"Turn swords into jade and silk? Simply a joke."

Unexpectedly, Ling Tianzun coldly smiled, but a hint of sarcasm emerged on his face, "Ling Chen, you’re merely a junior. What qualifications do you have to negotiate with us? Besides,"

A cold gleam surged in his eyes, "The Witch Fiend Sect is the Evil Cultivator, a public enemy of the world. Your collusion with them is already a capital offense. Surrender the Saint’s Soul Niche immediately and return with us for trial, that’s your only clear path. As for the Witch Fiend Sect, today, it must utterly vanish, and all its members face a dead end."

"I’m afraid today you won’t get your wish."

Ling Chen remained calm, not to mention that he would not go back with them. He couldn’t let them easily wipe out the Witch Fiend Sect, because Xia Yunxin was still inside, cultivating in the Witch Mountain Blood Sea. The latter had now become a member of the Witch Fiend Sect and was the renowned Witch God.

The Ling Family, since they intended to destroy the entire Witch Fiend Sect, naturally would not leave behind a Witch God.

"Ha ha, is that so?"

The coldness on Ling Tianzun’s face grew more intense, "Do you truly think you can contend with us with your current strength?"

"I don’t wish to be an enemy of the Ling Family, but if the Ling Family insists on being aggressive, then I can only offend you."

A sharp glint appeared in Ling Chen’s eyes, the opposition’s reaction was within his expectations. This time, the Ling Family came with the intent to annihilate the Witch Fiend Sect, they would not rest until it was destroyed.

"Then let’s see the capabilities of the Nine Provinces’ top young genius!"

Ling Tianzun stopped speaking further with Ling Chen. In his view, Ling Chen was a terminal betrayer, fully assimilated into the Evil Cultivator of the Witch Fiend Sect, beyond redemption.

With a clanging sound, he drew the Treasure Sword from his waist, revealing an ominous silver sword. As the sword left its sheath, the surrounding space was affected, snowflakes descended, scattering around.

Upon witnessing this scene, Ling Chen leaped, flying out of the Witch Spirit Blood Array of the Witch Fiend Sect, halting a hundred meters opposite Ling Tianzun.

The aura of a powerful King exuded from Ling Chen, ruling the Eight Wastes, commanding the world. This aura was not inferior to Ling Tianzun, the Fourth Realm Saint.

A direct confrontation with Ling Tianzun!

Ling Tingfeng, Ling Ba, and other high-ranking members of the Ling Family couldn’t help but have their eyes contract. Ling Chen, merely a junior, even if borrowing external force, challenged Ling Tianzun, their Great Elder!

Even they must show respect to Ling Tianzun. Not only was his power formidable, his seniority surpassed all of them. Now, he was being provoked by a junior like Ling Chen!

"You have only half an hour."

With a battle approaching, the Human Emperor transmitted his voice to Ling Chen, giving the latter a warning.

To the Human Emperor Avatar, its power was extremely limited, and this time it was to fight a Fourth Realm Saint. With merely an avatar, even if it restored its state to peak condition in the Witch Mountain Blood Sea, it couldn’t truly possess enough power for a fair fight.

"I understand."

Ling Chen nodded. He didn’t plan to easily defeat these two Great Elders of the Ling Family outright. His goal was to buy time, then strive to defeat one of them.

"Do the two Great Elders plan to come together, or one by one?"

Ling Chen’s face was calm, indifferent to say.

"Coming together, you really overestimate yourself. I alone am enough."

Ling Tianzun’s expression darkened. Even if he originally planned to join forces with Ling Yi to suppress Ling Chen, Ling Chen’s words made him too embarrassed to partner with Ling Yi. Neither of them could lower their dignity to join forces against a junior.

If word spread, it would greatly impact the Ling Family’s reputation.

Moreover, he didn’t believe he couldn’t handle Ling Chen, a boy who relied on external force to ascend to this level. As the Ling Family’s Great Elder, if he couldn’t deal with such a boy, what face would he have to live in the world?

"Since the Great Elder plans to take action, why don’t we place a bet?"

Ling Chen didn’t rush to act, a faint smile appeared on his lips, "In our battle, if I lose, then you may dispose of the Witch Fiend Sect as you please, but if I win, then your Ling Family’s army shall retreat from Spirit Snake Island, returning whence it came. Naturally, the Saint’s Soul Niche, I will still return to the Ling Family. How does that sound?"

These words caused an uproar on Spirit Snake Island. Listening to this, Ling Chen planned to have a one-on-one duel with Ling Tianzun? If he lost, he would accept any disposal?

"That’s too childish!"

The Right Protector and the Thousand Ghosts Saint were shocked. Ling Chen had decided the fate of the entire Witch Fiend Sect with one sentence. What qualification did he have to represent the entire Witch Fiend Sect?

"He’s buying time."

The Left Guardian’s eyes flashed with light, then looked at the others, "Moreover, do we have other options?"

"If we don’t hold on until the Witch Goddess emerges, we’re all doomed. We might as well let Ling Chen try. He’s the only one with the capability now."

"What if this boy deliberately loses, then what?"

The Thousand Ghosts Saint said with concern, "After all, he’s still from the Ling Family. Whether he’s aligned with us is uncertain."

"He won’t." The Left Guardian shook his head, "Although he’s not on our path, with the Witch Goddess’s identity, he must stand on our side. Instead of guessing wildly, it’s better to choose to trust this boy. After all, he’s created quite a few miracles before."

The body of Ling Chen was full of potential. No matter how strong the opponent, there’s the possibility of turning the tide within him.

"Might as well treat the dead horse as live horse." The Right Protector coldly said.

"You want to bet with me?"

A hint of suspicion flashed in Ling Tianzun’s eyes. He obviously didn’t expect Ling Chen to come up with this. What was Ling Chen really planning? Did he truly believe he had a chance to defeat him?

"Yes. As for whether you accept, it depends on whether the Great Elder has the courage."

Ling Chen smiled lightly, composed.

"Don’t try to provoke me,"

Ling Tianzun’s eyes gleamed as he exchanged glances with Ling Yi, then sneered coldly, "Even if I agree, what then? If you truly beat me, then my Ling Family will retreat without a word, but if you lose and dare to repent, you’ll be the first to die."