CHAPTER 827: CHAPTER 827: REVERSAL

"Begging for mercy?"

Ling Chen shook his head and chuckled lightly, "You’re overthinking."

"Could it be he’s stalling for time?"

Jiang Lan narrowed his eyes slightly.

Besides that, he couldn’t think of why Ling Chen would call for a halt when the fight is about to break out?

Even the senior figures from the State Governor Mansion in Qing Province were bewildered.

Ling Chen’s move was rather unwise.

There was a vast disparity in power between the two sides.

Mu Qing furrowed his brows.

Neither could he grasp what Ling Chen was scheming.

The leaders of the Eight Great Families in Qing City also found themselves unable to interject.

Even if Gongye Liangcai openly defected, they wouldn’t go so far as to dictate to a junior!

"I’m here to tell you something. Haven’t you noticed, Qin Jian from the Qin Family, hasn’t appeared since the Void Secret Realm?"

Ling Chen said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lan and the others were taken aback.

Indeed, as Ling Chen mentioned, they’ve tried contacting Qin Jian, but he’s vanished as if into thin air.

Yet, the Qin Family Master in the State Governor Mansion had a sudden change in expression.

He knew, Qin Jian had perished.

Could it be, Ling Chen knew something about Qin Jian or was involved?

"Is Young Master Qin in your hands?"

Jiang Lan asked.

If Qin Jian were to serve Ling Chen, the opposing side only ought to have four eleven-star emperors.

They, with eight eleven-star emperors, have nothing to fear!

"He’s not!"

Ling Chen shook his head.

Then exposed his white teeth and gave a wide grin, "If you plan to make a move against me, I don’t mind sending you to meet him!"

"What, Qin Jian is dead?"

Jiang Lan and the others were massively shocked.

Qin Jian was the top talent of one of the Eight Great Families, the Qin Family.

Even with some conflicts with Qin Jian, ordinary people wouldn’t dare kill him!

This news was too explosive!

They, these leading talents, often engage with each other, somewhat cautiously.

Never deciding life and death.

Yet, Qin Jian’s demise shocked them profoundly.

It made them understand they are not absolutely safe.

"Did you kill Qin Jian?"

Jiang Lan inquired.

Ling Chen smiled slightly and said, "Yes, it was me!"

"What?!"

Everyone’s hearts shook tremendously.

Ling Chen dared to kill Qin Jian?

The Qin Family Master in the State Governor Mansion seemed struck by lightning and was stunned on the spot.

After a long while, he reacted.

His body trembled, and he looked at Ling Chen in the light screen with eyes full of icy murderous intent.

"Think carefully, fighting me means you must be ready to die!"

Ling Chen said with a smile.

He knew the matter of killing Qin Jian couldn’t be concealed for long.

Gongye Liangcai, Han Xiu, and others witnessed it firsthand.

Might as well make it public directly.

Now, with his strength, even against the Qin Family, he stands a chance.

At least, if he wishes to escape, the Qin Family is undoubtedly powerless against him.

Moreover, attending the Qing Province Heavenly Pride Token event was an inherently risky endeavor.

Life and death are determined by fate.

He hasn’t violated any rules.

Even the Qin Family wouldn’t dare confront him openly.

"What level has his power reached?"

Many within the State Governor Mansion murmured lowly, their expressions excited.

After all, it wasn’t one of their people who died.

They thrived in the chaos.

Cai Yihong, a ten-star emperor, wasn’t Ling Chen’s match.

Moreover, Qin Jian, whose talent far exceeded Cai Yihong’s.

How much more terrifying was his strength?

Still, even such strength was slain by Ling Chen; just how fearsome is Ling Chen?

Could Ling Chen, with his nine-star emperor level cultivation, actually be an eleven-star peak powerhouse?

Previously, Ling Chen’s revealed strength definitely reached the limits of ten stars.

Not reaching eleven stars was because a typical eleven-star emperor also had mastery of the Sword Dao at an accomplished level.

For Ling Chen to contend with eleven-star emperors, he was still somewhat lacking.

On the scene, a dead silence ensued.

Ling Chen’s words indeed shocked everyone.

"I saw it with my own eyes."

Gongye Liangcai spoke up.

Ling Chen had already admitted it, so he had no reason to hide.

Besides, despite the competition between the Eight Great Families, they could unite against external threats.

He didn’t want others to end up like Qin Jian.

Furthermore, Ling Chen had other means!

This means, once deployed, would certainly throw Jiang Lan’s side into chaos.

Upon hearing Gongye Liangcai’s admission, a trace of fear flashed across Jiang Lan and the others’ eyes.

Fighting against someone as ruthless as Ling Chen was indeed nerve-wracking!

Earlier, they suspected Gongye Liangcai wouldn’t serve Ling Chen without cause.

Moreover, it was evident Ling Chen led the opposing nine-star emperors.

"Do you still wish to make a move now?"

Ling Chen smiled slightly, "Remember, this ultimate showdown, life and death are matters you must disregard."

Jiang Lan’s side remained silent.

Cai Miao and others looked at Jiang Lan.

At this moment, Jiang Lan was their pillar.

"We’re eight eleven-star emperors, how could we fear him?"

Jiang Lan grit his teeth.

No matter how defiant Ling Chen was, at most he could handle one person.

Moreover, their cultivation had improved significantly in the Void Secret Realm.

The noble eight great family talents wouldn’t be frightened by a genius from the Eastern Domain Wasteland?

Jiang Lan flew directly toward Cai Miao.

Preparing for the two of them to team up against Ling Chen!

Others prepared themselves accordingly.

Each picked their target.

They are eight eleven-star emperors, while Ling Chen’s side, including Ling Chen, only amounted to four.

They could completely have two-to-one battles!

"Seems like you really want to die!"

Ling Chen smiled faintly.

"Take action!"

Suddenly, Ling Chen spoke coldly.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Two sounds echoed.

Everyone was suddenly dumbfounded.

Han Xiu and Lu Xuefeng unexpectedly struck against their nearby allies.

The two acted too suddenly.

Zhou Qing and Yu Tongguang didn’t react in time and were struck in the chest.

They immediately spat a mouthful of fresh blood.

Suffering significant injuries.

This scene surprised not only Jiang Lan and the others but also Mu Qing and other senior figures from Qing Province within the State Governor Mansion.

Undercover agents!

Ling Chen had unexpectedly planted undercover agents within the opposing side!

Ling Chen had not only subdued Gongye Liangcai but also recruited Han Xiu and Lu Xuefeng.

In the State Governor Mansion.

The Han Family Patriarch and the Lu Family Patriarch’s faces changed dramatically.

Thankfully, they had patience.

They hadn’t ridiculed Gongye Family before the whole truth was revealed.

Otherwise, they’d lose face entirely.

"You!"

Jiang Lan almost vomited blood from anger.

Initially, Ling Chen’s ruthlessness had already shocked them.

Now, two had been swayed?

After Han Xiu and Lu Xuefeng made their move, taking advantage of the dazed crowd, they immediately flew toward Ling Chen.

"Brother Jiang, sorry. Our Heavenly Pride Tokens are in Young Master Ling’s possession."

Both had apologetic expressions.

"Brother Jiang, you shouldn’t resist. Young Master Ling’s strength is truly terrifying! At that time, Qin Jian, a mid-level eleven-star emperor, couldn’t withstand even a single stroke from Young Master Ling and was severely injured."

Gongye Liangcai advised once again.

"To think, Gongye Liangcai! To think, Han Xiu! To think, Lu Xuefeng!"

Jiang Lan’s expression turned grim.

What once seemed like certain victory had instantly turned to disadvantage due to their defection.

Although Han Xiu and Lu Xuefeng had held back.

But the injuries to Yu Tongguang and Zhou Qing affected their strength.