485: The Conspiracy of Kowloon Island (two-in-one, please subscribe for a monthly ticket)

The pie of Rising Sun Island is only so big, a mere twelve outer islands!

Even with Nine Dragon Island, it's only thirteen!

Real Person Hongye either suppresses the Lin Family to ensure the Ye Family's sole dominance!

Or she joins hands with the Lin Family to create an even larger Rising Sun Island.

And this premise depends on the Lin Family's strength or weakness!

This, of course, also includes the Lin Family's future strength or weakness!

After all, the development of a power is not an overnight matter. Even if Lin Shiming's strength is extraordinary, if the Lin Family declines!

The Lin Family can only prosper for a thousand years!

After a thousand years, the Lin Family will not only be unable to defend Rising Sun Island, but the Ye Family of Rising Sun Island will also be affected!

But if the Lin Family is strong, powerful enough, and has solid backing!

Joining forces with Hongye Island to establish the fourth legendary island under the Coral Alliance, besides Tianliu Island, Thousand Machine Island, and Sky Thunder Island, is not impossible!

However, this also has a prerequisite: the Lin Family's ambition and vision!

Whether it is enough to reassure Real Person Hongye, but judging from the fifth-order Spiritual Vein, Real Person Hongye still trusts Lin Shiming more.

The Foundation Establishment competition continued. For Golden Core True Persons, it was an opportunity to observe the younger generation of other forces and to warn their own younger generation!

For those Loose Cultivators and Foundation Establishment Cultivators, seeing the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of top forces also allowed them to learn combat techniques and profit from it!

Coupled with the Lin Family's delicious and free spirit wine and Spirit Cuisine, everyone was even more excited and watched with utmost seriousness!

They only wished this scene could continue indefinitely!

On the arena, at this moment, a female Cultivator from the Lin Family walked into the very center.

She looked at Lin Shiming and also at the other Immortal Masters, bowing to each of them.

"Lin Zeli of the Lin Family of Rising Sun Island, greetings to Seventh Uncle and all Immortal Masters!"

The one on stage now was Lin Zeli, and she was the first of the Ze Generation from the Lin Family this time!

Unlike the Yan Generation, who were mostly still in the Qi Condensation stage, the Ze Generation had now become the backbone of the Lin Family!

And seeing that Lin Yanxing still needed such methods to defeat his opponent, she naturally couldn't sit still!

"Then Piaoling, you go and try!" Tian Liu True Person also spoke.

She was also very interested in Lin Zeli!

She wanted to see the limit of the Lin Family's Sword Cultivators!

Behind Tian Liu True Person, a woman also walked out. The woman was equally beautiful and young, wearing a green dress!

Two beauties fighting on the arena was even more exciting for all the Cultivators!

And Piaoling was also a Sword Cultivator!

Standing opposite each other, Lin Zeli was the first to extend her hand:

"Lin Zeli!"

"Liu Piaoling!" The green-dressed woman also spoke.

Almost as soon as they spoke, a Sword Intent surged from both of them!

Lin Zeli's Sword Intent was a 'holding the pass' Sword Intent, and that 'one sword holding the pass' Aura instantly became torrential, as if there were thousands of swords!

However, the Sword Intent on Liu Piaoling was the opposite, like the 'willow-sweeping' Sword Intent of Willow Bank, gentle and continuous!

The clash of their Sword Intents also gave everyone a great shock!

This was a true Sword Cultivator battle!

It was clear that Lin Zeli's Sword Intent was superior. Lin Zeli had now reached the half-step of Sword Qi Coagulation!

Within her Sword Intent, sword lotuses had already begun to subtly condense.

Liu Piaoling's face instantly turned somewhat pale!

And it was this slight difference that led to Lin Zeli's strike. This sword slash!

A golden lotus was seen slashing out from one side, descending!

Liu Piaoling hurriedly used her Magic Treasure sword to block.

But in the end, she still unfortunately lost!

Just then, a Cultivator seemed to recall Lin Zeli's reputation!

It should be known that during the beast tide, Lin Zeli had already begun to dominate the Foundation Establishment Demon Slaying rankings and was known as the female Sword Cultivator, once the Fairy dreamed of by many Tianxiang Island Cultivators!

And now, Lin Zeli stood there, and even large forces, without prior preparation, would find it difficult to find someone of the same period who was superior to Lin Zeli!

Of course, Lin Shiming didn't think that other islands didn't have such Cultivators, but this was the Lin Family's ceremony, and it wasn't good to really bring the most Genius Cultivators to ruin the Lin Family's event!

And Lin Shiming was extremely satisfied with this!

After Lin Zeli defeated several more Foundation Establishment Cultivators, the Purple Mansion Cultivators' combat also arrived!

Lin Shijie, without hesitation, stood on the stage as a Mid Purple Mansion Realm Cultivator!

It was also the perfect conclusion to the combat tribute!

What made Lin Shiming a bit hesitant was that the Nine Dragon Island Disciples of Immortal Master Fengxing and Immortal Master Xueyun had not made a move.

Even when Lin Shijie was on stage, it was the same. In the end, it was Rain Copper Island that sent a Purple Mansion Cultivator to fight Lin Shijie, bringing down the final curtain!

And Lin Shijie's Five Flame Sword and Fire Forged Sword Intent left everyone with the title of 'Lin Family's Second'!

With this Sword Intent, no one doubted whether Lin Shijie could reach Golden Core!

And in Real Person Hongye's eyes, a strange light flashed!

Lin Shiming knew that the purpose of the Lin Family's show of strength today was largely achieved!

He just waited for Real Person Hongye's summons!

However, just as Lin Shijie also left the arena, Immortal Master Xueyun suddenly stepped onto the stage.

Everyone was a bit puzzled, and even Real Person Hongye's expression was not good.

The Golden Core Ceremony, as everyone knew, was just for adding color and for Juniors to spar!

If Immortal Master Xueyun proposed to fight Lin Shiming, it would almost be a slap in Real Person Hongye's face.

However, Immortal Master Xueyun only spoke:

"I've heard that Fellow Daoist Qian Mu also cherishes Spirit Beasts. You have a Poison Flood Dragon that can rival a Dragon. I wonder if you would be willing to bring it out for an exchange!"

"I, by chance, recently acquired a fourth-order Medium Grade Flood Dragon!"

As he spoke, Immortal Master Xueyun waved his sleeve, and a blood cloud appeared in the sky, from which a Red Dragon emerged.

It landed on Lin Shiming's Magic Treasure stone platform, which he had not yet put away.

"How about a fifth-order Dragon Core as the stake?" Immortal Master Xueyun's stake could be said to be very luxurious!

And what he brought out was the inner core of a fifth-order Medium Grade Poison Flood Dragon!

"Fellow Daoist Xueyun, I also want to summon my Spirit Beast for a spar, but I don't have a fifth-order Medium Grade Yao Beast core!" Lin Shiming shook his head!

The Crimson Flame Sword had indeed slain many fifth-order Yao Beasts, but they were all early fifth-order Yao Kings!

"No matter, this time it was Xueyun who was rude first. A fifth-order Medium Grade Yao Beast core for a fifth-order Low Grade Yao Beast core, I hope you will oblige!" Immortal Master Xueyun continued to speak.

Clearly, his goal was to obtain the Flood Dragon!

Although his Flood Dragon was well-concealed, if Nine Dragon Island wanted to investigate, they could still find it out!

After all, he hadn't expected Nine Dragon Island to be so persistent in searching for the golden dragon fruit tree before!

At that time, he had just ascended to Celestial Elephant!

But now, as long as Lin Shiming summoned the Flood Dragon, the golden dragon fruit tree would definitely be exposed!

This move was clearly premeditated by Immortal Master Xueyun and Immortal Master Fengxing!

It seemed like a step back, exchanging a fifth-order Middle Stage inner core for a fifth-order Early Stage inner core, but in reality, it was an offensive move in front of Lin Shiming!

At this ceremony, he couldn't refuse.

"Naturally, I am willing, but unfortunately, my horn python is currently in seclusion!" Lin Shiming sighed and said.

As soon as these words came out, several people's faces turned pale, clearly not expecting Lin Shiming to use this excuse!

"I wonder if using other Spirit Beasts or Wood Demons would be acceptable?" Lin Shiming asked.

And just then, a System prompt suddenly sounded:

【Please do not summon Thunder Child, otherwise you will face the covetousness of Golden Thunder Island!】

Seeing this, Lin Shiming sighed in his heart. His first thought was naturally Thunder Child!

Thunder Child was a lightning-attributed Wood Demon, and the name of the Golden Thunder Bamboo was even more famous. Moreover, as a fourth-order Middle Stage Wood Demon, it might not be at a disadvantage against the blood Flood Dragon!

But he hadn't considered Golden Thunder Island, after all, Golden Thunder Island worshipped the Golden Thunder Bamboo. During that beast tide, Lei Peng's retaliation also involved digging up the Golden Thunder Bamboo!

If the Golden Thunder Bamboo were exposed, Golden Thunder Island might be even crazier than Nine Dragon Island!

"Alright!" Although Immortal Master Xueyun was unwilling and his wish was unfulfilled!

He knew all of Lin Shiming's Spirit Beasts. The remaining ones hadn't even reached the Mid Purple Mansion Realm, and even if they had made progress recently, they would definitely not be as good as the blood Flood Dragon!

He could get a fifth-order Early Stage Dragon inner core for free, which would also benefit their Blood Dragon branch island!

Hearing this, Lin Shiming also released Golden Wings!

Hong Mao hadn't broken through yet, but Golden Wings had successfully broken through some time ago, and he still wasn't clear about Golden Wings's specific strength!

This time, he could take a good look!

In his opinion, even if he lost, it would only be the loss of a fifth-order inner core!

The treasures he had received at this Golden Core Ceremony were already more than that!

Therefore, if Golden Wings was in danger during the combat, Lin Shiming would decisively stop!

As soon as Golden Wings appeared, ten wings immediately emerged, instantly making all Cultivators turn their heads!

The huge mantis scythes, the gleaming golden armor, and a pair of snowy white wings made the Golden Winged Mantis appear even more extraordinary!

And its Aura was clearly that of a fourth-order Middle Stage. Although it was not as good as the blood Flood Dragon, it wasn't too far off!

At this moment, for some reason, Xueyun had a bad premonition in his heart!

The choice was made deliberately to choose a fourth-order Middle Stage Flood Dragon to lure Lin Shiming to bring out his Flood Dragon.

Because Lin Shiming's Flood Dragon was also a fourth-order Middle Stage!

Now, he hadn't expected Lin Shiming's Golden Winged Mantis to be so fierce!

Moreover, ten wings—they had only seen them on the Ten-Winged Frost Mantis, but the Ten-Winged Frost Mantis was already ranked in the thirties on the Heaven and Earth Spirit Insect List. The Golden Winged Mantis in front of them was clearly even more formidable!

Once the Golden Winged Mantis appeared, although Immortal Master Xueyun was unwilling, there were more Cultivators from the Coral Alliance nearby, so he naturally couldn't go back on his word!

Moreover, Nine Dragon Island now also needed the Lin Family's daughter red spirit wine!

In fact, they even hoped that the Lin Family would develop a more effective fifth-order daughter red. When the situation was not yet clear, they would not offend the Lin Family.

Golden Wings and the blood Flood Dragon each occupied one side!

Their fierce appearance shocked all the Cultivators and also excited them greatly!

They naturally looked forward to a Purple Mansion Great Demon Flood Dragon and a fierce insect from the Heaven and Earth Spirit Insect List!

Even the Lin Family members now had sharp gleams in their eyes!

Some were eager to try!

It should be known that the most widely spread stories in the Lin Family's Hall of Teachings were the deeds of the Golden Winged Mantis!

Now, the Golden Winged Mantis facing the blood Flood Dragon also caused a huge sensation!

The fight was about to begin. The blood Flood Dragon roared once, while Golden Wings chirped twice!

It was a greeting before the combat!

The next moment, a golden light and a blood light instantly collided!

Emitting a roaring sound!

Ordinary Cultivators could only see a blood light and a golden light constantly intertwining at this moment!

The speed was too fast, they couldn't see clearly at all!

However, Lin Shiming and other Golden Core Cultivators discovered that Golden Wings was actually gaining the upper hand!

Under its terrifying speed, coupled with its last pair of wings which could also unleash frost, it subtly suppressed the blood Flood Dragon's speed!

Those two pairs of golden scythes, beneath the dragon scales, cut out huge sparks, and visible bloodstains appeared on the blood Flood Dragon's body!

The blood Flood Dragon was also furious, spewing out a blood cloud!

At the same time, it opened its large mouth and also spat out a large amount of flames!

The flames ignited the blood cloud, instantly condensing into a sea of fire, magnificent and spectacular!

And the Golden Winged Mantis's ten pairs of wings protected Golden Wings, forming a golden spiritual shield!

"Oh!" Lin Shiming hadn't expected that Golden Wings's wings, at some point, would have such strong defensive capabilities!

"No, it's the ice armor plus those Golden Wings!" Lin Shiming looked closely and also discovered that the fifth pair of cold wings were constantly creating ice armor to resist the raging flames!

"Squeak, squeak, squeak!" Golden Wings charged out again, the light from its pair of golden legs intensified, and the next moment it fiercely slashed at the blood Flood Dragon's vital point!

A rich Spirit Light emanated from between its inverse scales!

However, the Golden Winged Mantis's scythe-like legs were places that even the Flood Dragon had to respect three points!

With this slash, a huge bloodstain immediately appeared, and countless blood gushed out!

The blood Flood Dragon screamed in agony incessantly!

Its body continuously writhed!

But the Golden Winged Mantis attacked again!

Under absolute speed, the blood Flood Dragon could only take a beating!

Even if the blood Flood Dragon managed to land a blow, Golden Wings might not be able to withstand it, but this speed disadvantage meant the blood Flood Dragon could only continuously take a beating!

"I lost. Fellow Daoist Lin's Spirit Beast is indeed remarkable, it's just a pity I couldn't witness that Poison Flood Dragon!" Immortal Master Xueyun knew he couldn't win, so he might as well be generous, otherwise, not only would the Red Dragon be injured, but he would also offend the Lin Family!

"Fellow Daoist Xueyun, what are you saying? My python might not even compare to my Golden Wings!"

Lin Shiming retorted!

Immortal Master Xueyun mentioned the Poison Flood Dragon, even if unintentionally, he wouldn't fall for it!

"It was my confusion, a confused loss!" Xueyun smiled apologetically again.

Diffusing the awkwardness!

Lin Shiming said no more, but began to announce the end of the banquet!

At this point, the combat for entertainment had been seen, and it was getting late, so it was natural to end!

Otherwise, if they kept eating and drinking, the Lin Family wouldn't be able to sustain it!

"Fellow Daoists, young friends, thank you for your presence. This banquet has ended. Three days later, I will open an altar at the foot of Purple Jade Mountain to preach and share some superficial insights!"

Lin Shiming spoke.

Everyone felt a bit reluctant, as they didn't know if they would have the opportunity to attend the Lin Family's next Golden Core Ceremony!

After all, not all Cultivators had three to four hundred years of lifespan!

Many Cultivators would eventually die in frustration!

But everything at Purple Jade Mountain today would definitely become a beautiful tale for at least the next hundred years!

And just then, Real Person Hongye suddenly stepped out. This scene made many Cultivators a bit hesitant.

But Real Person Hongye only spoke loudly:

"Fellow Cultivators, here, I, Hongye, must announce a tragic piece of news. Real Person Xuri failed in his Breakthrough, a Heart Demon entered his body, and he has dispersed his cultivation and entered Reincarnation!"

Real Person Hongye spoke with sorrow!

And this news completely shocked all Cultivators!

Even Lin Shiming was somewhat surprised at this moment, a little unclear about what Real Person Hongye's true meaning was behind her words!

In his hand, the Book of Hidden Paths also quietly began to operate!