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章節 54: The Mighty Ling Xian

編輯: Rainystars

Fang Han is dead.

The youth protégé of the Fang Clan, the mightiest and most promising warrior of the next generation, lay dead with his throat slashed, his face consumed by fear. He would never wake up again.

Just as Ling Xian had said, the latent dragon was just a latent dragon. The creature had never traveled the universe, never reached the heavens, how could it ever fight the mighty Sword of Extinction?

Ten elite fighters, the future pillars of the Fang Clan, all perished.

Perished at the hands of one man.

His name is Ling Xian.

The death of Fang Han spelled doom for the rest of his Clan. Ling Xian spun his sword, one death per strike. Only a few moments after Fang Han fell, the rest were no more. This was an implausible achievement, a story for history books.

From embarking on this road to Alchemy to dominating the Eyes of Execution as a cultivator of the sixth realm, it had taken Ling Xian less than a month!

In the history of alchemy, the history of this world, how many could have achieved a similar feat?

One simply cannot deny that Ling Xian had exuded dominance that secured him a spot amongst the legends.

It was dusk when the battle finally ended. The color of the fading sun mirrored that of blood drained from the dismembered bodies of the massacre that had just taken place there. Everywhere one looked, unrecognizable body parts were scattered across the field, adding a sad and desolate sentiment to an otherwise beautiful evening.

The sound of silence echoed through the forest. The members of the Ling Clan stared at Ling Xian in worship, admiration, and adoration.

The black coat danced gently in the wind.

Even though he appeared emaciated and exhausted, to his admirers, Ling Xian resembled a heroic statue who stood in between Heaven and Earth, holding the universe in its place. Surrounded by a blissful aura, he appeared as though he would live forever.

In their minds, Ling Xian’s heroic deeds were on an instant replay – expanding those magnificent wings, swinging that legendary sword, killing without blinking an eye.

Those images had been inked into their heads and hearts, never to be forgotten.

A flush of admiration overtook Ling Fei, who observed Ling Xian with blushed cheeks and wide eyes. A seed of love had been hopelessly planted.

Ling Tian Xiang, of course, shared her feelings. Aside from Liao Cang Qiong, Ling Tian Xiang was the person closest to and knew most about Ling Xian. Her admiration for him had begun long ago, ever since the time Ling Xian saved her life.

“This was the second time he’d saved my life. My life is now completely his. How wonderful would it be if he didn’t have the blood of the Lings flowing through his veins.” Ling Tian Xiang sighed. Where and to whom could she seek comfort in her sorrow?

Beauties had always lusted after heroes.

And Ling Xian was unmistakably the most admired hero of his generation.

Arriving injured in the midst of a crisis that decided life and death. The commanding stomp that sealed the fates of enemies, the lightning flash that opened the heavens…

If these could not define a hero, what could?

Ling Xian’s long, black hair danced in the wind around that perfectly handsome face. His bright white wings slowly expanded and became a prominent backdrop to the fearful sword drenched in blood. A mix of the divine and the condemned! A mix of good and evil!

At this moment, a hint of arrogance and dominance could be traced from his gaze.

The quietness that dominated the air gradually turned into a sea of whispers.

“Ling Xian is too strong! He slaughtered the most fearsome warriors of the Fang Clan all by himself. He didn’t struggle one bit, he killed them so effortlessly!”

“Ha ha, that was a good feast for the eyes. He could lead our Clan to the top, extend our powers beyond the City of Qing and build our own city!”

“That arrogant prick, Fang Han, undefeated before meeting Ling Xian. Look how easily he was killed. If I had Ling Xian’s powers, girls wouldn’t reject me so easily.”

Ling Xian had overtaken the top spot in the minds and hearts of everyone who witnessed the preceding events. This place surpassed even those of the Elders and Leaders of the Ling Clan.

However, as the spectators whispered and chatted amongst themselves, Ling Xian revealed a bitter smile. He could no longer withstand the pain of his injuries. Coughing blood, Ling Xian fell victim to a dizzy spell and collapsed to the ground.

But as he fell, Ling Xian suddenly smelt a lovely scent of lavender. Instead of the cold, damp, dusty ground of the forest, his body fell into a pair of soft arms. Then all went black. Ling Xian lost consciousness.

Ling Tian Xiang and Ling Fei were standing closest to Ling Xian, and both had their gazes upon him. When he began to faint, they rushed to his side and simultaneously protected him from his fall.

Ling Tian Xiang got to Ling Xian a flash quicker than Ling Fei. Cradling him in her arms, Ling Tian Xiang put her fingers under his nostrils and felt a warm breath rush out. She sighed in relief and said to the concerned faces around her, “He has only fainted. He should be alright.”

Everyone let out a sigh of relief. Their worries eased.

Their concerns were genuine. They were alive because of him. If anything had happened to Ling Xian, they would not be able to forgive themselves.

Upon hearing that Ling Xian had only fainted, Ling Fei also relaxed. However, upon seeing that Ling Tian Xiang had gotten to her object of affection first, and how tightly she clung onto him, Ling Fei’s eyebrow arched in displeasure. “Aunty, your injuries are serious, you need to rest. He’s too heavy for your wounds, let me take over.”

A seemingly innocent request exposed her real intentions.

She would not let Ling Tian Xiang hold someone she had affections for.

“Fei Fei, your injuries aren’t light either. I’m your Aunty, I can’t possibly let you take the burden,” Ling Tian Xiang responded with a sneer, seeing right through Ling Fei’s jealous intentions and continued, “Aunty is slightly more skilled than you, these injuries are nothing to be concerned about. My caring for him is more adequate.”

“But…” Ling Fei was infuriated and wanted to rebuttal. However, Ling Tian Xiang interrupted her rudely, “No buts! What, you don’t trust Aunty?”

She emphasized the word “Aunty” to reminded Ling Fei who was of a higher rank and therefore deserved respect from the younger generation.

Ling Fei was a smart girl and understood the implications at once. She pursed her lips in protest and thought, [You just want Ling Xian for yourself. We all grew up together, you’re my “Aunty” in name only, why bring out this nonsense!]

In that instant, a dark-skinned fellow let out a laugh and quickly said, “Let's ah… give him to me to…”

[Look after him.]

These words were forced back down Ling Hu’s throat as he realized that a pair of murderous eyes was upon him.

“Give him to you to do what?” Ling Tian Xiang smiled generously, eyeing Ling Hu with a suspicious warmth.

“No… nothing…” Ling Hu waved his hands in a hurry. “You looking after my big brother, of course, I can rest assured.”

“I think we should do a thorough examination of his body, see if the injuries are grave. Then find a place to rest for the night. The Hidden Territory is not a peaceful place these days. If beasts have found us, we’d all be dead.” Ling Zhan suggested, ending this awkward standstill.

His suggestion hit home, Ling Tian Xiang nodded enthusiastically in agreement, realizing how inappropriate her fight against Ling Fei had been given the situation. She released a piece of her soul into Ling Xian’s body, sending it to examine every major organ, artery and other vitals, looking for signs of injury.

Moments later, Ling Tian Xiang inhaled deeply and her brows furrowed together.

“What’s the matter? Is he hurt? Is it serious?” Everyone asked in unison.

“Look for yourselves.” Ling Tian Xiang covered her mouth, tears flooded down her cheeks.

Everyone sent in pieces of their souls in search for internal injuries, and each one came out with a gasp.

“All his vital are out of position, his arteries smashed and entangled. These injuries were not the result of a single battle. My god, he slaughtered so many skilled fighters with these types of injuries? What a miracle!”

“That’s not all. Look at his pelvis, he must have shattered it with enormous force. What a testament to his strength that such a battle failed to render his pelvis useless. Impossible!”

“Unbelievable! What has he experienced these past few days that could’ve resulted in such horrific injuries? And these injuries hadn’t killed him, another testament to his strength.

Everyone felt a little misty-eyed, overcome with worries and distress.

“We have all just witnessed what Ling Xian had done during the battle. He won with ease. So these injuries are definitely not from this battle.” Ling Zhan analyzed. “Also, these injuries are definitely not sustained from a single battle. My guess is he had fought a least a dozen battles in the past few days. He suppressed them until now.”

He was right. Ling Xian had spent the majority of his time fighting humans and beasts since entering the Hidden Territory. From the Xuan Ming Snake to the Golden Tiger to the Emerald Eyed Snow Lion, he had slaughtered no less a hundred beasts. Every battle had been a fight to the death. He was a cultivator of the sixth realm, his injuries were grave.

Moments ago, seeing that the last threats from the Fangs had been exterminated, Ling Xian finally began to relax. The injuries he had been suppressing had thus been released.

However, this only further proved how incredibly strong he was.

A lone soldier, fighting his own battles against countless deadly beasts had only fainted from his injuries. This was a miracle in itself.

This was not possible even for Ling Tian Qing, who was half way through his Foundational training.

Mighty skills were not enough to accomplish this feat, they must be supplemented by a rock-hard physique and an iron will. Only then can one emerge from this many epic battles alive.

Ling Xian had all three qualities.

His worldly skills made up for his lack of cultivator training. The Majestic Blood had sustained his lasting form. The hardships of his childhood had given him the will of a divine being.

These qualities made Ling Xian an undefeatable legend.


章節 55: Beauty Favors the Brave

編輯: Rainystars

The mellow sun peeked through the darkness as dawn approached, bright and warm.

Inside a dark, damp cave, Ling Tian Xiang leaned against a giant rock, cradling the body of Ling Xian. Pressing his head against her chest, Ling Tian Xiang seemed to be dreaming of something wonderful as her lips twitched upwards into an uncontrollable smile.

She woke moments to an aching body. She had been holding another body in her arms, remaining in one position for way too long. But she did not mind one bit. Looking down at the pale face of the handsome youth, she couldn’t help but reach out her hands towards his forehead and caress gently down his face. For him, anything was worth it.

Ling Tian Xiang smiled brightly as she pushed his hair away from his face. Her smile blossomed for Ling Xian alone.

Ling Xian woke in the same instant. Opening his eyes, he saw nothing but softness surrounding him, as if he had woken in a field of cotton. A hint of lavender invaded his senses, he parted his lips in astonishment and a small grape fell into his mouth.

“Hmm…” Ling Xian was not yet fully conscious and couldn’t tell what he had just bit into. He twirled the object in his mouth then teased it gently, looking for a taste of familiarity.

“Ah…” Ling Tian Xiang exclaimed. Of course, it sounded more like a moan. Despite being fully clothed, she felt a wave of tender shock travel through her body, igniting a tiny flame on the tip of her heart and causing her to blush feverishly.

“Ling Xian… get away!”

Ling Tian Xiang felt infuriated. However, her demanding tone betrayed a hint of encouragement. At this moment, she was heavily conflicted. She wanted to push the youth away but did not want that satisfying feeling to end. More importantly, she did not want to hurt him.

Despite being young and naïve, she understood a little about proper interactions between a man and a woman. If it had been any other man who dared to humiliate her, they’d already been dead. But with Ling Xian, on top of anger, she found herself enjoying the attention.

“Ah… apologies, apologies.” Ling Xian was now fully awake. Even though he didn’t understand why Ling Tian Xiang was reacting so feverishly, he knew he must have been inappropriate towards her. Hurrying away from her arms, where he laid, Ling Xian noticed that there were no one else inside this cave.

“Humph!”

Ling Tian Xiang sneered coldly in a pretend fury, but deep down, she felt a sense of sadness. Ling Xian’s awake now, there would be no reason to hold him again.

In the past few days, she had enjoyed the feeling of holding him, caring for him, even though her body ached from holding him in one position for a prolonged period of time.

The atmosphere suddenly turned awkward. A lone male and an unwed female, allowing accidents to happen while unaccompanied, neither spoke.

Ling Xian let out an uncomfortable smile after a long, tense moment. “How long had I been asleep? Where are the others?”

“They’re out hunting beasts,” Ling Tian Xiang responded timidly, followed by a satisfied smile which she tried but failed to hide. “You slept for three days.”

“Three days?” Ling Xian was startled. Injuries from several battles attacked at once and induced him into a deep sleep. He hadn’t felt time fleeing at all, only that he was in a deep sleep in the comfort of a warm body and being caressed by the gentlest of touches.

What he didn’t know was that Ling Tian Xiang had been worried sick during this time. She could neither eat nor sleep and for three days refused to move an inch. Even as a trained cultivator, her body had begun to retaliate.

“You have an incredible body, is it made of steel? You suffered such horrific injuries, but you are moving so swiftly. After only three days of rest, you are more than halfway healed,” Ling Tian Xiang exclaimed. “The first time we met, you were only a young cultivator of the third realm. In only a month time, you’ve grown to become the best of the Ling Clan, no no, the best of your generation in the entire City of Qing!”

“The best of my generation, in the entire City of Qing?” Ling Xian giggled. “Too exaggerated! Says who?”

“Says me!” Ling Tian Xiang responded naughtily, flashing those big bright eyes at him. “Everyone has witnessed your powers, the best of the Fang Clan couldn’t last one round with you. If you are not the best, who is?”

“Well, that is true, but being the best of my generation is not exactly my goal.” Ling Xian smiled. Despite the burning sensation in his chest, he contained his excitement. This title was certainly tempting, but he would never let himself get lost in such a pitiful title. The City of Qing was too small for his appetite.

His dream lies above the highest cloud overlooking the universe, the City of Qing would be a mere speck of dust from there.

“Bold words! Then I shall wait to see you succeed.” Ling Tian Xiang blushed, unable to hide her desire for the man in front of her. No one could ever move her as he has.

The mistress of the Ling Clan, one of the most honorable ladies of the City of Qing, arguably the most beautiful, sought after by countless nobilities. For 19 years, she had never been moved by anyone. Yet after one meeting, she managed to fall hopefully for him.

With time, this love had developed deeper and eventually developed roots.

It was not her fault. Ling Xian was too bright of a star, handsome, brave, honorable, and ambitious. He was every girl’s Prince Charming.

Not to mention, he appeared when she was most vulnerable, saving her life more than once. How could anyone not be swayed?

Sensing a hint of obsession in her gaze, Ling Xian let out a silent sigh and averted her eyes. He understood her feelings, her intentions, but he couldn’t accept. So he changed the topic. “During this three-day sleep, did anything happen?”

“Not between us, but the Hidden Territory has become more volatile. The beasts have gone crazy, slaughtering humans at random. Good thing this cave is relatively hidden. Even then a few beasts had managed to intrude, all killed by Ling Zhan and the rest.” Ling Tian Xiang sighed in disappointment but went along with the change in topic, a smart girl.

Ling Xian was uneasy. The beasts couldn’t find him, so they directed their anger at others.

“Brother, you’re awake!”

An excited voice echoed inside the cave. Ling Hu had returned carrying the corpse of a silver wolf. The rest of the crew followed him inside, all excited to see him awake.

Ling Xian felt warm air overcome his body. He laughed. “Don’t worry, I’m fine.”

“Ha ha, you’re finally awake." Ling Zhan let out a roaring laughter, blinked an eye and continued, “Did you know, our mistress Ling had held you for three days, never moved an inch. Yesterday I offered to take over and let her get some rest, and she yelled right back, refused to let you go!”

Hadn’t moved in three days?

Ling Xian was startled, a warm sensation rose up to his heart. He turned to look at Ling Tian Xiang and exclaimed, silently, beauty favors the brave!

“Don’t listen to him, that’s because I…” Ling Tian Xiang blushed, trying and failing to explain. She was surprised to find that she couldn’t come up with a single excuse. Cradling a man for three days without complaint or thought for herself. Only love could inspire such kindness.

“Because you what?” Ling Xian looked at her with amusement, then said, “Thank you.”

“Don’t thank me, you saved my life, this was nothing,” Ling Tian Xiang finally found an excuse, only to be followed by a deafening silence, causing her to blush harder.

“Ling Xian saved my life too, why won’t you let me look after him?” Ling Fei asked, bitterly.

“Ha ha, that’s right, Ling Fei was also worried out of her mind. Ling Xian, you’re quite the ladies’ man, I’m a little jealous.” Ling Zhan patted Ling Xian on the shoulders but quickly shut his mouth as he felt two murderous gazes shoot towards him from two directions.

“Since everyone’s alive and well, then I bid you all goodbye.” Ling Xian smiled softly.

“Goodbye? You don’t want to stay with us?” Ling Tian Xiang frowned in disappointment.

“Not that I don’t want to, but I can’t,” Ling Xian responded with a hint of shame. “To be honest, I was one that started the chaos amongst the beasts in the Hidden Territory.”

“What?”

Everyone inhaled a mouthful of the freezing air. Ling Tian Xiang could not believe what she had just heard. “You mean to say those beasts are looking for YOU?”

“Yes, so if I stayed with you, you could get involved, and get hurt.” Ling Xian sighed. His current level of strength was enough to fend of all beasts except for the Almighty rulers. Even if he did encounter them, he could swiftly escape using his lightning speed.

Therefore he wasn’t overly concerned for his own well-being. However, if the beasts attacked and he couldn’t protect all members of his clan, he would live forever in shame.

“The Heavens! How many beasts did you kill to invite a Killer Order from the Almighty and the Privy Council?” Ling Zhan plummeted into a state of shock.

“I haven’t counted, perhaps a few hundred,” Ling Xian casually threw out a number.

“Hissssssssss!”

Another mouthful of air. Everyone gazed at Ling Xian as if eyeing a terrifying ghost.

Killed a few hundred? By yourself?

My heavens! Is he really a cultivator of the sixth realm, or of the Foundational realm?

“Then you absolutely must stay! It’s too dangerous for you, stay with us, and we can face them together if they find us. We owe you all our lives, at least we’d die with you if we must.” Ling Tian Xiang looked at him hopefully, then shifting her gaze towards the others and asked, “What do you all think?”

“Of course, Ling Xian saved our lives, we’re not afraid of death!”

Ling Xian had descended from the heavens and saved the lives of everyone here. To them, he had given them the gift of rebirth. Regardless of their fears and reservations, they answered the call to die with him if it ever came to that.

Ling Xian was touched. This was heartfelt, he was certain of it. They wanted to shoulder the burden with him. But the more they insisted, the more he needed to leave. He folded his hands together and begged, “Everyone, please, quiet down, and listen to me.

The crowd fell silent immediately.

Evidently, their respect for Ling Xian was beyond compare.


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