Inside the Thunder Emperor Cave Abode, after enduring the baptism of a hundred thousand bolts of lightning over several months, Lin Dong, who had finally persevered, had no idea that there were quite a few people outside waiting to see his performance.
At this moment, Lin Dong felt completely numb. A full hundred thousand bolts of lightning, each stronger than the last, had directly paralyzed him.
Fortunately, although the process was somewhat unbearable to recall, the result was quite satisfactory.
After refining the Thunder Ancestor Symbol, Lin Dong leaped directly from the peak of the Great Accomplishment of Life Profound Realm to the Half-Step Death Profound Realm, only half a step away from the Initial Death Profound Realm.
Of course, compared to the breakthrough in Origin Power, Lin Dong's physical body was even more powerful. With just Origin Power and his physical body alone, Lin Dong was enough to crush many Initial Death Profound Realm experts.
That punch with the power of a hundred thousand bolts of lightning was something that normal Initial Death Profound Realm experts simply couldn't withstand.
Lin Dong's Mental Energy had also improved a lot, directly reaching the realm of Great Accomplishment Immortal Symbol Master. Although he had only just entered the Great Accomplishment Immortal Symbol Master stage, it was not something that Initial Death Profound Realm experts could contend with.
In addition, with the power of the two Ancestor Symbols, the Thunder Emperor Scepter in his hand, and the Burning Heaven Cauldron and other Pure Origin Treasures, Lin Dong's strength was fully capable of fighting a Perfect Death Profound Realm expert.
If he went all out, with Lin Dong's current methods and strength, even Revolving Wheel Realm experts would feel a headache.
This was because most geniuses like Lin Dong who fought beyond their level couldn't withstand the attacks of that realm. In other words, they could reach that level purely because their attacks, even when placed in the Revolving Wheel Realm, were extremely remarkable.
The power of the Thunder Ancestor Symbol, the strangeness of the Devouring Ancestor Symbol, coupled with the full-force strike of the Great Desolate Scripture and the Azure Heaven Dragon Transformation Art, even Revolving Wheel Realm experts would be unwilling to take head-on.
"Not bad, you little brat has finally escaped the situation of being an ant."
Yan's laughter rang in Lin Dong's heart, making Lin Dong quite unconvinced. However, before Lin Dong could speak, he heard Yan continue.
"Now you, facing the powerful Demon Prison, can barely be considered a grasshopper that can jump a little. I estimate that only after you truly advance to the Revolving Wheel Realm will the Demon Prison send out real experts to deal with you. Keep it up, I'm optimistic about you!"
Lin Dong was speechless upon hearing this. Indeed, as Yan said, he was now just a grasshopper that could barely jump a little in front of the Demon Prison. The Demon Prison dealt with him only as an afterthought. The real experts were all sent to deal with Sword Saint, Mo Luo, and Bo Xuan.
However, this was also a huge improvement. He was now only separated from the true Revolving Wheel Realm by one realm, the Death Profound Realm.
At least, facing forces like Yuan Gate, Lin Dong could be said to be unafraid and had the strength to fight.
Moreover, compared to these, Lin Dong had one more trump card, and that was the Thunder Emperor.
With Lin Xuan's help, the Thunder Emperor's remnant soul had been temporarily stabilized. If he obtained treasures in the future, he could still slowly repair it. Although it might take decades, that was not a big problem.
Although the current Thunder Emperor could not take action for the time being, he could already guide Lin Dong. To put it bluntly, he came with a soul possessing the combat awareness and insight of a Reincarnation Realm expert. Even when facing Revolving Wheel Realm experts, Lin Dong would not be constantly controlled by others.
The Thunder Emperor was different from Yan. Although Yan was the spirit of the Ancestral Stone, he could exert considerable power in his prime. However, Yan borrowed the power of the Ancestral Stone. To put it bluntly, he himself did not have the perception and other things that matched the Reincarnation Realm.
The Thunder Emperor was a genuine Reincarnation Realm expert and the previous controller of the Thunder Ancestor Symbol.
In critical moments, the Thunder Emperor could secretly guide Lin Dong in battle. Even at critical moments, the Thunder Emperor could use his remnant soul to help Lin Dong activate the Thunder Ancestor Symbol and use the true power of the Ancestor Symbol.
"Thunder Emperor Senior, how do you feel?"
After thinking of the Thunder Emperor, Lin Dong couldn't help but sink his mind into the Ancestral Stone and asked softly. Soon, the Thunder Emperor's voice also rang in Lin Dong's heart.
"Hehe, I feel very good. It has been many years since I felt this feeling of soul power not dissipating."
The Thunder Emperor's tone was also quite emotional. Back then, when their Thunder Mansion was attacked by the Otherworldly Demons of the Demon Prison, he was at a critical moment in his breakthrough to the Reincarnation Realm, which led to almost all the people in the Thunder Mansion being slaughtered by that Otherworldly Demon King.
The Thunder Emperor, in his rage, directly embraced the determination to die and fought to the death with that Otherworldly Demon King, even forcibly closing the Thunder Mansion.
In that battle, even if the Otherworldly Demon King really completely obliterated the Thunder Emperor, he would definitely be trapped in the Thunder Mansion for a long time, and might even be wiped out by the countless thunderous forces from the outside world.
To put it bluntly, the Thunder Emperor had transformed the entire Thunder Mansion into a dead world isolated from the rest of the world before the war. Once he lost, it would be difficult for any living beings to set foot in this Thunder Sea Area. Even if they really went deep into the Thunder Sea Area and came outside the Thunder Mansion, they would not be able to open it.
Unless, the strength of the person who comes is far above the Thunder Emperor, so that they can forcibly break the seal cast by the Thunder Emperor, thereby entering the Thunder Mansion and rescuing that Otherworldly Demon King.
Otherwise, even if the Thunder Emperor hadn't suppressed that Otherworldly Demon King, he would definitely have left it half-dead, trapped within the Thunder Mansion. Moreover, due to the existence of Thunder power and the might of the Thunder Ancestor Symbol, it would be impossible for that Otherworldly Demon King to recover its injuries on its own in less than a thousand years.
It was because the Thunder Emperor ultimately won that he released the key, waiting for the strong from Tianxuan Continent to come and eliminate the Otherworldly Demons, and the Thunder Emperor's self-sealed remnant soul could assist, thereby forcibly eradicating that Otherworldly Demon King.
However, not long ago, everything that happened in the final Thunder Realm gave the Thunder Emperor a dreamlike feeling, everything seemed so unreal.
The Demon Prison and Otherworldly Demons, always known for their power and strangeness, were easily wiped out. Moreover, the Demon Prison sent such powerful reinforcements, a true king comparable to someone who had passed through two Reincarnation Tribulations, a pseudo-king, and four Otherworldly Demon Generals. Such a grand gesture not only failed to rescue that Otherworldly Demon King, but also almost resulted in complete annihilation.
Not only that, but the Thunder Emperor, who was originally prepared to dissipate, miraculously preserved his remnant soul, and even had the possibility of resurrection, only needing to wait a few decades.
This made the Thunder Emperor extremely emotional, and at the same time, a touch of sorrow flashed in his heart.
He was fortunate enough to survive, but back then, those old brothers under his command, one by one, had already...
Demon Prison, Otherworldly Demons, everything was because of this group of Demon Spawn filled with destruction and evil!
"Sword Saint's methods are truly extraordinary, worthy of being praised by the Ancestral Stone Spirit as the number one person from ancient times to the present!"
After suppressing these emotions one by one, the Thunder Emperor couldn't help but sigh softly. That kind of method was indeed unheard of, making the Thunder Emperor amazed.
"That guy's methods are indeed becoming more and more miraculous, especially after the battle in Otherworldly Demon City, he has become even more mysterious and unpredictable."
Not only was the Thunder Emperor shocked, but even Yan felt very incredible. You must know that for someone like the Thunder Emperor, with only a remnant soul left, even if the Symbol Ancestor plus the Lord of Life and Death, or even the Ancient Eight Rulers joined forces, it would be impossible to save him.
But now, Lin Xuan actually did it. Although it wasn't a complete cure all at once, and the time would be a little longer, it was still a world-shaking method.
This can be completely said to be truly playing with life and death. A person whose soul is about to dissipate can be said to be truly dead, but he was still saved.
"By the way, that little girl from the Undying Holy Whale Clan, her identity seems to be a bit unusual."
The Thunder Emperor seemed to have remembered something and spoke again. After this reminder from the Thunder Emperor, Yan's expression also became strange, and he nodded lightly in agreement.
"Indeed, that Mu Lingshan gives me a very strange feeling as well."
"No, it's not just Mu Lingshan who gives me a strange feeling, even the Sword Saint, Mu Feng, and the others have an unusually strange attitude towards this Mu Lingshan."
Yan said while stroking his chin and frowning. Lin Dong simply didn't say a word. These things were not topics that a little guy like him, who hadn't fully stepped into the Death Profound Realm, could talk about.
The Thunder Emperor frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then still spoke softly.
"I don't know why, but that little girl gives me a feeling that is somewhat like the feeling I had when I first came into contact with the Thunder Ancestor Symbol Spirit."
"Ancestor Symbol Spirit?"
Lin Dong was stunned for a moment, then closed his mouth again. He knew about the Ancestor Symbol Spirit, but unfortunately, he was still too weak now and couldn't come into contact with the Ancestor Symbol Spirit at all, so he didn't understand what kind of feeling this was.
"Ancestor Symbol Spirit!"
Compared to Lin Dong, Yan's reaction was much greater. His eyes widened instantly, his expression was a little dazed, and after a long while, he revealed a look of sudden realization, muttering to himself.
"I understand, I understand!"
"Yan, what do you understand?"
Lin Dong looked at Yan, who was speaking in riddles, and couldn't help but ask curiously. A special look flashed across the Thunder Emperor's face, as if he had thought of something, but it quickly flashed past, wanting to grasp it, but unable to.
"Lin Dong boy, do you remember, you once told me that when you first met Mu Lingshan, there was a slight movement in the Devouring Ancestor Symbol in your body?"
Yan didn't immediately answer Lin Dong's question, but instead asked Lin Dong something else. Lin Dong nodded subconsciously upon hearing this. Lin Dong still had an impression of this matter, after all, it involved the Ancestor Symbol, so Lin Dong had specifically mentioned it to Yan at the time.
"That's right, you should have heard that the Lord of Life and Death came from the Undying Holy Whale Clan, right? And, you should also understand the relationship between the Life and Death Ancestor Symbol and the Devouring Ancestor Symbol, right?"
Faced with Yan's question, Lin Dong became even more puzzled and nodded slightly in response.
"Of course, I know that the Life and Death Ancestor Symbol is the last Ancestor Symbol to be born among the eight great Ancestor Symbols. It was the Devouring Ancestor Symbol that actively incorporated it into its body, devouring energy to help the Life and Death Ancestor Symbol gestate."
The Thunder Emperor's eyes widened as he listened, and he couldn't help but reveal an interested expression, his ears perked up quietly. He really didn't know much about this kind of ancient gossip.
"That's right, so there is a sense between the Devouring Ancestor Symbol and the Life and Death Ancestor Symbol. To be precise, there is a sense between all eight Ancestor Symbols, but the sense between the Life and Death Ancestor Symbol and the Devouring Ancestor Symbol is the strongest, and it is also the easiest to affect the Ancestor Symbol controller."
As Yan spoke, he couldn't help but chuckle strangely twice. Lin Dong's eyes widened instantly and he said.
"So, in ancient times, the ambiguous relationship between the Devouring Master and the Lord of Life and Death was because of the special connection between the Ancestor Symbols?"
The Thunder Emperor didn't say a word on the side, but he looked fascinated. Oh ho, it's still a love history between the ancient Ancient Eight Rulers, interesting, too interesting.
"Ahem, sort of, anyway, the Devouring Ancestor Symbol and the Life and Death Ancestor Symbol are very closely connected, so at that time, you kid almost subconsciously believed in Mu Lingshan, because she is very likely to be the Life and Death Ancestor Symbol itself!"
"The Life and Death Ancestor Symbol itself!"
"How is that possible!"
The exclamations of the Thunder Emperor and Lin Dong sounded one after another, while Yan revealed an unfathomable expression and chuckled lightly.
"Of course, it's possible, because that is the Life and Death Ancestor Symbol, the Ancestor Symbol that is best at the power of life and death, and before the Lord of Life and Death entered Reincarnation Realm back then, he specifically returned to the ancestral land."
"Also, don't forget, the Life and Death Coffin lid in Mu Lingshan's hand, that kind of Divine Object, even if it's just a coffin lid, not everyone can easily control it, but Mu Lingshan clearly hasn't refined it, but she can control it as if it were her own arm, don't you think there's a problem?"
After hearing Yan's words, Lin Dong also realized that something was wrong. Yes, Divine Objects like the Ancestral Stone and the Life and Death Coffin are not something that just anyone can control. Either they have to be recognized by the Divine Object, or they have to refine the Divine Object.
Lin Dong was able to control the Ancestral Stone because he accidentally refined the Ancestral Stone at the beginning, while Lin Xuan belonged to the kind of person who was extremely monstrous in talent and was recognized by the Divine Object.
Mu Lingshan did not refine the Life and Death Coffin, but she could control the Life and Death Coffin lid. There must be only one reason, she was recognized by the Life and Death Coffin, and she didn't look like a peerless monster like Lin Xuan, there was only one possibility that she was recognized by the Life and Death Coffin lid, she was related to the Lord of Life and Death.
The Lord of Life and Death passed away in the Undying Holy Whale Clan and left the Life and Death Ancestor Symbol in the Undying Holy Whale Clan, coupled with Mu Feng and others' emphasis on Mu Lingshan, and the attitude of Lin Xuan and others towards Mu Lingshan.
"Hiss! Ling Shan is actually transformed from the Ancestor Symbol? This..."
Lin Dong felt extremely surprised. The Ancestor Symbol, such a Divine Object of heaven and earth, could actually transform into a human form, no, not transform into a human form, but become a real living being!
Yes, a real living being. After being in contact for so long, Lin Dong could be sure that Mu Lingshan definitely had a flesh and blood body belonging to a living being. She was a real, and still a very pure bloodline, an ancient Undying Holy Whale!
Come to think of it, Mu Lingshan was the Lord of Life and Death's physical body, a living being transformed from the combination of the Life and Death Ancestor Symbol, her bloodline was naturally extremely noble, although not as good as the Lord of Life and Death, it was definitely a top bloodline.