404: Recruiting troops (two-in-one thank you for the reward from Me and Lonely Birds Take Off)

"From now on, you will guide Mutong!" Lin Shiming casually named the Golden Thunder Bamboo Wood Demons.

He originally wanted to use Golden Thunder, but thinking of the Golden Core True Person Golden Thunder, he changed the name.

The name he gave the Wood Demon was Old Wood, which was also convenient to call.

After Lin Shiming finished speaking, he also walked towards the Golden Thunder Bamboo, and only after casting the soul contract on the Wood Demon did he nod.

His Divine Sense probed and found that the Golden Thunder Bamboo's consciousness was indeed still a misty blur, without any discernible logic.

This was also the best time to set up a contract.

Even if Mutong became powerful in the future, he would still recognize Lin Shiming as his master.

After setting up the soul contract, Lin Shiming encouraged Old Wood, considering it had performed a meritorious service.

The Mingxin Tea Tree Main unit looked even more radiant, clearly thriving in the Ziyang Pagoda.

Lin Shiming walked out of the Ziyang Pagoda and looked at Wang Jiao again. At this moment, the eerie glow all over Wang Jiao's body had begun to diminish, and his Aura was more prolonged and profound. The scales that occasionally showed were also extraordinarily imbued with Spiritual Qi.

Following this trend, after Wang Jiao fully digested everything, breaking through to the Mid Fourth-tier would be no problem at all.

This was another piece of good news.

And once the Five-Colored Demon King was driven away this time, Lin Shitao's Five-Colored Python could also be placed in the Jiaolong Nest to begin cultivation.

Lin Shiming took out some High-Grade Spirit Stones, arranged them around the Jiaolong Nest, and then exited the Grotto-heaven World.

Real Person Hongye from Coral Island was coming. The Lin Family's Shuangmu Island and Tianxiang Island still needed to be arranged. After all, when Real Person Hongye came, the Lin Family could not fail to invite Real Person Hongye to the island.

If the Illusion Heart Pavilion and Sword Pavilion were discovered, Real Person Hongye might indeed be tempted, just like Real Person Xuri.

Then Lin Shiming would only be able to use the Yan Yang Sword to silence them, which would go against his initial plan.

It would only make Tianxiang Island and even Rising Sun Island more chaotic.

This was not the outcome he wanted to see.

The Illusion Heart Pavilion was closed, and the Five Elements Illusion Heart Stone was placed in the Storage Pouch. As for the Sword Pavilion, the eighteen sword stairs were also taken into the Grotto-heaven by Lin Shiming, along with the Yan Yang Sword.

When going out to slay the Five-Colored Demon King, he naturally couldn't risk himself.

With the Yan Yang Sword, even if Real Person Hongye was defeated, Lin Shiming could still escape.

The entire Shuangmu Island also began to mobilize. With the Rising Sun Army attacking, the Lin Family also had to arrange Cultivators to follow and participate in the battle. The Lin Family's Cultivators were easy to handle; he would let his father Lin Houyuan arrange them.

As for the forces on Tianxiang Island, Lin Shiming needed to integrate them.

It was when the affiliated forces were exploited layer by layer that the Lin Family's interests would be maximized.

Lin Shiming held Lin Houyuan's Jade Slip, which contained the list of the Lin Family's participants in this battle.

Among the Purple Mansion Cultivators, Lin Shiming and Lin Shijie were participating. Lin Xian Zhi, as the Lin Family's second strongest fighter, remained to guard Shuangmu Island.

Lin Shitao had just broken through and still needed to consolidate her cultivation.

Lin Houshou also needed to guard Shuangmu Island. After all, he currently had the highest Formation cultivation. Without considering the disadvantage in true essence, he had reached the Mid Fourth-tier Formation Master level. Guarding Shuangmu Island, the combat power he could exert was no less than that of a Purple Mansion Cultivator.

Lin Shimo and Lin Shiyi, however, were exceptionally active.

In addition, the Lin Family's two thunder Spiritual Root Cultivators, Lin Shilei and Lei Xuan, also participated. Several dual Spiritual Root members of the Ze Generation, Ze Kong, Ze Cheng, and Zeli, also participated. Furthermore, Lin Shiyuan also emerged from seclusion. Having broken through to the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, he also resolutely joined.

Lin Shiming felt somewhat fortunate that none of the Lin Family's Cultivators were cowardly.

What made him feel indebted was that during his long stay on Shuangmu Island, his visits to the Hall of Teachings were few and far between, and his guidance to Lin Shiyuan was also scarce.

The purple wind boat streaked across the sea, but what made him frown was that the Yao Beasts in the sea were surprisingly few this time.

His Divine Sense swept across a radius of ten thousand li, from the sea surface and islands to the deep sea.

The only Yao Beasts visible were some ordinary fish and low-grade fish demons.

This could only mean that the Demon King was also gathering Yao Beasts.

The first point of the Demon King's beast tide might indeed erupt on Tianxiang Island.

Lin Shiming dared not hesitate any longer and flew to Tianxiang Island.

At this moment, Tianxiang Island was still bustling.

Lin Shiming landed at the highest point of the market. Many Cultivators were gathered there, and there were even a few Purple Mansion Cultivators. The most popular place was still the Lin Family's restaurant.

The cultivation room with the water spirit pearl was even more incredibly popular.

Loose Cultivators, having earned enough Spirit Stones, naturally sought opportunities for Breakthrough. The Lin Family's cultivation room, coupled with various Spirit Cuisine and spirit tea, naturally made those Loose Cultivators yearn for it.

Of course, the Lin Family Pill Pavilion and Lin Family Artifact Workshop also did excellent business.

At this moment, many Cultivators had already seen Lin Shiming's figure.

On Purple Jade Mountain, a series of bells also rang out.

Dong!

Dong!

"Fellow Daoists, I am Lin Shiming, the Island Master of Tianxiang Island. The beast tide is imminent, and I have received a secret report!"

"The Five-Colored Demon King intends to use Tianxiang Island as a Breakthrough point. As Human Race Cultivators, we must set an example, slay demons, and eliminate evil!"

"Effective immediately, the Teleportation Array will only allow departures, not arrivals. At the same time, Senior Real Person Hongye from Rising Sun Island will bring the Rising Sun Army to support Tianxiang Island and supervise the battle. Therefore, please remain calm!"

"At the same time, recruitment for the Celestial Elephant Army will begin immediately!"

"Purple Mansion Families must send one Purple Mansion Cultivator and fifty percent of their Foundation Establishment Cultivators. Foundation Establishment Families must send fifty percent of their Foundation Establishment Cultivators and seventy percent of their Late Qi Refining Cultivators!"

"All Loose Cultivators will be listed as island-guarding Cultivators and must participate in at least three offshore battles annually!"

... Lin Shiming announced the recruitment policy that the Lin Family had already prepared.

If it were any other time, the Lin Family might have some concerns. After all, ever since the three hero lists were issued and the Teleportation Array policy was optimized, countless Loose Cultivators and small Family forces came to Tianxiang Island to slay Yao Beasts and earn Spirit Stones.

There were at least ten Purple Mansion Cultivators.

Nine Heavens Hermit used to have time to go out and slay Purple Mansion Great Demons, but now he had to control the situation on Tianxiang Island.

Otherwise, the market on Tianxiang Island could at any time see murders in the streets and robberies.

As expected, there was a commotion in the market, and many Cultivators on the stalls began to pack up their goods.

And a few Purple Mansion Cultivators even erupted with spiritual might.

However, this spiritual might was naturally not enough in front of Lin Shiming.

Not to mention, Real Person Hongye could teleport to Tianxiang Island at any time, and even other major forces, Lin Shiming did not fear.

During the beast tide, everything was under his command as the Island Master.

If Lin Family Cultivators suffered losses, he would feel distressed for a while, but if Tianxiang Island Cultivators suffered losses, that was the natural law of the Cultivation World.

Lin Shiming's gaze swept over the two Purple Mansion Cultivators who had erupted with Aura, and he snorted coldly, noting their names and appearances. When the time came, they would naturally get their just desserts!

"Additionally, during wartime, Tianxiang Island will only allow entry, not exit, unless there are special circumstances!"

"Furthermore, all pill pavilions, artifact workshops, and talisman shops within Tianxiang Island are not allowed to arbitrarily raise prices!" Lin Shiming sternly declared again.

This statement made many Family Cultivators and Loose Cultivators on Tianxiang Island's Faces darken.

They had hoarded a large amount of resources and naturally wanted to make a fortune.

However, for Lin Shiming, the entire combat power of Tianxiang Island had to be fully utilized. If those Loose Cultivators and small Family Cultivators didn't even have enough spiritual talismans and Magical Artifacts, how could they leverage the Cultivators' advantage against Spirit Beasts?

"Additionally, after this beast tide ends, the Lin Family will hold an unprecedentedly grand Auction. At that time, there will definitely be one purple profound treasure jade, one hundred Foundation Establishment Pills, and one hundred Third-tier Spirit Snake Eggs for Auction!" Lin Shiming spoke again.

If prohibiting market entry and exit, and prohibiting Teleportation Array entry and exit, greatly reduced the goodwill of many Cultivators towards Tianxiang Island, then controlling the normal prices on Tianxiang Island, and the announcement of the Auction, greatly reduced the resentment in the hearts of most Cultivators.

What were they fighting so desperately for? They were fighting for cultivation resources.

The Lin Family's willingness to offer one hundred Foundation Establishment Pills and one purple profound treasure jade represented profit.

As for those Purple Mansion Cultivators, although they were unwilling and received no benefits, as long as Real Person Hongye from Rising Sun Island arrived, they would have to obediently comply.

Purple Mansion Cultivators did not hide their identities; every Purple Mansion Cultivator was renowned!

There was nowhere to hide unless they never used the Teleportation Array again.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Lin Shiming nodded, quite satisfied. He began to transmit his voice to Purple Jade Mountain.

Subsequently, the bells on Purple Jade Mountain rang again, a full one hundred and eight times.

This was the sound of the battle sequence.

The Lin Family's Formation Masters also waved countless Formation Flags, which landed around Tianxiang Island, activating the Celestial Elephant Formation of Tianxiang Island!

A sound of an elephant's roar, showcasing divine light, immediately dimmed the eyes of many Cultivators who wanted to escape the spiritual island while Lin Shiming was away.

The Cultivators in the market also swarmed into the pill pavilions, talisman shops, and artifact workshops.

Although Lin Shiming had given the order, there was no need to worry about prices being too high.

But after all, this was a beast tide, and it involved a Demon King. If everything sold out, it would still be terrible.

Lin Shiming entrusted the selection of recruits to Lin Houwei. Although his Thirteenth Uncle was unreliable, he was now a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator.

Furthermore, he was a Personal Disciple of Nine Heavens Hermit, a fact that had long spread throughout Tianxiang Island.

Coupled with his identity as a Lin Family Cultivator, he was the most suitable for recruiting.

Assisting him were a large number of Cultivators who had married into the Lin Family, as well as three affiliated forces: the Duan Family, the Zhao Family, and the Yuanyang Sect.

They understood the Cultivators of Tianxiang Island best, and the influx of numerous Cultivators had more or less caused problems for their industries and management. Their participation in recruitment would only make it stricter.

They were not friendly towards external Families and Loose Cultivators.

While the Lin Family was vigorously forming its army, Tianxiang Island was also enthusiastically recruiting.

At the same time, the Lin Family's business boomed. Many Magical Artifacts and Medicinal Pills that had been hoarded were all sold, making a huge profit.

Leaving aside the benefits of ambushing Yao Beasts this time, at least the Lin Family's reputation on Tianxiang Island was now undisputed and once again established.

Those small Families would also gradually forget that there used to be a Ziyu Sect.

Lin Shiming was idle at this moment. He sought out Nine Heavens Hermit, who again handed him two Soul Suppressing Towers. In these ten years, he had clearly refined two more.

Lin Shiming's Soul Suppressing Towers had also reached a total of six.

The power of suppression alone was not much weaker than a High Grade Purple Mansion Magic Treasure, and more importantly, the Soul Suppressing Tower could also absorb souls.

With all six deployed simultaneously, Lin Shiming couldn't help but feel a little excited.

After thanking Nine Heavens Hermit, Lin Shiming waited quietly at the Teleportation Array.

Real Person Hongye was coming, and she was bringing the Rising Sun Army. As the Island Master of Tianxiang Island, he still had to greet her. This was a matter of Face, even if Real Person Hongye didn't say so.

Just like forming the Celestial Elephant Army, Real Person Hongye didn't say anything, but if Lin Shiming were truly foolish and did nothing, letting Real Person Hongye's Rising Sun Army take the lead, that would be an extremely stupid act.

The waiting time was not long. After waiting for two hours, the Teleportation Array began to emit an unparalleled light.

The consumption of High-Grade Spirit Stones in the Teleportation Array's spiritual groove also intensified.

The next moment, over a thousand Cultivators appeared before the Teleportation Array.

Real Person Hongye walked at the very front. Behind her were two Purple Mansion Peak Cultivators and eight Purple Mansion Late Stage Cultivators.

There were also more than twenty Mid Purple Mansion Realm and Early Stage Cultivators, making the lineup quite luxurious.

Of the remaining hundreds of Cultivators, half were Foundation Establishment Cultivators and half were Peak Qi Refining Cultivators. From their stances, it was clear that these Qi Refining Cultivators were skilled in combined attack Formations.

However, despite the luxurious lineup, Lin Shiming still felt somewhat uncertain.

In his opinion, having only one Golden Core Cultivator was not safe.

Real Person Hongye's reputation was also not as good as Real Person Xuri's.

But thoughts were just thoughts; Lin Shiming still extended his warmest welcome.

"Junior Lin Shiming respectfully welcomes Senior!"

"Prepare yourselves, let's go directly to ambush the Demon King!"

"Replying to Senior, this Junior has also completed the recruitment on Tianxiang Island. At that time, there will be no less than ten Purple Mansion Cultivators, no less than two hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and no less than one thousand Late Qi Refining Cultivators!"

Lin Shiming said.

Real Person Hongye's eyes lit up, clearly not expecting Lin Shiming to be able to integrate so many people so quickly.

She looked at Lin Shiming with new eyes and praised him highly.

Of course, if she knew that Lin Shiming was using her name, her thoughts might be different.

As soon as Real Person Hongye appeared, the recruitment on Tianxiang Island accelerated even further. A total of thirteen Purple Mansion Cultivators appeared, each more eager than the last.

They could afford to lose Lin Shiming's Face; they weren't afraid. But to lose Real Person Hongye's Face, they might not die at the hands of a Purple Mansion Great Demon, but could die from the lingering power of a Golden Core True Person's casual strike.

With Real Person Hongye's arrival, recruitment was completed in just one hour. The unusual phenomena at sea naturally weren't only discovered by Lin Shiming; all those Loose Cultivators and Family Cultivators cooperated.

After another half an hour, the Lin Family's Cultivators also arrived on a Fourth-tier spirit boat. Lin Shijie was at the front, carrying a broadsword, rushing over.

With the Lin Family Cultivators gathered, all the forces attacking the Demon King were assembled.

At this point, Real Person Hongye also took out a spirit boat the size of an island, placing it in the Void Realm. Except for a small number of island-guarding Cultivators, all other Cultivators boarded this Fifth-tier spirit boat.

Lin Shiming also observed it carefully, but after repeated confirmation, he realized that this Fifth-tier spirit boat was also not as good as a war treasure ship.

This made him feel a little emotional. If he had the chance next time, he would have to visit the Qingxuan Sect again to see if he could find the refining method for the war treasure ship.

However, although it was not as good as a Fifth-tier war treasure ship, this Fifth-tier spirit boat had everything imaginable, including countless Fourth-tier spirit boats that Cultivators could use to pursue Purple Mansion Great Demons.

It was similar to a large supply ship.

The speed of the Fifth-tier spirit boat was also extremely terrifying. Lin Shiming, who would have taken ten days to reach the island from the soul search using his Fourth-tier spirit boat, the purple wind boat, arrived in less than two days on the Fifth-tier spirit boat.

At this moment, a huge island could vaguely be seen in the distance, with demons stirring and unusual phenomena occurring frequently.

The sky was also completely obscured, covered by flying Yao Beasts.