Mission: Assassinate Lin Qingtan

After bidding farewell to Jin Wu, Lin Langtian embarked on his journey back to the Yuan Sect.

Based on the brief interaction just now and from Jin Wu's various words and actions, Lin Langtian knew that something big was about to happen to the Jin Wu Hui people.

Although Lin Langtian was very concerned about this, he also knew that with his current strength, even if he wanted to help Jin Wu, he probably couldn't do much.

"We still need to hurry up and improve our strength..."

Thinking of the oppression Huang Wuzi faced and the indifference of Tian Yuanzi and the other two in the Abyssal Demon City, Lin Langtian couldn't help but clench his fists and said solemnly.

Although he has now broken through to the Life Profound Stage and his combat strength is no less than that of Life Profound Stage Great Success expert, he is still too powerless against those super experts in the Samsara Stage.

"Langtian, you still want to go back to the Yuan Sect? Aren't you afraid it's a trap?" At this moment, Spirit Aunt's voice rang in Lin Langtian's mind.

Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian was taken aback, but then he understood what Spirit Aunt meant.

After all, in the Abyssal Demon City, Tian Yuanzi and the other two had already made their attitude of abandoning him as a pawn half clear. Who knows if Tian Yuanzi will take him down to apologize to the Heavenly Profound Sect after Lin Langtian returns to the Yuan Sect.

Lin Langtian also had this concern, but he immediately shook his head and said, "I still have some subordinates and an unfinished matter within the Yuan Sect. Unless I am forced to, I do not want to betray the Yuan Sect."

If Lin Langtian were to defect, it's easy to imagine that Song Yun, Mo Tie, and the others would become his scapegoats, and the search for the Space Ancestral Talisman would be completely ruined.

Furthermore, Lin Langtian did not consider this a trap. After all, in the eyes of the Three Grand Masters, he was just an insignificant pawn, and there was no need for them to go to such lengths.

Upon hearing this, Spirit Aunt pondered for a moment, then said, "Since that's the case, then so be it. But if you really encounter danger, there's no need to worry too much."

"While it would be difficult for me to defeat those Three Grand Masters with my current strength, it's not impossible for me to safely bring you out of the Yuan Sect."

Hearing Spirit Aunt's assurance, Lin Langtian breathed a sigh of relief, which gave him even more confidence to return to the Yuan Sect.

"Then thank you very much, Spirit Aunt." Lin Langtian smiled slightly, then his figure moved and transformed into a streak of light, quickly heading towards the area where Yuan Sect was located.

With Lin Langtian's current strength at the Life Profound Stage, his speed is undoubtedly much faster than when he left. Therefore, it only took him less than three days to return to the Yuan Sect.

"I'm back. I wonder what business Tian Yuanzi has with me..."

Stepping into the massive array of light, Lin Langtian gazed at the familiar scene before him. He then recalled the task Tian Yuanzi had entrusted to him before his departure, and his brows furrowed slightly.

He had a vague feeling that this was definitely not a good thing.

"So be it, we'll deal with whatever comes our way..." Lin Langtian murmured, but before he could finish, he suddenly looked up and saw a sound of wind breaking in the air not far away. Then, a dozen or so figures appeared in his sight.

"Oh, it's someone from the sect's Enforcement Department." Upon seeing the newcomer, Lin Langtian immediately became wary.

If this is indeed a trap, then these people are most likely here to capture him.

"Deputy Chief, the Sect Leader wants you to see him immediately upon your return."

The leader of the group of law enforcers was a man around thirty years old. He did not make a move, but when he looked at Lin Langtian, a hint of respect flashed in his eyes.

After all, in terms of status, Lin Langtian had long been promoted to Deputy Chief the Enforcement Department. In the past, this would have been just a nominal position with no real value.

However, as news of Lin Langtian annihilating the disciples of the Heavenly Profound Sect in the Abyssal Demon Domain Realm spread like wildfire within the Yuan Sect, everyone knew that Lin Langtian's nominal position was very likely to be transformed into a real position at some point.

"Um."

Seeing the other party's respectful attitude, Lin Langtian secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Tian Yuanzi did not intend to punish him.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Langtian nodded slightly to the Enforcement Team and then headed towards the depths of the Yuan Sect.

But just then, a dissatisfied and angry voice suddenly rang in Lin Langtian's ears.

"Lin Langtian, how dare you come back!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a burly figure exuding a sense of tension appeared before Lin Langtian's eyes. It was Yan Ba, the Deputy Chief of the Fire Division.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Lin Langtian frowned slightly and asked, "Uncle-Master Yan, what do you mean by that?"

Seeing Lin Langtian's calm expression, Yan Ba angrily said, "The Fire Division disciples lost more than half of their strength because of you, you acted recklessly, and the annihilation of the Heavenly Profound Sect disciples is an even greater crime. Aren't these your doing?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian's expression darkened. He realized that this person had come to cause trouble on purpose.

"The three Sect Leader will have their own judgment on my actions, so I won't trouble you, Uncle Yan, to worry about it," Lin Langtian said in a deep voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Langtian turned to leave.

Seeing this, Yan Ba's anger intensified. Ever since the end of the Sect War, thanks to the detailed accounts of Song Yun and others, Lin Langtian's fame had spread throughout the Fire Division, and his popularity almost surpassed that of the two leaders of the Fire Division. How could the hot-tempered Yan Ba be allowed to be suppressed by a junior?

"Hmph, showing no respect for elders and acting recklessly, today I, the chieftain, will teach you a lesson!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in Yan Ba's eyes, and then he charged towards Lin Langtian.

At the same time, a powerful surge of Yuan energy erupted from Yan Ba's body, instantly increasing his speed. He clenched his fists and appeared to Lin Langtian's right, unleashing a fierce punch mixed with raging flames, aimed directly at Lin Langtian's head without mercy.

The Enforcement Department officers around them couldn't help but gasp when they saw how ruthless Yan Ba was.

However, Lin Langtian remained quite calm in the face of Yan Ba's fierce attacks, and even a hint of disdain appeared in his eyes.

Just as Yan Ba's blazing fist wind was about to arrive, Lin Langtian took a small step back.

A sharp gust of wind brushed past his face, lifting Lin Langtian's hair and revealing a pair of calm, deep black eyes.

"Yan Bao Sha Quan!"

Lin Langtian easily dodged the attack, and Yan Ba pressed on again, unleashing his fists with a torrent of energy like burning flames. The violent fist wind, enveloped by powerful Yuan energy, directly engulfed Lin Langtian.

A barrage of attacks came rolling in, and surging Yuan Power also surged from Lin Langtian's feet. With a swift movement, he was like a ghostly figure, directly passing through Yan Ba's continuous attacks.

The incredibly fierce fist wind failed to touch Lin Langtian's body at all!

"Such speed!"

The commotion attracted the attention of many Yuan Sect disciples. When they saw the battle situation clearly, their pupils shrank. They couldn't see how Lin Langtian had passed through the fierce attack.

Yan Ba was increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed. He had initially thought that Lin Langtian's great fame was due to good fortune, but he hadn't expected that his strength was like an abyss, completely unfathomable.

However, the die was cast, and he had no choice but to grit his teeth and continue.

"On the left!"

Yan Ba glanced around and suddenly turned around, whipping out a leg like a fierce spear, tearing through the air as it lashed out at the figure there.

But when his leg swept past the figure, it passed straight through without hitting him at all.

"It's an afterimage!"

A look of horror flashed across Yan Ba's eyes. How could Lin Langtian be so fast?

"Here!"

Suddenly, laughter came from the right. Yan Ba was startled and hurriedly turned around. He saw Lin Langtian with his four fingers bent together, and at the tips of his fingers, there was a faint glow of crimson flames. An extremely fierce wave was emanating from him.

Whoosh!

Lin Langtian's arm trembled, and the finger wind pierced through the air like lightning, heading straight for Yan Ba's throat.

Boom!

A powerful surge of Yuan energy erupted from Yan Ba's body without reservation, transforming into a thick Yuan energy shield in front of him. Clearly, he had also sensed the power of Lin Langtian's attack.

However, Lin Langtian showed no sign of stopping in the face of his defense. At his fingertips, the crimson flames seemed to echo the cry of Vermilion Bird, filled with extremely fierce fluctuations.

Thump!

Lin Langtian's two fingers finally touched the Yuan Power shield in front of Yan Ba. The shield twisted violently for a moment, and then, to the wide-eyed surprise of Yan Ba and the onlookers, it pierced straight through the Yuan Power shield.

Call out!

Lin Langtian's two fingers, glowing with crimson flames, stopped half an inch in front of Yan Ba's throat. Although they did not touch the latter's body, a bloody mark appeared on his throat, emitting a slight stinging pain.

Yan Ba didn't dare to move. He stared at the two crimson fingers hovering in front of him, swallowed hard. If this were a life-or-death struggle, Lin Langtian's fingers might have already pierced his throat.

"Uncle Yan, don't push your luck. You won't be so lucky in the future."

Lin Langtian gave Yan Ba a slightly meaningful smile, then withdrew his hand. Yan Ba, who used to be a powerful figure in his eyes, was now nothing more than a clown.

After teaching Yan Ba, Lin Langtian glanced at the disciples watching and then rushed deeper into the area.

"Is this Senior Brother Lin's strength? It's as terrifying as the rumors say..."

Watching Lin Langtian's departing figure, all the Yuan Sect disciples were shocked and couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.

Although everyone in the Yuan Sect knew that Lin Langtian had wiped out the disciples of the Heavenly Profound Sect, they hadn't witnessed it firsthand, so their experience was still somewhat lacking.

But now, Lin Langtian personally subdued Yan Ba, the Deputy Chief of the Fire Division, in just a few moves within the Yuan Sect. This was clearly witnessed by everyone, and the former's terrifying strength was not an exaggeration at all.

"Damn kid, how can he be so strong!"

Recalling his brief exchange with Lin Langtian, Yan Ba's eyes flashed with lingering fear. Both were at the Lesser Completion stage of the Life Profound Stage Small Success, yet he had been so thoroughly crushed.

"And what's more, you dare to threaten me? Wait till I get my chance, I'll make you pay!"

Touching the bloodstain on his throat and feeling the stinging pain, Yan Ba couldn't help but utter harsh words, but in his heart, a chill ran through him.

He could sense that if he weren't currently in the Yuan Sect, Lin Langtian might have pierced his throat with a single blow.

Deep within a mountain peak of the Yuan Sect, Lin Langtian looked up at a magnificent palace in front of him, took a deep breath, and then stepped out with a solemn expression, pushing open the palace door and entering.

The main hall was extremely magnificent, far surpassing even the Imperial Palace in the human world.

Shortly after Lin Langtian stepped into the main hall, the space in front of him suddenly began to distort, and then a figure slowly emerged.

The newcomer was dressed in a white robe with fair skin. He looked quite ordinary, except for his eyes, which were black and white, as if yin and yang were intertwined, exuding mystery.

Upon seeing the person before him, Lin Langtian's mind immediately focused. He quickly concealed any unnecessary thoughts in his heart and respectfully said, "Disciple greets Tian Yuanzi Sect Leader Tianyuanzi."

"You're here. Did you just have a conflict with Yan Ba?" Tian Yuanzi gave Lin Langtian a deep look, then said with a half-smile.

Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian was immediately startled. This matter had only just occurred, yet Tian Yuanzi already knew about it. Could it be that from the moment he entered the Yuan Sect, Tian Yuanzi had been secretly watching his every move?

Just as Lin Langtian was about to explain, Tian Yuanzi waved his hand dismissively and changed the subject.

"The matter of Yan Ba was not your fault, so there's no need to elaborate. What I'd like to know is, what is your relationship with that powerful figure from the Seven Fiend Black Gold Crow?"

Lin Langtian had already prepared a plan for this question and replied without hesitation, "This disciple does not know that Seven Fiend Black Gold Crow expert. I only have a sworn brother from the Seven Fiend Black Gold Crow Clan. Perhaps it was because of my sworn brother that the expert helped me."

"Oh, is that so..." Upon hearing this, Tian Yuanzi narrowed his black and white eyes slightly, staring at Lin Langtian. After a moment, he chuckled and said, "In that case, it really is your good fortune to have met such a helpful friend. Otherwise, my Yuan Sect alone would not have been able to force Heavenly Profound Sect to retreat."

By the way, do you have any complaints about me asking you to accept Huang Wuzi's challenge of one move?

As soon as he finished speaking, Tian Yuanzi stared intently at Lin Langtian with his black and white eyes, as if trying to see through the latter's true thoughts.

At the same time, an invisible, terrifying pressure was gradually enveloping Lin Langtian, as if he would be crushed to pieces if he uttered the wrong word.

Seeing this, Lin Langtian cursed inwardly, but remained calm on the surface and even said respectfully, "This disciple is a member of the Yuan Sect, and naturally obeys the Sect Leader's orders. Besides, this was the trouble caused by this disciple, so why should I have any complaints?"

Upon hearing Lin Langtian's words, Tian Yuanzi gave a soft "hmm," then closed his black and white eyes. His face was expressionless, devoid of any emotion, making him unfathomable.

After a long while, just as Lin Langtian's heart was beginning to race with anxiety, Tian Yuanzi suddenly opened his eyes, looked at Lin Langtian, and said calmly.

"Your surname is Lin. Zong Lin and Lin Qingtan of the Darkness Hall both have the surname Lin. If I remember correctly, you seem to come from the same family, right?"

Upon hearing Tian Yuanzi's question, Lin Langtian frowned slightly. He hadn't expected to have to face this thorny issue again. Just as he was about to give a vague answer, Tian Yuanzi continued.

"What do you think if I gave you a mission to assassinate Lin Qingtan in the Northern Xuan Region?"