Ling Han said indifferently, “If Helian royal family does not welcome us, then we’ll just leave.”
“Coming here, you think you can leave just because you say you will?” another Shattering Void Tier powerhouse spoke up. He looked only forty, his figure surprisingly stalwart, and his height reaching over three meters; he looked like a small mountain standing there—shockingly oppressive.
Ling Han swept a glance at him, and said, “Oh, you want to stop us? Come, attack, let me see the powerfulness of the sea race!”
If he kept yielding, then he would only let the Helian Clan think he was easy to bully, and in the following negotiations, he would only be at an absolute disadvantage. So, he also wanted a fight to give Helian Family a show of strength.
“Haha, you want to challenge this general?” That giant couldn’t help but laugh. It was definitely the best and most arrogant joke he had ever heard—a mere Deity Transformation Tier dared to challenge a Shattering Void Tier elite.
“You don’t dare? If you don’t dare to, then don’t be pesky, it’s not like you’re one who has the right to make decisions!” Ling Han said coldly.
F*ck, this brat’s too arrogant!
Many people were in a violent rage. In their eyes, the human race represented “weakness,” and now the weak dared to provoke the strong, obviously making them both surprised and infuriated.
Too detestable.
That giant wasn’t from Helian royal family, but he was one of the king’s seven generals, surnamed Yu. Xuanyu was also a large family, a clan that adhered to the Helian royal family, and the strongest elite in the clan was Yu Jianshan, with cultivation of the third layer of the Shattering Void Tier.
Helian royal family had a little over thirty Shattering Void Tiers, which included these adhering forces, and in Helian Family’s alone, there were roughly twenty Shattering Void Tier elites, which was also an extremely surprising thing.
Before coming here, Helian Xun Xue already analyzed the various great forces of the sea race, so Ling Han didn’t lack understanding of them. The reason why Helian royal family could have so many Shattering Void Tier elites was because of the existence of ancestral blood, making it relatively easier to advance to this tier. Secondly, they were descendants of the dragon race and had longer lifespan, living three times longer compared to the human race at any tier.
The possibility of breaking through was obviously a little higher with more time, especially three times the time, which could create endless possibilities.
Besides, human Shattering Void Tier elites only had roughly one thousand years of lifespan, but the sea race’s royal family reached up to four thousand years. With three more generations of accumulation, how could there not be lots of Shattering Void Tier powerhouses?
“Haha, human junior, if you can take one of this general’s move, this general will allow you to talk!” Yu Jianshan laughed from extreme anger.
The other people didn’t speak and tacitly approved of Yu Jianshan’s method, which clearly was to give Ling Han a hard time. Of course, they also wouldn’t do too much to Ling Han. Firstly, they indeed wanted to confirm the truth about the settling, and secondly, they suffered enough at the hands of Yi Shuang Shuang, so they wouldn’t dare be too unbridled, either.
“Third Ancestor, there’s no need for you to personally attack, allow me!” A man who was also stalwart jumped out, pointed at Ling Han, and said, “I am Xuanyu family’s Yu Zihe. Human, await your death!”
Seeing Yu Zihe jump out, some of Helian Family’s people instantly frowned.
Shattering Void Tier elites knew more or less about the settling and knew the purpose of inviting Ling Han over, so no matter how furious they were, they’d attack with proper restraint. However, the settling involved too much, and they didn’t dare let the juniors know. Any leaks… could incur the calamity of the clan’s destruction!
Yu Zihe was part of the masses that didn’t know the truth, and although he was only in the Deity Transformation Tier, he reached the ninth layer and his battle prowess was terrifying, comparable to low-level Heaven Tier. If he accidently beat Ling Han to death, the matter would also be grave.
Chapter 782 - : Counter Checkmate
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Moreover, everyone in the Helian Clan knew that Yu Zihe liked Helian Xun Xue and followed her everywhere in pursuit of her, but his love was unrequited, and it wasn’t until Helian Xun Xue was betrothed to Xianyu Dongming that Yu Zihe finally gave up.
It couldn’t be helped. This involved the survival of two clans, or else both clans could be annihilated by the Wenren royal family.
However, now that Helian Xun Xue even gave birth to a son, it was obviously impossible for her to marry into Xianyu royal family… Xianyu Dongming even died, so his heart livened up again.
If Ling Han was killed, would he be able to fill the position?
He didn’t mind being the backup man.
He indeed liked Helian Xun Xue crazily, or else any more sane person would’ve thought of something—if you kill her man, would she still want to marry you? Marrying a chicken or a dog, she wouldn’t even take a glance at you.
Who couldn’t guess Yu Zihe’s thoughts? Therefore, everyone wanted advise against it. They only wanted to give Ling Han a bit of pain to make him more obedient, and had no intention of taking his life.
“Allow him.” Helian Rong waved his hand. If Ling Han was still no match when fighting in the same tier, why would he want such a son-in-law? To be shamed?
Yu Zihe instantly exulted. The king said so, so was that expressing an intention of taking him as a son-in-law? He walked out in large strides, and said, “Human, don’t say I’m bullying you, I’ll only use one hand.”
Helian Xun Xue and Hu Niu both smiled. Other people didn’t know, but could they not know clearly of Ling Han’s strength? Not to mention such a Deity Transformation Tier warrior, a Heaven Tier one would also be instantly chopped into mush, and even if a Shattering Void Tier came, wasn’t there still the Ice Dragon Ground Blast Formation?
The Helian Family wanted to give Ling Han a show of strength, but wasn’t Ling Han intent on doing the same?
Ling Han smiled faintly, walked two steps toward him, and said, “You’re really going to use just one hand?”
“Of course. When have I, Yu Zihe, ever gone back on my words?” Yu Zihe appeared full of confidence.
“Then thank you,” Ling Han said with a smile. “Then to express my respect for you, I’ll give it my all. That’s the greatest respect for you, right?”
Yu Zihe cracked a smile. This human was truly a coward. I’m about to steal your wife, and you’re still going on about tribute and respect! Hehe, I’m surely going to steal your wife! He patted his chest, and said, “Take out your strongest move!”
“Okay!” Ling Han unleashed the Revere Life Sword, brandished the sword gently, and then held it parallel to his chest.
“Hm?” All the Shattering Void Tier elites squinted their eyes, feeling a shred of nervousness. Even if they deliberately restrained themselves, how terrifying a thing was it for so many elites feeling nervous simultaneously?
Instantly, many people covered their chests, their faces turning pale, and even Heaven Tier warriors almost slid off their chairs.
Shattering Void Tier powerhouses, standing at humanity’s peak, were shockingly powerful!
Yu Zihe also retreated seven steps; fortunately, Yu Jianshan nudged his back, allowing him to stop in his steps, or else he’d definitely slump to the ground.
“Human, this sword… does it have a name?” a Shattering Void Tier powerhouse asked. He felt an immense menace from the veined patterns on the sword as if once these formation patterns were activated, it could even kill him easily.
However, it clearly wasn’t a Spirit Tool!
“The Revere Life Sword!” Ling Han stroked the blade, smiled faintly, and said, “The original owner named it The World’s Greatest Killing Sword,
but I felt it too arrogant, and slaughter harms the heavenly harmony, so revering life was better.”
“The World’s Greatest Killing Sword!” several Shattering Void Tier elites muttered, their eyes lighting up, thinking about whether or not to take out some treasure to exchange for the Revere Life Sword with this human—it was enough to increase their battle prowess by ten stars!
Yu Jianshan’s expression was also stern as he said, “Zihe, you mustn’t be careless, this sword is unusual!”
Yu Zihe made little of it. No matter how strong Spirit Tools were, it also depended on who was using it. Could a mere Deity Transformation Tier warrior unleash the power of a tenth-tier Spirit Tool? At most, it was just slightly sharper, so what did he need to fear?
However, he didn’t dare to argue with Yu Jianshan, and said in a hurry, “Third Ancestor, Zihe understands.”
He walked forward a few more steps, and said, “Human, is this what you’re counting on?”
Ling Han nodded, and said, “Poor, right? But it’s all I have, don’t take it to heart.”
The Shattering Void Tier elites’s faces all twitched. Having such an exceptional divine sword, you still freaking said you were poor, then what were they? Beggars? Tenth-tier rare metal was too rare, and definitely not every Shattering Void Tier tier possessed a corresponding Spirit Tool.
Therefore, many Shattering Void Tier powerhouses would extract a part of their body to make into a Spirit Tool. Firstly, it was indeed more handy, and secondly, they were forced to do so as they had no choice. Of course, some people used their own bones and old skin to make Spirit Tools because it was stronger.
For example, Corpse Two—his former self was definitely extremely powerful, and there was no way that he couldn’t acquire tenth-tier rare metal, yet he deliberately pulled out his own femur to make a Spirit Tool. This was precisely because he was too powerful, and other Spirit Tools were no match.
“You can attack!” Yu Zihe was full of confidence. First, he didn’t know how terrifying the Revere Life Sword was, and second, the long-established perception made him think that humans couldn’t even withstand a single blow.
Now, he had advantage in tier, so it would obviously be even more of a sweep. So what if the opponent held a divine weapon?
Ling Han held the long sword flat and began to operate the 10,000 Techniques Return to One.
Once the sword intent came, Yu Zihe was agitated, feeling ice cold all over his body and unable to breathe. His mind was blank, and he clenched his hands tightly, sweating profusely.
The Shattering Void Tier elites were all shocked. Although the sword hadn’t been swung, could they not determine with their judgement that this sword attack’s destructive power was at least Heaven Tier nine stars!
Yu Zihe was indeed a genius, being able to possess Heaven Tier battle prowess at the Deity Transformation Tier, but at most had one star, and such a gap was like heaven and earth.
“Stop!” Yu Jianshan hurriedly stepped forward to protect Yu Zihe. If Ling Han were to unleash the sword, this oustanding descendant would definitely be dead.
Ling Han pretended to be startled, and said, “Didn’t you say it’d be a fight using one hand? Why are two people fighting me together now?”
Yu Jianshan’s expression couldn’t help but turn dark. You freaking did it on purpose! M*ther f*cker, it was definitely on purpose, clearly knowing how terrifying his sword attack’s power is, yet you play dumb to make my foolish descendant bite the bait.
He snorted, and said, “Zihe isn’t your match, we lost this fight!”
“How can that be, we haven’t even competed, who knows the outcome of the fight!” Ling Han shook his head. “Senior, don’t be humble, let this whatever fish fight with me to see who is stronger!”
Yu Jianshan almost swatted Ling Han—fight what out? If Ling Han unleashed his sword, Yu Zihe would become a corpse right away. He snorted, and said, “Human, don’t you overdo it!”
“Overdo it?” Ling Han said with a smile. “I came here without a single soldier, full of good faith, but everyone here are all Shattering Void Tier elites yet target me, wanting to give me a head-on blow, so who exactly went too far?”
The Shattering Void Tier elites couldn’t help but look embarrassed, for he hit the nail on the head.
Chapter 783 - Dupe One More Time
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Yu Jianshan suppressed the urge to swat Ling Han to death, asking with a sullen face, “What exactly do you want to do?”
Ling Han smiled faintly, and said, “If you can give me some compensation to comfort my wounded heart, I won’t fuss about it.”
Everyone was tongue-tied. They’d seen shameless people, but to ask for compensation so frankly, this one was probably the first.
If it were only Ling Han, Yu Jianshan would obviously ignore him and just end it by swatting him to death. However, Ling Han was in fact Helian royal family’s son-in-law, and as Helian’s subordinate clan, if he dared to murder the royal family’s son-in-law, then Xuanyu Clan would definitely be exterminated.
Regarding the royal family, how could others be allowed to interfere? Even if Ling Han were to be killed, then it would have to be Helian Family that did it—others weren’t fit to do so!
After Yu Jianshan took a few slight breaths, he waved his hands regretfully; instantly, the ground was full of treasures. There were corals that were crimson red like blood and pearls the size of fists, glowing all over, lighting up the eyes of quite a few Shattering Void Tiers, who had the desire to reach out their hands.
“Now this should do!” Yu Jianshan snorted.
Smiling broadly, Ling Han stored away the treasures, and muttered, “Blood Coral has the effect of strengthening the physique. Millennium Pearl, although its effects are slightly worse, they aren’t bad as stewed porridge, and Dark Tortoise Shell can be refined into a protective gear. Not bad, not bad.”
Everyone here was a powerhouse and could obviously here his mutters, and thus had the urge to beat him up. It wasn’t just not bad—even they were moved, and you still complain about the effects being slightly worse?
Ling Han stored away the treasures, and said to Yu Jianshan, “Thanks! However, Senior’s definitely feeling extremely out of sorts, losing so many treasures for nothing. How about we make a bet.”
“What do you want to bet?” Yu Jianshan said coldly. He didn’t know whether this human brat was extremely daring or simple-minded to the level of an idiot.
Ling Han cracked a smile, and said, “Before, didn’t Senior say that you wanted to give me advice? Just the time, we can make a bet. If Senior can beat me, I’ll return those treasures I took just now to senior.”
Once everyone heard, they felt that Ling Han was crazy. Wasn’t this just embarrassing himself?
“Hehe, this human brat really knows how to conduct himself,” someone said.
“How so?” The others were perplexed; Ling Han clearly had no respect for anyone.
The person from earlier said, “That human definitely isn’t a match for Old Yu, but with this bet, he can return the treasures he just extorted. Won’t Old Yu be happy?”
“Makes sense, and he’d also be indebted to this human.”
“Ya, why didn’t I think of it?”
“Hmph, humans have many cunning plots and can’t be trusted!”
“However, this human indeed knows how to conduct himself, switching from arrogance to deference, stabbing you first, then bootlicking fiercely. This bootlicking will obviously feel extremely good.”
“Too awful, he clearly isn’t taking out anything and is only returning General Yu’s treasures.”
“That’s why humans are too mischievous!”
Ling Han’s hearing wasn’t bad, either, and he obviously heard it all clearly. His expression was strange, for he didn’t want to bootlick Yu Jianshan, but dupe him once more. Did these people have problems with their heads?
… He was just at the De
ity Transformation Tier. Who would believe that a Deity Transformation Tier warrior could rival a Shattering Void Tier one?
Even Yu Jianshan thought that Ling Han wanted to reconcile and couldn’t help but reveal a smile, and said, “Alright, this general accepts the bet!” After all, Ling Han was Helian Family’s son-in-law, and since Ling Han gave him a way out, he couldn’t over do it.
“Human, go for it. This Lord will grant you ten moves, then unleash one move,” he said. Allowing Ling Han to unleash ten moves first obviously gave him enough face, or else, could a Deity Transformation Tier warrior go through ten moves under the hands of a Shattering Void Tier opponent?
No way in hell!
Ling Han said, “What if General Yu loses?” Being misunderstood, he was too lazy to call Yu Jianshan senior and called him by his official position, which wasn’t impolite, either.
Yu Jianshan was startled. You freaking want to win? Did your brain get muddled up? But thinking that Ling Han was possibly giving him some face, he said, “If you win, this general will obviously give you a stake of equal value.”
Ling Han cupped his hands, and said, “Then thank you, General Yu.” Not bad, he swindled another batch of betrothal gifts.
Yu Jianshan didn’t take it to heart, but simply thought that Ling Han was seeking a way out. He nodded, and said, “Go for it.”
“Please give pointers, General Yu.” With a casual spray of the hand, Ling Han already laid out 108 short swords. Weng , the heaven and earth’s Spirit Qi poured in incessantly, and the temperature instantly dropped abruptly.
“What, what is this formation, it seems very powerful!”
“This human’s actually also a formation master?”
“Wasn’t he a Heaven Grade alchemist? An alchemist and a formation master, and such amazing talent in martial arts… is he a freak?”
Everyone discussed animatedly, but the when the temperature became lower and lower, Spirit Qi condensed into a white pillar, and even the Shattering Void Tier elites’ expressions turned pale.
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