493: Discovery of the Small World, Tianlinggen (two-in-one, please give me a monthly ticket)

Inside the Sword Pavilion, the Crimson Flame Sword was completely red, with a spiritual line continuously washing through its center.

A faint Sword Intent constantly surged.

And this Sword Intent, from the Crimson Flame Sword, connected to eighteen sword ladders!

At this moment, it was clearly using eighteen kinds of Sword Intent to nourish its own Intent.

Seeing Lin Shiming approach, the Crimson Flame Sword also dispersed its Spirit Light, revealing its sharp sword body, and hung high in the Void Realm.

It looked at Lin Shiming with some surprise, not expecting him to ask such a question.

“It's similar to you Human Race!”

After a long pause, the Crimson Flame Sword finally spoke.

At these words, Lin Shiming also froze.

He naturally understood what the Crimson Flame Sword was saying; he had the method for a sword core in his Storage Pouch!

“That day on Qingxuan Mountain, you didn't really think I deliberately waited there for a day, did you?”

The Crimson Flame Sword spoke with a profound meaning.

Lin Shiming was also startled, remembering that day when the Crimson Flame Sword had agreed to him without hesitation.

And then, it waited for half a day before breaking the Formation and leaving.

“One that is about to form a core, or has already formed a core, will do!”

“The Dao of Spirit Cultivation also lies in the word 'cultivation'!”

“You can also understand it as, your Cultivator's Dao also lies in the word 'spirit'. Logically speaking, a false sword core formed by a Spirit Communication Sword can also be considered a unique form of Spirit Cultivation!”

The Crimson Flame Sword did not hide anything, merely looking at Lin Shiming.

He naturally knew what Lin Shiming was thinking at this moment.

“But I advise you not to go there so early!”

The Crimson Flame Sword spoke again.

“Even if you go, if you haven't reached the fourth Realm, where the sword extinguishes all methods and forms a Sword Domain, it will be a wasted trip!”

“Or you could cultivate the Taiyi Sword Grass to the Fifth-Order level!”

“As for more, I don't have the right to tell you, nor am I qualified to tell you. That's for Senior Grass to say!”

The Crimson Flame Sword said a lot, and Lin Shiming nodded.

“Then how does one get to that Small World?”

“Your Sword Grass!” the Crimson Flame Sword replied again!

Lin Shiming also nodded:

“Thank you, Senior Crimson Flame!”

“Then this Junior will not disturb Senior anymore!”

Lin Shiming exited the Sword Pavilion. Although he didn't get the answer he had imagined, it didn't seem too bad. It seemed he could go once his Sword Dao advanced further!

And for his Sword Dao to advance further, it meant the sword extinguishing all methods!

Which was the sword nurturing that Tian Liu True Person spoke of, her Sword Lake, and his was the Sword Origin.

As for the Sword Grass floating within the Golden Core in his body, Lin Shiming didn't place too much hope on it.

And breaking through the Sword Dao Realm, in his opinion, might be faster than breaking through his cultivation, as his Mystic Profound Origin Pearl now contained three Inference Aura and three Wind of Rejuvenation.

He didn't plan to use the Wind of Rejuvenation to ripen the Gold Core Forming Fruit Tree, but rather to catalyze the golden dragon fruit tree!

Wang Jiao was already at the Purple Mansion Late Stage and could completely consume a golden dragon fruit, and then devour a Fifth-Order Poison Flood Dragon's inner core and corpse.

The probability of breaking through to become a Fifth-Order Yao Beast King was extremely high!

Lin Shiming walked out of the Sword Pavilion and headed towards the Family's main hall.

Since he was preparing for secluded cultivation, the Jiaolong Nest also had to be put to use. As long as one flood dragon grew, it would almost be like having an additional formidable Purple Mansion combat force.

“Yan Jiao, arrange for the Spirit Pythons with higher talent!”

At this moment, Lin Yanjiao was handling Family affairs. Seeing Lin Shiming arrive, she quickly called out:

“Seventh Grand Uncle, Yan Jiao will immediately compile a list of the Family’s promising Spirit Pythons!”

As the Family Head, she naturally knew about the existence of the Lin Family's Jiaolong Nest!

This was something she had been doing before, but this time Lin Shiming didn't specify a quantity, which indicated that quite a few potential snakes and pythons needed to be accommodated simultaneously!

So she needed to re-compile the statistics!

“Seventh Grand Uncle, there’s something here, what do you think?” After Lin Yanjiao agreed to Lin Shiming's request, she then took out a Jade Slip.

The Jade Slip was handed to Lin Shiming!

Inside the Jade Slip was a scene.

The scene showed a huge island with turbulent waves constantly crashing towards the shore. A Cultivator wearing Lin Family attire flew over the island.

At this moment, the setting sun was level with the island. Just then, a huge swirling opening suddenly appeared on the island!

And just as that Lin Family Cultivator was about to investigate, a giant Red Cloud Bird flew out from within!

Its wingspan was thousands of miles long, stretching endlessly!

It was definitely a Fifth-Order Yao Beast!

And the scene ended there!

“That Family member was Lin Yanping, Yanxing’s clan brother, with Three Spiritual Roots, at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage. It’s just a pity!” Lin Yanjiao said.

Lin Shiming also knew what the end of the scene meant.

And at this moment, the System notification also sounded:

【Please clear out the Fifth-Order Red Cloud Bird clan, and you will obtain a fixed Small World!】

Lin Shiming felt a surge of joy upon receiving the System notification!

Before this, he had been struggling with where the Lin Family should retreat to!

Now, a Small World had directly appeared!

And the entrance to the Small World should be related to the intersection of the setting sun and the sea level!

In other words, if the Lin Family controlled this island and used a Formation to block the setting sun, they might be able to control the closing and opening of the Small World's entrance!

This was the true cornerstone for the Lin Family's eternal existence!

“Seventh Grand Uncle, if we’re going to take a risk, we can wait for Elder Jiuxiao!” Lin Yanjiao saw Lin Shiming freeze!

She also thought Lin Shiming found the Red Cloud Bird Yao Beast King in the Small World too troublesome!

So she suggested it!

After all, once Elder Jiuxiao broke through to the Golden Core, the Lin Family would have three Golden Core combat forces!

They could also use a Fifth-Order Formation and Fifth-Order Magic Treasure to contend!

No need to take risks!

After all, it was unclear how many Yao Beasts and Yao Beast Kings were inside the Small World!

Moreover, that Yao Beast King was clearly cunning.

“No matter, but to be safe, bring the Ten Directions Red Crow Formation from Shuangmu Island!” Lin Shiming was naturally not afraid of that Red Cloud Bird. He was currently eager to test the spiritual might of his three incomplete Spirit Treasures!

But to be safe, he still planned to bring the Crimson Flame Sword and the Ten Directions Red Crow Formation!

Now, before anything happened on Hongye Island or Blood Coral Island!

The Lin Family was safe, as within the Coral Alliance, apart from Golden Thunder Island, all other islands had more or less shown goodwill to Lin Shiming!

That meant the Coral Alliance, at the very least, was friendly towards the Lin Family!

“Oh, right, Seventh Grand Uncle, starting this year, the Family is preparing to host the Ascension to Immortality Assembly on the main island!”

“To enhance the cohesion of the Mortals and let them see true Cultivators!”

Lin Yanjiao suddenly spoke!

This decision had clearly been considered jointly by many Elders.

“Alright!” Lin Shiming also nodded in agreement!

At this moment, he was also curious how many young children would participate in the Lin Family's triennial Ascension to Immortality Assembly!

And how many Cultivators would be born!

In the past, they always went to the town!

But now, the Lin Family's Mortals were all on the Sub-island!

It was not only convenient to gather them, but the Lin Family also had many Cultivators!

Arranging spirit boats to transport them directly to Shuangmu Island for a unified Ascension to Immortality Assembly!

Firstly, it showcased the confidence of a Golden Core Family, and at the same time, it deepened the Mortals' yearning for the Cultivation World!

Making them procreate more!

After all, the Lin Family was not short on resources now!

What they lacked were Cultivators with high talent. Although there were many with Two Spiritual Roots, compared to the entire South Sea Cultivation World, they seemed sparse and ordinary. There was only one spiritual body, Lin Yanjiao, and currently only three with Alien Spiritual Roots (special spiritual roots)!

When they were in the Eastern Region, there was also an Ice Spiritual Root, but unfortunately, that Ice Spiritual Root Cultivator's soul was fused by True Person Liuhe!

“What about Seventh Grand Uncle?”

“Seventh Grand Uncle has already agreed, and so have the other Elders!”

Lin Shiming nodded.

“When is the date?”

“Five days from now. However, the Mortals will be arriving successively over the next few days, each young child accompanied by an adult!”

Lin Yanjiao continued to reply.

Lin Shiming also nodded. The adults were there to encourage them to have more children and experience the Immortal Dao, even if they themselves didn't cultivate.

The children were to strengthen cohesion!

And to increase their self-confidence!

By now, the Lin Family had many Cultivators with Spiritual Roots each year, but once these Spiritual Root Cultivators ascended the mountain, they found themselves somewhat lost among the crowd, and their ambition greatly diminished!

But if one hundred out of one hundred thousand people were chosen, even if his Spiritual Root was poor, he would be much more confident in himself!

This confidence, having been selected, would be enough to support him for a long time!

Instead of continuing to be complacent and live off the Lin Family’s basic allowance!

After discussing the details with Lin Yanjiao, Lin Shiming prepared to go back and refine the Rising Sun Sword for a few days!

Real Person Xuri's Magic Treasure Flying Sword was, after all, a Fifth-Order Medium Grade, still slightly more powerful than his Azure Fish!

He couldn't use it against the Cultivators of the Coral Alliance, but he was full of confidence in dealing with Yao Beast Kings!

...Time quickly passed.

Five days later, as the first ray of golden sunlight shone on Shuangmu Island!

On Qinglian Peak, the sound of bells, symbolizing eternal prosperity, resonated throughout Shuangmu Island!

The huge plaza below Qinglian Peak also began to stir!

The Lin Family Elders who were not in secluded cultivation appeared on the high platform one after another: the Demon Hunting Hall, the Alchemy Hall, the Weapon Crafting Hall, the Formation Hall, the Spirit Plant Hall, the Spirit Puppet Hall, the Commerce Hall... not one was missing. This unprecedented Ascension to Immortality Assembly not only piqued Lin Shiming's curiosity but also that of many Lin Family Cultivators!

They also wanted to know how many Cultivators with Spiritual Roots would ascend during the Lin Family's triennial Ascension to Immortality Assembly!

Even many who were preparing for secluded cultivation appeared here!

Lin Shiming also landed on the high platform, accompanied by Lin Xianzhi and Lin Shitao!

“I remember watching you being tested for your Spiritual Root back then, and now I'm going to test Spiritual Roots with you!” Lin Xianzhi felt a strange mix of emotions, and some melancholy!

Lin Shiming was also deeply moved!

Lin Xianzhi was right to say that, because he was the Family Head's son, his Spiritual Root was tested in the Council Hall back then!

He, however, had tested Lin Shitao's Spiritual Root in Qingtao Town!

At this moment, Lin Shitao also had a joyful expression!

Wearing a light pink dress, she looked exceptionally beautiful!

“Seventh Brother, this Ascension to Immortality Assembly is truly wonderful!” Lin Shitao was also delighted!

Some Cultivators might be intimidated by grand occasions, but some Cultivators would rise to them!

Lin Shiming also looked down at the Mortals below!

His Divine Sense quickly swept over them, and he found that there were already over eight thousand children around ten years old here.

And it was important to know that a hundred years ago, the Lin Family's Mortals totaled only over two hundred thousand!

“Now the Mortals exceed one million, and this time, eight thousand eight hundred and ninety-two people are participating in the Ascension to Immortality Assembly!” As if sensing Lin Shiming's confusion!

Lin Yanjiao also smiled and replied!

“Yan Jiao is much more competent than you were back then!” Lin Xianzhi, beside him, also joked, a rare occurrence.

Lin Shiming couldn't help but smile awkwardly. When he was the Family Head, he indeed only grasped the general direction, and then focused on improving his cultivation and strength!

Leading the way for the Lin Family!

Whereas Lin Yanjiao was more meticulous than him regarding the Family's morale and practical matters!

For example, yesterday's exploration of the Small World was an order given by Lin Yanjiao, and it was also to investigate opportunities around the Lin Family!

Although for this, many Family members would be lost!

But sometimes, knowing what's around is more important!

And at this moment, the System notification sounded again:

【Please carefully screen the Lin Family children, and you will obtain a Heavenly Spiritual Root Cultivator!】

Just at this moment, the System notification sounded again!

Lin Shiming was also stunned!

The Lin Family had produced a Heavenly Spiritual Root!

Then came joy and anticipation!

It was important to know that many high-ranking members of the Lin Family had consumed turtle spirit coconuts and had given birth to descendants, many of whom had Two Spiritual Roots!

Now that the Lin Family had produced a Heavenly Spiritual Root, Lin Shiming was very curious!

This felt different from when he found Lin Shitao that day; that day was for Spirit Stone rewards!

Today, however, it was from the perspective of the Family Head, the one in power!

“I am the current Family Head of the Lin Family, and I declare that today’s Ascension to Immortality Assembly begins!” While Lin Shiming was pondering!

Lin Yanjiao, standing on the high platform, announced the start of the Ascension to Immortality Assembly!

Fireworks simultaneously erupted in the sky!

At the same time, several sky-shrouding Sea Cloud Birds began to circle in the sky, stirring up waves of Lingxia (Spiritual Haze)!

As the Lingxia (Spiritual Haze) and spirit birds swept past!

At this moment, Lin Shiming noticed that all eight thousand young children had a glow in their eyes.

That kind of yearning for cultivation was far more shocking than a Qi Refining Cultivator performing a few small fireballs!

Moreover, under this ceremony, even the adult Mortals had a different feeling in their eyes!

As if at this moment, they too were bathed in immortal fate, experiencing a scene on the immortal island that they would never forget in their lives!

The spirit birds dispersed, and the Lingxia (Spiritual Haze) vanished!

On the high platform, twenty spirit platforms began to test Spiritual Roots!

Every young child would line up to be tested!

And the Spiritual Root testing platform would show different reactions!

Initially, they were ordinary Mortal Cultivators, and not many showed Spirit Light!

Many were disappointed!

But generally, about one in a hundred would appear!

Later on, many were descendants of Cultivators, or descendants from Shuangmu Island!

The Spirit Light glowed brightly!

Four Spiritual Roots, Three Spiritual Roots!

It was dazzling!

“Two Spiritual Roots Genius!” Just then, a shout also rang out from below!

Many Cultivators showed envious looks, because that person was the descendant of a Foundation Establishment Family member from Shuangmu Island!

With a Genius descendant with Two Spiritual Roots, the stipend would almost double!

However, soon, new Two Spiritual Roots appeared!

Finally, with three Two Spiritual Roots appearing, the Lin Family members were somewhat numb!

“Heavenly Spiritual Root!” A shout erupted!

At this, all the Cultivators on the Lin Family's high platform were shaken!

On the third testing platform, a young child around ten years old!

He touched a Spiritual Root testing stone, and the light from the stone instantly overflowed, rushing into the sky.

Transforming into an astonishing phenomenon!

“It’s a Heavenly Spiritual Root of the Water Spiritual Root!” Lin Shiming recognized at a glance this newly emerged Heavenly Spiritual Root Cultivator of the Lin Family!