Wu dong Qian Kun: I, Lin Langtian, Refuse to be a Supporting Character

Chapter 44: Slaying the Beast

"Boom! Boom!"

Violent waves of energy exploded outward, sending clouds of dust and debris flying, creating a scene of utter devastation. With such intense movements, it was impossible not to attract attention. Soon, shadows of people began rushing in from every direction.

Lin Langtian scanned the surroundings, noticing that while many were drawn to the commotion, no one dared to get too close. He felt a bit relieved, as he didn't want anything interrupting his critical battle against the Ancient Dragon Ape.

"Boom!"

Under the gaze of countless onlookers, the Ancient Dragon Ape struck the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror with a punch as heavy as a mountain.

"Buzz! Buzz!"

The sheer force compressed the air into a shockwave dozens of meters wide. Even the mirror emitted an ear-piercing screech as it absorbed the ape's colossal strength, reflecting a portion back and sending the beast stumbling back dozens of steps. But despite this, Lin Langtian could feel his own energy reserves rapidly draining.

"I can't keep dragging this out!"

Lin Langtian controlled the mirror to fend off the relentless assault, his thoughts racing. Though the Golden Spirit Wheel Mirror countered the ape's brute strength well, the continuous drain on his own energy was unsustainable. If he exhausted himself before the ape, things could turn dire.

Determined to end this, his expression hardened, and a sliver of black flame appeared in his eyes, followed by a dark aura that began swirling around him. He raised a hand, pulling the mirror back to him as he hovered in midair, his hands slowly forming a series of intricate seals, releasing a strange, intense wave of power.

It was the power of the blood bond—the power of Black Flame.

Sensing the shift in Lin Langtian's aura, the Ancient Dragon Ape's crimson eyes flickered with a sudden trace of fear. Somehow, this small human radiated the aura of a superior being, a natural dominance that unsettled the beast. Despite its own noble dragon lineage, the ape felt as though it faced an even more ancient, noble power.

But Lin Langtian was unmoved by the beast's panic. Rising higher, he focused intently, forming mystical seals at lightning speed.

"Boom! Boom!"

As he cast his technique, energy surged through the sky, waves of elemental force rippling outward. The power coalesced above him, taking the form of a massive, silver phoenix, hundreds of feet tall, exuding an unmatched, razor-sharp aura that swept across the battlefield.

Lin Langtian's sudden, formidable move instantly riveted everyone's attention.

"What is that?"

Observers in the distance stared at the towering silver phoenix, their expressions shifting from shock to awe. Then, a voice rang out in the crowd.

"That's… Creation-level martial arts!"

The realization struck the onlookers, and they watched in stunned silence. Creation-level techniques were the stuff of legends, techniques even most Creation Stage masters couldn't access. And today, they had a chance to witness one in action.

All eyes were fixed on the battlefield. They waited, breathless, to see whether the human or the beast would emerge victorious.

In the center of it all, Lin Langtian's phoenix, now shimmering with black flames, grew more defined. With a flick of his fingers, he sent the phoenix diving toward the Ancient Dragon Ape.

"Boom!"

The silver phoenix, imbued with surges of Black Flame energy, emitted a clear, sharp cry that cut through the air as it swooped down. Its flaming wings swept through the sky, releasing a wave of terrifying power directly at the Ancient Dragon Ape.

"Thud!"

A nearby mountain crumbled under the onslaught, the earth splitting open with cracks snaking outward. The sheer force was overwhelming, leaving distant onlookers gasping at the power of Creation-level techniques.

With the threat of annihilation bearing down on it, the Ancient Dragon Ape, for all its strength, felt a flicker of terror. Roaring defiantly, it pounded its fists against its chest, summoning energy into the black horn on its forehead. As the horn emitted a powerful black glow, it prepared to unleash its own counterstrike.

"Swish!"

The silver phoenix, cloaked in dark flames, streaked across the sky, appearing above the ape in a flash. The ape, with a deafening roar, unleashed a blast of black energy from its horn, sending it hurtling toward the phoenix in a massive beam of destructive force.

"Boom!"

The resulting explosion defied description. The ground trembled violently, fissures spreading outward, while the air itself seemed to shudder from the collision.

"Die, vile beast!"

Lin Langtian's voice thundered, his expression fierce. The Black Flame flared up, intensifying the power of his attack. His phoenix tore through the black energy beam, its fiery feathers slicing through the air and colliding directly with the Ancient Dragon Ape.

"Clang!"

Blinding black flames burst out, consuming the entire ape in a blaze that clung to its flesh and bones like living parasites, burning it from the inside out.

"Roar!"

The ape's howl of agony echoed through the valley as it writhed in pain, struggling desperately. But no matter what it tried, the Black Flames refused to let go, eating away at its strength and life.

Minutes passed, and the mighty beast's strength began to fade under the relentless assault of the flames.

Finally, with a massive thud, the beast collapsed, its life extinguished.

The Ancient Dragon Ape was dead.