NOVEL NEXT Chapter 755: Seclusion
The sword guardians at the Northern Sword Pavilion have changed.
Although their sword intent isn't strong, they possess a formidable determination towards the sword.
This is very similar to the selection criteria for sword cultivators at Myriad Swords Divine Mountain.
This time, Lin Shiming didn't inquire, for he knew it was the Soul Summoning Sword providing opportunities to the Lin Family members, fulfilling their Myriad Swords Divine Mountain duties.
It's beneficial for the Lin Family too, and as Lin Shiming enters the Northern Sword Pavilion, he discovers that it's entirely enveloped in wind-attributed sword intent.
Violent gales seem determined to tear apart the entire pavilion, with the Flaming Sword and Qiu Xue Sword emerging.
Though the Flaming Sword and Ying Feng Sword are constantly competing, the former, at crucial times, is more inclined to protect Ying Feng Sword's breakthrough.
"Daoist Lin, if all goes well, around twenty years should suffice!" Qiu Xue Sword spoke.
He understood Lin Shiming's current concerns.
Lin Shiming nodded, as this timing aligned with his expectations.
Perhaps he could experience the Nascent Soul Thunder Tribulations twice, both genuine and illusory.
"Qiu Xue Senior, for these next two years, I entrust the sword pavilion to you and Flaming Senior. Should there be any issues, feel free to request assistance from the Lin Family members—they'll fully support you," Lin Shiming replied.
"No need for any requests, but the Thunderclap Flying Bonds and other swords will venture to other pavilions for cultivation, which might require some resources," Qiu Xue Sword responded.
Regarding the Lin Family's actions, they're quite satisfied.
The Lin Family always meets any requests.
Moreover, the Lin Family helped them achieve the Nascent Soul stage, an immense tribute in its own right.
Without saying much more, Lin Shiming left the sword pavilion.
Next, he visited the Lin Family's Spirit Talisman Pavilion, inspecting thousands of Spirit Talismans, all charged in various talisman caves, and viewed the magical treasures being nurtured within the Lin Family's Spirit Vein.
He wandered Peach Blossom Island alone, observing peach blossoms, and listened solo to the coastal tides.
He also visited the Illusionary Heart Pavilion, this time employing no methods, merely immersing himself in the illusionary realms within.
However, these realms posed little challenge to him.
His heart was inherently outstanding, and Illusionary Heart Pavilion reached no more than Fifth Rank strength.
Lin Shiming also ventured into the Heavenly Cold Secret Realm, enduring bitter cold; he viewed the borders of Soarwood Island, observing countless Lin Family's subordinate forces exploiting the icebound regions.
Here, he saw the Ye Family, once allied with Lin Family by marriage, where Lin Shiyi's wife belonged.
The Ye Family had now become a Purple Mansion Family, with two members already within the Purple Mansion realm.
Among the Lin Family's affiliates, they stood prominently.
Continuing his wandering, after staying several months in the Soarwood Archipelago, Lin Shiming visited the Heavenly Thunder Secret Realm.
Lin Hou Shou had returned there for insights, accompanied by Lin Shilei.
With Lin Shilei's aid, Lin Hou Shou had further refined the thunder formation research.
"Shiming, once you break through, I guarantee the formation will be ready for you!" Lin Hou Shou earnestly promised.
Despite previously constructing a Supreme Grade Fifth Rank formation, his current aim was not just a Supreme Grade Fifth Rank formation, but a Sixth Rank formation.
Seeing this, Lin Shiming smiled slightly, feeling deeply comforted.
With so many Lin Family members striving to assist him, his breakthrough was never his sole effort.
After several days in the Heavenly Thunder Secret Realm, Lin Shiming went to the Eastern Domain, viewing the Eastern Sea coast, where countless Spirit Beasts were restless.
Within the Heavy Iron Valley, he observed the Yin Yang Secret Realm seals beginning to loosen.
After all, it faced the Ancient Demon realm.
Even stray shadows were beyond Lin Family's management.
This brought a frown, yet he witnessed numerous Lin Family cultivators practicing Buddhist Law and Demonic Cultivation Technique, present and tirelessly sealing the secret realm.
Eventually, Lin Shiming reached Fangmu Mountain.
Fangmu Mountain had collapsed, laying flat, yet in his heart, a Fangmu Mountain still stood resolute.
Completing this tour took three months.
Lin Shiming's mind had reached profound tranquility.
The entire Lin Family was striving sincerely; he was neither recklessly brave nor fighting alone.
Now, his Dao heart was extraordinarily firm.
Subsequently, Lin Shiming strolled through the mortal towns of the Lin Family.
This time, he didn't blend amongst mortals—as he'd attempted previously—he simply conducted an investigation into any hidden troubles in Lin Family's mortal towns.
To discern any resentment against the Lin Family cultivators.
Finishing these tasks took another three months.
He traversed the mortal domain and concluded conversations with the various family elders.
Lin Shiming arrived at Soul-Severing Valley.
Jiuxiao True Person resided here, alongside Lin Shizhong.
Lin Shizhong had aged; despite his breakthrough to Purple Mansion, he stagnated at the Purple Mansion Early Stage, already over two hundred years old.
Jiuxiao True Person, over seven hundred years old.
Looking at Lin Shiming, his gaze filled with envy.
Yet devoid of any jealousy.
His eyes remained clear.
He acknowledged he no longer held a chance to breakthrough to Nascent Soul.
Thus, his cultivation stood stagnant at Golden Core Early Stage.
And due to the burgeoning Golden Core cultivators within Lin Family, almost all magical treasures were crafted by Jiuxiao True Person.
Jiuxiao True Person had safeguarded the Eastern Domain for Lin Family, without complaints.
"Daoist Jiuxiao, cheers!" Lin Shiming raised a toast.
The finest gratitude towards Jiuxiao True Person was through a toast, with the finest liquor.
"Daoist Lin, I won't say much, wishing you success on your Great Dao, ascending to the immortal realm!" Jiuxiao True Person spoke gravely this time.
For Lin Shiming's future seclusion would become increasingly frequent, paying less attention to him.
For Jiuxiao True Person, future opportunities to drink with Lin Shiming would diminish.
Thus, he sincerely blessed Lin Shiming.
Lin Shiming nodded; neither spoke further.
He had met his father, met Lin Xianzhi, met many Lin Family elders.
All deeply hoped Lin Shiming would break through.
Yet held little confidence in themselves.
For Lin Shiming, the best recompense was to breakthrough to Nascent Soul, consolidate Southern Sea resources, and help more Lin Family elders overcome barriers.
Not promising constant breakthroughs.
But striving for breakthroughs nonetheless.
This was his Family Dao heart.
Also the ceaseless goal of his cultivation journey.
Leading Lin Family to become an immortal clan!
After drinking, Lin Shiming expelled a breath of alcohol, as though exhaling valor, soaring skyward, morphing into invisible dragon imagery.
Lingering indefinitely.
Jiuxiao True Person laughed heartily.
Lin Shiming bowed and departed.
At this moment, his Dao heart felt fully complete, whether facing Nascent Soul Heart Demon Tribulation or Divinity Transformation Heart Demon Tribulation.
Fearlessly he stood, unchanging against any shift!
As the transmission light shone brightly, Lin Shiming appeared upon the Transmission Formation of Shuangmu Island.
He took a step towards the peak.
To begin seclusion!