Wu Dong: I, Lin Langtian, will not play a supporting role

"I have sealed the method of mental cultivation in your mind, and you can access it at any time."

It also contains many insights and experiences from my own cultivation practice, which you can learn from. However, I won't be able to guide you personally anymore, so you'll have to walk your own path from now on.

Wan Zhenhuang looked at Dugu Jialan and said gently.

Dugu Jialan bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, Ancestor."

"Haha."

Upon seeing Dugu Jialan, Wan Zhenhuang couldn't help but laugh heartily, nodding repeatedly and saying, "Good, I never expected to have such a good successor before my death."

"I hope my lineage can flourish under your guidance, so that the Dugu family's nurturing of me will not have been in vain."

Dugu Jialan nodded obediently, then looked at Lin Langtian with some embarrassment, because the latter was still empty-handed and had not gained anything.

Wan Zhenhuang also looked at Lin Langtian, pondered for a moment, and said, "There are four more crystal balls here. Why don't you try them out and see if you have such a chance?"

I acquired these in ancient times. Don't think I just picked them up randomly. The methods hidden within them once had astonishing reputations.

If it weren't for its incompleteness and imperfections, its value would far exceed the cultivation method of intention I left behind.

Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian narrowed his eyes and looked at the remaining four crystal balls.

He originally thought these were just ordinary goods, but he never expected them to have such a background.

"Something is missing, not complete?" Lin Langtian's eyes flickered slightly, then he smiled. Over the years, he had accumulated quite a few incomplete things along the way.

Therefore, he is more interested in things that are incomplete or imperfect.

"Then I'll try again." Lin Langtian thought to himself, closed his eyes again, and swept his thoughts out, entangling the four crystal balls floating in front of him.

Dugu Jialan and Wan Zhenhuang both looked at Lin Langtian. They could sense that the latter's will was entangled with the other four crystal balls, so they began to wait quietly.

Just one minute later, Wan Zhenhuang and Dugu Jialan's eyes suddenly narrowed.

The two saw that one of the four crystal balls, located to the right of center, suddenly emitted a blinding light.

The crystal ball emitted a dark light, but within that black light, there seemed to be a magical glint, and faintly, the sound of a pounding heart could be heard.

When Wan Zhenhuang saw that Lin Langtian had such a high degree of compatibility with this crystal ball, his eyes flashed.

A hint of surprise clearly flashed deep in his eyes.

Lin Langtian opened his eyes at this moment. He stared at the glowing crystal ball with some surprise, then waved his hand, and the ball flew over and slowly landed in his hand.

Lin Langtian hesitated slightly, then grasped the crystal ball in his hand.

The light penetrated his body, and his body shuddered violently.

Something seemed to enter my mind along with the sound of my heartbeat.

A booming sound echoed, and amidst the pounding of his heart, ancient characters, seemingly composed of dark demonic energy, surfaced in Lin Langtian's mind.

The Devouring Demon Heart Visualization Technique!
Lin Langtian slowly opened his tightly closed eyes. The sound of his heart beating in his mind seemed not to have completely dissipated. Then, the ancient magical characters were deeply imprinted in his mind like a brand.

Although he had not yet taken a closer look at the so-called 'Devouring Mind Demon Visualization Technique', for some reason, he could vaguely feel a strange and oppressive feeling emanating from his chest.

That came from the battle intent demonic heart he had refined…

"I never expected you to have such a high degree of compatibility with it."

When Lin Langtian opened his eyes, Wan Zhenhuang looked at him with surprise and then slowly said.

"Senior, what is the origin of this visualization method?" Lin Langtian asked with some curiosity.

Judging from Wan Zhenhuang's surprised reaction, it seems that this Devouring Thought Demon Heart Visualization Method has quite a background.

"This Devouring Thought Demon Heart Visualization Method was left behind by the Devouring Thought Demon Emperor in ancient times," Wan Zhenhuang smiled.

Although his voice was relatively calm, Lin Langtian still noticed that when he spoke of the Devouring Demon Emperor, there was a special fluctuation in his voice, which seemed to be a kind of reverence.

"The Mind-Eating Demon Emperor?"

Upon hearing this extremely domineering title, Lin Langtian immediately showed a thoughtful expression.

Judging from his appearance, this person seems to be a great figure from ancient times.

"The Devouring Demon Emperor was one of the few battle formation masters in ancient times who could reach the level of tens of millions of runes," said the Myriad Formation Emperor slowly.

When he spoke of the words "millions of patterns," his eyes were filled with longing.

"Ten million tattoos?"

Although Lin Langtian was not unfamiliar with these battle formation terms, coming from a lower plane, he could not be said to be very knowledgeable about them.

"It seems you really are a newbie who hasn't even joined a battle formation sect yet."

Seeing this, Wan Zhenhuang said, "Since you are able to condense a spirit of battle intent, you must know what the obvious differences are between different strengths of the spirit of battle intent, right?"

Lin Langtian's eyes flashed, and he said, "It should be the number of battle runes, right?"

Wan Zhenhuang nodded and said, "In ancient times, the level of a battle formation master was distinguished by the number of battle runes."

There are four main levels: 10,000-pattern Battle Array Master, 100,000-pattern Battle Array Master, 1,000-pattern Battle Array Master, and 10,000-pattern Battle Array Master.

"The condensation of battle runes depends on two things: the quantity and quality of the army, and the strength of one's own will."

"The army represents the will to fight, which is the foundation of a battle formation master. The will to fight is the basis for condensing battle runes. The strength of one's will determines whether one can make the most of this will to fight."

"Among them, the Ten Thousand Battle Patterns is a true watershed moment, because once you condense the Ten Thousand Battle Patterns, the power of the Spirit of Battle Will undergoes a tremendous change."

"As for why, it is because the fighting spirit at this moment can evolve further, transforming the fighting spirit into a battle seal."

"In layman's terms, a battle seal is a method to stimulate a higher level of battle intent, similar to a divine technique in spiritual power cultivation, which can bring the power of battle intent to its extreme."

Lin Langtian nodded upon hearing Wan Zhenhuang's detailed explanation, and then cupped his hands in gratitude. Wan Zhenhuang waved his hand and said calmly, "Generally speaking, once the Spirit of Battle Intent can condense ten thousand battle runes, it can be comparable to a seventh-grade Supreme expert."

"With 50,000 battle runes, even an eighth-grade supreme being would be wary; as for 100,000 battle runes, one could fight a ninth-grade being."

“Reaching one million battle runes is enough to rival an Earthly Sovereign. As for the terrifying battle spirit with ten million battle runes, even a Heavenly Sovereign would avoid its edge. That kind of terrifying power can wipe out a lower plane in the blink of an eye,” Wan Zhenhuang said solemnly.

"Ten million battle runes... does that mean this Devouring Demon Emperor is a powerhouse comparable to a Heavenly Sovereign?" Lin Langtian murmured, his eyes flashing.

"However, you must not be complacent because of this. The 'visualization method' of the Devouring Demon Heart that you obtained is incomplete. It only contains the cultivation methods for the first three realms. The last four realms have long been lost."

Even so, if you can successfully cultivate the first three realms, it shouldn't be too difficult to condense hundreds of thousands of battle runes.

"Even if your compatibility with it is exceptionally high, you might still have a chance to reach the million-pattern mark," Emperor Wan Zhen reminded him.

"Hundreds of thousands of battle runes..."

Lin Langtian was not too disappointed upon hearing this. In any case, if there was an opportunity in the future, he could try to obtain the final four realm cultivation methods.

At least in the first three stages of cultivation, it is absolutely impossible for him to completely master them in a short period of time.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Lin Langtian respectfully clasped his hands in thanks to Wan Zhenhuang.

Although he did not inherit its legacy, the latter opened the door to becoming a battle formation master for him and gave him a promising opportunity, which was enough to make him grateful.

Wan Zhenhuang waved his hand and said, "I was able to find my descendants when I was left behind, thanks to your help. It is only right that I find an opportunity for you."

After saying so much, Wan Zhenhuang's face seemed to show signs of fatigue.

"I can't hold on much longer. Before I completely dissipate, let me give you one last gift." Wan Zhenhuang forced a smile at Lin Langtian and the other man.

The next moment, he waved his hand, and the stone army below began to tremble with a rumbling sound.

Then, figures soared into the sky, eventually turning into streaks of gray light, all falling into the hands of the Myriad Array Emperor.

Two stone chessboards appeared in Wan Zhenhuang's hands.

The stone soldiers had transformed into exquisite stone statues, all of which landed on the chessboard, resembling chess pieces.

Wan Zhenhuang looked at the stone statues on the two stone slabs, sighed softly, and then flicked them towards Lin Langtian and Dugu Jialan.

"In this War Intent Divine Disc, there are a thousand stone soldiers on each side. If you encounter a life-or-death situation, you can activate them."

The fighting spirit condensed by these thousand stone soldiers will help you overcome the difficulties. However, remember, this item can only be used once. After that, these stone soldiers will be completely reduced to ashes.

Lin Langtian and his companion were shocked, and then gratefully accepted the ancient stone plate, bowing respectfully to Wan Zhenhuang once again.

As they bent down, Wan Zhenhuang nodded with a smile, then slowly leaned against the stone seat, the light in his eyes gradually dimming until it disappeared completely.

When the light in his eyes disappeared, Wan Zhenhuang's body began to gradually turn to stone, eventually becoming a stone statue, sitting quietly on the stone seat.

Upon seeing this, Lin Langtian and the other person both sighed softly, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

As the remaining divine soul of Wan Zhenhuang completely disappeared from this world, faint light seemed to shoot in from outside the space, gradually brightening this dark red space.

Dugu Jialan gazed at Wan Zhenhuang, who had turned into a stone statue, her beautiful eyes slightly red. Finally, she sighed with some sadness, turned her gaze to Lin Langtian, and said softly, "Let's go too."

Lin Langtian nodded. Although he did not obtain the inheritance of the Myriad Array Emperor during his visit to this level of ruins.

However, obtaining the cultivation method left behind by the even more terrifying Devouring Demon Emperor was also enough to satisfy him.

The trip has been so fruitful that we are well on our way home.

Lin Langtian turned around, about to leave, but he suddenly stopped, his brows furrowed, and with a light clench of his hand, a golden talisman appeared.

Lin Langtian listened intently, and his expression suddenly changed.

"What's wrong?" Dugu Jialan asked when she saw the change in his expression.

"During the time we were here, the army left behind by the Wan Zhenhuang in these ruins also began to collapse."

Various forces are fiercely vying for the Destruction Source Qi, and the Earth Desolate Palace, having contacted their ally the Blood Nether Palace, is joining forces to deal with the Qiankun Sect. "Lin Langtian said, his voice filled with murderous intent.

"Blood Nether Palace?" Upon hearing this, Dugu Jialan's pretty face also slightly tightened.

The Blood Nether Palace is also a top power in the Qiankun Continent, and its strength is not much inferior to that of the Qiankun Sect and the Earth Desolate Palace. Now that the two are fighting against the one, and the main force Lin Langtian is not present, it seems that the situation of the Qiankun Sect is already precarious. No wonder Lin Langtian is so angry.

Just then, Dugu Jialan looked at Lin Langtian and said, "If your sect needs my Jialan Army to help you later, please just ask."

Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian was taken aback, and then looked at Dugu Jialan with some surprise.

The Desolate Palace and Blood Nether Palace are both powerful forces, each with a Supreme Earthly expert in charge. Dugu Jialan's involvement is bound to cause trouble.

Therefore, Dugu Jialan's behavior really surprised Lin Langtian. After all, the relationship between the two was only that of partners, and with their respective success in obtaining the inheritance, this short-lived partnership has now vanished.

Lin Langtian was about to politely decline when Dugu Jialan chuckled and said, "Don't worry, you don't need to worry about my safety. Although the Earth Desolate Palace and the Blood Nether Palace are not weak, my dignified Dugu family is also the overlord of another continent, and we are certainly not inferior to these two forces."

As for why I helped you, firstly, your help was indispensable in obtaining the ancestral inheritance; secondly, I saw your potential and wanted to invest in you in advance.

Seeing the wisdom gleaming in Dugu Jialan's beautiful eyes, Lin Langtian pondered for a moment, then nodded and thanked her, saying, "Then I'll thank Miss Dugu for her great help later."

With such powerful reinforcements and the opportunity to deepen his relationship with Dugu Jialan, why wouldn't Lin Langtian be happy to do so?

"Hehe, you're welcome. Let's get ready to go."

As soon as she finished speaking, her delicate body transformed into a streak of light and dashed away. Behind her, Lin Langtian also pushed his speed to the limit and chased after her aggressively.

The two of them, one after the other, quickly arrived at the place where they had entered earlier.

At the same time, the space there began to distort, and then the two of them dashed away like lightning…

As the two departed, the space fell silent once more. No one would ever be able to enter again; everything here would eventually vanish into nothingness with the passage of time. (End of Chapter)