491: Level 5 Spirit Puppet (two-in-one, please vote for me)

Inside the Jiaolong Nest, an Azure Dragon was the first to coil out!

It stretched out its massive Dragon head, responding with a reluctant growl, but did not look directly at Wang Jiao.

At this moment, its body was covered with azure Dragon scales, and the color of the scales was a full body of azure wind-attributed spirit patterns.

Upon hearing this low growl, Wang Jiao let out another long roar.

The sky-blue Wind 蛟 immediately stopped speaking.

It lowered its proud Dragon head.

At this moment, Wang Jiao was at the Purple Mansion Late Stage, approaching the Peak of Purple Mansion, and that imposing Aura was naturally incomparable to a Dragon that had just entered Purple Mansion.

Moreover, Wang Jiao had three claws under its belly, and the double horns on its head were already subtly forked, carrying a hint of true Dragon Aura.

Lin Shiming even felt a bit of anticipation for the scene when Wang Jiao would bear golden dragon fruit under its belly.

With the Azure Dragon submitting, the Thunder Dragon and Red Dragon next to it were even more so.

The Thunder Dragon and Red Dragon were both much thinner than the Azure Dragon, and at this moment, they didn't even dare to growl.

Seeing Lin Shiming look over.

The three Dragons then quite intelligently called out:

"Senior Qian Mu!"

They had grown up in the Lin Family since childhood and regarded the Lin Family as their home; they had even successfully transformed into Dragons under Lin Shiming!

Besides their master, they held the most respect for Lin Shiming.

"Since you three Dragons have succeeded, I will give each of you a fourth-grade Dragon Inner Core!" Lin Shiming took out three more jade boxes and handed them to the latter three.

After handing them to the three, Lin Shiming held the Star Bead in his hand.

As one profound and mysterious Spirit Art after another was cast, in the next moment, he felt a surge of starlight being drawn, and the Star Bead fell into the Void Realm. The next moment, starlight descended!

Like a starry night over the vast ocean, a star fell!

As if the world was ending!

Lin Shiming ultimately did not fully draw it down. If the Treasure Unlocking Art for this second Star Bead were to be unleashed, its power would be immeasurably greater than when it was hidden within his body.

He feared that his Grotto-Heaven would largely collapse!

And just this attempt allowed him to roughly estimate his current combat strength.

Now, he was confident enough to fight an Middle Stage Golden Core, but if he wanted to defeat or even kill one, Lin Shiming still wasn't sure!

The power of the Book of Hidden Paths was to differentiate and exert pressure, akin to the small Domain suppression that only a Nascent Soul True Lord possessed.

The blood demon disc, on the other hand, was a Demonic God phantom, primarily relying on Demonic God chains and Demonic God blood soldiers, while the Star Bead continued to be renowned for its immense power!

Putting away the three incomplete Spirit Treasures, Lin Shiming then ascended into the air and refined the fifth-grade spirit boat Magic Treasure, the Crane Shadow Boat.

After everything was done, he also stood up. At this moment, he also noticed that the Red-haired Demon Monkey had once again transformed into a ball of flames, clearly about to Breakthrough to Mid Purple Mansion Realm after consuming a considerable amount of high-grade spirit beast meat.

Lin Shiming left the Grotto-Heaven with the Thunder Dragon, Wind 蛟, and Red Dragon. He first checked the voice messages left for him by the Family, which indicated that the Family was basically in normal condition.

The entire Coral Alliance also appeared unusually calm, with even beast tides rarely occurring.

Lin Shiming's brows were tightly furrowed. It was too calm; for him, it concealed an even deeper killing intent.

He didn't believe that the worries of Real Person Hongye, Real Person Kuangfeng, and other Immortals were unfounded!

After checking the situation, Lin Shiming also sent voice transmissions to Lin Xianzhi and Lin Shitao!

His father was still in the midst of his Breakthrough, so he didn't disturb him.

After a brief meeting with Lin Shitao, she continued to refine Spirit Pills. With many in the Lin Family having broken through to Purple Mansion, a large portion of the Lin Family's Purple Mansion Jade Liquid and purple profound treasure jade had been consumed, necessitating the refinement of new Purple Mansion Jade Liquid.

Lin Shiming also took a look at the Five-Colored Jiao before once again entering the Peach Blossom Grove. The Peach Blossom Grove was now in full bloom.

It was currently the flowering season, and the third-grade peach blossoms covering the mountains were exceptionally eye-catching.

In the sky, countless Spirit Seeking Bees buzzed.

Compared to over a hundred years ago, the number of these Spirit Seeking Bees had already exceeded ten thousand, providing a considerable amount of spirit honey for the Lin Family each year.

Lin Shiming chose a stone table, then took out a voice transmission talisman and sent it in three directions.

"Seventh Brother!" Lin Shiyuan was the first to arrive.

He was now wearing a wind robe, his eyes bright, and he had clearly reached the Peak of Late Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation, not far from preparing to Breakthrough to Purple Mansion!

His cultivation speed could be said to be extremely fast!

"Shiyuan, sit!" Lin Shiming invited Lin Shiyuan to take a seat.

Lin Shiyuan sat down generously.

In the fifty-plus years since his return from the Eastern Region, his progress had been remarkably swift.

"Your Azure Scale Python has broken through!" Lin Shiming took out a spirit beast pouch and handed it to Lin Shiyuan.

Lin Shiyuan also took the Storage Pouch, but in the next moment, his mouth opened wide, and that hint of pride vanished, replaced by a touch of shame!

His Spirit Beast had reached Purple Mansion before him!

Moreover, it had transformed into an Azure Wind 蛟, the same species as the Azure Flood Dragon King.

This was an advancement from a pure-blooded Azure Scale Python, originally used by Nine Dragon Island to test whether the Lin Family possessed a golden dragon fruit tree. Now, it had become the Lin Family's third Wind 蛟.

"Work hard, the true revenge is not far off!" Lin Shiming said.

With the Eastern Region and the South Sea having been connected for so long, Cultivators from the Eastern Region must have infiltrated the South Sea. He could roughly understand the potential crisis that might arise.

Based on his understanding of the Heavenly Demon Sect, it was only a matter of time before they attacked Tianxiang Island!

This was also why he had been working hard to improve his strength recently.

Yan Yang Sword indeed had good strength, but it was highly probable that two Late Golden Core Stage would come.

Moreover, they wouldn't be two ordinary Late Golden Core Stage.

Lin Shiyuan nodded and said nothing more, still immersed in sorrow at this moment.

He found himself unable to face the Azure Dragon's massive Dragon eyes!

Even more so, he couldn't face Lin Shiming's eyes, only silently drinking the spirit tea on the table.

The second to arrive was Lei Xuan.

"Shiming!"

At this moment, Lei Xuan was wearing a blue robe, his eyes sparkling. After breaking through to Purple Mansion, his temperament had changed like never before.

He then looked towards the Peach Blossom Grove, and his eyes dimmed slightly.

In the very beginning of the Peach Blossom Grove, it was Lin Shiming's third sister, Lin Shiqi, who had been taking care of it.

Seeing Lei Xuan a bit melancholic, Lin Shiming directly handed him a spirit beast pouch.

"This?"

Lei Xuan's eyes were filled with disbelief. If it weren't for the Soul Restraining Seal still having a connection, he might not even dare to acknowledge it at this moment.

"Remember to keep it a secret. Absolutely do not reveal it in front of Nine Dragon Island Cultivators!"

Lin Shiming instructed.

The latter nodded repeatedly, the light in his eyes growing even brighter.

He had long known that the Thunder Spirit Snake was extraordinary, but seeing it transform into a Purple Mansion Thunder Dragon still left him somewhat stunned.

"Congratulations, Elder Lei, on breaking through to Purple Mansion!" Lin Shiming also offered his congratulations.

Lei Xuan also raised his spirit tea in return.

Lin Shijie was the last to arrive.

"Shiming!"

"Big Brother!"

Lin Shijie immediately took out a Storage Pouch and handed it to Lin Shiming.

Lin Shiming glanced at the Storage Pouch, only to see two five-thousand-year-old wood-attributed Spirit Medicine and ten three-thousand-year-old Spirit Medicine inside!

"Shiming, your method is quite effective. I try each one, and although it's a bit wasteful, the harvest is indeed considerable!" Lin Shijie replied with a smile.

These gains were what he obtained from entering the Ziyang Secret Realm, after deducting what was handed over to Hongye Island.

Seeing Lin Shiming's joy, Lin Shijie's heart was also filled with happiness.

After all, Lin Shiming had helped him too much, and the further they went, the less he felt he could help.

"Big Brother, take a look at yours too!" Lin Shijie took the spirit beast pouch, and in the next moment, light surged from his eyes.

For every Cultivator, a Dragon as a Spirit Beast was irresistible.

Especially after seeing Lin Shiming's Wang Jiao and Five-Colored Jiao!

He hadn't expected that his Red Armored Python had also transformed into a Red Dragon.

Recalling Lin Shiming's plan back then, it now seemed to be of immense value!

At this moment, he was even planning for the next forty years, which was when the next beast tide would arrive, so he could kill more Dragons.

To feed his Red Dragon well.

"Regarding this Spirit Beast, do not leak it to outsiders, especially Big Brother. You are on Lianyun Island, and currently, we are still unable to contend with Nine Dragon Island!" Lin Shiming reiterated his warning!

The three of them all nodded. Each was over fifty years old, and Lin Shijie and Lei Xuan were both over one hundred and fifty, so they naturally understood the stakes involved.

After enjoying spirit tea with the three for a long time, Lin Shiming then boarded the Teleport Array, heading towards Thousand Machine Island!

The Teleport Array first passed through Tianxiang Island, then teleported to Hongye Island, and finally to Thousand Machine Island.

Upon arriving at Thousand Machine Island, Lin Shiming noticed how it differed from other islands.

On the streets and next to the Teleport Array, there were some female Cultivator Spirit Puppets. They wore extremely revealing clothes, welcoming the arriving Cultivators.

Besides this, on Thousand Machine Island, those riding Spirit Beasts or spirit boats were very rare. Instead, there were countless people riding various Spirit Puppets.

It was as if here, without a Spirit Puppet, one would be considered a poor Loose Cultivator.

Lin Shiming casually took out a Spirit Puppet and headed towards the address Real Person Xuanji had given him!

At the Golden Core Ceremony, he had asked Real Person Xuanji to refine a fifth-grade Spirit Puppet, and now was the time to retrieve it.

Once the Spirit Puppet was retrieved and Nine Heavens Hermit broke through, the Lin Family's Golden Core combat strength would reach four people!

Lin Shiming first arrived at the Coral Alliance branch of the Thousand Machine Pavilion.

Most of the Cultivators here were from Thousand Machine Island. Lin Shiming took out a token, and as the token passed, a female Cultivator dressed in purple robes walked out.

"May I ask, is this Senior Qian Mu?"

"Indeed!"

"Senior, please follow me. Senior Xuanji and Senior Qianji are both waiting for you!" Lin Shiming was surprised at this moment.

However, he then confidently followed along.

Soon, they arrived at an extremely mysterious grand hall.

This grand hall was only half the size of a normal one, appearing like a miniature hall.

"Senior Qian Mu, this is the Thousand Machine Mansion, which only our Thousand Machine Pavilion can produce. Its function is equivalent to a small Grotto-Heaven; it can also house living beings and Cultivate Spirit Medicine. The space inside is also vast and profound!"

The female Cultivator introduced proudly.

Soon, the two entered the Thousand Machine Mansion. The space inside was ten times wider, adorned with various carved dragons and phoenixes, exuding a magnificent Aura.

Lin Shiming also nodded. This Thousand Machine Mansion was indeed miraculous.

However, since he had a Grotto-Heaven, he naturally didn't care for this Thousand Machine Mansion, whose space was still limited. And although it was said to be able to Cultivate Spirit Medicine, it could only Cultivate some low-grade Spirit Medicine.

Passing through the beautiful corridor, they arrived at a huge mahogany hall. In the hall, Real Person Qianji, Real Person Xuanji, and even Real Person Bailin were all present.

These were the three Immortals of Thousand Machine Island.

Of course, one should not underestimate Thousand Machine Island for having only three Immortals; it was common for them to bring out seven or eight fifth-grade Spirit Puppets.

This was even after the beast tide fifty years ago was too fierce, destroying many fifth-grade Spirit Puppets. Otherwise, there would be more, and they would be even more terrifying!

This was also why Thousand Machine Island could maintain a neutral stance within the Coral Alliance!

"Fellow Daoist Qian Mu, welcome, welcome!" Real Person Qianji, Real Person Xuanji, and the other three Immortals all stood up to greet him.

"Lin is flattered by such a welcome from the three Senior Immortals!" Lin Shiming repeatedly cupped his hands.

Then, he took out three jade boxes from his Storage Pouch and pushed them into the hands of the maid next to him.

Since the three had prepared a banquet, he naturally couldn't come empty-handed. So he simply found three common fifth-grade Spirit Medicine treasures from his Storage Pouch and presented them.

"Fellow Daoist Qian Mu is too polite!" Real Person Qianji said with a slight surprise.

Real Person Qianji was a Late Golden Core Stage, also a Cultivator of the same level as Tian Liu True Person and Real Person Kuangfeng. He wore a slightly small Daoist robe, yet it still appeared somewhat loose.

His eyes were deep and vast, and Lin Shiming was greatly astonished at a single glance!

He feared that Real Person Qianji's Divine Sense was far more terrifying than even Real Person Kuangfeng or Real Person Xueshan.

"Please, sit, Fellow Daoist Qian Mu. This is also Fellow Daoist Qian Mu's first time visiting Thousand Machine Island, isn't it!" Real Person Xuanji, also nearby, began to introduce.

Lin Shiming smiled slightly and nodded.

However, he understood the positions of the three Immortals in his heart.

Real Person Qianji was clearly the face of Thousand Machine Island, Real Person Xuanji was more versatile and handled diplomatic matters, while the remaining Real Person Bailin, Lin Shiming couldn't quite see through.

However, the other party's expression wasn't as rich. He even had a bold guess: could Real Person Bailin be a Spirit Puppet?

Of course, at this moment, he couldn't take it seriously and look around casually.

Instead, he conversed with the three in a complimentary manner.

Real Person Xuanji also opened the wine pot, and the rich aroma of the fourth-grade high-grade jade ambrosia dew once again wafted out.

The table of Spirit Cuisine was also all fourth-grade high-grade Spirit Cuisine, considered a very high-level reception.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanji, Lin is here as per agreement to retrieve the Spirit Puppet!" Lin Shiming vaguely understood that Real Person Qianji probably had important matters to discuss!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have arranged such a banquet and specifically received him!

After all, he was just a customer with a bit of strength and wealth.

There were many such customers in the Coral Alliance.

However, Real Person Xuanji said nothing, only talking about trivial Family matters and strange tales of Thousand Machine Island.

Lin Shiming naturally had little interest and stopped beating around the bush.

"Fellow Daoist Qian Mu, it has naturally been refined. Fellow Daoist Qian Mu hasn't noticed it for so long, so it seems our Thousand Machine Island's Spirit Puppet should not have disappointed Fellow Daoist Qian Mu's expectations!" Real Person Xuanji smiled knowingly, pointing at Real Person Bailin next to him. Real Person Bailin then transformed, changing into another appearance.

Lin Shiming was also stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered.

He couldn't help but twitch his mouth. Real Person Qianji and Real Person Xuanji were truly interesting people.

One must know that Real Person Bailin was a real person... "This fifth-grade Spirit Puppet has Golden Core strength, and its Divine Soul is a Yao Beast Divine Soul. It's not difficult to contend with an Early Stage Golden Core Cultivator, and it can also change its appearance. However, it cannot withstand Golden Core Divine Sense..." Real Person Xuanji began to introduce one by one.

In his hand, he also handed a compass to Lin Shiming.

This compass was the key to controlling the fifth-grade Spirit Puppet!