Chapter 690: First Senior Sister, Shui Lingling
Hu Hai’s expression changed slightly as he said, “A high-ranked Demonic Beast! We are in big trouble now. A high-ranked Demonic Beast is as strong as a half-step Martial Sage. We probably will not be able to defend Spirit Water City.”
Hu Hai was not the only one. The cultivators who had previously seen that the situation had stabilized also changed their expressions, their hearts filled with fear.
Xiao Chen looked up and frowned slightly as well. That Demonic Beast had still revealed only half its body. Even so, it had such a horrifying aura. If it succeeded in climbing out, how powerful would it be exactly?
Just when everyone looked on with dread, on the verge of beating a retreat, a red light flashed in the sky, leaving a long flame tail like a meteor.
“Bang!”
Then, the red light crashed into the high-ranked Demonic Beast’s head at lightning speed. The mound-sized upper body instantly exploded.
The high-ranked Demonic Beast that made everyone despair died so easily. No one could believe it.
However, Hu Hai rejoiced. He smiled and said, “First Senior Sister is here. There is no need to be afraid anymore.”
Xiao Chen looked up and saw a beautiful girl standing on an azure-colored bird in the sky.
The purple-clad girl revealed a spirited smile on her face and put away the bow in her hands.
“It is Shui Lingling! We are saved! First Senior Sister is here!”
When the Supreme Sky Sect disciples on the city wall saw the azure bird in the sky, they immediately cried aloud in joy.
Shui Lingling, one of the seven giants among the Tianwu Domain’s youth, was the top expert of the eighteen southern provinces and enforced the rules for the Martial God Palace. She had all sorts of honor and glory attributed to her name, giving this mysterious girl a tremendous reputation in the Supreme Sky Sect and deep respect from everyone.
Shui Lingling’s appearance boosted the morale of the many disciples on the wall considerably. They all became very excited and jumped down the wall to begin a great counterattack.
Xiao Chen took a casual look and withdrew his gaze. Then, he continued dealing with the Demonic Beasts in front of him. Swinging his saber light, he calmly chopped the Demonic Beasts before him in half.
He looked around and discovered that Jun Si, who was not far away, seemed a little distracted. Her focus was on the charming azure bird in the air.
Four or five black-scaled Demonic Beasts moved in a flash and broke through her screen of swords. Then, they sent attacks at her. If the attacks struck her protective Quintessence shield, she would definitely be injured.
Furthermore, these Demonic Beasts contained Demonic Qi in their body. If her wounds were contaminated by Demonic Qi, even if her injuries were not severe, she would find it hard to recover from them.
Xiao Chen sent out a ring of saber Qi and temporarily cleared the Demonic Beasts around him. Then, he launched four strands of saber Qi to help Jun Si and immediately killed the four Demonic Beasts.
“Thank you, Junior Brother Xiao Chen!” Jun Si recovered her wits and thanked him.
Xiao Chen smiled gently and did not say anything. He continued paying attention to the Demonic Beasts on his side.
“Wah!”
Suddenly, a loud cry came from behind from all the cultivators rushing down to counterattack. They all stared at the sky in astonishment.
Xiao Chen took a moment to look, and his eyelids could not help but twitch at what he saw in the horrifyingly dark sky.
The enormous azure bird spread its wings and carried Shui Lingling into the sky with a flash. Then, it went through the spatial crack.
What great guts! Unexpectedly, Shui Lingling dared to kill her way into the nest of the Demonic Beasts. No wonder so many cultivators just stood there gaping foolishly.
“Half-Sage, half-step Martial Sage. Is this the power of a half-Sage?”
A fervent gaze blazed in Xiao Chen’s eyes as he muttered to himself.
After Shui Lingling entered the spatial crack, the horde of Demonic Beasts falling down like hail stopped appearing.
All the cultivators charged forward and started a massive counterattack, sweeping up the battlefield.
The crisis was temporarily averted. As Xiao Chen watched the nearby excited cultivators, he shook his head slightly. He stopped attacking and sheathed his Lunar Shadow Saber. Then, he slowly retreated from the crowd.
After a few leaps, he landed on the city wall. He immediately closed his eyes and digested the comprehension he gained during the great battle.
The clamor and noise of the world had nothing do with Xiao Chen. He immersed himself in the profound world of cultivation, his heart perfectly tranquil.
Xiao Chen had blood staining his white robes, and a killing Qi lingered in his surroundings. However, Xiao Chen, who had his eyes closed, gave off a sense of peace and serenity, a feeling of elegance and pride.
At some point in time, he suddenly opened his eyes. A saber hummed in their depths. His sharp gaze seemed like it could pierce the air.
Xiao Chen’s aura became even more intense. His delicate face radiated sharpness. He unconsciously released the tyrannical aura unique to a bladesman.
His blood-stained white robes fluttered as a strong wind blew. The air became significantly denser.
Xiao Chen waved his hand, and a strand of purple saber Qi appeared in the form of a kilometer-long arc like a crescent moon.
Even though the saber Qi had lengthened to more than a hundred times its normal size, its purity and might did not diminish; it looked as bright as it initially was.
If another person were here, they would no doubt be astounded. Unexpectedly, Xiao Chen’s saber intent had advanced to seventy percent comprehension.
Furthermore, it was a perfect seventy-percent-comprehended saber intent. He could launch it or withdraw it at will, moving it freely as he pleased.
Xiao Chen pulled his hand back, and the strand of saber Qi instantly vanished into nothingness. That outstanding, peerless, tyrannical aura buzzed as he retracted it into his body.
After that, he returned to his usual self, not showing any of his pride. He said indifferently, “Seventy-percent-comprehended saber intent, that is also a Great Perfection saber intent. From the very start, saber intent has been stronger than sword intent. Now, if Yun Feiyu tries to compete with me in aura, I will be able to defeat him instantly.”
Suddenly, Xiao Chen recalled that he had crushed Yun Feiyu and his group with the Golden Savage Ox in the Savage Beast Forest. He did not know if they survived this chaos.
It would be for the best if they all died. That way, Xiao Chen did not have to do anything, and that would save him some trouble.
“Junior Brother Xiao, why are you back so early?”
Not many Demonic Beasts remained in front. Hu Hai and the others had exhausted a lot of Quintessence, so they had stopped as well.
Wang Cheng said indifferently, “Perhaps Junior Brother Xiao did not have enough Quintessence; that is understandable.”
Xiao Chen could tell from Wang Cheng’s eyes that he was targeting him. Wang Cheng was already treating him as a rival.
However, Hu Hai did not say anything. When he looked at Xiao Chen now, he discovered that something about him had changed. However, he could not tell what exactly it was.
Hu Hai started to find Xiao Chen unfathomable; he did not know how far Xiao Chen’s abilities went.
However, Hu Hai was a broad-minded person. He also had confidence in his own strength, so he felt there was nothing inappropriate about it.
Hu Hai smiled easily and said, “Xiao Chen, when First Senior Sister comes out, I will introduce you to her. Our mission this time can be considered a success.”
The team chatted casually, and the dark clouds slowly retreated. Their color gradually lightened until the sky cleared completely.
The whirlpool-sized spatial crack slowly shrank, mending bit by bit. However, Shui Lingling still did not come out. The others could not help but get worried.
“Xiao!”
Right before the spatial crack closed, an azure light shot out from it. A resonant bird cry echoed throughout the heavens, and an azure bird carried Shui Lingling out safely.
When Xiao Chen saw this scene, he could not help but be astonished. He said, “This azure bird is really amazing. Not only does it have overwhelming Spiritual Energy, but it also moves extremely fast. Unexpectedly, it can even shrink instantly.”
Jun Si smiled and said, “That is a Rank 9 Spirit Bird that the Martial Emperor Sect Leader gave to First Senior Sister. It is called a Profound Sun Bird. I hear that it has the bloodline of an Immortal Beast and has the extreme Yang Profound Sun True Flames. It is also very powerful in battle.”
As the team spoke, a light flashed, and a purple-clad girl appeared on the city wall. Now, a palm-sized azure bird sat on her shoulder, looking very cute and adorable.
“Greetings, First Senior Sister!”
Hu Hai and the others quickly performed cupped-fist salutes, not daring to be laggard at all.
Shui Lingling, the top true inheritor of the Supreme Sky Sect, had resplendent eyes radiating a dazzling light. Her skin glistened like crystals, and she gave off a faint intoxicating fragrance.
When she stood straight and tall, she displayed a slender and elegant figure like a purple lotus flower blossoming. She seemed extraordinary with a beautiful appearance.
Shui Lingling had a remarkably calm expression, not revealing any unsteadiness. She looked steadily at the team below her and asked in a melodious voice, “Junior Brother Hu, you already killed the Spirit Beast?”
Hu Hai had been prepared for this already. He revealed a relaxed smile and handed the Golden Savage Ox horn over.
Shui Lingling closed her eyes and held the Golden Savage Ox horn in her dainty hands. The horn glowed slightly. After a while, she opened her hands and said, “This is right. The resentment, Spiritual Energy, and baleful aura have not dissipated yet. It is not purchased from the auction house. You will be following me to the Savage Battlefield, then.”
Faint smiles appeared on everyone’s faces; they were thrilled in their hearts. Hu Hai took back the Golden Savage Ox horn and said, “Many thanks, First Senior Sister.”
After that, Hu Hai pointed to Xiao Chen and said, “First Senior Sister, this is Xiao Chen. He is a peak inner sect disciple who is as strong as Yun Feiyu. In this mission, he made the greatest contribution to killing the Golden Savage Ox. Can we bring him to the Savage Battlefield as well?”
Wang Cheng seemed ready for this. When Hu Hai finished speaking, he reacted instantly. “Senior Brother Hu, that is not necessary, right? Junior Brother Xiao is only a Medial Grade Martial Monarch. It would be too dangerous for him to come with us.”
Jun Si exclaimed in astonishment, “Senior Brother Wang, how can you say that? Didn’t we agree on this long ago?”
Chen Xiao’s gaze flickered as if he wanted to say something to aid Xiao Chen. However, he thought about Xiao Chen’s performance during the Demonic Calamity and kept silent.
Wang Cheng ignored the astonished gazes of the others and continued, “The Savage Battlefield is filled with danger. Even we cannot guarantee our own safety. I think Junior Brother Xiao should wait another three years. This is for his own good.”
However, Shui Lingling acted like she did not hear Wang Cheng’s words at all. She looked at Xiao Chen with interest and said, “So, you are Xiao Chen. It looks like you really did use the Monarch Blood Grass and half drop of Dragon Marrow.”
Aside from Chen Xiao, everyone else was shocked to hear that. They had not expected Shui Lingling, who was stationed in the distant Martial God Palace, to know or remember Xiao Chen.
Hu Hai asked in a probing manner, “First Senior Sister, you know Xiao Chen?”
Shui Lingling shook her head and said, “I do not know him. However, he is already famous in the Central Province. When Nuan Muyun made a bet with Wang Meng, they both ended up losing to him.
“Xiao Chen sits firmly on the thousandth rank of the Proud Son of Heaven Ranking. No one has been able to move him until now. Because of him, several Rank 9 sect and Noble Clan elders have been complaining bitterly to me.”