, the disdain in his eyes growing ever stronger.

"Fine, I reckon you residing in the isolated East Sea have few opportunities to spar with youth talents outside."

Ling Chen turned around, his expression solemn. Indeed, Witch Gate’s location was rather isolated, and lacked exchanges with the Nine Great Families, let alone the Nine Province Sect Realm — exchanges were pathetically rare.

Since he was the leader of this Witch Gate’s younger generation team, he had the responsibility to impart these basics to this batch of Witch Gate’s young talents.

"I will suppress my strength to about the level of ’Outstanding’, you can use my current power as a reference, and see how much of a gap remains between yourselves and an ’Outstanding’."

Ling Chen said.

Hearing Ling Chen’s words, including Qin Yiren, the youth talents of Witch Gate all laughed internally, level of Outstanding? Suppressing strength?

Truly ignorant and fearless.

The Nine-stream Conference gathered numerous youth elites from Nine Provinces Land, not just royal family and top talents from each family, but also those Sons of Heaven from Nine Province Sect Realm, collectively marking Four Kings, Twelve Divine Marquises, Eighteen Heavenly Talents, and Thirty-six Heroes.

And Ling Chen now said he would suppress his strength to Outstanding level?

Does he consider himself at Heavenly Pride Level?

Now they finally saw what the so-called Holy Lord Ling Chen was really about.

"Alright then, Outstanding level, I understand."

Qin Yiren stifled her laughter, in her eyes, Ling Chen simply had no idea how strong Outstanding was. His words were utterly laughable.

If that’s the case, then she’ll reveal Ling Chen’s true self!

That said, she suddenly moved, almost simultaneously drawing a pair of green short blades from her waist, with an icy sheen, slashing vigorously towards Ling Chen.