MTLNOVEL Chapter 237: Chapter 237: Departure
Chapter 237: Departure
After fully absorbing the information from the Wood Emperor's Threefold Art and finding solutions to its limitations, Lin Langtian couldn't help but show a look of genuine satisfaction.
"It seems that stepping in this time has indeed brought me an incredible gain," he murmured to himself. This kind of secret art was not only hard to master but also had significant restrictions.
Thankfully, the knowledge passed down included the experiences of many predecessors from the Wood Emperor Sect, which would make the training process much easier for him. As for Pure-Source Treasures with inner worlds—a necessity for practicing the art without environmental constraints—while extremely rare throughout the Eastern Profound Domain, Lin Langtian already possessed the mysterious Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror, which could perfectly address this limitation.
The only thing left now was to find a grove of source trees to transplant into the mirror's internal world. As for the mature ancient trees that could harness elemental energy, that was something he would save for later. To his knowledge, only Yuan Gate possessed such a tree, and taking it from them now would be like trying to shatter a rock with an egg.
However, even with the limitations, mastering just the first two stages of the Wood Emperor's Threefold Art would still bring a tremendous boost to his strength. Reining in his excitement, Lin Langtian took a deep breath and opened his eyes.
"How did it go, big brother?" asked Jinwu, watching him expectantly.
"Not bad. This legacy of the Five Elements Sect is indeed impressive," Lin Langtian replied with a smile.
"If it can impress you, it must be quite remarkable." Jinwu grinned, knowing Lin Langtian wouldn't be so affected unless the reward was truly valuable.
Meanwhile, Xing Lie, watching them from a distance, struggled with mixed feelings. Lin Langtian had saved his life in exchange for the Wood Emperor's legacy. It had been a fair trade, leaving no grudges between them. Accepting this reality, Xing Lie approached Lin Langtian and, with a respectful bow, said, "My lord, if we have fulfilled our part, may we now take our leave?"
Seeing the relaxed, if slightly tense expression on Xing Lie's face, Lin Langtian nodded calmly. "Of course."
Had Xing Lie shown any lingering resentment, Lin Langtian might have gone back on his word to remove any future threats. In the Ancient Battlefield, honesty was of no concern—those with rigid morals never lasted long. But seeing Xing Lie at ease, Lin Langtian had no desire to pursue further conflict. After all, the man had handed over the Wood Emperor's Threefold Art, and their paths had merely crossed by chance.
"Thank you, my lord," Xing Lie replied, finally relaxing as he and the others bowed in respect. After a moment, they began to make their way out of the woods.
Just as the Blackwood Dynasty group reached the forest's edge, Xing Lie hesitated, glancing back toward Lin Langtian. "If I may, may I know my lord's honorable name?"
Xing Lie wasn't asking to seek revenge. He was well aware that by the time the Zhao Dynasty learned of Lin Langtian's identity, his own Blackwood Dynasty might be wiped out. What really drew him to Lin Langtian was the man's aura, skill, and the quiet determination in his actions. Xing Lie sensed that, even in a battlefield filled with top-tier talent from across the Eastern Profound Domain, Lin Langtian belonged to the highest echelon.
Lin Langtian paused at the question. After a moment, he replied, "The Great Flame Dynasty. Lin Langtian." He gestured to his companion, adding, "And this is my brother, Lin Jinwu."
Without waiting for a response, Lin Langtian shared a nod with Jinwu. The two leaped skyward, heading in the direction of Vientiane City. While Lin Langtian didn't mind leaving his name behind, he also wasn't worried about what Xing Lie might do with it. With the Wood Emperor's legacy in his possession, even if the entire Zhao Dynasty knew his name, he'd no longer need to avoid them.
Meanwhile, watching Lin Langtian disappear into the distance, Xing Lie murmured, "The Great Flame Dynasty… Lin Langtian…"
The names seemed vaguely familiar, yet unfamiliar. The more he searched his memory, the less he remembered any mention of Lin Langtian or the Great Flame Dynasty. But as Xing Lie's comrades began to speak in hushed voices around him, he felt something click.
"Wait… the Great Flame Dynasty… wasn't Lin Langtian that rising star in the Northwest?"
"Yeah! I've heard he not only united the local kingdoms into the Flame Alliance but became the top power in the region. Apparently, he even got one of the Four Profound Sect legacies. I also heard he fought off the Great Qian Dynasty, forcing them to back down only after they paid a million Nirvana Pills."
"The Great Qian Dynasty, which is practically on par with the Great Zhao Dynasty! No wonder Lin Langtian dispatched them with such ease… Turns out, his track record is already terrifying."
Xing Lie listened in silence, recalling bits and pieces of what he had heard about Lin Langtian during his own escape from the Zhao Dynasty's pursuit. Yet at the time, he had dismissed the stories as exaggerations. Surely no one from a lower kingdom could face off against a super dynasty like the Qian. But today, after witnessing Lin Langtian's skill firsthand, Xing Lie could only shake his head, wondering at the heights this man might yet reach.
With a sigh, Xing Lie gestured to his comrades. "Let's go. I have a feeling we'll be hearing a lot more about Lin Langtian's name soon. He's the kind of person that stirs the winds of change here in the Ancient Battlefield."
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