104: fire cloud bird

Half a month later, in the Qingyun Mountain Range, a huge golden light flashed past and landed on a small hilltop.

It was the Lin Family's spirit boat, and it was clear they had arrived at the designated location earlier than the Qian Family.

"Houshou, set up a Formation a hundred meters away!" Lin Xianzhi commanded.

Then he looked at Lin Houyong:

"You also Cultivate for a bit!"

This time, Lin Houyong was piloting the spirit boat, which was to ensure that Lin Xianzhi's spiritual power was always abundant.

As for Lin Shiming, he was still in the spirit boat's room at this moment.

The Purple Wood Mysterious Sky Sword Formation had reached a critical moment. Nine spirit swords floated in front of him, rotating and constantly emitting a piercing sword hum.

In his hand, the true essence of the Purple Wood Heart Sutra continuously cast spiritual incantations, integrating them into the spirit swords.

With each spiritual incantation he cast, sweat would drip from his forehead.

He had failed several times in the half-month he spent on the spirit boat. Fortunately, this was the engraving of a secret spiritual Formation, not true Artifact Refining, and he had daily System prompts guiding him.

"Buzz!"

As the nine spirit swords hummed at almost the same frequency!

The purple sword light connected into a single expanse, and Lin Shiming finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The nine Formation swords were finally complete.

With a wave of his hand, the nine spirit swords, arranged in a line, flew towards his body.

Finally, they were absorbed into his spirit platform.

The greatest ability of the Purple Wood Mysterious Sky Sword Formation secret art was that the nine Formation swords could be refined and charged within the body, just like a Lifebound Treasure.

When facing an enemy, one only needed to release the sword Formation to unleash the spiritual Formation within it, thereby using the Formation to slay the enemy.

Normally, a Cultivator could only refine three swords at a time, but Lin Shiming, with his Heavenly Wood Heart's pseudo-spirit platform, was able to refine all nine at once without any issues.

With this method complete, Lin Shiming's restless heart had settled significantly.

He got up and walked out of the spirit boat, intending to ask Seventh Grand Uncle about the situation.

However, he saw another spirit boat approaching in the sky, he knew not when.

This spirit boat was larger and more magnificent, with the huge Qian Family banner fluttering above it.

In front of the spirit boat, Qian Bosheng did not show his face. Instead, a young Foundation Establishment Early Stage Cultivator looked down upon the Lin Family from above.

"Fellow Daoist Lin of the Lin Family, you've been waiting for a long time, haven't you!"

His tone was very arrogant, directly addressing Lin Xianzhi.

Lin Xianzhi did not speak; their statuses were not equal, and this Cultivator's gaze was far too arrogant.

Instead, Lin Shiming stepped out from the side.

"Has Senior Qian Bosheng not come? If he is unwell and unable to make the trip, our Lin Family can certainly assist you all!"

As fellow Foundation Establishment families, since the Qian Family harbored ill intentions, Lin Shiming's tone was naturally unfriendly.

Upon hearing this, the young Foundation Establishment Cultivator's face instantly turned extremely ugly. Just as he was about to retort with harsh words, an aged voice spoke up.

"Ziyun, don't be rude!"

It was then that Qian Bosheng emerged from the spirit boat, staring at Lin Shiming:

"Little friend's talent is truly astonishing!"

A light, casual remark, as if the previous actions were solely Qian Ziyun's personal doing.

And he seemed to be congratulating the Lin Family.

In fact, the deeper meaning was to mock the Lin Family for not having a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and bringing along a newly Breakthrough Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

"Fellow Daoist Qian, having traveled from Hetian County, you must be tired. Would you like to come down and rest for a moment?" Lin Xianzhi did not let Lin Shiming continue the conversation.

Upon hearing this, the latter gave a forced smile, then waved his hand and put away the spirit boat.

The figures of the Qian Family Cultivators were revealed.

Just like the Lin Family, there was one Late Foundation Establishment Stage, two Foundation Establishment Early Stage, and two Qi Refining Stage Ninth Level.

Their strength was almost identical to the Lin Family's side.

This had been agreed upon earlier when the Qian Family spent Spirit Stones to buy the Foundation Establishment Pill Pill Formula.

Then Lin Xianzhi also waved his hand and put away the spirit boat.

Lin Shiming, standing by, did not look at the young and arrogant Foundation Establishment Early Stage Cultivator at this moment. Instead, a thick-browed Cultivator with an indifferent expression caught his attention.

This Cultivator's temperament and personality were very similar to Lin Shimo's.

This Cultivator, compared to the young and pretentious Qian Ziyun, clearly exerted more pressure on him and exuded more Evil Qi, likely having committed many killings.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, it's getting late. To avoid complications, why don't we set off now!" Qian Bosheng glanced at the sky, then looked towards the due south, which was the direction of Qingxuan City.

"Then let's set off. This matter truly cannot be delayed!" Lin Xianzhi also nodded.

Then he released his spirit boat, and the Lin Family members ascended their swords, taking the lead towards the deeper parts of the Qingyun Mountain Range.

The Qian Family members also boarded their spirit boat almost simultaneously, following closely behind.

And as soon as they boarded the spirit boat, Lin Houyong began to transmit a message to Lin Shiming:

"Shiming, among the Qian Family's people, pay close attention to that indifferent-faced Cultivator, Qian Zichu, that Foundation Establishment Body Cultivator. He once had the record of tearing apart a Foundation Establishment evil Cultivator of the same stage. As for Qian Ziyun, he only achieved Foundation Establishment in the last ten years, but he should not be underestimated either!"

...Lin Houyong continuously introduced them to Lin Shiming, and Lin Shiming kept it firmly in mind.

Knowing oneself and one's enemy is the only way to avoid harm at critical moments.

"Prepare for battle!"

Lin Xianzhi suddenly spoke, and Lin Shiming and Lin Houyong instantly became alert.

The Qian Family behind them also reacted extremely quickly.

The next moment, six giant birds suddenly appeared in front, soaring with outstretched wings.

The giant birds were completely red, their feathers like blazing flames. Three of them flew towards the Lin Family, and three flew towards the Qian Family.

"They are Fire Cloud Birds!" Lin Houyong's expression was somewhat solemn.

These Fire Cloud Birds were fire-attribute third-tier Yao Beasts. Although they were only in the third-tier Early Stage, with their flames, they could resist many Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Lin Shiming released his Purple Wood Sword, but at this moment, with nine Formation swords nurtured within his spirit platform, he did not have much true essence available, not even a tenth of his original amount.

As a result, the third-tier Medium Grade spirit sword he unleashed had only mediocre power.

Compared to Lin Houyong, who unleashed a third-tier Low Grade magic sword beside him, the difference was undoubtedly significant.

Their combined swords only barely managed to injure the wings of two Fire Cloud Birds.

The three Fire Cloud Birds immediately opened their huge beaks, and three massive true essence fireballs flew towards the Lin Family's spirit boat.

Lin Xianzhi frowned and glanced at Lin Shiming from the side, but said nothing more. Instead, he also unleashed a Green Lotus Sword.

This sword strike created overlapping sword lights, with countless green lotuses appearing, and Sword Qi crisscrossing for thousands of miles.

With a single sword, he actually slew all three Fire Cloud Birds.

"Thank you, Seventh Grand Uncle!" Lin Shiming and Lin Houyong both thanked Lin Xianzhi.

Meanwhile, beside them, Qian Ziyun, with a sneer, rushed out alone and took out a Blazing Fire Banner.

With a wave in the air, he absorbed all the fireballs from the three Fire Cloud Birds.

Then, with another wave of the Blazing Fire Banner Magical Artifact, the fireballs transformed into even hotter fire snakes, devouring the Fire Cloud Birds.

Qian Ziyun's strength was clearly extraordinary, but the three Fire Cloud Birds were not ordinary beasts either; the fire snakes were directly pecked apart by their huge beaks.

At this moment, Qian Zichu, who had been on the spirit boat, had disappeared at some point. When he reappeared, he was already surrounding the Fire Cloud Birds. He held a Foundation Establishment Medium Grade spirit saber, using it like a mortal weapon.

He slashed at the Fire Cloud Birds.

With simple saber techniques, yet with terrifying speed and an indescribable Dao rhyme, one Fire Cloud Bird was directly beheaded.

Following that, the two cooperated and, within ten breaths, cut down the remaining two Fire Cloud Birds.

As soon as the battle ended, Qian Ziyun looked at Lin Shiming with disdainful eyes, and finally, the corners of his mouth curled slightly, full of mockery.