Clan Competition Begins

Great Yan Prefecture, Lin City.

Time flies like water, and before we knew it, the hot summer had passed.

The entire land felt cooler as a result.

Although the heat had subsided, the hearts of many in the Lin Clan were growing increasingly excited, as the most important Clan Competition was about to begin.

At this moment, in the dense forest behind the Lin Clan's mountain, a tall and slender figure was constantly moving.

Above the swamp covered with lush green grass, a faint white mist hung in the air. A gentle breeze blew, causing the mist to ripple slightly before rising into the sky, making the swamp much clearer.

"Laugh!"

Suddenly, a faint hissing sound rang out from the calm swamp. Shortly after the sound, a ethereal black shadow, like a spirit playing among humans, darted out from the swamp.

Each time a foot lands in the mud, the constantly expanding and contracting Yuan energy causes the mud in the swamp to boil like boiling water, and that hissing sound comes from it.

The shadowy figure moved with terrifying speed, carving a ditch about two feet wide in the mud as it rushed forward.

After a long time, the long ravine was finally repaired to its original state by the movement of the swamp.

Behind the figure, a dense swarm of black venomous snakes burst from the water, opening their ferocious maws and unleashing streams of foul-smelling water jets with sharp, swift winds, aimed fiercely at the figure's back.

However, the speed of these water arrows was clearly far slower than the black shadow's swift movement, so not a single drop of water hit the latter's body.

"Thump!"

The rapidly flashing figure suddenly stopped, its legs slightly bent, its front body tilted into an odd arc, and then, as if it were floating in mid-air, its body shot into the sky.

Immediately, his feet shook, and the ethereal black shadow actually stopped in mid-air without relying on anything!

If outsiders were to witness this scene, they would surely be filled with horror.

To remain suspended in the air without relying on elemental energy or other external objects requires at least the strength of the Nirvana Stage Realm, and this black shadow clearly hasn't reached that level yet.

After hovering in mid-air for a few minutes, the dark figure twisted its body again, and then its ethereal form suddenly shot out, appearing with a whoosh on a large tree a dozen meters away.

If it weren't for the faint, blurry black line still remaining in the space, anyone would have thought that this speed had broken through the spatial barrier and reached the terrifying realm of teleportation.

"Haha, good! As expected of Advanced Creation-grade Movement Martial Skill, this speed is truly exhilarating!"

The ethereal black figure landed steadily on the tree trunk, and a joyful laugh rang out.

The sun shone on the handsome face of the dark figure; who else could it be but Lin Langtian?

As for the movement techniques he practiced, they were naturally the ' Taiqing Roaming Heaven Steps ' that he obtained from the Old Man in Sackcloth.

"This ' Taiqing Roaming Heaven Steps ' is divided into four levels: Ascending Heaven, Traversing the Void, Wind Walking, and Spirit Wandering. When one cultivates to the final level of Spirit Wandering, Nascent Soul traverses space silently, almost like teleportation."

This speed is something that even those at the Advanced Nirvana Stage or even the Life Death Profound Stage would not dare to underestimate.

"And the level I'm at now is the first level, ' Ascending Heaven.' Although it greatly increases my speed and allows me to ascend to Ascending Heaven, I've only just entered the gate." After the initial joy, Lin Langtian gradually calmed down and murmured to himself.

Since breaking through to the Half-step Nirvana Stage, he has been focusing on cultivating his various martial arts for the past few months. After all, although cultivation is important, when fighting with others, the real contest is still about combat strength.

As for how to improve combat power, martial arts play a crucial role.

Therefore, in the past few months, besides honing his understanding of Spirit Martial Skill, Lin Langtian has focused his remaining time on the movement technique "Taiqing Roaming Heaven Steps".

Through in-depth study, Lin Langtian gradually grasped the profound mystery of the ' Taiqing Roaming Heaven Steps '.

What he had previously obtained from the Old Man in Sackcloth was merely the first volume of the "Taiqing Roaming Heaven Steps," which was specifically intended for the Outer Sect Deacon elders and ordinary disciples to cultivate.

As for the ' Wind Walking ' and ' Spirit Wandering ' levels, they are located in the lower volume of the Taiqing Roaming Heaven Steps, and only the core disciples and high-level elders of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace can master them, which is at the level of Spirit Martial Skill or even higher.

Thinking of this, Lin Langtian couldn't help but sigh slightly. As expected of the Super Sect, its foundation was indeed profound. Even a casual movement technique was full of infinite mysteries.

"With my current abilities and strength, even Mo Jingtian, who has survived the first Nirvana Tribulation, is probably no match for me."

Then, as if he had thought of something, Lin Langtian's lips curled into a smile.

If he wasn't very confident about defeating a Nirvana One Yuan Nirvana Stage expert like Mo Jingtian when he first broke through to the Half-step Nirvana Stage, after several months of hard training, although his realm didn't change much, his combat power increased by more than 50%.

If he were to fight that Old Man in Sackcloth again now, even without the help of Spirit Aunt's power, he could still fight him with the power of the Taiqing Roaming Heaven Steps and the Mental Power of Half-step Heavenly Talisman Master, and would not be helpless and wait for death.

After a moment of reflection, Lin Langtian looked up at the somewhat dim sky and remembered that tomorrow was the Clan Competition competition.

As if he had thought of something, Lin Langtian shook his head slightly. Then a whistle suddenly rang out, and a moment later, a black and gold shadow rushed over and landed steadily on Lin Langtian's shoulder.

The man and the crow walked slowly into the distance in the afterglow of the setting sun.

The following morning, as the dawn broke through the clouds and shone upon the land, the Lin Clan erupted in a flurry of activity, enveloping Lin City in a lively atmosphere.

In the very center of Lin City stands a Colosseum of immense size, Colosseum nearly ten thousand feet. Majestic and imposing, it exudes a powerful and awe-inspiring aura that compels all who behold it.

This Giant Arena, capable of holding a million people, is the venue for the most important Clan Gathering of the Lin Clan!

The Lin Clan was a top-tier power in the Great Yan Prefecture and even the Great Yan Dynasty, so many distinguished guests came to observe this Clan Competition.

Firstly, it's about establishing a relationship, and secondly, it's an opportunity to assess the abilities of the younger generation in the Lin Clan. After all, for a family like this, outstanding new blood is extremely important.

Especially now that the Lin Clan has produced a prodigy like Lin Langtian, this is clearly not good news for the major powers.

At this moment, many people were already seated in the VIP seats of the Giant Arena, chatting and laughing among themselves.

The enormous Colosseum was already overflowing with people, a dark, dense sea of people spreading out, countless voices converging and finally soaring into the sky, even tearing apart the clouds thousands of feet above.

However, this thunderous cacophony abruptly ceased the next moment, as if death itself had seized its throat.

Suddenly, sunlight streamed down from the distant sky, shining through the wispy clouds and directly into the air.

There, a tall, Figure in Green Robes, along with a distinctive Black-gold Bird on its shoulder, suddenly appeared in the sight of countless people.

The moment the first person saw this figure, they fell silent, their eyes immediately filled with fervor and reverence.

This person's strange behavior naturally aroused the curiosity of others. When they also looked up and saw the tall, slender Figure in Green Robes, they revealed even more fanatical and worshipful expressions.

In a short time, this fervor and worship spread like a plague throughout the Giant Arena that could hold millions of people.

When the distinguished guests who had been invited to watch the Lin Clan clan's Clan Gathering saw this scene, they were all astonished and their mouths dropped open.

It's hard to imagine who could have such immense popularity and prestige within the Lin Clan.

When they looked up and saw that godlike figure through the blinding sunlight, they murmured in astonishment.

Lin Clan, Lin Langtian!