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

Yinlan Palace is nestled among the mountains behind the Qiankun Sect, where the spiritual energy is most abundant.

Although Lin Langtian has now been promoted to vice sect leader by Qian Tian, ​​the place with the deepest feelings within the sect is still Yinlan Palace.

Therefore, when he returned to the sect, Silver Mist Palace was the first place he stayed.

He also wanted to ask Jiang Yinlan what had happened at the Qiankun Sect during the year or so that he had been gone.

Jiang Yinlan is naturally aloof, with unparalleled beauty, fair in her dealings, and meticulous in her thinking. Although Lin Langtian has been gone for nearly two years, she has managed Yinlan Palace in an orderly manner and is deeply loved by the people.

However, at this moment, outside the main hall of Yinlan Palace, the atmosphere was tense and ready to fight.

“Palace Master Jiang, now that the Silver Mist Palace is so large and powerful, I am willing to share the burden with you. I wonder if you have someone in mind for the position of deputy palace master? If there is no suitable candidate, I would like to recommend myself. I hope you will grant my request.”

A middle-aged man dressed in a red robe with a sinister face stood with his hands behind his back. His aura was as vast as the sea, indicating that he was at the peak of the Ninth Grade Supreme.

Behind him stood more than ten cultivators with considerable auras, all of whom were newcomers who had joined the Qiankun Sect's Silver Mist Palace in the past six months. At this moment, they all wore cold smiles and subtly surrounded Jiang Yinlan and several old men loyal to her.

Jiang Yinlan wore a plain white dress, her silver hair cascading down her back. Her beautiful face remained expressionless, but the chill in her clear, cold eyes grew even stronger.

"Elder Xu." Her brows furrowed slightly, her voice as clear and indifferent as ice water striking stone.

"You've only been with Silver Mist Palace for three months, and you already want to become the Vice Palace Master in one step? Isn't that a bit too hasty? It's rather unreasonable."

The sinister-looking man known as Elder Xu was none other than Xu Xiuyuan, the most prominent figure in Silver Mist Palace over the past six months.

This person was originally a rogue cultivator with the peak cultivation of the ninth rank supreme. Half a year ago, he took the initiative to join the Qiankun Sect and was assigned to the Silver Mist Palace.

At that time, Lin Langtian was away and had not returned. The Qiankun Sect had absorbed a large number of powerful outsiders. Jiang Yinlan, considering his profound cultivation, made an exception and accepted him, appointing him as an elder.

Who would have thought that Xu Xiuyuan, with his wolfish ambition, had gathered a group of newly promoted powerhouses in just three months. Today, while Jiang Yinlan was in seclusion, he openly made trouble, demanding that she give up her position as deputy palace master.

"Impatient?" Xu Xiuyuan shook his head and chuckled. "Palace Master Jiang, to put it bluntly, you are only a seventh-rank Supreme, yet you possess a blessed place like Silver Mist Palace. It's only because of your seniority."

I am a peak ninth-rank supreme being. Even your teacher, the Grand Elder, is probably no match for me. For Palace Master Jiang, it is a great thing that I have condescended to join the Silver Mist Palace.

Unfortunately, Palace Master Jiang shows no mercy and has been suppressing us relentlessly. I only requested the position of Vice Palace Master, yet she has consistently refused. Does Palace Master Jiang really think Silver Mist Palace can still hold its position as one of the Nine Palaces of the Qiankun Sect without us?!

His eyes turned cold, and his aura suddenly erupted. The pressure of a peak Ninth-Rank Supreme was like a mountain crushing down: "Palace Master Jiang, I am trying to persuade you with kind words, but please don't chill the hearts of us!"

The elderly people behind Jiang Yinlan changed their expressions and hurriedly stepped forward to try to resist the pressure, but they were forced to retreat and turned pale.

Jiang Yinlan herself trembled slightly, and an abnormal flush appeared on her beautiful face, but she still clenched her teeth and did not retreat even half a step.

With Qian Tian's advancement to the Earthly Supreme level, the Qiankun Sect also regained its former hegemonic status. In the past year or so, the Qiankun Sect has been constantly fighting in the south and north, not only occupying a large area of ​​territory, but also absorbing many powerful outsiders.

It can be said that the quality of the experts in the Qiankun Sect today has more than doubled compared to a year ago.

However, in the Qiankun Continent, martial arts are revered, and although these powerful individuals joined the Qiankun Sect, their personalities remained unruly.

When they first joined the Qiankun Sect, these powerful figures dared not offend the sect leader, Qian Tian, ​​out of reverence for him. However, as time went on, their unruly nature was revealed.

They dared not offend the supreme ruler of the land, but they paid no heed to those weaklings who, in their eyes, possessed only seniority but lacked real strength.

As a result, the status and power of the original Qiankun Sect elders, led by Jiang Yinlan, were constantly challenged by these new and powerful figures.

"Xu Xiuyuan, do you really think that you can do whatever you want in Yinlan Palace?" Faced with Xu Xiuyuan's coercion, Jiang Yinlan stood up, clenched her hands, and shouted in a delicate voice.

Initially, out of consideration for Xu Xiuyuan and the others' respectful attitude, they kindly took them in, but who would have thought that they were actually a group of wolves with ulterior motives.

Today, Xu Xiuyuan speaks very nicely, wanting to seize the position of deputy palace master. But one day, he might very well set his sights on her position as palace master.

Yinlan Palace was her life's work; how could Jiang Yinlan possibly allow it to be usurped by others?

Faced with Xu Xiuyuan's aggressive advances, Jiang Yinlan couldn't help but recall the tall, handsome figure in a blue robe. If only he were here…

Thinking of Lin Langtian, Jiang Yinlan bit her red lips lightly with her silver teeth, and then said coldly.

“Xu Xiuyuan, Yinlan Palace has more than just me as its Palace Master. Have you thought about the consequences when the Vice Sect Master returns?”

"Vice Sect Master?" Xu Xiuyuan was taken aback upon hearing this, then seemed to realize something and said with a hint of disdain.

"Hehe, Palace Master Jiang, are you perhaps referring to Vice Sect Master Lin Langtian? Let alone the fact that he has been away for over a year and his fate is unknown, even if he were to return, I am a peak Ninth-Rank Supreme. What could a mere Sixth-Rank brat like him possibly do to me?"

Xu Xiuyuan had naturally inquired about Lin Langtian's deeds, since he wanted to seize control of Yinlan Palace and had therefore sought out all information about Lin Langtian.

Lin Langtian is considered a miracle in the Qiankun Sect. He joined the sect in just over a year and rose from a mere commander to the position of a palace master. He is renowned among the younger generation of the Qiankun Continent and can be called the number one genius.

Furthermore, Lin Langtian also made great contributions during the process of Qian Tian, ​​the master of Qiankun Sect, advancing to the position of Upper Earthly Sovereign. After all, without the perfect-grade spiritual liquid offered by Lin Langtian, Qian Tian would not have been able to advance to the position of Upper Earthly Sovereign so smoothly.

Lin Langtian was appointed as the deputy sect leader by Qian Tian for this achievement.

It was precisely because Xu Xiuyuan knew Lin Langtian's past so well that he was so disdainful. After all, in his view, Lin Langtian had only gotten lucky to be valued by Qian Tian, ​​and that position of deputy sect leader was just a figurehead with no real power.

In terms of strength, Lin Langtian was only a sixth-grade supreme being a little over a year ago, and now he is at most a seventh or eighth-grade supreme being.

As a peak ninth-grade supreme being, in the past, only the sect master Qian Tian of the Qiankun Sect could probably surpass him. Even the Grand Elder was inferior to him. Therefore, Xu Xiuyuan was confident that he could look down on Lin Langtian.

The people behind him also burst into laughter.

"That's right! Elder Xu is a ninth-rank supreme being. Even if Lin Langtian returns, he'll have to obediently step aside!"

"Yes, I think Elder Xu is more qualified to be the deputy sect leader, so that his talents will not be wasted."

"Furthermore, this Silver Mist Palace is meant to be occupied by the strong. A mere young girl is hogging the position without doing anything. She should have given way long ago!"

……

The elderly people behind Jiang Yinlan were trembling with anger, but dared not speak out.

The enemy outnumbered them and had a ninth-rank supreme being in charge; they were no match for them at all.

Jiang Yinlan took a deep breath, slowly raised her hand, and the silver sword in her hand gleamed with dazzling light and cold gleam.

Regardless of the circumstances, as the mistress of Silver Mist Palace, she could not back down even if the other party was a ninth-rank supreme being.

"It seems that things have come to this point, and I have no choice but to spar with Palace Master Jiang. But Palace Master Jiang, rest assured, you are my superior, and I will not harm you."

Xu Xiuyuan shook his head as if regretful. As soon as he finished speaking, he took a step forward and unleashed his full power as a peak ninth-grade supreme being, like a ferocious beast opening its bloody maw to devour everything in front of it!
Jiang Yinlan's face was pale, but she still stood straight and stubbornly at the front.

She knew that she would likely not escape this calamity today, but she also knew that if she collapsed without a fight, the morale of everyone in the Silver Mist Palace would be shattered!
"Xu Xiuyuan, if you want to fight, I, Jiang Yinlan, will accompany you to the end!"

Her clear, cold voice carried an unwavering resolve.

"Alas, then I shall grant Palace Master Jiang's wish!"

A cold glint flashed in Xu Xiuyuan's eyes, and he raised his hand to strike out with a palm!
The vast spiritual power of the peak Ninth Grade Supreme transformed into a giant crimson hand, carrying the power to burn everything, and rushed straight towards Jiang Yinlan!

If this palm strike lands, Jiang Yinlan, a seventh-grade supreme being, will not die, but she will suffer internal injuries.

Jiang Yinlan is, after all, the legitimate palace master of the Qiankun Sect. Xu Xiuyuan is currently working in the Qiankun Sect, so he naturally wouldn't do something as heinous as murdering his superiors; otherwise, Qian Tian would never tolerate him.

But Xu Xiuyuan could make Jiang Yinlan suffer a crushing defeat in front of everyone!

He wanted to see how Jiang Yinlan, who was so easily defeated, would have the face to lead Yinlan Palace in the future!

On the other side, when Jiang Yinlan saw that terrifying crimson giant hand, she gritted her teeth but still stood tall and did not take a single step back.

However, at this critical moment!
"Buzz!"

A slight, almost imperceptible ripple of space spread silently from in front of Jiang Yinlan.

The enormous, crimson hand, which was incredibly powerful, suddenly froze just three feet away from Jiang Yinlan's face!
It was as if time stood still, as if space froze.

Xu Xiuyuan's pupils shrank sharply, and the smugness on his face froze instantly!
"Who goes there?!"

His voice carried a hint of barely suppressed surprise.

At this moment, a tall and slender figure appeared out of thin air and stood quietly in front of Jiang Yinlan.

He wore a blue robe, had long black hair, and a youthful face that exuded an indescribable composure and dignity.

He stood there quietly with his back to Xu Xiuyuan, not even letting out a breath.

But just seeing that back view made Xu Xiuyuan feel as if he were being locked onto by a prehistoric beast, his hair stood on end, and a chill suddenly shot from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head!
Jiang Yinlan suddenly opened her eyes and stared at the familiar figure etched into her very bones. A thin layer of mist instantly welled up in her usually cold eyes.

“Lin…Lin Langtian…”

Her voice trembled slightly.

Lin Langtian slowly turned around, first nodding slightly to her, his eyes filled with gentleness and apology: "Thank you for your hard work, leave the rest to me."

Then, he turned around and looked at Xu Xiuyuan.

That gaze was calm and still, like a still well.

But the moment Xu Xiuyuan was swept by that gaze, for some reason, his heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand!

He felt that what was standing in front of him was not a person, but a majestic mountain that was too tall to look up at, or a vast starry sky that had no boundaries!
"You...you're Lin Langtian?" he asked in a hoarse voice. (End of Chapter)