297: One blow killed Ximenqiao

Shangguan Qianyue was still shaken as she hurried back to her residence in the Black Cloud Palace.

"Yue'er, what is wrong?" Seeing his daughter's expression was off, Shangguan Juehen quickly asked.

"N-nothing! It's nothing." After saying this, Shangguan Qianyue hurriedly ran into her room.

"Yang Lingchen, you bastard, you big pervert, how dare you scare This Young Lady!" After returning to her room, Shangguan Qianyue patted her chest.

Yang Lingchen had truly scared her quite a bit just now.

However, after calming down, she knew that Yang Lingchen was probably just trying to scare her. After all, Yang Lingchen's Combat Power was far above hers; if he really wanted to do something to her, she wouldn't have been able to escape.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

After three days of competition, in the Inner Sect Disciple competition, Black Cloud Palace ranked first, Ximen Family ranked second, and Hantian Sect ranked third.

In the Core Disciple competition, Black Cloud Palace still ranked first, Ximen Family ranked second, and Hantian Sect ranked third.

Originally, Hantian Sect had a chance to rank first in the Core Disciple competition, but Xiao Menger's condition at the time was truly too poor; she had absolutely no heart for battle. Furthermore, Zhen Tianyu had been injured by Yang Lingchen and did not participate in the Core Disciple battle.

This resulted in Hantian Sect ranking third in the Core Disciple competition.

That morning.

The battle of the Saints between the Three Great Powers finally began.

At this moment, the Hantian Sect Mountain Gate Plaza was surging with crowds; the entire plaza was packed tightly.

"Yue'er, what has been wrong with you these past two days? Why have you been so distracted?" Shangguan Juehen asked.

"Father, I am fine." Shangguan Qianyue calmed her emotions and said.

"By the way, didn't you go to find that Yang Lingchen two days ago? It is said that this kid crippled Zhen Tianyu in one move. Do you have confidence?" Shangguan Juehen asked.

"Father, I have already sparred with him. His Combat Power is far superior to mine," Shangguan Qianyue said.

"Did he bully you?" Shangguan Juehen asked.

"N-no." Shangguan Qianyue quickly shook her head.

"That is good. If he dares to bully you, tell me, your father. I will definitely peel his skin off," Shangguan Juehen said.

Soon, the battle of the Saints began.

Participating for the Black Cloud Palace was Shangguan Qianyue, participating for the Ximen Family was the Young Family Head Ximen Qiao, and participating for the Hantian Sect was Yang Lingchen.

According to the drawing order, Yang Lingchen drew number one, Ximen Qiao drew number two, and Shangguan Qianyue drew number three.

At this time, Yang Suxue flew onto the Challenge Stage and said in a cold voice, "The battle of the Saints officially begins."

Immediately after, Yang Suxue stated the rules of the battle of the Saints, emphasizing one point: if the opponent admits defeat, taking their life is not allowed.

"First match, Yang Lingchen versus Ximen Qiao," the Hantian Sect Grand Elder Zhong Wudao announced loudly.

Hearing his name, Yang Lingchen leaped and landed directly on the Arena in the center of the plaza.

The moment Yang Lingchen leaped onto the Arena, Ximen Qiao also leaped onto it.

"Ha... ha...! Does your Hantian Sect have no one left? A mere piece of trash at the Eighth Layer of True God Realm can actually become a Saint; it is truly a joke."

Seeing that Yang Lingchen had revealed his true cultivation level, Ximen Qiao couldn't help but laugh wantonly.

"You idiot, since you look down on me so much, how about we have a Life-and-Death Battle? Do you dare to accept?" A cold smile curled on the corner of Yang Lingchen's mouth. He was just looking for an opportunity to kill the other party, and the other party had stuck his neck out.

"Stinky brat, since you are seeking death, This Young Master will fulfill your wish." A cold glint flashed in Ximen Qiao's eyes.

"Wait... wait...!" Yang Lingchen interrupted him.

"What? Are you scared!" Ximen Qiao looked at Yang Lingchen with disdain and said, "As long as you kneel and apologize, This Young Master can choose not to lower himself to your level, you trash."

Yang Lingchen completely ignored him and instead turned his head to look in the direction of the Ximen Family. "Ximen Family Head, since your Young Family Head looks down on me so much, I have no choice but to initiate a Life-and-Death Battle with him. If I accidentally slaughter him, you won't be unable to accept the loss, right?"

At this moment, the atmosphere became very subtle, and everyone turned their gaze toward the Ximen Family Head.

No one expected that Yang Lingchen would actually propose a Life-and-Death Battle.

"As long as you have the ability, I will certainly not pursue the matter." Ximen Family Head Ximen Tianhao swept a cold glance at Yang Lingchen. He could feel that Yang Lingchen held deep hostility toward the Ximen Family, but he did not believe Yang Lingchen could defeat his son.

Although he had heard before that Yang Lingchen had defeated Zhen Tianyu, it was just hearsay. In Ximen Tianhao's view, Yang Lingchen, at the Eighth Layer of True God Realm, could not possibly defeat someone in the Phantom God Realm, especially since his son was already at the Fifth Level of the Illusory God Realm.

"Ximen Family Head, I am not a bloodthirsty person. As long as you have Ximen Qiao apologize to me, I can withdraw the decision for a Life-and-Death Battle," Yang Lingchen said.

"Good kid, since you are so arrogant, I will fulfill your wish. Regarding the Life-and-Death Battle between you and Qiao'er, no matter who lives or dies, my Ximen Family will absolutely not intervene."

"Then I can rest assured." After saying this, Yang Lingchen turned around, cupped his hands in a salute toward Yang Suxue, and said, "Revered Master, regarding the Life-and-Death Battle between this Disciple and the Ximen Young Family Head, if this Disciple loses, I hope Revered Master will not pursue the other party's responsibility."

"Very well, this Revered Master agrees." Yang Suxue's voice was calm and cold.

On the other side, in the direction of the Black Cloud Palace.

"Yue'er, regarding the Life-and-Death Battle between Yang Lingchen and Ximen Qiao, who do you think has the higher chance of winning?" Shangguan Juehen asked.

"Ximen Qiao won't last one move," Shangguan Qianyue said.

"Is this kid's Combat Power really that strong?" A look of doubt appeared in Shangguan Juehen's eyes. This couldn't be helped; after all, Yang Lingchen's strength was only at the Eighth Layer of True God Realm.

"Father, you will know in a moment."

Shangguan Qianyue stopped speaking and quietly looked toward the center of the Arena.

Seeing Yang Lingchen in the center of the Arena take out the heaven-reaching staff from the haotian jade space, he looked at Ximen Qiao with extreme arrogance and said, "Today, I will let you witness what is called the Dog-Beating Staff Technique."

"Little Bastard, you are seeking death."

Ximen Qiao shouted sharply and waved his hand, slashing out a Sword Qi. This Sword Qi carried a dazzling cold light and swept directly toward Yang Lingchen.

Seeing this, Yang Lingchen's figure turned into an afterimage, successfully dodging Ximen Qiao's fierce sword strike. At the same time, he swung the heaven-reaching staff in his hand, carrying a violent Protective Aura, as if it were about to tear the air apart, and smashed it heavily toward Ximen Qiao.

Seeing Yang Lingchen dodge his Sword Qi and still come swinging the staff at him, a trace of surprise appeared in Ximen Qiao's eyes. He hurriedly swung his sword to meet Yang Lingchen's staff.

However, Ximen Qiao underestimated the power of this strike from Yang Lingchen.

"Clang...!"

With a "Clang," Ximen Qiao's battle sword was sent flying by Yang Lingchen on the spot. The fierce and powerful staff energy, carrying a bloodthirsty aura, instantly smashed onto Ximen Qiao's forehead.

"Bang...!"

With a "Bang," Ximen Qiao's head, like a watermelon hitting the ground, was instantly smashed, brains splattering, and he died on the spot.

Silence. At this moment, the scene was completely silent.

No one expected that Yang Lingchen's Combat Power would be so terrifying; even the Ximen Family member at the Fifth Level of the Illusory God Realm could not withstand a single move from him.

The person who felt this the most deeply at this moment was Zhen Tianyu. At this moment, he was extremely fortunate. Fortunately, he and Yang Lingchen did not have any deep-seated hatred; otherwise, his head might have ended up just like Ximen Qiao's last time.