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

The divine sea knows no time; only the blood-red waves rise and fall steadily and slowly, reflecting the passage of time.

Lin Langtian sat cross-legged at the center of a relatively stable energy vortex deep within the divine sea.

Here, the concentration and quality of the divine beast's blood essence are several times that of the outer area. Every drop of the bright red liquid contains terrifying energy enough to cause an ordinary supreme being to explode and die.

His body was no longer the same as it had been when he first arrived here two years ago.

Beneath his skin, the dark golden dragon-kun pattern and the colorful myriad spirit bird pattern complemented each other, like the most magnificent armor tattoos, or natural Dao talismans, flickering with his breath.

With each breath, he drew upon a massive amount of divine beast essence and energy, forming a visible energy tide that surged into his seven orifices and hundreds of bones.

His bones had a warm, jade-like luster, yet were harder than divine metal.

The meridians are as wide as rivers, surging with a powerful, liquefied spiritual energy.

As the blood flowed, one could faintly hear the sounds of wind and thunder, and the clear chirping of birds.

He had already completely refined that drop of the ancient Myriad Spirit Bird's inherited essence blood and integrated it into his bloodline origin.

This not only purified and sublimated his dragon-kun bloodline like never before, but also endowed him with a touch of ethereal divinity that was "friendly to all spirits" and "purifies all evils".

At the same time, the scriptures of the Dragon Kun Divine Scripture resonated in his heart like a great bell.

This peerless cultivation technique, which originated from a super mythical beast, primarily enhances bloodline and strengthens the physical body in its first two levels, while the third level, named "Return to the Origin," represents a qualitative leap.

The so-called "returning to the source" means tracing back to the origin of one's bloodline, integrating the essence of all spirits, and forging one's own supreme divine beast foundation!

Over the course of two years, with the help of the endless and diverse essence blood of super divine beasts in the Divine Sea, Lin Langtian finally touched the threshold of the third level.

"Blood essence of all beasts, heed my command! Origin of the Dragon-Kun, all spirits return to their source!"

At one moment, Lin Langtian, who was immersed in deep cultivation, suddenly opened his eyes!

To his left, a dragon and a kun could be seen churning the sea; to his right, countless spirits could be seen soaring through the sky. An indescribable aura of majesty erupted from his body!
"Roar!"

"Qiang!"

A deafening roar, a mingling of dragon's cry and phoenix's cry, emanated from his body and resounded throughout his divine sea!

The energy vortex beneath him spun and expanded wildly, like a bottomless black hole, greedily devouring the divine beast essence blood surging in from all directions!

The entire Divine Sea was violently disturbed as a result, and countless phantoms of divine beasts appeared in the waves, roaring as if in response or as in worship!

His aura began to rise at an alarming rate!
The barrier of the seventh-grade supreme peak was broken through instantly, and he stepped into the eighth grade without any stagnation!
But this was far from the end. Vast energy continued to pour in, propelling his realm to challenge even higher peaks!
Bones crack, flesh and blood reform, soul is elevated!

The mystery of the third level of the Dragon Kun God's return to origin became completely clear in his heart.

He is no longer merely absorbing the power of divine beasts' blood essence, but is also analyzing and integrating the various original characteristics of the divine beasts contained within.

The power of the true dragon, the rebirth of the heavenly phoenix, the auspiciousness of the qilin, the killing power of the white tiger, the defense of the black tortoise...

The trace of the origin of countless divine beasts was plundered and refined by the Dragon Kun Divine Scripture, and finally, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, it was integrated into his own Dragon Kun bloodline, forging an unprecedented foundation of 'Myriad Divine Beasts' that combines power, speed, recovery, spirituality, and majesty!
Ninth-Rank Supreme!

Moreover, the aura is still surging wildly!

Towards the ultimate limit of the Supreme Realm, the peak of the Ninth Grade Supreme, we launch our final assault!

Meanwhile, in another energy-rich area not far from him, the Primordial War Puppet, like a silent rock, was immersed in a crimson divine sea.

Its restoration relied far more on the guidance of the Wild Beast Lord and the essence blood in the Divine Sea that best matched its nature than on Lin Langtian's.

For two years, the spirit of the Beast Lord never stopped. Based on his profound understanding of every structure and every rune of the battle puppet, he guided the blood essence of powerful primordial beasts such as the Mountain Giant Ape, the Earth-Shaking Divine Ox, and the Immortal Dragon Turtle to continuously cleanse and nourish every inch of the battle puppet's 'wounded body'.

The laceration that had almost pierced through his chest has now been completely covered and healed by a new layer of dark gold material that shimmers with the luster of metal and jade, leaving only a faint, medal-like mark.

Other cracks, large and small, that covered the body have mostly disappeared or been repaired to the point where only fine lines remain.

The original dark color on the surface of the body has been replaced by a deep, restrained dark gold that seems to absorb all light, giving it a heavier texture, with faint shadows of mountains and rivers flowing across its surface.

The most significant changes are in its core runes and eyes.

The ancient runes on the body that were originally dull and even broken have now all lit up!
They are arranged in mysterious patterns, flowing slowly and emitting a heart-pounding energy fluctuation.

The two flames in the war puppet's eye sockets were no longer simple dark gold, but had transformed into two slowly rotating, earthy yellow halos like miniature stars, with a dark gold dot at the center, full of spirituality and a heavy majesty that looked down on all living beings.

The spirit image of the Wild Beast Lord was much fainter than it had been two years ago, almost transparent, but his eyes were filled with relief and excitement.

He sensed the powerful energy circulation that was being reconstructed and flowing within the war puppet. The familiar primordial war puppet that he had personally forged was regaining its vitality!
“Power…is returning…” the Beast Lord murmured.

"Although it is still far from the peak of the Earthly Sovereign's Great Perfection, many deep damages and high-level rune arrays cannot be repaired due to limited resources and time, but... the basic framework has been stabilized, the core has been rekindled, and the level of power..."

He suddenly looked up at the war puppet, his voice trembling with a hint of heroic pride: "Old friend, wake up! Let us witness once again the power of your Lower Earthly Sovereign!"

As if responding to his call, the Primordial War Puppet's body, which had been dormant for two years, suddenly trembled!
"boom!"

A terrifying pressure, far more domineering, heavier, and purer than when Lin Langtian broke through, descended with a roar, like a primordial beast that had been sleeping for countless ages awakening!
Centered on the war puppet, the divine sea water within a radius of a thousand feet was forcibly pushed aside by this invisible pressure, forming a huge vacuum hemisphere!

The hard rock layers on the seabed, which had been soaked in divine blood for thousands of years, were cracked inch by inch!

The Supreme One on Earth!
The true power and aura of supreme authority!

Although it was only a lower-level Earthly Sovereign, its life level and control over spiritual power, which surpassed those of a Sovereign, still caused this space to groan under unbearable pressure!
The war puppet slowly raised its arms, clenched its fists, and a dull, thunderous boom came from its joints, causing ripples to spread through the space.

The yellowish-brown starlight in its eyes was steady and profound, coldly scanning the surroundings before finally locking onto Lin Langtian, who was breaking through a critical barrier not far away.

A clear and strong master-servant connection rippled between the two.

Almost at the same moment that the Primordial War Puppet fully awakened and displayed the supreme pressure of the Earth!

Within Lin Langtian's body, the immense energy that had accumulated to its peak finally broke through its final shackles! "Return to Origin... Complete!"

He looked up to the sky and roared, the sound piercing through gold and splitting rocks, containing the domineering power of the dragon-kun and the clear and melodious sound of the myriad spirit birds!

A dazzling light burst forth from his body, and the enormous phantoms of the Dragon Kun and the Myriad Spirit Bird intertwined and emerged behind him, eventually merging into a completely new divine beast phantom that was unlike anything seen before, possessing the characteristics of both, and exuding extreme majesty and holiness.

Although it only flashed by, it exuded the aura of a super divine beast that made even the divine sea bow down!
Peak of the Ninth Rank Supreme!

A vast, ocean-like spiritual energy surged within him, and with every gesture, it seemed as if he could draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to assist him.

His physical strength had reached an unbelievable level; his physical body alone was probably enough to withstand the attacks of an ordinary ninth-rank supreme being.

He slowly suppressed his aura, and the strange phenomena behind him dissipated, but his eyes shone brighter than the stars, and his gaze revealed an inherent majesty.

He felt a complete transformation within himself, and he also clearly sensed the presence not far away, a heavy pressure that was connected to his mind and exuded a sense of reassurance and awe.

Lin Langtian turned his head and looked at the dark golden battle puppet that stood quietly, like a primordial mountain, and the three beast spirits beside it that were as faint as smoke and seemed to disappear with the wind at any moment.

He stood up, took a step, and traversed space to arrive before the three Beast Lord spirit figures. He bowed deeply and said, "Junior Lin Langtian thanks the three seniors for their life-saving grace!"

The spirit images of the Myriad Spirit Bird Beast Lord, the Undying Bird Beast Lord, and the Wild Beast Lord all wore smiles of relief and immense satisfaction.

Their figures faded rapidly, and the light scattered.

“Very good…very good…” The voice of the Myriad Spirit Bird Beast Lord was ethereal.

"The power of the divine sea has helped you complete your initial transformation... Our mission is finally complete..."

"Young friend, your potential is limitless. I hope you cherish your future." The Myriad Spirit Bird Beast Lord smiled slightly, his figure transforming into specks of white light.

The Beast Lord looked at Lin Langtian and the Primordial War Puppet one last time, grinning, "Kid, take good care of my old buddy! And take good care of yourself too! Haha, that was great! That was great!"

Amidst laughter, his imposing figure transformed into a golden light, completely dissipating into the misty spiritual energy of the divine sea.

However, before the phoenix beast's spirit finally dissipated, it did not turn into light directly like the other two.

She gave Lin Langtian a deep look, then suddenly extended a slender finger. At the tip of her finger, a pure, immortal flame, seemingly capable of burning away all the filth in the world, yet containing endless vitality and the mysteries of reincarnation, slowly rose up.

The flames were not scorching hot; instead, they gave off a warm feeling. However, the "immortality" contained within them made Lin Langtian's soul tremble.

"Young friend Lin Langtian." The voice of the Phoenix Beast Lord carried an unprecedented solemnity and entrustment.

"I am about to perish, but there is still one thing left to do. Judging from your bloodline, there may be a trace of connection with my background. This is the will of Heaven. Therefore, I will pass on this last bit of my original essence, the 'Immortal Flame,' to you."

With a flick of her fingertips, the spark of immortality transformed into a stream of light and entered Lin Langtian's brow.

Lin Langtian felt a warmth in his sea of ​​consciousness, and a lifelike phoenix mark made of pure flames was imprinted upon it.

At the same time, a wealth of profound information about the characteristics of the Phoenix bloodline and the mysteries of Nirvana flowed in like a gentle stream, but it did not allow him to cultivate immediately; rather, it was more like a key to a legacy waiting to be unlocked.

"This legacy was not created for you," the Phoenix Beast Lord continued, his gaze seemingly piercing through time and space.

"The Phoenix bloodline is special, and the true meaning of Nirvana requires a specific mindset and opportunity to inherit."

You are destined to be connected with the Dragon Kun and the Myriad Spirit Bird; your path is already established, though this path is not the best for you.

Therefore, I entrust this legacy to you. I hope that after you leave this place, you will find a truly suitable person to inherit the Phoenix lineage, someone with a pure and resilient heart, unafraid of the suffering of Nirvana, and pass on this 'immortal flame' and its true meaning to her.

Her voice carried a hint of melancholy and anticipation: "The phoenix has withered, and its lineage is almost extinct."

This spark is the culmination of my life's wisdom, the final essence. Whoever obtains it, and can pass the test to fully integrate with it, will have a very high chance of awakening the complete Phoenix bloodline in the future. This matter concerns the very survival of our race; I implore you, young friend.”

Lin Langtian was deeply shaken, never expecting that the Phoenix Beast Lord would entrust him with such an important task at the last moment.

He felt the warmth and weight of the flame mark in his mind's eye, and understood the magnitude of this responsibility.

He solemnly clasped his hands in a fist and promised, “Senior, rest assured! I will live up to your trust and find the most suitable successor to pass on this torch and its true meaning!”

In Lin Langtian's heart, there was already a suitable candidate, and that was Aunt Ling.

As the saying goes, one should help those who are reasonable, not those who are close to them. Aunt Ling played a significant role in his growth and development, so passing on the inheritance of the Phoenix Beast Lord to Aunt Ling can be considered a way of repaying her.

"Good." The Phoenix Beast Lord's face revealed a beautiful smile of relief and satisfaction.

"With your words, I can leave in peace. My dear friend, the road ahead is long, take care."

As soon as she finished speaking, her palace-clad figure finally transformed into specks of pure, pale light, like the final flames of rebirth, rising gently and ultimately merging completely into the misty spiritual energy of the divine sea, leaving no trace.

The three beast lords who had protected the land for millennia and bestowed upon it creation have now completely passed away.

The three beast spirits who had guarded this place for millennia and bestowed upon it their final creation have finally returned to the world.

Lin Langtian remained silent for a moment, then solemnly bowed three times in the direction where the three had disappeared.

After a while, Lin Langtian turned to look at the Primordial War Puppet, his eyes slightly closed.

He could feel that his consciousness was split into two parts, one controlling himself and the other controlling the puppet in front of him.
At this moment, he had a vague feeling that the puppet in front of him would obey any command he gave, even if the command was for it to attack Lin Langtian himself, it would probably launch an attack without hesitation.

Clearly, during the process of strengthening the Primordial War Puppet, the Beast Lord not only did not erase the divine consciousness imprint of Lin Langtian within its body, but instead strengthened it.

This puppet would become Lin Langtian's closest bodyguard in the future, because it would never have a heart of betrayal.

With a fiery gaze fixed on the primordial war puppet kneeling on one knee before him, Lin Langtian couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

This is a battle puppet comparable to a lower-level Earthly Sovereign! (End of Chapter)