Wu dong Qian Kun: I, Lin Langtian, Refuse to be a Supporting Character

Fierce, torrential waves of Yuan power surged out of Mo Ming’s body, spilling into the dark plaza and gradually covering it in an ocean of dark Yuan energy. His cultivation level had reached the pinnacle of the Sheng Xuan Realm, placing him among the elite even within the Northern Xuan Domain.

Compared to Mo Ming, the talents of the Eastern Xuan Domain’s Yuan Cang and the Western Xuan Domain’s Xuan Tian paled in comparison. This was why the Council of Elders felt so confident in him.

Mo Ming now stood proudly, wielding a mysterious black halberd that had appeared in his hand at some unknown point. The weapon’s design was menacing, with dark gleams tracing the blade’s edge and a harsh, cutting aura radiating from it. Anyone could see it was a dangerous weapon, a formidable Pure Yuan treasure.

Mo Ming’s self-assurance in his ability to defeat Lin Langtian—renowned across the Eastern and Western Xuan Domains—clearly wasn’t just bluster.

”Such fierce momentum. The Council of Elders really did cultivate a terrifyingly powerful disciple…”

”The halberd he’s holding—is that the infamous Great Black Heaven Halberd? It’s a mid-tier Pure Yuan treasure with astounding destructive potential. This time, Lin Langtian may indeed meet his end here in the Northern Xuan Domain.”

”Mo Ming may be impressive, but Lin Langtian isn’t just any ordinary talent. To be hailed as the top prodigy across the Eastern and Western Xuan Domains isn’t something just anyone can achieve.”

”Yes, if these two clash, it’ll be a battle of titans. Who will come out on top…we’ll have to wait and see.”

Watching this scene, Chen Kui’s face darkened. He took a deep breath, muttering to himself, ”So he was hiding his true strength all along…”

Realizing the extent of the gap between himself and Mo Ming, a look of self-reproach flickered across Chen Kui’s face.

”Don’t worry, Brother Chen Kui,” Qing Tan reassured him, looking up at Lin Langtian in the sky, serene and unperturbed. She bit her lip and declared firmly, ”Brother Langtian won’t lose.”

Chen Kui’s expression flickered, and he sighed. ”Let’s hope so…”

In the sky above, Lin Langtian’s gaze was fixed on Mo Ming, who radiated an ominous aura. A hint of solemnity crossed Lin Langtian’s face. ”Sheng Xuan Realm at its peak…not bad.”

Mo Ming glared icily at Lin Langtian, clutching his halberd tightly. ”It’s more than enough to crush you.”

The Council of Elders, standing behind Mo Ming, didn’t speak but exchanged glances, their eyes full of confidence. Given Mo Ming’s full power, it was rare to find an equal even within the Sheng Xuan Realm. Although Lin Langtian’s reputation was considerable, in a true fight, Mo Ming seemed to have the edge.

”Do you think your Yuan power surpasses mine?” Lin Langtian responded calmly to Mo Ming’s mocking smile, his eyes flashing coldly. His hands formed a complex seal, initiating an ancient handprint technique.

Boom! Boom!

As Lin Langtian unleashed the technique, strange ripples began to expand outward from his body, and the crowd saw the trees around the dark plaza begin to wither at a visible rate. As they shriveled, waves of terrifying energy gathered from all directions, flowing straight into Lin Langtian.

”What…is this?”

Mo Ming’s pupils constricted.

”It’s the Wood Emperor’s Triple Transformation!”

Among the Elders, some sharp-eyed veterans immediately recognized the technique as the signature martial art of the ancient Wood Emperor Sect.

”Ah, so it’s the Wood Emperor’s Triple Transformation. This boy really does have some rare skills. But since the Dark City is far from any forests, how much strength can he draw from just a few trees?” Elder Luo sneered, his expression shifting as he realized the limitations of the technique.

The Wood Emperor’s Triple Transformation was indeed famous, but its reliance on the surrounding environment was also well-known. Here in the heart of the Dark City, Lin Langtian couldn’t possibly utilize it at full strength.

But even as they mocked him, Lin Langtian’s handprint extended into a space within a small inner world mirror, pressing toward the sprawling, verdant forest within. Instantly, unseen ripples spread out, filling the mirrored world with faint waves.

Buzz, buzz!

Inside the lush forest, brilliant green light erupted, and the ground trembled more violently. The specially cultivated trees in the mirrored world began to turn yellow at an alarming rate, radiating outward in a growing circle of shriveling leaves.

In mere moments, tens of thousands of trees had turned brittle and yellow, drained of every bit of their power. When the withering reached its peak, the trees burst into powder.

Bang! Bang!

A series of low, crackling sounds rang out like firecrackers. The forest within the mirrored world exploded, each tree fragmenting into dust, leaving bare ground carpeted with wood powder.

Lin Langtian showed no sign of satisfaction; his gaze turned to a special forest deep within the inner world, emitting unique waves of Yuan power. A small smile touched his lips as he altered his hand seals.

”Wood Emperor’s Triple Transformation, second stage!”

With his shout, the special forest in the mirrored world burst with dazzling energy, even stronger than the power contributed by the earlier, vast woodland!

This forest was Lin Langtian’s painstakingly cultivated Green Wood Yuan Tree Grove, finally ready to yield its power!

The vast energy flowed into Lin Langtian’s body like an ocean, and when the Green Wood Yuan Trees started to wither, he stopped the technique to avoid excessive depletion.

In the next moment, verdant energy flooded outward from the mirrored world, swirling around Lin Langtian. The energy, drawn from the disintegrated trees and the Green Wood Yuan Tree Grove, was so intense it left even Sheng Xuan Realm experts shocked.

”What immense wood energy…”

The Council of Elders instantly sensed the shift, their faces darkening. ”How could he be drawing such immense power?”

The quantity of wood energy he was amassing would require a forest the size of the entire Dark City.

Narrowing his eyes, Elder Luo murmured, ”This boy came prepared—he must possess a spatial Pure Yuan treasure!”

The realization dawned on the elders: if he had stored trees within his spatial treasure, he could bypass the need for a local forest.

Mo Ming hovered in the air, his expression turning grim as he sensed the vast energies surging around Lin Langtian, gradually pouring into his body. This was the tyrannical nature of the Wood Emperor’s Triple Transformation, directly absorbing energy from trees and converting it into personal power.

Though many martial arts could harness the power of nature, the Wood Emperor’s Triple Transformation was particularly fierce. The ancient Wood Emperor Sect had built its legacy on this technique.

”I underestimated you,” Mo Ming muttered, his voice cold and echoing across the space.

”However, despite the wood energy boost, this technique places extreme demands on the body. Aren’t you afraid it’ll tear you apart at your cultivation level?”

Clearly knowledgeable about the technique’s risks, Mo Ming scoffed. Unless the practitioner’s body was exceptionally strong, absorbing so much energy could lead to self-destruction.

In response, Lin Langtian raised his head slowly, a taunting smile creeping onto his handsome face.

”Is that so?”

A low chuckle escaped his lips. Body refinement was his specialty.

Crack!

Lin Langtian clenched his fists, his bones cracking as he tapped into his inner fire furnace, setting his blood ablaze.

”Absorb!” he whispered, and with that, brilliant green Yuan power surged even brighter around him, pouring into his body without restraint.

The energy was so overwhelming it seemed impossible for his body to contain it, yet he showed no signs of strain. His physical strength had reached the point where he could withstand the vast influx of power.

Boom! Boom!

The waves of power coursing through Lin Langtian’s body grew more ferocious, his energy swelling to an astonishing degree. People around him gasped, sensing the flood of energy rolling off him like a tidal wave.

Under the focused gazes of the crowd, Lin Langtian clenched his fists, feeling the powerful energy raging within him, a look of satisfaction curving his lips.

The Wood Emperor’s Triple Transformation, in its second stage, had unleashed an unparalleled strength within him.

With slow, deliberate steps, Lin Langtian’s body radiated heat, his gaze intense as he faced Mo Ming. Smiling, he said, ”Apologies for the wait—shall we begin?”

”Let’s see if you’ll still be smiling soon!” Mo Ming growled, fury rising as he readied his black halberd, which now emitted a sharp, piercing screech filled with ominous energy.

Swoosh!

In a flash, Mo Ming lunged, slashing through the air toward Lin Langtian with deadly precision. His halberd lashed out, filling the air with a relentless rain of deadly thrusts aimed at Lin Langtian’s vital points.

His strikes were fierce, tearing even the space around them. Yet just as the deadly halberd thrusts closed in, Lin Langtian raised his hand, releasing a massive water droplet to intercept the attack. It was none other than the Lush Water Pearl given to him by Luo Liu.

Clang! Clang!

Sparks and metallic clangs filled the air as Lin Langtian’s water shield deflected the halberd strikes.

Swoosh!

Taking advantage of the deflection, Lin Langtian launched himself at Mo Ming, blazing with fiery energy. Mo Ming, seeing Lin Langtian’s rapid approach, sensed an impending threat.

Boom!

In a flash, Lin Langtian unleashed a flurry of powerful strikes, attacking with fists, elbows, knees, and even his head, every part of his body transformed into a fierce weapon, bombarding Mo Ming at close range.

For a moment, Mo Ming was taken aback by the intensity of Lin Langtian’s onslaught, but he soon regained his footing, wielding his halberd defensively, blocking each brutal strike.

The crowd on the dark plaza watched, breath held, as the two warriors appeared evenly matched in this brutal clash.

It was clear to all: this would be a long and intense battle.

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