'Borrowing' the Space Ancestral Talisman

"Oh, you want me to assassinate Lin Qingtan?"

Upon hearing what Tian Yuanzi said, Lin Langtian was taken aback, and then a look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.

Lin Langtian had many guesses about the mission Tian Yuanzi had mentioned before leaving for the Abyssal Demon City on his return journey.

They even speculated that Tian Yuanzi might send him to the Western Xuan Region to carry out a mission, thus setting a trap to sell him back to the Heavenly Profound Sect, so as to give the other party an explanation.

After all, given the despicable and ruthless nature of those Three Old Dogs from the Yuan Sect, it's not like they wouldn't do it.

To his utter surprise, Tian Yuanzi ordered him to assassinate Qing Tan in the Darkness Hall of the Northern Xuan Region.

What's going on here?

Seemingly sensing Lin Langtian's confusion, Tian Yuanzi narrowed his black and white eyes slightly and then said, "You must still remember what happened in the Abyssal Demon City some time ago."

Lin Qingtan, as Lin Dong's younger sister, now harbors a deep hatred for my Yuan Sect, even though Lin Dong's fate is unknown. She has even vowed to raze my Yuan Sect to the ground.

If it were anyone else, it would be one thing. My Yuan Sect has stood on the continent for so many years and has seen all kinds of storms. If just anyone could destroy my Yuan Sect, then my Yuan Sect wouldn't need to exist in the Eastern Xuan Region.

However, Lin Qingtan's identity is somewhat special. She is actually the disciple of the Hall Master the Darkness Hall in the Northern Xuan Region, and the Darkness Hall holds a higher position in the Northern Xuan Region than my Yuan Sect does in the Eastern Xuan Region.

Furthermore, it seems that Bo Xuan, the Hall Master of the Darkness Hall, values Lin Qingtan highly. If one day Lin Qingtan were to take control of the Darkness Hall or even receive the Dark Ancestral Symbol, it would truly be a significant threat to our Yuan Sect.

At this point, a solemn look appeared in Tian Yuanzi's eyes, after all, both the Darkness Hall and the Dark Ancestral Symbol had put considerable pressure on him.

Especially the latter; the power of the Ancestral Talisman is probably known to everyone.

For example, although Bo Xuan, the Hall Master of the Darkness Hall, is also a Samsara Stage expert, his combat power is probably so great that even if the Three Grand Masters of Yuan Sect came out together, they would not be able to suppress him because he possesses the Dark Ancestral Symbol.

A hint of apprehension flashed in Tian Yuanzi then looked at Lin Langtian and said, "Since Lin Qingtan is a huge threat, we should eliminate him as soon as possible to avoid regretting it later."

Within the Yuan Sect, it was inconvenient for me, Di Yuanzi, Ren Yuanzi, and I to take action. As for the other elders and high-ranking members, they all had considerable reputations on the continent, and I was afraid that once they entered the Northern Xuan Region, the Darkness Hall would notice them.

Only you possess outstanding strength and an unassuming identity, making you perfectly suited to infiltrate the Northern Xuan Region.

Furthermore, you have a special clan relationship with Lin Qingtan, which might provide a breakthrough to help you succeed in the assassination.

"Oh, so that's why you chose me?"

Upon hearing what Tian Yuanzi said, Lin Langtian lowered his head slightly and thought to himself.

He wasn't surprised that Tian Yuanzi wanted to eliminate Qing Tan to prevent future troubles, after all, this person was ruthless and didn't want to leave any hidden dangers.

If Qing Tan were an ordinary woman, it wouldn't matter, but after the Abyssal Demon City, everyone knows that Lin Dong's sister is the beloved disciple of the Hall Master the Darkness Hall, and is very likely to succeed Bo Xuan as the master of the Darkness Hall and the Dark Ancestral Symbol in the near future.

As a result, Qing Tan, who vowed to crush the Yuan Sect, naturally became a thorn in Tian Yuanzi's side, someone he wished he could get rid of as soon as possible.

However, Tian Yuanzi's order to assassinate Qing Tan caught Lin Langtian off guard. Putting aside whether he had the intention or not, even if he were to dedicate himself to the Yuan Sect to the point of death, he probably wouldn't have the ability.

Qing Tan's current status in the Darkness Hall is almost equivalent to that of the young master. He is surrounded by powerful figures and has been heavily protected. Even if Tian Yuanzi were to take action himself, he would not have a 60% chance of success.

Thinking of this, Lin Langtian even suspected that Tian Yuanzi was deliberately sending him to his death, and that assassinating Qing Tan was just a pretext.

"Sect Leader, although I am related to Lin Dong and Lin Qingtan by the same clan, I come from the main branch of the Lin Clan, while Lin Dong and his sister are from a branch family, so our relationship is not close."

Moreover, after joining the Yuan Sect, I have parted ways with Lin Dong and his sister, and we are now like strangers. Therefore, if I want to rely on this relationship to assassinate Lin Qingtan, I am afraid I am not capable of doing so.

"If we fail, I will not regret dying, but I fear it will implicate the Yuan Sect and provoke the Darkness Hall's retaliation." Lin Langtian mentally prepared his words, then respectfully cupped his hands and said.

Although he couldn't figure out Tian Yuanzi's specific intentions, Lin Langtian naturally disapproved of the assassination attempt on Qing Tan, and therefore politely declined.

As for what Lin Langtian said, Tian Yuanzi gave a light "hmm" without any change in emotion. Even his face did not show the slightest dissatisfaction or anger, as if he agreed with what the former said.

However, just when Lin Langtian thought that Tian Yuanzi would give up the plan to assassinate Lin Qingtan, he heard Tian Yuanzi say, "I know your difficulties. If Lin Qingtan were easy to assassinate, I would not have personally arranged for you to carry it out."

However, despite the numerous difficulties, there is still a chance. I ask you, if I were to give you this opportunity, would you be willing to share the burdens of the Yuan Sect and my own?

Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian, though inwardly disdainful, replied without hesitation, "As a member of the Yuan Sect, I am naturally willing to help the Yuan Sect and the Sect Leader resolve their difficulties!"

"Good!"

Seeing Lin Langtian's unwavering attitude, Tian Yuanzi smiled slightly. Regardless of whether he believed it or not, Tian Yuanzi patted Lin Langtian's shoulder and said with a faint smile, "Truly a fine man of my Yuan Sect."

Hearing this, Lin Langtian suppressed his nausea and then chuckled, "Sect Leader, what exactly is this opportunity you're referring to to assassinate Lin Qingtan?"

"Hehe, you'll find out soon enough." Tian Yuanzi said with a slightly eerie smile after hearing Lin Langtian's words.

As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his sleeve lightly, and then the space around him began to twist rapidly. As the Yuan energy surged, it seemed as if a blurry figure was slowly walking out of that space.

Such commotion was naturally noticed by Lin Langtian, who was closely watching Tian Yuanzi's actions. He immediately frowned slightly, sensing an unusually strange fluctuation from the distorted space.

rustle.

With a single foot stepping out of the distorted space, the black mist around his body gradually faded away, revealing a slender figure. He was dressed in a black robe, his entire body shrouded in shadow.

"The opportunity I spoke of lies with this very person." Tian Yuanzi's face grew increasingly sinister as he smiled at the figure.

A pale hand emerged from the sleeve, and under Lin Langtian's gaze, the newcomer slowly lifted the black cloak. As the cloak fell, a handsome young face, pale with a hint of death, appeared in Lin Langtian's sight.

"This is?"

Lin Langtian stared at the stranger and was slightly taken aback. For some reason, although the person was a complete stranger, the aura emanating from him gave him a familiar feeling.

"Hehe, this person... is Zhou Tong, the Lin Dong Dao Sect who once single-handedly attacked my Yuan Sect and was eventually suppressed by me and my two junior brothers!"

Seeing the pale-faced man, Tian Yuanzi revealed a smug and sinister smile, and said.

"Zhou... Zhou Tong, he's still alive?! How is that possible! Wasn't it said that he had already been killed by the Sect Leader?"

Although Lin Langtian already knew that Zhou Tong was imprisoned in the Yuan Sect, he still pretended to be extremely shocked.

Of course, this shock wasn't entirely for Tian Yuanzi's benefit; Zhou Tong's appearance genuinely surprised Lin Langtian.

He couldn't understand why Tian Yuanzi had suddenly summoned Zhou Tong; wasn't this one of the Yuan Sect's most deeply hidden trump cards?

"Hehe, Zhou Tong's death was just a smokescreen released by my Yuan Sect. The truth is, Zhou Tong has been secretly controlled by my Yuan Sect all along." Seeing the surprise on Lin Langtian's face, Tian Yuanzi said with a faint smile.

As Tian Yuanzi spoke, Zhou Tong stared at him. After a long while, a gentle breeze blew, his long hair fluttered, and his handsome face revealed an expression of endless resentment.

His body trembled violently, as if he were struggling for something, and a hoarse, indistinct voice came out of his mouth.

"You mongrel!"

The hoarse voice was filled with endless resentment, and even Lin Langtian could feel the resentment that seemed to come from the Nine Nether Purgatory.

Upon hearing this, Tian Yuanzi frowned slightly, glanced at Zhou Tong, and a hint of anger appeared in his eyes. He snorted coldly, flicked his sleeve, and Zhou Tong's struggling body slowly froze.

Even the resentment and bitterness that had just appeared on his face gradually faded away, like a walking corpse whose mind had been controlled.

"This Zhou Tong, Tong's mental fortitude is truly rare. Despite enduring a century of erosion, he has managed to maintain a degree of clarity."

"Hehe, actually I didn't do anything to him. I just couldn't bear to part with such a promising talent, so I helped him change his loyalty from the Dao Sect to my Yuan Sect."

As he said this, Tian Yuanzi shifted his gaze from Zhou Tong to Lin Langtian and smiled faintly.

The smile was meaningful, as if it were a declaration of the power of his methods, or a warning to Lin Langtian to be loyal to the Yuan Sect and not to be fickle.

Lin Langtian felt a chill run down his spine at this. This Tian Yuanzi was truly despicable and unscrupulous, using such cruel and ruthless methods to torture and manipulate a person's mind.

And Zhou Tong truly lived up to his reputation as a peerless genius that the Dao Sect had only seen once every few centuries. He was able to endure a century of erosion and retain a trace of clarity, even cursing Tian Yuanzi as an old bastard. He was truly worthy of being someone even Lin Dong respected.

"The Sect Leader is indeed quite capable, managing to recruit enemies to his own side. If Ying Xuanzi of the Dao Sect knew this, he would probably be furious."

After enduring the nausea and offering a few flattering remarks, Lin Langtian immediately asked the question he most wanted to know.

"Sect Leader, do you perhaps intend for me to accompany Zhou Tong to assassinate Lin Qingtan?"

When he asked this question, Lin Langtian's heart tightened.

It should be noted that Zhou Tong is not only a Samsara Stage expert, but also possesses a mysterious and unpredictable Space Ancestral Talisman. If Tian Yuanzi really wants to send him to assassinate Qing Tan, then Lin Langtian will have to worry about Qing Tan's safety.

After all, among the Eight Great Ancestral Symbols, the Space Ancestral Talisman, while not the most powerful, is undoubtedly the most unpredictable.

The combination of the Space Ancestral Talisman and assassination techniques is simply impossible to guard against. Even a powerful expert like Bo Xuan, who is at the Samsara Stage, could easily fall victim to it if he is not careful, let alone Qing Tan, who is at the Nirvana Stage Realm.

Upon hearing Lin Langtian's question, Tian Yuanzi shook his head and said, "Zhou Tong cannot go to the Northern Xuan Region. Although I have been controlling him like a walking corpse, this control is not yet stable."

If we send him to the Northern Xuan Region, which is tens of thousands of miles away, there is a risk that he could get out of control at any time if something happens along the way. In that case, not only will Lin Qingtan fail to be assassinated, but our Yuan Sect will also let a great enemy escape.

Therefore, only you can assassinate Lin Qingtan.

"Me alone?"

Hearing that Zhou Tong had not sent anyone to assassinate Qing Tan, Lin Langtian breathed a sigh of relief, but he looked very puzzled and asked, "Sect Leader, since I am going to assassinate Lin Qingtan alone, what is the purpose of you summoning Zhou Tong here?"

Besides, I'm afraid my strength alone isn't enough to assassinate Lin Qingtan.

Upon hearing this, Tian Yuanzi did not directly answer Lin Langtian's question. Instead, he looked at Zhou Tong, whose eyes were lifeless, and a strange smile appeared on his lips. Then he smiled faintly.

"Lin Langtian, have you heard of the reputation of the Space Ancestral Talisman?"

"Space Ancestral Talisman?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian's expression froze for a moment. He glanced at Zhou Tong without leaving a trace, and then his heart began to pound uncontrollably.

He came to the Yuan Sect for two main purposes. He had already successfully obtained the Chaos Abyssal Demon Flame, but the second goal of copying the Space Ancestral Talisman seemed to be a long way off.

Judging from Tian Yuanzi's current posture, could it be that I am not far from my second goal?

"Reporting to the Sect Leader, the Space Ancestral Talisman is one of the Eight Great Ancestral Symbols on the continent. It controls the Spatial Power and is on par with the Dark Ancestral Symbol of Bo Xuan, the Hall Master the Darkness Hall."

However, it is said that there has been no news about the Space Ancestral Talisman on the mainland for a long time. I wonder why the Sect Leader suddenly brought up the Space Ancestral Talisman? "Suppressing his joy, Lin Langtian pretended to be puzzled.

Seeing Lin Langtian's puzzled expression, Tian Yuanzi smiled faintly and said, "Since I've sent you to the Northern Xuan Region to carry out the assassination of Lin Qingtan, there are some things I can tell you."

The reason why there has been no news about the Space Ancestral Talisman on the mainland for the past hundred years is that the Space Ancestral Talisman, one of the Eight Great Ancestral Symbols, has always been in the hands of my Yuan Sect.

Of course, to be more precise, the Space Ancestral Talisman was inside Zhou Tong's body, because Zhou Tong was the master of that Space Ancestral Talisman.

"If this boy hadn't possessed the Space Ancestral Talisman back then, how could he have dared to attack my Yuan Sect alone? It was precisely this Space Ancestral Talisman that made me decide to spare Zhou Tong's life and refine him into a puppet."

Thinking of the past, a cold glint appeared in Tian Yuanzi's black and white eyes. He then composed himself, looked at Lin Langtian, and smiled faintly.

"If I ask Zhou Tong to 'lend' you the Space Ancestral Talisman, I wonder... are you confident you can assassinate Lin Qingtan?"