Chapter 505: Battling the Three Yuan Gate Chiefs
"Success… I've gained control."
Lin Langtian's face lit up with satisfaction as he looked at the Devouring Sky Corpse standing before him. At the very moment the black rune formed, he clearly felt a connection forming between himself and the corpse.
Lin Langtian's eyes glittered intensely as his thoughts stirred. Instantly, the tightly closed eyes of the Sky Corpse abruptly opened, revealing pitch-black pupils from which a primordial sharpness seemed to surge forth.
"Haha!"
Witnessing this, even someone of Lin Langtian's composure couldn't help laughing joyfully. Gaining control over the Devouring Sky Corpse had been far simpler than he'd anticipated.
Yet this ease was understandable, as in the entire world, only Lin Langtian and Lin Dong possessed the Devouring Ancestral Symbol. It was precisely because the runes condensed from the Devouring power were uniquely capable of remaining within the Sky Corpse's body.
Any other power intruding into the Sky Corpse would have inevitably been consumed by the ever-present Devouring force within it.
"However, despite its formidable nature, this Devouring Sky Corpse seems to be in a half-ruined state..."
After his initial delight, Lin Langtian regained his calm and thoughtfully examined the corpse. He could sense clearly that the Devouring Sky Corpse before him was in a heavily damaged condition.
Most likely, this Devouring Sky Corpse had been severely injured during the ancient battle against the Yimo, thus explaining why it had been sealed away within the crystal coffin.
"To restore it fully, I'll probably need to slowly nurture it with my Devouring Ancestral Symbol's power," Lin Langtian murmured, shaking his head slightly.
Fortunately, Lin Langtian had not been naïve enough to expect the corpse to immediately regain its peak power. He was already more than satisfied just by acquiring it at this stage.
"Still, even in this damaged state, its defenses should easily withstand the attacks of a perfect Profound Death stage expert. Offensively, it should rival an initial Profound Death stage cultivator."
Lin Langtian smiled faintly. Although the corpse had lost much of its attacking power, its defensive capabilities were more than sufficient to hold back a Profound Death stage expert. Indeed, anyone encountering an unkillable and relentless opponent would undoubtedly suffer tremendous headaches.
No matter its current condition, the corpse was, after all, personally forged by the powerful master of this Reincarnation Cave Mansion to combat the Yimo, closely mimicking the legendary Devouring Sky Corpse created by the Devouring Master.
"Lin Langtian! Today will be the day you die!"
His joy did not last long, however, as a cold shout filled with killing intent and hatred suddenly echoed throughout the hall.
Taking advantage of Lin Langtian's distraction, the three section chiefs from Yuan Gate—the Heaven, Earth, and Man Chiefs—had simultaneously burst forward, launching fierce attacks toward him.
With three Profound Death stage experts attacking simultaneously, their combined power immediately attracted the attention of everyone present.
"Don't even think about harming our Palace Master!"
Liu Da and his two companions shouted angrily in response, swiftly forming a peculiar formation. United as one, their power instantly surged, and Liu Da himself unleashed strength comparable to a perfect Profound Death stage expert.
"Oh, so it's you three—the Liu brothers who once fled pathetically from Yuan Gate like stray dogs. Now you've joined a traitor's side? Perfect, today we'll wipe you all out!"
The Man Section Chief sneered upon recognizing Liu Da and his brothers, murderous intent filling his voice.
Bang!
The attacks from the Man Section Chief and Liu Da's trio violently collided, producing a loud, thunderous explosion that shook the entire hall. As the energies dissipated, both sides surprisingly retreated simultaneously.
"What a strange martial art..." the Man Section Chief muttered grimly, surprised by Liu Da's formidable combined strength.
Similarly, the Heaven and Earth Section Chiefs were momentarily stunned. They clearly remembered how weak and vulnerable Liu Da's group had once been, yet now they wielded such bizarrely powerful joint martial arts.
Although surprised, the Heaven Chief quickly refocused, instructing the Man Chief to deal with Liu Da's group alone. He and the Earth Chief continued their assault against Lin Langtian without hesitation, their killing intent intensifying.
Just as their attacks were about to strike Lin Langtian, a black figure flashed like a ghost, silently standing before him. Without even taking any defensive stance, the Devouring Sky Corpse absorbed their powerful attacks like a shield.
Boom!
The combined blows of the Heaven and Earth Chiefs struck the Devouring Sky Corpse directly, but remarkably, they left no discernible damage. After a slight tremble, the corpse remained unharmed, and their energy dissipated entirely.
"What?!"
Both Heaven and Earth Chiefs were momentarily frozen in shock upon witnessing their combined attacks being effortlessly neutralized by this strange corpse.
"It's... that blackened corpse from earlier? How is this possible? How could it possess such incredible defensive strength?!" the Heaven Chief exclaimed, his face filled with disbelief.
Earlier, they had clearly observed Lin Langtian's odd actions involving this corpse, initially thinking it was merely a desperate bluff. Now they understood this seemingly ordinary corpse was actually an extraordinarily powerful puppet.
"What a terrifying corpse! It actually withstood the attacks of two perfect Profound Death stage cultivators!"
"Damn! Who would've thought the true treasure here wasn't the 'Devouring Technique' but that mysterious puppet corpse?"
"This Lin Langtian's eyes are truly sharp. Instead of fighting over the 'Devouring Technique,' he quietly snatched this corpse puppet without anyone noticing. Clearly, he had planned this beforehand."
Many cultivators in the hall erupted into an uproar, eyeing the corpse puppet with intense envy. Even Ao Xuan, who had managed to secure the 'Devouring Technique,' grimaced bitterly upon realizing Lin Langtian had once again outsmarted him.
Clearly, the mysterious Devouring Sky Corpse held even greater value than the martial art he had acquired.
"Hmm, a Reincarnation-stage puppet? Sadly, it's severely damaged. Still, Lin Langtian has truly gained something extraordinary this time."
On the other side of the hall, the astute Tang Xinlian—the senior disciple from Flame God Temple—carefully studied the Devouring Sky Corpse, murmuring softly to herself.
Reincarnation-stage puppets were exceedingly rare; even her Flame God Temple possessed nothing comparable. Though damaged, this corpse still rivaled perfect Profound Death stage cultivators, and its value would be immeasurable if restored.
After briefly marveling at Lin Langtian's fortune, Tang Xinlian's gaze shifted suspiciously toward the Yuan Gate chiefs. "Those two... why do I sense something detestable about them?"
Meanwhile, amid the surrounding chaos, the Heaven Chief's expression rapidly shifted. Turning to the Earth Chief, he commanded urgently, "You hold off that puppet! I'll handle Lin Langtian!"
Realizing the corpse's offense was its weakness, they swiftly adjusted their strategy. The Earth Chief nodded and charged toward the corpse puppet, unleashing a torrent of powerful strikes to entangle it completely.
Though unable to damage the corpse, the Earth Chief succeeded in keeping it busy, freeing the Heaven Chief to continue his assault on Lin Langtian unhindered.
"Hmph, you're courting death!" Lin Langtian sneered coldly as he watched the Heaven Chief charge toward him, a killing intent surging from his eyes. Rather than retreating, he leaped forward, unleashing his Flame Feather Sword. Instantly, the vast hall grew unbearably hot.
Boom!
Swinging the Flame Feather Sword, fierce crimson flames exploded around Lin Langtian. He appeared like a sovereign of fire, marching amidst the inferno. The devastating flames erupted violently, tearing through space and directly colliding with the Heaven Chief's deathly attack.
Bang!
The overwhelming flames effortlessly destroyed the Heaven Chief's energy assault, leaving him stunned and infuriated.
"An upper-grade Pure Yuan Treasure?! Little bastard! First, you stole countless elite martial arts from Yuan Gate, and then tricked your way into obtaining the Chaotic Demon Flame. Now this fire sword—what else have you stolen!?"
The Heaven Chief roared furiously, eyes red with envy and rage.
Lin Langtian laughed disdainfully, "Stolen? Whether it's the Fire Department's martial arts or the Chaotic Demon Flame, wasn't it Yuan Gate that originally obtained them by questionable means? You hypocrites should look at yourselves first. Associating with trash like you disgusts me."
Their heated exchange shocked the surrounding cultivators as they suddenly realized both Lin Langtian and his opponents hailed from the prominent Yuan Gate sect.
"Lin Langtian! How dare you slander the righteous Yuan Gate! Though your Heavenly Palace briefly humiliated us, one day you'll kneel before us as prisoners!" the Heaven Chief snapped viciously.
These words sent a shockwave through the entire hall. Even Ao Xuan's mocking smile froze upon realizing that Lin Langtian was not merely a traitorous disciple but the master of a sect capable of challenging Yuan Gate itself.
"Enough nonsense! Even Di Yuanzi almost died by my hands. What threat are you?" Lin Langtian replied calmly, causing jaws to drop further. The enraged and frustrated response of the Heaven Chief only confirmed his words, elevating Lin Langtian's reputation even more.
"Lin Langtian, I'll kill you!" Enraged, the Heaven Chief launched another ferocious attack.
Lin Langtian calmly countered, wielding the Flame Feather Sword masterfully. An explosive collision erupted once more, and Lin Langtian gracefully deflected the attack without injury.
Witnessing this exchange, the Heaven Chief grew increasingly unsettled. Lin Langtian's battle prowess had reached a level where, aided by his treasure sword, he could easily rival a perfect Profound Death expert.
Glancing bitterly at his two companions, who remained entangled in their own battles, even the formidable Heaven Chief began to feel the heavy burden of this confrontation.
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