Ling Tian Sword God
Chapter 122 - 121: Mountain and Water Sword Intent_1

Chapter 122: Chapter 121: Mountain and Water Sword Intent_1

"Even if you use your secret technique, you can’t withstand my Blazing Flame Gun!"

Deng Lun leaped high into the air, his spear lunging towards Ling Chen once again. The spearhead seemed to explode with horrifying destructive power, immediately impacting Ling Chen.

PFFT! PFFT! PFFT!

Several scorched black holes appeared on Ling Chen’s white robe, revealing mangled flesh and blood within.

"What a fierce spear technique!"

Retreating several steps, Ling Chen barely steadied himself. A piercing pain surged from his chest.

"I forgot to tell you, my secret technique not only comprehensively enhances my strength, but it also stimulates my potential, taking my spear technique to the next level," Deng Lun stated with a somewhat smug expression.

"So that’s how it is. No wonder your spear is so much faster." Ling Chen’s face showed a flicker of realization. According to his predictions, he should have been able to dodge Deng Lun’s attack. But unexpectedly, the spear’s speed had multiplied, injuring him.

This idiot! Why tell him all that? Just finish him off quickly! Lu Jie stomped her foot in frustration. This fool couldn’t read the room. If they were in the Sect, it might be excusable, but this was a life-and-death battle. Other than leaking more information to the opponent, what use were these words?

"Younger Sister Lu, why so anxious? He’s as good as dead. There’s no harm in him knowing." Deng Lun gave a cold laugh, then turned to Ling Chen. "Ling Chen, this spear will end your life."

The moment his words fell, SWISH! Deng Lun immediately whirled the long spear in his hand, creating an impenetrable flurry—fast and fierce, a blur of countless afterimages that dazzled the eyes.

Ling Chen, using his Wind Shadow Step, dodged over a dozen consecutive spear thrusts. But Deng Lun’s spear was getting faster and faster; even the Wind Shadow Step was struggling to keep up.

In less than twenty breaths’ time, several more wounds appeared on Ling Chen’s body.

"Still able to dodge, huh? Die!" Deng Lun thrust his deadly spear, the spearhead spiraling like a drill towards Ling Chen’s heart.

CLANG!

Ling Chen raised his sword to block, but it was deflected by the high-speed rotating spearhead. The terrifying spear gleam shot past Ling Chen’s side.

At this moment, a hint of murderous intent suddenly flashed in Deng Lun’s eyes; the spinning spearhead redirected towards Ling Chen’s throat.

THUD!

Smashing a stone beneath his foot, Ling Chen drifted backward. But the spear was even faster, already about to pierce his neck.

In that split second, Ling Chen fell into a grave crisis.

Just then, it felt as if an electric current rushed through his mind.

The Landscape True Meaning Picture from the Sword Hider Elder suddenly appeared in Ling Chen’s mind. The surrounding environment was no longer the gloomy forest, but a tranquil vista of mountains and water. There was no strife or slaughter, far from the worldly clamor.

In a flash, a hint of enlightenment dawned in Ling Chen’s eyes.

Ling Chen’s aura suddenly transformed.

A glimmer of starlight expanded infinitely in Ling Chen’s eyes, and the Landscape True Meaning Picture suddenly disintegrated before them.

CLANG!

At this moment, the long sword in Lu Jie’s hand suddenly became uncontrollable. It broke free from her grasp and flew out, plunging into a nearby cliff face, vibrating intensely.

What? Lu Jie stared in disbelief. For no apparent reason, her sword had become uncontrollable.

Clearly, it was a powerful aura emanating from Ling Chen that had caused her sword to resonate.

It’s Sword Intent! A complete Sword Intent!

Deng Lun’s eyes widened. He had seen Ling Chen display Sword Intent during the True Disciple selection trial. However, at that time, Ling Chen’s Sword Intent was still merely an embryo, only capable of causing others’ swords to resonate. But now, it could compel a sword to unsheathe itself! Only a genuine Sword Intent could cause such a phenomenon.

SQUELCH!

Deng Lun’s spear gleam was parried by a sword strike. An incredibly sharp sword qi pierced through Deng Lun’s right arm, leaving a Blood Cave.

This Blood Cave had a very smooth edge; it had been pierced clean through by the unstoppable sword qi.

CLATTER!

The long spear fell to the ground. Deng Lun clutched his right arm, his entire limb instantly going numb and rendering him unable to wield any weapon.

With just one sword strike, Deng Lun was defeated.

What defeated him was the fully condensed Mountain and Water Sword Intention. This very Sword Intention originated from the Sword Hider Elder’s Landscape True Meaning Picture.

In the midst of the crisis, Ling Chen’s mind had been stretched taut, leading him to completely comprehend the Landscape True Meaning Picture. The Sword Intent Embryo, which had been at a critical turning point, broke through in one fell swoop.

How can this be? Deng Lun, who has already advanced to the Seventh Realm, is no match for him!

Lu Jie had thought the Heavenly Heart Grass was within her grasp, but she never expected Deng Lun to be defeated. The outcome was reversed in an instant.

Ling Chen, carrying the Heavenly Mansion Sword, walked towards Lu Jie.

"What... what are you trying to do?" Lying on the ground, Lu Jie’s eyes filled with fear as she begged, "Ling Chen, please don’t kill me! I’ll do anything you ask. I can be your woman, even your maidservant to serve you, just let me go."

Even as she pleaded, a cold glint flashed in Lu Jie’s eyes. She quickly produced a Flying Dagger and threw it at Ling Chen. Simultaneously, she slammed her palm on the ground, propelling herself three meters backward. She then flipped to her feet and attempted to flee.

Ling Chen let out a cold chuckle. With a sweep of the Heavenly Mansion Sword, the Flying Dagger was deflected. He then moved, caught up with Lu Jie in two steps, and held his sword to her neck.

"No, Ling Chen, kill me if you must, but please spare Younger Sister Lu!" Deng Lun shouted from behind.

This woman is cruel and ruthless; she doesn’t care at all whether you live or die. And yet, you still plead for her? Ling Chen looked at Deng Lun with some surprise. The latter’s devotion was somewhat beyond his expectations.

"Younger Sister Lu is just momentarily blinded by greed. Ling Chen, for the sake of us being fellow disciples from the same Sect, I beg you to do this for me," Deng Lun said, glancing at Lu Jie with a resolute expression.

"Alright, I can choose not to kill you." Ling Chen felt a twinge of compassion. This Deng Lun is indeed loyal and values relationships. His gaze then fell upon Lu Jie, and he said coldly, "It’s your good fortune to have met such a man. You should cherish it, instead of constantly using him to satisfy your greed."

"However, while the death penalty may be spared, you cannot escape punishment for your actions. I won’t kill you, but that doesn’t mean I won’t punish you."

Just as a hint of joy flickered across Lu Jie’s face, Ling Chen’s voice suddenly echoed in her ears, causing her expression to change. "I will break one of your arms as a lesson."

"No!" Lu Jie cried out. Just as she was about to resist, Ling Chen had already seized her right arm.

SNAP!

He ruthlessly broke her arm bone.

Letting out an agonized scream, Lu Jie collapsed limply to the ground. Her face was pale, her body twitched constantly, and her eyes, filled with venomous resentment, glared at Ling Chen.

"You brought this upon yourself." Having done all this, Ling Chen turned and headed down the mountain. He was a man of his word; since he had said he would spare them, he would not go back on it.