"Oh?" Lin Shiming did not nod, of course, nor was it possible for him to nod now.
"Reporting to Elder Lin, the Purple Jade Sect now controls a Transmission Formation, one Profound Grade Secret Realm, two Yellow Grade Secret Realms, and additionally, there are three Spirit Stone Veins…"
Ye Changfeng also began to list them one by one. To demonstrate authenticity, he even took out a Jade Slip to record them all and presented it to Lin Shiming.
"Do you think I can stand against the Coral Alliance?"
"Replying to Elder Lin, the true person behind the Purple Jade Sect is Xu Ri True Person from Xu Ri Island within the Twelve Inner Islands. To those True Persons, it doesn’t matter who controls the seventy-two Outer Islands. What matters is having the strength to maintain stability in the Outer Islands while ensuring tribute is paid!"
"Additionally, Xu Ri True Person has been crafting a set of Lifebound Treasures for nearly a hundred years, requiring countless Fourth Rank Artifact Refiners to assist in refining parts of the artifacts. Among them is Luo Yun Hermit, a Fourth Rank Artifact Refiner!" Ye Changfeng continued to speak.
These pieces of information finally satisfied Lin Shiming.
The Ye Family, indeed worthy of being a millennium-old family, knew many secrets.
And since the system prompt did not go off, it indicated Ye Changfeng spoke the truth.
Only when Lin Shiming nodded did Ye Changfeng truly relax.
The fact that Lin Shiming did not immediately agree meant this was not a rash decision made in the heat of the moment, but rather a long-considered plan.
And his not delaying agreement or asking for this and that showed confidence in his own strength.
After all, with the treasures of Heavenly Phenomenon Island present, whoever became the Lord of Heavenly Phenomenon Island would naturally own these treasures and Secret Realms.
"Do the Ye Family possess Buddha Sect treasures?" Lin Shiming asked again.
Ye Changfeng shook his head.
Seeing this, Lin Shiming also picked up his tea cup again and began drinking tea.
Ye Changfeng respectfully made his leave.
Though Lin Shiming appeared to be a young Cultivator, Ye Changfeng didn’t assume that his age was truly as it seemed, knowing full well that a Cultivator from the Purple Mansion possesses a lifespan of five hundred years!
In his view, the age was likely several times his own.
Once Ye Changfeng left, Lin Shiming took out the first Jade Slip presented by him.
He couldn’t help but smile.
The Jade Slip contained the Illusionary Spirit True Scripture that he had acquired from the Soul-Suppressing Pagoda.
An Earth Rank Inferior Grade Technique, it could be cultivated up to the Golden Core Early Stage.
The Illusionary Spirit True Scripture did not specify a particular Spirit Root requirement and allowed for rapid Cultivation. As for combat strength, it varied with the individual; someone gifted in Illusion Techniques could kill without a trace when casting them.
Those without talent could find their techniques broken by an opponent in just a few breaths, forcing them to flee in disarray.
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This Technique, however, reminded him of the Lin Family’s Five Elements Illusory Heart Stone. If paired with the Technique during Cultivation, the progress speed would likely increase significantly.
Storing the Technique Jade Slip signified the Lin Family now possessed one more Earth Rank Technique.
And now, it was truly time to strategize for Heavenly Phenomenon Island.
Originally, the Lin Family had not intended to act so soon, but from the actions of Zi Yu Loose and Luo Yun Hermit, it was clear that they had been cautious long before.
Deciding to make a move sooner, Lin Shiming also worried that Zi Yu Loose might summon other Purple Mansion friends.
The true strength of Zi Yu Loose remained unknown.
However, as Xu Ri True Person required a Fourth Rank Artifact Refiner, he had a good recommendation—Jiuxiao Scatter Man.
As long as the Lin Family set up a new Transmission Formation on Shuangmu Island, sent up Spiritual Wine, and arranged for Lin Houwei to become a disciple.
With Jiuxiao Scatter Man becoming a tribute of the Lin Family, naturally, Xu Ri True Person’s demand for Artifact Refining would be met.
Moreover, the secrets Zi Yu Loose possessed would interest the True Persons of the Coral Alliance, which indicated Xu Ri True Person would be as well.
After pondering for a while longer, Lin Shiming closed his eyes and drained the remaining Spiritual Tea from the pot. What followed was waiting for the auction to sell that Buddha Sect Magical Treasure.
...
In the ancestral hall of the Duan Family, Foundation Establishment members of both the Duan and Cheng families gathered.
Both Family Heads looked at each other incredulously!
Cheng Jiannan and Duan Zhiyun kept their heads down. The current situation was like a bolt from the blue for both their families.
They thought they would be promoted by the Purple Jade Sect and could kick out the Ye Family and divide their territories. Yet, not only did they fail to secure the Cultivation Technique, they provoked a Purple Mansion Family.
Now they had to produce three kinds of Fourth Rank Spiritual Wine!
"Can we contact Zi Yu Loose?"
"We can’t contact him. Both Luo Yun Hermit and Zi Yu Loose are in seclusion!"
Hearing this, both families sighed again.
"Prepare the Spiritual Wine, go buy it from other sea regions, purchase it at a high price if necessary. After Zi Yu Loose exits seclusion, we’ll retake it from the Lin Family!" The Duan Family Head gritted his teeth and spoke.
"Also, prepare the family branches!" After saying this, he slumped into his chair.
...
Following the completion of the wedding, the Lin Family’s reputation soared on Heavenly Phenomenon Island.
Now, most cultivators are aware of the existence of hidden families.
Even if they aren’t aware, the Lin Family has been spreading the word in secret.
Once every Loose Cultivator, even those at the first level of Qi Cultivation on Heavenly Phenomenon Island, recognizes the Lin Family as a hermit family, then even if it isn’t true, it will become so.
Add to that, the Lin Family’s custom-made Artifact Refining, Alchemy, and Cultivation chambers have only served to greatly bolster their reputation.
At the auction event’s grand competition, both the Duan Family and the Cheng Family sent representatives to participate symbolically, and Lin Shiyi emerged as the champion.
However, Zi Yu Loose and Luoyun Scatter Man still didn’t show up, leaving Lin Shiming somewhat disappointed. The longer the delay, the more disadvantageous it is for the current Lin Family.
With the grand competition of the auction event over, it was time for the auction meant for Foundation Establishment cultivators. The Lin Family’s cultivators at that level bought many treasures, bidding with great enthusiasm.
After acquiring a string of Buddha Beads, Lin Shiming was also ready to return to Shuangmu Island.
The Spirit Boat rose from the Heavenly Phenomenon Island pier, heading towards the distant sea!
"Please be careful not to get trapped by the Seven Stars Divine Elephant Formation, and be even more cautious of Zi Yu Loose and Luoyun Scatter Man’s sneak attacks!"
Lin Shiming’s eyes suddenly shone bright!
They’re coming!
This Island Protecting Great Array is most likely located between the sub-islands and the main island, where its power is at its greatest!
Boom!
Almost at the same instant, horrific beams of light burst forth from six sub-islands, shooting into the heavens.
Meanwhile, a sound reminiscent of an elephant’s trumpet suddenly echoed from Heavenly Phenomenon Island.
Resounding through the heavens!
A seven-colored divine elephant emerged from within heaven and earth, shooting seven beams of divine light at Lin Shiming.
The divine light was just like Lin Shitao’s five-colored ribbon, rolling swiftly towards Lin Shiming.
The speed was unbelievably fast!
But Lin Shiming, who was well-prepared, brandished the Cold Dusk Shield, transforming it into a huge ice shield that blocked all seven colors of divine light, which then began to freeze!
Boom!
Though the divine light froze, the seven-colored divine elephant swung its limbs and raised its ivory tusks, charging viciously at him.
From its mouth, it released new beams of seven-colored divine light.
Lin Shiming struck out with his twin swords, unleashing the Heaven-Slaying Sword Intent, instantly decapitating the divine elephant.
However, in the blink of an eye, the head reformed from spirit light and reappeared on the divine elephant’s neck, continuing to unleash seven-colored divine light and brutally charging at Lin Shiming!
Lin Shiming was also having a hard time; his chest heaved uncontrollably, as the elephant’s enormous strength was truly terrifying!
In just that instant, it felt like he was being hammered by seven mountains each weighing ten thousand tons.
Boom!
With another strike of his sword, Lin Shiming was thrown backwards, weakened, and during his retreat, a female cultivator veiled in a light scarf suddenly appeared behind him.
In her hand, three silver needle magic artifacts shot fiercely towards the back of Lin Shiming’s head!
Further above Lin Shiming, a dragon claw also fiercely reached down to grab him!
Lin Shiming was momentarily startled, sure that he hadn’t misperceived—it was definitely the claw of a Flood Dragon!
Zi Yu Loose is half-Flood Dragon!
At this moment, Lin Shiming hadn’t fully grasped the situation, but he could feel an aura similar to that of Wang Jiao emanating from Zi Yu Loose!
No wonder Zi Yu Loose hadn’t appeared on Heavenly Phenomenon Island.
Perhaps his half-Flood Dragon identity meant he simply couldn’t reveal himself!
And to his knowledge, this half-Flood Dragon technique was an exclusive Secret Technique of Nine Dragon Island, clearly indicating that Zi Yu Loose was an insider from Nine Dragon Island!
While pondering, Lin Shiming used the Leaping Void Disk to leap to the side!
He dodged the pincer attack from both sides!
And he appeared behind Luoyun Scatter Man, brandishing the Taiyi Grass Sword!
Directly employing the Tribulation Transcending move, the sky filled with the Sword Intent of grass, raining down on Luoyun Scatter Man!
"How is this possible!" Both Luoyun Scatter Man and Zi Yu Loose obviously didn’t expect Lin Shiming to be capable of instant displacement, and for a moment, they found themselves encircled by Lin Shiming!
Feeling the overwhelming offensive power, Luoyun Scatter Man clenched her teeth, pulling out two Defense Talismans, and her hands began to transform into a Flood Dragon’s to staunchly resist.
Boom!
The two Defense Talismans, both Fourth Rank Intermediate Grade, were instantly shredded, and Luoyun Scatter Man was not left unscathed; her Flood Dragon-scale hands shed many scales!
Blood dripped down, bright red.
"You deserve to die!" Luoyun Scatter Man’s voice also changed.