Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 1148 - 1147: Hesitation

"Who are you? Why are you trapped here?"Ling Chen frowned slightly. This place is underground, with a terrifying monster guarding outside. How did this woman become trapped here?

"It’s a long story now."

The expression of the woman in white remained pitiful, "I originally belong to a Saint Family within the Yangzhou Territory, a direct descendent of the Yang family, and followed my family’s brothers and sisters into the Demon Dragon Palace."

"I, along with three brothers and sisters, accidentally entered this place and unintentionally triggered a trap here. All three of them are dead, only I survive..."

By the end, the woman in white was already sobbing uncontrollably.

Upon hearing this, Ling Chen nodded; this story seemed plausible indeed.

"How long have you been trapped here?"

Ling Chen suddenly asked.

"It’s been three years," the woman in white replied.

"Three years? How did you survive?"

Ling Chen did not let down his guard, fully believing the woman in white’s words despite the weak aura emanating from her that posed no threat to him.

"Inside my body, there’s a primordial bead granted by my family. It barely ensures normal survival, providing vitality energy so that I won’t starve to death here."

The woman in white opened her mouth, revealing a blue bead inside.

It was undoubtedly a primordial bead.

Eating and drinking serve to maintain bodily needs, providing the energy the human body requires, while the primordial bead indeed has this effect.

A high-level primordial bead can sustain a Top Sky Apex Strong without food or drink for ten years.

"How can I rescue you?"

Ling Chen pondered for a moment and then asked.

Upon hearing this, the woman in white’s eyes slightly brightened, but the gleam was fleeting, then vanished. She piteously said, "Young master, just walk in, destroy the two statues on the mural, then you can come in and break my bonds."

"Destroy the statues?"

Ling Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze fell upon the statues of a Taoist and a Buddha, seemingly guarding the space inside the wall.

"To rescue or not?"

Ling Chen’s mind turned; if he didn’t rescue her, it would be inhumane, but if he did, it might cause trouble.

Not to mention the consequences of destroying the statues, the woman’s identity is highly doubtful. This place is the Demon Dragon Palace, a perilous site, and her solitary confinement raises many questions.

"Young master should want to leave here too. I know a very safe exit from this place. If you rescue me, I will lead you out."

Seemingly sensing Ling Chen’s hesitation, the woman in white quickly added.

"Oh?"

Ling Chen’s eyes brightened slightly. The entrance he used was already sealed by the monster, making it impossible to leave, so finding another exit was welcome news.

Ling Chen felt inclined to, deciding to rescue the woman first.

"Be cautious, I sense she’s unusual."

As he made his move, the Human Emperor’s voice resonated in his mind.

Upon hearing, Ling Chen abruptly halted, valuing the Human Emperor’s advice.

"The hall is filled with bones, yet the woman alone survives, it’s odd. Moreover, the two walls exude a peculiar weak wave of energy, I advise against taking the risk."

The Human Emperor advised.

"Master is right."

Ling Chen nodded, better safe than sorry, and wise if the woman has issues—releasing her could have grave consequences.

"Miss, I apologize, I am cautious and avoid risks, so I can’t rescue you, but I will inform the Yang family of your plight so that they can send someone to save you."

Ling Chen bowed to the woman in white, promising to inform Yang family of her situation and aid.

With that said, Ling Chen turned to exit the hall.

"Young master, please wait!"

The woman in white hurriedly pleaded, fearing Ling Chen would leave. She looked even more pitiful, using a begging tone, "Young master, if saving a stranger seems pointless to you, I have a supreme treasure from the Demon Dragon Palace. I’ll give it to you in exchange for rescuing me?"

Saying this, her jade hand flipped, revealing a palm-sized Black Pearl.

As the Black Pearl appeared, a dragon’s roar suddenly emanated, releasing an astonishing Dragon’s Majesty.

"This is... a Dragon Soul Pearl?!"

Ling Chen’s eyelids twitched in disbelief.

The Dragon Soul Pearl was crafted by the Martial Emperor using part of the Azure Water Demon Dragon’s soul after its demise.

After the Martial Emperor killed the Azure Water Demon Dragon, extracting its Essence Blood, he crafted four Dragon Blood Orbs and used its soul for three Dragon Soul Pearls.

Each Dragon Soul Pearl is extremely precious, containing potent Dragon Soul Power, greatly benefitting warriors’ cultivation.

The Dragon Soul is among the strongest souls in the universe. Absorbing sufficient Dragon Soul significantly aids Martial Soul cultivation.

If Ling Chen absorbs sufficient Dragon Soul Power, his Sword Intent could achieve rapid improvement, advancing to Saint level effortlessly.

Ling Chen never expected the woman in white to possess a Dragon Soul Pearl.

"Yes, indeed, it’s a Dragon Soul Pearl crafted from the Azure Water Demon Dragon’s soul. Young master, destroy those sculptures, and this Dragon Soul Pearl is yours."

The woman in white smiled at Ling Chen, tempting him further.

If he doesn’t rescue her, the Dragon Soul Pearl will be out of reach; if he does, potential danger ensues.

"How did the rare Dragon Soul Pearl end up with you?"

Ling Chen shook his head, expressing doubt: "Your Excellency’s Dragon Soul Pearl may very well be fake."

"How could it be fake? It’s truly a genuine Dragon Soul Pearl," the woman in white quickly assured, momentarily stunned.

"How about this?"

Ling Chen’s gaze flickered before he suggested, "Give me the Dragon Soul Pearl to verify its authenticity. If real, I’ll rescue you; if not, I’ll return it. What do you think?"

Upon hearing, the woman in white hesitated, her face showing concern, "How would I know you wouldn’t claim it’s fake and keep it?"

"I swear as a Lingyue Island disciple that if authentic, I’ll free you, or face divine retribution."

Ling Chen spoke resolutely.