Martial Universe: Starting with Lin Langtian, who crippled Lin Dong's father.

Chapter 182, a long chapter of four thousand words.

"Is there any other decision?"

Lin Langtian looked somewhat helpless, then straightened up and gazed into the distance.

"I'll leave the task of preserving the remaining energy to you; as for enduring the pain, I'll take care of that."

Although he is afraid of pain, he will not back down when necessary.

He now carries the hopes of the entire world.

Stealing Lin Dong's opportunity means that in the future, it is highly unlikely that you can rely on him to deal with the Demon Emperor.

Therefore, in the decisive battle decades later, they can only rely on themselves.

Before that, he needed to improve his strength as much as possible and not let any possibility slip by.

"Let's begin."

Lin Langtian clenched his fists, his eyes suddenly sharpened, and then without hesitation, he took a step forward.

"Hiss!"

As Lin Langtian continued walking, streaks of lightning immediately spread out from the sea of ​​lightning.

The pain traveled along the soles of his feet into his body, and immediately, another wave of intense pain surged through him.

"Then I'll do it. You'll have to bear it. If you can't take it anymore, just say so."

As the violent power surged into Lin Langtian's body once more, Xiao Diao's voice became a little more serious.

As soon as his voice fell, Lin Langtian was able to suddenly feel the intense pain inside his body escalating almost instantly.

The footsteps that were taken stopped half an inch above the sea surface.

Lin Langtian's body was trembling slightly, and cold sweat kept seeping from his forehead and dripping down his face.

The pain was so intense... it came on so fiercely.

His brows were furrowed tightly, and Lin Langtian was breathing heavily.

After a long while, he finally felt the intense pain gradually subside, exhausted.

"chatter!"

As the excruciating pain subsided, that peculiar energy finally arrived like a spring rain, much to Lin Langtian's delight.

A strange energy spread throughout his limbs and bones.

In that instant, Lin Langtian's muscles, meridians, and cells, which were almost numb from the intense pain, showed signs of becoming scorching hot as if boiling.

The power previously depleted by the excruciating pain is gradually recovering, and its intensity is even subtly increasing...

"It really works!"

Sensing the power gradually returning to his body, Lin Langtian's spirits lifted, and a hint of joy appeared in his eyes.

He could feel his body being gradually strengthened under the hammering of that strange energy!

Although the Azure Dragon Trial is painful, it is truly a treasure trove for cultivation!

"continue!"

Feeling the power gradually returning to his body, Lin Langtian took a deep breath.

Time is of the essence, and we cannot afford to linger here any longer.

He immediately took a short breath and then stepped forward again.

Above the endless sea of ​​lightning, a figure enveloped in a faint golden light slowly walked forward, his steps deliberate yet resolute.

The sea of ​​thunder was extremely vast, and a person standing in it would be as insignificant as an ant, but Lin Langtian did not back down in the face of such heavenly might.

He faced one direction, his steps never faltering.

Crossing the sea of ​​lightning is clearly not something that can be done in a day.

As for time, Lin Langtian was too lazy to remember it anymore. All he knew was to keep walking step by step.

No matter how vast the sea of ​​thunder is, it will eventually come to an end.

Time passed silently amidst the sea of ​​thunder...

For the first three days, Lin Langtian suffered almost unbearable torment under such intense pain.

This nearly caused his already weak spirit to collapse.

Fortunately, the human body has an adaptation to this kind of intense pain.

Furthermore, the pain gradually strengthened Lin Langtian, making each hammering session feel like he was dying and being reborn.

But no matter what, he persevered in the end, and the little ferret didn't react much to this.

After all, in its memory, this kid could even ignore something as abnormal as the mental millstone, let alone something like this.

After the first three days were the most painful, things became relatively easier afterwards.

It wasn't that the excruciating pain had lessened, but rather that Lin Langtian's body was gradually adapting to this agonizing agony.

As time went on, especially by the tenth day, Lin Langtian's body seemed to finally develop some antibodies to resist the violent power of the sea of ​​thunder.

The excruciating pain began to subside significantly.

However, although antibodies began to appear, Lin Langtian still hadn't seen the end of this sea of ​​lightning...

Lin Langtian was a little surprised by this result, but he was not too alarmed.

Since it is a trial, it must have a deadline.

After all, in the original story, it was Lin Dong who met Qingzhi through the trial, so there's no reason why he couldn't do it.

With this in mind, Lin Langtian traveled for five days on the vast sea of ​​thunder.

"boom!"

Silver lightning bolts descended continuously from the dark clouds, finally striking the sea of ​​lightning and creating towering waves of thunder.

Amidst the raging thunder, a figure enveloped in a faint golden light strolled along.

The waves crashed down, finally striking his body, yet he remained completely still.

"Hiss!"

The lightning paste clung to his body, leaping with violent arcs of lightning.

But now, it is no longer possible to feel any pain from the half-month of being tempered by the Thunder Sea Hammer.

Lin Langtian swept his hand across his body, directly sweeping away the lightning plasma.

During the half-month journey, his physical body was indeed greatly enhanced.

He endured unimaginable pain and torment, and he received a corresponding reward.

Lin Langtian gazed into the distance, looking at the still dazzling silver sea of ​​lightning, and frowned slightly.

Based on his senses, the enhancement that the Thunder Sea could provide him had weakened considerably, and at this point, the trial was no longer of much use.

"It should be over..." Lin Langtian murmured, staring at Lei Hai.

"Buzz!"

As soon as Lin Langtian finished speaking, the atmosphere of this place suddenly froze.

Then, violent vortexes suddenly appeared in the sea of ​​lightning.

Lin Langtian looked down at the surging sea of ​​lightning beneath his feet, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

He sensed that something was about to emerge from the depths of that sea of ​​thunder.

It must be Aokiji.

"Splash!"

The sea of ​​lightning surged, and the silvery lightning paste crackled and sparked with countless arcs of electricity, making the whole scene look rather terrifying.

Lin Langtian was equally alarmed by this unexpected turn of events.

Although he had developed some tolerance for the sea of ​​lightning after half a month of travel, he also understood that if this vast and endless sea of ​​lightning really went berserk, a single wave could wipe him out completely.

Right now, he is far too weak in the face of absolute power.

There is still a long way to go.

A dazzling golden light rapidly emanated from his body.

Within its golden body, faint silver light flickered, as if lightning was leaping, making it appear even more powerful and solid.

After half a month of training, Lin Langtian's strength has clearly increased to another level.

As Lin Langtian focused intently on the surging sea of ​​lightning, Little Marten reappeared, gazing at the sea of ​​lightning with a hint of surprise.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

Under the watchful eyes of the man and the mink, the sea of ​​lightning surged more and more violently, and eventually, the color of the silver sea of ​​lightning seemed to become even deeper.

Lin Langtian stared at the gradually deepening color, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

An extremely large shadow seemed to be surging up from the depths of the sea of ​​thunder!

The shadow was rather blurry, but extremely large. Lin Langtian could see that almost everything within a thousand feet was shrouded in that shadow.

The thought of that size made Lin Langtian's scalp tingle, and he immediately retreated hastily.

This must be Aokiji's mount.

A genuine Azure Dragon!

An existence capable of rivaling the little ferret in terms of bloodline.

As Lin Langtian retreated rapidly, massive waves surged above the sea of ​​thunder. Finally, with a deafening bang, the towering waves swept outwards, carrying an earth-shaking force, and crashed back onto the sea surface.

In that instant, it seemed as if even space itself trembled.

A wave of energy swept over Lin Langtian, and lightning plasma coiled around his body, constantly erupting in arcs of lightning.

Under such violent power, even Lin Langtian's gradually strengthened body was blasted hundreds of feet away before slowly landing.

As his feet landed back on the sea, Lin Langtian immediately looked up and stared ahead. Then, his expression changed drastically.

What appeared on the sea ahead was a colossal creature whose length was almost invisible.

This enormous creature was a deep blue color, covered with shiny scales. Its body was coiled and twisted, as strong as steel. A terrifying pressure, like the might of heaven, spread out. In that instant, Lin Langtian felt the spiritual energy spreading around him being forced back to his Niwan Palace by this pressure.

Even knowing it won't harm you, the feeling of having your life in someone else's hands is truly unpleasant.

If this dragon wanted to kill him, it only needed a single thought, and he would be reduced to nothingness.

He had previously encountered many powerful demonic beasts, including some with dragon bloodlines, such as the mixed dragon that had fought with Jiuyou.

However, compared to this enormous creature, those demonic beasts were inexplicably inferior.

That kind of gap is like that between those in positions of power and those in positions of power.

In the realm of monsters, the mysterious and powerful dragon race is clearly at the top!

"Azure Dragon".

The little sable on Lin Langtian's shoulder was also startled by the sudden appearance of the enormous creature, but then a strange look flashed in its eyes, and it licked its lips and chuckled.

"I never expected to see a Azure Dragon with genuine dragon blood here. It brings back so many memories."

Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian's eyes twitched involuntarily. This wasn't the time to show off. What if someone overheard him and suddenly decided to kill him?

The little sable waved its paw, and a circle of purplish-black light enveloped Lin Langtian, isolating him from that powerful pressure.

"Although the dragon race is powerful, it is not invincible in the demon beast world. Besides my Heavenly Demon Sable Clan, there are other powerful races that specialize in causing them trouble, such as the Kunpeng Clan. Those guys' favorite food is the dragon race. Of course, the dragon race is not a pushover. Even if the Kunpeng Clan wants to eat them, they have to pay a huge price. Sometimes it is not uncommon for them to be swallowed up instead. Those two races can be considered mortal enemies." Little Sable laughed.

Lin Langtian swallowed.

He knew all this, but it was best not to say it for the time being.

Although Aokiji is portrayed as a kind-hearted person in the original work, that's only towards the protagonist. We don't have the protagonist's halo. If we really anger him, it would be a loss if he treated us like a foot soldier.

But that's just what I said.

The world of demon beasts is truly complex. Those demon beasts are born with extraordinary talents, possessing far more advantages than humans.

Some humans, even if they cultivate until death, would still be no match for a newly born demon beast.

"Heh, I never expected to see the Celestial Sable Clan here..."

Just as Lin Langtian was wiping away cold sweat, a soft laugh suddenly rang out above the sea of ​​lightning.

Hearing the laughter, Lin Langtian suddenly looked up, his gaze following the sound, and then focusing on the huge head of the Azure Dragon.

There, a figure in a green robe sat quietly cross-legged.

The figure in the blue robe was quite handsome, with a gentle smile on his face, giving him a very refined air. If he were to hold a folding fan in his hand, he would undoubtedly resemble a scholar.

"That guy, like this Azure Dragon, is just an afterimage. Don't be surprised." Little Marten looked up, staring at the figure, and said calmly to Lin Langtian, who was looking like he was facing a formidable enemy.

That being said, Lin Langtian did not think so.

This guy is a living old monster. If you really offend him, he might just tear through space and teleport you here. You wouldn't be surprised then...

"If I'm not mistaken, he created this space, and he should be the master of the Azure Dragon Palace."

Little Mink continued.

"Hehe, my name is Qingzhi, commonly known as the Azure Dragon King," the figure in blue robes said with a smile.

"Azure Dragon King, Azure Pheasant." Lin Langtian pursed his lips nervously.

He always behaved himself well in front of these big shots.

That's right, it really is Aokiji.

This person is indeed the ruler of the Azure Dragon Palace, and also one of the controllers of the Heavenly Gang Alliance.

"After all these years, someone has finally come here. Before you, others had also broken in, but in the end, they all perished in this sea of ​​lightning."

The Azure Dragon King, Qingzhi, looked down at Lin Langtian and smiled slightly.

"Junior Lin Langtian greets the Azure Dragon King."

Lin Langtian clasped his hands in a salute.

"What's the point of dawdling? You came here to obtain the inheritance of the Azure Dragon Palace, didn't you? Since this guy's afterimage has appeared, it means you have passed the Azure Dragon Trial. Now we should at least hurry up and hand over the inheritance to you."

While Lin Langtian was being polite, Xiao Diao, standing to the side, impatiently pouted and then said.

Lin Langtian rolled his eyes, clearly speechless at Xiao Diao's bluntness.

I wonder what Little Mink will think when he finds out the truth.

(End of this chapter)