True Strength

"Oh, you have a more suitable Shadow Guard candidate?"

Upon hearing Qing Tan's words, not only was Bo Xuan taken aback, but even Mo Ming and the Elder Council not far away were slightly surprised.

"Hehe, Qing Tan, I've said before that if your chosen one can defeat me, then I will give up becoming your Shadow Guard." After regaining his senses, Mo Ming smiled slightly and said.

Even Chen Kui was defeated. He didn't believe that the Hall Master's lineage could still have any hidden geniuses.

In the arena, Chen Kui, pale-faced, approached Bo Xuan and Qing Tan, a look of remorse on his face, and said, "I'm sorry, Master, Qing Tan, I failed."

"Chen Kui, it's not your fault. No one expected that Mo Ming was Life Profound Stage Great Success expert. The Elder Council hid him too well," Qing Tan shook her head and comforted him.

Even so, a bitter smile appeared on Chen Kui's lips. He then looked at Qing Tan and asked, "Do you really have a suitable candidate? Who is it? I don't know anyone about them."

Upon hearing Chen Kui's question, Qing Tan's lips curled into a smile, and she chuckled, "Chen Kui has also met this person before..."

Before anyone could react, Qing Tan suddenly leaped into the air and darted toward a corner of the Darkness Plaza.

Then, to everyone's surprise, Qing Tan pushed through the crowd and intimately took the arm of the handsome young man in a blue robe in the corner of the square.

"Bro Langtian, when did you arrive? Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"

At this moment, Qing Tan was no longer the cold and dignified girl she had been before. Instead, she nestled in the arms of the handsome young man in the blue robe, just like a girl next door.

Before this figure, she was no longer the arrogant disciple of the Hall Master, but a carefree girl who had once lived in the main family of the Lin Clan under Lin Langtian's protection.

Besides Lin Dong's family, only this young man in blue robes made her feel at home.

Lin Langtian looked at Qing Tan, who was as kind as ever, and smiled slightly. It was worth the effort he had put into winning over Qing Tan, who was still a little girl at the time. Although his status could not compare to Lin Dong's, Lin Langtian clearly held a high position in her heart.

"Hehe, I just arrived too. I thought you would show up at the festival, so I came to see you. However... you seem to have encountered some trouble. If you need my help, just say the word."

Lin Langtian patted Qing Tan's head, then looked at the Elder Council and Mo Ming on the stage, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Lin Langtian had some idea of Qing Tan's thoughts, but he wasn't angry about it, since he regarded her as his younger sister.

At this moment, the Elder Council on the stage also looked at this scene with surprise and doubt. As for Mo Ming, looking at the extremely intimate behavior between Qing Tan and Lin Langtian, a hint of jealousy and hatred appeared in his eyes.

"It's him..." When Chen Kui saw Lin Langtian, a look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.

He had once entered the Abyssal Demon Domain with Qing Tan and witnessed two major events: the first was Lin Dong's massacre of Yuan Cang and the other Seven Divisions disciples of the Yuan Sect, and the second was Lin Langtian's annihilation of the Heavenly Profound Sect disciples.

Therefore, Chen Kui was no stranger to Lin Langtian, especially since the former had withstood a move from Huang Wuzi, a powerful expert in the Samsara Stage, in front of everyone, which even surprised Chen Kui.

"It seems that the Shadow Guard candidate that Qing Tan mentioned is Lin Langtian." As if he had thought of something, Chen Kui couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Although he did not witness Lin Langtian annihilate the disciples of the Heavenly Profound Sect, he thought that Lin Langtian's strength was extraordinary, given that he could kill Xuan Tian, Life Profound Stage Great Success. He might not be unable to defeat Mo Ming in a fight.

"Oh, Lin Langtian? I remember he's not a disciple of the Yuan Sect. How come he's here?" Bo Xuan asked, a thoughtful look flashing in his aged eyes.

Upon hearing this, Chen Kui pondered and said, "I don't know either, but I've heard Qing Tan say that he has two older brothers. One is Lin Dong, who is being hunted down by the Three Sect Leaders of Yuan Sect, and the other is this Lin Langtian."

Therefore, if Lin Langtian can truly defeat Mo Ming, it wouldn't be unreasonable for him to serve as Qing Tan's Shadow Guard. After all, judging from the attitudes of the Three Sect Leaders of Yuan Sect, they don't seem to value Lin Langtian too much. Therefore, it wouldn't be a bad idea for our Darkness Hall to recruit him.

"Hehe, Tian Yuanzi and the other two are indeed short-sighted. Back then, even the Darkness Hall didn't dare to easily provoke the Heavenly Demon Marten Race, but Tian Yuanzi attacked and killed them recklessly. It's no exaggeration to say that they are simply foolish."

"If it weren't for the news that something had happened within the Heavenly Demon Marten Race, the Yuan Sect would probably not exist today. And if Qing Tan can really bring Lin Langtian from the Yuan Sect to my Darkness Hall, then I, the Hall Master, will not hesitate to promote him." Bo Xuan chuckled.

"I wonder if Lin Langtian can defeat Mo Ming..." Chen Kui looked at Mo Ming and said with a solemn expression.

For some reason, he had a vague feeling that even the Life Profound Stage Great Success was not Mo Ming's true strength.

However, this idea was too astonishing. After all, Mo Ming was only in his twenties. He was already a prodigy at the Life Profound Stage Great Success. Could he possibly reach the Life Profound Stage Perfection?

At this moment in the square, Qing Tan, holding Lin Langtian's arm, pouted her pretty nose and smiled, "Bro Langtian, I want you to defeat that guy. I don't want him to be my Shadow Guard."

As she said this, Qing Tan pointed her jade-like hand at Mo Ming on the stage without any politeness, causing the latter's face to darken even more.

"Hehe, don't worry, leave it to me." Lin Langtian agreed to Qing Tan's request without the slightest hesitation.

Although Mo Ming is somewhat strange, as long as he hasn't reached the strength of the Death Profound Stage, Lin Langtian can handle him with his current methods.

"Hehe, Bro Langtian is the best." Qing Tan smiled slightly, then took Lin Langtian's arm and led him to the altar.

Lin Langtian has always been a mysterious and powerful figure in Qing Tan's heart. This feeling of strength and reliability is something that even Lin Dong, who is very close to her, has never given her.

Therefore, Qing Tan was absolutely confident that Lin Langtian could defeat Mo Ming.

As Lin Langtian left with Qing Tan, Kalon and the others stared in disbelief at the scene. After a long while, they murmured in surprise, "So the sister that Young Master Langtian mentioned is actually the Hall Master's personal disciple, Lady Qing Tan?"

"Junior Nephew Qing Tan, the person you chose doesn't seem to be a disciple of my Darkness Hall, does he?" Elder Council Elder Luo frowned slightly after seeing Qing Tan and Lin Langtian's intimate behavior.

Although he didn't believe that a young man whom Qing Tan seemed to have picked out casually could defeat the disciple carefully trained by their Elder Council, he still questioned him out of concern.

Upon hearing this, Qing Tan frowned slightly, but before she could speak, Bo Xuan said calmly, "Elder Luo, the Shadow Guard were arranged for Qing Tan's trial, so all we need to do is gain her satisfaction and trust."

"Although Lin Langtian isn't a member of my Darkness Hall, he is Qing Tan's brother. Even your Elder Council can interfere in the Shadow Guard election for my Hall Master's faction, so it's not illegal for Qing Tan to seek out her brother, is it?"

"Lin Langtian, Qing Tan's brother?"

Upon hearing this, the Elder Council exchanged glances. Although Lin Langtian Lin Langtian made a great name for himself in the Western Xuan Region, his name was undoubtedly much smaller in the Northern Xuan Region, and many people present had never even heard of him.

"Your Hall Master, the selection of the Shadow Guard is a matter of great importance and requires careful consideration..."

Elder Luo clearly didn't want any changes to the plan, even though they didn't think Lin Langtian had the ability to change the situation. However, before he could finish speaking, Mo Ming suddenly interrupted him.

Mo Ming glanced coldly at Lin Langtian, then smiled faintly at Qing Tan and said, "Since you have so much faith in your brother's abilities, Qing Tan, why don't we follow the rules and have me and this Brother Lin have a match?"

Whoever wins will become Qing Tan's Shadow Guard, how about that?

"That's only right." Lin Langtian had Qing Tan stand aside to watch the battle, then looked at the man in black in front of him and said calmly.

"Mo Ming, this..." Elder Luo was slightly taken aback when he saw this scene, and then said with some dissatisfaction with Mo Ming's unauthorized recklessness.

"Don't worry, Elder Luo, I will definitely defeat this person and make Qing Tan willingly accept me as her Shadow Guard." Mo Ming said confidently, his eyes slightly narrowed.

Upon hearing this, Elder Luo hesitated, his expression shifting before he finally said in a deep voice, "Since that's the case, that kid doesn't seem simple either, so let's not hold back."

Hearing this, Mo Ming smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Ming suddenly appeared opposite Lin Langtian, and the two faced each other from a distance, locked in a stalemate.

After a long pause, Mo Ming suddenly smiled and said, "If I'm not mistaken, Brother Lin should be Lin Langtian, the Yuan Sect disciple who wiped out the Heavenly Profound Sect disciples and made a great name for himself in the Eastern and Western Xuan Domains."

As soon as he finished speaking, a commotion broke out in the Darkness Plaza, and everyone looked at the young man in the blue robe with great surprise.

Mo Ming's reminder reminded many people of the Yuan Sect's Lin Langtian, who had caused quite a stir recently. After all, wiping out the entire Heavenly Profound Sect disciples and withstanding a single blow from Huang Wuzi were both incredible feats.

However, no one expected that this recently famous genius would actually go to the Northern Xuan Region and participate in the competition for the Shadow Guard of the Darkness Hall.

Upon hearing this, the elders of the Elder Council also changed their expressions slightly, clearly not expecting that Qing Tan's brother had such a powerful background.

Elder Luo frowned slightly, but thinking of Mo Ming's strength, he calmly said, "Don't worry, Mo Ming is not comparable to Xuan Tian and his Xuan Tian. He was taught by the Grand Elder. Even when he fought Chen Kui just now, he only used 30% of his power."

Hearing this, the elders of the Elder Council finally breathed a sigh of relief. The Grand Elder held a supreme position in the hearts of the many elders of the Darkness Hall. Since it was he who personally taught them, there should be no problem.

"Lin Langtian, to be honest, I once fought Xuan Tian under an assumed name, but he was defeated by me in less than a hundred moves."

On the stage, seeing the commotion caused by Lin Langtian, a hint of jealousy appeared in Mo Ming's eyes. Then, he stared at Lin Langtian with a sinister gaze and said.

Because he was secretly trained by the Elder Council, he rarely took action, which resulted in his reputation not even matching that of Chen Kui, despite his outstanding strength.

Fortunately, from this day forward, his reputation as a genius will rise in the Heavenly Profound Continent, and he will be standing on Lin Langtian's shoulders.

Seemingly seeing through Mo Ming's thoughts, Lin Langtian sneered, "Sorry, Xuan Tian couldn't even withstand a hundred moves from me before he and more than five hundred Heavenly Profound Sect disciples were wiped out."

"Call..."

Upon hearing this, Mo Ming's expression immediately darkened. He took a deep breath and then said in a deep voice, "Looks like he really is a sharp-tongued fellow."

Mo Ming's lips curled into a sinister smile, then his eyes suddenly turned icy cold, and a monstrous surge of Yuan energy erupted from his body, roaring across the sky like rolling waves.

The next moment, Mo Ming's body slowly rose into the air, and the vast Yuan Power behind him was like a black sea.

He looked down at Lin Langtian from his high position, his demeanor like that of a god looking down at a mortal. Then he smiled coldly and said, "Today I will see if you, Lin Langtian, are just a name without substance!"

As the laughter subsided, Mo Ming's eyes turned icy cold. He suddenly clenched his fist and slapped Lin Langtian down angrily.

Boom!

As he swung his hand down, the Heavenly Yuan Power roared up and transformed into a huge black palm of light, which crashed down on Lin Langtian.

Lin Langtian looked up at the huge black palm of light that was rushing towards him. He also unleashed an ancient palm technique, which then swelled up against the wind, bringing with it an ancient aura. He then clashed head-on with the black palm of light.

Bang!

A violent shockwave emanated from mid-air. The two palms collided, creating a deafening roar in the sky. Terrifying shockwaves spread out from the center of the collision, and even Chen Kui felt a chill run down his spine at the sight of that power.

"Oh, the Life Profound Stage Small Success actually possesses a Yuan Power foundation no weaker than that of the Life Profound Stage Great Success. No wonder Xuan Tian fell into your hands!"

Sensing Lin Langtian's profound knowledge, Mo Ming frowned slightly and said.

"However, do you think that little bit of strength is enough to fight me?"

A cold glint flashed in Mo Ming's eyes. Lin Langtian was indeed exceptionally strong, but if that was all, he still wouldn't be a match for him.

"Today, I will show you my true strength."

The next moment, Mo Ming looked up, and a cold look flashed across his face. He then quickly formed hand seals, and at the same time, Mo Ming's aura began to surge in an instant!

"Bang!"

As Mo Ming's aura surged, a powerful pressure suddenly filled the Darkness Plaza. The immense Yuan Power, which nearly doubled in size, swept out of Mo Ming's body like a tidal wave. Its sheer power drew the attention of countless onlookers.

Sensing the powerful aura emanating from Mo Ming, Lin Langtian was taken aback, and then his expression turned slightly serious.

"Oh, so his true strength is at the Life Profound Stage Perfection...?"