CHAPTER 483: CHAPTER 482 WILD PYTHON SECT_1

SQUAWK!

Letting out an angered roar, the Corpse Vulture King immediately began to flap its wings and surged upward like lightning, charging towards Ling Chen.

Its pair of wings swept out two long and forceful Qi Blades in mid-air, aggressively slicing towards Ling Chen.

Ling Chen pushed off the ground with his foot, his body soaring upwards to land on the Corpse Vulture King, before thrusting his sword into its body.

Upon being stabbed by Ling Chen’s sword, the Corpse Vulture King struggled fiercely, attempting to unseat Ling Chen from its back.

Without changing expression, Ling Chen slashed his sword towards one of the Corpse Vulture King’s wings, slicing it clean off.

Having lost a wing, the Corpse Vulture King immediately lost its balance, hurtling towards the ground.

Just before they were about to crash, Ling Chen suddenly withdrew his Thunder Shadow Sword and, with a swift slice, decapitated the Corpse Vulture King.

Leaping from the Corpse Vulture King’s remains, Ling Chen watched as it crashed to the ground, stirring up a wild cloud of dust.

Seeing Ling Chen kill the Corpse Vulture King, the remaining Corpse Vultures fluttered back to the mountain peak in great fear.

At this time, many people were constantly observing the mountaintop. When they saw Ling Chen emerge unscathed, disappointment flashed in their eyes. Since Lin Dong had been able to come and go freely, it was clear *he* had already acquired the Melting Heaven Pill, so they had no choice but to give up.

They didn’t have the ability to snatch anything from Ling Chen’s hands.

Of course, many among them were unwilling to accept this. But recalling Ling Chen’s performance in the Sky Demon Tower—defeating all contenders and going on a killing spree—and then remembering how he had easily slain the Corpse Vulture King moments before, they forcibly suppressed their discontent. To seize treasure, one must accurately gauge their own abilities. Otherwise, they might not only fail to get the treasure but also lose their life in the process, which wouldn’t be worth it at all.

Holding the Melting Heaven Pill, Ling Chen could feel an extremely abundant Energy radiating from it in all directions.

Within it, there was a faint, extremely profound fluctuation.

This prompted Ling Chen to quickly retrieve a Brocade Box and place the Melting Heaven Pill inside.

Having obtained the Melting Heaven Pill, Ling Chen prepared to head towards his next target.

However, just then, a path suddenly opened in the crowd before him, and from it, about a dozen figures emerged.

Among these figures was a group of bound people: Yao Fang, Zuo Yun, Yao Yingying, and others whom Ling Chen had met before at the Blood Refining Sect.

Their captors were none other than members of the Myriad Beasts Sect, and among them, Ling Chen spotted the figure of Teng Beast.

Teng Beast said, "Ling Chen, it seems you don’t have many people with you."

Teng Beast glanced around. Noticing no other powerful individuals behind Ling Chen, he visibly relaxed and flashed a cunning grin.

Ling Chen glanced at Yao Fang and the others and asked coolly, "What are you trying to do? Threaten me with these people?"

Teng Beast sneered, "Hehe, Ling Chen, first you killed my junior brother, Xu Chao. Then, some time ago, you ruined a significant matter for my sect and killed our Myriad Beasts Sect’s Elder, Xuan Mang Sect. You’re simply abominable!"

Teng Beast squinted, a chilling glint flashing in his eyes. His hatred for Ling Chen was bone-deep. However, he was also wary of Ling Chen. He had suffered a great loss last time in the Sky Demon Tower, so this time, he dared not act rashly.

However, just as his words fell, a robust, disheveled old man emerged from beside him. This old man exuded an untamed aura and bore some resemblance to Xuan Mang Sect.

The muscular old man stared at Ling Chen, his face as grim as a Fierce Ghost, and said, articulating each word, "So it was you who plotted and killed my younger brother, Xuan Mang Sect?"

Ling Chen asked, "Xuan Mang Sect?"

Ling Chen raised an eyebrow. I did indeed fight Xuan Mang Sect, but he managed to escape. He didn’t die by my hands.

Wild Python Sect shouted, "Answer me, you little beast!"

Wild Python Sect then suddenly struck Yao Yingying, who was beside him, sending her flying backward, coughing up blood.

Teng Beast said sinisterly, "There’s no need to ask. It’s him! This brat definitely won’t admit it. Why waste breath on him? Just kill him!"

Ling Chen sneered. There’s no point explaining anything to these people; even if I said I hadn’t killed the person, they wouldn’t believe me.

"You little whelp!" Wild Python Sect sneered, seeing Ling Chen’s demeanor. "Do you really think that just because you managed to ambush my younger brother, you have the guts to act arrogant in front of this old man? When I was making a name for myself in the Demon Way, someone like you probably didn’t even exist in this world!" He then stomped his foot, and an aura of True Qi, far more formidable than Ling Chen’s, erupted violently. The sheer force of it immediately suppressed Ling Chen’s own aura, forcing him to retreat.

The sudden confrontation immediately attracted many gazes. Particularly when the onlookers saw the two parties involved in the conflict, gasps of surprise couldn’t help but ring out.

"That’s an Elder from the Myriad Beasts Sect, Wild Python Sect!"

"Wild Python Sect is a Ninth Layer Grand Master, and an extremely famous veteran Grand Master at that! I can’t believe he’s going to make a move on Ling Chen. Does the Myriad Beasts Sect intend to declare war on the Saint Witch Religion?"

"Yeah, this kid is probably in for it this time. Hehe, it would be best if he drops the Melting Heaven Pill then, so we can benefit."

"Stop daydreaming. Even if the Melting Heaven Pill drops, it won’t be our turn. Besides, although Ling Chen is young, his methods are extremely formidable. The likes of Xie Zhiqiu and Teng Beast were all defeated by him. So, even if he can’t defeat Wild Python Sect, escaping shouldn’t be a problem for him."

"It’s hard to say. I heard that back in the Sky Demon Tower, Ling Chen only managed to defeat Xie Zhiqiu and the others because of a trump card given to him by the Saintess. If we’re talking about his own strength alone, I’m afraid he’s still not their match."

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Ling Chen said, "Enough of this nonsense! I’ll use you to test my sword!"

Ling Chen activated his Invincible Sword Intent. Sword in hand, he charged out as fast as wind and lightning.

I haven’t had a chance to test the power of my Unbeatable Sword Technique since mastering it. Today is the perfect opportunity.

"You ignorant little whelp!" Wild Python Sect retorted with a sinister smile, faced with Ling Chen’s ferocious attack. "Today, this old man will show you that there are always heavens beyond heavens, and people more capable than you! Don’t think you can act so recklessly just because you have a little skill!" He bent two fingers together and then jabbed sharply. A powerful and fierce stream of finger Energy shot out from his fingertips, heavily colliding with Ling Chen’s Sword Light.

DONG!

Their attacks collided violently, producing the sound of clashing metal. Ling Chen’s advance was halted, and he was forced back more than ten steps.

BOOM!

His momentum suddenly erupted. Activating the Ancient Saint King Battle Technique, Ling Chen’s aura instantly surged to the Grandmaster Fifth Realm. He then swung his sword, slashing out.