Great Heavenly Phoenix Seal

"Langtian, greetings, Clan Leader!"

In a study deep within the Lin Clan, Lin Langtian gently pushed open the door and entered.

The study was quiet. A Middle-aged Man with graying black hair sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, seemingly deep in thought.

Upon seeing him, Lin Langtian respectfully greeted him.

"Hehe, Langtian, is that you? Have a seat..."

Lin Fan smiled faintly as his tightly shut eyes slowly opened. His pupils held none of the hazy dullness of sleep; instead, they were exceptionally profound and filled with wisdom.

Lin Langtian nodded respectfully, then found a stool and sat down.

"I've heard all about what you did in the Imperial Capital. You did well, truly worthy of being the Lin Clan's foremost genius." Lin Fan looked at Lin Langtian, unable to conceal the smile on his dignified face.

"You flatter me, Clan Leader. It was simply what Langtian should have done," Lin Langtian said modestly.

"Hehe, every generation brings forth its own talents. I heard that not only did you win Ling Qingzhu's special favor, but you also wiped out a second-rate gang in the Imperial Capital called the Mysterious Tiger Gang, even killing a Qi Creation Stage Great Perfection expert while at the Form Creation Realm.

Such achievements surpass even what I accomplished in my youth. If you still call yourself modest, then the ancestors of the Lin Clan throughout the ages would be thoroughly ashamed."

After praising him, Lin Fan swept his gaze over Lin Langtian, but found nothing and withdrew it, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Even he found Lin Langtian's dazzling accomplishments in the Imperial Capital somewhat unbelievable.

Although Lin Langtian had not grown up under his watch, after the latter displayed outstanding talent, Lin Fan had paid close attention to him and ordered the clan to devote additional resources to him.

However, in Lin Fan's view, though Lin Langtian was a rare genius, he still fell far short of those monsters who appeared only once every few centuries.

Yet that impression had changed over the past few days, because the exceptional talent Lin Langtian had recently displayed forced him to reevaluate him.

Had he underestimated Lin Langtian's talent? Did he possess even greater potential waiting to be unearthed?

Thinking of this, Lin Fan looked at the Green-robed Youth before him and chuckled. "Langtian, I intend to recommend you as the Lin Clan's Young Clan Leader. What do you think?"

As Lin Fan had devoted himself to cultivation, he had no children. Moreover, the formidable talent Lin Langtian had displayed was sufficient for him to take over the Lin Clan in the future.

Thus, Lin Fan had no objection to giving the position of Young Clan Leader to Lin Langtian.

Hearing this, Lin Langtian was stunned. Young Clan Leader—this was the heir to the next generation of the Lin Clan.

Once he became the Lin Clan's Clan Leader in the future, he would be one of the most powerful people in the Great Yan Empire!

After a brief daze, Lin Langtian quickly recovered and shook his head. "Thank you for your kind intentions, Clan Leader, but Langtian's ambitions do not lie here. The Hundred Dynasties War in several years' time is my true goal.

The Clan Leader is still in his prime. The position of Young Clan Leader should be given to another outstanding junior of the clan in the future."

"The Hundred Dynasties War..." Upon hearing Lin Langtian's words, a trace of reminiscence flashed through Lin Fan's eyes, and he sighed.

"That is fine as well. With your talent, perhaps you can stand out in the Hundred Dynasties War and join a Super Sect, bringing glory to the Lin Clan!" Lin Fan said with a smile.

"I will not disappoint the Clan Leader's expectations!" Lin Langtian cupped his hands.

"Oh, right..." As though recalling something, Lin Fan suddenly furrowed his brows slightly. "I heard that you have also cultivated Mental Power and become a Symbol Master?"

Lin Fan did not approve of Lin Langtian's decision.

Cultivating both Yuan Power and Mental Power sounded wonderful, but a person's energy was limited. Even those prodigious geniuses did not dare cultivate Mental Power and Yuan Power simultaneously.

And as Lin Langtian was now the Lin Clan's foremost genius and highly likely to represent the Lin Clan in joining a Super Sect, Lin Fan did not want him to stray down the wrong path.

Seeing Lin Fan's expression, Lin Langtian knew that he intended to advise him to abandon the cultivation of Mental Power.

However, Lin Langtian already had his own ideas regarding the cultivation of a Symbol Master, so he had no intention of giving it up.

After pondering briefly, Lin Langtian said, "In reply to the Clan Leader, Langtian understands your concerns. However, the greatest reason I cultivate Mental Power is that it does not interfere with my Yuan Power cultivation.

That way, not only will my Yuan Power cultivation remain unaffected, but I can also gain additional means to defeat enemies. It kills two birds with one stone, so why not?

If it hinders my Yuan Power cultivation in the future, Langtian will certainly know when to stop. I will not waste all my focus on cultivating Mental Power."

Seeing Lin Langtian's earnest assurance, Lin Fan wanted to say more, but the words reached his lips before he finally swallowed them and sighed.

"Since you are confident, I will not say any more. But cultivating Mental Power only becomes more difficult the further one progresses. When that time comes, I hope you can make a sensible choice."

"Thank you for your guidance, Clan Leader." Although he had not truly taken the other man's words to heart, Lin Langtian still showed gratitude.

"There is no need to thank me. This is the path you have chosen. Cultivating both Yuan Power and Mental Power is extraordinarily difficult, but I hope you can go further." Shaking his head, Lin Fan seemed to recall something. He looked at Lin Langtian and smiled.

"Langtian, this trip greatly enhanced the prestige of our Lin Clan. As for the Huangpu Clan's little schemes, I will naturally warn them. But your reward cannot be lacking either.

Although the Hundred Dynasties War is still years away, with your strength, you have barely met the requirements to learn the Lin Clan's clan-protecting ultimate technique, the Great Heavenly Phoenix Seal."

"Great Heavenly Phoenix Seal!"

Lin Langtian was startled, then delight appeared on his face.

No one in the Lin Clan was unfamiliar with this powerful Creation Martial Art. It was said that, back then, one of the Lin Clan's Clan Leaders had used it at the Creation Realm Peak to utterly erase a sect that had opposed the Lin Clan!

That sect had possessed two Creation Realm Great Completion experts, yet in the end, they still perished with resentment beneath this single move. This showed just how fierce and tyrannical this martial art was!

Lin Langtian also knew that his original counterpart had once used this move to battle Lin Dong fiercely, posing an enormous threat to him.

Although Lin Langtian had ultimately still failed to defeat Lin Dong, setting aside the protagonist's plot armor, it was undeniable that as the Lin Clan's clan-protecting ultimate technique, this Creation Martial Art was absolutely not to be underestimated.

If Lin Langtian had mastered the Great Heavenly Phoenix Seal earlier, then even without using Black Flame, he would have had an eighty percent chance of killing Huang Yin!

"Thank you for the reward, Clan Leader!" Understanding Lin Fan's meaning, Lin Langtian quickly cupped his hands in thanks.

"Hehe, there is no need to thank me. You have earned all of this. Remember, it is both an honor and a responsibility. I look forward to your performance in the Hundred Dynasties War."

Lin Fan gave Lin Langtian an expectant look, then pointed a finger. A mysterious silver light flashed from his fingertip and landed on Lin Langtian's forehead.

In an instant, the light and shadows before Lin Langtian's eyes shifted, and he seemed to arrive in a Void Space.

In the void not far away stood a Silver Phoenix Shadow several hundred zhang in size, as an unmatchedly sharp aura slowly spread outward.

Within the dark void, the Silver Phoenix Shadow stood alone, like a divine bird born at the dawn of heaven and earth, shaking the heavens and earth as it exuded endless killing intent and sharpness!

At that moment, Lin Langtian fixed his gaze firmly on the Silver Phoenix Shadow. Even he could not help feeling his heart tremble at that terrifying aura.

Such a martial art was nothing short of world-shaking!

Taking a deep breath, Lin Langtian suppressed the astonishment in his heart. Then his gaze froze upon the center of the Silver Phoenix Shadow, where several mysterious ancient silver characters flickered with an eerie light in the darkness.

"Great Heavenly Phoenix Seal!"