Shocking World War Emperor
Chapter 170: Making a Move (Please Recommend)

Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Making a Move (Please Recommend)

Wan Er’s expression subtly changed as she hurried to Ling Wu, with tears welling up in her lovely eyes, taking her hand and laughing, "Xiao Wu, where has your mind wandered to? Young Master Lingchen has guided me in my Spirit Art cultivation."

"Really?"

Ling Wu lifted her eyes, looking towards Wan Er.

"When have I ever lied to you?"

Wan Er gave a resigned chuckle, "If you don’t believe me, why not ask Young Master Ling?"

Ling Chen glanced at Ling Wu, stretched out his right hand, and ruffled through the locks of her hair with indulgent helplessness, "What sorts of fanciful thoughts are you harboring in that head of yours?"

Was it possible that even a simple salute from Wan Er could cause such a drastic shift in Ling Wu’s demeanor?

He couldn’t shake off a feeling of jealousy!

"Hmm."

Only then did Ling Wu nod, her expression turning excited.

The three of them made their way out of the Academic Palace.

"Young Master Ling, you and Xiao Wu, you’re not biological siblings, are you?"

Wan Er asked casually.

Women are perceptive; Ling Wu’s earlier behavior made it clear to her that the latter might very well have fallen for Ling Chen.

When Ling Wu first became a core student, she took a liking to this endearing young girl.

Previously, Ling Wu had asked her about matters of the heart between men and women.

She had thought it was just Ling Wu’s adolescent restlessness, but now it appeared that Ling Wu had truly fallen for someone.

And that person was Ling Chen.

If the two were biological siblings, then...

Ling Chen gently nodded, smiling, "That’s right, although we’re not related by blood, our bond is stronger than that of siblings."

They were childhood friends and grew up together.

Their relationship had evolved beyond master and servant, transforming into something akin to kinship.

"Is that so?"

Wan Er nodded her head with a meaningful glance at Ling Chen.

There was one thing she left unsaid.

"Perhaps Xiao Wu doesn’t wish for your relationship to be merely that of siblings!"

Wan Er thought to herself.

As soon as the three stepped out of the Academic Palace, a pair of eyes fixed upon them.

"So, Ling Chen, you’ve finally come out?"

Deputy Palace Master Li Ze of Tianluo Academy watched Ling Chen with a face full of resentment, a sinister smile curling at his lips.

Ling Chen had humiliated him, enraged him to the point of spitting blood, and even caused their Tianluo Academy’s pride and talent to switch allegiance to True Martial Academy. How could he possibly let Ling Chen off the hook?

When his gaze fell on Ling Wu and Wan Er, a lustful gleam shot through his eyes, "Hmph, lucky brat, to have two beauties as lovely as flowers by your side?"

Li Ze left the inn and, under the cover of night, followed the trio.

He hadn’t expected Ling Chen to choose to come out at night.

This played right into his hands.

During the daytime, he would have had to pick a secluded place to make a move, but not now.

Of course, he wouldn’t dare to strike near True Martial Academy.

If he alerted the experts from True Martial Academy, it might not be possible for him to capture Ling Chen before they could react.

"So, they’re heading to the Drunken Immortal Pavilion, are they?"

Watching Ling Chen and company walk towards the brightly lit tavern not far away, Li Ze sneered.

"Make your move!"

Li Ze fixed his cold gaze on Ling Chen, making up his mind, and charged explosively towards the trio!

With his Spiritual Power nearly matching that of the fourth level of the Primordial Pill Realm, taking down Ling Chen should be a piece of cake, right?

His target was Ling Chen.

Among the three, Ling Chen was the strongest.

Thus, he needed to capture Ling Chen first.

As for the other two, he did not take them seriously at all.

"Be careful!"

The sound of the wind from behind immediately caught Ling Chen’s attention. Divine Soul Telekinesis surged out, and he instantly detected Li Ze rushing towards him.

With a loud shout, he slapped his palms and sent Ling Wu and Wan Er flying away.

At the same time, he moved his feet and instantly executed the inferior Heavenly Spirit Technique, reappearing three meters away.

"Boom!"

Li Ze’s palm struck the spot where Ling Chen had been standing just moments before.

"Who are you? How dare you launch a sneak attack on a True Martial Academy student?"

Ling Chen stared coldly at the bearded brute.

Had he not dodged, that strike would have surely inflicted serious injury!

Ling Chen couldn’t recognize Li Ze, who had disguised his appearance.

"The one who will kill you!"

Li Ze’s eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.

He hadn’t expected Ling Chen to react so quickly.

"Kill me?"

Ling Chen sneered, "With just you?"

He saw through the man’s cultivation level at a glance; he was merely at the late third layer of the Primordial Pill Realm.

As for the Spiritual Power used in the attack, it was at most comparable to the late fourth layer of the Primordial Pill Realm!

If Ling Chen had not broken through to the ninth layer of the Spirit Sea Realm, he might not have been a match for this person.

Unfortunately for him, Ling Chen was now at the middle stage of the ninth layer of the Spirit Sea Realm, with Spiritual Power comparable to the middle stage of the second layer of the Primordial Pill Realm!

"Boy, you are indeed quite arrogant! However, if you think you are a match for me, that’s simply naive!"

Li Ze sneered disdainfully.

He had not used his full speed in the earlier attack in hopes of a successful strike.

What Ling Chen had executed was simply an inferior Heavenly Spirit Technique, while he himself, a mighty Primordial Pill Realm practitioner, had naturally mastered the Body Technique Heavenly Spirit Technique.

Seeing that someone had started a fight, many bystanders immediately turned to look in this direction.

When they saw that this bearded man dared to attack a True Martial Academy student, their faces showed a mocking expression.

Attacking a True Martial Academy student in Zhenwu Prefecture City meant this man was likely going to stay here forever!

Ling Chen’s mouth twitched slightly as he said indifferently, "If you’re an assassin, then you’re a complete failure. A botched assassination, lingering at the scene, and choosing entirely the wrong place and time for the kill—I’m curious, what kind of moron taught such an idiot like you?"

"Boy, even at the brink of death, you dare spout such nonsense!"

Li Ze was immediately enraged by Ling Chen’s insult!

Ling Chen smiled faintly, "It’s you who is on the brink of death! Daring to attack a True Martial Academy student in broad daylight, do you think you can leave Zhenwu Prefecture alive?"

"Hmph! Such a sharp-tongued lad! However, don’t try to stall for time here. How I leave Zhenwu Prefecture is none of your concern!"

Li Ze said with a cold laugh.

He was confident in his plan to retreat unscathed after making his move.

Capturing Ling Chen would be enough to make the True Martial Academy hesitant!

Ling Chen’s endless chatter was nothing more than a ploy to buy time for rescue.

How could Li Ze allow Ling Chen’s cunning plan to succeed?

From Drunken Fairy Tower to either the True Martial Academy or Lord Mansion, even a Primordial Pill Realm powerhouse would need a quarter-hour to arrive.

Could Ling Chen, a mere lad in the Spirit Sea Realm, last that long under his grasp?

"A Primordial Pill Realm powerhouse?"

Wan Er and Ling Wu both cried out in shock.

They were extremely anxious.

At the moment they were sent flying by Ling Chen, they had already alerted the Palace Master and Vice Palace Master Wu; the two were on their way, but it would take a quarter-hour to arrive.

Seeing a Primordial Pill Realm powerhouse make a move, Ling Wu stepped forward without hesitation.

Wan Er gritted her silver teeth and chose to join the fight as well.

Regardless, with their help, maybe Ling Chen could hold out for a bit longer.

"Oh? Boy, you have quite the charm with women! These two gals dare to make a move against me for your sake?"

A sinister smile appeared on Li Ze’s lips.

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