Chapter 567: Lin Dong's Background and Public Fury
"Two nearly identical Devouring Ancestral Symbols... how could this possibly be? Could it be that Master has been resurrected?"
The now-awakened artifact spirit of the Mysterious Heaven Hall stared incredulously at the two Devouring Ancestral Symbols hovering above Lin Langtian and Lin Dong, its expression filled with disbelief and shock.
As far as it knew, the Eight Great Ancestral Symbols were absolutely unique within the Great Thousand World. Ever since their creation, even though they had changed countless masters, never had two identical Ancestral Symbols existed simultaneously.
If there was anyone capable of recreating a second Devouring Ancestral Symbol, it could only be the original creator of the Eight Great Ancestral Symbols—the Symbol Ancestor himself.
Thus, seeing such a scene, the artifact spirit's first thought was: had its master returned to life?
"All right, Mysterious Heaven Hall, it's a long story. We'll explain everything to you later," said a glowing figure as it slowly emerged from within the ancestral rune-stone.
Lin Langtian narrowed his eyes slightly, recognizing that this figure was undoubtedly the spirit of the Ancestral Stone, the second-ranked artifact on the Ancient Divine Artifact List.
"Cough, Brother Langtian, let me introduce you. This is my friend, the Ancestral Stone spirit, Yan," Lin Dong quickly introduced upon seeing Yan appear.
"This junior, Lin Langtian, greets Senior Yan," Lin Langtian said, pretending surprise and respectfully saluting the ancestral spirit.
Yan waved a hand dismissively before turning his attention to Lin Langtian's feigned astonishment. After pondering for a moment, he remarked casually:
"You seem somewhat familiar with me already."
"The Ancestral Stone, second-ranked among the Ancient Divine Artifacts, is naturally famed across the lands. No wonder Brother Dong has risen so swiftly with Senior Yan's aid," Lin Langtian politely flattered.
Yan shook his head modestly. "Lin Dong's rapid progress is primarily due to his own efforts. My help has merely been occasional support."
Lin Langtian merely smiled without further comment. While Lin Dong indeed possessed extraordinary talent and determination, without the secret support from Yan—or even the Symbol Ancestor—he would never have reached such heights.
"Although I rank second among Ancient Divine Artifacts, little friend Langtian, your secrets probably surpass even mine," Yan remarked meaningfully, turning his gaze toward Lin Langtian once more.
Normally, Yan wouldn't show himself before outsiders, wary of attracting trouble due to his second-place ranking—enough to tempt even the strongest Reincarnation Stage experts. However, Lin Langtian was different: not only was he close to Lin Dong, but Yan could sense that Lin Langtian possessed a hidden treasure possibly even more mysterious and powerful than himself.
Indeed, Lin Langtian's method of copying Ancestral Symbols was something Yan himself couldn't fully comprehend. Such a powerful treasure could probably rival even the number one-ranked Ancient Divine Artifact.
Lin Langtian smiled calmly, not responding further. The secret of the Golden Wheel Mirror was something best kept hidden.
"Enough with your riddles. Ancestral Stone, I didn't expect you to survive after the injuries you sustained back then. I assumed you had perished long ago," the artifact spirit of the Mysterious Heaven Hall interjected emotionally.
"I've been lucky," Yan replied indifferently. "My wounds gradually healed over the years, thanks to accompanying this boy. Though, full recovery remains uncertain. Fortunately, now that we've met again, I'll entrust my injuries to your care."
The Mysterious Heaven Hall artifact spirit nodded in casual acceptance. While inferior to Yan in combat prowess, it greatly surpassed Yan in terms of refining and repairing capabilities.
"These two young men certainly aren't simple. Both hold Ancestral Symbols, something no one except Master himself has achieved before," the artifact spirit remarked curiously, carefully observing Lin Langtian and Lin Dong.
Having understood that Lin Dong received Yan's recognition, the artifact spirit clearly saw Lin Dong as Yan's chosen heir. As for Lin Langtian, from the earlier interaction between Yan and him, the artifact spirit guessed that the second Devouring Ancestral Symbol was likely Lin Langtian's own creation.
The artifact spirit resolved to question Yan thoroughly about it later, as creating an Ancestral Symbol was a miraculous feat only the Symbol Ancestor could accomplish.
"Since we've found you, come with us. If you're uninjured, recognize Lin Dong as your master. This will protect you from becoming a target for the Yimo," Yan suggested casually to the artifact spirit, as if acknowledging ownership of the tenth-ranked Ancient Divine Artifact was just another trivial matter.
Lin Langtian quietly glanced at Lin Dong. If the Symbol Ancestor was like an emperor, Yan would be a trusted minister guarding the throne, and Lin Dong was naturally the crown prince—the successor to the Symbol Ancestor's lineage.
Even though the Mysterious Heaven Hall ranked tenth and Lin Dong was merely at the initial Death Profound Stage, with his status as the successor and Yan's support, it was only natural that Lin Dong became the master of such artifacts.
After all, nearly all Ancient Divine Artifacts originated from the Symbol Ancestor's creation; naturally, they would obey his intentions.
As expected, upon hearing Yan's suggestion, the artifact spirit's infantile face immediately broke into a cheerful smile:
"Very well!"
Lin Dong, surprised by how easily he gained ownership of such a legendary artifact, couldn't help but shake his head wryly. Indeed, the simplicity of this moment felt unreal to him.
Yet Lin Langtian observed all of this with a clear mind. From the age of fifteen, when Lin Dong first encountered the Ancestral Stone, he had already been marked as the Symbol Ancestor's heir. Lin Dong's background was probably the most unfathomable of anyone on the entire continent.
At this moment, a glowing seal emerged from the forehead of the artifact spirit, drifting toward Lin Dong:
"Use your blood essence to imprint upon this. From now on, you will control everything within the Mysterious Heaven Hall and all the artifacts contained therein."
Lin Dong nodded and quickly imprinted his blood essence upon the glowing seal.
Lin Langtian felt a subtle vibration from the Scarlet Phoenix Flame Heart in his possession. Evidently, Lin Dong's control over the hall briefly connected him to this treasure. But Lin Dong quickly severed the connection intentionally.
"Sorry, Brother Langtian. I just obtained control over the Mysterious Heaven Hall. I wasn't targeting your item intentionally," Lin Dong apologized awkwardly.
Lin Langtian smiled reassuringly. "I understand. I'm not such a petty person."
Lin Langtian's expression then turned serious. "We should hurry. There's a big problem waiting outside."
Lin Dong nodded gravely. Indeed, outside the hall awaited three Great Demon Commanders and numerous powerful experts, all eyeing them with undisguised hostility.
On the mountaintop outside the ancient hall, countless gazes remained fixed anxiously upon the golden circle slowly spinning atop the building.
Surrounding the ancient hall, both the sky and the ground were densely crowded with countless experts. Their eyes eagerly watched for any movement within the golden circle.
The entire area was tense and charged with expectation. After all, the Divine Artifact Treasury was rumored to contain an unimaginable number of divine treasures. With these, anyone could potentially dominate the entire Beast War Region.
Thus, everyone understood clearly: should Lin Langtian and Lin Dong emerge alive, they would immediately become targets. Even Thunder Abyss Mountain wouldn't be able to protect them.
From a nearby mountaintop, Little Flame and the other experts from Thunder Abyss Mountain stared anxiously at the golden circle, fully aware of the looming threat.
At the front, the three Great Demon Commanders—Heavenly Dragon Demon Commander, Ghost Condor Demon Commander, and Golden Ape Demon Commander—sat quietly, seemingly indifferent. Yet, sensitive observers could clearly detect the deadly aura around them. Obviously, the commanders were disturbed by Lin Langtian and Lin Dong's entry into the artifact treasury.
Hours passed as the tense atmosphere continued.
Suddenly, the golden circle emitted ripples of energy.
In an instant, countless gazes locked onto the glowing circle, excitement and greed flashing in their eyes.
Finally, two figures emerged from within the golden circle:
It was Lin Langtian and Lin Dong!
Immediately, shock and excitement spread among the gathered crowd, greed dominating every gaze.
Little Flame swiftly moved forward, leading Thunder Abyss Mountain's forces to protect Lin Langtian and Lin Dong, eyes coldly glaring at the encircling hostile forces.
At this moment, Heavenly Dragon Demon Commander coldly stepped forward, his voice filled with chilling malice:
"You two humans never cease to surprise me."
Lin Dong smiled faintly in response:
"Why stare at us? The treasury is still there, go see for yourselves."
Golden Ape Demon Commander, however, suddenly launched an attack upon the treasury itself. As the ancient building crumbled into dust without a single artifact revealed inside, everyone instantly understood:
Lin Langtian and Lin Dong had already taken everything!
Anger, greed, and hostility erupted from the crowd.
The three demon commanders stepped forward ominously, their formidable auras descending like mountains.
"Hand over everything you took from the artifact treasury," Heavenly Dragon Demon Commander threatened coldly. "Otherwise, you'll learn the cost of greed!"
(Chapter continues next.)
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