CHAPTER 445: CHAPTER 444 POWERFUL ENEMY_1

"Are you two also planning to kill me?"

Ling Chen’s gaze fell on Xun Wujie and Xie Xinyin. Both belonged to the Sadness Hall; by rights, they shouldn’t have crossed the line to target him so readily.

"Of course not," Xun Wujie shook his head. "It’s just that when a wall is falling, everyone gives it a push. Ling Chen, your points far exceed everyone else’s. If we don’t kill you, no one else stands a chance of taking first place."

Xie Xinyin also stepped forward. "We originally had no intention of killing you, Ling Chen. If you willingly hand over the Demon Soul Bead, considering you’re the Saintess’s son, we can make an exception for you."

"Why waste so many words on him?" Xie Zhiqiu’s eyes darkened. "Ling Chen, you’re cornered this time. Even if you surrender the Demon Soul Bead, don’t even think about getting out alive. We are determined to kill you and take the points you’ve accumulated."

"Indeed. Ling Chen, show us what you’re made of and fight to the death. Even if you die at our combined hands, it will be an honorable death." Xun Wujie said emotionlessly, "I admire your character. A mere Third Level Grand Master, yet you’ve forced so many Seventh Realm and Eighth Level Grand Masters like us to come for you. Unfortunately, you are destined to fall today; no one can save you. However, after your death, I will spread your name and deeds, ensuring you at least gain fame posthumously."

"Ling Chen, your day has come!" The Teng Beast stepped forward and sneered coldly. "You killed my junior brother, Xu Chao, and thought hiding in the Saint Witch Religion would let the matter slide. Dream on! Today is your death day!"

"Then come at me together." Ling Chen scanned his surroundings fearlessly and took a deep breath. "My cultivation is low, but since you Seventh Realm and Eighth Level Grand Masters insist on ganging up to kill me, then I have no choice but to fight you to the death. Even if I die, at least one or two of you will go down with me. Who do you think it will be?"

His words, laced with a chilling killing intent, sent shivers down their spines. The faces of the four preparing to attack Ling Chen changed, visibly affected by his imposing aura.

"Don’t listen to his alarmist talk! He stands no chance against the four of us combined!" Xie Zhiqiu’s eyes glinted. But he knows Ling Chen isn’t just bluffing, he thought. With his abilities, he killed Yan Xiang, Gu Qingcang, and others, yet escaped unscathed. If he fights desperately, trading life for life, it’s truly possible one of us might die here.

Xun Wujie, the Teng Beast, and Xie Xinyin all hesitated.

My words can only make them hesitate for a moment, Ling Chen’s mind raced. Resolving this crisis is almost impossible.

Faced with such an overwhelming crisis, I can’t think of any way out, Ling Chen thought despairingly. Even if I give it my all, I’m no match for these four.

"Ancestor Human Emperor! In this desperate situation, do you have any way for me to escape?" In his utter desperation, Ling Chen could only turn to the Human Emperor for help.

"I have no way to help, kid. You’re doomed this time." The Human Emperor’s voice transmitted from the Heavenly Mansion Ring, echoing in Ling Chen’s mind.

"But you’re the Human Emperor, the overlord of the world, the first person to shatter the Void! How could you not have a solution?"

Ling Chen was convinced the Human Emperor must have a plan to repel the enemy. He then managed a slight smile, his tone softening considerably. "Senior, I am, after all, your last disciple. If I die here, wouldn’t the Human Emperor’s final legacy be severed?"

"Disciple? You’re quick to claim connections, aren’t you? When did I ever agree to take you as my disciple?" There was a playful note in the Human Emperor’s voice. "With your aptitude? At seventeen, you’re still just a minor Grand Master. You’re a long way from meeting my criteria for accepting disciples. However, seeing as your character isn’t too bad, I’ll help you out this once."

"Thank you, Senior! No, thank you, Master!" Ling Chen exclaimed in delighted surprise.

With such formidable enemies before me, if I don’t cling to the Human Emperor as my lifeline, I truly won’t escape this calamity, he thought.

My life or death doesn’t mean much to the Human Emperor. Even if I die, the Emperor’s Scroll will likely fall into the hands of one of these four. It won’t significantly affect the Human Emperor, especially since this is just a projection of his Will.

If I don’t seize this chance, survival definitely won’t come knocking.

Besides, the Human Emperor is renowned throughout the Tianyuan Continent, hailed as the foremost figure in its millennia-long history. Becoming his disciple could hardly be considered a dishonor to me.

Even if the Human Emperor himself is no longer on the Tianyuan Continent.

"Kid, crush the Demon Soul Bead in your hand immediately. The Demonic Will within it should provide some Energy to this Will Projection of mine. That should be enough for me to make one move; then you’ll be saved," the Human Emperor stated calmly.

"Alright!" Without the slightest hesitation, Ling Chen acted decisively. He grabbed the Demon Soul Bead, a fierce glint in his eyes. The next moment, his palm clenched abruptly, and his True Qi surged violently, crushing the Demon Soul Bead to dust!

Instantly, the immense power of the Demonic Will was entirely drawn into the Heavenly Mansion Ring, and finally absorbed by the Emperor’s Scroll.

"What’s he doing? He actually crushed the Demon Soul Bead?" A look of shock filled Xie Xinyin’s beautiful eyes. The Demon Soul Bead recorded everyone’s points; if the Demonic Will within it dispersed, their points would reset to zero.

"What a despicable brat! He’d rather destroy it than let us get it! But do you really think this will save you from death? Too naive!" The Teng Beast’s eyes turned grim as he roared.

"Don’t be fooled by his Trifling Tricks! He must have used some means to collect that Demonic Will. What we just saw was merely an illusion he created." Xie Zhiqiu snorted coldly. "This person is too dangerous. If we don’t kill him, none of us will be able to eat or sleep in peace. Such deep enmity has been forged today; if he gets out of here alive, we’ll likely all face a disaster."

"Indeed, not killing him poses an immense danger. He has reached this level already; what about the future? None of us will be his match." Xun Wujie’s expression was grave. Attacking Ling Chen was a calculated decision, made after weighing the options. Since I chose to act, it means I’ve made an enemy of Ling Chen, and there’s no turning back.

If I don’t kill Ling Chen now, and he seeks revenge later, I will surely face a calamity.

"Aren’t any of you afraid of death?" Ling Chen glared at the four of them and shouted.

"Everyone, don’t fall for his divisive tactics! Only by working together can we kill him. He’s just putting on a brave front!" Xie Zhiqiu saw that everyone present was eager to act. No one wanted to be Ling Chen’s scapegoat, yet they all coveted Ling Chen’s Dragon Vein Power and his points.

This meant everyone had their own agenda, making a successful joint attack unlikely. They might even fall prey to Ling Chen’s strategy of defeating them one by one.

If Ling Chen escaped today, endless troubles would follow. Once the Sky Demon Tower trial concluded, if they hadn’t killed Ling Chen by then, they would lose their chance forever, especially since he was the Saintess’s son.