Chapter 1366 - 1365: Let’s Leave It at That

Chapter 1366: Chapter 1365: Let’s Leave It at That

"Fish Dragon Sect, it’s really lively here."

Amid the crowd’s focused stares, Ling Chen walked straight into the hall, and passed through the murderous gazes to position himself between Hong Ye and Longyuan True Immortal, picking up a cup of steaming tea from the table. The clear tea swirled in the cup, "With good tea and wine, why not create wealth peacefully instead of fighting and killing?"

"Brother Ling, you’re here."

Seeing Ling Chen in the Conference Hall, Longyuan True Immortal also breathed a sigh of relief. With Ling Chen present, the pressure on him was much less. Even if things went poorly, it could be two against two; with his strength, he could hold one opponent, and Ling Chen could focus on the other. As for the remaining Sea-State Warriors, it was natural for other experts of the Fish Dragon Sect to handle them.

"Since Old Long is unwilling to pledge allegiance to your Liu Sheng Family, I think it’s best to let this matter rest."

Ling Chen sat unceremoniously in a chair, speaking nonchalantly.

Facing Ling Chen’s reckless behavior, Hong Ye couldn’t help but wrinkle her eyebrows. It seemed Longyuan True Immortal was deliberately stalling for time, waiting for this guy. Despite his youth, did he have some hidden exceptional ability?

"Let it rest?"

Before Hong Ye could respond, the Sword Saint of the Liu Sheng Family beside her sneered, his eyes filled with coldness, "What are you to meddle in the affairs of our Liu Sheng Family? Get out immediately, or I’ll have your head now!"

With that, an overwhelming Sword Intent erupted from the Liu Sheng Family Sword Saint, pressing fiercely towards Ling Chen.

The air hissed as it was torn apart, a sword scar formed, threatening to land atop Ling Chen’s head.

"Arrogant without strength?"

Seeing Ling Chen motionless, seemingly unaware, the warriors of Liu Sheng Family sneered. They assumed Ling Chen must be an expert due to his audacity, only to find he was merely a pretentious coward.

Yet Ling Chen remained unfazed, his expression unchanged until the sword scar neared his face. Only then did he suddenly lift his head, coldly uttering two words, "Go back!"

As soon as those words fell, an invisible, twisting wave emanated from Ling Chen’s forehead. The next moment, the advancing sword scar froze mid-air before astonishingly reversing along its original path!

"What?"

The Liu Sheng Family Sword Saint was shocked, unable to evade the sword scar that struck his head. He groaned, and his body flew back horizontally, crashing through the wooden door behind Hong Ye, rolling over twenty meters before landing in a courtyard’s flower pool.

The hall fell into silence.

No one expected that just one glance from Ling Chen could shatter the Liu Sheng Family Sword Saint.

Longyuan True Immortal secretly clicked his tongue. He knew Ling Chen was unfathomable, but didn’t expect such formidable strength. Clearly, Ling Chen’s injuries had healed considerably, and his power had been restored significantly.

Hong Ye’s face was serious; she knew the Sword Saint Ling Chen defeated well. Though his cultivation was only at the Saint Path First Territory, his Swordsmanship was profound. Even if unguarded, he shouldn’t have been defeated so swiftly and utterly.

The Liu Sheng Family’s expert couldn’t believe it.

That Sword Saint was a renowned swordsman in Yingzhou, yet now he was defeated in an instant by a seemingly unremarkable young man. How was this possible?

"Your Excellency’s strength is astonishing; this young woman is impressed."

Hong Ye looked intently at Ling Chen. The people of Yingzhou revered strength, herself included. Witnessing Ling Chen defeat a Sword Saint so swiftly, his power was indeed terrifying.

However, she was a direct member of the Liu Sheng Family. Even after Ling Chen displayed his strength, her expression remained unchanged. She replied calmly, "But conquering Fish Dragon Island isn’t just my personal wish; it’s the determined strategy of our Liu Sheng Family. Not only Fish Dragon Island, but the entire surrounding sea will become our Liu Sheng Family’s territory."

Upon hearing this, Longyuan True Immortal couldn’t help but furrow his brows. Indeed, the Liu Sheng Family intended big moves; it seemed they were determined to annex Fish Dragon Island.

Hong Ye’s words were clear: no matter how strong Ling Chen was, he couldn’t possibly contend with the colossal Liu Sheng Family. If Ling Chen possessed rational thinking, he should retreat in face of adversity.

Longyuan True Immortal sighed, stepping forward apologetically towards Ling Chen. Ling Chen’s presence today was tremendously appreciated, yet he couldn’t let Ling Chen oppose the entire Liu Sheng Family for their Fish Dragon Sect.

Opposing the Liu Sheng Family was beyond both his and Ling Chen’s capacity.

"Brother Ling, I think it’s best to let it go..."

Before he could finish, Ling Chen raised his hand to stop him, then turned to Hong Ye, speaking calmly, "When you return home, kindly relay a message to your Liu Sheng Family Head: this Fish Dragon Sect, I will protect."

"You will protect Fish Dragon Sect? Just you?"

Hong Ye seemed amused.

The Liu Sheng Family held a position in Yingzhou akin to the Eight Great Super Sects in the Nine Provinces Land. For Ling Chen to claim he could protect Fish Dragon Sect from them was ludicrous and the funniest thing in the world.

"I advise Your Excellency to be more sensible."

Coldness flashed in Hong Ye’s beautiful eyes, as she continued, "The Liu Sheng Family experts in this sea aren’t limited to just us. My cousin Liusheng Bushou is on an island near Fish Dragon Island. If you insist on resistance, once he arrives, this Fish Dragon Island will become a river of blood and a dead island."

"Life Killing Madman Liusheng Bushou?!"

Upon hearing the name, Longyuan True Immortal’s face changed dramatically. He had heard of Liusheng Bushou’s infamous reputation: a sadistic, bloodthirsty psychopath who relished torturing his enemies. He would commit atrocities like heart-extraction, skinning, dismembering, and shredding. It was said, after killing a young Saint, he drained the opponent’s blood. Such a name sent a shiver down Longyuan True Immortal’s spine.