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

The world is vast and boundless.

The Nine Nether Continent is a continent that is not much different from the Qiankun Continent.

However, although both are small continents, the Nine Nether Continent is clearly more famous in the vast world.

This fame naturally comes from the masters of this continent, the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan.

As a race with considerable renown among countless spirit beast races, the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan possesses strength and resources that place it among the top tier in the entire Great Thousand World.

In the Nine Nether Continent, what truly commands the attention of countless forces across the vast world is the Nine Nether Realm, located at the center of the continent.

That place is the ancestral home of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan.

It is said that in that extremely ancient period, the Nine Nether Bird Clan also came from a lower plane.

The Nine Nether Sparrow Clan was initially unremarkable, but after the emergence of several exceptionally talented ancestors, it directly established the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan as a prominent force among the countless spirit beast races in the Great Thousand World.

The Nine Netherworld was the lower plane of the Nine Nether Sparrow in ancient times. Later, a powerful figure in the Nine Nether Sparrow clan used heaven-reaching means to connect it with the Great Thousand World, thus turning it into the ancestral land of the Nine Nether Sparrow clan.

Lingyi and Lin Langtian's final destination this time is the Nine Netherworld.

The Nine Netherworld, the Nine Netherworld Mountain.

This mountain is indescribably enormous. It floats in the Nine Netherworld, almost like a continent, and this giant mountain is also a sacred place in the Nine Netherworld.

This place is also the ancestral home of the Nine Nether Bird clan. It is said that in the extremely distant past, the first Nine Nether Bird was born here.

After passing through the spatial passage torn open by Aunt Ling, Lin Langtian's view suddenly opened up.

What first caught Lin Langtian's eye was not the magnificent palace complex he had imagined, but an ancient sycamore forest that stretched endlessly, burning with eternal dark golden flames.

These phoenix trees are no ordinary trees; their trunks are like black jade, while their leaves are formed from pure Netherworld Fire. As they sway, they scatter sparks, illuminating the entire world with a mystical and magnificent interplay of light and shadow.

The air was scorching, yet strangely it brought Lin Langtian a deep-seated comfort and resonance, as if a wanderer were returning home.

In the distance, floating fiery mountains can be seen, with dark gold rivers flowing across their bodies like lava. Majestic palaces are built against the mountains, their style ancient and grand, full of the vicissitudes of time and the majesty of mythical beasts.

Most striking is the giant phoenix tree in the center of the ancestral land, which stretches to the sky and connects to the earth. Its size far surpasses the others, with its canopy disappearing into the sea of ​​flames and clouds above, and its trunk so thick that it seems to be able to support the heavens and the earth.

This is the sacred tree of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, which is said to be closely related to the clan's fortune.

"Who dares to trespass on ancestral land?!"

A majestic shout accompanied by several powerful auras descended instantly.

Several figures clad in crimson armor, their auras clearly exceeding the Supreme Realm, appeared in the void ahead, their eyes sharp as knives, scrutinizing Aunt Ling and Lin Langtian.

But when their gazes fell on Aunt Ling, their sharp expressions were instantly replaced by shock and ecstasy.

"This aura...it's...it's Elder Tianling?!"

"Elder Tianling is back?!"

Aunt Ling, whose clan name is Tianling.

Aunt Ling nodded slightly, a hint of tenderness returning to her homeland flashing in her phoenix eyes: "It is me. Quickly go and inform the clan leader and elder brother that... Tian Ling has returned to the clan."

"Yes! Elder Tianling, please wait a moment!" The guard leader was extremely excited and immediately sent someone to transform into flames and rush away. At the same time, he respectfully made way for her, his eyes filled with reverence for Aunt Ling and undisguised curiosity about Lin Langtian.

The news swept across the ancestral land like a storm.

Soon, from the direction of the sacred tree in the distance, powerful auras soared into the sky and rapidly approached this side.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a calm expression.

His face bore a five or six-point resemblance to Aunt Ling, and he wore a robe embroidered with the Nine Nether Bird totem.

Its aura was far stronger than that of Aunt Ling, clearly indicating that it was at the peak of the Upper Earthly Supreme!
He is none other than Tianhuang, the current patriarch of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, and Aunt Ling's own elder brother!

"Lingmei!" Before Tianhuang arrived, his deep, authoritative voice, which also contained a hint of barely perceptible excitement, rolled over.

He stepped across the void and appeared in front of Aunt Ling. His majestic gaze looked her up and down, and after confirming that she was unharmed, a genuine smile finally appeared on his perpetually icy face.

"You've advanced to the highest level of Earthly Sovereign?! ​​It's good that you're back! I was very worried about you because we hadn't heard from each other for decades."

"Brother." When Aunt Ling saw Tianhuang, her usual languid and charming demeanor became somewhat restrained, replaced by a gentleness and a hint of dependence towards her closest relative.

"Thank you for your concern, brother. I am fine and have even made further progress." With so many people around, she did not elaborate on being sealed or recovering with the help of the Spirit Elixir.

Behind Tianhuang followed a dozen or so high-ranking elders of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, both men and women, each with a profound aura, the lowest being at the peak of the Supreme Realm. Their gazes toward Aunt Ling were filled with joy and respect.

Elder Tianling possessed exceptional talent and held a prominent position within the clan. Her disappearance was a great loss to the clan.

However, Elder Tianling has not only returned to the clan, but has also been promoted to the position of Earthly Sovereign, which is a rare and joyous occasion for the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan.

However, when their gaze turned to Lin Langtian, who was clearly human and whose aura was only at the sixth-grade supreme level, standing next to Aunt Ling, their joy was quickly replaced by doubt and scrutiny.

"Sister Ling, who is this...?" After exchanging pleasantries, Tianhuang's gaze suddenly fell on Lin Langtian. Although his tone was calm, the invisible pressure made Lin Langtian feel as if he were carrying a mountain, and his spiritual power almost stopped.

He forcefully used a trace of the suppressing pressure of the Qiankun Demon Suppressing Tower to steady his mind, and bowed respectfully without being humble or arrogant: "Junior Lin Langtian greets Clan Chief Tianhuang and all the elders."

Aunt Ling stepped forward, subtly relieving some of the pressure on Lin Langtian, and said clearly, "Brother, elders, this boy, Lin Langtian, is the bloodline linker I selected outside."

My fate is intertwined with his, and we resonate with each other through blood. He is already half a member of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan to me.

"The reason I brought him back to the clan is twofold: first, to pay respects to my elder brother and everyone else; and second, to allow him to enter the Divine Beast Plains, undergo trials, and seek opportunities for a breakthrough."

"Bloodline link?!"

"Elder Tianling actually formed such a deep bloodline contract with a human?!"

"A mere sixth-grade Supreme human? What merit do they possess?!" "No! Elder Tianling is a high-ranking Earthly Supreme expert of our race. How can he form a bloodline link with a mere sixth-grade Supreme human!"

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Aunt Ling's words caused a great stir.

The elders immediately erupted in commotion, and even the Tianhuang Clan Chief frowned slightly.

The Nine Nether Sparrow Clan's bloodline is extremely noble. Even when they form contracts, they are mostly with divine beasts of the same level or extremely rare geniuses, and these contracts are often based on equality or subordination.

Such a deep connection, a shared destiny, and even a shared bloodline authority as Aunt Ling described is extremely rare in the history of the clan. It usually only appears between partners or inheritors, and the other party must have extraordinary talent or have made an irreplaceable contribution to the clan.

What makes a human youth of the sixth rank supreme level so special?
An elder with a full head of red hair and a fiery aura couldn't help but step forward and said in a deep voice, "Elder Tianling! This matter is of utmost importance!"

"Blood ties, especially the supreme contract of my Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, how can we easily give them to others? This young man, being human, has a low cultivation level; who knows if he hasn't used some treacherous means to deceive the elders? I urge the elders to investigate thoroughly and lest they be misled by wicked people!"

Another elder, Youxuan, with a cold face and icy demeanor, also spoke coldly: "Elder Tianling has been missing for many years. Upon his return, he brought a human and claimed to have entered into a supreme contract... Forgive my bluntness, but this matter needs to be examined by the 'Ancestral Soul Mirror' to verify the authenticity and purity of the contract. Furthermore, we must investigate the nature and foundation of this child to see if he will pose a threat to our race!"

“That’s right! The Origin of Divine Beasts is of great importance. Only those of direct lineage or those who have made great contributions are allowed to enter. Allowing a human to enter is probably unreasonable!” The other elders echoed, and voices of doubt rose one after another.

Their actions weren't directed at Aunt Ling, but rather at upholding the purity and dignity of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan's bloodline, and at instinctively distrusting and rejecting Lin Langtian, an 'outsider'.

The Tianhuang Clan Chief did not immediately express his opinion. His deep gaze was as if it were a physical object, staring intently at Lin Langtian, as if trying to see through him from the inside out.

The oppressive aura and scrutiny emanating from that superior were more than ten times stronger than before.

Lin Langtian was at the center of the storm, feeling the doubts, disdain and even hostility coming from all directions, but he was not flustered.

He had anticipated this scene.

Within his body, the Devouring Demon Heart slowly rotated, the phantom of the Qiankun Demon Suppressing Tower floated in his sea of ​​consciousness, and Aunt Ling's warm and firm bloodline connection flowed through his chest.

He straightened his back, his gaze clear and firm as he met the Tianhuang Clan Chief's eyes, showing no hesitation and needing no further explanation.

Aunt Ling's expression gradually turned cold.

She could understand her clansmen's caution, but she could not tolerate their blatant disdain and questioning of Lin Langtian, which was undoubtedly a questioning of her vision and choices.

"enough!"

Aunt Ling's clear, cold voice silenced all the discussions. Her phoenix eyes swept over the elders, and the majesty of a supreme being mixed with the noble bloodline pressure of the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow spread out, causing some elders with slightly weaker cultivation to pause.

"I have my own judgment on signing the bloodline link, there is no need for the Ancestral Soul Mirror to go through the trouble! I know Lang Tian's character and foundation better than anyone else! He saved my life, helped me escape from my predicament, and helped me stabilize my realm! His talent and fortune are unparalleled among his peers!"

She stepped in front of Lin Langtian, completely shielding him, and looked directly at her brother Tianhuang: "Brother, I swear by the soul of the Nine Nether Bird that Lin Langtian is not a villain, but one of the opportunities for our clan to entrust the future to!"

He must enter the Plains of Divine Beasts! If the clan rules forbid it, I am willing to exchange all my contributions for elder privileges!

Aunt Ling's strength and decisiveness shocked all the elders present once again.

They never expected that Elder Tianling would protect this boy to such an extent, even at the cost of his own position in the clan!

The Tianhuang Clan Chief quietly looked at his proud and independent younger sister, then at the human youth behind her with a calm expression but eyes like an abyss.

He never expected that his sister, who had been missing for so long, would present him with such a huge problem as soon as she returned to her clan.

He knew Tianling's personality very well. His younger sister was always decisive, and even he, the clan leader, could not easily question her decisions.

However, what intrigued Tianhuang was just how charming this young human was that Tianling, with whom he shared a bloodline, valued him so highly.

After a long silence, the Tianhuang Clan Chief slowly spoke, his voice deep and magnetic, carrying an unquestionable resolve.

“Since Lingmei insists on acting as guarantor, it is not appropriate for me to refuse.”

"However," he changed the subject, his gaze piercing Lin Langtian, "the clan rules cannot be easily abolished, and the public opinion must be quelled."

The Tianhuang Clan Chief looked at Lin Langtian and said calmly, "Judging from what Lingmei just said, the bloodline link between you and her was forged when you were facing life and death, so you can't be blamed for this."

In fact, you were Lingmei's savior, which means my Nine Nether Sparrow clan owes you a favor. Repaying it with a spot in the Divine Beast Plains wouldn't be unreasonable."

"Clan leader..." The Nine Nether Sparrow Clan elders, upon hearing that Tianhuang intended to give away a spot in the Divine Beast Plains to an outsider, immediately spoke up to dissuade him.

Before they could speak, the Tianhuang Clan Chief waved his hand.

The Tianhuang Clan Chief looked at Lin Langtian and continued, "But the competition for opportunities in the Divine Beast Plains is extremely fierce. All the geniuses of the various clans will enter it. Even my Nine Nether Sparrow Clan cannot gain the slightest advantage in it. Can you imagine such competition?"

Lin Langtian nodded slightly.

The Tianhuang Clan Chief said, "You have two choices regarding the current situation. First, if you are willing to give up your spot in the Divine Beast Origin, our clan can give you five million Supreme Spirit Liquids and a divine technique as compensation."

Secondly, if you still wish to obtain a spot in the Divine Beast Plains, that is not impossible. However, the last spot in our clan is already being contested by two prodigies. If you wish to obtain this spot, you will need to choose one of them to challenge and defeat!

As soon as the words fell, two arrogant and powerful geniuses from the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan slowly stepped out from the crowd.

They were the two prodigies of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan competing for the last spot in the Divine Beast Origin, and even the weakest of them possessed the strength of a Seventh-Rank Supreme!
At the same time, Elder Tianhuang's calm expression gradually sharpened. He stared at Lin Langtian and said, "Now, can you tell me what your choice is?"

Between heaven and earth, countless members of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan stared curiously at the figure in green robes, clearly wanting to know what choice the latter would make.

In their view, the clan leader had already given Lin Langtian the most generous conditions, allowing him to obtain five million Supreme Spirit Liquids and a divine technique for free. Even for a ninth-grade Supreme expert, this was an immense temptation.

On the other side, the two men with arrogant expressions in their eyes also calmly raised their heads, and a hint of mockery appeared in their eyes as they stared at Lin Langtian.

As a mere sixth-rank supreme being, I should choose the first option. Otherwise, trying to snatch a spot from them is simply wishful thinking.

All eyes in the world turned to him, and Lin Langtian stared at the Tianhuang Clan Chief before giving a slight smile to Aunt Ling beside him.

The next instant, he moved and appeared directly in front of the two proud figures, chuckling lightly.

"Gentlemen, this is Lin Langtian from the Tianxuan Continent, here to request a spot." (End of Chapter)