CHAPTER 495: CHAPTER 494 CONTROL OF ARRAY FORMATION_1

In an instant, Ling Chen felt a piercing pain in his soul. Just one glance nearly caused his will to collapse.

Quickly withdrawing his hand and retreating more than ten steps, Ling Chen stared in horror at the Crimson Sword before him, his face etched with disbelief.

Who is that?

Waves of shock surged in Ling Chen’s heart. A single glance from that person had forced him into such a pitiful state, nearly shattering his will. Just how strong could they be?

He knew without thinking that this individual must have been an Unparalleled Evil Demon, whose cultivation had likely reached the Saint-level.

Could the Array Formation here be meant to suppress that demon underground?

Ling Chen’s expression turned somewhat grave. His gaze fell upon the Skeleton. Even though it had lain there for a very long time, Ling Chen could still sense a faint Sword Intent emanating from it.

This person was likely a Sword Saint.

Their Sword Intent had also reached the Saint level, far surpassing Grandmaster Sword Intent.

This place is ominous.

Ling Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly. The Crimson Sword before the Skeleton was undoubtedly an unparalleled blade, likely a Sacred Object.

Few famous swords in Jianghu could make a name for themselves, and even fewer reached the level of extraordinary items. As for Treasure Swords of the Sacred Object level, they were practically never seen.

Yet now, with a Saint level Treasure Sword right before him, Ling Chen dared not touch it in the slightest.

If the suppression of this Saint level Treasure Sword were lost, this place would be thrown into chaos in an instant.

I mustn’t let greed cloud my mind. One cannot force what isn’t meant to be theirs.

Ling Chen shook his head, finally suppressing the burning desire in his heart. Compared to a Treasure, his own life was ultimately more important.

Just as Ling Chen was preparing to leave, he suddenly glanced towards another direction of the Giant Stone Altar. Faint footsteps approached, and then several figures slowly walked out, eventually appearing in his field of vision.

When Ling Chen saw the three familiar figures, his expression gradually turned grim. Because those individuals were, shockingly, Xie Zhiqiu, the Green-faced Demon Sect, and others with them.

RUSTLE, RUSTLE, RUSTLE...

Xie Zhiqiu’s figure slowly emerged from the other side of the altar, finally stopping some distance from Ling Chen.

When Xie Zhiqiu saw Ling Chen, he was momentarily stunned. However, upon realizing Ling Chen was alone, he couldn’t help but sneer.

"Ling Chen, it seems even the heavens don’t want you to have an easy time! How long has it been? And you’ve been delivered right to us," the Green-faced Demon Sect glared malevolently at Ling Chen, his face still somewhat pale but better than before; evidently, he carried some highly effective healing pills.

The Tiger Demon Sect and Leopard Demon Sect also stared at Ling Chen with somewhat gloomy eyes, then grinned, their malice apparent.

Gazing at Xie Zhiqiu and his group, Ling Chen’s expression also turned unsightly. He hadn’t expected to encounter them here. This situation was not favorable for him; if Xie Zhiqiu and the three others joined forces, he would undoubtedly be in an extremely difficult position.

"I’m quite surprised you found this place so quickly," Xie Zhiqiu said calmly, looking at Ling Chen without making an immediate move.

They had managed to arrive first only because the four of them were relatively close by and had used a trump card. They hadn’t anticipated Ling Chen appearing here so soon after them.

This kid is truly lucky.

"What are we waiting for? Kill him first!" the Green-faced Demon Sect snarled, already itching to rush forward and personally cut down Ling Chen, avenging the earlier arrow wound.

"If you want to kill me, the price will be one you can’t afford," Ling Chen said coolly, glancing at Xie Zhiqiu.

"A price we can’t afford? Are you sure you haven’t gone mad?" Xie Zhiqiu sneered, looking down condescendingly at Ling Chen.

However, facing Xie Zhiqiu’s sneer, Ling Chen simply smiled and nodded. Though he might not be a match for all four, if a true fight broke out, even a fight to the death, they would certainly pay a grievous price.

"Then I’d really like to test that," Xie Zhiqiu said with a sinister smile. With Ling Chen alone, it was the perfect opportunity to eliminate him.

Killing Ling Chen now would be incredibly easy.

After exchanging glances with Xie Zhiqiu, the Green-faced Demon Sect, Tiger Demon Sect, and Leopard Demon Sect quietly fanned out to the left and right, clearly intending to surround Ling Chen and cut off his escape.

Seeing this, Ling Chen’s eyes turned sharp. Since it had come to this, he had no choice but to fight.

Boy, don’t act rashly, Just then, the Human Emperor’s voice resonated in his mind.

Oh? Master, do you have a good plan? Ling Chen’s thoughts stirred.

"This Array Formation," the Human Emperor said, "was established by a Sword Saint to suppress the demon below. It’s extremely powerful. If you can gain control of this Array Formation, then even if these few individuals team up, they won’t be able to harm you."

"That Crimson Sword is the hub of the entire Array Formation. You just need to infuse your True Qi into it to attempt to control the Array Formation."

Hearing this, Ling Chen’s eyes lit up. Alright, I’ll try it!

Walking up to the Crimson Sword, Ling Chen grasped its hilt and infused a wisp of True Qi into the blade.

Instantly, a red glow radiated from the Treasure Sword, spreading outwards and in a flash, covering the entire Array Formation.

A strange power enveloped Xie Zhiqiu and the other three, making them feel as if they had sunk into a mire, bound by an unseen force.

What’s happening?! This abrupt change caused Xie Zhiqiu’s expression to shift dramatically.

"That kid! He’s trying to control the Array Formation here!" the Green-faced Demon Sect exclaimed loudly, having noticed Ling Chen’s actions.

We can’t let him succeed! Xie Zhiqiu’s eyes turned cold. "Kill him before he gains control of the Array Formation!"

Hearing this, the Tiger Demon Sect and Leopard Demon Sect’s feet pushed off the ground. As if transforming into a ferocious tiger and a hunting leopard, their speed erupted, and they shot out, fiercely attacking Ling Chen.

"Fierce Tiger Descends the Mountain!"

"Demonic Leopard’s Rampage!"

The two unleashed their killing techniques; formidable Air Energy materialized into a savage tiger and a fierce leopard, aggressively charging towards Ling Chen.

Too slow! At this point, Ling Chen still hadn’t fully mastered the Array Formation. Seeing the Tiger Demon Sect and Leopard Demon Sect lunging to kill, even he dared not directly block such an onslaught.

However, at this critical moment, his control over the Array Formation was incomplete, preventing Ling Chen from disengaging.

"Die, you little beast!" Seemingly noticing Ling Chen’s predicament, both the Tiger Demon Sect and Leopard Demon Sect were overjoyed. Ling Chen was dead for sure this time, beyond any doubt.