Chapter 892
Farewell and Return
In an instant, the once clear sky above the Tianxuan Continent suddenly darkened without warning.
It is not the gathering of dark clouds, but the condensation and manifestation of a force originating from a higher level and a more fundamental source.
A terrifying pressure that made souls tremble and all things hold their breath, like an invisible curtain, slowly enveloped the entire continent.
This pressure was different from the icy spiritual power of the previous Leng family experts; it was more ancient, vast, and ruthless, carrying a sense of scrutiny and testing.
"Is this the Spirit Tribulation?" Lin Langtian sensed something and looked up at the sky.
Perhaps it was his status as the ruler of the plane, coupled with his immense accumulated power, that made this spiritual tribulation even more terrifying than the rumors suggested.
"Boom!"
The first spiritual tribulation has arrived!
A pillar of lightning, as thick as a mountain, formed entirely from the power of heavy thunder, descended from the heavens and crashed down upon Lin Langtian!
Before the beam of light even arrived, the space below groaned under the immense pressure, and the earth itself seemed to sink several feet into the ground!
Hundreds of millions of people on the mainland, wherever they were, witnessed this terrifying, world-destroying scene, and were all horrified, thinking that the end of the world had come again.
"It's the Heavenly Ancestor! He's defying the might of Heaven!" A sharp-eyed expert spotted the small yet upright figure at the center of the pillar of light.
Lin Langtian's gaze remained calm, neither flinching nor avoiding, and he did not even use any supernatural powers or magical treasures.
He simply pushed the upgraded power of the Primordial Ancestral Symbol to its limit, while simultaneously drawing upon the earth vein power of the continent beneath his feet, and unleashed a punch towards the sky!
"break!"
The dark yellow fist force surged upwards and collided fiercely with the earth-shaking thunder pillar!
Amidst the deafening roar, the pillar of light shattered, transforming into a shower of light. Lin Langtian swayed slightly, unharmed, and instead felt his bones and muscles being tempered even more solid by the pure power of lightning.
Immediately afterwards, the second and third spiritual tribulations fell one after another!
Lin Langtian either used force to break the spell or invoked the power of the Supreme Dharma Body to resist, defeating them one by one.
His aura did not weaken during the confrontation; instead, it became more refined and condensed, and his connection with heaven and earth became even closer.
The fourth, the fifth, the sixth... the power of the spiritual tribulations grew stronger with each passing tribulation, and their strength became increasingly unpredictable and formidable.
Lin Langtian began to show marks on his body, and his breathing fluctuated slightly, but his eyes remained as firm as iron, treating every tribulation as a whetstone to temper himself.
Lin Langtian's body and the Supreme Dharma Body were filled with mysterious light, constantly repairing his injuries and strengthening his origin.
The seventh spiritual tribulation was actually countless fine electric currents and black lightning containing the power to cut through space. It descended like a fishing net, and wherever it passed, everything was silently divided!
Lin Langtian finally got serious. With a low shout, the phantom of the dragon-kun and the myriad spirit birds intertwined appeared behind him. He pushed out with both palms, and a chaotic light screen containing the power of devouring and purifying shot into the sky, swallowing and eliminating all the spatial rifts.
The eighth spiritual tribulation was a chaotic torrent of thunderous energy that seemed capable of annihilating everything!
Lin Langtian felt unprecedented pressure. He no longer held back and pushed his Supreme Dharma Body and the power of the plane to their limits.
The Myriad Forms Demon Body punched one after another, forcefully shattering the annihilating torrent of lightning!
When the ninth and final spiritual tribulation descended, the sky of the entire Tianxuan Continent seemed to crack open!
It was an indescribable beam of light, an ultimate thunderbolt carrying a sense of judgment and finality!
Wherever the lightning struck, space crumbled inch by inch, and time seemed to stand still!
"Well done!" Lin Langtian roared, his voice shaking the world.
He knew that this was the final test, and also the greatest opportunity!
He no longer passively defended, but instead took the initiative to soar into the sky, his entire body and myriad forms of demonic body transforming into a dazzling black meteor, crashing headlong into that ultimate spiritual tribulation lightning!
"boom!"
An indescribable roar, as if the heavens and earth were being created!
The blinding light instantly engulfed everything, causing everyone to be temporarily blinded and deaf.
The entire continent was trembling violently, as if it were about to collapse at any moment!
After an unknown amount of time, the intense light dissipated, and the terrifying pressure receded like a tide.
A figure slowly descended from the sky.
His clothes were somewhat tattered, his body bore mottled scars, and his breathing was slightly disordered. Yet, standing there, he exuded an unprecedented aura of vastness, majesty, and perfection, as if he were as ancient as heaven and earth, as radiant as the sun and moon!
That is a leap in the essence of life, a supreme nobility that transcends all living beings!
He, Lin Langtian, successfully survived nine tribulations of heaven and earth, and truly and firmly stepped into the realm of Earthly Sovereign!
At this moment, without needing any explanation, the billions of living beings on the Tianxuan Continent, whether or not they understood the title 'Earth Supreme,' all felt the greatness and supremacy of that power from the depths of their souls.
That was beyond anything they could comprehend; it was like… a god! A guardian deity! The heavens!
After a brief silence, deafening cheers and heartfelt shouts of worship resounded throughout every corner of the mainland!
"Heavenly Ancestor! Heavenly Ancestor! Heavenly Ancestor!"
The sound was like the sea, and the faith was like the tide.
At this moment, Lin Langtian's name as "Heavenly Ancestor" was truly imprinted on the origin of the continent and in the souls of all living beings.
Several days later, in the core secret chamber of the Lin clan.
The joy of advancing and the jubilation on the mainland gradually subsided, and the time for parting was finally approaching.
Lin Langtian knew that after breaking through to the Earthly Sovereign realm, he had to embark on another journey.
Otherwise, this peaceful time would only gradually erode his will. Although the Earthly Sovereign could be considered to have entered the hall of fame in the vast world, compared with those truly top-notch experts, he was just a slightly larger ant.
His path to becoming a powerful figure is far from over.
The turbulent world and its many opportunities are calling him, and he cannot linger.
Inside the secret room, only his closest family and friends were present.
Lin Langtian took out several jade slips that shimmered with light and several sealed jade boxes.
"Qingzhu." He handed a jade slip, imbued with the aura of the primordial chaos and seemingly containing a primordial cosmos, to Ling Qingzhu.
This is a top-tier divine technique I've collected throughout the vast world. Though incomplete, its application of supreme power and understanding of the Heavenly Dao should greatly benefit you.
Ling Qingzhu solemnly accepted the jade slip. She could feel the vast Daoist charm contained within it, and her beautiful eyes sparkled with wonder. She nodded gently, "I will study it carefully." "Xiaoxiao." Lin Langtian then took out another jade slip, which was as red as fire and faintly emitted the clear cry of a phoenix, and a jade box sealed with golden flames.
"This jade slip records a divine technique called 'Phoenix Flame Burning Heaven Technique', as well as methods for taming and utilizing several top-tier flames from the Great Thousand Worlds."
Inside this jade box is a wisp of the original seed of the Golden Flame of the Sun, which I obtained by chance. Though weak, it has boundless potential. You can slowly nurture and refine it.”
Ying Xiaoxiao nodded slightly and accepted it, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes as she looked at Lin Langtian: "Thank you, my husband."
"Xinlian." Lin Langtian looked at the most composed Tang Xinlian and took out a dark gold jade slip made of a special material, seemingly composed of countless fine runes.
"You are skilled in command and battle formations. This jade slip contains the basics and some intermediate-level inheritance of battle formation masters in the Great Thousand World, including how to connect with the spiritual power of heaven and earth with battle intent, condense the soul of battle formations, and evolve the war dharma form, etc."
Upon hearing this, Tang Xinlian was first taken aback, then a look of surprise appeared on her face.
She was already skilled in and passionate about battle formations. After listening to Lin Langtian's experiences in the Great Thousand World, she became very interested in battle formation masters who could control thousands of troops. If it weren't for her own weak strength, she probably would have wanted to go to the Great Thousand World with Lin Langtian.
But seeing that Lin Langtian had actually given her a beginner's battle formation master's inheritance, she was naturally overjoyed.
Tang Xinlian's eyes lit up, and she eagerly took it, delighted with it: "That's wonderful! Thank you, my husband!"
Finally, Lin Langtian looked at Qingtan, who was staring expectantly, and took out a deep blue jade slip with a restrained chill that seemed to freeze space, and a black token that was neither gold nor jade.
"Qingtan, this contains some secret techniques on how to guide and control the 'Nine Nether Cold Veins,' as well as some life-saving and offensive divine abilities suitable for those with cold-attribute constitutions."
This 'Frost Abyss Token' can help you sense the extreme cold power between heaven and earth more clearly, and can also release a powerful defensive barrier in times of crisis.
Qingtan took the jade slip, feeling the chill that resonated faintly with her own bloodline, and nodded vigorously: "Brother Langtian, I will work hard to become stronger and no longer hold you back. In the future, I can also help you and Brother Lindong!"
Next, Lin Langtian looked at Tianfu, where he met with relatives and friends of the Lin clan. He then took out several Qiankun bracelets filled with divine techniques, pills, weapon crafting materials, and some advanced cultivation techniques suitable for the general public.
"Gentlemen, these resources can be used for the development of our family and Tianfu. The best cultivation techniques can be passed on to us to improve our overall strength and keep the continent at peace, but we must not slack off in our cultivation."
Finally, amidst the shocked gazes of everyone, Lin Langtian had a sudden thought.
"Buzz!"
The dark gold battle puppet, exuding the pressure of a lower-level Earthly Sovereign and resembling a primordial mountain, appeared silently in the secret chamber, kneeling on one knee and facing Lin Langtian.
“Old friend.” Lin Langtian gently stroked the war puppet’s cold shoulder armor.
"While I am away, I entrust the Tianxuan Continent to you. Protect this place and protect them."
The earthen-yellow starlight halo in the Primordial War Puppet's eye sockets flickered steadily for a moment, as if making a promise.
Immediately, it stood up, like the most loyal guard, and silently walked a few steps behind Ling Qingzhu and the others. Its aura was completely concealed, yet it gave people an incomparably solid sense of security.
Leave behind the supreme war puppet to protect!
This gesture moved and shocked everyone.
This means that even if Lin Langtian leaves, the Tianxuan Continent still has a guardian who is enough to make ordinary supreme beings wary!
Everything is arranged properly.
Lin Langtian stood up, his gaze sweeping over the faces of his relatives and friends, imprinting their images deeply into his heart.
"I should go." His voice was gentle, but it carried an unyielding determination.
“Dongdi is still waiting for me. There are also things I haven’t finished in this vast world. Take care and cultivate diligently. Once I find Dongdi and settle all matters, I will definitely return.”
There was no excessive sentimentality or sadness; at their level, parting was for a better reunion and protection.
Ling Qingzhu stepped forward, straightened his clothes, and said softly, "Be careful in everything you do."
With tears welling in her eyes, Ying Xiaoxiao said gently, "I will wait for my husband to come back."
Tang Xinlian tapped Lin Langtian's chest with her jade-like hand, and her words, lightly biting her red lips, made Lin Langtian's lips twitch slightly: "Take care of yourself, I don't want to become a widow."
Qingtan rushed over and hugged Lin Langtian tightly: "Brother Langtian, you must find Brother Dong, and you must all be safe!"
Those present, including core relatives and friends from the Tianfu and Lin clans, also had slightly red eyes and patted him heavily on the shoulder.
Lin Langtian took one last look at everyone, as if through the secret chamber he could see this vibrant homeland that he longed for.
Without further hesitation, he turned around and took a step forward.
The space rippled like water, and his figure vanished instantly from the secret room.
The next moment, he appeared in the boundless void outside the Tianxuan Continent.
Looking back, the Tianxuan Continent floated quietly, exuding a peaceful and welcoming aura.
He could feel the reluctant fluctuations emanating from the origin of the continent, as well as the unwavering protective will belonging to the Primordial War Puppet.
"Farewell, Tianxuan."
Lin Langtian murmured to himself, a hint of gentleness flashing in his eyes, which then transformed into unwavering determination and sharpness.
He lingered no longer, discerning his direction, his figure transforming into a dazzling streak of light, tearing through the dark void, and hurtling towards the vast and magnificent starry sky of the Great Thousand Worlds! (End of Chapter)