Fearing Ling Tian's injuries were too severe, Lian Yue and Xuan Ying hurried to his side, intending to face the dozens of Ten Thousand Swords Cliff disciples with him. Ling Tian waved them back, though, declaring that he was enough on his own. His "arrogant" words drew angry glares from the Ten Thousand Swords Cliff disciples, but they said nothing, merely thinking that they would teach him a lesson soon enough.
Though they knew Ling Tian was powerful, they also knew he was badly injured. Lian Yue and Xuan Ying hesitated, not returning at once. Ling Tian's brows furrowed, and his expression grew sterner.
"Yue'er, you two come back. This is a battle for Lingxiao Pavilion's honor. You can't interfere." Hu Yao sent a message to the two. Seeing Lian Yue's worried expression, she reassured her, "Don't worry. After recovering for half a day, Ling Tian's injuries are no longer serious. Once he unleashes his Phenomenal Domain, he'll probably decide the victor in an instant."
At that, Lian Yue and Xuan Ying's eyes lit up. After glaring at the Ten Thousand Swords Cliff disciples, they retreated.
"Ling Tian, third-generation Pavilion Master of Lingxiao Pavilion, accepts the challenge!" Ling Tian called out loudly, making his identity clear to the onlookers.
"Human Race, Ten Thousand Swords Cliff, Yun Teng of the Yun lineage!" the leader of the Ten Thousand Swords Cliff group announced. Then he lowered his voice until only Ling Tian and those nearby could hear. "Hmph, you killed Young Master Yun Xiao. The Patriarch ordered us to kill you. If you want someone to blame, blame yourself for provoking someone you shouldn't have."
"The Yun lineage?" Ling Tian paused, then sneered. "So you're here to avenge that piece of trash, Yun Xiao. Heh, I'm afraid you'll follow in his footsteps."