Lin Chen now has an incredibly solid foundation at the Seventh Level of the Nirvana Realm; he can actually break through to the Eighth Layer.
But being in this swamp, Lin Chen really can't find a safe place to break through his cultivation.
After all, if strong magical beasts are attracted, it will be a huge problem.
Although he has Little Profound Turtle as a protector, Lin Chen is still uneasy; after all, in these ruins, when he probed with the Abyssal Eye earlier, he discovered several areas with formidable presences, including an existence at the Creation Realm Sixth Level.
Such a powerful being is not someone Little Profound Turtle can deal with.
If Lin Chen attracts the attention of such a strong presence during his breakthrough, and the opponent harbors hostility towards Lin Chen, Lin Chen will be in danger.
"This guy is actually so powerful; don't hold back, everyone. Let's attack together, and after killing him, we'll share the credit equally in the sect." He Wentao was shocked by Lin Chen's strength and immediately called everyone to join forces in capturing Lin Chen.
Seeing this, Lin Chen no longer held back, knowing that relying on fist techniques alone wouldn't defeat the crowd before him, he took out a sharp sword and began fighting them with swordsmanship.
As the battle progressed, the Tang Family's members were increasingly shocked by Lin Chen.
It's one thing for one of them to be sent flying by a punch from Lin Chen, but now all the Tang Family disciples joined forces, yet their attacks were completely blocked by Lin Chen, and they couldn't gain any advantage.
Not only that, but Lin Chen also injured many Tang Family disciples with his sword attacks.
As the Tang Family disciples fell, everyone started to truly fear Lin Chen.
In no time, someone grew terrified and attempted to flee.
However, how could Lin Chen give them a chance? He immediately struck first, taking out the Tang Family disciple who was trying to escape.
"Lin Chen, spare us. We swear to never trouble you again in the future." He Wentao saw the situation and immediately pleaded with Lin Chen.
"Please, spare us. We're just following orders and promise never to go against you again."
Other Tang Family disciples around also began to plead with Lin Chen.
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's lips curved into a cold smile.
"Alright, then you all must swear an oath to the heavens, sever ties with the Tang Family, and pledge allegiance to me. Only then will I consider sparing you." Lin Chen looked at He Wentao and the others, speaking coldly.
These guys initially wanted to take his life, and now, when they can't win, they want to back out? There's no such easy thing.
"Lin Chen, it's impossible for us to betray the Tang Family, and it's even more impossible to pledge allegiance to you; your demands are too much!" He Wentao looked at Lin Chen, extremely angry.
However, upon hearing this, Lin Chen almost laughed, having to admit that these guys were too naive.
"Do you really think I'm negotiating with you? If you can't meet my demands, then there's nothing to talk about; you may rest in peace now." Lin Chen looked at He Wentao and the others, speaking coldly.
At the same time, without hesitation, his sharp sword immediately slashed at them, showing no mercy.
It was clear to Lin Chen that these guys are Tang Family's side branches and are marked with slave marks, making it impossible for them to pledge allegiance to him.
After all, pledging allegiance means opening their divine soul and letting Lin Chen plant a divine soul brand in their Soul Sea, which Tang Jingshan would certainly notice. At that time, these turncoats would face his revenge, and without Lin Chen's protection, would certainly die.
"Lin Chen, you're pushing it too far; I'm going all out against you!"
He Wentao saw Lin Chen would not spare them and, with no way out, became furious and in desperation aimed to perish together with Lin Chen.
Boom——
A powerful explosive sound echoed, energy waves spread around.
Lin Chen was hit by a strong energy blast and instantly flew backward.
In an instant, considerable fresh blood flowed from Lin Chen, clearly showing that He Wentao's sudden self-destruction caught Lin Chen off guard, resulting in an impact.
However, it's likely that He Wentao never knew that the injuries he caused to Lin Chen were healing rapidly.
Immediately, Lin Chen tightly gripped his sharp sword again and resumed chasing and killing those Tang Family disciples.
The commotion from Lin Chen's fierce battle with the Tang Family disciples on the island soon attracted the attention of others on the island.
"Why are there such huge commotions over there? Could something have happened?"
Qiu Yue's divine soul is just as greatly suppressed in this world as everyone else, but as a Formation Master, her divine soul far exceeds that of ordinary martial artists; she sensitively perceived the huge explosion waves just now.
"It should be those small fry fighting violently over treasures, leading someone to self-destruct. Otherwise, with their strength, they couldn't cause such a big commotion." Tan Yingping sneered at the direction of the Tang Family disciples.
Not long after entering the Secret Realm, he encountered Qiu Yue. This was a great opportunity to curry favor with her, so he stayed by her side.
It's known that Qiu Yue is a disciple of Wang Tong—the number one Formation Master in the Cloud Dragon Kingdom. If he could establish a good relationship, or even become her Dao Companion, his prestige in the Tan Family would increase greatly, and even major forces in the Cloud Dragon Kingdom would show some respect to the husband of Wang Tong's disciple.
And if Tan Yingping were lucky enough, he could potentially become a disciple under Wang Tong, paving a promising future.
It should be noted that Wang Tong currently has only three disciples, the eldest has already entered the Yunlong Heavenly Palace's Inner Sect and is outstanding.
The second disciple is a lecturer in the Outer Sect, and the last disciple is at present, Qiu Yue.
Trying to find a normal path to cling to the big tree that is Wang Tong is not viable, so Tan Yingping set his sights on Wang Tong's disciple.
It's noted that Qiu Yue is one of the Four Great Beauties of the Yunlong Heavenly Palace.
If he could indeed achieve his wish, it would be as good as killing two birds with one stone.
However, not long ago, Tan Yingping discovered a matter, namely, that Qiu Yue already has someone she holds dear.