Chapter 1345 - 1344: Sword Prison

Chapter 1345: Chapter 1344: Sword Prison

The pupils suddenly shrank, Ling Chen swung a sword, and the thunderball on the tip of the sword also shot out fiercely, then exploded in the lake in front.

The lake surface was blasted open with a large hole, and the thick thunder spread like a python and covered the entire lake.

A vast water vortex erupted in the center of the lake, releasing a terrifying swallowing power that absorbed all the surrounding lake water.

The thunder whirlpool persisted for a long time as if imprinted in the lake water, causing the lake to surge violently, like boiling water.

The violent aura on Ling Chen’s body receded, and after he retrieved the Thunder Sound Sword and pondered for a moment, he said, "Let’s call this move Thunder Swallow."

This move is also a sword technique comprehended from Thunder Intent, but unlike Thunder Cut, it’s more powerful. Once unleashed, it has infinite destructive power.

However, Ling Chen has just mastered Thunder Swallow and is not yet proficient in its use. The sword qi formed by the thunderball is quite unstable and can be easily broken midway by opponents, possibly exploding prematurely before injuring the enemy, requiring more practice to become adept.

Just then, a disturbance came from mid-air behind him.

Ling Chen looked in the direction of the sound, only to see several figures approaching from afar and landing on the mountain ahead, led by two Lingyue Island disciples, it was none other than Beichuan Ye and his companions.

"Beichuan Ye? What brings you here?"

Ling Chen’s expression showed some surprise, wondering if this person was unwilling to admit defeat and came to continue the challenge?

"Rest assured, I’m not the type who can’t accept defeat. I’ve come today to bid you farewell."

Beichuan Ye seemed to have seen through Ling Chen’s thoughts, smiled while shaking his head, then bowed his hand to Ling Chen, with a gleam in his eyes, "I’m preparing to return to Yingzhou and came specially to inform you. The day my swordsmanship reaches great accomplishment, I will return to challenge you."

"I will be waiting anytime."

Ling Chen also bowed his hand but didn’t take it too seriously.

"I might also visit Yingzhou during this time."

Ling Chen looked at Beichuan Ye, his Dual Sword Stream had encountered a bottleneck, and he was very curious about Yingzhou’s sword way, after all, a place that could produce a swordsmanship genius like Beichuan Ye must have something special.

Going there would greatly help his swordsmanship cultivation.

"You’re going to Yingzhou?"

Beichuan Ye was surprised upon hearing this and took a moment to react, then laughed heartily, "That’s great, saves me from having to come to Nine Provinces to challenge you."

But he quickly changed his tone, "However, my defeat in Nine Provinces should have already been reported back to Yingzhou. When you arrive, be prepared to face challenges from various swordsmanship schools."

Beichuan Ye is the Sword King of Yingzhou, holding supreme position among the younger generation. Now he has been defeated by Ling Chen, the latter being from Nine Provinces; if Ling Chen sets foot on Yingzhou, it will surely attract countless challenges.

"That’s just perfect, saves me the trouble of finding each one."

Ling Chen had an indifferent expression, he went to Yingzhou to refine his swordsmanship, and by confronting experts from various swordsmanship schools there, he could experience their sword techniques, which could only be beneficial.

"Haha, indeed, you are the Ling Chen I know."

Beichuan Ye showed an appreciative expression; though Ling Chen didn’t appear to be overtly ambitious, his inner intensity was stronger than anyone else’s. After all, being the Sword King of the day, without intensity, where would swordsmen’s edge come from?

"If you go to Yingzhou, you might want to seize the opportunity to venture into the Sword Prison, I’m curious about how many layers you can reach."

Bright-eyed, Beichuan Ye said.

"Sword Prison?"

Ling Chen raised an eyebrow, "What kind of place is that."

"Sword Prison is the Hell of Swordsmen."

Beichuan Ye’s gaze turned sharp, "It’s a special space with eighteen layers, reportedly formed by the sword intentions of countless powerful ancient swordsmen, populated with many powerful swordsmen’s intention bodies inside. Though they left no names in history, their skills are formidable, reaching a level where even Ghost Gods can’t fathom their swordsmanship."

"Sword Prison also stands as a testament to the strength of our Yingzhou swordsmanship," Beichuan Ye’s face showed pride, "so if you go to Yingzhou, you must remember to venture into Sword Prison once. It’s a place any genius swordsman from Yingzhou must visit in their life."

"I understand."

Ling Chen nodded, and his interest in the Sword Prison piqued.

"Oh, there’s something I wish to ask Your Excellency."

Ling Chen seemed to recall something suddenly and asked Beichuan Ye.

"Please go ahead."

Beichuan Ye extended his hand invitingly.

"Your Excellency in Yingzhou, have you heard of a major family with the surname Xia?"

Ling Chen didn’t hesitate and squinted his eyes as he asked, Xia was the surname of the Human Emperor, and in today’s Yingzhou land, families with the surname Xia wouldn’t be many.

"Surname Xia?"

Beichuan Ye furrowed his brows, after some consideration, he eventually shook his head, "Our Beichuan family counts as a first-class family in Yingzhou, but we haven’t heard of a family with the surname Xia; even if there is one, it definitely can’t be a major family."

"Understood, thank you, Brother Beichuan."

Ling Chen’s mind secretly frowned, yet he maintained a calm exterior, bowing his hand to express gratitude.

"It’s no trouble at all."

Beichuan Ye waved dismissively, then said, "Perhaps I’m ignorant; I’ll inquire with my elders once back, and if I find any news about the Xia family, I will inform you first."

"Good,"

Ling Chen retrieved a Mechanical Bird from the Heavenly Mansion Ring and handed it to Beichuan Ye, "If you do find anything, use this bird to send me a message."

This Mechanical Bird was an item obtained from Capture God, imbued with his soul essence, so no matter where Ling Chen was in Yingzhou, the Mechanical Bird could locate him.

After accepting the Mechanical Bird, Beichuan Ye bowed to Ling Chen, a gleam appearing in his eyes, "Well, I shall take my leave then, and I look forward to meeting you in Yingzhou."

With that, Beichuan Ye also turned to leave with Qing Ji and Yantian.

Watching the backs of Beichuan Ye and his companions as they departed, Ling Chen began to ponder slightly. Given Beichuan Ye’s reputation in Yingzhou, investigating a family should not be a difficult task; at least better than himself, utterly unfamiliar with Yingzhou, blindly searching once on Yingzhou land.

"In two days, I’ll make arrangements with my master and the Island Master, then head to Yingzhou."

Ling Chen still sat where he was. He had just recently broken through his cultivation technique, and his new sword technique Thunder Swallow was not fully mastered yet. Once his cultivation technique level stabilizes and Thunder Swallow is completely mastered without obvious weaknesses, it will be time for him to leave Lingyue Island and set off for Yingzhou.