474: Tyrannical Tan Shaodu

Just then, a youth with an extraordinary bearing and a tall, straight posture descended from the sky, slowly landing not far from Yang Lingchen.

The newcomer was none other than Tan Shaodu.

A sharp Aura emanated from his body, and his sharp eyes, like those of an eagle, stared fixedly at Yang Lingchen.

"Kid, you really have a tough life."

Tan Shaodu's voice was calm, but his body exuded an extremely cold and gloomy Aura.

"I have always had a tough life."

Yang Lingchen sneered and said, "Unlike you, born with the face of someone destined for a short life."

"Good boy, you're indeed arrogant enough. You were lucky to keep your dog's life last time, but I didn't expect you'd actually dare to bite This Young Master's head today! It seems I cannot leave you alive!"

Tan Shaodu's tone was leisurely, but his voice was extremely cold, giving people a bone-chilling sensation.

"When I was in the Half-step Ethereal Realm, you couldn't kill me."

Yang Lingchen's eyes revealed a domineering and boundless Aura as he continued, "Now that I am at the Heavenly Net Realm Fourth Layer, you aren't even worthy of carrying my shoes."

After speaking, Yang Lingchen pulled Su Yuyan from behind him with one hand and said, "Sister Yuyan, my shoulders are a bit sore."

"I'll massage them for you."

Su Yuyan's voice was very gentle as she stood directly behind Yang Lingchen and began to massage his shoulders.

Seeing this scene, Tan Shaodu's eyes were filled with angry light. Over the years, he had pursued Su Yuyan many times, but she had never given him a good look.

"This Yang Lingchen must be crazy!"

"Yeah! Senior Brother Tan is the future Palace Master! He dares to provoke Senior Brother Tan like this; there probably won't be any place for him in this Wentian Palace in the future."

At this moment, the atmosphere on the scene became extremely heavy. Even the onlookers not far away couldn't help but break into a cold sweat for Yang Lingchen.

"Kid, do you know how serious the consequences of provoking This Young Master are? Believe it or not, even if This Young Master kills you, I won't receive the slightest punishment."

Tan Shaodu said coldly.

"So eager to kill me? Then why don't you try making a move?" Yang Lingchen smiled disdainfully.

With his current strength, killing Tan Shaodu was no different from killing a child. Yet, the other party was acting tough in front of him, saying he would kill him, which he found quite hilarious.

However, this was Wentian Palace after all, and Yang Lingchen hadn't yet secured a spot for the Ten Great Factions Ranking Battle. If he killed Tan Shaodu openly, it would definitely be of no benefit to him.

"Kid, since you're looking for death, This Young Master will fulfill your wish."

A cold light flashed in Tan Shaodu's eyes.

He instantly attacked with a claw shadow. This claw shadow carried a cold Aura, aiming straight for Yang Lingchen's neck.

Seeing this, the corners of Yang Lingchen's mouth curled slightly. The heaven-reaching staff appeared in his hand in an instant, and he swung a heavy blow with the staff.

Immediately, a sharp staff energy sliced through the sky, carrying a domineering Aura that looked down on everything as it smashed heavily toward Tan Shaodu.

"Bang...!"

The staff energy and the claw shadow collided heavily, producing a violent rumbling sound.

"How can you be so strong?" Tan Shaodu's eyes were filled with shock.

"I'm not that strong; it's mainly that you're too much of a piece of trash."

Yang Lingchen smiled contemptuously. In the attack just now, he had only used ten percent of his power.

This was Wentian Palace after all, and the other party was the future Young Palace Master. If he didn't hold back and accidentally killed him, it would be difficult for him to handle.

Of course, if they were in a place with no one around, Yang Lingchen would have killed him long ago.

"Stinky brat! If you have the ability, try taking another move from This Young Master."

A fierce light flashed in Tan Shaodu's eyes, and he suddenly unleashed a Sword Qi. The Sword Qi descended from the air, as if it were going to slice through the Void Realm, slashing straight at Yang Lingchen.

This time, Tan Shaodu used all his strength. Through the probe of the previous attack, he could feel that Yang Lingchen's combat power should be around the first layer of the Xuanzun Realm, so he had to take it seriously this time.

"Fuck, acting tough in front of me? Today I'll definitely smash your mouth."

A cold chill appeared on Yang Lingchen's face. He leaped up, his body forming an arc, and instantly arrived in front of Tan Shaodu.

"Slap...!"

Yang Lingchen's speed was extremely fast—so fast that Tan Shaodu barely had time to react before receiving a heavy slap on his face.

"Pfft...!"

Tan Shaodu spat out a mouthful of front teeth as he was sent flying. His right cheek was now swollen like a pig's head.

"Ah... Ah... Ah...! Little Bastard, This Young Master is going to kill you."

At this moment, Tan Shaodu completely lost his cool. He waved his battle sword and charged at Yang Lingchen like a madman.

From childhood to adulthood, he had been the favored child of heaven in Wentian Palace. Among his peers in the palace, he was an invincible existence. But today, he never imagined he would be beaten so miserably by someone at the Heavenly Net Realm Fourth Layer.

"Whoosh...!"

Yang Lingchen's figure flickered, and in an instant, he delivered another slap.

"Slap...!"

Without any suspense, this slap landed heavily on the other side of Tan Shaodu's face. Instantly, his mouth full of teeth scattered all over the ground, and his entire face was completely swollen.

"How is it possible? How can you be so strong?"

At this moment, Tan Shaodu was like a mad demon, constantly shaking his head. He really didn't want to believe this result.

Although he was unwilling to accept this fact, he did not continue to attack Yang Lingchen.

After these two slaps, Tan Shaodu also realized the gap between himself and Yang Lingchen. If he continued to fight, he would only be asking for trouble.

"Bold Yang Lingchen! How dare you commit insubordination and attack the Saint."

Just then, a majestic voice rang out, and then a figure with a cold Aura appeared on the scene.

This person was the former Outer Sect Law Enforcement Elder, Su Mingxiang.

Back when Yang Lingchen was fighting Black Cloud, it was he who had made trouble, trying to target Yang Lingchen. Fortunately, Wang Xiaotian had arrived later.

"Su Mingxiang, aren't you overstepping your bounds a bit? I am now an Inner Sect Disciple. Do you, a mere Outer Sect Law Enforcement Elder, have the qualification to mind my business?"

Yang Lingchen's voice was extremely cold. Su Mingxiang's cultivation was only at the third layer of the Xuanzun Realm. If they truly fought, Yang Lingchen was absolutely certain he could defeat him.

"What audacity! Not only did you commit insubordination and attack the Saint, but you even dare to question my authority to enforce the law."

A cold killing intent flickered in Su Mingxiang's eyes. He then pulled out a token from his robe and said, "Look closely. This Elder is now an Inner Sect Law Enforcement Elder. Now, come with me!"

"Su Mingxiang, your brain seems to have a big lump. So what if you're a Law Enforcement Elder? Isn't Tan Shaodu also a Disciple? The Sect has always ignored struggles between Disciples. Besides, I only gave him two slaps; I didn't break any of his bones. What right do you have to make me go with you?"

Yang Lingchen's eyes were full of disdain.

"How bold! To dare insult this Elder! If I don't cripple your cultivation today, how can I ever face anyone as a law enforcer in the future?"

Su Mingxiang's face instantly contorted with rage.

"Su Mingxiang, if you dare touch Yang Lingchen, This Young Lady will definitely ensure you die without a place for burial." Su Yuyan stood directly in front of Yang Lingchen.

"Su Yuyan, Yang Lingchen committed insubordination, wantonly contradicted this Elder, and even injured the Saint. Even if you are the Saintess, you cannot protect him," Su Mingxiang said coldly.

"old geezer, if you have the guts, come with me to the Life and Death Stage and see how I kill you!"

A fierce light appeared in the depths of Yang Lingchen's eyes; at this moment, he was truly enraged.

"Cough... cough...!"

Just then, Tan Shaodu coughed slightly and gave Su Mingxiang a meaningful look.

Seeing this, a cold smile curled on Su Mingxiang's lips. "Yang Lingchen, since you want to challenge this Elder, then this Elder will fulfill your wish."

At this moment, he felt secretly delighted. As long as he killed Yang Lingchen, he would have established a connection with Tan Shaodu, and his future prospects would be bright.

Because Tan Shaodu was now the Saint and was very likely to become the Palace Master of Wentian Palace in the future.