Chapter 886
Honorary Elder and Message
The spatial fluctuations disrupted Lin Langtian's spiritual perception, but the spatial teleportation did not last long. Light burst forth before his eyes, and with one step, the surrounding scenery changed drastically.
Familiar scenery came into view, and in the distance, many lights and shadows shot towards them, clearly sensing the spatial fluctuations here.
Looking at the familiar scene within the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan before him, Lin Langtian felt as if he had been reborn.
The three years of seclusion within the Divine Sea were far too tedious and monotonous.
Of course, from an outsider's perspective, this is only about half a year.
While Lin Langtian was still in a daze, the figures of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan appeared, and when they saw Lin Langtian, the wariness in their eyes turned into astonishment.
"Please take me to see Clan Chief Tianhuang and Elder Tianling." Lin Langtian cupped his hands in greeting to the person who came and said with a light smile.
These figures were all enforcers within the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, all possessing formidable strength. They were no strangers to Lin Langtian, who shared a bloodline connection with Elder Tianling.
These people were previously stronger than Lin Langtian, but now that they saw Lin Langtian again, they were so shocked by the oppressive aura emanating from his every move that they were speechless and secretly astonished.
They had only ever felt this kind of oppressive feeling from the elders in their clan before.
In just over half a year, how could Lin Langtian's strength have increased to this extent?
They looked at each other, full of questions, but in the end they didn't ask any more questions and quickly turned around to lead the way.
The Elders' Council.
When the Heavenly Wilderness Clan Chief and the elders of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, including Aunt Ling, saw Lin Langtian standing in the main hall, their expressions unsurprisingly showed a hint of shock.
"Oh, what's this...?" The Tianhuang Clan Chief couldn't help but ask. In just over half a year, Lin Langtian had actually jumped from a sixth-grade Supreme to a ninth-grade Supreme.
This tremendous improvement even shocked the well-informed Tianhuang Clan Chief.
Even Aunt Ling's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, and a smile curved her rosy lips. Based on her understanding of Lin Langtian, the latter had obviously gained unimaginable benefits in the Divine Beast Plains.
Lin Langtian smiled slightly and said, "I obtained the essence blood of the ancient Myriad Spirit Bird and received guidance from three senior Beast Lords, which is why my strength has improved by leaps and bounds."
He did not expose the Divine Sea Space, after all, its allure was too great, even Earthly Sovereign level experts would be envious of it.
"So they really are the three Beast Lords..."
The Tianhuang Clan Chief and the others suddenly realized something and sighed, knowing that things were probably not as simple as they were described.
However, when the Phoenix Beast Lord was mentioned, the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan members present all looked at Lin Langtian with hesitant expressions, after all, the Phoenix was the ultimate goal of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan's evolution.
Inside the main hall, as Lin Langtian finished speaking, the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat subtle.
The gazes of the Tianhuang Clan Chief and the elders involuntarily focused more on Lin Langtian, especially when they heard "Undying Bird Beast Lord" among the "Three Beast Lords." The throbbing and longing from the depths of their bloodline were almost impossible to conceal.
The ultimate goal of the Nine Nether Bird clan is to become an immortal bird that soars through the nine heavens and controls life, death, and rebirth!
A complex look flashed in Aunt Ling's beautiful eyes, a mixture of undisguised longing and relief at Lin Langtian's good fortune. She didn't ask any questions, but waited quietly.
Lin Langtian sensed the subtle atmosphere, but his smile remained gentle.
Without keeping him in suspense, with a slight thought, the flame mark formed from the pure immortal seed and the true meaning of Nirvana in the depths of his mind slowly lit up.
"I did have some special encounters in the Divine Beast Plains," Lin Langtian said solemnly as he looked at Aunt Ling with clear eyes.
"Before his final dissipation, the Phoenix Beast Master entrusted a legacy to his juniors. However, he made it clear that this legacy must be passed on to a person who is truly suitable to inherit the Phoenix lineage, who is pure and resilient in heart, and who is not afraid of the suffering of Nirvana."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the tense-looking high-ranking members of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan before finally settling on Aunt Ling's stunningly beautiful face. His voice was clear and powerful.
"After much deliberation, I have considered all the people I know. Whether it is blood ties, temperament, or potential compatibility with the path of Nirvana, Aunt Ling... you are the best candidate."
You share a blood tie with the younger generation and have taken good care of them. As an elder of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, you possess pure blood and a steadfast will.
More importantly, I can sense your deep-seated pursuit of a higher realm of bloodline and your sincere dedication to protecting your people.
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Langtian no longer hesitated. He raised his right hand and pointed his index finger at his brow.
In an instant, a pure and undying flame, containing endless vitality and the mysteries of reincarnation, was slowly drawn out from between his brows!
Although the flames were small, they seemed to possess life, leaping and radiating a supreme aura that made the blood of all the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan members present boil and their souls tremble!
That is the primordial flame of the phoenix!
It is the core of the inheritance containing the lifelong insights and true meaning of Nirvana of the Phoenix Beast Lord!
"Aunt Ling, please!" Lin Langtian flicked his finger, and the undying flame, like a fledgling returning to its nest, floated lightly toward Aunt Ling with a wave of joy and recognition.
At this moment, the entire Elder Council was so quiet you could hear a pin drop!
All the high-ranking members of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, including Clan Chief Tianhuang, stared wide-eyed, their breaths caught, as they fixed their gazes on the undying flame that was slowly drifting towards Aunt Ling.
They could clearly sense the vast and pure essence of the phoenix contained within that spark!
That was the supreme inheritance that their entire clan had dreamed of, one that could change the fate of the entire clan!
Even Aunt Ling's delicate body trembled almost imperceptibly, and her beautiful eyes were filled with a mixture of shock, excitement, disbelief, and even a trace of fear.
She never expected that Lin Langtian would entrust her with such a precious inheritance, which was enough to cause bloodshed in the world, without hesitation!
Even more unexpectedly, the legacy of the Phoenix Beast Lord would return to the Nine Nether Bird Clan in this way!
She took a deep breath, glanced gratefully at Lin Langtian, and then neither avoided nor could she avoid the call and attraction that came from the depths of her bloodline.
She stretched out her slender hand, palm up, with utmost piety and solemnity, to welcome the arrival of that spark of immortality.
"Om..."
The moment the flame touched her palm, it emitted a cheerful chirp, then vanished into her palm like a drop of water merging into the ocean.
next moment!
"Boom!" An indescribable, terrifying pressure, mixed with pure immortal flames, suddenly erupted from Aunt Ling's body!
She was engulfed in a blazing, immortal flame, yet the flames were not scorching; instead, they were filled with a sacred and life-giving rhythm.
Behind her, a blurry yet incredibly majestic phantom of a phoenix slowly materialized, its wings outstretched as if about to cry out!
The entire Elders' Council was bathed in a crimson light, imbued with an aura of immortality!
Aunt Ling's already extremely strong aura began to surge wildly at this moment!
Her eyes were tightly closed, her face showing a mixture of pain and enlightenment, clearly indicating that she was fully absorbing and integrating the vast information and primal power contained within the spark.
This process is obviously not easy; rebirth is always accompanied by extreme pain and trials.
But the determination in her eyes never wavered.
"The Phoenix Legacy... has truly returned!" An elder of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, with white hair and beard, was overcome with emotion, tears streaming down his face and trembling all over.
"God bless my race! God bless my race!" another elder murmured to himself, bowing deeply to Elder Tianling, or rather, to the phantom of the phoenix behind her.
The Heavenly Wasteland Clan Chief's tiger-like eyes also shone brightly, filled with excitement and satisfaction.
He saw further than others. The return of the Phoenix Legacy not only meant that Tianling might awaken the complete Phoenix bloodline and step into an unprecedented realm, but also that the entire Nine Nether Sparrow Clan had a clear direction and ultimate goal!
This heritage is a key that unlocks a door to ancient glory!
He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and turned his gaze to Lin Langtian, who stood quietly with a calm expression.
This young man not only obtained an extraordinary opportunity, causing his strength to surge to the peak of the ninth-grade supreme realm, but also generously brought back this precious inheritance and handed it over to the most suitable clansman.
This character, this loyalty, and this contribution to the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan are beyond words!
"Young friend Lin Langtian!" The Tianhuang Clan Chief's voice was loud and solemn, echoing throughout the hall and drowning out all the excited whispers.
"From now on, we will have no further objections to your bloodline connection with Tianling. We hope you will be more careful in the future," the Tianhuang Clan Chief said slowly.
"Thank you very much, Clan Chief and all the elders." Lin Langtian clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, feeling relieved.
The problem was finally resolved peacefully. With Aunt Ling in the middle, he didn't want to have a falling out with the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan.
"Furthermore, your bringing back the legacy of the Phoenix Ancestor is an unparalleled achievement for my Nine Nether Sparrow Clan!"
This kindness and virtue will be forever remembered by our Nine Nether Sparrow clan!
He looked around, exchanged glances with the elders, and after receiving affirmative responses, continued to speak loudly.
"Although you are human, you have a blood connection with the Heavenly Spirits, and you have also been of great kindness to me in ensuring the survival and continuation of our race."
According to the ancient rites of my Nine Nether Sparrow Clan, anyone who has rendered great service to the clan by ensuring the continuation of the bloodline, rescuing those in peril, or recovering lost treasures, regardless of their origin, can be included in our clan genealogy, enjoy the esteemed position of elder, and receive the offerings of the entire clan!
Clan Chief Tianhuang stepped forward, his gaze fixed intently on Lin Langtian, his voice resolute: "Today, in the name of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan Chief, I hereby formally appoint you, Lin Langtian, as an Honorary Elder of my Nine Nether Sparrow Clan!"
"Your status is equivalent to that of an elder with real power. You can participate in core clan meetings, enjoy elder resources and offerings, and be respected by the entire clan! Elder Lin Langtian, would you be willing?"
Honorary Elder! A position equivalent to an elder with real power!
This is an unprecedented honor among the mythical beast races, which have a strict hierarchy and place great importance on bloodlines! Especially since the other party is a young human!
All eyes were once again focused on Lin Langtian, filled with gratitude, recognition, and anticipation.
Lin Langtian was slightly taken aback. His original intention was simply to fulfill the entrustment of the Undying Bird Beast Lord and repay Aunt Ling's kindness, but he did not expect that the Tianhuang Clan Chief would give such a generous reward.
Becoming an honorary elder of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan means that he has officially formed a deeper friendship and connection with this powerful and reliable divine beast race, and will have an extra strong and reliable ally and support when traveling in the world.
He glanced at Aunt Ling, who was still fusing with the inheritance and enveloped in the flames of immortality, and then at the Tianhuang Clan Chief and the elders, whose expressions were sincere and excited. A warm feeling welled up in his heart.
"I am deeply grateful for the kindness of the clan leader and all the elders," Lin Langtian said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.
"It would be impolite of me to refuse. From now on, the affairs of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan will also be my affairs, Lin Langtian's affairs!"
"Good! Haha, good!" The Tianhuang Clan Chief laughed loudly, his voice shaking the roof tiles.
"From this day forward, Elder Lin Langtian is a member of my Nine Nether Sparrow Clan! Inform the entire clan and hold a celebratory banquet!"
Inside the main hall, the atmosphere instantly reached a climax.
All the elders' faces were filled with heartfelt joy and excitement, not only for the return of the Phoenix's legacy, but also for the addition of a powerful elder like Lin Langtian, who possesses unlimited potential and is loyal and righteous.
Standing amidst this jubilation, Lin Langtian felt deeply moved by the sincere acceptance and enthusiasm of the Nine Nether Sparrow Clan.
The trip to the Land of Divine Beasts yielded far more rewards than expected.
Strength, support, a new identity and allies... all of this filled him with unprecedented confidence and anticipation for the even more magnificent journey he was about to embark on in the vast world.
He cast his gaze toward the vast sky outside the hall, for that was his true stage.
The Nine Nether Sparrow Clan will become his first solid foundation in this vast world.
Just as the lively atmosphere in the Elder Hall, celebrating Lin Langtian's appointment as an honorary elder, subsided, Lin Langtian's expression suddenly shifted, and his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
He sensed a warm, smooth jade slip he kept close to his body emanating a rapid yet steady heat and vibration.
This jade slip was a communication talisman given to him by Qian Tian, the master of the Qiankun Sect, when he left the sect. It was a talisman that could be used only when the sect encountered a major change or important news.
At this moment, the jade slip was behaving strangely, with an unusual frequency, as if it had received some kind of alarm, and it was very urgent.
Lin Langtian's heart stirred. He apologized and walked to a quiet spot on the side of the hall, took out the jade slip, and immersed his consciousness into it.
Within the jade slip, the usually composed voice of Qian Tian, the sect leader of Qiankun Sect, was now filled with a hint of solemnity.
"Langtian! Return immediately! Something has happened on the Tianxuan Continent!"
The message ended abruptly, but the urgency and danger conveyed between the lines made Lin Langtian feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave. His aura surged uncontrollably, and the pressure of the peak of the ninth-grade supreme made the surrounding space hum!
Tianxuan Continent, that's where he was born and raised, and his wife and friends are still there!
He completely forgot about his honorary elder status and his increased strength at this moment!
All that remained in his mind was the danger facing the Tianxuan Continent, and an unprecedented anxiety and violent killing intent surged within him!
If anything truly happens to the Tianxuan Continent, he will surely have the culprit torn to pieces! (End of Chapter)