Chapter 772 773: Arrival at the Dragon‑Kun Mountain Range

"The quota for the Dragon‑Kun Realm goes to Lin Langtian."

Hearing Qian Tian's declaration, the high‑level members in the great hall were first taken aback, then quickly nodded.

Lin Langtian had rendered first‑class merits in the Domain of Chaos, and now he had publicly pushed back Yang Hao in the great hall, displaying sufficient strength. Granting the quota to him was, therefore, entirely reasonable.

At this moment, Yang Hao also swept back into the hall. When he heard that the matter of the quota had already been decided, his fists clenched tightly and his face grew exceedingly grim.

In his view, if he had not grown careless, the outcome of that contest might very well have been different.

His eyes burned with barely restrained fury as he looked at Lin Langtian, yet the latter's expression remained extremely calm. Although the clash between them had lasted but an instant, even in a life‑and‑death battle he would have held an overwhelming advantage.

"Yang Hao, step back," Qian Tian said, waving his hand from the golden throne.

"Yes, Sect Master!"

In the face of Qian Tian, Yang Hao immediately withdrew his anger, cupped his fists respectfully toward the throne, and carefully returned to the ranks.

Qian Tian's gaze shifted once more to Lin Langtian. "The Dragon‑Kun Realm is a grand event on the Qiankun Continent. Every faction will send forth its most formidable commander, and behind them stand powerful backers. Their strength is definitely not something like the commanders you encountered in the Domain of Chaos can compare to."

Lin Langtian nodded. Having witnessed Yang Hao's strength, he naturally would not underestimate the other commanders of various powers.

"There is a restriction within the Dragon‑Kun Realm. None of us can enter. Once inside, you will be entirely on your own. If you truly fall there, you can only blame your own lack of ability."

At those words, Lin Langtian's expression grew a shade more solemn. It seemed that this Dragon‑Kun Realm was far from safe.

Yet even so, not the slightest fluctuation appeared on his face. Clearly, he had long since grown accustomed to danger.

Seeing Lin Langtian's unruffled demeanor, Qian Tian nodded in satisfaction. He had encountered other individuals from lower planes before, but Lin Langtian was the first whose depths he could not quite fathom.

With the Qiankun Sect in gradual decline, it was about time to cultivate some new pillars.

"Hehe, this Dragon‑Kun Realm—let us hope Lin Langtian can put on a splendid performance and show the powers of the Qiankun Continent that our Qiankun Sect also has a remarkable commander this time," the Grand Elder said with a smile.

Lin Langtian nodded lightly. "I will do my best."

Although he knew that those entering the Dragon‑Kun Realm were the trump‑card commanders of the various major factions, this was not enough to make him feel fear.

Others might be formidable, but Lin Langtian was not about to consider himself any less.

If he lacked even this much confidence, he would never have made it to where he stood today.

"Although you have now broken through, you are still only a Third‑Grade Sovereign, and there remains a considerable gap between you and those trump‑card commanders. It is said that the Temple of Desolate Earth's Huang Buxiu has already stepped into the Fifth‑Grade Sovereign level, countless times stronger than that Song Zang you defeated earlier," Qian Tian's dignified voice echoed throughout the great hall.

"Huang Buxiu is Huang Kurong's son. If you encounter him in the Dragon‑Kun Realm, he will definitely make a move against you."

Lin Langtian nodded slightly. Fifth‑Grade Sovereign—this Huang Buxiu was indeed no ordinary figure.

However, something occurred to him just then; his eyes narrowed slightly as a thoughtful glint flickered within. "Since Huang Buxiu is Huang Kurong's son, I wonder if he has cultivated the Great Sun Undying Body as well?"

While Lin Langtian was musing, Qian Tian waved his hand, bringing this high‑level meeting to a formal close. The gathered senior members cupped their fists to Qian Tian and took their leave.

Outside the great hall, Lin Langtian and Jiang Yinyan exchanged a smile. Although there had been some twists and turns, the quota for the Dragon‑Kun Realm was finally in hand.

Next, they would prepare for the journey to the Dragon‑Kun Realm in three days' time.

…

The Dragon‑Kun Mountain Range was an ancient region in the Northern Domain, famed across the land. Its renown naturally stemmed from the Dragon‑Kun Realm hidden within its depths.

It was said that in the distant ancient era, a Dragon God and a Kun God had engaged in a world‑shaking battle there.

That battle laid waste to hundreds of thousands of miles in every direction, flattening everything and even shattering the heavens themselves.

In the end, that astonishing clash resulted in the mutual fall of those two terrifying existences at the Heavenly Sovereign level.

The place where they perished became the Dragon‑Kun Realm.

Rumor had it that the Dragon‑Kun Realm was soaked in the blood of the Dragon God and Kun God, imbuing it with boundless mystique.

Heavenly treasures difficult to find in the outside world were said to be scattered everywhere within the Dragon‑Kun Realm.

It was even claimed that if one could obtain the Dragon God's or Kun God's blood essence and refine it, it was possible to cultivate the Dragon God Body or Kun God Body.

If one truly succeeded, their physical body would be nearly as powerful as a true member of the Dragon race, and their speed would rival that of an actual Kun.

Furthermore, there were also rumors that the Dragon‑Kun Realm concealed legacies left behind by the fallen Dragon God and Kun God.

If those legacies were obtained, it would be akin to ascending to the heavens in a single step.

Yet over the many years that the Dragon‑Kun Realm had opened again and again, there had never been any credible news of anyone actually gaining the Dragon God's or Kun God's inheritance.

Therefore opinions were divided; some claimed these tales were nothing but fanciful legends.

Regardless, every opening of the Dragon‑Kun Realm became a dazzling event that captured the attention of the whole Qiankun Continent.

…

Three days later, Lin Langtian left Qiankun Heaven and rushed at full speed toward the Dragon‑Kun Mountain Range.

The Dragon‑Kun Mountain Range lay in the central region of the Qiankun Continent, extremely far from the Qiankun Sect.

On the way, Lin Langtian passed through the territories of countless powerful factions.

Even so, the journey was on the whole quite smooth. With Lin Langtian traveling at full speed, he drew close to the central region of the continent in just two short days.

As he neared his destination, he could clearly sense more and more spiritual power fluctuations all heading toward the same point.

It was obvious that all of them were heading for the Dragon‑Kun Realm.

These individuals' strength was not bad, yet they did little to surprise Lin Langtian.

At best, their power was on par with Dong Kui and Luo Lin.

…

Several days later, when Lin Langtian arrived at the Dragon‑Kun Mountain Range, he was greeted by a sight as spectacular as a swarm of locusts passing overhead.

The sheer number of experts present was truly astonishing.

None of these figures were ordinary people; each had come from a major faction, and within their own powers they were undoubtedly among the most outstanding of the commander‑level experts.

Lin Langtian shook his head at the scene, then sped forward once more. A dozen minutes later, his pace finally slowed.

Ahead of him, above a colossal mountain, stood a vast, ancient city whose end could not be seen.

The weathered stones of the city were mottled with the marks of age, and a primal, desolate aura spread out from within, casting a sense of ancient vicissitudes over all of heaven and earth.

Dragon‑Kun City.

At the outskirts of the city stood towering stone towers that seemed to pierce the clouds themselves.

Faint residual spiritual power fluctuations could still be felt from those towers, a type of fluctuation that Lin Langtian recognized well—they were the ripples of spirit arrays.

The scale of the city was enough to inspire awe. High above, streams of light continuously streaked across the sky as more arrivals descended.

Lin Langtian also flew into the city, landing on an ancient green‑stone street bustling with people.

"First, let's take a look at the Dragon‑Kun Pavilion."

Lin Langtian recalled the intelligence he had obtained from the sect: there was a Dragon‑Kun Pavilion within Dragon‑Kun City.

All of the latest and most comprehensive information about the Dragon‑Kun Realm originated from there.

He crossed the noisy ancient city and finally stopped at its northern side.

Looking up, he saw a golden pavilion standing quietly ahead.

Its construction was uniquely elegant, with dragons and kuns seemingly singing in harmony. Vaguely, it was as if a true dragon's might and kun's aura were spreading from within.

At this time, many streams of light in the city were also heading toward this location.

Upon entering the Dragon‑Kun Pavilion, Lin Langtian's field of vision opened up. The bustling noise surged into his ears at once.

Keeping a calm expression, he found a corner, sat down, and settled in.

According to his intel, someone would be specifically responsible for announcing information about the Dragon‑Kun Realm in the Dragon‑Kun Pavilion. All he had to do was wait.

Originally, Lin Langtian merely wanted to quietly acquire information, but his extraordinary bearing soon drew the attention of those with sharp eyes.

"Giggle, this young sir looks rather unfamiliar. May I ask from which faction you hail?"

A charming female figure had noticed Lin Langtian. She looked at him with bright eyes and laughed softly.

She wore a fiery‑red long dress. Her skin was as fair as snow, and the curves of her exquisite, graceful body beneath the dress were full and alluring enough to set one's blood boiling.

She possessed an exceptionally beautiful face, with arched brows and limpid, watery eyes.

Those eyes, like those of a seductive fox, were filled with soul‑stealing charm. With a mere flutter of her gaze, she could leave hearts in disarray.

Around them, numerous young experts looked proper and dignified on the surface.

But deep in their eyes, it was as if flames were burning. Their expressions made it seem as though they wanted nothing more than to swallow this enchanting woman whole.

This vixen evoked in others an almost uncontrollable desire to possess.

"The Heavenly Demon Sect, hmm…" Lin Langtian glanced at the foxy woman and murmured.

From what he knew, only disciples of the Heavenly Demon Sect on the Qiankun Continent were skilled in such bewitching arts.

"Qiankun Sect, Lin Langtian," he said calmly, without hiding his identity.

There was no need to conceal anything inside the Dragon‑Kun Realm, where only commander‑level figures of the Qiankun Continent had gathered. If anyone took offense at him, they could simply fight it out. Lin Langtian would accompany them to the very end.

"Qiankun Sect, Lin Langtian?"

That name caused the Dragon‑Kun Pavilion to fall silent for an instant. Soon, many eyes turned toward the young man in green robes.

After the battle in the Domain of Chaos, the name Lin Langtian of the Qiankun Sect had become fairly well known on the Qiankun Continent. Many people had wanted to see for themselves what kind of person this newly famous Lin Langtian was.

However, in the face of all the curious and probing gazes, Lin Langtian's expression was as placid as still water. He drank his tea, as if the cup in his hand held more interest for him than anyone present.

Seeing his composure and indifference to fame, a faint glimmer flickered in the enchanting woman's beautiful eyes. Even putting everything else aside, his bearing alone was worthy of respect.

Thinking this, the corners of her lips rose slightly. Her gaze drifted toward a fat man nearby who was leering at her like an idiot, and she quietly cast a charm technique.

The man, seeing the seductive woman throw him a flirtatious look, immediately became giddy with excitement. Like one under an illusion, his pupils gradually lost focus.

In the next moment, he slowly rose and walked over to Lin Langtian, cupping his fists. "I am Song Zhongyang of the Gluttony Pavilion. I wonder if I might have the honor of making Commander Lin's acquaintance."

The Gluttony Pavilion was a major faction on the Qiankun Continent, not inferior to the Domain of Chaos.

Song Zhongyang was one of the outstanding figures among the Gluttony Pavilion's younger generation of commanders. His strength was likely in no way weaker than Song Zang's from the Domain of Chaos.

Although there was still a considerable gap between him and the trump‑card commanders of the great powers, in the Dragon‑Kun Pavilion he could be considered a person of some standing. Many had heard of his name.

Lin Langtian's face remained tranquil. He did not even raise his head to look at Song Zhongyang of the Gluttony Pavilion, continuing to lower his eyes and drink his tea, as though what was in his cup was far more meaningful than the man standing beside him.

Song Zhongyang finished reporting his name, yet received no response from Lin Langtian. The corner of his eye twitched uncontrollably as a fierce glint surged up in his gaze.

With a beauty present, Lin Langtian's utter disregard for him left his pride in tatters.

"Hehe, so the recently famous Commander Lin must be deaf, is that it?"

His anger having gotten the better of him, Song Zhongyang actually tore off all pretenses and began openly mocking Lin Langtian.

Boom!

The instant the last word left his mouth, a chill flashed through Lin Langtian's eyes.

An immense tide of spiritual power exploded from his body like a storm, its sheer intensity drawing side‑long glances from many experts within the Dragon‑Kun Pavilion.

Boom!

In the next instant, Lin Langtian took a step forward. His figure blurred like a ghost, appearing before Song Zhongyang, and he casually pressed a palm against the man's chest.

Bang!

Powerful spiritual force erupted, and Song Zhongyang was blasted backward.

Blood sprayed madly as he carved a long trail through the Dragon‑Kun Pavilion before crashing through a window and flying out of the building with a resounding crash.

The entire Dragon‑Kun Pavilion fell silent in an instant.

Countless gazes turned toward the slender figure in green, tinged with faint shock. The scene just now had been truly too astonishing.

In but a single instant, he had crushed Song Zhongyang, a man with early Fourth‑Grade Sovereign strength.

The power Lin Langtian displayed was nothing short of terrifying.

Even the enchanting woman could not help but narrow her beautiful eyes at the sight, her jade hands unconsciously clenching as she instinctively wanted to distance herself from this extremely dangerous man.

However, just as she moved, Lin Langtian, who had already returned to his seat, gently set down his teacup. His calm voice exploded in her ears like a peal of thunder.

"Did I… give you permission to leave?"

(END CHAPTER)