Ling Chen sneered and said, "It seems someone didn’t learn their lesson well enough last time!"
Last time he defeated Murong Ziyi, he spared the latter’s life and only took a supreme Emperor Spiritual Weapon.
Unexpectedly, this guy has come to Soul City to hinder him again.
Ling Chen looked at Lan Hongming and smiled, "Young Master Lan, it seems that the relationship between you and him is not very good, given that you’re telling me this information!"
If Lan Hongming hadn’t spoken, Ling Chen might not have been able to find out.
"We are merely acquaintances," said Lan Hongming.
"It seems that he has presented you with a treasure that satisfies you, Young Master Lan!" Ling Chen said with a smile.
"Indeed!" Lan Hongming nodded and said, "Young Master Ling is also a Divine Thought Master, so you must have heard of the Nihility Purifying Fire, right?"
"Nihility Purifying Fire?" Ling Chen’s eyes sharpened. Updates are released by 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝕟𝕖𝕥
The Nihility Purifying Fire is said to possess purifying power.
It can be used to purify others’ Divine Souls.
The purified Divine Soul becomes the most refined Soul Energy between heaven and earth.
It can be directly absorbed and refined.
"Correct!" Lan Hongming said, "The Nihility Purifying Fire is currently in Murong Ziyi’s possession. Consider the telling of this news my way of making amends to you!"
"Considering your frankness, Young Master Lan, I accept your apology," responded Ling Chen with a nod.
Lan Hongming did not cause any harm to him,
and he had also witnessed the strength of a supreme Emperor Realm Divine Thought Master.
Now, by being forthcoming about the Nihility Purifying Fire, he could potentially use it to further his own progress, for he already possessed some late stage Emperor Realm Divine Souls.
After refining those, perhaps he could advance even further!
"Young Master Ling is generous, I shall honor you with another toast!" Lan Hongming said with a smile.
Ling Chen continued, "Young Master Lan, do you know the whereabouts of Murong Ziyi?"
"I am not sure," Lan Hongming shook his head and said, "After he left the Lan Residence, I didn’t keep track. However, with your message being out, he may have already left Soul City. Do you intend to kill him?"
"He must die!" Ling Chen said coldly, "Initially, I spared him on account of his father, the Governor. I did not expect him to pull such tricks on me again; how could I spare him?"
Upon hearing this, Lan Hongming’s expression turned solemn.
He didn’t expect Ling Chen to be so angered.
"Young Master Ling, there’s no hurry to kill him. The Qing Province’s List of Young Geniuses will commence in just over a year. By then, you will surely meet him. At that time, no matter if his father is the Governor, it won’t be of any help if you wish to kill him," Lan Hongming said with a smile.
"Wait another year to kill him?" Ling Chen sneered. "I do not have that much patience."
"Young Master Ling, Governor Murong is an eight-star Emperor. With your strength, I fear you are not his match," Lan Hongming warned.
An eight-star Emperor is a powerhouse who typically commands supreme Emperor Spirit Techniques.
Although Ling Chen is capable of slaying seven-star Emperors, there is still a gap between him and a true eight-star Emperor.
Not only a gap in World Power but also in Spirit Art.
"So what?" Ling Chen snorted.
If he continued to disregard Murong Ziyi, who knew what other schemes he might employ?
Lan Hongming was shocked. Could it be that Ling Chen had other methods at his disposal?
Not even fearing an eight-star Emperor?
"Young Master Lan, I thank you for the information. I shall take my leave now," said Ling Chen as he bid farewell.
After leaving the Lan Residence, Ling Chen rode the Transmission Array and arrived at the heart of Netherworld, Nether City.
Ling Chen revealed the aura of a six-star Emperor and walked towards the entrance.
"Please halt, this is a restricted area of the Governor’s Mansion," said two guards, blocking Ling Chen’s path.
However, they spoke respectfully due to the overwhelming aura Ling Chen exuded.
"Would you kindly inform Young Master Murong Ziyi that an old friend wishes to see him?" Ling Chen said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, the guards became solemn.
The friend of the Young Master must also be a genius of the Heavenly Pride level!
"May I ask for your esteemed surname, Young Master?"
"I want to give him a surprise, just let him come out and he’ll know when he sees me!"
Ling Chen said with a smile.
The guard said, "Young Master, please wait a moment, I’ll go in and report!"
In the Dutong Mansion, the council hall.
Commander Murong Qingshan was listening to Murong Ziyi’s report.
"What? Ling Chen actually defeated Lan Hongming?"
Murong Qingshan’s face showed disbelief.
Although Lan Hongming was a young genius, even he was greatly wary of him.
Because Lan Hongming’s Divine Soul Attack was enough to threaten him!
Although he was an eight-star Emperor, his true cultivation level was only at the late seventh stage of the World Realm.
"Father, not only that, Ling Chen also destroyed a major family in Soul City, and moreover, the Commander of Soul City did not even make a move."
He had just returned today.
When he saw Ling Chen appear unscathed, he understood the attitude of the Commander of Soul City.
He hurried back to see his father.
The matter had already gone beyond their control.
"How can this Ling Chen be so defiant? He’s catching up to the monsters of Qing City!"
Murong Qingshan said with a bitter smile.
A youngster from the Eastern Domain actually turned their Northern Domain upside down.
Even the Commander of Soul City can do nothing about Ling Chen?
At this moment, an elder’s voice came from outside the council hall: "Young Master, the guards report that a friend of yours is outside asking to see you."
Murong Ziyi was stunned.
There weren’t many who could call on him as a friend.
And most of them had already gone to Qing City.
He had planned to go to Qing City after dealing with Ling Chen and the others.
But who would have thought that Ling Chen would be so thorny!
"Since he says he’s your friend, you should go see him."
Murong Qingshan said.
After all, it was the Dutong Mansion; he did not believe anyone would dare to cause trouble here.
Murong Ziyi was about to follow the elder and leave.
"Wait, I want to meet your friend too!"
Murong Qingshan thought for a moment and said.
His son’s friend, so bold and confident, must also be of the exceptional prodigy caliber.
Such a person was also worth drawing in.
Soon, the three of them arrived at the main gate.
"Lord Governor, Young Master!"
Two guards promptly saluted.
"Where is my friend?"
The two guards were just about to speak when a familiar voice came: "Murong Ziyi, long time no see!"
Upon hearing this, Murong Ziyi’s eyes suddenly focused.
Murong Ziyi staggered back three steps frightfully.
That voice was too familiar to him.
It appeared almost every night in his nightmares.
He, a proud prodigy, was actually defeated by Ling Chen!
This had become his obsession!
He still felt a lingering fear to this moment!
Murong Qingshan placed a hand on Murong Ziyi’s shoulder to stabilize him.
With him here, what does it matter if Ling Chen came?
Feeling his father’s presence, Murong Ziyi steadied himself.
He was the Young Master of the Dutong Mansion; how could he show weakness?
"So you are Ling Chen?"
Murong Qingshan stared intently at Ling Chen.
He saw a handsome young man standing indifferently, younger than his son by a bit.
Had he not seen it with his own eyes, it would have been difficult for him to believe that it was this person who defeated his prideful son!
Ling Chen nodded lightly.