Chapter 556: Symbol Ancestor's Hidden Arrangement
"If you want to devour the Demon King Intents of those three Yimo Kings, what do you need me to do?"
Lin Langtian slightly narrowed his eyes, casting a brief glance toward the enchanting woman, as he transmitted this question in his heart.
If the Wolf Demon General could truly use this opportunity to advance to a King-level Yimo, it would certainly be a tremendous benefit for Lin Langtian. After all, a King-level Yimo was equivalent to a human Samsara stage expert. Having such a formidable subordinate, Lin Langtian would dare to confront even the four overlord clans.
"Master, you only need to draw the consciousness formed by the three Yimo Kings into the mirror world. I will handle the rest myself."
Inside the mirror world, excitement surfaced on the rugged face of the Wolf Demon General, as he respectfully replied.
"Oh? That's not too difficult." Lin Langtian raised an eyebrow, murmuring quietly to himself.
While Lin Langtian conversed with the Wolf Demon General, Lin Dong raised his palm. Gentle white radiance surged forth, and an ancient stone talisman gradually emerged from his palm.
As the white brilliance spread outward, its warmth and purity swiftly dispersed much of the demonic aura lingering in this realm.
"As a Yimo King, you should recognize this, right?" Lin Dong stared coldly at the alluring woman as he mocked her.
The alluring woman stared blankly at the ancient stone within the white glow, her eyes suddenly filled with dread, as she let out a terrified voice, "Ancestor Stone?! Damn it, who exactly are you? How could you possess the Ancestor Stone?!"
Lin Dong ignored her frightened reaction, forming seals rapidly. In response, the Ancestor Stone shone brilliantly, spreading vast, soothing white light.
Upon contact with this light, the demonic energy in the sky dissipated rapidly, like snow meeting the scorching sun.
"Ancestor Spirit Demon-Purifying Array!"
A solemn, ancient voice echoed from the Ancestor Stone. Countless white threads of light shot forth, quickly weaving into a massive formation above the enchanting woman.
"Ahh!"
She shrieked in horror, attempting to flee into the blood sea below.
"You want to run?"
Lin Dong sneered. Lightning and black light surged out, instantly sealing her retreat.
Lin Langtian watched silently and nodded slightly.
This Yimo King existed merely as consciousness, its body long destroyed. Facing Lin Dong, who controlled two Ancestral Symbols, she naturally posed little threat.
Boom!
The giant white formation trembled violently, before pouring down an ocean of gentle white light, enveloping the Yimo King's consciousness completely.
"Ahh!"
Miserable screams resounded. Lin Langtian clearly observed strands of black energy swiftly being expelled from her body.
As the purification intensified, a figure suddenly shot forward. Lin Langtian swiftly moved, unleashing a streak of black-gold radiance from his palm. Like a sharp spear, it pierced directly into the woman's head.
No blood emerged from the wound; instead, tendrils of black aura rapidly poured out before silently disappearing. Unbeknownst to Lin Dong, this dark energy secretly shifted elsewhere.
"Whether or not you can advance now depends on your own fortune," Lin Langtian murmured quietly to the Wolf Demon General.
"Brother Langtian, you…" Lin Dong appeared puzzled by Lin Langtian's sudden action.
Lin Langtian calmly smiled and replied, "We came together, after all—I can't simply watch and let you do all the work. Leave the final extermination of this Yimo King to me."
He did not reveal the truth, as taming a Yimo subordinate would raise unnecessary suspicion. Hearing Lin Langtian's explanation, Lin Dong did not doubt further, nodding gently instead. With a wave of his hand, the Ancestor Stone returned to his palm before vanishing again.
"Lord Langtian, Lord Lin Dong, how did it go?" Xin Qing anxiously asked from beside them.
Both men remained silent, their gazes fixed upon the woman on the ground.
After several minutes of silence, a soft pink radiance gradually emanated from her body, completely different from the previous malevolent energy. Soon after, she opened her eyes, revealing a captivating gaze.
"Finally free of suppression…" The enchanting woman examined her slender hands, complicated emotions flickering in her eyes. She smiled at Lin Langtian and Lin Dong gratefully, "Thank you both."
Though her consciousness had been suppressed, she had clearly been aware of everything occurring outside. She briefly glanced at Lin Langtian in mild astonishment, sensing he had not destroyed but rather absorbed the Yimo Kings' consciousness using some special method.
Though suspicious, she tactfully chose not to probe further, since Lin Langtian clearly wasn't aligned with the Yimo.
"Ancestor…" Xin Qing's eyes brimmed with tears again, comforted by the familiar aura emanating from the woman.
"My dear descendant…" Nine-Tailed Fox gently embraced Xin Qing, her voice tinged with regret. "It is I who have failed you."
"Ancestor, it wasn't your fault. Those Yimo were just too vicious!" Xin Qing shook her head.
"Senior acted righteously," Lin Dong respectfully interjected.
Lin Langtian also nodded in silent admiration of her sacrifice.
"Righteousness?" Nine-Tailed Fox laughed gently, shaking her head, "I'm just a simple woman caught up in events beyond my control. During that ancient war, no one could escape their fate."
She glanced thoughtfully at Lin Dong's Devouring Ancestral Symbol, sighing softly, "Besides, he always loved causing trouble—even dared crossing dimensional rifts to invade the Yimo. I merely accompanied him on his reckless adventures."
Lin Langtian's eyes flickered. She must be referring to the original master of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol—the Devouring Master himself.
Lin Langtian knew the Devouring Master's legacy was likely destined for Lin Dong. He was the chosen heir of the Symbol Ancestor, after all, whereas Lin Langtian already possessed the inheritance of Emperor Devourer. Although inferior, it sufficed for Lin Langtian's purposes.
Moreover, this trip had yielded three Demon King Intents, possibly granting him a formidable Yimo subordinate. Thus, Lin Langtian felt immensely satisfied.
"Ancestor, can our clan rise again?" Xin Qing asked hopefully.
Nine-Tailed Fox glanced at the vast sea of blood, replying softly, "This blood sea was formed from our fallen clansmen and Yimo Kings' power. After you leave, please activate the formation I left behind to seal the mountain completely. I shall return this accumulated energy to our clan."
Lin Langtian and Lin Dong exchanged startled glances. Such immense power would surely propel the Nine-Tailed Clan back to prominence.
"This girl has extraordinary talent," Nine-Tailed Fox smiled gently at Xin Qing, "Are you willing to inherit my legacy?"
Xin Qing hesitated briefly but, inspired by Lin Langtian and Lin Dong's miraculous feats, nodded determinedly, "Ancestor, I accept!"
With a wave, Nine-Tailed Fox's gigantic skeleton dissolved, transforming into a pool of dense crimson liquid.
"Enter."
Xin Qing smiled resolutely at Lin Langtian and Lin Dong, declaring proudly, "My lords, the next time you see me, I won't burden you again."
"Good luck, Xin Qing," both Lin Langtian and Lin Dong encouraged her warmly.
With a deep breath, Xin Qing dove into the crimson pool without hesitation, vanishing entirely.
Lin Langtian sensed terrifying power accumulating within, seemingly nurturing something powerful.
Turning to Lin Dong, Nine-Tailed Fox suddenly asked, "Your name is Lin Dong, correct?"
Lin Dong nodded curiously.
"Do you desire the Devouring Master's inheritance?" she asked straightforwardly.
Lin Dong was stunned momentarily. Lin Langtian, however, was unsurprised—clearly, the Symbol Ancestor had orchestrated everything meticulously. From the Devouring Ancestral Symbol appearing in the tiny Great Yan Empire to Qing Zhi emerging in the Hundred Empire War battlefield, every detail was arranged to nurture Lin Dong as a hidden chess piece.
Compared to Xiao Yan, who merely had Yao Lao, Lin Dong had the continent's supreme lord backing him. Such special treatment was enviable.
Recovering, Lin Dong asked cautiously, "The Devouring Master's inheritance isn't here, right?"
"Of course not," Nine-Tailed Fox chuckled lightly, "I can only provide clues. Whether you obtain the inheritance depends on your own abilities."
"His final resting place is within the Devouring Divine Palace, hidden somewhere in the Demon Region," she continued.
"Where exactly?" Lin Dong quickly asked.
"The palace drifts within space, periodically appearing. With the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, you should sense its presence first," she explained patiently, "But he was always arrogant, with extremely high standards. Obtaining his inheritance won't be simple, even with the Ancestral Symbol."
Lin Dong grinned confidently, "I have faith in myself."
Nine-Tailed Fox smiled gently, remarking fondly, "Your pride resembles his. He was always jealous of Ice Master, challenging her repeatedly for a century before finally giving up."
Lin Dong's expression turned complicated, clearly recalling Ying Huanhuan.
"I've given you all I can," Nine-Tailed Fox hesitated briefly, then cautiously asked, "You possess something left by the Devouring Master, correct…?"
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