The sudden attack caught Ling Chen a bit off guard, forcing him to raise his sword to block, but after taking a claw from the Undying Old Demon, just as Ling Chen was about to return to Fire Dragon Bridge, he was shaken and sent flying again.

"Is it you, Undying Old Demon?!"

Ling Chen’s chest surged with qi and blood, and only then did he clearly see the figure of the intruder; that face was none other than Xie Zhiqiu, the Undying Old Demon!

"Unexpected, huh, Ling Chen kid? But now it’s too late to realize!"

The icy gleam in the Undying Old Demon’s eyes surged as his sinister voice echoed, "I’ve come to return all the suffering you imposed on me!"

Twice he nearly died at Ling Chen’s hands, but this time he’s determined Ling Chen will never recover!

"What, you say he’s Ling Chen?"

Amidst shocked voices, amazement spread through the crowd; evidently, most present had heard of Ling Chen’s name. Who would have thought that Chen Ling turns out to be Ling Chen?

"Chen Ling, Ling Chen...So that’s how it is."

Murong Qingcheng was stunned, but soon understood; the other had merely reversed the name, and she hadn’t even noticed.

"What, this guy is Ling Chen?"

Huangfu Qi was also taken aback; of course, he was familiar with the name Ling Chen, but who would have guessed this apparently unknown figure is the renowned Ling Chen.

Champion of the Heavenly Sword Conference, the number one of the younger generation in the Nine Provinces Land. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Ling Chen’s true identity unquestionably shocked everyone present.

"Searched high and low only to find you with little effort. Ling Chen, so you’re here, saving my brother and me from searching everywhere!"

Amongst the astonished voices arose another stern shout; the crowd turned their gaze to see two swordsmen emerging, one in red and one in white, none other than the Ice and Fire Dual Swords duo from the Ling Family.

The white-clad swordfighter’s gaze was cold, with strands of pale hair hanging down his forehead, his eyes seemed to spew sword qi.

The other red-shirted youth exuded a sizzling aura, carrying a heavy sword, his muscle looked knotted, showcasing a burst of power and beauty.

"It’s the Ice and Fire Dual Swords from the Ling Family, Ling Bing and Ling Huo, the two Genius Swordsmen."

An experienced elder from the top Sky Apex Realm immediately recognized the pair.

"The Ice and Fire Dual Swords suddenly jumping out to attack Ling Chen at this time is quite deadly."

"Originally, they didn’t know Ling Chen’s identity, now knowing, they naturally acted. Ling Chen is a traitor to the Ling Family, feared by everyone, at this moment, Ling Chen might really be in danger!"

Several experts conversed in whispers.

"Truly heavens are assisting me!"

Seeing this scene, Huangfu Qi was ecstatic beyond measure; it seemed heaven was determined to eliminate Ling Chen, gifting him the chance for revenge. How could he miss such a golden opportunity!

"Elder!"

He hurriedly glanced at the hook-nosed elder beside him, knowing this wasn’t the time for them to idle.

"Prepare to take action!"

The hook-nosed elder nodded, his eyes revealing a chilling intent; relying on their Huangfu Clan alone to kill Ling Chen would be difficult. However, with so many aiming to kill Ling Chen, there was no better time to strike.

"This kid is in danger."

On the Azure Dragon Family’s side, Elder Bai shook his head; the Undying Old Demon, Ice and Fire Dual Swords, Huangfu Clan, each is extremely difficult to deal with. Now, they have all gathered against Ling Chen, even Elder Bai couldn’t withstand such a lineup.

"This person has made too many enemies, we can’t help him."

Murong Qingcheng shook her head. Although she admired Ling Chen, she wouldn’t risk her family’s interests to help him; the sacrifice would be too great.

"Let’s go!"

With a wave to the Azure Dragon Family’s experts, Murong Qingcheng led them swiftly to the other side of Fire Dragon Bridge.

"Murong Qingcheng has left, let’s see who can protect you now!"

A twisted smile appeared on Huangfu Qi’s face; his hatred for Ling Chen had reached unimaginable heights. Now, finally finding a chance to eliminate Ling Chen, he was naturally overjoyed.

"Ladies and gentlemen, since Ling Chen is our common enemy, why not unite temporarily and kill this lad?"

The Undying Old Demon grinned, addressing the Ice and Fire Dual Swords and Huangfu Clan.

Alone, killing Ling Chen would be challenging; even his recent ambush hadn’t had much effect. Only by joining forces would there be a chance of killing Ling Chen.

"Alright!"

The Ice and Fire Dual Swords nodded; as long as they could kill Ling Chen, they didn’t care which methods were used.

"The Huangfu Clan has no objections either. Everyone, quickly act and kill him, don’t give him any chance to escape!"

In Huangfu Qi’s eyes flashed a venomous intent as he shouted loudly.

"Take action!"

"Kill!"

"Undying Blood Claw!"

The cries of battle erupted, as the Undying Old Demon launched another assault on Ling Chen. His blood claw suddenly pierced through the void, aiming directly at Ling Chen’s heart.

The Undying Old Demon’s cultivation had reached the high-level Semi-Holy level, and combined with his past as a Saint, he wielded formidable power; once his blood claw emerged, it seemed all of Ling Chen’s Essence Blood would be drawn out.

Ling Chen propelled his True Qi to the limit, his Thunder Sound Sword cutting amidst the flames at the blood claw.

Sword and claw collided, and although Ling Chen’s sword qi was fierce, it momentarily couldn’t break through the blood claw, becoming intertwined mid-air, evenly matched.

"Still resisting?!"

From the Huangfu Clan’s side, the hook-nosed elder and another high-level Semi-Holy simultaneously attacked from two directions, encircling Ling Chen with two overwhelming fist strength forces.

Ling Chen’s mind raced as he sent the Red Sky Sword flying towards the hook-nosed elder, while his other palm met the attack from the Huangfu Clan’s high-level Semi-Holy.

Bang!

After the palm strike, Ling Chen was suddenly sent flying again, a mouthful of fresh blood spewing out. Simultaneously besieged by three powerful figures—Undying Old Demon, hook-nosed elder, and others—no one below the Saint Realm could withstand it.

But it wasn’t over yet; at this moment, the Ice and Fire Dual Swords also acted, their swords, one red and one blue, crossed together and then suddenly slashed out.

"Die!"

The duo unleashed a deadly strike, with furious sword qi tearing through the void, finally violently crashing onto Ling Chen’s back.

Ling Chen’s back sank, fractured bones stabbed into his organs, emitting a creaking sound that seemed on the brink of shattering. Ling Chen roared lowly, forcefully swallowing down blood; at this moment, he couldn’t afford to lose a single breath, or it would be eternal doom.

"Still not dead?"

Witnessing this scene, Huangfu Qi felt incredibly frightened; five top-notch experts besieged Ling Chen—had it been him, he’d have long been crushed to pieces. Yet Ling Chen managed to survive in such a terrifying situation, it was downright uncanny.