NOVEL NEXT Chapter 52: The Truth
[Lin Family Year 220, August 8th: When Shadow Hall reported the attack on the Lin Family in Qingfeng City, Lin Zichen’s expression turned grim, his eyes filled with killing intent. He immediately ordered Shadow Hall to assign personnel to protect the Lin Family and instructed Chu Mu to head to Qingzhou City]
[The next day, the Lin Family’s grand competition officially began in Qingzhou City. Lin Zichen demonstrated his unfathomable strength, defeating all other contestants, including Lin Tiangang, in a single move. He secured the championship of the competition outright]
[The audience was in an uproar, and the Lin Family’s leadership was astounded. After intense deliberation, the current Lin Family clan leader personally presented Lin Zichen with his prize and appointed him as the Family’s young master, granting him status equal to that of the elders]
[Taking advantage of this moment, Lin Zichen formally confronted the Mu Family, producing a series of evidence detailing their schemes against the Lin Family in Qingfeng City. The revelation shocked various factions and enraged the Lin Family. They hadn’t expected any force in Qingzhou City to dare provoke the Lin Family. The Lin Family encircled the Mu Family representatives, threatening to detain them unless they provided an explanation]
[Contrary to expectations, the Mu Family did not deny the accusations. They outright admitted their actions and revealed that they had prepared for exposure long ago. Mu Family powerhouses had already been stationed outside, ready to assist in an escape. A fierce battle broke out between the two families, with the Mu Family using the opportunity to launch a surprise attack on Lin Zichen]
[At a critical moment, Chu Mu stepped in and killed the attacker with a single strike. Demonstrating the terrifying strength of a mid-stage Grandmaster Realm experts, he joined the fray and turned the tide in favor of the Lin Family. Realizing the unfavorable situation, the Mu Family retreated after suffering significant losses, leaving the newly awakened Lin Family ancestors, who had broken through their seclusion due to the commotion, thoroughly infuriated]
[Lin Family Year 220, August 10th: The Lin Family formally broke ties with the Mu Family, escalating their conflict across multiple fronts. Initially evenly matched, the Lin Family’s support from their Qingfeng City branch tipped the scales, putting the Mu Family at a disadvantage]
[Lin Family Year 220, September 11th: Lin Zichen declined an invitation from the super-first-rate power Tianyun Sect]
[Lin Family Year 235, November 12th: Thanks to the deep foundation of the Qingzhou City Lin Family, Lin Zichen’s cultivation advanced to the peak of the Grandmaster realm, with 70% comprehension of sword intent. Although the Mu Family’s power waned under the Lin Family’s suppression, their core foundation remained intact]
[Lin Family Year 238, November 11th: The emperor of Qianyuan Country passed away unexpectedly. Former imperial loyalists and neighboring powers took advantage of the situation to incite chaos, causing widespread disorder along the borders. The royal family issued a conscription order, summoning all major factions and individual cultivators to quell the unrest in exchange for cultivation resources]
[The Lin Family, being a renowned first-rate power, was specifically named to participate. In the end, a mid-stage Grandmaster ancestor led younger members to the frontlines, while Lin Zichen was tasked with staying behind]
[Lin Family Year 239, April 1st: Disastrous news arrived from the frontlines: the Lin Family’s Grandmaster was executed for treason. That same night, the Tianyun Sect dispatched a Celestial Realm powerhouse, accompanied by the Mu Family’s full support, to annihilate the Lin Family]
[Although the Lin Family was a seasoned first-rate power, it lacked a Celestial Realm expert. Its strongest members were only at the peak Grandmaster stage. Against a Celestial Realm opponent, they were hopelessly outmatched. Even though Lin Zichen briefly matched an early-stage Celestial Realm expert with his peak Grandmaster cultivation and unleashed power, he was ultimately defeated and killed]
[To eliminate future threats, the Mu Family eradicated all Lin Family branches]
[Detection of complete annihilation of the Lin family’s direct bloodline. Simulation terminated.]
“A Grandmaster ancestor committing treason? Nonsense.”
After reviewing the simulation results, Lin Zichen let out a cold laugh.
This was clearly a conspiracy—a meticulously planned scheme targeting the Lin Family.
And the mastermind behind it? Undoubtedly tied to the Mu Family.
“What price could the Mu Family have paid to pin such a grave accusation on us?”
In previous simulations, Lin Zichen had sensed discrepancies.
The Tianyun Sect, as a super-first-rate power, had no reason to annihilate the Lin Family merely because he rejected their invitation. But with the Mu Family’s involvement, the situation made sense.
The Mu Family, like the Lin Family, was a millennia-old first-rate power with a population exceeding a million. Their influence was vast and intricate. It was entirely plausible that some Mu Family members had risen through the ranks of the Tianyun Sect, even securing high positions.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host! Simulation successful. The following rewards have been generated, and you may choose one.]
1. Obtain 30,000 Spirit Resonance Points.
2. Manifest all Prenatal Realm warriors and above from Shadow Hall as of August 8, 220 (excluding current members). Details available here.
3. Receive five Grandmaster Cultivation Pills.
When the system’s cold, mechanical voice echoed in his mind, Lin Zichen carefully weighed his options.
The second option caught his attention immediately.
As of August 8, 220, Shadow Hall had gained over 300 Prenatal Realm warriors and three Master Realm cultivators, ranging from early to mid-stage.
With this knowledge, the three options seemed equally valuable.
“Spirit Resonance Points are currently the least beneficial to me. I’ll eliminate that option first.”
After some deliberation, Lin Zichen narrowed his focus to the second and third choices.
In the end, he chose the second.
An hour later, after assigning these summoned warriors to Shadow Hall and various critical areas, he resumed the simulations.
This time, however, the outcome was largely unchanged.
The additional forces from Shadow Hall failed to shift the overall situation significantly.
Even when Lin Zichen preemptively relocated the Qingfeng City Lin Family’s bloodline, moving them out of Qingzhou City entirely, it merely delayed the inevitable. Once the simulation exhausted the lifespans or combat potential of those marked as critical bloodline members, it still concluded with annihilation.
Through repeated simulations, Lin Zichen finally uncovered the truth behind the Tianyun Sect’s involvement with the Mu Family and their plot against the Lin Family.