Chapter 277: The Five Brothers
As one of the few key cities leading into the core area, Wanxiang City bustled with a vibrant, never-ending stream of people, testifying to its popularity. However, every time people in the city recalled the recent clash in the arena, an intense sense of astonishment filled their hearts.
Particularly as they passed the grand estate in the city center, their gazes became complex. This luxurious estate once belonged to the Fengyun Dynasty, the leading superpower in Wanxiang City, but now, Fengyun had vanished, and the estate had a new, far more formidable owner:
The Flame Alliance.
A coalition once composed of lower-ranked dynasties from the remote northwest, the Flame Alliance would have barely caused a ripple in previous times. Yet, with the fall of both the Great Zhao and Fengyun Dynasties, the once-unnoticed Flame Alliance had now become the most feared power in the Ancient Battlefield.
The Great Zhao Dynasty, one of the top three super dynasties, had fallen at the hands of the Flame Alliance. News of this quickly spread throughout the battlefield, and soon, everyone knew of the Flame Alliance and Lin Langtian. Some super-dynasty leaders even warned their subordinates: under no circumstances should they provoke the Flame Alliance, lest they bring disaster upon themselves.
"Sigh…"
Thinking of the Flame Alliance's newfound power, people couldn't help but feel a mix of envy and awe, with whispers of discussion breaking out among the crowd.
"Did you hear? The Flame Alliance recently arrived from the northwest, and yesterday, under Lin Langtian's lead, they all went to test for Nirvana Seals at the Nirvana Monument."
"Of course! I was there yesterday. The Flame Alliance, which defeated both the Great Zhao and Fengyun Dynasties, indeed has no shortage of powerful warriors."
"Yes, aside from Lin Langtian himself, Lin Jinwu, once ranked first on the Earth List, has also joined the Heaven List. Moreover, Lin Dong, Lin Diao, and Lin Yan entered the Heaven List too. Now the Flame Alliance has five Heaven-ranked fighters.
From that arena battle, it's clear that these five are no ordinary Heaven-ranked warriors; their strength is far beyond that. The Flame Alliance's foundation is deep, no wonder the super dynasties are wary."
"If only I'd joined the Flame Alliance when I first arrived here, maybe I'd be riding their wave now. Too bad that kind of luck never came my way."
"Oh, please! Remember, Lin Langtian and his friends came from a low-ranking dynasty. Would you really have joined if they'd invited you back then?"
"Well… maybe? Look, I was just talking. You don't have to take it so seriously. Way to ruin the mood!"
"Hm, but Lin Langtian, Lin Dong, and the other three are all surnamed Lin, and they're from the same low-ranking dynasty, the Great Yan Dynasty. Do you think they could all be from the same family?"
"Same family? That's terrifying. Any family that could produce five Heaven-ranked powerhouses isn't just extraordinary for a low-ranking dynasty—it'd be remarkable even throughout all of the East Xuan Region!"
As the aftermath of that epic arena battle continued to spread, the Flame Alliance became a hot topic in Wanxiang City and neighboring cities. Countless people speculated about the power of the Flame Alliance and the connection between Lin Langtian and the other four Lin-named individuals. To the public, the Flame Alliance's strength relied on Lin Langtian and his four companions as its core.
Inside the Flame Alliance's new estate in Wanxiang City, the five brothers held a private meeting in a luxurious hall.
"Big Brother, do you think turning down Song Tai's offer to join his super sect was a good idea?" Jinwu looked toward Lin Langtian with a hint of concern.
Seated nearby were Lin Dong, Xiao Diao, and Xiao Yan; clearly, this was a gathering of the five brothers from the Lin family.
"Heh, don't worry about it. Though Song Tai oversees Wanxiang City, his rank within his super sect isn't high. While our refusal may have disappointed him, he won't risk stirring up trouble over it," Lin Langtian replied with a light smile.
After their victory in the arena a few days prior, Song Tai had approached Lin Langtian and the others, hoping to recruit them into the super sect behind him, Sword Sect. But Lin Langtian, who had his sights set on other super sects, had politely declined, and the others showed no interest either. Song Tai had shown some disappointment, even irritation, but he didn't push the matter further. With Lin Langtian's potential, he would likely be courted by other super sects, and his accomplishments might eventually surpass those of Song Tai.
"Brother Dong, now that you, Xiao Diao, and Xiao Yan have all acquired Heaven-level Nirvana Seals, we'll soon enter the Hundred Dynasties War together," Lin Langtian said. After half a year apart, the five brothers from the Lin family were reunited again, sharing a moment of warmth amid the battlefield's cruelty.
With both Xiao Yan and Jinwu now in human form, and Xiao Diao having regained his body, it was their first true gathering. Their names now engraved on the Nirvana Monument's Heaven List marked the beginning of their rise to fame in the Great Thousand World.
"Ha! With you leading us, Brother Langtian, the Hundred Dynasties War is as good as won!" Lin Dong said, his typically calm face breaking into a smile as he remembered how Lin Langtian had decisively defeated Zhao Wuji in the arena.
Xiao Diao also cast Lin Langtian a curious glance. His usual carefree expression softened as he observed Lin Langtian with a touch of respect. Somehow, he had a feeling that Lin Langtian held deep secrets and would one day achieve greatness beyond what anyone could predict. It was this unspoken strength that led Xiao Diao to respect him as the eldest brother among them, despite his reluctance to openly acknowledge it.
Xiao Yan didn't care much about titles, but he was annoyed that Jinwu, of all people, insisted on being his "fourth brother"! Lin Langtian, thinking for a moment, ultimately ranked Jinwu as the youngest, fifth brother, just below Xiao Yan, based on their ages. Though Jinwu initially pouted, he eventually accepted this with Lin Langtian's reassurance. Xiao Yan, meanwhile, beamed happily.
These sibling rankings were a fun way to bond, not as formal as the traditional rites from Lin Langtian's past life. After some teasing and laughter, they dropped the topic, with Xiao Yan goading Jinwu into calling him "Fourth Brother," drawing roars of laughter from Lin Langtian and Lin Dong.
Just as their conversation wound down, Lin Dong suddenly looked toward Lin Langtian, a question in his eyes.
"Brother Langtian, during your fight with Zhao Wuji in the arena, what was that strange fusion power you used?"
It was only natural for Lin Dong to be curious—he noticed that Lin Langtian's fusion power bore a striking resemblance to his own, achieved through his discovery of the Ancient Qiankun Array. Lin Dong's fusion power combined Yuan Power, Spiritual Energy, and the Devouring Ancestral Symbol. But Lin Langtian didn't have the Ancestral Symbol, so where had his devouring power come from?
Seeing Lin Dong's curiosity and Xiao Diao's thoughtful look, Lin Langtian knew there was no need to hide the truth. Smiling, he replied, "Actually, Brother Dong, I also possess a Devouring Ancestral Symbol…"
With a wave of his hand, Lin Langtian summoned a mysterious black symbol resembling a black hole. Staring at the symbol exuding a potent devouring force, Lin Dong and Xiao Diao looked on in shock.
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