246: Dao Lang Nan Ying

Qingling Peak.

"I didn't expect you to be Yang Lingchen. No wonder you looked so familiar," Ling Xinrou said, parting her red lips slightly.

"Miss Xinrou, I didn't actually intend to deceive you," Yang Lingchen said, looking slightly embarrassed.

"It's fine. I never blamed you," Ling Xinrou said with a sweet smile.

"That's good. Also, I must sincerely thank Miss Xinrou for your thoughtful care during this time," Yang Lingchen said gratefully.

"There's no need to be so polite. By the way, a Saint has their own dedicated mountain peak. Pack up, and I'll take you there!" Ling Xinrou said softly.

"Really? That's wonderful! I don't have anything I need to pack," Yang Lingchen said, his face showing an excited expression full of anticipation.

Staying on Qingling Peak during this time was somewhat inconvenient, as only Ling Xinrou and Zhang Xiaoyue, two women, lived there.

"Ouyang Yunfei, are you moving out?" Just then, Zhang Xiaoyue gracefully walked over.

"Senior Sister Xiaoyue, his name isn't Ouyang Yunfei. His true identity is actually Yang Lingchen," Ling Xinrou quickly revealed Yang Lingchen's real identity.

"He's Yang Lingchen?" Zhang Xiaoyue carefully scrutinized Yang Lingchen.

"That's right, Senior Sister Xiaoyue," Ling Xinrou replied.

"So you are Yang Lingchen, ranked number one on the great emperor ranking list! No wonder you look so familiar," Zhang Xiaoyue said, sizing up Yang Lingchen again.

"Number one on the great emperor ranking list? Am I ranked first?" Yang Lingchen asked, full of confusion.

He had looked at the Heavenly Wind Record a while ago, and at that time, his rank was still thirtieth on the great emperor ranking list.

"You don't know yourself?" Zhang Xiaoyue asked with a charming smile.

"I really didn't know that," Yang Lingchen said.

"See for yourself. The matter of you killing a group of Great Emperors and several Heavenly Emperors at the Great Yan Academy has been exposed by the Heavenly Wind Record, which is why you were ranked number one on the great emperor ranking list."

Zhang Xiaoyue took out the latest edition of the Heavenly Wind Record and handed it to Yang Lingchen.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Xiaoyue." Yang Lingchen took the Heavenly Wind Record and began reading it carefully.

"Right, Yang Lingchen, are you moving out?" Zhang Xiaoyue asked, her face full of reluctance.

"Yes, Yang Lingchen is now the Saint of our Haoyue Demon Palace, and he already has his own Holy Son Peak."

Ling Xinrou quickly explained the matter of Yang Lingchen becoming the Saint.

"Then... can I come and visit you often in the future?" Zhang Xiaoyue asked in a soft, charming voice.

"Cough, cough... Of course," Yang Lingchen replied, feeling slightly awkward.

Led by Ling Xinrou, Yang Lingchen arrived at his own Holy Son Peak.

This was an exclusive mountain peak, towering into the clouds, majestic and magnificent, with extremely dense Spiritual Qi. At the summit was an independent, grand, and beautiful palace, perfect for secluded Cultivation.

Yang Lingchen was very satisfied with this excellent environment.

"Yang Lingchen, we're leaving. If you need anything, you can find me!" Ling Xinrou smiled slightly, then left Holy Son Peak with Zhang Xiaoyue.

Time flew by like a white colt passing a crack, and half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

During this half-month period, Yang Lingchen's cultivation level finally successfully Broke through to the Great Emperor Realm Fifth Layer.

Ye Wushuang, meanwhile, remained in secluded retreat, and her cultivation level was also increasing rapidly.

At the same time, the news of Yang Lingchen becoming the Saint of Haoyue Demon Palace quickly spread throughout the entire Haoyue Demon Palace.

Even the latest edition of the Heavenly Wind Record placed the news of Yang Lingchen becoming the Saint of Haoyue Demon Palace on its front page.

During this period, Yang Lingchen's name once again caused a sensation throughout the entire Heavenly Wind World.

Because of this, Yang Lingchen became a spiritual idol worshipped by countless young people.

In the Heavenly Wind World, Yang Lingchen was the only person throughout history who managed to make the headlines of the Heavenly Wind Record with a Great Emperor Realm cultivation level... Haoyue Demon Palace, Palace Master Hall.

"Old Ancestor, why did you let Yang Lingchen become the Saint?" Ling Tun asked respectfully.

"Yang Lingchen is an incomparably sharp sword. If used well, he could completely turn the Heavenly Wind World upside down," Ling Yanyun said, her voice as cold as ice.

"Why does Old Ancestor think so highly of him?"

Ling Tun was also very puzzled as to why his Old Ancestor would favor a young man in the Great Emperor Realm so much.

"Why ask so much? You only need to ensure his safety," Ling Yanyun said coolly.

"Yes, Old Ancestor," Ling Tun replied respectfully... On this day, Yang Lingchen was Cultivating when suddenly a loud roar came from below the mountain:

"Yang Lingchen, get out here for This Young Master."

"Ah! Handsome people attract jealousy wherever they go!"

Yang Lingchen shook his head, then walked out of his residence and headed down Holy Son Peak.

When he reached the bottom of the mountain.

He saw a young man wearing the gorgeous robes of a Core Disciple, holding a battle sword, standing atop a massive boulder.

His thick, smooth long hair fluttered freely in the wind, and his firm, well-defined features made him look very cold and stern.

This cool and handsome young man was Nan Ying, the Dao Lang, who was notoriously famous in the Heavenly Wind World.

"Senior Brother, I give your posturing look a perfect score," Yang Lingchen said with a slight smile.

"You are the new Saint, Yang Lingchen?" Nan Ying stared coldly and mercilessly at Yang Lingchen with his eyes.

"I am Yang Lingchen. May I ask what this Senior Brother is called?" Yang Lingchen asked.

"Nan Ying," Nan Ying replied coldly.

"Ah! So it's Senior Brother Nan Ying." Yang Lingchen cupped his hands, then added, "My apologies, I haven't heard of you."

"As arrogant as expected."

Nan Ying sneered and continued, "Let's be straightforward. Since you've become the Saint, you must accept challenges from fellow Disciples."

Although rumors outside claimed that Yang Lingchen had killed several Heavenly Emperor Realm Fourth Layer experts, Nan Ying remained skeptical.

After all, the Yang Lingchen in front of him only seemed to be around the Great Emperor Realm Fifth Layer.

In Nan Ying's opinion, no matter how Heaven-Defying Yang Lingchen was, it was impossible for him to defeat a Heavenly Emperor Realm expert. He would only believe it when he saw it with his own eyes.

"What is your strength?" Yang Lingchen asked with interest.

"Heavenly Emperor Realm Fourth Layer." Nan Ying showed an expression of extreme arrogance.

As the number one Core Disciple, he was originally the best candidate for the Saint of Haoyue Demon Palace, but he was depressed that Yang Lingchen had suddenly appeared.

"You can fight me, but we need a wager. Let's see if you dare to accept," Yang Lingchen laughed.

"What wager? Tell me," Nan Ying said.

"If I win, you become my younger brother starting today. How about that?" Yang Lingchen said, a playful smile playing on his lips.

"And if you lose?" Nan Ying sneered, a trace of disdain showing on his face.

"Then I will give the Saint position to you," Yang Lingchen replied.

"It's a deal," a flash of delight crossed Nan Ying's eyes.

"It's a deal," a confident smile curled Yang Lingchen's lips.

How could a successful powerhouse not have younger brothers by his side? This Nan Ying just happened to meet Yang Lingchen's standard for recruiting younger brothers.

Yang Lingchen never took on younger brothers casually, but if he did, that younger brother's strength and talent definitely couldn't be too poor, or he would lose face by bringing them out.

"Who do you think has a better chance of winning, Senior Brother Nan Ying or this new Saint?"

"Does that even need to be said? Of course, it's Senior Brother Nan Ying! Senior Brother Nan Ying is a Heavenly Emperor Realm Fourth Layer expert—a Heavenly Emperor! Do you understand?"

"That's hard to say, actually. I heard that this Yang Lingchen killed several Heavenly Emperor experts from the Firmament Sacred Land, including one in the Heavenly Emperor Realm Fourth Layer."

"You guys don't know anything! Can rumors be trusted? Use your brains—can someone in the Great Emperor Realm Fifth Layer defeat someone in the Heavenly Emperor Realm Fourth Layer?"

"But Yang Lingchen is famous outside! It can't all just be hype, right?"

"Anyway, I don't believe he can defeat Senior Brother Nan Ying. If he can beat Senior Brother Nan Ying, I'll perform 'Big Knife Slicing the Little Chicken' for everyone right here."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course."

Immediately, the area below Holy Son Peak was surrounded by onlookers, and the Disciples of Haoyue Demon Palace started discussing among themselves.

Naturally, most people did not favor Yang Lingchen.