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

The once bustling city seemed to quiet down at this moment, and many eyes stared at the young man in the sky above the city with a hint of surprise.

The powerful aura emanating from the latter's body caused even seasoned veterans to slightly narrow their eyes.

No one expected that Lin Langtian would not be afraid at all when facing a powerful Earthly Sovereign at the Great Perfection stage, and even withstood a move from An Cang.

Many were even waiting for a swift and decisive end, but who could have predicted that things would turn out this way…

In an instant, many people's regard for Lin Langtian also increased significantly.

Although Lin Langtian possessed the Black Heavenly Pearl and was outnumbered and outmatched, the formidable strength he displayed instilled fear in many.

Inside the stone building, the young powerhouse of the Black Heaven Ancient Clan played with the jade thumb ring between his long, slender fingers. Then, he raised his dark eyes and stared at the slender figure in the distance, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

This person doesn't seem simple...

Above the city, Lin Langtian wiped the blood from his palm before turning around and looking indifferently at An Cang, whose face was expressionless.

This person is indeed a formidable opponent. If he hadn't previously advanced to the peak of the Upper Earthly Supreme, he might have been seriously injured by this move.

"Dark Spirit Clan, I have no interest in fighting with you, so don't try anything with me. If you think I'm afraid of you, then I'll fight you to the end." Lin Langtian stared at An Cang and then said coldly.

Although a Great Perfection Earthly Sovereign is powerful, Lin Langtian is not without ways to deal with him.

An Cang narrowed his aged eyes, and the coldness on his face seemed to intensify: "I know you are capable and have made a name for yourself on the Boundless Continent."

However, if you want to act arrogantly in front of my Dark Spirit Clan, perhaps you're still a bit lacking. Today, I'll teach you a lesson, so you'll know that there are heavens beyond heavens, and people beyond people. Don't think you can act recklessly just because you have a little talent.

As soon as he finished speaking, An Cang snorted coldly, and then quickly formed hand seals, and a powerful dark energy as black as ink rapidly condensed in his hands.

Seeing that An Cang seemed to be getting serious, many powerful figures in Shadow City quickly fled, fearing they would be caught in the crossfire.

Upon seeing this, Lin Langtian's expression also became extremely serious, and the Dragon Kun Divine Body and the Primordial Demonic Talisman rapidly flowed out from his body and the surface of his skin.

However, just as black energy condensed in An Cang's palm and dark golden light surged in Lin Langtian's palm, and many powerful figures were watching closely.

But a sudden change occurred!

"Boom!"

A deep, muffled roar came from the depths of the sea to the southeast.

The sound wasn't harsh, but it seemed to resonate deep within everyone's soul, causing everyone to involuntarily tremble.

Immediately afterwards, the entire Shadow City began to tremble violently. The stone slabs on the streets were shaken up, and fine cracks appeared on the walls of the houses, as if something was awakening from the seabed.

Everyone looked up at the same time, gazing towards the southeast.

The sea there is boiling.

The pitch-black seawater was stirred up as if by an invisible giant hand, forming a huge whirlpool.

The vortex, hundreds of thousands of feet in diameter, slowly rotated, and with each rotation, a terrifying spiritual energy fluctuation spread outwards.

The spiritual energy fluctuations were ancient and vast, seemingly originating from countless ages ago, carrying an indescribable pressure.

That was the aura of the Heavenly Sovereign!

At the center of the vortex, a dark pillar of light shot into the sky, piercing straight into the clouds!
The beam of light, hundreds of feet thick, illuminated the entire sea area. Within the beam, countless ancient runes could be faintly seen flowing, each radiating a chilling aura.

The runes intertwined and combined, eventually coalescing into a massive black portal that floated above the sea.

The gate was towering ten thousand feet high, pitch black all over, with countless intricate patterns carved on the door frame... There were black dragons soaring through the nine heavens, giant whales churning the seas, giant pythons coiled in the abyss, and countless ancient ferocious beasts whose names were unknown.

Each sculpture is so lifelike, it seems as if it might come to life at any moment.

Above the entrance, four enormous ancient seal characters shone brightly, exuding an aura of ancient divine power.

"The Ancient Black Emperor".

The ruins of the ancient Black Emperor are about to open!

"Look! The ruins of the ancient Black Emperor are about to open!" someone exclaimed in surprise.

"What terrifying pressure! Is this the work of one of the Nine Ancient Emperors?"

"Hurry up! If we're late, we won't even get any soup!"

The city instantly erupted in chaos. No one paid attention to the battle between Lin Langtian and the Dark Spirit Clan anymore. Countless figures soared into the sky, transforming into streaks of light as they sped toward the black portal.

The Shadow Guards who had been surrounding the inn also turned to An Cang, awaiting his orders.

At this moment, the black energy in An Cang's palm slowly dissipated, and his gaze instantly shifted from Lin Langtian to the black portal.

A flicker of greed and fervor flashed in his eyes, which quickly turned cold.

“Kid, you’re lucky.” He said coldly, “I’ll settle accounts with you after the ruins are settled.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand, and led dozens of Shadow Guards into the sky, disappearing in the direction of the black portal.

The appearance of the ancient Black Emperor's ruins is crucial to the Dark Spirit Clan's millennium-long destiny. Therefore, An Cang had no choice but to abandon his fight with Lin Langtian and head to the ruins instead.

As the Dark Spirit Clan gradually disappeared into the distance, Lin Langtian slowly withdrew the dark golden light from his palm. He then stood with his hands behind his back, gazing intently at the black portal filled with ancient pressure.

"Young Master Lin, shall we go too?" Yin Ruoshui came to his side, her eyes filled with a mixture of excitement and nervousness.

"go with!"

Lin Langtian said without hesitation, "This is your chance to obtain the inheritance of the ancient Black Emperor, and it is also my chance to find the Dark Source Pearl. We cannot miss it."

Although Yin Ruoshui was somewhat worried, looking at Lin Langtian's resolute expression, a sense of trust welled up in her heart, and she nodded heavily. Then, the two of them moved swiftly, rushing towards the black portal.

……

When Lin Langtian and Yin Ruoshui arrived at the entrance to the ruins, tens of thousands of figures had already gathered there.

A black portal floats above the sea, below which is a huge whirlpool. Countless figures stand in twos and threes, each forming their own faction, at the edge of the whirlpool.

Each figure exuded a powerful aura. The weakest was a high-level Supreme, and there were even many Earth Supreme experts. There were even a few auras that made Lin Langtian feel pressured... Earth Supreme Great Perfection!
Directly in front of the entrance, in the most conspicuous position, stood a black figure with his hands behind his back, a figure that no force or powerful individual dared to challenge.

The man's jet-black hair fluttered in the sea breeze, and the black patterns on his black robe shimmered in the dim light.

It was none other than Hei Tianjue, a prodigy and powerful member of the Hei Tian Ancient Clan.

Behind him stood four attendants of high-ranking Earthly Sovereigns, as well as dozens of elite disciples of the Black Heaven Ancient Clan.

Their breathing was perfectly synchronized, clearly indicating they had undergone rigorous training.

Hei Tianjue's gaze fell on the black gate, his eyes indifferent, as if the ancient ruins were nothing more than ordinary things in his eyes. But Lin Langtian could see a burning passion flashing deep in his eyes.

After all, no matter what, the Ancient Black Emperor was among the top powerhouses even within the Black Heaven Ancient Clan.

To the left of the Black Sky Ancient Clan, a group of figures dressed in black robes floated silently.

They were surrounded by a dense dark spiritual energy, which was completely different from the dark energy of the Dark Spirit Clan, being purer and more profound.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a cold and stern face and a deep and unfathomable aura, clearly possessing the cultivation level of a Great Perfection Earthly Sovereign.

His robe was embroidered with two ancient characters for "Black Water"...that was the symbol of the Black Water Pavilion.

Blackwater Pavilion, a force in the Endless Sea, may not have the same deep foundation as the Dark Spirit Clan, but it is not to be underestimated.

Opposite the Blackwater Pavilion was a group of figures dressed in dark purple robes.

Their aura was eerie, appearing and disappearing as if they might merge into the darkness at any moment. The leader was a bewitching woman with an exquisite face, a graceful figure, and a faint smile on her lips.

Her aura was also at the Great Perfection of the Earthly Sovereign level, but it was even more elusive and unpredictable.

These are the people of the Shadow Tower, one of the most mysterious organizations in the Endless Sea, skilled in assassination and stealth.

To the right of the black portal of the ruins lies a black sea.

On the sea surface, several huge black shadows could be vaguely seen moving underwater; they were members of the Deep Sea Black Dragon Clan.

They were not humanoid, but rather maintained a half-human, half-dragon form, their bodies covered in jet-black scales, radiating a cold aura.

The leader was a burly man over ten feet tall, his bare upper body covered in scales, his eyes like two eerie lamps, radiating a chilling light. His aura was also that of a Great Perfection Earthly Sovereign.

Beside the Black Dragon Clan of the Deep Sea was a blanket of white.

It was a group of enormous ice turtles, their shells covered with thick ice crystals, radiating a bone-chilling cold.

They are members of the Xuanbing Turtle Clan, renowned for their defense; it is said that even powerful individuals of the same level would find it difficult to break through their defenses.

The leader was an exceptionally large ice tortoise, its shell covered in ice crystals that had solidified into a small mountain. Its head protruded from the shell, revealing an aged human face with cloudy eyes that contained an indescribable wisdom.

In addition, countless independent cultivators were scattered around in twos and threes, their eyes fixed intently on the black portal.

These people have all come for the legacy of the ancient Black Emperor.

Lin Langtian and Yin Ruoshui lagged behind the crowd and did not attract much attention.

Yin Ruoshui looked at those powerful figures, a hint of tension flashing in her eyes.

“Young Master Lin, there are so many people…and so many Supreme Great Perfection Realm experts…” she whispered.

Lin Langtian remained calm and said indifferently, "Having more people doesn't mean anything. The opportunities in the ruins are never obtained by having more people."

Yin Ruoshui nodded, took a deep breath, and suppressed her nervousness.

Just then, Hei Tianjue suddenly turned his head, his gaze passing over the crowd and landing on Yin Ruoshui.

His gaze lingered for a moment on the black dzi bead in her hand, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

“Interesting,” he murmured, then looked away and continued to gaze at the black portal.

Yin Ruoshui felt a tightness in her heart under his gaze and subconsciously gripped the Black Heavenly Pearl in her hand.

Lin Langtian patted her shoulder and said softly, "Don't be afraid. I'm here."

Yin Ruoshui looked at him, a warm feeling welling up in her heart, and nodded emphatically.

"Boom!"

The black portal emitted another dull, loud thud, and the two massive doors began to slowly open.

From the crack in the door, a dark light burst forth, carrying an ancient and vast aura, as if beckoning everyone.

Everyone's gaze turned fervent.

The ruins are about to open.

Lin Langtian gazed at the slowly opening door, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

The Dark Source Pearl, the legacy of the ancient Black Emperor...

I'm here. (End of Chapter)