Chapter 574: Heading to the Black Domain, Reunion with Shuang Wu
In the southern part of the Demon Region, a vast and primitive land sprawled endlessly. Majestic mountain ranges lay across the earth like massive flying birds, stretching toward the horizon.
Ancient forests rose high, enormous trees towering thousands of feet into the sky, their canopy covering vast areas, shrouding the land in a dense, primal aura. Beastly roars echoed continuously, filling the air with an untamed savagery.
This primitive expanse was known as the Black Domain. Among the countless lands in the Demon Region, it was one of the few areas that had remained unchanged since ancient times. Although the region was abundant in rare treasures and spiritual herbs, few dared venture here, as it was the territory of the Seven Fiends Black Golden Crow Clan.
As one of the last eight remaining Royal Clans—and a former Overlord Clan—the Seven Fiends Black Golden Crow Clan occupied a paramount status within the Demon Region. Within their territory, few would dare to cause trouble.
The space above this primal land suddenly distorted, forming a spatial vortex, from which a figure emerged. This figure was none other than Lin Langtian, who had traveled swiftly from the Beast War Region to this location.
Though the distance between the two regions was immense, Lin Langtian, with the Space Ancestral Symbol in hand, easily traversed this vast space in little time.
"What dense natural Yuan Power…"
Lin Langtian observed his surroundings with a hint of surprise. Compared to the Beast War Region, the natural Yuan Power here was several times denser. Practicing here would indeed yield tremendous benefits.
"According to the information I've gathered, the Seven Fiends Black Golden Crow Clan resides at the heart of the Black Domain. Let's hurry and see if I can find Jin Wu quickly," Lin Langtian murmured, swiftly proceeding deeper into the domain.
Within an hour, Lin Langtian had ventured deep into the Black Domain. The further he traveled, the denser the Yuan Power became, to the point where even the air was heavy with moisture—a sign of extremely concentrated Yuan Power.
Lin Langtian marveled at this scene, but suddenly, his attention was drawn to a distant commotion in the thick forest ahead.
Through the dense vegetation, he spotted a young girl frantically fleeing. Her body was riddled with wounds, blood dripping onto the ground with each step she took.
Behind her, over a dozen dark figures pursued relentlessly, exuding a murderous intent.
Whoosh!
A streak of black energy shot forward, ruthlessly striking the girl's leg. She cried out in pain, collapsing to the ground. With desperation in her eyes, she turned to face the group of black-clad figures swiftly surrounding her.
"You Eagle Nest Mountain bastards! If you kill me, neither the Golden Crow Territory nor the Seven Fiends Black Golden Crow Clan will spare you!" the girl gritted her teeth, eyes blazing.
"Hmph! We're acting under orders from the upper ranks of the Seven Fiends Black Golden Crow Clan. Don't even think about threatening us!" sneered the leader of the pursuers, his eyes cold and vicious. Without hesitation, he unleashed a powerful Yuan energy strike aimed directly at the girl.
She watched helplessly, despair filling her heart. Just as the attack was about to land, however, a slender figure appeared suddenly in front of her, dissipating the deadly force with a casual wave of his sleeve.
This sudden change left everyone stunned. The girl stared blankly at her mysterious savior, who turned to her with a reassuring smile.
"Little sister, since you're from the Seven Fiends Black Golden Crow Clan, how about I deal with these men for you, and you lead me to the clan in return?"
Overjoyed yet hesitant, she quickly replied, "Senior, thank you, but could you also help my sister, Shuang Wu?"
"Shuang Wu?"
Lin Langtian was momentarily stunned upon hearing this familiar name. He quickly asked, "You mean Jin Wu's sister, Shuang Wu?"
"You know our leader?" the girl asked, astonished.
"Ah, so it's Golden Crow Territory..." Lin Langtian's eyes flickered thoughtfully. Realizing the situation wasn't right for detailed questioning, he glanced at the hostile figures before him, asking, "Who are they?"
"They're from Eagle Nest Mountain, a powerful force that frequently clashes with our Golden Crow Territory. Although they resent us, they normally refrain from direct conflict because of our close ties with the Seven Fiends Black Golden Crow Clan. But two days ago, my sister Shuang Wu and I were ambushed while searching for spiritual herbs," she explained bitterly.
Lin Langtian frowned slightly. From his experience, he instantly suspected that someone from the upper ranks of the Seven Fiends Black Golden Crow Clan might be orchestrating this behind the scenes. Clearly, Jin Wu's situation was precarious.
"Brat, who are you to interfere in Eagle Nest Mountain's affairs? If you value your life, get lost now!" one pursuer shouted angrily.
"Senior, please help my sister!" the girl pleaded anxiously.
"Don't worry. Shuang Wu is like a sister to me; I'll definitely save her," Lin Langtian reassured warmly.
The girl sighed with relief. Although she wasn't certain of Lin Langtian's true strength, right now, she had no other choice but to trust him.
"Insolent brat, kill him!" the attackers roared, lunging forward. However, just as they moved, Lin Langtian casually extended his finger. A piercing beam of Yuan energy instantly shot forth.
The assailants froze momentarily before collapsing lifelessly, thin streams of blood trickling from their chests. In mere moments, over a dozen powerful fighters had fallen effortlessly, leaving the young girl staring in disbelief.
"Little girl, what's your name?" Lin Langtian turned to her with a gentle smile.
"Senior…" She timidly looked at him and answered, "My name is Ling Wu."
"I'm Lin Langtian. Can you now take me to rescue your sister Shuang Wu?" he asked softly.
Ling Wu was elated but hesitated briefly, cautioning, "Brother Langtian, but Sister Shuang Wu… She's currently being pursued by the two masters of Eagle Nest Mountain, both at Perfect Death Profound Realm."
"Two Perfect Death Profound Realm experts…" Lin Langtian shook his head indifferently. Then he remembered something, adding curiously, "By the way, wasn't Shuang Wu in the Eastern Xuan Region? When did she return here?"
Ling Wu stared at him with surprise, now convinced that he indeed knew her sister. She explained quickly, "Sister Shuang Wu studied under a powerful sect in the Eastern Xuan Region, but she returned upon hearing that our leader—her brother Jin Wu—had established Golden Crow Territory here. She has greatly contributed to our territory's growth."
"So Jin Wu became a leader here?" Lin Langtian murmured thoughtfully.
Ling Wu continued carefully, "There are people in the Seven Fiends Black Golden Crow Clan who oppose our leader's return. Unable to return to the clan directly, he formed the Golden Crow Territory, which the clan tacitly approved."
"That makes sense…" Lin Langtian narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Brother Langtian, do you really know our leader?" Ling Wu cautiously asked.
Lin Langtian sighed helplessly, "Jin Wu is my sworn brother; what do you think?"
"Your sworn brother?" Ling Wu's eyes widened in disbelief, evidently skeptical.
"Forget it, let's save Shuang Wu first," Lin Langtian said decisively.
Ling Wu quickly nodded, wrapping her wounds briefly before guiding Lin Langtian deeper into the forest.
Elsewhere, fierce fighting erupted in a clearing. At its center, a graceful woman dressed in icy robes stood defiantly, surrounded by enemies. Her face was pale yet determined, her icy aura freezing several of her attackers solid.
She was none other than Shuang Wu.
"Shuang Wu, surrender now, and we'll spare you and your brother's lives," sneered one of two elderly leaders of Eagle Nest Mountain.
"In your dreams!" Shuang Wu spat coldly.
The elder laughed cruelly. "Then die!" He unleashed a lethal strike toward her.
Shuang Wu closed her eyes, resigned. But suddenly, a stern voice echoed through the forest.
"Hold it right there!"
"Who?!" the elders shouted furiously, scanning the surroundings.
Two figures calmly emerged from the shadows. Lin Langtian looked at the bloodied Shuang Wu, smiled gently, and spoke warmly:
"Shuang Wu, it's been a long time."
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