Tower Competition

When Lin Langtian opened his eyes again, the Black Flame covering his body had completely receded.

His figure seemed to have grown a little more slender. Flames flowed continuously across his skin, giving him a dazzling, radiant appearance.

Lin Langtian was also sensing the changes within himself, the most obvious of which came from his physical body.

As he clenched his five fingers, volcano-like power seemed to course through them. This did not come from any cultivation technique, but purely from his flesh and blood.

After being tempered by the Black Flame, the strength of his physical body had undoubtedly risen to a new level.

Moreover, under the effects of the Myriad Beast Fruit, even his Yuan Power had improved at this moment.

He had truly stepped into the Half-step Creation Realm!

This was an unexpected delight. He had initially believed that the Myriad Beast Fruit could only temper his physical body, but he had not expected it to raise his Yuan Power by an entire level as well.

Then, Lin Langtian discovered that there was clearly something extra within the body.

He swiftly looked inward and saw a Flame Furnace surrounded by firelight within his Dantian. The furnace seemed to be condensed from Black Flames, with tongues of fire dancing across its surface, making it appear exceptionally mysterious.

The Flame Furnace seemed like some kind of living creature. As Lin Langtian breathed, it contracted ever so slightly, while faint torrents of flame spread throughout his body.

Wherever the fiery current passed, Lin Langtian immediately felt the flesh and blood, meridians, and bones there tremble slightly and become extraordinarily active.

This Flame Furnace was the source of the Black Flame Body.

Once activated, the Flame Furnace would erupt with a torrent of flames, and this fiery current would spread to every corner of his body in an instant.

The flesh and blood, meridians, internal organs, and bones within the body would all receive a brief yet immense boost under the enhancement of the fiery current. This was the origin of the Black Flame Body.

At this moment, a faint, mysterious, winding pattern resembling a wavy line appeared upon the Black Flame Furnace.

This represented Lin Langtian's current stage: the One-Mark Black Flame Body!

The Black Flame Body was divided into three marks, representing low-, mid-, and high-grade Creation Martial Arts respectively. Though Lin Langtian only possessed the One-Mark Black Flame Body, it was already the second Creation Martial Art he had mastered besides the Great Sky Phoenix Seal!

Lin Langtian could feel that with his current Half-step Creation strength, coupled with the One-Mark Black Flame Body, he could probably contend with the juvenile Ancient Dragon Ape from before through his physical body alone.

This was the might of Body Refining Martial Arts!

Spirit Aunt looked at Lin Langtian and nodded in satisfaction. "It seems you truly succeeded in cultivating the Black Flame Body. Such talent is indeed far from ordinary.

"However, there is something I must remind you of. The Black Flame Body is a method that activates the Flame Furnace within the body, forming a fiery current that stimulates the physical body to unleash greater power.

"But the enhancement of the fiery current also has its drawbacks. If the stimulation becomes excessive, it may even inflict tremendous damage upon your physical body. I hope you can grasp the proper limit yourself."

"Rest assured, Spirit Aunt. Langtian knows his limits," Lin Langtian said with a light smile.

"That is good. Handle the remaining time yourself. Although I swallowed the Ancient Dragon Ape, I will still need to sleep for a time before I can absorb it.

"Also, your Demon Ape Transformation is too low-grade and is no longer suitable for your current cultivation. If you can wait, then after I awaken some time from now, I can upgrade it before you cultivate it again.

"Although it will not reach the level of a supreme martial art, I imagine it will not be inferior to the Creation Martial Arts of this continent..." Spirit Aunt said indifferently.

Hearing this, Lin Langtian's expression froze for a moment before delight appeared on his face.

After cultivating the Black Flame Body, he had been wondering whether he should continue cultivating the Demon Ape Transformation. There were quite a few conflicts between the two, but it was obvious that the Black Flame Body far surpassed the Demon Ape Transformation.

Thus, Lin Langtian quickly made his choice.

At the same time, Spirit Aunt's words stirred his thoughts. It seemed that although she had fallen into slumber during this period, she was clearly not entirely unaware of the outside world. She even knew that he had acquired the Demon Ape Transformation.

"Then I must thank you, Spirit Aunt." Having swiftly made his decision, Lin Langtian clasped his hands and smiled at her.

"No need for courtesy. It is merely a small favor. But little fellow, you formed a Bloodline Link with This Seat by chance and received the acknowledgment of that mysterious golden mirror. This is both your blessing and your fortune.

"However, this world is vast, far beyond your imagination. Whether you can truly ascend to the peak will depend on yourself."

Spirit Aunt fixed her eyes upon Lin Langtian. After speaking those somewhat meaningful words, she let out a "whoosh" and returned to his Dantian, slowly falling into slumber.

Hearing this, Lin Langtian was also stunned for a moment before falling into thought.

It seemed Spirit Aunt still had some doubts about his abilities. But that made sense. She was the mighty Nine Nether Flame Sparrow, a Divine Beast of the Great Thousand World, while Lin Langtian was merely the young master of a family from a weak dynasty in a Lower Plane.

The gap between them was as vast as heaven and earth. Even with the Bloodline Link connecting them, the barrier between them could not be erased overnight.

Shaking his head, Lin Langtian quickly composed himself.

So what if his origins were humble? Martial Ancestor Lin Dong and Flame Emperor Xiao Yan—was either of them not a formidable figure who had risen from a Lower Plane?

Since they could do it, Lin Langtian might not be unable to do the same!

After leaving the Ancient Ruined Ravine, Lin Langtian once again set out on the road back to the Lin Clan.

Although this journey had taken nearly half a year, the rewards had been immensely plentiful. Not only had he successfully awakened Spirit Aunt, but he had also obtained the Black Flame Body, a Creation-level Body Refining Martial Art, from her.

Furthermore, his strength had risen from the Qi Shaping Realm to the Half-step Creation Realm. It was truly an enormous harvest.

Such cultivation speed was already enough to satisfy Lin Langtian.

Compared to his journey to the Great Desolate Commandery, the return trip to Lin City was undoubtedly much shorter. In only a month, he successfully arrived at Lin City.

Having been away from Lin City for nearly half a year, everything here remained unchanged. However, there seemed to be more Talisman Masters in the city, causing Lin Langtian to raise his brows slightly.

After returning to his residence and resting briefly, Lin Langtian received visitors.

When he opened the door, two beautiful, tall women slowly entered. They were Lin Ke'er and a young woman named Lin Xue.

"Brother Langtian, you have finally returned." Lin Xue, the lovely young girl, hurried over and gazed at Lin Langtian with infatuation.

At this sight, Lin Langtian frowned slightly.

Because of the original body's excellence, he had attracted the admiration of many women within the Lin Clan. Lin Xue was one of them, and she was also the most infatuated one.

Helplessly shaking his head, Lin Langtian turned to Lin Ke'er beside him and changed the subject. "What happened in Lin City? Why have so many Talisman Masters come here recently?"

Lin Ke'er was briefly stunned before smiling beautifully. "It seems Brother Langtian has been away for too long and has even forgotten such a major event.

"The reason so many Talisman Masters have gathered in Lin City today is because the Tower Competition is about to begin!"