CHAPTER 502: CHAPTER 501 WEDDING_1

「In the Saintess Hall.」

After exiting the Bottomless Demon Abyss, Ling Chen and Xia Yunxin, among others, returned to the Saintess Hall.

In the Bottomless Demon Abyss, Ling Chen had obtained quite a few opportunities that required some time to digest.

WHOOSH!

After soaking in the Jade Liquid Spirit Pool for a while, Ling Chen stood up, dressed, and left.

His current Cultivation had now firmly reached the Grandmaster Fifth Realm, and the special fiery qi of the Red Sky Sword Saint had also completely fused into his Lingtian True Qi.

Next would be the Cultivation of the Red Sky Sword Technique.

The Red Sky Sword Technique’s Cultivation requires two major elements: either the Cultivation of a King-level or higher Fire Attribute Cultivation Method, or True Qi with an inherent fire attribute. With the help of the Red Sky Sword Saint, Ling Chen met the second condition.

When the Red Sky Sword Saint taught him the Swordsmanship, every move and style was clearly implanted into his mind. This also included the Red Sky Sword Saint’s own comprehension of Swordsmanship. After all, the Swordsmanship was created by him, so Ling Chen was not starting from scratch. Instead, he had a deep understanding of this Swordsmanship from the beginning.

Otherwise, it would not be an easy task to re-cultivate a Saint level Swordsmanship, even for Ling Chen. It would probably take at least one or two years of hard work.

The Cultivation of the Dragon Seeking Sword Technique took a whole two years before he achieved Great Accomplishment.

With the Red Sky Sword in hand, Ling Chen practiced the moves on the back mountain.

The Red Sky Sword Technique can only unleash its true power when wielded with the Red Sky Sword. This Red Sky Sword had been refined with True Qi over many years by the Red Sky Sword Saint. Thus, one could say that the creation of the Red Sky Sword Technique was greatly linked to this Red Sky Sword.

After all, a set of sword techniques, if matched with a Treasure Sword that perfectly fits in proportion, length, sharpness, and other elements, is not as simple as one plus one equals two.

First style, Heavenly Fire Burning Plains!

Second Style, Melting Stones Flowing Gold!

Third style, Taking Chestnuts from Fire!

Sword qi slashed out one after another. In mid-air, it released a red glow, easily shredding the surrounding leaves and creating a storm of leaves.

The leaves even ignited, and sparks scattered in mid-air.

Half an hour had passed after a set of sword techniques.

Sheathing his sword, Ling Chen began his journey back.

In these past few days, he had been repeating this sword practice, and the improvement in his strength was quite obvious.

On the road, groups of Disciples passed by. Upon seeing Ling Chen, they greeted him politely, calling him Saint Child.

"Did you hear? A big event has happened within the Righteous Path these days." Seeing Ling Chen approach, one of the Disciples of the Saintess Hall deliberately spoke loudly to another Disciple nearby, clearly intending for him to overhear.

"Oh, what’s the big event?" the other Disciple asked with interest.

"Xu Ruoyan, the pride of heaven from the Sky Void Palace, have you heard of her?" the first Disciple began. "I heard she’s getting married. Her husband-to-be is the famous Gentleman of the Wind from the Righteous Martial World. On the first day of next month, the Sky Void Palace will hold a grand wedding for them, inviting prominent figures of the Martial World to attend."

The other Disciple was visibly surprised. "Gentleman of the Wind? The rumored young outstanding talent who ranks just after the Four Outstanding Talents, ranking seventh on the Young Master List—the ’Gentleman of the Sword,’ Gentleman of the Wind?"

"Yes, that’s him. Those two are indeed a match made in heaven."

SWISH!

Suddenly, the sound of rushing air echoed, and a figure had appeared behind them at some unknown point.

"What you just said—is it true?"

The figure was none other than Ling Chen. As those words left his lips, Ling Chen’s face instantly turned uncontrollably gloomy. His eyes flickered, revealing a hint of shocked anger and utter disbelief.

"It’s true, absolutely true," the Disciple from the Saintess Hall quickly nodded, seeing Ling Chen’s dark expression. "The entire Martial World knows about this now. It’s less than three days until the first of next month."

Less than three days? Ling Chen’s face tightened. It’s coming so soon?

It takes at least three days to get from here to the Sky Void Palace. Even if he set off now, he might still not make it in time.

No, I must leave immediately.

With that thought, he abruptly turned around.

"Ling Chen, where are you going?"

Just then, Xia Yunxin suddenly appeared before him, blocking his way.

"I have something important to do. I must go at once."

Not wanting to waste time, Ling Chen spoke and then moved to bypass Xia Yunxin.

"Are you going to the Sky Void Palace?"

Xia Yunxin also turned. She didn’t stop him, but simply continued speaking, "This matter is already settled. You can’t change it. Are you trying to throw your life away?"

"You’ve known about this?"

Ling Chen suddenly stopped, a glimmer flashing in his eyes.

It seemed she had known about this for a long time but never told me.

Otherwise, how could I have been completely unaware of such a significant event?

Unless everyone deliberately concealed it and blocked the news from me.

"It was the Saintess’s order."

Xia Yunxin shook her head. "Ling Chen, there are plenty of fish in the sea. Your future is limitless. You can have any woman you want, so why be fixated on just one?"

"Moreover, your status is different now. You are the Demonic Path Saint Child, and Xu Ruoyan is the pride of heaven from the Righteous Sects. It would be better for you to let go. That would be a relief for both yourself and for her."

"My affairs are none of your business."

Ling Chen’s face darkened, a hint of anger in his heart. Without looking back, he strode forward.

"Wait!"

Xia Yunxin quickly stepped forward, blocking Ling Chen’s path. However, Ling Chen suddenly drew his Treasure Sword, its blade resting against Xia Yunxin’s fair neck.

"You’re a smart woman. You know what will happen if you try to stop me now."

A cold glint flickered in Ling Chen’s eyes. Rage clouded his mind. He no longer trusted Xia Yunxin; they had hidden such a critical matter from him. His mother too. He had lost faith in all of them.

"Of course, I know I can’t stop you."

A bitter smile touched Xia Yunxin’s beautiful face. "However, I can accompany you."

"Accompany me?" Ling Chen was taken aback, then shook his head. "This has nothing to do with you. You needn’t get involved. I will solve my own problems."

After saying this, Ling Chen sheathed his Treasure Sword, turned, and walked away.

"If you try to brazenly barge into the Sky Void Palace like this, I fear you won’t even reach the wedding. You’d likely be cut down halfway there, long before you could even see the face of your beloved."

Xia Yunxin’s voice came from behind him again. "I can help you infiltrate the wedding unnoticed. At the very least, I can ensure you see her safely."

Hearing this, Ling Chen abruptly stopped. He turned back and looked at the slender, beautiful figure before him. "What do we do?"