Chapter 5: Blood-Stained Qing Shan City

A few months ago, he was just an ordinary person like those in front of him. Unexpectedly, just a few months later, he has already become a transcendent being, standing high above others. It is truly a twist of fate; this immense disparity leaves him with countless emotions.

The lord's mansion and the two prominent families are doomed

What are you saying

Chen Tianhe's master is named Yue Qianhua, an extremely protective elder of the Qi Sect. On that day, he recognized Chen Tianhe's talent and exceptionally accepted him as his disciple.

Yunling Mountain, a stretch of verdant peaks extending for one hundred thousand miles, has snow that never melts atop its summit, resembling a snow dragon lying prostrate on the earth. It is located approximately three thousand miles northeast of Longyin Wushan, and at its western foothills lies Qingshan City.

The descendant of the Zhao family is named Zhao Yuejiao, a stunning beauty with an alluring figure, and her abilities are equally remarkable. Within just a few months of joining the Qi Sect, Zhao Yuejiao attracted countless suitors among the disciples of the sect due to her exceptional talent and captivating physique. It is said that even the young master of the Qi Sect is pursuing her

Indeed, perhaps this is also an opportunity for us. We should join forces and refrain from reporting this matter to the sect for the time being

My goodness, such a large mountain range, how are we supposed to find it

Bang

The voice is calm, without a trace of emotional fluctuation

Alright, let's do it this way!" Chen Tianhe slapped his thigh and then said: "I heard that Ling Tian left Qingshan City and went east. To the east is Yunling Mountain. Given such a significant incident, he probably won't enter the city, so he should be somewhere in Yunling Mountain.

Zhao Yuejiao spoke, "You are overthinking it, Brother Chen. The sect will not act recklessly just because a few mortals have died. What they care about is how Ling Tian managed to come out alive from Longyin Mist Mountain. For the sect, that is the matter of true concern. Therefore, even if the three of us cannot deal with Ling Tian, we can still ask some senior brothers and sisters from the sect to intervene. However, it is indeed unnecessary to escalate the matter to higher authorities. If we do escalate it, the opportunities that Ling Tian possesses may become something we can no longer attain."

At this moment, he hovered silently above the city walls of Qingshan City, waiting quietly without uttering a word

Ling Tian walked up to the head of the Chen family, and like an eagle catching a chick, he lifted him up with one hand and casually tossed him into a mass of flesh and blood

The genius young man who broke into Longyin Misty Mountain, he has returned alive! Moreover, he has become a lofty immortal!

Having spoken, sword energy manifested around Ling Tian, as he stepped through the void, descending step by step.

Ling Tian stepped forward, only three feet off the ground. Under such immense pressure, someone finally could not withstand it, and their body exploded into fragments! In an instant, flesh flew everywhere, and blood splattered.

Ling Tian stood at a distance, looking at Sun Ming with a smile that was not quite a smile, his eyes filled with an unyielding intent to kill

Having no other choice, he could only seek out his master to explain the reasons behind his predicament

Perhaps they should have realized that from the moment Ling Tian appeared, he exhibited extremely unusual behavior. Now that he has revealed his true identity, it is evident that he is preparing for revenge

Ling Tian was enveloped in a white sword robe, carrying a long sword on his back, and wearing a conical hat that obscured his features. He intentionally altered his appearance, standing there like a soaring sharp sword, instilling fear in those who beheld him

Ling Tian said lightly, his words filled with disdain, and then he flew into the city

Zhao Yuejiao found it somewhat hard to believe and asked, "Did he not enter Longyin Misty Mountain? Is it possible for him to return alive?"

Zhao Yuejiao's expression darkened, and an intimidating aura suddenly erupted from her body

Hmph

With each step he took, a sword aura flew out from behind him, claiming the lives of a disciple from one of the three major families without mercy. A powerful celestial pressure erupted from his body, forcing the heads of the three major families to the ground, unable to move, helplessly watching as the descendants of their families were cruelly stripped of their lives

Sun Ming's eyes were about to burst with rage as he screamed madly, his expression incredibly ferocious. He watched helplessly as his offspring died before him, unable to move a muscle, and this agony gave him a heart-wrenching feeling

No one would believe this if it were said out loud. For thousands of years, there has never been a report of anyone walking out alive from Longyin Wushan. Yet, Ling Tian somehow survived and even became an immortal

The crowd watched as Ling Tian's disappearing figure left them in a state of lingering unease

Having spoken, Ling Tian broke through the sky and departed

Early the next morning, the three met at the entrance of the Qi Sect, and then they rode the air together, flying towards Qing Shan City.

Where are they now

Zhao Yuejiao asked straightforwardly.

Changqing Mountain is approximately several hundred miles away from Qingshan City. Since the three individuals have just entered the immortal sect and their realms are not yet stable, coupled with the fact that it is their first flight, their speed is consequently a bit slow, and they only arrive at Qingshan City by noon

From today onwards, there will be no more three prominent families in Qingshan City

Suddenly, Ling Tian stopped. Since there were no other immortals in Qingshan City besides him, there was no longer any need for him to disguise himself

Ling Tian thought it made sense, after all, the power of deities is extraordinary. With just a single strike, they can reduce countless mortals to ashes. If they could descend to the mortal realm at will, those with ulterior motives who practice evil arts could easily commit slaughter.

Zhao Yuejiao, who was standing nearby, spoke up

Ling Tian captured key information: the immortals of the Qi Sect cannot descend to the mortal realm at will

Saying this, Sun Ming took the lead and knelt down, and the crowd behind him followed suit and also knelt down

What should we do now

Her intuition told her that something had really happened

Soon, Sun Ming, the head of the Chen family, and Old Lady Zhao all arrived. The three of them stood on the wall, bowing and bending low, not daring to raise their heads

Talent

After listening to Zhao Yuejiao, both of them nodded, feeling that it made sense. They were well aware of how difficult the path to immortality could be; without a master to guide them, it would be nearly impossible to progress far. They did not believe that Ling Tian's strength was significantly greater, and if he truly could not handle the situation, it would be more than sufficient to have some senior brothers and sisters from the sect step in.

Upon opening it, the three individuals were confronted with a striking line of text on the token: "One month later, the sect's trial will commence. All disciples must be present; any violators will have their cultivation abolished and will be expelled from the sect"

At this moment, far away on Changqing Mountain, Chen Tianhe, who has been practicing meditation for the past few days, finds himself unable to calm his mind, feeling restless and unable to settle down completely

Wow

Do you all know?

The one who flew over is a celestial being

Sun Ming and the other two family heads were also taken aback by this sudden turn of events. In an instant, they felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, their bodies turning icy cold

The crowd was in an uproar, and the entire population of Qingshan City was left in a state of shock

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuejiao pondered for a moment, then immediately set off towards the City Lord's Mansion, leaving the crowd in a state of mutual bewilderment.

Regarding talent, in the entire Qingshan City, who can compare to him, Ling Tian? If it were not for that incident, the one who should have become a disciple of the Qi Sect now would be him

Without further ado, we shall set off immediately

You devil, you are nothing but a madman

In a moment, the city was filled with turmoil, and everyone was in a state of anxiety. No one dared to harbor disciples of the Ling family anymore. Even at the Longhua Conference, those high-ranking nobles who had engaged in conversation with the Ling family faced a brutal crackdown

Once, everything they imposed upon the Ling family, they did not expect that within just a few months, it would all have to be returned, and perhaps even more.

Qingshan Castle

Ling Tian let out a cold snort, his icy voice striking like a heavy hammer, landing heavily on Sun Ming's heart. Sun Ming was immediately frightened, breaking out in a cold sweat, and quickly lowered his head

Chen Tianhe pondered for a moment and said: "Ling Tian's strength should not be underestimated. If the three of us together are not a match for him, this matter must be reported. However, we absolutely cannot mention the previous alliance of our three families against the Ling family, otherwise the sect may not only refrain from intervening but may also impose penalties."

They gasped for breath, like a pack of dying wild dogs, greedily inhaling the last breaths of the world.

This grudge must not go unavenged

He remained silent, and all the spectators dared not utter a word, fearing that they might offend the immortal and bring about an unwarranted disaster

The final collapse of reason led the head of the Chen family to completely lose his sanity

Lord Sun indeed possesses exceptional strength; compared to these two useless individuals, you are far superior

Quickly go and report to the Lord of the City

Saying this, Ling Tian took off his hat

Having said that, Sun Feihu immediately took out a map and began to examine it closely, which was indeed the topographic map of Yunling Mountain

Old Lady Zhao, standing to the side, widened her eyes in sheer terror as she gazed at the shattered young man. She was even unable to wipe the blood and foam from her face with her hands. That person was, in fact, a descendant of her family

Chen Tianhe quickly nodded in agreement

Quick, look! What is that!

As Ling Tian descended step by step from the void, the pressure below grew increasingly intense. The descendants of the three major families were completely prostrated on the ground, their bones cracking under the strain, as if a great mountain were pressing down upon them

At this moment, the only surviving members of the three prominent families are Sun Ming, Old Lady Zhao, and the head of the Chen family

Ling Tian was flying above Qingshan City, his powerful voice resonating throughout the entire city, ensuring that everyone could hear him clearly. While he appeared to be wandering aimlessly, he was actually searching for any potential disciples of the Qi Sect, and this was also a strategy to draw out the hidden experts lurking in the shadows

Chen Tianhe was taken aback for a moment, then bowed and left. However, he felt somewhat puzzled; the Ling family of Qingshan City had already been completely uprooted, all traces eliminated. Now it was the world of the three major families, what could possibly happen

At this point, Sun Ming felt quite pleased and looked up at the sky, gazing at the soaring heavens.

If there were enough time, they could slowly traverse the mountains in search. However, there is only one month left, and it is simply impossible to search through the vast mountains stretching over 100,000 li within a month

To this day, people are unable to forget the scene from a few months ago when the three major families conducted a citywide search for the disciples of the Ling family

The three of them were a bit bewildered. Having grown up in Qingshan City, they had long heard of the grandeur of Yunling Mountain, but they never expected this mountain range to be so extensive

At that time, the Ling family was subjected to a brutal massacre, with dismembered limbs and flesh nearly covering the entire Ling family courtyard, the stench of blood rising to the sky and lingering for a long time. Meanwhile, any descendants of the Ling family hiding outside, once captured, were executed on the spot, along with those who sheltered them, being chopped into meat paste.

Return to the Immortal, they are currently all cultivating in the Qi Sect. Due to the strict regulations of the Qi Sect, it is generally not permitted to descend to the mortal realm

As she pushed open the large door, a chilling atmosphere rushed towards her. Zhao Yuejiao walked through her own courtyard and was astonished to find that there was not a single person around; the surroundings were eerily quiet, devoid of any trace of life.

Return to the sect, find someone

Sun Ming lay on the ground in a fit of helpless rage

Sun Feihu paced back and forth in the room, and then spoke: "Since Ling Tian was able to return alive from Longyin Misty Mountain and has even become an immortal, he must have encountered great fortune."

Is it to maintain the order between the celestial and mortal realms

Ling Tian coldly gazed at the people kneeling before him, a myriad of killing intentions swirling within him. However, he did not rush to reveal them.

Before setting off, the three of them specifically met to discuss recent events. It was only during the conversation that they realized something was amiss; there might indeed be trouble in Qingshan City

However, the passerby looked astonished and said, "You don't know? A few days ago, the descendant of the Ling family, Ling Tian, returned alive from Longyin Mist Mountain and exterminated the three major families!"

Lord Sun

On the other side, the heads of the Zhao and Chen families were also filled with dread. Ling Tian's sword energy slaughtered indiscriminately; none of the descendants from their three families could escape. The two men lay prostrate on the ground, their hunched bodies trembling incessantly, resembling filthy maggots

Yue Qianhua had a sly and shifty appearance, completely lacking the ethereal demeanor one would expect from an immortal. Upon hearing Chen Tianhe's account, he furrowed his brow and began to calculate with his fingers.

Ah, if you have the ability, go ahead and kill me

Everyone only felt a tightness in their throats, has it been several hundred years, and has a celestial being finally descended upon Qingshan City again

You see who I am

At this time, Chen Tianhe is also here, having arrived even earlier than Zhao Yuejiao

Sun Ming, upon hearing this, quickly spoke up: "Yes, yes, indeed, they are the descendants of my son and the two individuals behind me. Due to their exceptional talent, they have been fortunate enough to be selected by the Qi Sect, and now they are already inner disciples of the Qi Sect."

At this moment, the members of the three prominent families appeared ashen, their hearts sinking to the depths. Ling Tian's cold gaze, like a sharp blade, swept over them, causing them to tremble.

One month later? In other words, we only have one month left?

One of the soldiers ran down the city tower in a flustered manner

The three individuals made a prompt decision to immediately return to the sect for assistance

Ling Tian's lips curled into a disdainful sneer. He showed no mercy whatsoever; today, he intended to annihilate these three families, leaving not a single one behind. Just as they had dealt with the Ling family back then, today he would return the favor in full.

Everyone fell silent, not a single person dared to speak, nor did anyone wish to speak, for this was all retribution

As the final step was taken, Ling Tian finally landed. The air was filled with the sound of explosions, and the members of the three major families were shattered, their flesh and blood flying everywhere, turning the entire street into a hell on earth. Broken bones and entrails hung carelessly from the beams, while the streets flowed with rivers of blood, the stench of blood rising to the sky

Oh?

He has already made up his mind that as long as the people from the Qi Sect are not in Qingshan City, he will take action immediately. However, for safety reasons, there are certain matters that he must clarify.

As the setting sun descends in the west, the city of Qingshan is bustling with activity, presenting a scene of lively prosperity

I am a madman, but do not forget who forced me to this point. If you had not united to destroy the Ling family, there would not be today's outcome. All of this is your own doing!

Chen Tianhe spoke up. He always had a feeling that Ling Tian's strength might be above the three of them. If they acted rashly, they would likely suffer a significant loss

Having said that, the three of them immediately prepared to leave, when suddenly, the communication tokens on their bodies began to ring.

At the distant horizon, a figure swiftly approached, it was Ling Tian, reborn from the Nirvana of Longyin Mist Mountain

Searching for a person in these mountains that stretch for one hundred thousand miles is no different from finding a needle in a haystack

Upon witnessing this, the bystanders were so frightened that they trembled like sifted chaff, and dared not speak. One person nearby, trembling with fear, cautiously spoke up: "Miss, is there someone of great importance to you in the Zhao family? If not, I advise you to escape quickly. If Ling Tian discovers that there are still survivors in the Zhao family, he will surely return to kill again"

She immediately left her home and casually grabbed a passerby, asking: "I ask you, where are the people in the Zhao family's courtyard? Where have they all gone?"

Who could have imagined that, in just a moment, the three prominent families that once flaunted their power in Qingshan City would be completely uprooted? This gruesome scene surpasses that of the Ling family on that day

In comparison, Sun Ming's son is somewhat lacking in strength. His birth name is Sun Feihu. He was once the young lord of Qingshan City, and with Sun Ming supporting him through thick and thin, he spent his days idly, embodying the archetype of a spoiled rich kid, having hardly practiced at all. However, fortunately, he possesses good talent, and after entering the Qi Sect, he diligently cultivated, gradually catching up.

At this moment, everyone was dumbfounded, their eyes wide open as they stared at the soaring sky, looking as if they had seen a ghost, momentarily at a loss for words

Yue Qianhua nodded and said, "There has been an incident in Qingshan City. I do not know the specific reason. In order not to affect your cultivation, I allow you to descend to the mortal realm to take a look. Once you have resolved your inner turmoil, you may return."

The members of the three prominent families harbor a desire to resist, yet they find themselves utterly powerless. Under the overwhelming pressure exerted by Ling Tian, they are rendered immobile, akin to lambs awaiting slaughter, only able to emit desperate cries.

Soldiers on the city wall discovered this scene and immediately let out a gasp of astonishment

He shook his head, no longer thinking about it. In any case, his master had already permitted him to descend the mountain, and when the time came, he would know what was happening by taking a look.

Boom

Ah!

Sun Feihu and Chen Tianhe nodded gravely, but did not respond to her

After entering the city, in order to avoid drawing unnecessary attention, the three individuals disguised their appearances and then went their separate ways home

Ling Tian

At this moment, the three individuals met and, sensing that something was amiss, decided to descend the mountain together to investigate Qing Shan City.

In the presence of immortals, mortals are like ants. Sun Ming is well aware of this principle, which is why he does not dare to act recklessly in the slightest

When the immortal is enraged, blood flows like a river; this is not to be taken lightly

He spoke up and said, "I heard that a few months ago, several people in this city entered the Qi Sect?"

Old Lady Zhao has completely fallen into madness, babbling incoherently and clearly driven insane by fear. The head of the Chen family still retains some rationality, but is also on the brink of collapse

At this moment, someone detected a foul odor emanating from beneath the old woman, who had actually been so frightened that she lost control of her bladder

At this moment, the thought arose in almost everyone's mind

Sun Ming was taken aback upon hearing this. How did he know his name? Could this be the means of a deity? It was rather terrifying.

The tides of fortune have turned; the three prominent families have been exterminated. Indeed, it is the cycle of heavenly justice, and retribution is inescapable

As he spoke, Ling Tian swung his sword, directly severing Sun Ming's head.

Chen Tianhe's status has consequently risen significantly within the Qi Sect, as he is an exceptional disciple accepted by the elder, which has led to a number of sycophants eager to curry favor with him.

After a moment, he opened his eyes and asked, "If I remember correctly, you should be from a place called Qingshan City in the lower realm, right"

On the other side, Sun Ming's son and the direct descendants of the Zhao family, having received permission from their respective masters, prepared to descend the mountain to see what was truly happening.

Hmph

I have sworn that if I return, everything I have experienced will be repaid a hundredfold. The cycle of cause and effect, retribution is inevitable, it is time for blood debts to be repaid with blood

Although everyone knows that there are deities in this world, many mortals may never encounter one in their lifetime. At this moment, the appearance of a true deity has instantly attracted significant attention

At this moment, the streets of Qingshan City have been thoroughly cleaned, so the three individuals did not notice anything unusual

I did not know that the immortal had graced us with their presence, and I failed to welcome you from afar; please forgive my transgression