"I just hope that the organisation doesn't take this matter to heart. Otherwise, if they really do look into it, our Ling family will be in great trouble," Ling Mojian said sternly.
Jianchen sat there silently. He probably understood the power of the Heavenly Demon Religion better than any other Overgod in the Divine Kingdom of Pingtian. Even the peak organisations on the Cloud Plane dared not offend the Heavenly Demon Religion so easily. Ling Hougong had indeed taken quite the risk in order to obtain the sword.
"I hope Ling Hougong can become powerful as soon as possible after obtaining the Divine King Duanmu's legacy. Fortunately, he has only offended a vice-leader of a branch of the Heavenly Demon Religion on the Cloud Plane and not the entire Heavenly Demon Religion, "Jianchen thought. He was extremely reluctant to see Ling Hougong die to the hands of the Heavenly Demon Religion.
"In the past few years, many people with unknown identities have appeared in our Swordseeking province. Even though they're all Deities and some are only at the Origin realm, our Ling family has been paying close attention to them. However, under the close observation of our Ling Family, we discovered that these people seemed to be coming for our Ling Family. This is because they've basically chosen to stay in inns that are closest to our Ling family. They seem to be monitoring our every move, "the clan leader said solemnly. The head of the Ling Clan said in a low voice. His face was extremely serious, and there was a deep sense of helplessness mixed within.
Even though they knew these people were monitoring their Ling family, they just did not dare to act recklessly. This was because their ancestor was not present. Without him, their Ling family's actions would be rather restricted during this sensitive period of time.
This was because they were afraid that a random person would be sent by a large organisation. Not only would that not be able to help the Ling family, but it would cause a storm to arrive prematurely.
"Unknown people?" Jianchen's eyes narrowed when he heard that. He thought, "Are they from the Heavenly Demon Religion? Or do they come from other clans with Overgods? "
However, there was nothing Jianchen could do about the current situation of the Ling family. Although he admired Ling Hougong's character and wanted to help him, he did not possess the ability to do so.
Jianchen did not stay in the Ling family for too long. Half a day later, he bid farewell to the clan leader. Before he left, he passed a jade talisman to the patriarch of the Ling family, Ling Mojian. He said indifferently, "This jade talisman contains a strand of the power of my soul. If Ling Hougong returns or if your Ling family is in trouble and needs my help, you can crush this jade talisman. I will hurry over as quickly as possible."
Jianchen's actions stunned Ling Mojian, the various members of the upper echelon, and the elders of the Ling family. At that moment, all of them could not help but wonder what kind of relationship the patriarch of the Tian Yuan clan had with their ancestor. It was the first time he had come to the Ling family, yet he was willing to help them so greatly. He even wanted to leave behind a jade talisman for them before he left.
Even though he was doubtful, Ling Mojian was still overjoyed. He accepted the jade talisman from Jianchen in a hurry and held it like it was a treasure. He thanked him constantly.
Jianchen left the Swordseeking province. After confirming the direction, he directly made his way to the royal capital of the Divine Kingdom of Pingtian. Back in the Divine King Duanmu's dwelling, Ling Hougong did not know him at all, yet he was bold enough to draw his sword against an Overgod because of him.
Jianchen remembered this deeply. After that brief contact with Ling Hougong, Jianchen began to admire Ling Hougong's character. Now that Ling Hougong was in some trouble, how could he not help him?
It was just a pity that he was still too weak right now. There was nothing he could do about the Heavenly Demon Religion that was still a colossal existence to him.
Otherwise, he would not have minded personally killing the vice-leader of the Heavenly Demon Religion, Huai An, to resolve Ling Hougong's worries.
As for the great elder of the Heavenly Demon Religion, he was indeed terrifying. He was so powerful that even Jianchen felt surprised. However, the Heavenly Demon Religion had so many branches in the Saints' World. Every single branch had more than a single vice-leader. As a result, the entire Heavenly Demon Religion had several dozen vice-leaders.
As a result, it was very unlikely for the great elder to appear if he only killed a vice-leader of the Heavenly Demon Religion.
"Ling Hougong, this is all I can help you with right now. I hope you take good care of yourself and become powerful soon," thought Jianchen.
However, what Jianchen did not know was that the patriarch of the Ling family, Ling Mojian, immediately locked himself in a secret room covered in layers of formations as soon as he left the Swordseeking province. His excitement and joy had completely vanished. The light in his eyes flickered as he stared at the jade talisman that Jianchen had given him. He became uncertain.
A while later, he took out a jade box and carefully placed the jade talisman that Jianchen had given him inside. At the same time, he cast down layers of formations on the jade box. He did not carry the jade box with him. Instead, he gently placed it in the center of the room before silently leaving.
Before long, Ling Mojian arrived in an even more well-hidden room deep underground. He glanced around carefully, and only after confirming that there were no problems did he enter the room silently. As soon as he set foot in, the room was immediately enveloped by powerful formations.
The formations were so powerful that even Overgods could resist them for a while. Most importantly, the formations could block out the senses of the soul.
Only Ling Mojian remained in the gloomy room. There was no one else there aside from him.
Ling Mojian arrived in the centre of the room. He formed seals with both hands and used a secret technique. A complicated and profound formation gradually appeared on the floor of the room.
"Mojian, you've summoned me using a secret technique. Has something important happened in the clan?" At this moment, an old but vigorous voice rang out from the formation. A white-robed old man appeared in the formation.
The old man had white hair and a ruddy complexion. He had the demeanor of a transcendent being. His eyes were bright and full of spirit, as sharp as a sword. Even though he seemed to be over seventy years old, he stood as straight as a javelin, like an unsheathed sword. A powerful sword intent radiated from his body.
To no surprise, the old man was Ling Hougong, who had been there for quite some time.
"Ancestor, the patriarch of the Tian Yuan clan, Jianchen, has just come to visit …" Ling Mojian told Ling Hougong everything about Jianchen's visit to the Ling family. He hid nothing from Ling Hougong.
"Ancestor, before the patriarch of the Tian Yuan clan left, he gave me a jade talisman with a sliver of the power of his soul. He said that if the ancestor returned to the clan or if our Ling family encountered any problems, to crush the jade talisman. Ancestor, may I ask if the patriarch of the Tian Yuan clan is reliable and trustworthy? "Ling Mojian asked carefully.
"I never thought that brother Jianchen would have already established a Tianyuan family in the Dong 'an province. Sigh, it's just a pity that Old Man can't show himself right now, or I would definitely have gone to congratulate him personally." Ling Hougong sighed emotionally. It had already been several decades since he had contacted the people in the clan. He had remained in seclusion in a secret place all this time, never coming into contact with the outside world. As a result, he had only just learnt that Jianchen had established a clan.
"Although Old Man and brother Jianchen haven't known each other for very long, and although the Saints' World is filled with deception, Old Man and I have never misjudged brother Jianchen. He is definitely a trustworthy person. Mojian, although brother Jianchen is willing to help us, you have to act according to the situation. If our Ling family encounters problems that even Old Man can't deal with, you must not contact brother Jianchen, just in case you cause trouble for him. Do you understand? "Ling Hougong said.
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