Spirit Aunt

Shaping Realm, Lesser Success!

An incomparably deep voice suddenly erupted from within Lin Langtian's body. Black Light surged in his eyes, sharp and domineering.

"Whoosh!"

Lin Langtian swept his gaze around as an immensely powerful aura slowly spread out from within his body. Its intensity was countless times stronger than before!

"Shaping Realm!"

Uncontainable delight surged in Lin Langtian's eyes. He had not expected that, just after forming a Bloodline Link with the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow, he would receive such a benefit.

Below Nirvana lay the Creation Three Realms. Reaching this level meant entering the ranks of the empire's experts.

At Lin Langtian's original pace, it would have taken him at least several more months to truly break through Grand Perfection of Yuan Dan Realm and reach the Shaping Realm.

Yet this opportunity that had fallen right into his lap had drastically shortened that time.

If this news spread, his title as the Lin Clan's number one genius would surely be further solidified, and his prestige would rise greatly as well!

As for the Primordial Spirit Black Flame had devoured earlier, if Lin Langtian had guessed correctly, it should have belonged to that mysterious Master Mu.

In Lin Langtian's memories, this man had an enigmatic background and formidable strength. With his assistance, Lin Langtian had gradually risen to prominence and become the clan's foremost genius.

If the Original Body had seen Master Mu being destroyed by Black Flame, he would certainly have been shocked and enraged. After all, Master Mu had provided no small amount of help throughout his growth.

However, the reborn Lin Langtian knew that Master Mu was no righteous man. His relationship with Lin Langtian had merely been one of mutual exploitation.

The Nine Nether Flame Sparrow must have seen through Master Mu's deceitful intentions as well, which was why it had destroyed him without hesitation.

Of course, it was also possible that the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow had been too weak and devoured Master Mu to replenish its energy.

No matter what, Lin Langtian felt no sense of loss over the destruction of Master Mu's Primordial Spirit.

Had he not had the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow to rely on, he might have played along with Master Mu, drawing nourishment for his growth from the latter while exploiting each other.

But now that he had formed a Bloodline Link with the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow, Master Mu was nothing but worthless trash.

"What is your name? And are you not curious about me or this Bloodline Link?"

As Lin Langtian pondered, the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow's aura gradually recovered somewhat. It then looked at him with cold eyes and spoke.

Hearing this, Lin Langtian clasped his hands and said, "My name is Lin Langtian. My strength is meager; I only know that Senior's power is immense, far beyond anything I could imagine.

As for Senior's origins, if Senior is willing to speak, I will listen attentively. If Senior is unwilling, then I shall not mention it again.

As for this Bloodline Link, though I do not fully understand its mysteries, I can sense that it is a special kind of contract.

With it, Senior will not harm me, and I will not do anything detrimental to Senior. In this way, we can benefit each other and achieve a mutually beneficial cooperation."

"You are quite clever..."

Seeing that Lin Langtian remained so calm and composed before her, delivering such a carefully reasoned speech, the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow gave him a surprised look. Then a hint of appreciation flashed through her eyes.

"Since that is the case, I shall tell you. I am a Nine Nether Flame Sparrow, from the noble Nine Nether Flame Sparrow Clan. The Nine Nether Flame Sparrow Clan is far too distant from this place, so there is no need for you to know more," the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow said indifferently.

Lin Langtian nodded, pretending to be astonished.

He knew quite a bit about the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow Clan, but since she regarded him as an ignorant novice, he had no intention of showing off.

Although the two had formed a Bloodline Link, the gap in their strength was simply too great. He still needed to remain wary.

"As for why I came here..." At this point, anger flashed through the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow's eyes.

"On a continent far from here, I discovered a supreme treasure. Because of it, I fought and battled an expert from the Ancient Sky Eagle Clan.

"Unfortunately, that expert of the Ancient Sky Eagle Clan was no easy opponent either. Left with no choice, I could only choose to perish with him. I had thought I would fall completely, yet I unexpectedly drifted to this continent and possessed your body.

"Because you and I were fated to meet, and because my essence was about to dissipate, I formed a Bloodline Link with you, binding our lives together from then on."

As she spoke the last words, an unnatural expression crossed the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow's face. Clearly, forming a Bloodline Link with a human was something somewhat demeaning—even humiliating—for a proud Nine Nether Flame Sparrow.

Yet the situation had been critical at the time. Had the Bloodline Link not provided her with vital life energy, her essence would likely have already dissipated, leaving nothing behind.

Since things had come to this, she could only accept the outcome. Once she recovered to her peak, she would try to dissolve it.

As for Lin Langtian, at worst, she could simply compensate him a little more...

Upon hearing the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow's words, Lin Langtian felt a trace of surprise rise in his heart.

After all, in his recollection, after his soul had transmigrated across the Great Thousand World, it had somehow fused with the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow's essence. Then he had arrived on Tianxuan Continent and taken over Lin Langtian's body.

However, the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow appeared to have fallen asleep during that time and knew nothing of the process, mistaking him for the real Lin Langtian of Tianxuan Continent.

At this thought, Lin Langtian's expression shifted slightly, but he had no intention of explaining.

Even in the Great Thousand World, his rebirth was an extraordinarily bizarre matter. This was not some immortal cultivation world, after all.

Since it could not be explained clearly, he would bury the matter in his heart.

From this day onward, he was the true Lin Langtian!

"By the way, I devoured that Primordial Spirit within your body. You do not resent me for it, do you?" the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow asked again.

Lin Langtian returned to his senses and smiled lightly. "Of course not. That Primordial Spirit was named Master Mu, an expert I encountered by chance. Although he helped me greatly, I could tell that he was merely using me.

"Since Senior destroyed him, Senior must have seen his malicious intentions as well. Naturally, I bear no resentment."

"Oh? Since you saw through that Primordial Spirit's intentions, why did you still cooperate with him? Were you not afraid of seeking the tiger's skin?" The Nine Nether Flame Sparrow's eyes flickered as she asked.

"Where there is risk, there is reward. I was born humble, so naturally I must take a gamble. Heaven and earth are boundless; for that sliver of hope, this junior is willing to make himself a chess piece!" Lin Langtian declared solemnly.

Hearing this, the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow looked at Lin Langtian in surprise.

As a noble Nine Nether Flame Sparrow, it had seen countless geniuses throughout its life. Even the most outstanding geniuses on this continent had never earned its regard.

Yet Lin Langtian, though his talent was ordinary, gave it a distinctly different feeling.

Perhaps this youth from a lower plane would bring it no small surprise?

Shaking its head, the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow discarded the unrealistic thought and said, "Since you wish to witness the vastness of the outside world, I can help you.

Now that our bloodlines are linked, you can already use a portion of my abilities. If used well, they will be enough to sweep aside opponents of the same rank, or even fight across ranks.

However, as a condition, you must also do something for me. I have suffered severe injuries and need some nourishment."

"What kind of nourishment?" Lin Langtian asked.

"Essence souls. The higher the rank of the Demonic Beast's essence soul, the better." As soon as the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow finished speaking, it felt a wave of weakness. It continued, "My injuries are too severe. I will soon fall into slumber. The matter of high-rank Demonic Beast essence souls should be handled as soon as possible."

Lin Langtian hurriedly nodded, then seemed to recall something and asked, "May I ask how I should address you, Senior?"

"As for how to address me... call me Spirit Aunt."

After saying that, the Nine Nether Flame Sparrow's aura gradually weakened as it fell into slumber...