Xu Ri Palace was, compared to usual days, gathered with a large number of cultivators; all formations were also activated, looking exceptionally formidable.
Lin Shiming arrived in front of the palace, and in his mind, he received a voice transmission from San Yang Hermit.
"Junior Brother Lin, please enter the side hall, the master has summoned you!"
Lin Shiming nodded and took out his token.
One of the cultivators guarding the palace gate also stepped forward and took the initiative to lead Lin Shiming towards the side hall.
"Senior Lin, the True Person is currently engaged in important matters with Red Leaf True Person. Please move to the side hall."
"Hmm!" Lin Shiming also nodded. The vast Xu Ri Island was home to more than one True Person, openly there were two.
And the matter of the Purple Sun Secret Realm was related to the cultivation of True Persons, so naturally they were all very concerned.
The entrance to the side hall was a pavilion built of nanmu wood; passing through the long wooden corridor, one could see an even smaller hall.
The doors of the hall were tightly closed, but upon seeing Lin Shiming approach, they were immediately opened, revealing San Yang Hermit's figure.
San Yang Hermit waved to Lin Shiming.
"Junior Brother Lin, before entering the Secret Realm, you might try the fragrance of this Ziji Tan. Perhaps your strength could be further enhanced!" San Yang Hermit introduced.
Lin Shiming responded with a bow and gesture of respect, then he looked inside the hall, only to see that in addition to San Yang Hermit, there were eight other people, all of whom were cultivators above the Purple Mansion Middle Stage.
Among them, there were even two whose cultivation level Lin Shiming could not discern.
Besides the cultivators, there was the curling fragrance of Ziji Tan throughout the room, which was very peculiar. It divided into nine streams, meandering towards the nine cultivators.
The smoke from the incense was varying in size, with the largest wafts surrounding the two whose cultivation levels might be at the Purple Mansion Peak, indiscernible to Lin Shiming.
When Lin Shiming entered, San Yang Hermit closed the door of the room again.
"Junior Brother Lin, this Ziji Tan is a wondrous object used by the master to temper the Divine Soul. It can enhance Divine Sense, and even when breaking through to the Purple Mansion, if one burns some, it can make the gathering of the Divine Soul easier. The master only brings it out once every ten years. You came a bit late, brother, so please sit down and temper yourself quickly. After all, the Spiritual Medicines in the Purple Sun Secret Realm are not easy to find!"
"Thank you, Senior Brother San Yang!" Lin Shiming once again expressed his thanks with a bow. This incense which could strengthen the Divine Soul immediately reminded him of Lin Shitao. If she had this incense, her chances of successfully breaking through to the Purple Mansion would surely increase greatly.
And at this moment, this incense could also enhance Divine Sense, expanding the range of Divine Sense, and in the Secret Realm, it would aid in finding more Spiritual Medicines.
Just then, the system's prompt resonated again:
"Please be aware that the Ziji Tan's fragrance contains Shadowless Incense!"
Lin Shiming was instantly alert. He had, of course, heard of the notorious Shadowless Incense, which was a type of spirit fragrance used to mark the Divine Soul. Normally colorless and odorless, one who inhaled this fragrance would easily be tracked by a kind of Spirit Insect called Shadowless Insect.
This was clearly to prevent people from escaping with the Spiritual Medicines.
Lin Shiming thought it through and was at peace. After all, if there were a Purple Mansion cultivator who abandoned their island or family clan at will, escaping with the Spiritual Medicine was indeed a possibility.
It is worth noting that according to San Yang Hermit, there would be some deviations upon exiting the Purple Sun Secret Realm, not an exact return to the same location.
After contemplating for a moment, Lin Shiming still decided to absorb it. Even with the presence of the Shadowless Incense, Xu Ri True Person was not afraid of anyone refusing to inhale. From the fact that all nine people here were inhaling it calmly, it was clear.
If one refused to inhale, one might not be able to enter the Secret Realm, and moreover, it could anger Xu Ri True Person and Red Leaf True Person.
Lin Shiming found a spot to sit behind San Yang Hermit, took out a mysterious meditation cushion, and began to meditate.
And from the Pill Furnace, a wisp of Ziji Tan's fragrance automatically separated itself towards Lin Shiming.
Inhaling the fragrance, he felt a whiff of an antique and elegant aroma that was light but extremely pleasant to the senses. As the fragrance permeated into the Purple Mansion, the entire Divine Soul began to excite.
And his Divine Sense truly began to slowly increase, just as he had anticipated.
Lin Shiming was also somewhat delighted, for when his Divine Sense had first entered the Purple Mansion, it had held some advantage thanks to the Split Spirit Decision and the Tribulation Forging Divine Flower.
But after the breakthrough to Purple Mansion, there were no corresponding Spiritual Medicines and Secret Techniques.
However, Lin Shiming had a sudden inspiration, and he actively began operating the Split Spirit Decision.
Although splitting his Divine Soul still caused some pain, under the augmentation of the Ziji Tan, the refinement effect was doubled.
Lin Shiming also opened his eyes to look at the other people, noticing they were all employing their own Secret Techniques.
After a glance, he didn't pay much attention and certainly did not use his Divine Sense to observe, as employing Divine Sense to scrutinize other cultivators is considered a great disrespect.
With the Ziji Tan, Lin Shiming was not in a hurry. His Divine Soul was visibly becoming stronger strand by strand, which left him extremely satisfied and joyful.
After all, a powerful Divine Sense not only meant greater benefits in the Purple Sun Secret Realm, it would also greatly benefit his future cultivation and combat.
It was also highly advantageous for operating his Lifebound Treasure, the Soul-Suppressing Pagoda.
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Time ticked away bit by bit, and in the blink of an eye, three days had passed.
The incense in the incense burner had also finally burned out, turning into a last bit of ash that fell.
Inside the hall, the ten people all opened their eyes in succession, and Lin Shiming woke up from his cultivation.
This time, even though he had cultivated the Split Spirit Decision, his Divine Soul felt not only painless but also exceptionally relaxed.
He couldn't help but praise the unique properties of the Ziji Tan incense.
At this moment, Lin Shiming noticed that many cultivators were sizing him up.
Lin Shiming responded with a slight smile, and as footsteps resumed, he saw Xu Ri True Person walking in from the side.
Xu Ri True Person was radiant and exceptionally rosy-cheeked as he approached the group of ten.
"I have good news for everyone. This time, the cultivators from Tianliu Island will also form an alliance with us, increasing the likelihood of obtaining Spiritual Medicine!" Xu Ri True Person waved his hand and sent a Jade Slip flying to each person.
When Lin Shiming received it, he sent his Divine Sense into the Jade Slip and discovered it contained information and physical descriptions of the ten people.
It also detailed their respective islands, although cultivation techniques and levels were not distributed.
"This alliance is covert. If we work together to obtain Spiritual Medicine, we will opt for an equal split. In the early stages, do make sure not to expose yourself!" Xu Ri True Person added once more.
"We will not fail True Person's trust!" Lin Shiming and the others promptly replied.
Xu Ri True Person nodded in great satisfaction, particularly when he turned to inquire about the Ziji Tan to the two cultivators at the Purple Mansion Peak.
Clearly, he was more attentive to them.
Before long, Xu Ri True Person spread his hand again, and another Jade Slip flew out, starting with the two Purple Mansion Peak cultivators to be passed around.
It was evident that the information pertained to the Purple Sun Secret Realm.
By the time it reached Lin Shiming, he was the sixth in line.
As expected, the Jade Slip contained information about the Purple Sun Secret Realm. What astonished him utterly was that these Spiritual Medicines were distributed across numerous small secret realms.
The so-called Purple Sun Secret Realm turned out to be a group of Purple Mansion Secret Realms!
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Within the Jade Slip, several small Secret Realm Cave Heavens where a five-thousand-year-old Spiritual Medicine had previously appeared were recorded.
"All information must be committed to memory, not to be disclosed, and you are required to take a Heavenly Oath!"