Chapter 545: Tang Xinlian's Confession
"Your servant, Wolf Demon, greets Master!"
The burly figure with golden-patterned demonic wings knelt respectfully before Lin Langtian.
Who would have imagined that this powerful Demon General, who had previously fought fiercely against Tang Xinlian and the entire Flame Divine Hall army, would now obediently bow as Lin Langtian's subordinate?
Observing the submissive Wolf Demon before him, Lin Langtian's eyes flickered slightly.
Though he had strengthened the Evil God Demon Eye after absorbing significant amounts of Yimo energy in the reincarnation cave mansion of the Devouring Emperor, Lin Langtian himself had not expected the strengthened demon eye to enslave even a General-class Yimo—a being whose strength rivaled human Samsara stage experts.
And he himself was merely at the Death Profound Realm.
For a Death Profound Realm cultivator to control a Samsara-stage powerhouse would undoubtedly cause immense upheaval if known to the outside world. Even the formidable experts from the Devil Prison would surely view him as a thorn in their side.
Fortunately, this miniature world within the Golden Spirit Mirror was extremely secretive. Although Tang Xinlian and the Flame Divine Hall knew that the Wolf Demon had fallen into Lin Langtian's hands, they would never have guessed that Lin Langtian had become the master of this General-class Yimo.
Considering this, Lin Langtian's lips curved upward in delight, his astonishment gradually subsiding.
Afterward, he nodded at the burly figure. "Wolf Demon, correct? Stand up."
"Yes, Master!" The Wolf Demon quickly responded, rising respectfully to his feet.
"Wolf Demon, among the Devil Prison now, how many Yimo are stronger than you?" Lin Langtian's eyes narrowed slightly as he asked.
Devil Prison was the enemy of all living beings in the Tianxuan Continent. Now, with the Wolf Demon in his grasp, he could obtain valuable intelligence.
Hearing this, the Wolf Demon paused thoughtfully, then respectfully replied, "Master, at present, Devil Prison is under the command of a few Yimo Kings, such as the Heavenly Underworld King and the Spirit Nether King. As for other King-class Yimo, this subordinate is uncertain, but they should still be dormant."
"Spirit Nether King…is he the one who rescued the Heavenly Underworld King previously?" Lin Langtian asked.
"Yes, the Spirit Nether King is highly trusted by the other Royal Lords, his position even higher than the Heavenly Underworld King. With the Royal Lords still not awakened, Devil Prison's affairs are temporarily managed by him," Wolf Demon answered respectfully.
"So, Devil Prison is also biding its time…" Lin Langtian's eyes flashed coldly. He stared at the Wolf Demon and asked solemnly, "If I go to war against Devil Prison in the future, will you betray me?"
The Wolf Demon immediately dropped to one knee, replying loudly, "Master, I pledge my absolute loyalty to you alone! Even the Yimo Emperor cannot change my allegiance!"
Lin Langtian's eyes flickered slightly, surprised. It seemed the enslaving power of the Evil God Demon Eye was genuinely profound, surpassing even that of the Yimo Emperor. Unfortunately, he could currently only control one General-class Yimo. If not for this limitation, he could assemble an entire Yimo army.
Shaking his head, Lin Langtian suppressed such thoughts. After extracting further information about Devil Prison from the Wolf Demon, he noticed the latter seemed hesitant about something.
"What's on your mind?" Lin Langtian asked, slightly frowning.
"Master, the demonic energy here is extremely pure, far surpassing even the holy cultivation grounds of my race. If this subordinate could cultivate here, I might greatly enhance my strength," the Wolf Demon answered, eyes full of yearning as he looked around at the boundless sea of demonic Qi.
"Oh, you wish to cultivate here…" Lin Langtian raised an eyebrow. Indeed, the demonic Qi within this mirror world was endless. Even ten days of constant flying wouldn't reach its borders.
In the past, his demon seed had limited capacity to absorb this energy. Even now, with the newly formed demon embryo increasing his capacity significantly, the amount absorbed was just a drop in this vast ocean.
After a brief contemplation, Lin Langtian nodded slightly. "Very well."
The Wolf Demon's strength was already extraordinary, able to confront the Flame Divine Hall single-handedly. If he could further enhance his strength here—even reaching the King-class—it would undoubtedly benefit Lin Langtian tremendously.
"Many thanks, Master!" The Wolf Demon's eyes shone with excitement, clearly grateful for this invaluable opportunity.
Observing the Wolf Demon's delight, Lin Langtian gave further instructions before leaving the mirror world.
Appearing back in the real world, Lin Langtian stretched lazily, smiling. "Now that I've reached the Advanced Stage of the Death Profound Realm, the Samsara stage grows ever closer."
Suddenly sensing something, he turned around to see a flash of red approaching. Moments later, a graceful figure appeared in front of him.
"Have you enjoyed your rest these days?" Tang Xinlian smiled gently, brushing aside a lock of her fiery red hair.
"Not bad, actually. Quite a rare period of leisure. What kept you busy lately?" Lin Langtian asked casually.
"Due to the previous battle, the Flame City was entirely destroyed. Rebuilding it has been tedious. Also, the attack revealed gaps in our defense, necessitating a thorough overhaul," Tang Xinlian explained patiently.
"I see." Lin Langtian nodded, then noticing Tang Xinlian's unwavering gaze, he chuckled awkwardly, anticipating her next words. "What's the matter?"
"Where's my answer?" Tang Xinlian stared straight at him, her bright eyes blazing intently.
Lin Langtian felt a strange sense of discomfort, finding their roles seemingly reversed. Although he was the man, Tang Xinlian's assertiveness had him cornered.
After a brief internal debate, he decided honesty was best.
"Xinlian, I understand your feelings, and I admit I greatly admire you as well. After all, you are the famous Fire Fairy of the Chaotic Demon Sea; few men in this world could resist your charm. However, before answering, I must confess something to you—I already have a woman back in the Eastern Xuan Region."
Lin Langtian was naturally referring to Ling Qingzhu. Though she had stubbornly denied their relationship, he knew she had already accepted him deep in her heart. Out of respect for Tang Xinlian, he chose honesty.
Tang Xinlian was momentarily stunned, though this revelation wasn't entirely unexpected. Given Lin Langtian's talents and appearance, it seemed unlikely he would remain single.
Seeing her disheartened expression, Lin Langtian quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Xinlian. I didn't intentionally deceive you. It was a personal matter, and I hadn't found the right moment to tell you. This oversight is my fault."
Tang Xinlian suddenly laughed, radiant and beautiful as ever, surprising Lin Langtian into silence.
"You knew already?" Lin Langtian asked, surprised.
"No, but I expected as much," she replied lightly. "If you were still alone, I'd have suspected your preferences or... functionality." Her eyes involuntarily glanced downward suggestively.
Lin Langtian twitched slightly. Only Tang Xinlian could tease him so directly.
Relieved, he attempted to express his feelings again, but Tang Xinlian's expression suddenly turned serious.
"What if I say you must choose between me and her, that you could have only me from now on?" Tang Xinlian demanded firmly.
Lin Langtian hesitated briefly, then gently shook his head. "I'm sorry, Xinlian. Although I greatly admire you, I cannot abandon Qingzhu. We've known each other for ten years, and she means too much to me. To discard her for you would be unfair, and I know you wouldn't respect a man who treats relationships so frivolously."
Lin Langtian turned to leave, feeling regretful but resolute.
"Stop right there, Lin Langtian!"
Suddenly, Tang Xinlian shouted, her fiery spear aimed fiercely toward him. Lin Langtian turned in surprise, facing her blazing eyes, sensing her genuine anger.
"You truly choose her over me?" she asked coldly.
Lin Langtian nodded solemnly, calmly replying, "Xinlian, you don't understand my bond with Qingzhu. Perhaps it's fate; we met too late."
Tang Xinlian trembled, eyes filled with sorrow, bitterness, and jealousy. Yet, as Lin Langtian turned again to leave, her firm, passionate voice rang clearly behind him:
"Since you can't give me an answer, let me give you mine. From today onward, Tang Xinlian will only have one man—Lin Langtian, and no one else!"
Stunned, Lin Langtian turned to see Tang Xinlian putting away her weapon, her eyes shining brightly, her crimson hair cascading like flames around her determined, beautiful face.
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