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

"Now, it's your turn."

As Lin Langtian's voice fell, the air on the sea seemed to freeze.

The black-armored middle-aged man, a high-ranking Earthly Sovereign of the Dark Spirit Clan, suddenly felt his pupils contract, and a bone-chilling coldness surged from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

He had lived for hundreds of years and seen countless powerful figures, but he had never seen a peer-level high-ranking Earthly Sovereign who could make him feel such a strong threat of death.

Three punches, and the three lower-level Earthly Sovereigns died instantly.

Even he might not be able to execute such a clean and efficient combat style.

"Who exactly are you?" The middle-aged man in black armor no longer had the domineering tone he had before; instead, there was a hint of apprehension in his voice.

"My Dark Spirit Clan has no grudge against you, so why are you interfering in our affairs?"

Lin Langtian stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "I told you, I was just passing by. It was you who insisted on attacking me."

The middle-aged man in black armor froze, filled with remorse.

If he had known that this young man was so formidable, he would never have allowed his men to act rashly.

But it's too late to say anything now; the other party has already killed his men, and this matter can't be resolved peacefully.

"You killed my men, you must give an explanation," he said in a deep voice, trying to save face.

"My Dark Spirit Clan has been operating in the Endless Sea for thousands of years; we are not to be trifled with."

Lin Langtian's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile.

That smile contained mockery, coldness, and an indescribable domineering air.

"Explain?" he said calmly.

“If you want to kill me to silence me, it’s only right that I kill your people. If you keep arguing, I don’t mind killing a few more.”

"You!" The middle-aged man in black armor turned ashen-faced, but dared not say another word.

He could sense that the person in front of him wasn't bluffing; he truly dared to kill and had the ability to do so.

The woman in the black dress had already stepped aside, clutching the wound on her shoulder, staring blankly at Lin Langtian.

Her eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.

She thought she was going to die today, but she never expected that a stranger would come to her rescue.

Moreover, this person's strength is ridiculously high.

The middle-aged man in black armor remained silent for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "My Dark Spirit Clan will remember what happened today. If you ever set foot on our territory again, we will surely seek revenge!"

With that, he waved his hand, took the three blood-soaked corpses, and turned to leave.

The remaining Dark Spirit Clan experts followed suit, not daring to linger for even a moment.

Lin Langtian watched all of this indifferently, without intervening.

He didn't want to forge a deadly feud with the Dark Spirit Clan, not because he was afraid, but because his purpose in this trip was to obtain the Ancient Black Emperor and the Dark Source Pearl, and he didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble.

This place is, after all, the territory of the Dark Spirit Clan. If this middle-aged man in black armor has some trump card or a summoning talisman that could summon a powerful member of the Dark Spirit Clan, Lin Langtian, even if he is not afraid, does not want to get involved in too much trouble.

The figures of the Dark Spirits gradually disappeared into the distant sea mist, and the sea returned to calm.

The woman in the black dress watched the disappearing figures, let out a long sigh of relief, and then turned to look at Lin Langtian.

She hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward, clasped her hands in a fist and said, "Thank you for saving my life. May I ask your honorable name?"

Lin Langtian turned around and glanced at her.

Upon closer inspection, the woman was indeed extremely beautiful, with exquisite features and a pair of deep, clear, dark eyes. Even in her disheveled state, she could not conceal her innate noble air.

"Lin Langtian," he said calmly, "I was just passing by, no need to thank me."

The woman in the black dress shook her head: "If it weren't for your help, I would surely be dead today. How could I not thank you for saving my life?"

Lin Langtian didn't reply. He looked at the wound on her shoulder, then at her weak breath, took out a jade bottle from his pocket, and handed it to her.

"Qiankun Healing Pill, applied externally and taken internally, can heal in three days."

The woman in the black dress paused slightly, took the jade bottle, and a hint of gratitude flashed in her eyes: "Thank you."

She opened the jade bottle, smelled the fragrance of the pills inside, and didn't suspect much. She poured out a pill, swallowed it, and then crushed another one and applied it to her wound.

The medicine took effect quickly, and her complexion gradually regained some rosiness, and her breathing was no longer so weak.

“Young Master Lin…” She raised her head and looked at Lin Langtian: “Why have you come to this Endless Sea? It seems that you are not from the Endless Sea.”

Lin Langtian didn't hide anything too much, but vaguely said, "I'm looking for a historical site."

The woman in the black dress didn't ask any further questions, but simply nodded.

She hesitated for a moment, then said, "Young Master Lin, the Dark Spirit Clan is vengeful. You killed their people, and they won't let it go. You'd better leave this area as soon as possible, otherwise..."

“I know,” Lin Langtian interrupted her, “but I have things to do and won’t be leaving for the time being.”

The woman in the black dress opened her mouth as if to say something, but ultimately remained silent.

She was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Young Master Lin, my name is Yin Ruoshui."

Lin Langtian nodded without saying anything more.

Yin Ruoshui looked at him, hesitated for a long time, and finally couldn't help but ask, "Young Master Lin, don't you want to ask me why the Dark Spirit Clan is hunting me down?"

Lin Langtian narrowed his eyes slightly upon recalling the woman's identity as a member of the Black Heaven Ancient Clan, then said indifferently, "It has nothing to do with me."

The Black Sky Ancient Clan is one of the five ancient races, and its power is undoubtedly enormous compared to the Dark Spirit Clan. Lin Langtian did not want to get involved with it.

Yin Ruoshui was taken aback, then smiled bitterly: "You are quite cold-hearted." Lin Langtian did not deny it; he turned around and prepared to continue on his way.

"Wait!" Yin Ruoshui suddenly called out to him.

Lin Langtian stopped and turned around to look at her.

Yin Ruoshui bit her lip, as if she was making an important decision.

After a moment, she took a deep breath and said, "Young Master Lin, I know a secret about this endless sea. If you are willing, I can tell you as a way of repaying your life-saving grace."

Lin Langtian raised an eyebrow: "What secret?"

Yin Ruoshui asked, "Have you ever heard of the Black Sky Ancient Clan?"

Lin Langtian's heart stirred. Could this secret be related to the Black Heaven Ancient Clan?

"The names of the five ancient races are naturally well-known," Lin Langtian said.

A complex look flashed in Yin Ruoshui's eyes as she slowly said, "My mother is the daughter of a high-ranking member of the Black Heaven Ancient Clan, and my father is a powerful figure in the Endless Sea."

They fell in love and had me, but the Black Sky Ancient Clan had strict rules that forbade intermarriage with other clans. After my mother's true identity was discovered by the clan, she was imprisoned, my father was banished and died in exile, and I..."

She paused, her voice trembling slightly: "From a young age, I was an unacknowledged illegitimate child, wandering outside with nowhere to go."

Lin Langtian remained silent for a moment, feeling both sympathy and deep understanding for the woman's background.

In this vast world, the five ancient races are high above, not only powerful but also extremely closed and xenophobic.

Of the five ancient races, apart from the open and inclusive Tai Ling Ancient Race, the other four ancient races all regard their own bloodline as supreme and strictly prohibit private marriage with other races, with violators subject to severe punishment.

Among them, the Futu Ancient Clan was the most stubborn. For this reason, they not only imprisoned Qing Yanjing, but also regarded Mu Chen as a sinner, almost eliminating this huge potential talent who was no less than the Yan Emperor Martial Ancestor.

Although he felt great sympathy for Yin Ruoshui's background, Lin Langtian also knew that this matter involved ancient clans, and it was not convenient for him to say more. So he asked, "So why is the Dark Spirit Clan chasing you?"

Yin Ruoshui bit her red lips, looked at Lin Langtian, and finally mustered up her courage to say, "Actually, they are chasing me because I have something on me that they are determined to get."

If they hadn't been wary of my mother's status, they probably would have succeeded days ago.

"what?"

Yin Ruoshui hesitated for a moment, then finally took out a black bead from her bosom.

The bead was only the size of a thumb, completely black, yet it emitted a faint glow, as if it could devour all light.

Within the bead, countless fine runes flowed, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

"This is a heirloom of the Black Heaven Ancient Clan, called the Black Heaven Pearl," Yin Ruoshui said softly.

"My mother secretly gave it to me before she was imprisoned. This bead is the key to unlocking a secret treasure in the endless sea."

The Dark Spirits somehow got wind of this and have been hunting me down, all in an attempt to seize this item.

Lin Langtian looked at the black bead, and a thought flickered in his mind.

He could sense that the bead contained extremely powerful dark energy, and for some reason, it bore a striking resemblance to the Dark Source Bead he was searching for.

Thinking of this, Lin Langtian's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Aren't you afraid I'll be tempted by your wealth by telling me all this?" Lin Langtian glanced at the black celestial bead a few times, then said indifferently.

Yin Ruoshui looked at him and suddenly smiled. The smile was faint, but it carried a rare warmth.

“Young Master Lin, if you want to take it, with your strength, I can’t stop you at all. You don’t need to ask me.”

Lin Langtian was silent for a moment, then asked, "What are you planning to do next?"

Yin Ruoshui put away the Black Heaven Pearl, a poignant smile appearing on her beautiful face. She said softly, "I don't know. The Dark Spirit Clan won't let me go, and the Black Heaven Ancient Clan won't acknowledge me. I have nowhere to go, so I can only take it one step at a time."

Lin Langtian looked at her, and a complex emotion suddenly welled up in his heart.

This woman, with a tragic past and no one to rely on, still lives on with strength.

She was not defeated by fate, but struggled to find her own path.

"I won't be leaving this area for the time being," Lin Langtian said. "If you have nowhere to go, you can come with me. We'll make further plans after I've finished my business."

Yin Ruoshui stared at him blankly, a hint of surprise and emotion flashing in her eyes.

"If you take me with you, aren't you afraid of retaliation from the Dark Spirit Clan?" she asked.

Lin Langtian said calmly, "If they dare to come, just kill them."

Although he felt sorry for Yin Ruoshui, Lin Langtian knew that he was probably more interested in the mysterious Black Heavenly Pearl.

For some reason, Lin Langtian had a vague premonition that this woman's help would be indispensable for him to successfully obtain the Dark Source Pearl.

Yin Ruoshui looked at him, her eyes slightly red. She lowered her head, gently bit her red lips, and whispered, "Thank you."

Lin Langtian didn't say anything more and turned to head east.

Yin Ruoshui wiped her eyes and followed in his footsteps.

Two figures, one after the other, disappeared into the vast sea fog.

Behind them, the deserted island gradually shrank, eventually becoming a tiny dot and disappearing into the horizon.

On the sea, the waves were still surging, as if nothing had happened.

But Yin Ruoshui knew that from this day forward, her fate might change.

Because she met someone, someone who, for some reason, made her feel at ease after just one meeting… (End of Chapter)