Great Desolation Commandery

"Nirvana Stage Demon Spirit, an Ancient Dragon Ape?"

Upon hearing Lin Zhi's words, Lin Langtian froze for a moment, then a delighted look immediately appeared on his face.

For many days now, he had been directing the forces under his faction to search for information on high-level Demon Spirits. At last, there was news.

A Nirvana Stage Demon Spirit was likely among the most powerful beings in the Great Yan Dynasty!

If he could capture it and let Spirit Aunt devour it, then the day of Spirit Aunt's awakening would not be far off!

With that thought, Lin Langtian hurriedly looked at the black-robed man before him and asked, "Elder Lin Zhi, tell me everything you know about this Ancient Dragon Ape."

Seeing Lin Langtian's urgency, Lin Zhi also became serious and slowly said, "Ever since you asked me to seek information about high-level Demon Spirits, I mobilized most of the clan's forces and connections. At last, I found an Ancient Dragon Ape in Great Desolation Commandery that perfectly meets your requirements.

"The Ancient Dragon Ape is a demonic beast possessing an ancient bloodline. A trace of Dragon Bloodline exists within its body, making it extraordinarily formidable even in the Beast Domain. An adult Ancient Dragon Ape can rival a Nirvana Stage expert.

"And within Great Desolation Commandery, there is a fallen Adult Ancient Dragon Ape whose Demon Spirit has yet to disperse. If not for the Lin Clan being one of the Four Great Clans of the Great Yan Dynasty, it would have been difficult for us to learn of this."

"An Adult Ancient Dragon Ape, with Dragon Bloodline?" Lin Langtian raised a brow at those words, and the corners of his lips curved upward.

Whether it was the required strength or the noble Dragon Bloodline, it was simply tailor-made for Spirit Aunt.

Lin Langtian was determined to obtain this Ancient Dragon Ape's Demon Spirit!

Having made up his mind, Lin Langtian cupped his hands toward the man before him. "Many thanks for Elder Lin Zhi's help. Langtian will certainly remember this."

"Hehe, Langtian, you are too courteous. Your reputation within the clan and even throughout the Great Yan Dynasty is now known far and wide, even to me.

"I fear it will not be long before you surpass us old fellows." Lin Zhi smiled as he looked at the handsome young man dressed in green before him.

Over the years, the thing he had been most proud of was likely placing his bet on Lin Langtian so early. He also believed that this decision would surely bring him incomparable returns.

After savoring his satisfaction for a moment, Lin Zhi seemed to recall something and said to Lin Langtian, "Although this Nirvana Stage demonic beast has become only a Demon Spirit, its strength is still far from weak.

"Moreover, there is a Young Ancient Dragon Ape in that Mountain Branch, one comparable to a Creation Realm Minor Completion expert. Therefore, if you wish to capture this Demon Spirit, how about this old man lead a group to accompany you? That would be safer."

Lin Langtian paused at this, then shook his head. "There is no need, Elder Lin Zhi. You bear important responsibilities within the clan and cannot leave it without permission. As for dispatching a large force, there is no need to make such a fuss.

"Rest assured, I am confident I can capture the Adult Ancient Dragon Ape's Demon Spirit. As for that Young Ancient Dragon Ape, it poses no threat to me."

Capturing the Demon Spirit was for Spirit Aunt, and Spirit Aunt was Lin Langtian's greatest secret. That was why he did not wish to create such a commotion and draw the attention of the entire Great Yan Dynasty.

If Spirit Aunt were exposed during the process, Lin Langtian would have no peace of mind.

After all, Ling Qingzhu of the Super Sect was within the Great Yan Dynasty. In the original timeline, Lin Dong had attracted an Old Man in Sackcloth, also a member of a Super Sect, after subduing the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.

Who knew whether those people from the Super Sects would take an interest in Spirit Aunt?

Besides, blindly remaining in seclusion and cultivating was not the proper path. He could take this opportunity to go out and temper himself, which also suited Lin Langtian's cultivation plans.

Seeing this, Lin Zhi pondered for a moment before finally nodding slowly. "Very well. With your current strength, so long as you do not encounter some of the Great Yan Dynasty's Old Monsters, you should be able to handle anything.

"If you encounter any danger, return to the clan at once. You can then ask the Clan Leader for help. After all, you are currently the Clan Leader's favored man."

As he spoke, envy appeared in Lin Zhi's eyes. Lin Fan's favor toward Lin Langtian had recently become obvious to all. Even as an elder of the clan, he could not help feeling somewhat envious.

However, he knew that Lin Langtian had earned it all through his own talent and ability. Thus, he was only happier for the latter, since they belonged to the same faction.

After receiving a map of Great Desolation Commandery from Lin Zhi, Lin Langtian informed Clan Leader Lin Fan, then immediately set out on his journey to Great Desolation Commandery.

As the largest commandery within the Great Yan Dynasty, Great Desolation Commandery was an extremely long distance from Great Yan Prefecture, where Lin Langtian was located.

Even though Lin Langtian could use Essence Energy Manifestation to form a giant eagle and fly, his Essence Energy could not sustain it for long.

Without several months, it would be impossible to arrive. Moreover, many commandery cities lay along the way.

For this journey, in order to temper his combat experience, Lin Langtian decided not to take the main roads or enter any cities. Instead, he would travel directly through the uninhabited forests.

Although demonic beasts roamed these places and they could not be considered particularly safe, they offered a shorter route. Furthermore, traveling through the mountains and forests allowed him to search for treasures and medicinal herbs, as well as hunt demonic beasts for tempering through real combat.

Roar!

Within a forest filled with towering ancient trees, an enraged beast's roar suddenly rang out. A massive shadow, carrying a foul stench, crashed through several giant trees and charged out of the forest.

Only when the enormous beast burst out could one see that its body was covered in savage wounds. Blood poured from it like a stream, and after struggling onward for some distance, it finally crashed to the ground.

As the beast fell, a tall figure flashed out from the forest, landing nimbly atop its corpse with a faint smile on his face.

Bang!

The figure wore green robes and stood with his hands behind his back. A light breeze swept past, stirring his long hair and making him appear exceptionally carefree and handsome.

That figure was naturally Lin Langtian. Since leaving Lin City, he had been traveling through this dense primeval forest for nearly half a month.

During this half month, he had slept in the open and fought countless demonic beasts in battles of life and death. Nearly every day, he experienced several arduous and brutal fights.

Take the Demon Armored Azure Wolf before him, for example. It was a ferocious demonic beast stronger than the vast majority of Form Creation Realm experts. Coupled with its innate speed and strength, even Qi Creation Stage Great Perfection experts would need to exert considerable effort against it.

Lin Langtian had tangled with it for nearly an hour before finally exhausting it to death.

After experiencing such cruel life-and-death battles every day, Lin Langtian had clearly undergone no small change over the past half month.

Though his face remained handsome and his brows still carried a faint arrogance, a chilling ferocity now lingered within his silver eyes.

Only now had Lin Langtian truly cast off the influence of his previous life and become a genuinely qualified martial artist of the continent.

Lin Langtian merely smiled at the changes in himself, greatly satisfied.

"Up ahead should be Great Desolation Commandery. Spirit Aunt, the day of your awakening is not far away."

Lin Langtian raised his head and gazed toward the distant horizon as he murmured softly.