CHAPTER 425: CHAPTER 424 LU WUSHUANG_1

Ling Chen’s voice was exceptionally calm and steady, not fluctuating in the slightest. Even when faced with a powerful expert like the Ghost God Honorific, Ling Chen showed no fear.

"As expected of the Saintess’s son! Look at his calmness and poise. He clearly isn’t some pampered silk-pants, but rather someone who has fought his way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. A mere Grandmaster Third Realm warrior, daring to speak to a Top Sky Apex Strong this way? The difference between them is ten levels!"

"Maybe he’s just putting up a strong front? Does he think he’s safe under the protection of the Black Swordsman?"

"That’s impossible. Even with the Black Swordsman’s protection, he couldn’t possibly be this calm. After all, their realm levels are too vastly different."

"Indeed, the difference in level is too great. Even the spiritual pressure alone is more than an ordinary person could withstand."

"This is definitely not just a strong front. Given how he stood up to Yan Xiang before, treating Yan Xiang, a Master of the Sixth Realm, as nothing—that’s not something an ordinary person can do. He truly is a genius wielding the Dragon Vein Power."

"But this Lu Wushuang is aggressive and seems determined to kill Ling Chen. Although the Black Swordsman is also a Sky Apex Realm expert, in terms of actual strength, Lu Wushuang is a notch stronger."

"The Black Swordsman indeed finds it hard to compete with Lu Wushuang. Only if the Saintess herself takes action can this man be suppressed. Let’s just watch how this unfolds. The Saintess publicly bringing her son back this time, and letting him participate in the Sky Demon Tower trial, has already broken our Saint Witch Religion’s age-old rules."

"Indeed, many people are displeased. They’re itching to kill Ling Chen. Furthermore, upon Ling Chen’s arrival, he offended Yan Xiang, making Yan Xiang lose face completely. And who is Yan Xiang? He’s a direct disciple of the Sect Leader; nobody knows how deep his network of supporters runs. The fact that these Demonic Cult Leaders have come to cause trouble for Ling Chen might very well be the result of his meticulous planning."

"That does seem possible. Look, there comes Yan Xiang!"

Countless spectators were watching the drama unfold.

Suddenly, a shout echoed from the distance. Yan Xiang’s figure abruptly appeared, followed by several Demonic Path Disciples from Skypiercing Peak.

These Demonic Path Disciples were all at the Grand Master realm, top-tier talents of the Demon Path. Yet, they had to align themselves with Yan Xiang. As a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, his status was exceptionally distinguished. Only by currying favor with him could they obtain more Cultivation Resources.

When a Grand Master cultivates, the demand for Heavenly Origin Pills is considerable. But where could an average Grand Master acquire such high-level Elixirs? They could only rely on those with superior status.

"Hahaha, Ling Chen! Let’s see you act arrogant now!" As soon as Yan Xiang appeared, he glared maliciously at Ling Chen. "Even one of your own, the Ghost God Honorific, wants to kill you because your very existence is an insult to our Saint Witch Religion. But Ling Chen, you still have a chance to live! Hand over the Dragon Vein Power you possess. Your current achievements are entirely due to this Dragon Vein Power. How could someone like you be worthy of it?"

"If you obediently hand this power over to me, I can plead with the Sect Leader on your behalf to cripple your martial arts and let you live as an ordinary person."

"Hand it over to you? I’m afraid there’s no need for that." A trace of coldness flashed in Ling Chen’s eyes. "Because this Sky Demon Tower will be your grave."

Yan Xiang’s eyebrows twitched abruptly. "What did you say?"

Ling Chen stated indifferently, "I mean that in this Sky Demon Tower trial, you shouldn’t even dream of leaving it alive. Today, in front of all these people, I’ll lay my cards on the table. I am formally issuing you a life-and-death challenge, and we’ll settle it inside the Sky Demon Tower." He paused, his gaze unwavering. "Even though I’m just a boy at the Grandmaster Third Realm, I will personally kill you, Sikong Yi’s direct disciple, inside the Sky Demon Tower!"

A wave of astonishment swept through the crowd. Everyone was suddenly struck by Ling Chen’s audacity. Even though his current realm made him seem like a minor figure, his ambition was vast, and crucially, his strength was also extraordinary.

As expected of the Saintess’s son; he had the bearing of a future leader.

"Bastard, you’re courting death!" Yan Xiang seethed with rage, barely able to control himself.

"Yan Xiang, rest assured, he won’t live to enter the Sky Demon Tower. I’ll send him to hell now," the Ghost God Honorific, Lu Wushuang, said indifferently. "Ling Chen, you are the Saintess’s son, but the Saintess should never have had a son like you. I must eliminate this disgrace for the Saintess and for the Holy Church."

As he spoke, he gripped his halberd and slowly advanced, his heavy steps thudding continuously, each one threatening to crack the very earth beneath him.

"In that case, I shall gladly face you in battle, Ghost God Honorific." The Black Swordsman slowly raised a hand, gradually drawing his pure black Treasure Sword. The Fire Crow Taoist and the others had entrusted Ling Chen to his protection. He could not allow any harm to come to Ling Chen on his watch; otherwise, he would be considered a sinner.

"Black Swordsman, you can hardly protect yourself against my halberd, yet you still want to protect this brat?" A cold sneer touched the corner of the Ghost God Honorific’s lips. He believed that with a mere flick of his wrist, Ling Chen would undoubtedly die. Even the Black Swordsman would be powerless to save him.

"Lu Wushuang, why must you insist..."

Just then, a faint cough drifted from the distance. Though not loud, it made everyone instinctively step back. Even the Ghost God Honorific’s expression turned grave. "Elder Beiming," he called out, "stop your posturing and come out. I know your Divine Powers are vast and your loyalty to the Saintess is unwavering. Years ago, when you suffered Qi deviation and fell into madness while attempting to break through to the Sky Apex Realm, the Saintess saved you. She used her Great Witch Recovery Spell to bring you back." His voice was somber. "Ever since, you have been utterly loyal to her. Honestly, I still consider you my senior, and I do not wish to make an enemy of you. Please step aside."

"Lu Wushuang, I originally thought you harbored a deep devotion for the Saintess. At the very least, I believed you were loyal," Elder Beiming’s voice carried from afar as he walked over, hunched yet with steady steps. He slowly approached Ling Chen’s side and stood before him, declaring, "I never imagined you would fail to uphold even that loyalty. If you wish to kill the Young Master, you’ll have to go through me first."

"Very well. I’ve long wanted to test my skills against yours."

Lu Wushuang gripped his halberd tightly and spun sharply in mid-air. Instantly, the winds and clouds roiled, moving with his halberd. The ground beneath his feet fractured, sending dust billowing like a tornado.

The halberd spun wildly in mid-air like a massive propeller. He flew up with his halberd, soaring directly above Elder Beiming before he brought the halberd crashing down!

"Apocalyptic Meteor!"

With a roar, a violent halberd aura condensed at its tip into a colossal meteor. It plummeted from the sky, unleashing terrifying pressure that seemed capable of shattering the entire mountaintop.