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

For the next two weeks, Lin Langtian stayed away from the hustle and bustle and chose to go into seclusion.

Behind the main hall of the sect leader, there is a secret chamber reserved for the sect leader's cultivation, which Lin Langtian is currently using.

The secret chamber was surrounded by layers of arrays, isolating it from the outside world. The spiritual energy inside was so dense that it was almost condensed into liquid.

Lin Langtian sat cross-legged, his eyes slightly closed, his mind focused on his body.

Within the Supreme Sea, nearly half of the spiritual essence from the Undying King remained unrefined.

Previously on the Boundless Continent, he had only hastily absorbed a portion of it, and had already broken through from the lower Earthly Sovereign to the upper level.

If he were to completely refine the remaining elements, it would be enough to elevate his cultivation to another level.

"Thank you, Senior Undying King."

Lin Langtian silently recited the mantra, then activated the Dragon Kun Divine Scripture, guiding the golden spiritual essence to flow slowly.

The golden torrent, like molten gold, surged along the meridians. Wherever it passed, the meridians were widened and strengthened, the bones were tempered to be denser, and the power contained in the flesh and blood increased at a visible speed.

At this moment, the essence of the Undying King's lifelong cultivation truly merged with Lin Langtian's physical body.

Time passed day by day.

Outside the secret chamber, Jiang Yinlan would stop here for a moment every day, her cold eyes gazing at the tightly closed stone door, remaining silent.

She wouldn't disturb them; she would just stand quietly for a while, then turn and leave.

The Barbarian Emperor has fully recovered from his injuries and now wields the giant hammer he seized from the secondary hall in the square in front of the Silver Mist Palace every day, smashing the ground with a resounding thud.

While practicing his martial arts, he kept shouting, "When will the Vice Sect Master emerge from seclusion? I can't wait any longer!"

Mu Honglian was busy sorting through the various spoils of war she had brought back from the Boundless Continent—elixirs, divine weapons, and spiritual materials—categorizing and registering them, keeping herself extremely busy.

Qian Tian would occasionally stand on a high place in the main hall, looking towards the secret chamber with anticipation in his eyes.

He knew that Lin Langtian's strength might increase significantly again during this seclusion.

Before going into seclusion, Lin Langtian was able to defeat Xue Wuyai, who was at the half-step Great Perfection stage. Now that he has emerged from seclusion, Lin Langtian's strength might even make Xue Wuyai hesitate.

……

Time flies like water, and two months have slowly passed.

Inside the secret room, Lin Langtian suddenly opened his eyes.

"boom!"

A vast, ocean-like surge of spiritual energy erupted from his body, causing the entire secret chamber to tremble violently!
Golden light burst forth from every pore of his body, making him look like a golden deity!

Peak of the Upper Earthly Sovereign!
He finally completely refined that mass of spiritual energy!
Lin Langtian slowly stood up, feeling the power within his body that was several times stronger than before, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

His physical body, spiritual power, and soul all reached a new height at this moment.

With every gesture, he seemed to be able to draw upon the power of heaven and earth; every punch and kick contained earth-shattering power.

"Senior Undying King, I have not failed your expectations. The responsibility of protecting the Great Thousand World from now on will fall on our shoulders," Lin Langtian murmured softly.

It can be said that without the selfless and incorruptible King, Lin Langtian's strength would not have increased so rapidly.

After advancing to the peak of the Upper Earthly Supreme, even if Lin Langtian were to encounter Xue Wuyai at his peak again, he would not be forced to the point of almost using all his trump cards.

With Lin Langtian's current strength, even if he encountered a true Earthly Sovereign at the Great Perfection stage, Lin Langtian was confident that he could fight them.

With his hands clenched tightly, feeling the spiritual power within his body nearly double, Lin Langtian smiled and then waved his hand, causing the stone door of the secret chamber to slowly open.

The sunlight streamed down, making him squint slightly.

Outside the door, Jiang Yinlan stood quietly.

She seemed to have been waiting for a long time, a hint of barely perceptible worry in her cool eyes.

When she saw Lin Langtian come out, a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Langtian, have you emerged from seclusion?" she asked softly, a hint of concern flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Lin Langtian smiled slightly: "Hmm, how long have I been in seclusion?"

Cultivation knows no time, and even Lin Langtian himself did not know how long he had been in seclusion this time.

“You went into seclusion for two months, and during that time, thanks to your reputation, my Qiankun Sect completely unified the Qiankun Continent, and those villains in the shadows have quieted down.”

Jiang Yinlan looked at Lin Langtian, who was handsome and unfathomably powerful, with her beautiful eyes, pursed her red lips, and smiled sweetly.

Seeing the usually aloof Jiang Yinlan display such a charming smile, Lin Langtian was taken aback for a moment, then quickly recovered and laughed, "Hehe, it's all thanks to the sect leader, I have no reputation whatsoever."

However, despite this, Lin Langtian also knew that when the news of his defeat of Xue Wuyai and the disbandment of the Blood God Sect reached the Qiankun Continent, it greatly enhanced the prestige of the Qiankun Sect and played a significant stabilizing role in the Qiankun Sect's consolidation as the continent's hegemon.

After all, although Qian Tian advanced to the position of Earthly Supreme and the Qiankun Sect once again became the overlord of the Qiankun Continent, the Qiankun Continent had been divided for a long time, and there must still be many rebellious forces in the shadows.

Now, the Qiankun Sect not only has Qian Tian, ​​but also the great god Lin Langtian. No matter how foolish those villains are, they will no longer choose to openly oppose the Qiankun Sect.

Seeing Lin Langtian's modesty, Jiang Yinlan shook her head and didn't say much, but simply stepped aside to make way for him: "By the way, the sect leader is waiting for you in the Qiankun Hall."

Lin Langtian nodded and strode towards the Qiankun Palace.

……

Inside the Qiankun Hall, Qian Tian stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the sect map on the wall.

Hearing footsteps, he turned around, his gaze falling on Lin Langtian, a hint of shock flashing in his eyes.

"Peak of the Upper Earthly Sovereign?" he blurted out, his voice filled with disbelief. "Two months, and you've broken through from the initial Upper Earthly Sovereign level to the peak?"

Lin Langtian smiled and said, "This is all thanks to the spiritual essence of the Immortal King. If it weren't for the Immortal King's gift, I would probably still be a lower-level Earthly Sovereign."

Qian Tian took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, and said with a wry smile, "I have cultivated for hundreds of years and have only just advanced to the Upper Earthly Sovereign level. You, kid, have caught up in just a few months."

It's true what they say, comparisons are odious!

Lin Langtian smiled slightly and wisely refrained from replying.

When he first joined the Qiankun Sect, Qiantian was still a behemoth in his eyes, but in just a few years, Qiantian is no longer a match for him.

Qian Tian looked at him, remained silent for a moment, and then suddenly said, "Lang Tian, ​​are you leaving now that you've come out of seclusion?"

Lin Langtian was taken aback, then nodded: "Sect Master has keen insight. I do indeed intend to leave for a while."

"Where to?" Qian Tian asked.

"The Far East, the endless sea," Lin Langtian said.

"Before Xue Wuyai died, he gave me some information, saying that there was an ancient Heavenly Sovereign's ruins there, containing a treasure called the 'Dark Source Pearl.' I want to try my luck there." Qian Tian frowned slightly: "Dark Source Pearl, could it be the treasure of the ancient Black Emperor?"

Lin Langtian nodded upon hearing this.

"Hiss..." Qian Tian gasped, not expecting Lin Langtian to obtain such valuable information from Xue Wuyai.

After all, the name of the Ancient Black Emperor is in no way inferior to that of the Ancient Heavenly Emperor, the Heart Demon Thunder Emperor, and other powerful figures. They were renowned powerhouses in the ancient times of the Great Thousand World.

The Dark Source Pearl was the treasure upon which the ancient Black Emperor made his name. If Lin Langtian could obtain it, his future prospects would be even more limitless.

Thinking of this, Qian Tian felt envious, but then couldn't help but worry: "The Far East? That place is extremely far from here. You have to cross dozens of continents and pass through a dangerous sea known as the Sea of ​​Death. Even with your current strength, you may not be able to escape unscathed."

Lin Langtian said, "Even so, with such an opportunity before us, we would be unwilling to give up without trying."

Qian Tian remained silent for a long time before finally sighing, "Very well, you have never been one to be trifled with. The Qiankun Sect cannot keep you here. Go, and be careful."

He paused, then asked, "How many people do we need to bring?"

Lin Langtian shook his head: "This trip is dangerous, and having more people would be inconvenient. I alone am enough."

Qian Tian nodded and didn't say anything more.

Given Lin Langtian's strength, even he was no match for him, so the others were even less of a help.

……

Yinlan Palace, Lin Langtian's residence.

Jiang Yinlan was packing his luggage. To call it luggage was a bit of a stretch; there was really nothing to pack: a few changes of clothes, some pills, and a few communication jade talismans. That was all.

Lin Langtian stood by the window, gazing at the moonlight outside, remaining silent.

"Langtian..." Jiang Yinlan's voice came from behind, softly saying, "Everything is ready."

Lin Langtian turned around and looked at her.

The moonlight shone on her face, making her appearance even more serene, but there was a hint of reluctance in her eyes.

"Yinlan, thank you for your hard work," he said softly.

Jiang Yinlan shook her head: "It's not hard work."

The two remained silent for a moment.

Lin Langtian suddenly said, "Yinlan, after I leave, Yinlan Palace will be entrusted to you. The Barbarian Emperor and I are on good terms. If you encounter any troublemakers in the future, you can seek his help."

"Mm." Jiang Yinlan nodded slightly.

"And..." Lin Langtian thought for a moment and then said, "Be careful. Although the Blood God Sect has disbanded, there are bound to be remnants. If there is any danger in the future, do not fight head-on. Preserving your life is the most important thing."

Jiang Yinlan looked up at his earnest instructions, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"Langtian, when did you become so long-winded?"

Lin Langtian was taken aback, then chuckled, "That's true, then I won't say anything more."

He turned and looked out at the starry sky, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

"Yinlan, I hope we meet again someday. I believe I will return soon."

Jiang Yinlan gave a soft "hmm" and didn't say anything more, but the reluctance in her eyes grew even stronger.

……

The next morning, Lin Langtian stood outside the gate of the Qiankun Sect.

Behind him was a dense crowd of people seeing him off.

Qian Tian, ​​the Barbarian Emperor, the three elders, the powerful kings, Mu Honglian, and hundreds of core disciples of the Silver Mist Palace all came to see him off.

"Vice Sect Master, you must come back safely!" Mu Honglian shouted, her eyes slightly red.

"Vice Sect Master, I'll be waiting for you to come back for a drink!" The Barbarian Emperor waved his hand, his voice full of reluctance.

Qian Tian stepped forward, patted Lin Langtian on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice, "Langtian, remember, Qiankun Sect will always be your home. No matter when, the doors here will always be open for you."

Lin Langtian smiled slightly: "Thank you, Sect Master, and thank you all."

He straightened up, his gaze sweeping over every familiar face, etching their images into his heart.

Then he turned around and took a step forward.

Golden light burst forth beneath his feet, and his figure transformed into a streak of light, soaring into the sky and hurtling eastward.

Behind him, the crowd seeing him off lingered for a long time.

Jiang Yinlan stood at the front of the crowd, her cold eyes fixed on the gradually disappearing golden light. Her lips moved slightly, but no sound came out.

Only she knows what she's saying.

"Take care of yourself."

……

Lin Langtian stood in mid-air, looking down at the Qiankun Sect that was gradually shrinking below, and a complex emotion welled up in his heart.

This is his first home after arriving in this vast world. Here are his comrades-in-arms, his subordinates, and his loved ones.

But he cannot stop, because his journey still lies ahead.

The world is vast and boundless.

In the far east, in the endless sea, the ancient Black Emperor, the Dark Source Pearl…

And then there's Lin Dong, whose whereabouts are unknown...

He has too much to do and too long to go.

"Lin Dong, where are you?"

He murmured, his gaze fixed on the east, where the endless sea lay, a place of unknown dangers and unknown opportunities.

"You rascal, I bet you'll give me a huge surprise next time we meet."

Lin Langtian took a deep breath, no longer hesitated, and his figure transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the distant horizon.

The Qiankun Sect gradually became a small dot, and eventually disappeared completely from his sight.

A new journey has begun... (End of Chapter)