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

The fog on the sea surface grew thicker and thicker, almost solidifying into a tangible substance.

Lin Langtian and Yin Ruoshui had been flying for three whole days, during which they encountered several ferocious deep-sea beasts, but none of them were as powerful as the deep-sea demon dragon, which he easily killed.

Yin Ruoshui's injuries have basically healed, her complexion has returned to a rosy hue, and her breathing has become much more stable.

"Young Master Lin, the Black Heavenly Pearl's reaction is getting stronger and stronger." Yin Ruoshui looked at the black pearl in her palm. The pearl was slightly warm and emitted a faint light, pointing towards the southeast.

"The ruins should be nearby."

Lin Langtian nodded, gazing into the distance.

There, a huge dark shadow could be vaguely seen, like an island or a continent.

The sea fog was too thick to see clearly, but he could sense the presence of people emanating from that island... many powerful individuals had gathered there.

“There’s someone here,” Lin Langtian said.

Yin Ruoshui also sensed it, her brows furrowing slightly: "The news of the ruins has been leaked? That shouldn't be the case. The Black Heavenly Pearl has always been in my possession. How could outsiders know the location of the ruins?"

Lin Langtian did not answer, but instead increased his speed and sped towards the island.

……

It was a huge island.

When Lin Langtian and Yin Ruoshui passed through the last patch of sea fog, the scene before them both took them by surprise.

The island was far larger than Lin Langtian had imagined; it could even be described as a small continent.

As far as the eye can see, there are continuous mountain ranges, dense forests, and buildings scattered in a well-organized manner.

In the center of the island stands a massive city, its walls hundreds of feet high, built of black boulders, exuding an ancient and majestic aura.

On the city wall, countless spiritual patterns flowed, clearly indicating the presence of a powerful formation.

At the city gate, people came and went in an endless stream.

There were humans, mythical beasts, and some races that Lin Langtian had never seen before.

They flocked into the city in twos and threes, some on foot and some by air.

Among them were many powerful figures, and Lin Langtian even sensed the fluctuations of several high-ranking Earthly Sovereigns.

"What is this place?" Yin Ruoshui asked in surprise. "How could there be such a city deep in the endless sea?"

Lin Langtian's gaze swept over the top of the city gate, where three ancient seal characters were engraved: Shadow City.

“Shadow City,” he murmured.

Yin Ruoshui thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "I remember now! Shadow City is the only neutral city in the Endless Sea, jointly managed by several major powers and not subject to the jurisdiction of any race."

It's said that the city is teeming with powerful figures, even boasting an old monster at the Great Perfection of the Earthly Sovereign realm. I'd only ever heard my father mention it, but I'd never actually seen it.

Lin Langtian nodded: "Since the ruins haven't been opened yet, let's stay in the city and find out some information."

The two descended and walked towards the city gate.

……

The prosperity of Shadow City far exceeded Lin Langtian's imagination.

The wide streets are lined with shops, including taverns, inns, medicine shops, weapon shops, auction houses, and more.

The streets were bustling with people, shoulder to shoulder, with shouts of vendors, bargaining, and laughter all blending together in a lively atmosphere.

Lin Langtian noticed that most of the people in the city had strong cultivation levels, with the weakest being at the Supreme Realm and Earthly Supreme Realm being a rare sight.

There were even a few auras that made him feel a bit of pressure.

"This place is indeed full of hidden talents," Lin Langtian thought to himself.

Yin Ruoshui followed behind him, her beautiful eyes looking around with curiosity.

She grew up under the care of her parents and rarely had contact with the outside world unless there was a change in her family, and she had rarely seen such a prosperous city.

"Young Master Lin, where are we going?" she asked.

Lin Langtian said, "Let's find an inn to stay in first, and then go and inquire about the situation."

The two walked along the main street for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before finding an inn called "Hailan Pavilion".

The inn was quite large and elegantly decorated. There were many guests sitting in the lobby, drinking and chatting in twos and threes.

Lin Langtian walked to the counter. The shopkeeper was a chubby middle-aged man with the cultivation level of a seventh-grade supreme being. He looked at him with a smile.

"Sir, would you like a meal or a room at the inn?"

"Two superior rooms, please," Lin Langtian said.

The innkeeper glanced at him, then at Yin Ruoshui behind him, a hint of ambiguity flashing in his eyes, and said with a smile, "Alright! Two superior rooms, one hundred Supreme Spirit Liquids a day."

Lin Langtian took out a bag of spiritual liquid and placed it on the counter.

The shopkeeper took the money and handed him two jade tokens: "Third floor, number seven and eight. Please let me know if you need anything, sir."

Lin Langtian took the jade token and was about to go upstairs when he suddenly heard a murmur of discussion coming from the main hall.

"Have you heard? The ruins of the ancient Black Emperor are about to open!"

"Nonsense, otherwise why would so many people come? Look at that table over there, those are people from the Deep Sea Dragon Clan. And those two tables over there are people from the Blackwater Pavilion and the Shadow Pavilion. And in the private rooms upstairs, it's said that the Dark Spirit Clan has sent people too."

"Tsk tsk, this is going to be interesting. Who wouldn't want a piece of the pie from the ruins of the ancient Black Emperor?"

"That's right, but I heard that opening the ruins requires Black Heavenly Pearls, and those things are not easy to find."

"Who says otherwise? It is said that there is more than one Black Dzi Bead, scattered in various places. Whoever can collect enough Black Dzi Beads can enter the core area of ​​the ruins."

Lin Langtian paused, raising an eyebrow slightly.

There's more than one Black Dzi Bead? He looked at Yin Ruoshui, who had also heard the discussions, and her pretty face changed slightly.

The two exchanged a glance, said nothing more, and went upstairs into their room.

...Room No. 7, the room of Lin Langtian.

Yin Ruoshui sat at the table, her expression somewhat solemn.

“Young Master Lin, you heard it too.” She whispered, “There’s more than one Black Heavenly Bead. I thought there was only the one I had, but I didn’t expect…”

Lin Langtian said, "That's not surprising. The ruins of the ancient Black Emperor would certainly not have only one key."

Multiple keys can ensure the ruins are not buried, and can also attract more powerful individuals, increasing the competitiveness of the ruins.

Yin Ruoshui bit her lip, her beautiful eyes fixed on Lin Langtian, and asked, "So what do we do now?"

Although Yin Ruoshui is also a half-step upper-level supreme expert, perhaps because she was too well protected by her parents in her early years, her personality is not as strong and independent as that of an ordinary supreme expert.

Having witnessed Lin Langtian's power, Yin Ruoshui now felt a sense of dependence on him.

Lin Langtian thought for a moment and said, "Let's find out how many Black Heavenly Pearls there are and who controls them, and then we'll make a plan."

Yin Ruoshui nodded: "I will listen to Young Master Lin."

Just as Lin Langtian was about to say something, he suddenly sensed an extremely powerful aura coming from the direction of the city gate.

That aura was as vast as the sea and as deep as an abyss, carrying a supreme majesty, as if an emperor had descended!
The Great Perfection of the Earthly Supreme!

Lin Langtian's pupils contracted slightly as he walked to the window and looked outside.

On the city streets, the crowd automatically parted to make way for a dark figure that seemed to step through the air.

He was a young man, who looked to be no more than twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. He was tall and slender with a handsome face and long, jet-black hair that cascaded over his shoulders and shone brightly in the sunlight.

He wore a long, black robe with strange black patterns embroidered on the hem, resembling some kind of ancient tribal emblem.

He didn't emit any spiritual energy fluctuations, but the invisible pressure made everyone present involuntarily lower their heads.

Behind him followed four attendants, each of whom possessed the cultivation level of a high-ranking Earthly Sovereign.

"This...could it be someone from the Black Sky Ancient Clan!" Someone noticed the clan emblem on the handsome man's clothes in black, and as if remembering something, exclaimed in shock.

"My God, the Black Sky Ancient Clan has actually sent people here too!"

"Who is that young man? He has such a powerful aura!"

"If I'm not mistaken, it seems to be Hei Tianjue, a genius among the younger generation of the Hei Tian Ancient Clan! It is said that he has already reached the Great Perfection of the Earthly Sovereign realm and is hailed as one of the top geniuses and experts of the Hei Tian Ancient Clan in this generation!"

……

Amidst the shock and whispers, the man in black, Hei Tianjue, landed on the tallest building in the city, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked down at the entire city.

His gaze was indifferent, as if he were looking down at a group of ants.

Lin Langtian stared at the figure, his gaze slightly narrowed.

The Earthly Supreme Great Perfection expert was the first truly Great Perfection powerhouse he encountered after arriving in the Great Thousand World.

That aura was more than ten times stronger than Xue Wuyai's!
Yin Ruoshui also walked to the window and saw the black figure; her expression changed slightly.

“Black Sky Absolute…” she murmured, her voice carrying a complex emotion.

Lin Langtian looked at her: "You know her?"

Yin Ruoshui shook her head: "I don't know him, but I've heard of him. He's one of the best young members of the Black Heaven Ancient Clan, a Great Perfection Earthly Sovereign."

It is said that he has reached an extremely high level in cultivating the Black Heaven Ancient Clan's clan-protecting divine power, and he holds a very high position in the Black Heaven Ancient Clan, being one of the candidates for future clan leader.

She paused, then gave a bitter smile: "A child born out of wedlock like me doesn't even have the right to see him."

Lin Langtian was silent for a moment, then said, "There's no need to belittle yourself. The Black Heavenly Pearl in your hand is your asset."

Yin Ruoshui nodded, a resolute glint in her eyes.

In the city, Hei Tianjue seemed to sense something, and his gaze suddenly turned towards the direction of the inn where Lin Langtian was.

Lin Langtian did not look away, and their eyes met in mid-air.

A hint of surprise flashed in Hei Tianjue's eyes, as if he hadn't expected that someone would dare to look him in the eye in this remote Shadow City.

His gaze lingered on Lin Langtian for a moment before shifting to Yin Ruoshui.

He raised an eyebrow slightly, as if he had sensed something.

"Interesting," he murmured, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

Then, he withdrew his gaze and, with his four attendants, disappeared in the direction of the city center.

Lin Langtian closed the window and turned to look at Yin Ruoshui.

“He’s noticed you,” he said.

Yin Ruoshui looked worried: "What if he...recognizes the Black Heavenly Pearl in my hand?"

Lin Langtian thought for a moment and said, "It's possible. The Black Heavenly Pearl is different from others, and they should be able to sense its presence."

However, this is Shadow City, a place where all sorts of people mingle, so he probably wouldn't dare to act recklessly. Let's observe for a few days and see how things go.”

Yin Ruoshui bit her red lips and nodded, "Okay."

Lin Langtian walked to the window, opened it again, and looked towards the city center.

The appearance of Hei Tianjue has made the struggle for the ruins even more complicated.

A powerful being at the Great Perfection of the Earthly Sovereign realm is not someone he can directly confront right now.

But he has trump cards: the Undying Heavenly Demon Armor, the Eight Heavenly Demons, the Immortal Golden Body, and the Undying Heaven-Opening Axe.

If it really comes down to a last resort, he might not be without the ability to fight.

"The ruins of the ancient Black Emperor..." he murmured, "This is getting more and more interesting."

As night deepened, the lights of Shadow City gradually came on.

Within the city, various forces have gathered, and undercurrents are swirling... (End of Chapter)