Chapter 484: Deep Sea Black Flood Dragon Clan and Tang Xinlian
As news quickly spread that Lin Langtian had stolen the black token, an uproar erupted throughout tens of thousands of miles around the Ten Thousand Merchants City.
Numerous powerful factions dispatched their people, aiming to track him down and seize the black token. Among them were also many independent experts, all eager to claim a share.
After all, the allure of a Samsara Realm expert's cave was nearly impossible for anyone to resist.
However, despite the massive search efforts lasting nearly half a month, there was little success. During the chaos, hidden quietly beneath the deep ocean, a massive Sea-Subduing Mystic Whale remained motionless, patiently waiting for the commotion to subside.
When the frantic search finally died down and various powers reluctantly withdrew, Lin Langtian and his group finally stirred. After hiding in coral reefs on the ocean floor for nearly half a month, the Sea-Subduing Mystic Whale finally began to move again, gently shaking off the debris and swiftly leaving its hiding place.
Swoosh!
The Sea-Subduing Mystic Whale broke free from its cover, yet Lin Langtian and his group did not emerge immediately. Instead, they cautiously concealed themselves within the whale's enormous mouth, quietly slipping through the depths of the ocean.
At this moment, traveling openly across the sea's surface would be too dangerous. While some searchers might probe underwater, the whale's natural stealth made it nearly impossible to find them beneath the waves.
Traveling this way beneath the sea, hidden safely in the whale's jaws, Lin Langtian's group journeyed for an entire day. Only when Lin Langtian sensed fewer search parties overhead did Mu Lingshan command the Sea-Subduing Mystic Whale to surface.
"I almost suffocated down there…"
As soon as they broke the surface, Mu Lingshan eagerly sprang out of the whale's mouth, clearly relieved. Staying hidden within the whale's jaws for so long had driven her nearly crazy.
Lin Langtian laughed gently, "It's better to be careful. Right now, every major faction is hunting for us."
Their fame had likely spread throughout the surrounding seas, as the black token even tempted many established powers.
"Brother Langtian, where should we go next?" Mu Lingshan blinked her large, curious eyes.
"How about the Sea of Devouring in the northwest of the Erosion Devil Sea?" Lin Langtian smiled slightly. "Since we hold the key to that Samsara Realm expert's cave, wouldn't it be wasteful not to explore it?"
"A Samsara Realm expert's cave…? Sounds exciting!" Mu Lingshan's eyes sparkled as she eagerly nodded. She had fled her clan seeking adventure, and exploring such a legendary place with Lin Langtian perfectly matched her desires.
Lin Langtian chuckled warmly. "Then let's set out."
The Sea of Devouring was precisely the location marked on his ancient map, and now that he had acquired the cave's key, nothing prevented them from proceeding.
"Let's go!" Mu Lingshan shouted cheerfully, waving her tiny hand. The whale let out a resonant cry and swiftly surged forward, transforming into a streak of blue light as it cut through the waves.
Lin Langtian watched approvingly. With this powerful mount, they could significantly shorten their travel time to the Sea of Devouring.
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On the vast blue sea, a giant whale raced across the waters, splashing loudly as it passed.
Lin Langtian sat calmly atop the whale's back, unmoving as a mountain, while the vigilant Liu brothers scanned the surroundings, guarding against potential ambushes.
The Erosion Devil Sea was incredibly vast—its size alone rivaled three or four ordinary sea regions—so it took several days for Lin Langtian's group to approach their destination.
During these days, they encountered multiple attacks. Fortunately, the Liu brothers' mastery of the Three Beasts Yuan-Transferring Art grew increasingly refined. As long as the enemy wasn't a Perfect Death Profound Realm expert, Lin Langtian did not need to intervene personally.
At some point, Lin Langtian stared toward the distant horizon, smiling slightly. "In about a day, we should arrive at the Sea of Devouring."
"Oh? Almost there?" Mu Lingshan excitedly responded, clearly impatient to join the upcoming excitement.
Lin Langtian nodded with a smile. Traveling this way had been somewhat exhausting, but thanks to the whale, the journey was far shorter than if they had crossed the sea on their own.
As they approached the Sea of Devouring, Lin Langtian and Mu Lingshan once again concealed the whale beneath the ocean surface. Even without the whale, the group's speed was impressive, and an hour later, they finally arrived at their destination.
Swoosh!
Lin Langtian hovered in mid-air, staring ahead. There, the ocean's color shifted dramatically from a serene blue to a deep, oppressive black. An invisible yet powerful suction force emanated from the black sea, giving the impression of a giant beast capable of swallowing all things.
Seeing the ominous black waters, Lin Langtian sighed in relief. They had finally arrived at the Sea of Devouring.
"Brother Langtian, there's a lot of people around here," Mu Lingshan noted, scanning the surroundings.
Indeed, numerous figures streaked through the sky, clearly drawn by the rumored Samsara Realm expert's cave.
Recalling the information obtained during their journey, Lin Langtian remembered hearing that there were three keys—three black tokens—to open the Samsara Cave. Apart from the token he possessed, the other two were reportedly held by Tang Xinlian of the Flame God Hall and Ao Xuan, the young master of the Deep Sea Black Flood Dragon Clan.
The Flame God Hall was among the top powers of the Chaotic Demon Sea, and its master, Mo Luo, holder of the Flame Ancestral Symbol, was one of the continent's supreme experts. Tang Xinlian, known as the Flame Fairy, was Mo Luo's chief disciple and ranked second on the Chaotic Demon Sea's Youth Rankings.
The Deep Sea Black Flood Dragon Clan was also formidable, reputed to possess True Dragon bloodline. Its power exceeded even the Blood Demon Shark Clan. Ao Xuan, its young master, was considered equally powerful as Tang Xinlian, making him a prominent figure among the younger generation.
"Why would the Flame God Hall and the Deep Sea Black Flood Dragon Clan publicize the existence of this cave?" Lin Langtian frowned.
He shook his head after a moment's contemplation, unable to understand their motives for attracting so many powerful competitors.
"There's a large gathering ahead. Let's take a look first," Lin Langtian glanced toward an island ahead, where countless experts converged.
Given the need for all three tokens to open the cave, Lin Langtian knew that he'd have to cooperate or compete with both Tang Xinlian and Ao Xuan to enter.
Without hesitation, Lin Langtian led his group swiftly toward the island.
Soon, a large ancient stone city came into view. Above it, countless streaks of light crisscrossed the sky, illuminating the area dramatically.
Lin Langtian landed inside the city. Immediately upon entering, he sensed the black token in his Qiankun pouch vibrating faintly.
He narrowed his eyes, gazing at a tall stone pavilion at the city's center. Atop this pavilion sat two figures calmly overlooking the area. The vibration of his token undoubtedly originated from them.
On the pavilion, a handsome man dressed in black put down his teacup, smiling at the stunning woman in scarlet armor before him. "It seems the person we've been waiting for has arrived."
Standing gracefully, the woman's slightly curled, fiery-red hair cascaded down her waist, lending her an alluring charm. Her breathtaking beauty combined seductiveness with an aura of valiant dignity, making countless hearts race.
This woman was none other than Tang Xinlian, the Flame Fairy of the Flame God Hall, ranked second among the young generation.
"The holder of the third token?" Tang Xinlian smiled faintly, her gaze sharp.
"Yes," Ao Xuan nodded, smiling lightly. "I believe he's called Lin Langtian, though Brother Sha Li must be most familiar with him."
Beside them stood a grim-looking Sha Li from the Blood Demon Shark Clan, his eyes filled with hatred. "That brat took the token from my clan. Thanks to Brother Ao Xuan's message, we could wait here. I didn't expect him to walk willingly to his death!"
Ao Xuan chuckled, "Whether he dies or not depends on your ability, Brother Sha Li. Nonetheless, since he's here, we must invite him out. After all, all three tokens are needed to open the cave. Of course, if he proves weak, the token would be better off in your hands."
Tang Xinlian remained silent, her eyes gleaming with curiosity. She had heard much about Lin Langtian's feats in the Eastern Xuan Region, acknowledging privately that she wouldn't have been able to accomplish what he had—establishing a major power capable of challenging even Yuan Gate.
Ao Xuan stepped forward, calmly scanning the crowd. His presence attracted numerous greedy and hostile gazes, though none dared openly challenge him.
Amidst the crowd, Lin Langtian locked eyes briefly with Ao Xuan before turning swiftly to leave. However, Ao Xuan's voice echoed through the city, drawing every gaze.
"Good news, everyone. The holder of the third token has finally arrived!"
The city erupted into excitement. Suddenly, Sha Li's murderous voice sounded sharply in Lin Langtian's ears:
"Lin Langtian! You dared steal from my Blood Demon Shark Clan—aren't you afraid it'll burn your hands?!"
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