<h4>Chapter 1380: Chapter 1688: The Great Battle Between North and South (Part 2)</h4>


    At this moment, Xu Ming and Qiu Yong had already reacted and quickly rushed to Ling Chen’s front, their fists striking towards the opponent. However, the person’s speed was faster. Before the attack could approach, the opponent had already retreated, avoiding the two’s offensive.


    Once the opponent had steadied himself, Ling Chen finally saw clearly the person’s appearance. Ling Jian! Ling Chen’s gaze sharpened, as expected, this Ling Jian was extraordinary. From the strength he had just disyed, this person was undoubtedly a Heavenly List expert.


    Three Heavenly List experts... at this moment, Ling Chen finally felt the pressure.


    It was apparent that Ling Jian aimed to eliminate their group. With Ling Jian’s strength, if Ling Chen and the others were caught unprepared, achieving that would not be difficult. Last time when besieging Su He and Qin Chuan, although they could jointly kill Qin Chuan, it was because everyone had already arranged tactics, just waiting for the fish to take the bait. But this time was different, Yuan Yun was wounded, the truebat strength consisted of only Qiu Yong, Xu Ming, Ling Chen, Zhang Zhongfeng, and Xia Yue; Yang Chen and Wei Jiahao needed to look after Yuan Yun, and besides, their strength wasn’t suitable for joining the fight.


    Seeing Qiu Yong and the others slowly encircling, Ling Jian sneered coldly, not taking any of those present seriously at all.


    Taking this opportunity, Ling Chen nced at the others; Zhu Qing and Qin Genglong were suppressing the Southern Ling Family’s Earthly List experts, keeping them upied and unable to interfere with the battle here. Five Earthly List experts against one Heavenly List expert, honestly, Ling Chen didn’t feel very confident.


    But regardless, the arrow was on the string, and they had to shoot; they must withstand Ling Jian’s offensive to buy time for the others. In a sh of thought, Qiu Yong lightly tapped his toe, swiftly rushing towards Ling Jian.


    Seeing Qiu Yong engage, Ling Chen and the others followed closely. Without verbal or eyemunication, everyone already understood the tactics. Qiu Yong practiced cross training, with strong defensive power in his body, so he stood against Ling Jian from the front. Xu Ming’s strength was the strongest among them, tasked with restraining Ling Jian, relieving part of Qiu Yong’s pressure. Besides, Ling Chen, Zhang Zhongfeng, and Xia Yue were responsible for leading the attack.


    Facing Qiu Yong and the others’ strategic allocation, Ling Jian sneered coldly, his gaze disdainful, not putting Ling Chen’s attack in his eyes. If there was anything that posed a bit of a threat, it was probably only Zhang Zhongfeng. Zhang Zhongfeng’s archery was indisputable; as long as one arrow hit, it would be a deadly threat to Ling Jian. So, besides dealing with Ling Chen and the others, Ling Jian always diverted some attention to Zhang Zhongfeng, evading his arrows.


    After a brief exchange, Ling Chen finally had a general understanding of Ling Jian’s strength. Though Ling Jian was a Heavenly List expert, his time on the Heavenly List shouldn’t be long. During his times at Dragon Tiger Hall, Ling Chen had sparred with Chen Junfeng and Tong Zhentian multiple times. Chen Junfeng and Tong Zhentian, as long-established Heavenly List experts, exuded a powerful presence when battling them. Without a move, just that presence was enough for Ling Chen to lose half. However, when facing Ling Jian, Ling Chen did not feel that.


    It was evident that Ling Jian’s strength was much lesser than Tong Zhentian.


    At this moment, during the attack, Ling Chen nced at Ling Haitian and the others not far away, just seeing them standing by the airne, watching the battle, with no intention of intervening. Seeing this, Ling Chen couldn’t help but feel a bit irritated. Damn! At a time like this, they still have the mind to watch the fight on the side, don’t they know toe and help?


    Ling Chen had heard from Ling Kun that the Northern Ling Family had two Heavenly List experts. Besides Ling Kun, another one was Ling Jun. Additionally, the elder named Ling Gao was also an Earthly List expert, with strength simr to Xu Ming’s, already touching the threshold of a Heavenly List expert. As long as they helped, the Southern Ling Family’s people wouldn’t be able to resist.


    "What are you guys doing standing there." Ling Chen said coldly: "Help out quickly."


    Upon hearing Ling Chen’s shout, Ling Gao and Ling Jun both turned their gaze towards Ling Haitian, waiting for hismand.


    Ling Haitian pondered for a moment and spoke: "Ling Gao, go help them; Ling Jun stays by my side."


    "Yes." Ling Gao responded, immediately joining the battlefield to help Ling Chen encircle Ling Jian. With Ling Gao’s added strength, Ling Chen felt much relieved.


    "Why isn’t Ling Juning to help?" Ling Chen asked. If Ling Jun intervened, with their strength, they could easily take care of Ling Jian.


    Ling Gao replied nonchntly: "It’s too chaotic here; Ling Jun needs to be responsible for protecting the Family Head’s safety."


    Damn!


    Hearing this, Ling Chen couldn’t help but curse inwardly. That Ling Haitian was really something, everyone else was risking their lives for him, yet he only cared about his own safety, not considering others at all. Despite the curses, no matter how much dissatisfaction was in his heart, Ling Chen could only bear it for now, settling ounts after dealing with this situation.


    Facing the fierce attacks from Ling Chen, Xia Yue, and Ling Gao, Ling Jian began to struggle, slowly retreating backward. However, Xu Ming was constantly looking for opportunities from behind, asionallyunching surprise attacks that gave Ling Jian a headache.


    "Stand aside, let me." At this moment, Ling Chen shouted loudly, his speed suddenly increasing, rushing directly at Ling Jian, his steel fist aiming straight at the opponent’s face. Upon hearing Ling Chen’s shout, Qiu Yong and Ling Gao both moved aside to avoid hindering Ling Chen’s move.


    As Ling Chen closed in, Ling Jian sneered disdainfully. Truly courting death, daring to match himself in strength. Immediately, Ling Jian’s palm turned, directly meeting Ling Chen’s steel fist. As the fist and palm were about to collide, Ling Chen abruptly stopped his advance, swiftly moving aside.


    At the same time, a figure darted out from behind Ling Chen, supplementing the previous attack position.


    This sudden change made Ling Jian slightly flinch. At this moment, both had already charged in too close, retreating was toote. Seeing this, Ling Jian gritted his teeth, inner strength gathered, striking fiercely.


    Suddenly, the spectators only saw two figures swiftly approach, followed by one of them suddenly flying out, heavilynding on the ground.


    "Family Head!"


    Seeing Ling Jian copsed on the ground, engaged inbat, Ling Ao and Ling Feng couldn’t help but be shocked. How was this possible? Ling Jian was a Heavenly List expert; who could punch him flying? After a brief stupor, everyone turned their gaze to the one who struck.


    Ji Gang?


    Soon, the people of the Southern Ling Family identified the opponent’s identity, unexpectedly discovering another hidden Heavenly List expert.


    "Haha!"


    Ling Chenughed loudly, patting Ji Gang’s shoulder, looking at Ling Jian slowly climbing up from the ground, saying: "You’re not the only one capable of hiding strength."