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

The Dark Temple was deathly silent.

Lin Langtian looked down at the Dark Source Bead in his palm. The fist-sized black bead lay quietly in his palm, with countless fine runes slowly flowing on its surface, emitting a deep and pure dark light.

He could sense that the dark energy contained in the bead resonated in a strange way with the dark magic runes within his body, as if the two were originally one.

Or, to put it another way, the Dark Source Pearl is a higher form of the Dark Magic Rune, and is the original treasure of the ancient Black Emperor.

"It's done." Lin Langtian's lips curled up slightly as he put the Dark Source Pearl into his pocket.

"Boy, hand over the stuff!"

A chilling voice suddenly rang out, like a venomous snake flicking its tongue, carrying undisguised greed and murderous intent.

Dark Azure!

The second elder of the Dark Spirit Clan stood with his hands behind his back, his hunched figure appearing particularly sinister in the dim light.

His jet-black eyes, devoid of any whites, were fixed on the Dark Source Pearl in Lin Langtian's arms, filled with greed and fervor. A cruel smile curved his lips.

“Young man, the legacy of the Black Emperor is not something you can handle alone.” An Cang spoke slowly, his voice hoarse, yet clearly reaching the ears of everyone present.

"Hand over the Dark Source Pearl, and I can pretend nothing happened; otherwise..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but the threat in his words was all too clear.

Lin Langtian looked at him, his expression calm as still water, and said indifferently, "Otherwise what?"

An Cang sneered and stepped forward. Dark spiritual energy began to surge around him, and a terrifying pressure from a Great Perfection Earthly Sovereign descended like a mountain.

"Otherwise, I don't mind taking it myself. Don't think that a mere Earthly Sovereign at the Great Perfection stage can protect you. My Dark Spirit Clan is the overlord of the Endless Sea. If you anger my clan, you won't be able to save your life."

As An Cang finished speaking, the dozen or so Dark Spirit Clan experts behind him stepped forward and subtly surrounded Lin Langtian and his two companions.

Their auras erupted simultaneously, and a dozen streams of dark spiritual energy intertwined to form an impenetrable net, enveloping the area.

Upon seeing this, the powerful figures from other factions in the main hall retreated, making way for an open space.

But they didn't leave; instead, they watched with amusement.

Lin Langtian obtained the Dark Source Pearl, while the Dark Spirit Clan tried to seize it by force. Regardless of who wins or loses this battle, it is good news for them.

The proverb "when the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits" has given rise to many stories of powerful figures rising to prominence in this vast world.

Black Abyss of Blackwater Pavilion, Shadow Demon of Shadow Tower, and Jiao Tu of Deep Sea Black Dragon Clan stood in the distance, their eyes gleaming, seemingly plotting something.

Greed was also in their eyes, but fear was even more so.

It wasn't that they were afraid of Lin Langtian, but rather they were afraid of the imposing figure beside him.

Helian Tieshan.

This former commander of the Black Abyss Army under the ancient Black Emperor, a peerless expert at the peak of the Earthly Sovereign Realm, was standing with his hands behind his back beside Lin Langtian, his face calm and his eyes like lightning.

He glanced at the restless Dark Spirit Clan experts, a slight smirk playing on his lips.

"You lowly soldiers and generals dare to be so insolent before me?"

Before he finished speaking, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted from his body!

That aura was like a giant dragon awakening after slumbering for eternity, like a collapsing mountain crushing down, like a world-destroying hurricane sweeping across the heavens and earth!

Faced with this aura, the powerful Dark Spirit Clan members were like small boats in a stormy sea. Their faces turned pale instantly, their legs went weak, and they could barely stand!

They all retreated, not daring to take another step forward!
An Cang's expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to his gloomy state.

He didn't look at Helian Tieshan, but stared intently at Lin Langtian, and sneered, "What, you want to rely on others for protection forever? If that's the case, you'll never get out of the Endless Sea!"

This is a poor attempt to provoke someone.

But Lin Langtian, in a twist of fate, accepted the challenge.

He raised his hand, signaling Helian Tieshan to step back.

Helian Tieshan frowned: "Young friend Langtian, this fellow is at the Great Perfection of the Earthly Sovereign realm, you..."

“I know.” Lin Langtian interrupted him, looking calmly at An Cang: “But he’s right, relying on others for protection is not my style.”

He paused, a faint smile appearing on his lips: "Besides, it's a good opportunity to test the power of the Dark Source Pearl."

Helian Tieshan looked into his calm yet firm eyes, remained silent for a moment, and finally nodded, withdrawing his aura.

He stepped back a few paces, stood with his hands behind his back, but his gaze remained fixed on An Cang. If Lin Langtian was in danger, he would not hesitate to take action.

Yin Ruoshui stood nervously beside Helian Tieshan, her hands clenched tightly, her palms sweaty.

When An Cang saw that Lin Langtian had actually made Helian Tieshan step back, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, which then turned into ruthlessness.

Without further ado, he took a step forward, and dark spiritual power surged out like a tide, transforming into a giant black hand that fiercely grabbed at Lin Langtian!
"Dark Spirit Dragon Captor!"

This claw strike contained seventy percent of An Cang's power, enough to crush a mountain into dust!
Wherever the black palm passed, five pitch-black cracks were torn open in space, and chaotic void currents surged out wildly! Lin Langtian did not retreat but advanced, taking a step forward as well!
He did not summon the Undying Heaven-Opening Axe, nor did he unleash the Immortal Golden Body, nor did he even use the Primordial Demonic Talisman.

He simply raised his right hand, his five fingers loosely clenched, and the Dark Source Pearl he had just subdued suddenly lit up in his palm!
"Buzz!"

A deep hum emanated from the Dark Source Pearl!
The voice wasn't loud, but it seemed to resonate deep within everyone's soul, causing everyone present to involuntarily tremble!
Immediately afterwards, a vast, ocean-like dark energy surged forth from Lin Langtian's palm!

That energy was profound, pure, and domineering, carrying a trace of the residual will and pressure of the ancient Black Emperor. It instantly transformed into a black pillar of light, which collided fiercely with An Cang's black palm!
"boom!"

The two dark forces collided, unleashing a deafening roar!
Strangely, there was no violent energy impact spreading. The moment An Cang's black palm touched the pillar of light from the Dark Source Pearl, it began to melt, collapse, and disintegrate rapidly, like ice and snow meeting a raging fire!
"What?!" An Cang's pupils shrank, staring at the scene in disbelief!
His Dark Spirit Dragon Capture Hand is one of the Dark Spirit Clan's signature techniques, renowned for its devouring and corrosive abilities, making him virtually unmatched among his peers.

But how could it be so vulnerable in the face of the power of the Dark Source Pearl?
Before he could think any further, the beam of light shattered his palm print and, with its remaining momentum, shot toward him!
An Cang's expression changed drastically. He crossed his palms and condensed layer upon layer of black spiritual energy shields in front of him!

"Bang bang bang bang!"

The beam of light slammed into the shield, shattering it layer by layer!

An Cang's figure was blasted backward, and deep cracks were etched into the ground beneath his feet!
"Impossible! How could you possibly control the power of the Dark Source Pearl?!" An Cang exclaimed in shock, his voice filled with horror.

Lin Langtian did not answer. He could feel the Dark Source Pearl trembling slightly in his palm, as if it had come alive and merged with his mind.

The dark energy emanating from the beads was not an external object, but an extension of his own power.

The Dark Source Pearl resonated with the Dark Magic Rune within his body, pushing his Dark Laws to an unprecedented height!
"Again," Lin Langtian said calmly, stepping forward.

He struck out with his palm, and the Dark Source Pearl lit up again, with an even thicker black beam of light erupting from his palm!

Within that pillar of light, countless fine runes flowed faintly; these were the ancient runes inscribed on the Dark Source Pearl, containing supreme dark power!

The dark pillar of light, like a giant black sword, slashed fiercely down at An Cang!

An Cang dared not take the attack head-on, and retreated rapidly while frantically forming hand seals, unleashing the secret technique of the Dark Spirit Clan!
"Dark Spirit Magic Armor!"

A set of jet-black armor materialized on his body, its surface covered with grotesque bone spikes and eerie runes, radiating a chilling aura.

This is the Dark Spirit Clan's ultimate defensive technique. When An Cang uses it, it can even withstand the full force of a Great Perfection Earthly Sovereign!
However, when the beam of light from the Dark Source Pearl struck the armor, An Cang's expression instantly turned to one of utter horror.

"Crack!"

A crisp cracking sound suddenly rang out between heaven and earth!
Immediately afterward, a fine crack appeared on the surface of the armor covering An Cang's body!

In an instant, cracks spread out like a spider web, covering the entire armor!

"boom!"

The armor shattered with a crash!

An Cang's body was once again blasted away, spitting out a mouthful of black blood, his face as pale as paper!
He crashed into a stone pillar in the distance, creating a human-shaped dent in the pillar, before sliding to the ground, his breath weak and feeble.
"Second Elder!" The Dark Spirit Clan experts exclaimed in surprise, but dared not step forward.

The entire venue fell silent once again!

Those powerful figures who were originally prepared to watch the show were now staring wide-eyed, their mouths slightly open, but unable to utter a sound.

What did they see?
A high-ranking Earthly Sovereign directly crushed a Great Perfection Earthly Sovereign?!

Moreover, they crushed it with dark power?!
How can this be? !
Hei Yuan's hands trembled, Ying Mei's face was deathly pale, and Jiao Tu subconsciously took a half step back, afraid that Lin Langtian would notice him.

Those powerful individuals who coveted the Dark Source Pearl felt a wave of fear wash over them!
Hei Tianjue stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the Dark Source Pearl in Lin Langtian's palm. He didn't speak, but his slightly furrowed brows showed that he was not at peace at the moment.

"The Dark Source Pearl... has actually recognized a master?" He murmured to himself, "No, it's not just recognizing a master, it's truly in harmony with the origin of darkness... No wonder, no wonder he was able to subdue this pearl."

As a prodigy of the Black Heaven Ancient Clan, Hei Tianjue has always been arrogant and looked down on all living beings in the world as ants.

He never imagined that the Dark Source Pearl, which he himself could neither subdue nor control, would be so easily subdued and manipulated by an unknown figure like Lin Langtian.

As Hei Tianjue's expression changed, Helian Tieshan looked at Lin Langtian's back, his eyes filled with praise and satisfaction.

He knew the Dark Source Pearl was powerful, but he didn't expect Lin Langtian to master its power so quickly, and even be able to crush An Cang despite being of a higher level. This young man was indeed extraordinary.

Yin Ruoshui covered her mouth with her jade hand, her face full of joy and shock.

An Cang struggled to crawl out of the depression in the stone pillar, his clothes torn and his breath weak.

He stared intently at Lin Langtian, his eyes filled with resentment and unwillingness, but even more so with shock.

"You...you..." He opened his mouth, but found that his throat was so dry that he could not make a sound.

Lin Langtian withdrew his hand, and the light of the Dark Source Pearl gradually faded, but the invisible pressure still enveloped the entire hall. He looked down at An Cang and said calmly.

"Are you still going to rob us?"

Upon hearing Lin Langtian's question, An Cang's expression turned extremely gloomy. Even he was somewhat alarmed by the power of the Dark Source Pearl.

In his previous encounters with Lin Langtian, the latter almost dared not confront him head-on, and could only rely on his physical strength to entangle with him. However, now that he has obtained the Dark Source Pearl, Lin Langtian has begun to have the qualifications to confront him head-on and even defeat him.

Even he was starting to have a headache... (End of Chapter)