Chapter 517: The Three Sea Demon Brothers Stealing the Prize
"Senior Devouring Emperor, rest in peace."
Lin Langtian clasped his hands respectfully, watching as the image of the Devouring Emperor gradually faded away. His heart was filled with complicated emotions.
Though the Devouring Emperor, the second controller of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, hadn't reached the legendary heights of the Devouring Master, Lin Langtian believed his willpower and methods weren't much inferior. Sadly, misfortune struck during his attempt to break through into the Samsara Realm, attacked and eventually slain by the invading Yimo. If it weren't for this tragedy, his reputation might have matched that of the Devouring Master himself.
Shaking his head with a sigh, Lin Langtian cleared his mind. Once again, he looked out at the boundless Sea of Reincarnation before him, his eyes blazing with excitement for a brief moment.
Fortunately, due to the Devouring Emperor's earlier warning and Lin Langtian's own extraordinary determination, this enticing vision did not draw him in completely. The Sea contained not only the profound insights of reincarnation but also the Emperor's lifetime cultivation. With his current strength, it would be easy to lose himself within it.
"Unfortunately, having just advanced to the small completion of the Death Profound Realm, comprehending reincarnation at this point is too ambitious," Lin Langtian murmured thoughtfully.
The key to breaking into the Samsara Realm was comprehending the essence of reincarnation. Even catching a glimpse of this essence could greatly strengthen a Samsara-stage expert. However, Lin Langtian had barely entered the Death Profound Realm; the Samsara Realm was still distant. Thus, although this inheritance was priceless, it was not something he could currently utilize.
"However, the Devouring Emperor did mention this Sea might aid in repairing the Devouring Black Corpse…" Lin Langtian pondered.
The Devouring Black Corpse had been crafted by the Emperor in imitation of the Devouring Master's famous Devouring Heavenly Corpse. Although the Devouring Palace had only managed to create a single corpse, its strength was equal to the original Heavenly Corpse crafted by the Devouring Master.
Thinking of this, Lin Langtian flicked his sleeve, releasing a black glow which shot into the endless Sea of Reincarnation—it was the Devouring Black Corpse.
"I hope the Sea of Reincarnation fully restores you. At that time, I'll have a puppet with the strength of the Samsara Realm."
A faint smile touched Lin Langtian's lips as he waved his sleeve again, causing the space around him to twist. His figure quickly vanished.
Devouring Realm.
When Lin Langtian reappeared, Tang Xinlian, Mu Lingshan, and the others had already been waiting patiently. Their eyes were filled with curiosity and anticipation, eager to know what Lin Langtian had obtained from the Devouring Emperor.
Only Tang Xinlian seemed to have guessed something; her eyes flickered softly, her red lips pursed gently. An inheritance from a Samsara Realm powerhouse—even her master Mo Luo would greatly desire such a treasure. Did this mean that Lin Langtian's future achievements could surpass even her esteemed master?
A sudden strange sensation stirred within Tang Xinlian's heart. Long ago, when Mo Luo had teased her about which outstanding man would match his beloved disciple, she had casually replied, "He must be someone no weaker than you, Master."
Those words had astonished everyone in the Flame Divine Palace, for Mo Luo was not only the Palace Master but also possessed the Flame Ancestral Symbol—few could match his stature in the entire continent.
As Tang Xinlian was lost in her thoughts, Lin Langtian emerged from the Sea of Reincarnation's space, smiling slightly at those eagerly awaiting him. "Alright, it's time we left."
Lin Langtian did not reveal what exactly he had gained from the Emperor, and the others respectfully refrained from asking questions.
Moments later, the group exited the Devouring Realm, quickly returning to the main hall.
Devouring Hall.
When Lin Langtian and the others reappeared, the hall was empty. Clearly, all the treasure hunters had already retreated during their time inside.
Lin Langtian's eyes flickered towards the giant statue within the hall. He noticed a spatial vortex still swirling gently at the statue's chest—the gateway to the Devouring Realm.
Smiling, Lin Langtian withdrew the black token. With a mere thought, the swirling spatial vortex slowly pulled away from the statue, vanishing entirely into his token.
Beside him, Tang Xinlian raised an elegant eyebrow slightly, instantly understanding Lin Langtian's earlier actions. No wonder he'd so abruptly snatched this token—it was to seize complete control of the Devouring Realm. Such meticulous planning surprised her once again.
"With the Devouring Realm in my possession, our mission here is complete." Lin Langtian smiled faintly, satisfaction clear on his face.
This token containing an entire realm was no weaker than some Pure Yuan treasures. Although it lacked direct offensive power, Lin Langtian didn't mind. Within it was not only the Scripture Pavilion and Energy Lake—treasures invaluable to his Heavenly Palace—but also the Sea of Reincarnation, essential for entering the Samsara Realm in the future. In short, this small realm alone could support the rise of a powerful faction.
Adding his own cultivation breakthrough and the Devouring Black Corpse he'd obtained, Lin Langtian's gains from this journey were beyond generous.
"Let's go," he said calmly, leading everyone swiftly out of the hall.
Yet as soon as Lin Langtian exited, dark clouds rapidly gathered above, accompanied by violent rumbles of thunder.
"The Wind-Lightning Tribulation?" Lin Langtian raised an eyebrow, amused. His spiritual power had surged dramatically earlier, so a tribulation was inevitable, though it couldn't reach him inside the Devouring Realm. Now, stepping outside, it immediately sought him out.
"How many layers is this?" Lin Langtian laughed lightly, glancing up. Having directly leaped from Minor Completion to Grand Completion Celestial Symbol Master, how many accumulated tribulations would he now face?
Shaking his head casually, he didn't even pay attention to the thunderclouds. His figure flashed, swiftly moving away.
Tang Xinlian stared blankly at his casual attitude. This Wind-Lightning Tribulation was fierce enough that even Death Profound experts would treat it cautiously, yet Lin Langtian completely ignored it.
Boom!
Countless lightning bolts instantly chased Lin Langtian.
"Shift!"
Lin Langtian paused slightly, turning around sharply. His eyes glowed silver, and with a single word, spatial fluctuations appeared. In an instant, all the lightning bolts disappeared entirely, as if teleported elsewhere.
The surrounding observers were stunned speechless, especially Tang Xinlian. Meanwhile, Mu Lingshan clapped joyfully, exclaiming how fun it looked.
"Truly amazing—the Space Ancestral Symbol…" Tang Xinlian whispered in admiration. Each display of Lin Langtian's powers deepened her growing respect for him.
Outer Region of the Devouring Sea.
Even after the treasure hunt ended, numerous experts lingered here, greedily awaiting those who might emerge carrying treasures.
Suddenly, several rainbow lights appeared on the horizon, rapidly approaching. The waiting experts immediately surged forward eagerly.
When Lin Langtian's group clearly came into view, some immediately shouted in shock:
"It's Lin Langtian!"
"He definitely got the Devouring Hall's greatest treasure!"
Instantly, countless fiery gazes focused greedily on Lin Langtian. Three powerful figures quickly stepped forward, their auras aggressively pressing toward him—clearly three Death Profound Realm, large completion experts.
Lin Langtian's expression turned icy as he coldly scanned these opportunists. "So, you're a bunch of vultures who waited outside to steal the prize."
Many among the crowd whispered excitedly, recognizing these three as the infamous Sea Demon Brothers. Each brother was at the large completion of the Death Profound Realm. Together, even peak Death Profound experts found them troublesome.
The eldest brother stepped forward, voice heavy with greed: "Lin Langtian, hand over what you got from the Samsara cave, and we'll leave immediately."
Lin Langtian raised an eyebrow indifferently. "Who said I had it? Did you see it?"
The eldest Sea Demon Brother faltered momentarily, unable to provide proof. Quickly regaining his confidence, he sneered, "You're just stalling. You're clearly the one who gained the treasure!"
Lin Langtian remained impassive, eyes cold. He had anticipated that these greedy fools might try to steal his gains.
The eldest brother's face darkened with anger at Lin Langtian's casual denial. He stepped forward menacingly.
"Since you refuse to cooperate, don't blame us three brothers for being impolite!"
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