Chapter 297: Shock in the Great Yan Dynasty
At the peak of the Hundred Dynasties Mountain, a radiant barrier shimmered over the vast crowd gathered there.
Everyone who reached the top of the mountain was a bearer of a Heaven-level Nirvana Seal, showcasing remarkable talent. Almost all of them were selected by super sects, although becoming a core disciple would require considerable effort. But for Lin Langtian, things were different. Due to his outstanding performance, Liu Tong had directly named him a core disciple of Yuan Sect, elevating him above the ordinary disciples.
The spectators, though envious, acknowledged that Lin Langtian's promotion was well-deserved. After all, the fight where he faced off against Cao Yu had left an indelible mark on everyone. Even without formal super sect training, Lin Langtian's strength already surpassed that of many disciples within these elite groups.
With the selection of disciples complete, the Hundred Dynasties Battle finally drew to a close.
"The battle is over. Soon, you will accompany me to Yuan Sect, and the results will be sent to your home dynasties. Rewards from the sects will also be sent to your families," Liu Tong announced to the large crowd before him.
As his words settled, he wove a complex hand seal, conjuring a huge portal from his powerful energy. Super sects had spatial markings across the ancient battlefield, allowing them to create portals and directly transport people back to their sects.
Watching the completed formation, Lin Langtian took a deep breath, feeling a sense of anticipation as he prepared to leave.
"Let's go," he said, bidding farewell to Lin Dong and his other allies. He then stepped into the portal without hesitation, followed closely by Jin Wu, Mo Tie, and the others.
When the final person entered, a brilliant light shone from the portal, reaching its peak before suddenly vanishing—taking the gathered crowd with it.
Thus, after a year of grueling training and competition, the Hundred Dynasties Battle had come to an end.
In the Capital of the Great Yan Dynasty
Inside the royal study, peaceful and fragrant, a voice suddenly broke the quiet.
"What? Lin Langtian won the Hundred Dynasties Battle?!" Ba Hu, a powerful figure within the royal family, gasped in disbelief, the news so astonishing it disrupted his calm composure.
"Champion... of the Hundred Dynasties Battle?" He could barely comprehend the weight of the title. Winning the battle meant that Lin Langtian was officially the strongest among all the young elites of the Eastern Mystic Region!
The gravity of this was stunning. Usually, only the most powerful dynasties produced champions. Small dynasties like theirs typically played minor roles and rarely survived the intense competition. To think that a young man from their humble Great Yan Dynasty had fought his way to the top!
Ba Hu's mind raced, replaying the image of that mysterious, self-assured figure he'd met over a year ago. It was unimaginable then that Lin Langtian would achieve this.
"And it wasn't only Lin Langtian. Lin Dong has also joined the Dao Sect, and even Ruo Er, through his connections, has gained entry into that very sect. With Lin Langtian and Lin Dong, it seems the Lin clan is destined for greatness," he mused, a touch of awe in his voice. He realized the Lin clan would soon wield more influence within the dynasty than even the royal family dared to challenge—thanks to Lin Langtian and Lin Dong.
Lin Clan City, Great Yan Dynasty
In Lin Clan's main meeting hall, the air buzzed with anticipation. Long-unused, the meeting hall had been reopened for the gathering of the clan's elders. Many loud voices filled the hall, creating a constant hum like a swarm of bees.
In the middle of the room, all of the clan's elders had assembled, their eyes fixated on the clan head's seat.
"What's going on, Clan Leader?" asked Grand Elder Lin Mu, clearing his throat. Half an hour earlier, Lin Fan had issued the highest-ranking summons, calling every elder back. Such an order had only been given twice before.
Lin Fan's eyes swept over the gathering, and he suddenly broke into laughter. His chuckles grew louder, and soon he was wiping tears from his eyes as he laughed with joy. The unexpected display left everyone wide-eyed and concerned.
"Has the Hundred Dynasties Battle… ended?" Lin Fan finally said between laughs.
The elders exchanged puzzled glances, then realization dawned on them. "Could it be that someone from our Lin Clan was chosen by one of the super sects?"
Lin Fan nodded, and excitement erupted in the hall, filling it with cheers that bounced off every wall.
"Lin Dong has joined the Dao Sect, one of the top eight super sects," Lin Fan continued.
"Dao Sect, one of the eight super sects?" Everyone's eyes widened in awe. For them, the Dao Sect was practically legendary.
"Lin Dong, though a branch family member, is a Lin through and through, and he's made our clan proud!" Congratulations filled the hall, and a sense of pride washed over everyone.
Once the initial excitement had subsided, someone asked cautiously, "And what of Langtian? His talent and strength surpass Lin Dong's. Which sect did he join?"
To many in the Lin Clan, though Lin Dong was talented, Lin Langtian was the pride of the clan. His achievements represented the highest honor.
Lin Fan smiled. "In this year's Hundred Dynasties Battle, Langtian defeated even the elites of the super dynasties and took the championship title!"
The hall fell silent as jaws dropped, disbelief etched on every face as they stared at Lin Fan, who himself wore an expression of wonder. Lin Langtian, the strongest genius in the Lin Clan's history, had won the Hundred Dynasties Battle.
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