NOVEL NEXT Chapter 756: The Phenomenon Begins
As Thousand Wood Peak goes into seclusion, Lin Xianzhi, Lin Shijie, Lin Houshou, Lin Shimo, Lin Shitao, Lin Shilei, Lei Xuan, and Yu Jing all flew to the top of the island above the Lin Family's islands.
Today, all Golden Core cultivators gathered once again, marking the second gathering of Golden Core cultivators of the Lin Family during a beast tide.
Lin Xianzhi stood at the forefront, wearing the Lin Family robe, exuding an impressive aura of sharpness that words could not describe.
Sweeping his gaze over everyone, he finally spoke:
"Elder Jiuxiao is preoccupied and cannot make it today, so we won't wait for him!"
"The reason I called everyone here today, I believe you all can guess!"
"From today onwards, no one is allowed to go into deep and extensive seclusion, only brief cultivation until Shiming breaks through!" Lin Xianzhi's words were extremely domineering, showing no concession, even to Yu Jing and Lei Xuan.
Such a demand is already extremely domineering for cultivators.
After all, Lin Shiming's breakthrough may take two or three decades, maybe even longer, up to forty years.
In such a long period, not allowing long-term seclusion almost means they won't have the chance to breakthrough.
However, even so, no one voiced any objection.
Even Yu Jing and Lei Xuan were listening particularly attentively and felt it was reasonable.
Firstly, they had all received favors from Lin Shiming; without him, it would have been hard for them to break through to the Golden Core.
Secondly, the current prosperity of the Lin Family could be seen as superficial, as all the honors and resources stemmed from Lin Shiming and a few Soul Summoning Swords.
If Lin Shiming fails to break through to Nascent Soul, all of the Lin Family's achievements would vanish.
Moreover, due to their enemies, the Lin Family would face catastrophic disaster.
"I will continue, Hou Shou, you need to stay on Shuangmu Island at all times, maintaining the formation's power and setting up the Thunder Tribulation Formation as soon as possible!"
"Regardless of the effort, you must help Shiming withstand thirty percent of the tribulation, so your task is heavy. You can use all of the Lin Family's resources!"
"But your time limit is fifteen years, as Shiming is a Spiritual Body and may break through early!" Lin Xianzhi added.
Upon hearing this, Lin Houshou solemnly nodded.
He had been diligently researching formations exactly for this moment. If he couldn't support his family's monumental task, all the opportunities and the Lin Family's numerous treasures supporting him would be meaningless.
"Yes, Seventh Great-Uncle, I shall complete it, even if I do not rest for a moment!"
Seeing Lin Houshou nod, Lin Xianzhi looked at Lin Shijie again, whose Sword Qi surpassed Lin Xianzhi's greatly, nearly becoming the Lin Family's second sword cultivator, and his cultivation had already reached the Golden Core Late Stage.
He was expected to become the next cultivator to break through to Nascent Soul after Lin Shiming.
"Shijie, in the coming time, your strength is the greatest, and you will work with your Second Uncle to defend the island!"
"Ensure no other families' cultivators, or Demonic Beasts, set foot on Shuangmu Island or Thousand Wood Peak!" Lin Xianzhi ordered.
Lin Shijie nodded in agreement.
"The rest of the family, including myself, need at least two people always watching the nearby sea. Every half-month, someone must venture out to Jiuyue Island and nearby seas for reconnaissance. I've already listed the time and range for nearby exploration. If anything causes delay, it needs to be deferred to another, never leaving a gap in defense. Also, the family's Transmission Formation can only teleport to sub-islands, not directly into Shuangmu Island!" Lin Xianzhi instructed further.
Upon hearing this, the others nodded repeatedly.
But such an undertaking was no small issue, involving numerous factors.
"Do not worry, apart from you, several Spirit Beasts of Shiming's will also help defend, and Zekong, Zecheng, Shiyi, Zeli, Shiyuan, Changxing, Yanjiao are all close to breaking through to Golden Core soon. Releasing more family members then!" Having said this, Lin Xianzhi bent his waist and bowed to everyone.
"I rely on you!"
This scene made the other family's Golden Core cultivators immediately feel a profound fear, and even Yu Jing and Lei Xuan knelt repeatedly.
The other family members also bowed and knelt almost simultaneously.
As the eldest cultivator in the Lin Family, his bow was enough to instill fear in anyone.
"Alright, fulfill your duties diligently. Also, Shijie, instruct Qingyu to halt all family treasure negotiations and sea exploration during this period, including stopping the development of the Soarwood Archipelago and the Eastern Sea. The Lin Family needs respite now!" Lin Xianzhi gave final instructions to Lin Shijie before leaving.
They then went their separate ways.
Starting today, Shuangmu Island's Island Protecting Great Array would be continuously active, with designated beast riders endlessly patrolling.
On Jiuyue Island, the Heavenly Gate Soul Locking Great Formation would also be perpetually active.
Even if numerous cultivators across the shore come anytime to Jiuyue Island for transactions, the Heavenly Gate Soul Locking Great Formation would circle to ensure no traitors infiltrate.
This operation of the Lin Family was noticed by many, who naturally understood that Lin Shiming was preparing to break through to Nascent Soul.
But unlike before, when there were schemes, now there were none at all.
Even if Lin Shiming didn't break through, he possessed the power equivalent to a Nascent Soul cultivator, a power they couldn't manipulate.
Additionally, the Lin Family's Nascent Soul Spirit Sword had been a fearsome killer, having slain several sword cultivators.
Furthermore, Nine Dragon Island, which the Li Family feared most, now suffered heavy losses, with a large exodus of Golden Dragon Trees, and very few Flood Dragon Nests remaining.
They will also face the covetousness of other forces in the future, making it impossible to disturb the Lin Family.
Meanwhile, Coral Island and Blood Cultivation Sect, as well as the Myriad Buddhas Island, had some gains in the Outer Sea, stopping the Lin Family's maritime expansion in their view.
Thus, the Lin Family's power wouldn't grow rapidly anymore.
Even if Lin Shiming broke through, the areas the Lin Family could expand into were significantly reduced.
Moreover, it was impossible for the Lin Family to sweep over Myriad Demon Island as before, gaining vast rewards.
Instead, they could disregard everything and exploit the sea's resources, not fearing a beast tide.
Because the Lin Family's main base would fully support its defense.
This was the opportunity sent by the Lin Family itself, they naturally couldn't fail to exploit it.
The external changes, naturally, Lin Shiming was unaware of at this moment.
He was situated within the Cave Heaven, the Sword Origin from the Kuimu Sword Canon constantly emerging and bursting within him.
His Golden Core was increasingly resembling an unsheathed longsword.
All around him, endless True Yuan surged, transforming into illusions like wooden shadows one moment,
and then into tiny blades of Sword Intent the next.
Within, a genuine Taiyi Grass Sword also thrived, at this moment, the Sword Intent within the Cave Heaven solidified entirely.
The entire sky was increasingly severed by Thunderous Swords rising from the grass.
If Lin Shiming opened his eyes and saw this scene, he would certainly remember the moment he comprehended the Taiyi Grass Sword.
And if he saw this scene, he would definitely realize, at this moment, he had become an unparalleled Grass Sword!