Chapter 516: The Sea of Reincarnation
Inside the Devouring Realm, Lin Langtian sat cross-legged in mid-air. The aura emanating from his body grew stronger day by day, astonishing in its speed of progress.
This rapid growth lasted fully five days. Only then did the boundless energy surrounding Lin Langtian begin to gradually subside.
In midair, when the final strand of energy flowed back into Lin Langtian's body, his eyes, tightly shut for several days, suddenly opened. Within those dark eyes flashed a keen, brilliant gleam before swiftly fading away.
Creak!
Lin Langtian pressed his palms against the void, slowly rising. As he stood, crisp crackling sounds emanated from within his body, accompanied by a terrifying aura—as if an ancient beast was awakening from its deep slumber.
"Huff…"
Lin Langtian exhaled deeply, feeling the surge of vigorous power within him. The corners of his lips curved upward slightly, enjoying this unprecedented sense of strength.
"You've truly stepped into the Death Profound Realm now," the Devouring Emperor remarked gently, appearing beside him. "To reach this stage at your age would qualify you as an absolute prodigy even across the entire continent. Not to mention the frightening hidden force within your body. If nothing unforeseen occurs, the heavy responsibility of resisting the Yimo will rest upon your shoulders in the future."
"Death Profound Realm, small completion…" Lin Langtian muttered quietly, clenching his fists. Satisfaction surfaced on his face; his cultivation this time had indeed yielded impressive results.
Thinking of this, he respectfully cupped his fists toward the Devouring Emperor and said, "I sincerely thank Senior for your generous assistance!"
Without the critical death-energy provided by the Devouring Emperor, Lin Langtian could not have smoothly broken through to this realm. Hence, his gratitude was heartfelt.
"Haha, these accomplishments are your own. I merely assisted slightly," the Devouring Emperor responded kindly, then added with a smile, "And what improved most this time was actually your spiritual power…"
Lin Langtian nodded slightly. Without visible effort, he unleashed an overwhelming surge of mental energy from his Spiritual Palace. It swept out rapidly, forming a spiritual tempest around him. The fierce ripples from this storm would cause even a small completion Death Profound expert to be wary.
"Grand Completion Celestial Symbol Master!" Lin Langtian smiled, knowing that the Devouring Black Symbol had contained extremely pure mental energy in addition to death-energy. Thanks to that, his spiritual power had risen sharply, directly entering the Grand Completion stage of Celestial Symbol Master.
The Celestial Symbol Master stage was divided into Minor Completion and Grand Completion—yet just these two ranks could rival the Life-Death Profound Realm.
Generally speaking, once spiritual power reached Grand Completion, one could match Death Profound Realm experts. Having just broken through, Lin Langtian's spiritual power currently equaled the strength of a small completion Death Profound Realm.
This meant Lin Langtian's overall strength had become balanced, with both Yuan Power and Spiritual Power now at a comparable, formidable level. With the combined might of these two forces, Lin Langtian confidently believed he could defeat anyone within small to large completion of the Death Profound Realm. Even against a peak Death Profound Realm expert, he felt he could directly challenge them.
Suddenly, Lin Langtian heard the sound of flowing water. Turning his head, he saw a gigantic black hole hovering high in the sky. Streams of black water continuously poured down from the opening, forming a vast black lake below.
"This is…the Energy Lake?"
Lin Langtian was slightly surprised, recognizing the familiar sight. He hadn't expected this lake, previously located elsewhere, to appear now within the Devouring Realm.
Noticing his confusion, the Devouring Emperor explained, "The Devouring Realm was personally created by me. It is an independent space, and since you possess the Devouring Token, you are now its master. While you cultivated, I moved this Energy Lake here. Alongside the Scripture Pavilion, it should greatly enhance your faction's foundations."
The Devouring Emperor clearly understood that though Lin Langtian led a powerful faction at a young age, it likely lacked deep foundations. Both this lake and the Scripture Pavilion represented the former power of the Devouring Palace. Passing them on to Lin Langtian, the Emperor felt not regret but satisfaction, as these resources would once again serve their intended purpose.
Hearing this, Lin Langtian felt deeply moved. Words could hardly express his gratitude, so he simply bowed sincerely toward the Devouring Emperor and said respectfully, "This junior profoundly thanks Senior for your great kindness!"
For his newly founded Heavenly Palace, these two treasures were nothing less than a heaven-sent gift, perfectly resolving their two greatest weaknesses. In many ways, this was even more significant than Lin Langtian's own breakthrough into the Death Profound Realm.
Watching this, even Tang Xinlian, standing nearby, revealed envy. The Scripture Pavilion and Energy Lake were treasures that even her prestigious Flame Divine Palace desired. With them, the Heavenly Palace's potential was limitless. Surpassing the Yuan Gate to dominate the Eastern Xuan Region would happen sooner rather than later.
As Tang Xinlian contemplated this, her gaze toward Lin Langtian grew softer and slightly hazy. Young as he was, Lin Langtian might soon stand shoulder-to-shoulder with her master, Mo Luo. Such an extraordinary man indeed stirred Tang Xinlian's heart deeply…
"My time is nearly up," the Devouring Emperor sighed softly, glancing around with nostalgia. Turning back to Lin Langtian, he asked, "Are you prepared to accept my inheritance?"
Lin Langtian's breathing quickened slightly. Without hesitation, he nodded solemnly. An inheritance from a near-Reincarnation-stage expert was an unparalleled treasure.
Seeing his agreement, the Devouring Emperor smiled faintly. "Then prepare yourself."
Lin Langtian sat down cross-legged, quieting his mind as he waited.
The Devouring Emperor spread his arms wide, savoring his last moments in this world. Gradually, his body distorted, dark rays leaking out until he finally transformed into a massive black hole. Slowly rotating, the black hole gently engulfed Lin Langtian.
"Now it's up to you… I hope my inheritance does not end here," whispered the Emperor's voice, fading away as his form vanished forever.
When darkness cleared from Lin Langtian's vision, he opened his eyes slowly. Immediately, dazzling colors reflected upon his face, causing his eyes to widen slightly.
"This place…?"
Lin Langtian murmured, observing an endless, spectacular ocean whose waters shimmered beautifully, mesmerizing to behold.
"This is the Sea of Reincarnation," a familiar voice explained nearby.
Lin Langtian turned, seeing the translucent form of the Devouring Emperor standing several meters away.
"Senior, you…" Lin Langtian began, puzzled.
"Haha, to enter here, I burned through the last of my energy. I'm truly gone from the world now," the Emperor explained gently, smiling carefree.
Lin Langtian had anticipated this, yet sorrow still flashed in his eyes. The Devouring Emperor, an exceptional prodigy nearly equal to the ancient Devouring Master himself, had tragically fallen before reaching his peak. Fate indeed was unpredictable.
"Don't mourn me," the Emperor comforted. "To find such a worthy successor was already my great fortune. Now, behold my final gift to you—the Sea of Reincarnation."
"Sea of Reincarnation?" Lin Langtian repeated curiously.
"Upon entering the Reincarnation Realm, one's Dantian transforms into this ocean, holding all their life's cultivation. Though I failed to solidify this realm due to the Yimo's attack, my comprehension of reincarnation remains. That understanding is the true treasure of this inheritance."
Lin Langtian observed the ocean carefully, sensing its profound mysteries, vast and mesmerizing—this was the essence of reincarnation.
As he gazed intently, a sudden shout from the Emperor snapped him awake, making Lin Langtian realize in alarm he'd unknowingly approached the ocean's edge, one step away from falling into it.
"This sea's power is dangerously alluring for those who haven't reached Reincarnation," the Emperor warned sternly. "Even a brief lapse in vigilance could entrap you forever."
Lin Langtian quickly stepped back, shaken yet deeply grateful. "Thank you for your warning, Senior."
The Emperor nodded gravely. "This inheritance carries great risk. Only attempt to fully absorb it when you reach the Samsara Realm or peak Death Profound Realm."
Lin Langtian agreed earnestly. He wasn't ready yet for the Sea's mysteries.
"By the way," the Emperor added, growing faint, "I sense the presence of the Devouring Black Corpse within you. Placing it in the Sea of Reincarnation could speed its recovery significantly."
Lin Langtian was delighted. Such aid would greatly enhance the corpse puppet's value.
As the Emperor's form faded, he gave his final advice: "You possess two Ancestral Symbols; guard this secret closely. I sense in you a power not from this world… Perhaps you could become a second Symbol Ancestor…"
His figure vanished completely. Solemnly, Lin Langtian bowed deeply in farewell, whispering respectfully:
"Rest peacefully, Senior."
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