346: Shadow of Immortal Wood, Colorful Divine Light (Three-in-one is added for the leader on the fifth day)

Inside the Grotto-heaven World, the Wood Demon sat quietly.

Opposite him, the Little Divine Tree had, at some unknown point, begun to emit a faint layer of precious light.

Seeing Lin Shiming approach, the Wood Demon immediately got up and bowed in a hurry.

Lin Shiming was quite satisfied with the Wood Demon's actions; he was much more intelligent than Wang Jiao Red Hair and the others, and he could also manage the Grotto-heaven, producing mingxin tea which was very useful to the Lin Family. Unlike those two, who only knew how to extend their claws.

He even considered whether to use the next Wind of Rejuvenation on the Wood Demon.

However, for the current opportunity, he still looked at the Little Divine Tree before him.

It had been over fifty years since he obtained this tree, and its height hadn't grown much, but layers of precious light had begun to emerge. The Wood Demon had also gained Wood Evasion Art through contemplation earlier.

Now, the Little Divine Tree showed signs of flowering and bearing fruit.

And now that he had reached the Purple Mansion Realm, possessing two Minor Divine Abilities, he naturally had great interest in a new Minor Divine Ability.

Especially now in the Coral Sea Area, facing the Ziyu Sect, if his strength was insufficient, let alone occupying Tianxiang Island, it was very likely that the Ziyu Sect would come knocking on their door.

The loose management of the Coral Alliance also meant that mergers and conflicts in the Coral Sea Area would be even more common.

He took a deep breath, and countless green spirit patterns began to activate within his Purple Mansion. Waves of Thousand Wood Spirit Body true essence also surged out rapidly.

Accompanying the rhythm of the spirit patterns, his body also began to seep out green spirit patterns.

And from his Purple Mansion Dao Vein, a continuous stream of mysterious true essence surged out, causing his vitality and blood Qi to almost instantly reach their Peak.

Green Spiritual Qi whirlwinds rose out of thin air, blowing towards the Little Divine Tree.

At this moment, even in the air, countless spirit plants began to grow wildly. This was because Lin Shiming had used a Formation to isolate all spirit plant seeds, otherwise, under the full coverage of the Wind of Rejuvenation, the entire Grotto-heaven would be covered in weeds.

The Little Divine Tree also underwent immense changes. Layers of precious light surged from within, as dense as the red glow when a Purple Mansion Cultivator Breakthrough, and it grew larger and denser.

The next moment, a vibrant flower bud suddenly appeared on the sapling.

Flowering in an instant, blooming in an instant!

Pollen diffused, countless Spirit Lights began to intertwine, accompanied by waves of Dao sounds.

At this moment, Lin Shiming seemed to see a crystalline Immortal Tree supporting a Small World, with myriad roots trying to take root in the Void Realm.

Boom!

In the Void Realm, an supreme thunder pool appeared!

Countless bolts of lightning fell, covering the entire Immortal Tree. For a time, lightning arcs crackled, and the Void Realm shattered, like a lightning purgatory of destroying all living beings.

This scene was several times more terrifying than the scene when Immortal Master Divine Machine underwent tribulation!

The Wood Demon in the distance also stared intently, his dull pupils instantly widening continuously, and then he forcibly closed his eyes, as if continuing to watch would cause great harm.

The Mingxin Tea Tree's main body also began to sway, and each spirit leaf began to glow with spiritual light, while the Lifebound spirit leaf was even more dazzling.

The spirit image did not last long, finally ending with the thunder splitting the Divine Tree, and all the Divine Ability light transformed into a seed at the end, falling into the Void Realm.

It disappeared amidst the flashes of lightning and rumbling thunder.

A faint spiritual fragrance diffused. At some unknown time, the spirit flower scattered, and a spirit fruit hung on the branch.

The golden Minor Divine Power Fruit had finally ripened.

The Little Divine Tree's originally sparse spirit leaves began to slowly wither and fall, as if bearing the spirit fruit had consumed most of its vitality, which was somewhat similar to the spirit tree of the taiqing purple jade fruit.

The Wind of Rejuvenation continued, but it was also nearing its end.

The golden spirit fruit was covered in spirit patterns, appearing exceptionally mystical, and it grew larger and larger. Finally, after reaching the size of an adult's fist, precious light radiated in all directions, and a terrifying spiritual fragrance spread out!

Wang Jiao, the Golden Winged Mantis, and the Red-haired Demon Monkey rushed over almost simultaneously!

The Minor Divine Power Fruit also ripened and fell.

Lin Shiming took out a jade box and caught the spirit fruit.

The sapling of the Little Divine Tree then began to transform into Spirit Light, slowly dispersing with the wind, turning into nothingness.

His original idea of leaving the roots to refine treasures could only fall through.

However, the remaining Wind of Rejuvenation was not wasted; it all went towards the three yuan forging spirit flower.

This caused the forging spirit flower saplings to bloom wildly, and Lin Shiming's Divine Soul became even more vibrant amidst the floral fragrance!

Although the Three-Essence Spirit Refining Pill did not significantly boost his current Purple Mansion Divine Soul, it greatly enhanced Foundation Establishment Cultivators, especially the Lin Family's Foundation Establishment Cultivators, who had basically all Cultivated the Soul Restraining Seal and the Spirit Control Seal.

A powerful Divine Soul allowed them to control more Yao Beasts, and their combat power was also stronger.

This was also the biggest reason why the Lin Family's Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators, only Lin Shitao and Lin Shijie, dared to enter the Mysterious Grade Secret Realm.

After all, Lin Shijie and Lin Shitao now both controlled no less than two Third-Tier Late Stage Sea Cloud Birds and Thunder Turtles with their Spirit Control Seal!

Lin Shiming put away the Minor Divine Power Fruit, seeing the abundant precious light constantly reflecting within the jade box. The scene in his mind replayed countless times, lingering for a long time.

Beside him, the Wood Demon also looked at Lin Shiming at this moment.

"Master, can you bestow some true essence!"

His eyes were extremely eager. At the same time, the main body of the Mingxin Tea Tree in the distance swayed even more violently, and its aura also fluctuated slightly.

It seemed to have the intention of Breakthrough. Lin Shiming naturally would not refuse this.

Opening his Purple Mansion Dao Vein, his Spirit Body was also completely Awakened. Even after the Minor Divine Ability was used up, his true essence still had a catalytic effect.

The Wood Demon immediately bowed slightly, and then his shadow dispersed in place. On the empty Mingxin Tea Tree, a withered face emerged.

Lin Shiming stepped forward and poured most of his true essence into it, and the Wood Demon's aura began to strengthen.

More importantly, Lin Shiming could feel that the Wood Demon's body seemed to have many previously absent Spiritual Roots, which were now rooting deep into the ground!

The Spiritual Qi in the Spiritual Vein also surged in wildly.

He checked the Soul Restraining Seal and found that the Wood Demon, like the Star Spirit Shell, had fallen into a deep sleep.

Lin Shiming was overjoyed and immediately set up soundproof and protective Formations to prevent interference from the Red-haired Demon Monkey and Wang Jiao.

Although Wang Jiao would not actively fight the Red-haired Demon Monkey now, the Red Hair, who considered himself second only to heaven, would occasionally provoke him.

And Wang Jiao would almost daily mutter in his Sea of Consciousness, "Bathe, bathe!"

It had now become a grievance!

Even though Wang Jiao was a Third-Tier Late Stage Poison Flood Dragon, he was not yet at the Purple Mansion Realm, so how could he be a match for the Red-haired Demon Monkey?

After doing all this, Lin Shiming also returned to the high platform and began to Cultivate the Kui Wood Sword Scripture, preparing to recover his true essence completely before consuming the Minor Divine Power Fruit to try out a new Minor Divine Ability.

A day passed, and Lin Shiming exhaled a mouthful of turbid Qi, feeling the surging true essence within him, and couldn't help but nod.

To be safe, Lin Shiming took out the meditation cushion again, and finally Cultivated the Spirit Splitting Art three times, adjusting his state to its Peak before taking out the jade box containing the Minor Divine Power Fruit.

There was only one Minor Divine Power Fruit, and it could not be replicated, so he naturally wouldn't be careless.

The jade box opened, and a heaven-piercing spiritual light instantly illuminated his face with a golden glow. The surging Spiritual Qi made one's heart tremble.

Waves of spiritual charm floated on the surface of the spirit fruit. Lin Shiming then saw clearly that the spirit patterns on it were actually the Immortal Tree from the spirit image!

There was no special way to consume the Minor Divine Power Fruit; it could be taken directly.

The spirit fruit, when it reached his mouth, was not as sweet as imagined. Instead, it instantly transformed into a spirit seed-like entity and entered Lin Shiming's Purple Mansion.

And in his mind, the spirit image reappeared, this time even clearer and more complete.

The scene of the Immortal Tree supporting the heavens and Undergoing Tribulation repeated over and over.

After a long time, Lin Shiming opened his eyes. He looked towards his Purple Mansion again, only to see that the unknown spirit seed had already transformed into a tree shadow spirit pattern.

Minor Divine Ability, Shadow of Immortal Wood, achieved!

...Above the vast sea, a spirit boat drifted along.

The spirit shield was not activated, and the immense gale howled in.

Lin Shiming stood at the very front of the spirit boat, a faint starlight appearing on his body.

Behind him, Lin Shijie, Lin Shilei, Lei Xuan, Lin Houwei, and others also resisted the gale, tempering their Physical Body.

Especially Lin Shiyi, who at this moment was like a mountain ape, full of fierce Qi!

This time, the Lin Family arranged for seasoned Foundation Establishment Cultivators to go to the Mysterious Grade Secret Realm. The leaders were naturally Lin Shijie and Lin Shitao, both Late Foundation Establishment Stage. The Mid Purple Mansion Realm Cultivators included Lin Shiyi, Lin Shimo, Lin Houshou, and Lin Houyuan. The Early Violet Palace Stage Cultivators were Lei Xuan and Lin Shilei, who were close to Breakthrough, along with the Body Cultivator Lin Yuqing, and the newly Breakthrough Third-Tier Formation Master Lin Shiyun and Lin Zelu.

A total of eleven people participated in this Mysterious Grade Secret Realm.

Most of the remaining Foundation Establishment Cultivators had recently Breakthrough, and their combat power and effectiveness in exploring the Secret Realm were not significant, so they were left on Spirit Turtle Island and Shuangmu Island.

"Shiming, we're almost there!" Lin Shijie suddenly opened his eyes and spoke with some excitement.

Everyone looked into the distance.

At the end of the sea horizon, two islands, resembling a gourd, lay in the sea.

Unlike Sea Bird Island, which was covered in Sea Cloud Birds, this gourd-like island had no living creatures at all.

Even common Second and Third-Tier Yao Beasts like Azure Armor Crabs and Mystic Spirit Turtles were rare.

However, the Third-Tier High Grade Spiritual Vein on the island slowly released Spiritual Qi, making it easy to perceive!

Lin Shiming immediately stood up and stepped into the Void Realm, and at some unknown time, Lin Xianzhi also appeared beside him.

At the same time, Lin Houshou, Lin Shiyun, and Lin Zelu also set out.

However, Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi were preparing to kill the Five-Colored Python, while the latter three began to set up a Formation.

Whether it was the commotion from killing the Five-Colored Python or the Mysterious Grade Secret Realm itself, secrecy was paramount.

After all, having known about the existence of the Coral Alliance in the Coral Sea Area, the Lin Family had to act even more cautiously!

The three of them began to cast the Formation from three different directions, and countless Formation Plates were thrown into the sea.

One spirit image after another appeared on the sea surface. The next moment, countless white mists rose and spread towards the island.

Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi both nodded. When the white mist covered a hundred-mile radius around the entire island, it would be time for the isolation Formation to fully operate.

However, as the white mist covered the island, a five-colored spiritual light suddenly shot towards a Formation Plate!

"Good timing!" Lin Xianzhi and Lin Shiming, who were already prepared, attacked almost simultaneously.

Lin Xianzhi's Lifebound Treasure, the Golden Water Twin Swords, danced into one golden and one blue sword lotus, spinning rapidly!

In Lin Shiming's hand, there was a dark treasure pagoda, which he pressed down with a fierce force!

It was the newly refined Soul Suppressing Tower.

A dark spiritual light emanated towards the entire island, leaving the Five-Colored Python with no room to dodge.

With a roar, a gigantic, long-horned Five-Colored Python suddenly emerged from the sea, its massive head appearing.

Another five-colored spiritual light dispersed Lin Xianzhi's sword lotus, revealing the true form of his Magic Treasure Flying Sword!

And in the next moment, a five-colored tail, like a dragon's impact, slammed open the Soul Suppressing Tower!

"Fourth-tier Middle Stage!" Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi were both somewhat surprised.

After all, a Fourth-tier Early Stage Yao Beast coiling in a Third-tier Spiritual Vein was already quite unusual, let alone a Fourth-tier Middle Stage Yao Beast.

Furthermore, this Five-Colored Python had dragon horns and was covered in scales, clearly showing a trend towards becoming a Flood Dragon!

Seeing this, Lin Xianzhi held nothing back, summoning his Thunder Spirit Turtle, which continuously summoned terrifying lightning chains from a distance to attack the Five-Colored Python!

Lin Xianzhi, meanwhile, concentrated his Sword Intent, striking out with sword after sword.

However, the effect was minimal; the scales of the Fourth-tier Middle Stage Great Yao were simply too hard, and even Lin Xianzhi's Sword Intent could only leave behind one bloody mark after another!

And that five-colored spiritual light was somewhat similar to the Yuan Magnetic Divine Light, extremely effective against Flying Sword-type Magic Treasures!

With a single glance, the Sword Intent dissipated, and even the Thunder Spirit Turtle's lightning chains vanished, easily dodged by the Five-Colored Python.

The continuous sword strikes seemed to enrage the Five-Colored Python, which plunged fiercely into the seabed.

In the next moment, like a Flood Dragon emerging from the sea, it opened its massive mouth towards Lin Xianzhi, intending to swallow him whole!

Its huge head and terrifying speed instantly alarmed Lin Xianzhi!

But in the next moment, a golden light flashed, and a massive brick fell, which was precisely the golden light brick.

Boom!

The Five-Colored Python was smashed into the seabed, emitting countless sparks; the golden light brick was thrown by the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

The force of the Red-haired Demon Monkey, transformed into a thirty-zhang giant ape, was not something Lin Shiming could compare to.

With one smash, even a Fourth-tier Middle Stage Yao Beast was severely injured!

However, the Five-Colored Python escaped into the sea, which did not satisfy the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

Three spiritual flames appeared in the Red-haired Demon Monkey's hand, fiercely grasping towards the seabed!

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!

Countless seawater was evaporated, and the entire sea area was turned upside down.

In the next moment, the Five-Colored Python was also forcibly dragged out of the seabed by the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

Three-colored flames fiercely burned the Five-Colored Python, with terrifying explosions sounding intermittently.

However, the situation was not optimistic; the Five-Colored Python took advantage of the situation, tightly coiling around the Red-haired Demon Monkey, and the five-colored divine light once again emerged from its body, actually weakening more than half of the spiritual fire on the Red-haired Demon Monkey's surface, leaving the remaining spiritual fire's power ineffective against the Five-Colored Python.

And the Five-Colored Python coiled tighter and tighter!

The Red-haired Demon Monkey roared anxiously, and the golden light brick from afar also slammed over, but the Five-Colored Python's physical strength was already beyond imagination, and with the five-colored divine light, it was almost unstoppable.

Regardless of Lin Xianzhi's Magic Treasure Twin Swords and the Red-haired Demon Monkey's golden light brick, it remained completely unmoved!

At this moment, Lin Shiming also moved; the Magic Treasure Flying Sword in his hand, which had been nurturing Sword Intent for a long time, also slashed out fiercely.

In the Void Realm, countless Sword Grass, covering the sky and earth, rushed towards the Five-Colored Python.

The five-colored spiritual light immediately shone towards Lin Shiming's Flying Sword again.

Just like other attack methods, as soon as the five-colored spiritual light shone, the Sword Intent attack transformed from Sword Grass disappeared, leaving only the Magic Treasure Flying Sword.

The Five-Colored Python immediately opened its poisonous fangs and roared triumphantly!

However, in the next moment, behind it, dozens of Sword Grass had condensed at some unknown time, fiercely slashing towards the Five-Colored Python's vital spot!

This move was precisely Lin Shiming's Great Evolution Sword Technique, the final sword of the Heaven-Slaying Sword Style.

Wherever the Sword Intent passed, Sword Grass could be nurtured at any time, thus delivering a heaven-slaying blow!

This sword gave the Five-Colored Python no time to react at all.

Boom!

The Five-Colored Python was solidly struck by these few swords, shedding countless five-colored scales, and blood gushed out wildly.

It immediately howled loudly, churning the sea surface into chaos.

But Lin Shiming wasn't finished; two Soul Suppressing Towers almost overlapped, pressing down on the Five-Colored Python, and the terrifying dark spiritual light directly shook the Five-Colored Python's Divine Soul!

Roar!

The Five-Colored Python's Divine Soul was initially stunned, its body stiff, but it quickly broke free without stopping for a moment, and the five-colored divine light once again surged towards the Soul Suppressing Tower.

However, before the spiritual light could descend, the Leaping Void Disc flashed, and Lin Shiming's figure passed through at a terrifying speed.

The Five-Colored Python's roar abruptly stopped.

And in the next moment, from the Five-Colored Python's wound, it instantly exploded in a net-like fashion.

Lin Shiming casually waved his hand, collecting all the Five-Colored Python's corpses.

At the same time, he also put away the Hidden Sky Net!

"Shiming, has your Body Cultivator strength reached Mid Purple Mansion Realm?" Lin Xianzhi in the distance asked with a puzzled expression; he was certain that the weapon in Lin Shiming's hand was definitely a High Grade Magic Treasure.

Otherwise, he would never have killed the Five-Colored Python so easily!

But an Early Violet Palace Stage Cultivator, unless he activated his Lifebound Treasure, could not activate a Fourth-tier High Grade Magic Treasure.

The spiritual power Lin Shiming displayed at this moment was only that of an Early Violet Palace Stage.

The other members of the Lin Family were also astonished; it had been less than twenty years since Lin Shiming broke through to the Purple Mansion Realm, yet he had already broken through to the Mid Purple Mansion Realm, which was an unprecedented speed even for a single stage Breakthrough in Foundation Establishment!

Being able to kill a Fourth-tier Middle Stage Five-Colored Python, no one naturally doubted the truth of Lin Xianzhi's words!

"Yes, I was lucky enough to break through!" Lin Shiming nodded; he didn't need to hide anything from the Family. Of course, if Lin Xianzhi and the others had observed carefully, they would have noticed it when he escaped that day.

Of course, for him, the most important thing was to assess his own strength.

Judging from his killing of the Five-Colored Python, his strength should already be among the top Mid Purple Mansion Realm Cultivators.

He should be able to defeat ordinary Mid Purple Mansion Realm Cultivators, and if he used the Minor Divine Ability of the Shadow of Immortal Wood, he was even confident in killing them.

Of course, what interested him more was the Five-Colored Python's five-colored divine light; if Wang Jiao could master this divine light, its power would definitely increase greatly!

And the Five-Colored Python could also serve as a spiritual material for Wang Jiao's Bloodline Restoration!

Its inner Yao Core could also help Wang Jiao break through.

It was truly a treasure trove!

Of course, the previous Bloodline Restoration used the spiritual material of the Taiqing Purple Jade Python, so one Five-Colored Python corpse was clearly not enough this time.

However, finding Flood Dragon-type Yao Beasts in the South Sea should be easier than in Yunzhou.

After cleaning up the battlefield, everyone once again headed towards the island.

They hadn't forgotten that their most important goal this time was not the Five-Colored Python, but the Mysterious Grade Secret Realm.

Upon reaching the island, Lin Houshou once again began to set up Formations.

Lin Xianzhi also took out a set of Formation Plates that he had prepared long ago. Facing a Mysterious Grade Secret Realm, even a Purple Mansion Family would be extremely envious, so no amount of preparation was too much.

After the soundproof Formation, spirit-isolating Formation, defensive Formation, and offensive Formation were all set up, Lin Houshou finally stopped with a joyful expression.

On the other side, Lin Shijie also exclaimed:

"Seventh Grand Uncle, Shiming, this Spiritual Vein is not from the island, but the Spiritual Qi leaking from the Mysterious Grade Secret Realm!"

Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi also arrived. At the junction of the two islands, a huge natural spiritual Formation vortex continuously rotated, and streams of Spiritual Qi gushed out from within.

At the mouth of the spiritual Formation vortex, there were also several corpses of Third-tier Spirit Beasts.

Apparently brought by the Five-Colored Python.

This puzzled everyone.

And the System prompt in Lin Shiming's mind sounded once again:

"Please arrange for Wang Jiao to enter the Mysterious Grade Secret Realm, collect Flood Dragon-type Yao Beast Bloodline, increase Wang Jiao's Breakthrough opportunity, and obtain a Five-Colored Python cub!"

As soon as the System prompt appeared, Lin Shiming instantly understood why the Five-Colored Python had lingered here. This spiritual pattern vortex was clearly the entrance to a Secret Realm, and the Five-Colored Python was most likely a Yao Beast from within the Secret Realm. After emerging from the Secret Realm, it broke through to a Fourth-tier Great Yao and wanted to find its cub, but found that it could no longer enter the Secret Realm.

It could only guard the island and never leave!

And the Five-Colored Python cub also made Lin Shiming's heart pound; they had just witnessed the power of its five-colored divine light.

Of course, Lin Shiming would not raise the Five-Colored Python himself, but intended to give it to Lin Shitao.

Lin Shitao focused on Alchemy and did not have many opportunities for combat. With the Five-Colored Python protecting her in the future, he would feel more at ease.

As for the Flood Dragon-type Yao Beasts within the Secret Realm, it was perfect for Wang Jiao to collect.

"Big Brother, Shitao, you two have the highest cultivation. This Secret Realm treasure hunt will also be led by the two of you. Because the Secret Realm is too unknown, this time it will only be divided into two groups!"

"Second Uncle, Father, Shitao lacks experience, so you two will need to assist her. Also, Lei Xuan and Shilei will join."

"This Secret Realm will primarily focus on exploration, with mapping the Spirit Map and gathering information as the top priority. There is no need to risk your lives!"

...As a Cultivator who had experienced a Mysterious Grade Secret Realm, Lin Shiming now meticulously explained the precautions for this Secret Realm to the Family members who were about to enter.

Finally, Lin Shiming even took out his former Magical Artifacts, such as the Crushing God Plate and the peach blossom river scenery painting, and gave them to Lin Shitao. The five-colored silkworm coffin, Lai Yun Sword, and Zilai Sword were given to Lin Shijie. The demonic underworld needle and Corpse Binding Belt were given to Lin Shimo. The star wood shield and Crimson Flame Fire Staff were given to Lin Shiyi.

In addition to the Magical Artifacts, he also took out four spirit beast pouches.

One spirit beast pouch contained Wang Jiao, one contained a Golden Winged Mantis, and the remaining two spirit beast pouches each contained four Spirit Devouring Ants.

Plus, with each person controlling at least two Yao Beasts using the Spirit Control Seal, their strength in the Secret Realm would definitely be superior!

The group of ten prepared once more, and after checking their Spirit Stones and healing pills, they headed towards the spiritual Formation vortex.

They quickly disappeared from their original location. Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi each found a stone platform, hovering over the vast sea, waiting quietly.