Chapter 504: Controlling the Devouring Sky Corpse
Lin Langtian and his companions sped rapidly through the winding passageways, moving without pause. Even though some chambers emitted strange fluctuations, none of them could distract Lin Langtian from his sole target—the Devouring Realm!
After roughly ten minutes of swift progression, the group finally halted, gazing eagerly ahead. Before them rose a flight of countless stone steps, at the end of which stood a majestic black hall, grand and imposing.
This was undoubtedly their objective—the Main Hall of the Devouring Palace!
Lin Langtian's eyes burned intensely as he immediately soared upward, swiftly traversing the steps and landing within the grand hall.
Inside, the hall stretched endlessly, nearly ten thousand feet wide. Standing within, any human would feel insignificant, like an ant. The sheer magnificence of this structure naturally evoked a sense of awe.
Enormous stone pillars dotted the hall, atop which hovered black spheres of light containing scrolls, weapons, and artifacts. Each emitted a formidable aura, clearly treasures of remarkable value.
These artifacts were exceedingly powerful spirit treasures and martial arts, some of them no weaker than low-grade Pure Yuan treasures.
This grand hall was the true essence of the entire palace.
"Wow, so many treasures!" Mu Lingshan's eyes sparkled with curiosity, captivated by the spheres of light.
Lin Langtian nodded slightly, about to speak, but suddenly sensed the arrival of numerous powerful presences from behind. He turned slightly, seeing members of the Deep Sea Xuanjiao Clan, the Flame God Temple, and other powerful factions swiftly gathering within the hall.
As soon as they arrived, these cultivators noticed the numerous spheres of light, their eyes immediately burning with excitement.
"Brother Langtian, look over there!" Mu Lingshan suddenly exclaimed in surprise, pointing toward the far end of the hall.
Lin Langtian followed her gaze, noticing an enormous stone statue about a hundred feet tall. The statue sat majestically on a throne, clad in armor, handsome yet commanding. An intimidating aura subtly emanated from it—not from living strength, but from the sheer might of the statue itself.
The statue's deep, black-hole-like eyes seemed to conceal an entire dark world within, making observers feel slightly dizzy.
Under the pressure radiating from the statue, even Lin Langtian's breath momentarily froze. He quickly understood that only the legendary Palace Master, previously mentioned by Ren Xing, could possess such a commanding presence.
Lin Langtian then noticed a black tome held in the statue's right hand, emanating mysterious black streams of energy. Strangely, it resonated intimately with the Devouring Ancestral Symbol within him.
Clearly, this was not mere decoration—it was an immensely powerful martial art!
Lin Langtian squinted, realizing the fluctuations from the tome were highly similar to his Devouring Ancestral Symbol's energy. Among all treasures present, this martial art undoubtedly ranked among the top three.
"Devouring Technique?!"
Just as Lin Langtian noted its uniqueness, an excited shout rang from behind.
"Devouring Technique?" Lin Langtian's eyes flickered with recognition. It was Ao Xuan who had spoken; evidently, he recognized this martial art's immense value.
Ao Xuan, filled with urgency, shouted without hesitation: "Seize it!"
Immediately, members of the Deep Sea Xuanjiao Clan surged forward, aiming for the black martial arts tome.
Their sudden movement sparked similar reactions among the other cultivators, who now understood the tome's extraordinary significance. The hall instantly descended into chaos as everyone rushed toward the statue.
Lin Langtian's eyes narrowed slightly. While this 'Devouring Technique'—a martial art created by mimicking the power of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol—was valuable, it held limited benefit to him, the actual inheritor of the Symbol. Still, acquiring it could strengthen his Heavenly Palace in the future.
As Lin Langtian prepared to move, the Devouring Ancestral Symbol within him suddenly vibrated strongly, prompting him to glance toward the statue's right side, where a crystal coffin lay unnoticed. Inside rested a dried, completely blackened corpse.
Upon seeing it, Lin Langtian's Ancestral Symbol vibrated even more intensely.
"Could this be…a Devouring Sky Corpse?" Lin Langtian murmured in surprise.
According to his knowledge, genuine Devouring Sky Corpses were exceedingly rare, and one had likely fallen into Lin Dong's hands already. After brief contemplation, Lin Langtian quickly deduced the truth.
"This corpse was probably created by this Palace Master, imitating the original Devouring Sky Corpse using the Devouring Ancestral Symbol's power!"
Indeed, since this Palace Master possessed the Symbol and had already created the 'Devouring Technique,' crafting his own version of a Devouring Sky Corpse was entirely feasible.
The prospect of controlling a puppet comparable to a Reincarnation stage expert ignited Lin Langtian's desire. He decisively abandoned the contested martial arts tome and rushed instead toward the unnoticed black corpse.
Mu Lingshan and Liu Da's group initially hesitated, puzzled by Lin Langtian's sudden shift, but they quickly followed without complaint.
Lin Langtian effortlessly reached the crystal coffin, attracting curious glances from various observers. Many were surprised to see him aiming for what appeared to be an insignificant corpse. Ao Xuan even sneered in contempt, mocking Lin Langtian's seemingly poor choice.
Still, some astute individuals sensed potential. They understood that anything attracting Lin Langtian's attention was likely extraordinary, even if its value wasn't immediately obvious. Nonetheless, recalling Lin Langtian's frightening strength, they quickly abandoned thoughts of interference.
With no hindrance, Lin Langtian reached toward the corpse within the crystal coffin.
"Hmph, traitor Lin Langtian, we meet again!"
Suddenly, a cold voice echoed as three sinister figures materialized beside him, blocking his path. Lin Langtian's eyes immediately narrowed into a deadly glare.
"Heaven, Earth, and Man Section Chiefs—you've finally revealed yourselves," Lin Langtian coldly remarked, recognizing the trio from Yuan Gate.
The Heaven Section Chief stared at Lin Langtian venomously. "Surprised to see us here, Lin Langtian?"
Lin Langtian replied indifferently, "So what if we've met? Even Di Yuanzi almost died by my hands. Have you three come seeking death as well?"
Their expressions twisted slightly. Eventually, the Heaven Chief snarled, "Sharp-tongued brat. That power was never yours! When the opportunity arises, Yuan Gate will crush your Heavenly Palace and tear you to pieces!"
Lin Langtian calmly retorted, "Rest assured, my Heavenly Palace will similarly eradicate Yuan Gate, exposing all your dark secrets."
The Heaven Chief's eyes flashed dangerously. "It seems you really know something... No wonder you betrayed us."
"Enough nonsense! Capture him quickly and complete the sect's task!" the Earth Section Chief barked, instantly attacking with overwhelming Yuan Power suffused with potent black death energy.
This sudden attack shocked observers—no one had expected three Profound Death stage experts from Yuan Gate to suddenly emerge. Even Ao Xuan and Tang Xinlian watched with astonishment.
Lin Langtian responded without hesitation. With a wave of his sleeve, the Flame Feather Sword shot out, colliding fiercely with the attack.
Clang!
A sharp metallic ring resonated through the hall. Lin Langtian managed to block the strike, but the violent shockwave threw him backward into the crystal coffin, shattering it completely. The black corpse was now fully exposed.
Liu Da and his two comrades immediately shielded Lin Langtian, confronting the Yuan Gate chiefs head-on.
Meanwhile, Lin Langtian carefully studied the corpse. It bore numerous claw-like scars, particularly a deep hole through its back—clearly, it had endured fierce battles.
Curious, Lin Langtian flicked out a strand of Yuan Power, striking the corpse directly. Surprisingly, the corpse remained motionless; a faint black ripple emerged on its surface, effortlessly absorbing his attack.
"Indeed, it possesses devouring power!" Lin Langtian rejoiced inwardly.
Recalling from memory how Lin Dong subdued a Devouring Sky Corpse, Lin Langtian focused the Devouring Symbol's power into his fingertips, reaching out confidently and placing his hand upon the corpse's chest.
Hum!
Black energy surged forth, but this time, the corpse's natural defense met Lin Langtian's own Devouring energy and stopped abruptly.
The two devouring powers intertwined, allowing Lin Langtian's consciousness to easily penetrate the corpse's body. With another movement, Lin Langtian traced a black rune onto its forehead, briefly shimmering before fading away.
As the rune solidified, Lin Langtian clearly sensed it—he now held absolute control over the Devouring Sky Corpse before him.
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