CHAPTER 511: CHAPTER 510 YE NANTIAN_1

As the silhouette of Gentleman of the Wind slowly vanished, whispers filled the square. The experts from the Myriad Dao Sect exchanged glances and, with bitter smiles, conceded that since their principal figure had departed, there was no point in them remaining.

Thus, the guests from the Myriad Dao Sect, after a discreet exchange of glances, bid Dong Shenglong farewell on the ceremonial platform and turned to exit the Sky Void Palace.

As a prestigious Righteous Sect, the Myriad Dao Sect naturally wouldn’t stoop to ganging up on a junior. Besides, Gentleman of the Wind had already been defeated by Ling Chen. If they were to make a move now, it would undoubtedly tarnish their reputation.

On the ceremonial platform, as the experts from the Myriad Dao Sect departed one by one, Dong Shenglong’s eyelids twitched, and his face darkened. He had intended for Ling Chen and Gentleman of the Wind to engage in a fierce battle, allowing him to reap the rewards. However, he hadn’t expected Ling Chen to emerge victorious, completely foiling his scheme. Not only that, but with Gentleman of the Wind, the groom, now gone, the wedding was undoubtedly unable to proceed.

This little beast!

Dong Shenglong could no longer suppress his rage. He sprang up from his seat and landed on a sculpture in the center of the venue. His chilling gaze fixed on Ling Chen. Pointing at him, Dong Shenglong barked, "All members of the Sky Void Palace, listen! Apprehend this man immediately—dead or alive!"

As Dong Shenglong’s chilling shout echoed, the atmosphere at the Sky Void Palace suddenly tensed. An autumn wind swept through, rustling fallen leaves and carrying a chilling, murderous intent that made people involuntarily shiver.

Witnessing this, the guests who had come for the wedding instinctively retreated from the main area of the venue. They understood that Ling Chen had disrupted a major event for the Sky Void Palace, and the matter would not be resolved peacefully.

"Haha, so this is it? Are the so-called Righteous Sects finally dropping their facade of justice to gang up on a junior like me?"

Ling Chen was not the least bit fearful. On the contrary, he threw his head back and laughed heartily. It seemed that even when facing such a formidable lineup, he felt no fear whatsoever.

"So what if we gang up? When dealing with a Demonic Cultivator like you, what need is there for benevolence or righteousness!"

"That’s right! You cunning scoundrel! Cease your deceptive talk! Today will be your demise!"

"Stop wasting breath on him! Kill him!"

The Sky Void Palace Elders roared, their killing intent towards Ling Chen unconcealed.

In an instant, more than ten Sky Void Palace Elders surrounded Ling Chen, the air thick with murderous intent.

At that moment, Ling Chen felt a figure approach from behind. He turned around and discovered it was none other than the elderly woman, who was Xia Yunxin in disguise.

"You can choose not to wade into these troubled waters."

Seeing Xia Yunxin’s actions, Ling Chen was deeply moved. For her to still stand by him at such a critical moment was something not everyone was capable of.

"I brought you here, so I must ensure you return unharmed."

Xia Yunxin’s expression didn’t change, but she offered a faint smile. "Besides, don’t forget, you still owe me a favor. Before that’s done, I won’t let you die so easily in a place like this."

"Rest assured, what I’ve promised you, I will definitely accomplish."

Ling Chen’s back was to Xia Yunxin, a smile gracing his lips.

Suddenly, he felt that even if he were to die in battle here, there would be no regrets. He had given his all for the one he loved; he had achieved that. And to die alongside Xia Yunxin, his confidante—what more could he ask for? However, this thought lasted only an instant before Ling Chen pushed it to the back of his mind. He would not let such a thing happen.

"Brother Ling Chen, I’m here to help you!"

Just then, a clear voice rang out as several figures darted from the venue’s crowd, landing beside Ling Chen. It was Ling Yin and Xiao Muyu.

"Bullying the few with numbers is hardly the conduct of the Righteous Path."

A moment later, Shangguan Qiushui and Nie Wu Xiang also joined the circle.

"You all?"

Ling Chen was stunned. He hadn’t expected these individuals to be so righteous at such a critical juncture.

"Junior Brother Ling Chen, say no more! Today, we advance and retreat with you!"

Shangguan Qiushui and the others didn’t wait for Ling Chen to elaborate, their voices ringing out fiercely.

"Vice Sect Master Ye! What does the Divine Intent Sect think it’s doing?"

From the main seat, Dong Shenglong’s face turned ashen as he saw the Divine Intent Sect disciples jump out.

"Palace Master Dong, please don’t misunderstand!"

The fact that Nie Wu Xiang and the others had jumped out to help Ling Chen also caught Ye Nantian off guard. He hurriedly cupped his hands towards Dong Shenglong, then turned to Ling Chen with a cold expression, shouting, "Ling Chen! Stop this at once! You are disgracing the Divine Intent Sect!"

"Shut up! I am no longer a disciple of the Divine Intent Sect!"

Ling Chen sneered. This scoundrel still thought he could use his status as a Divine Intent Sect disciple to control him—what a joke.

"You renegade disciple!"

With a tap of his foot, Ye Nantian, filled with rage, soared up like a great wild goose and then descended before Ling Chen.

"Palace Master Dong!" Ye Nantian unsheathed the Jinghong Sword, clearly intending to act personally. "Leave this renegade disciple to me! After I personally take his head and cleanse our sect, it will serve as an apology to the Sky Void Palace!"

"Very well!"

Dong Shenglong reluctantly nodded, signaling the Sky Void Palace members to temporarily fall back. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as he added, "I will give you the time it takes for one incense stick to burn. If Vice Sect Master Ye cannot resolve this within that time, then we will have to act ourselves! If your sect’s disciples are accidentally injured then, we cannot be held responsible!"

"Thank you, Palace Master Dong."

Ye Nantian nodded with a smile. He then waved his hand, and several Elders of the Divine Intent Sect immediately appeared behind him.

"Seize all the others. As for this brat Ling Chen, I will handle him personally."

Ye Nantian’s cold gaze landed on Ling Chen, a murderous glint flickering in his eyes.

"Ye Nantian, I had originally planned to find another time to settle accounts with you. Since you’re so eager, it’s perfect. Let’s settle all scores, new and old, right here and now!"

Ling Chen’s expression turned cold. The enmity between him and Ye Nantian had to be resolved eventually. The man had repeatedly tried to harm him. If he didn’t kill Ye Nantian, Ling Chen would never find peace of mind.

Ye Nantian chuckled, his smile tinged with a chilling coldness. With a wave of his hand, he declared grimly, "This time, I will ensure that you, this rebellious little beast who betrayed the sect, completely disappear from the Martial World!"

As his voice fell, an astonishing Sword Momentum erupted. Instantly, strands of blue sword qi coalesced around Ye Nantian, forming a majestic Sword Formation.