Ling Tian Sword God-Chapter 459 - 458: Concession_1

Compared to their last meeting, Liu Xiling’s aura had become even more mysterious and, unquestionably, stronger. It seemed to be due to her Cultivation Technique, but there was also an indescribable additional power. At Ling Chen’s realm, he couldn’t comprehend any of it.

"Chen’er," Liu Xiling said, standing up as Ling Chen walked into the main hall, a noticeable brightness in her beautiful eyes. "I heard that after the Human Emperor’s Underground Palace, you were dragged back to the Sect by Shentu Yan. You must have suffered quite a bit these past few days, haven’t you?"

"I’m fine. I did endure some hardships, but they all turned out to be blessings. It’s nothing much; one must endure the bitterest hardships to rise above others. If it weren’t for these experiences, how would I have joined the Saint Witch Religion? This was all destined by the heavens." Ling Chen’s heart was in turmoil, but he appeared calm, especially since Sikong Yi and the people from Skypiercing Peak were present. "It’s just that during this Sky Demon Tower trial, I ranked first and killed a few minor figures. I hope this hasn’t caused Mother any trouble."

"Presumptuous!" A roar of rage erupted from the throne. Sikong Yi was furious. "Ling Chen, killing my two disciples is bad enough! In the Sky Demon Tower trial, life and death are one’s own responsibility. But death should be the end of it; why did you have to insult them?"

"They were merely two dead men. Sect Leader, why are you so agitated? Besides, they were the ones who tried to kill Chen’er. He only acted in self-defense. It could be said they deserved to die," Liu Xiling replied, also appearing nonchalant. "However, I’ve heard that you, Sect Leader, were preparing to kill my Chen’er personally. He’s right here now. Sect Leader, you can try. See if you can kill him."

"Where did such a thing come from? This must be some vile servant spreading false rumors!" Xuanjizi immediately protested.

With a cold laugh, Liu Xiling rose and walked behind Ling Chen. She gently placed her jade-like hand on his shoulder and said softly, "Chen’er, don’t worry. Now that you’re by Mother’s side, no one in this heaven or on this earth can harm you."

"Thank you, Mother. However, your son already has the strength to protect himself." Ling Chen was a man who had weathered many storms and was no longer the child he once was; he could control his emotions. Had it been in the past, he might have already thrown himself into Liu Xiling’s embrace and wept.

He had been searching for Liu Xiling for a very long time. He once believed Liu Xiling had betrayed him and his father and even wanted him dead. Once all the misunderstandings were resolved, he felt a trace of guilt towards Liu Xiling instead.

Letting those emotions pass, Ling Chen turned to Sikong Yi and sneered, "Even if the Sect Leader wishes to kill me, it remains to be seen if he has the ability."

"Arrogant!" A Skypiercing Peak Elder at the Great Master Ninth Level roared furiously. "Although you won first place in the Sky Demon Tower trial, your contempt for the Sect Leader is a grave crime in the Saint Witch Religion! We have every right to impose the cruelest punishment on you!"

"What are you? When Chen’er, the Sect Leader, and I are speaking, what right do you have to interrupt?" Suddenly, Liu Xiling flicked her jade-like fingers. With a PUCHI sound, they pierced through the void and struck the Skypiercing Peak Elder’s body.

BANG! This Elder of the Great Master Ninth Level was sent flying, blood spraying wildly. His eyes glazed over as he was flung out of the main hall.

"Saintess, you!" Sikong Yi stood up, his powerful True Qi erupting. "Did you come today to provoke our Skypiercing Peak Lineage?"

"This isn’t a provocation; it’s a warning. From now on, don’t you dare touch my son. Sikong Yi, I know your cultivation is already at the Five-fold realm of Sky Apex. However, do you think you are my opponent? If it weren’t for the fact that you still have some use, I would have annihilated your entire Skypiercing Peak Lineage long ago. Would I have waited until now?" Liu Xiling stated coldly.

"What?" An incredulous look appeared in Sikong Yi’s eyes. His face then turned ashen as he said in a low voice, "Saintess, you are too outrageous! It seems you no longer have any regard for me, the Sect Leader. Since that’s the case, I’d like to see just what your strength amounts to!"

In Sikong Yi’s opinion, even if Liu Xiling had just broken through in her seclusion, she would only be at the Five-fold realm of Sky Apex. He, on the other hand, had reached this realm some time ago. Furthermore, he cultivated the Demon Emperor’s Scripture, which only the Sect Leader of each generation could practice and was a tier higher than the Saintess’s Great Witch Blood Sutra. Therefore, he didn’t believe Liu Xiling could be his opponent.

With that, he suddenly threw a punch. Immensely powerful True Qi roiled on his arm; a Demon Dragon seemed to flash across it, finally converging at the peak of his fist.

BOOM!

As the punch flew, the Demon Dragon danced wildly, roaring as it charged Liu Xiling.

Xuanjizi and the other demons from Skypiercing Peak all sneered. The Saintess was too arrogant, daring to directly provoke Sikong Yi. She would likely suffer a miserable defeat.

However, Liu Xiling’s face showed no trace of worry. Seeing Sikong Yi’s attack, she smiled instead of being alarmed. She merely clenched her fair hand and, without appearing to gather much force, struck out directly.

BANG!

The impact of fist and Palm Power instantly exploded within the main hall.

THUMP, THUMP, THUMP!

After just one exchange, Sikong Yi was blasted backward. He only managed to stop after retreating a dozen steps.

How is that possible? Sikong Yi felt the True Qi within him roil violently. His previous attack had been utterly crushed by Liu Xiling; it was a complete defeat.

"I’ve said it before, you are not my opponent. If I truly wished to kill you, you wouldn’t be alive right now," Liu Xiling said, still coldly.

"Damn it! I was merely careless for a moment! Don’t you dare be so presumptuous!" Sikong Yi’s eyes looked ready to pop. The True Qi in his body suddenly erupted, and cracks spiderwebbed across the ground beneath his feet. At this moment, Devil Qi billowed around him, his hair whipping about wildly. He was clearly unleashing his full power, determined to fight Liu Xiling to decide the victor and regain his dignity.

"This is merely the struggle of a cornered beast." Liu Xiling extended both her jade-like hands. Two blood-red seals abruptly appeared in her palms. As her hand seals changed, a prison of True Qi suddenly materialized around Sikong Yi, trapping him within.

A mountain-like pressure bore down on Sikong Yi, instantly crushing his aura and sealing all his power.

"This is impossible!" Xuanjizi, the Ghost God Venerables, and the others were so astounded they were speechless. Is this Liu Xiling still the Saintess we knew? The Liu Xiling of the past was by no means Sikong Yi’s match, much less capable of suppressing him so easily! Could it be that this woman has been hiding her strength all along? This is too terrifying!

"You..." Sikong Yi trembled all over. I never imagined Liu Xiling had concealed her strength so deeply! After just one period of seclusion, her power has actually surpassed mine! How is this possible? She managed to hide it so perfectly; no one knew just how terrifyingly formidable this woman was!

Then, he slowly sat back down and suddenly waved his hand, "Skypiercing Peak Lineage, hear my order!"

"Present!" Several Skypiercing Peak Elders, unsure what command Sikong Yi was about to issue, immediately stepped forward and answered loudly.

"From this moment on, the Skypiercing Peak Lineage is forbidden to seek revenge on Ling Chen. The deaths of Yan Xiang and Gu Qingcang are to be written off." Sikong Yi issued a command that was a clear admission of weakness.