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

"However, I believe that the true master of the Qiankun Demon-Suppressing Tower should be him, Lin Langtian..."

Aunt Ling's words immediately startled all the powerful Earthly Sovereigns present, and a look of astonishment appeared on their faces.

It's understandable that Aunt Ling looks down on the Qiankun Demon Suppression Tower, after all, it comes from the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow Clan, a first-class clan among divine beast clans, and it is said that there is a legendary Heavenly Supreme expert guarding it.

But Aunt Ling's opinion that Lin Lang is the best master of the Qiankun Demon Suppression Tower is... truly a ridiculous statement.

After all, even low-level sacred objects are considered supreme treasures to these Earthly Sovereigns.

Lin Langtian, a mere fifth-rank supreme being, what virtue or ability does he possess to withstand a sacred artifact!
Upon hearing Aunt Ling's words, the man in purple robes was taken aback. After a moment of contemplation, he turned his gaze to Lin Langtian and slowly asked, "Junior, did you find that Spirit Pagoda Token?"

Lin Langtian was taken aback, but then he realized that the spirit tower token the purple-robed man was talking about must be the ancient black token from before, so he nodded.

"I hid this item so cleverly, yet you still managed to find it. It seems we are destined to meet."

The man in purple robes smiled faintly, his expression softening considerably. He said, "If you hadn't activated the last trace of my consciousness, the Evil King of Myriad Calamities would probably have broken free of his seal and escaped today."

Lin Langtian pursed his lips slightly. He hadn't thought that far ahead. At the time, he was just trying to involve the spirit puppet in the battle, thereby restraining the Desolate Immortal.

"Since you have done me a great favor and have a considerable relationship with that Nine Nether Flame Sparrow expert..." The purple-robed man glanced at Lin Langtian and Aunt Ling, then smiled and said, "I don't like owing favors."

His words sent a jolt through the hearts of many powerful figures present.

In particular, the other several Earthly Sovereigns besides Aunt Ling felt a sense of foreboding.

Then, they watched in breathless breath as the purple-robed man raised his hand.

The colossal Qiankun Demon-Suppressing Tower in the sky trembled and rapidly shrank, transforming into a small, palm-sized black tower in the purple-robed man's hand in just a few breaths.

"This is the Qiankun Demon Suppression Tower, a low-level sacred artifact that I used to suppress myself. Originally, I kept it to suppress the Evil King of Ten Thousand Calamities, but now that evil demon has vanished into nothingness, leaving this artifact here is of no use."

Since that's the case, let it go to whoever is meant to be.

As soon as he finished speaking, he flicked his finger, and the Qiankun Demon Suppressing Tower transformed into a black light that fell down and then forcefully rushed into the space between Lin Langtian's eyebrows.

The black light gradually dissipated from between Lin Langtian's brows, causing a look of surprise to flash in his eyes. The kings of the Qiankun Sect beside him also had red eyes, revealing an undisguised look of jealousy.

This scene clearly took everyone by surprise.

No one expected that the purple-robed man would give such a powerful sacred artifact to Lin Langtian, who was only a fifth-grade supreme being.

With the latter's current strength, it is impossible for them to unleash the power of this sacred object. Such an act is simply a waste of its precious resources!
The eyes of the Spirit God Ancestor, the Barbarian Emperor, and other supreme beings were all bloodshot. It seems that if they were not wary of Aunt Ling and the purple-robed man who had not yet dissipated, they would have already been unable to resist and forced their way in.

How could such a treasure be enjoyed by a mere fifth-rank supreme being?
"This Qiankun Demon Suppression Tower is a low-level sacred artifact. Although it has recognized you as its master under my instructions, do not use it lightly unless it is a critical moment, lest it backfire on you."

The man in purple robes smiled at Lin Langtian, then waved his hand lazily, his figure growing increasingly ethereal: "I hope this item can play a more important role in your hands..."

"Thank you, senior. I will certainly live up to your expectations!" Lin Langtian looked up, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect to the figure of the purple-robed man who was about to disappear, expressing his gratitude for the sacred object he had given him.

However, in response to his gratitude, the purple-robed man simply waved his hand, and then his thin body became increasingly transparent, finally disappearing completely under the gaze of many people.

"The extraterrestrial evil race is the greatest enemy of our Great Thousand World. Future generations must never forget..." As the figure of the purple-robed man disappeared, his solemn voice echoed in the empty space.

The powerful figures from all sides breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the purple-robed man disappear. Then, their envious gazes turned towards Lin Langtian like wolves.

However, before Lin Langtian could speak to their gazes, a beautiful figure appeared in front of him.

It was Aunt Ling.

Aunt Ling moved with light, graceful steps, seemingly strolling leisurely, yet she traversed space in a single step, blocking Lin Langtian's path.

Her figure remained graceful, but when her languid and charming gaze swept over the restless Spirit God Ancestor, Barbarian Emperor, and others, it transformed into a tangible, icy pressure.

"Everyone," she said softly, her red lips parting slightly, her voice gentle yet striking like a hammer blow to everyone's hearts, "The Qiankun Demon-Suppressing Tower has recognized its master; this matter is settled. Does anyone have any further objections?"

Before the words were finished, a supreme pressure from a superior being, far more refined and vast than that from the previous battle against Huang Ku Rong, erupted like a dormant volcano, instantly engulfing the entire area!

Compared to before, this pressure was less of the initial awkwardness of someone just entering a new realm, and more of a smooth and unfathomable force. Clearly, although the battle just now was dangerous, it also gave her a deeper grasp on the power she had just acquired.

The oppressive aura was not an indiscriminate attack, but rather a precise strike aimed at those Earthly Sovereigns whose eyes flickered and whose spiritual power was faintly visible.

The spiritual light surrounding the Spirit Ancestor suddenly dimmed, as if it had been gripped by an invisible hand. The Barbarian Emperor's burly body sank abruptly, and spiderweb-like cracks appeared in the ground beneath his feet. The Crimson Fairy's pretty face turned deathly pale, and the protective flames flickered erratically, almost collapsing on the spot.

Furthermore, wisps of crimson flames, barely perceptible to the naked eye, silently leaped and vanished in the void around them, bringing a needle-like sting and a warning that penetrated deep into their souls.

That was the manifestation of the killing intent of the Nine Nether Flames!
"Senior Nine Nether Flame Sparrow, please calm down!" Qian Tian stepped forward at the right moment. Although he was also under pressure, his expression was relatively calm. He cupped his hands and said.

"Since Senior Purple Robe has already bestowed the sacred object upon Lin Langtian, it is his destiny. Our Qiankun Sect will protect it with all our might and has absolutely no intention of coveting it. I believe that all of you fellow cultivators should also respect Senior's last wishes."

His words were both a statement of his position and a way to save face for the other supreme rulers.

The expressions of the Spirit God Ancestor and others changed constantly, their eyes locked in a fierce battle of greed and fear.

They stared intently at the now-disappeared tower-shaped mark between Lin Langtian's eyebrows, their breathing heavy.

A low-level sacred artifact! Enough to serve as a sect's most prized possession, causing a significant boost to the strength of a powerful force!
But... the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow before us has clearly solidified its realm as a Supreme Being, and its bloodline power is unfathomable.

Taking forceful action, let alone seizing the property, would likely result in an unbearable price to pay for it.

Ultimately, reason prevailed over greed.

The Spirit God Ancestor chuckled dryly, his spiritual energy gradually calming down: "Sect Master Qian Tian is absolutely right. Since it was chosen by Senior Purple Robe, we naturally... have nothing to say."

Even so, the deep resentment in his eyes was hard to completely conceal.

The Barbarian Emperor snorted heavily, put away his giant axe, which was taken as tacit agreement.

The Crimson Serpent Fairy also concealed her aura, glanced at Lin Langtian, who was being firmly protected behind Aunt Ling, with complicated eyes, and said nothing more.

The treasure is valuable, but Lin Langtian has a mysterious high-level Earthly Sovereign standing behind him. For them to snatch the treasure from the tiger's mouth would be suicidal.

Seeing this, the other powerful figures from various factions fell silent, averting their gazes and daring not to harbor any further improper thoughts. Only then did Aunt Ling slowly withdraw her oppressive aura, and the suffocating pressure in the world suddenly eased.

She turned around and gave Lin Langtian a reassuring look.

With her explicit protection and the support of the Qiankun Sect, at least on the surface, no one dares to make a move against the Qiankun Demon Suppression Tower and Lin Langtian anymore.

However, countless subtle gazes lingered on Lin Langtian, and everyone knew that possessing a treasure was a crime.

From this day forward, this young Heavenly Demon King of the Qiankun Sect will inevitably be thrust into the eye of the storm, attracting the attention of the entire Great Thousand World.

The real trouble may have just begun.

Lin Langtian was also aware of this. Although it was a problem, he was safe at least for the time being because of Aunt Ling's protection.

call out!
Just as the various forces in this world were pondering their next move, a sharp, piercing sound suddenly rang out.

The sound of wind breaking through the air seemed particularly panicked and hurried.

Lin Langtian and the others also noticed and looked up, and then saw many figures suddenly and frantically retreating in the distance.

Those people were none other than the troops from the Desolate Palace.

They started to flee.

Now that Huangkurong has fallen, everyone knows that the Dihuang Palace will inevitably face collapse in the future.

Therefore, at this time, these powerful figures from the Desolate Palace dared not linger here and were desperately trying to escape.

However, as they fled frantically, the eyes of Qian Tian and Ling Shen Lao Zu, who had a history of grudges with the Dihuang Palace, flickered slightly.

In the next instant, several Earthly Sovereigns made their moves simultaneously. With a wave of their sleeves, a terrifying pressure spread out, and the space in the distance froze under their attack.

Although Huangkurong is dead, we must cut the weeds and remove them at the root!

These remnants of the desolate palace must not be allowed to live!

"Hehe, back then, many of my disciples from Lingshen Mountain were killed by your Dihuang Palace. Now it's time to settle accounts properly!" The Lingshen Ancestor looked at the many Dihuang Palace experts who were sealed off, and his old voice became colder at this moment.

After speaking, the Spirit God Ancestor looked at Qian Tian again and said, "Sect Master Qian, what do you intend to do with the Earth Desolate Palace?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Tian smiled slightly, but when he spoke, he was anything but polite: "My Qiankun Sect wants half of the territory and treasury of the Desolate Palace."

half? !

Upon hearing Qian Tian's words, the expressions of the Spirit God Ancestor and the others changed slightly.

So, does that mean the other top powers can only divide up the other half of the Desolate Palace? In that case, they'll probably only get less than ten percent in the end…

"Sect Master Qian, isn't your appetite a bit too much?" The Blood Nether Palace Master frowned and said in a deep voice.

"Gentlemen, do you need me to explain the rules of the Qiankun Continent more clearly?" Qian Tian said indifferently, completely ignoring the questioning gazes of the five Earthly Sovereigns.

In this vast continent, the strong are respected, and whoever has the biggest fist gets the biggest slice of the pie.

In the past, all the top powers have used this as a benchmark.

Now, the Desolate Palace has been destroyed, and Qian Tian has advanced to the half-step Upper Earth Supreme.

The Qiankun Sect has become the strongest force on the Qiankun Continent, so they are naturally entitled to the biggest share of the pie.

Upon hearing this, the five supreme beings, including the Spirit God Ancestor, fell silent, though their eyes clearly still held some resentment.

Seeing this, Qian Tian pondered for a moment, then glanced at Lin Langtian and Aunt Ling beside him, as if he had made up his mind.

He approached Lin Langtian, his voice not loud, yet it reached the ears of everyone present with an unquestionable sect leader's authority and a well-considered decision.

"By the way, there is one more thing, and I hope you will all witness it."

"Today's events at the ruins are thanks to the legacy of Senior Purple Robe, the divine might of Senior Nine Nether Flame Sparrow, and the quick wit and decisiveness of my sect's disciple Lin Langtian, who found the key item and activated Senior's consciousness, ultimately preventing the extraterrestrial demons' conspiracy from succeeding and protecting the peace of our Great Thousand World."

He paused slightly, his gaze sharpening as he looked at the various kings of the Qiankun Sect and the powerful figures from other forces behind him, their expressions varying. Then, his voice suddenly rose in pitch and became resounding.

"My sect's Lin Langtian possesses exceptional talent and unwavering resolve. He has rendered great service in today's perilous situation, demonstrating his unwavering loyalty in protecting the sect and safeguarding the world!"

"Therefore, I hereby announce," Qian Tian's voice boomed, like an imperial decree: "effective immediately, Lin Langtian is hereby promoted to Vice Sect Master of my Qiankun Sect!"
He enjoys the highest authority within the sect, oversees some of the sect's rules and regulations, and participates in discussions of the sect's core secrets! He is to be regarded as the sect leader in the presence of the vice sect leader; all members of the sect must wholeheartedly assist him and must not make any mistakes!

boom!
These words were like casting a mountain onto an already turbulent lake!
First, the Qiankun Sect's own camp was instantly thrown into chaos!

Among the kings, those who had met Lin Langtian or appreciated his talent, such as Jiang Yinlan and Long Spear King, were first taken aback, then their eyes lit up with surprise.

Some of the most senior and powerful individuals, or those who had little contact with Lin Langtian, had expressions of disbelief and deep shock on their faces.

The three elders, while shocked, quickly grasped the deeper meaning behind Qian Tian's actions.

This is not only a reward for Lin Langtian's merits, but also the most direct and powerful way to win over and bind that Nine Nether Flame Sparrow expert!

Because of the deep relationship between Lin Langtian and the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow, granting Lin Langtian the position of Vice Sect Master is equivalent to formally binding Aunt Ling to the Qiankun Sect as well.

This move was incredibly shrewd!

As expected, the supreme beings watching from the sidelines, such as the Spirit God Ancestor, the Barbarian Emperor, and the Crimson Serpent Fairy, quickly showed expressions of amazement, realization, and even a hint of ugliness after their initial astonishment.

"That Qian Tian... his hands are so fast, his calculations so deep!" The Spirit God Ancestor sighed.

After Qian Tian advanced to the half-step Upper Earthly Sovereign, the Qiankun Sect has shown signs of becoming the number one power in the Qiankun Continent. With the addition of another Upper Earthly Sovereign, the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow, its position is even more unshakeable!

Qian Tian seemed oblivious to the commotion behind him and the discussions in the distance. He looked at Lin Langtian, who was slightly stunned, and chuckled.

"Langtian, from this day forward, you are the Vice Sect Master of the Qiankun Sect. I hope you will soon truly shoulder the responsibilities of the Vice Sect Master and work together with the sect to create a glorious future!" (End of Chapter)