NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1: Chapter 1: I Am Lin Langtian!
Chapter 1: I Am Lin Langtian!
On the Tianxuan Continent, within the Great Yan Empire...
In Great Yan Province, hailed as the imperial province of the Great Yan Empire, there exist two major cities. Besides the imperial capital, there's Lin City, home to the Lin Clan, one of the Great Yan Empire's four prominent clans.
The Lin Clan is one of the most powerful forces in the Great Yan Empire, boasting numerous experts and even Nirvana Realm warriors, who stand at the peak of the empire's power!
As the Lin Clan's headquarters, Lin City is located in a bustling area, ranking among the empire's most affluent regions.
At the very center of Lin City lies the core area for the clan's descendants, where only direct clan members and high-ranking elders reside—an elite and privileged area.
In a lavishly decorated room within this core zone, a young man struggled to open his heavy eyelids. As he finally managed to look around, the opulent room left him in shock and filled his eyes with astonishment.
"Wait…didn't I just encounter that reckless female driver? How did I end up here? And my phone browser... I haven't even—"
Fear flashed across his face as the memory returned, but before he could think further, a splitting pain hit his head, plunging him back into unconsciousness.
Time passed slowly. When the young man regained consciousness, an unfamiliar memory began to emerge in his mind...
"This is Lin City in the Great Yan Empire, and I am… Lin Langtian?"
The young man froze as he processed this familiar yet foreign name. Realization soon struck him, and his face showed a mixture of shock and disbelief.
Suddenly, he jumped to his feet, hurried to a table, and stared into the mirror.
The reflection showed a strikingly handsome young man dressed in a flowing blue robe, his long hair flowing gracefully. His aura was incredibly free-spirited—surpassing the allure of any male celebrity he had known in his previous life.
"Have I really become Lin Langtian?"
As he stared at his reflection, his expression changed repeatedly, finally ending in a sigh.
In his previous life, his name was Lin Lang, just one character different from Lin Langtian's. He had been a university student close to graduation, working tirelessly in hopes of finding a good job. But while crossing the street, he was struck by a careless female driver. And to make matters worse, he hadn't even deleted his phone's browsing history. Not only had he lost his life, but his reputation would likely be ruined as well.
"The Great Yan Empire... and Lin Langtian… Could this be the Great Thousand World?!"
After a sigh, Lin Langtian suddenly realized something, and his face grew even gloomier.
In his previous life, he had been a passionate reader of novels, often spending sleepless nights devouring them. Naturally, he'd read The Great Yan Trilogy by Tudou, especially the second book, which had become wildly popular.
Lin Langtian—a name with only one character different from his own—was no stranger to him. In the original story, Lin Langtian was born into the prestigious Lin Clan of the Great Yan Empire. Not only was he the clan's brightest star, but he was also a celebrated prodigy among the younger generation.
However, he was proud, cold, and selfish. At one clan meeting held every decade, he crippled Lin Xiao, which made him Lin Dong's sworn enemy and the driving force behind Lin Dong's path to power.
"Who would've thought I'd actually become Lin Langtian? I'm practically the lifelong enemy of the main character," Lin Langtian muttered bitterly.
Little did he know that in some remote town of the Great Yan Empire, a young, overlooked member of a small family would later become the renowned Martial Ancestor!
The Martial Ancestor was the second great being on the Tianxuan Continent to achieve interdimensional mastery—the first born on the continent to step into the Great Thousand World!
Thinking about this, Lin Langtian grew even more despondent. After all, Lin Dong, the main protagonist, was practically a chosen one, just like the Flame Emperor Xiao Yan, a favorite of heaven and earth. With unparalleled luck and rapid growth, he was the quintessential hero.
After reaching the Great Thousand World, Lin Dong swiftly ascended to become a top-tier powerhouse, ruling over a vast territory—a formidable figure indeed.
Meanwhile, Lin Langtian was merely a minor boss standing in the way of Lin Dong's path to greatness, destined for an unfortunate end.
"Should I… get rid of him before he grows too strong?"
Now familiar with his new situation, Lin Langtian's eyes flickered with a fierce glint, and a hint of ruthlessness crossed his face.
In his past life, he had admired Lin Dong deeply; that famous rallying cry to strengthen the Dao Sect had stirred the hearts of countless men. But now, being Lin Dong's enemy made him feel as though he were sitting on a bed of thorns.
After all, being the nemesis of someone blessed by fate itself was nerve-wracking. Lin Dong's fortuitous encounters and rapid growth defied ordinary limits. If Lin Langtian didn't eliminate Lin Dong before he could fully mature, there was no telling when Lin Dong would come knocking, leaving him in ruin or worse.
Besides, Lin Dong had already obtained the stone talisman.
The talisman, or rather the "Ancestor Stone," was ranked second on the Tianxuan Continent's Ancient God Relic List, just below the Embryonic World Source—a priceless treasure.
The stone talisman played a crucial role in Lin Dong's rise. Within it resided the young master of the Celestial Demon Marten clan, a powerful ally.
Lin Langtian knew that although he was a standout genius within the clan and the entire empire, on the grand scale of the entire continent, he was still insignificant.
But if he had the Ancestor Stone's support and help from the marten, he might just be able to replicate Lin Dong's journey.
The thought left Lin Langtian somewhat tempted. Yet even as he entertained the idea of killing Lin Dong, he hesitated.
If it were Tang San instead of Lin Dong, Lin Langtian wouldn't think twice. Tang San, after all, was a manipulative hypocrite unworthy of mercy. But Lin Dong was an upright and resilient young man, one who easily won people's respect. Lin Langtian wasn't a saint, but he wasn't a merciless killer either. He couldn't bring himself to end an innocent life purely out of self-interest.
Moreover, Lin Langtian knew that the Tianxuan Continent was far from safe. If Lin Dong perished by his hand and Lin Langtian himself failed to reach the Ancestor Realm, when the Demon Emperor arrived on the continent, they would all perish anyway. Surviving a few more years wouldn't matter.
With this in mind, Lin Langtian decided against bringing disaster upon himself.
As he wavered, a sudden, clear, ethereal cry echoed in his mind.
Screech!
Though not loud, the cry felt like a thunderbolt to Lin Langtian, freezing his entire body in place and sending a buzzing sensation through his mind.
Boom!
As the cry resounded through his mind, Lin Langtian was shocked to feel a surge of scorching, noble energy erupt within him, rushing into his consciousness. Soon after, a wave of new information poured into his mind.
"Nine Nether Fire Sparrow?!"
This startling revelation left Lin Langtian utterly dumbfounded, his eyes wide with amazement.
"My cheat ability has arrived!"
(End of Chapter)