Ling Tian Sword God-Chapter 718 - 716: Return to the Wildlands_1

After Shentu Yan's defeat and demise, the entire Martial World finally found peace. Countless martial artists, thrust into turmoil, returned to their original homes. During this calamity in the Martial World, Shentu Yan had pushed them to the brink. Their sects and families were all destroyed by him. In the end, they could only pin their hopes on the battle at Green Cloud Mountain.

At Green Cloud Mountain, the Righteous and Devil Alliance and Shentu Yan engaged in a historic battle. However, the Righteous and Devil Alliance found themselves at a great disadvantage from the start. Shentu Yan was unmatched, and the entire Martial World teetered on the brink of collapse. Yet, everything began to change when a dazzling, peerless genius emerged from seclusion and appeared on Green Cloud Mountain.

He appeared frail, but his spirit was more resolute than anyone else's. Ling Chen, the Alliance Leader of the Righteous and Devil Alliance, shouldered the heavy burden, appearing at the last moment to single-handedly turn the tide. The massive Divine Intent Sect, after nearly sweeping through the entire Martial World, was finally stopped at Green Cloud Mountain. All feuds and grievances were settled when Ling Chen struck down and killed Shentu Yan.

Many may not have witnessed the heart-stopping battle on Green Cloud Mountain, but Ling Chen's fame had already spread far and wide. Even three-year-old children and elderly people well past their prime spoke of Ling Chen's name with reverence and eloquence. His name had become synonymous with heroism throughout the Five Kingdoms.

Although many outstanding heroes may have emerged in the thousand-year history of the Martial World, everyone understood that Ling Chen, this name, surpassed all his predecessors. Some people are destined to be remembered.

No one would have imagined that the previously arrogant and invincible Divine Intent Sect would fall with such lightning speed and so utterly. With the collapse of the Divine Intent Sect sending shockwaves through the Martial World, the prestige of the Cyan Robe Association soared to its zenith. Even the Divine Intent Sect, which once held absolute sway over the Martial World, was ultimately crushed by the Cyan Robe Association. In this Jianghu, what other sect could now contend with them?

Now, many sects in the Five Kingdoms had been destroyed by the Divine Intent Sect, shattering the old order. First-rate major sects like the Myriad Dao Sect, Sky Void Palace, and Chiyu Mountain Manor were all annihilated. Among the first-rate powers, excluding the hidden aristocratic families, only the Cyan Robe Association, the Black Market, and the Demonic Power, the Saint Witch Religion, remained standing. Both the Black Market and the Saint Witch Religion had submitted to Ling Chen's authority. Clearly, these three powers would be the greatest beneficiaries of this war.

The three hidden aristocratic families—the Long Family, the Night King Clan, and the Ye Family—divided the territories that originally belonged to the Yin Family, each gaining considerable benefits. While a new order was about to form, everyone clearly understood who the true dominator was and who had rendered the greatest service in this great battle.

Of course, in the period that followed, some sects gradually began to rebuild, such as the Myriad Dao Sect, Sky Void Palace, Chiyu Mountain Manor, and even the Divine Intent Sect after Shentu Yan was overthrown. They would all rebuild their sects. According to Ling Chen's wishes, the new Sect Leaders of these sects were appointed by him to oversee their reconstruction. The new Sect Leader of the Myriad Dao Sect was the Young Master of Myriad Dao. As Xu Ruoyan had voluntarily relinquished her position as Sect Leader of Sky Void Palace, the role naturally fell to Feng Piaoliu. The new Sect Leader of Chiyu Mountain Manor was Huo Yu. All of them were people Ling Chen knew.

As for the Divine Intent Sect, the new Sect Leader was Nie Wu Xiang, with Shangguan Qiushui and Xiao Muyu as Vice Leaders. These three were directly appointed by Ling Chen. Out of consideration not to excessively weaken the Divine Intent Sect, Ling Chen treated most of its powerful experts with leniency. Only those who had indeed colluded with Shentu Yan, and for whom there was conclusive evidence, were executed.

Although these four major Righteous Path first-rate sects were rebuilding, their strength and fame were far from what they once were. They were also quite astute, showing great respect to the Cyan Robe Association and adopting a stance as if they regarded it as the head of the Martial World. After witnessing the terrifying prowess of the Cyan Robe Association, they clearly had no other intentions.

As for the other sects that adopted a stance of acknowledging the Cyan Robe Association as their leader, the Cyan Robe Association remained noncommittal. Under Ling Chen's leadership, they did not harbor the same ambition as the Divine Intent Sect, which was to make all sects in the Martial World submit to them. Everything they did was merely to protect their own sect and settle some old scores.

However, the disciples of the Cyan Robe Association could never have imagined a day when they would enjoy such glory. Previously, under the leadership of the Cyan-robed Guest, they did not meddle in the affairs of the Martial World. Even when they did intervene, they often operated incognito and never imagined they would see this day. When Ling Chen became the Sect Leader, many old members had held some dissatisfaction in their hearts. Thinking back now, they realized how truly short-sighted and foolish their views had been.

Regardless, the war-torn Martial World was gradually regaining tranquility, with all things waiting to be restored. This land would, in time, erupt with a brilliance even more prosperous than before.

However, Ling Chen had already left the Five Kingdoms and was currently en route to the Hundred Thousand Mountains with Xu Ruoyan, riding the Qingfeng Jue. The Qingfeng Jue pierced through the clouds, its wings spread wide as it flew southward. Ling Chen stood on the head of the Qingfeng Jue, his white robes fluttering violently in the fierce wind. His gaze pierced through the clouds, surveying the vast land below.

The smoke and flames of war had ceased. This land finally seemed to have regained its tranquility. At least for a considerable time, there should be no more disturbances.

This was the time when he should have been enjoying his glory. If he had wanted to dominate the Martial World and rule the Five Kingdoms at this moment, it would have been incredibly easy. However, unfortunately, he had no interest in the disputes of the Martial World, or the so-called power, glory, and fame. The only thing he cared about then was to find the High Priest of the Barbaric Temple as soon as possible and save Xia Yunxin.

Behind him, Liu Feiyue was on the back of the Qingfeng Jue, tending to Xia Yunxin's body. After a moment, she stood up, looked at Ling Chen who stood resiliently against the wind, and could not help but ask, "Does the High Priest of the Barbaric Temple truly possess the ability to resurrect the dead?"

"I'm not certain." Ling Chen shook his head. "I only heard him mention once that he knows an unusual art of soul revival. At the time, I was merely astonished and didn't inquire about the details.

"However, the High Priest doesn't seem like the kind of person to joke. Nine times out of ten, it's likely true."

Back when I exchanged the Longevity Fruit for the Deer Reviving Grass with the High Priest, we formed a good connection, Ling Chen mused. Requesting his help this time shouldn't be too difficult. At worst, I'll just have to enter the Demon-Burying Cave again to retrieve another Longevity Fruit for exchange.

"That would be wonderful!" A faint smile appeared on Xu Ruoyan's pretty face. "If the High Priest can awaken Miss Xia, then no matter what conditions he proposes, we must strive to fulfill them for him."

If Xia Yunxin can be revived, then Ling Chen can finally be freed from the immense guilt he feels towards her, she thought. I don't want to see Ling Chen live the rest of his life in remorse, carrying such a heavy burden.

"Mm." Ling Chen nodded. Hopefully, things will go as I wish, smoothly, he thought.

With that, he also squatted down and gently tapped the Qingfeng Jue's head. The next moment, the Qingfeng Jue abruptly accelerated, diving towards the endless mountains ahead.