Chapter 79

"Here he comes!"

It had been half a month, and the four disciples of the Xuanwu Sword Sect, who were at the True Qi Realm, were almost at the point of despair waiting for Ling Dao to finally appear in the distance. If they had to wait another half a month, they would have returned to the Xuanwu Sword Sect.

"Really, it's been a tough wait for us, staying in this desolate wilderness for half a month, truly a hardship!"

"I wonder what the elders were thinking, it's just a little guy at the True Qi Realm, right?"

The only known information about Ling Dao from the Xuanwu Sword Sect was his name, age, and realm; everything else was unknown. All of this was told to them by Elder Ji Yuanliang, who only mentioned that Ling Dao had just entered the True Qi Realm. It wasn't that Elder Ji Yuanliang was deceiving the Xuanwu Sword Sect; it was indeed the case when Ling Dao left the Lie Tian Sword Sect.

If not for the life-and-death situation last time, Ling Dao wouldn't have broken through to the mid-True Qi Realm in such a short time. The four disciples sent by the Xuanwu Sword Sect, led by Tie Youjian, were at the peak True Qi Realm, while the other three were at the late True Qi Realm.

The leader of the Viper Gang was also a peak True Qi Realm martial artist. If Ling Dao could complete the task, no matter what means he used, he couldn't be underestimated. To ensure absolute success, a peak True Qi Realm martial artist and three late True Qi Realm martial artists were sent to deal with Ling Dao.

Even the two Xuanwu Sword Sect elders who went to the Lie Tian Sword Sect had to admit that Ling Dao's strength far exceeded that of other martial artists at the same realm. If Ling Dao was at the early True Qi Realm, sending early True Qi Realm martial artists to deal with him wouldn't be enough. If they sent mid-True Qi Realm martial artists, Ling Dao might escape.

Only by sending a peak True Qi Realm martial artist with three late True Qi Realm martial artists could they be absolutely sure of killing Ling Dao. Although it felt a bit like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, as long as they could eliminate this threat, it was worth it.

"Have you been waiting for me all this time?"

A hint of oddity appeared in Ling Dao's eyes, indicating that his movements were still being tracked. He originally thought that driving away those who were following him would be enough, but now it seemed he had underestimated their methods.

"You finally showed up, this is best. We can kill you and go back to report!"

"Exactly, staying in this godforsaken place is really too boring!"

"Come on, draw your sword, show us your strongest sword technique before you die!"

The three late True Qi Realm martial artists were like they had been injected with adrenaline, extremely excited. As long as they killed Ling Dao, they wouldn't have to stay in this place anymore. Completing the task successfully, they would definitely receive heavy rewards from the elders when they returned.

"Could it be that he completed the task?"

Tie Youjian looked at Ling Dao, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes. Before they set out, the elders had told them about Ling Dao's task. If Ling Dao really killed the leader of the Viper Gang, he must have some extraordinary means.

"Not necessarily, maybe he realized he couldn't complete the task and came back."

Tie Youjian didn't want to believe that Ling Dao could kill the leader of the Viper Gang. A martial artist who had just broken through to the True Qi Realm couldn't possibly be a match for a peak True Qi Realm martial artist.

"Since you want to kill me, why bother with words? Let's fight!"

Now at the mid-True Qi Realm and wielding a lower-grade sword, Ling Dao had enough confidence to face these four Xuanwu Sword Sect disciples. His discernment was much better than that of Tie Youjian and the others. Even without them making a move, Ling Dao could see their realms.

"Fine! If that's the case, let's settle it with our swords!"

A late True Qi Realm Xuanwu Sword Sect disciple was the first to make a move. The Xuanwu Sword Sect's sword techniques were known for their defense, slightly lacking in offense. However, a late True Qi Realm martial artist against an early True Qi Realm martial artist should have more than enough offensive power.

"Xuanwu Shield!"

His sword moved at the fastest speed, forming a massive shield that rushed towards Ling Dao. It vaguely resembled a giant turtle shell with extremely complex patterns.

This sword strike might not be very damaging, but it was extremely aggressive. If his opponent made a move, even if they were also at the late True Qi Realm, they probably wouldn't be able to break his Xuanwu Shield. Then he could use the Xuanwu Shield to bully his opponent, and bully them thoroughly.

Unfortunately, his opponent was Ling Dao. The Xuanwu Shield was aggressive and overwhelming, and ordinary opponents were indeed helpless against it. Ling Dao, however, used the Eight Steps to Chase the Stars, leaping into the air as if he were flying into the sky. In an instant, he flipped upside down, feet up and head down, holding the Liyang Sword, and fell from the sky.

"Silver Moon!"

The Liyang Sword transformed into a silver moon, falling from the sky to the ground. This strike was already extremely powerful, and with Ling Dao's execution, it became even stronger. By the time the late True Qi Realm martial artist reacted, he could only hurriedly defend.

"Bang" "Bang" "Bang"

Three consecutive loud bangs, the massive Xuanwu Shield was covered with more and more cracks, eventually exploding. The late True Qi Realm martial artist's lower body was buried in the soil. His sword was shattered into pieces, unusable.

"Watch out!"

Seeing the late True Qi Realm martial artist in danger, another late True Qi Realm martial artist also made a move. He charged at Ling Dao at the fastest speed, like a bull. His sword was like the bull's horn, crashing through everything in its path.

Ling Dao's sword touched the ground and bent, then a rebound force made him flip gracefully and land on the ground. At this moment, the third late True Qi Realm martial artist also made a move, his sword clearly aiming to pierce Ling Dao's heart.

With two late True Qi Realm martial artists attacking from front and back, Ling Dao's expression remained calm. His Liyang Sword transformed into a bolt of lightning, colliding with the third late True Qi Realm martial artist's sword, causing the martial artist to tremble.

Immediately, Ling Dao used the Half Step to Chase the Stars, appearing beside the second late True Qi Realm martial artist. The Liyang Sword transformed into a bolt of thunder, using an extremely powerful force to knock the martial artist's sword away. Since these people were trying to kill him, Ling Dao wouldn't show any mercy.

The sword was knocked away, and the late True Qi Realm martial artist was stunned for a moment. Seizing this moment, Ling Dao grabbed his arm, using him as a human weapon, and slammed him into the third late True Qi Realm martial artist.

"Right now!"

Tie Youjian, who had been watching, finally saw the best opportunity. His body left a trail of afterimages, and his sword moved at the fastest speed, stabbing towards Ling Dao's back!