Chapter 1346 - 1345: Exposed Whereabouts

Chapter 1346: Chapter 1345: Exposed Whereabouts

Five days later.

Lingyue Island, Central Hall.

"You want to go to Yingzhou?"

Inside the hall, after listening to Ling Chen’s words, Saint Purple Heart and Shen Bingxin almost simultaneously showed surprised expressions.

"Yes, I heard that swordsmanship in Yingzhou is highly developed. I’ve long wanted to experience it, as it would be greatly beneficial for my cultivation." Ling Chen nodded, speaking nonchalantly.

Shen Bingxin furrowed her brows and said, "I understand that, as a Sword King, you want to refine your swordsmanship in Yingzhou. There’s nothing wrong with that. However, the journey to Yingzhou is long and beyond the reach of my Lingyue Island’s influence. If you encounter danger then, I’m afraid the Sect will struggle to ensure your safety."

"The path of cultivation is inherently fraught with danger. It is the pressure from danger that allows geniuses to grow rapidly, an unavoidable fact."

Ling Chen shook his head. Staying on Lingyue Island would indeed be safe, but in doing so, he would lose opportunities, especially since as a Sword King, the opportunities he faces far exceed what ordinary people experience. Remaining in the Sect would simply be a waste of time.

"Alright, both your master and I are concerned about your safety. Since you’ve made up your mind, we won’t try to stop you anymore."

Saint Purple Heart and Shen Bingxin exchanged glances. After sharing a look, the former nodded but then changed her tone, looking solemn, "However, you know that Desolate Fire City is eyeing you. If they discover your whereabouts, they certainly won’t watch you safely leave the Nine Provinces Land."

"I understand that. I will leave quietly, using some means to evade the ears and eyes of Desolate Fire City."

Ling Chen nodded. He was aware that Huo Lingzi and Saint Qian Yan were both eyeing him, and if given the chance, these two would not easily let him go. However, he’s no fool—clashing head-on with the vast Desolate Fire City would surely result in him suffering losses.

"It’s just that you may try to avoid them, but it’s a challenge to truly escape. If you do encounter them, you must have the means to save yourself."

Saint Purple Heart shook her head. Within Lingyue Island, there might be spies from Desolate Fire City, and with numerous ears and eyes, Ling Chen’s intention to leave Lingyue Island unnoticed faces considerable difficulty.

Having said that, she also took out a light blue treasure pearl from her sleeve. Her jade hand opened up, and the pearl floated, moving towards Ling Chen.

"The Water Dragon Orb?"

Naturally, Ling Chen knew of this pearl’s origin. It was one of Lingyue Island’s Sect’s sacred treasures, possessing immense power. Elder Thirteen, Spiritual Heart Saint, and Shen Bingxin had used this pearl before.

He hadn’t expected that Saint Purple Heart would hand the Water Dragon Orb to him.

"Among the Sect’s sacred objects, others require some time to master, but the Water Dragon Orb is the easiest to control."

Saint Purple Heart spoke while also handing a secret manual to Ling Chen, "This is the method to activate the Water Dragon Orb. Look at it carefully; it shouldn’t be difficult for you."

"Thank you, Island Master."

Without pretension, Ling Chen accepted the Water Dragon Orb and the secret manual together. He did indeed need this kind of life-saving item now. By entrusting such an important item to him, the Sect undoubtedly showed how much it valued him. But Ling Chen was not ungrateful; he would remember the Sect’s kindness and repay it in the future.

Talking now would sound insincere; he would naturally prove through actions in the future that the Sect’s importance placed on him was not misplaced.

"When do you plan to leave?"

Saint Purple Heart asked.

"Tomorrow."

Ling Chen had already planned how to leave. The next morning, he would blend with other disciples, going down the mountain with them, which should help divert attention.

"Alright, understood. Go back and prepare."

Shen Bingxin nodded her head slightly.

"Island Master, Master, disciple takes his leave."

Ling Chen cupped his fists towards the two in turn, and then withdrew from the hall.

"Truly a stubborn fellow."

After Ling Chen exited the hall, Shen Bingxin couldn’t help but shake her head. She was familiar with Ling Chen’s temperament and knew that once he decided something, it was almost impossible to persuade him otherwise.

"Let him be. For him, staying in the Sect is indeed a waste of time."

Saint Purple Heart shook her head, her eyes flickering with a keen light, "But we must closely monitor movements from Desolate Fire City. Should Huo Lingzi and others make any moves, we must know immediately."

"Yes."

Shen Bingxin slightly nodded. Ling Chen was now the most prized disciple of Lingyue Island, essentially its future, and any mistakes were intolerable.

...

The next morning, Ling Chen quietly left Lingyue Island, mingling with a group of Lingyue Island disciples.

Ling Chen’s attire was very ordinary, blending in with a standard disciple, and he had purposely disguised himself to avoid recognition.

Ling Chen was confident that, barring those closely acquainted with him, no one else could recognize him.

After leaving the range of Lingyue Island, Ling Chen parted ways with Zhou Qingqing and other Lingyue Island disciples, setting off alone on the journey to Yingzhou.

Other than Zhou Qingqing, able to identify him, the other disciples had no idea it was Ling Chen.

Everything proceeded as Ling Chen anticipated. Even Desolate Fire City’s vigilant eyes didn’t catch him leaving the mountain. Yet, Ling Chen didn’t foresee that his movements would still be observed, all too clearly, by someone.

Not far away, on a mountain peak, a blue-clad youth stood. This blue-clad youth’s clothing bore the pattern of a Kunpeng, emanating an air of freedom and ease.

If Ling Chen saw this person, he would immediately recognize him.

This blue-clad youth was none other than his senior brother, the Free and Unrestrained Marquis.

At this moment, as the Free and Unrestrained Marquis gazed into the distance, his sight locked onto Ling Chen far away, his eyes sparkling clearly.

"Junior Brother Ling Chen... originally, there was no discord between us, and I didn’t wish you to meet demise. Yet you’ve offended the Dao Yi Hall Master in Qinling, making him miss the chance to acquire the Wood Emperor Order."

"Dao Yi Hall Master has now ordered your death and wants me to use Desolate Fire City’s power to kill you. I had no choice but to comply and reveal your movements to Huo Lingzi."

As he watched the distant, tiny figure of Ling Chen, the Free and Unrestrained Marquis muttered softly.

Having spoken, he suddenly extended his hand, releasing a black demon worm, which transformed into a beam of black light, swiftly flying towards the northwest.

The Four-winged Devil Insect was an ancient type of exotic beast, specially used by the Human Demon Hall for transmission.

After the Four-winged Devil Insect vanished, the Free and Unrestrained Marquis still looked in the direction Ling Chen left, "After all, we’re senior and junior brothers, I hope you can escape Huo Lingzi’s clutches and survive... though that’s a rather unlikely prospect."

Following his words, his lips formed a cold curve, and then he tapped his foot, turned around, heading back to Lingyue Island’s mountain gate.