195: Magical uses of dragon vine

Xie An's words reminded Lin Shiming of the Auction, no wonder it was so popular and so many people came.

It seemed the competition at this Nine Leaf Enlightenment Platform Grand Assembly would be far more intense than before.

Especially with the great calamity approaching, every bit of strength gained meant an increase in combat power.

Although there was a sixty-year-old age limit, Lin Shiming didn't think his Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivation would allow him to act unrestrained.

But from another perspective, it also indicated that the Enlightenment Platform was indeed extraordinary, perhaps truly the Dao-attaining tree of Real Person White Fir.

“Shiming, the three people you need to pay most attention to are Chen Yuan of the Spirit Beast Sect, Xu Hao of the Spirit Talisman Sect, and Ye Changyuan of the Ye Family, a Purple Mansion Family from Qingzhou. These three are Cultivators who have the ability to compete for the top two spots but haven't received a guaranteed qualification!” Xie An introduced as he handed Lin Shiming a Jade Slip.

“Among these three, Chen Yuan’s strength should be recognized as the strongest. He is fifty-nine years old, in the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, and is a Two Spiritual Roots Cultivator primarily cultivating fire-attribute Cultivation Technique. He is also extremely skilled at beast taming. If not for his lack of strong backing in the Spirit Beast Sect, he would have very likely secured a pre-determined spot!”

“Xu Hao is also equally extraordinary. Although he has Three Spiritual Roots, his talent in talisman crafting is exceptional. He is now fifty-two years old, not only in the Late Foundation Establishment Stage but also a High Grade Third-tier Talisman Master. You must be careful of his various talismans!”

...Xie An meticulously introduced them, and Lin Shiming nodded, taking note of everything. With this information, his chances of success would be greater.

In a Cultivator's battle, sometimes when strengths are similar, victory or defeat lies in the details.

Especially for a Cultivator like Lin Shiming, who had experienced many battles.

Moreover, Lin Shiming was quite confident this time. First, he had obtained the Poison Flood Dragon Vine seeds, then acquired the High Grade Magical Artifact, Zilai Sword, coupled with his own Purple Wood Mysterious Sky Sword Formation, his confidence was equally strong.

After listening to Xie An's introduction, the teapot was unknowingly empty. Lin Shiming took out another Jade Box filled with mingxin tea leaves from his Storage Pouch, placed it on the table, and brewed another pot.

Under the activation of a Spell, the teapot quickly emitted waves of fragrant spiritual mist again.

“Oh, by the way, Shiming, the Dragon Lizard meat and essence blood have been entrusted to my good friend. He is also in Nine Leaf City this time. Within two months, he will be able to refine the dragon blood pill!” Xie An suddenly remembered the Dragon Lizard meat and said with a smile.

Two months was not a long time for a Cultivator, and Lin Shiming was overjoyed upon hearing this.

With the dragon blood pill, not only would Lin Houshou have a chance to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, but Lin Xianzhi could also improve his vital Qi and extend his Lifespan a little.

It was important to know that Lin Xianzhi's Lifespan had been greatly damaged due to over-expenditure of vital Qi. While it wouldn't add much to his Lifespan, it would still have some delaying effect.

“Thank you, Senior Brother Xie, for your hospitality. Then Shiming will not bother you any longer!” After tea, Lin Shiming bid farewell.

After he said goodbye, Xie An also got up to see him off, and finally seemed to remember something:

“Shiming, quickly improve your strength. In five years, the Sect should open the Mysterious Grade Secret Realm. This is your Lin Family’s chance to return to being a Purple Mansion Family!”

Upon hearing this, Lin Shiming was greatly moved.

What Xie An said was naturally that the Mysterious Grade Secret Realm contained the three main ingredients for the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid, and as long as one's contributions were great enough, the Sect could bestow the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid.

And this was also the biggest reason why Lin Shiming had to learn the Grass Character Sword Art; entering the Secret Realm was unavoidable no matter what.

The reason Zi Xuan Sanren was so certain was also because the Lin Family needed to enter the Secret Realm to restore their status as a Purple Mansion Family.

“Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother Xie!” Lin Shiming thanked him again, then returned to his residence by sword. After telling Lin Xianzhi about what had happened, Lin Shiming once again entered seclusion.

This seclusion was, firstly, to refine the two Spirit Swords, especially the Zilai Sword, which was extremely compatible with his Purple Wood Heart Sutra. If used, it would be no less effective than his Purple Wood Mysterious Sky Sword Formation at critical moments.

Secondly, it was to master the Poison Flood Dragon Vine seeds.

And the members of the Lin Family, due to Lin Shiming's return, began to frequently participate in various Auctions.

They tried their best to purchase more High Grade Spirit Talismans and special Magical Artifacts for Lin Shiming. In addition, the various Cultivators of the Lin Family, after the great battle in Tianhe City, all showed signs of Breakthrough and needed to purchase Spirit Pills. Especially Lei Xuan, who, being a Lightning Spiritual Root, had already broken through to Qi Refining Stage Ninth Level and began to polish his Spiritual Qi.

He would probably achieve Foundation Establishment even earlier than Lin Shiyi.

Of course, the most important thing was to bid for Foundation Establishment Pills at the Auction. Currently, Lin Houwei had a Foundation Establishment Pill and had already entered seclusion. At the same time, if Lin Houshou obtained the Bloodline Pill, he could also Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment. Adding the Foundation Establishment Pills for Lei Xuan and Lin Shiyi, the Lin Family still needed four Foundation Establishment Pills.

Fortunately, the Lin Family was not short of Spirit Stones now.

And Lin Shiming once again fell into seclusion.

Time flew by, and two months later, Lin Shiming opened his eyes. During this seclusion, Lin Shiming not only completely refined the Zilai Sword and the Lai Yun Sword, but also consumed all the Dragon Lizard meat, Dragon Lizard essence blood, and Dragon Blood Grass.

Of course, the effect was surprisingly good; his Body Refining cultivation had now successfully broken through to Foundation Establishment.

Now, his Qi Refining cultivation was impressive, and even in close combat, he was not at a disadvantage.

In his joy, Lin Shiming's mind stirred, and he entered the Grotto-heaven World.

He formed a sword art with his index and middle fingers, and the Zilai Sword instantly flew out, transforming into a thirty-zhang giant sword in the blink of an eye.

Like the moment the morning sun rises, purple Qi came from the east, and sword light shot out in all directions, dazzling to the extreme!

“Not bad!” Lin Shiming ultimately did not strike down; his Grotto-heaven World was still too small. But from the sword light alone, it was clear that the Zilai Sword's boost to him far exceeded expectations.

When he released the Lai Yun Sword, the Spirit Sword was somewhat inferior, but it was also a High Grade Magical Artifact, and quite useful for sneak attacks at critical moments.

After testing both swords, Lin Shiming took out the Poison Flood Dragon Vine seeds again.

What made Lin Shiming frown was that the spiritual infusion for the Poison Flood Dragon Vine seeds was surprisingly long. Compared to an equivalent Purple Gold Vine seed, one infusion took three times as long, which was a major taboo in combat.

And this was already with the amplification of his Purple Wood Heart Sutra and latent spiritual body; otherwise, for an ordinary Cultivator, the time needed for spiritual infusion and catalytic would probably be even longer!

“Rise!” As Lin Shiming again formed a spiritual art, the Poison Flood Dragon Vine seeds rapidly sprouted.

Unlike the speed of spiritual infusion, the speed of its growth was completely beyond his expectation, even faster than a Low Grade Third-tier Green Snake Vine. In just a blink of an eye, it was as if several Flood Dragons truly burst forth.

Moreover, the Poison Flood Dragon Vine emitted a sky-filling poisonous mist, and many ordinary Spiritual Plants in the Grotto-heaven World instantly withered.

Seeing this, Lin Shiming directly released the Golden Winged Mantis to test it. Its golden escape light was, at this moment, subtly entangled by the Poison Flood Dragon Vine, and it finally had to cut itself free with its golden scythe-like forelegs.

However, to his immense surprise, even the severed Poison Flood Dragon Vine remained controllable, coiling in the sky like a Flood Dragon, continuing to bind the Golden Winged Mantis.

The Golden Winged Mantis, caught off guard, was once again bound. This time, its mantis arms were directly tied, and it couldn't exert any strength.

Bound tightly, it could only squeak incessantly, extremely anxious, as if wondering why the severed Poison Flood Dragon Vine could still bind people.