《Family Cultivation: I Am the Guardian Beast of the Clan》 Chapter 1: Awakening of the System, Clans Guardian Chapter 1: Awakening of the System, n''s Guardian In the serene town of Qingfeng, within a secluded spring pool at the Lin family''s ancestral mountain, an unremarkable gray python slowly opened its eyes, surveying its surroundings with a mix of unfamiliarity and a hint of recognition. Lin Xuan, who had just finished assimting the memories of his predecessor, felt a growing excitement in his gaze. He, "Fortuitous and Extraordinary" Lin Xuan, had transmigrated! Even though he was no longer a human in this life, he had, at the very least, fulfilled the dreams of countless Earthlings: transmigrating into a vast world of cultivation. His 1.5-meter body stood tall, and on his oval-shaped head, a pair of icy eyes surveyed everything. No one would have guessed that such arge gray python had not even seen a full moon in this world. (A full Moon happens roughly every 29.5 days.) With Lin Xuan''s movements, in a stone pavilion by the spring pool, a young girl who had been napping was also awakened. She turned her head and locked eyes with Lin Xuan. In the next moment, the girl''s expression transformed from the initial drowsiness of just waking up to disbelief, then joy. Without waiting for Lin Xuan to react, she leaped to her feet and dashed down the mountain, excitedly shouting, "Father, Father, Grand Ancestor is alive!" Lin Xuan watched the departing girl with a slightly bewildered expression. "Grand Ancestor? Me!?" A quarter of an hourter, by the spring pool, a group of over ten people appeared. Three middle-aged men led the group, while the young girl stood to the side. "Lin Family''s third-generation Family Head, Lin Xiuqi, pays respects to Grand Ancestor!" Among the three middle-aged men, the one in ck robes, around forty years old, had a dignified and imposing demeanor as he respectfully bowed to Lin Xuan. Following the lead of the middle-aged man, the ten-plus people in the group also saluted Lin Xuan in unison. As Lin Xuan observed this scene, although he felt somewhat awkward, he nodded slightly. He had deduced the reason behind this from the brief moment when the girl left earlier. In his original body''s past, his mother had been injured during her childhood and saved by Lin Qingfeng, the first-generation Family Head of the Lin family and Lin Xiuqi''s grandfather. Since then, they had formed a bond. At that time, Lin Qingfeng was still an ordinary human. He had brought Lin Xuan''s mother back to their den and discovered a cultivation technique on the corpse of a human. From then on, Lin Qingfeng embarked on the path of cultivation. As a result, Lin Qingfeng regarded Lin Xuan''s mother as his sister, which led to subsequent generations addressing her descendants with familial titles, ording to human conventions. By the spring pool, Lin Xiuqi and his two brothers, Lin Xuanqi and Lin Xuanzhi, revealed surprise in their eyes when Lin Xuan nodded. Their gestures were not out of hope that the just-born Lin Xuan, with a cultivation base of only the third level of Qi Condensation, would understand their meaning. Lin Xuan''s actions undoubtedly proved to the Lin family members that this Grand Ancestor, who hadn''t even seen a full moon, already possessed extraordinary intelligence. Among all the spirit beasts, he was an exceptionally rare existence, demonstrating Lin Xuan''s remarkable potential. For the Lin family, currently immersed in a critical situation, this was undoubtedly good news. [Ding, detection shows that the Lin family and the host''s predestined fate meets the standard. They can be a bonded pair. Would you like to bond?] [Note: Bonding will sessfully activate the system!] Suddenly, a chaotic voice echoed in Lin Xuan''s mind. This abrupt sound made his heart skip a beat. In the next moment, he instantly realized that this was one of the essential benefits for transmigrators: the system had arrived. Lin Xuan made an effort to control his emotions and didn''t blindly choose to bond. Instead, he calmly asked in his mind, "System, after bonding, can the bonded partner be changed? If the bonded partner is destroyed, will it affect me?" These were two questions Lin Xuan believed he had to rify after a brief contemtion. The first one was about securing his own future in case the Lin family turned out to be unreliable. The second was to ensure that if the Lin family perished, he wouldn''t meet the same fate. [Host, after bonding, the partner can be changed as long as they meet the predestined fate standard with the host. If the bonded partner is destroyed, it will have no adverse effect on the host.] [The purpose of the system''s existence is to allow the host to grow limitlessly by harnessing the power of the bonded partner. The primary service is for the host, and the bonded partner is just an attachment, unrted to the individual.] Upon hearing the system''s exnation, Lin Xuan felt a weight lift from his heart. He gazed once again at the Lin family members in front of him. Based on his predecessor''s memories, the Lin family was far from a bunch of deadwood. Instead, they were more like an uncut gem,cking only a chance for refinement. After confirming the suitability of the Lin family, Lin Xuan swiftly made his decision, "System, bond with the Lin family!" [Ding, congrattions, host, bonding sessful. System activated!] [Congrattions, host, you''ve gained 189 years of cultivation!] [Congrattions, host, you''ve acquired the Innate Divine Ability: Flowing Light!] [Congrattions, host, you''ve obtained the n''s guardian technique: Python Seed!] [Host''s information temte has been updated and can be viewed at any time!] The system''s sessive notifications resounded in Lin Xuan''s mind, and he felt as though he had received a blessing from the heavens. The next moment, a blue light screen appeared in front of Lin Xuan. He nced at the Lin family members and realized that he was the only one who could see this light screen. [Host: Lin Xuan] [Age: 20 days!] [Bloodline: Mystical Python Bloodline. Tier: Second.] [Cultivation: Third Layer of Qi Condensation Realm (189 years of Qi Condensation!)] [Innate Divine Ability: Flowing Light!] [Family protection talent ability: Python Seed!] [Binding target: Lin Family (Click to expand for details!)] Chapter 2: First-Rank Power, Moonlight Power! Chapter 2: First-Rank Power, Moonlight Power! Lin Xuan examined the system panel in front of him and once again opened the section rted to the Lin family. After all, the family bound to him in the future should be understood in as much detail as possible. [Lin Family: First-Rank Power!] [Family Head: Lin Xiuqi!] [Territory: Qingfeng Town!] [Number of Cultivators in the n: 25 (Three at the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation Realm, One at the Eighth Layer of Qi Condensation Realm, One at the Seventh Layer of Qi Condensation Realm, Two at the Sixth Layer of Qi Condensation Realm, ¡­ Nine at the First Layer of Qi Condensation Realm.)] [n Wealth: Qingfeng Wood, First-Rank Small Crimson Gold Mine¡­] Lin Xuan looked at the information about the Lin family. Despite the small numbers, it was not too bad overall. The house may be small, but it was fully equipped. Especially when he roughly calcted the total years of cultivation of the Lin family''s cultivators, Lin Xuan understood why the system''s reward of 189 years of cultivation looked a little odd. Thebined cultivation of the Lin family''s cultivators amounted to eighty-nine years, and the remaining one hundred years were likely the system''s gift. In other words, for each Lin family member who broke through to a new cultivationyer, Lin Xuan would gain a year of cultivation as a reward. [Ding, host''s guess is entirely correct. Furthermore, when the family bonded with the host achieves a significant breakthrough, the host will also receive special rewards.] The system''s voice confirmed Lin Xuan''s conjecture. Lin Xuan nodded and looked at the Lin family members in front of him. No matter what, he had to send these people away for now. He was still too weak at the moment. He wouldn''t put himself in danger. The method to send the Lin family members away was simple. Lin Xuan turned and plunged into the spirit pool, ready for a nap. [System, absorb the cultivation!] Upon seeing this, the Lin family members were slightly puzzled. "Alright, Grand Ancestor has just recovered and is probably tired. Ran''er, you stay here to take care of Grand Ancestor. The rest of you go back and do whatever needs to be done. Our Lin family is currently in a critical situation, and we can''t afford any mistakes." Lin Xiuqi gave instructions to the Lin family members. His authority as the Family Head was still intact. The others nodded and turned to descend the mountain. Lin Xiuqi turned and nced at Lin Xuan''s figure in the spirit pool. His eyes were determined, and he murmured, "Grand Ancestor, since you''ve ovee life and death, in the future, even if the Lin family truly falls, I will ensure that Ran''er takes you away from here. "Your mother suffered for my Lin family, unable to break through to the Second-Rank Foundation Establishment Realm in her lifetime. My Lin family will never harm you in the same way." With these words, Lin Xiuqi turned and walked quickly down the mountain. In the spirit pool, Lin Xuan raised his eyes slightly, watching Lin Xiuqi''s departing figure, and smiled inwardly. "Lin Xiuqi, Lin family, with just those words, we''ll have a pleasant cooperation in the future." With that thought, Lin Xuan could no longer resist the drowsiness that came with his improved cultivation. He fell into a deep sleep. ¡­ The night was dark, the wind was high. In the Lin family''s back mountain, at the bottom of the spirit pool, a python measuring over thirty meters in length coiled quietly, but strangely, there was no aura emanating from the python. It appeared lifeless. After a while, the python opened its eyes, and two gleams of light shed from them. Lin Xuan, feeling his vastly increased cultivation and physical strength, couldn''t help but smile. Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation! In less than a day, 60 years of cultivation had been consumed, leaving 120 years remaining. In other words, it takes ten years to advance to the next level of cultivation. As for the Foundation Establishment Realm that follows, Lin Xuan sensed that it would require about a hundred years of umted cultivation to assist him in breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. Lin Xuan had no worries about this. He already had enough cultivation built up, and the rest was merely a matter of time spent absorbing and refining it. "However, this time, when I break through to Foundation Establishment, I will need at least three days of deep sleep to absorb the cultivation. It''s time to find out more about the crisis facing the Lin family. Otherwise, I might wake up, and the Lin family is gone, and I''ll have to spend time and effort searching for the next bonded family." With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan cast his gaze toward the spirit pool''s edge, within the stone pavilion, where the exuberant girl was training. At this moment, she was seated in meditation, quietly cultivating her techniques. Around her, faint glimmers of light appeared, absorbed by her body. These faint glimmers were the essence of spiritual energy. Witnessing this scene, Lin Xuan smiled gently, and with a swift movement, he emerged from the spirit pool, arriving inside the stone pavilion. The python head faced the moon in the heavens, taking in a deep breath. In the next moment, moonlight from the sky gathered, descending into the stone pavilion. The girl Lin Ran, who was in the midst of cultivation, suddenly experienced a rapid surge in her aura after a single incense stick''s worth of time. "Boom!" A muffled sound reverberated within her body, and her cultivation level abruptly broke through from the Third Layer of Qi Condensation to the Fourth Layer. [Ding, congrattions, host. You have gained one year of cultivation.] The voice of the system rang in Lin Xuan''s ears. Lin Xuan nodded as he looked at the girl. This time, itpletely confirmed his suspicion. Lin Ran opened her eyes, and an expression of excitement and joy appeared on her face. However, before she could react further, a massive python head suddenly appeared before her, leaving her utterly stunned. Her instinctive reaction was to cast a fireball spell at the intruder. "Bang!" The fireball exploded against Lin Xuan''s head, but it was blocked by a protective barrier of spiritual energy and caused no harm. Seeing this, Lin Xuan''s face darkened, and hemunicated to Lin Ran through mental transmission, even though he hadn''t reached the stage of speaking aloud. "Is this how you treat your Grand Ancestor?" Of course, with Lin Xuan''s current cultivation, he couldn''t speak out loud, but he could stillmunicate through mental transmission. Lin Ran, upon hearing the voice in her mind, gradually returned to her senses, looking at Lin Xuan with a dumbfounded expression. "You¡­ You are my Grand Ancestor!? How is that possible!?" Lin Ran''s mind was in chaos. In the daytime, her Grand Ancestor was only one and a half meters long, but now, during the night, he had grown to over thirty meters. Such a transformation was something a sixteen-year-old girl couldn''t easily ept. She even wondered if her Great-Grandma was still alive and ying a trick on her. Chapter 3: The Crisis Of The Lin Family, Foundation Establishment Monsters! Chapter 3: The Crisis Of The Lin Family, Foundation Establishment Monsters! One quarter of an hourter, after Lin Ran had repeatedly confirmed and epted the fact that the over thirty-meter-long python before her was indeed her Grand Ancestor, she asked in astonishment, "Grand Ancestor, how did you suddenly change so much? "My father told me that an spiritual beast''s strength can mostly be discerned by observing its physical form. You''re almost as big as Great-Grandma now, right? Could it be that your cultivation has also reached the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation?" Lin Ran looked at the unfamiliar python before her. She couldn''t detect Lin Xuan''s cultivation, but she could understand that something extraordinary had happened to him through the changes in his physical form. "I don''t know. It''s probably a legacy left by my mother." Lin Xuan casually replied, and Lin Ran took it as the truth. Among spiritual beasts, leaving behind cultivation levels and even innate talent abilities through legacies for future generations was not umon. However, being able to preserve half of such legacies was considered extremely rare, let alone a case like Grand Ancestor''s, which she had never heard of before. At this moment, Lin Ran suddenly realized that her recent breakthrough was also peculiar. She had intended to investigate it after the breakthrough, but Grand Ancestor had diverted her attention. "Grand Ancestor, when I was cultivating just now, did you help me break through?" Lin Ran looked at Lin Xuan respectfully and asked. Lin Xuan smiled and said, "Are you talking about this?" With that, Lin Xuan summoned strands of moonlight, which wrapped around Lin Ran. Lin Ran was astonished by the scene. "Moonlight!?" Between heaven and earth, most cultivators primarily relied on absorbing spiritual energy. To be precise, not only cultivators, but even demonic beasts and spirit beasts followed this practice. Sunlight and Moonlight. Everyone knew these were excellent resources, but to absorb them, one needed techniques capable of harnessing the essence of heaven and earth. Even among demonic and spirit beasts, only those with exceptional innate talents could directly absorb and cultivate using sunlight and moonlight upon birth. "I observed you earlier and noticed that you were stuck at the bottleneck of the Third Layer of Qi Condensation, so I gave you a hand," Lin Xuan exined. Lin Ran hesitated for a moment and nodded, "But, Grand Ancestor, how can you absorb moonlight?" "Your Grand Ancestor has unique talents. I was born with this ability. No need to ask more questions," Lin Xuan replied impatiently. This time, he wasn''t lying. It seemed like he had discovered his ability to absorb moonlight right after waking up. It was likely one of the perks of being transported to this world, perhaps even a reward from the system. Lin Ran sensed her Grand Ancestor''s impatience but refrained frommenting further. She consoled herself, thinking that her Grand Ancestor''s bloodline might have mutated, which was a great thing for her father and the Lin family. "Ran''er, Grand Ancestor wants to know, what exactly is the crisis in the Lin family that your father mentioned earlier?" Lin Xuan got back to the point. Lin Ran''s expression changed slightly, and her previously joyful face now bore a hint of worry. "Grand Ancestor, it''s okay if you don''t know. You''re only twenty days old, and you''ve just been through a life-and-death situation." "Alright, tell me. What happened?" Lin Xuan interrupted. Lin Ran nodded. "About two months ago, my third brother, Lin Mengyuan, found a small Red Gold vein in a valley outside Qingfeng Town. Red Gold is a top-grade material with extraordinary value. Once we mine and refine this Red Gold vein, the Lin family''s influence and resources will experience a short-term surge. "Initially, under the control of Grandfather and several Uncles, including my father, everything was going smoothly. However, shortly after we started mining the Red Gold vein, just about a month ago, we received news from the Zhang family in Renhuai County. "They imed that their disciple had discovered a Red Gold vein half a year ago, and they even provided the location. It was the same valley we found." Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan fell into silence. The situation was clear: the Zhang family had their eyes on the Lin family''s Red Gold vein. As for the im of it being half a year ago, it was undoubtedly a fabrication. ording to the unspoken rules of this world, any discovery made on one''s territory belonged to that power, as long as it didn''t exceed their rank. Of course, they had to be capable of defending it. The Zhang family''s public announcement of the location was a move meant to provoke the Lin family. If the Lin family refused to yield, the nearby cultivation powers in Qingfeng Town would likely covet this mining site. Lin Xuan wasn''t in a hurry to make a decision; there was something fishy about this situation. The Lin family''s original strength should have been enough to im such a Red Gold vein. For the Zhang family, a second-ranked power with Foundation Establishment cultivators, iming a small Red Gold vein didn''t seem to justify such a loss of face. "After this incident, in less than a day, Grandfather, several Uncles, my father, and the rest of the family made a unanimous decision to hand over the Red Gold vein to the Zhang family." Lin Ran exined in the stone pavilion. Lin Xuan nodded, content with the Lin family''s decision. However, Lin Ran''s face showed a trace of sadness, despair, and even a hint of murderous intent. "On the same day, my third uncle left with the family''s documents to formally submit to the Zhang family. But things took a turn that very night. The spirit tablet that my third uncle left in the ancestral hall suddenly shattered. "Furthermore, a Red Gold Tiger, which had just advanced to the Second Rank, emerged from the Luoshen Mountains. It rampaged and devoured ordinary people in Qingfeng Town. "My grandfather, several uncles, along with more than half of the family''s cultivators, and even your mother, Grand Ancestor, who is my great-grandmother, worked together to wound and drive away the Red Gold Tiger. However, none of the Lin family cultivators who went to confront it survived. "The only one who returned was my great-grandmother, and after giving birth to you, Grand Ancestor, she departed from this world. You, Grand Ancestor, were born prematurely and remained on the brink of life and death." As Lin Ran''s words fell, Lin Xuan''s gaze narrowed. It was no wonder that the Lin family referred to his recent life-and-death experience; the root of the issuey here. Chapter 4: The Formation is Broken, Rain Falls in a Thousand Streams! Chapter 4: The Formation is Broken, Rain Falls in a Thousand Streams! Lin Xuan furrowed his brows; there were too many mysteries surrounding the Lin family''s situation. "Ran''er, what''s the cultivation level of your grandfather and uncles?" Lin Xuan suddenly asked. "Grand Ancestor, my grandfather and uncles reached the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation twenty years ago, but they''ve been stuck there due to theck of Second-Rank Foundation Establishment resources to break through," Lin Ran exined. "Otherwise, our Lin family would have advanced to the Second-Rank powers long ago. Even so, my Lin family had eight cultivators at the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation, not to mention hundreds of other Qi Condensation cultivators, making us one of the top powers in Renhuai County and even in Tianyuan Prefecture." Lin Ran said this with a touch of pride. Lin Xuan nodded, and his earlier doubts dissipated. The Lin family''s power had evidently grown dangerously close to challenging the Zhang family, which ruled over Renhuai County. The subsequent events followed naturally. Seeing her Grand Ancestor''s expression, Lin Ran understood his thoughts instantly. "If it''s indeed the Zhang family behind this, our Lin family is in grave danger." Lin Ran''s face carried a hint of despair. Lin Xuan didn''t refute her; it was indeed the case. Without eliminating the root of the problem, it could regrow. Since the Zhang family had taken action, they undoubtedly intended to wipe out the Lin family. Their methods weren''t particrly sophisticated, and anyone with discerning eyes could see what was happening. "No wonder my father repeatedly instructed me that if I heard anymotion from the family in the rear mountains, I should immediately take you, Grand Ancestor, and head to the Demon Beast Mountain Range." Lin Ran''s expression changed, and it was clear that her father and the Lin family had already suspected who was behind their troubles and anticipated possible developments. "Hiss!" Suddenly, Lin Xuan emitted a low growl, and his enormous head rose upright. He gazed at the location of the Lin family down the mountain. "Zhang family has arrived!" Lin Xuan''s eyes turned icy. "I must go." Seeing this, Lin Ran''s expression grew anxious. "Grand Ancestor, I want to go too." Lin Xuan''s tail flicked, and he carried Lin Ran on his back. Then, he transformed into a streak of gray light, disappearing in an instant. ¡­ The Lin family was located to the north of Qingfeng Town, spanning hundreds of acres. At this moment, sixteen figures silently appeared above the Lin family,pletely sealing it off. The leader was an unidentified figure emanating heavy pressure. Behind him were two cultivators at the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation, and the rest were cultivators with at least the Fifth Layer of Qi Condensation. "Steward Zhang, may I ask what brings you to my Lin family in the dead of night?" Lin Xiuqi, along with many Lin family cultivators, walked out of the main hall. Lin Xiuqi looked at the elderly man with dark hair and an ominous aura in the sky as he inquired. "Lin family cultivator Lin Tiesheng trespassed into Zhang''s familypound and attempted to assault the Second Miss. He has been killed on the orders of the family head. ording to the family head''smand, the Lin family will be wiped out," the elderly man stated. Lin Xiuqi''s expression changed slightly. "My third uncle is over ny years old; even if he''s confused, he wouldn''tmit such a grave offense. Please, Steward Zhang, spare us; there must be some misunderstanding. My Lin family is willing to offer two-thirds of our resources to resolve this matter." Lin Xiuqi''s tone was sincere. He understood that these were merely excuses from the Zhang family, but family heritage was paramount, and sometimes, you had to yield when necessary. The elderly man with dark hair and an ominous aura looked at Lin Xiuqi coldly and waved his hand. "Kill." The Zhang family cultivators behind him immediately unleashed their spells and attacked the Lin family members. "Hum!" In an instant, an invisible barrier appeared over the Lin family, blocking all the attacks from the outside. Clearly, the Lin family had been prepared for trouble from the very beginning and had activated their protective formation. Outside the barrier, the Zhang family cultivators didn''t pause for a moment andunched spell after spell, creating ripples in the barrier. The colorful spells collided with the barrier, illuminating the entire Qingfeng Town with their brilliant explosions. Over ten thousand ordinary residents of Qingfeng Town could only hide in their homes, peering through windows and door gaps with a mixture of fear and curiosity, gazing in the direction of the Lin family. In the past, the Lin family was the sky over Qingfeng Town. They had never imagined that someone would dare to attack the Lin family. Yet now, the unimaginable had urred. Inside the Lin family, over a thousand Lin family members stared at the trembling barrier in the sky, their faces pale, and their eyes filled with despair. They understood that, although the Lin family''s barrier was strong, it was ultimately a First-Rank level. Under this relentless bombardment, it couldn''t hold much longer. When the barrier broke, the Lin family cultivators would be the first to face the onught, and these direct family members, mere mortals, would inevitably be ughtered. Perhaps unwilling to dy any longer, Steward Zhang outside the barrier disyed impatience. His hands quickly formed seals, and golden streams of light converged. In the sky, hundreds of golden feathers appeared behind Steward Zhang. Each feather exuded a sharp and dangerous aura. "Zhang Family''s Secret Technique: Rain of a Thousand Feathers!" Lin Xiuqi said with a solemn expression. "All Qi Condensation cultivators, return to your positions and infuse your spiritual energy into the formation," Lin family cultivators naturally understood the urgency of the situation. In just an instant, they all took their positions and activated the formation, channeling their spiritual energy into it. Twenty-four different-colored spiritual energy streams flowed continuously into the barrier. Seeing this scene, Steward Zhang''s eyes disyed a hint of disdain. He had once attempted to break through Foundation Establishment using Foundation Establishment Pill, and although he failed, his cultivation reached a theoretical half-step Foundation Establishment level. His spiritual energy had fogged, and both his spiritual consciousness and spiritual energy were several times greater than an ordinary Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation cultivator. Now, when he unleashed the Rain of a Thousand Feathers, it could rival the full-power strike of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. No matter how the Lin family struggled, it was all in vain. "Hum!" Various thoughts shed, and Steward Zhangpleted his seals. Hundreds of golden feathers shot toward the barrier. "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" ¡­ Amidst a continuous series of explosions, the Lin family''s formation shattered. All the Lin family cultivators suffered bacsh injuries from the formation, each vomiting blood to varying degrees. But as they watched the now-unobstructed sky and the dense killing intent emanating from the Zhang family cultivators, the Lin family members fell into utter despair. The Lin family was finished! "Kill!" Seeing the formation broken, Steward Zhang''s eyes erupted with killing intent, and he no longer concealed his half-step Foundation Establishment aura, overwhelming the entire Qingfeng Town. "Daring to attack the Lin family, did you ask for my permission?" Suddenly, a divine message echoed in the sky above the Lin family, resounding in the minds of everyone. Chapter 5: The Power of Innate Divine Ability, Killing Half-Step Foundation Establishment! Chapter 5: The Power of Innate Divine Ability, Killing Half-Step Foundation Establishment! Above the Lin Family, Steward Zhang''s brows furrowed slightly as he nced in the direction indicated by the divine consciousness transmission. The others did the same. A long, grey shadow flickered in the distance. In just moments, it arrived at the Lin Family''s residence, revealing its true form to everyone. It was a gray python, over thirty meters long! "Ran''er!" Lin Xiuqi looked at Lin Ran atop the gray python, his expression filled with astonishment. "Father." With a flick of his tail, Lin Xuan ced Lin Ran in front of the Lin Family. The members of the Lin Family stared at the python, momentarily unable to react. "Father, this is Grand Ancestor." Seeing everyone''s bewildered faces, Lin Ran realized they hadn''t recognized Lin Xuan. However, she wasn''t surprised. After all, in just one day, who could imagine that Grand Ancestor, who was just over a meter long and at the Third Layer of Qi Condensation Realm could transform into a python over thirty meters long, reaching the pinnacle of the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation Realm. Hearing Lin Ran''s words, the Lin family members were filled with astonishment, their gazes incredulously fixed on the serpent. "Ran''er, you''re not joking, this individual in front of us is our Grand Ancestor?" Lin Xiuqi''s second uncle, Lin Shanhai, asked with surprise, standing beside Lin Xiuqi, dressed in white and exuding a hint of elegance. "Second Uncle, he is indeed our Grand Ancestor. Grand Ancestor absorbed the legacy of Great-Grandma, so he has grown so quickly," Lin Ran exined. The Lin family members confirmed this after a brief moment of disbelief. However, despite their amazement, their mood quickly plummeted. What use was an extra Qi Condensation Ninth Layer? The power of a Half-Step Foundation Establishment was something that a Qi Condensation Ninth Layer couldn''t contend with. At this moment, Lin Ran and Grand Ancestor were undoubtedly marching to their deaths. The Lin family members had despair in their eyes, but Lin Ran remained unperturbed. She knew all too well what kind of power and talent a creature that could absorb moonlight possessed. Crossing a major cultivation realm to challenge a Foundation Establishment cultivator might be a bit difficult, but defeating a Half-Step Foundation Establishment was well within reach. With her father and the others lending a hand, they could ovee the crisis tonight. "A Qi Condensation Ninth Layer Peak spiritual beast?" Steward Zhang looked at Lin Xiuqi and furrowed his brows slightly. However, he quickly dismissed it as inconsequential. It was just a Qi Condensation Ninth Layer corpse. Steward Zhang raised his hand and sent out a palm strike, condensing his spiritual energy in the air, forming a handprint about a hundred meters in size that pressed toward the serpent. The terrifying spiritual pressure left everyone motionless. Seeing this, Lin Xiuqi and his two brothers had a change in their expressions. They moved to help their Grand Ancestor. However, they were instantly blocked by the other Zhang family cultivators. "Boom!" At such a close range, the attack happened in an instant, apanied by a deafening explosion. Everyone''s gaze then focused on the center of the explosion. The scene that unfolded before them left them in shock and disbelief. Lin Xuan stood proudly above the Lin family''s residence, surrounded by a dense aura of moonlight. His long tail rose straight into the sky. The change that urred just now was seen by many in the Lin family. The attack of Steward Zhang, a Half-Step Foundation Establishment cultivator, had been directly punctured by Lin Xuan''s tail. Grand Ancestor remained unharmed! However, what was most shocking at this moment was not that Lin Xuan effortlessly withstood Steward Zhang''s attack, but the thick moonlight emanating from him. "Innate Spiritual Beast!" After a brief silence, someone finally looked at Lin Xuan''s moonlit figure and eximed in disbelief. Steward Zhang, upon hearing this, was immediately awakened. Then, amidst the bewildered gazes of everyone, he turned and fled toward the Zhang family in Renhuai County. This scene was unexpected to everyone. "Just because Lin Xuan blocked one attack from the enemy, he''s fleeing like this? Isn''t that a bit too cautious?" This was what everyone thought as they watched Steward Zhang''s retreating figure. Unfortunately, Steward Zhang didn''t care about their thoughts at this moment. Although the other cultivators didn''t understand, he did. An Innate Spiritual Beast, especially one empowered by moonlight, was capable of much more than just amplifying its own strength with moonlight. What was truly terrifying was that they had generally awakened their innate divine abilities. Steward Zhang knew this very well. The power of an Innate Spiritual Beast, particrly one that had activated its innate divine ability, was enough to rival him. Once it used its innate divine ability, he would bepletely outmatched and death would be imminent. All he wanted now was to escape back to the Zhang family, where the value of an Innate Spiritual Beast was immeasurable. As long as he made it back this time, it would be a tremendous opportunity for him. Of course, deep down, he had a burning question: "How does the Lin family have an Innate Spiritual Beast? Such creatures are beyond the reach of a First Rank family like the Lin family." Just as Steward Zhang was contemting this, his expression suddenly changed. He was about to turn around when he felt a sharp pain in his chest. Lowering his head, he saw that his entire chest had vanished. Raising his head, he saw a ck light gradually taking on the form of a serpent over thirty meters long in front of him. "So this is the power of an innate divine ability?" Steward Zhang mumbled to himself. Then, his eyes gradually lost their light, and his body fell from the sky. "Yes!" Lin Xuan responded with a cheerful tone as he looked at Steward Zhang''s lifeless body. He was quite satisfied with the oue. The innate divine ability, Flowing Light, truly possessed incredible power and effects. It could instantly boost one''s speed by twenty times. Absolute speed was, in itself, a terrifying force. However, Lin Xiuqi realized that his current cultivation level was too low, and as he continued to grow, his speed would likely increase even more. At this moment, the Lin family members who had witnessed the entire process were dumbfounded. Before the battle with Steward Zhang, Lin Xuan''s Flowing Light had already wiped out all the remaining Zhang family cultivators. Chapter 6: Ensuring the Rise of the Lin Family, Promoted to a Second Rank Force in Half a Month! Chapter 6: Ensuring the Rise of the Lin Family, Promoted to a Second Rank Force in Half a Month! Lin Xuan''s skin, originally gray, was now shrouded in the power of moonlight, making him appear like a massive silver serpent. In the small town below, thousands of Lin family members bore witness to this scene. Even the ordinary townsfolk who had been peeking from various corners had this scene imprinted on their retinas, their expressions filled with astonishment. [Ding, congrattions to the host for helping the Lin family survive a life and death crisis. Reward: a hundred years of Qi Condensation cultivation!] [Ding, congrattions to the host for deepening the bond with the Lin family, unlocking the family''s luck.] [Ding, congrattions to the host for deepening the bond with the Lin family and obtaining an elementary Pond of Shedding Mortality.] A continuous stream of system sounds rang in Lin Xuan''s ears. He was initially surprised but quickly understood. The system binding was indeed no joke. He seemed to benefit from any form of growth in the Lin family. With a sway of his body, Lin Xuan returned to the sky above the Lin family''s residence in no time. He looked down from above, his cold eyes scanning the Lin family members below. "Lin Xiuqi, Lin Shanhai, Lin Jinshan, pays respects to Grand Ancestor!" The three brothers of the Lin family below led the way in bowing respectfully to Lin Xiuqi. The other Lin family members quickly followed suit, saying, "We pay our respects to Grand Ancestor!" The Lin family cultivators were fine, but the thousands of ordinary Lin family townsfolk had all knelt before Lin Xuan, as if worshiping a deity. Lin Xuan''s divine appearance shrouded in moonlight indeed bore a resemnce to a deity. Observing the Lin family members, Lin Xuan nodded. He then looked at the middle-aged family head, Lin Xiuqi, and sent a message through divine sense. "I need three days to break through to Foundation Establishment. By then, the Lin family''s crisis can be resolved." Lin Xiuqi was stunned when he heard this. Breaking through to Foundation Establishment in just three days? Despite finding it incredible, tonight''s events had already left him in disbelief, and with Lin Xuan''s identity as an Innate Spiritual Beast, he was inclined to believe in his Grand Ancestor. He quickly made a decisive decision. "Grand Ancestor, rest assured. I will immediately send Lin family members to seal off the entire Qingfeng Town. For three days, no living being will leave. As long as they have no confirmed information, Zhang family members will likely think that Steward Zhang and his group are taking over my Lin family''s assets. "Zhang family''s Foundation Establishment Ancestor is the only one and needs to stay in Renhuai County. He won''t leave easily. Although there may be suspicions, dying for three days should be fine." Lin Xuan nodded in agreement with Lin Xiuqi''s arrangements. "That''s the best." With that said, Lin Xuan turned around and transformed into silver light, heading towards the back mountain of the Lin family. In Lin Xiuqi''s mind, Lin Xuan''s message sounded once again. "This time, if I sessfully break through to Foundation Establishment, I''ll ensure that the Lin family rises to a Second Rank force within half a month." As Lin Xiuqi watched Lin Xuan''s departing figure, his expression remained stunned. Second Rank force? A First Rank force required three Qi Condensation Ninth Layer cultivators, and their influence covered the territory of a town. A Second Rank force required a Foundation Establishment cultivator and territory epassing the region of a county. This had been the Lin family''s goal for the past hundred years. Now, Grand Ancestor was saying that after he sessfully broke through to Foundation Establishment, he would help the Lin family promote within half a month. It was worth noting that the human race had strict requirements for the rank of forces. First, the cultivator must be of the human race, and second, they must originate from the local force. Lin Xiuqi''s words implied that within half a month, he would help a Lin family member break through to Foundation Establishment and take control of an entire county''s territory. This left himpletely dumbfounded. "Big Brother, what did Grand Ancestor say?" Beside him, Lin Shanhai, unable to contain his curiosity, asked. It was important to note that, as far back as he could remember, his Big Brother had always been mature andposed, possessing an unshakeable attitude even in the face of a copsing mountain. Now, seeing this look of shock on his face, it was quite the sight. Beside them, the third brother, Lin Jinshan, also cast a curious nce, but his curiosity was not directed towards his elder brother but towards their Grand Ancestor. Tonight, the appearance of Grand Ancestor should be the most significant source of curiosity. Lin Xiuqi returned to his senses upon hearing the question. He shook his head at his two younger brothers. This matter was too significant, and the fewer people who knew about it, the better. Even if they were his own brothers, Lin Xiuqi had no ns to reveal the details of Grand Ancestor until he had achieved the breakthrough. "Don''t worry, you will find out in three days," Lin Xiuqi said and added, "Pass on my order. All members of the Lin family must mobilize, sealing off the entire Qingfeng Town. For three days, no living being is allowed to leave Qingfeng Town." To emphasize the importance of hismand, Lin Xiuqi added, "This is Grand Ancestor''smand as well." Hearing this, the expressions of the Lin family members revealed slight surprise. Though they didn''t understand the reason, they were determined to execute themand perfectly. "We shall obey Grand Ancestor''s and the family head''s orders!" All around, the Lin family members bowed their heads and replied in unison. Afterward, groups of Lin family members immediately put on armor, armed themselves, and headed towards the periphery of Qingfeng Town. Lin family cultivators, using their Wind Riding Arts, arrived at the four cardinal directions from the sky, making sure not a single living being escaped. For the next three days, Lin family cultivators would take turns ensuring there were no gaps in their surveince. Inside the Lin family, Lin Xiuqi watched the reactions of the people and couldn''t help but smile wryly. He knew that after tonight, Grand Ancestor''s status would likely surpass his own. However, as long as the Lin family could prosper, he didn''t have much resistance to this idea. ¡­ Lin family''s back mountain, within the Spirit Pool, Lin Xuan, feeling the movements of the Lin family members below, smiled slightly. Although he didn''t know if his snakehead had shown his emotions, his feelings had indeed changed as such. Chapter 7: The Power of the Family Protection Divine Ability, Please, Ancestor! Chapter 7: The Power of the Family Protection Divine Ability, Please, Ancestor! Lin Xuan''s promise to Lin Xiuqi was naturally not an exaggeration. [Family Protection Divine Ability: Python Seed! Divine Ability''s Effect: Using the host''s bloodline as a link, the power of heaven and earth as the seed, and the n''s luck as the root, the condensed Python Seed can greatly enhance the cultivation speed and talent of the one who obtains it. It enables cultivation at a speed far exceeding the usual rate, several times, or even tens of times faster. Note: Those who receive the Python Seed will unconsciously view the host as their belief. After their death, their entire cultivation, talent, and spiritual power will be transformed into a Python Seed and feedback to the host. The host can currently condense only one.] Honestly, Lin Xuan was quite surprised after reading the system''s introduction to the Family Protection Divine Ability. He had no doubt that the Python Seed could rece Second Rank Foundation Establishment resources required for cultivation. Once he condensed it and handed it over to any Lin family member who had reached the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation, it would undoubtedly help them achieve Foundation Establishment in a short time. However, this idea was merely a passing thought for Lin Xuan. No matter how important the Lin family was, he always ced his safety first. If he handed the Python Seed over to a Lin family member, and they broke through to Foundation Establishment before him, he would undoubtedly be cing himself in a dangerous situation, which he naturally would not do. With countless thoughts in just a moment, Lin Xuan looked at the moon in the sky. Now, breaking through to Foundation Establishment was the most critical matter. He closed his eyes, and in an instant, Lin Xuan fell into slumber, beginning the absorption and refinement of the cultivation rewards from the system. With Lin Xuan''s every breath, the power of moonlight around the Spirit Pool gradually flowed towards the bottom of the pool. It circled around Lin Xuan''s body, slowly being absorbed by him. ¡­ The early morning of the second day, east of Qingfeng Town. On a narrow roadpletely opposite to Renhuai County, a man, woman, and a young girl, obviously a family of three, were slowly driving a cart. Suddenly, a figure descended from the sky and hovered in front of them, looking coldly at the three. "Thud!" On the cart, the family of three was obviously frightened by the sudden intrusion. They hurriedly dismounted the cart and knelt in front of the figure. The leading middle-aged man was panicking as he kowtowed, and his wife and daughter followed suit. "We greet the Immortal!" "Qingfeng Town is sealed; didn''t you hear?" Lin Shanhai asked coldly. "I know, I know. Latest night, Steward Lin had already notified us. However, my father-inw passed away a few days ago, and we had received the news, so I dared to...," Li Dan didn''t continue and regretfully said, "I apologize, Immortal. I will take my wife and daughter back to Qingfeng Town immediately, and won''t¡­ Ugh!" As Li Dan spoke, he suddenly felt dizzy and disoriented. In a moment of confusion, he saw his own body and the lifeless bodies of his wife and daughter. Hisst thought was, "I chose apletely opposite direction to Renhuai County, and yet, did I still expose a w?" Where did the w appear? Of course, Li Dan could never have imagined that he hadn''t shown any ws, and Lin Shanhai hadn''t suspected him. However, when it came to such a critical issue of the Lin family''s survival, from today onwards, anyone leaving Qingfeng Town, whether innocent or not, would meet the same fate. Lin Shanhai nced at the three lifeless bodies that had separated and lingered for a moment on the little girl. Then, his expression turned cold again. He had already given them a chance. The notification had been sent downst night, and these people chose to seek their own death. ming him was pointless. In the blink of an eye, Lin Shanhai''s figure turned into a stream of light and disappeared. At the same time, simr scenes were constantly urring around Qingfeng Town. The moment someone left Qingfeng Town, their fate was sealed. Renhuai County was neither big nor small. There were thirteen towns and thirteen First Rank forces in the county. Each of them had ced their own spies in their respective areas of influence. The Lin family had also done this, so naturally, they had a deep understanding of this. Therefore, regardless of whether they were innocent or not, it was better to kill the wrong person than to let one off. This was the best solution. ¡­ Renhuai County, Zhang Family. Two days had passed since the night of annihtion. In the main hall of the Zhang Family, all the senior cultivators were present. In total, there were twelve of them. The position of Zhang Family''s elders required a cultivation level of at least the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation. This showed that the difference between First Rank and Second Rank forces wasn''t just because of the existence of Foundation Establishment cultivators. Even the number of low-level cultivators and theirbat power varied significantly. After a nce at everyone present, Zhang Buren reluctantly spoke, "Two days ago, you must all be aware of the actions in the n. Now, two days have passed, and we haven''t received any news from Qingfeng Town. No news sometimes is the worst news. "Qingfeng Town has had some unforeseen changes. I am considering sending more n members to investigate what happened. Who among you is willing to go? Regardless of the oue, those who go will receive great merits, with a minimum of one thousand and a maximum of ten thousand contributions." As Zhang Buren''s words fell silent, the Zhang Family''s grand hall was shrouded in silence. All the Zhang Family elders remained silent. Despite Steward Zhang not holding the position of an elder, it was because he was deeply trusted by the ancestor, who had always kept him by his side. Otherwise, with his cultivation level of half a step into Foundation Establishment, the entire Zhang Family, apart from the family head and the grand elder, wouldn''t have been able to match him. Such an existence fell at Qingfeng Town, and naturally, they didn''t have the confidence that they would be safe. As high as the family head''s rewards were, having a chance to survive was the real truth. Seeing this, Zhang Buren''s expression gradually darkened. On the side, the grand elder slowly spoke, "Family head, it''s not their fault. Steward Zhang has disappeared, and there must be something suspicious on the Lin family''s side. Sending people to investigate recklessly may lead to unnecessary losses for our Zhang Family''s power. "In my opinion, let''s wait one more day. If there''s still no news from Qingfeng Town, then we should invoke the ancestor." Upon hearing this, Zhang Buren''s brow furrowed, and then he looked at the silent group of elders. He slowly nodded and said, "Very well." Chapter 8: Heaven Defying Effect of Pond of Shedding Mortality, Wonders of Heaven and Earth Chapter 8: Heaven Defying Effect of Pond of Shedding Mortality, Wonders of Heaven and Earth Three days passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, on Lin Family''s back mountain, a terrifying aura gradually spread and extended towards the foot of the mountain. This aura was concealed but not released, as if it were containing something. At this moment, Lin Xiuqi had already assembled all the Lin Family''s cultivators, standing on the back mountain, protecting Lin Xuan. The Lin Family''s cultivators had initially been unaware of what was happening. However, after sensing this aura, they exchanged puzzled nces, and an absurd thought sprang into their minds. Could it be that the Grand Ancestor was breaking through to the Second Rank of the Cultivation and bing a foundational existence in the form of a Second Rank Spiritual Beast? "Hiss!" Suddenly, a snake''s hiss echoed from the bottom of the spirit pool. Then, to everyone''s astonishment, a gray giant python over 130 meters long burst out of the spirit pool, soaring into the sky. It roamed freely in the sky, ultimately circling above the clouds, overlooking everything. It emitted the terrifying aura of a Second Rank Foundation Establishment Beast. "This¡­" Lin Shanhai, Lin Jinshan, Lin Ran, and other Lin Family cultivators looked at this scene, shocked and at a loss for words. Even Lin Xiuqi, who had expected this, was dumbfounded at this moment. "Congrattions, Grand Ancestor, on advancing to the Second Rank and Foundation Establishment Realm existence!" Lin Ran was the first to react, her expression filled with joy. The breakthrough to the Second Rank Foundation Establishment was undoubtedly fantastic news for the Lin Family. The rest of the Lin Family members soon realized the situation, and their faces lit up with excitement. They all bowed in unison to Lin Xuan and said, "We congratte the Grand Ancestor on advancing to the Second Rank Foundation Establishment!" [Ding, congrattions to the host for sessfully advancing to the Second Rank. The talent skill ''Flowing Light'' has grown!] [Ding, congrattions to the host for sessfully advancing to the Second Rank. The family protection talent skill ''Python Seed'' has grown. The current number of Python Seeds that can be condensed: five.] Above the clouds, Lin Xuan nced at the Lin Family members below, then was attracted by the system''s voice. The growth of two major talent skills was expected. "System, check the information panel!" [Host: Lin Xuan] [Age: Twenty-three days!] [Bloodline: Python Bloodline. Tier: Second (already at the limit!)] [Cultivation: Initial Foundation Establishment!] [Innate Divine Ability: Flowing Light! (Can increase speed up to fifty times at the maximum!)] [Family Protection Talent Ability: Python Seed! (Current number of Python Seeds that can be condensed: five!)] [Unused Items: One Beginner Pool of Shedding Mortality.] [Bound to: Lin Family (Click to view details!)] ¡­ Lin Xuan looked at the system panel. In three days, he had absorbed almost all the cultivation rewards from the system. After breaking through to Foundation Establishment, the cultivation rewards were automatically converted into Foundation Establishment cultivation at a one-to-one ratio. Therefore, the surplus cultivation wasn''t particrly valuable to Lin Xuan. What truly caught Lin Xuan''s attention was his Second Rank Python Bloodline. Having just reached the Second Rank, it had already reached its limit. He could theoretically continue to advance, but with his current physical aptitude, forcefully advancing even to the middle Layer of Foundation Establishment would require a millennium of cultivation. The cultivation rewards from the system were based on his aptitude and what he would achieve in a year. With this in mind, Lin Xuan''s gaze gradually shifted to another item on the system page. The Beginner Pool of Shedding Mortality. The name alone was intriguing, making one''s imagination run wild. Lin Xuan had a thought, and the system disyed the relevant information: [Name: Beginner Pool of Shedding Mortality!] [Tier: Special Heaven and Earth Unique Item!] [Effect 1: Can help all creatures immersed in it to improve their bloodline aptitude, enhance spiritual root quality, and the degree of improvement is uncertain. (The first immersed person gets the best effect!)] [Effect 2: Can help ordinary people without spiritual roots reshape their spiritual roots and embark on the path of cultivating as immortals. (Current number of people it can assist: one thousand!)] [Effect 3: Can help recover from all injuries, with the specific effect depending on the severity of the injury. (Effect example: Below Gold Core, limbs can be regenerated!)] Lin Xuan was taken aback by the captivating information. This Beginner Pool of Shedding Mortality seemed to be something extraordinary, a Special Heaven and Earth Unique Item! The ability to improve bloodlines and spiritual roots, just this one effect alone was groundbreaking. The second effect is even more amazing, helping ordinary people defy destiny and embark on the path of immortality. ording to the inherited memories of this body, practically everything required for this feat is legendary. Only cultivation forces of Rank Five or higher might possess it, and the effects would be iparable to those of the Pool of Shedding Mortality. Inparison, the third effect, while good, doesn''t match the two preceding miraculous ones. Fortunately, Lin Xuan, who had been concerned about his bloodline aptitude, now appeared to have found a solution. As for the Lin Family''s information, Lin Xuan had no immediate ns to review it. Someone had been waiting beside him for a long time. Lin Xuan shifted his gaze towards a particr cloud in the western sky, his eyes cold. "Old man, are you nning to keep peeping for long?" With his current Foundation Establishment cultivation, he had already assimted the bone and could speak. Below, the Lin Family members heard his words and looked puzzled. Was someone spying here? Why hadn''t they noticed anything? However, in the next moment, the expressions of all the Lin Family members changed simultaneously. The cloud Lin Xuan was staring at slowly revealed a person¡ªa white-bearded old man in a blue robe, looking rather aged. He held a two-meter-long green dragon-headed cane in his hand. Lin Xuan''s gaze lingered on the dragon-headed cane for a moment¡ª a Second Rank peak-quality magical item! "Zhang Family Foundation Establishment Ancestor, Zhang Yaoyang!" In an instant, Lin Xuan guessed the identity of the neer. "Monster, I never expected you to have some skill. You just broke through and already detected my presence?" Zhang Yaoyang looked at Lin Xuan and smiled, his eyes harboring a hint of killing intent. Below, the Lin Family members had long turned pale. They had never imagined that the Foundation Establishment Ancestor of the Zhang Family, who had been renowned for a long time, would appear here. Would their Lin Family Grand Ancestor be a match for him? A sense of impending danger rose within everyone''s hearts. Chapter 9: Kill The Ancestor Of The Zhang Family, And The Dead Tree Will Be Judged In Spring! Chapter 9: Kill The Ancestor Of The Zhang Family, And The Dead Tree Will Be Judged In Spring! In the sky, Zhang Yaoyang looked at Lin Xuan with an indifferent expression. "Three days ago, my Zhang Family members were killed by you?" "A bunch of trash," Lin Xuan responded disdainfully. There was no fear in his expression. "Monster, I see that your breakthrough was no easy feat. If you are willing to swear a blood oath, follow my Zhang Family, and pledge loyalty to us, I can spare your life. However, your Lin Family is doomed to be wiped out, for their insubordination." Zhang Yaoyang looked at the Lin Family members below with a cold, indifferent gaze, as if he were looking at lifeless objects. An invisible Foundation Establishment pressure pressed down on them. Seeing this, the faces of the Lin Family members turned slightly pale. Foundation Establishment cultivators, even their aura, were not something they could bear. "Hum!" In just a moment, Lin Xuan''s aura enveloped the Lin Family members, isting Zhang Yaoyang''s pressure. Lin Xuan gazed at Zhang Yaoyang with an icy expression. "Old man, I''m in charge of the Lin Family. Who gave you the audacity to annihte our n?" "Boom!" With his words, Lin Xuan no longer wasted time on idle chatter. His tail directly mmed down on Zhang Yaoyang, and the umted lunar power within his body was imbued in the strike. The terrifying blow made Zhang Yaoyang''s expression slightly change. This monster, who had just broken through, possessed such power? "Bang!" With a resounding explosion, Zhang Yaoyang''s body was sent plummeting from the sky, transforming into a streak of light and crashing into the earth a kilometer away, creating a massive crater. In terms of strength, humans were like antspared to the Monster n. If Zhang Yaoyang hadn''t used his Second Rank peak-quality magical item to block the attack, it might have exploded him instantly. "Boom!" The distant earth fell silent for a moment, and in the next instant, a green pir of light soared into the sky. Within the light pir, a figure suspended in mid-air, and it was none other than Zhang Yaoyang. At this moment, Zhang Yaoyang had multiple wounds on his body, a pallidplexion, and numerous green halos emanating from the surrounding mountains andnd floated into his body. Zhang Yaoyang''s injuries were visibly healing at a remarkable rate. As Zhang Yaoyang looked at Lin Xuan''s tail, he finally noticed Lin Xuan''s extraordinary nature, particrly the lingering lunar power on his tail. It left him somewhat baffled, finding it incredible. "You''re a gifted spirit beast!?" Zhang Yaoyang couldn''t believe it. "How is that possible? I can clearly feel that your bloodline is just an ordinary Second Rank Mystical Python bloodline. How could it awaken as a gifted spirit beast and be an innate spirit beast?" Lin Xuan didn''t respond and instead turned his gaze to the green halos surrounding Zhang Yaoyang. He spected that the Zhang Family''s cultivation technique was probably wood-based, with a focus on recovery. Coupled with the influence of the Second Rank peak-quality magical item, the old man''s recovery ability was indeed formidable. "If you don''t believe it, then why don''t I show you?¡± Lin Xuan retorted, then, in the next moment, his figure transformed into a streak of light and vanished. Talent: Flowing Light! With the speed of a Foundation Establishment body, enhanced fifty times, Lin Xuan wasn''t even sure how fast he was. "Boom!" In the air, a sonic boom sounded. Zhang Yaoyang''s expression drastically changed, and almost instinctively, he channeled his spiritual power into his dragon-headed staff, creating a green light shield that instantly enveloped his body. "Peng!" Almost at the same moment, there was a loud explosion, and the green light shield seemed to suffer an unbearable blow. Zhang Yaoyang nced at the breach in the shield and then looked at the gaping hole in his chest. The light in his eyes gradually dimmed, and he mumbled, "I should have been able to withstand a blow from a Foundation Establishmentte-stage." In the sky above, Lin Xuan''s figure reappeared. However, this moment was filled with silence. The Lin Family members watched in shock as they saw the shattered green light shield and the falling Zhang Family Patriarch. The astonishment was evident in their expressions. A Foundation Establishment early-stage Zhang Family Ancestor, even under the protection of a Second Rank peak-quality magical item, couldn''t withstand a single strike from their own Grand Ancestor. Such an oue exceeded their wildest imaginations. "So, this is the power of an Innate Divine Ability! Truly terrifying! No wonder Innate Spirit Beasts are so revered by those higher-level factions." Lin Family Patriarch Lin Xiuqi watched the scene in the sky and muttered to himself. "Lin Xiuqi!" Suddenly, Lin Xuan''s voice echoed from above. Lin Xiuqi instantly came to his senses, his eyes filled with awe as he looked at Lin Xuan. He then respectfully bowed and said, "I pay my respects to Grand Ancestor!" "Useless. Go search the body, especially the Second Rank peak-quality magical item. It''s a valuable item." Lin Xuan said somewhat impatiently. Lin Xiuqi was taken aback for a moment, and in the next moment, a figure dashed out from beside him. "Grand Ancestor, leave this to Ran''er." Lin Xuan saw this and smiled faintly. "Young people have sharp minds and quick reactions." Upon hearing this, the Lin Family members below fell silent, and no one dared to mention the fact that their Grand Ancestor wasn''t even a month old yet. In just a short while, Lin Ran returned with Zhang Yaoyang''s body. In her hand, she held the Second Rank peak-quality staff-like magical item and a storage ring. Lin Xuan''s divine sense moved, and both objects flew to him. He focused on the ring, and with a moment''s concentration, he broke the mental seal left by Zhang Yaoyang. What met his gaze was a space about ten cubic meters in size, filled with various cultivation resources, primarily wood-elemental. The best of them was a Second Rank peak-quality Green Maple Kingwood. Next to it was a small bookshelf holding the Zhang Family''s cultivation techniques. Withered Wood Revival Art! A top grade second level Foundation Establishment technique. It could be cultivated to thete stage of Foundation Establishment. Compared to the Lin Family, which did not even have a Foundation Establishment technique, it was obviously much better. Of course, the most important thing was probably the Zhang n''s secret technique, Rain of Thousand Feathers. Chapter 10: The Confidence of a Second Rank Force, The Purple Python Seed! Chapter 10: The Confidence of a Second Rank Force, The Purple Python Seed! In the realm of magic, depending on their levels and power, spells are categorized into Qi Condensation Level Spells, Foundation Establishment Level Spells, and Golden Core Level Spells. On the other hand, secret techniques, which exist above spells, are typically exclusive to every power of Second Rank and above. The most significant feature of secret techniques is that they are universally usable at all three realms. When you''re at the Qi Condensation Realm, using the Rainfall of a Thousand Feathers has power several times that of spells at the same level. The same principle applies when you reach the Foundation Establishment Realm, and even more so in the Golden Core Realm. Mastering a secret technique allows you to have a trump card in all three realms: Qi Condensation, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core. Generally, mastering a spell at the same level doesn''t take a short amount of time. Usually, when a cultivator breaks through to a new realm, they are at their weakest. Having a secret technique at this point allows for a seamless transition into the new realm and ensures they''re not defenseless. Zhang Yaoyang died too quickly to use a secret technique. If he had the chance to use the Rainfall of a Thousand Feathers under the influence of the Second-Tier peak-quality magical item, the entire mountainside would have been covered. Whether Lin Xuan could win or not would be unknown, but the Lin Family members would undoubtedly have all been buried. Of course, secret techniques have their drawbacks. In general, a cultivator can only master one secret technique. This is precisely why Second Rank powers have the opportunity to possess secret techniques; otherwise, they would have been plundered by Third Rank powers long ago. Whether a Second Rank power has a secret technique or not is a crucial factor when disciples or members of the power go out topete with members of the same level. If they don''t have a secret technique, they are almost guaranteed to lose. Second Rank power disciples can easily surpass their opponents when using a secret technique. Lin Xuan''s divine sense entered the jade stone that contained the Rainfall of a Thousand Feathers cultivation method. In the next moment, he rxed. Secret techniques are, as the name implies, secret, and they aren''t restricted by one''s race. This means that Lin Xuan can also cultivate it. Besides, Lin Xuan learned from the jade stone that secret techniques are divided into levels. However, unlike the usual categorization of levels, secret techniques are ssified based on the multiplier of their own power. At the lowest level, a secret technique is at least three times more potent than spells at the same level. To be precise, a three to five times increase is considered low-level, a six to eight times increase is mid-level, and a nine to ten times increase is a high-level secret technique. It''s said that there are supetive secret techniques with a tremendous twelvefold increase in power, but even Third Rank Golden Core powers rarely encounter such high-level secret techniques. Rainfall of a Thousand Feathers is a low-level secret technique, but not too low. Being four times more potent than spells at the same level is not surprising. Considering that the power had just entered the Second Rank, it was already a fortunate circumstance. Lin Xuan didn''t know the reason for Zhang Family''s luck. After gathering his harvest, Lin Xuan cast his gaze upon the Lin Family members below and fixed it on Lin Xiuqi. "Do you remember the promise I made to you?" Lin Xiuqi was taken aback for a moment but soon felt ecstatic. He nodded repeatedly, "I remember! I remember! Grand Ancestor said that after sessfully reaching Foundation Establishment Realm, within half a month, our Lin Family will be a Second Rank power." As soon as he said this, all twenty-five Lin Family cultivators present stared in shock. No wonder the Family Head reacted so strongly three days ago. It turned out that Grand Ancestor had made such a promise. "Buzz!" Before everyone could react, the air quivered for a moment. When they looked up, they saw their Grand Ancestor spit out a purple light mass, about the size of a chicken egg. Countless spiritual energy surged into the light mass from all around, and a faint image of a young purple serpent seemed to appear inside the light mass. "This is another Talent I''ve condensed ¨C the Purple Python Seed. It can rece Second-Tier Foundation Establishment resources and guarantee a 100% sess rate in Foundation Establishment for those at the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation. "Furthermore, from now on, it will significantly increase the cultivator''s cultivation speed andprehension, which will also be several times improved." Lin Xuan''s words fell, and the twenty-five Lin Family cultivators'' gazes on the Purple Python Seed became intense. They had no doubt about their Grand Ancestor''s words. If what he said was true, the Purple Python Seed was a fatal temptation for any Qi Condensation or even Foundation Establishment cultivator, regardless of their level. This temptation was so strong that it suppressed their amazement about Lin Xuan having a second Talent. Lin Xuan didn''t give them much time; he simply opened his mouth and swallowed the Purple Python Seed back. As he looked at their eager expressions, he couldn''t help but smile inwardly. His mischievous side was indeed satisfied. Lin Xuan looked at Lin Xiuqi and said, "Do you know why I''m not giving it to you right now?" Lin Xiuqi gazed at the Purple Python Seed that Lin Xuan had just swallowed back, his heart filled with longing. But as the head of the family, he had to suppress his greed; it was an essential skill. Hearing Lin Xuan''s words, Lin Xiuqi nodded with a serious expression. "I understand Grand Ancestor''s intention. Zhang Family''s Ancestor is dead, and the most important thing now is to head to Renhuai County. We must exterminate the Zhang Family, root and branch. Otherwise, if the Zhang Family reacts and scatters with their resources, it will be a never-ending problem for our Lin Family." "Haha, you are worth teaching!" Lin Xuanughed heartily. He then used his spiritual power to envelop the Lin Family members, and his hundred-meter-tall bodies soared into the sky, heading towards Renhuai County in the west. Their mission: to annihte the Zhang Family! Chapter 11: Azure Heaven Wood, Annihilating the Zhang Family! Striving for a Glimmer of Hope! Chapter 11: Azure Heaven Wood, Annihting the Zhang Family! Striving for a Glimmer of Hope! Renhuai County, the stronghold of the Second Rank Foundation Establishment power, the Zhang Family, was home to over a million ordinary humans. The Zhang Family''s territory wasn''t within Renhuai County but on a spiritual mountain located about ten miles away. Azure Heaven Mountain was home to a Second Rank Initial-Stage spiritual vein, with spiritual energy concentration ten times that of the outside world. The entire Azure Heaven Mountain spanned hundreds of acres, hosting various spiritual grains and spiritual nts. Moreover, there was a forest of Azure Heaven Wood on the mountain. The Azure Heaven Wood was a Second-Tier spiritual wood, taking a hundred years to reach Initial-Stage, three hundred years for Middle-Stage, six hundred years for Advanced-Stage, and nine hundred years to reach the Second-Tier peak quality. Of course, this was the limit for the Azure Heaven Wood. Most of the Azure Heaven Wood in the Zhang Family''s possession hadn''t even reached a hundred years, and there were reportedly only three pieces that had reached three hundred years. Beneath Azure Heaven Mountain, several generations of Zhang Family bloodline members lived, numbering in the tens of thousands. Once a child with spiritual roots and cultivation potential was born among them, the Zhang Family would directly send them up the mountain. This was the way most families and powers nurtured new generations of cultivators. "Boom!" On this day, a massive sound reverberated across the sky. All the human residents around Azure Heaven Mountain looked up in curiosity, even the million ordinary people in Renhuai County. Under everyone''s watchful eyes, a gray serpent, over a hundred and thirty meters long, crossed the sky and arrived directly above Azure Heaven Mountain. Several dozen human cultivators were clearly visible around the gray serpent. Beneath, as they sensed the impending danger, people from all corners of Azure Heaven Mountain rose to the challenge, ascending into the sky, standing on the empty air. In no time, all three hundred Zhang Family cultivators had gathered, with the family head and the supreme elder leading the way. The two of them exchanged nces, and the Zhang Family head couldn''t help but look at the gray serpent in the sky, sensing its Foundation Establishment Realm aura. His expression turned slightly grave, especially when he saw the Lin Family members standing next to Lin Xuan. His pupils constricted slightly. As the dominator of Renhuai County, the family head of the Zhang Family naturally recognized the three Lin brothers. In conjunction with the fact that their Ancestor had gone to the Lin Family but hadn''t returned yet, instead, members of the Lin Family hade to Azure Heaven Mountain, Zhang Buren had a dreadful thought that briefly arose in his heart. Still, it was quickly suppressed. "Senior, may I inquire why you havee to visit my Zhang Family? What is your purpose?" Zhang Buren asked respectfully, bowing to Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan coldly nced at Zhang Buren. "You should know very well what the Zhang Family has done. Lin family is under my protection, and when you take action, you must be prepared to bear the consequences. I havee for one thing and one thing only ¨C to annihte your Zhang Family." Lin Xuan''s words, amplified by his spiritual power, resounded within a radius of dozens of miles. In an instant, everyone in Renhuai County was in an uproar. Someone had dared to dere their intention to wipe out the Zhang Family, a Second Rank power with Foundation Establishment cultivators. However, when scouts from various other powers and even rogue cultivators saw Lin Xuan''s enormous figure, and felt the pressure he exuded, they soon realized that the person before them was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator. "Senior, regarding the matter with the Lin Family, my Zhang Family did act inappropriately. Since there is a senior from the Lin Family present, we pledge that the Zhang Family will never harm the Lin Family in the future. This time, the Lin Family''s losses will bepensated tenfold by the Zhang Family." Zhang Buren, after hearing Lin Xuan''s words, suppressed his anger and didn''t dare show any displeasure. In front of the Foundation Establishment Realm, showing resentment is no different from seeking death. The safety of one''s family is the most important. "Yes, senior, as the saying goes, we can''t understand each other if we don''t fight. My ancestor from the Zhang family has also reached the Foundation Establishment Realm. When the ancestor returns, perhaps senior can discuss the path of Foundation Establishment together." On the side, the supreme elder of the Zhang family also smiled. Although they couldn''t understand why a Foundation Establishment Realm Mystical Python suddenly appeared in the Lin family, it was clear that now was not the time to dwell on this issue. "Zhang family ancestor?!" Lin Xuan smiled gently, and in front of him, the air trembled, and a green dragon-headed cane appeared. When the people from the Zhang family saw the appearance of the green dragon-headed cane, all their pupils contracted, and an expression of disbelief appeared on their faces. The Azure Heaven Cane, a Second-Tier top-quality magical tool, was the thing on which the Zhang family''s ancestor relied and never left his side. Now, it was in the hands of the Mystical Python, and the ancestor''s situation was already self-evident. "Ancestor!" "The Azure Heaven Cane of our ancestor, how can it be in his hands?" ¡­ Among the Zhang family cultivators, some couldn''t help but speak out, unwilling to believe their own guesses. "Buzz!" "Buzz!" "Buzz!" Suddenly, a cold and silent killing intent was born on the entire Azure Heaven Mountain, covering every corner. The Zhang family cultivators raised their heads and saw that behind Lin Xuan, the entire sky was filled with golden feathers, each more than a meter long, totaling about a thousand. "Rain of a Thousand Feathers! Our Zhang family''s secret technique, how can this Mystical Python¡­ Damn it, the ancestor has really been killed by him!" In just an instant, the people of the Zhang family were already very sure of one thing. However, in the next moment, everyone''s faces turned pale, and they all realized one thing. Lin Xuan was truly going to ughter the people of the Zhang family. With Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators using the Rain of a Thousand Feathers, who could survive such an attack? The answer was no one! "Run! All Zhang family disciples, flee!" The voices of Zhang Buren and the supreme elder sounded almost simultaneously after seeing Lin Xuan use the Rain of a Thousand Feathers. Unfortunately, it was toote! Lin Xuan did not waste any more words this time. Thousands of golden feathers fell directly onto the Azure Heaven Mountain. "Boom!" The terrifying scene made all living beings on Azure Heaven Mountain feel as if they were facing a world-ending disaster. Zhang Buren and the elder exchanged a nce, and in the next moment, they both moved forward to face the Rain of a Thousand Feathers. Various magical tools and spells radiated from their bodies. They were fighting for a glimmer of hope for the Zhang family disciples below. Chapter 12: Three Foundation Establishment Experts, Endless Years! Chapter 12: Three Foundation Establishment Experts, Endless Years! Above, Lin Xuan looked at this scene with slight surprise. "Bang!" In just the blink of an eye, Zhang Buren and the Zhang family elder were directly annihted and exploded under the onught of the Rain of a Thousand Feathers. Below, the golden feathers, guided by Lin Xuan''s divine sense, urately struck every Zhang family cultivator. When the attack of the Rain of a Thousand Feathers was over, there was not a single cultivator left alive on Azure Heaven Mountain. The Zhang family had been annihted! In Renhuai County, at this very moment, ordinary folks had not yet realized what was happening, but scouts from various factions, as well as the wandering cultivators in the city, were all dumbfounded as they looked towards the direction of Azure Heaven Mountain. A Second Rank Foundation Establishment force had vanished in the blink of an eye! "Renhuai County is about to change!" After a while, a middle-aged cultivator at the Qi Condensation Sixth Layer eximed. "It''s not just Renhuai County. The destruction of a Second Rank force will probably spread throughout the entire Tianyuan Prefecture." Inside the Azure Heaven Market, an elderly half-step Foundation Establishment cultivator in his seventies or eighties continued the conversation. Upon hearing this, those around him didn''t doubt his words. The old man was the head of the Tianyuan Pavilion in this area, which belonged to the Nine Peaks Sect, a Third Rank Golden Core Power under the Tianyuan Prefecture. In less than a quarter of an incense stick''s time, the news of what had happened in Renhuai County had been spread in various ways. Behind the Zhang family''s main hall, on the mountaintop, a beautiful littleke stood quietly. Lin Xuan naturally regarded this ce as his new territory. By thekeside, Lin family cultivators had thoroughly plundered Azure Heaven Mountain, and every one of them had a satisfied smile on their faces. The resources umted by a Second Rank Foundation Establishment force did indeed surpass their expectations. There were only a few Lin family cultivators, and Lin Xuan could predict that their cultivation would make significant progress with these resources. "Grand Ancestor, this time, after annihting the Zhang family, we obtained one Foundation Establishment Realm technique, three Foundation Establishment Realm spells, twelve Qi Condensation Realm techniques, and over a hundred spells. "One hundred middle-grade spirit stones, one hundred and twenty thousand low-grade spirit stones, and various spiritual items worth around a hundred thousand spirit stones. And¡­" "Stop!" Lin Xuan impatiently interrupted Lin Xiuqi and looked at him seriously. "You are the head of the Lin family. You don''t need to report these minor matters to me, and I''m not interested in knowing them either." The management of family affairs was a headache, and he had no interest in participating. Moreover, he believed that in the face of absolute strength, everything else was insignificant. Besides, he had other means. "Now it''s time for me to fulfill my promise." Saying this, Lin Xuan didn''t give others a chance to react. He opened his mouth and spat out a purple Python Seed, which instantly turned into a stream of light and merged into Lin Xiuqi''s body. Lin Xiuqi''s ck robe was instantly puffed up by the sudden surge of spiritual power. In the astonished eyes of the Lin family cultivators, Lin Xiuqi''s cultivation aura began to rise continuously and transform. In the blink of an eye, an hour had passed. "Boom!" With a deafening sound, the spiritual energy on the entire Azure Heaven Mountain went into a frenzy and began to madly rush towards the mountaintop, flowing into Lin Xiuqi''s body. Lin Xiuqi had achieved Foundation Establishment. Just as the Lin family members were still in shock, Lin Xuan''s next movepletely drove them crazy. He opened his mouth again and spit out two serpent seeds, each merging into the bodies of Lin Shanhai and Lin Jinshan, the only two Qi Condensation Ninth Layer cultivators in the Lin family. What had just happened with Lin Xiuqi, yed out once again in front of the Lin family members. Another hour passed, and under the envious gaze of the Lin family, Lin Shanhai and Lin Jinshan also sessfully achieved Foundation Establishment. In just one day, the Lin family, once a First Rank Qi Condensation force, had instantly risen to a Second Rank Foundation Establishment force and had aplished the terrifying feat of having one family with three members achieving Foundation Establishment. All of this had been done at the mere opening of Lin Xuan''s mouth. The Lin family members stared at Lin Xuan with fervent eyes, with only one thought in mind: could their Grand Ancestor help them achieve Foundation Establishment too? "Congrattions, Father. Congrattions to Second Uncle and Third Uncle for sessfully achieving Foundation Establishment. The great way is within reach!" On the side, Lin Ran looked at her father and uncles with a joyful face and congratted them. The other Lin family members also realized that these three were now the focus. They all bowed to Lin Xiuqi, Lin Shanhai, and Lin Jinshan. Seeing this, Lin Xiuqi and the others couldn''t help but smile. This scene was something they had never dreamed of before today. The three of them exchanged nces and quickly suppressed their smiles. They turned around and knelt in front of Lin Xuan. This scene surprised the Lin family members. Among cultivators, kneeling was the most profound sign of respect, and besides one''s parents, hardly any cultivator would perform such a gesture. Even when facing a master who imparts the Dao, such an action is rare, and a single knee is usually sufficient. Furthermore, now that Lin Xiuqi and the other two have broken through to Foundation Establishment, such a gesture is even less likely. "Lin Xiuqi!" "Lin Shanhai!" "Lin Jinshan!" "We thank our Grand Ancestor for giving us a second chance at life! From now on, the three of us, and our Lin family, will forever remember our Grand Ancestor''s grace and will not forget the second chance he has given us." The resolute voices of the three Lin brothers rang out at the peak of Azure Heaven Mountain. The other Lin family cultivators gradually became solemn, and surprisingly, they all followed the three Lin family leaders, falling to their knees, and said in unison: "We will not forget the second chance given by our Grand Ancestor!" Lin Xuan stood tall, with his head several meters above, looking down silently at this scene. The endless bonds between the two were seemingly sownpletely at this moment. Chapter 13: Bloodline Transformation, Three Days! Chapter 13: Bloodline Transformation, Three Days! "Alright, I''ll leave the matter of the force''s promotion to you. If it''s not a big deal, don''t bother me." Lin Xuan looked at the people below and said. Lin Xiuqi and his brothers nodded. With their Grand Ancestor''s help, the Lin family had reached this point. If they couldn''t handle what came next, they might as well find a tofu and hit themselves with it. The Lin family bid farewell to Lin Xuan and left theke. Lin Xuan nced at the appropriately sizedke, and then said, "System, release the Pool of Shedding Mortality." "Hum!" The space trembled for a moment, and under Lin Xuan''s gaze, a ten-meter-wide white light gate appeared at the bottom of theke. Lin Xuan hesitated for a moment, then controlled his body, which was more than a hundred meters long, and entered it. As the light dimmed and then brightened, what appeared before him was a one-kilometer-wide golden pool of water, quietly standing there with no signs or movement. Along the edge of the golden pool was a ck stone that Lin Xuan didn''t recognize, as if a giant pit had naturally formed in the middle, holding the golden pool. The ck stone was covered with intricate and mysterious purple patterns. Lin Xuan stared at it for a moment and felt his head starting to ache. He realized that this was something he couldn''tprehend at his current level. He returned his gaze to the Pool of Shedding Mortality. At this moment, the most crucial thing was to achieve the transformation of the bloodline that had reached its limit. "Poof!" As he entered the water, Lin Xuan''s entire body submerged into the Pool of Shedding Mortality. Instantly, the golden pool water began to flow continuously into Lin Xuan''s body. To his surprise, he had expected that changing the body''s bloodline would be extremely painful. However, the reality was quite the opposite. His entire body now felt light and ethereal, as if he was ascending. Lin Xuan could only sigh in his heart that the system truly lived up to its name. Then he fell into a deep sleep. An extraordinary and mysterious aura gradually emanated from Lin Xuan''s Mystical Python body. Nobody knew what level the bloodline that eventually underwent transformation would reach. ¡­ In the Zhang family''s main hall, after bidding farewell to Lin Xuan, the Lin family cultivators gathered here. Lin Xiuqi, as the family head, took his seat without any objections. On his left and right were Lin Shanhai and Lin Jinshan. The other Lin family cultivators took their seats below. Lin Xiuqi took out a red seal and ced it on the table, immediately drawing the attention of everyone in the main hall. The county seal of Renhuai County, representing the Second Rank Foundation Establishment force that controlled this area. The most significant feature of the seal is that it cannot be destroyed unless by someone who surpasses its grade by at least two realms. Lin Xiuqi''s spiritual power poured in, and soon, the character "Zhang" on the red seal''s head disappeared, reced by the intricate character "Lin." At the same time, Lin Xiuqi quickly wrote in the air: [Under Renhuai County, all the leaders of the First Rank forces, gather at Azure Heaven Mountain in three days without fail. Otherwise, bear the consequences at your own risk. ¡ªLin Xiuqi] With the message written, Lin Xiuqi waved his hand and sealed it into the county seal. Then, he turned to the Lin family members with a solemn expression. "My Lin family has received the grace of our Grand Ancestor, and now we are just one step away from bing a Second Rank Foundation Establishment force. For the foreseeable future, it will be a period of rapid development and growth for the Lin family. "Second Brother!" "Family Head!" Lin Shanhai stood up and replied. "All the conditions for the promotion to a Second Rank force are ready in our Lin family. Now, the only thing left is to gain recognition from the Nine Peaks Sect and leave a mark on the official seal. I have to stay to handle the uing matters. This task is for you." Lin Xiuqi looked at Lin Shanhai with a serious tone. "Family Head, rest assured, I''ll take care of it." Lin Shanhai smiled slightly, readily epting the task. This matter itself was not particrly challenging; in fact, it was a stroke of luck. As long as they brought the required thirty thousand contribution spirit stones, people from the Nine Peaks Sect would not make things difficult, and they might even allow the registrants to practice in the source pool. ording to past rumors, those who entered would usually make significant progress in their cultivation. In the most extreme cases, they might advance a minor realm, saving decades of cultivation. Of course, this would require prodigious talent, and within the Nine Peaks Sect, even the asional genius of this caliber was rare. The subordinate forces like the Lin family had never encountered such talents. Lin Shanhai was also curious in his heart. After receiving the Grand Ancestor''s Python Seed, what level of aptitude had he now achieved? Speaking of which, the Nine Peaks Sect was quite fair. For newly promoted Second Rank foundation forces like the Lin family, apart from the initial requirement of thirty thousand contribution spirit stones in the first year, they only needed to pay ten thousand each subsequent year. This was equivalent to buying a ce in the source pool for twenty thousand spirit stones, and in a sense, the Lin family was benefiting from this transaction. Seeing that Lin Shanhai had no issue with his task, Lin Xiuqi turned his gaze to Lin Jinshan. "Family Head!" Lin Jinshan stood up obediently. "Third Brother, we''ve just taken control of Renhuai County, and there are bound to be people outside who are unsettled. Lately, go out more and don''t hide your own aura. Be prepared in case someone with ill intentions causes trouble during this critical time." "Family Head, rest assured. Regardless of who they are, if they dare to cause trouble, I will dare to send them to the King of Hell." Lin Jinshan''s expression turned cold. Reaching this stage was not easy for the Lin family, and he understood that better than anyone else. In his heart, everything rted to the Lin family was absolute. Anyone who intended harm to the Lin family would have only one oue ¡ª death. Compared to Lin Xiuqi''s stability and Lin Shanhai''s refinement, Lin Jinshan had a cold and ruthless personality. This was something all Lin family members knew, so there was no doubt about Lin Jinshan''s words. Chapter 14: Dealing with the Zhang Family Bloodline, the Decision of the Yuan Yang Sect! Chapter 14: Dealing with the Zhang Family Bloodline, the Decision of the Yuan Yang Sect! "As for turmoil, those below the mountain with Zhang family bloodlines are the biggest source of trouble." Lin Jinshan suddenly spoke. Lin Xiuqi gave his third brother a look and said, "I know what you''re thinking, but don''t think about breaking the rules. Otherwise, if one day my Lin family encounters the same fate as the Zhang family, our bloodline will truly be severed." In the world of cultivation, the destruction of a force is not umon, but there is an unwritten rule that the bloodline of ordinary people associated with that force cannot be tampered with. "When my Lin family firmly establishes its position in theing days, I will contact the Foundation Establishment forces in the surrounding counties and sell all those ten thousand-plus Zhang family bloodlines to them. The quantity is notrge, and I believe they can handle it. "This time, when Second Brother goes to the Tianyuan Mansion, you can also check if the Nine Peaks Sect needs them. We can send a batch over from our side." Lin Xiuqi said in a calm tone. The methods for handling such matters had already been explored by those who came before. Those ordinary people born with the bloodline of cultivators are more likely to possess the aptitude for cultivation and spiritual roots. Therefore, for other cultivator forces, spending some spirit stones to acquire such ordinary human resources is not a loss. There is mutual understanding among them. The buyers would intentionally disrupt the lives of Zhang family members and marry them off to ordinary people within their territory. These Zhang family members essentially had no deep emotional connection with the Zhang family. After all, there''s a clear distinction between cultivators and ordinary people. They rarely interact with Zhang family cultivators, and over time, any emotional ties fade away. Moreover, the children they bear, even if they possess the aptitude for cultivation, would be taken away by their respective forces and would have no emotional connection with their birth families. There was no need to worry about any future impact. "Right now, the most important thing is to enhance the strength of our Lin family. We have three top-tierbatants, which is sufficient. However, among the lower-level Qi cultivators, we only have twenty-one. Which Foundation Establishment force has so few members?" Lin Xiuqi''s expression turned somewhat grim. Speaking of this matter, Zhang family had been eliminated unjustly; otherwise, their Lin family, which now had over a hundred cultivators, wouldn''t be in this embarrassing situation. "In any case, right now, there are only two options. The first is to improve the treatment of all Lin family cultivators and help them enhance their personal strength as soon as possible. "The second is to encourage childbirth and reward all children born to Lin family members, regardless of whether they possess the aptitude for cultivation." Lin Shanhai suggested from the side. Lin Xiuqi nodded in agreement; this was the only way forward now. ¡­ Yuanyang Town, One of the thirteen towns under Renhuai County. The First Rank force in Yuanyang Town was the Yuan Yang Sect. Inside the sect, there were over seventy cultivators, three at the ninthyer of Qi Condensation, and seven at the eighthyer of Qi Condensation. At this moment, all ten of them had gathered in the Yuan Yang Sect''s main hall. They stared at the message passed down by the Lin family and remained silent. "Let''s discuss it. How should we handle the news from the Lin family?" At the head, Yuan Yang Sect''s sect master, Chi Yang, looked at the people below and spoke. With long, crimson hair and an appearance in his seventies or eighties, he wore a red robe, giving him an imposing look. "Sect Master, did Lin family really destroy the Zhang family?" A middle-aged man at the eighthyer of Qi Condensation at the lower end of the table questioned. Chi Yang nced at him and nodded. "This matter has probably already spread throughout the entire Tianyuan Mansion by now. Lin family relied on a Foundation Establishment Realm Monster Python, which was something no one expected. The destruction of the Zhang family seems somewhat unjust." "Sect Master, in my opinion, we shouldn''t go to Azure Heaven Mountain." The middle-aged man''s expression turned somewhat serious. "Tianyuan Mansion is the territory of our human race. The Nine Peaks Sect won''t acknowledge the Lin family, especially with a Monster Python among them. The Lin family doesn''t have a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator; it''s clear who''s in charge at a nce." Hearing this, the people present showed a slight change in expression. Indeed, the Nine Peaks Sect wouldn''t allow a Monster Python to control a human force, upy human territory, and grow stronger. Furthermore, the Lin familycked a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, so ording to the rules, they couldn''t promote to a Second Rank force and rule over Renhuai County. "I agree with Elder Tie''s suggestion. We can''t go to Azure Heaven Mountain." "I also agree." "I also don''t agree to acknowledge a Monster Python as a Upper Sect''s leader." ¡­ In the blink of an eye, among the ten people present, aside from the three Ninth Layer Qi cultivators who didn''t express their opinions, the other seven all refused the Lin family''s summons. "Cough, in my opinion, no matter what, we must go." Suddenly, at the head of the table, Vice Sect Master Lou Jinyong, who had been silent all along, spoke. The entire hall fell silent, and everyone''s gaze turned toward this vice sect master who didn''t often voice his opinions. Seeing their reactions, Lou Jinyong smiled kindly. "The Lin family''s message is clear. In three days, whoever doesn''t go will bear the consequences. Let''s not discuss everything else for now. We also don''t know the attitude of the Nine Peaks Sect. You might as well consider whether our Yuan Yang Sect can withstand the Lin family''s wrath." As his words fell, the hall became deathly silent. The recent events left the seven individuals in silence, their heads bowed. The Zhang family had been wiped out, and what could their Yuan Yang Sect use to oppose that, their heads as offerings? At the head of the group, Chi Yang and Fu Che exchanged a nce. The result was no surprise to them. They had remained silent because they understood one thing: regardless of the Lin family''s current situation, the single fact that they possessed the power to annihte their Yuan Yang Sect was sufficient. "All right, three days from now, Vice Sect Master Lou and I will go to Azure Heaven Mountain with five hundred spirit stones. For now, Vice Sect Master Fu will handle all sect matters." Chi Yang spoke with a somewhat helpless tone. me it on the fact that Yuan Yang Sectcked its own foundation establishment cultivator. Chapter 15: The Three Evils of the Mo Clan, Hundred-Year Spirit Ginseng! Chapter 15: The Three Evils of the Mo n, Hundred-Year Spirit Ginseng! Apart from Yuanyang Town, Renhuai County, there were also Pingqiu Town, Haimen Town, Jiangsong Town¡­ Those who could be the leaders of First Rank forces, regardless of their feelings toward the Lin family, quickly decided to attend the trip to Azure Heaven Mountain three dayster. ¡­ In Azure Heaven Market, In front of a shop, a group of people had gathered, creating quite amotion. In the center of the crowd were three men in ck, emanating a sinister aura. They were currently staring at an old man at the ninthyer of Qi Condensation with unfriendly expressions. Behind the old man were several servants and attendants, dressed in the attire of the third and fourthyers of Qi Condensation, both young men and women. "Gentlemen, this hundred-year Spirit Ginseng is a First Rank item, worth over eight hundred spirit stones, a treasure of our store. Seeing that you gentlemen are at the ninthyer of Qi Condensation, if it were other items in the shop, I wouldn''t mind giving them to you for free to consider it as making friends with you. "But I can''t make the call for this hundred-year Spirit Ginseng. Could you gentlemen please consider the reputation of the Jiang family from Jiangsong Town and give us a little face?" Jiang Wuyi looked at the three men at the ninthyer of Qi Condensation with a somewhat unpleasant expression. "Joke. Trying to use the Jiang family to pressure us, my big brother just gave you nine hundred spirit stones a moment ago. Now that you won''t give us the hundred-year Spirit Ginseng, you still have the nerve to talk!" One of the three men in the sinister trio, the one on the left with a scar on his face, sneered. Among the onlookers, the people were baffled by the words of the sinister trio. They found it hard to believe what they were saying. The Jiang family had been running their business in Azure Heaven Market for many years, and their reputation had always been good. Moreover, even if they wanted to take advantage of others because of their strength, who in their right mind would provoke three Ninth Layer Qi cultivators for a mere hundred-year Spirit Ginseng? At this moment, some people had already identified the identity of the sinister trio. They were the Mo n''s Three Evils, who were scattered cultivators active in various ces in Tianyuan Mansion. They hadmitted many crimes such as robbery and bullying. Not far from Jiang''s store, at the entrance of a shop that sold talismans, three people were also watching. This shop belonged to the Alchemy and Talisman Gate of Pingqiu Town. In Azure Heaven Market, there were a total of thirteen simr shops, all belonging to First Rank forces under Renhuai County. A middle-aged man at the eighthyer of Qi Condensation, obviously the person in charge of the Alchemy and Talisman Gate here, was behind him, apanied by a young man and woman at the fourth and fifthyers of Qi Condensation. "Elder You, these three fellows have no shame. The Jiang family is running a legitimate business, so it''s unlikely they would act as they im, wanting to freeload a hundred-year Spirit Ginseng. Besides, this is Lin''s territory. Are they not afraid of causing trouble with the Lin family by behaving so badly?" A young woman in her twenties, with her cultivation at the fourth or fifthyer of Qi, looked at the scene in disgust. Elder You, when he heard her words, smiled. "They''re acting this way because they''re well aware of the situation. Besides the senior of the Lin family, there are fewer than twenty other cultivators. "There''s news that Lin Shanhai, the second son of the Lin family, has left Renhuai County and is heading towards Tianyuan Mansion. Right now, on Azure Heaven Mountain, the Lin family only has two cultivators at the ninthyer of Qi. Do you understand?" "Even so, aren''t they afraid of one of the senior Lin family members stepping in?" the young man couldn''t help but ask. In the presence of a Foundation Establishment Realm, the three people before their eyes were no different from ants. "Do you think it''s worth calling upon a Foundation Establishment Realm Senior for a hundred-year Spirit Ginseng?" Elder You asked with a cryptic tone. The young man was left speechless. No matter what the rtionship between the Lin family and the Foundation Establishment Realm Expert was, they were undoubtedly better off relying on their own strength. Calling upon a Foundation Establishment Realm Monster Python was not worth it for a single Spirit Ginseng. Indeed, no matter how you look at it, it''s not worth it. "These Three Evils of the Mo n saw this very point, is that why they tried to take advantage of the Jiang family?" A young woman beside them spoke up. Elder You shook his head, his gaze flickering with a cold light as he looked into the distance. "Don''t worry, The Thirteen¡­ no, Twelve families in this market are connected, and if the Lin family doesn''t make a move in the end, we will. These three brothers can''t turn the tables. "Right now, we''re just waiting, waiting to see if the Lin family can resolve this and how they resolve it. This also affects our future attitude towards the Lin family." At his words, the young man and woman exchanged nces, amazed by theplexity of what they considered a simple matter. Clearly, whether the Lin family can resolve it in the end, whether they rely on themselves or on the Senior Monster Python, each corresponds to different power and attitude. ¡­ "No matter how you try to weasel out of it, our nine hundred spirit stones are still in this shop. If you''re not guilty, let everyone see if there are nine hundred spirit stones in this shop!" Among the crowd, the rightmost member of the Mo n''s Three Evils, a sinister-looking man in ck, spoke up. Jiang Wuyi chuckled, "We''re running a business. At the end of the month today, we''ve umted all the spirit stones this shop has earned in the past month, including the capital and profits. Naturally, we have nine hundred spirit stones. But you three want to act unreasonably with this, and that''s not eptable!" "In other words, old man, you''ve made up your mind to embezzle the nine hundred spirit stones that belong to our three brothers, haven''t you?" In the middle, the leader of the Mo n''s Three Evils stared at Jiang Wuyi, his tone icy. "Buzz!" The aura of a half-step Foundation Establishment suddenly erupted from his body. In the market, everyone''s faces changed at once. They hadn''t expected the leader of the Mo n''s Three Evils to break through to the half-step Foundation Establishment. In an instant, some of the older people reacted. No wonder, no wonder the Mo n''s Three Evils dared to cause trouble for the Jiang family. After all, even if the Lin family wasn''t powerful, the Jiang family, relying on the resources of growing spiritual herbs, also had five cultivators at the ninthyer of Qi Condensation. "Boom!" However, before everyone had time to be astonished, a power ten times greater than the previous one suddenly erupted from the direction of Azure Heaven Mountain, directly suppressing the aura of everyone in the market. Everyone held back their shock and turned to look in the direction of Azure Heaven Mountain. They saw a figure moving swiftly toward Azure Heaven Market, crossing a hundred meters in a single step, as if teleporting. Chapter 16: Doubling the Contribution Limit, Paving the Way for Grandson! Chapter 16: Doubling the Contribution Limit, Paving the Way for Grandson! In the blink of an eye, the figure crossed ten miles and arrived above Azure Heaven Market. Everyone saw the figure clearly. In the next moment, everyone''s faces showed an incredulous look. "Third Son of Lin Family, Lin Jinshan! How is it possible for him to be at the Foundation Establishment Realm?" Almost everyone had this question in their minds. Unfortunately, no one answered it. Lin Jinshan stood in the void, looked down at themotion below, and casually waved his hand. Three precise bursts of spiritual power hit the Three Evils of the Mo n. "Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!" Three consecutive explosions, and the Three Evils of the Mo n disappeared from the market. Even their flesh and blood were melted by the spiritual power,pletely vanishing. Seeing this, everyone in the market fell into silence. No one had expected this turn of events. They all understood that now was the time for the Lin family to establish their authority. No one wanted to be the one to stick their neck out. "From now on, I will personally oversee the market. Those who disrupt the order of the market will be put to death without mercy." Lin Jinshan looked down at the people below, his expression cold and his tone filled with killing intent. Then, he turned around and took a step into the Azure Heaven Pavilion in the center of the market. Where it is, it used to be the ce where the Zhang family''s cultivators presided, controlling the formation that epassed the entire market. Regting everything. In front of Jiang''s shop, Jiang Wuyi looked at the clean ground in front of him and couldn''t help but show a look of amazement on his face. "Lin''s family, it seems, is truly rising!" Lin Jinshan overseeing the market was undoubtedly sending a signal to those who were paying attention. Lin family now had the ability to control the entire Renhuai County, promoting themselves to the Second Rank power, which was now within reach. After all, they had the territory, and they had Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivators. So now, all the previous issues had been resolved. Including the Mysterious Snake, Lin family had two Foundation Establishment Realm Experts. "Rou''er, prepare. Three days from now, with this hundred-year spirit ginseng, we''ll pay a visit to the Upper Sect." Jiang Wuyi turned to a purple-d teenage girl who appeared to be fifteen or sixteen years old behind him. In front of the seal and talisman shop, Elder You and hispanions exchanged nces. Eventually, Elder You sighed. "Lin family has be a Second Rank power. Notify the members of the sect that the contribution quota for three days from now should be doubled!" ¡­ The events in Azure Heaven Market quickly spread to the outside world at an astonishing speed. The first to react were naturally the First Rank powers in Renhuai County. Almost every one of them doubled their original contribution quotas, quickly correcting their attitudes. With Lin Jinshan in charge, it was almost a foregone conclusion that Lin family would rule Renhuai County in the future. Anyone who dared to resist at this point was on the path to death. In Tianyuan Hall, the hall master, Shi Ruixin, looked at the disappearing Lin Jinshan with a hint of envy in his eyes. He was from the Third Rank Golden Core Sect, Nine Peaks Sect, and his resources were definitely superior to Lin Jinshan''s. However, now that he was in his seventies and at the half-step Foundation Establishment Realm, he had no hope of building the foundation any longer. Lin Jinshan appeared to be no more than forty-five, and even among Foundation Establishment cultivators, he was considered young. "Hao''er, three days from now, you will rece me and deliver that Second-Rank Tianyuan Stone from the hall to the Lin family as a congrattory gift for their promotion to a second-tier power." Shi Ruixin looked at the young man, about seventeen or eighteen years old, who followed behind him, sharing a few simrities with him. Shi Hao, his grandson, was seventeen years old and at the Sixth Layer of Qi Condensation. Unlike Shi Ruixin, who had a Third Rank Inferior Spirit Root, Shi Hao had a Fourth Rank Medium Spirit Root, and as long as he worked hard and had a sufficient supply of Foundation Establishment resources, the probability of breaking through to Foundation Establishment was over eighty percent. Shi Ruixin had started paving the way for his grandson a long time ago, and this time, he was doing the same. Lin family''s rise was inevitable, and based on his decades of experience, a force that rose as unexpectedly as Lin family was bound to achieve more in the end. Lin Jinshan had just broken through to Foundation Establishment andcked Second-Rank magical items. The Tianyuan Stone was the best material for crafting magical items. Handing this favor to his grandson demonstrated Shi Ruixin''s thoughtful consideration. "Hao''er understands." Shi Hao nodded and had some doubts about his grandfather''s perspective. Even if Lin''s family was promoted to a Second Rank power, they were not worth mentioningpared to Nine Peaks Sect. In terms of building rtionships, they should be the ones to reach out first. ¡­ Nine Peaks Sect, the absolute overlord within the territory of Tianyuan Prefecture. The headquarters of Nine Peaks Sect''s sects was located not in the capital city of Tianyuan Prefecture, but in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range a hundred miles outside the capital city. Lin Shanhai''s cultivation reached the Foundation Establishment Realm and took two days to fly over a thousand kilometers before arriving here. From a distance, the nine thousand-foot peaks reached into the clouds, connected to each other by rainbows, and between the peaks, hundreds of cultivators were flying in the air. The entire scene resembled an immortal family. Lin Shanhai saw it for the first time and couldn''t help but be moved. However, he didn''t forget the main purpose of his trip. With each step he took, he leaped over three thousand steps and, to the astonishment of the crowd,nded in front of the jade stone gate. "What''s the deal with that person just now? Doesn''t he know that to join Nine Peaks Sect, he must climb the three thousand steps?" a young man asked with a puzzled expression. "You''re really clueless. That person just now is a Foundation Establishment senior. He''s probably the leader of the Second Rank power," a nearby girl exined with a hint of disdain. The young man fell silent, his ears turning slightly red as he looked at the girl. Chapter 17: Nangong Wuji, Enter the Source Pool! Chapter 17: Nangong Wuji, Enter the Source Pool! In front of the jade stone gate, two young men, both around twenty years old, stood guard, and they saw Lin Shanhai leaping towards them. Their expressions showed a slight surprise, but they quickly calmed down. Initial Foundation Establishment cultivation was not worth too much amazement for the elders of the inner and outer doors of the sect. Lin Shanhai paid no attention to it;pared to a Third Rank Golden Core sect, Foundation Establishment was indeed not much. Moreover, Nine Peaks Sect was also an absolute powerhouse among Golden Core sects, with one mountain and one Golden Core cultivator during its peak period. Even though it had declined, there were still three Golden Core True Monarchs in the sect, which Lin''s family couldn''tpare to. However, the future was uncertain. A glint of confidence shed deep in Lin Shanhai''s eyes. Along this journey, he had also figured out the effect of the python''s bloodline imnted in his body by his Grand Ancestor. It was equivalent to a cultivator with a Fifth Rank spiritual root, helping him cultivate at any time and ce. Just this effect alone was extraordinary. In addition, hisprehension had increased by at least twenty timespared to before. Zhang''s family secret technique, "Rain of a Thousand Feathers," had already been initially mastered in just these two days. You should know that ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators took at least a year to start mastering a spell, let alone a secret technique, which would take at least three to five years. In his case, it only took two days, which was enough to shock the entire Tianyuan Prefecture when it got out. With the Grand Ancestor''s backing, Lin Shanhai believed that the three of them had a chance to break through to Golden Core one day. "I am Lin Shanhai of the Lin family. This is a letter of introduction. I ask the two of you to deliver it to Elder Nangong," Lin Shanhai handed over the letter, and then two storage pouches silently fell into the hands of the two disciples. Seeing this, the two of them respectfully bowed to Lin Shanhai. Regardless of the circumstances, Lin Shanhai was a Foundation Establishment Realm Expert, and since he had given them face, they naturally needed to show the appropriate attitude. "Please wait for a moment, Senior. I will inform Elder Nangong right away," Li Fang promptly put away the storage pouches, then used a special technique to send the information into the jade stone gate. An invisible ripple transmitted the message into the depths of Nine Peaks Sect. Seeing this, Lin Shanhai''s eyes revealed a hint of surprise. This jade stone gate was actually a treasure. Fifteen minutes passed. "Buzz!" Behind the jade stone gate, the space trembled, and then a stream of light fell down and transformed into a white-haired and dignified old man. The cultivation of the peak Foundation Establishment Realm made Lin Shanhai''s pupils shrink. "I greet Elder Nangong!" In front of the jade stone gate, the two Nine Peaks Sect disciples respectfully bowed to the old man. Nangong Wuji, the Elder of the Nine Peaks Sect''s main peak, and also in charge of the Foreign Affairs Hall. He was responsible for interacting with all the Foundation Establishment powers in Tianyuan Prefecture. "I greet Elder Nangong!" Realizing who Nangong Wuji was, Lin Shanhai also paid his respects with a fellow cultivator''s courtesy. Nangong Wuji looked at Lin Shanhai, a hint of surprise in his eyes. The news of the incident in Azure Heaven Market had already reached his hands through the Tianyuan Hall. He hadn''t paid much attention to it; Lin family having a Foundation Establishment Realm Expert was just a matter of them bing a Second Rank power. There were more than sixty Second Rank powers existing in the entire Tianyuan Prefecture, including the thirty-six counties and the Second Rank powers developing within the prefecture itself. Nine Peaks Sect controlled not only Tianyuan Prefecture but also the territories of three prefectures. The total number of Second Rank powers exceeded two hundred. A newly promoted Second Rank power with only an early Foundation Establishment cultivator indeed didn''t warrant too much attention. However, Lin Shanhai''s current cultivation level did take him by surprise. Cultivators had near-photographic memory, and he recalled the situation of the Lin family. Among the Lin family''s three brothers, Lin Jinshan had reached Foundation Establishment, and now, Lin Shanhai had as well. It was unreasonable that the eldest brother and family head, Lin Xiuqi, didn''t have Foundation Establishment. This meant that counting the mystical python, the Lin family now boasted four Foundation Establishment Realm Experts. Among the Second Rank powers under Nine Peaks Sect, this was considered a mid-tier aplishment. "Did he find some ancient ruins or some other kind of opportunity?" A thought quickly crossed Nangong Wuji''s mind. However, he soon dismissed it. Every family and power had their own secrets and opportunities. At his level, unless it could help him form a Golden Core, there were no resources or status he couldn''t acquire. Moreover,peting for opportunities like robbing another sect''s treasures was not something he would do. Aside from the fact that Nine Peaks Sect was not a demon sect, the constant watchful eyes from above were enough to deter him. If he really did something like that, the name of Nine Peaks Sect would be erased. "Let''s go," Nangong Wuji said, his tone neither warm nor cold. With that, he turned and headed inside the gate. Lin Shanhai didn''t dare to say much and followed closely behind. The two of them flew for half an hour, and they finally arrived at the main peak of Nine Peaks Sect. Foreign Affairs Hall. After Lin Shanhai handed over the three thousand contribution spirit stones, Nangong Wuji led him to a secret area. The entire secret realm had only one pool, emitting a tri-colored radiance. An inexplicable Dao was condensed above the pool. "Go in," Nangong Wuji looked at Lin Shanhai and smiled faintly. Anyone who contributed spirit stones was a good fellow! Lin Shanhai nodded and, with eager anticipation, stepped into the pool, sat cross-legged, and began to absorb the spiritual energy from the source pool. Nangong Wuji looked at Lin Shanhai inside the source pool, his eyes also revealing a trace of amusement. He wondered how long Lin Shanhai, a Foundation Establishment Realm Expert from the Lin family, could stay in the source pool. One quarter of an hour? Half an hour? Or perhaps half a day? "In the past, the longest record in Nine Peaks Sect was eight hours," Nangong Wuji muttered to himself. Chapter 18: The Peak of Foundation Establishment, A New Innate Divine Ability Chapter 18: The Peak of Foundation Establishment, A New Innate Divine Ability Inside the source pool, Lin Shanhai was currently filled with amazement. The python''s bloodline within him was going crazy, as if it had unleashed its full power, greedily absorbing the spiritual energy from the source pool. After one quarter of an hour, Lin Shanhai''s early Foundation Establishment cultivation had bepletely stable, and his aura had grown significantly. By the poolside, Nangong Wuji''s expression remained unchanged. For any Foundation Establishment Realm Expert who entered the source pool, staying for a quarter of an hour was not a big deal. Half an hour passed, and Lin Shanhai''s cultivation and aura increased in speed, instead of slowing down. Nangong Wuji remained calm; any Foundation Establishment Realm Expert with some potential could achieve this step. Two hourster, Lin Shanhai''s aura had already exceeded the early Foundation Establishment Realm and was steadily advancing towards the peak. Outside the source pool, Nangong Wuji looked at Lin Shanhai within, his expression showing signs of astonishment. Two hours, as far as records in Nine Peaks Sect''s source pool were concerned, was already an impressive disy of talent. It was clear that Lin Shanhai possessed at least a mid-tier Fourth Rank spiritual root. Three hours, four hours, five hours passed, and within the source pool, Lin Shanhai had already achieved the pinnacle of the early Foundation Establishment Realm. Nangong Wuji couldn''t maintain hisposure any longer. What was happening? In five hours, his spiritual root talent had risen to at least the Fifth Rank. Among Nine Peaks Sect''s standards, this was considered upper-tier. The issue was that the water in the source pool was depleting much faster than usual, over five times the normal rate. Atst, in the sixth hour, within the source pool, Lin Shanhai''s aura suddenly skyrocketed. He had reached the Middle Layer of Foundation Establishment! Inside the source pool, feeling the newfound power after his breakthrough, Lin Shanhai''s lips curled slightly, and a smile crept across his face. However, after estimating the time he had spent in the source pool, his smile gradually faded. He sensed that the Python Seed''s ability was exceptional; while others had a limit on how much spiritual energy they could absorb and refine based on their talent, the Python Seed seemed exempt from such restrictions. As long as he wished, he could stay indefinitely, depleting the source pool entirely. Lin Shanhai surmised that if he continued, he might even break through to the peak of Foundation Establishment in one go. Of course, Nine Peaks Sect wouldn''t allow such behavior. Given the current circumstances, a six-hour stay was not overly remarkable. Nine Peaks Sect would only consider him a neglected genius. But that was it. If he exceeded eight hours, it would be a p in Nine Peaks Sect''s face, which was not in the Lin family''s best interest. The former might be recruited, but thetter would likely bring suppression. Feeling Lin Shanhai emerging from the pool, Nangong Wuji breathed a sigh of relief. While he was surprised at Lin Shanhai''s time in the source pool, his reaction was just that¡ªsurprise. The previous longest record of the leaders of the Foundation Establishment powers from outside in the source pool was four hours, and Lin Shanhai had broken that record. However, within Nine Peaks Sect, this record was only considered upper-tier. Every few years, some disciples achieved this feat. What truly bothered Nangong Wuji was that, for some unknown reason, the water in the source pool was being consumed at an unprecedented rate. It seemed that it would take several years for this level of consumption to recover. "Congrattions, Daoist Lin, on advancing further on the path of Foundation Establishment," Nangong Wuji said as he watched Lin Shanhai emerge from the pool, his attitude now ten times warmer than it had been initially. ¡­ On the other side, in the Azure Heaven Mountain Lake, inside the Pool of Shedding Mortality. Lin Xuan''s body, already in the midst of a transformation, suddenly exuded a continuous and strange power that helped himplete his final transformation. At this moment, if any Lin family member sensed Lin Xuan''s aura, they would undoubtedly be shocked. In just three days, Lin Xuan''s cultivation had soared from the early Foundation Establishment Realm to the pinnacle of the Late Foundation Establishment Realm. It appeared that he was only one step away from breaking through to the peak of Foundation Establishment and aiming for the Golden Core realm. Furthermore, Lin Xuan''s originally gray body had now turned into a mysterious ck-and-white hue, covered in glossy, gleaming ck scales. His original height of 430 feet had surged to over 980 feet, making him appear like a colossal beast, exuding a truly imposing presence. Before long, six hours had passed in the Pool of Shedding Mortality. At the moment when the special energy form was entirely absorbed. "Boom!" Lin Xuan''s body suddenly erupted with an unparalleled aura, and he also broke through to the pinnacle of the Foundation Establishment Realm. At this very moment, the previously slumbering Lin Xuan finally opened his eyes. His once-ck pupils had now turned into a resplendent gold, emitting an aura of nobility. Sensing the earth-shattering changes within himself, Lin Xuan was mildly surprised. "System, disy the information panel." Hmm! The air quivered, and rows of information automatically appeared: [Host: Lin Xuan] [Age: Twenty-six days!] [Bloodline: Heaven Swallowing Divine Python Bloodline. Level: Fourth Stage Initial. (Bloodline Unlock: Ten Percent!)] [Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Peak!] [Innate Divine Ability: Flowing Light: Significantly enhances the host''s physical speed, can increase up to fifty times! Divine Heaven Swallowing: Capable of devouring all sentient beings to grow, can also devour and refine all attacks. When the bloodline awakenspletely, can devour entire worlds in the blink of an eye.] [Family Protection Divine Ability: Python Seeds! (Current Condensation Quantity: Ten!)] [Bound to: Lin Family (Click to expand and view details!)] Chapter 19: Ancient Sword Sutra Chapter 19: Ancient Sword Sutra [Heaven Swallowing Divine Python: In ancient times, one of the ten supreme ns of the monster race, standing shoulder to shoulder with dragons, phoenixes, the ck Tortoise, and the White Tiger! Legend has it that there was once a supreme being among the Heaven Swallowing n, who swallowed a corner of the heavenly path in this world. For this audacious act, the heavenly path retaliated, leading to theplete disappearance of the Heaven Swallowing n.] [Note: The Family Protection Divine Ability underwent evolution due to the transformation of bloodline!] Lin Xuan gazed at the information page before him, and he couldn''t be more satisfied. The benefits brought about by this transformation had truly exceeded his expectations. Firstly, regarding his cultivation, he had leaped from the early Foundation Establishment Realm to the pinnacle, saving him hundreds of years of practice at the very least. Secondly, his bloodline had evolved from the peak of the Second Rank to the initial Layer of the Fourth Rank. It had also awakened the Heaven Swallowing Divine Python bloodline. Just by reading the system''s description, he knew that this bloodline was incredibly powerful. At the Fourth Rank, it was on par with the existence of a Nascent Soul Realm demon king. In other words, as long as Lin Xuan didn''t encounter any idents along the way, he would eventually break through to the Nascent Soul Realm. In the short term, the restrictions imposed by his bloodline would bepletely lifted. Moreover, due to the bloodline''s awakening, a new innate divine ability, Heaven Swallowing, had emerged. Lin Xuan sensed this divine ability information and quickly smiled. "With my current bloodline level, I can treat any attack below the Golden Core Realm as nothing and simply devour it. It''s truly invincible under the Golden Core." Lin Xuan muttered to himself, "Furthermore, from now on, I can devour anything with a soul, using it to refine and enhance my cultivation. It''s like gaining a new way to increase my strength. However, the Family Protection divine ability has undergone significant changes this time!" Lin Xuan felt another stream of divine ability information, and he couldn''t help but be amazed. The original Python Seed was already quite abnormal in his view, but after the transformation, it had be even more extraordinary. Practitioners who had the Python Seed nted in them would gradually transform into Spirit Devouring Physique, allowing their cultivation to progress at an astonishing rate. They also gained the ability to automatically devour and neutralize a portion of iing attacks. In simple terms, it was like a reduced version of his innate divine ability, Heaven Swallowing. From Lin Xuan''s perspective, this was already extremely impressive. After all, it was a spiritual body, a feature that only those with high-grade spiritual roots possessed. This meant that Lin Xuan''s Python Seed now functioned as if he constantly had a Seventh Rank high-grade spiritual root assisting him in cultivation. "Lin Family, it seems like you''re truly going to rise this time!" Lin Xuan felt the relevant information about the Python Seed and couldn''t help but sigh. Nevertheless, he also weed this development. Not to mention the binding rtionship with the Lin family, just the special energy that Lin Shanhai brought to him had helped him tremendously. Otherwise, whether he could break through to the Foundation Establishment Peak would have remained uncertain. This also made him realize that nting the Python Seed was a purely beneficial move for him. As for what opportunities the other party gained, as long as he wished, he could share a piece of the pie at any time. Furthermore, Lin Xuan had never forgotten thest part of the Python Seed''s description: When the practitioner who had the Python Seed nted in them died, all of their Dao Fruits would belong to him, and they would be perfectly absorbed. Although he wouldn''t actively create any upheaval, Lin Xuan wouldn''t hesitate to reap the rewards that naturally came his way. [Ding! Congrattions to the host, Lin Family has sessfully promoted to the Second Rank power! Reward: 500 years of Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation!] [Ding! Congrattions to the host, Lin Family has sessfully promoted to the Second Rank power! Reward: Innate Divine Ability ¨C Heaven and Earth''s Law!] [Ding! Congrattions to the host, Lin Family has sessfully promoted to the Second Rank power! Reward: Upper Ancient Sword Manual!" ¡­ Suddenly, the system''s voice echoed in Lin Xuan''s mind. Lin Xuan''s lips curled up. It seemed that Lin Shanhai had alreadypleted the registration at the Nine Peaks Sect. [Host''s Current Cultivation: Eight Hundred and Fifty Years] As the Lin Family advanced to a Second Rank power, the system rewarded him with 500 years of cultivation. Each of the Lin Family''s three brothers received an additional 100 years upon breaking through to Foundation Establishment. Lin Shanhai''s breakthrough to mid-Foundation Establishment in the Source Pool granted him an extra 50 years. Combined, it added up to exactly 850 years of foundational cultivation. ording to Lin Xuan''s sense, with his current aptitude, 500 years of cultivation would be enough for a one-time breakthrough to Golden Core. However, based on the Heaven Swallowing Divine Python''s bloodline heritage, Golden Cores were divided into grades. The lowest was First Rank, and the highest was Ninth Rank, with a perfect foundational Golden Core beyond that. With Lin Xuan''s awakening at ten percent, he could easily break through to at least a Fourth Rank Golden Core. After that, every hundred years of cultivation would allow him to elevate one rank. To condense a Ninth Rank Golden Core would require a thousand years of cultivation. A perfect foundational Golden Core would need twice that. Lin Xuan had big ambitions, and with the system, he wasn''t considering anything below a perfect Golden Core. As for the shortfall in cultivation, Lin Xuan had no worries. His family guardian divine ability could condense up to seven Python Seeds, which meant an additional 700 years of cultivation. Besides, the quality of the Golden Core depended on many factors, such as the enhancement of his bloodline, practicing high-level martial techniques, and the ability to devour the genius and treasures of the world, all of which would reduce his cultivation consumption. It was merely a matter of waiting a bit longer. Moreover, high-level martial techniques seemed to be in Lin Xuan''s hands. [The Purple Heaven Sword Scripture (Upper Part): In the ancient era, a transcendent being at the Crossing Tribtion Realm created this innate cultivation method, the most potent sword technique ever devised. As one advances in their practice, they can intuitivelyprehend the profound sword intent of the Purple Heaven Sword.] [Note: Currently, only the upper part of this sword scripture exists, attainable up to the Nascent Soul stage of cultivation.] Chapter 20: Members Of The Lin Family, Gather In The Back Mountain! Chapter 20: Members Of The Lin Family, Gather In The Back Mountain! The Crossing Tribtion Realm was the Ninth Stage of Cultivation, the Pinnacle of Cultivation in this world and only Ninth Rank Forces had such powerhouse. It was easy to imagine the level of a technique created by such an existence. In his sea of consciousness, the content of the Upper Purple Heaven Sword Manual appeared as rows of golden ancient characters, perhaps due to a direct infusion by the system. Lin Xuan could understand it directly. In a short period, the foundational energy within his body began to flow ording to the manual. Just after one week had passed, Lin Xuan could distinctly feel that the spiritual energy in his body had decreased slightly. However, the quality of the spiritual energy had increased, and the spiritual energy itself had be sharper. Even his physical condition seemed to have improved somewhat. Lin Xuan couldn''t help but marvel. "Wow, no wonder it''s the technique created by a Crossing Tribtion Realm existence. One week''s worth of cultivation is almost enough to reduce a year''s worth of cultivation. Once I master it, even if I don''t have other conditions, I can condense at least a Seventh Rank high-grade Golden Core. It''s a bit exaggerated! "Furthermore, I have a hunch that this technique is also helpful for unlocking my own potential. If I keep practicing it, perhaps without the system, the awakening of the Heaven Swallowing Divine Python in my body will also improve. "The problem of breaking through to Golden Core seems to have been resolved. Next, I just need some time. It seems I can shorten this time a bit." Lin Xuan nced at the Pool of Shedding Mortality benea At that thought, Lin Xuan began to send his spiritual sense. ¡­ In the Azure Heaven Mountain Hall, Lin Xiuqi was discussing with the other members of the Lin Family on how to receive the various cultivators who would be arriving one after another. Lin Shanhai''s performance on the Nine Peaks Sect had already spread throughout the territory of Tianyuan Prefecture at a staggering speed. In just six hours of cultivation in the Source Pool, he had broken through a minor realm. While it might not be considered a big deal within the Nine Peaks Sect, other external forces viewed Lin Shanhai of the Lin Family as an undisputed genius, a potential future Golden Core cultivator. As a result, within just a day, more than ten leaders of the Foundation Establishment forces in the Tianyuan Prefecture territory had contacted Lin Xiuqi to personally congratte the Lin Family on its promotion to a Second Rank power. Lin Xiuqi was taken aback and could only inform them that the promotion celebration would be postponed by a week. Tianyuan Prefecture was vast, and even for the Foundation Establishment cultivators, traveling from the periphery to Renhuai County took six days, covering over ten thousand kilometers. "Family Head, our biggest problem right now is the shortage of manpower. Even if all our Lin Family cultivators participate, we won''t have enough people to wee the forces visiting in three days," Lin Xiuru, a Seventh Layer Qi practitioner, spoke with a hint of concern. She was Lin Ran''s aunt and had married a son-inw into the Lin Family. The fame of the Lin Family naturally brought her joy, but the Lin Family''s rise had been too rapid, and it was evident that the lower-level cultivators of the family couldn''t keep up. The twenty-plus cultivators confirmed to arrive in a week already exceeded thirty. The people present in the hall fell into silence, each one feeling a tinge of embarrassment, knowing that they had been holding back the family. "Xiuru, this is an unavoidable issue. We can''t create cultivators out of thin air," Lin Xiuqi shook his head and sighed. The problem of the number of cultivators couldn''t be solved. They would have to wait for new births in the Lin Family and hope that the children born had spiritual root potential. Moreover, cultivating them would take time, and it was clear that the problem of the quantity of lower-level Lin Family cultivators wouldn''t be resolved in the next twenty years. Suddenly, Lin Xiuqi''s expression changed slightly, and he heard a voice from his Grand Ancestor in his ear, "Lin Xiuqi, take all of the Lin Family members to thekes in the back mountains. Remember, everyone, including ordinary n members." "What''s going on, Father?" Lin Ran noticed Lin Xiuqi''s unusual expression and asked with concern. Lin Xiuqi looked gravely at the people in the hall, "Grand Ancestor has passed down a message. All members of the Lin Family must go to theke in the back mountain." Hearing this, everyone in the Lin Family present in the hall changed their expressions simultaneously. They all knew who was responsible for bringing the Lin Family to its current status, and in the Lin Family, what the Grand Ancestor said was practicallyw. "What are we waiting for, Big Brother? Let''s go. Don''t keep the Grand Ancestor waiting," Lin Xiuru stood up, her tone urgent. She knew exactly how her three brothers had broken through to Foundation Establishment, and she had her own aspirations deep in her heart. Once she reached the Ninth Layer, she intended to request her Grand Ancestor to bestow her a Python Seed. With that, she might have a chance to tread the path of Foundation Establishment that she had never dared to dream of before. Therefore, in her heart, Lin Xuan, the Grand Ancestor, was an unquestionable figure. The other Lin Family members also rose in unison, ready to leave the hall and head to thekes in the back mountains. "Don''t rush. Grand Ancestor specifically instructed to take all ordinary n members as well," Lin Xiuqi said. "All of you, get ready to move. Notify everyone at the fastest speed to arrive at the back mountain''ske." Lin Xiuqi added. "Yes, Family Head." "Lin Ran, go down the mountain and inform your Third Uncle." "Yes, Father." The Lin Family members in the hall didn''t dare to dy and quickly left for the back mountainkes. Lin Xiuqi gazed in the direction of the back mountainke with an inexplicable expression. What was his Grand Ancestor nning with such a significant move this time? Chapter 21: Heavenly Tribulation Chapter 21: Heavenly Tribtion The Pce of Divine Enchantment, the Temple of Demon Control. A towering structure that stretched ten thousand zhang high, it seemed as if it aimed to pierce the starry skies. Atop the Star Altar, four Star Lanterns adorned the cardinal directions. Suddenly, within the purple Star Lantern in the east, a gleaming ckness quietly coalesced in its radiant glow. In the center of the Star Altar, an elderly figure wearing a robe adorned with a star-shaped mark between his brows opened his eyes. A divine radiance burst forth from his gaze as he focused on the eastern Star Lantern. His brows furrowed slightly. With a wave of his hand, a message was sent out andnded separately in the main hall of the Human Ancestral Temple and the Fifth Rank family, Luo Family. [The eastern Star Lantern has ignited; there may be a Heavenly Tribtion. Pay close attention.] ¡­ At the back mountainke of Azure Heaven Mountain, thousands of Lin Family members had gathered, standing in orderly formation along thekeside. Whoosh! Suddenmotion erupted as a massive ck and white serpent, only revealing its enormous head, protruded from theke. Its head alone was over ten meters wide and looked incredibly intimidating. What was even more terrifying was the serpent''s aura, which rendered everyone present immobile, unable to catch their breath. Even Lin Xiuqi and Lin Jinshan, both Foundation Establishment cultivators, were sweating, feeling as if their spiritual energy had been frozen. As they stared in shock at the serpent, a single thought raced through everyone''s mind: Where is the Grand Ancestor? Who is this colossal serpent, and has it devoured the Grand Ancestor!? "Are you all here?" Suddenly, Lin Xuan''s voice emerged from the serpent''s mouth. The Lin Family members exchanged bewildered nces, and Lin Ran, gazing at the serpent in confusion, asked, "You are¡­ Grand Ancestor?" Lin Xuan nodded, aware that his transformation was somewhat drastic. "My bloodline recently awakened, and with a breakthrough in my cultivation, my appearance has changed." "May I ask about your current cultivation level, Grand Ancestor?" Lin Xiuqi couldn''t help but ask, his curiosity piqued. Lin Xuan''s change in aura and appearance was too astonishing. "Peak of Foundation Establishment Realm!" Lin Xuan casually replied. After all, it wouldn''t be long before he broke through to the Golden Core Realm, and at his current level of cultivation, there was no need to conceal it. The Lin Family members were all taken aback. Just three days ago, didn''t the Grand Ancestor just break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm? How could he have reached the Peak of Foundation Establishment in just three days? This was beyond monstrous! Lin Xiuqi and Lin Jinshan exchanged nces, their expressions solemn. The higher one''s cultivation level, the more they understood the sheer monstrosity of Lin Xuan''s breakthrough speed. They couldn''t help but suspect that their Grand Ancestor might be a reincarnation of some powerful Monster. "All right, no more chit-chat. I''ve called you here for a reason," Lin Xuan raised his tail and lightly tapped the surface of theke. In the next moment, theke waters automatically parted, revealing a wide path beneath. A shining white gate stood at the center of thekebed. "Behind this gate is a pool that can enhance one''s bloodline and aptitude. Most importantly, it can help ordinary folks awaken their spiritual roots and embark on the path of cultivation." Lin Xuan''s words hung in the air, and thekeside became eerily silent. All the Lin Family members gazed at him with expressions of disbelief. What they had just heard seemed like a mirage. Awakening spiritual roots was an innate trait; how could there be something that could awaken them? Though the Lin Family cultivators found it incredible, their inner turmoil was far less dramatic than that of the ordinary Lin Family members. "Grand Ancestor, is what you''re saying true?" A young man in his twenties, among the ordinary Lin Family members, stood up in eager anticipation and disbelief. His eyes were filled with longing and doubt. Among those present, no one doubted that the young man, who looked barely twenty, was unknown. His gaze was filled with hope and disbelief. Lin Xunxian, from the age of six, when his family tested his spiritual roots and found themcking, vowed to follow the path of the immortal, undeterred by his apparent limitations. As a child, he boldly dered, "No spiritual roots, no problem; I can still tread the path to immortality!" From that day onward, he changed his name to Lin Xunxian, signifying his quest to seek the way of the immortals. (*Xunxian: Seeking Immortality) He aspired to merge martial arts with Dao cultivation, diligently training each day, refining his body, advancing from the acquired stage to the innate stage. At the age of eighteen, Lin Xunxian reached the pinnacle of the martial path. By twenty, he ventured into the legendary realm of martial arts, the "Heavenly Realm." He believed this would be his gateway to immortality, but reality struck him with a harsh blow. His body had already reached the limits of human potential, devoid of spiritual energy to nurture it. Though he could unexpectedly defeat the Third Layer Qi cultivators, his progress ended there. After countless futile attempts, Lin Xunxian fell into destion. Yet, even in his despair, Lin Xunxian earned the respect of his entire Lin family. Instead of scorn, most family members offered words of sce and encouragement. Now, at the age of twenty-three, Lin Xunxian stood before Lin Xuan, who, with a thought, delved into Lin Xunxian''s surface memories. Even Lin Xuan, despite his concerns, held high hopes for this young man. He eagerly anticipated the day Lin Xunxian would embark on the path of immortality, possibly ascending to great heights. "Lin family cultivators, enter," Lin Xuan spoke. Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuqi and Lin Jinshan led the twenty-four Lin family cultivators towards the glowing entrance beneath theke. As for Lin Shanhai, he was still on his way back. Watching the Lin family cultivators vanish through the gate, the eyes of a thousand Lin family members were filled with anticipation, excitement, and even a hint of tears. Observing this, Lin Xuan lightly waved his tail, conjuring an illusion of the events within the Pool of Shedding Mortality. Chapter 23: A Seventh Rank Superior Spiritual Root and the Unity of the Family Chapter 23: A Seventh Rank Superior Spiritual Root and the Unity of the Family By thekeside, Lin Xiuru, feeling the changes within herself, respectfully paid her respects to Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan gave her a cursory nce, then opened his mouth, releasing a python seed that flew into her body. Boom! With the catalyst of the python seed, her cultivation swiftly broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, surging continuously until it reached the early Foundation Establishment Realm. The entire process was quick, taking just an hour. During this time, Lin Xiuqi and Lin Jinshan''s cultivations also advanced to the mid-Foundation Establishment Realm, with Fifth Rank spiritual roots. This was partly due to Lin Xuan retrieving their original python seeds and condensing them again. After all, the Pool of Shedding Mortality was only of primary grade. Higher spiritual root and cultivation level benefitted less from it. The effects of the new python seeds left Lin Xiuqi and Lin Jinshan somewhat stunned. They had considered their original python seeds miraculous, but the new ones were even more incredible. A Spirit Devouring Physique and the cultivation effects of a Seventh Rank spiritual root? This was something they had never dared to imagine before. After a while, the two brothers gradually epted this unexpected windfall. At this moment, all the Lin family members turned their attention to the only Lin family cultivator who had yet to emerge from the Pool of Shedding Mortality: Lin Ran. With a Fourth Rank spiritual root that was close to reaching the Fifth Rank, Lin Ran had reached the Fourth Layer of Qi Condensation at the age of sixteen, partly due to Lin Xuan''s assistance. However, it couldn''t be denied that Lin Ran had the best innate talent among the third generation of the Lin family. Lin Xuan looked at Lin Ran in the Pool of Shedding Mortality, his gaze filled with expectation. The effects of the Pool of Shedding Mortality''s transformation varied from person to person. The longer one stayed, the stronger the transformation would be. Lin Xuan had a certain fondness for Lin Ran, perhaps because she was the first person he saw upon waking up in this world. It might also be due to her care during his month of near-death, when she fulfilled the role of a wet nurse. Or perhaps it was simply her youthful and lively, innocent personality that appealed to him. Therefore, Lin Xuan naturally hoped that Lin Ran would stay in the Pool of Shedding Mortality for a longer time. However, all things had their limits. After two and a half hours, the white gate trembled, and Lin Ran was expelled from the Pool of Shedding Mortality. Almost instantly, everyone''s gaze was fixed on the somewhat dazed young girl. "Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation, Seventh Rank spiritual root, and she has also condensed a spiritual body! Not Bad!" Lin Xuan examined Lin Ran and nodded with satisfaction. [Name: Lin Ran] [Age: Sixteen] [Cultivation: Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation Realm] [Technique: Water Softness Art] [Spiritual Root: Seventh Rank] [Constitution: Water Spirit Body] These were the details Lin Xuan saw about Lin Ran. Connected to the Lin family after his arrival, when he wished to check anyone''s information, he only needed a thought. Upon hearing Grand Ancestor''s words, the Lin family members were instantly abuzz. Lin Ran''s transformation astonished them, followed by joy. The Lin family finally had a superior spiritual root of their own. ¡°Congrattions, Sister Ran''er!" Lin Yingjie, sincere, offered his congrattions to Lin Ran. Other Lin family members followed suit, especially Lin Ran''s peers. "Thank you, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts," Lin Ran respectfully thanked everyone, then looked at Lin Xuan with anticipation. "Grand Ancestor, please, give me a python seed quickly. I want to break through to Foundation Establishment in one go and be the sixth Foundation Establishment cultivator in our Lin family." Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuqi frowned slightly, ready to reprimand Lin Ran for her impatience. However, before he could speak, Lin Xuan''s voice sounded in his ear. "Why are you in such a hurry, you littless? Don''t worry; your python seed is reserved for you!" Lin Xuan shook his head and smiled. Perhaps due to their close rtionship, Lin Ran held respect but not fear toward him, and he had no intention of changing that. Life would be boring without at least one person who didn''t fear you when everyone else did. With a smile, he released a purple python seed into Lin Ran''s body. This scene filled the members of the Lin family with envy, making them realize that Lin Ran held a different status in Grand Ancestor''s eyes. Some couldn''t help but think that if they had been the ones assigned to care for Grand Ancestor on the back mountain in the past, maybe this python seed would be theirs today instead of Lin Ran''s. Lin Ran''s breakthrough was almost a sure thing, so Lin Xuan didn''t pay much attention to her. Instead, he turned his gaze to the remaining ordinary Lin family members, numbering over fifteen hundred. It was clear that they exceeded the Pool of Shedding Mortality''s one-thousand-person limit. "Those who are over fifty or under six years old, stay where you are. The rest can enter!" Lin Xuan spoke indifferently. Upon hearing this, the Lin family members stirred with excitement. Those who were over sixty years old instantly dimmed their expressions. They didn''t say much but understood that even if they were given spiritual roots, their age and vitality wouldn''t allow them to achieve much. It was better to leave the opportunity to the younger Lin family members who could shine for the n. Realizing this, the older Lin family members smiled and urged the younger ones to enter the gate. They didn''t want to keep Grand Ancestor waiting. On the side, the Lin family cultivators watched this scene with determination, their hearts filled with enthusiasm. Their strength might not be the greatest, but in terms of loyalty to the family and their unity, they had nothing to fear. By thekeside, Lin Xuan''s expression subtly changed, and at this moment, he had a vague understanding of why the system had reincarnated him in the Lin family''s back mountain. Chapter 24: Lin Rans Windfall Chapter 24: Lin Ran''s Windfall "Leave now, the Lin family must have many things to handle recently. I''ll watch over here," Lin Xuan said. "Cultivating spiritual roots is different from other matters. It will probably take at least three or four days." Lin Xuan''s words were met with a respectful bow from Lin Xiuqi and the others. "In that case, we''ll leave it to Grand Ancestor." Lin Xiuqi didn''t refuse. There were indeed too many matters in the Lin family these days, and with all the Lin family members gathered here, unexpected incidents were more likely to ur over time. After bidding farewell to his daughter and the Lin family members in the Pool of Shedding Mortality, he led the remaining Lin family members away. An hour passed in the blink of an eye. Buzz! Lin Ran''s breakthrough was finallyplete. Before Lin Xuan, Lin Ran''s information panel was updated. [Name: Lin Ran] [Age: Sixteen] [Cultivation: Early Foundation Establishment Peak!] [Technique: Water Softness Art] [Spiritual Root: Seventh Rank] [Constitution: Spirit Devouring Physique! Water Spirit Body!] Seeing Lin Ran''s information panel, Lin Xuan nodded in satisfaction. In a sense, Lin Ran now could be considered a little prodigy in terms of her data. Especially in terms of innate talent, having two Spiritual Physiques, the Seventh Rank superior spiritual root, and the supplementary effect of the python seed in her cultivation. Lin Ran was equivalent to having two Seventh Rank superior spiritual roots herself, and the future pace of her cultivation could be imagined. "Thank you, Grand Ancestor. You''re the best, Grand Ancestor!" Feeling the changes within herself, Lin Ran beamed at Lin Xuan, acting coquettish. Lin Xuan turned and submerged himself in theke. He couldn''t stand such sweet talk. As for why he didn''t pass on the Purple Heaven Sword Manual to Lin Ran or the Lin family, it wasn''t that he didn''t want to. The personal cultivation technique created by a Crossing Tribtion Realm expert couldn''t be cultivated by just anyone. Lin Ran clearly didn''t have the aptitude for it in this regard. If there was a suitable candidate within the Lin family, Lin Xuan wouldn''t hesitate to pass it on. "However, the Lin family doesn''t have a Foundation Establishment technique, which is a bit of a problem. The Withered Wood Spring Art can only be cultivated to thete Foundation Establishment Realm." Lin Xuan mumbled to himself at theke bottom, "It''s a piece of junk that even dogs would look down upon." However, a glimmer of excitement shone in his eyes. "The Lin family can''t cultivate the Purple Heaven Sword Manual just because its contents are tooplicated. What if I create a condensed version? It should make cultivation possible! "Although its power will undoubtedly be reduced, it will still be several times stronger than most Golden Core and Nascent Soul techniques. It won''t be weaker than any Great Sect''s true inheritance." With this idea in mind, Lin Xuan took action. He closed his eyes and began to deduce a condensed version of the Purple Heaven Sword Manual. For others, even if a Soul Formation Dao Lord tried, it would be impossible toplete the condensation of a Crossing Tribtion Realm expert''s personal cultivation technique in less than several decades. However, for Lin Xuan, the Purple Heaven Sword Manual was a gift from the system, and his understanding of the manual''s content was no less than that of the manual''s creator. Naturally, creating a condensed technique wasn''t a difficult task for him. As time passed, it was already the second day, and Lin Xuan''s progress in deducing the technique had reached thirty percent. It could be described as a miraculous speed. At most, it would take three more days toplete. "Grand Ancestor! Grand Ancestor,e out quickly; I''ve brought you something nice!" Suddenly, Lin Ran''s voice echoed in theke bottom. Lin Xuan opened his eyes and rose to the water''s surface, overlooking Lin Ran on thekeside. Seeing her Grand Ancestor emerge, Lin Ran smiled mischievously. With a wave of her hand, a roasted mountain goat flew towards Lin Xuan. He caught it in his mouth and swallowed it in one gulp. Feeling the long-missed aroma in his mouth, Lin Xuan''s eyes brightened. At thekeside, Lin Ran''s hands moved non-stop, performing a magic trick that produced roasted meat from various livestock, including chickens, ducks, cows, sheep, and fish. They were neatly arranged in rows. After nearly half an hour of arrangement, hundreds of cattle and sheep and thousands of chickens, ducks, and fish were disyed. Next, she began to set up barrels of wine, one after another. After a long while, everything was ready. Lin Ran looked proudly at her Grand Ancestor. "Grand Ancestor, how do you like the gift I prepared for you? These are what I immediately had all the restaurants in Renhuai County prepare as soon as I left yesterday. As for the alcohol, it was brought from the most famous Meirenju in Renhuai County. It''s just that there was so much that I almost had to borrow all the storage bags from our Lin family to store it." Lin Xuan, seeing Lin Ran''s eager expression, smiled and nodded. "Well done, Ran''er. You''re considerate and know how to show filial piety to your Grand Ancestor." To be honest, although he had reincarnated as a snake, it didn''t mean he would enjoy raw food. After all, he had already reached the Foundation Establishment Realm. It had been almost ten days since he crossed over to the present world, and he hadn''t had a proper meal yet. Lin Ran had indeed put thought into it, and it wasn''t in vain that he sent that python seed. Hearing Lin Xuan''s praise, Lin Ran chuckled. "Grand Ancestor, just wait. After I finish these busy days, I''ll go to the Demonic Beast Mountain Range to catch some beasts with cultivation. We''ll roast them and bring them to you. It will definitely be much tastier than these mundane cattle and sheep. "I originally wanted to buy some spiritual wine for you, but it''s too expensive. However, rest assured, Grand Ancestor, when I have enough cultivation in the future, I''ll collect some rare treasures from the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, sell them for spiritual stones, and buy it for you." I guarantee that you''ll have your fill! "I heard from Second Uncle that there''s a restaurant in Tianyuan Prefecture called Drunken Immortal''s Inn, and inside, there''s a spiritual wine called Drunken Immortal Brew, known as the number one finest wine in Tianyuan Mansion. It''s just that it''s too expensive! A jar the size of a palm costs a thousand spiritual stones. "But Grand Ancestor, rest assured, when I have enough cultivation, I''ll buy it for you. If we can''t afford it, we''ll go and seize it. I''ll make sure you get to taste it." In theke, Lin Xuan used his mana to bring the roasted meat into his mouth and asionally drank from a wine jar. On the side, Lin Ran was excitedly painting a bright future for her Grand Ancestor, albeit with a few grains of truth mixed in. Chapter 25: The Phenomenon of Dao Heart State Chapter 25: The Phenomenon of Dao Heart State The days rolled on, reaching the third day. Lin family cultivators had emerged from the Pool of Shedding Mortality intermittently, and without exception, they all had a refined, otherworldly aura about them, indicating the key to the Dao had congealed within them. Second Rank spiritual roots and the thirdyer of Qi Condensation were the standard for Lin family members emerging from the white gate. Their number reached seven hundred. On the fourth day, the standard shifted to the Third Rank spiritual roots and the early stage of the Fourth Layer of Qi Condensation, with two hundred people achieving this. The fifth day saw the emergence of ny-eight Lin family members with the Third Rank spiritual roots and the peak of the fourthyer of Qi Condensation. Thus, out of the one thousand Lin family members who entered the Pool of Shedding Mortality, nine hundred and ny-eight had sessfully condensed their spiritual roots, defying fate. At thekeside, Lin Xuan looked at the light curtain above, where two individuals were still undergoing a transformation, his gaze filled with anticipation. In this vastkeside, there were now only Lin Xuan and Lin Ran remaining. The rest of the Lin family members had been driven out by Lin Xuan the moment they came out. It was the perfect time for the Lin family, as their emergence resolved the urgent issue of Lin Xiuqi''s urgent need of manpower. And, thanks to their emergence, Lin Ran, the nominal family heiress, finally found some relief from the bustling family affairs. She kept her promise and almost every day ventured into the Demonic Beast Mountain Range, killing several Qi Condensation Ninth Layer demonic beasts and roasting them for Lin Xuan by theke. At this moment, Lin Ran was skillfully roasting the meat of a Howling Moon Wolf. She looked at the light curtain and asked Lin Xuan with a hint of curiosity, "Grand Ancestor, I understand why Brother Xunxian can stay inside, and I always thought he was amazing from the first time I heard his story. He has great perseverance and is sure to achieve great things in the future. "But how can Grandpa, who''s already a hundred and nine years old, endure it for so long inside? He should have run out of energy, and although the Pool of Shedding Mortality''s energy is gentle, it should have been too much for him, shouldn''t it?" Lin Xuan smiled. Lin Zhongba, the head of the Lin family''s mortal n, was responsible for managing over a thousand Lin family members and the family''s earthly businesses. He held a very high position in the family. At the age of a hundred and nine, it should have been beyond his turn to enter the Pool of Shedding Mortality based on the quota. However, Lin Xuan had the ability to check the information of Lin family members. [Name: Lin Zhongba!] [Age: One hundred and nine.] [Realm: Mortal Note: This member possesses a special state of mind: Dao Heart State!] Lin Xuan was briefly taken aback the first time he saw Lin Zhongba''s information. ording to the system''s exnation, Dao Heart State was an extremely special state of mind. It was also known by another name: Minor Epiphany! In general, only those above the level of Soul Formation Dao Lords possessed such a state of mind. A cultivator with a Dao Heart State was in a constant state of minor epiphany, learning skills and techniques at will. With a little more experience, they could even create their own techniques at the Foundation Establishment Realm. However, it was extremely rare for cultivators below the Soul Formation Dao Lord level to possess this state of mind. It usually happened to individuals who had experienced a great life-or-death event, achieved a profound understanding, or stumbled upon an extraordinary opportunity. Before, no one had ever heard of a mortal possessing a state of mind of this level. However, Lin Xuan, after reading Lin Zhongba''s surface memories, had realized what it meant. This man, through his unwavering wood carving devotion from a young age and his carving of a life-sized wooden statue of himself at the age of a hundred and six, had gone through a profound transformation. He felt as though his mind and body had undergone a great change the moment the wooden statue wasplete. Since then, his mind had be incredibly sharp, and he seemed to instantly grasp anything he learned, mastering over a thousand skills in just three years, all at the master level. Lin Xuan, having read Lin Zhongba''s surface memories, naturally understood the significance of this transformation. Lin Zhongba, through a century of devotion and by applying his skill almost like an art, had entered the elusive Dao Heart State, a state of mind that countless cultivators yearned for. Therefore, Lin Xuan appointed Lin Zhongba to enter the Pool of Shedding Mortality. Of course, in the eyes of outsiders, it was probably because Lin Xuan, as the Grand Ancestor, was giving him a chance due to Lin Zhongba''s hard work. Simr to him, Lin Xunxian, a twenty-three-year-old young man, also possessed a Dao Heart State. Lin Xunxian''s path, however, was even more demanding. He traversed the path of martial arts, underwent body refinement, progressed through the acquired realm, innate realm, and finally, with immense perseverance, entered the fourth realm of martial arts¡ªthe Human-Heaven Realm. By harmonizing his spirit with the heavens and earth, he amplified his mental state to enter the spiritual realm: the Dao Heart State. What set him apart was Lin Xunxian''s extraordinary ability as a mortal toprehend the way of the sword. When he entered the Human-Heaven Realm, he seized the opportunity of attuning himself with the heavens and earth to create a set of sword techniques called the "Nine ughters of Immortality." With his mortal body, he could y cultivators at the Third Layer of Qi Condensation using this sword technique. Lin Xuan couldn''t help but anticipate the power Lin Xunxian might wield if he stepped onto the path of immortality and used this sword technique with his cultivation. What kind of devastation would it unleash? "It''s raining ck!" Suddenly, Lin Ran eximed by thekeside. Chapter 26: The Bloodline Surges, Heavenly Dao Tribulation Chapter 26: The Bloodline Surges, Heavenly Dao Tribtion Lin Xuan, upon hearing this, furrowed his brows slightly. He looked up to find that the entire sky had turnedpletely dark at some point. Raindrops were falling from the sky, and to his surprise, the rain was ck. He gazed at the sky, his expression slightly perturbed. He could no longer sense the presence of spiritual energy and the Dao within the surroundings. "Lin Ran, inform your father to activate the mountain-guarding array of the Azure Heaven Mountain; this rain isn''t normal," Lin Xuan said with a solemn tone. "Yes, Grand Ancestor!" Lin Ran realized the seriousness of the situation and promptly rose into the sky, heading toward the Lin family''s main hall. Seeing her leave, Lin Xuan paid no further attention. He moved his consciousness, and the rain within a hundred meters instantly coalesced into a bundle. Under the refinement of spiritual power, the fist-sized ck rainwater rapidly shrank and vanished. Finally, only a strand of pure ck gas remained before him. The ck gas roiled as if it wanted to escape Lin Xuan''s control. "It''s conscious?" Lin Xuan''s eyes narrowed slightly. With a thought, he chewed the ck gas back and forth, making sure that any unknown consciousness within was obliterated. Lin Xuan opened his mouth and swallowed the ck gas in a single gulp. It was the perfect opportunity to test his new innate supernatural power. "Buzz!" A buzzing sound came from his belly, and the ck gas was instantly refined. It was absorbed, and Lin Xuan felt as if he had sensed the surge of his own bloodline. ¡­ Azure Heaven Mountain, in recent days, had seen the arrival of all twelve First Rank forces from Renhuai County. Furthermore, within the jurisdiction of the Tianyuan Mansion, there were a total of sixteen Second Rank forces who had reached Azure Heaven Mountain. Every neer was at least at the half-step Foundation Establishment Realm, and most were Foundation Establishment cultivators. At present, Azure Heaven Mountain had weed eleven such individuals. In the Lin family hall, foreign cultivators had almost all gathered. As cultivators, they still possessed the instincts required for such situations. This ck rain was obviously abnormal, and the disappearance of spiritual energy in the surroundings and the apparent absence of thews of heaven and earth were disastrous news for cultivators. "Reporting to the family head, at the border of Renhuai County, it seems that this ck rain has formed a barrier. Right now, we can only enter and cannot exit!" A Lin family cultivator inside the great hall quickly reported to Lin Xiuqi. Hearing this, the people in the hall changed their expressions. Lin Xiuqi had also sent out a portion of the Lin family members over the past few days, scattering them throughout Renhuai County. The purpose was to monitor the entire county and takeplete control. "It''s over,pletely over! How could we be so unlucky to encounter a Heavenly Dao Tribtion?" A white-haired Foundation Establishment elder''s face turned pale, expressing a sense of despair. Hearing this, the other Foundation Establishment cultivators present had a change in their expressions, as if they had recalled something. "How is it possible? This ck rain is actually a Heavenly Dao Tribtion!" "Damn, how did we end up encountering this thing?" "It''s over; now we can only wait for the reinforcements from Nine Peaks Sect to arrive." The Foundation Establishment cultivators discussed among themselves, their expressions grim. Inside the grand hall, many Lin family cultivators were somewhat bewildered. They didn''t understand what these Foundation Establishment cultivators were talking about. What was this Heavenly Dao Tribtion? The current situation seemed to exceed the knowledge of the Lin family''s cultivators. In the end, the rise of the Lin family had been too rapid, and their foundations werecking. Of course, those who were equally puzzled included the leaders of the twelve First Rank forces in Renhuai County. However, with a nce at each other, they understood that Renhuai County had seemingly fallen into a big crisis. "Daoist Zhuge, can you exin what the Heavenly Dao Tribtion means?" Lin Xiuqi stood up and asked the middle-aged Foundation Establishment cultivator who was the leader among the outsiders. Zhuge Wuyi was in thete Foundation Establishment Realm and served as the foreign affairs elder for the Zhuge family. The Zhuge family was a Second Rank pinnacle force whose influence extended within the Tianyuan Prefecture. They had twelve Foundation Establishment cultivators in their n, and their Family Head, Zhuge Wudi, was even a half-step Golden Core existence. Among the numerous Second Rank forces in the Tianyuan Prefecture, the Zhuge family ranked among the top three. Zhuge Wuyi nodded and politely replied to Lin Xiuqi, "The Lin family''s rapid rise means that Fellow Daoist Lin might not be familiar with the concept of the Heavenly Dao Tribtion. "To be honest, I haven''t personally witnessed it either. Based on records collected by our family, the Heavenly Dao Tribtion is an unpredictable disaster that urs irregrly and in various locations in this world. The Heavenly Dao Tribtion can vary in scale, and its manifestations can differ. However, its degree of cmity can be judged based on the area it covers. "ording to the information we have, this ck rain has only shrouded Renhuai County. The cmity''s power should not be too great. If we remain cautious and endure until the reinforcements from Nine Peaks Sect arrive, we should be fine." Lin Xiuqi''s brows furrowed slightly upon hearing this. Waiting passively for reinforcements? "Daoist Zhuge, do you know the dangers posed by this Heavenly Dao Tribtion?" Lin Shanhai asked from the side. "This is our first encounter as well. How could we know the dangers?" A Foundation Establishment cultivator with a darkplexion below replied impatiently. Lin Shanhai smiled and didn''t take it to heart. He knew that these people hade to congratte the Lin family on bing a Second Rank force. If they hadn''te, they wouldn''t have been involved in such a situation. Some dissatisfaction was only natural. "Father! Father!" Suddenly, a melodious female voice rang out in the grand hall, followed by a streak of light falling into the hall, taking on the appearance of Lin Ran. All the foreign cultivators in the hall looked at Lin Ran, and their pupils constricted slightly. They showed expressions of shock: This girl is actually a Foundation Establishment cultivator!? Chapter 27: The Dark Side of Heavenly Dao, Lin Xiuqis Family Heads Orders Chapter 27: The Dark Side of Heavenly Dao, Lin Xiuqi''s Family Head''s Orders "Ran''er, don''t worry, take your time and exin," Lin Xiuqi looked at Lin Ran with a concerned expression. Lin Ran nodded and said, "Father, Grand Ancestor said that this ck rain is not right. He wants you to immediately activate the mountain-guarding array and prevent this ck rain from entering." Hearing this, Lin Xiuqi''s expression changed slightly. "Indeed, why didn''t we think of this? Family Head Lin, quick, activate the mountain-guarding array. It might make Azure Heaven Mountain safer." Inside the grand hall, everyone reacted after hearing this, shaking off their initial panic. Buzz! Lin Xiuqi''s hand emitted a brilliant light, and in the next moment, a massive blue light barrier enveloped the entire Azure Heaven Mountain,pletely isting the ck rain from falling. "Notify Jinshan near the market. Open the array," Lin Shanhai instructed one of the Lin family members behind him. Once everything was in ce, silence fell inside the grand hall. It was everyone''s first time encountering a Heavenly Dao Tribtion, and no one dared to act recklessly. If they left the protection of the array, their safety would be uncertain. As for the Lin family''s Grand Ancestor, everyone present understood that he was merely a Second Rank Mystical Python. The Lin family had initially gained fame due to the Mystical Python, but in the Foundation Establishment initial stage, nobody had taken it too seriously. "Daoist Zhuge, do you know the origin of this Heavenly Dao Tribtion?" Lin Shanhai suddenly turned to Zhuge Wuyi for answers. Zhuge Wuyi fell silent for a moment and then responded, "I''m not entirely sure about the specifics, but I''ve seen a spection in an ancient text. All things in the world have yin and yang, and the Heavenly Dao is no exception. However, the Heavenly Dao, being impartial, doesn''t allow for any darkness within it. "Periodically, the Heavenly Dao will release its internal dark energy, and these energies are what we call Heavenly Dao Tribtions. This is why, when a Heavenly Dao Tribtion arrives, spiritual energy disappears, and thews are not evident. "Of course, Heavenly Dao Tribtions are not without benefits. It''s said that those who sessfully pass through a Heavenly Dao Tribtion will experience rapid growth in their cultivation in a short period. Their innate talent and understanding will also improve. "Especially in the area where the Heavenly Dao Tribtion urred, after the Tribtion dissipates, the region experiences a tenfold increase in spiritual energy and the manifestation of thews. It truly bes a cultivation paradise." Zhuge Wuyi finished speaking and added, "Of course, this is under the premise that the Heavenly Dao Tribtion is sessfully resolved." "This Senior Zhuge, can''t all of us Foundation Establishment seniors here join forces to see if we can leave Renhuai County?" A Foundation Establishment cultivator inside the grand hall raised a doubt. Zhuge Wuyi shook his head and said with a wry smile, "If it were that easy, it wouldn''t be called a Heavenly Dao Tribtion. Even the smallest scale of Heavenly Dao Tribtion corresponds to the realm of a Golden Core cultivator. If we forcibly break through, it''s no different from seeking death. "Moreover, the dark energies of the Heavenly Dao are incredibly troublesome. Even Golden Core cultivators typically avoid getting too involved with them." Boom! Boom! Boom! Just as Zhuge Wuyi finished speaking, three deafening booms echoed from the sky. The crowd''s expressions changed slightly, and they quickly stepped out of the grand hall to look outside. The ck rain had stopped! However, countless dark energies were rising from every inch of Renhuai County''snd. Thanks to the activation of the mountain-guarding array on Azure Heaven Mountain, the concentration of ck energy was noticeably reduced. Buzz! In the sky, ck energy quickly condensed, and in the blink of an eye, humanoid creatures covered in ck scales stood on the ground. Their bodies were covered in ck scales, and their red eyes gleamed with a bloodthirsty light, surrounded by a faint ck aura. Each creature varied in size, with most standing around two meters tall. Bang! Lin Xiuqi struck out casually, and one of the ck-scaled humanoid creatures outside the grand hall burst into pieces. Lin Xiuqi sensed for a moment and said with a somewhat troubled expression, "Qi Condensation Fifth Layer." In terms of cultivation levels, this was low for everyone present. They were easily capable of killing hundreds of beings of this level with a single strike. However, no one could find any joy in the situation because a single nce outside revealed that Renhuai County''snd was densely filled with these ck-scaled creatures. Two meters was merely their lowest tier, with three meters and four meters being far from umon. asionally, even hundred-meter-tall ck-scaled creatures could be spotted in the midst of forming. At a nce, there were probably over a hundred of them covering the entire territory of Renhuai County. The moment everyoneid eyes on such beings, they understood immediately: Foundation Establishment! Foundation Establishment level ck-scaled creatures. In just an instant, a sense of despair began to pervade the hearts of everyone present. How could they possibly contend with over a hundred Foundation Establishment Realm monsters formed from the dark energies of the Heavenly Dao? Escape was not even an option. "Lin Family cultivators, heed mymand!" Suddenly, Lin Xiuqi stepped out, standing in the sky above Azure Heaven Mountain, his expression solemn. "From this moment on, with the utmost speed, we will eliminate all the monsters within Azure Heaven Mountain. Then, together, we shall break through the barrier and protect Renhuai County. I, of the Lin Family, am the ruler of Renhuai County and must bear the responsibility of guarding thisnd. The hundreds of thousands of human beings in Renhuai County need the protection of my Lin Family!" Lin Xiuqi''s resolute voice resonated across the entire Renhuai County through Foundation Establishment magic. At this moment, countless ordinary people, who were enduring ughter, seemed to have glimpsed hope. They looked up at Azure Heaven Mountain with excited faces. Chapter 28: Creation of Heavenly Dao Tribulation Chapter 28: Creation of Heavenly Dao Tribtion Lin Family''s Grand Hall, everyone stared at Lin Xiuqi as if he were a madman. They couldn''t fathom why he had suddenly issued such a crazy order. Furthermore, at a time like this, even if he were the Family Head, how could the Lin Family members possibly obey such an obvious suicide order? Boom! Suddenly, a beam of light rose from a corner of Azure Heaven Mountain, and a young man in his twenties stood within the light pir. The Foundation Establishment aura emanating from his body was dazzling. "Lin Family cultivator Lin Yingjie respectively follow the Family Head''smand!" The young man respectfully bowed to Lin Xiuqi. Inside the Grand Hall, people were both surprised that the Lin Family still had Foundation Establishment cultivators and found this person to be insane. However, before they could react, beams of light rose from various corners of Azure Heaven Mountain. "Lin Family cultivator Lin Xiuqi respectfully follow the Family Head''smand!" "Lin Family cultivator Lin Ran respectfully follow the Family Head''smand!" "Lin Family cultivator Lin Xunxian respectfully follow the Family Head''smand!" "Lin Family cultivator Lin Zhongba respectfully follow the Family Head''smand!" Representatives of the various powers in Renhuai County, at this moment, watched Lin Family Foundation Establishment cultivators within the beams of light. They were utterly dumbfounded! Just how many Foundation Establishment cultivators did the Lin Family have? "Lin Family cultivator Lin Jinshan respectfully follow the Family Head''smand!" Suddenly, from outside Azure Heaven Mountain, a light pir rose, and Lin Jinshan''s voice came from the direction of the marketce. "Kill!" Boom! Several Foundation Establishment cultivators joined forces, and with a single strike, they directly wiped out all the scaled monsters on Azure Heaven Mountain. Buzz! Purple light specks flew out and fell into the bodies of several Lin Family Foundation Establishment cultivators. In the direction of the rear mountainke, Lin Xunxian raised an eyebrow. "Dao Insight?" The other Lin Family Foundation Establishment cultivators also realized that killing these monsters could yield Dao Insights, helping them improve their foundation, physique, andprehension. They attempted to absorb it andprehend the cultivation techniques, falling into a state akin to sudden enlightenment. Moreover, even the spiritual roots within their bodies disyed slight tremors, albeit extremely subtle. For anyone else, these tremors would go unnoticed, but one should not forget that most of the Lin family members had recently experienced the evolution of their spiritual roots. This slight change was enough to alert them. "Is this the benevolence of the Heavenly Dao?" Lin Xiuqi couldn''t help but smile as he gazed at the sky. The Lin family was in great need of this state. Just yesterday, Grand Ancestor had suddenly imparted a cultivation technique to everyone in the Lin family. "The Heaven and Earth Sword Scripture!" Even the content alone left many Lin family members overwhelmed, let alone attempting to cultivate it. ording to Grand Ancestor, this was already a shortened version. This technique was the true inheritance of the Supreme Daoist Sect, precisely the kind of cultivation technique that the Lin family urgently needed. Now, the Heavenly Dao''s cmity felt like a timely rain for the Lin family. At the rear mountainke, Lin Xunxian was particrly delighted. Grand Ancestor had passed on not the Heaven and Earth Sword Scripture but the Purple Heaven Sword Scripture, which was a hundred times more difficult. Even with his innate talent for grasping things quickly, he didn''t dare guarantee that he could fullyprehend this technique. "Lin family, follow me and break through the barrier, safeguard our people''s bloodline!" Lin Xiuqi issued the order, leading the way as he stepped out of the Azure Heaven Mountain''s barrier and headed toward Renhuai County''s territory. Following him, there were over a thousand Lin family Foundation Establishment cultivators, marching out of Azure Heaven Mountain like sharp swords. Inside the grand hall, the representatives of various external powers were astonished and dumbfounded. There were over a hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators outside, and there were even Golden Core Realm cultivators. Yet, the Lin family members had gone mad, charging out directly! Zhuge Wuyi looked at the only remaining Lin family member in the grand hall, Lin Shanhai, with a tone filled with deep bewilderment. "Fellow Daoist Lin, has Family Head Lin gone mad? Have all Lin family members gone insane? Why are they doing this? What''s the difference between this and sending themselves to death?" Lin Shanhai smiled indifferently, nced at everyone present, and then looked towards Renhuai County beyond. "Did you hear, everyone? Outside, countless people who are powerless like us and share our bloodline are being ughtered by those monsters. The Lin family is the master of this territory, and naturally, we must bear the responsibility of protecting them. My nsmen have gone, and I should set out as well. Good luck!" Lin Shanhai took a step forward and prepared to fly into the sky to catch up with his n. "Fellow Daoist Lin, but isn''t the Lin family just recently promoted to Second Rank power, only controlling Renhuai County? Is it really worth to die like this?" Zhuge Wuyi felt that his Dao heart was being severely shaken and couldn''t help but question Lin Shanhai intensely. Lin Shanhai stood in the void, looked down at the people below, and smiled gently. "Even if it''s just for one day, this territory is under the protection of my Lin family. In the past, my Lin family epted the offerings of the living beings in this territory, and today, my Lin family must protect the lives in this territory. This is a matter of course. What''s there to question? "Moreover, the souls of my Lin family members cannot bear the wailing of their human brethren. The education my Lin family''s descendants received from childhood is to protect the living beings of thisnd." After Lin Shanhai''s words, he transformed into a flowing light and headed towards the Azure Heaven Mountain''s exterior, leaving behind the people in the grand hall feeling as if their souls had been heavily struck. Chapter 29: Nine Heavenly Transformation Divine Lord, Luo Shenlu! Chapter 29: Nine Heavenly Transformation Divine Lord, Luo Shenlu! Zhuge Wuyi stood in the grand hall, his expression dazed, for a very long time. Suddenly, he burst into wildughter, his demeanor extremely frenzied. "Our generation of cultivators should be like this, like this!" Zhuge Wuyi eximed. "We achieved Foundation Establishment, yet forgot our mission as human cultivators. Today, I have finallyprehended it, a great virtue!" After saying this, Zhuge Wuyi looked in the direction where the Lin family had gone andughed heartily. "Fellow Daoist Lin, wait for me. To protect our human bloodline, we cultivators must fulfill this duty!" With that, Zhuge Wuyi stepped forward, and at that moment, his aura soared to the heavens. The people left in the grand hall could only exchange nces. The leaders of the twelve First Rank powers in Renhuai County looked at each other as if they had made some kind of determination. "Renhuai County is our root. If the Lin family is willing to do this, what are we afraid of?" Yuan Yang sect master, spoke with determination. "Hahaha, Chi Yang, you old man, you''ve finally be a true man. Let''s go. Renhuai County is our territory; we can''t let those beasts run wild here," Jiang Chengxian, the head of the Jiang family, said with a hearty smile. Surprisingly, the leaders of the twelve First Rank powers in Renhuai County also stepped out of the grand hall. Subsequently, six of the remaining ten Foundation Establishment cultivators stepped out, and one of the seven half-step Foundation Establishment cultivators did the same. Perhaps, the reasons why they couldn''t break through to Foundation Establishment had already be apparent. Afterward, no one in the grand hall spoke. Not everyone could reach the level of the Lin family. Most people were primarily concerned with their own lives, paths, and interests. Some admired the Lin family''s bold move, some scorned it as foolish, some found the Lin family hypocritical, and some quietly retreated behind the others. Silently, they left the grand hall, heading towards the rear mountains. No one was a fool, and the sudden emergence of so many Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Lin family, possibly even over a thousand Qi Refining cultivators, was impossible without a big secret. With the Lin family''s emptiness, this was the perfect opportunity to investigate. ¡­ Above Renhuai County, beyond the Ninth Heaven, two old men, one dressed in ck and one in white, sat facing each other. Between them, a jade disc floated silently. Both old men were fully absorbed,unching attacks in quick session. The gusts of wind around them were strong enough to tear a Golden Core Realm cultivator to shreds, yet they paid no attention to it. As they approached within a hundred meters of each other, their voices turned gentle, like a spring breeze. "Boom!" Suddenly, the old man in the fierce ck robeunched an attack, causing the jade disc to emit a loud noise. However, the old man paid no attention and fixed his gaze on Azure Heaven Mountain in Renhuai County. His face gradually changed, showing excitement. "Excellent, excellent, excellent! I never expected such an awakening in this remote ce, such rare human bravery," he eximed. "The Lin family has done well, and Lin Shanhai has spoken even better! "For how long? Since the establishment of the ancestral hall, the division of powers into Nine Ranks, and the regtion of territory management, we hoped that we human cultivators could enjoy the offerings of themon people while taking on the duty of protecting these fellow kin. "However, so many years have passed, and in the vast human domain, how many human cultivators and human powers still remember their mission?" The man opposite, Luo Shenji, nodded. "The human bravery of the Lin family is indeed rare, and their family education is even more so." One person or a few doing this is a matter of personal bravery, but if an entire family does it, it bes the backbone of the family! The family cohesion of the Lin family, even for him, was somewhat enviable. Looking at the excited Tu Qi opposite him, Luo Shenji''s eyes twitched slightly. Tu Qi was the Lord of the Demon Control Temple, a branch temple established by the ancestral hall. It had direct ess to the heavens! The actions of the Lin family in Renhuai County were very likely to be reported to the ancestral hall by this person. Inside the ancestral hall, there would be many human experts who would appreciate the Lin family''s actions. The Lin family''s future prospects were limitless. "Perhaps we can encourage our family members to invest when they are weak." Luo Shenji looked at the Lin family members below and murmured silently. "Buzz!" After Tu Qi''s excitement had subsided, he didn''t forget his primary duty. He raised his hand, and a terrifying wave that seemed capable of destroying heaven and earth permeated the Ninth Heaven. This Nascent Soul peak cultivator was preparing to eliminate all the dark forces of the Heavenly Dao within Renhuai County with a single strike. As for whether it might harm others? Nascent Soul cultivators had long reached the pinnacle of control over their own power. Tu Qi''s main concern was that if he acted a little toote, a stalwart figure among the Lin family might fall. "Fellow Daoist Tu, don''t act hastily!" Luo Shenji saw the situation and his expression changed slightly, reaching out to stop him. Tu Qi cast a nce at Luo Shenji but said nothing, waiting for his exnation. If he dared to have any ill intentions toward the Lin family, Tu Qi would teach this old man a lesson today. Luo Shenji smiled bitterly and exined, "Have you forgotten the creation of the Heavenly Dao Tribtion? The Lin family can still bear it at the moment. For them, this is a rare opportunity. With us watching, when the Lin family can''t endure it, we can intervene. Isn''t that beautiful?" Tu Qi nodded upon hearing this. "I was too excited and didn''t think it through." Luo Shenji shook his head, looking at the Lin family members below and the waves of their techniques, he said with curiosity, "The Lin family must have obtained some Soul Formation Dao Lord''s inheritance. The waves of their techniques are quite formidable! It''s not inferior to our Luo Family''s Cultivation Technique. "They actually want to use the creation of the Heavenly Dao to help all their peopleprehend techniques at this level. The Lin family''s charisma is truly remarkable!" Chapter 30: I implore the Grand Ancestor to Help me Save the Lin Family! Chapter 30: I implore the Grand Ancestor to Help me Save the Lin Family! In the sky above Renhuai County, Lin family members advanced out of Azure Heaven Mountain and began to clear away the ck-scaled monsters on their way to Renhuai County. Those hundred-meter-tall Foundation Establishment monsters had not fully formed yet, so wherever the Lin family passed, they crumbled to dust. The Lin family cultivators also benefited greatly from ying these ck-scaled monsters. Each of them, relying on varying amounts of Dao insights, began toprehend the Heaven and Earth Sword Scripture, initiating the recement of their internal techniques. This led to a significant increase in the Lin family cultivators'' attack power. The same spells, when unleashed, were several times more potent than before. Particrly talented Lin family members had already begun to gradually master the sword techniques of the Heaven and Earth Sword Scripture. When they executed them, they often directly crushed the Heavenly Dao monsters. If it were an equal-level cultivator, they would probably have been killed instantly. The external Foundation Establishment forces that hade along for the journey also wore expressions of surprise. They hadn''t expected that ying these monsters would bring such benefits. If they could survive this time, their cultivations would definitely see a breakthrough in the short term. Of course, the expressions of these Foundation Establishment cultivators turned more serious when they saw the changes in the Lin family members. The Lin family had too many secrets! In just a quarter of an hour, the group arrived in Renhuai County. The array set up here had already automatically activated but appeared to be on the verge of copse by the time the Lin family arrived. Assemge sites with more than a million humans within the human domain were equipped with formations to fend off crises. These materials were all requisitioned by the ancestral hall, so almost all powers followed this rule. "All Foundation Establishment cultivators, distribute yourselves and guard in the east, south, west, and north directions!" Lin Xiuqi sighed with relief when he saw that the Renhuai County array hadn''t been broken yet. He quickly issued orders. "Yes, Family Head!" The Lin family cultivators soared into the air, and in an instant, over a thousand cultivators took up positions to guard the east, south, west, and north of Renhuai County. Inside Renhuai County, millions ofmoners watched the Lin family members arrive from the sky with great excitement, shedding tears of joy. "The immortals, they''re the immortals from the Lin family on the Azure Heaven Mountain outside the city. They''vee; we''re saved!" "Thank you, immortals, for your mercy!" "Old man kneels before the immortals!" "This time, if we survive, my family will definitely erect an Eternal Monument for the Lin family immortals!" Inside the county, one after another, themon folk dropped to their knees, bowing continuously to the Lin family cultivators in the sky, expressing their gratitude and thanks. Witnessing this scene, every member of the Lin family was deeply moved. "Shanhai, take Ran''er, Yingjie, and the others to search nearby. Save as many as you can!" Lin Xiuqi turned to Lin Shanhai. With a solemn expression, guarding Renhuai County and its millionmoners was already the Lin family''s limit. Keeping the entire county''s human poption safe was simply impossible. Lin Xiuqi wasn''t foolish enough to send the Lin family members to rescue everyone, but within their capabilities, they would save as many as they could. Lin Shanhai nodded, and together with Lin Ran and Lin Yingjie, they once again rushed out of Renhuai County. They hadn''t taken the Qi Condensation cultivators with them. With their Foundation Establishment abilities, they could quickly and barely scout the surroundings, rescue people, and swiftly escape danger. Seeing this, the seven external Foundation Establishment cultivators, including Zhuge Wuyi, began to rescue people from Renhuai County as well. As for the Lin family cultivators, their relentless ughter had never ceased. The ck-scaled monsters kept assaulting the county. In the blink of an eye, an hour had passed. Most of the Lin family''s Qi Condensation cultivators had achieved breakthroughs in their cultivation, and the Heaven and Earth Sword Scripture was in full operation. Every Lin family cultivator seemed to have be a genuine sword cultivator with every move they made. As for Lin Shanhai and the Foundation Establishment cultivators, they had scoured an area within a hundred miles, saving over 15,000 people and relocating them inside the county. "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" Suddenly, ck pirs of light shot up into the sky from within Renhuai County. Atop the city walls, Lin family cultivators watched the ck columns of light with terrifying auras emanating from them, their expressions growing serious. The Foundation Establishment Realm ck-scaled monsters had sessfully formed! Over a hundred Foundation Establishment Realm monsters, some of them a hundred meters tall, while others were two hundred, three hundred, or four hundred meters tall. The tallest among them was a colossal ck-scaled monster that reached five hundred meters. The people on the scene could feel their auras, and their expressions turned somewhat desperate. Foundation Establishment peak! Six of these colossal ck-scaled monsters at Foundation Establishment peak! How could they possibly fight this battle? Zhuge Wuyi and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators watched the six Foundation Establishment peak ck-scaled monsters outside, their mouths went dry even though they were full of hot blood. At this moment, they also felt somewhat powerless. Outside the Ninth Heaven: Tu Qi stood up and looked at the situation in Renhuai County below. His aura gradually radiated. "It''s time to act!" Tu Qi raised his hand, ready topletely eliminate the Heavenly Dao Tribtion with a single blow. However, in the next moment, his hand abruptly stopped moving. Beside him, Luo Shenji looked puzzled, lowered his head, and noticed something. ¡­ "Lin family head, Lin Xiuqi, implore Grand Ancestor to lend your aid and save my Lin family, to save the million human lives in Renhuai County!" In the skies above Renhuai County, Lin Xiuqi, facing a hopeless situation, resolutely faced the direction of theke behind Azure Heaven Mountain. He knelt on one knee, his attitude reverent. This scene left the millionmoners of Renhuai County, as well as the Foundation Establishment cultivators from external powers, in shock. "I earnestly implore Grand Ancestor, to save my Lin family, to save the million human lives in Renhuai County!" "I earnestly implore Grand Ancestor, to save my Lin family, to save the million human lives in Renhuai County!" "I earnestly implore Grand Ancestor, to save my Lin family, to save the million human lives in Renhuai County!" ¡­ What shocked everyone was that almost at the same moment, every Lin family cultivator kneeled, each with a sincere and earnest request towards Azure Heaven Mountain. Chapter 31: Breakthrough – The Great Dao Golden Core Chapter 31: Breakthrough ¨C The Great Dao Golden Core In this moment, all the surviving cultivators in Renhuai County looked at this scene with some confusion. "Grand Ancestor Lin, wasn''t he at the early Foundation Establishment Realm? What can he do at this time, even if he takes action?" someone wondered. "Hiss!" Suddenly, a deafening serpent''s cry echoed from the direction of Azure Heaven Mountain. "Heavens and Earth Unite!" A in voice resounded throughout the world, and in the next moment, a towering ck and white serpent that seemed to stretch across the entire sky appeared between Heaven and Earth. Preliminary estimates put its length at thirty thousand meters, coiling and standing thousands of meters tall, seemingly dominating the entire sky. Everyone stared at the ck and white serpent, their minds nk. [Innate Divine Ability: Heaven and Earth Unity! Effect: By borrowing the power of Heaven and Earth, the host''s body size is increased a hundredfold, and their strength grows with the size.] "It''s Grand Ancestor!" "Grand Ancestor has finally taken action! We''re saved!" "He''s so strong! I never expected Grand Ancestor to have this trick, how cool!" In the direction of Renhuai County, the Lin family members watched Lin Xuan, who had revealed his true form, with excitement on their faces. They could charge out of the Azure Heaven Mountain barrier without hesitation, and they couldn''t have done it without the confidence Grand Ancestor gave them. On the side, Zhuge Wuyi and several other external Foundation Establishment cultivators exchanged bewildered looks. Was this the Lin family''s rumored early Foundation Establishment Realm Grand Ancestor? Impossible! This information was beyond belief. With the obvious aura of Foundation Establishment peak and the massive body of this uncle, everyone believed that he possessed Golden Core Realm strength. In Azure Heaven Square, many cultivators gazed up at Lin Xuan''s colossal body, their mouths agape, but they also felt a glimmer of hope. It seemed like they might be saved! "Swallowing Heavens!" Suddenly, the ck and white serpent spoke again, and its voice resounded across several hundred miles of Renhuai County. "Boom!" The next moment, the serpent opened its enormous mouth, and a terrifying swallowing force emerged. Countless ck-scaled monsters, almostpletely defenseless, were swept up by the devouring force and entered Lin Xuan''s mouth. In just an instant, about one-third of the Foundation Establishment monsters had vanished. The monsters below the Foundation Establishment level had directly been reduced by half. "Buzz!" Perhaps sensing the imminent threat to their lives, all the monsters in Renhuai County''s territory went berserk. They turned into ck mist and quickly reassembled in the center of Renhuai County, forming a colossal ck shadow over two thousand meters tall. A terrifying Golden Core aura spread throughout the entire county. Everyone''s gaze turned heavy and their expressions grave. Was Lin Xuan, the Grand Ancestor from the Lin family, still a match for a Golden Core Realm monster? If it were anyone else, they would naturally have no confidence. The gap between Foundation Establishment peak and Golden Core was like heaven and earth, with noparability. However, Lin Xuan''s imposing presence was too overwhelming, and they still held a glimmer of hope. Maybe, they could fight on even terms? "Boom!" Just as everyone fantasized, a loud noise reverberated between Heaven and Earth. At that very moment, countless living beings in Renhuai County were dumbfounded. In their sight, the ck and white serpent had directly whipped the Golden Core monster to pieces with its tail. It was as if the difference in their sizes matched the difference in their realms. The ck and white serpent, over thirty thousand meters long, ignored the gap in realms and directly shattered the two-thousand-meter-tall ck shadow. "Buzz!" The swallowing force intensified, and the shattered Golden Core monster''s remnants, scattered as a chaotic ck mist, had no chance to resist. Lin Xuan swallowed them all in one gulp. A quarter of an hourter, hundreds of miles around Renhuai County, not a trace of the ominous ck aura could be found. Above the sky, dark clouds billowed, stretching over a thousand miles, with countless shes of purple lightning amidst the darkness. "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" ¡­ Nine massive bolts of heavenly lightning, each a hundred meters thick, descended from the heavens, as if connecting the realm of mortals and the divine, heading straight for Lin Xuan. The residents of Renhuai County tightened their gaze, and one of them asked with concern, "Daoist Zhuge, what''s happening here? After ying those monsters, are we to face divine retribution?" Lin Xiuqi looked at Zhuge Wuyi, his expression solemn. Zhuge Wuyi shook his head and exined, "Family Head Lin, take a closer look. This is the Golden Core Tribtion, and your revered ancestor is currently undergoing it. It seems that devouring those dark auras has brought great fortune to your revered ancestor." Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuqi scrutinized the sky carefully. Indeed, amidst the destruction within the thunder, there was a sense of Golden Core Dao intent. As he watched the Grand Ancestor, who was swallowing the Heavenly Tribtion with ease, Lin Xiuqi''s heart settled. At the center of the Heavenly Tribtion, Lin Xuan was feeling extremely content. Having already umted sufficient cultivation, devouring the dark auras had led to aplete breakthrough. Under the heavenly thunder, Lin Xuan felt his cultivation, physical body, vital energy, and spirit converging within his abdomen. A basketball-sized Golden Core slowly materialized, radiating a brilliant golden light. Countless purple sparks of Dao intent emerged from every corner of his body, merging into the Golden Core. At this moment, Lin Xuan''s already perfect Foundation Golden Core began another evolution. [Ding! Congrattions to the host for assimting Dao intents and obtaining the Daoist Golden Core!] [Ding! The host has resolved the Heavenly Tribtion and gained ten thousand merit points. Merit points are being consumed to forge the Daoist Golden Core.] Within three seconds of the system''s announcement, another message followed: [Ding! The system has detected insufficient merit points and is forcibly intervening to condense the Great Dao Golden Core.] Lin Xuan was somewhat dazed by the sessive reminders from the system. It appeared that the perfect Foundation Golden Core was not the end; there were Daoist Golden Cores and even Great Dao Golden Cores above it. Resolving the Heavenly Tribtion would indeed grant merit rewards. Lin Xuan wasn''t surprised; he had helped rectify the wrongs of the heavens and saved countless lives, so he naturally deserved somepensation. It''s just that he didn''t expect to run out of merit points in less than three seconds, thankfully, the system was efficient. [Ding! Congrattions to the host for sessfully breaking through to the Golden Core Realm and condensing the Great Dao Golden Core!] Chapter 32: New Second Bloodline! Chapter 32: New Second Bloodline! Lin Xuan inwardly observed his own condition. A grinding-wheel-sized Golden Core, emitting a radiant golden glow, rotated slowly within his body. Each rotation brought noticeable progress to his Dao and cultivation. [Ding! Congrattions to the host for breaking through the Golden Core Realm. All major innate talents and divine abilities have undergone transformation, with a ten percent increase in bloodline awakening!] [Ding! Congrattions to the host for helping Lin Family surpass the Heavenly Tribtion. Reward: Family Protection Divine Ability ¨C ''Holy Descent''!] The system''s notifications echoed incessantly in Lin Xuan''s mind. He could clearly sense that after breaking through to the Golden Core Realm, his entire being was undergoing a profound transformation. His strength had increased more than a hundredfoldpared to before. "System, ess the information panel!" Buzz! [Host: Lin Xuan] [Age: One month and four days!] [Bloodline: Heaven Swallowing Divine Python. Rank: Fifth-tier Pinnacle. Bloodline Unlocked: Thirty percent! (New bloodline condensing¡­)] [Cultivation: First Rank Golden Core Realm!] [Innate Divine Abilities: Flowing Light ¨C Significantly enhances the host''s physical speed, with a maximum boost of a hundredfold speed!] Swallowing Heavens: Capable of consuming all sentient beings'' growth and refining all attacks. When bloodline awakening reaches one hundred percent, it can devour an entire world in the blink of an eye. (Current Limit: Ninth Rank Golden Core!) Heaven and Earth Unity: By harnessing the power of heaven and earth, it amplifies the body''s strength two hundredfold, with the power growing as the body does. [Family Protection Divine Ability: Python Seed! (Current number of condensed: 50!) Holy Descent: In times of crisis for oneself or the Lin family, you can call upon the power of the Saints, temporarily elevating the host''s strength by three major realms. (Note: Can be used only once every ten years!) [Bound to: Lin Family (Click to expand for details)] ¡­ Lin Xuan gazed at thepletely transformed information panel, his expression slightly surprised. This time, the Golden Core breakthrough brought enormous changes. Regarding his bloodline, devouring the Dao intent born from those dark auras had helped him awaken ten percent of his bloodline prematurely. With the Golden Core breakthrough, another ten percent was added, making it a total of thirty percent! At this rate of awakening, the time for Lin Xuan to transform into a pure-blooded Heaven Swallowing Divine Python would significantly decrease. Of course, what truly caught Lin Xuan''s attention was the new bloodline condensing behind the bloodline section. Lin Xuan sensed it with some curiosity; there was indeed a new bloodline agitating within him. It seemed that each time he swallowed a bolt of heavenly thunder, the bloodline agitation intensified. Was this new bloodline rted to the thunder? Or was it created due to devouring the heavenly thunder? Lin Xuan shook his head, not delving too deep into spection. When it finally condensed, he would find out. Regarding his talents and divine abilities, the Golden Core breakthrough,bined with bloodline awakening, nearly doubled the effects of his three major talents and divine abilities. Flowing Light''s speed amplification increased from fiftyfold to a hundredfold. This was already on top of his Golden Core cultivation. Lin Xuan wasn''t even sure how fast he could move at full throttle. As for Swallowing Heavens, its devouring limit had transcended the previous Golden Core boundary. It now leaped to an entirely different realm. Attacks below the Nascent Soul stage should be easily devoured. In the case of the Heaven and Earth Unity, the amplification limit also increased from a hundredfold to two hundredfold. To put this in perspective, after breaking through the Golden Core,bined with Heaven Swallowing Divine Python''s bloodline awakening, Lin Xuan''s body length had skyrocketed from a little over three hundred meters to a whopping one thousand five hundred meters. Under a two hundredfold amplification, that amounted to a staggering three hundred thousand meters! A truly exaggerated number! However, in the world of cultivation, three hundred thousand meters tranted to a mere six hundred miles, not extremely unusual. ording to Lin Xuan''s inherited memories, during ancient times and even in the distant past, a physique like his was akin to a newly grown adult among those races known for their colossal sizes. Even today, within the vast realms of the supernatural, beings with bodies extending thousands of miles were not particrly rare. Moreover, with the amplification from his talents and divine abilities, his original form was merely one thousand five hundred meters. Lin Xuan''s attention shifted more to the new Family Protection Divine Ability, observing the astonishing effects of "Holy Descent." He couldn''t help but wonder if he had misread something. Raising one''s level by three major realms in a short amount of time¡ªwhat kind of incredible ability was this? As he was currently at the Golden Core Realm, using Holy Descent would propel him from the Golden Core Realm to the Nascent Soul stage, even crossing into the Soul Dormation Realm, bing a Unity Realm God Monarch in one fell swoop! After repeatedly examining the information and confirming its authenticity, Lin Xuan couldn''t help but break into a smile. This development meant that he had achieved the utmost sense of security in this world. He refused to believe that someone beyond the Unity Realm God Monarch level would appear in a remote ce like Renhuai County. However, while the new Family Protection Divine Ability was extraordinary, its cooldown was rather lengthy¡ªa decade between uses. "System, is there a way to shorten this time restriction?" Lin Xuan inquired seriously. Soon, a piece of information regarding Holy Descent appeared in his mind: [Holy Descent, each usage can be sustained for half an hour. With every breakthrough into a major realm, the time limit shortens, and the cooldown period for the mystic art resets.] Chapter 33: Strongest Supernatural Power in Ancient Times! Chapter 33: Strongest Supernatural Power in Ancient Times! Lin Xuan fell silent for a moment and made up his mind: "Either don''t use this divine ability, or once used, eliminate all potential risks." As for breaking through the next major realm and shortening the time limit, it was unlikely in the short term. Golden Core had nine transformations, nine revolutions leading to the birth of the Nascent Soul. Though Lin Xuan had sessfully condensed the Great Dao Golden Core, his foundation was wless, and hisbat prowess unrivaled,pleting the first revolution was equally staggering. Even with his current aptitude and practicing the Purple Heaven Sword Scripture, achieving the first revolution would require three hundred years of Golden Core cultivation. Meanwhile, outside, the Golden Core tribtion had persisted for a full three hours. After the tribtion vanished, Lin Xuan retracted the Heaven and Earth Unity divine ability and returned to thekes and hills behind the Lin Family. In Renhuai County, Zhuge Wuyi sighed deeply and turned to congratte Lin Xuan, saying, "Congrattions, Family Head Lin, your revered ancestor''s sessful promotion to Golden Core has paved the way for the Lin Family to ascend to the Third Rank power. Virtually no obstacles stand in your path." While Zhuge Wuyi offered his congrattions, there was a hint of envy in his expression. His Zhuge n, a Second Rank force, had achieved that status centuries ago, ranking in the top three in the Tianyuan Prefecture. Their n Head had even reached the half-step Golden Core realm. However, Zhuge Wuyi understood how much his entire n yearned to produce a Golden Core cultivator. Centuries of effort fell short of the Lin Family''s sess. "Congrattions, Family Head Lin. The Lin Family''s future is bright!" "Family Head Lin, if you don''t mind, I''ll have the young female disciples of our n interact more with the noble young heroes of your n." "Haha, Family Head Lin, our two ns are the closest neighbors. We should watch over each other in the future." Zhuge Wuyi was apanied by other Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators from various forces who all joined in offering their congrattions. The position of a Golden Core cultivator was of immense importance, even if that Golden Core cultivator was a demon beast. It was clear that Lin Xuan''s rtionship with the Lin Family ran deep. Moreover, considering how Lin Xuan had single-handedly defeated the Golden Core monster with the power of the Heavenly Dao before his breakthrough, what would hisbat strength be now? It was feared that the three major figures in Nine Peaks Sect might not dare to guarantee a victory against him. Listening to everyone''s congrattions, Lin Xiuqi responded with smiles. The breakthrough to Golden Core by his Grand Ancestor was indeed a joyous asion. "Family Head Lin, this time, I achieved the breakthrough by borrowing the power of your preciousnd. In the future, if there''s an opportunity, Wu Dao will surely repay this favor," a middle-aged man with a long spear and a powerful aura offered a courteous salute to Lin Xuan. Wu Dao! A member of the Wu n, a Second Rank mid-level power in the Tianyuan Prefecture. The Wu n had four Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators: one in the mid-stage, and three in the initial stage. In his youth, Wu Dao had a Sixth Rank spiritual root, unparalleled talent, and had reached the Qi Refining Peak at sixteen years old. His fame resounded throughout the entire Tianyuan Prefecture, hailed as the cultivator most likely to break through to the Golden Core realm within a century. However, perhaps due to his eagerness or impatience, Wu Dao advanced directly from the Qi Condensation Peak to the Foundation Establishment Realm. As a result, despite having a ny percent chance of sess with a Sixth Rank spiritual root, he ended up with a damaged spiritual root and could only reach the half-step Foundation Establishment Realm. Thirty years had passed, and people in the Tianyuan Prefecture had long forgotten about him. He hadn''t expected to encounter the Heavenly Dao tribtion during his n''s visit to congratte the Lin Family. As one of the seven half-step Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators, he was the only one who came out alive. With the help of Dao intent, he repaired his spiritual root and broke through the Foundation Establishment Realm bottleneck. Lin Xiuqi shook his head and replied with a Daoist''s salute, "Daoist Wu, your ability to break the cocoon and be reborn and breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Realm is your own aplishment. This time, you came to offer congrattions but ended up in a dangerous situation. To be honest, if we calcte, it''s the Lin Family who owes you a favor." Wu Dao didn''t say much more. The past thirty years had stripped him of his former arrogance. He had grown used to speaking less and doing more. Keeping in mind the favor he owed the Lin Family was enough. He believed in keeping promises, repaying kindness, and avenging grudges. This was the principle he had ingrained into his bones. Thinking about it, Wu Dao felt that he owed this senior ancestor of the Lin Family a life. Beyond the Ninth Heaven, Tu Qi and Luo Shenji, who had witnessed everything from start to finish, exchanged a nce and both discerned surprise in each other''s expressions. "It''s interesting. The Lin Family''s backyard apparently hides a giant serpent at the Foundation Establishment Realm, and even the divine sense of Soul Formation Dao Lords couldn''t detect it from start to finish." Luo Shenji''s tone was inexplicable. This incident left even him astonished. A Foundation Establishment Realm serpent had managed to evade their divine detection from start to finish. "In ancient times, it was known as one of the most exceptional innate talents¡ªHeaven and Earth Unity! One of the Ten Supreme Demonic Beings, long vanished into the river of history, the Bloodline Divine Art of the Heaven Swallowing Python n: Heaven Swallowing! I am afraid this Mystical Snake''s background is not ordinary!" Tu Qi watched theke in the rear of the Azure Heaven Mountain with a grave expression. At this moment, Lin Xuan had long since disappeared from his divine knowledge, leaving no trace. As a cultivator of the Human Ancestor Shrine, he naturally understood the significance represented by Lin Xuan''s two major Divine Talents. If this guy truly grew up and opposed humanity, he might bring tremendous trouble to the entire human race. Chapter 34: Good Fortune After Catastrophe Chapter 34: Good Fortune After Catastrophe "Tell me, should we seize this opportunity before this fellow grows stronger, and just¡­" Luo Shenji suddenly spoke, his eyes shing with a hint of murderous intent as he looked down at theke below. Tu Qi, upon hearing this, showed a glimmer of interest, but it quickly subsided. "Never mind. Our human race and the monster race aren''t sworn enemies. In ancient times, we were allies. Although our rtionship isn''t as good as it was back then, the ancestral hall and many powerful beings from the monster race still have connections. "Furthermore, this serpent''s intervention this time saved millions of our people. It has done a great service to our human race. If we act against it, what would we be!?" Tu Qi''s words silenced Luo Shenji. Indeed, he had been somewhat radical just now. He understood that his extreme reaction was mainly triggered by the monstrous degree of Lin Xuan''s performance. This time, absorbing so much dark energy, it was highly probable that this demonic creature had condensed a Heavenly Dao Golden Core. This item was so rare that there were only a few in the entire human realm. Legend had it that those who condensed a Heavenly Dao Golden Core would have a ten percent higher chance of reaching the realm of a great power. Hence, those who had condensed a Heavenly Dao Golden Core had a special title within the human territory. Seed of Greatness! "Let''s go. There are many matters concerning the Luo God Dao. I will report the situation here to the ancestral hall." Tu Qi smiled and spoke. He was quite satisfied with this experience. Luo Shenji nodded. Between the two, they disappeared into the Nine Heavens. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, three months had passed. In this time, the news of Renhuai County experiencing the Heavenly Dao Tribtion had quickly spread to over a dozen surrounding regions. Alongside this information were various deeds of the Lin Family. A family of Eight Foundation Establishment cultivators! When the Heavenly Dao Tribtion arrived, they didn''t cower behind their mountain gate but rather broke through the barriers to protect a millionmon people. Lin Shanhai''s words, "The blood and soul of Lin''s descendants can''t bear to hear the wails of their fellow human beings," had been widely circted. Simrly, Zhuge Wuyi''s statement, "Protecting the blood of humanity is an obligation we can''t shirk as cultivators," had also spread throughout the surrounding regions. Of course, the legend of Lin Xuan forcefully pulling the Golden Core with a single strike during the Heavenly Dao Tribtion, promoting to the Golden Core realm, was considered a marvel. Consequently, within a short three months, over ten thousand rogue cultivators flocked from all directions. These rogue cultivators had no fixed abode, and their living conditions were extremely unstable. The heroic deeds of the Lin Family had given them hope. At the very least, living in the Lin Family would ensure they wouldn''t be oppressed in their daily lives. When crisis came, they wouldn''t have to worry about being abandoned. Naturally, if the original Renhuai County had been the case, it definitely wouldn''t have been able to support the influx of so many rogue cultivators. These individuals, if they cultivated even a little, would be sufficient to drain the spiritual energy of the entire Renhuai County. In these three months, the spiritual vein on the Azure Heaven Mountain, originally at the Second Stage Primary, had leaped to the Third Stage High. It was sufficient for several Golden Core cultivators to practice there. Within the boundaries of the Azure Heaven Market, the spiritual vein that was once a First Stage Peak had simrly leaped to be a Third Stage Initial. Of course, the benefits were not limited to the Lin Family. Below Renhuai County, on thirteen town-level spiritual mountains, originally First Stage spiritual veins had all ascended to Second Stage. Differing qualities! The spiritual vein in the Qingfeng Town, where the Lin Family was originally located, had the highest grade, reaching the Upper Second Stage. Nourished by two Third Stage spiritual veins and thirteen Second Stage spiritual veins, the spiritual energy of Renhuai County had long be more than a hundred times richer. During these three months, rogue cultivators had gradually found new First Stage spiritual veins throughout Renhuai County. Of course, they didn''t arbitrarily im ownership; they knew who was in charge in Renhuai County. Any rogue cultivator who discovered a First Stage spiritual vein and wanted to im it for themselves respectfully visited the Lin Family on Azure Heaven Mountain, offering spiritual stones as tribute. They also voluntarily pledged that from now on, the Lin Family would be their ultimate authority and, like other First Rank powers, they would pay tribute annually. Beyond just the spiritual veins, there were almost countless opportunities within the Heavenly Dao''s creation under Renhuai County''s jurisdiction. There was even a rogue cultivator at the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation who, unintentionally, had swallowed a Source of Gold and sessfully advanced to the Foundation Establishment realm. The Source of Gold was one of the Second Stage Foundation resources, usually born in mineral veins and extremely difficult to find. If one said that the number of cultivators who had moved to Renhuai County was rtively high, then the number of ordinary people who had migrated to Renhuai County in the past three months could only be described as massive. Hundreds of thousands ofmoners had, through various means, made their way to this ce after learning about Renhuai County''s feats. Among them, there were even descendants of cultivators since having no spiritual roots, having parents who were cultivators was inconsequential. They could only hope that Renhuai County, filled with opportunities and abundant spiritual energy, could grant spiritual roots to their children''s children. "Family Head, we can''t continue like this. Hundreds of miles ofnd in Renhuai County are nearly packed." In the Lin Family''s grand hall, an elder of the Lin Family spoke up. Lin Wen, originally a n elder responsible for managingmon folk, gained a Third Rank spiritual root and reached the Fourth Layer of Qi Condensation after Lin Xuan changed his destiny. During the Heavenly Dao Tribtion, he broke through to the Fifth Layer of Qi Condensation. In these three months, due to the sudden surge in the number of cultivators, Lin Xiuqi could only have the Grand Ancestor help Lin Family elders who were highly respected and had management experience break through to Foundation Establishment. Fortunately, after Lin Xuan broke through to the Golden Core realm, he was able to umte a quantity of python seeds that had already reached fifty, so he was not stingy with them. In the Lin Family, there were over a dozen elders like Lin Wen, and this was why, despite the multitude of external rogue cultivator powers, and even the presence of Foundation Establishment cultivators, everyone was still willing to respect the Lin Family. It wasn''t just because there was Lin Xuan, a Golden Core expert, but also because during these three months, the Lin Family had disyed a number of Foundation Establishment cultivators that made them feel fearful. Chapter 35: Nascent Soul Realm! Chapter 35: Nascent Soul Realm! Hearing Lin Wen''s words, Lin Xiuqi also had a headache. Too many people had flocked in all at once, and Renhuai County had already reached its limit. Renhuai County''s county town had been directly expanded tenfold, resembling a true city. "Notify everyone that from now on, Renhuai County will no longer allow ordinary people to enter. Any cultivator who wants to enter must first pay three spiritual stones for a pass. Each pass is only valid for one month. "Cultivators who have entered Renhuai County muste to the Lin Family within ten days to receive an Immortal Certificate, or else they will be expelled from Renhuai County as unauthorized individuals. "Furthermore, inform the Renhuai County magistrate to register all the relevant household registrations in Renhuai County, not missing a single person." Lin Xiuqi''s resolute voice echoed in the Lin Family''s grand hall. Over twenty Lin Family Foundation Establishment cultivators in attendance stood up together. "We shall follow the Family Head''s orders." "Second Brother, how''s the situation on your side?" After discussing the matters of Renhuai County, Lin Xiuqi turned his gaze toward Lin Shanhai, who was standing nearby. Three months had passed, and Lin Shanhai had also entered the Pool of Shedding Mortality, and with the transformed python seeds, his cultivation had officially broken through to theter Foundation Establishment Realm. If this speed were to be made known, it would be enough to shock the entire Tianyuan Prefecture. Fortunately, within the Heaven and Earth Sword Manual, there was a spell that could hide one''s own aura. Sword Concealment! This was the name of the technique, a high-grade technique at the Nascent Soul Realm, which was incredibly remarkable. The unique aspect of this technique, much like martial arts, included contents suitable for the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Realms. Almost all of the Lin Family members were currently practicing "Sword Concealment" ¨C the reason being the astounding speed at which their cultivation increased. The Foundation Establishment cultivators among the Lin Family, in particr had python seeds nted by the Grand Ancestor, not to mention their own spiritual roots and the enhancement from the "Spirit Devouring Physiques." One can well imagine how rapidly the Lin Family members were progressing in their cultivation. In just three months, with the help of python seeds, they had already reached the pinnacle of the early Foundation Establishment Realm. Now, almost all of them had entered the mid Foundation Establishment Realm. Perhaps in just a year or two, all the Lin Family members currently in the Foundation Establishment Realm would advance to thete Foundation Establishment Realm. In the grand hall, upon hearing Lin Xiuqi''s question, everyone''s attention shifted to Lin Shanhai. Lin Xiuqi, the eldest brother, was the Family Head, overseeing the family''s overall affairs. Lin Jianshan was responsible for supervising Renhuai County, expanded more than tenfold, and amodated thousands of cultivators. Without the presence of Foundation Establishment cultivators, it wouldn''t be as secure. Second Son of Lin Family, Lin Shanhai, left Renhuai County three months ago with more than a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators and nearly one-third of the n members. No one knew what they were doing. Sitting on the side, Lin Shanhai put down his teacup upon hearing his elder brother''s question. He smiled with grace and confidence, responding, "Family Head, now that I''ve returned, things have naturally been aplished. My Lin Family has now extended its reach to several prefectures and established its own intelligencework. The incident of the Heavenly Dao Tribtion that urredst time will not happen again." Lin Shanhai spoke with confidence. Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuqi also smiled. The Lin Family might be shallow in heritage, but they had considerable strength. With their intelligencework in ce, they wouldn''t be left in the dark about external information. The other Lin Family members suddenly realized Lin Shanhai''s reason for leaving and why he had kept it so secretive. "Now, tell me, what information have you gathered in these three months?" Lin Xiuqi asked. Lin Shanhai nodded and replied earnestly, "I''ve collected several significant pieces of information. Three months ago, it wasn''t just the Lin Family that experienced the Heavenly Dao Tribtion." His words instantly silenced the people present, as the memory of that Heavenly Dao Tribtion was deeply etched into the minds of the Lin Family members. Lin Ran, sitting below, was surprised by the revtion. "Someone else experienced a simr event to our Lin Family." But then she corrected herself, "Wait, Second Uncle, if someone from elsewhere had indeed experienced the Heavenly Dao Tribtion, why haven''t we heard about it in the three months that have passed? With Renhuai County now attracting countless rogue cultivators from all directions, and the news they bring, we should have heard about it by now." Lin Shanhai looked at Lin Ran and smiled, showing no signs of irritation for being interrupted. Among the Lin Family members, Lin Ran held a special position. Firstly, she was Lin Xiuqi''s only daughter, the true heiress of the Lin Family. Secondly, everyone could see Lin Ran''s special status with the Grand Ancestor, who was quite fond of her. Over the past three months, the family had given Lin Ran a group of cultivators to lead, who went hunting in the Demonic Beast Mountain Range every day, bringing back the prey for the Grand Ancestor to roast. However, only Lin Ran could go to the back mountains alone. "Ran''er, what you said is correct, but what if there are higher-level forces involved?" Lin Shanhai''s tone held a sense of mystery as he exined further, "Baoshan Prefecture, located three prefectures was shrouded by the Heavenly Dao Tribtion." Upon hearing this, all the Lin Family members were stunned. The Heavenly Dao Tribtion that had covered Renhuai County had already been of the Golden Core level, and it was terrifying. To cover the entire jurisdiction of a prefecture, that must be extremely horrifying! Lin Shanhai naturally knew what everyone was thinking. His tone became even more mysterious as he added, "The Heavenly Dao Tribtion in Baoshan Prefecture was at the Nascent Soul Realm, and it was even at the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm." Chapter 36: Lin Xunxians Way! Chapter 36: Lin Xunxian''s Way! "The entire poption of Baoshan Prefecture, now only one in ten remains! If it weren''t for the intervention of an existence at the Soul Formation Dao Lord Realm at a critical moment, countless lives in Baoshan Prefecture would have been devoured by the Heavenly Dao Tribtion." Lin Shanhai''s words sent a shiver down the spines of the Lin Family members present. How vast was a prefecture''s domain?! Over a billion square kilometers, with a poption numbering in the tens of billions. If only one in ten survived, how many lives were lost in this Heavenly Dao Tribtion? "Second Brother, doesn''t Baoshan Prefecture have the Third Rank power, Bai Lian Pce, in charge? Why is the damage still so extensive?" Lin Xiuqi asked in confusion. Baoshan Prefecture was different from Renhuai County as it had a Third Rank Golden Core power governing it. It was said that Bai Lian Pce, situated there, was a formation sect, with formations inscribed throughout Baoshan Prefecture''s territory. Although the pce had only one Golden Core Realms expert, with Baoshan Prefecture''s grand formation, they could even contend with a half-step Nascent Soul cultivator. Depending on their mastery of formation techniques, Bai Lian Pce''s disciples could harness the power of the grand formation to varying degrees. In Baoshan Prefecture, in one-on-one scenarios, apart from geniuses, few could surpass Bai Lian Pce''s disciples. Lin Shanhai sighed, "Family Head, imagine, if it weren''t for the Grand Ancestor''s intervention, what would have happened to Renhuai County now?" Lin Xiuqi fell silent, and the other Lin Family members remained so too. Only those who had experienced the terror of the Heavenly Dao Tribtion could truly understand. Without the Grand Ancestor''s intervention, the entire Renhuai County, including the Lin Family, might have vanished from this cultivation world. "I inquired and learned that in regions historically affected by the Heavenly Dao Tribtion, the majority of forces and lives within have met unfortunate ends. Those that managed to survive ount for only half, and those that remained unscathed and even benefited from the tribtion are extremely rare, like our Lin Family. "Baoshan Prefecture faced a Nascent Soul Peak-level Heavenly Dao Tribtion. Regardless of how powerful Bai Lian Pce is, it''s still just a Third Rank power. It''s said that at the heart of Baoshan Prefecture, there''s a hundred-mile-deep crater, where one of Bai Lian Pce''s Pce Masters was annihted by a Nascent Soul monstrosity." "Second Uncle, you haven''t exined why we didn''t receive any news about this?" Lin Ran asked in puzzlement. Lin Shanhai responded with a serious expression, "Baoshan Prefecture, just like Renhuai County, underwent the Heavenly Dao Tribtion. However, due to external intervention, the feedback of Heavenly Dao''s blessings wasn''t as significant as in Renhuai County. But the level of the tribtion was different. "The spiritual vein within Bai Lian Pce''s mountain gate, which was originally at the Third Rank intermediate level, leaped to the Fourth Rank advanced level. Numerous Third Rank spiritual veins, big and small, appeared throughout Baoshan Prefecture, turning the whole prefecture into a paradise. "All sorts of cultivation resources sprouted like mushrooms after the rain. In this situation, a Nascent Soul force took an interest in this piece ofnd, wanting to intervene and upy it. Technically, Baoshan Prefecture belongs to Liuyan Province, and after Bai Lian Pce''s mishap, it should have fallen under the control of Liuyan Province''s Nascent Soul force, the Heavenly Thunder Sacred Sect. "However, I heard that more than one Nascent Soul force from outside has intervened, and they are evenly matched, causing a three-month-long stalemate within Baoshan Prefecture. To prevent news from spreading and more people from learning about this, the Nascent Soul forces that intervened have mutually agreed to keep the information under wraps. "But the matter of Baoshan Prefecture is just too significant! There are too many people who know about it! "In three months, the information is practically uncontainable now, and the nearby jurisdictions of Baoshan Prefecture have almost all learned of this. It takes half a month even for Foundation Establishment cultivators to fly across several jurisdictions between our Tianyuan Province and Baoshan Prefecture, so the transmission of news is only a matter of time." Lin Shanhai spoke with ease. After all, this matter was only of peripheral concern to him. Competition at the Nascent Soul Realm had little to do with the Lin Family. It wasn''t as if good fortune would fall from the sky, allowing the Lin Family to control Baoshan Prefecture. Although he was quite tempted by that rich cultivationnd, he knew it was a pipe dream. The others had simr thoughts after hearing this information, but they were still surprised that such a significant event had urred in the outside world. For the foreseeable future, the entire Liuyan Province was bound to be lively, especially Baoshan Prefecture, which would be the epicenter of a looming conflict. "Family Head, Elder Shanhai, Xunxian wishes to go to Baoshan Prefecture for training. I hope for the family''s approval!" Suddenly, at the head of the hall, Lin Xunxian stood and addressed Lin Xiuqi and Lin Shanhai. His expression was serious. Lin Xiuqi was slightly surprised. "Xunxian, have you encountered any difficulties in your cultivation, or are the resources allocated by the family insufficient?" Lin Xunxian shook his head. "Family Head, Xunxian has encountered no problems, and the resources for cultivation are sufficient. It''s just that I feel my cultivation speed is still too slow. "In the beginning, my rapid progress in martial arts was due to my travels far and wide, learning the strengths of different schools, and sparring with various experts. Now, as I step onto the path of immortality, I want to retrace that old journey. "While the family is important, it is not the way of the seeker. This idea has lingered in my mind for quite some time. It was only when Uncle mentioned the events in Baoshan Prefecture today that I made up my mind. We cultivators should experience it, step into the whirlwind, and witness the many splendors of the immortal world. "I want to go to Baoshan Prefecture and spar, battle, debate, and even face life and death challenges with the outstanding disciples of various sects. Only then can I pursue the immortal way I seek." Chapter 37: Family Experience, One Against Four! Chapter 37: Family Experience, One Against Four! Lin Xunxian''s words left those present with twitching corners of their mouths. Three months ago, Lin Xunxian was one of thest to emerge from the Pool of Shedding Mortality. With the boost of his Dao Heart and his proficiency in martial arts, he directly condensed a Seventh Rank spiritual root. Coupled with the Grand Ancestor''s python seed, this guy broke through to the peak of the Early-Stage Foundation Establishment Realm in one go. Three months had passed, and Lin Xunxian''s cultivation had reached the peak of the Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment Realm. Perhaps, with a little enlightenment supported by his cultivation, he might break through to thete Foundation Establishment Realm at any time. Such a cultivation speed, even within the Lin Family, was absolutely extraordinary. Lin Xunxian was actuallyining about his cultivation speed being too slow! Was this even humannguage? Of course, at the head of the hall, Lin Xiuqi and Lin Shanhai exchanged a nce and smiled slightly. Both of them could understand Lin Xunxian''s thoughts. This kid had never been one to settle down since childhood; otherwise, he wouldn''t have been able to set foot in the realm of martial arts. Perhaps ordinary cultivators thought that staying in the family,cking no resources andcking no training environment, was simply a paradise on earth. But this did not include Lin Xunxian. Whether it was martial arts or the path of immortality, what Lin Xunxian aspired to was always a higher, more exciting view. To witness the magnificent scenery of various ces in the world of cultivation, to spar with disciples of different forces, to explore higher-level Dao ¨C this was the lifelong pursuit of Lin Xunxian. "Very well, constantly remaining within the family for cultivation, sheltered under the family''s protection, will never allow you to be a qualified cultivator. "Your Second Uncle, Third Uncle, and I have indeed been discussing how to arrange the younger generation like you to leave the family and venture out on your own. "Moreover, we have quite a number of Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Lin Family. The surplus has reached an abnormal level, so it would be beneficial for the family if you all disappeared from public view." "That''s great, Father, I can also go to Baoshan Prefecture with Brother Xunxian!" At the head of the hall, Lin Ran suddenly became excited and thrilled. Ah, Baoshan Prefecture! Just hearing her Second Uncle talk about it made her extremely eager for the excitement there. With Nascent Soul-level forces suppressing, the gathering of cultivators from all over Liuyan Province and even the surrounding provinces was such a magnificent scene in the world of cultivation. Which young cultivator wouldn''t long for it? "Members of the family under thirty, Xunxian, Yingjie, Mengyuan, Haoyu, and other Qi Condensation junior disciples, they can all go out for training. It''s only you who can''t," Lin Xiuqi said with a serious expression. Lin Ran looked defiant, "Why not?" Lin Xiuqi looked at Lin Ran and said, "If you leave, who will bring food to your Grand Ancestor?" Lin Ran: "¡­" With a bitter expression on her little face, Lin Ran was left speechless, and she couldn''t find a reason to argue. Among the family, Grand Ancestor was the most powerful, and she had that awareness. Moreover, if she really left Azure Heaven Mountain, she might not be willing to part with Grand Ancestor. Seeing this, Lin Xunxian and the others smiled, somewhat amused. At ordinary times, these juniors wanted to bring food and wine to Grand Ancestor. However, they were all blocked single-handedly by Lin Ran. Now, they were experiencing a taste of their own medicine. "Xunxian, I will have the family prepare some supplies and relevant maps for you all. When the timees, you can travel together to Baoshan Prefecture. It''s good to have someone to watch over you. As for after you arrive in Baoshan Prefecture, whether you gather or disperse, it''s up to you," Lin Xiuqi said as he looked at Lin Xunxian. Lin Xunxian nodded, saying, "I''ll follow the family''s arrangements." Lin Xiuqi nodded with satisfaction, adding a cautionary note, "Outside is different from home. Don''t trust everything blindly. If you encounter any trouble, return to the family. Even if the family can''t help you, Grand Ancestor is there. This ce will always be your home." "We understand," Lin Xunxian, Lin Yingjie, Lin Mengyuan, and Lin Haoyu all replied in unison, their expressions moved. Originally, they had some guilt in their hearts because they had broken through Foundation Establishment with the family''s support but hadn''t repaid the family. Lin Xiuqi''s words now deepened their sense of unease. They even thought about not going out and staying to guard the family, contributing to the family''s well-being. Of course, they thought this way now, but Lin Xiuqi wouldn''t agree to it. As he said, there were too many Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Lin Family, whether it was Lin Shanhai''s informationwork or Lin Xunxian and the others'' training. All of it could be considered a means of concealment. Furthermore, a cultivator who hadn''t experienced the world of cultivation was always a fledgling. Naturally, Lin Xiuqi didn''t want the Lin Family''s juniors to be narrow-minded. Understanding the vastness of the world was essential to realizing one''s own insignificance. "Oh, and Xunxian, if you happen to meet Wu Dao, pass on a message for me," Lin Shanhai suddenly said. "Second Uncle, what message?" Lin Haoyu asked curiously. He was Lin Xiuru''s son, 21 years old, and Lin Ran''s cousin. "Tell him that if he truly has no other option, the Lin Family wees him to join us," Lin Shanhai said with a serious expression. At the head of the hall, Lin Xiuqi raised an eyebrow but didn''t say anything. In the past three months, a major event had urred in Tianyuan Prefecture. Wu Dao of the Wu n had restored his spiritual root, broke through Foundation Establishment, and the first thing he did after returning to his family was to challenge a Foundation Establishment senior in a life-and-death battle. Naturally, the four Foundation Establishment seniors of the Wu n couldn''t agree. So Wu Dao, renowned as the most likely genius to break through to the Golden Core Realm within a hundred years in Tianyuan Prefecture, took on the four Foundation Establishment seniors alone and killed one of them. As a result, the outside world finally learned that Wu Dao had not only restored his spiritual root but also advanced it to a high-grade Seventh Rank spiritual root. ... A/N: There is no Chapter 38 in raw, might be numbering mistake. To avoid confusion the numbering will be simr to raw. Chapter 39: Three Strangers, Please Help! Chapter 39: Three Strangers, Please Help! As for the reason behind the major battle, it waster revealed by people who had learned about it within the Wu n. All four of the Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Wu n were from the main line. However, Wu Dao, the genius hailed as the most likely to break through to the Golden Core Realm within a hundred years in Tianyuan Prefecture, turned out to be from a branch line. Moreover, he was a bastard child of the branch line. If Wu Dao were to grow, it would undoubtedly be a great benefit for the entire Wu n, but for the main line, it meant the potential downfall of their status, which they couldn''t ept. So, thirty years ago, prompted by a Foundation Establishment ancestor''s deliberate provocation, the proud Wu Dao initiated a breakthrough without any preparation. During his breakthrough, someone informed Wu Dao loudly from outside that his mother and sister, who were out shopping, had been kidnapped by a local gang. The Wu n''s people arrived toote, and Wu Dao''s mother and sister had been killed. Wu Dao was agitated, his spiritual energy uncontroble, causing his breakthrough to fail. Anyone with discerning eyes could see that this was manipted by someone. Perhaps the only thing to be grateful for was that, as fellow Wu n members, the mastermind behind this cruel act had swiftly sent Wu Dao''s mother and sister on their way without any humiliation. The other three ancestors of the Wu n were hesitant initially, but after learning about the incident, they realized they hadmitted a grave mistake. They could only send people to exterminate the secr gang, while the ancestor who had acted against Wu Dao wanted to eliminate the nuisance. However, the other three ancestors stopped him. They had already done something against their conscience for the sake of the main line''s position. Going any further would be too much. After all, Wu Dao''s spiritual root was damaged, and he could no longer advance half a step in his lifetime. Nobody had anticipated that thirty yearster, Wu Dao would experience rebirth and re-enter Foundation Establishment. ording to rumors, Wu Dao had coincidentally obtained an ancient technique back then, but the minimum requirement for this technique''s cultivation was a high-grade spiritual root. Wu Dao was unable to cultivate. Over time, after his rebirth, he managed to cultivate sessfully in a short time thanks to his high-grade Seventh Rank spiritual root and the remaining Dao insights within him. It was this sess that led to his remarkable feat of defeating four opponents by himself, killing the mastermind of the past. Without this, challenging three opponents with high-grade spiritual roots was already the limit, especially when one of them was a senior at the Foundation Establishment middle stage. Of course, Wu Dao was significantly injured in that battle, and after killing the mastermind of the past, he left the Wu n and his whereabouts remain unknown to this day. Wu n suffered a huge loss, bing theughingstock of the entire Tianyuan Prefecture. The remaining three ancestors of the Wu n, perhaps reflecting on their past mistakes, did not continue their pursuit of Wu Dao. In fact, they made no move at all, as if willing to bear the loss. "Second Uncle, rest assured, if we truly encounter him, I''ll make sure to pass on your message," Lin Xunxian raised his hand and replied earnestly. Lin Yingjie, Lin Haoyu, and Lin Mengyuan expressed their agreement. While Lin Family was not well-known, the expansion of its influence had no upper limit. Lin Family was also recruiting guest elders from the cultivation world, including a Foundation Establishment cultivator who had swallowed the source of gold, now serving as a guest elder in the Lin Family. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, three days passed. On this day, on the outskirts of Renhuai County, three streaks of light approached from a distance. Above the clouds, they transformed into an old man in a green robe and two young men and women. "Ancestor, the spiritual energy in Renhuai County is so rich!" Among the three, a young woman in her early twenties eximed with surprise. The old man and the young man beside him were equally surprised. "Indeed, it''s a ce that has experienced a Heavenly Tribtion." "Ancestor, do you think the Lin Family in Renhuai County is really rted to us?" The young woman asked with a hint of doubt. The old man shook his head and sighed, "Qing''er, my Lin Family has a history spanning a thousand years, and countless branches have been born over the years. "The ancestral records state that this branch, the Lin Family in Qingfeng Town, split off from our main lineage a hundred years ago. However, their fortune was extraordinary. After giving birth to a spiritual root cultivator, it only took them a hundred years to grow into their current size. "Back then, when we learned of the birth of a spiritual root cultivator in that branch, the Hongshan Lin Family specially came to ask Lin Qingfeng if he was willing to return to the main family. (Note: Lin Qingfeng, Lin Xiuqi''s father was mentioned in Chapter 1.) "Although Lin Qingfeng refused, our Lin Family still provided him with spiritual stones and other cultivation resources. This is how the Qingfeng Lin Family came into being. "Simr situations have urred among the ordinary branch members we sent out in the past. Most of them choose to return to the main family. Even if some are unwilling, the family will provide them with cultivation resources, hoping they can branch out and flourish. It''s another way of preserving our bloodline." "So, Ancestor, our plea for help this time shouldn''t be too troublesome, right?" The young woman''s eyes brightened at the question. The young man who hadn''t spoken also showed a change in expression. Unfortunately, the old man shook his head and said, "Qing''er, matters in the cultivation world are not so simple that they can be resolved with a small favor. "Lin Qingfeng has already passed away, and we''ve had no contact with the Lin Family in Renhuai County for several decades. In the eyes of the Lin Family there, how much bond remains between us, no one knows. "Moreover, our trouble this time involves a Golden Core expert. No one would want to unnecessarily provoke a Golden Core expert. We can only do our best." The young man and woman didn''t say much after hearing this. The three of them stepped forward and formally entered the territory of Renhuai County. Chapter 40: The Shaken Lin Shimin and the Decision of Hidden Lin Yingjie Chapter 40: The Shaken Lin Shimin and the Decision of Hidden Lin Yingjie "Family Head, there are three cultivators outside who im to be from the Hongshan Lin Family and wish to meet you," a young Lin Family member reported as Lin Xiuqi was attending to n affairs in the Lin Family''s main hall. Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuqi furrowed his brows slightly and asked, "Hongshan Lin Family?" In Lin Xiuqi''s mind, a vivid image quickly emerged. It was a story his father used to tell him when they had free time after finishing their lessons ¨C a story about the Hongshan Lin Family. "Why have theye?" Lin Xiuqi''s expression turned pensive. "Let them in, and also, send someone to inform my second brother toe to the main hall." The Lin Family member responsible for guarding the entrance, Lin Xiong, nodded and turned to leave. At the foot of Azure Heaven Mountain, the three members of the Hongshan Lin Family stood silently, their faces filled with astonishment as they gazed at Azure Heaven Mountain before them. The dense spiritual energy produced by the Third Rank high-level spiritual vein was trapped within a small mountain range by arge array. This concentration of spiritual energy was so high that it had turned into mist. At a nce, the entire Azure Heaven Mountain was shrouded in spiritual mist, making it feel like they had entered a mysticalnd. "Is this the effect of a Third Rank spiritual vein? It''s quite extravagant," Lin Qing murmured, her mouth slightly agape. Although Lin Qing had visited the territory of Third Rank forces before, none of them were as extravagant as the Lin Family. "To receive the blessings of the Heavenly Dao is no small matter. In the next hundred years, although the spiritual energy in Renhuai County will not increase as much as it did in the past few months, it will continue to increase." Elder Lin Jimented, looking at Azure Heaven Mountain with a hint of envy in his eyes. Among the three, he was the one who hadn''t spoken until now. Lin Shimin, who had been silent, had his eyes fixed on a young Lin Family member standing guard at the mountain gate. This Lin Family member, appearing to be around twenty years old, had surprisingly reached the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation. Lin Shimin was considered one of the most outstanding disciples of the Hongshan Lin Family in his generation, known for his silence but also for hispetitive spirit. With a Fifth Rank spiritual root and reaching the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation at the age of twenty-three, he took pride in his achievements. However, now, in the Azure Heaven Mountain Lin Family, he encountered a peer who was equally young and possessed the same level of cultivation. What Lin Shimin found difficult to ept was that this Lin Family member sent to guard the mountain gate, Lin Xiong, was almost identical to him in age and cultivation level. This revtion shattered Lin Shimin''s self-esteem. Lin Ji, noticing Lin Shimin''s distress, sighed and patted his shoulder. He reassured him, "Min''er, rx. Ancestral Master told you long ago that the cultivation world is vast. No matter how outstanding you are, there will always be someone better. "Azure Heaven Mountain''s Lin Family has just experienced a tribtion of the Heavenly Dao. They''ve likely received tremendous blessings, and besides, they may have a senior figure supporting them, along with a Third Rank spiritual vein. "They are still a Second Rank power in name, but in reality, they have already reached the standard of a Third Rank power. Remember, epting your own limitations is an essential test of character for every cultivator." At the mountain gate of Azure Heaven Mountain, Lin Huaishu watched Lin Shimin''s struggle with a faint smile. His natural talent was indeed remarkable. At the age of twenty-three, Lin Shimin had reached the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation. Just two months ago, Lin Shimin was beyond what he couldpare to. Back then, at the age of twenty, Lin Hishu, with a Second Rank spiritual root and only at the Third Layer of Qi Condensation, had pitiable aptitude. He couldn''t bepared to the young man before him. But who made their Lin Family have a Grand Ancestor? After stepping into the Pool of Shedding Mortality, his spiritual root transformed into a Third Rank top-tier spiritual root, and his cultivation reached the Seventh Layer of Qi Condensation. Three months ago, the Dao Insights gained from ying the ck-scaled monster allowed him to break through once again, reaching the pinnacle of the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation. Of course, guarding the mountain gate didn''t necessarily mean they were the weakest in the Lin Family. After all, the cultivation of those guarding the mountain gate was the n''s face, so they couldn''t afford to be too weak. Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong were chosen for this role. If you wanted to talk about the weakest, it would be those n members who had defied fate and reshaped their spiritual roots. However, even they, the lowest among them in terms of cultivation, were at the sixth Layer of Qi Condensation. It was estimated that it wouldn''t be long before there was no cultivator below the Ninth Layer of Qi Condensation left in the entire Lin Family on Azure Heaven Mountain. Not long after, two figures descended from Azure Heaven Mountain, instantly capturing the attention of Lin Ji''s group. They were walking in tandem, and the person in the rear was easily recognized as Lin Xiong, the guard from the mountain gate whom they had just seen. The person in front wore a white robe, and his expression was resolute. What really caught their attention, however, was his cultivation level. Lin Ji''s eyes contracted just from a single nce. "Foundation Establishment Early Stage!" "What!?" "He''s a Foundation Establishment cultivator!?" The exmations from Lin Shimin and Lin Qing nearly sounded simultaneously. The two of them couldn''t perceive Lin Yingjie''s true cultivation level initially and only spected that he practiced some form of hidden cultivation technique. They had never imagined that this young man of the same age as them was, in fact, a Foundation Establishment cultivator. In reality, their initial assumption was not far off; Lin Yingjie had indeed cultivated the Concealed Sword Art. Otherwise, Lin Ji would have seen him as a Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage cultivator. If that were the case, all three of them might have been genuinely shocked. After all, for a twenty-three-year-old to reach Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, what level of spiritual root aptitude and resources would be needed? Nevertheless, Lin Yingjie also frowned slightly at the moment when he saw the surprised expressions on the faces of the three. He realized that being a twenty-three-year-old Foundation Establishment Initial Stage cultivator was too conspicuous. He resolved to reduce his outer appearance cultivation to the ninth Layer of Qi Condensation when he returned. Being a twenty-three-year-old with cultivation at the ninth Layer of Qi Condensation, while remarkable, would be within an eptable range. Just take Lin Shimin for example. "Three of you, please!" Chapter 41: The Spirit of the Mountain: Xuejiao! Five Hundred Thousand Spirit Stones Chapter 41: The Spirit of the Mountain: Xuejiao! Five Hundred Thousand Spirit Stones Lin Yingjie smiled at the three. He was still quite curious about their origins, and the Uncle had briefly informed him about the Hongshan Lin Family. To his surprise, their Lin Family, once ordinary people from a family of Foundation Establishment cultivators, had progressed. Lin Yingjie nced at Lin Ji, who was at thete Foundation Establishment Realm, and was quite impressed. Upon Lin Ji''s signal, Lin Shimin and Lin Qing followed him into Azure Heaven Mountain. However, their eyes remained fixated on Lin Yingjie. They had yet to fullyprehend that Lin Yingjie, a young man in his early twenties, was already at the Foundation Establishment Realm. It was hard to believe that the Lin Family of Azure Heaven Mountain had such a formidable presence. Watching the group depart, Lin Xiong and Lin Huaishu exchanged a nce and casually chuckled. Over the past few months, they had encountered numerous simr reactions. "Lin Xiong, is that thing you told me aboutst time really reliable?" Suddenly, Lin Huaishu looked at Lin Xiong, his expression serious. "Don''t worry, Brother Shu, I stumbled upon that Xuejiao by ident, and I''ve double-checked many times. I guarantee there''s no issue," Lin Xiong reassured, patting his chest. "It''s not that I don''t trust you, but this concerns whether or not we can break through to Foundation Establishment. Naturally, we need to be cautious," Lin Huaishu exined, before continuing, "Do you think Grand Ancestor would like that Xuejiao?" Lin Xiong hesitated for a moment before responding, "Xuejiao is known as the spirit of the mountain, and ording to the records in the books, its flesh is a heaven-sent gift. "I''ve heard a legend that even the Soul Formation Dao Lords have praised the taste of Xuejiao''s flesh. Although the one we found has rtively lower cultivation, only at the Qi Condensation Realm, I believe its taste will be excellent. Grand Ancestor enjoys it, so he''ll definitely like it." "We''ll capture it and then put in a good word with Sister Ran''er. I''m sure Grand Ancestor will help us both break through. It shouldn''t be a problem," Lin Huaishu nodded in agreement, showing no doubt. Xuejiao, an extremely rare spiritual being of heaven and earth, formed by the convergence of the essence of heaven and earth and the mountain''s spirit. Its entire body was as white as freshly fallen snow. Of course, Xuejiao was most renowned for its flesh. In the cultivation world, there was a saying that eating a piece of Xuejiao''s meat was akin to experiencing enlightenment and transcending into immortality. Though this statement was clearly exaggerated, it didn''t diminish the high demand for Xuejiao meat. A single Xuejiao at the Qi Condensation Realm could garner the favor of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. If it were to be sold, with a wealthy buyer, even fifty thousand spirit stones were not impossible. However, finding Xuejiao was a challenge, and whether you encountered one depended entirely on luck. Moreover, Xuejiao was incredibly fast; at the same cultivation level, its speed exceeded that of human cultivators by ten times or more. Catching it was a formidable task even for regr cultivators, and most could only watch it elude them. Of course, this did not apply to Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong. Ever since they had discovered the trace of Xuejiao half a month ago, they had made thorough preparations, including a variety of magical instruments and formations to control or decrease speed. They had prepared dozens of different methods to ensure that nothing went wrong. "Perhaps for ordinary cultivators, if they manage to catch a Xuejiao and auctioned it for spirit stones, they could easily purchase Second Tier Foundation Establishment resources for their breakthrough. A Second Tier Foundation Establishment resource costs only a few tens of thousands of spirit stones. With such resources, their chances of a sessful breakthrough would be as high as ny percent," Lin Xiong remarked, reflecting on the importance of resources in the cultivation world. In cultivation world, with enough resources, even a pig could be nurtured to the Soul Formation Realm. However, both Lin Xiong and Lin Huaishu knew that the Grand Ancestor''s Python Seed was not something that could bepared to those mundane and alluring things outside. Given the chance to obtain the Grand Ancestor''s Python Seed, even if they were offered two million spirit stones, they would undoubtedly choose the former. Thinking of this, Lin Xiong looked towards the direction of the rear mountainke. In his eyes, there was a hint of awe as well as a deep sense of pride in being a Lin Family disciple. "Alright, enough talk. Be cautious; the walls have ears. In the current family, those who have reached the ninth Layer of Qi Condensation and desire the Grand Ancestor''s Python Seed reward are not few," Lin Huaishu said with a slightly warning tone. Lin Xiong, upon hearing this, immediately tightened his expression and remained silent. He could share this information with Lin Huaishu because they had been childhood friends and trusted each other. Moreover, Lin Xiong understood his own capabilities; capturing Xuejiao on his own was nearly impossible and might cause it to flee deep into the Mountains of Beasts. ¡­ "Hongshan Lin Family Lin Ji greets to the Lin Family Head," in the Lin Family''s main hall, Lin Ji and his twopanions performed a slight bow and showed their respect to Lin Xiuqi. Lin Xiuqi nodded, rose from his seat, and responded with a family greeting, "We are of the same n, so there''s no need to be overly formal. You''vee a long way; take a short break first." Seeing this, Lin Ji and hispanions breathed a sigh of relief. With Lin Xiuqi acknowledging their shared lineage through the family greeting, the prospects for their plea of assistance seemed more promising. Throughout their journey, they had trulye to understand the profound heritage of the Lin Family on Azure Heaven Mountain. Cultivators in theter stages of Qi Condensation were everywhere, and their sheer numbers left Lin Ji''s group questioning their existence. Lin Shimin and Lin Qing, the two most outstanding young disciples of the Hongshan Lin Family, had now lost their arrogance entirely. In the Lin Family, they had no reason to be proud. Chapter 42: The Fortune of the Hongshan Lin Family and the Legend of the Rainbow Maiden Chapter 42: The Fortune of the Hongshan Lin Family and the Legend of the Rainbow Maiden Inside the main hall, Lin Ji and his twopanions from the Hongshan Lin Family casually enjoyed some spiritual fruits and spirit wine. After a moment, Lin Ji''s gaze shifted towards Lin Xiuqi, and he opened his mouth as if to speak but hesitated. Seeing this, Lin Xiuqi smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Lin Ji, if you have something to say, don''t hesitate. We share the same bloodline, and considering the resources from back then, if I can help, the Lin Family of Azure Heaven Mountain will certainly lend a hand." With those words, Lin Xiuqi raised his hand, and a blue token appeared, bearing the character "Lin" carved on it. This token had been left to Lin Qingfeng and was meant to be used in case they encountered difficulties in the future. They could take it to Yunyao Prefecture or Hongshan County, seeking the Hongshan family''s assistance, but it was a one-time opportunity. In fact, Lin Xiuqi had thought about using this token as soon as he got wind of Zhang Family''s actions. Unfortunately, the Zhang family had moved swiftly, and before he could react, Steward Zhang had arrived with a group of people. Fortunately, the Grand Ancestor had intervened in the end. Seeing the token, Lin Ji''s lingering worries eased a bit, and he wore a somewhat bitter expression. What was originally meant for the branch members to seek help had now been reversed in usage. Lin Shanhai, who had been observing from the side the whole time, stayed silent. The Hongshan Lin Family had given them an opportunity to resolve their difficulties, and regardless of whether they used it or not, there was a sense of obligation. However, Lin Shanhai knew that the Hongshan Lin Family''s trouble was probably not small. Otherwise, the presence of this Late Stage Foundation Establishment expert would be more than enough to handle any issue. "Lin Family Head, here''s the situation. Our Hongshan Lin Family has a heritage of a thousand years, and our ancestralnd has always been on a spiritual mountain in Hongshan County. Besides a Second Rank superior spiritual vein on the mountain, for some unknown reason, there have been rainbows hanging in the sky year-round. Sometimes, it even forms a rainbow sea. "This is also the origin of the name ''Hongshan County.'' Initially, our people were curious, but after a thousand years, with no discoveries, they got used to the existence of rainbows in Hongshan. "However, three months ago, I don''t know how, a message suddenly spread like wildfire in Yunyao Prefecture. It imed that the rainbow on Hongshan was called ''Heavenly Rainbow'' and that it had been incubating for a thousand years. Soon, a Rainbow Maiden would be born. "ording to ancient legends, the Rainbow Maiden is a type of Heavenly Spirit. Anyone who bes her Dao partner and cultivates together with her will experience a hundredfold increase in their cultivation speed. Moreover, the first time with the Rainbow Maiden haspletely different effects. "The one on Hongshan, incubating for a thousand years, can guarantee that a Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator will break through to the Third Revolution of the Golden Core Realm, at a minimum. It could also help a cultivator form a special physique during the process." As Lin Ji spoke, the Lin Family members present exchanged astonished nces. Lin Xiuqi and Lin Shanhai exchanged a meaningful look and saw the same thought in each other''s eyes: what the Lin Familycked right now was indeed a Golden Core cultivator! "Fellow Daoist Lin Ji, is this information true?" Lin Xiuqi asked. Lin Ji hesitated for a moment and then nodded. "This information is credible. It''s said to havee from the ''People Record.''" Hearing this, Lin Xiuqi and Lin Shanhai were both shocked. They were no longer the ignorant individuals they once were. The "People Record" was one of the three ancient scriptures jointlypiled by the great experts of the human race during ancient times. It contained records of almost everything in the cultivation world, from wonders to geniuses, historical truths, and more. Over time, fragments of the content from these three scriptures had been passed down and recorded by powerful factions, generation after generation. "Fellow Daoist Lin Ji, you''vee to Azure Heaven Mountain. What do you expect from our Lin Family?" Lin Xiuqi straightforwardly asked. Lin Ji stood up and respectfully bowed to Lin Xiuqi. "Before I left, there were rumors that the Third Rank Golden Core force of Yunyao Prefecture, Pce Master Yunyao from the Yunyao Pce, has shown great interest in this Rainbow Maiden. She intends to take her as a direct disciple. Apart from that, it''s likely that many Foundation Establishment Peak experts will gather in Hongshan County at that time. "Our Hongshan Lin Family is powerless to contend with this situation, and we''re afraid that if any idents ur, it might lead to the destruction of our family. Therefore, we would like to request any of the esteemed individuals of your Lin Family to stay with us in the Hongshan Lin Family until the Rainbow Maiden''s birth." After speaking, as if fearing that Lin Xiuqi might misunderstand, Lin Ji hurriedly added, "As for the Rainbow Maiden, we have no interest in her fate. It doesn''t matter which family she ends up with. Our only concern is the safety of our family during this crisis." Although Lin Ji''s expression appeared resolute, there was a trace of bitterness in his heart. The Hongshan Lin Family had a heritage spanning a thousand years, all for the purpose of nurturing a Golden Core cultivator. Lin Hongtu, the current n head of the Hongshan Lin Family and Lin Ji''s son, had reached Foundation Establishment Peak thirty years ago. Now, at the age of 121, he was in the prime years for breaking through to the Golden Core Realm. The opportunity was right in front of them, but they couldn''t grasp it due to its immense scale. It could only be said that it was a matter of timing and fate. Inside the main hall, Lin Xiuqi and Lin Shanhai''s expressions turned serious upon hearing this. Regardless of any matter, as soon as they touched upon the Grand Ancestor, it was touching the Lin Family''s bottom line. "Yingjie, you take the three down to rest for now. This matter requires approval from the Grand Ancestor," Lin Xiuqi said decisively. Lin Yingjie, upon hearing this, promptly stood up. Lin Ji and the other two didn''t say anything. Such a significant matter would undoubtedly require the approval of a senior figure. The three followed Lin Yingjie out of the main hall. Chapter 43: Lin Xiuqis Ambition Chapter 43: Lin Xiuqi''s Ambition Once they hadpletely left, Lin Xiuqi turned his gaze to Lin Shanhai and asked, "Second Brother, how do you view this matter? To help or not to help?" Lin Shanhai hesitated for a moment. He naturally understood his elder brother''s intention. Whether to help or not wasn''t about making a decision for the Grand Ancestor but rather delivering a message to the Hongshan Lin Family. If he believed this journey was too perilous, then it might be best not to inform the Grand Ancestor. "Big Brother, regardless of anything, we must inform the Grand Ancestor about this matter. The Rainbow Maiden should also be of use to the Grand Ancestor. Whether to go or not, it should be Ancestor''s decision," Lin Shanhai said earnestly. Lin Xiuqi wasn''t surprised. If others were present, they might have been somewhat astonished. From beginning to end, these two brothers seemed to have never considered iming the Rainbow Maiden for themselves. She was the opportunity to break through to the Golden Core Realm with a guarantee, even reaching the Third Revolution of Golden Core directly. It also ensured the path of their future cultivation. "I naturally understand this point. What I meant was, how do you view the Hongshan Lin Family?" Lin Xiuqi''s tone was inexplicable. Upon hearing this, a glint of light shed in Lin Shanhai''s eyes. The rising momentum of the Lin Family was something that the people of the Lin Family understood the best. What was currently being disyed was just the beginning. As time passed, the outside world would discover that the Lin Family''s rise would only get faster and faster. However, anyone who didn''t n for the long term wouldn''t be able to lead a family. Both he and his elder brother understood that the Lin Family''s most significant weakness at the moment was its limited poption. Even though they had vigorously recruited guest elders, these guest elders couldn''t bepared to bloodline family members in terms of usefulness and trustworthiness! "Big Brother, do you mean to absorb the Hongshan Lin Family?" Lin Shanhai''s tone was calm, and it seemed that swallowing the Hongshan Lin Family wasn''t a big deal for them. Lin Xiuqi didn''t answer directly but continued, "Before our family has truly risen, I had someone investigate the Hongshan Lin Family. Within Yunyao Prefecture, it is a Second Rank upper Foundation Establishment force. The family head, Lin Hongtu, is at the Foundation Establishment Peak, and the previous family head, Lin Ji, is in the Foundation Establishment Late stage. "In addition, there are nine other Foundation Establishment cultivators within the family. Their overall strength is quite formidable among the Second Rank forces. "Besides that, the Hongshan Lin Family isn''t inferior to us. They''ve had a heritage spanning a thousand years, with thousands of family cultivators. Virtually the entire poption of Hongshan County''s main city is made up of ordinary bloodline family members of the Hongshan Lin Family. The number surpasses a million. "Moreover, there are numerous cultivation forces that have been wandering outside from the main family due to various reasons, much like us. There are over a hundred Qi Condensation forces, and some of them are Second Rank Foundation Establishment forces. If you count the bloodline family members born from these external forces, the Hongshan Lin Family''s foundation will exceed everyone''s expectations. "In addition, the Hongshan Lin Family excels in handling rtionships, just like our Azure Heaven Mountain Lin Family. If something does happen, they can always call upon help from their bloodline members, which is something we currentlyck. "So, Second Brother, do you understand what I''m thinking?" Lin Xiuqi''s voice was filled with determination. Lin Shanhai''s eyes shone with understanding. The Lin Family''s growth was their top priority, and the Hongshan Lin Family offered an excellent opportunity to bolster their numbers and strength. For the Lin family, whether someone was a cultivator or not wasn''t of great importance. As long as they had potential, the Lin family could nurture them in a short time. And make them even more outstanding. Don''t forget, the Pool of Shedding Mortality on the back mountain, although Grand Ancestor had said that the quota limit had been reached and they couldn''t change their fate now, both of them also realized that he was talking about the current situation. In other words, there would definitely be opportunities in the future. But what had been bothering the two brothers all along was that even if there were quotas, their Lin family couldn''t find anyone capable of changing their destiny. Ordinary cultivators were clearly not suitable. However, the Lin family of Hongshan County seemed like the best target. "Now is not the best opportunity. Let''s wait until my Lin family has its own Golden Core. By that time, as a Third Rank power, it will be much easier to try to subdue the Lin family of Hongshan." Lin Xiuqi looked out of the hall, his eyes filled with a distant look. Lin Shanhai nodded. If it was true, the day the Lin family stepped into the Third Rank power category, they wouldn''t need any effort. Their heritage would beparable to the longstanding Golden Core powers. "Let''s go. Let''s go see Grand Ancestor at theke in the back mountain. It''s been a few days since we paid our respects to Grand Ancestor." Lin Xiuqi got up, and Lin Shanhai followed closely. The two brothers arrived at the location of the back mountainke. When they got here, they respectfully greeted Lin Xuan, who was leisurely eating barbecue and drinking spirit wine by thekeside. "Lin Xiuqi, Lin Shanhai, greets Grand Ancestor!" Lin Xuan casually wagged his tail, signaling that there was no need for the two to be overly formal. Beside him, Lin Ran, the dedicated feeding master, cast a nce at her father and second uncle and then turned away, still harboring some resentment from a few days ago at the main hall. Lin Xiuqi didn''t mind and ryed the matters of the Hongshan Lin family in detail, not hiding anything, even their intentions. Lin Xuan listened and narrowed his eyes. The three hundred years of cultivation granted by the system reward had been absorbed almostpletely in these three months, and his cultivation had advanced to the Second Revolution of the Golden Core. However, without the system''s rewards, Lin Xuan could only rely on his own cultivation. While his talent allowed him to progress extremely quickly, it still felt too slow for him. ording to the system, any form of growth for the Lin family would result in cultivation rewards for him. In these three months, he had indeed received decades of Golden Core cultivation rewards in session, but Lin Xuan was not satisfied. Now, Lin Xiuqi had provided him with a good idea. If they were to swallow the Hongshan Lin family, the system''s rewards should not be insignificant. Chapter 44: Immortal Swordsmanship! Chapter 44: Immortal Swordsmanship! Furthermore¡­ Lin Xuan was most concerned that Hongshan County was about to give birth to a Heavenly Spirit! With the awakening of his bloodline, Lin Xuan had gradually remembered some hazy memories rted to the inheritance of the Heaven Swallowing Divine Python n. Among them were vague records about Heavenly Spirits. ording to the bloodline, devouring a Heavenly Spirit was greatly beneficial to the Heaven Swallowing Divine Python n. Suddenly, Lin Xuan felt a scorching gaze on him. Lowering his head, he saw Lin Ran looking at him intently, her eyes filled with anticipation and eagerness. Lin Xuan smiled inwardly. This little girl had been itching to go out and have some funtely. At sixteen years of age, how could she possibly be willing to stay in one ce all the time? During this time, she had taken care of him, which was a bit of a hardship. Thinking of this, Lin Xuan turned his gaze toward Lin Xiuqi and Lin Shanhai. "Your ns are good!" With just a single sentence, Lin Xiuqi and Lin Shanhai''s faces lit up with smiles. It seemed that Grand Ancestor approved of their n. "However, a mere Hongshan County isn''t worth my personal visit," Lin Xuan remarked. "Let Zhongba and Lin Ran handle it." As he spoke, Lin Xuan''s thoughts shifted, and a palm-sized white scale peeled off from his body andnded in Lin Ran''s hand. Lin Xuan exined, noticing the puzzled expressions on their faces, "This scale contains a part of my divine essence and can unleash a portion of my power. It guarantees your safety, along with Zhongba, up to the Seventh Revolution of the Golden Core." Lin Xuan spoke with confidence. The divine essence within this scale could utilize his innate talents, although its power was somewhat diminished, roughly equivalent to the level before his transformation. But don''t forget, when he was at the peak of Foundation Establishment, he was able to obliterate a Golden Core monster created from the Heavenly Dao Tribtion. Now, with his cultivation breakthrough to the Second Level of the Golden Core, the power of this scale had naturally multiplied. Beside theke, Lin Xiuqi, Lin Shanhai, and Lin Ran gazed in astonishment at the scale in Lin Ran''s hand. They had always spected about Grand Ancestor''s power but were unsure of the exact level. They had considered possibilities such as the Fifth, Sixth, or even the Seventh Level of the Golden Core. However, Grand Ancestor had just revealed that a single scale could unleash invincible power up to the Seventh Level of the Golden Core. Although they had a deep understanding of Grand Ancestor''s invincibility, hearing it confirmed still left them astounded. Lin Ran carefully stored the white scale, her face filled with excitement. Observing this, Lin Xiuqi smiled. It seemed that he had nothing to worry about for their mission to Hongshan County. Especially with their uncle, Lin Zhongba, apanying them, Lin Xiuqi feltpletely at ease. In the current Lin family, if one were to ask who held the position of the strongestbatant after Grand Ancestor, it wasn''t Lin Shanhai, who was at theter Stage of Foundation Establishment, nor was it Lin Xunxian, whoprehended the Dao and the Sword Intent, and practiced the Purple Heaven Sword Scripture. The title went to their one hundred and nine-year-old uncle, Lin Zhongba. Logically, Lin Xunxian and Lin Zhongba both had an understanding of the Dao Heart State. Lin Xunxian even hadprehended Sword Intent and practiced the Purple Heaven Sword Scripture, which should make him stronger than Lin Zhongba, a hundred-year-old man. However, Lin Xiuqi had to admit that their uncle had a certain legendary aura about him. Three months ago, during the Transformation in the Pool of Shedding Mortality, as Lin Zhongba condensed his high-grade spiritual roots, Lin Zhongba unexpectedly entered a realm of true enlightenment. The over a thousand ordinary master skills he had mastered underwent aplete transformation, turning into a set of extraordinary and peculiar abilities. Most of these abilities didn''t possess substantial power individually. They could only be considered unique. However, whenbined, their power was astonishing. Especially among them were a few abilities that had transformed to be nearlyparable to innate talents. Even Lin Xuan, upon seeing Lin Zhongba''s information panel, couldn''t help but feel shocked and envious. This old man had indeed transformed into a monster. It''s worth mentioning that Lin Zhongba hadn''t practiced the Purple Heaven Sword Scripture like Lin Xunxian, and he hadn''t even practiced Lin Xuan''s condensed version of the Heaven and Earth Sword Scripture. Instead, he had created his unique technique, the "Immortal and Mortal Decision." This was the name of Lin Zhongba''s self-created technique. ording to his exnation, the technique had appeared in an infinite ck space during his enlightenment, with thousands of points of light suspended within the space. Each one gave him the sensation of mastering an ordinary skill. These points of light continuously released information, which eventually converged in his mind, forming the contents of the Immortal and Mortal Decision. The method of practicing this technique was also straightforward. Lin Zhongba simply continued to meditate on mundane matters and delve deeper into the skills he had mastered. His cultivation would naturally advance, and the abilities would evolve on their own. This miraculous technique, even Lin Xuan, couldn''t help but marvel when he learned about it. However, it was clear that this technique was suitable for Lin Zhongba alone, and others shouldn''t even think about it. Of course, Lin Zhongba''s legendary achievements didn''t stop there. When he emerged from the Pool of Shedding Mortality, his cultivation had already reached the middle Layer of Foundation Establishment due to the influence of his enlightenment. After devouring Lin Xuan''s Python Seed, he directly advanced to theter stage. Three months ago, Lin Xunxian had curiously sparred with Lin Zhongba. The result was that, with Lin Xuan present, Lin Xunxian was tormented to the point of doubting life. Chapter 45: Lin Zhongbas Thoughts, Mystical Spells Chapter 45: Lin Zhongba''s Thoughts, Mystical Spells Of course, this doesn''t mean that Lin Xunxian is weaker than Lin Zhongba. Hisprehension of the Sword Intent was just at the beginner level, and the practice of the Purple Heaven Sword Scripture was the same. Even the Supreme Technique he relied on during his mortal days, the "Nine Strikes of Annihtion," remained unused. ording to Lin Xunxian, it''s not that he doesn''t want to use it; it''s just that the "Nine Strikes of Annihtion" are techniques for killing, and he doesn''t want to use them on his fellow n members. What''s more important is that, just like Lin Zhongba''smon skills, the "Nine Strikes of Annihtion" is also undergoing a transformation. And this transformation is happening while absorbing the contents of the Purple Heaven Sword Scripture. Aside from these details, Lin Ran actually knew one more thing. Three months ago, the wisdom Grandpa Zhongba obtained from killing those monsters, he didn''t use it; instead, he kept it within his body. Lin Ran had asked curiously why he didn''t use it. Grandpa Zhongba just grinned and patted her head, shaking his head, "It''s not the right time. The wisdom umted by Grandpa over the past hundred years has already been used up. "If I used this wisdom again, I would probably enter the realm of enlightenment again. Grandpa wants to wait until Grandpa''s own umtion is enough before experiencing that realm. If I can stay there for as long as I have in the Dao Heart State, that would be perfect." Of course, he said this just to Lin Ran. If this were to be revealed, many people would probably think that Lin Zhongba was unrealistic. Enlightenment was something that many talented cultivators would only hope for, an opportunity that was extremely rare. Even if it''s only for a few breaths of time, it''s a great opportunity for ordinary cultivators. Lin Zhongba actually wanted to stay in the state of enlightenment for an extended period. It was just a madman''s fantasy. The next day, Lin Xiuqi brought Lin Zhongba and Lin Ran in the main hall and expressed his intentions. The eyes of the Lin Ji trio visibly dimmed. In their view, while Lin Ran''s cultivation at the early Foundation Establishment Realm at sixteen was impressive, Lin Zhongba''ster-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation was alsomendable. However, the cultivation of these two individuals was insufficient to contend with the Hongshan Lin family, let alone deal with an expert at the peak of Foundation Establishment Realm. It was evident that Lin family''s ancestor was not willing to get involved with the Hongshan Lin family. However, due to sentimental reasons, the Azure Heaven Mountain Lin family had dispatched two Foundation Establishment experts to assist. The only thing that confused them was why they had sent Lin Ran, an obvious family prodigy. Weren''t they concerned that something unexpected might happen and jeopardize this genius''s future? The three of them were downcast but didn''t inquire further. Lin Xiuqi and Lin Shanhai, understanding the misunderstanding of the Lin Ji trio, smiled. They realized that undisclosed cards were the real trump cards, and if revealed, it could be dangerous. Lin Zhongba was an old hand at this and naturally understood the thoughts of those present. "Let''s go, everyone. This old man never thought I''d get to see the cultivation world outside one day," Lin Zhongba said with a smile, creating a diversion. The Lin Ji trio remained silent for a while but didn''t press further. Even though their moods were low, they couldn''t help but entertain thoughts about what might happen. What if the Rainbow Maiden ended up in their Hongshan Lin family''s hands? This would be an opportunity to break through to the Golden Core or even Nascent Soul Realm! If the Azure Heaven Mountain Lin Family''s Ancestor were to make a move, there would definitely be no hope left. However, now there was. Rumors are just rumors. Who knows whether fairy Yunyao from Yunyao Pce might go there or not in the end? If no Golden Core expert is involved, the Hongshan Lin family has a great chance of getting the Rainbow Maiden. Considering this, the Lin Ji trio stood up and followed Lin Zhongba, leaving Azure Heaven Mountain, heading towards Yun Monster Pce. Above the clouds, Lin Ji led Lin Shimin and Lin Qing''er while Lin Ran controlled a green flying sword, following Lin Zhongba. Looking at Lin Shimin and Lin Qing''er, who were filled with envy, they all wondered when they would be able to fly with their own swords, keeping up with Foundation Establishment cultivators. Of course, when ites to others, we mustn''t forget about Old Master Lin Zhongba. He was leisurely seated on a crane, a celestial crane with incredible speed, almost on par with Foundation Establishment cultivators, and it seemed like he wasn''t using his full power. What truly astonished Lin Ji trio and made them find this elder remarkable was the fact that just moments ago, they had witnessed the old man take out a piece of paper and fold it into the shape of a paper crane. With a casual toss, it had transformed into the celestial crane before them. "Ran''er, why don''t youe up here? Flying on your own can be quite exhausting!" Lin Zhongba said to Lin Ran behind him with concern. Lin Ran quickly shook her head. "No way, Grandpa. I have rare opportunities toe out like this. I must enjoy the experience of flying on my own." Seeing this, Lin Zhongba didn''t press the matter further. Instead, he casually folded another paper crane and handed it to Lin Ji trio, who didn''t refuse. Lin Qing''er, her curiosity piqued, gazed at Lin Zhongba. Perhaps it was the kind expression on the old master''s face that made her muster the courage to ask, "Senior, what kind of Spell did you just use? It''s incredible!" Upon hearing this, Lin Ji and Lin Shimin also turned their attention to Lin Zhongba. Such an incredible magic technique naturally piqued their curiosity. Lin Zhongba smiled and addressed Lin Qing''er and Lin Shimin, "Just call me Grandpa. ording to Xiuqi, the bloodline you share with the Azure Heaven Mountain Lin family makes us all one family. Don''t make things feel too distant." "All right, Grandpa!" Lin Qing''er climbed up, not wanting to refuse the opportunity to be with a Grandpa who was at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment. Lin Shimin, on the other hand, understood the situation and obediently called him Grandpa. Lin Ran rolled her eyes but didn''t say much. "Grandpa, you haven''t told us yet. What kind of spell did you use just now?" Chapter 46: Origami, Capture Xuejiao! Chapter 46: Origami, Capture Xuejiao! Lin Zhongba took out a piece of paper again and began folding it, but this time, he crafted a paper ring. In no time, the paper ring transformed into a real one, which he handed to Lin Qing''er. Lin Qing''er, curious, let her spiritual awareness scan the ring. In the next moment, her face changed dramatically. "A storage ring!" "What?!" Lin Ji and Lin Shimin both eximed almost simultaneously. A paper can be folded to create a storage ring? What kind of mystical technique is this? Eagerly, Lin Ji took the storage ring from Lin Qing''er''s hand and directed his spiritual awareness inside. Indeed, within the ring, a thirty-cubic space appeared in his mind. Even for Foundation Establishment cultivators, such a storage ring wasn''t something they could easilye by. Lin Shimin, after receiving the ring, confirmed its contents several times. Then, the trio looked at Lin Zhongba with apletely different gaze. "Grandpa, what kind of spell is this? No, that''s not right. It can''t be a spell, can it? This is too extraordinary. Could it be legendary spirit magic or dao arts?" Lin Qing''er eximed in disbelief. Lin Zhongba shook his head and couldn''t help butugh. "This is called origami, didn''t you all just see it? It''s not a spell, spirit magic, or dao art. It''s just the kind of paper folding that people in the mortal realm use to amuse children. "The storage ring you have right now is only tangible because of the presence of my spiritual energy. This energy can sustain it for about three days. Three dayster, it will turn back into a paper ring." Lin Ji trio were left with question marks on their foreheads. Were their ears ying tricks on them, or did this elder before them think they were naive? How could such a miraculous ability be a meremon skill!? "Pfft!¡± Behind them, Lin Ran couldn''t help but burst intoughter. She knew that these three wouldn''t believe it, so she had no intention of exining from the start. "Grandpa Lin Ji, Grandpa really didn''t deceive you. This skill is indeed the mortal art of origami, but it''s been modified by Grandpa. There are many other skills he possesses, which you''ll seeter." In the end, Lin Ran exined a bit. Seeing this, Lin Ji trio, although full of doubts, understood that Lin Ran and her Grandpa had no reason to lie to them. Perhaps it was just an opportunity unique to this old master. However, they couldn''t help but marvel at the power of this skill. For them, the storage ring could only be used for three days, but for the old master, it was practically no different from a real one. The same applied to the paper crane beneath their feet; there were so many simr wonders. The old master could create whatever he wanted. However, they wondered if there were any limitations to this skill. The five of them bonded over this, chatting and disappearing into the skies of Renhuai County. ¡­ In the peripheral region of the Monster Beast Mountain Range, as Lin Ran''s group left Renhuai County, Lin Xiong and Lin Huaishu had prepared everything and began their journey to Foundation Establishment. They proceeded with extreme caution, carefully choosing remote areas to avoid encountering other cultivators. Finally, after three hours, they stopped in a mountain valley. "Brother Xiong, are you sure that Xuejiao is in this valley?" Lin Huaishu still couldn''t help but ask, his tone filled with worry. Lin Xiong nodded, patted his chest confidently, and replied, "Don''t worry, Brother Shu. Even though you can''t see it now, that creature seems to have the ability to set up illusions. When we take action, shatter the illusion, and you will definitely see it. I discovered it by ident. Otherwise, it would have been almost impossible for an ordinary person to find it." After these words, the two of them stopped wasting time and began setting up an array they had prepared in advance around the valley. Half an hour passed, and the two met at the valley entrance, exchanged a nce, and smiled together. "Let''s begin!" "Alright!" The moment they said that, they simultaneously activated their seals. "Hum!" The grand array rose, and the fluctuations of the formation enveloped the entire valley. In the next moment, within the valley, near a small stream, a creature that looked like a whitemb, two meters tall with fur as white as snow, appeared. Before the two men could react, the Xuejiao had already turned into a white light and appeared directly in front of them. At this moment, the two hadn''t fully reacted yet. "Bang!" The collision between the white light and the formation barrier caused the Xuejiao''s figure to pause momentarily. Vines rose, golden lights appeared, and stone walls emerged one after another. "Vine Art Seals," "Diamond ss Artifacts," "Earth Wall Art Seals" ¡­ In just a moment, more than a dozen hidden techniques that had been buried in advance were activated, consuming thousands of spirit stones in an instant. For ordinary Qi cultivators, it would be nearly impossible for them to afford such extravagance. Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong both felt a twinge, but when they saw Xuejiao firmly bound at the center of numerous techniques, they couldn''t help butugh. "Haha, Brother Shu, we got it! We got it!" "Yeah, our path to Foundation Establishment is in sight! Hurry, put away Xuejiao to avoid any idents," Lin Huaishu urged anxiously. They were well-prepared and had no intention of killing Xuejiao, deciding to let Grand Ancestor figure out what to do with it. For this purpose, they had bought a spiritual beast bag since living creatures couldn''t be stored in a storage bag. "Hehe, you''re quite sharp for a youngd," said a cold voice suddenly echoed in the valley. Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong''s faces turned pale. They looked up and saw a ck-robed old man who had appeared in the sky above the valley, seemingly delighted as he gazed at Xuejiao. At that moment, both of them had the same thought in their minds: "We''re in trouble." Chapter 47: Foundation Establishment Spell: Hurricane Break! Chapter 47: Foundation Establishment Spell: Hurricane Break! Above the valley, the ck-robed old man''s aura wasn''t hidden at all. Given their experience with Foundation Establishment cultivators in their n, Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong quickly assessed the man''s cultivation level. Foundation Establishment Peak! The two exchanged a nce, and their eyes held a touch of despair. They were no match for this opponent. The ck-robed old man''s cultivation power surged from above, breaking through the valley''s formation. He grabbed Xuejiao and floated it in the air, greedily examining it with a triumphant expression. "It is indeed Xuejiao, the legendary creature. I never expected that on this trip, while I haven''t seen Rainbow Maiden yet, I''ve already captured another type of Heavenly Spirit. It seems my, Master Jinfeng''s luck has finally arrived!" With a sigh, the man, who called himself Master Jinfeng, turned his gaze to the two Qi cultivators below. Xuejiao''s situation was crucial for his Golden Core opportunity, and he couldn''t afford any mistakes. Thinking of this, a hint of murderous intent shed in Master Jinfeng''s eyes, and he prepared to kill the unfortunate duo with a casual gesture. Lin Huaishu noticed the killing intent in Master Jinfeng''s eyes and realized their dire situation. He quickly pleaded, "Senior, spare our lives! We are disciples of the Lin family from Renhuai County''s Azure Heaven Mountain. Since Senior has encountered Xuejiao, it means our opportunities are insufficient. If Xuejiao belongs to Senior, we promise that, after leaving this ce, we will never mention today''s events." Lin Huaishu''s words gave Master Jinfeng a slight pause. There was much talk about the Lin family in Renhuai County over the past few months. He had naturally heard about it. He wasn''t afraid of the other figures from the Lin family, but the reports of the Lin family''s Grand Ancestor who annihted a Golden Core monster with a single strike were hard to ignore. He was rather apprehensive of that figure! A person''s reputation often preceded them, and even if it was slightly exaggerated, the fact that the Lin family''s Grand Ancestor was a Golden Core cultivator was undeniable. They weren''t far from the Azure Heaven Mountain Lin family, and there was no telling what tricks these two individuals might have up their sleeves. Once they died, the other party would be able to sense it. This kind of method was not umon among major ns. With this in mind, Master Jinfeng decided to let Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong go. As long as they got far away from Renhuai County, he could eliminate them without any reservations. He had never considered letting these two individuals who knew about Xuejiao survive. "Buzz!" In an instant, Master Jinfeng acted, and two streams of spiritual energy surged towards Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong, preparing to take them away. "Ssh!" Suddenly, Master Jinfeng''s spiritual energy exploded in mid-air. A figure emerged silently from the void, standing above Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong. Seeing the young figure holding a long sword, Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong were filled with surprise. "Cousin Xunxian! Why are you here?" Lin Xunxian nced at the two and shook his head with a smile. "Based on your actions in the market these past few days, the family has been aware of it for a while. "Third Uncle informed the Patriarch and Second Uncle, and Second Uncle suspected that you two might be nning something important. So, he asked me to follow you, just in case. But I never expected you two to have discovered Xuejiao." Hearing this, Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong''s faces turned slightly embarrassed. They had indeed acted selfishly, and they hadn''t expected the family to have found out already. Now that things had turned out like this, they felt ashamed and didn''t know how to face their n members when they returned. Lin Xunxian didn''t say anything but looked up at Master Jinfeng on the opposite side. Master Jinfeng also directed his gaze at him. His eyes showed a hint of surprise, and his expression tensed up in an instant. Though Lin Xunxian only disyed a Foundation Establishment Initial stage aura, his years as a wandering cultivator had given him a remarkable sense of danger. Subconsciously, it was continuously warning him that the person before him was dangerous. "Fellow Daoist, you''ve arrived at the right time. Since Xuejiao was discovered by these two junior Qi cultivators below, I was just about to divide Xuejiao''s meat evenly between them." Master Jinfeng wore a full smile and spoke amicably. He didn''t underestimate Lin Xunxian due to his cultivation level; instead, he chose to yield. Climbing to Foundation Establishment Peak from a wandering cultivator had already taught him the value of recognizing the situation and making sound decisions. He didn''t need to risk anything. Even if he obtained only half of Xuejiao''s meat, it would be sufficient for him. There was no need to provoke the person before him. Lin Xunxian gazed at Master Jinfeng with indifference. "You''ve bullied members of the Lin family, and you''ve stolen what belonged to my Grand Ancestor. That''s uneptable. Three breaths'' time to leave. After three breaths, I will make my move." Across from him, Master Jinfeng''s expression quickly turned cold. He could survive until today, so naturally, he was not easy to bully. Since the other side was not going to give in, there was nothing to say Master Jinfeng sneered at Lin Xunxian, "Just a Foundation Establishment Initial stage brat. I''m giving you some face, and you''re acting as if you''re someone important. Today, you''ll learn the difference between Foundation Establishment Peak and Foundation Establishment Initial stage!" With these words, Master Jinfeng activated a spell, creating a terrifying ck hurricane that condensed into a giant handprint several hundred meters in size. It descended towards Lin Xunxian. Foundation Establishment Spell: Hurricane Break! As the ck handprint condensed, the earth trembled within dozens of miles around, and the earth within a kilometer of Lin Xunxian''s location sank by three meters. "Boom!" The hurricane handprint arrived in the blink of an eye, but Lin Xunxian remained unperturbed. He pulled out his long sword, and a white light shed. The ck handprint stopped just ten meters away from Lin Xunxian and then split open. The ck hurricane dissipated, and Master Jinfeng, who was further away, had a visible bloodline on his body. Staring at Lin Xunxian, he was dumbfounded for a while and finally asked in a slow voice, "What sword technique is this?" Chapter 48: The Recipe For Cooking Xuejiao Is Fragrant! Chapter 48: The Recipe For Cooking Xuejiao Is Fragrant! "Three breaths have passed," Lin Xunxian said calmly, without answering Master Jinfeng''s question. With a sweep of his spiritual energy, he brought Xuejiao and Master Jinfeng''s storage rings to his side and put them away casually. Then, he turned and, with Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong in tow, left the valley. On the way, Lin Xunxian watched the two deep in thought and shook his head with a smile. "You two, don''t overthink it. In a family asrge as ours, everyone has their own methods and secrets. The Patriarch, Second Uncle, and Third Uncle haven''t said anything about it. Besides, now that we have Xuejiao, Grand Ancestor has another reason to like you, and the others won''t dare to say anything against you." Hearing this, Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong rxed after confirming that their family supported their actions. In fact, they began to feel concerned about the recent events. "Cousin Xunxian, that sword technique you used to defeat Master Jinfeng earlier was amazing. Is that your self-created ''Nine Strikes of Annihtion''?" Lin Xiong asked curiously. Lin Huaishu also turned his gaze toward Lin Xunxian. Lin Xunxian shook his head with a hint of disdain. "To deal with him, I didn''t need the ''Nine Strikes of Annihtion.'' The sword technique I used just now is called ''Dawn Break,'' and it''s part of the Purple Heaven Sword Manual." Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong''s eyes glinted with envy when they heard this. They had wanted to practice the Purple Heaven Sword Manual, but Grand Ancestor hadn''t passed it on to them. It was clear that their talents weren''t up to par, and they were well aware of it. While the three chatted, they returned to the Lin family''s mountain gate within a short time. They descended from above the clouds and walked step by step toward the mountaintop. It was a tradition in the Lin family that, except for urgent or important matters, anyone entering the Azure Heaven Mountain must start from the mountain gate. By the Azure Heaven Mountainke, a remarkable fragrance spread visibly and gradually permeated the entire Azure Heaven Mountain. At thekeside, Lin Xunxian and the others were proficiently grilling meat, using the Xuejiao they had just captured as the primary ingredient. Lin Ran wasn''t around, but this was their first time grilling meat for Grand Ancestor. The Lin family, from top to bottom, knew that Grand Ancestor loved grilled meat. So, almost every Lin family member had learned how to grill meat, just for the day when Grand Ancestor might need it. Of course, there were some more dedicated Lin family members who had even started secretly learning how to brew spirit wine. In the Lin family, pleasing Grand Ancestor was more effective than gaining any opportunities outside. "How much longer?" By theke, Lin Xuan asked impatiently, his eyes fixed on the grilled Xuejiao meat. He was surprised. He hadn''t expected that this realm of cultivating could produce such a mouthwatering delicacy. He was a Golden Core cultivator, and yet he couldn''t control the saliva streaming down from his mouth. It was a testament to the incredible aroma. He could also feel his blood surging and rejoicing within him. Deep in his soul, an instinctual desire for this Xuejiao meat had ignited. So, he couldn''t help but urge. "This Heavenly Spirit is truly extraordinary." Lin Xuan couldn''t help but mutter. In his heart, he also understood that this thing should be able to bring him great benefits. "Grand Ancestor, it won''t be much longer. We''re just waiting for the final thirteen types of spirit herbs," Lin Xunxian replied with a sense of urgency. In their vicinity, there were clear signs of a pile of spirit herbs, and there were more than ten empty spirit wine bottles nearby. Upon returning to the Azure Heaven Mountain, Lin Xunxian and the others had immediately reported the situation to Lin Xiuqi. Lin Xiuqi had quickly mobilized all of the Lin family''s resources, gathering information about how to prepare Xuejiao from a fallen and destitute wandering cultivator in the market. Following that, they had embarked on an urgent mission to collect the hundreds of spirit herbs and dozens of spirit wines required by the recipe. It had taken half a month to gather everything, and today, they were having akeside barbecue after adding the final ingredient, a powdered spirit herb, to the Xuejiao meat. The Xuejiao meat, seven to eight meters long and two meters high, weighing tens of thousands of catties, suddenly emitted an aroma dozens of times more powerful than before, spreading over an area of hundreds of miles. In the entire territory of Renhuai County, at this moment, everyone was shocked by this fragrance. "What''s going on? Where is this incredible scenting from?" "God, what is this? I can''t control my saliva, it''s just pouring out." "It''s Xuejiao meat. I remember a book from ancient texts that said Xuejiao meat is a divine gift. When it''s cooked, its fragrance can be sensed by all living beings. The book mentioned the fragrance effect of the lowest level of Qi Condensation Xuejiao meat, and it''s exactly like this now." At this moment, hundreds of thousands of ordinary people in Renhuai County knelt on the ground, unable to resist inhaling the scent. They believed this must be the fragrance of celestial food. While they couldn''t taste it, they believed smelling it must have great benefits. In the nearby Azure Heaven Market, chaos erupted. Over ten thousand cultivators boiled with excitement. They had never expected toe across something as legendary as Xuejiao, and the fact that it had been prepared and was emitting such an enticing aroma was unbelievable. "Where is this scenting from? It''s so amazing! I''d pay three thousand spirit stones just to taste a mouthful." Some cultivators couldn''t resist and spoke out. Others in the market couldn''t contain their curiosity and began to explore the source of the fragrance. Very quickly, everyone pinpointed the direction and looked toward the distant Azure Heaven Mountain. At that moment, everyone fell silent. Chapter 49: Great Benefit of Xuejiao Meat! Chapter 49: Great Benefit of Xuejiao Meat! "Is this fragranceing from Azure Heaven Mountain? No wonder, Lin family has been collecting spirit herbs and spirit wine for the past half a month. So, it was all for preparing Xuejiao meat!" "Half a month ago, didn''t we hear rumors that Lin family was collecting a recipe for Xuejiao meat?" "Well, the meat is a lost cause, but even just smelling this legendary divine gift is worth it." "Several hundred thousand spirit stones? They must be generous, and only Lin family could make such a grand gesture. Who do you think the meat is for?" "Of course, apart from the Grand Ancestor in Lin family, who else could make Lin family go to such great lengths? As expected of the Golden Core Realm, I''m so jealous!" Inside the market, once everyone had identified the source of the fragrance, they retreated like they had been burned. There was no way they couldpete with the Grand Ancestor from Lin family, and the difference was like night and day. Everyone understood the reality, so they went their separate ways. However, their breathing was a bit faster than usual, even though they didn''t realize it. At the Azure Heaven Mountainke, Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong stared hungrily at the Xuejiao meat grilling on the fire rack. They had to forcefully suppress their desire. At this point, they would have charged forward and devoured it if they weren''t reining in their impulses. The meat was just too delicious and tempting. On the other hand, Lin Xunxian, a martial transcendent and a master of the Dao, maintained hisposure, even though it wasn''t easy. Only a subtle movement of his throat betrayed his inner yearning. Lin Xuan wrapped the meat with his spiritual power, tearing off a small piece of Xuejiao meat about the size of three palms, yet it weighed hundreds of catties. He used his Golden Core''s spiritual power to present the Xuejiao meat to the three of them. Seeing Lin Huai and Lin Xiong''s expressions, who were itching to eat, Lin Xuan smiled. After all, it was the prey that they had caught, and they had grilled it. He wasn''t so selfish that he would eat it all without sharing. He didn''t hold back and, with a thought, he severed one of Xuejiao''s hind legs, presenting it to the three of them. "This piece is for you three, and you can eat it yourselves. The leg next to it is for the other Lin family members. Divide it up, and each person can have a bite. After all, you''ve been working hard for half a month. It wouldn''t hurt to taste this legendary divine gift." Lin Xuan teased while looking at the three of them. Lin Huaishu and the others were instantly thrilled and respectfully bowed to Lin Xuan, saying, "Thank you, Grand Ancestor!" With that, they couldn''t wait to start dividing the meat. Observing this, Lin Xuan didn''t pay much attention and turned his gaze to the remaining Xuejiao meat. He opened his mouth and swallowed tens of thousands of catties of Xuejiao meat, chewing it slowly. In an instant, his taste buds seemed to explode, and his whole body felt invigorated. At that moment, Lin Xuan had only one feeling: the divine gift of heavens was truly incredible. It was hundreds of times more satisfying than his first time in a previous life. The second thought that crossed his mind was that he must find Xuejiao whenever he had the chance in the future. [Ding! Congrattions, Host, for swallowing the Heavenly Spirit Xuejiao. Heaven Swallowing Divine Skill initiation in progress¡­] [Ding! Congrattions, Host, for obtaining the essence of heaven and earth. Initiation in progress¡­] [Ding! Congrattions, Host, for a 20% increase in the awakening level of the Heaven Swallowing Divine Python bloodline!] [Ding! Congrattions, Host, for a 30% increase in the incubation progress of the second bloodline. Current progress: 67%.] [Ding! Congrattions, Host, for advancing to Golden Core Fourth Stage!] As Lin Xuan swallowed the Xuejiao meat, a series of system notifications followed in quick session. It left him somewhat bewildered. After a while, as he felt the changes within himself, Lin Xuan finally regained hisposure. "System, check the information panel." Buzz! [Host: Lin Xuan] [Age: Five months!] [Body Length: Three thousand meters!] [Bloodline: Heaven Swallowing Divine Python Bloodline. Level: Sixth Stage Late Phase. Bloodline Unlocked: Fifty percent! New bloodline condensation in progress... (Current progress: Sixty-seven percent!)] [Cultivation: Fourth Stage Golden Core!] [Innate Divine Abilities: Flowing Light: Greatly enhances the host''s physical speed, reaching up to a hundredfold speed increase! Swallowing Heaven: Can devour all living things to grow, as well as swallow and refine all attacks. When the bloodline is fully awakened, can swallow an entire world in the blink of an eye. (Current limit: Initial Nascent Soul Realm) Heaven and Earth Unity: Utilizes the essence of heaven and earth, amplifying the body by two hundred times. Own strength increases with body size.] [Family Protection Divine Ability: Python Seeds! (Current number that can be condensed: One hundred!) Holy Descent: When the host or the Lin family faces danger, can summon the power of a saint, temporarily boosting the host''s strength by three major realms! (Note: Can only be used once every ten years!)] [Bound to: Lin Family (Click to expand and view details!)] Lin Xuan looked at the information panel on the system, confirming how much improvement the piece of Xuejiao meat had brought him. The length of his body to a certain extent represented his level of strength. In the past three months, his physique had grown from 1500 meters to 2000 meters, and now, with a two-stage increase in cultivation, his body length had directly reached 3000 meters. On average, each stage equated to 500 meters in body length. Furthermore, the awakening level of the Heaven Swallowing Divine Python bloodline had increased by 20%, and even the progress of condensing the new bloodline had increased by 30%. Due to the change in the bloodline, the upper limit of Heaven Swallowing Divine Skill had been raised to the Initial Nascent Soul Realm. However, Lin Xuan noticed a detail: even though the awakening level of the bloodline had increased by 20%, the upper limit of the bloodline had only gone from the peak of the Sixth Stage to the Late Sixth Stage. Lin Xuan quickly understood the intricacies of this. On the path of cultivation, it became increasingly challenging as one advanced further. When it came to thete stages, bloodlines were just auxiliary, and individuals had to rely on themselves. Even among the Heaven Swallowing Divine Python n, not every member was born with Ninth Stage talent and had their respective bloodline limits. It was just that their lower limit was an unattainable existence for ordinary beings. Chapter 50: The Secret of the Essence of Heaven and Earth – Invincibility Within the Golden Core! Chapter 50: The Secret of the Essence of Heaven and Earth ¨C Invincibility Within the Golden Core! As expected, Lin Xuan quickly found relevant information when he searched through his inherited memories. The Heaven Swallowing Divine Python lineage had bloodlines with a minimum rank of five, even for the poorly developed ones. The sixth rank was the mostmon, and beyond the seventh rank, they had already reached a level of enlightenment, and their numbers would decrease significantly. Those who reached the eighth rank were very rare, and those who could awaken the highest ninth-rank supreme-level bloodline were exceedingly rare. Especially for those beyond the seventh rank, it was no longer possible to advance their bloodlines purely through their lineage. They needed to have their own cultivation, their own path, and their own opportunities. The Heaven Swallowing Divine Python lineage, a legendary existence that had consumed a portion of the Heavenly Dao, was said to have surpassed the ninth-rank supreme level in terms of the rank of their bloodlines. Having understood this, Lin Xuan examined his bloodline rank. He quickly estimated that with the remaining 50% of his bloodline awakening, his bloodline rank should reach the peak of the seventh rank. It wasn''t low, but it wasn''t high among the Heaven Swallowing Divine Python lineage. Regarding this, Lin Xuan remained calm and wasn''t surprised. The higher-level bloodlines of the Heaven Swallowing Divine Python lineage were rarely innate; they were developedter through their own cultivation or by devouring divine treasures. Lin Xuan was confident that there was no reason these guys managed to cultivate their bloodlines themselves while he couldn''t with the system. "System, just tell me what benefits I''ve gained from devouring Xuejiao''s meat this time," Lin Xuan directly spoke to the system after discovering this. [Ding! Congrattions, Host, for having awakened your bloodline more than 50%. From now on, you can directly metamorphose the external Python Seeds ording to your bloodline connection.] [Ding! Congrattions, Host, for the improvement in your innate talent. From now on, it will take 100 fewer years to advance one stage in Golden Core cultivation.] [Ding! Congrattions, Host, for the increased number of Python Seeds that can be condensed. The current number is one hundred.] The system''s voice sounded, and Lin Xuan nced at it, feeling good. In the past, every time he improved his bloodline, he had to recycle and rebuild the Python Seeds in the bodies of the Lin family members to share the benefits. Now, he could skip this step, making things much more convenient for Lin Xuan and the Lin family. The second advantage of the system meant that his cultivation speed would be significantly elerated. A reduction of 100 years for each stage in the Golden Core period meant saving nearly eight to nine hundred years throughout the entire realm. "The benefits brought by devouring Xuejiao, this time are enormous! When you add the advancement of two stages in cultivation, this one Xuejiao meat has directly or indirectly saved me over a thousand years of cultivation. It''s simply unbelievable," Lin Xuan murmured to himself. With the increase in bloodline awakening, his inherited memories regarding the heavenly and earthly spirits had expanded. ording to these memories, heavenly and earthly spirits were the most condensed essence between heaven and earth, born from thebination of everything in the world. Therefore, their realm remained constant from birth and represented how much heavenly and earthly essence they contained. Heavenly and earthly spirits were no less than top-tier divine medicines for any living being. They could condense bloodlines, enhance the body, raise cultivation, improve spiritual roots, and fulfill all the desires of cultivators. However, these heavenly and earthly spirits were only known and usable by a few beings in the world. The Heaven Swallowing Divine Python lineage could ess them due to their bloodline skill, Swallowing Heaven, which allowed them to extract the heavenly and earthly essence from the spirits. Only when they consumed the spirits and experienced the benefits could they notice their existence. Lin Xuan also realized that not all beings who devoured Xuejiao''s meat could gain the same benefits as him. Theycked the ability to refine and discover the heavenly and earthly essence. For them, eating Xuejiao''s meat only meant indulging in its delicious taste, while the actual benefits werergely neglected. After all, what benefits could a Qi Condensation Realm Xuejiao''s meat bring to a cultivator could afford to eat? For other cultivators or beings, if they had the ability to discover and utilize the heavenly and earthly essence, Lin Xuan couldn''t leisurely consume Xuejiao''s meat now. Someone above the Nascent Soul Realm would probably seize it the moment they discovered it. Having learned all of this, Lin Xuan suddenly felt an unprecedented desire for the Rainbow Maiden from the Lin family of Hongshan County. "A heavenly spirit from the Qi Condensation Realm, once refined, can bring me so many benefits. If that Rainbow Maiden from Hongshan County, with a cultivation of thousands of years, is indeed a heavenly and earthly spirit, how much benefit can she bring me if I devour her?!" Just the thought of it made Lin Xuan hesitate for a moment. However, after a brief moment, he shook his head and suppressed the urge in his heart. First, he had to stay behind; otherwise, if he went out, opportunists might seize the chance to steal his home. That wouldn''t be fun at all! Second, the scale Lin Xuan had given away was connected to his own spiritual bloodline, which meant an enormous boost for him. As a result, the power of the scale correspondingly increased. Originally, it could protect Lin Ran and Lin Zhongba within the seventh level of the Golden Core. Now, Lin Xuan could confidently say that within the Golden Core, it was invincible! Chapter 52: The Eighteen Thugs of Yanyun and Lin Rans Fury! Chapter 52: The Eighteen Thugs of Yanyun and Lin Ran''s Fury! In this short period, Lin Ji and the others also noticed that something was amiss. Their expressions changed, and no one spoke. They immediately elerated their pace. After a brief moment, the group arrived before the spiritual mountain. Upon seeing the unharmed members of the Lin family below, Lin Ji and the others finally rxed. However, their open and unreserved behavior naturally caught the attention of other cultivators in the vicinity. "Father, you''ve returned," at this moment, a middle-aged man in the peak Foundation Establishment Realm, along with over a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators, flew up from below. He looked at Lin Ji with an excited expression. However, when he saw that Lin Ji was only apanied by Lin Zhongba and Lin Ran, his expression became slightly disappointed. He quickly concealed it. Lin Ji naturally noticed his son''s change in expression but refrained from saying anything. "Hongtu, what''s going on here?" Lin Ji looked at the upied Hongshan with a displeased expression. Lin Hongtu shook his head and set up a sound barrier with a casual wave of his hand before speaking, "Father, not long after you left, the area of the Rainbow Sea started rapidly expanding. More and more cultivators have been arriving from all directions to Hongshan County. "Initially, our reputation and power of the Hongshan Lin family were enough to suppress them. But as more Foundation Establishment cultivators arrived in Hongshan County, including some in the peak Foundation Establishment Realm, the situation gradually got out of control. "Three days ago, a group calling themselves the Eighteen Thugs of Yanyun directly attacked Hongshan with the intent of taking it for themselves. There were eighteen of them in total, three in the peak Foundation Establishment Realm, seven in thete Foundation Establishment Realm, and eight in the middle stage. "Our Lin family couldn''t match up to them, and to avoid bringing disaster to the family, Hongtu made concessions. Fortunately, our Lin family has some strength, and these guys were likely concerned about the family being pushed into a corner. They not only took over Hongshan but also gained ess to some of our resources. They didn''t cause much trouble." While Lin Hongtu exined, Lin Zhongba and Lin Ran were assessing the situation of the Hongshan Lin family. There were sixteen Foundation Establishment cultivators, but ording to the information they had received, the Hongshan Lin family should only have eleven Foundation Establishment cultivators. The remaining four were most likely hired as reinforcements. The Lin family cultivators numbered more than three thousand in total, and they had gathered at the foot of Hongshan in a rtively orderly manner. The Lin family cultivators had naturally noticed the unusual urrences in the sky and focused their attention here. Upon seeing Lin Ji, Lin Shimin, and Lin Qing''er, there was a stir among them. "The family members with the potential for cultivating are mostly unharmed, but our millions of ordinary bloodline family members in Hongshan County¡­" Lin Hongtu said, his expression bing extremely grim. He didn''t need to say it, and even an old man like Lin Zhongba could guess that with so many foreign cultivatorsing, the nearby cities of ordinary people would naturally suffer. At this thought, Lin Zhongba''s expression also darkened. For an elderly person like him, blood ties were more important than anything. Furthermore, before leaving, the family had hinted at its intentions regarding the Hongshan Lin family. These future family members were currently suffering persecution by a group of foreign cultivators. "How many casualties? Do you know who these people are?" Lin Zhongba''s tone turned dangerous. In the vicinity, Lin Ran, Lin Ji, and the others fell silent instantly. Having spent so much time together, they had never seen Lin Zhongba''s demeanor and tone like this before. In their memory, this old man had a good temper and always carried a smile in his voice, seemingly able to tolerate everything. Although Lin Hongtu didn''t know Lin Zhongba''s identity, the old man before him gave him a very dangerous feeling at this moment. He nced at his father and, after receiving confirmation, continued, "Preliminary estimates indicate that over the past few days, due to various idents, 83,000 people have died in Hongshan County, and 18,300 have been disabled. The missing poption is almost equivalent to those counted as deceased. "Additionally, some family members have witnessed people descending from Hongshan every other day, and then, a few thousand family members from Hongshan County would mysteriously disappear." As Lin Hongtu spoke, his tone was filled with suppressed anger. As the head of the Lin family, he watched everything unfold, and it was likely that in the thousand-year history of the Lin family, there had never been a more wretched family head than him. Compared to cultivators, the ordinary people in Hongshan County were too fragile, and most cultivators did not consider them equals. Therefore, the number of deaths often exceeded the number of disabled people. Among those disabled, many were likely left behind by those with twisted minds. "Family head, how can you just watch our own bloodline family members being killed, crippled, and humiliated without taking action?" Lin Ran, who had been listening, couldn''t contain her anger andshed out at Lin Hongtu. "Insolence! What do you understand, you little brat? The family head is sacrificing a few to save the many. Do you know how many cultivators are involved in these actions? If he were to take action, it would be equivalent to offending over a hundred thousand cultivators in Renhuai County, just for the sake of the family''s heritage. Sacrificing a few is unavoidable!" A mid-Foundation Establishment Realm elder behind Lin Hongtu angrily scolded Lin Ran. Lin Ran, who had a bit of a short temper, couldn''t stand the other party''s words. "Sacrificing a few for the sake of the family''s heritage!? Watching our own bloodline family members being killed and humiliated while doing nothing, what use is there for such a family heritage? Or is it that you yourselves have never considered the ordinary people of Hongshan County as bloodline family members? "What family heritage? In my view, it''s just an excuse made up by a group of cowards who fear death and are greedy for a peaceful life. What does it matter if we offend a hundred thousand cultivators from Renhuai County? Those who oppress my bloodline family members, I''ll cripple them! "Those who kill my bloodline family members, they''ll die!" Chapter 53: Paper-Cutting, Shepherding! Chapter 53: Paper-Cutting, Shepherding! "Even if there are a hundred thousand cultivators, what does it matter? With thebined strength of the entire family, we can at least eliminate a third of the Qi Condensation Realm cultivators. Do you really think these ragtag individuals have the courage to fight you to the death? If it were indeed that simple, your Hongshan Lin family wouldn''t be able to live safely here." Lin Ran eximed indignantly. The members of the Hongshan Lin family remained silent, with no one refuting Lin Ran''s statement. Just as she said, if the entire family had taken a hard stance right from the beginning and made the intruding cultivators pay for their actions, the situation might not have escted to what it was today. Lin Zhongba patted Lin Ran to signal her to stop. "Alright, Ran''er, Lin Hongtu isn''t wrong. Their strength is insufficient, and he is the family head. This approach is more prudent. "Of course, you''re not wrong either. If the younger generation alsocks courage, the backbone of the family will be broken." "Old man, since both of them are not wrong, why don''t you tell us who is wrong?" Above Hongshan Mountain, a grand formation opened, and a group of eighteen people swaggered out, their arrogance palpable. The leader, a burly man with arge knife,ughed mockingly. He even carried a young and beautiful human girl with him. Within a hundred miles, only Renhuai County could produce such a delicate girl. In the peak Foundation Establishment Realm, this was the man''s cultivation level. Besides him, there were two old man, one fat and one thin, both also at the peak Foundation Establishment Realm. The surrounding cultivators had been drawn by themotion in this area. At this moment, as they watched the Eighteen Thugs of Yanyune out, they couldn''t help but look at Lin Zhongba and Lin Ran with pity. These two were about to have a hard time in front of these people. Lin Zhongba chuckled and looked at the Eighteen Thugs of Yanyun. "The young one isn''t wromg, the family head isn''t wrong. It''s us old folks who are wrong. It''s a bitte to protect them properly. Fortunately, it''s not toote now." Hearing this, the burly man''s smile froze. "Old man, judging by your tone, you seem to have considerable strength." "Boom!" After the burly man spoke, he swung hisrge knife directly towards Lin Zhongba. The oppressive aura gathered into a hundred-foot-long de, and the pressure permeated the surrounding hundred-mile area. Lin Hongtu took a step forward to prepare to block the attack for Lin Zhongba. But a hand appeared silently on Lin Hongtu''s shoulder. At the same time, Lin Zhongba''s gratified voice rang out, "I''m still capable of protecting you youngsters." Lin Hongtu''s expression stiffened, his eyes filled with disbelief. The moment Lin Zhongba''s hand touched him, it was as if the spiritual power within his body had frozen in an instant, and his body was fixed in ce, unable to move. In his peripheral vision, Lin Zhongba, with his aged body, took a step forward and stood in front of everyone. He looked at the falling hundred-foot-long de with an unchanged expression. He raised his hand, and a pair of scissors appeared in it. With a gentle snip¡­ Crack! In the next moment, something that left everyone stunned urred. It was just an ordinary pair of scissors, but with a single snip, without any warning, the longsword was split directly in half. Lin Ran looked at the astonished expressions around her, a smirk curling on her lips. "These guys really haven''t seen the world." The art of paper cutting! It was the same technique used by Lin Zhongba in his duel with Lin Xunxian. A power that defied all reason. Anything, as long as it didn''t exceed the limits of this ability, could be cut in a single stroke. What''s even more astonishing, ording to their Grand Ancestor, this paper-cutting technique was merely an entry-level skill. If mastered, it could cut through everything with a single thought, including space, cultivation, spiritual roots, and even lifespan. Ignoring the shocked onlookers, Lin Zhongba''s hands moved swiftly. He casually took out a piece of paper, and in the blink of an eye, a small yellow dog was folded into existence. "Woof, woof!" Under the incredulous gaze of countless cultivators, a solid yellow dog was folded out and began barking furiously at the Eighteen Thugs of Yanyun. "Baa!" Each dog''s bark was followed by a sheep''s bleat. After fifteen such cries, the figures of the Eighteen Thugs of Yanyun disappeared from Hongshan Mountain. What remained were the three stunned brutes and behind them, several newly bornmbs. The entire Hongshan County''s cultivators fell silent at this moment. "What kind of sorcery is this?" After a long while, a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Realm said, his face filled with fear. As he spoke, his body quickly retreated, his face guarded, watching Lin Zhongba, who appeared calm and peaceful. Other cultivators soon realized what had happened. In the next instant, within dozens of miles around the Hongshan Mountain, all cultivators began to retreat frantically, their gazes filled with terror as they stared at Lin Zhongba. The previous scene was too bizarre. Each bark of the dog created by the paper was followed by one of the Eighteen Thugs of Yanyun transforming into amb without any resistance or warning. The look of despair, fear, and helplessness was an eerie sight, enough to send shivers down the spine of those watching. These cultivators might not fear real weapons and battles, but things that clearly transcended their understanding were enough to terrify them. "Old¡­ old man, what kind of magic did you use just now?" On the Hongshan Mountain, the three brutes finally regained theirposure,yering countlessyers of protective spells frantically to give them a slight sense of security. After doing all this, they gazed fearfully at Lin Zhongba and spoke. Lin Zhongba lowered his head and patted the yellow dog''s head. The dog wagged its tail in delight. "Fellow Daoist, we might have offended you earlier. How about this, you turn my brothers back, and we, the Eighteen Thugs of Yanyun, will immediately withdraw from Hongshan Mountain. We''ll return this spiritual mountain to you, and we''ll alsopensate you double for the losses caused in between. How does that sound?" The obese old man beside the brutes spoke with a cating smile. This old man''s methods were too strange. Just a moment ago, he had tried dozens of methods to break the spell on his brothers, but the spiritual power he sent into themb''s bodies showed no effect, as if his Foundation Establishment brothers had truly turned into regrmbs. "This ability is called Shepherd''s Art," Lin Zhongba replied with a leisurely smile, as if he hadn''t heard their words. "Since it''s Shepherd''s Art, naturally, there needs to be sheep. But you three havemitted quite a few sins, so being amb is letting you off easy." Chapter 54: The Power of Contracts, the Birth of Rainbow Maiden! Chapter 54: The Power of Contracts, the Birth of Rainbow Maiden! Lin Zhongba''s words were calm, but they sent a slight chill through the hearts of those around him. In the next moment, Lin Zhongba raised his hand, and three rat masks appeared in his grasp. A strong sense of unease filled the hearts of the three brutes. "Run!" Among the three, the chubby old man shouted, turned, and dashed away at full speed. The other two also fled in different directions. Seeing this, Lin Zhongba smiled faintly, and with a slight movement of his mouth, he said, "Don''t underestimate this old man''s mobility." As his words fell, a strange fluctuation appeared, instantly spreading throughout Hongshan County. The fleeing brutes'' figures froze in ce, as if they were held in stasis. The three rat masks in Lin Zhongba''s hand also vanished. The next moment, they reappeared on the faces of the three Peak Foundation Establishment cultivators without warning. In the terrified gaze of the crowd in Renhuai County, the three pinnacle Foundation Establishment cultivators had been turned into three rats. Moreover, they were pitiful rats covered in wounds, with not a single patch of intact flesh on their bodies. The chubby and thin old men had all their limbs broken, and their faces looked extremely aged and feeble. The three of them were in such a state, but Lin Zhongba''s actions continued without pause. A silver needle appeared in front of him, and with a casual wave, the needle transformed into a streak of light, shooting toward the three rats in the air. Pitiful rat cries filled the ears of every cultivator in Renhuai County. However, all they could see was a silver radiance. A quarter of an hourter, the silver light disappeared, and what appeared before the crowd was an embroidery. It was 1.2 meters long and wide. On the embroidery were three pitiful and lifelike rats, with eyes that seemed just like a real person''s, sending shivers down the spines of those who looked at them. Lin Zhongba waved his hand, collecting the embroidery, and then he turned to look at the numerous cultivators around him, his smile warm and pleasant. With just one look, in an instant, all the cultivators retreated a mile away. Their eyes were filled with fear as they watched Lin Zhongba, afraid to be his next target. "Wooden man, Paper-cutting Art, Shepherd''s Art, Face-changing Art, Embroidery Art! Grandpa just used five of them in a row. It seems that Grandpa is truly angry this time," Lin Ran murmured quietly. "Everyone, if you ever want to bully the Lin family in the future, juste find this old man. With this old body, protecting our n is still doable," Lin Zhongba''s voice was gentle, but it resonated throughout the entire Hongshan County''s territory. All the cultivators who heard it unconsciously nodded in agreement. Seeing this, Lin Ran couldn''t help but smile. "Two more have been added!" Beside her, Lin Qing''er and Lin Ran were naturally curious. "Little Sister, how can there be two more when it seems like nothing has been used?" Hearing this, Lin Ran''s face lit up with a smile, and she sent a message through their divine sense connection. "Big Sister Qing''er, Grandpa has indeed added two more techniques, but these two are a bit more subtle. "The first one can be noticed upon closer observation. It''s called Shadow Puppetry! It''s just like the shadow puppet shows in the mortal world, but in Grandpa''s hands, it''s basically the ability to control every action of others, like puppets. So these guys nodding along are partly doing so willingly, but there''s also the influence of Shadow Puppetry at work. "As for the second one, it''s just a child''s ything, ''Pinkie Promise.'' If you ''Pinkie Promise'' for a hundred years, you can''t break it. Big Sister Qing''er, you''ve probably heard of it before. Despite being a child''s game, it''s one of the most terrifying abilities in Grandpa''s hands. "As long as the other party shows some form of agreement with Grandpa''s words, then it''s considered a contract. As long as it doesn''t exceed the limit of the contract''s power, one must act in ordance with the terms, or face death. "Currently, Grandpa''s ''Pinkie Promise'' has some limitations on Golden Core cultivators, and it works in conjunction with Shadow Puppetry. It''s nearly unstoppable. "Of course, Grandpa''s Shadow Puppetry is a little weak and it can''t control Golden Core Cultivators at present, so ''Pinkie Promise'' is also subject to limitations." Lin Qing''er was almost dumbfounded. Could a Foundation Establishment cultivator really possess such abilities? And where did Shadow Puppetry weaken? In the blink of an eye, it could control the actions of a hundred thousand cultivators in Hongshan County. Even if it was a simple nod, to control a hundred thousand cultivators simultaneously in performingplex actions was undoubtedly an impossible task. But even so, this Shadow Puppetry was already terrifying beyond words, and it was supposed to be weaker!? Just as Lin Ran exined, in a brief moment, the minds of the hundred thousand cultivators in Hongshan County awoke. In their minds, the silent contents of a contract emerged. They suddenly realized that they had been silently controlled a moment ago, and a contract had been established without their knowledge. Cold sweat dripped from their foreheads. This old man was just too sinister! "Boom!" At that very moment, in the sky above, the Rainbow Sea that covered a thousand miles suddenly roared to life. Countless lights began converging at the center of Hongshan County. A colorful cocoon, two meters in size, appeared in the sky. In that moment, the territory within a thousand miles of Renhuai County fell intoplete silence. All attention was drawn to the colorful cocoon. They knew that the Golden Core Realm Rainbow Maiden was about to be born! Chapter 55: Family Communication, Lin Rans Cultivation! Chapter 55: Family Communication, Lin Ran''s Cultivation! "Buzz!" "Buzz!" "Buzz!" ¡­ Realizing what was about to happen, thirteen Peak Foundation Establishment cultivators rose into the air, guarding the directions in the sky above Renhuai County, enveloping the colorful cocoon in the center. If there were any potential leaks, it would undoubtedly be in the direction Lin Zhongba was situated. Hardly any Foundation Establishment cultivator dared to get too close to him. Below, while most of the other cultivators were here merely for the spectacle, they couldn''t help but harbor the idea of picking up some gains. The atmosphere grew heavier imperceptibly. At the Hongshan Mountain direction, a young Lin family cultivator in the Seventh Layer of Qi Condensation observed the situation, a little puzzled. "Isn''t the Rainbow Maiden at the Golden Core Realm when she''s born? Why are these Foundation Establishment cultivators daring to surround her so openly?" "Indeed, Rainbow Maiden is at the Golden Core Realm, but when the spirits of heaven and earth are born, it''s also when she''s at her most vulnerable. She may possess the power of Golden Core, but the actual power she can wield might not be as strong as ate Foundation Establishment cultivator. "Topletely control this power, a newly born spirit of heaven and earth might need anywhere from a month to half a year. In this time frame, there''s enough room to apply some control measures. Or maybe, do what needs to be done before she recovers, then dispose of her." Suddenly, Lin Zhongba''s voice echoed beside the young Lin family cultivator. Lin Wanxin was startled, as he was merely murmuring his doubts and hadn''t expected anyone to offer an exnation. "Thank you, senior, for rifying!" Lin Wanxin slightly bowed to Lin Zhongba. "Crack! Crack!" Also at this moment, cracks appeared in the sky above, and the colorful cocoon trembled. In an instant, countless cracks began to appear. "Buzz!" Lin Zhongba and Lin Ran both felt the fluctuations and almost simultaneously took out the family tokens. Two identical messages were projected in front of them: [Grand Ancestor''s Order: At any cost, bring Rainbow Maiden back!] The two were already the center of attention, and the contents of the messages didn''t leave much to the imagination. In an instant, almost every cultivator in Hongshan County saw the message. The atmosphere became subtly tense. Lin Ji, Lin Hongtu, and other members of the Lin family from Hongshan Mountain saw this and their expressions changed slightly. Lin Zhongba''s disyed strength was far too formidable! With such a clear expression of intent now, it was highly likely that he would be the target of everyone''s attention. "It seems we can''t keep a low profile any longer," Lin Ran said with a hint of resignation. After speaking, Lin Ran took a step forward, standing side by side with Lin Zhongba. "Boom!" A powerful aura erupted from Lin Ran. Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, Foundation Establishment Late-Stage, Foundation Establishment Late-Stage Peak! ¡­ The Sword Concealment technique faded, and Lin Ran unexpectedly disyed the same level of cultivation as Lin Zhongba. The onlookers were left slightly stunned, their faces a mix of shock and disbelief as they gazed at Lin Ran. The other party''s life force seemed far too youthful, and many could guess that Lin Ran''s age was no more than twenty. Some even thought she might be as young as sixteen or seventeen. A Foundation Establishment Late-Stage Peak at the age of sixteen or seventeen was like witnessing a myth! "Is this a joke? How is this even possible?" "Where did these two guyse from? Why are they both so exceptional?" "Damn it, could they be disciples of a Fifth Rank Soul Formation powering to make fun of us?" "How are we supposed topete with this?" The cultivators of Hongshan County erupted into chaos after a brief moment of silence. Variousments and opinions filled the air. Even the members of the Lin family from Hongshan Mountain were no different. In the sky above, Lin Ji, Lin Shimin, and Lin Qing stared at Lin Ran as if she was a monster. They had spent half a month with Lin Ran, thinking that they had already epted her talent at Foundation Establishment Initial Stage. But now, she had hidden such a significant secret from them. The three of them had always believed that Lin Ran was just an innocent, newly-joined member of the family, still in the dark about many things. Seeing this, Lin Ran smiled with a touch of embarrassment. She had indeed concealed this from them for quite a while, which didn''t feel quite right. However, the family had told her that when walking in the cultivation world, it was necessary to avoid drawing too much attention. In addition, not only did they, but perhaps only Grand Ancestor and Father knew her true cultivation level. Others had always assumed that only two people in the family, Lin Xunxian and Grandpa had reached the Foundation Establishment Late-Stage. But they had forgotten, who was Lin Ran? She was the most favored among the Lin family member by Grand Ancestor, and she had been by theke in the back of the mountain for so long that Grand Ancestor asionally used some Moonlight Power on her during cultivation. With the support of her Grand Ancestor, Lin Ran''s cultivation naturally advanced rapidly. With his special treatment, there was no way she would fall behind Lin Xunxian and Lin Zhongba. Moreover, even Lin Ran herself wasn''t sure if she was the only one in the family hiding a Foundation Establishment Late-Stage cultivation. It couldn''t be helped. At some point, the family had started a strange trend, where almost every family member liked to conceal their cultivation level. Perhaps only Grand Ancestor truly understood the situation of every member in the family. "Sister Qing''er, I didn''t mean to deceive you guys. It''s a necessity when traveling the world of cultivation," Lin Ran exined apologetically. Lin Qing''er realized it and nodded with a smile. "Yes, you should indeed keep your cultivation level hidden; otherwise, our journey might have taken a different turn." Lin Ji and Lin Shimin also nodded in agreement. A Foundation Establishment Late-Stage at sixteen or seventeen years of age, if not concealed, could indeed lead to unexpected situations. Moreover, Lin Ran hiding her cultivation was her own business; every cultivator had their own means of survival, and they had no right toment on it. Chapter 56: Golden Core Realm appears, Challenging the Golden Core! Chapter 56: Golden Core Realm appears, Challenging the Golden Core! In the sky above Hongshan County, over a dozen Foundation Establishment Peak cultivators exchanged nces. They were all considering retreat. The recent scene where Lin Zhongba wiped out the Eighteen Thugs of Yanyun had left a deep impression on them. Now, with the addition of Lin Ran, a Foundation Establishment Late-Stage cultivator at the age of sixteen or seventeen, it was evident that she was an absolute genius. They weren''t foolish enough to think that such an extraordinary individual was only extraordinary in terms of cultivation andckedbat prowess. "What''s there to fear? Even if they''re geniuses, there are only two Foundation Establishment Late-Stage among them. We have a group of Foundation Establishment Peak cultivators. If we unite, we can drive them away," someone finally couldn''t sit still amid the crowd. A voice,ing from an unknown source, sounded eerily in the sky above Hongshan County. Lin Zhongba''s gaze instantly locked onto a sinister-looking old man with white hair in the crowd. "Fellow Daoist, if you have something to say,e out and say it. No need for this stealthy approach," Lin Zhongba spoke and, with a slight movement of his hand, the next moment, the old man let out a wail of agony. Without any warning, his body was cleaved in half. "Buzz!" In the next moment, the old man''s body turned into a green light and disappeared in the blink of an eye. "Foundation Establishment Peak is indeed not as easy to kill as those three from earlier!" Lin Zhongba shook his head. He had no intention of pursuing further. Right now, it was essential toplete the task that Grand Ancestor had entrusted him with, which was to take the Rainbow Maiden back. The other Foundation Establishment cultivators were startled to see even Yunyao Prefecture''s Gu, who had Foundation Establishment Peak-level strength, being shed with a single stroke. Lin Zhongba didn''t pay them any mind and headed straight for the Rainbow Maiden''s cocoon. Lin Ran followed closely behind. Below, Lin Ji and Lin Hongtu exchanged a nce and then followed suit. The rest of the Lin family Foundation Establishment cultivators didn''t hesitate either. In a moment, the situation had shifted, with Lin Zhongba, the top cultivator, handling the pressure. The numerical advantage of the Hongshan Mountain Lin family came into y. They unexpectedly became the most prominent force in Hongshan County. One Lin Zhongba had already made everyone tremble and hesitate, but now, with Lin Hongtu as a Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator and over a dozen Lin family Foundation Establishment cultivators by their side, people could no longer act recklessly. As the crowd thought that the Rainbow Maiden was about to fall into the hands of the Hongshan Mountain Lin family, Lin Zhongba''s figure came to a halt as he entered the hundred-meter range of the Rainbow Maiden. Lin Zhongba''s gaze wandered as he looked at a certain point in the void. In that instant, he was locked onto by someone. "Senior, as a mighty Golden Core practitioner, why hide your presence?" Lin Zhongba''s words surprised all the cultivators present. Had a Golden Core practitioner already arrived in Hongshan County? Everyone shifted their gaze to where Lin Zhongba was looking, and indeed, a middle-aged man in a white robe appeared with a curious expression, inspecting Lin Zhongba. "You, with such strange abilities, may be invincible among those of the same realm. However, when facing a Golden Core practitioner, you can, at most, cause some trouble. I want this Rainbow Maiden, so why don''t you step aside?" The man said calmly. Hearing this, Lin Zhongba, with his elderly appearance, smiled faintly and shook his head, saying, "Senior, I''d rather not be in this position. I''d prefer to stay at home, y with the children, and raise some flowers. But this time, I can''t decline. "Within the family, the only one I can''t refuse is Grand Ancestor. If he wants me to take this Rainbow Maiden back, I have to try even if it costs my life." "Grandpa, how about I go instead?" Lin Ran, who had been watching, suggested. Gandpa''s abilities were indeed diverse and powerful, but cultivation was the fundamental aspect in the cultivation world. No matter how magical the abilities were, Grandpa was still at Foundation Establishment Realm. Even the most miraculous abilities could be limited. Facing a Golden Core practitioner, they felt somewhat constrained, causing them to lose confidence. "Don''t worry; I''ve already tried my best under the guidance of Grand Ancestor. I can unleash all my abilities and take on a Golden Core Third Revolution without any issues," Lin Zhongba, with his aged appearance, stated confidently. Hearing this, the middle-aged man in the white robe across from him twitched his lips. He suspected that the old man in front of him was targeting him, as his cultivation was indeed at the Golden Core Third Revolution The key was that he had detected a hint of danger emanating from this old man, which was incredibly perplexing. This old man named Lin Zhongba, a Foundation Establishment Late-Stage cultivator, was genuinely giving him this kind of feeling. "Boom!" "Boom!" Suddenly, in the sky, the auras of Lin Zhongba and Lin Ran, who had been conversing just moments ago, soared instantly. When everyone realized it and saw the two of them advancing from Late Foundation Establishment to Foundation Establishment Peak, they were left shocked and baffled. What had just happened? How had their cultivations suddenly broken through? And it was even a dual breakthrough! Lin Zhongba was slightly surprised too. Just now, the power from the python seed within his body had unexpectedly burst forth, enabling him to break through the bottleneck he was already teetering on in Foundation Establishment Late-Stage. He had reached the Foundation Establishment Peak realm. "It must be the work of Grand Ancestor. He probably knew that the task he had given us was a bit challenging, so he gave us an advantage in advance," Lin Zhongba mumbled to himself. He then looked at the middle-aged man in the white robe with a smile and said, "Now, I should be able to take on a Golden Core Fourth Revolution!" The middle-aged man, who was at the Golden Core Third Revolution, had a dark expression. He felt provoked and disrespected. However, his feet involuntarily took a step back. The sense of danger emanating from Lin Zhongba had grown even stronger! Chapter 57: Is Lin Zhongba Dead!? I Implore Grand Ancestor to Take Action! Chapter 57: Is Lin Zhongba Dead!? I Implore Grand Ancestor to Take Action! ¡°Are you from the Lin family in Renhuai County?" The middle-aged man in the white robe suddenly realized and asked. Lin Ran was slightly taken aback. Even after crossing two territories, there were still people who could recognize them. Without needing a response from them, Lin Ran''s change in expression had already given the man the answer. "My name is Chang Ying. You''ve probably heard of me," the middle-aged man in the white robe introduced himself. Hearing this, Lin Zhongba and Lin Ran''s expressions paused for a moment. They did indeed know this name. Chang Ying, the Master of the Third Peak of the Nine Peaks Sect, was the upper sect of the Lin family in Renhuai County. "Senior, are you trying to use your influence to pressure us?" Lin Ran slightly furrowed her brow. The Lin family''s development in Tianyuan Prefecture couldn''t afford to create too much trouble with the upper sect, the Nine Peaks Sect. However, they had to fulfill Grand Ancestor''s task. Facing this, Chang Ying chuckled lightly and shook his head. "It seems you don''t understand me. I also have another title: ''Daoist Bu Jin''. It means I am never stingy and am open-minded about everything. I came here purely out of curiosity about the birth process and appearance of this Heavenly Spirit. "Of course, I won''t deny that if there''s an opportunity, I won''t miss it. But both of you seem to want it. I''ll withdraw from thepetition, but keep in mind that I was never your primarypetitor here." Chang Ying finished speaking and voluntarily retreated a hundred miles. Then, he gazed at two spots in the sky. Upon seeing this, Lin Zhongba''s expression subtly changed. Two Golden Core cultivators? He hadn''t noticed them until just now, and it was evident that their strength far surpassed his own. "Chang Ying, when did you start meddling in others'' affairs?" The void trembled, and a young woman in her twenties, dressed in a white robe, slowly appeared. Her exquisite and dignified features, along with her perfectly fitting robe that showcased her well-defined figure, all added to her aura of nobility and elegance. She seemed like a celestial being from the heavens, not entirely belonging to the mortal world. At this moment, her slightly furrowed brows conveyed a hint of displeasure as she looked at Chang Ying. Thetter obediently put on a smile since he knew he couldn''t afford to provoke her. "Fairy Yunyao, the birth of the Rainbow Maiden is imminent, and you have the highest cultivation strength here. There''s no doubt about it. I congratte you in advance on gaining another direct disciple. From now on, Yunyao Pce will have another Golden Core cultivator," Chang Ying spoke as the woman revealed herself. As soon as the woman appeared, the disciples from Yunyao Pce were utterly astonished. They hadn''t expected that the rumors about Fairy Yunyao actually seeking to take the Rainbow Maiden as her disciple were true. Fairy Yunyao, the most legendary figure of Yunyao Pce, was without equal. She was a Ninth Revolution Golden Core cultivator, the pinnacle of the Golden Core realm. Thirty years ago, she had suddenly arrived at Yunyao Pce and, in a single night, wiped out the Third Rank Golden Core power here. Yunyao Pce was established on that very day. In the heavens, when Fairy Yunyao heard Chang Ying''s words, her brows slightly furrowed, but she didn''t continue speaking. Instead, she gazed at another figure in the void. "The hounds from the Mu family have actually tracked us here," Fairy Yunyao said in a cold tone. Upon hearing this, the elderly man in Eight Trigrams attire, a Seventh Revolution Golden Core cultivator, had no reaction. He looked at Fairy Yunyao and said, "Miss Nangong, why resist the inevitable when both great families have already agreed upon this matter? "The family has been searching for you for thirty years, and now they''ve finally located your approximate location. I''ve already ryed your information back to the Nangong family, and I believe they will soon send someone to bring you back." Fairy Yunyao didn''t speak, but the cold aura surrounding her suddenly intensified. Chang Ying couldn''t help but retreat another hundred miles, fearing that he might get caught in the crossfire. In the past few years, the surrounding Golden Core powers had been curious about Fairy Yunyao''s background but hadn''t made much progress in their investigations. It seemed that her true origins were even more significant than they had imagined. Most ordinary Nascent Soul powers couldn''t allow a Golden Core cultivator to humiliate them and ept it calmly. Furthermore, it seemed that there was no family with the surnames Nangong or Mu here. As Chang Ying retreated, he pondered his thoughts. "Boom!" At this moment, a rainbow-colored pir of light shot up into the sky. Within the light, a young girl in a colorful dress sat with her hands on her knees, appearing as though she was in a deep slumber. "The Rainbow Maiden is born!" A cultivator eximed upon witnessing the scene. Before anyone could react, a figure quickly crossed through the void and appeared by the Rainbow Maiden''s side. With a simple wave of his hand, a small box, the size of a palm, appeared and circled above the Rainbow Maiden''s head. In the next instant, the Rainbow Maiden''s figure disappeared in front of everyone. As they focused their gaze, they recognized the face of the person who had acted ¨C a sixteen-year-old prodigy, Lin Ran, at the Foundation Establishment Peak. In the sky, Fairy Yunyao hesitated for a moment but chose not to interfere. If her family members were genuinelying for her, she wouldn''t be in the mood to ept disciples. However, the elderly man from the Mu family across from her had a cold expression. If he had to suffer a loss here at Miss Nangong''s hands, it was one thing. But two Foundation Establishment ants daring to snatch the treasure right in front of him? They clearly didn''t know their ce. "Boom!" Almost without any pause, as soon as the old man from the Mu family noticed Lin Ran''s actions, heunched a furious attack. The power of a Seventh Revolution Golden Core cultivator instantly caused the sky over Hongshan County to change. Just as Lin Ran collected the Rainbow Maiden, she noticed the attack from the Mu family''s elderly cultivator. Unfortunately, it was toote to react. At this critical moment, a figure stood in front of Lin Ran, and dozens of ordinary skills appeared around Lin Zhongba. However, in the face of absolute power, these skills seemed to lose their effectiveness. The gap in strength between the two was too vast. "Bang!" The power of a Seventh Revolution Golden Core cultivator ultimately struck Lin Zhongba, and his body was instantly shattered in the void. Lin Ran was left inplete shock. Grandpa was dead!? Realizing this, her eyes instantly reddened. Unprecedented anger welled up within her, and she red at the elderly Mu family cultivator. With a furious and murderous tone, she said, "You old bastard, you''re going to die!" After saying that, Lin Ran formed a cupped-hands gesture, and a white scale, about the size of a palm, materialized. An invisible aura radiated from the white scale. "Lin family''s descendant, Lin Ran, pleads for Grand Ancestor to avenge Grandpa!" As Lin Ran looked at the scale, she knelt down, her voice filled with remorse and self-me echoing in the sky over Hongshan County. Chapter 58: Clever Chang Ying, Lin Xuans Action Chapter 58: Clever Chang Ying, Lin Xuan''s Action In Hongshan County, everyone was amazed by Lin Ran''s actions. While the recent death of Lin Zhongba had been unexpected, these two had provoked a Seventh Revolution Golden Core cultivator, which was asking for trouble. At this moment, everyone was curious about why Lin Ran had taken out a scale. Did she hope that a single scale would help her withstand the attacks of a Seventh Revolution Golden Core cultivator and escape? The elderly Mu family cultivator shared the same sentiment. He observed Lin Ran''s actions with a contemptuous and mocking look, looking down on her from his superior position. "You ants from a small ce, do you really think that a family offering a life-saving treasure can challenge a Golden Core cultivator in the cultivation world? Do you have no sense of hierarchy or respect for your elders?" On the side, Fairy Yunyao frowned as she watched Lin Ran holding the scale. She couldn''t understand why. A strong sense of danger emerged in her heart. There was something off about the white scale. Chang Ying, who shared the same intuition, had already silently retreated three hundred miles the moment Lin Ran revealed the white scale. He had essentially exited Renhuai County''s boundaries. Though he couldn''t sense anything unusual about the scale, as a member of the Tianyuan Prefecture, he knew better than anyone the sinister nature of the Lin family of Renhuai County. In just a few months, they had transformed from a near-extinct Qi Condensation family into a Foundation Establishment n that could rival a Third Rank Golden Core power. ording to the information from the Nine Peaks Sect, the number of Lin family cultivators had multiplied several times in a short period. There were over thirty Foundation Establishment cultivators alone. Just a moment ago, apletely unknown elderly member of the Lin family had posed a threat to Chang Ying, a Golden Core Third Revolution cultivator. Chang Ying couldn''t believe that Lin Ran, who had been urging to confront him from the beginning, didn''t have any trump cards against a Golden Core cultivator. While others might think that it wouldn''t matter even if she had one, as she was facing a Seventh Revolution Golden Core expert, Chang Ying couldn''t help but doubt it. This was probably the result of some scheme involving their Grand Ancestor. For someone as monstrous as Lin Ran, Chang Ying never considered her a pleasantpanion and had no intention of offending her. He had pointed out the positions of Fairy Yunyao to Lin Zhongba earlier to establish a friendly rtionship, anticipating that it would help in the future. He never expected that Lin Zhongba and Lin Ran would be so headstrong. In the presence of a Ninth Revolution Golden Core cultivator and a Seventh Revolution Golden Core cultivator, attempting to snatch the Rainbow Maiden was an audacious move. Although the current situation didn''t seem promising, Chang Ying didn''t believe that these two had gone mad. If they dared to act, they must have something to rely on. "Boom!" Just as Chang Ying was pondering this, in the distance, as if sensing Lin Ran''s emotions and call, a towering white pir of light pierced the heavens. "Hiss!" Apanied by a deafening serpent''s roar, a terrifying pressure instantly descended upon Hongshan County. Everyone stared nkly at the sky, where a colossal 300,000-meter-long white snake had dominated the heavens and the earth within the white pir of light. It seemed topletely fill and cover the sky over Hongshan County. The Heaven Swallowing White Snake disregarded everyone present, lowering its head to gaze at the tearful Lin Ran. In an instant, all the cultivators in Hongshan County felt their breath stagnate, and an icy cold aura spread from their hearts, as if the wrath of a creator was about to descend upon each and every one of them. Everyone gazed at the Heaven Swallowing White Snake, unable to discern any expression on its face, but they all understood: it was angry. For that weeping girl, this monstrously terrifying white snake was about to unleash its terrifying wrath, causing fear in everyone''s hearts. A horrifying divine sense swept across the heavens and the earth. Lin Xuan didn''t need to exin anything; he had already obtained the answers he wanted from the surface memories of everyone present. He turned his head to cast an emotionless, hundred-meter-sized, golden vertical pupil to look down at the Mu family elder, who was still standing in the void, without a trace of emotion in his gaze. "How¡­ how is this possible? How could a ce as small as this have someone like you?" The Mu family''s Seventh Revolution Golden Core elder felt the overwhelming suppression of his power, rendering himpletely immobilized. He stared at Lin Xuan''s massive figure, his expression filled with disbelief. On the side, Nangong Yunyao also revealed astonishment in her eyes. Coming from the central region of the human territory, she naturally recognized the anomalies on Lin Xuan''s body. "One of the ten supreme bloodlines of the Monster n, the Heaven Swallowing Divine Python lineage. One of the most potent ancient innate divine abilities: the Heaven and Earth Unity! A spiritual projection that only Soul Formation Dao Lords can control!" With each recognition, Nangong Yunyao''s eyes grew brighter. At this moment, she fully understood the Mu family elder''s shock. Such an aberrant existence had unexpectedly appeared in a remote ce like Hongshan County, akin to suddenly discovering a true dragon in a small pond. After the initial shock, the Mu family elder finally reacted. He stared at Lin Xuan''s ice-cold killing intent, trembling all over. He knew that if he didn''t take remedial measures, he was likely to meet his end today. "Fellow Daoist, please, calm your anger! Everything can be negotiated. I am a member of the Mu family, one of the four ancestral guards of the Eighth Rank power. I am also a member of the Ten Thousand Purging Guards. Any losses today, Fellow Daoist, just name yourpensation, and I am willing to pay tenfold. To soothe this youngdy''s distress, I can return and exchange a Celestial Beauty Pill and a Sacred Golden Core Pill aspensation." The Mu family elder was acutely aware of who held the key to resolving this conflict. He looked sincerely at Lin Ran. Lin Xuan gave the Mu family elder a detached nce and didn''t even ask Lin Ran for her decision. With a slight swish of his long tail, heunched an attack akin to a celestial pir, directly crashing down toward the Mu family elder. Thetter,pletely devoid of any resistance, was trapped in ce, only able to watch death approaching with despair in his eyes. "Boom!" Apanied by a deafening roar, in front of countless witnesses in Renhuai County, the Seventh Revolution Golden Core elder of the Mu family was directly crushed into a fine powder by a single swipe of Lin Xuan''s tail, dispersing into the heavens. Chapter 59: Grand Ancestor Has a Name! Chang Yings Departure! Chapter 59: Grand Ancestor Has a Name! Chang Ying''s Departure! In an instant, the entire thousand-mile radius of Hongshan County fell into silence. No one had expected that the Grand Ancestor mentioned by the Lin Ran would be so fierce. With a single strike, he had shattered the Seventh Revolution Golden Core cultivator. Wasn''t the Lin family of Renhuai County just a Second Rank power? Everyone gazed at Chang Ying with a clear message in their eyes: "Tianyuan Mansion calls this a Second Rank Power?" Furthermore, if he was the Grand Ancestor, why was the figure before them not a human but a terrifying white snake? Many cultivators were filled with confusion at this moment. In the sky, Lin Xuan didn''t even spare a nce for the fallen Mu family elder. Instead, he turned his gaze to Nangong Yunyao and Chang Ying, who were standing beside him. In an instant, both of them wore slight changes in expression. "Grand Ancestor, they didn''t take any action." Fortunately, at the critical moment, Lin Ran exined. He naturally knew the whole story, and this look was just a warning to the two of them. Lowering his head, Lin Xuan looked at Lin Ran, whose tears had not yet dried, and smiled. "Why are you crying? Weren''t you happy and enthusiastic when you came out?" Lin Ran looked up at the giant snake head of her Grand Ancestor. At this moment, a strong sense of security enveloped her. "Grand Ancestor, Grandpa¡­ Grandpa died because of me!" Lin Ran''s tone was somewhat choked, and she spoke these words with difficulty. Lin Xuan shook his head and looked at a certain spot in the void. "You, you haven''te out yet?" Buzz! The void trembled, and the aged figure of Lin Zhongba reappeared in the not-too-distant void. Looking at Lin Ran, who was filled with disbelief, Lin Zhongba smiled awkwardly. He turned and, with a solemn expression, made a respectful bow to Lin Xuan. "Zhongba pays his respects to Grand Ancestor!" As they watched the reappearance of Lin Zhongba, the onlookers in Hongshan County were dumbfounded. This guy, he didn''t die? Didn''t they just see him get blown to pieces? In the sky, Chang Ying showed an expression that as if he had expected this. Nangong Yunyao looked at Lin Zhongba with mild surprise. This old man had something about him. Just now, he had managed to deceive her perception as she had never thought that he could survive under the attack of the Seventh Revolution Golden Core Mu family elder. "No, it''s not that this old man is interesting; it''s the Lin family that''s interesting, and the guy in front of me is interesting." Nangong Yunyao looked at the Heaven Swallowing White Snake, Lin Xuan, and muttered. "Tell me, what''s going on?" Lin Xuan looked at Lin Zhongba and asked. Regarding this old man before him, he understood better than anyone else. A pile of skills might not exert too much power due to his own realm restrictions, but his ability to protect himself was absolutely maxed out. He suspected that not even a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator might not truly take his life. Just now, he probably used some sort of substitute function to create an illusion and used some sort of folk magic to deceive everyone''s perception. As for why he couldn''t guess which ones, Lin Xuan was also speechless; this guy had too many simr skills. Who knew which one he used? Hearing Lin Xuan''s question, Lin Zhongba naturally didn''t dare to hide anything. "This girl just came out of the family, and she''s still too naive in the cultivation world. At first, I didn''t think much about it. However, when she recklessly rushed to snatch the Rainbow Maiden just now, it made me realize the seriousness of the problem. So I was preparing to give her a good lesson and teach her not to be so reckless when shees out alone in the future." Lin Zhongba exined with regret. However, the person involved, Lin Ran, was already infuriated by him. She snorted and turned her head to look elsewhere. Lin Zhongba looked at Lin Ran, who was eavesdropping with her ears raised, and smiled indulgently. He didn''t care about her willful behavior. "Aren''t you afraid she might have an ident?" Lin Xuan asked. Lin Zhongba looked at Lin Xuan and smiled confidently. "With the scale given by Grand Ancestor, what kind of ident can this girl have?" Lin Xuan remained silent. To him, the level of trust the Lin family members had in him had far exceeded hisprehension. It was more urate to say that Lin Xuan was an absolute faith for the Lin family. Have you ever seen a faith that didn''t believe in itself? Ignoring the two of them, Lin Xuan lowered his head and gazed at the ten thousand cultivators of Hongshan County below, his eyes filled with coldness. "Within one hour, those who remain in Hongshan County will die!" Hearing this, the ten thousand cultivators in Renhuai County were slightly shocked. They quickly reacted and scattered like birds and beasts, each disying their techniques and fleeing from Hongshan County. Chang Ying, who had already left the boundaries of Hongshan County, hesitated for a moment and performed a Daoist salute to Lin Xuan. "Fellow Daoist, I am Chang Ying, the Peak Master of the Third Peak of Nine Peaks Sect in the Tianyuan Mansion. If you have the time in the future or need any help, you cane to Nine Peaks Sect. Within my capabilities, I will definitely assist you." Lin Xuan nced at Chang Ying and felt a favorable impression towards his actions just now. He seemed like a reasonable person. "Lin Xuan!" Chang Ying was momentarily surprised and took a while to react. This was Lin Xuan''s name. A smile appeared on his face. "In that case, I look forward to meeting you again. Farewell for now!" With that, Chang Ying transformed into a stream of light and headed towards the direction of the Tianyuan Mansion. Beside Lin Xuan, Lin Ran and Lin Zhongba were staring at their Grand Ancestor with dumbfounded expressions. Lin Xuan naturally noticed their condition. "Why this expression?" "Grand¡­ Grand Ancestor, you have a name?" Lin Ran opened her mouth in amazement, and Lin Zhongba wore a simr expression. Lin Xuan rolled his eyes. "Is it such a big deal that I can''t have a name? I''ve been born for so long, is it so difficult to give myself a name?" Lin Ran happily shook her head, her body involuntarily leaning against Lin Xuan, and she hugged him, swinging her limbs and rubbing against him. She cheered, "Not difficult at all! Not difficult at all! Grand Ancestor has a name now! Grand Ancestor has a name now!" Even the 109-year-old Lin Zhongba had a smile on his face at this moment. Of course, Lin Xuan knew what these two were happy about. It wasn''t that he had a name; the key was that his name was Lin Xuan, with the surname Lin. This meant that when he gave himself a name, he truly regarded himself as a member of the Lin family. Even though this name had been given long ago, Lin Xuan didn''t n to exin anything. Fate and destiny had already been sealed the moment he crossed over. Chapter 60: Father and Sons Conversation, Subduing Hongshan Lin Family! Chapter 60: Father and Son''s Conversation, Subduing Hongshan Lin Family! "Hongshan Lin family thanks senior for saving our lives!" Below, Lin Ji suddenly spoke solemnly and knelt down on one knee. On the side, Lin Shimin and Lin Qing''er exchanged nces and followed suit, also kneeling. Originally, they thought that this senior wasn''t willing to offend other Golden Core cultivators and had used Lin Zhongba and Lin Ran to repay the favor. They never expected that this Grand Ancestor of the Lin family was already so powerful that he didn''t need to descend in person. A single scale could resolve everything. No wonder Lin Ran and Lin Zhongba were so confident andposed from start to finish. They understood that they carried a trump card that could handle anything. Under the Hongshan Mountain, when the numerous Lin family cultivators saw this, they hesitated for a moment, but in the next moment, they all kneeled down on one knee as well, saying, "Hongshan Lin family thanks senior for saving our lives!" Lin Xuan cast a nce at the people below, his gaze falling on the family head, Lin Hongtu. "ording to Xiuqi, you share the same bloodline as the Lin family of Azure Heaven Mountain?" Lin Hongtu nodded. "Senior, that''s correct. There are genealogical records within our Ancestral Temple. The Lin family of Azure Heaven Mountain is a branch that migrated from Hongshan County a hundred years ago, with amon mortal bloodline." Lin Xuan spoke calmly, "There should be quite a few simr cases, right?" Lin Hongtu responded, "There are 103 Qi Condensation forces and six Foundation Establishment forces. However, most of them have just entered the Second Rank. At most, there are three Foundation Establishment cultivators." These forces weren''t allposed of ordinary mortals. The Lin family of Azure Heaven Mountain, like theirs, was a rarity. Most of the forces were established by Lin family cultivators dispatched over the past millennium. Lin Xuan then asked, "Have you ever considered reorganizing all of the Lin family forces and recalling them?" On the side, Lin Ran and Lin Zhongba exchanged nces but remained silent. Beneath them, Lin Hongtu''s expression changed slightly. He was not a fool, and he understood Lin Xuan''s intentions. A thousand years ago, when their ancestor established this mechanism, retaining the bloodline was one aspect. Perhaps they foresaw a day when a Lin family member would reach the Golden Core Realm and could instantly recall all the Lin family members outside. This wouldplete the original umtion of a Third Rank Golden Core force! However, from Lin Hongtu''s perspective, the condition for all of this to work would be that the Hongshan Lin Family served as the primary force. But if it were implemented now, it was clear that the Lin family of Azure Heaven Mountain held a significant advantage, especially with someone like Lin Xuan, who could obliterate a Seventh Revolution Golden Core expert in a single strike. The dominance of the integrated Lin family after reorganization was already evident. "Hongtu, agree to it!" Suddenly, Lin Ji, his father''s voice, sounded in Lin Hongtu''s ear. Lin Hongtu nced at Lin Ji, his response puzzled, "Father, don''t you see it? He wants the Lin family of Azure Heaven Mountain to swallow our Lin family of Hongshan County. We''re the main family!" "Flowing the same bloodline in our veins, there''s no distinction between main and subsidiary, no swallowing. Do you want to imitate the foolishness of the Wu family?" Lin Ji''s voice came through, and Lin Hongtu was rendered speechless. He was well aware of the idiocy of the Wu family in the Tianyuan Prefecture, which had long spread throughout the surrounding territories. However, the consciousness of the main family''s status over a thousand years was not something he could easily forget. Letting the Lin family of Azure Heaven Mountain be the main family and following that path seemed unlikely. Seeing this, Lin Ji shook his head, sounding somewhat despondent, "Hongtu, how confident do you think you are in breaking through to the Golden Core Realm?" Lin Hongtu opened his mouth but couldn''t find words. Breaking through to the Golden Core was no easy task. He had neither the resources, nor the techniques, nor the experience of forming a core. He might have a one or two percent chance, but he dared not take that risk, and Hongshan Lin family couldn''t afford to gamble. "For a thousand years, our Hongshan Lin family has remained at the Second Rank force, without nurturing a single Golden Core cultivator. It''s a matter of timing and destiny. Perhaps, heaven has already predetermined today''s events. "When our ancestor established the inheritance mechanism, he didn''t consider distinctions of main and subsidiary. We''re all his descendants. As long as someone can break through to the Golden Core Realm, it won''t disgrace our millennium of umtion. "Furthermore, you''re aware of the information about the Lin family of Azure Heaven Mountain. They''ve advanced from the brink of copse at the Qi Condensation Rank to their current level in such a short time. Do you think that with the existence of the present figure, a Third Rank Golden Core force, or even a Fourth Rank Nascent Soul force, is beyond their reach?" Lin Ji''s words were like heavy hammers, pounding on Lin Hongtu''s heart. Lin Hongtu lifted his head and looked at Lin Xuan, who upied the entire sky above Hongshan County. He smiled bitterly. A single scale could obliterate a Seventh Revolution Golden Core expert, forcing even the Ninth Revolution Golden Core Fairy Yunyao to tread carefully. Even if he were told that this Grand Ancestor''s true form was at the Peak Nascent Soul Realm, he would probably believe it. "Son, if the Hongshan Lin family continues to develop, the likely oue is that it will forever remain at the Second Rank force level. It might disappear into the endless river of history in the cultivation world. "Follow the Lin family of Azure Heaven Mountain, and while you may lose some things, the Lin family''s bloodline will continue. The family''s upper limit will bepletely shattered, with the potential for a Third Rank Golden Core force, a Fourth Rank Nascent Soul force, or even a Fifth Rank Soul Formation force. Let yourself dream a bit." Lin Ji''s voice grew more impassioned, as he now saw a glimmer of hope for the family''s rebirth. He felt that thetter half of his life, which should have been peaceful, might be vibrant. Lin Hongtu fell into silence. His father''s final words had indeed touched him. The Hongshan Lin family''s continuation without breaking through to the Golden Core Realm and disappearing into the river of history in the cultivation world seemed like the inevitable oue. On one side was the result that had long been predetermined, and on the other side was the hope of possibly reaching the Third Rank Golden Core, Fourth Rank Nascent Soul, and even Fifth Rank Soul Formation levels, ensuring the thousand-year legacy of the Lin family from Renhuai County. Lin Hongtu naturally understood what choice he needed to make. "Senior, I am willing to recall all of the Lin family members, reorganize the Lin family, and let the Lin family''s bloodline shine brilliantly." [Ding, Congrattions, Host, for subduing the Hongshan Lin Family...] Chapter 61: The Second Bloodline, Sharing The Authority Of Heavenly Thunder! Chapter 61: The Second Bloodline, Sharing The Authority Of Heavenly Thunder! [Ding! Congrattions to the host for subduing the Hongshan Lin family. The Azure Heaven Mountain Lin family''s foundation has greatly increased. Reward: 800 years of Golden Core cultivation!] [Ding! Congrattions to the host for subduing the Hongshan Lin family. The Azure Heaven Mountain Lin family''s foundation has greatly increased. Reward: 40% increase in the awakening rate of the second bloodline!] [Ding! The second bloodline has been sessfully condensed. Congrattions to the host for obtaining the Thunder Cmity Bloodline!] [Ding! Congrattions to the host for obtaining 100 Divine Golden Pills! Twelve bottles of Small Dao Liquid!] ¡­ As Lin Hongtu voiced his submission, the voice of the system sounded in Lin Xuan''s mind thousands of miles away. In a remote corner of Azure Heaven Mountain''ske, within Lin Xuan''s actual body, the power of the Second Bloodline began to emerge. In his originally golden irises, a hint of purple emerged. Mysterious purple patterns appeared on his pristine body, and invisible lightning surged across Lin Xuan''s form. In an instant, although his cultivation didn''t increase, hisbat power multiplied several times. The Dao insights and meanings on the purple-gold Great Dao Golden Core seemed even richer than before. Lin Xuan was slightly surprised. He had thought that it would take some time for the Second Bloodline to condense. Yet it had automaticallypleted after subduing the Hongshan Lin family. What''s more, he could sense his distant actual body in Azure Heaven Mountain undergoing a baptism of myriad thunderbolts, transforming his bloodline. Of course, there might be reasons why the Heavenly Dao didn''t allow the birth of taboo bloodlines. [Thunder Cmity Bloodline: At the beginning of the birth of the cultivation world, within the dense vitality of the first Great Dao lightning, a living being named ''Thunder Cmity'' was conceived. Thunder Cmity, the ancestor of lightning! Those who possess the Thunder Cmity Bloodline can share control of lightning with the Heavenly Dao. When their bloodline is developed to its peak, they can summon the Great Dao lightning from the primordial times, capable of destroying all.] Seeing the system''s introduction to his Second Bloodline, Lin Xuan blinked. So, he shared control of the Heavenly Dao, which exined why the Heavenly Dao was so relentless in attacking him this time. This Second Bloodline was indeed extraordinary. Now that he thought about it, both of the bloodlines within him seemed to have conflicts with the Heavenly Dao. The Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline had once swallowed a fragment of the Heavenly Dao, making it a wanted fugitive. The Thunder Cmity Bloodline, with its control over Heavenly Dao lightning, could possibly unleash tribtion lightning at will. That made him wonder if the Lin family members would no longer need to undergo tribtions in the future. Without the Heavenly Dao thunder tribtions, the sess rate of breaking through major realms would likely double. Of course, everything had its pros and cons, and Heavenly Dao thunder tribtions also brought more than just destruction. Cultivators who hadn''t experienced them might have iplete transformations in their physical bodies and magical power, resulting in an overall lower potential andbat power than others. Therefore, Lin Xuan wouldn''t do this unless it was necessary. At most, he would provide a safety for the Lin family members when they were facing their life-threatening tribtions. Unnoticed by Lin Xuan, his second self and power projection were also undergoing changes. An aura that seemed capable of annihting all living beings radiated from his colossal snake body of 300,000 meters. Purple lightning shes appeared around his body and in the sky. Everyone could feel that Lin Xuan was now much more dangerous than he was just a moment ago. On the side, Fairy Yunyao gazed at Lin Xuan as if she was looking at a monster. If she didn''t misread it earlier, it seemed that this guy had awakened another bloodline, a lightning attribute bloodline, not inferior to the Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline. Reacting to this, Lin Xuan immediately concealed his aura and looked at Lin Hongtu below, saying, "In the short term, someone from the Lin family should break through to the Golden Core Realm and promote the family to a Third Rank Golden Core force. At that time, the Lin family will upy a prefecture. During this period, quickly recall all the n members. I will personally take action to transport all of you to the Lin family''s new territory." Hearing Lin Xuan''s words, Lin Hongtu nodded. "Don''t worry, Senior. Hongtu will quickly recall our people from outside," Lin Hongtu said with determination. Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan smiled, "Like Lin Ran and the others, you can call me ''Grand Ancestor''. ''Senior'' sounds too formal." Upon hearing this, Lin Hongtu''s face filled with excitement, and he nodded repeatedly, "Yes, Grand Ancestor!" It wasn''t just Lin Hongtu; Lin Ji, Lin Shimin, Lin Qing''er, and the thousands of Lin family members below couldn''t help but reveal excited expressions on their faces at this moment. Indeed! Who wouldn''t want a powerful backing in the world of cultivation? And Lin Xuan''s extraordinary strength was something the Hongshan Lin family had never even dared to dream of. Now, such a being was going to be their support. In this instant, all the dissatisfaction that had arisen from Lin Hongtu''s unteral decision to merge the families vanished like smoke. Every member of the Lin family, from top to bottom, was excited and willing. "We pay our respects to Grand Ancestor!" All the Lin family members who had reacted followed the example of their patriarch and knelt on one knee, respectfully saluting Lin Xuan. The sight of thousands of cultivators all kneeling together was nothing short of astonishing for the beings in Hongshan County. Above the vast sky, Lin Xuan watched this scene and shook his head. He could only say that no one could escape the rule of true fragrance, whether in this world or any other. "If that''s the case, I''ll leave the matters here to all of you. I''ll take these two back first." Lin Xuan said to Lin Hongtu. After speaking, he prepared to return to the Renhuai County of Tianyuan Prefecture with Lin Zhongba and Lin Ran. The Rainbow Maiden was very important to him, and he wanted to personally escort her back to ensure her safety. Seeing this, Nangong Yunyao, who had been silent all this time, couldn''t sit still any longer. "Fellow Daoist, please wait!" Lin Xuan turned around, looking down at Nangong Yunyao from above. He couldn''t help but acknowledge that this woman was the most beautiful he had ever seen in both his past and present lives. Her curvaceous figure was perfectly entuated by the white robe she wore, and few couldpare to her in this regard. Her noble and ethereal aura made one uncontrobly want to conquer her. Of course, Lin Xuan could only think about it; he hadn''t forgotten that he was currently a snake. Therefore, Lin Xuan gazed at Nangong Yunyao with a calm expression, waiting for her to exin. Chapter 62: Ancestral Formation, Nangong Yunyaos Guess! Chapter 62: Ancestral Formation, Nangong Yunyao''s Guess! "Fellow Daoist, do you happen to need a Golden Core Ninth Revolution Realm cultivator for your Lin family?" Nangong Yunyao looked at Lin Xuan with a serious expression. Lin Xuan nced at her and asked, "Are you nning to use me to block your family''s power? Do you think I''m a fool?" Nangong Yunyao was momentarily at a loss for words. Lin Xuan gave her a meaningful look and continued, "Moreover, joining the Lin family? How would you join? Choose a Lin family disciple to marry?" Nangong Yunyao shook her head. That was certainly not an option. She had left her family precisely to avoid arranged marriages. "Fellow Daoist, do you need a maid?" Nangong Yunyao''s eyes sparkled as she revealed her pearly teeth. Lin Xuan chuckled and regarded Nangong Yunyao with a somewhat disdainful look. "You, have you been reading mundane novels outside often?" Nangong Yunyao heard this and looked at Lin Xuan with surprise, not understanding how he knew about this. After leaving her family, she had read a mundane novel by chance and had been obsessed with them ever since. Over the past thirty years, she had read about one novel per month. "Indeed!" Lin Xuan was taken aback for a moment but then felt it was only natural. "If you hadn''t read so many novels and messed up your brain, how could you have entertained the idea of bing someone''s servant to escape trouble, as those novels suggest? "That old man from the Mu family just imed to be from an Eighth Rank power. Your family can form a marriage alliance with the Mu family, so there''s really no need to antagonize an Eighth Rank power for the sake of a servant. Are you out of your mind or do you think I''m the one with a screw loose?" Lin Xuan''s tone was unkind. Nangong Yunyao was left somewhat dazed by the scolding. In her entire life, this was the first time someone had dared to scold her like this. A screw loose? Seriously, was she dumb!? In the depths of her soul, three spots of light flickered, eager to spring into action. These were the life-saving trump cards her father had left her. One light contained one percent of his power. It might not seem like much, but Nangong Yunyao''s father was a cultivator in the Seventh Realm of cultivation, a human powerhouse above the Unity Realm. One percent of his power wasparable to a strike from a Unity Realm Supreme God. Her father didn''t want to increase the protective strength further because it was already at the limit her soul could bear. Stronger power might not only fail to protect her but also result in her soul disintegrating upon activation. "I advise you to keep your head in check, or I won''t mind having one more corpse here," Lin Xuan said coldly, looking at Nangong Yunyao. Nangong Yunyao was shocked and only then realized that the fluctuations in her soul''s power had almost unintentionally activated the trump card her father had given her. Of course, this development made it clear that Lin Xuan had truly irritated this youngdy. However, Nangong Yunyao, once she grasped the situation, stared at Lin Xuan as if there was something wrong with him. If she remembered correctly, her father had assured her with unwavering confidence that beneath the Realm of Great Power, nobody could decipher the techniques she had mastered. So, what was the deal with Lin Xuan before her eyes? "You''re a Great Power of Monster Race?" Nangong Yunyao instinctively voiced her suspicion. However, she quickly shook her head. "Impossible, absolutely impossible. A Monster Race Great Power entering the human territory? The Ancestral Temple couldn''t possibly remain oblivious. If it was an intrusion, the Ten Directions Guardian Ancestral Formation would have activated long ago, eliminating you! So, are you the reincarnation of a Monster Race Great Power?" Nangong Yunyao rapidly deduced. At her words, the people of Hongshan County wore expressions of utter confusion, clueless about how Fairy Yunyao had arrived at this conclusion seemingly out of thin air. However, beside Lin Xuan, Lin Zhongba and Lin Ran exchanged nces. Concerning the mysterious qualities of their Grand Ancestor, the Lin family naturally had their spections. The answers they had gathered coincided with Nangong Yunyao''s deductions. It was highly usible that their Grand Ancestor was the reincarnation of a Monster Race Great Power. Hearing Nan Gong Yunyao''s words, Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes. He had realized that this woman wasn''t entirely without merit. At the very least, she knew many of the world''s secrets. In just a few words, he had been given ample room for imagination by this woman. However, inparison to the trouble she could bring, Lin Xuan decided it was wise to keep his distance. It wasn''t that he was truly afraid of Nangong Yunyao''s family. ording to the widely known rules in this realm of cultivation, human Great Powers weren''t allowed to venture beyond the core region without the approval of the Human Ancestral Temple. With the protection of Holy Descent, he had nothing to fear. It was merely that he wanted to avoid the trouble she might bring. With this in mind, Lin Xuan flicked his tail, and before Nangong Yunyao could react, a tremendous force enveloped her. Then, without any warning, she transformed into a shooting star and was thrown far away. "Finally, some peace and quiet. With this tail, she should end up tens of thousands of miles away," Lin Xuan said with a sense of mischief. This method had urred to him on a whim, and he hadn''t expected it to work so well. Nangong Yunyao was a woman he couldn''t afford to provoke at the moment, and while he could likely use Holy Descent to kill her, it wasn''t worth it. Killing her would lead to consequences, different from those arising from the previous confrontation with the Elder of the Mu family. Thetter was an elder of an Eighth Rank power, whereas Nangong Yunyao was a young miss of an Eighth Rank power. The aftermath of killing her would be entirely different. Within the inhabitants of Hongshan County, there was astonishment as they watched Fairy Yunyao being thrown out. Faces mirrored confusion; they were utterly perplexed. Lin Xuan''s actions had taken them by surprise. However, Lin Xuan didn''t have the time to attend to them now. Enveloped in his mystical powers, Lin Ran and Lin Zhongba, the two of them, folded away their celestial techniques, transforming into streaks of light that shot up into the vast sky. They raced swiftly in the direction of Tianyuan Prefecture. "Nascent Soul, soon!" This was Lin Xuan''s premonition. With all the gains from this journey expended, he might be just one step away from breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm. There was nothing more important than breaking through to the next realm. Chapter 63: Lin Xuans Tribulation and the Path to Ascend! Chapter 63: Lin Xuan''s Tribtion and the Path to Ascend! It had been fifteen minutes since Lin Xuan''s avatar led the two of them out of the Hongshan County. Azure Mountain. Two figures from the Demon Resistance Hall (Demon Control Temple) silently appeared outside the mountain gate. They stood in mid-air, overlooking the Lin family members below. "Senior Sister, this Second Rank force is truly bizarre. Counting those on the market, there are more than forty Foundation Establishment cultivators. That''s just what we''ve seen. There could be more outside. Their numbers can almost rival some more experienced Third Rank Golden Core force," Fang Yan said with a hint of surprise. Nangong Ruoxian wore a simr expression. ording to the intelligence they had received, the Lin family should have reached the Second Rank status in less than half a year. Their growth rate was terrifying. "Perhaps they''ve discovered a small hidden realm, a secretnd, or an inheritance left by a senior." Nangong Ruoxian said coldly. Fang Yan didn''t refute her. The Lin family''s current situation was evidently due to their rapid acquisition of significant resources. The only way to obtain such resources was as Nangong Ruoxian had suggested. In the human realm, there were many examples like the Lin family. However, their growth was much slower. After all, even with abundant resources and techniques, it still took time to digest and grow. Nangong Ruoxian and Fang Yan were well aware of this, but they were toozy to investigate further. As members of the Human Ancestral Temple''s Demon Resistance Hall, they had no need to worry about anything. They certainly wouldn''t go out to explore and steal the treasures of the human race. Moreover, they had already reached the Nascent Soul Realm. Especially Nangong Ruoxian, who was at the peak of Nascent Soul Realm. She might not be interested in other treasures presented to her. As for treasures above the Nascent Soul realm, Nangong Ruoxian and Fang Yan didn''t believe that a small group like the Lin family would have one in such a small ce. "Speaking of which, Senior Sister, have you found the Lin family''s ancestor?" Fang Yan suddenly asked. Nangong Ruoxian shook her head. Before they came, the Hall Master had told them that the Lin family''s ancestor was very terrifying and could elude his detection. He might have an extraordinary background. Both of them didn''t believe it. After all, even though the hall master was weaker, he was still a Soul Formation Realm cultivator. Moreover, he had already reached the half-god pinnacle. ording to rumors, this Ancestor of the Lin family had just condensed his Golden Core. The gap between them was toorge. He was like an antpared to a divine dragon. "Interesting, I suddenly became interested in this ancestor of the Lin family. Even in the Immortal Sect, I don''t think anyone at the Golden Core realm can do this," Fang Yan said with great interest. Nangong Ruoxian shook her head and said, "If we''re carrying the treasures given by our elders, we can still do it." Fang Yan was taken aback, then shook his head with a smile. "What level of treasure is that? Supreme Gods in Unity Realm, or a great power of the human race? In a ce like this, they can stille into contact with treasures of such a level?" Fang Yan wondered. "But Senior Sister, your words make me a little tempted. Do you think we should kill them and seize their treasures? With the two of us in Renhuai County, who can be our match when we join forces?" Fang Yan looked at Nangong Ruoxian with a faint smile. Nangong Ruoxian gave him a cold look. "I think you''re a clown. Stop pretending here. Let''s talk business." She didn''t believe that a Unity Realm treasure capable of hiding its aura would make Fang Yan give up his identity and dignity in the Immortal Sect to kill for treasure. After all, his background was not inferior to hers. If he really wanted a Unity Realm treasure, the forces behind him could deliver it to him within half a month. No, maybe this guy already had at least three on him. Being criticized by Nangong Ruoxian, Fang Yan shook his head and found it quite boring. The two of them had just stepped into the green mountains when they suddenly came to a halt. They raised their heads, gazing at the sky with solemn expressions. "Rumble!" "Rumble!" "Rumble!" With the rolling thunder, a vast and all-epassing tribtion cloud covered a hundred thousand miles in the blink of an eye. The entire sky over the Tianyuan Predecture was shrouded in the tribtion. The terrifying pressure of the heavenly Dao at this moment suppressed all living beings. Countless beings within the Tianyuan Prefecture looked up in fear at the seemingly ineffective sky. They didn''t understand what was happening! "Unity Realm Dao Lord Tribtion! How is this possible?" The voices of Nangong Ruoxian and Fang Yan rang out almost simultaneously. Both of them focused their gazes on theke behind the green mountains, the ce where the thunder tribtion''s Dao intent was most concentrated. There, a three-thousand-meter-long white snake had appeared unnoticed. The Dao intent of thunder covered its entire body, and purple thunder patterns covered its body, giving it a strange and beautiful appearance. At this moment, the white snake lifted its head, and deep within its golden eyes, a hint of purple shed. It stared at the heavenly thunder in the sky with a calm expression, as if it were looking down on that terrifying tribtion. "Fourth Revolution of the Golden Core!" Perhaps due to the condensation of bloodlines, Lin Xuan didn''t hide his cultivation. Nangong Ruoxian recognized it at a nce. "Senior Sister, are you sure you didn''t make a mistake? With this level of cultivation, how can it trigger the Unity Realm Dao Lord Tribtion?" Fang Yan''s tone was filled with confusion. "Use your Heavenly Vision, and you''ll know," Nangong Ruoxian''s tone was somewhat strange. Fang Yan nodded, and a glint of divine light appeared in his eyes. However, in the next moment, the divine light vanished. Fang Yan instantly retreated a hundred miles, looking at the white snake in the Azure Mountain Lake with a fearful expression. Seeing this, Nangong Ruoxian raised the corner of her mouth and a smile appeared on her face. Fang Yan regained his senses and looked at Nangong Ruoxian with a resentful expression. "Senior Sister, you already knew, didn''t you? I was just doubting you. Was it necessary to trick your junior brother like this?" Fang Yan couldn''t describe what he had just experienced. He was about to use his Heavenly Vision to investigate the background of the white snake, but in the next moment, a sense of danger as if it were a matter of life and death came from his Heavenly Vision. This was the protective consciousness of his Piercing Heaven Eye. Its warning ability was automatically triggered. This also reminded him of the level of danger he was about to detect. Previously, every time he used it, except for beings at the level of a Divine Lord or higher, he could basically ignore other targets, even feeling nothing at all. Even Divine Lords didn''t give him such a terrifying sense of danger. He hadn''t even felt one-thousandth or ten-thousandth of the danger. Fang Yan suspected whether his Piercing Heaven Eye was malfunctioning. How could the white snake in front of him be a thousand or ten thousand times more terrifying than the Human Race''s Divine Lords?! Chapter 64: The Ten Divine Eyes of the Human Race, Great Ascension Realm Chapter 64: The Ten Divine Eyes of the Human Race, Great Ascension Realm Nangong Ruoxian seemed to have seen through Fang Yan''s doubts. "Piercing Heaven Eye is one of the Ten Divine Eyes of the Human Race, of course it can''t be wrong. The reason you had this illusion is because the karma of the Lin family''s ancestor are too great, beyond what we can fathom." Fang Yan didn''t doubt her words. He knew better than anyone how terrifying this woman before him was. His Piercing Heaven Eye did indeed belong to the Ten Divine Eyes of the Human Race, but it ranked fifth. Nangong Ruoxin''s ranked third! Since she said so, it must be true. "Senior Sister, I can''t see using mine, but you should be able to see, right?" Fang Yan curiously asked. Nangong Ruoxian''s eyes shed with an inexplicable shock. "I can see, but only fragments. The Lin family''s ancestor''s body contains a bloodline. The Dao Lord Tribtion is formed by the condensation of this bloodline." Fang Yan''s mouth slightly opened. What kind of bloodline was this? Just the condensation of it could trigger the Dao Lord Tribtion in the Golden Core Realm? This was clearly an attempt to kill the host! "In that bloodline, I saw traces of the Great Dao. The Dao of Thunder! The origin of this bloodline points to thunder! It is the ancestor of lightning,pletely immune to lightning. For it, the power of thunder and lightning is as ordinary as water. There is no danger in this." Nangong Ruoxian''s eyes were filled with envy. Of course, she was exaggerating a bit. Thunder Cmity lineage could indeed be immune to thunder and lightning. However, it also depended on how much power the host could release. Lin Xuan''s cultivation was only at the Golden Core Realm. Even if the thunder lineage was extraordinary, it could only help Lin Xuan be immune to the Dao Lord Tribtion. If it went higher, Lin Xuan''s body would not be able to withstand it and would explode. At the Nine Peaks Sect''s Origin Peak. Countless figures stood in the void, watching the rolling tribtion in the sky with astonishment. "Dao Lord Tribtion! Someone in the Tianyuan Prefecture is going through the Dao Lord Tribtion? Who is this Nascent Soul True Lord? This is too shocking! A tribtion spanning fifty thousand kilometers! "Under the pressure of the Heavenly Dao, the spiritual energy inside me is almost solidifying. Is there really someone who can pass through such a tribtion?" Countless disciples and elders of the Nine Peaks Sect looked up at the sky, and discussions could be heard from every corner. On the First Peak. A man and a woman stood side by side, watching the strange situation in the sky. They exchanged nces, both seeing huge shock and confusion in each other''s eyes. "Dao Lord Tribtion, why is a Nascent Soul True Lord going through it in the Tianyuan Prefecture?" Mu Shang''s face was filled with doubt. The difficulty of breaking through to the Soul Formation Realm wasparable to crossing a natural chasm. Therefore, every Nascent Soul True Lord who reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm needed to be perfect in every aspect. It was well known that the most basic condition for breaking through to the Soul Formation Realm was to have a rich spiritual vein. Basically, all Nascent Soul Realm cultivators who wanted to break through to the Golden Core Realm would find an ownerless Fourth Rank spiritual vein before their breakthrough. Of course, a Fourth Rank spiritual vein was already rare, let alone an ownerless one. However, most Nascent Soul Realm cultivators would find a ce to rent a spiritual vein within a Fourth Rank power. The rental conditions varied, requiring very few spiritual stones. Once a power reached the Fifth Rank level, it was impossible tock spiritual stones. High-grade spiritual medicines, even treasured medicines, techniques inheritance, Abigina''s secret techniques, or helping themplete certain tasks, could all be used as rental conditions. Even if they took a step back, they would find a ce where six Third Rank spiritual veins gathered. At least there were more than six Third Rank spiritual veins. Only Nascent Soul Realm cultivators would consider this. Obviously, there was no ce in the Tianyuan Prefecture with such abundant spiritual energy. "The location is in Renhuai County. Why is there so many strange things happening in that ce?" Beside Mu Shang, Lian Chengyue, a beautiful woman in her thirties, frowned. "No matter what, our Tianyuan Prefecture will be the center of the vortex for a long time in the future." Mu Shang smiled bitterly. The appearance of the Dao Lord Tribtion would probably rm the entire Luo God Dao faction, especially the forces in the Liuyan State with Third Rank Golden Core or higher. At this moment, they would definitely feel the terrifying aura of the tribtion. Liuyan State had 108 provinces, with over three hundred Golden Core cultivators. More than a third of them woulde to the Tianyuan Prefecture for excitement. The two Nascent Soul True Lords of the Heavenly Thunder Sacred Sect, the overlords of the Liuyan State, one, or even two, maye to the Tianyuan Prefecture for investigation. This time, themotion in Renhuai County is many timesrger than the previous Heavenly Dao Tribtion. "Do you think the Lin family in Renhuai County is responsible for this as well?" A thought suddenly shed through Mu Shang''s mind. Lian Chengyue chuckled. "I say, Old Mu, although the Lin family is indeed somewhat strange, isn''t your idea a bit far-fetched? This is the Dao Lord Tribtion, not the Nascent Soul Tribtion. The Lin family doesn''t even have a Nascent Soul True Lord; how could they cause such amotion? Right now, the Lin family is probably hiding under the thunder tribtion, trembling in fear." Mu Shang''s mouth twitched when he heard this. He also felt that his idea was a bit ridiculous. "In any case, let''s go to Renhuai County after this tribtion is over. If there''s a real opportunity, as the rulers of this territory, we''ll definitely be able to take part." Lian Chengyue looked in the direction of Renhuai County with anticipation. The Nascent Soul True Lord chose to break through here for a reason. She absolutely didn''t believe that there was no opportunity in Renhuai County. Mu Shang nodded. The opportunity was right in front of them, and there was no reason for them not to go. Moreover, it was in their own territory. In fact, just as Mu Shang had guessed, the appearance of the Dao Lord Tribtion instantly attracted the attention of all Third Rank Golden Core forces in the Liuyan State. If viewed from above, one could clearly see streaks of golden light emerging from all over the Liuyan State, heading straight for the Tianyuan Prececture''s Renhuai County. If you looked closely, you would see that outside the Liuyan State, the entire Luo God Dao was rapidly flickering, moving ten times faster than the golden light. At this speed, it was obvious that Nascent Soul True Lords outside the Liuyan State were flying over the maind. For Nascent Soul True Lords, the Dao Lord Tribtion of the Soul Formation Dao Lord was the most tempting. Even if they arrivedte, they would not be able to personally witness the residual Dao Intent of the tribtion. This would be of great benefit to their future breakthroughs. Luo God Central Region, the core territory of the Fifth Rank Luo God family. It was also where the Human Race Ancestral Temple and the Demon Restraining Hall were stationed. At this moment, in the ninth heaven of Luo God Province, two old men, one white and one ck, stood quietly, looking in the direction of the Tianyuan Prefecture. Their gazes flickered as if they could see what was happening in Renhuai County through endless space. "This guy is bing more and more terrifying!" Luo Shenji''s tone was full of envy and a hint of doubt. "Indeed, judging from the power of the second bloodline, it''s probably no weaker than the Bloodline of the Swallowing Heaven Divine Python," Luo Shenji said. "I''ve read a lot of ancient books in the Ancestral Temple, but I didn''t recognize the origin of such a terrifying Thunder attribute bloodline." Tu Qi''s face was filled with disbelief. In this situation, he naturally understood what was going on. There were only two possibilities. Firstly, there was no information about Lin Xuan''s second bloodline in the temple. This was Lin Xuan''s bloodline, the first time it appeared in this world. However, the likelihood of this happening was very low. The Human Race Ancestral Temple had existed for countless years, and it had collected almost all the bloodlines in the world. The rareness of Lin Xuan''s bloodline and its high level meant that even he, the Lord of the Demon Restraining Temple in the Luo God Territory, was not authorized to know. "Old Tu, this guy is after all a member of the Monster Race. With such a monstrous genius, is the Ancestral Temple going to let him develop freely?" Luo Shenji looked at his old friend and asked in confusion. Tu Qi smiled bitterly. "What do you mean?" "Last time, when I transmitted Lin Xuan''s information back to the temple, the people in the temple naturally attached great importance to a monster with the Bloodline of the Swallowing Heaven Divine Python. It is said that a Grandmaster in the Great Ascension Realm was very interested when he heard about it. What''s more, that Grandmaster is proficient in divination. So, he divined the fate of this Lin family ancestor." At this point, Tu Qi paused, and a strange expression appeared on his solemn face. Luo Shenji saw this and curiously asked, "What happened? What on earth happened? What made you show such an expression?" Tu Qi looked at Luo Shenji and shook his head. "Nothing!" "Nothing?" Luo Shenji was puzzled. "That Grandmaster in the Great Ascension Realm didn''t divine anything," Tu Qi said in a somewhat strange tone. "Ah!" Luo Shenji felt like his three thousand years of cultivation were about to shatter. "Tu Qi, don''t lie to me. How could that Grandmaster in the Great Ascension Realm not divine anything about the Golden Core fellow? Is the result so terrifying that even the Ancestral Temple announced that there was no divination?" Luo Shenji came to his senses and made a guess. His reaction didn''t surprise Tu Qi. Any cultivator who received such news would not react much better than Luo Shenji. Chapter 65: Immortal Scripture: God and Demon Nine Transformations! Auspicious Heaven and Earth! Chapter 65: Immortal Scripture: God and Demon Nine Transformations! Auspicious Heaven and Earth! "At first, I had the same idea as you. But, I can''t joke about this." Tu Qi said seriously. "ording to what my friends in the temple said, the Grandmaster in the Great Ascension Realm caused a greatmotion, with over a million cultivators watching. "However, just as he began to calcte, the Grandmaster''s cultivation dropped to the Profound Void Realm. His aura suddenly plummeted, and his face turned pale. He fainted on the spot and still hasn''t awakened." Luo Shenji didn''t know how to react to Tu Qi''s words. At their level, they naturally understood what was going on. The Lin family''s ancestor had too much karma. So much that a Grandmaster in the Great Ascension Realm would fall to the point of being killed with just one nce. "Hiss!" Luo Shenji gasped. He couldn''t imagine how significant Lin Xuan''s background was. At the same time, a sense of joy welled up within him. The thought of stifling Lin Xuan while he was still in his infancy had only existed for a moment and had already disappeared. This time, Luo Shenji was even more determined topletely free himself from it. "Tu Qi, what does the Ancestral Temple n to do?" Luo Shenji suppressed his shock and asked. Tu Qi pondered for a moment and said, "Let him develop freely, try to befriend him! Report all relevant information at any time. This is the Ancestral Temple''s original message. They seem to have realized that, at least up to now, this Ancestor of Lin family doesn''t have any negative tendencies towards humans. "On the contrary, he has been a member of the Lin family since he was born in the human territory. If he is really well nurtured, when he grows up, he may lean more towards humans. There have been historical examples of this." Luo Shenji nodded. Of course, there was a crucial factor in this n: the Lin family must not be harmed. In Luo Shenji''s aged eyes, a trace of envy shed. "The Lin family is really fortunate. With this, they are equivalent to having fame in the Ancestral Temple. With this Lin family Ancestor, they don''t have to worry about their safety. Their family''s foundation will only be more solid. "Thousands of yearster, they might even have a chance to enter the core region andpete with those top families in the Seventh Rank, Eighth Rank, and even Ninth Rank." Tu Qi didn''t refute him because what Luo Shenji said was a fact. In Renhua County, the Lin family members had already withdrawn and were standing on a hill hundreds of miles away. Countless people from Renhuai County looked in shock in the direction of the green mountains. The sky seemed to open up, and the power of thunder, like a waterfall ten thousand meters wide, cascaded towards the green mountains. At the base of the waterfall, a three-thousand-meter-long white snake raised its head, looking disdainfully at the sky. It opened its massive mouth, devouring the terrifying thunderous energy. Every inch of its scales emitted a purple light. Bathed in the power of lightning, it crazily devoured it. Under the thunderous waterfall, Lin Xuan''s eyes were full of joy. He could feel the final transformation happening within his Thunder Cmity Bloodline. His physical body erupted with power under the Soul Formation Dao Lord Tribtion. You see, thunder''s power is the best for tempering the physical body. But for someone like Lin Xuan, who dared to use Soul Formation Dao Lord Tribtion to temper his Golden Core Realm, it was an unprecedented endeavor. If it weren''t for his immunity to the power of thunder due to his Thunder Cmity Bloodline, his body would have turned to ashes. There would be no trace of him under the thunderous waterfall. "Unfortunately, I have such a great opportunity to temper my physical body, but I haven''t mastered the right physical cultivation technique," Lin Xuan said regretfully, squinting his eyes. [Ding! Congrattions to the host for attracting the attention of the entire Luo God Dao Province. The host and the Lin family''s reputation have greatly increased. The reward is ''Body Tempering Immortal Scripture: God and Demon Nine Transformations!''] Suddenly, as if sensing Lin Xuan''s thoughts, the system''s voice echoed in his mind. Then, before Lin Xuan could react, his mind was filled with over a million characters of Immortal Scripture. In an instant, he was enlightened and had mastered it. The Body Tempering Immortal Scripture, God and Demon Nine Transformations, quicklypleted a small cirction in Lin Xuan''s body, then arge cirction. It seemed to have bepletely familiar with Lin Xuan''s body. The speed of the cirction instantly increased by ten times, a hundred times, a thousand times. The thunderous waterfall crashing against Lin Xuan''s body suddenly diminished significantly. The God and Demon Nine Transformations were voraciously devouring the power of thunder. Its speed was much faster than when Lin Xuan''s body was devouring itself. A ck and gold energy quietly condensed within Lin Xuan''s body. This was the power of God and Demon, a power that only the God and Demon Nine Transformations could forge. One strand, two strands, three strands¡­ After two hours, Lin Xuan''s body had devoured a massive amount of power from the Soul Formation Dao Lord Tribtion, condensing 123 strands of God and Demon power. At the beginning, the first strand of God and Demon power had been condensed. Condensing ten strands was considered the Second Refinement. With a hundred strands, it was already the Third Refinement. The Immortal Scripture had three tiers, like a natural chasm. Condensing a thousand strands of God and Demon power was still not enough to reach the Fourth Refinement. It was a hundred times more than that. Ten thousand strands, meaning Lin Xuan''s body would have given birth to ten thousand Golden Core Realms. It was enough to make one''s scalp tingle. If it were in the outside world, what kind of power could produce resources that could rival the strength of ten thousand Golden Core Realms? Lin Xuan raised his head and looked at the endless thunderous waterfall in the sky. The Soul Formation Dao Lord Tribtion was assisting him. Each bolt of lightning contained unimaginable power. "It''s truly abination of timing, location, and people," Lin Xuan couldn''t help but smile. "I didn''t expect my physical body to reach the Fourth Refinement while breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm!" "Hiss!" At that thought, Lin Xuan lifted his serpent head and let out a deafening hiss. It seemed to make the lightning in the sky even more violent. This scene caused the countless living beings in the surrounding thousand miles to be shocked. This scene was carved into the depths of their souls. "This white serpent is too terrifying!" A thousand miles away, on top of a thousand-foot mountain peak, Fang Yan looked at the scene of the Azure Mountain in the distance and gulped. No one was allowed to interfere with the Transformation Supreme Dao tribtion. If not, they would be considered as people who are crossing tribtions together. Moreover, the higher their cultivation, the further they should stay away. Otherwise, they could easily be judged by the Heavenly Dao and fall into an abyss. So, Fang Yan and Nangong Ruoxian immediately moved a thousand miles away. "A Golden Core realm cultivator treating the Dao Lord Tribtion as nothing, truly a monster," Nangong Ruoxian nodded. Then, her expression turned serious. "Furthermore, I can sense a new and terrifying power rapidly being born within the White Snake. Once it passes the Soul Formation Dao Lord Tribtion, I''m afraid neither of us will be his match." Hearing this, Fang Yan''s heart shook, and he slightly opened his mouth. "Senior sister, are you serious? White Snake passed the Thunder Tribtion solely based on its bloodline, right? Its cultivation is only at the Golden Core realm. Don''t you, as a Peak Nascent Soul realm cultivator, not to mention me, an exceptional genius of the Immortal Sect, have a considerable difference in cultivation? How could he possibly defeat you?" Nangong Ruoxian shook her head, her expression serious. "No, I have a premonition. If we were to fight him, it wouldn''t be a victory, but a disastrous defeat." Fang Yan, though full of disbelief, knew that his senior sister wouldn''t lie to him, especially whenparing herself to others. "Senior sister, do you think it would be a good idea for me to be sworn brothers with White Snake after he passes the Thunder Tribtion?" Fang Yan looked at the White Snake in the tribtion, his eyes shining. Nangong Ruoxian squinted at him but didn''t say anything. Fang Yan didn''t mind her silence. He was delighted and decided to be sworn brothers with Lin Xuan. If he truly acknowledged such a monster as his big brother, wouldn''t he be able to do as he pleased in the human territory in the future? Time slowly passed. In the blink of an eye, twelve hours had gone by. More and more cultivators gathered outside Renhuai County. The number this time far exceeded any previous gatherings. At a nce, the area hundreds of kilometers outside Renhuai County seemed to be densely packed with cultivators. A preliminary estimate put the number of cultivators at over three hundred thousand. There were even more than a hundred Golden Core realm cultivators. At this moment, the gazes of those cultivators looking at the Azure Mountain were like looking at a myth. They traveled far and wide, using various secret techniques just to witness a Nascent Soul True Lord experience the Soul Formation Dao Lord Tribtion. They wanted to see if the other party could break through and be a Soul Formation Realm Dao Lord. If the breakthrough was sessful, they would be the first to congratte him. Then, they could share the auspicious signs that descended between heaven and earth. Additionally, they would receive the Dao Lord''s preaching reward, which would make their paths smoother, and breaking through in their cultivation would be a normal thing. This was recorded in all the ancient books of the cultivation world. Chapter 66: Thunderfire Bloodline Innate Divine Ability, Nascent Soul Shattered! Chapter 66: Thunderfire Bloodline Innate Divine Ability, Nascent Soul Shattered! No matter how beautiful the ancient records were, reality had pped them in the face. It wasn''t a Nascent Soul Peak realm cultivator crossing tribtions but a Golden Core White Snake. "A Golden Core cultivator? Even Heaven itself can''t pull off such a joke. A Golden Core cultivator experiencing the tribtion of the Soul Formation Realm? Isn''t that like a Qi Condensation cultivator defeating a Nascent Soul cultivator? Is it hiding its cultivation?" "Haha, this is getting interesting. When a Golden Core cultivator experiences the tribtion of the Soul Formation Realm, everyone knows there''s something fishy going on. Here are over a hundred Golden Core cultivators, and there might even be Nascent Soul cultivators hiding in the shadows. The moment the White Snake sessfully crosses the tribtion, that will be the true beginning of its tribtion." Outside Renhuai County, tens of thousands of cultivators were discussing. Most of them were not only surprised but also somewhat delighted. They anticipated a battle of Golden Core cultivators and even thought about sneaking into Renhuai County to see if they could gain some benefits. In a hidden corner high in the sky. Lin Ran and Lin Zhongba stood quietly in the sky, their expressions filled with concern as they gazed at the shadow of the Grand Ancestor''s body below Azure Mountain. Beside the two, a white scale floated silently. A white halo spread out, enveloping Lin Ran and Lin Chongba, making thempletely undetectable even to Nascent Soul cultivators, let alone Golden Core cultivators. A day had passed in the blink of an eye. In the sky, the range covered by the Thunder Tribtion was rapidly shrinking. The Thunderfall Waterfall below the Azure Mountain was also experiencing the same change. Everyone knew that the Soul Formation Dao Lord Tribtion was about to disappear. [Ding! Congrattions to the host for passing the Bloodline Tribtion and gaining the Thunder Cmity Bloodline Divine Power: Thunder Emperor!] [Thunder Emperor: Summon a Thunder Emperor one level higher than the host!] [Ding! Congrattions to the host for refining your cultivation; your cultivation has reached the peak of the Ninth Revolution of the Golden Core!] [Ding! Congrattions to the host for condensing ten thousand strands of God and Demon Power; the Demonic God Sea has been sessfully opened, and you have reached the Fourth Refinement of the Demonic God!] [You have reached the Nascent Soul Realm!] Amidst the thunder, Lin Xuan heard the long-awaited voice of the system. The talent divine ability of the Thunder Cmity had finally awakened. He had also refined the eight hundred years of cultivation he gained from the System during the Thunder Tribtion. Under the enhancement of the bloodline power, Lin Xuan''s cultivation instantly reached the peak of the Ninth Revolution of the Golden Core. He was just one step away from breaking through the Golden Core Realm and forming a Nascent Soul. At that time, he would truly be able to establish a foothold in the human territory. In fact, if he encountered an ordinary person, he wouldn''t need to go through such trouble. The enhancement brought by the Thunder Cmity Bloodline was enough to instantly jump from the Golden Core Realm to the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm. If there were other opportunities or high-level elixirs, he might even break through to the Soul Formation Realm. Although the probability was low, it wasn''t impossible. However, in Lin Xuan''s case, he couldn''t even breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm. There was only one reason for this. The most critical factor for breaking through from the Golden Core Realm to the Nascent Soul stage was the thread of consciousness left inside the Golden Core. It needed to grow stronger under the nurturing of the Golden Core, absorb the power of the Golden Core, and form a Nascent Soul. But Lin Xuan had condensed a Great Dao Golden Core. One could imagine how strong his spiritual power had to be to break through it. In theory, the power of nurturing the Great Dao Golden Core was also abnormal. Lin Xuan wouldn''t be stuck at this step. Given enough time, his spiritual power would eventually be cultivated to a terrifying level by the Great Dao Golden Core. By then, he could break through the Golden Core Realm and form a Nascent Soul. During this period, Lin Xuan indeed felt that the spiritual power in his Sea of Consciousness was rapidly increasing. His cultivation speed was thousands or even tens of thousands of times faster than that of an ordinary Golden Core cultivator. After all, the soul was a unified entity. When the strand of consciousness in the Great Dao Golden Core received nourishment and grew, the consciousness and soul power in the Great Dao Golden Core would also gain strength. This was one of the reasons Lin Xuan could use the projection power of a Soul Formation Realm Dao Lord''s soul earlier. He could bear this kind of consumption. However, the time Lin Xuan had condensed the Great Dao Golden Core was rtively short, at most a few months. No matter how incredible the Great Dao Golden Core was, it couldn''t give him the power to break through so quickly. The enhancement of the Thunder Cmity Bloodline also strengthened the path of the Great Dao Golden Core at the same time. The two were on the same level. In other words, no matter how strong the Thunder Cmity Bloodline was, it was useless to Lin Xuan. Because it would also enhance the Great Dao Golden Core within Lin Xuan''s body. "Fortunately, I already have a way to solve this problem!" Lin Xuan looked at the distant void with a delighted expression. By his estimate, as long as he devoured the Heavenly Spirit Rainbow Maiden of the Golden Core realm, he would be able to break through the Golden Core Realm and reach the Nascent Soul Realm. Just when Lin Xuan was in a good mood, the aura of the Soul Formation Dao Lord Tribtion in the skypletely disappeared. The sky was clear, without any traces of ck thunderclouds. Outside Renhuai County, the number of cultivators had increased to five hundred thousand, and a buzz of excitement filled the air. They stared unblinkingly at the white snake that stretched tens of thousands of meters on the Azure Mountain. The aura of its Golden Core Ninth Revolution was not enough to deter so many cultivators present. On the contrary, everyone looked up at the hundreds of Golden Cores standing in the air. They all understood that this white snake must have great opportunities. At other times, even if they knew about it, they wouldn''t dare to have any evil thoughts. This white snake was not easy to mess with. More than ten Golden Core cultivators might not be its match. After all, this was a monster that had emerged from the Soul Formation Dao Lord Tribtion. However, today, this white snake had brought trouble upon itself. The Soul Formation Dao Lord Tribtion had gathered five hundred thousand cultivators, and more than one hundred and thirty Golden Core cultivators had already appeared. If they all attacked together, even a Nascent Soul True Lord would be ughtered. However, theycked a leader. Of course, not all cultivators were so reckless. Nearly one-third of them realized what was about to happen and quickly left the scene. They didn''t dare to provoke the White Snake on the Azure Mountain. On the Azure Mountain, Lin Xuan nced at them from the corner of his eye. He naturally knew the intentions of these people. However, Lin Xuan only spared them a nce and then ignored them. They were just a group of weaklings. If it came to a fight, Lin Xuan was confident that he could annihte them without the need for the Holy Descent. Lin Xuan looked to the east, gazing at a specific location in the sky. He spoke with a mocking tone, "Old man, the Soul Formation Dao Lord Thunder Tribtion has ended. Aren''t you going to show yourself? I sensed your ill intentions a day ago." Although Lin Xuan''s voice was gentle, it resonated for miles, and all living beings could hear it clearly. They couldn''t help but look toward the same spot in the sky. "Hmph!" The next moment, a middle-aged man with a cold face and white beard appeared in the sky. He was dressed in a robe of red and ck. "It''s him!" There were many cultivators present, and the gloomy middle-aged man''s appearance was recognized by many of them. Their expressions changed. "True Lord Chu Mo,te Nascent Soul stage, one of the Thirteenth Disciples of the Western Emperor Dao Lord. He has been vying for control of Baoshan Prefecture with other Nascent Soul True Lordstely. I didn''t expect him to give up Baoshan Prefecture ande here." A peak Golden Core Realm elder murmured to himself. "A Golden Core Realm demon snake dares to be so audacious in the territory of the human race. Today, on behalf of our sect, I will kill you!" True Lord Chu Mo''s expression was icy, and he looked at Lin Xuan with a strong killing intent. Then, he struck with a palm, and his Nascent Soul power condensed into a giant palm tens of thousands of meters in size, reaching out to grab Lin Xuan. "Protect Grand Ancestor!" In the distance, Lin Xiuqi saw the situation and quickly gave orders to the family members. Behind him, thousands of Lin family members released their own auras without hesitation. Every one of them wore a determined and brave expression. All the people of the Lin family had long considered Lin Xuan as their religious leader. For better or for worse, they were bound together! In the beginning, they had fought their way out of the Azure Mountain Barrier. Today, they could fight back with all their might. After giving the orders, thousands of Lin family members rose into the air and flew toward the Azure Mountain like moths to a me. Witnessing this scene, the surrounding cultivators fell silent. They marveled at the madness of the Lin family. Their opponent was ate Nascent Soul True Lord. What would they do if they got into a fight? They would surely meet their doom. Fortunately, at this critical moment, Lin Xuan''s voice resounded throughout heaven and earth. "No need toe. Just watch. This old man wants to harm me? His experience is far toocking!" Lin Xuan''s disdainful words echoed far and wide. Chu Mo''s face turned even colder. "You''re just trying to win with words!" With those words, the palm imprint that covered the sky descended even faster, and its power was several times stronger than before. "Senior Sister, this old man dares to impersonate the Ancestral Temple and might cause misunderstandings with my big brother. It''s not good. The Hall Master specially instructed us not to offend big brother, and we should try to get along with him as much as possible. Today, I, Fang Yan will teach this old man a lesson on behalf of the Ancestral Temple and big brother." On a distant mountain peak, Fang Yan''s face was full of anger. He moved slightly, preparing to kill. This old man had pped his future big brother and used the Ancestral Temple''s name without permission. He was jumping around in front of Young Master Fang. He must die! Nangong Ruoxian nced at Fang Yan and said coldly, "Don''t worry. You don''t need to do anything. Your future senior brother will send him into the Unity Realm in three moves or less." Chapter 67: Ancients Top Ten Fierce Beasts: Nascent Soul Mystic Technique! Chapter 67: Ancient''s Top Ten Fierce Beasts: Nascent Soul Mystic Technique! As expected, everything went just as Nangong Ruoxian had anticipated. On the Azure Mountain, Lin Xuan opened his mouth, and the palm print, which had grown to tens of thousands of meters, rapidly shrank before being devoured by Lin Xuan. "Hmph!" The Demonic God of the Nine Transformations automatically converted the devoured attack into demonic power, which flowed into his newly opened Demon Sea. A hint of surprise shed in Lin Xuan''s eyes. "As expected, mastering more skills can never be wrong. Things you don''t know always bring unexpected surprises. "The Heaven Swallowing Beast canbine with the Demonic God of the Nine Transformations. It seems there''s another way to enhance my Gods and Demon power. But for now, the most important thing is to get rid of this old man in front of me so that he doesn''t bother me anymore." Lin Xuan cast a cold nce at Zhonghuo Zhenren. "Boom!" The next moment, he raised his tail and swung it at the True Lord Chu Mo. What was peculiar was that as Lin Xuan made his move, his tail suddenly transformed into a gigantic pir that pierced the heavens. It resembled a pir connecting the heavens and the earth as it descended upon True Lord Chu Mo. Demonic Transformation of Body Parts! This was a new ability Lin Xuan had acquired from the transformation of the Heaven and Earth Unity after awakening his second bloodline. He could transform any part of his body at will. Although it was convenient, there were times when it couldn''t be done as expected. In the sky, a faint ck and gold radiance emanated from Lin Xuan''s tail. It was the radiance of the Demonic God of the Nine Transformations. "Hmph!" The terrifying pressure made the heavens and earth hum. Everyone felt as though the sky was about to fall. At this moment, their minds werepletely shocked by Lin Xuan''s attack. They felt that the power of this strike was a hundred times stronger than True Lord Chu Mo''s. In the sky, True Lord Chu Mo also looked at the tail that was about to fall with an unbelieving expression. His Nascent Soul was frantically warning him that he was about to face extreme danger. This one strike from Lin Xuan could cost him his life! "How is this possible? A Golden Core cultivator, how can he unleash such an attack?" True Lord Chu Mo roared hysterically. Massive Nascent Soul power erupted from his body. "Nascent Soul Mystic Technique: Heavenhorn Strike!" "Roar!" With a roar that seemed toe from ancient times, a blue bug, thousands of meters in size, condensed from Nascent Soul energy, appeared in the sky. One of the top ten ancient fierce beasts, the Heavenhorn Beetle! It possessed divine power and had tworge horns on its head. It was rumored that it could crush everything in the world. Legend had it that one of the ancestors of the Heavenhorn Beetles had broken through the barrier and infiltrated the Immortal Realm. However, no matter how powerful the Heavenhorn Beetle was, what True Lord Chu Mo controlled was just a spiritual art that imitated the Heavenhorn Beetle, with a trace of spirituality in its attack. Even so, it was still the most powerful card in the hands of this middle-aged True Lord. With this technique, he had severely injured a Nascent Soul peak stage cultivator in the past. His Daoist title was True Lord Chong Huo, named after this powerful spiritual art. At this moment, the illusory figure of the Heavenhorn Beetle roared and fiercely collided with Lin Xuan''s tail. "Boom!" An earth-shattering explosion resounded. Everyone felt as though the heavens were shattering, and their heads were shattered by the sound. For a while, theypletely lost their hearing. Only a pair of eyes that hadn''t closed yet stared in shock at the mysterious white tail. This one strike directly shattered the illusory figure of the Heavenhorn Beetle, and it continued flying towards True Lord Chu Mo, its speed unabated. The terrifying pressure suppressed True Lord Chu Mo, who had already exhausted his Nascent Soul power, and he couldn''t move. True Lord Chu Mo, who knew he was undoubtedly doomed,ughed onest time. He looked at Lin Xuan on the Azure Mountain. He burst into loudughter. "White Snake, what does it matter if you''re a monster? In the near future, you will be with me. The entire Luo God Dao Province will be with me! Hahaha¡­" "Boom!" True Lord Chu Mo''sughter disappeared. He had already been cut into pieces by Lin Xuan''s tail. Even though his body had exploded into fragments, his spiritual power lingered in the air. However, all of it waspletely obliterated by the malevolent power attached to Lin Xuan''s tail. Nascent Soul cultivators had strong vitality, especially when it came to preserving their lives. Lin Xuan didn''t want to find himself in such a ridiculous situation one day. Regarding True Lord Chu Mo''s wild words before his death, Lin Xuan didn''t pay any attention to them. He knew nothing about this, and he didn''t know if it was true or false. Even if he did pay attention to it, it wouldn''t have made a difference. Compared to Lin Xuan''s calm demeanor, tens of thousands of cultivators outside Renhuai County were utterly dumbfounded. A peakte Nascent Soul cultivator had been defeated in two moves by a Golden Core cultivator. To be precise, it was just one move. The first action was just opening his mouth, without any intent to attack. In contrast, the members of the Lin family were jubnt. "Hail to our Grand Ancestor!" "I knew it, Grand Ancestor is always the strongest, even against Nascent Soul cultivators. Grand Ancestor treats everyone equally." "Right, when I get back, I''m going to learn the art of brewing. I''ll make a jar of spiritual wine for Grand Ancestor." "I''ll make more money, buy the Drunken Immortal Inn in the capital, and have them brew Drunken Immortal Wine for Grand Ancestor every day!" "I''m going to the City of the Dead to find a master. I heard there''s a master spirit chef there. When Ie back, I''m going to learn how to cook and barbecue for Grand Ancestor." In the area where Lin family members were located, many juniors were cheering and discussing how to honor Lin Xuan when they returned. Lin Xiuqi, Lin Shanhai, Lin Jinshan, and other Lin family Foundation Establishment elders saw this and smiled. Grand Ancestor has won. This means that from today onwards, the Lin family will flourish! On the Azure Mountain, Lin Xuan, with his body several thousand meters high, looked down at the tens of thousands of cultivators outside Renhuai County. He hadn''t forgotten the intentions of these people just now. How could they avoid paying the price for their attempt to assassinate him? Seeing Lin Xuan''s gaze, tens of thousands of cultivators felt a tightness in their souls, as if they were being targeted by a natural enemy. They knew that Lin Xuan intended to settle the score with them. Although they hadn''t done anything, their ill intentions toward someone like Lin Xuan were their biggest mistake. People below the Golden Core Realm tried to escape but found their bodies unresponsive. They were frozen in ce as if their actions might be misunderstood by Lin Xuan, leading to fatal consequences. Lin Xuan coldly watched them for a while, tormenting them both mentally and physically. Of course, he didn''t intend to kill them all. He didn''t have such a strong evil nature, and struggles for opportunities weremon in the cultivation world. It was just that these guys had the misfortune of provoking him. Thinking of this, Lin Xuan shifted his gaze to a mountain peak a thousand miles away. "How long are you two going to hide?" When Nangong Ruoxian and Fang Yan had just entered Renhuai County, he had already noticed them. However, he could tell that the two of them had no ill intentions. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have acted like this. Hearing Lin Xuan''s words, many of the cultivators present were taken aback. There were actually cultivators hiding in the dark. They had just witnessed a Nascent Soul True Lord defeated by a Golden Core cultivator in two moves. To be singled out by him, it was clear that Golden Core cultivators didn''t have the qualifications to challenge him. Everyone followed Lin Xuan''s gaze and looked in the distance. There, a young man and woman were walking through the air, with each step covering a distance of five hundred kilometers. They entered the territory of Renhuai County. What surprised everyone was that both of them appeared extremely young and full of vitality. It was evident that they were not very old. However, the aura of their cultivation left everyone in shock. Early Nascent Soul Realm, Peak Nascent Soul Realm! Especially for the beautiful and proud woman who had a cultivation level one small realm higher than True Lord Chu Mo. True Lord Chu Mo had been cultivating for over a thousand years, which was two-thirds of a Nascent Soul cultivator''s lifespan of 1,500 years. Yet, the cold woman in front of them hadn''t lived for more than three hundred years. Another noticeable aspect was the unique temperament of both of them. This was the kind of temperament that only those who were used to grand events and a vast world could cultivate. Even though they didn''t deliberately show it, it had already be part of their souls through their experiences. Any cultivator with a bit of foresight could tell that these two were not from the Luo God Dao Province, let alone Ruiyan State. "Big brother, don''t get it wrong. We''re on the same side! I am Fang Yan, from the core area of the Human n, the Fang n of the Ten Thousand Races. Of course, big brother, you might not have heard of the Fang n. It''s not a big deal, just a Ninth Rank power. I believe big brother will create something even greater. "This is my senior sister, Nangong Ruoxian. We were sent by the Ancestral Temple to reward Big Brother Lin for his Heavenly Tribtion." Fang Yan excitedly looked at Lin Xuan. He was afraid that Lin Xuan might misunderstand, so he exined everything directly. "By the way, the Hall Master of the Demon Restraining Hall seemed to have spied on Big Brotherst time and cautioned us to be careful. He said that even a Dao Lord couldn''t sense your presence. I didn''t believe him at first, but when I saw Big Brother, I knew I was wrong!" Lin Xuan looked at the excited Fang Yan with a stunned expression. He had lived for twenty-four years in two lifetimes and couldn''t figure out what this strange guy wanted to do!? Chapter 68: The Reward from the Ancestral Temple, The Rarity of the Sacred Golden Core! Chapter 68: The Reward from the Ancestral Temple, The Rarity of the Sacred Golden Core! Perhaps Nangong Ruoxian knew how ridiculous Fang Yan looked now, so she patted his shoulder without expression. "Boom!" With a loud noise, Fang Yan''s body turned into a streak of light and disappeared into the distant sky. Nangong Ruoxian looked at Lin Xuan and said tly, "I''m sorry, this guy''s brain is a bit damaged." Lin Xuan nodded. He could see that Fang Yan''s brain was indeed a bit damaged. The two of them simultaneously confirmed this matter and Fang Yan was still flying in the air. "You''re from the Human Race''s Ancestral Temple?" Although Fang Yan''s brain was damaged, his words made Lin Xuan understand the origin of the two before him. Nangong Ruoxian didn''t deny it and nodded. "The Hall Master of the Demon Restraining Hall reported the matter of your Heavenly Tribtionst time to the Ancestral Pce. The Ancestral Temple approved of the Lin family''s actions, so they arranged for this journey." Lin Xuan looked at Nangong Ruoxian and suddenly realized that she seemed familiar. "What''s your rtionship with Nangong Yunyao?" Nangong Ruoxian was slightly startled but then reacted. "Fellow Daoist, have you met my sister?" "Biological sisters?" Lin Xuan was curious because the two of them looked remarkably alike. Nangong Ruoxian nodded. "Twins." Lin Xuan suddenly understood. This was a family drama! Twin sisters of the same age, one at the Nascent Soul peak and the other at the Golden Core peak. The gap between the two was a whole realm, which gave a clear indication of their differences in talent. Therefore, the one with the lower status naturally became the marriage tool at home. "Let''s talk about the rewards." Lin Xuan wasn''t in the mood to deal with family troubles and shifted the conversation. Nangong Ruoxian didn''t refuse. She could inquire about her sister''s situationter. Nangong Ruoxian raised her hand, and a pure white ring appeared in her hand, flying towards Lin Xuan. "This spatial ring has a capacity of one thousand cubic meters, and it''s the first reward." Lin Xuan nodded. Even for Foundation Establishment cultivators, a storage tool with ten cubic meters of space was considered rare. Golden Core cultivators had slightly better ones, typically with a hundred cubic meters. In general, only Nascent Soul cultivators would use equipment like this. The Lin family was only a Foundation Establishment n, so the generosity of the Ancestral Temple was remarkable. They probably considered Lin Xuan''s rtionship as the ancestor of the Lin family. Otherwise, a one-thousand-cubic-meter spatial ring would be a catastrophe for the Lin family. However, for Lin Xuan, this spatial ring held little appeal. His system''s storage space was muchrger, and with his cultivation level, it would continue to increase automatically. At his current level, he roughly estimated that he had at least a million cubic meters of space daily. So, in his eyes, a one-thousand-cubic-meter ring was quite unnecessary. Nangong Ruoxian naturally noticed Lin Xuan''s indifferent attitude and a hint of surprise shed in her eyes. Contempt was only due to having better items. However, ording to the information Nangong Ruoxian received from the Ancestral Temple, this person had never left the Lin family since birth. How could he have a better spatial equipment than a Nascent Soul level ring? Although she was curious, Nangong Ruoxian didn''t ask. She looked at the pure white ring and continued. "Inside the ring is a technique that can reach the peak of Nascent Soul: the Pure Spirit Scripture. Among the ten-thousand Nascent Soul level techniques in the Ancestral Temple, it is one of the best. Moreover, it is one of the foundational techniques of the Ancestral Temple and a prerequisite for the Heavenly Record. "If Fellow Daoist mature in the future and have any ideas, Fellow Daoist can go to the Ancestral Temple and exchange for the Lin family. Of course, it would be even better if the Lin family disciples grow to the point where they can exchange for the Pure Spirit Scripture." When Lin Xuan heard this, he finally showed some interest. Currently, the Lin family only had the Heaven and Earth Sword Art, but each cultivator had a different constitution. The Lin family couldn''t have everyone suited for sword cultivation. ording to Nangong Ruoxian, the Pure Spirit Scripture was a unique Nascent Soul level technique suitable for cultivators with all elemental spirit roots. The three words "Pure Spirit Scripture" pointed out the core of the technique: purifying spiritual energy. Its cultivation speed was slightly lower than other Nascent Soul level techniques, but the quality of spiritual energy it cultivated was top-notch. The most obvious benefit of this was that cultivators of the Pure Spirit Scripture were practically invincible within the same realm. When breaking through the bottleneck of a major realm, the sess rate was also much higherpared to other cultivators. Moreover, there was also a solution to the problem of slow cultivation speed. As long as there were enough spiritual pills, elixirs, or other resources, the cultivation speed of the Pure Spirit Scripture could be much faster than other Nascent Soul level techniques. This was one of the reasons it became one of the top Nascent Soul level techniques in the Ancestral Temple. Thest item wasn''t superfluous. After all, whether it was pills, elixirs, or other medicinal substances, cultivators had a certain resistance to their effects and poisons. Over-consuming them in a short time would have more drawbacks than benefits. The Pure Spirit Scripture''s solution was to minimize the resistance to the effects of medicinal substances. It could evenpletely purify any toxins from pills and elixirs, allowing cultivators to practice without any worries. Of course, all of this came with a prerequisite: it required vast resources. To maintain peakbat power and cultivation speed at the same time would consume significant natural resources. Ordinary forces simply couldn''t afford such consumption. Lin Xuan nced at the Pure Spirit Scripture and paid no further attention to it. While it was a good thing for the Lin family, it wasn''t useful to him. This item held no significance for him, just like the spatial ring. In Lin Xuan''s body, regardless of the abilities of the Heavenly Swallowing Python''s bloodline or the recently acquired Demonic God Nine Transformations, they were allpletely useless. In this aspect, hepletely overshadowed the Pure Spirit Scripture. Nangong Ruoxian noticed this and found Lin Xuan quite unusual. The things granted by the Ancestral Temple to the Lin family didn''t concern him. Besides these two matters, Lin Xuan also didn''t wait for Nangong Ruoxian to introduce herself. His spiritual sense had already entered the spatial ring. What he saw were various cultivation resources, with the majority being Second and Third Rank items. There were even quite a few Fourth Rank Nascent Soul level cultivators. Among them, there were over a thousand Second Rank Foundation Establishment resources that could assist Ninth Rank Qi Condensation cultivators in breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. There were 500 Foundation Establishment pills and many other resources that could aid in breaking through this realm. Besides, there were a hundred Gold Origin Pills, which could help cultivators break through to Foundation Establishment. Besides these, there were numerous resources aligned with the Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth elements. There were also items Lin Xuan had never heard of before, like the Thousand-Year Stone Milk and the Golden Cicada Pill. Moreover, there were many resources that could aid in the breakthrough to Nascent Soul. There was also a kind of resource that Lin Xuan was particrly familiar with ¨C the Sacred Golden Pill. The old man from the Mu family promised him one to spare his life. Compared to the other resources in the ring, the quantity of Sacred Golden Pills was significantly scarcer. There were only three of them. In Lin Xuan''s system space, there were many of these kinds of pills. The system had rewarded him a total of a hundred pills. The effects of the Sacred Golden Pill were considered miraculous by other cultivators because it could unconditionally raise the quality of a cultivator''s golden core by one level. This was equivalent to directly increasing the cultivator''sprehension of Dao andbat experience to the maximum limit. However, for Lin Xuan, it was utterly useless. It had a limit of a Ninth Rank Golden Core, and a cultivator could only consume one in their lifetime. Lin Xuan''s Great Dao Golden Core had long reached its peak, with no room for improvement. "How many Sacred Golden Pills does the Ancestral Temple have?" Lin Xuan looked at Nangong Ruoxian curiously. Nangong Ruoxian wasn''t surprised. This was probably the only thing in the ring that could pique Lin Xuan''s curiosity. "Not many. The effects of Sacred Golden Pills are extraordinary, but the materials required for their production are ancient treasures, many of which have disappeared in the river of history. The Ancestral Temple manages two or three secret realms that can produce these ancient treasures. "I''m somewhat surprised that Sacred Golden Pills are included in the rewards for the Lin family this time. After all, Sacred Golden Pills, even in the Ancestral Temple, are precious resources. Generally, only cultivators who have refined a Seventh Rank Golden Core or higher are eligible to apply for them." "Of course, with Fellow Daoist''s aptitude, Fellow Daoist definitely won''t need them." Nangong Ruoxian looked at Lin Xuan. In her eyes, Lin Xuan''s aptitude was extraordinary, and he probably had condensed a Ninth Rank Golden Core. Moreover, ording to the information she obtained from the Ancestral Temple, Lin Xuan indeed had broken through to the Golden Core Realm during the Heavenly Dao Tribtion in Renhuai County. Though he knew Nangong Ruoxian was testing him, Lin Xuan simply nodded in response. With the battle power he disyed, even if he didn''t speak, someone would believe in him. However, he was now certain that Old man Mu of the Mu family just wanted to take advantage of him. This elder was just a Golden Core guard of an Eighth Rank force. How could he obtain such precious resources from the Ancestral Temple? "It''s a good thing I didn''t hesitate to send this guy to the Western Heavens; otherwise, my reputation would be ruined," Lin Xuan thought to himself. While pondering this, his spiritual sense had thoroughly examined the contents of the ring. Lin Xuan looked at Nangong Ruoxian in surprise. "Is the Ancestral Temple nning to manage everything and develop the Lin family into a Nascent Soul force?" Chapter 69: Ten Direction Ancestral Formation, Vast Sea of Stars Chapter 69: Ten Direction Ancestral Formation, Vast Sea of Stars It was no wonder that Lin Xuan asked this question. The cultivation methods and resources in the ring were all in ce. Any family, given enough time to develop, would be able to smoothly reach the Fourth Rank Nascent Soul level. The result was nothing more than a matter of time. Nangong Ruoxian didn''t deny this. "Afterprehensive consideration, the Ancestral Temple believes that what iscking in the human territory is people like the Lin Family, who treat mortals as their bloodline and gives their all to protect them." "So, they''re going to use the Lin Family as a model?!" Lin Xuan immediately understood. Nangong Ruoxian nodded. "Lin family is not the only example; the Ancestral Temple will nurture such families and sects in various regions of the human territory. They will serve as role models for other powers on humannds. Of course, their cultivation resources will not be as abundant as the Lin family''s, but they will receive appropriate support. The Lin family is a special case," Nangong Ruoxian said, giving Lin Xuan a meaningful nce. She knew the reason for this special case. Therefore, there was one thing she didn''t mention, as she wanted to maintain a good rtionship with Lin Xuan. As a bridge, the Lin family was naturally supposed to leave a favorable impression on them. What better way to do so than by directly providing them with resources and cultivation methods? For the Lin family, cultivating a Nascent Soul-level force might be like manna from heaven. But for the Ancestral Temple, thebined value of all these efforts was not as significant as a Soul Formation Realm treasure. This was the return for nting a seed today that would grow into a towering tree in the future. "Oh, and there''s one more reward!" Nangong Ruoxian seemed to remember something and her expression became serious. She raised her hand, and a yellow token appeared in her hand. On the front was a single character, covered in intricate runes. Although he didn''t recognize them, he understood their meaning at a nce. "Ancestor! The Human Ancestral Temple?" Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes and whispered. On the back of the token was a mysterious pce that connected heaven and earth. Lin Xuan spected that this should be the appearance of the Ancestral Temple. Nangong Ruoxian infused spiritual energy into the token. In the next moment, the token lit up. A yellow beam of light shot up from the token into the sky, piercing through the heavens. "My goodness! What is that?" "Look up at the sky! Look up at the sky! We can see the starry sea directly!" "What''s with those ten statues? They''re so tall and huge! Why do I feel my blood trembling, as if my soul wants to kneel and worship?" The surroundingmotion grew louder. Lin Xuan raised his head and looked at the sky. In the next moment, his pupils slightly contracted. The dark yellow light column was under hisplete control. What he saw was an expansive and boundless starry sea. Within the sea of stars, countless stars twinkled. The ce where Lin Xuan was located wasn''t a single star but an indescribably vast continent. These celestial bodies were right in front of this continent, like a drop of water in a pond, minuscule. In the sky above the continent, there were ten human-shaped statues in ten different directions. Seven men and three women! Each one gave off an unfathomable, invible feeling. These ten statues exuded a rich sense of Dao, and they were interconnected, forming an imprable barrier that protected thend below. This allsted for just a moment. Soon, the unusual sight in the sky disappeared. In its ce, a crisscrossing golden covered every corner of the sky. If the starry sea could only be seen in Renhuai County, then at this moment, countless beings within a radius of a hundred billion miles could simply look up and see this mysterious golden. Lin Xuan furrowed his brow slightly because every point on this golden gave him the feeling of punishment from the Heavenly Dao and the gaze of a god. It monitored every movement within the human territory. "The Ten Direction Guardian Ancestral Formation!" At this moment, Lin Xuan remembered what Nangong Yunyao had said before. If a Great Power invaded the human territory and was discovered, they would be killed by the Ten Direction Ancestral Formation! Could she be referring to this golden? No, Lin Xuan shook his head. This wasn''t just a golden. The barrier formed by those ten mysterious statues should be the same. Clearly, the Ten Direction Ancestral Formation was divided into twoyers. The outeryer was for defense against external enemies. The inner golden web was designed to eliminate internal threats and defend against internal turmoil. "Hum!" Just then, the golden in the sky trembled, radiating waves of golden light. It condensed into a segment of golden text in the heavens. [Ancestral Temple Order: The Lin family of the Renhuai County, under the Heavenly Tribtion, didn''t fear death and protected the millions of lives in Renhuai County. As an appreciation, they are bestowed with a Nascent Soul cultivation technique, the Pure Spirit Scripture, a certain amount of resources, and the ownership of the Baoshan Prefecture of the Liuyan State. In addition, before Lin family of the Renhuai County bes a Nascent Soul force, anyone who conspires against the Lin family will be punished by the Ten Direction Ancestral Formation and killed immediately.] Although just about a hundred words, these golden characters cast a profound silence over the entire Luo Dao God Province. Countless beings gazed in astonishment at these words in the sky, scarcely able to believe it. The Nascent Soul technique, along with countless resources, could elevate a family from the Qi Condensation realm to the Nascent Soul, making a county capable of amodating a Nascent Soul force. Moreover,prehensive protection by t Ancestral Formation was crucial. What kind of treatment was this? All because the Lin Family protected a million mortals? In this moment, countless human forces and cultivators of the Luo Dao God Province disyed unprecedented envy. Among them, most of their territories housed tens of millions, or even billions, of mortals. These mortals would die a hundred yearster, then be reborn inrge numbers. Although they were nominally part of the human race, they had already advanced to a high level of cultivation, shedding their self-awareness. Some regarded mortals as nothing more than soil, the nurturing grounds for cultivators like themselves. Indifference had long be the norm. When danger loomed, abandonment became inevitable. At this moment, the Ancestral Temple''s actions undoubtedly conveyed a message to them: they were wrong. Not only were cultivators part of the human race, but even these countless, incredibly weak mortals were also part of the human race. The Ancestral Temple treated them all equally. "The Lin Family is incredibly fortunate!" "Yes, their luck soared to the heavens in one leap!" "Fortune? What kind of fortune is this? A human hero who sacrificed himself in a life-and-death crisis to protect a million people. You call this fortune?" "Regardless, the Ancestral Temple''s stance is clear. Starting today, the Lin Family''s territory falls under the Ancestral Temple''s jurisdiction. From now on, no cultivator is permitted to bully or harm mortals. "Also, mobilize all our forces and gather all information about the Lin Family of Renhuai County. Send them a generous gift and befriend this family." The Luo God Dao Province had seventy-two prefectures and twelve hundred counties. At this moment, numerous Third Rank Golden Core and Fourth Rank Nascent Soul cultivators simultaneously issued twomands: treat the mortals within their territories kindly and gather all information about the Lin Family and establish friendship with them. Tianyuan Prefecture, the first peak of the Nine Peaks Origin Mountain. Mu Shang and Lian Chengyue, both Golden Core cultivators, exchanged nces, seeing the shock and incredulity in each other''s eyes. They gazed silently at each other for a while. Finally, Mu Shang spoke. "We of the Nine Peaks Origin Mountain shouldn''t have offended the Lin family, right?" Lian Chengyue contemted and shook her head. "We of the Nine Peaks don''t typically oppress subordinate forces within our territory, do we?" Mu Shang remained concerned and continued to ask. Lian Chengyue still shook her head. The three Golden Core cultivators in the Nine Peaks Origin Mountain had good tempers and had never done such things. "The disciples of the sect shouldn''t have vited thew and offended the Lin family, right?" Mu Shang went on. This time, Lian Chengyue hesitated for a moment and replied with a bitter smile. "As the sect grows, it is inevitable that a few ck sheep might emerge. I''m not sure if they''ve offended the Lin Family in any way." Mu Shang''s expression turned serious. "We need to thoroughly investigate this! Starting now, we will conduct an internal investigation within the sect, identifying those who havemitted crimes and acted with impunity using the sect''s power and influence. I will personally oversee this. Anyone who bullies or harms mortals will be added to the list." Lian Chengyue didn''t object; she nodded. The rise of the Lin Family was inevitable. As a former upper sect, they were the most likely to establish good rtions. But at the same time, they were also the most likely to be enemies with the Lin Family. Any destabilizing elements had to be thoroughly investigated and suppressed from the cradle. "Mu Shang, your vision this time is higher than mine." Lian Chengyue said with a somewhat mncholic expression. Mu Shang didn''t speak. He naturally understood Lian Chengyue''s meaning. In fact, several months ago, there were already those within the sect who wanted to investigate the Lin Family. Lian Chengyue was one of their supporters. He had suppressed the matter because he believed the Lin Family was extraordinary. The Nine Peaks should befriend them, not offend them. At that time, Lian Chengyue felt he had been overly cautious and timid. He even suspected that Mu Shang, having been away from the sect for too long, had be a coward who feared all risks. This was also the reason why Lian Chengyue had contempt for Mu Shang when he spected that the Lin Family might be the cause of the Soul Formation Dao Lord Tribtion. But now, it seemed Mu Shang''s choice was remarkably foresighted. He had almost single-handedly pulled the Nine Peaks Origin Mountain back from the brink of destruction. Thinking about this, Lian Chengyue felt lingering fear. Chapter 70: The Means To Change Fate Against The Sky, The Power Of The Immortal World Chapter 70: The Means To Change Fate Against The Sky, The Power Of The Immortal World In Renhuai County, the Lin Family looked up at the sky with excitement on their faces. The gazes of the surrounding cultivators toward the Lin Family were filled with envy. In the cultivation world, such a situation was rare. The Lin Family had truly risen to great heights, and it was hard not to envy them. Lin Xuan''s expression changed. "It''s quite a coincidence that I''ve had a breakthrough too. With the addition of the second bloodline and the assistance of the Python Seed, the Lin Family can have a Golden Core Realm. It will be even easier to control the Baoshan Prefecture after bing a Third Rank Golden Core force. "And I''m about to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, so the Lin Family must catch up to me." With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan''s lips moved slightly. In the next moment, in the minds of Lin Xiuqi, Lin Shanhai, Lin Xunxian, Lin Zhongba, and Lin Ran, Lin Xuan''s voice suddenly resounded. "You five, prepare yourselves. I will help you break through to the Golden Core Realm." Lin Shanhai, Lin Xunxian, Lin Zhongba, and Lin Ran were slightly stunned when they heard this. Then, they were pleasantly surprised to find that Grand Ancestor could actually help them condense their Golden Cores. "Grand Ancestor, I''m still in thete Foundation Establishment Realm," Lin Xiuqi replied with an awkward expression nearby. Thest time Lin Xuan upgraded the Python Seed, Lin Xiuqi and other Lin Family cultivators at thete Foundation Establishment Realm were brought to the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm. He had also benefited greatly, advancing to thete Foundation Establishment Realm. As the head of the Lin Family, his cultivation was somewhat of a burden. Lin Xuan nced at him and said without surprise, "I know. I have my ways. Just be mentally prepared." What Lin Xiuqi was thinking, Lin Xuan naturally understood. In the past, he hadn''t considered it because there was no need. Because if he intervened, it would consume his own strength. Lin Xuan certainly wouldn''t allow such a losing proposition to ur. However, things were different now. The power of gods and demons within him could serve as the material for condensation. He could use one to assist Lin Xiuqi, the Lin Family''s head. He could employ Swallow Heaven to devour any Nascent Soul Realm resources in the ring and then condense them back. What''s not to like? After all, in Lin Xuan''s view, Lin Xiuqi was the most suitable one to be the Lin Family''s head. He didn''t want the Lin Family to cause any trouble after the change of leadership. If that were to happen, he wouldn''t have to clean up the mess. In the air, there was a slight tremor. Lin Xuan used bloodline connection to begin updating the ranks of the Python Seed in Lin Xiuqi and others. In all of Renhuai County, only Nangong Ruoxian gazed thoughtfully at the void as though sensing something. However, in the next moment, she was drawn to themotion on the Lin Family''s side. Boom! The first to feel this change was Lin Xiuqi. His cultivation instantly skyrocketed, breaking through to the Peak Foundation Establishment Realm. Apanied by a ck-gold column of light shooting into the sky. Lin Xiuqi''s entire body shimmered with electric and ck-gold energy, shrouding him in a ck-golden aura. His body involuntarily floated more than a kilometer above the ground. "Boom! Boom! Boom!" Familiar tribtion thunder sounded, and a rolling thundercloud appeared out of nowhere, covering an area of thousands of miles. All the nearby cultivators were dumbfounded! What''s going on? Did the Lin Family head eat an elixir? Why did he suddenly break through from thete Foundation Establishment Realm to the Peak Foundation Establishment Realm? Moreover, from the current situation, it looked like he was about to summon the Golden Core Tribtion and step into the Golden Core realm! "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" However, before the tens of thousands of cultivators on the scene could react¡­ Four more columns of light shot into the sky, and a rich Golden Core Tribtion aura emanated from the light columns. "What the heck is going on?" In the distance, Fang Yan, who had just returned, watched in amazement as five people floated in mid-air, emitting columns of light. He was stunned. At this moment, countless cultivators looked at Fang Yan with gratitude. "Boss, you finally asked the question we wanted to ask." Their heads were about to explode. They felt that the world view they had built for decades was about to copse. "Breaking through to the Golden Core realm, isn''t that obvious?" Lin Xuan''s calm voice rang out, seemingly not surprised by the collective breakthrough of the Lin Family. Nangong Ruoxian appeared as if she had anticipated this. Fang Yan looked at Lin Xuan in astonishment. "Big brother, did you do all this? As expected of my Big Brother. Big Brother can help others break through to the Golden Core realm with a single thought." Nangong Ruoxian and Fang Yan quickly epted this. However, the ten thousand cultivators within a thousand miles of Renhuai County were not so calm. They watched the three individuals in shock. No, this was a breakthrough to the Golden Core realm! Since when had it be so easy for five people to break through to the Golden Core realm? Had they not reacted at all? However, when everyone understood the master''s intention, they all took a sharp intake of breath. They couldn''t believe their eyes as they gazed at Lin Xuan on the Azure Mountain. In that moment, they seemed to witness a divine presence. This Grand Ancestor had just imed that he was responsible for their simultaneous breakthroughs into the Golden Core realm. What kind of being could cause others to reach the Golden Core realm with a single thought? However, the two prodigies from the Ancestral Temple standing beside Lin Xuan had no doubts. In other words, this was likely true. This Lin Family Ancestor indeed had the power to alter people''s destinies. Lin Xuan paid no attention to the reactions of the lower-level cultivators below. Instead, he looked up at the sky. Perhaps because all five of them were undergoing their tribtions simultaneously, the Golden Core tribtion clouds were muchrger than usual. They had already traveled eight thousand miles and still had more to go. Lin Xuan''s eyes were locked onto the sky, and beside him, Nangong Ruoxian and Fang Yan watched the vast sea of clouds with curiosity. When they saw the eight-thousand-mile-wide ck tribtion cloud, they exchanged astonished nces. Ordinaryte Foundation Establishment cultivators had tribtion clouds covering a range of only three to five hundred miles during the Golden Core tribtion. Those who could condense a Fourth Rank or higher middle-grade Golden Core had tribtion clouds that stretched over a thousand miles. Thebined tribtion clouds of the five Lin Family cultivators had already reached eight thousand miles and were still expanding. Hiss¡­ that meant the five Lin Family cultivators were highly likely to condense upper-grade Golden Cores. Helping others break through to the Golden Core realm wasn''t surprising. Some people in the ancestral halls had special methods to achieve that. They could even help others break through to the Nascent Soul or even Soul Formation Realm in the blink of an eye. But they absolutely did not have the ability to help those who had broken through to produce upper-grade Golden Cores. "After manifesting the Golden Core, I know that fate is in one''s own hands, not determined by heaven!" This was one of the most widely circted phrases in the cultivation world. To some extent, it also symbolized the importance of the Golden Core realm for cultivators. For truly powerful cultivators, the Golden Core realm was just the beginning of their cultivation journey. However, the quality of the Golden Core one initially condensed basically determined how far they could go in the future. What kind of Golden Core one had determined the kind of Nascent Soul they would have, and the type of Nascent Soul determined the quality of the Soul Formation Realm. The path of cultivation began to intertwine from this point. Even within the Ancestral Temple, a Seventh Rank Golden Core was considered a genius. "Big brother, did you create the quality of their Golden Cores too?" Fang Yan couldn''t help but ask curiously. Lin Xuan nced at him without denying it. Hearing this, Fang Yan was suddenly excited. "Big brother, how about we be sworn brothers? No, no, what''s the point of bing sworn brothers? Ancestor, from now on, you''re the ancestor of my Fang family! "Don''t worry, my Fang family may not have much, but we have plenty of resources and spirit stones. I guarantee to provide ancestor with fourth and Fifth Rank resources as snacks. "When ancestor have time, just create a few hundred or a thousand upper-grade Golden Core cultivators for my Fang family. We don''t need too many requirements." "Bang!" With a thunderous noise, Lin Xuan''s tail stopped where Fang Yan had been standing just now. He himself had turned into a streak of light, flying up once again. Perhaps, there were still mortals making wishes to him. Lin Xuan furrowed his brow. Finally, it became quiet. On the side, Nangong Ruoxian''s gaping mouth stopped her from saying anything further. In fact, it wasn''t just Fang Yan. She was already prepared to have Lin Xuan join her Nangong family. Lin Xuan could set any conditions he wanted, as long as he agreed to join. It wasn''t because of anything else, but because Lin Xuan''s abilities were simply extraordinary. If the powerful beings in the Ancestral Temple learned of this, they would probably want to capture Lin Xuan. Of course, this was just a thought. Lin Xuan''s karma, until it was fully understood, was not to be trifled with by the Ancestral Temple. Who knew if he was a reincarnation of some powerful figure from the immortal realm who had disappeared for millions of years? If they were unfortunate enough to cross paths with him, the entire human race would suffer. In the vast sea of stars, such situations had urred before. A hapless race had been directly annihted by an awakened Great Power from the immortal realm. Even their world continent had been shattered in a single strike. In just a moment, the tribtion clouds in the sky officially broke through ten thousand miles. Countless beings within the Tianyuan Predecture watched the darkening sky in shock. What had happened? Was the second Nascent Soul going to transcend the Soul Formation Dao Lord tribtion? But why did it feel like the aura was much weaker than before? Chapter 71: Equal Treatment, The Most Mysterious Cultivator! Chapter 71: Equal Treatment, The Most Mysterious Cultivator! Within Renhuai County, the rolling thunderclouds finally came to a halt at eighteen thousand miles away. Thunderbolts rained down on the five members of the Lin Family. Compared to Lin Xuan''s Soul Formation Dao Lord Tribtion, this time''s thunder, whether in visual impact or power, was at least a hundred times weaker. However, for the five Lin Family members who were still at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm, it was still a severe test. Yet the way they were undergoing this tribtion left the tens of thousands of cultivators present in awe. Lin Zhongba took out a tobo pouch. When the pouch was opened, bolts of lightning automatically fell into it. The surface of the pouch shed with a dense pattern of lightning, but it was quickly absorbed by Lin Zhongba''s body. A Spirit Devouring Physique! Everyone in the Lin Family who possessed a Python Seed had this constitution. It wasn''t that the pouch couldn''t withstand lightning; it was one of the magical treasures created by Lin Zhongba''s fusion of thirty-two techniques. It could withstand at most one strike from a Golden Core Realm Sixth Revolution. In normal circumstances, dealing with cultivators in the Golden Core Realm Third or Fourth was no problem. Lin Zhongba was slowly releasing the power of thunder. First, there was a limit to how much the pouch could hold. Secondly, he made the lightning appear in a way he could absorb. Then, he used the Spirit Devouring Physique and Immortal Mortal Technique to absorb it for the greatest benefit. Of course, to those watching from the outside, Lin Zhongba looked a bit like a magician performing tricks. Inparison, another prodigy of the Lin Family, Lin Xunxian, appeared even more spectacr. An Illusory Sword, one thousand zhang high, floated above Lin Xunxian''s head. The icy aura of the sword spread for hundreds of miles. Bolts of lightning struck the sword, and it absorbed them. The remaining portion was absorbed by Lin Xunxian''s control. Under the Thunder Tribtion, the Illusory Sword gradually became more solid. If one had to ask who among the five was the most at ease, it would undoubtedly be Lin Ran. While the others were working hard to pass the tribtion, Lin Ran was seated cross-legged in mid-air, observing her father, second uncle, cousin, and grandfather as they faced the tribtion. As for the Golden Core Thunder Tribtion? From the beginning, Lin Ran took out Lin Xuan''s White Scale, floating it above her head a hundred meters high. The scale automatically expanded to several thousand meters in size, protecting Lin Ran underneath. No matter how the Golden Core Thunder Tribtion descended, the white scale remained motionless. Of course, within this range, Lin Xuan had already withdrawn his mental power. Otherwise, if heaven deemed he was helping, it wouldn''t be fun. Lin Xuan wasn''t worried about himself, but Lin Ran was prone to trouble. Without his mental power, the white scale was just a magic treasure for Lin Ran, so there was no problem. Tens of thousands of cultivators in Renhuai County were envious of Lin Ran''s method of passing the tribtion. She didn''t need to do anything; she just needed a scale above her head to break through to the Golden Core Realm. What kind of treatment was this? Of course, the cultivators present had no idea. At a nce, the white scale came from the Lin Family''s ancestor, the terrifying existence by their side. Instantly, countless cultivators looked at Lin Xuan and noticed that on his body, there were no fewer than a million scales. They all fantasized about how nice it would be if they could have a scale of their own. They could only fantasize not voice it out. Otherwise, if this person saw through them, they would be ready to be reincarnated with just a thought. Aside from the three, the most unfortunate one was not Lin Xiuqi, theckluster family head who had caught upter. With the support of a strand of divine and demonic power from Lin Xuan, his physical body instantly reached the Golden Core Realm. Although enduring the Golden Core Thunder Tribtion with a Golden Core physique was very painful, there was absolutely no danger involved. Therefore, among the four, Lin Xiuqi''s method of tribtion was the most reckless. He directly rushed into the Golden Core Thunder Tribtion, letting thousands of thunderbolts strike his body. Those with discerning eyes could naturally see that Lin Xiuqi wanted to use the power of heavenly thunder to elevate his physical body to a higher level. However, Lin Shanhai had nothing special about his method of tribtion. He was obediently enduring the heavenly thunder''s lessons while continuously deploying defensive spells. Seeing him, the ten thousand cultivators around Renhuai County were immediately excited, as if they had found their kin. Finally, the Lin Family had a normal cultivator. An elderly Golden Core cultivator couldn''t help but exim, "Even under this Heavenly Tribtion, I wouldn''t be able to endure it. The impact of the Lin Family''s tribtion method is unimaginable." The cultivators around the old man nodded in agreement. On Azure Mountain, Lin Xuan naturally saw Lin Shanhai''s miserable state. His body had already been charred by the heavenly thunder. He looked like a burnt stick,pletely ck. Especially after hearing the words of the Golden Core cultivators below, a hint of contemtion crossed Lin Xuan''s eyes. "Am I being a bit too excessive? After all, I''m still their ancestor, I should treat them equally. Should I consider helping Shanhai cheat as well?" Before Lin Xuan could make a decision, a familiar voice spoke up once again. "Big brother, if you don''t want to be my ancestor, how about you give Lin Zhongba and Lin Xunxian to me? I promise you won''t lose out, and you can choose any two Soul Formation resources." Fang Yan, who came back shamelessly, was afraid that he would be flung away again. He had made up his mind to keep quiet and not speak. However, when he saw Lin Zhongba and Lin Xunxian begin their tribtions first, he couldn''t help but change his mind. Fang Yan didn''t want to, but he felt that the Lin Family was too powerful. It was as if they were all monsters, luring him into speaking. He looked at the old man named Lin Zhongba. He was ying with the Golden Core Thunder Tribtion in the palm of his hand, and the aura of his techniques gave him a sense of facing the Dao. Obviously, the old man''s cultivation method had issues. Apart from that, there were various strange skills. They looked like talismans but were neither talismans nor spirit symbols. Perhaps, when a cultivator from the Luo God Dao encountered them, they would be baffled, thinking these were some kind of divine techniques. But Fang Yan knew that he hade across them in the ancient texts of the Ancestral Temple. There had been some beings favored by the Dao who had performed miraculous deeds. It was simr to Lin Zhongba''s situation. It wasn''t that those techniques were particrly wondrous, but Lin Zhongba had directlyprehended the Dao. In a sense, his techniques bore the traces of an embryonic Dao. Such beings were recorded in the ancient texts of the vast starry sea as some of the most extraordinary creatures. Regardless of their race, all beings had to take one step at a time on the path of cultivation: Qi Condensation, Foundation Building, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Soul Formation¡­ Only after taking seven steps to be a Void Transformation could one graduallye into contact with the Laws. Toprehend the Dao, one had to be a Great Ascension Realm Ancestor at the very least. However, someone like Lin Zhongba had been able to wield the power of the Dao from the beginning of his cultivation journey. Although it wasn''t even the tip of the iceberg, it was inconceivable for other beings. Inparison, the Dao Heart Aura Lin Zhongba exuded right now seemed insignificant. And one reason was Lin Xunxian''s Dao Heart. Only transcendent geniuses in the Ancestral Temple had such a state of mind. The second reason was Sword Intent. Sword Intent was a prerequisite forprehending and mastering the Dao of the sword. Generally, one had to reach the Soul Formation Realm at the very least to trulyprehend Sword Intent. However, Lin Xunxian had reached the Heavenly Gate Realm with a single sword. Lin Xunxian not onlyprehended it, but he was also forging his Sword Intent with the Golden Core Thunder Tribtion. This was absolutely insane. Lin Xunxian''s Sword Intent was currently in its early stage, and it was the most fragile. One wrong move, and he would be directly destroyed by the Golden Core Thunder Tribtion. Sword Intent represented the essence, energy, and spirit of sword cultivation. Lin Xunxian''s spiritual roots, physical body, and soul would all be severely damaged, and his cultivation would be forever severed. No one dared to take their own path lightly. However, what Fang Yan didn''t know was that one of the reasons Lin Xunxian dared to do this was his absolute self-confidence. He hailed from the mortal world, embarked on the path of martial arts, broke into the immortal realm, gathered spiritual roots, and sought the path of immortality. He hade this far step by step, relying on an unwavering belief in himself. Of course, deep within his heart, his trust in Lin Xuan was also a significant reason. This was his greatest source of confidence. He believed that even if something unexpected happened, Lin Xuan could protect him during the Golden Core Thunder Tribtion. Everything had its advantages and disadvantages. Forging Sword Intent through tribtion was undoubtedly extremely risky, but after passing this tribtion, Lin Xunxian had confidence that his Sword Intent couldpete with Grandpa Zhongba''s. On the side, Nangong Ruoxian remained silent. This journey with the Lin family had indeed broadened her horizons. She felt that she had been short-sighted in the past. Since Fang Yan could see it, her senior sister naturally could as well. Besides, Nangong Ruoxian saw many things that Fang Yan had not. Inside the bodies of the five Lin family members, there was an illusory seed that emitted a strong aura of the Dao. Under the interference of Heavenly Dao''s will, Nangong Ruoxian only saw it for a moment. Then, even if she fully opened her eyes, she couldn''t see it anymore. It was as if everything that had just happened had been an illusion. The aura of the cultivation technique flowing within Lin Xunxian''s body should belong to a foundational level Crossing Tribtion cultivation technique. Even in the Ancestral Temple, it was likely rare to find anythingparable to it. There was something strange with Lin Zhongba. His body was clearly ordinary, but he had instantly crossed into the Golden Core Realm. What kind of incredible power of creation was needed to aplish this!? Nangong Ruoxian suspected that the key to the problemy in the seed she had seen with her Divine Eyes. As for the source of that seed, Nangong Ruoxian''s beautiful eyes stared at Lin Xuan. Her gaze was full of questions. At this moment, Nangong Ruoxian was extremely certain that Lin Xuan was the most mysterious person she had encountered in her three hundred years of cultivation. No one was quite like him. Chapter 72: The Unyielding Journey Across Two Clan Continents, the Warlord Emperor! Chapter 72: The Unyielding Journey Across Two n Continents, the Warlord Emperor! Lin Xuan nced at Fang Yan. He had tasted thetter''s endless chatter and shamelessness. "If I''m not mistaken, the Fang family is also a family force. Are you sure your family will ept Lin Xunxian and Lin Zhongba?" Lin Xuan questioned. Fang Yan confidently replied, "Big brother, you don''t need to worry about that. The Fang family has over a million cultivators, but at least ten thousand of them are foreign cultivators and guest elders. "Of course, I''m bringing them back not as guest elders, but as introductions to the youngdies of the Fang family. As long as they get married and have children, everything will improve." Lin Xuan suddenly understood. Well, as a young man who wasn''t even one year old like him, not understanding the intricacies of big families was normal. However, Lin Xuan looked at Lin Zhongba and said, "Forget about Lin Xunxian, but Zhongba is already a hundred and nine years old. Are you sure there are youngdies in the Fang family willing to marry him?" Fang Yan shook his head. "Big brother, you''re still too inexperienced. As long as you''re strong enough, have enough potential, there will be no shortage of women who like you, no matter where you go. "I can say that when a girl from their family enters, even if not ten thousand, at least eight thousand of them are carefully selected. Moreover, when Lin Zhongba breaks through to the Golden Core Realm, his lifespan will be five hundred years, and his age of one hundred is equivalent to a young person''s age. "In the Fang family, there are many people with longer lifespans than him. Lin Zhongba can only be considered young; he doesn''t have to be an old ox eating young grass." Lin Xuan naturally understood that cultivators had long lifespans. For high-level cultivators, a hundred years was no different from a child. However, he had witnessed Lin Zhongba''s appearance change from a hundred and nine years to the present age. So, in his heart, he had always thought of Lin Zhongba as an old man. Now, speaking of it, Lin Xuan nced at Fang Yan. This guy''s age was at least twice that of Lin Zhongba! "Big brother, do you agree?" Fang Yan noticed Lin Xuan''s gaze and asked expectantly. Lin Xuan nced at him. "Don''t have any particr thoughts about the Lin family. And, stop calling me ''big brother.''" Fang Yan nodded, "Alright, big brother." Lin Xuan couldn''t be bothered with this overly familiar guy. The three of them watched the Lin family''s five members who were currently crossing their tribtion and didn''t say anything more. In the blink of an eye, two hours had passed. The tribtion in the sky gradually dissipated, and all five members of the Lin family broke through, reaching the Golden Core Realm. As for the quality of their Golden Cores, they didn''t say anything. Outsiders could only guess based on the size of the tribtion clouds. However, with five tribtion clouds mixed together, they could specte that at least one person had condensed a high-quality Golden Core, and there was more than one ce doing so. Of course, Lin Xuan wasn''t one of those kept in the dark. He scanned the situation and saw the conditions of Lin Xiuqi and the others. Lin Zhongba had achieved a Heavenly Dao Golden Core. Lin Xunxian possessed a Ninth Rank Golden Core. Lin Ran had an Eighth Rank Golden Core. Lin Xiuqi had a Seventh Rank Golden Core. As for Lin Shanhai, he had a Sixth Rank Golden Core. Five people, five different ranks. Lin Xuan smiled when he saw this. However, this result was within his expectations. Lin Zhongba had already touched on the innate Great Dao. Plus, with the umted Dao intent in his body fromst time, he had already condensed a Heavenly Dao Golden Core. Though it sounded absurd, it was within his expectations. Lin Xunxian had the support of Dao Heart State, Sword Intent, and the enlightenment of Mortal in his heart. He also had the foundational cultivation of the Crossing Tribtion Realm and two Seventh Rank spiritual roots. So, him condensing a Ninth Rank Golden Core wasn''t surprising. Of course, a Heavenly Dao Golden Core wasn''t just about having good aptitude. It likely required external opportunities akin to Dao intent. As for Lin Ran, she had two Seventh Rank High-Quality spiritual roots, two spiritual bodies, and the Heaven and Earth Sword Scripture. While luck yed a part, her aptitude was definitely not an issue. Lin Xiuqi''s Seventh Rank Golden Core was to a great extent due to interference from the power of the divine and demonic power. Lin Shanhai, with a Sixth Rank Golden Core, needed no exnation. After the five broke through, they stood together in the sky. They exchanged a nce and respectfully saluted Lin Xuan. "Grand Ancestor, Thank you for your help!" ¡­ Luo Shen Dao Tu Qi and Luo Shenji witnessed everything that happened in Renhuai County. The two of them exchanged a nce and saw the shock in each other''s eyes. "Old Tu, can you help someone break through to the Golden Core and condense a high-quality Golden Core like Lin Xuan?" Luo Shenji said to himself. Tu Qi rolled his eyes angrily. "Breaking through to the Golden Core realm isn''t difficult. Give me enough resources, and I can help a peak Golden Core cultivator refine and absorb a Golden Core. But someone like Lin Xuan, who can do it with just a thought, must have some big secret we don''t know about. "But to condense a high-quality Golden Core, it''s more likely that you''d have to ask the temple''s powerful figures to do it. They would ept you as a direct disciple and nurture you wholeheartedly. I''m sure they''d have high-quality Golden Cores as well. However, the time and opportunities consumed in this process could be measured in decades. It''s impossible for it to be as easy as Lin Xuan makes it look." Luo Shenji was speechless. That was true. He could only say that Lin Xuan definitely had some big secret they didn''t know about. "Alright, let''s not talk about him. He''s the Ancestor, and no matter what he does, I won''t be surprised," Tu Qi said in annoyance. "Let''s talk about what True Lord Chu Mo before he died. I don''t think he just said it on a whim." Hearing this, Luo Shenji''s expression became serious. "Are you saying he''s a traitor?" Tu Qi nodded. "It''s very likely. I''ve already mobilized the power of the Demon Resistance Hall to investigate True Lord Chu Mo and his master, Dao Lord Xi Ti. The results showed that Dao Lord Xi Ti mysteriously disappeared three hundred years ago. In the past three hundred years, apart from True Lord Chu Mo, the other twelve disciples have also vanished." Luo Shenji''s expression turnedpletely serious. "Damn, they clearly intend to cause a big disturbance!" "From now on, I need the power of the Luo family to coborate with the Demon Resistance Hall. We''ll investigate the entire Luo God Dao to find the whereabouts of Dao Lord Xi Ti. Together, we''ll scan every inch of Luo God Dao with our divine senses. I refuse to believe that we won''t find him." Tu Qi''s expression was firm, and he spoke with utmost seriousness. When he discovered where Dao Lord Xi Ti was and confirmed his ill intentions towards the Luo God Dao and humanity, there was no need to exin what he would do next. Luo Shenji nodded in agreement. Ultimately, the Luo God Dao was the territory and foundation of the Luo family. If someone wanted to cause trouble here, the Luo family would naturally be the first to disagree. They were even more proactive than the Demon Resistance Hall. ¡­ In Baoshan Prefecture, due to the heavenly tribtion, it had now be a paradise. The environment was filled with rich spiritual energy, opportunities were everywhere, and asionally, spiritual veins could be discovered. All of this had attracted cultivators from various countries and nations in the surrounding areas. In today''s Baoshan Prefecture, the number of cultivators had exceeded a million. In an unknown secret realm spanning thousands of miles, deste space was filled with a dense ck gas. In the center of this space, a middle-aged man in a purple Dao robe stood silently. The aura of a Dao Lord was disyed to the fullest. The man gazed intently at a ten-thousand-meter-wide spatial crack in front of him. A smile couldn''t help but appear at the corner of his mouth. "It''s almost time, three hundred years of nning, finally in thest step." Suddenly, the middle-aged man seemed to sense something, and his brow furrowed slightly. He looked outside the secret realm, and his expression instantly turned cold. "Useless trash, you can''t even upy a county. If I knew this would happen, I wouldn''t have let him live." With that, the middle-aged man scanned the secret realm. Twelve differently shaped Nascent Soul Realm corpses sat in twelve different directions. Clearly, they were here to expand the spatial crack. The middle-aged man had constructed arge formation, using the blood, souls, and cultivation of the twelve Nascent Soul Realm cultivators as sacrifices. At this point, the man''s identity was obvious. He was the master of the Late Stage Nascent Soul Realm True Lord Chu Mo and a Mid Stage Soul Formation Realm Dao Lord, Dao Lord Xi Ti. Three hundred years ago, Dao Lord Xi Ti identally discovered the spatial crack. At first, he didn''t pay much attention. However, a creature on the other side of the crack, calling itself Emperor Lu, suddenly attempted tomunicate with him. He then realized that this spatial crack connected two different continents. Although he had seen many spatial cracks as a Soul Formation Dao Lord, one that spanned the vast starry sea, linking two different continents, was something he had never heard of. He initially wanted to report this rift and Emperor Lu''s message to the Ancestral Temple and then discard it. The moment he reported it, everything would end. However, the creature in the rift who called himself Emperor Lu told that if he agreed to Emperor Lu''s request,pleted the mission, and protected the rift from being discovered, he would find a way to expand the rift and would also help Dao Lord Xi Ti establish a contract with the Heavenly Dao of their world. Once their world sessfully invaded the human world, the Heavenly Dao consciousness would be fed back from the Heavenly Dao their world. Once that happen, for Dao Lord Xi Ti, breaking through the Soul Formation Realm and bing a Unity Realm Divine Lord or even bing a Void Formation Realm Ancestral Lord was within reach. In addition, with the protection of the Heavenly Dao contract, Dao Lord Xi Ti didn''t have to worry about them turning their backs on him after they sessfully invaded. Dao Lord Xi Ti was instantly tempted. He had good potential, but his background wasn''t good. He had always been working alone in the cultivation world. Breaking through to the middle stage of the Soul Formation realm was already his limit. Originally, he had already epted his fate. However, reality gave him another chance. If he reported the news of this rift and Emperor Lu to the Ancestral Hall, the resources he received would at most help him break through to the peak of the Soul Formation realm. However, that was the end of it. However, once he agreed to Emperor Lu andpleted the mission, he would be able topletely open the path to heaven. He could even dream of bing a Great Ascension Realm Ancestor. Chapter 73: Family Relocation, Eight Million Spirit Stones! Chapter 73: Family Relocation, Eight Million Spirit Stones! And so, Dao Lord Xi Ti was enticed. Under the maniption of Emperor Lu, he signed a covenant with the Heavenly Dao of the Zhan n. Afterward, using the spatial treasure provided by Emperor Lu, Dao Lord Xi Ti created this small secret realm. This allowed him topletely conceal the spatial crack that connected the two n continents. For three hundred years, Dao Lord Xi Ti used Emperor Lu''s methods to expand the spatial crack from its original length of two to three meters to ten thousand meters. He didn''t even hesitate to sacrifice his twelve disciples. He left Chu Mo alive to act as a spy, making his covert operations more convenient. Unexpectedly, several months ago, the Heavenly Dao Tribtion suddenly descended upon Baoshan Prefecture. If not for him suppressing the power of the Heavenly Dao Tribtion, it would have been annihted long ago. When Tu Qi and Luo Shenji arrived, there probably wouldn''t have been any living beings left in the prefecture. This was something he didn''t want to see, as if it had happened, powerful humans mighte to settle the score. Under the watchful gaze of powerful existences, Dao Lord Xi Ti wasn''t sure if his created secret realm could remain hidden. However, the blessings brought by the Heavenly Dao cmity caused cultivators from the surroundingnds to flock here. This gave Dao Lord Xi Ti a headache, especially concerning Nascent Soul Realm cultivators. Who knew if he might be exposed in case of an ident? That''s why he sent True Lord Chu Mo out to quickly take control of Baoshan Prefecture. This way, he would have the authority to expel these cultivators. However, he hadn''t expected his disciple to be so useless. How long had it been since he left? He had been killed by someone. Of course, Dao Lord Xi Ti didn''t know what Chu Mo had said before dying. Otherwise, he would have been furious to the point of spitting blood. "Well, he was just a Nascent Soul Ant. Now, with the passage between the two continentspletely stable, only one step remains. These minor issues are no longer significant. In another month and a half, I''ll be ready for the grand sacrifice. By then, I will sacrifice billions of living beings to stabilize the passage on my side. "I can also use the power of blood souls to deceive the Ancestral Formation covering the Luo Dao God. By then, the passage''s strength should be sufficient to transport beings in the Unity Realm. Tens of thousands of beings in the Unity Realm will simultaneously attack the Luo God Dao. In less than six hours, all the beings in Luo God Dao will be sacrificed. "Enhance the strength of the passage and bring in more powerful demonic beings. Using Luo God Dao as the center, the wind will engulf the entire human continent!" A cold and majestic voice slowly emanated from the spatial crack. Hearing this, Dao Lord Xi Ti''s eyes showed a trace of hesitation. He knew that by then, he would be the sinner of all humanity. Perhaps none of them would survive, and he would be the one responsible for destroying all of humanity. However, Dao Lord Xi Ti hesitated for only a moment. ''Once a person cared only about themselves, the devil would steal everythingst!'' This was a line in the outline of his divine transformation cultivation technique. What did it have to do with the extinction of humanity? As long as he could tread the path of higher cultivation, even if the vast starry sea was destroyed, what did it matter? ¡­ In the outside world, half a month had passed in the blink of an eye. The turmoil in Renhuai County hadpletely subsided, but the number of cultivatorsing to Renhuai County had not diminished. On the contrary, it increased day by day. Now, the Lin family''s reputation in Renhuai County had already spread far and wide. Forces who were Second Rank or higher came to pay their respects and offer gifts. In half a month, the Lin family had made thorough preparations for their relocation. "Boom!" One day, the entire Renhuai County trembled. Countless cultivators and mortals raised their heads in astonishment and looked toward the direction of the Azure Mountain. There, a monstrous serpent, stretching over a million meters, coiled in the sky, its tail wrapped around the green hills. It had even uprooted the thousand zhang tall Azure Mountain. Faintly, many Lin family cultivators on the Azure Mountain could be seen with excited expressions. "Moving Mountains and Filling Seas! This is the true feat of moving mountains and filling seas. The images recorded in the books did not deceive me." Inside the county town of Renhuai, an elderly schr beamed with excitement. Around him, numerous ordinary people nodded in agreement. While cultivators were not rare to them, they often saw them. However, the scene before their eyes was enough to etch into their memories. Even the cultivators in the sky were left utterly dumbfounded, to say nothing of ordinary folks. Clearly, for these cultivators, the sight before them was nothing short of a miracle. Lin Xuan sat in the sky, looking down at the territory of Renhuai County. He hade to a stop at the Spirit Pool behind Qingfeng Town. This was the first ce he had visited when he came. After some contemtion, he decided not to take it with him, considering it a kind of tribute to this ce. Apanied by the trembling of the heavens and earth, Lin Xuan''s massive figure detachedpletely from Renhuai County. Below, countless ordinary people watched in amazement. In Azure Heaven Market, many cultivators eximed in awe. "He''s gone. I never thought that I would witness such a scene in my lifetime, moving mountains and filling seas!" "Before I embarked on the path of cultivation, I thought that as long as I became an immortal, I could achieve the celestial figures described in the books. It was only after I became a cultivator that I realized that the scenes in the books can only be achieved by true immortals. Unfortunately, the Azure Heaven Mountain Lin family has such an immortal!" In front of the Tianyuan Pavilion, Shi Ruishan sighed. Beside him, Shi Hao''s face was filled with regret. His grandfather had paved the way for him, but he hadn''t appreciated it. If he had left the gifts and went to make friends with several of Lin''s disciples, with this rtionship, his future path in the sect would be smooth, right? Unfortunately, regrets were useless. Shi Ruishan watched his grandson and shook his head. ¡­ "The Lin family went from a Qi Condensation family to a Golden Core family in just half a year." An old man in the Azure Heaven Marketmented. "Indeed, this is truly the time for the Lin family to rise. With the support of the Ancestral Temple, the power of a Fourth Rank Nascent Soul is only the bottom line for the Lin family." "Damn it, I can''t believe I didn''t participate when the Lin family was recruiting. Otherwise, with the Lin family''s help, I could have soared to new heights." A Foundation Establishment cultivator said regretfully. "This is fate. I can only say that we didn''t have that fate." A white-haired senior casually spoke while puffing on his spiritual smoke. ''Old man, if your daughter hadn''t married someone from the Lin family and left, I''d like to see if you could be so carefree.'' The people around him despised him in their hearts, but their eyes were filled with envy. Because he married her good daughter with the Lin family, and directly obtained a shop in Azure Heaven Market. Moreover, it was said that his daughter had promised that once the Lin family settled in Baoshan Prefecture, she would ask her husband to bring her family over. This old man spoke casually but was extremely proud. This was what it meant to have a rich husband. "Speaking of which, do you know how the ownership of Renhuai County was settled?" A cultivator asked curiously. "The other day, I heard from the Lin family disciple that the ownership of the entire Renhuai County was taken back to Nine Peaks Sect, and the price was eight million spirit stones. Moreover, Lin family didn''t actively ask for it; Nine Peaks Sect only sent it over after knowing they were leaving." The white-haired senior said leisurely. The people around were all stunned. They naturally knew that the Lin family disciple mentioned by the white-haired senior was his wealthy son inw. Therefore, the credibility of this news should be reliable. Eight million spirit stones, although this price was absolutely nothingpared to the resources of the entire Renhuai County, Lin family was moving to an outer pce. Looking at history, most of these powers would not provide anypensation. After all, if a power wanted to leave, which superior sect would care about them? In any case, the territory of each ce would have fixed assets like Azure Heaven Market. You would not be able to take them away. Moreover, it''s impossible for everyone to have an existence like Grand Ancestor of Lin family. Even their own spirit mountains and the veins above cannot be moved. If they can''t take their treasures with them, they think of destroying them, which would utterly ruin the force''s reputation. No matter which prefecture or city, who would dare to ept forces like those? Rejection would have already urred even before they''ve moved in. It''s basically impossible for them to develop in the future. Moreover, they have to worry that once discovered, they''ll face retaliation from higher-ranking sects. Annihtion of ns and sects would be a lighter punishment. Unlike the Lin family, Nine Peaks Sect, upon learning that they intended to move away, voluntarily gifted them eight million spirit stones. "s, I can only say that this is quite normal. Why don''t you take a look at how many forces have visited the Lin family over the past half-month and what their levels are? Even a fool knows that now is the time to be on good terms with the Lin family. In my opinion, Nine Peaks Sect''s actions are still too lenient." A Foundation Building cultivator couldn''t help but shake his head. Hearing this, the people around fell silent. Yes, they had witnessed this over the past half-month. Nearly all the Golden Core Third Rank forces and Foundation Building Second Rank forces from the surrounding prefectures had visited at least once. This was because the journey was too far, and time was limited. When the Lin family moved to Baoshan Prefecture, the forces that would visit them next would be endless. It might even include Fourth Rank Nascent Soul forces. "Darn it, I''ve decided to move!" Suddenly, a Ninth Layer Qi Condensation young man stated firmly. The surrounding cultivators all looked at him with strange gazes. "If you want to move, then move. Why are you speaking so loudly in this situation?" The young man knew that his actions were too impulsive and quickly exined, "I mean, I want to leave Renhuai County and go to Baoshan Prefecture. I have a feeling that the ce where the Lin family is located is and of opportunity. As long as I closely follow them, there will be many chances. I don''t want to be stuck in Qi Condensation for my whole life. I want to reach higher realms." "Young man, good idea. However, do you know how far it is from here to Baoshan Prefecture?" A Foundation Building cultivator shook his head and said, "Even for me, it takes more than half a month on the journey, not to mention the dangers along the way. "You''re just at the Ninth Level of Qi Condensation. If you stop and go along the way, it will take at least two or three months. If there are dys along the way, it could take half a year. "If anything unexpected happens again, you''re done for! Who doesn''t know that there are many opportunities in big ces, but there are also many dangers!" The Foundation Building cultivator sighed. This sentence was also from his own experiences when he was young. The Ninth Layer Qi Condensation young man didn''t refute. He just turned around and walked firmly in the direction of the Lin family. Seeing this, the Foundation Building cultivator didn''t say anything more, just shook his head. Young people were always so impetuous! Chapter 74: Ancestral Temple Warning, Thirty Years of Fleeing! Chapter 74: Ancestral Temple Warning, Thirty Years of Fleeing! Hongshan County. The Lin family of Hongshan County had already received the news and gathered all their nsmen in Hongshan County. At this moment, Lin Hongtu had already called back all the nsmen who had been sent out over a thousand years. With the recent fame of Azure Heaven Mountain Lin family, the Lin family members who heard this news felt like a pie had fallen from the sky. The surprise came too suddenly. The Lin family''s name was prominent everywhere. No one had expected that their family, which had a long history, had the same bloodline as the Azure Heaven Mountain Lin family. So, in just half a month, over a million nsmen returned. Even Lin Hongtu himself didn''t expect to achieve this speed. Today, in Hongshan County, the Lin family had already gathered all their nsmen. There were 11,358 Qi Condensation cultivators. There were a total of 21 Foundation Building cultivators. Among them, there was a peak Foundation Building cultivator, Lin Hongtu himself. Three were in thete Foundation Establishment Realm, including his father and two n elders. Seven were in the middle Foundation Establishment Realm, with five being natives and two returning. Ten cultivators were in the early Foundation Establishment Realm, with six being natives and four returning. Originally, there were 1.2 million nsmen with mortal bloodline in Hongshan County. Now, over one million had returned. In the past few days, over two million people had learned about their fate. They were relocating to Baoshan Prefecture, and they were overjoyed. For people like them, having the support of arge family undoubtedly increased their safety and quality of life significantly. Of course, the greatest benefit was that if their descendants were born with spiritual roots, they could join the Golden Core family. Then, they could directly join a Third Rank Golden Core family, an opportunity that countless cultivators envied. In these days, the cultivators from the surrounding regions of Hongshan County, having heard this news, had also gathered outside the county. Tens of thousands of cultivators stood closely packed together. "Boom!" Suddenly, an explosion urred in the sky. Everyone looked up and witnessed an unforgettable scene: a massive white serpent, stretching over a million meters, was moving through the sky. It was incredibly fast, almost blocking out the sky. Its shadow cast over thousands of miles ofnd below, and its terrifying aura alone made others difficult to breathe. The white snake halted over Hongshan County. To be precise, with Lin Xuan''s current size, all the creatures in Yunyao Prefecture could see clearly just by looking up. Hundreds of billions of creatures fell into a deathly silence at this moment. They dared not make any significant movements, fearing that they would attract the attention of the terrifying white serpent in the sky. "Is everything prepared?" Lin Xuan lowered his head and asked Lin Hongtu with his thousand-meter-wide golden-purple eyes. Lin Hongtu raised his head, looking at Lin Xuan, but he was stunned and couldn''t react. He wasn''t the only one; all the cultivators of Hongshan County were also dumbfounded. This was particrly true for the Lin family''s cultivators. Although they had already received the news and gathered in Hongshan County, some uncles and grandfathers were expected to personally greet them in theing days. However, no one had expected things to turn out like this. "Huh?" Seeing that Lin Hongtu hadn''t answered, Lin Xuan was puzzled. Hearing this voice, Lin Hongtu finally came to his senses. He quickly nodded, his face filled with urgency, "Grand Ancestor, everything is prepared ording to your instructions. All of the Lin family''s nsmen are now in Hongshan County, totaling two million people." "As long as they''re all here," Lin Xuan said calmly. Then, with a thought, a wave of spiritual power enveloped the entire Hongshan County. If the next step went wrong, the entire county would disintegrate instantly. "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" Apanied by a series of earth-shattering roars, the entire outside of Hongshan County tens of miles long, a huge behemoth, was lifted up by Lin Xuan as if it were a child''s toy. It rose gradually and finallynded on its colossal body. Lin Xuan lowered his head, nced at the Hongshan County, and made sure that nothing had been missed. Then, he made a slight movement of his body. Riding on the sky, he sped towards Baoshan Prefecture. For a long time, countless beings in Yunyao Prefecture stared nkly at this scene. The Yunyao Pce. Fairy Yunyaoy on the pce over a hundred zhang high, looking at Lin Xuan''s departing figure withplex emotions. Her beautiful figure was almost entirely exposed in this position. In front of the pce below, twelve people in uniform stood silently. If anyone could see through their cultivation bases, they would undoubtedly be shocked. Each of them was a peak Nascent Soul True Lord. In front of the twelve people, there was an old man with white hair, wearing a butler''s uniform and a friendly smile on his face. "Old Shi, tell me, if I let you catch that white serpent and seek revenge for being thrown away, will you do it? As long as you help me take revenge, I will obediently go back with you. How about it?" Nangong Yunyao looked at the old man, her spirits lifted. Recalling the scene from that day, Nangong Yunyao seethed with anger. That despicable white serpent hadshed out at her from such a distance. She had never suffered such humiliation in her life! She knew Lin Xuan''s strength was extraordinary. Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators were likely no match for him. Even if the Nangong family''s Divine Execution Guards teamed up, they might not be his match. The Divine Execution Guards, a branch of the Nangong family''s guards, were only the second in line. A team of twelve Nascent Soul Realm Divine Execution Guards,bined with special formations and magic tools, could annihte a Soul Formation Realm cultivator. This showed how highly Lin Xuan was regarded in Nangong Yunyao''s heart. Even Soul Formation cultivators might not be his match. But it was different for Nangong Shi. He had been the steward of the Nangong family for eight thousand years. He kept a low profile in everyday life, but no one dared to underestimate his power. After all, even a pig, after eight thousand years, could reach the peak of the Soul Formation Realm, let alone the steward of the Nangong family. The lifespan of a Golden Core cultivator was five hundred years, a Nascent Soul cultivator''s was three thousand years and a Soul Formation cultivator''s was ten thousand years, and a Unity cultivator''s was thirty thousand years. Therefore, many spected that Nangong Shi''s cultivation was likely in the Unity Realm, even at the peak of the Unity Realm. As for the Great Power among humanity, no one bothered to consider it. It was just too difficult. Humanity''s Great Powers were the true pirs of humanity. How could they end up as stewards of Eighth Rank forces? The head of the Nangong family had only just reached the early realms of Great Powers. Unfortunately, Nangong Shi smiled and declined his youngdy''s suggestion. "Miss, this Lin Xuan is already on the Ancestral Temple''s watch list. The Ancestral Temple has issued n orders to forces of seventh grade and above within the core region, stating that no one, no force, is allowed to provoke Lin Xuan without a valid reason. "You know the prestige of the Ancestral Temple. If we vite the n''s orders, the Nangong family might be annihted. Moreover, I can''t randomly provoke the future enemies for our family." Hearing this, Nangong Yunyao deted. She turned around andy down on the pce floor. "Since you can''t do it, then I don''t need to go back. Old Shi, you can go back on your own. In any case, I won''t be a tool for marriage." Nangong Shi didn''t know whether tough or cry. "Miss, I''m here to talk about this matter. Who told you that the family wants to use you to form a marriage alliance with the Mu family?" Nangong Yunyao turned around and angrily looked at Nangong Shi. "The news has spread throughout the family. The First Young Master of the Mu Family, Mu Yunye, brought arge pile of betrothal gifts to visit Father and propose to the Nangong Family''s Young Miss. "My father only has two daughters. My elder sister has always been the apple of his eye since she was young. How could he possibly send her to a marriage alliance? Then, isn''t the remaining one me? "Fortunately, I was smart that day. After I heard the news, I quietly packed my luggage and ran away. I even used the Interdomain Teleportation Token that Grandfather gave me. Otherwise, I really would have been caught by you. " As she spoke, Nangong Yunyao''s aggrieved eyes glistened. She had been on the run for thirty years. She had been worried and scared and her life had been too bitter. Nangong Shi was speechless. Thirty years ago, when Nangong Yunyao suddenly ran away from home, he knew that this youngdy, who had been fantasizing since childhood, must have had another family drama in mind. "Miss, what kind of person is the family head? You''ve been with him for several hundred years since childhood. Don''t you know? "A typical daughter ve! Without your consent, how could he possibly marry you off? "That day, if you had run a little slower, you would have seen the family head pping away the young master of the Mu family from the family with a single palm." "Huh!" Nangong Yunyao waspletely stunned. She turned around, looking somewhat amazed at Nangong Shi. "Are you saying my father didn''t send me for a marriage alliance? I''ve been running for thirty years for nothing?" Nangong Shi nodded in resignation. Nangong Yunyao shook her head frantically. "This can''t be true, Old Shi. I can''t believe you''ve be so cunning in just thirty years. You must be trying to trick me into returning and then forcibly marrying me, right? In the past thirty years, I''ve read many novels. I saw through your little tricks at a nce. "If you im that Mu Yunye was pped by Father with a single p, then why have people from the Mu family been looking for me for the past thirty years?" Nangong Shi''s heart grew heavy. This daydreamingdy of his had spent thest thirty years reading novels. What had she turned into now? "Miss, if I wanted to restrain you, why would I need to deceive you into returning?" Nangong Shi raised his hand. In an instant, Nangong Yunyao''s expression changed. She felt immobilized. Seeing this, Nangong Shi withdrew his spiritual power and smiled at his young miss. Nangong Yunyao''s hope was dashed. She had to admit that if Old Shi truly wanted to bind her, there was no need to deceive her. "What about the Mu family? How do you exin that?" Chapter 75: The Bustle of Baoshan Prefecture and the Plans of the Three Nascent Soul Experts! Chapter 75: The Bustle of Baoshan Prefecture and the ns of the Three Nascent Soul Experts! "The family head, due to your disappearance, was furious and warned Mu Yunye that if anything happened to you, he would crush that youngd. You know, the Mu family has always been intenselypetitive, with many vying for the position of the young family head. "Consequently, Mu Yunye was afraid that something might happen to you, and that''s why he mobilized the family''s forces to search for you. Of course, no one knew about being pped by the family head except for a few. When the Mu family''s servants came to find you, they assumed you had run away from marriage." Nangong Shi exined earnestly. Nangong Yunyao''s mouth fell open. This time, she was genuinely dumbfounded. Nangong Shi was right. From her earliest years, her father had been entirely indulgent toward her and her elder sister. She couldn''t fathom why he suddenly wanted her to marry into the Mu family. She remained saddened by it. Seeing her expression, Nangong Shi quickly added, "And, Miss, did you really think that after running to the Outer Area, the family wouldn''t find you for twenty years?" Nangong Yunyao was left speechless. Although she enjoyed daydreaming, she was not a fool. The family had numerous methods to locate their members. The mostmon one was bloodline tracking, and the ancestral stone left at home could also be used for genuine spirit tracking. This was just for ordinary family members. In her capacity as the second young miss, there was no way her family couldn''t find her. Moreover, if her father genuinely wanted to sense the three life-saving powers he had bestowed upon her, he couldn''t possibly have missed them. With this in mind, Nangong Yunyao gave uppletely. She had spent thirty years in exile, living in fear and enduring three decades of suffering. In the end, she was informed that it had all been a figment of her imagination. "If you knew where I was, why didn''t youe to exin things to me?" Nangong Yunyao retorted angrily. Nangong Shi hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to betray the old family head. "The old family head felt that you had been pampered from a young age, so experiencing some hardships this time might be good. That''s why¡­" Nangong Shi didn''t finish his sentence, but Nangong Yunyao instantly understood. "So, all my suffering over these thirty years was because of my grandpa?!" Nangong Yunyao''s face flushed with anger. "Great! This old thing, when I was in the family, his mouth was nicer than anyone else''s, and he even said that the entire family doted on me the most. However, as soon as I left, he started plotting against me. I''ll go back now. I''ll definitely let that old thing know how I''ve suffered for the past thirty years." She stood up, ready to leave the Yunyao Prefecture and return home. However, the next moment, she was stopped by Nangong Shi. "Miss, you can''t leave just yet." Nangong Yunyao looked at Nangong Shi and furrowed her brows. "You didn''te to take me back to the family?" Nangong Shi hesitated for a moment, considering whether nodding would make Miss go mad. "It''s like this. There''s a little task that family would like Miss toplete. If Miss can continue to stay on the outer region, it would be best to build a good rtionship with the White Snake that just left. This White Snake is not ordinary; if we can establish a good rtionship with it, it might be an opportunity for our family to be a Ninth Rank force." Nangong Shi finished speaking, prepared for Miss''s thunderous anger. However, he waited for a long time and heard no sound. Nangong Shi raised his head to meet Nangong Yunyao''s shining eyes. Nangong Shi''s heart sank. It''s over. She was obviously lost in her wild thoughts again. Nangong Shi''s guess was correct. Lin Xuan refused her because it was too troublesome, but the troubles at home had been resolved. They even sent her to build a rtionship with Lin Xuan. It all looked like a plot from a novel. Nangong Yunyao had some doubts about herself. Is it destined that she must entangle with that annoying, arrogant White Snake? Would it be a sensational and tormented love? "Old Shi!" Nangong Yunyao suddenly looked at Nangong Shi with a solemn expression. "Miss, what are your orders?" "My grandfather, father, and sister have always been very fond of me since I was a child, and the family has provided me with what I wanted, investing a lot of resources in my cultivation. Now, the family needs my help. It wouldn''t be right if I refuse, right?" Nangong Shi hesitated for a moment and then shook his head. "Miss, if you really don''t¡­" "I''ve made up my mind. Since the family needs me, I''ll selflessly serve. Go back and tell Father and the others: Don''t worry; I promise to take down that White Snake and make it obedient." "¡­" Nangong Yunyao''s mouth hung open for a moment. Then, without waiting for Nangong Shi''s response, Nangong Yunyao''s figure rushed in the direction Lin Xuan had left. Nangong Shi watched Nangong Yunyao''s disappearing figure and suddenly felt some regret. "Is the family''s arrangement really okay?" Baoshan Prefecture. Unlike the usual lively atmosphere, Baoshan Prefecture had been exceptionally quiettely. Half a month ago, an order was issued in the Ancestral Temple. Someon was designated as the future master of Baoshan Prefecture. With this, the four Nascent Soul forces vying for resources found themselves in an awkward situation. After battling for a while, they realized that it was all in vain. Baoshan Prefecture had a new master. Of course, although they were not happy, most of the cultivators stopped vying for the fixed resource points. Even in this half month, most forces had withdrawn from Baoshan Prefecture to avoid misunderstandings with the Lin family. However, the Nascent Soul forces weren''t among those. "Hiss!" On this day, apanied by the hissing of snake, within a radius of several million square kilometers around Baoshan Prefecture, countless beings raised their heads and watched in shock as a gigantic serpent rapidly approached from the distant sky. "It''s here! The future master of Baoshan Prefecture, the Lin family, has arrived. Rumors say that the Lin family''s ancestor is a terrifying White Snake, not just fearsome; its size is unparalleled. I suspect that with its body, even a Nascent Soul cultivator might not be able to defeat it. "Baoshan Prefecture is going to be very interesting." A cultivator grinned maliciously as he watched the White Snake in the sky. "Eh, what do you mean? Didn''t the Ancestral Temple give Baoshan Prefecture to the Lin family? Are there any other forces that dare to oppose the Ancestral Temple?" Beside him, a Golden Core cultivator who had just arrived at Baoshan Prefecture wore a puzzled expression. "Senior, you might not be aware that Baoshan Prefecture is currently rich in resources, with various resource mines, spirit stone mines, and advanced spirit fields. Moreover, in recent times, there have been hundreds of small andrge secret realms. "It doesn''t matter if it''s First or Second Rank secret realms, but there are nine Third Rank secret realms, and one Fourth Rank resource secret realm. The temptation of these high-level secret realms is too great. Just think about it; would the forces that upy these resource points willingly give up their gains because of an order? "Of course, they wouldn''t have the courage to do so if no one supports them. "Originally, Baoshan Prefecture was contested by the four Nascent Soul forces: the Heavenly Thunder Sacred Sect of Liuyan State, the Mo Yin Sect of Liuyan State, the Sea Emperor Pce of North Sea State, and the Beastmaster Hall of Southern Wilds. "Except for the Heavenly Thunder Sacred Sect of Liuyan State, the other three Nascent Soul forces have implicitly upied all the high-level resource points in Baoshan Prefecture. "Of course, they also gave face to the Ancestral Temple; the three Nascent Soul sects did not upy the original location of the Baoduan Pce. Within the Baolin Mountain Range, apart from the main peak having a superior Fourth Rank spirit vein, almost all the other peaks have spirit veins. Either they were already there or advanced after the Heavenly Dao Tribtion. "ording to information from cultivators who have been there, the entire Baolin Mountain Range and the Baoduan Pce have a total of three hundred and sixty spirit veins. There are three Fourth Rank spirit veins in total, but the highest one is not among them. "Besides, there are two primary Fourth Rank spirit veins. Thirty-six Third Rank spirit veins, seventy-two Second Rank spirit veins, and two hundred and forty-nine First Rank spirit veins! The spiritual energy here is incredibly dense, and every once in a while, it rains spiritual liquid." The speaking cultivator exined, his eyes filled with longing. Spiritual energy turning into rain! Where else but in novels could you find such a hidden paradise? If one were to cultivate here, their cultivation would skyrocket like a rocket! The Nascent Soul cultivator who had been puzzled earlier finally understood. "These three Nascent Soul sects don''t seem easy to deal with! They intentionally gave up the Baolin Mountain Range, thus confirming that the Lin family is the owner of Baoshan Prefecture. "As for the other resources in Baoshan Prefecture, the Lin family can only silently bear it as these Nascent Soul forces upy them. After all, they are only a Golden Core force and can''t contend with Nascent Soul forces. Even if the Lin family advances to the Nascent Soul in the future, they can only be on equal footing with them. When the three Nascent Soul sects unite, the Lin family won''t be a threat." The exining cultivator nodded. "Senior, here''s how it is. Starting with these three Nascent Soul forces as leaders, other forces that had initially intended to give up andpletely upy Baoshan Prefecture have also followed suit. They have taken over resource points and not left. "Of course, such forces are not numerous; most have still withdrawn. After all, when the Lin family advances to a Fourth Rank Golden Core level, even if they can''t deal with the three Nascent Soul sects, can''t they handle the lower-tier sects? "So, I said that Baoshan Prefecture will be lively in the near future." The Golden Core cultivator nodded. He hade to find resources. When he heard that Baoshan Prefecture had a master, he was ready to leave. But now, he saw the situation and thought he could stay a little longer to witness the spectacle. Chapter 76-77: Breaking Through Within a Month Chapter 76-77: Breaking Through Within a Month After arriving in the sky above Baoshan Prefecture, Lin Xuan began to leisurely stroll. He had to remember that he would be the future master of Baoshan Prefecture. If he were to disy his true power now, it would save him a lot of trouble. Boundless Profound Realm. This was a Fourth Rank Profound Realm that drifted from the depths of the void to Baoshan Prefecture after the heavenly tribtion. At this moment, outside the secret realm, disciples of the Hidden Sect and the Sea Emperor Pce looked up at Lin Xuan''s figure in the sky. Their gaze was filled with concern. "Do you really think the sect''s decision is a good one?" A Golden Core elder from the Mo Yin Sect asked with concern. He was also a Golden Core cultivator, but his intuition told him that in front of the Lin family''s Ancestor, he was no different from an ant. Although Lin Xuan was so far away, the pressure he exerted on him was no weaker than that of a mid-stage Nascent Soul Realm. It might even be stronger. There was a brief moment when he even doubted if Lin Xuan was really a Golden Core cultivator. "Haha, is the Mo Yin Sect afraid?" Beside him, a person from the Sea Emperor Pce in blue mocked Lin Xuan. "It''s just a White Snake; don''t be deceived by its size. In our Northern Sea State, there are sea beasts even bigger than this snake. In the end, our pce lord skinned it and stored it in our treasury. Regardless of how big it is, for our pce lord, it''s just a Golden Core Realm ant." "Yes, Elder Feng, rest assured, we have three Nascent Soul cultivators in our sect. Even if the Lin family''s Ancestor does have Nascent Soul Realm power, the Mo Yin Sect won''t be afraid." "Is the sect really going to give up on this Fourth Rank secret realm that brings in big profits every day? ording to the sect''s estimate, once this secret realm ispletely developed, we will gain many benefits. The sect believes that in a hundred years, there will still be ten chances for Golden Core elders to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. Elder Feng, you are one of the few Golden Core peak cultivators in the Mo Yin Sect. You will undoubtedly be one of those ten." A beautiful woman beside Elder Feng advised. She was also a Golden Core elder from the Mo Yin Sect but was still in the early stage. She usually stood on Elder Feng''s side. However, if she did same now, she had no chance of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage herself. Thus, her enthusiasm for opening the Endless Profound Realm was even stronger than Feng Wuheng''s. Feng Wuheng opened his mouth and looked at everyone. In the end, he shook his head and didn''t say anything more. His intuition told him that ignoring the Ancestral Temple''smand and taking advantage of the situation wouldn''t lead to a good oue. But the entire Mo Yin Sect, including the people from the Sea Emperor Pce, had already been blinded by the vast resources of the Endless Secret Realm. Their eyes were filled with greed and desire. How could they see any danger? Furthermore, it wasn''t just a Fourth Rank secret realm; there was also a Fifth Rank secret realm. The entire Baoshan Prefecture was full of adventures. For disciples of the two sects, this was an additional opportunity. Nine Third Rank secret realms were allocated to four disciples from the two major sects. The Beastmaster Hall of the Deste Continent upied a Fourth Rank spirit vein near the Monster Mountain Range. On the newly formed spirit vein, there were many spirit herbs and rare resources. There were even rumors that a natural spirit beast had been born on that spirit vein. For a beast-taming sect like the Beastmaster Hall, the allure was undoubtedly fatal. In addition to these, the Beastmaster Hall upied three of the nine Third Rank secret realms. The remaining two were given to the five major Nascent Soul forces to cultivate together. With this, the three major sects tacitlypleted the distribution of resources. Besides dividing the top resources, the three Nascent Soul forces also signed an alliance contract. This was to face the Lin family''s retaliation in the future. As for the Ancestral Temple, the major sects had also considered it. First, giving up the most abundant resources of the Baolin Mountain Range meant they had not vited the Ancestral Temple''smand. Second, for Nascent Soul sects like them, they were no different from ants in the eyes of the Ancestral Temple. Even if the Lin family couldn''t handle it and reported it, the Ancestral Temple probably wouldn''t be rmed. They would just let the divine demon envoys of the Luo Shen Dao deal with it. The three major sects were not entirely unrted to the Luo Shen Dao. In fact, every Nascent Soul sect of the Luo Shen Dao had some connection with the two Soul Formation Dao Lords of the Luo Shen Dao. Finally, if it reallyes to a point of no return, they will have to give up eighty percent of the resources obtained by the three major sects to the people behind them. Such vast resources would even tempt a Soul Formation cultivator. They don''t believe that the Lord of the Luo Shen Dao will give up their immediate benefits to help an undeveloped Lin family. In their view, the Lin family just had the luck to coincide with the major changes in the Ancestral Temple. Bing a Nascent Soul force is already the limit for the Lin family. The Lin family is like the peak of the Demon Resistance Hall in the Nascent Soul stage, dispensable. The choice between immense benefits and the Lin family is already clear. It can only be said that the n of the three major Nascent Soul forces is perfect. However, they have encountered the Lin family and Lin Xuan! "I can''t see the origin of this snake." Within a small secret realm, Dao Lord Xi Ti looked at Lin Xuan in the sky over Baoshan Prefecture through the spatial rift of the secret realm. Hearing this, the Sea Emperor sneered in the spatial rift. He thought that Dao Lord Xi Ti, a human Soul Formation cultivator, was making a fuss because he was no better than his useless disciples. That was just a small Baoshan Prefecture. What kind of creature couldn''t he see through? Thinking this, he extended his divine sense and looked at the sky over Baoshan Prefecture through the secret realm''s space. "!" Emperor Lu was surprised. Then he looked very interesting. "It is indeed interesting. Although there is a spatial tunnel in between, I think even in the Nascent Soul stage, there is nothing I can''t see through. But I can''t see through the background of this snake, and I can''t even see his cultivation. "But his methods cannot deceive this Emperor," said the Emperor. "One of the most powerful special abilities in ancient times: Incarnation of the Laws of Heaven and Earth! In addition, he also possesses the bloodline aura of one of the ten Divine Beasts of the Monster Realm, the Swallowing Heaven Divine Python. "If it weren''t for having the corpse of a Swallowing Heaven Divine Python Crossing Tribtion cultivator in my hands, I might not be able to see through his bloodline aura¡­" Dao Lord Xi Ti was stunned. If he couldn''t see through, it would be fine. But even Emperor Lu couldn''t see through. It seemed that this snake was indeed extraordinary. "Do you think he will affect our ns in any way?" "Haha, rest assured, although I can''t see through him, even if he endures, he is just a Nascent Soul Monster Snake. How will he affect our ns? When my n''s Unity Realm Divine Lords arrive, I will let them capture this Snake. I want to see how this Snake avoids my perception." After hearing this, Dao Lord Xi Ti didn''t say much. He withdrew his gaze and stared at the space rift emitting a dense ck aura, saying: "Soon, very soon, in another month, the Unity Realm Divine Army will truly descend here." In the sky, Lin Xuan suddenly stopped. He looked down at a mountain range hundreds of miles away. It was a branch of the Monster Mountain Range in Baoshan Prefecture. At a nce, apart from a dozen or so Foundation Establishment Realm demon beasts, the only thing worth noting was probably a Nascent Soul Realm demon beast that had just broken through using the Heavenly Tribtion. The entire mountain range wasbeled as ''ordinary.'' Lin Xuan frowned as he looked. He seemed to have not noticed anything, so he withdrew his gaze. His expression seemed calm, but his heart was anything but calm. Because just now, Lin Xuan''s mind had sounded two consecutive system notifications. [Ding! Host, a sinister Soul Formation Dao Lord is peering at the host with ill intentions. Please be careful.] As soon as this voice sounded, the second system notification followed. [Ding! Host, please be careful. A being with far greater strength than the host''s current power is peering at the host. Please be cautious.] If Lin Xuan had disregarded the first notification, the second one made his heart jump. Lin Xuan, although only at the peak of the Golden Core Realm, if he exerted his full strength, he was confident in facing Nascent Soul Realm, or even Soul Formation Dao Lords. Moreover, he still had an ace up his sleeve that he hadn''t used. The second family protection technique rewarded by the system temporarily increased Lin Xuan''s strength by three major realms. This was enough to make him fearless against any cultivator weaker than him. If he wished, he could forcefully break through to the Nascent Soul Realm. However, System said that: This is beyond his range of capabilities. Lin Xuan pondered, "Is it a Grand Ascension Realm Ancestor Lord, or a Crossing Tribtion Realm cultivator?" However, as the distance from the mountain range expanded, his pace did not slow down at all. "No, I must quickly enhance my strength. I''ve been invincibletely, so I''ve been cking off. Swallowing Rainbow Maiden and breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm is the most important thing. In addition, I need to quickly upy Baoshan Prefecture, so that the Lin family fulfills the conditions to be a Golden Core family. The rewards the system has given me should not be like this!" Stimted by the system''s warning and the enormous unknown danger, Lin Xuan set ambitious goals. "Within a month, I must break through to the Soul Formation Realm!" ... T/N: Chapter number skipped for 77 as in Raw. Chapter 78: Shattering All Laws with a Single Force, Within Three Breaths, Accept the Consequences! Chapter 78: Shattering All Laws with a Single Force, Within Three Breaths, ept the Consequences! Fifteen minutester, Lin Xuan looked at the vast mountain range ahead. Tens of thousands of zhang tall peaks stood in the middle of the forest. At the highest point, a peak reached straight into the sky, and on each peak, one could faintly see delicate pce buildings. Cloud bridges were built between the peaks every day. In addition, the rich spiritual energy turned into mist, pervading every inch of space, firmly locked in by the sect''s formations. Hundreds of spiritual veins simultaneously emitted spiritual energy. It had been a long time since anyone absorbed it, and it couldn''t spread within the mountain range. It was easy to imagine how rich the spiritual energy was in the Baolin Mountain Range. ording to Lin Xuan''s estimate, if this state continued for three to ten years, the entire Baolin Mountain Range might be transformed into a spiritual realm by the spiritual rain. "Grand Ancestor, is the Baolin Mountain Range, the original mountain gate of the Baolian Pce?" Next to him, Lin Ran walked out of the green mountains, stood next to Lin Xuan, and looked curiously below. Her expression was obviously shocked by the scenery of the Baolin Mountain Range. Suddenly, a buzzing sound came from behind Lin Xuan. Someone was flying towards them rapidly. Lin Xuan turned around, his eyebrows slightly raised because the person who came was none other than Nangong Yunyao, who had been shaken away by his tail. Was this girl trying to make trouble again? Was she here to annoy him? Thinking of this, Lin Xuan''s tail moved slightly, preparing to use the same technique to send Nangong Yunyao far away. Nangong Yunyao, who had experienced it once, changed her expression slightly when she saw it. She naturally understood Lin Xuan''s thoughts. "Lin Xuan, wait a minute, I didn''te to cause you trouble." Nangong Yunyao hurriedly shouted. Lin Xuan''s tail paused slightly, and his eyebrows were raised. He wanted to see what this girl wanted to say. Nangong Yunyao let out a sigh of relief. She looked at Lin Xuan with a bitter expression. This fellow was addicted to pping her, right?! Of course, Nangong Yunyao''s speed was not slow at all. "Don''t worry, the family matter has been resolved. It''s just a misunderstanding. I won''t bring you and the Lin family any trouble." Nangong Yunyao said solemnly. In order to make Lin Xuanpletely trust her, she even sent him a voice transmission to exin what happened. As for why she transmitted her voice? Nonsense, how could she let more people know about such a shameful thing? Lin Xuan was speechless as he looked at the beautiful woman in front of him. How crazy was she to do something like that?! People always say that women with big breasts have no brains. Lin Xuan nced at her. Alright, she does have some capital. "So, you''re here for?" Lin Xuan nced at Nangong Yunyao and said. "Lin Xuan, why did you say those unpleasant words? I came here to be friends with you. This time, Ie with utmost sincerity, and with the assistance of my family''s power, I''ve acquired unbelievable information about Baoshan Prefecture. For you and the Lin family you protect, there''s undoubtedly a big catch." Lin Xuan''s pupils contracted as he heard this. Does Nangong Yunyao know who or what is hidden within that mountain range? Seeing Lin Xuan''s expression, Nangong Yunyao gave a coldugh. She knew she had some understanding of Lin Xuan. "Lin Xuan, how about it? Do you want to know? I don''t want anything. You just need to apologize to me for using your tail to p mest time, is that request too much?" Nangong Yunyao said triumphantly, her small face adorned with a smug smile. However, Lin Xuan simply turned and headed toward the Baolin Mountain Range below. He left behind a few words, "Whether you tell me or not, it''s up to you." Beside Lin Xuan, Lin Ran turned around. She didn''t mind speaking for her ancestor, but it was clear that her ancestor didn''t want her to. She was not stupid enough to do something like embarrassing her Grand Ancestor. "Hey, wait, why are you so cold? Don''t you want to hear? I went to great lengths to find out about this." Nangong Yunyao said sarcastically, rying everything about Baoshan Prefecture to him. There was a hint of disappointment in Lin Xuan''s eyes. The fact about the mountain range wasn''t groundbreaking news. But after the disappointment came a sense of coldness. "A few Nascent Soul cultivators are causing trouble for me?" On the side, the Lin family members who had been somewhat worried, quickly discarded those concerns because of their ancestor''s words. Well, it seemed that Nascent Soul cultivators had no value for their ancestor. So, there was no problem. "Miss Nangong, are these three Nascent Soul factions really not afraid that something will happen and the Demon Resistance Hall will destroy their sect?" Lin Xiuqi asked with a hint of doubt. Nangong Yunyao confidently smiled; it was her specialty as a youngdy from a prestigious family. "Don''t underestimate any faction that can carry on for over a thousand years." While speaking, she nced at Lin Hongtu. Her meaning was clear. If Foundation Establishment families like the Lin''s could achieve this with a thousand-year heritage, then the depth of the Nascent Soul sect''s foundation would be unfathomable. "Although they''vee up with a perfect n, they are confident that no mistakes will ur. However, as this involves the sect''s heritage, a little caution isn''t excessive. On the day the temple gave the order, most of the three major sect members left the next day, and each of them were loyal with great potentials. "The people left in Baoshan Prefecture, in a sense, are the abandoned chess pieces. As soon as the n goes wrong, they will not hesitate to cut off their tail for survival. All the mistakes were made by the three Nascent Soul cultivators who chose to stay here. As for scouts from influential families like yours, there are many of them as well. "In the end, these guys also know that this is a massive risk, but the current temptation is too great for them to resist. Short-sighted fellows," Nangong Yunyao scoffed. Lin Xuan shook his head at her words. There was no need for so many convoluted ns. As long as he was powerful enough, he could break through everything. He didn''t have time to waste with them here. Right now, the most crucial thing was to break through the Nascent Soul Realm, help the Lin family take control of Baoshan Prefecture, and be a Third Rank Golden Core force. With this in mind, Lin Xuan looked at Baoshan Prefecture and a terrifying voice filled with spiritual sense echoed throughout Baoshan Prefecture, "Mo Yin Sect, Sea Emperor Pce, Ten Thousand Beasts Pavilion, you have three breaths toe out. Otherwise, face the consequences!" Chapter 79: Igniting the Three Nascent Realms, Unifying Baoshan Prefecture! Chapter 79: Igniting the Three Nascent Realms, Unifying Baoshan Prefecture! As Lin Xuan''s voice fell, Baoshan Prefecture plunged into silence. Before long, under the gaze of countless beings, three figures slowly stepped into the void, gradually standing over Baoshan Prefecture. "Fellow Daoist, it''s important to be content. The Lin family is merely a Third Rank Golden Core force. Doesn''t the Baolin Mountain Range satisfy your appetite?" Three figures emerged, an elderly man, a middle-aged man, and a stunning woman among them. The Nascent Soul elder from the Mo Sect, with an unfriendly tone said. He was the Deputy Sect Master of the Mo Yin Sect, one of the three Nascent Soul cultivators. "Fellow Daoist, your family''s ambition to control all of Baoshan Prefecture''s resources might pose some difficulties. We can assure you, once the Lin family you protect advances to a Fourth Rank Nascent Soul force, how about we leave Baoshan Prefecture and return the resources, secrets, and spirit veins?" The middle-aged Nascent Soul cultivator from the Ten Thousand Beasts Pce smiled at Lin Xuan. "Fellow Daoist, you shouldn''t forget that even though the temple has dered the Lin family as the lord of Baoshan Prefecture, it doesn''t mean all the resources belong to the Lin family. Before your arrival, we already upied the existing resources. "Do you intend to drive out all the families that have imed Baoshan Prefecture''s resources and spirit veins? Don''t forget, many of their ancestors have lived here for thousands of years." The Nascent Soul beauty from the Sea Emperor Pce wore a dangerous look in her eyes as she spoke mockingly. Lin Xuan looked at the three of them indifferently and then suddenly smiled. "Interesting. Red-faced, white-faced, and the middleman, all three of you havee. Are you sure I can''t do anything to you?" The two elderly men smiled secretly at his words; their intentions were clear. Boom! However, the next moment, the three of them could no longer smile. Lin Xuan''s tail, tens of thousands of meters long, tore through the void and smashed towards them with a horrifying sonic boom. "You simply don''t understand the meaning of death!" The middle-aged Nascent Soul practitioner from the Ten Thousand Beasts Pce sneered. With a wave of his hand, three gigantic demonic beasts, thousands of miles long, appeared in the sky, blocking Lin Xuan''s tail. Each exuded the aura and pressure of the Nascent Soul stage. Keep in mind that Lin Xuan''s body, which was a million meters long, was only two thousand kilometers in length. Among the three Nascent Soul demons, one was a Night Bright Bull, which was one thousand five hundred miles long and had even reached the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm. The Master of the Ten Thousand Beasts Pce had left one of his own in charge of the Deputy Master of the Ten Thousand Beasts Pce to ensure the absolute safety of the Ten Thousand Beasts Pce. The other two monsters were his life-devouring beasts. They were the Wind-and-Fire Scarlet Tiger and the Transforming Red Heavenly Peng. As the three Nascent Soul demon beasts rushed toward Lin Xuan''s tail, they made contact. In the instant of contact, the three Nascent Soul demonic beasts, who had been brimming with confidence, let out horrifying cries. A thickyer of ck-golden light radiated from Lin Xuan''s tail, and immediately after, the three Nascent Soul demonic beasts exploded in the sky, without any resistance. In the sky, three enormous mushroom clouds appeared. The shockwave from the terrifying explosion shook millions of acres ofnd in Baoshan Prefecture. Even Lin Xuan was somewhat surprised. This kind of power was dozens of times stronger than the World Peace from his previous life. He never expected to possess such power unconsciously. In the distant sky, the three Nascent Soul demonic beasts from the three major sects, who had mocked him with smug smiles, were frozen. Their eyes were filled with disbelief and incredulity. This left people somewhat curious about what had happened to him. "How is this possible? You''re just a Golden Core realm monster, how can you have such power?" The Sea Pce beauty who had once mocked Lin Xuan looked at him with a face full of shock. With one strike, he yed three Nascent Soul Realm beasts. One of them was even at the Peak Nascent Soul stage. This level of power meant that the next attacks could directly annihte all three of them. Within the boundless secret realm, disciples of the Mo Yin Sect and the Sea Pce stared with gaping mouths. The more self-confident they were before, the more they were being proven wrong. In an unnoticed corner, Feng Wuheng let out a sigh. He had long known that the sect''s actions wouldn''t end well. It was just that he didn''t expect the result toe so quickly and unexpectedly. Because even he had been thinking about the pressure from the Demon Resistance Hall and the Ancestral Temple, he didn''t expect the Lin family to have the power to turn the tide. However, the current result was inevitable. A firm resolve shed across Feng Wuheng''s face. He turned and headed deeper into the Beast Mountain. He wanted to leave the sect, leave Baoshan Prefecture, and leave the Luo Shen Dao. He wanted to go to the core territory of the human race. There, he would have a chance to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm. In another ce, above the Fourth Rank spiritual vein of the Beast Mountain, disciples and elders of the Ten Thousand Beasts Pce found it hard to ept the scene in the sky. They knew just how strong the three Nascent Soul beasts dispatched by the Deputy Pce Master were. If the three of them joined forces, even Nascent Soulte-stage demons would be able to fight for over a hundred exchanges. However, they couldn''t even withstand a single strike from the White Snake. So, who spread the news that the ancestor from the Lin family was only at the Golden Core Realm, even though there were rumors that he had already reached the Ninth Refinement of the Golden Core Realm? Did they think they were fools? "Nascent Soul pinnacle! This White Snake is definitely at the Nascent Soul pinnacle!" A third-refinement Golden Core elder from the Ten Thousand Beasts Pce realized and shouted loudly. His voice was filled with determination and despair. Other disciples and elders who had realized it, also understood. All three major sects had been deceived. The Lin family deliberately spread the news that their uncle had only reached the Golden Core Realm to lure them out. They wanted to set an example for the entire Luo Shen Dao to establish a firm foothold. In the sky, the three Nascent Soul realm True Lords exchanged nces. They naturally heard the voices below. Their hearts were filled with approval. While they cursed the Lin family for their deceit, they didn''t slow down their speech. "Fellow Daoist Lin Xuan, it''s all a misunderstanding. We promise to immediately withdraw from Baoshan Prefecture now that the Lord of Baoshan Prefecture has arrived. All the resources we''ve mined during this period will be returned to the Lin family you protect. We only ask you to let bygones be bygones and spare us¡­ our lives." "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" Before the words of the Nascent Soul elder from the Mo Yin Sect fell, three more mushroom clouds rose in the sky. This way, the three Nascent Soul True Lords disappeared before the eyes of the countless beings in Baoshan Prefecture. Chapter 80: Boundless Divine Fruits! Background of Power! Chapter 80: Boundless Divine Fruits! Background of Power! The next day, within the Baolin Mountain Range. Lin Xiuqi, Lin Shanhai, Lin Xunxian, Lin Ran, and Lin Zhongba, the five Golden Core cultivators of the Lin family, led over half of the Lin family''s cultivators, totaling more than six thousand people. They split into five groups and headed towards the entire Baoshan Prefecture. Countless beings around the Baolin Mountain Range witnessed this scene, and they weren''t surprised in the slightest. Ever since yesterday when the Lin family''s Grand Ancestor exterminated the Nascent Soul cultivators from the three major sects, the residents of Baoshan Prefecture knew that it was only a matter of time before the Lin familypletely took control of Baoshan Prefecture. After all, no one had expected that the Lin family would possess such a shocking move, one that would astonish the entire Luo Shen Dao. They could imagine the news of the Lin family''s Grand Ancestor whipping three Nascent Soul cultivators from yesterday spreading at an incredible speed, covering all 72 States and 1,200 Prefectures of the Luo Shen Dao. In the boundless profound realm¡­ Lin Xiuqi led eleven Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Lin family, including Lin Hongtu, as well as over a thousand Qi Condensation cultivators. The entrance to the boundless secret realm was located on a cliff a thousand and two hundred kilometers away from the Baolin Mountain Range. The entire cliff shimmered with radiance, and when living beings entered, they could directly ess the Boundless Profound Realm. Looking at the empty entrance to the secret realm, Lin Hongtu sneered. "These people from the two major sects ran pretty fast." "It''s a pity about the resources we lost over these days," someone from the Lin family said regretfully. "No problem. Monks may escape, but the temple won''t. Now, we can easily reim Baoshan Prefecture, all thanks to the power of our Ancestor. If they had stubbornly resisted, our Lin family would be in trouble. When our family grows stronger in the future, we''ll ensure they receive a hundred times the return they could get today," Lin Xiuqi said with a broad mind. Hearing this, a hint of pride shed on the faces of the other Lin family members. It was the right choice! In this Baoshan Province, who couldpare to the power of their Ancestor? "Moreover, the resources in the Fourth Rank secret realm are almost endless. A Nascent Soul sect with a strong foundation will need hundreds or even thousands of years to develop. In such a short time, how much could they mine? These are just some surface resources," Lin Xiuqi said calmly. It was challenging to find secret realms. Most forces didn''t have ess to one. Once discovered, it would undoubtedly be the cornerstone of a faction''s future. Generally, a Third Rank Golden Core force that could control a second-grade secret realm could already be considered to have good heritage. However, ces like Baoshan Prefecture, which had undergone a terrifying tribtion of the heavenly Dao and received the blessing of the heavenly Dao, experienced the spectacr sight ofyers uponyers of secret realms. Look at the original Renhuai County of the Lin family. Despite having crossed the heavenly tribtion, they still didn''t have a single Profound Realm. This was also why the four Nascent Soul cultivators who controlled a prefecture or even several prefectures were shocked when they learned of the number and level of secret realms in Baoshan Prefecture. They would rush over to fight for them at all costs. ording to Lin Xiuqi''s thinking, if their Lin family hadn''t appeared out of nowhere, he wouldn''t have known about other secret realms. Eventually, they would have fallen into the hands of the two half-step Soul Formation realm forces of the Luo Shen Dao. The Lin family members in the surroundings once again surveyed the area, set up formations, and entered the secret realm to explore. Lin Xiuqi stood quietly in the void, gazing eagerly at the endless Profound Land below. The situation of the Boundless Secret Realm was something the Lin family had already learned about through various channels beforeing. Abundant spiritual energy, various spirit herbs, and precious elixirs were plentiful. This was basically the standard for Profound Realms. Within the secret realm, the growth speed of spirit herbs and precious elixirs was astonishing. This was one of the reasons why forces considered a newly acquired Profound Realm as a treasure. Because it could indeed continuously benefit the force. The Boundless Secret Realm was a Fourth Rank secret realm, so the difference was even greater. There were almost no shortages of various precious metal mines within. Sky-opening Stone, Ketone Iron, and Red me Gold, these three precious resources for refining artifacts, had all been found in the Boundless Secret Realm. It was said that two Nascent Soul cultivators even discovered a medium-grade Spirit Stone mine. The scale wasn''trge, but it was estimated that thirty million medium-grade Spirit Stones could be mined. When converted, that was a total of three billion low-grade Spirit Stones. This was enough to drive Nascent Soul cultivators crazy. In the secret realm, as long as these mines were continuously developed, it would be enough to ensure the prosperity of the Nascent Soul cultivator force for a thousand years. Moreover, each secret realm had its own unique features. The specialty of the Boundless Secret Realm was the Fourth Rank heavenly treasure! The Boundless Fruit was a fruit of the core six-thousand-year-old divine tree in the core of the Boundless Profound Realm. It would bloom every hundred years and bear fruit every thousand years. For Qi Condensation realm cultivators, swallowing a hundred fruits at once would immediately bring them to the Foundation Establishment peak. Within fifty years, they would undoubtedly reach the Golden Core Realm, and the quality of their Golden Core would not be lower than Third Rank. Foundation Establishment cultivators who immediately consume Golden Pills can experience a substantial improvement in their Golden Core realm based on their cultivation and refining level. For Golden Core cultivators, the Boundless Fruit is an otherworldly opportunity. If a cultivator in the Golden Core Ninth Refinement realm swallows three of these fruits, they can attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul realm. It is said that if one consumes twenty fruits in session, they can instantly reach the Nascent Soul realm. Naturally, the Boundless Fruit is intended for Nascent Soul cultivators. It is said that when a Nascent Soul cultivator swallows a hundred Boundless Fruits at once, they can break through three minor realms. The Boundless Fruit bears fruit once every thousand years. This means that Nascent Soul cultivators in the early stage don''t need to cultivate; they only need to wait for a thousand years. This way, they can smoothly advance from the early Nascent Soul stage to the pinnacle, seeking higher boundary realms. Perhaps, for some supreme beings and monstrous incarnations, this speed may not be considered fast, and it could even be seen as slow. After all, Nascent Soul''s lifespan is 1,500 years. If they stay here for a thousand years, then it will take at least a hundred years to break through to theter stages. Basically, their lifespan is running out. For those Nascent Soul cultivators with ordinary talents, this is an entirely different path. After all, if they don''t consume these fruits, they may not even be able to break through to theter stages after a thousand years. For people without resources and no cultivation techniques, even reaching the middle stage is problematic. "As long as you can stably control a Fourth Rank secret realm, any faction, as long as it has time, will definitely be able to grow to a Fourth Rank boundary realm," Lin Xiuqi suddenly eximed while digesting the information about the Boundless Profound Realm within his body. At this moment, he seemed to understand why the three major Nascent Soul sects were willing to risk annihtion to upy the Boundless Secret Realm. Chapter 81: The Power of the Nine Styles of Zhenxian, Falling Moon Spirit Chapter 81: The Power of the Nine Styles of Zhenxian, Falling Moon Spirit Monster Beast Mountain Range, Falling Moon Mountain. This was the second ce in Baoshan Prefecture where a Fourth Rank spiritual vein was born. Lin Xunxian led ten Foundation Establishment cultivators and over eleven hundred Qi Condensation cultivators, standing on Falling Moon Mountain. They surrounded the spiritual vein in an area with a radius of a hundred miles. To Lin Xunxian''s surprise, the Beast Pce cultivators did not leave. Three Golden Core cultivators, one Ninth Refinement and two Seventh Refinement, and thirty-six Foundation Establishment cultivators, along with sixteen hundred Qi Condensation cultivators, felt the arrival of the Lin family. They all looked at the sky with no trace of fear. "You truly possess the power of a Fourth Rank Nascent Soul. The power you casually disyed just now is alreadyparable to that of a Third Rank Golden Core," Lin Xunxian eximed. He looked at the three Golden Core cultivators from the Beast Pce and curiously asked, "The Lin family has already dominated Baoshan Prefecture. Why do you want to stay here and await death?!" The residents stationed at the Beast Pce were all elderly. There were two old men and an old woman. When they heard this, they allughed. The leading Ninth Refinement Golden Core cultivator shook his head and said, "We''ve already cut off ties with our family. Where can we go? Yesterday, your ancestor killed three Nascent Soul cultivators and today we will kill you Lin family members. Then, your ancestor will really be nervous, right?" As he finished speaking, a frenzy of aura rose to the sky. Every disciple of the Beast Pce summoned all their fierce beasts. Some summoned two or three savage beasts, while others summoned hundreds of them. Of course, more savage beasts meant higher quality. Taoists who disregarded reasoning were the exception. Therefore, in a short period of time, the sky above Falling Moon Mountain was filled with tens of thousands of savage beasts. Along with their beast-taming masters, a terrifying aura condensed into one. It tore through the sky. All living beings within a thousand miles could clearly feel the changes happening here. For a moment, many people looked over. When they saw the changes in front of them, they were all stunned. "Has the Beast Pce gone crazy? At this point, do they still want to fight the Lin family to the end?" "No, they don''t want to be enemies with the Lin family. The Beast Pce''s strength among Nascent Soul cultivators is not weak. There is only one reason for this situation. The Beast Pce isn''t afraid of the Lin family''s ancestor, but they fear retaliation from the Ancestral Temple. So, they gave up the idea of pawning and decided to protect the caravan. "Oh no, with things like this, won''t the Lin family''s influence in the Falling Moon Domain all end up here? The Lin family ancestor must be going crazy." While everyone was discussing, on Falling Moon Ridge, the disciples of the Beast Pce had already led tens of thousands of savage beasts to attack the Lin family disciples in the sky. What puzzled everyone was that there wasn''t a single Lin family member who remained fearless. They just looked at the Lin family leader ahead. Lin Xunxian had just reached the first revolution of Golden Core. On the other hand, besides the three supreme beasts from the Beast Pce, which were at least in the Seventh Transformation of the Golden Core realm, they also summoned six savage beasts at thete Golden Core Realm or even at the pinnacle. "What''s the use of hoping for this Golden Core from the Lin family?" At the moment when everyone was confused, Lin Xunxian looked at the people from the Beast Pce charging towards him with a crazy expression and smiled. He slowly raised the sword in his hand and ced it on the hilt without saying a word. The next moment, everyone saw a dazzling sword light shining in the sky, illuminating the sky for thousands of miles. All living beings instinctively closed their eyes. When they opened them again, the disciples of the Beast Pce and the savage beasts had disappeared from Falling Moon Mountain, leaving only a deathly silence. "Immortal ying Nine Forms!" Behind Lin Xunxian, thousands of Lin family disciples watched this scene in shock. Some Lin family disciples couldn''t help but mutter. Yes, Lin family disciples knew that Lin Xunxian, one of the two geniuses of the Lin family, possessed a sword technique she created when he was still a mortal. He had never used it before. Although no one had seen it, everyone in the Lin family knew about it. Lin Xunxian''s Immortal ying Nine Forms were seen by their Ancestor. "If all nine techniques arepleted, maybe we can really try to kill immortals!" Although no one in the Lin family had seen the Immortal ying Nine Forms, no one doubted Lin Xunxian''s strength. Of course, what they didn''t know was that while Lin Xunxian absorbed all of the Purple Heaven Sword Art, he had only created the first move of the Immortal ying Nine Forms. Lin Xunxian named it after himself, "(Xunxian) Seeking Immortality," which meant he never forgot his original aspiration and the hardships of her journey to be an immortal. As for the power of the first move, when they saw the people from the Beast Pce disappear from Falling Moon Mountain, all the Lin family disciples had their answers. One sword severed the Nascent Soul! "In reality, Cousin Xunxian didn''t exaggerate. If he really uses the Immortal ying Nine Forms, perhaps Grandpa Zhongba might not even be his match." One Lin family disciple said in amazement. "It''s hard to say. Cousin Xunxian is a visible freak, but you don''t know how much of a freak Grandpa Zhongba is. He always has a smile on his face. Who knows how many cards he''s hiding?" "Who cares about that? Don''t forget, Cousin Xunxian and Grandpa Zhongba were both once mortals, both created by our Grand Ancestor. In our Lin family, our Grand Ancestor will always be the most powerful! "So I think it''s better to learn cooking and brewing spiritual wine. If Grand Ancestor is happy one day, maybe we can be freaks like Cousin Xunxian and Grandpa Zhongba." "Yeah, Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong won the favor of Grand Ancestor with Xuejiao. It''s said that they''ve already reached the pinnacle of Foundation Establishment. If our Grand Ancestor is willing, they might be among the next group of Golden Core cultivators." One Lin family disciple said enviously. Upon hearing this, the other Lin family disciples fell silent. To say they weren''t jealous would be a lie. They could only curse Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong for having too much good luck. They swore that when they returned, they would study cooking and brewing techniques. This was the unique path of the Lin family disciples. In front of everyone, Lin Xunxian naturally ignored the discussions behind him. Rather than looking at the core of the Falling Moon Domain, he turned his attention to the state of his Dao Heart, which reminded him that something extraordinaryy hidden inside. In the next moment, Lin Xunxian raised his hand, and the sword''s body condensed into a massive de thousands of zhang in height. It passed through his body, exuding an overwhelming sword intent that sent shivers down one''s soul. For miles around, at this moment, all living beings watched in silence, not daring to move, as if the next moment would bring death by the sword intent. Lin Xunxian gazed at the core of the Falling Moon Domain, his expression calm. Therey the core of a Fourth Rank spiritual vein. "I don''t care who you are,e out in three breaths!" Lin Xunxian''s indifferent voice echoed throughout the Falling Moon Domain. At this moment, everyone discovered that there were other creatures hidden in the Falling Moon Domain! Chapter 82: Silver-Winged Peng Bird, How to Dominate Baoshan Prefecture! Chapter 82: Silver-Winged Peng Bird, How to Dominate Baoshan Prefecture! Under everyone''s gaze, a hundred-meter-sized silver-white light sphere floated out from the core of the Falling Moon Domain. When it reached an altitude of a kilometer, the radiance dissipated, revealing a silver-white giant Peng bird with a wingspan of a hundred meters. The silver-white Peng bird pped its wings gently, causing a slight ripple in the surrounding space. (In Chinese Mythology the Peng is a giant bird that transforms from a Kun which is a giant ?sh. The peng would be alot like a Roc while the Kun could be likened to the Leviathan.) Lin Xunxian narrowed his eyes. The power of space was a level that only those above the Soul Formation Realm could touch. At this moment, the silver-white Peng bird cautiously looked at Lin Xunxian. The long sword in the young man''s hand indeed brought a threatening force that could endanger its life. In the past, it could have easily escaped using its spatial talent. But this time, it dared not because its intuition told it that before it could use spatial power, the young man''s sword would fall on it. "Come over!" Lin Xunxian waved at the silver-white Peng bird and said. The silver-white Peng bird rolled its eyes and didn''t move. Lin Xunxian''s long sword dropped slightly. The space shed, and the silver-white giant Peng bird appeared at Lin Xunxian''s feet. This made it perk up. Before Lin Xunxian could react, a mysterious formation appeared on the back of the silver-white Peng bird, enveloping Lin Xunxian within it. After a moment, the formation dissipated. Many creatures outside hadn''t yet reacted to everything that had just happened. The only thing they felt was why Lin Xunxian and the silver-white Peng bird''s auras seemed to have be one. Lin Xunxian was slightly stunned. When he understood, he couldn''t help but smile. "You''re very sensible, aren''t you?" His original intention was just to get a close look at the silver-white Peng bird. He didn''t expect it to submit so easily. To prevent him from attacking, it directly entered into a master-servant contract with him. This also made him doubt if he had been wrong before. After all, the higher a monster''s talent, the more difficult it was to enter into a master-servant contract with it. Truly talented monsters would rather self-destruct than agree to a contract. Unlike the silver-white Peng bird in front of him, which took any action when faced with danger. This kind of monster, could it really control the power of space!? Lin Xunxian doubted himself. But soon, his doubts disappeared because the silver-white giant Peng bird had already proven this point to him. The silver Peng bird spread its wings. The next moment, the two of them disappeared in the Falling Moon Domain. When they reappeared, they were already three thousand kilometers away. "Goo!" The silver-white Peng bird let out a proud screech. After signing the contract, it was in sync with Lin Xunxian''s intentions and naturally sensed Lin Xunxian''s doubts. How could he tolerate such a thing!? The scene before him confirmed his suspicions when the silver-white Peng bird indeed awakened its innate spatial abilities. Lin Xunxian also spected that the silver-white giant Peng bird was likely the spirit beast mentioned in the previous reports that had awakened special abilities. "Foundation Establishment Mid-stage, a pair of wings, able to fly three thousand miles in the blink of an eye. What an amazing divine bird!" Even Lin Xunxian couldn''t help but marvel at this moment. "As expected of the power of space. Even a Nascent Soul cultivator would need about a minute to cross three thousand miles of territory. That''s great. Grand Ancestor has helped me so much, but I haven''t given him a gift. If I give you to my ancestor, he''ll surely like you." Lin Xunxian said with a happy smile. He looked at the silver-white Peng bird with satisfaction. The bird was at a loss. "What the hell? I just signed a contract with you, and you want to give me away? What kind of bullsit Grand Ancestor is worthy of me being a gift?" "Bang!" With that, the silver-white Peng bird had barely finishedining when it felt a sharp pain in its head. Its whole body was struck by Lin Xunxian, causing it to fall from several kilometers in the sky, creating a thousand-meter-deep crater on the ground. Lin Xunxian stood in the void, looking at the deep pit with a cold expression. The silver-white Peng bird could feel his thoughts, so it was no exception. "Anyone who insults my ancestor shall die! Sit bird, if you dare to say a word against my ancestor, I''ll risk getting severely injured by the power of the contract and kill you right here." As it flew out of the deep pit, the silver-white Peng bird, which was about to explode in anger, looked at Lin Xunxian with confusion. "No need, buddy. Is it necessary? I was justining! He''s your Grand Ancestor, not your parent." This thought shed through the silver Peng bird''s mind. It didn''t dare to linger on it for even a moment. It knew that the ancestor Lin Xunxian mentioned was an untouchable topic. Its own life was more important, and it had already signed a contract. Losing its life would be a heavy loss. Lin Xunxian didn''t exin anything to the silver-white Peng bird. He brought the creature through the Falling Moon Domain, exchanging greetings with the Lin family members there. Then, he headed straight for the Baolin Mountain Range. Meanwhile, at the entrances to the nine Third Rank secret Realm, Lin Zhongba led thirty-one Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Lin family and nearly two thousand Qi Condensation cultivators. Needless to say, the seven realms previously controlled by the three major sects were now abandoned. The Lin family''s takeover went smoothly. The other two realms were jointly developed by the five Golden Core sects. The sects originally intended to negotiate with the Lin family. They had upied these two realms for less than half a month, and the development costs hadn''t been recovered yet. They couldn''t ept the fact that they had to give them up. Fortunately, Lin Zhongba killed the sect leaders with a single strike. Everything became exceptionally smooth. Not to mention the Golden Core ns, who seemed tock brains, and they wouldn''t do something as foolish as staying in Baoshan Prefecture. On the other hand, Lin Ran was responsible for taking over other resources in Baoshan Prefecture. After all, this vast prefecture not only had two spiritual vein realms as resources. As a representative of the Lin family, Lin Shanhai came into contact with the various factions that had originally resided in Baoshan Prefecture. He only expressed one attitude: the resources they had upied were still theirs. From now on, they should regard the Lin family as their superiors and double their annual tribute, making it 4.4%. In times of need, they would answer the call. At the same time, Lin Shanhai also observed the neers in Baoshan Prefecture to see if there were suitable individuals. If so, he would offer them some resources to persuade them to settle in Baoshan Prefecture. From now on, the Lin family was the supreme sect. The resources for settling included spiritual veins, spiritual realms, and some other things. Any power that wishes to survive requires spiritual veins. Fortunately, Baoshan Prefecture was notcking in low-level spiritual veins. The Lin family had a limited number of people, and it was unrealistic to fully develop them all. To ensure the prosperity of Baoshan Prefecture and expand their long-term benefits, Lin Xuan offered the Lin family''s proposal to deal with Baoshan Prefecture. Naturally, the Lin family members all agreed and resolutely executed the n! Chapter 83: Gods and Demons Fifth Refinement - The Shattered Silver Bird! Chapter 83: Gods and Demons Fifth Refinement - The Shattered Silver Bird! Heavenly Reflection Lake. This is thergest spiritualke in the main Peak. Theke covers an area of more than 300 square kilometers. It''s the true number one spiritualke of Baoshan Prefecture. After the Lin family took over the Baolin Mountain Range, this spiritualke naturally became Lin Xuan''s new residence. On this day, by thekeside, Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong, two new barbecue tools, were diligently grilling for Lin Xuan. The demon beast resources in Baoshan Prefecture were far more abundant than in Renhuai County. Even within the Baolin Mountain Range, there were various demon beasts. As a result, Lin Xuan''s food had received aprehensive upgrade. The creatures he consumed were mostly Foundation Establishment demon beasts. By theke, there were thousands of grills, and hundreds of Foundation Establishment demon beasts had been captured by the Lin family. Under the influence of Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong''s spiritual energy, the process was orderly. Of course, the Lin family''s five Golden Core cultivators were indispensable. Next to the grills were thirty-foot-tall wine barrels. At a nce, there were five to six hundred jars. Every jar of spiritual wine here was personally brewed by the Lin family, with arge amount of spirit herbs added. None of them were less than a hundred years old. Each jar contained at least one millennium-old spirit herb. It could be said that the Lin family had nearly mobilized its entire family''s strength to treat Lin Xuan. Of course, Lin Xuan wasn''t a monster that only eat grilled things. It''s just that, with his current physique, grilling was the most suitable for him. In normal times, the Lin family''s various delicacies, and even spiritual fruits, were all in abundance. In addition to cultivation, Lin Xuan''s life in the Lin family could almost be written into a gourmet book. Having just drunk a jar of spiritual wine, Lin Xuan felt that his spiritual energy had increased slightly, and the Golden Core in his body had be even more concentrated. The Gods and Demons power moved slightly, quickly converting the remaining medicinal power into divine power. His Divine Sea was filled with his divine power. "The foundation of the Golden Core is already strong enough, and if it continues to grow, the Golden Core Rainbow Maiden may not be enough. I can''t waste it." Lin Xuan sensed the situation within his body and said with lingering fear. No one outside would ever think that someone wouldment their strong Golden Core. "If I consume all of this spiritual wine and demon meat, my Divine Sea should be filled with one-tenth of it." Lin Xuan looked at the spiritual wine and barbecue by theke with satisfaction. The Gods and Demons power was the most powerful technique he had practiced so far. The first revolution¡ªHeaven and Earth¡ªwas nominally onlypatible with the Qi Condensation level. However, in reality, a strand of divine power was enough to contend with the Golden Core Realm. The second Transformation should beparable to the Foundation Establishment Realm, but ten strands of divine power were enough to make him unstoppable at the Golden Core Realm and possess the power to resist attacks at the Nascent Soul Realm. The third revolution didn''t even need to be mentioned. With over a hundred strands of divine power, it was nominally Golden Core level, but in reality, he was already invincible at the Nascent Soul level. In the fourth Transformation, a qualitative change urred. With ten thousand strands of divine power, he could open the Divine Sea, and he no longer needed to worry about consuming divine power. In name, the Fourth Realm of Divine Refinement ispatible with the Nascent Soul Realm, but in reality, if Lin Xuan''s physical strength were fully unleashed, even a Soul Formation cultivator wouldn''t be able to withstand it. This is also the reason why yesterday, the Nascent Soul cultivators from the three major sects couldn''t withstand a single blow from Lin Xuan. He didn''t even use his Golden Core cultivation; his physical strength wasn''t even at one percent. Of course, in Lin Xuan''s view, only such heaven-defyingbat power truly deserved the title "Divine Transformation." For him to advance to the Fifth Revolution, the first thing he needed to do was fill his Divine Sea with divine power and merge it. This would increase its volume a hundredfold. Lin Xuan''s Divine Power Sea only had a hundred strands of divine power. However, topletely fill it, he estimated that he would need at least a million strands of divine power. The sheer quantity of resources required would probably make ordinary factions tremble in fear. However, Lin Xuan wasn''t surprised. It was akin to nourishing a living immortal. It would be strange not to consume vast resources. Fortunately, as soon as he entered, the Lin family members suffered from spiritual poisoning reactions due to the extremely rich spiritual energy within the Baolin Mountain Range. This was because the spiritual energy was too dense, and their bodies absorbed it faster than they could refine it. So, Lin Xuan directly used his bloodline ability, Swallowing Heavens, to absorb two-thirds of the spiritual energy generated by the hundreds of spiritual veins in the Baolin Mountain Range over the past few months. He had condensed more than thirty thousand strands of divine power. His strength had indeed increased significantly. "At the current rate of spiritual energy generation in the Baolin Mountain Range, without affecting the Lin family''s cultivation, I can use Swallowing Heavens to condense around a hundred strands of divine power each day. That''s three thousand strands a month and thirty-six thousand in a year. "If I want to break through to the Fifth Revolution of Divine Transformation, it will take twenty to thirty years. However, Baoshan Prefecture is resource-rich. After the Lin family''s plunder of Baoshan Prefecture, the resources obtained will be countless. I don''t need too much; if I use only half, I might be able to break through to the Fifth Revolution of Divine Transformation in just a few months." Lin Xuan looked at the pile of grilled meat and strong liquor by theke, lost in thought. "Oh, someone''s back!" Suddenly, Lin Xuan raised his head and looked at the entrance outside the Baolin Mountain Range. A silver light shed, and the next moment, it appeared above the Heavenly Reflection Lake. Lin Xuan furrowed his brow, instinctively preparing to give the neer a p. Boom! The tail automatically transformed. A tail that was tens of thousands of meters long emerged from the bottom of theke and smashed towards the silver light. "Grand Ancestor, it''s me!" In the blink of an eye, Lin Xunxian''s voice rang out. The silverrge roc stared at the massive snake tail that was less than a hundred meters away and the mysterious white snake whose cultivation he couldn''t discern. It had swallowed hard. Just now, it had sensed the approach of death. The instinct of a demon beast told it that the mysterious white snake in front of it was undoubtedly the most terrifying creature it had encountered since its birth. There was no alternative! Especially when the silver roc saw the numerous Foundation Establishment demon beasts around the white snake. It felt its scalp tingle, and its body stiffenedpletely. There was only one extremely terrifying guess in its mind. "Is Lin Xunxian trying to feed me to the white snake as food? I am a divine beast awakened with spatial innate abilities! How could someone be so foolish as to feed me, a gifted spirit beast, to someone else as food?" The silver roc consoled itself. Thinking of this, it rxed a bit and looked at Lin Xunxian to confirm. Lin Xunxian responded with a mysterious smile. That smile seemed to say, "Don''t think too much; I''m just feeding you as food." At this moment, the silver roc''s heart had already died. It felt that its brilliant and resplendent avian life hade to aplete end here! Chapter 84: The Silver Divine Peng and the Swordless Starry Sea! Chapter 84: The Silver Divine Peng and the Swordless Starry Sea! The silver-white Peng swiftly realized it should leave Lin Xunxian behind. Buzz! With a resounding hum, the vast bird vanished into thin air. Lin Xunxian remained unruffled, almost relishing the uing spectacle. In the next moment, space around Lin Xuan rippled. The silver-white Peng, which should have been a few thousand miles away, suddenly appeared before him. It looked up at Lin Xuan, its expression forced. "Hello, senior! You see, are you dissatisfied with my acrobatics?" It chuckled. Pfft! Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong, on the side, couldn''t help butugh at the shamelessness of the Peng. Lin Xuan nced at Lin Xunxian, his eyes inquisitive. Lin Xunxian''s expression turned solemn. "Grand Ancestor, this creature was found in the Falling Moon Domain. It should be the legendary awakened spirit beast with divine powers. "In addition, as you can see, this fellow has awakened spatial abilities. Xunxian found it rare and wishes to give it to you as a gift. You can keep it as a pet or roast it; the choice is yours. "This creature voluntarily entered into a master-servant contract with me. Grand Ancestor, please help us before considering eating it. Xunxian suggests roasting it; this guy just spoke ill of you." The silver-white Peng trembled as it stared at Lin Xunxian. Why was this guy so malevolent? He''s determined to send me to my doom! Who knew that the Grand Ancestor he mentioned was such a terrifying figure? If you''d said that earlier, who would be willing to follow you?! Isn''t following your Grand Ancestor a better option? Besides, he and I are both of the Monster Race. Hearing this, Lin Xuan looked at the silver-white Peng. Thetter shivered and hastily said, "Senior, don''t believe this guy''s nonsense. If I''d known it was you, I wouldn''t have epted him as my master. I definitely would have epted you as my master instead. Those profane words were truly unintentional! "Moreover, the contract he signed with me is a bloodline contract of the Silver Peng n. Once sealed, no one can break it. If I die, this guy''s future will be ruined! I despise him! I couldn''t form a contract with someone like you, but I signed one with this person." The silver-white Peng looked utterly miserable, his voice filled with resentment. It was evident that every word he spoke was genuine. Lin Xuan chuckled. This clown seemed even chattier than Fang Yan. With a thought, the silver-white Peng''s information appeared before Lin Xuan. It had entered into a master-servant contract with Lin Xunxian, belonging to the Lin family. Lin Xuan could ess all the information. [Name: Kong! (Self-proimed: Uncle)] [Age: Four months] [Cultivation Stage: Mid Foundation Building] [(Peng) Bloodline Divine Ability: White Peng Space Existence] [Four months ago, Kong Xiaoliu''s mother gave birth to him in the Endless Starry Sea. However, she was pursued by a formidable enemy and gravely wounded. Then, a spatial storm erupted, sucking Kong Xiaoliu in. Amidst the transformations of the heavenly tribtion, he arrived at the Falling Moon Domain of Baoshan Prefecture.] Lin Xuan looked at the silver-white Peng''s information panel in astonishment. Good heavens. He couldn''t tell that this guy was younger than him. He was at least half a year old, and this guy was only four months. His cultivation had already reached the mid Foundation Establishment Realm. Of course, this guy probably started in the Foundation Establishment Realm from birth. In just four months, he''s reached the mid Foundation Establishment Realm. Even the most naturally gifted among the vast sea of stars can''t start cultivating from the Qi Condensation stage at birth. Their bodies aren''t that fragile. After all, they have to contend with the power of space. Lin Xuan could sense that Kong Xiaoliu''s body was the strongest he had ever seen. Nevertheless, he gave Lin Xuan a feeling of being naturally undernourished. If he guessed correctly, if it weren''t for that ident, this guy would have been a top-tier Divine Beast in the Golden Core stage right from birth. "Kong Xiaoliu, what level of control do you have over space now?" Lin Xuan asked Kong Xiaoliu. The Silver Peng''s body trembled. It looked up at Lin Xuan as if it were seeing a mirage. "How do you know my name?!" It had only heard the name Kong Xiaoliu once. At the moment of its birth, its mother told it. However, after her words, she hid it in a spatial inteyer and fled into the distance. It knew that its mother was being pursued by a formidable enemy. She was trying to lure the enemy away to give it a chance at life. Encountering a space storm was indeed a stroke of luck. Perhaps other living creatures, even those in the Unity Realm or Void Formation Realm who had just begun to touch space''s power, would unquestionably die if they encountered a space storm. However, this was the Silver Divine Peng. The blood flowing within it belonged to the master of space. For them, space''s power was like a fish in water. It came naturally to them. It had often fantasized that one day, its mother would descend from the heavens and take it home. "If I want to know, I will know," Lin Xuan said calmly. Kong Xiaoliu''s mouth twitched. However, he nced around at the unsurprised Lin Xunxian and the two barbecue men. His heart sank. This guy was even scarier than he had imagined. "Senior, I''m only at the mid Foundation Establishment Realm now. I encountered an ident at birth, so I only know the surface. What I can do now is control space''s power, achieve brief space travel, and envelop myself with space power. Itpletely ignores divine consciousness. People below the Nascent Soul stage can''t detect me at all." Kong Xiaoliu said confidently. After that, he looked at Lin Xunxian and whispered, "Except for freaks!" He hadn''t expected to stay in the Falling Moon Mountain for just four months. During this time, those who imed to be from the Beast Pce used countless methods but couldn''t find him. However, he was discovered by someone at the Golden Core Realm. It wasn''t his fault. If anyone had to be med, it was the freak in front of him. How could someone in the Golden Core stage master a Daoist Heart State that only those in the Soul Formation Realm could possess? Unlike divine consciousness, the Dao Heart State was called a small enlightenment. It could merge with heaven and earth at any time. His expertise in space was still too low, making him easily detectable. "So, you''re useless to me, is that it?" Lin Xuan said mockingly, looking at Kong Xiaoliu. Kong Xiaoliu chuckled awkwardly. His heart tightened. Useless. Wasn''t this synonymous with barbecue? It was all over! Kong Xiaoliu instinctively spread his wings and flew around Lin Xuan. He looked at Lin Xuan expectantly and said, "Senior, I am beautiful!" The hidden meaning was: I can be a pet! Seeing this, Lin Xuan couldn''t help butugh because in his mind, an image from his previous life inexplicably came to mind. With minimal conversation, just one sentence: "Because I''m lecherous!" Chapter 85: Nangong Yunyao, Proactively Solving the Misunderstanding for the Dao Lord He Hua! Chapter 85: Nangong Yunyao, Proactively Solving the Misunderstanding for the Dao Lord He Hua! "Alright, since you''ve already signed a contract with Xunxian, I naturally won''t make things difficult for you. From now on, follow him to explore the cultivation world," Lin Xuan said in a calm tone. After all, he was a snake. What could he do? Most importantly, this lousy guy was a male. If he ever transformed in the future, Lin Xuan couldn''t even imagine that scenario. He absolutely couldn''t ept it. "Grand Ancestor!" Lin Xunxian spoke up, wanting to persuade him. However, Lin Xuan stopped him. "If you truly want to repay me, then work hard to nurture and develop this family. For me, that''s the best reward. Alright, you can go. The Lin family is in urgent need of manpower." "Okay, Grand Ancestor!" Before Lin Xunxian could say anything, the silver-white Great Peng Kong Xiaoliu readily agreed. He automatically recognized Lin Xuan as his Grand Ancestor. Without giving Lin Xunxian a chance to continue speaking, he left the Bailian Mountain Range. Their voices could still be faintly heard. "Lin Xunxian, you actually wanted to take my life. There''s no ce for you here. Damn, I, a divine beast, recognized you as my master, and you wanted to roast me. Do you even have a conscience? If it weren''t for Grand Ancestor''s wisdom and martial skills, I would have died by your hands today. "You wait, the path of cultivation is long, and there will be times when you''ll need me. I don''t believe that human cultivators like you can progress faster than a divine beast like me. When I defeat you, you''ll see me be your master. "Don''t hit me, it hurts!" Bam! "Lin Xunxian!" Bam! Bam! "Master Xunxian, I was wrong!" Hearing this voice, Lin Xuan couldn''t help butugh. "This clown is bound to give Lin Xunxian a lot of fun in the future. Speaking of which, this is the true protagonist treatment!" On hearing Lin Xuan''s words, Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong looked enviously at Lin Xunxian''s departing figure. Cousin Xunxian''s luck was indeed off the charts. They were merely lucky to encounter a Qi Condensation heavenly spirit. Cousin Xunxian, on the other hand, directly encountered a divine beast. His future cultivation path was self-evident. Even if he didn''t ascend himself, with a divine beast''s assistance, how low could his cultivation level be? Lin Xuan looked at the two of them and smiled. These two fellows were far from content. Compared to the other disciples of the Lin family, they were much luckier. Lin Xuan''s divine sense stirred, and he entered the system space. Insidey a woman of perfect stature, standing at around 1.7 meters. Her appearance was like a gift from the heavens, carrying an incredibly pure aura. She was wearing a rainbow-colored dress. "Late Foundation Establishment Realm already? Very soon. In another half a month, it should be fully mature and return to the Golden Core Realm." Lin Xuan looked at the woman in the space, speaking to himself. "What a pity, being this beautiful serves no purpose. When I swallow you downter, it might feel a bit ufortable." Perhaps the system space had already heard Lin Xuan''s words. The rainbow maiden''s eye twitched. Buzz! Outside, the space trembled. Lin Xuan withdrew his gaze and looked at the woman descending from the sky. A white dress clung tightly to her body, entuating her alluring, gracefully curved figure. Especially in the chest area, it was exceptionally plump. Conservatism was the fourth letter in the alphabet. Lin Xuan instantly understood. Loose screws were perfectly normal for someone like her. "How''s the matter I asked you to inquire about go?" Lin Xuan asked Nangong Yunyao. Nangong Yunyao''s lips curled upwards, wearing a smug expression. She slightly tilted her neck, almost saying the words "beg me." Lin Xuan was unustomed to her mischievous habit. With a thought, he enveloped Nangong Yunyao with his divine sense, lifting her in the air. He was just about to drop her into theke to cool off. "Wrong! Wrong! Lin Xuan, stop. Put me down." In the sky, Nangong Yunyao appeared flustered. Her body was naturally sensitive, and the sensation of Lin Xuan''s divine sense enveloping her felt like someone was caressing her. For her, this was pure torture. Her neck and ears turned red unconsciously. Fortunately, Lin Xuan also knew that Nangong Yunyao was helping him. After she pleaded for mercy, he didn''t continue. He put her down, but when he saw her reddened neck and ears, he was somewhat puzzled. "No problem, I didn''t use much force, so your blood shouldn''t be constricted. Why are you so red?" "Ugly snake, you''re asking for help with this attitude." Nangong Yunyao muttered softly. Then she truthfully recounted everything she had seen and heard during this trip. "The information you asked me to inquire about has taken shape. "A Soul Formation Dao Lord has indeede to the Luo God Dao, and people call him the Dao Lord Xi Ti. For some reason, the two major Soul Formation factions on the Luo Shen Dao, the Luo Family and the Demon Resistance Hall, are both searching for him. "It is said that those who provide specific information can obtain a Soul Formation level treasure, the Water of Life. It is said that a single drop can extend the life of a Soul Formation Realm cultivator by a thousand years, making it an absolute treasure. "However, the information has been circting for half a month, and the two Soul Formation factions have not found any information about him. It is said that he has been missing for three hundred years. Some suspect he has either left the Luo Shen Dao a long time ago or met an idental death in one of the Luo Shen Dao''s ruins. "By the way, in addition to the Dao Lord Xi Ti, the Luo Family and the Demon Resistance Hall have also offered rewards for information on the Dao Lord Xi Ti''s twelve disciples, with handsome rewards. It''s said there were originally thirteen, guess why there are only twelve bounties?" Nangong Yunyao gazed yfully at Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan remained calm. "Of course, one of them died. His disciple, I believe, should be thete Nascent Soul cultivator I killed in Renhua County. "What''s his name again? True Lord Chu Mo." Nangong Yunyao was surprised. "How did you guess that?" Lin Xuan smiled. When he killed True Lord Chu Mo, someone said he was a disciple of a Dao Lord. True Lord Chu Mo was fighting for Baoshan Prefecture, and the Dao Lord he found was also in Baoshan Prefecture. How could such a coincidence exist in the world? In other words, the person who had been spying on him in the mountain range that day was none other than the Dao Lord Xi Ti. "Do you know the level of that Dao Lord Xi Ti?" Nangong Yunyao nodded. "It''s not high, only mid-stage. "Why? Has this guy offended you?" Nangong Yunyao asked curiously. Lin Xuan didn''t deny it. He nodded and gave her a nce. One should assume as much, as the other party had malicious intentions on his territory. Seeing this, Nangong Yunyao became interested. "Do you want me to find someone to deal with him for you? I don''t want anything; just treat me well in the future." Nangong Yunyao looked at Lin Xuan with anticipation in her eyes. Chapter 86: Recovery and the Breaking through Nascent Soul Chapter 86: Recovery and the Breaking through Nascent Soul Seeing Nangong Yunyao beg for food, Lin Xuan couldn''t help but smile. This girl had a bit of tsundere in her. "Can you call a Great Ascension Realm Ancestor over?" Lin Xuan asked. "Eh?" Nangong Yunyao seemed puzzled by Lin Xuan''s question. "Aren''t we dealing with a Mid Soul Formation Dao Lord? We don''t need to summon the Great Ascension Realm Ancestor. The Supreme Gods in the Unity Realm can easily deal with him." Lin Xuan shook his head. The second reminder from the system that day was still fresh in his memory. After he inquired, the system told him that the other party was restricted and couldn''t descend to Baoshan Prefecture. But Lin Xuan always took the safe route. "It''s okay; since you can''t call him over, then forget it. I''ll deal with it myself." Lin Xuan said after some thought. Before taking action, he would definitely send someone to test the waters. Nangong Yunyao had helped him this time, and he wouldn''t deceive her. "Here''s the n: convey a message to the Luo Family and the Demon Resistance Hall. Tell them that the Dao Lord Xi Ti is in Baoshan Prefecture," Lin Xuan said, looking at Nangong Yunyao. The Masters of the Demon Resistance Hall and the Luo Family are both at the peak of the Soul Formation Realm. They can easily deal with the Dao Lord Xi Ti. After dealing with the Dao Lord Xi Ti, they can help him test the strength of the mastermind behind the scenes. Nangong Yunyao pursed her lips. "What? You don''t want me to call Supreme Gods in Unity Realm but want me to go find two Soul Formation Dao Lords? If you don''t want my help and still want to bully me, just say it." Lin Xuan said seriously. "This is very important to me, so don''t act on your own." Although Nangong Yunyao was somewhat resentful, when she saw Lin Xuan''s serious expression, she nodded. She turned and prepared to personally find the Luo Family Dao Lord. After all, not all messages could alert two peak Soul Formation Dao Lords. Only by revealing her identity would the Luo Family and the Demon Resistance Hall take notice. Watching Nangong Yunyao leave again, Lin Xuan shook his head. He hoped nothing would go wrong in the end. When Nangong Yunyao''s figure disappearedpletely, Lin Xuan continued to eat spirit wine and grilled meat. All of this was the power of his future god and demon. In a sh, half a month passed. With the joint efforts of the five Golden Core cultivators in the Lin family, as well as hundreds of Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Lin family and thousands of other cultivators, Baoshan Prefecture was finally under his control. With a territory covering several million square kilometers and 103 subordinate counties, it was more than twice the size of Tianyuan Prefecture. However, they were scattered across this vast region, making the distances between the county seats quite long. But this was normal. After all, this was a world of cultivators, and it might still be distant for ordinary people. For cultivators, it would only take a few hours to reach other county seats. Therger the area, the more room there was for various spiritual herbs to grow and the more space for various adventures. Furthermore, counties were only subordinate to the prefecture. There were a total of 360 major cities in the core area of Baoshan Prefecture, and they were distributed in different locations. Each city was separated by more than a thousand miles and housed no fewer than ten million people. They collectively formed a protective formation to safeguard the human poption residing in the cities. It was said that the formation''s greatest power could contend with a Nascent Soulte-stage cultivator. Only when billions of humans faced danger would their souls activate the formation collectively. The two million plusmon bloodline members who moved into the Lin family didn''t settle there. The vast Bailian Mountain Range was more than enough to amodate the Lin family members. Moreover, Lin Xiuqi, the family head, had been vigorously recruiting martial practitioners from the mortal realm. He had every n member practicing; he hoped that someone among them would be able to ascend to immortality. He wanted to ensure they were well-prepared for the path to immortality. Nourished by the rich spiritual energy of the Bailian Mountain Range, the efficiency of Lin family members in cultivating martial arts was self-evident. Advancing to the Houtian, breaking through the Innate Realm, was amon urrence. With the nourishment of the spiritual energy in the Bailian Mountain Range, it was natural. Achieving the Grandmaster realm required a certain level ofprehension to summarize one''s own martial knowledge and walk one''s own path. This was something that spiritual energy couldn''t help with. Everything depended on the individual. The Heaven Realm beyond the Grandmaster realm relied entirely on personalprehension and serendipity. Lin Xiuqi, the family head, had never expected that all of the Lin family members would advance to the Heaven Realm. If there were four or five among the two million-plus n members, that would be a huge fortune. If there were more than ten, it could only be said that the Lin family was exceptionally fortunate. Of course, with the preparation and nurturing, the oue would definitely differ from Heaven Realm experts like Lin Xunxian. He hoped they could be like Lin Xunxian. It''s worth mentioning that during this half month, the Lin family continuously transported the resources collected in Baoshan Prefecture to Lin Xuan''s Heavenly Reflection Lake. The Lin family members weren''t fools. Watching their Grand Ancestor devour resources, they knew he needed themtely. So, apart from keeping some for family cultivation, they basically gave the rest to Lin Xuan. During this half month, Lin Xuan''s God and Demon Sea was filled to half its capacity. A total of five hundred thousand strands of God and Demon power. Lin Xuan himself didn''t know how powerful his physical strength was when he fully unleashed the God and Demon Nine Revolutions. "Speaking of which, it''s been half a month, and Nangong Yunyao still hasn''t returned. Should I wait for her?" By the Heavenly Reflection Lake, Lin Xuan said helplessly. With Nangong Yunuao''s Ninth Revolution Golden Core, she only needed twelve days to half a month to reach the center of the Luo God Dao. Now, half a month had passed, and the girl seemed to have disappeared. Suddenly, a golden light streaked across the sky. Lin Xuan''s eyes lit up. It was a signaling charm. With a thought, he captured the golden light. A row of golden characters appeared in front of Lin Xuan. After reading them, he shook his head helplessly. ording to Nangong Yunyao''s information, the two Soul Formation Realm cultivators of the Luo God Dao had been without news of the Dao Lord Xi Ti for a month and were preparing to depart from the northernmost part of the Luo God Dao. They nned to traverse the entire Luo God Dao inch by inch. Unfortunately, they had just arrived at the northernmost part. Even if they received the message and set off for Baoshan Prefecture, it would still take ten days to half a month to travel across the entire Luo God Dao. "Do I have to continue waiting?" Lin Xuan hesitated for a moment. Inside the system space, Rainbow Maiden had already safely recovered. Her cultivation had reached the Third Revolution of Golden Core Realm. He had waited a long time for this day, departing from Renhuai County. It had already been half a month since he announced that he would break through the Nascent Soul Realm within a month. "I''m not waiting any longer. Even though the world is vast, breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm is the most important! When those two fellows arrive, with their divine sense and the Heaven and Earth fusion of their Dao Hearts, they will naturally notice that there''s something wrong with this mountain range." Thinking to this point, Lin Xuan made up his mind. He looked at Rainbow Maiden in the system space. Chapter 87: Expending the Full Power of the Lin Family to Protect the Dao for Grand Ancestor Chapter 87: Expending the Full Power of the Lin Family to Protect the Dao for Grand Ancestor Inside the system space, Rainbow Maiden had already awakened. In this month of her birth, she had alreadypletely understood her situation. The terrifying white serpent in front of her seemed to want to devour her, as if it wanted to break through to the Nascent Soul realm. The system space quivered, and in the next moment, Rainbow Maiden appeared by the Heavenly Reflection Lake. Looking at her innocent appearance, Lin Xuan shook his head. She could only me herself for being the Heavenly Spirit. After a bit of self-improvement, he prepared to open his mouth and swallow Rainbow Maiden. However, before Lin Xuan couldplete his self-improvement, it seemed that the Rainbow Maiden by theke had made up her mind to save her life. Her body transformed into a seven-colored radiance, heading straight for Lin Xuan''s head. Lin Xuan furrowed his brows slightly. While her speed was fast, intercepting her was an effortless task. However, neither his brain nor the system gave him any warning. Looking into the innocent eyes of the Rainbow Maiden, it seemed she harbored no malice. She didn''t even understood what malice was. In her eyes, there was probably only the desire to survive. "What does this fellow want to do?" Since there was no danger, Lin Xuan''s curiosity was piqued. He didn''t move and quietly waited to see what Rainbow Maiden wanted to do. He was confident that with his current strength, he could resist anything Rainbow Maiden might attempt. It was the absolute confidence bestowed by absolute power. As if she knew what Lin Xuan was thinking, the Rainbow Maiden moved even faster, and in the blink of an eye, it plunged into Lin Xuan''s mind. On the side, Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong, who witnessed the entire process, were stunned. They continued with their tasks. Even though they didn''t know what Grand Ancestor wanted to do, it was clear that the Golden Core Rainbow Maiden couldn''t harm him. At this moment, inside Lin Xuan''s mind, two figures were entangled. "Mm!" "Hmph!" "Ah!" Lin Xuan made a mistake. The rainbow maiden did have a way to influence him. He couldn''t have dreamt that when Rainbow Maiden entered his mental consciousness, she would fuse with his soul. Perhaps it was because of the karma from his past life, but Lin Xuan''s soul didn''t appear in the form of a white serpent, but rather in the human form of his previous life. The pleasure of merging souls far exceeded his imagination. The moment their souls began to merge, it felt as though the entire world was drifting away from him. It was a sensation thousands of times more intense than physical desires. Only when the fusion of souls began did Lin Xuan react. This was the survival method of the Rainbow Maiden. This was why she was targeted! Through dual cultivation with a cultivator, it could instantly help the cultivator break through to the Golden Core, or even guarantee the Third Revolution. Obviously, it was impossible for Lin Xuan''s snake form to dual cultivate with the Rainbow Maiden. Therefore, the other party used a more extreme method. Their souls fused together. This direct contact of souls was the most lethal. An unceasing stream of energy gushed out from Rainbow Maiden, nourishing Lin Xuan''s soul. If physical dual cultivation could only help a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator break through to the Third Revolution of the Golden Core, then the power that could erupt from soul fusion would be a hundred times greater. Moreover, because it was directly applied to the soul, it was absorbedpletely, without any waste. For a cultivator to leap from the Foundation Establishment Realm to the Nascent Soul Realm, while it might be impossible for ordinary cultivators, the miraculous aspect of being the Heavenly Spirit came into y. Of course, except for a few rare cases, this method was almost impossible. Unlike physical dual cultivation, soul fusion had to be mutually agreed upon. Otherwise, contact between souls would be the most dangerous. If there was resistance, the soul could easily be damaged. In that case, even if there were no benefits, the Dao could also be destroyed. When Lin Xuan had thoroughly enjoyed himself and looked at Rainbow Maiden''s rosy cheeks, he couldn''t help but shake his head and sigh. "This move is indeed a survival technique. It seems you know that I want to use you to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, so you took this step. However, while this feedback might help an ordinary Ninth Revolution Golden Core cultivator break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, it is of no use to me. "What I need is the essence of the Heaven and Earth within you, a power that can, at most, open a crack in my Great Dao Golden Core." As if sensing Rainbow Maiden''s thoughts, Lin Xuan''s bloodline ability, Swallowing Heavens, suddenly began to operate on its own. Above Lin Xuan''s soul, a special devouring force gradually appeared. Visible to the naked eye, a continuous stream of light spots emerged from the depths of Rainbow Maiden''s body and flowed into Lin Xuan''s soul. They were continually devoured. Lin Xuan''s soul power began to skyrocket at an unimaginable speed. Both the strength and quantity of his soul seemed to erupt like a volcano. "So this is the essence of heaven and earth?" Lin Xuan, observing the scene, was filled with astonishment. Later, his gaze gradually lost focus. The pleasure of soul fusion and absorbing the essence of heaven and earth was something not even immortals could bear. As Lin Xuan''s soul swelled within his mental consciousness, the power of his Great Dao Golden Core in his dantian increased at an unimaginable speed. With the growth of power, it began attempting to break free from the constraints of the Great Dao Golden Core. As time passed, cracks appeared on Lin Xuan''s Dao Golden Core. His own aura began to surge rapidly. In the Heavenly Reflection Lake, Lin Huaishu and Lin Xiong stared with wide eyes at their sleeping Grand Ancestor. His aura was particrly prominent at this moment, suppressing the entire Heavenly Reflection Lake. If not for the protective array set up by the Lin family, isting this ce¡­ ¡­ At this moment, the Grand Ancestor''s terrifying aura had already covered the entire Baolin Mountain Range. Besides the increase in aura, Lin Xuan''s original ten thousand-meter-tall body began to grow. Eleven thousand, twelve thousand, thirteen thousand¡­ almost every stick of incense''s time, Lin Xuan''s body would expand by thousands of meters. His rate of growth could be described as terrifying. "Is Grand Ancestor about to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm?" Lin Huaishu realized excitedly. Lin Xuan''s cultivation at the ninth refinement of the Golden Core was no secret to the entire Lin family. With the recent influx of resources from the past half month, if given some time to digest, it would be enough to nurture two or three Nascent Souls. So, Grand Ancestor''s breakthrough was only natural. "Lin Xiong, this is amand token for the Baolian Pce given by the Patriarch. You can control the formation of the Heavenly Reflection Lake and even the entire Baolin Mountain Range. Protect Grand Ancestor here well. "From this moment on, no one is allowed to approach the Heavenly Reflection Lake. If they do, regardless of who it is, use the formation without mercy." Lin Huaishu took out a golden token from his pocket and handed it to Lin Xiong, his expression serious. Lin Xiong was still in a daze. He looked at Lin Huaishu and said, "What about you, Brother Shu?" "I will go outside to inform the Patriarch and gather all the cultivators from outside. Before Grand Ancestor breaks through to the Nascent Soul Realm, our Lin family will do everything we can to protect him." Lin Huaishu looked at Lin Xiong and said earnestly. "The Patriarch instructed me to do this before leaving." Seeing Lin Huaishu''s solemn gaze, Lin Xiong nodded heavily. "Brother Shu, rest assured. With Lin Xiong and the surrounding formations, I won''t let anyone approach the Sky Reflection Lake and Uncle." Chapter 88: A Magnificent Lineup, Lords of the World! Chapter 88: A Magnificent Lineup, Lords of the World! In the following three short days, Lin Xiuqi had made a decision. All the cultivators of the Lin family returned from various spiritual veins, secret realms, medicinal fields, and markets in Baoshan Prefecture. Yes, they abandoned the mining of all resource points and even ignored the possibility of those points being stolen. The Lin family, consisting of 13,863 cultivators, had all returned to the Baolin Mountain Range. Naturally, the significant movements of the Lin family did not escape the attention of other cultivators in Baoshan Prefecture. News that the Grand Ancestor of the Lin family was about to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm quickly spread. The Nascent Soul cultivators in the neighboring provinces fell silent. This Lin family Grand Ancestor was truly formidable. He could easily overpower Nascent Soul cultivators at the Golden Core Realm. If he really broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm, one could imagine how extraordinary his strength would be. However, no one dared to make a move. The Lin family was a power handpicked and nurtured by the Ancestral Temple to the Nascent Soul Realm. Moreover, at least on the surface, there was no grudge between them and the Lin family. No faction would do something so foolish as to inexplicably provoke such a powerful enemy. Consequently, after a tumultuous seven to eight days, the entire Liuyun State, and even the surrounding States were in an uproar. Powers of the third rank or higher above the Golden Core realm fell into an eerie silence. They were all waiting for the results of Grand Ancestor from the Lin family''s breakthrough. In fact, some of them had already prepared gifts, ready to congratte him after his breakthrough. They wanted to get closer to this Lin family Grand Ancestor. Baoshan Prefecture, above the sky. Over ten rays of light tore through the sky and stood in the heavens. If someone could stand here and see their cultivation, they would be shocked on the spot. Because within these ten rays of light, the cultivation of each living being was at least in the Soul Formation Dao Lord realm. The only exception might be a woman in a white tight-fitting dress. At this moment, the woman watched the formation rising from the Baolin Mountain Range with a touch of anger. "Why is this guy breaking through so quickly? He''s about to step into the Nascent Soul Realm." Beside her, Tu Qi and Luo Shenji were also greatly surprised. They certainly knew how formidable Lin Xuan was. However, they did not expect that his breakthrough speed far exceeded their expectations. One must know that from Lin Xuan''s birth, it had been only half a year. In half a year, he had reached the fourth level of cultivation, the Nascent Soul Realm. Even the most outstanding races in the vast universe might not be able to aplish this. Moreover, Lin Xuan''sbat power had reached inhuman levels. "Miss Yunyao, did Lin Xuan really tell you that he needed to ask a Great Ascension Realm Ancestor for help?" Tu Qi couldn''t help but ask. Nangong Yunyao nodded. Everything went smoothly. The only hup was that she inadvertently revealed her desire to help Lin Xuan, but was ultimately rejected. Both Tu Qi and Luo Shenji attached great importance to this matter. He had actually summoned all nine half-step Supreme Gods Dao Lords stationed on the Luo God Dao. Apart from that, Tu Qi, the Pce Master of the Demon Governing Hall, had also used his identity to urgently call for reinforcements from the Demon Governing Hall in the surrounding ten Precept Domains. Except for one of them who had an urgent matter to attend to, the other nine Precept Domains'' Demon Resistance Hall Masters had alle to help. They brought the Demon Resistance Hall''s unique long-range teleportation formation. Within one day, they had gathered at the Luo God Dao. It should be noted that using such a teleportation formation consumed resources equivalent to cultivating a Soul Formation Realm cultivator. Therefore, unless there was an emergency, people from the Demon Resistance Hall would not be willing to use it. This included Nangong Yunyao, who was at the ninth refinement of the Golden Core realm. This group constituted 18 Soul Formation Dao Lords and one Golden Core, forming a terrifying lineup. A few dayster, they arrived in Baoshan Prefecture. "Is it really necessary to be so surprised by just a Golden Core Cultivator Serpent breaking through the Nascent Soul stage?" A woman on the side saw Tu Qi and Luo Shenji''s reactions and couldn''t help but ask. She was the Hall Master of the Dao Resistance Hall in the Western Domain, Hua Haijuan. She was already at the peak of the Soul Formation Realm. She had lived for over five thousand years and was a true antique. However, her life wasing to an end. If not for consuming life-extending treasures, she would have already reached the Nascent Soul stage. "Fellow Daoist Hua, this serpent is the one passed down from the Ancestral Hall," Tu Qi simply reminded her. The next moment, Hua Haijuan, looking down at the Baolin Mountain Range, revealed a look of astonishment. "Is that it?" Not only Hua Haijuan, but also the Hall Masters of the other domains, showed the same expression. The news that the Grand Ascension Realm Ancestor had deduced a Golden Core Serpent and had been bacshed was the biggest news the Ancestral Temple had seen in thousands of years. Naturally, the Hall Masters of the various domains knew about it. However, they didn''t expect to see it in such circumstances. "However, even so, is it possible for one sentence to gather all the Soul Formation Realm pinnacle experts?" Endless de, the Lord of the Thousand Beasts Sect''s Demon Resistance Hall, asked with a cold expression. It''s worth noting that thebined power of these people could stir up a storm in a world. Using them to deal with the Mid Nascent Soul Realm Dao Lord seemed like an overreaction. Tu Qi and Luo Shenji exchanged a nce and shook their heads. "It''s different. ording to our observations, this guy''sbat power is no weaker than that of a Soul Formation Dao Lord. Add to that this White Serpent''s cautious nature, and it''s clear it hasn''t personally acted for a reason. "Don''t forget, there''s a rumor in the Ancestral Temple that this guy might be the reincarnation of a powerful being from the Immortal Realm. It''s better to be safe than sorry. We''ll cover the cost of this teleportation formation. And I owe you a favor." Tu Qi said resolutely. There was one thing he didn''t mention. He was the Hall Master of the Demon Hall in the Luo God Dao, representing the Ancestral Temple here. His Primordial Spirit was already at the pinnacle of the Soul Formation realm, and he had established some connection with the human dao of the Luo God Dao. His Primordial Spirit had been throbbing anxiously, as if warning the entire Luo God Dao that something big was about to happen. This was one of the reasons he attached so much importance to it. Hearing Tu Qi''s words, the other Domain Hall Masters thought he was overreacting. Getting a favor from a Soul Formation pinnacle Dao Lord in exchange for a free trip, they had nothing to say. "What do we do next? Search the entire Baoshan Prefecture?" Endless de asked. But Tu Qi shook his head and looked to the distant sky. "Not yet, someone hasn''t arrived!" "Who? Why are all of us Soul Formation Dao Lords waiting for him?" Hua Haijuan couldn''t help butin. "The Mountain Lord of this world!" "Tu Qi, are you out of your mind? You dare to rm the Mountain Lord for a mid-stage Soul Formation guy?!" Endless de eximed in surprise. The faces of the nine Domain Hall Masters immediately became very interesting. They looked at Tu Qi in disbelief, as if he were a madman! Chapter 89: Seeking Help from the Ancestral Hall, the Message Leaves Goddess Hua Confused! Chapter 89: Seeking Help from the Ancestral Hall, the Message Leaves Goddess Hua Confused! Human Continent was known as the Myriad Domains, with each domain''s sizeparable to an ancient world. So, each domain is also called a world! Just as every domain had an Domain Resistance Hall, every domain also had a World Stabilizing Mountain. The Mountain Lord was the one who oversaw the World Stabilizing Mountain and was the envoy sent by the Temple to suppress a domain. The average cultivation of the Mountain Lord was at the pinnacle of the Unity Realm, but theirbat power was basically at the Void Transformation Realm, the level of human Great Powers. The Mountain Lord could mobilize the Human Dao Destiny of a domain to strengthen themselves, enough to boost theirbat power by a major realm in a short time. The domain where the Luo God Dao was located was called the Five Peaks Domain. The entire domain had 360 provinces. No, to be precise, there were 360 human outer territories in addition to the core area. The size of each province varied ording to the domain''s size. In any domain, the Domain Resistance Hall Masters of 360 provinces were all under the jurisdiction of the World Stabilizing Mountain. Unless there was an emergency, notifying the Mountain Lord had extremely serious consequences. The mostmon punishment was to be stripped of the position of Hall Master and sent to a remote human territory to perform tasks such as guarding resource points. Without power, they naturally had no resources. Any thoughts of advancing further on the Immortal Dao were undoubtedly cut off. So the reaction of the nine Hall Masters had been so great. They all thought Tu Qi was crazy. Before they could react, there was a loud roar in the sky, and a peerless figure descended from the sky. She was barefoot, dressed in red, with red hair and red eyes. She wore a beautiful red robe with a three-meter-long dress trailing in the air. The 18 Soul Formation Dao Lords fell silent as they watched the woman in red slowly descend. As she approached, all eighteen Soul Formation Dao Lords respectfully bowed to her. "Greetings, Mountain Lord Wufeng!" However, Nangong Yunyao''s expression was much more reserved. Her family was an Eighth Rank power with two or three Great Ascension Realm Ancestors, and twenty to thirty human Great Powers. However, Chang Hongyi was only at the peak of the Unity Realm. There were hundreds of people like her in her family. But Chang Hongyi was a Domain Lord. Only talents and prodigies highly valued by the Ancestral Temple could hold this position. In the future, every Mountain Lord would reach at least the Profound Void Realm and be a great figure among humans. Mountain Lords advancing to higher realms were not umon. Their rtionships and status within the Ancestral Temple were only understood as they progressed. The Ancestral Temple was never short of geniuses. Therefore, in the history of various domains, there were hardly any permanent Mountain Lords. The shortest term was a hundred years, and the longest was a thousand years. They would be transferred and reced by a new Mountain Lord. It wasn''t that the other was not outstanding enough, but the other had reached the Void Transformation Realm. So, even for an Eighth Rank power like Nangong Yunyao''s, in a certain sense, the status of a Domain Lord wasn''t extremely low. They could stand shoulder to shoulder with her father, the head of the Nangong family. "Is this White Serpent the one you reportedst time?" Chi Hongyi was very interested as she looked down at the Bailian Mountain Range below. Of course, she could ignore the formationsid out in the mountain range. However, when Chi Hongyi''s gaze was about to fall on Heavenly Reflection Lake, a burst of light shed before her, and the scene disappeared. What appeared before her was a terrifying white snake that was barely visible to the naked eye. It was swimming in the vast starry sea. The stars in the sky were like broken stones in front of it. The breath of that white snake made her feel her soul trembling just by looking at it. As if sensing Chi Hongyi''s probing, the white snake turned its head to look at her. "Pfft!" In the sky, under the dumbfounded gazes of many Soul Formation Dao Lords, Chi Hongyi''s face suddenly turned pale, and she spat out a mouthful of blood. She had obviously suffered a significant injury. Chi Hongyi paid no attention to everyone, her heart still trembling, as she looked down at the Bailian Mountain Range. This time, she didn''t even dare to look at Heavenly Reflection Lake. "As expected of an existence that made a Great Ascension Realm Ancestor suffer a bacsh. I really can''t spy on it at all! The Ancestral Temple''s guess of it being a reincarnation of a powerful being from the Immortal Realm might not be impossible after all. Chi Hongyi''s muttering shocked everyone present. What happened? The peak of the Unity Realm Mountain Lord Wufeng was heavily injured with just one nce at Heavenly Reflection Lake?! Was it really that exaggerated? Why didn''t they see any problems after seeing the true form of the White Serpent? As if she could see through everyone''s thoughts, Chi Hongyi smiled. "If an ant sees a dragon, will it react? In other words, you can''t pose any danger to the people below, so there will naturally be no reaction. The higher the cultivation of a cultivator, the greater the bacsh they will face when peering at those below. "Speaking of which, I should be grateful that I have only reached the peak of the Unity Realm, or I would not have been just injured today." Chi Hongyi suddenly sighed. Tu Qi, Luo Shenji, Hua Haijuan, Endless de, and others were all stunned. They were all at the pinnacle of the Soul Formation Realm. However, the person in front of them said they could not pose any danger to Lin Family''s Grand Ancestor. What kind of outrageous statement was this? But Chi Hongyi was indeed injured. The Great Ascension Realm Ancestor was an example and Chi Hongyi, the Mountain Lord Wufeng, was injured as well. No matter how unbelievable it was, they had to admit that the Lin family''s Grand Ancestor was indeed sinister. "Tu Qi, are you saying that the person below has asked for help from a Great Ascension Realm Ancestor?" Suddenly, Chi Hongyi turned to Tu Qi and asked. Tu Qi nodded in a daze. "I will contact the Ancestral Temple immediately to request a Great Ascension Realm Ancestor," Chi Hongyi confirmed with a serious expression. Then, in front of the astonished Domain Lords, she took out the Mountain Lord''s Token and sent a request for aid. The Mountain Lord''s Token had the directmunication ability with the Ancestral Temple. Chi Hongyi''s message would be transmitted to the Ancestral Temple immediately. Once the request was approved, a Great Ascension Realm Ancestor would be dispatched. They would use a teleportation array to reach the Demon Resistance Hall in the Luo God Dao. However, the cost of activating the teleportation array was terrifying. A single teleportation was equivalent to consuming resources for cultivating a person from the Unity Realm to the Void Transformation Realm. Nevertheless, Chang Hongyi''s plea made all the Soul Formation Realm Dao Lords begin to doubt their own existence. The message was straightforward. Lin Family''s Ancestor believed that the Baoshan Prefecture was in grave danger, to the extent that it required a Great Ascension Realm Ancestor. The message stated that she had already arrived at the Baoshan Prefecture and was waiting for the reinforcements from the Ancestral Temple. Yes, there was nothing else in the message. The Mountain Lord Wufeng was about to call for a Great Ascension Realm Ancestor from the Ancestral Temple just because of Lin Family''s Ancestor''s words. How was this any different from a dream? Tu Qi had gone mad. Chi Hongyi, the Mountain Lord, had gone mad too! Chapter 90: The Racial Invasion Begins, Join The Army Of Gods! Chapter 90: The Racial Invasion Begins, Join The Army Of Gods! However, a shocking scene urred soon after that left all 18 Soul Formation Dao Lords in awe. The Mountain Lord''s Token in Chi Hongyi''s hand lit up with golden light. In the air, golden characters appeared: [Request for Reinforcements epted!] [Ancestor Feng Xing has been notified and is on the way. Estimated arrival at Luo God Dao''s Baoshan Prefecture in one day.] All the Soul Formation Dao Lords present saw these two lines of golden characters for the first time. Lin Family''s Ancestor held a high position in the Ancestral Temple. With just a casual remark, he had actually called a Great Ascension Realm Ancestor to investigate this matter. What was a bluff? This was the real deal. Baoshan Prefecture was vast, but it was also small. For ordinary mortals, Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment cultivators, Baoshan Prefecture was vast. They couldn''t leave this ce in their entire lives. Baoshan Prefecture was also small, so small that even a Unity Realm Lords like Chi Hongyi felt it was small. As her divine sense spread, she could see everything in Baoshan Prefecture. There was no need to deliberately investigate anything. Chi Hongyi noticed the small mountain range that Lin Xuan had been paying attention to all along. Xi Ti, a mid-stage Soul Formation Realm cultivator, had created a small secret realm using a precious treasure. In Chi Hongyi''s eyes, it was like a piece of good leather. Suddenly, a tumor had grown on it, which was too obvious. Other Domain Lords were much slower to react. But after noticing Chi Hongyi''s gaze, they quickly locked onto the mountain range. Everyone looked at each other. In the next moment, they appeared in the sky above the mountain range. "Should we activate the secret realm now?" Everyone hesitated as they looked at the secret realm below. "No need. Let''s wait for the Ancestral Temple''s Ancestor Feng Xing to arrive," Chi Hongyi casually said. Since they had already asked for help, they didn''t mind waiting for another day or two. Indeed, geniuses were heaven-defying, but the Ancestral Temple had a saying: A living genius is still a genius. But, a dead person is no different from a clump of yellow earth. Seeing this, the Soul Formation Dao Lords had nothing more to say. Below, within the secret realm, Dao Lord Xi Ti had be numb. "What''s going on? How did so many Soul Formation Dao Lords suddenly appear? There is even a Peak Unity Realm Divine Lord among them. Who leaked the information?" For a moment, Dao Lord Xi Ti started doubting himself. "No worries, the ritual is almostplete. These people have arrived at the perfect time. They can serve as the first batch of sacrifices. This will elevate the connection between the two continents. The invasion of the human realm can proceed ahead of schedule," said the Emperor Lu on the other side of the dimensional tunnel. To Dao Lord Xi Ti, it was as if the heavens themselves had copsed. In his eyes, they were nothing more than sacrifices. "Now that the secret passage between the two worlds has been discovered, we don''t need to wait any longer. Let the invasion of the human race officially begin!" Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice rang out within the dimensional tunnel. From the tone of the voice, it seemed that the owner of the voice was not weaker than Emperor Lu. "Alright!" "Agreed!" "Passed!" "I can''t wait any longer!" A series of unfamiliar voices Dao Lord Xi Ti had never heard before echoed from the other end of the tunnel. Dao Lord Xi Ti''s face tightened, and his pupils shrank. For some reason, he had a feeling that things were slowly exceeding his expectations. Boom! Then, before he could react, a pitch-ck pir of light that extended for thousands of meters shot into the sky from the heart of the secret realm. In an instant, it broke through the secret realm''s space, shed through the sky over Baoshan Prefecture, and plunged downward. Everything that happened within the secret realm was presented without reservation in front of Chang Hongyi and the others. "Dao Lord Xi Ti!" The crowd looked at the middle-aged man in Daoist robes and immediately recognized him. But it was only a brief moment. In the next instant, their divine senses werepletely drawn to the countless cracks in space and the pitch-ck pir of light that pierced through the sky. In almost the blink of an eye, the center of the pir of darkness produced a very dense ck light. In less than a moment, the entire sky over the Luo God Dao was shrouded in darkness. "How is this possible? The power of the Ancestral Formation is blocked?!" Suddenly, Tu Qi eximed, his face filled with disbelief. The moment the sky waspletely sealed, his connection with the Ancestral Formation waspletely cut off. "How did I encounter such an unlucky thing in the spatial passage that connects two realms?" Chang Hongyi stared at the pitch-ck spatial cracks, her voice low. Others couldn''t recognize it and they couldn''t feel the countless terrifying auras on the other side of the spatial cracks. But, how could the Mountain Lord of the Five Peaks, a genius of the Ancestral Temple not recognize it? "Retreat!" Chang Hongyi didn''t hesitate at all and directly ordered a retreat. "It''s toote for you to leave now! Obey and be sacrifices for our race''s invasion!" A haughty and cold voice resonated from the spatial cracks. Following that, a humanoid figure three meters tall appeared. Its entire body was pitch ck. Its skin was ice-cold and armored like, covering its entire body, leaving only a pair of blood-red eyes. It slowly walked out of the spatial cracks. Its body exuded the aura of a Peak Unity Divine Venerable. Everyone''s expressions changed. "Boom!" However, in the next moment, a red light shed. After the red light passed, the arrogant figure that had been speaking just a moment ago was sted into pieces. "Do you want to make me your sacrifice?" Chang Hongyi withdrew her hand and coldly looked at the explosion''s location. "You''re asking for death!" "Kill this bastard!" "Emperor Lu has ordered that none of them should be spared!" Boom! Boom! From the other side of the spatial rift, countless curses could be heard. Soon, Yisunshi appeared. Each of them exuded the aura of the Unity Realm: Early, Middle, Late, Peak Practitioners of every level of Unity Realm. They came out of the spatial rift in groups of ten. In the blink of an eye, hundreds of Unity Realm practitioners from the Zhan n had crossed the vast starry sea to arrive here. "Race invasion!" At this moment, Tu Qi and the other Hall Masters were shocked by the scene before them. They finally realized what was happening. Such a massive army of Unity Realm practitioners could only be produced by an entire race. Other races were invading the human world. "It looks like we''re going to have to fight with all our might today," Chang Hongyi said solemnly. She took a step forward. Barefoot, she lightly stepped through the void, approaching step by step. "You all should leave this ce. The uing battle is not one you can participate in," Chang Hongyi turned to look at Tu Qi and the others, calmly stating. They had nned from the beginning tounch a surprise attack on the human world using high-end forces. Anyone below the Unity Realm had no relevance in the current situation. Having said that, Chang Hongyi turned away, paying them no further attention. In the face of the survival of the entire race, all external forces could be abandoned. Chapter 91: The Mountain Lords Sole Authority, Shockwaves in the Human World! Chapter 91: The Mountain Lord''s Sole Authority, Shockwaves in the Human World! On the mountain peaks, Chang Hongyi stood alone, facing hundreds of Supreme Gods. Her expression was cold. "The Ghost n wants to invade the human world? Dream on!" "Are you kidding me? Do you think you can stop the Ghost n''s army with just being in the Unity Realm peak?" One of the Ghost n beings sneered at her. Chang Hongyi nced at him and smiled. Her expression was unusually sacred and serious. "As Chang Hongyi, the Mountain Lord of the Five Peaks Domain, I invoke the will of the Five Peaks Domain!" Chang Hongyi''s voice wasn''t loud, but at this moment, it spread throughout every corner of the 360 domains. In the Luo God Dao, Thousand Mountains Dao, Thunder Dao, Azure Dragon Dao, and every domain, countless beings looked up at the sky in confusion. They didn''t understand what was happening. However, every force in the 360 domains, with a foundation of Third Rank or above the Golden Core Realm, was shocked at this moment. The Mountain Lord had borrowed the will of the human realm. What kind of formidable enemy had she encountered? It was known that the will of the human realm wouldn''t attack its own people. Regardless of whether the other party was good or bad, as long as they were humans, they would be spared. Now, the Mountain Lord of the Five Peaks Domain had borrowed the will of the human realm, indicating that she had encountered a powerful enemy. Boom! Boom! Boom! Visibly, on the 360 domains of the Five Peaks Domain, streams of golden Human Dao appeared, converging into rivers and flowing continuously in one direction. Luo God Dao, Baoshan Temple. Countless beings gazed in shock as golden human paths gathered from all directions. Above the mountain peaks, Chang Hongyi stood in mid-air. The golden will of heaven flowed into her continuously, like a river. Her realm, power, and aura were all rapidly and unbelievably elevating. "Damn, she''s the Mountain Lord of this Domain!" "Kill her!" Below, the Supreme Gods of the Ghost n finally reacted. Hundreds of them took to the air and attacked Chang Hongyi simultaneously. Chang Hongyi stared coldly at all this and quickly formed hand seals. A terrifying spiritual power fluctuation gathered in her hands. "Human Realm Will Technique: Cosmic Restraint!" Chang Hongyi pped her palm, and a golden sea of heavenly will condensed around the mountains, forming a cosmic restraint. "Boom!" "Boom!" The Supreme Gods of the Ghost n crashed into the boundaries of the cosmos. The barrier trembled for a moment and then returned to normal. Chang Hongyi breathed a sigh of relief. In the Heaven and Earth Realm, every Mountain Lord understood the technique of human realm transformation. It used the aura of humanity as a source of power to open up the Heaven and Earth Realm and seal all foreign enemies. If she borrowed the human realm''s karma, temporarily boosting her strength to the level of a Profound Void Transformation Realm, she could definitely aplish it. She still had a chance to annihte these alien Unity Realm with a single palm. However, the grade of the spatial rift was too high. Even with the strength of an expert, it couldn''t be destroyed. As long as the spatial channel wasn''t destroyed, no matter how many Unity Realm gods from the Ghost n were killed, there would be a constant stream of their Unity Realm gods rushing in. ................................... ................................... Used as sacrifices, more of the Ghost n''s heavenly power woulde. They could also use human blood and grudges to deceive the ancestral formation''s power, magnifying the ancestral formation''s strength. It was precisely because Chang Hongyi realized this that she chose to seal this ce without hesitation. This way, she could gain more time. "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" Inside the Heaven and Earth Realm, the Supreme Gods of the Ghost n knew how precious time was. The war between the two ns was a battle against time. Waves of frenzied attacks, without any pause, pounded the boundary of the ck and Yellow Realm. As more and more Supreme Gods of the Ghost n walked out of the boundary of the cosmos, the cosmos trembled violently. The will of the human realm was rapidly being devoured. How long? Chang Hongyi''s gaze was firm. She raised her right hand and pped it onto her chest. "Splurt!" She spat out a mouthful of blood onto the Mountain Lord''smand token. "Hmph!" In an instant, the Mountain Lord''smand token on Chang Hongyi''s body emitted a brilliant radiance. [Detected that the Lord of the Borderless Mountains is using the unique authority of the Mountain Lord, the n Rescue Order! It ignores space, time, karma, seals, spells... All information here will be projected onto the Stone of Humanity!] [Warning, the n Rescue Order is of great importance. Please, Lord of the Borderless Mountains, consider it carefully.] [If you want to proceed, please continue with thest verification!] Chang Hongyi didn''t hesitate. She joined her index and middle fingers together, pointing them to her forehead. "Blossom" A strand of spiritual power was cut from her mind. The Mountain Lord Token merged with Constantine''s being. Her face turned pallid. [Verification sessful. Authorization for the Race Rescue Token granted. Commencing projection!] A mechanical voice echoed, and in the next moment, the Mountain Lord Token transformed into a radiant beam of light. Simultaneously, in the skies above various domains in the human world, the radiance of the Human Realm''s will caught the attention of all. Then, the Baoshan Mountain appeared. "I am Constantine, the boundless Mountain Lord. The sacrednd of the Boundless Rite is under attack by invaders! I implore the temple and all the boundless Mountain Lords and Supreme Gods for assistance! "Please grant the use of the Human Realm''s will in the surrounding domains. The boundless Human Realm''s will can''t hold on much longer." Within the human world, among the countless images in the sky, Constantine''s voice was distinctly heard. In an instant, all the power in the human world was stirred. A racial invasion! Someone had initiated a racial war against the human continent? This was an unrelenting invasion! Xuan Yue Domain. In a realm near the eastern edge of the Boundless Territory, on a divine mountain towering ten thousand zhang high, a woman d in moon robes gazed at ake in the sky. She frowned slightly. Without hesitation, she raised her hand and took out the Mountain Lord Token. "In the name of the Mountain Lord of Xuan Yue, I request the use of the Human Realm''s will! Target: the Boundless Mountain Lord!" As soon as she spoke, a white pir of light shot up into the sky. In the vast expanse of the sky in Xuan Yue World, countless golden strands of the Human Realm''s will appeared, flowing like a great river toward the boundless territory in the west. Afterpleting all of this, the woman stepped into the void and looked down upon the vast Xuan Yue World. "All Gods above the Supreme Gods in Xuan Yue World, listen carefully. I hereby issue a call for reinforcements. Set aside all cultivation and seclusion. Focus on me and support the Boundless Territory! All beings are equal beneath the race!" As her words fell, the ultimate divine aura of the Heavenly Seizure Dao rose from various corners of the Iron Mountain. They exchanged knowing nces and followed the figure of the Mountain Lord of Xuan Yue, heading towards the boundless territory. [This is all for now. The novel seems to be in hiatus. Let''s hope, it will return soon. Thank you for reading.] The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!