<h4>Chapter 1265: Chapter 1573: The Death of Ling Beichuan (Part 1)</h4>


    In the following days, Dragon Tiger Hall received quite a few martial artists, all with the same purpose: hoping Tong Zhentian could lead everyone to resist Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. Tong Zhentian readily agreed to these requests. Among these martial artists, many were notcking courage and determination; they just didn’t want to make pointless sacrifices.


    Currently, the martial arts world is in disarray aside from Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, making it very difficult to gather everyone together, let alone unite them to collectivelybat Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. However, if a leader emerges, the situation could change.


    As a martial arts leader with extraordinary influence and being a Heavenly List master, Tong Zhentian is not only able to garner support but also convince everyone of his leadership.


    The night falls, and the cool breeze blows gently.


    On the balcony of the Dragon Tiger Hall building, a small round table is set, with several kinds of marinated meats and a few bottles of wine on it. At this moment, Ling Chen is picking up a bottle of wine, pouring drinks into the sses of Tong Zhentian and Chen Junfeng.


    With the three sses filled, Tong Zhentian raises his ss, smiles at Chen Junfeng and Ling Chen, saying, "Come, let’s have a toast to celebrate having taken the crucial first step."


    Ling Chen kindly reminds him, "Elder Tong, your health is important, you should drink a little less."


    Tong Zhentianughs heartily: "Isn’t this a time for joy? Don’t worry, it’s nothing." Saying this, Tong Zhentian drains his ss in one gulp. Putting down the ss, he says with lingering interest, "Really, I haven’t felt this happy in a long time. I’ve always thought that the martial artists were falling, no longer striving forward, but from the situation over the past few days, that’s not the case. Everyone has a heart to advance, it’s just being suppressed by Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion,cking opportunities and chances. Now, we just need to ignite the fuse, and the entire martial arts world will be excited."


    "Joy is right, but don’t be too careless," Chen Junfeng responded, "Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion will certainly take measures."


    "I know that." Tong Zhentian nods, putting away his smile, and says, "What worries me the most now is the safety of the few of us. Su He set up to ambush me, having a first time means there could be a second. And you two, as the pirs of Dragon Tiger Hall. A snake can’t function without a head, a bird can’t fly without wings. If something happens to us, this alliance that’s been painstakingly established will abort."


    Upon hearing this, Chen Junfeng nced at Ling Chen and said, "We two are fine, even if targeted, our skills could get us out, but it’s Ling Chen...he’s in quite a dangerous position. His capabilities are low, Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion only needs to send a Heavenly List master to easily deal with him."


    "That’s true." After a pause, Tong Zhentian shifted his tone and asked, "Ling Chen,st time you told me that Qin Chuan secretly attempted to assassinate you that day. With Qin Chuan’s ability, he couldn’t have failed. How did you escape?"


    Ling Chen silently lifted his outer garment, revealing the scar on his chest. Seeing that wound, Tong Zhentian and Chen Junfeng both were shocked. Especially Chen Junfeng, who knew about Ling Chen’s serious injury at Xianghe Vige, but hadn’t expected the wound to be in that spot.


    Martial artists know that the location where Ling Chen was injured is vital, any harm there means certain death. Yet Ling Chen survived against all odds, it’s astonishing.


    "Ling Chen, about your injury..." Tong Zhentian opened his mouth but didn’t know what to say.


    Ling Chen chuckled and said, "I know. Honestly, even I found it unbelievable when I realized I was still alive. Looking back, maybe it was just my good fortune."


    Tong Zhentian and Chen Junfeng exchanged a nce at Ling Chen’s optimism, both showing a hint of doubt in their eyes.


    This isn’t merely good fortune; no one survives such injuries. More importantly, Ling Chen’s was a prating wound, both his front and back were pierced. Furthermore, he survived days of immersion in water before being rescued, such survival is nothing short of miraculous.


    "Ling Chen, have a full check-up at the hospital when possible, your situation is too unusual. I’ve lived for many years and seen a lot, but never heard of such a case," Tong Zhentian said.


    "Alright, I’ll definitely go when I have time."


    "By the way! Keep Ji Gang by your side for now to avoid any danger from Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion," Tong Zhentian reminded, "We’re all in ourte years, not much time left, but you’re different, you are the future of Dragon Tiger Hall, you must live well."


    "I understand."


    While speaking, they heard footsteps from inside. Ling Chen turned and saw Tian Hanzhong quickly walking over.


    "Brother Tian, do you have something for us?"


    "Ling, that Mr. Ling is reaching the end, do you want to take a look?"


    Mr. Ling? Ling Chen was slightly taken aback, then suddenly understood. The Mr. Ling Tian Hanzhong referred to was Ling Beichuan. For Ling Beichuan’s safety, Ling Chen had specially relocated him from the hospital to Dragon Tiger Hall to prevent people from the Southern Ling Family froming.


    "How’s his condition?"


    Tian Hanzhong sighed lightly, "Very poor, the doctor just examined him, said he won’t make it through the night."


    Upon hearing this, Ling Chen quickly got up and hurried to Ling Beichuan’s residence.


    Soon, Ling Chen and Tian Hanzhong arrived in Ling Beichuan’s room. At the moment, Ling Beichuany on the bed, critically ill, with IV tubes inserted, a few white-coated doctors trying to rescue him.


    Ling Chen walked to the bedside, looked at Ling Beichuan’s weakplexion and pale face, and asked, "Doctor, how long does he have?"


    A white coat without raising his head said, "Making it past midnight would be good. His situation is very bad, all bodily functions are severely depleted, rescue is no longer possible. Considering his condition, living to this age is already not easy. I checked carefully, he definitely has used many potent drugs to deplete his body’s functions and extend life. Now, all his organs are showing signs of failure, beyond recovery."


    "Is he still conscious now?"


    "He’s been in a semi-conscious state, it’s hard to say if he has awareness. Mr. Ling, as a doctor, I suggest euthanasia immediately. Whatever we do is just prolonging his suffering. Rather than that, it would be better for him to leave without pain."


    Ling Chen hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Alright, do what you have to do."


    The doctor responded and immediately, with hispanions, pulled out the IV tubes stopping the rescue. He then took out a syringe, injecting it into Ling Beichuan’s body. As the medication from the syringe entered his system, Ling Beichuan’s tense face gradually rxed, seeming as if his whole person became relieved.