Chapter 728: The Meeting Concludes
Bang!
Geng Tian spat out a mouthful of blood, his body crashing to the floor in utter disgrace, defeated beyond question.
The hushed whispers in the great hall came to an abrupt halt.
The faces of many Commanders grew solemn, and even the pupils of the various Kings narrowed slightly.
Although the Sovereign Law Body that Geng Tian cultivated was nothing particularly special, to crush it head-on was by no means something just anyone could accomplish.
Furthermore, the youth before them was even a notch weaker than Geng Tian in cultivation, having only just stepped into Second Grade Sovereign.
"This man from a lower plane is not simple at all."
The Spear King stared impassively at Lin Langtian, but his eyes finally stirred as he muttered those words.
Those who managed to break the shackles of a lower plane and arrive in the Great Thousand World were all elites in their own realms, yet before Xiao Yan and Lin Dong rose to fame, the people of the Great Thousand World could not help but look down on those from the lower planes.
Now, however, it was clear they had underestimated Lin Langtian.
This man was by no means an easy opponent.
Behind the Spear King, Luo Lin—one of the five great Commanders—also looked on at the scene with some surprise and gave a subtle nod.
The battle power this man in green robes possessed was clearly far beyond what he had shown on the surface. Geng Tian's defeat was not unjust.
"Wow, Commander Langtian is actually that amazing!"
Mu Honglian stared in delight at Lin Langtian's back and cheered excitedly.
She had not held much faith in Lin Langtian before. After all, Geng Tian was an old, veteran Commander, who had been a Second Grade Sovereign for many years and possessed extremely rich battle experience.
Who would have thought Lin Langtian would end the fight so swiftly and decisively without even summoning his Sovereign Law Body?
Lin Langtian's strength had exceeded everyone's expectations.
A trace of surprise also surfaced in Jiang Yinlan's beautiful eyes. She then gave a small nod of her slender neck. No wonder he was so confident—this fellow truly did have some real ability.
At that thought, the icy mask on her pretty face faintly cracked, revealing a hint of a captivating smile.
No matter what, this move of Lin Langtian's was quite splendid and had indeed helped Silver Mist Palace vent a great deal of pent-up anger.
The Calamity King stared coldly at Lin Langtian, then cast a glance at the battered Geng Tian and said faintly, "Useless trash."
His voice carried a deeply repressed anger.
Originally, he had intended to use this chance to crush Lin Langtian, thereby thwarting Jiang Yinlan's goal. Never had he expected Lin Langtian's methods to be so ferocious.
Geng Tian lowered his head in shame, his eyes brimming with venom as he cast one last look at Lin Langtian, then retreated in humiliation.
Lin Langtian paid him no heed. He simply lifted his head, one hand clasped behind his back, and his deep black eyes locked directly onto the Calamity King.
Although within the Universe Sect, Lin Langtian was merely a newly appointed Commander and there was a considerable gap between his status and that of the Calamity King, as the Plane Lord of the Tianxuan Continent, Lin Langtian's bearing was in no way inferior to the Calamity King's—and faintly, he even surpassed him.
Many could not help but be quietly amazed at the scene, their curiosity about Lin Langtian's origins growing stronger.
Even the usually aloof Jiang Yinlan now had a hint of curiosity in her clear eyes as she looked at him.
She faintly felt that this new Commander of hers might bring no small change to Silver Mist Palace in the near future.
Amid all the complicated gazes around him, Lin Langtian remained unperturbed. He cupped his fists slightly toward the Calamity King and said, "Lord Calamity King, I wonder if you can now return the Universe Spirit Pool Commander quota that belongs to my Silver Mist Palace?"
At those words, a dark gleam flickered in the Calamity King's already cold eyes, and a terrifying pressure spread out silently.
As a Fifth Grade Sovereign expert, even if he had lost his plane's power, he was still far from someone the current Lin Langtian could truly contend against.
But mere pressure alone was not enough to do anything to Lin Langtian.
"Hmph."
As that oppressive force spread, Lin Langtian gave a cold snort, and in an instant, the pressure upon him dissipated completely.
Seeing this, the Calamity King's eyes narrowed slightly as he reevaluated Lin Langtian's strength.
However, with so many watching, he could not make a move on Lin Langtian right there, so he could only continue to stare at him with icy eyes.
At that moment, Dong Kui, standing behind the Calamity King, barked, "Your name is Lin Langtian, right? Geng Tian is nothing but a piece of trash. If you have the ability, then come and spar with me."
At Dong Kui's challenge, many Commanders in the hall could not help curling their lips.
The Calamity Palace really could not afford to lose, if even Dong Kui felt the need to step in.
"I don't think there's any need for a Commander-level match. If you truly feel that my Silver Mist Palace lacks weight, then let it be a King against a King. Whoever loses will relinquish the status of King on the spot." Jiang Yinlan rose to her feet, long sword in hand, and spoke coldly.
Although she did not know whether Lin Langtian had the strength to defeat Dong Kui, as the master of a Palace, she certainly would not let her subordinate face the charge alone.
Her voice was cool, yet it sent a tremor through everyone present.
A contest between Commanders could still be brushed off as a minor skirmish, but if matters rose to the King level, it would become a serious affair.
Whichever side lost would suffer a severe blow to its prestige throughout the Universe Sect and even across the entire Northern Region.
Thus, when they heard Jiang Yinlan's words, even the Calamity King's eyes tightened faintly.
Though Jiang Yinlan was young, she was the disciple of the Great Elder. This not only spoke to her formidable background, but more importantly, being chosen by the Great Elder showed that her talent was extraordinary. At a young age, she had already stepped into Fifth Grade Sovereign.
Before fully probing the depths of Jiang Yinlan's strength and trump cards, tearing all ties and going to war with her rashly would clearly not be a wise move.
"Ahem."
On the lotus platform above, the long-silent Second Elder finally gave a light cough, his aged voice sounding out. "As a King-level faction of the Universe Sect, the Silver Mist Palace naturally has the right to compete for a slot in the Universe Spirit Pool."
"In the past, the Silver Mist Palace was too weak and lacked the strength to vie for it, so it was left at that. But now that the Silver Mist Palace has gained a powerful Commander, then the quota should be returned."
The Third Elder only smiled and said nothing. As for the Great Elder, he still sat with eyes closed, making no comment.
Though Jiang Yinlan was his disciple, for precisely that reason he avoided interfering in the development of the Silver Mist Palace, lest others say he was playing favorites.
Even bringing Lin Langtian to the Silver Mist Palace to serve as Commander had been nothing more than a casual gesture on his part.
Hearing the Second Elder speak, and seeing it was his own backer who had opened his mouth, the Calamity King's expression shifted slightly. He could only nod and say, "Since the Second Elder has spoken, then the quota will be returned to the Silver Mist Palace."
"However, the Silver Mist Palace has not taken part in the Universe Spirit Pool struggle for many years. I hope you do not squander such a precious quota."
As he finished, he cast a faint smile at Jiang Yinlan, with a mocking edge to it.
Jiang Yinlan's expression remained cool. "There is no need for Lord Calamity King to worry about that. You would do better to concern yourself that your Calamity Palace does not come away empty-handed this time."
"Hehe, so long as the Silver Mist King has someone who can snatch a quota from my Calamity Palace, I'll be happy to see it. On whom, exactly? On your Commander from Silver Mist Palace?"
The Calamity King laughed dismissively, clearly not taking her words to heart.
Although Lin Langtian had just defeated Geng Tian, the latter was only a middling figure among the many Commanders of the Blood Hawk Hall.
Dong Kui, on the other hand, was the foremost of the five great Commanders and a peak Third Grade Sovereign.
Seeing this, Lin Langtian did not speak further. His figure flickered and he reappeared behind Jiang Yinlan.
"Commander Langtian, you're really amazing." Mu Honglian sidled up to Lin Langtian with a cheerful grin.
Her pretty face was brimming with joy. No matter what, this time Lin Langtian had won great face for the Silver Mist Palace.
Jiang Yinlan also turned her delicate face slightly, gifting him with a rare smile. "You did well this time. In the past, it seems I underestimated you."
"Hehe, this is only what I should do. But if it earns me a single smile from Palace Master, then it was worth it," Lin Langtian replied with a laugh.
He could tell that, after this battle, Jiang Yinlan had truly begun to regard him as one of her own.
Although Lin Langtian did not care much for the opinions of others, Jiang Yinlan was, after all, his direct superior. It was certainly a good thing to maintain a solid relationship with her.
"Pfft."
Mu Honglian covered her mouth and giggled softly, clearly catching the teasing tone in Lin Langtian's words.
Jiang Yinlan's cheeks flushed faintly, and she shot Lin Langtian a shy, annoyed look. As the dignified master of a Palace, when had anyone ever spoken to her like that before?
Her pretty face quickly recovered its usual frosty calm as she said, "When you truly manage to obtain a Universe Spirit Pool quota, I'll smile as much as you like."
"Then I'll just have to work even harder," Lin Langtian said with a light laugh.
Jiang Yinlan turned her head away, her red lips pursed, but the corners of her mouth still could not help curving slightly. The previously repressed weight in her heart eased considerably.
What followed in the meeting was more discussion of various other matters.
From that point on, however, Jiang Yinlan said no more. After about an hour, the meeting finally drew to a close.
When it ended, Jiang Yinlan rose directly and led Lin Langtian and Mu Honglian out of the great hall.
At the doors of the hall, they coincidentally crossed paths with the Calamity King's group. The two sides met face-to-face, their gazes turning cold, and even the surrounding temperature seemed to drop.
"Congratulations to the Silver Mist Palace on gaining a powerful Commander. Still, your Palace has been weak for a long time. I hope you won't become too ambitious, Silver Mist King," the Calamity King said calmly.
"The Calamity King would also do well to remember that a petty man grown proud should not lose himself to his own arrogance," Jiang Yinlan replied coolly, sword in hand.
"Hehe, though the Silver Mist King is not very old, that tongue of yours is even sharper than the sword in your hand."
The Calamity King chuckled, then cast a glance at Lin Langtian beside her, a cold light flashing in his eyes. He said nothing more and strode away.
Dong Kui and Geng Tian brushed past as well. Dong Kui's steps paused slightly beside Lin Langtian, and he growled, "Lin Langtian, is it? At the upcoming Universe Spirit Pool, I will restore the honor of the Calamity Palace."
With that, Dong Kui strode off with the weighty steps of a tiger.
Watching him depart, Lin Langtian's lips curled into a faint arc. "Restore your honor, is it? For all you know, I might smash your entire honor to pieces…"
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