Chapter 523: Mo Luo's Shock
"So, this is Flame City…"
Lin Langtian muttered in astonishment as he gazed at the magnificent city before him, which sprawled like a fiery dragon.
In his memory, perhaps only the Darkness City of the Palace of Darkness could rival Flame City in sheer grandeur.
On the towering city walls, Lin Langtian frequently observed squads of soldiers clad in fiery-red armor patrolling with eagle-like sharpness, carefully scanning the surroundings. On their chest plates, a flame emblem could clearly be seen, marking their identity as the enforcement troops of the Flame Divine Hall.
Observing these disciplined guards, Lin Langtian couldn't help but silently nod in admiration. Indeed, the Flame Divine Hall was worthy of its reputation as a powerhouse within the Chaotic Demon Sea, possessing strict enforcement and a formidable army.
Surrounding the city, countless streams of rainbow-like energy poured down like rain, passing effortlessly through the protective barrier and entering the immense city below.
Following suit, Lin Langtian and his group gradually descended from the sky, stepping into the bustling and majestic city. The moment they set foot inside, deafening noise surged toward them, momentarily causing Lin Langtian's head to buzz.
His gaze quickly swept over the endless sea of people packed tightly within the city. It seemed that every notable expert in the Chaotic Demon Sea had already gathered here.
"Senior Mu Lan, Lin Langtian, please follow me. I'll take you to meet my master," Tang Xinlian said with a smile, confidently taking on the role of the host.
"Mm."
Lin Langtian nodded slightly. Since Flame City was the domain of the Flame Divine Hall, naturally, he wouldn't pass up the chance to meet its master. As for Mu Lan, his purpose in coming was precisely to collaborate with Mo Luo on major plans.
Under Tang Xinlian's lead, the group moved swiftly toward the center of Flame City, soon arriving before a grand and splendid hall.
Outside the magnificent hall stood numerous formidable guards in crimson armor, their auras vigorous and powerful. Security here was exceptionally tight. Any suspicious individual daring to approach this hall would face expulsion or immediate execution.
When these crimson-armored guards noticed Tang Xinlian, they were momentarily stunned, soon breaking into joyful expressions: "Young Hall Master, you've returned! There was no news from you for so long, we feared the worst…"
Seeing their worried faces, Tang Xinlian smiled reassuringly. "Relax, I'm fine. Is my master inside?"
"The Hall Master returned to Flame City several days ago," one guard captain replied respectfully.
Tang Xinlian visibly relaxed at this news and turned to introduce Lin Langtian and the others: "These are my friends; I'm bringing them to see my master."
Hearing her explanation, the guards respectfully opened the grand doors without any further questioning. Tang Xinlian's status within the Flame Divine Hall was equal to, if not greater than, some senior elders.
Seeing this scene, Lin Langtian quietly nodded. It was clear why Tang Xinlian would eventually succeed Mo Luo as the Hall Master and even become the leader of the Chaotic Demon Sea alliance during the second great war. Her authority and charisma were extraordinary.
Guided by Tang Xinlian, Lin Langtian's group quickly entered the massive crimson hall. There, at its center, stood a red-robed figure.
This figure had a rough-looking face, and between his thick eyebrows emanated a dominating aura capable of burning the heavens. A flaming rune glowed brightly at the center of his forehead.
"So, this is Mo Luo, Hall Master of the Flame Divine Hall…" Lin Langtian murmured quietly, his expression turning serious.
Mo Luo.
A name that resonated profoundly throughout the Chaotic Demon Sea, and among the peak-level experts, Mo Luo undoubtedly ranked among the highest. Under his rule, the Flame Divine Hall dominated the Flame Sea Region, establishing itself as a formidable power within the entire Chaotic Demon Sea.
From a certain perspective, the strength of the Flame Divine Hall was no less than the Deep Sea Xuanjiao Clan or the Immortal Sage Whale Clan. Within the entire Chaotic Demon Sea, there were few factions bold enough to provoke the Flame Divine Hall, all due to the dominating presence of a single person—Mo Luo.
Mo Luo's strength was at the Samsara Stage. Although many sect leaders in the Chaotic Demon Sea were at the same stage, none would dare show arrogance before Mo Luo. The reason was simple: Mo Luo was the master of one of the eight legendary Ancestral Symbols—the Flame Ancestral Symbol.
Only after reaching the Samsara Stage could one truly unleash an Ancestral Symbol's full potential, creating awe-inspiring power that shook heaven and earth. Thus, despite Lin Langtian currently possessing two Ancestral Symbols himself, he was still far from Mo Luo's mastery.
"Oh, Xinlian, you're back."
As Lin Langtian's group approached, Mo Luo turned his gaze toward them, visibly relieved to see Tang Xinlian unharmed.
Initially, sending Tang Xinlian to eliminate the Yimo King in the Devouring Realm was a choice forced by circumstances. After all, his primary mission was to secure the Thunderbolt Ancestral Symbol. As the Flame Divine Hall required a Samsara Stage elder to oversee its headquarters, Mo Luo could only entrust this mission to his disciple.
Fortunately, Tang Xinlian hadn't disappointed him, successfully killing the Yimo King and returning unharmed.
"Master," Tang Xinlian said respectfully, a joyous sparkle in her eyes upon seeing Mo Luo again.
"Haha, Hall Master Mo Luo, it's been quite a while," Mu Lan greeted respectfully with a smile, clasping his fists.
Though both were at the Samsara Stage, Mo Luo's status as the holder of an Ancestral Symbol placed him at a level equal to the Reincarnation Stage leader of the Immortal Sage Whale Clan. Mu Lan naturally held Mo Luo in great respect.
Seeing Mu Lan, Mo Luo's eyes flickered in mild surprise, then he smiled warmly: "Brother Mu, I didn't greet you personally. My apologies."
Mu Lan chuckled. "On our way, we encountered your talented disciple and came together. Has Qing Zhi arrived yet?"
Mo Luo shook his head. "Not yet. Given the importance of our plan, we're taking utmost precautions."
Mu Lan nodded gravely, fully understanding the severity of the situation. After all, the Yimo weren't an easy threat to tackle.
After exchanging pleasantries, Mo Luo finally looked curiously toward Lin Langtian. "And who might this young friend be?"
Unlike Mu Lingshan, Lin Langtian didn't carry the aura of the Immortal Sage Whale Clan, indicating he wasn't a member. Yet, strangely enough, Mo Luo felt a certain inexplicable familiarity toward him.
Lin Langtian respectfully clasped his hands and introduced himself: "Junior Lin Langtian, greetings to Hall Master Mo Luo."
"Lin Langtian…?" Mo Luo frowned thoughtfully. "This name sounds familiar."
"Master, he's Lin Langtian, the master of Tianfu from the Eastern Xuan Region who fought against Yuan Gate," Tang Xinlian explained. "He was the one who saved me in the Devouring Realm and destroyed the Yimo King."
"Oh? Lin Langtian destroyed the Yimo King?" Mo Luo was visibly startled, having assumed Tang Xinlian herself had accomplished this task.
Tang Xinlian nodded earnestly. "The Yimo King had seized the body of the Devouring Emperor and absorbed the demonic energy of Yuan Gate's three experts, making its strength comparable to a peak Samsara Stage expert. Although you provided me with a portion of the Flame Ancestral Symbol's power, I was no match. It was Lin Langtian who finally eliminated the Yimo King."
Her gaze toward Lin Langtian revealed a glimmer of sincere gratitude as she recounted the entire ordeal.
"What?! You say Lin Langtian possesses two Ancestral Symbols?"
Mo Luo's expression immediately shifted to shock upon hearing her words, turning a stunned gaze toward Lin Langtian. He, more than anyone, understood the formidable might of an Ancestral Symbol, and to hear someone possessed two of them completely unsettled even the revered Flame Divine Hall Master himself.
Mu Lan was similarly astonished, having not fully heard these details before.
"Hehe, Brother Langtian has the Devouring and Space Ancestral Symbols!" Mu Lingshan proudly declared.
Mo Luo's attention immediately sharpened. "The Devouring Ancestral Symbol?"
Lin Langtian nodded slowly. "Indeed, senior."
"Isn't that… impossible? I've already encountered the Devouring Ancestral Symbol's wielder…" Mo Luo murmured suspiciously, recalling Lin Dong.
Lin Langtian smiled knowingly. "Senior, have you perhaps met my cousin, Lin Dong?"
"Lin Dong is your cousin?" Mo Luo blurted in surprise.
Lin Langtian nodded. "Indeed, Lin Dong and I originate from the same Lin Clan in the Eastern Xuan Region. Senior, I suppose you discovered that he also possesses the Devouring Ancestral Symbol?"
Everyone else was immediately shocked at the revelation that two identical Ancestral Symbols existed simultaneously.
Mo Luo gravely confirmed, "Indeed. How can two identical Ancestral Symbols coexist?"
Seeing everyone's intense curiosity, Lin Langtian calmly smiled and explained clearly, "To be precise, the Devouring Ancestral Symbol I have… is actually replicated from Lin Dong's original."
"Replicated… an Ancestral Symbol?"
At these shocking words, the grand hall immediately erupted in startled exclamations, while Mo Luo's expression dramatically transformed into unparalleled astonishment…
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