498: Purple Sandalwood Demon (two-in-one please subscribe)

At this moment, everyone at the banquet felt their mouths dry and their tongues parched!

It was as if the wine they had just drunk had a strong, spicy kick that went straight to their heads.

Lin Zewen spoke lightly, but the murderous intent within his words was self-evident!

Some even regretted attending the banquet; if they hadn't come, they wouldn't be in this situation. They looked towards the empty seats.

It was as if the Xu Family had already sensed something.

It seemed at this moment, the Xu Family was the wisest.

Lin Zewen's expression remained unchanged, and he looked at the Wei Family first:

"Brother Wei, are you willing to see Lin in a difficult position?"

Lin Zewen's expression was still calm, yet tinged with humiliation, like a scholar among Mortals.

"Island Lord Lin, please forgive us. Our Wei Family ancestors received the protection of Rain Copper Island, but contact was lost after the beast tide. Although the Wei Family now has one Purple Mansion Cultivator and ten Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it is only for self-preservation, with absolutely no intention of offending!" Wei Jinchong, the Wei Family head, was the first to speak.

His words shocked everyone. The Wei Family's strength not only included ten Foundation Establishment Cultivators but also one Purple Mansion Cultivator. As for the number of Qi Refining Cultivators, that was not mentioned!

But it could be imagined that the number of potential Foundation Establishment Cultivators would definitely not be small.

"Furthermore, our Wei Family is willing to serve the Lin Family in the future, and the market's profits will be handed over by another 30%, with an additional tribute every ten years!" Of course, if the initial words were nothing, then Wei Jinchong's subsequent words left everyone so stunned they couldn't utter a single sound.

They completely defected to the Lin Family, and the tribute and market profits also increased.

"Brother Wei is righteous. Lin will remember this first favor!" Lin Zewen took out wine again and shared a cup with Wei Jinchong.

The clinking of cups echoed loudly in the hall.

Lin Zewen drank heartily, and Wei Jinchong also pretended to drink heartily!

Lin Zewen's gaze swept over the remaining families!

These families, one by one, under the Soul Questioning Talisman, truthfully confessed!

They all revealed which forces they previously belonged to, how many Purple Mansion Cultivators their Family had, and how many Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

And these hidden forces greatly exceeded Lin Zewen's expectations!

The Four Great Families were indeed the Four Great Families!

If he hadn't used this banquet today to probe the four families, he truly wouldn't have discovered it.

The main forces of these families were not on Lianyun Island, but rather, like the Lin Family of old, most of their power resided on their main island.

Even those Qi Refining forces had Foundation Establishment Cultivators among them!

After the heads of the three great families confessed and pledged their allegiance, Lin Zewen nodded one by one.

"May I ask Island Lord Lin, about the Xu Family?"

"The Xu Family?" Lin Zewen's eyes narrowed, and the Soul Questioning Talisman in his hand transformed into a token and a Jade Slip.

The token was from Hongye Island, representing Hongye Island, and also Real Person Hongye.

"The Jade Slip contains the Xu Family's crimes. Their absence is merely out of fear!" Lin Zewen said with a smile.

His face was slightly flushed from drinking, and combined with his smile, it sent shivers down people's spines.

At this moment, they truly felt Lin Zewen's terror.

They knew that if they hadn't come, or even hadn't pledged allegiance, their crimes would also be recorded on this Jade Slip.

At that time, they would have no way to ascend to heaven or descend to earth.

"Someone will naturally go and collect it; it won't spoil everyone's banquet!" Lin Zewen said.

Then he looked at everyone again:

"Everyone, how do you feel about the territory of Lianyun Island, and do you think your Family's finances are in order?"

"If you have ideas or financial avenues, you can bring them up. If not, perhaps Lin can introduce some in the future!"

"But today is still a birthday banquet, so everyone should focus on being happy!" Lin Zewen raised his hand, instructing everyone to continue drinking.

Cup after cup, no one dared to be disrespectful.

Once they started drinking, no one dared to linger.

However, the delicious feeling they usually experienced at the Lin Family restaurant could no longer be found.

Those dishes, perfect in color, aroma, and taste, had also turned bitter... In front of the Xu Family's alchemy workshop, several Foundation Establishment Cultivators surrounded it tightly!

Among them, the Lin Family Sword Cultivator stood at the forefront, his Sword Qi almost shattering the Xu Family's gate.

"Xu Family Cultivators inside, listen! The Coral Alliance has an investigation order. Please cooperate with the investigation!"

As the words finished, several third-rank Spirit Puppets rushed in, accompanied by several third-rank Spirit Snakes!

This scene was truly too overbearing.

The few Foundation Establishment Cultivators inside dared not resist in the slightest!

Of course, this scene was not only happening at the Xu Family's alchemy shop, but also at their artifact forging workshop, Spirit Medicine shop, and talisman pavilion!

Among those involved in the sealing were Lin Family Cultivators, as well as Cultivators who had married into the Lin Family, and some Loose Cultivators who had joined.

Even the Xu Family's stronghold on a small mountain peak on Lianyun Island was breached by the Lin Family... At this moment, on a small island, Lin Zekong flew in the air.

Behind Li Ze Kong were dozens of Lin Family Cultivators.

On the island, an old man in a purple robe flew out and looked at Lin Zekong:

"The Lin Family only sent a junior like you out?"

"To kill a few unscrupulous old thieves, I should be enough!" Lin Zekong showed no fear and looked to the side. The Void Realm rippled, and another old man appeared.

"How did you find out?"

"You think two against one is a sure win?" Lin Zekong appeared disdainful!

The next moment, three Wood Puppets flew out from his Storage Pouch.

These Wood Puppets, each possessing Purple Mansion combat power, were formed from Wood Demons and had extremely high combat prowess.

They were even more precious than Spirit Puppets!

Suddenly, it became four against two, and Lin Zekong began to pull out his spirit beast pouch, from which flew a ferocious Sea Cloud Bird!

This fourth-rank Sea Cloud Bird was controlled by Lin Zekong using the Spirit Control Seal, which he reinforced at regular intervals.

At this moment, he even fed the fourth-rank Sea Cloud Bird a Blood Burst Pill!

The two old men's expressions changed dramatically!

"Trying to stall for time?" Lin Zekong sneered again!

The next moment, a booming sound came from the island below, as countless second- and third-rank Wood Puppets were already wreaking havoc inside!

It should be known that this time, many who stood behind Lin Zekong also practiced Wood Puppetry.

And he cultivated the Heavenly Wood Spirit Planting Secret Method, as well as the Soul Refining Art. His Divine Soul and true essence were not those of ordinary Purple Mansion Cultivators!

Boom!

The two old men tried to escape, but Lin Zekong activated the Wood Vine Technique!

Countless green Jiao Teng flew out, coiling around the two of them!

Dense and numerous, a vast expanse.

Lin Zekong possessed dual Spiritual Roots of water and wood, and what he used at this moment was the fourth-rank Spirit Vine that Lin Shiming had once used!

As the green Jiao Teng coiled around them, even though the two Purple Mansion Cultivators took out several Magical Artifacts, facing the attacks of Lin Zekong, the Spirit Puppets, and the Sea Cloud Bird, they could only regretfully meet their end.

Even their corpses were taken into the Soul Suppressing Tower.

With the two Purple Mansion Cultivators dead, the remaining Xu Family Cultivators were no longer a threat!

Lin Zekong began to refine the Divine Sense of the two Purple Mansion Cultivators, and the next moment, his eyes lit up!

"This Xu Family is indeed in cahoots with Golden Thunder Island!"

"They've even been secretly communicating with Lanling Island during this time!"

"However, this Xu Family actually has such a treasure!" Lin Zekong was also somewhat surprised!

He no longer cared for ordinary Magical Artifacts and fourth-rank Materials.

"Big Brother, all Xu Family Cultivators have been eliminated, with none escaping!" At this moment, the Lin Family Cultivator responsible for the pursuit came to report.

"No one escaped the outer Formation either!"

"Hm!"

After making further arrangements, Lin Zekong headed towards the clan mountain on the Xu Family's island!

The Xu Family's island was not small, similar to Fangmu Island controlled by the Lin Family.

And the central peak was built to be incomparably majestic by the Xu Family!

At this moment, Lin Zekong landed on the peak, then several Spirit Flags appeared in his hand.

The Spirit Flags continuously waved, and within the mountain peak, large expanses of Spirit Light rose.

The next moment, a vortex appeared on the mountain peak, followed by countless fogs gushing out!

Lin Zekong also stepped in!

Upon entering the fog, the space inside was very narrow, yet it was filled with Spirit Stones, various Magic Treasures, Magical Artifacts, and countless Jade Slips.

This was the Xu Family's true treasure trove!

If it weren't for Lin Zekong's Soul Refining, he would never have discovered the existence of the treasure trove.

And in the center of the treasure trove, a fourth-rank High Grade purple zenith sandalwood Spirit Wood stood tall.

It emanated countless purple soul Qi.

If Lin Shiming were here, he would realize that Real Person Hongye had once offered a larger fourth-rank High Grade purple zenith sandalwood Spirit Wood to Tian Liu True Person as a peace offering.

Its value was naturally immense!

And with this purple zenith sandalwood Spirit Wood, the Lin Family could produce its own purple zenith sandalwood in the future.

Although the quantity wouldn't be much, it could enhance the Divine Soul and Divine Sense of the Lin Family's Purple Mansion Cultivators.

"Do you want Lin to invite you out!" Lin Zekong was excited for a moment, then spoke solemnly.

However, no one answered.

It was as if Lin Zekong's casual probing had fallen flat.

"Lin is a Revered Master at refining Wood Puppets. If I refine you into a Wood Puppet, Your Excellency's thousand years of Dao cultivation will be ruined in an instant!" Lin Zekong continued, speaking.

He even displayed several Wood Puppets.

These Wood Puppets were all indifferent. Besides their tree-like appearance, they were not much different from Spirit Puppets.

At this, a small old man in a purple robe, standing before the purple zenith sandalwood Spirit Wood, hurriedly stepped out and bowed:

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist!"

"Fellow Daoist, please don't be impulsive!"

"How can a small Wood Puppet compare to the Opportunity I can offer Fellow Daoist!"

"As long as Fellow Daoist protects me, I can allow Fellow Daoist's Divine Sense to reach near Golden Core Divine Sense!" The small old man was clearly a Wood Demon of the purple zenith sandalwood Spirit Wood.

"Accept this drop of blood!" Lin Zekong directly condensed a Soul Restraining Seal on the spot!

This instantly made the Wood Demon's expression change drastically!

"Fellow Daoist, with such an action, I might have to fight to the death with Your Excellency!" The purple zenith sandalwood Spirit Wood Wood Demon sternly shouted.

He even condensed a purple Divine Soul arrow and shot it towards Lin Zekong!

However, it was greatly weakened by a spiritual jade just before reaching Lin Zekong's neck!

And Lin Zekong also condensed a Soul Splitting Blade.

Boom!

The purple light disappeared, and Lin Zekong's Soul Blade also dissipated.

The Wood Demon's expression instantly changed drastically, but then four Wood Puppets had already rushed out!

The Wood Demon could only leap out from the main body of the purple zenith sandalwood Spirit Wood!

But Lin Zekong took out his Flying Sword Magic Treasure!

"Fellow Daoist, this old man was wrong. I wonder if we can still negotiate!" The Wood Demon's face appeared, looking somewhat mournful at this moment!

"Obey, or die!" Lin Zekong still replied coldly.

In his hand, the blood of the Soul Restraining Seal was completely condensed!

The Wood Demon could only obediently come out and accept Lin Zekong's Soul Restraining.

Although this purple zenith sandalwood Spirit Wood belonged to a fourth-rank High Grade Spirit Wood, this Wood Demon only reached the Early Stage of the fourth-rank, and such Wood Demons were not adept at combat.

When Lin Zekong performed Soul Refining, the outcome was already basically sealed!

And it was precisely by relying on this Spirit Wood that the Xu Family was able to have two Purple Mansion Cultivators and accumulate a large amount of wealth!

However, most of the purple zenith sandalwood Spirit Incense accumulated by the Xu Family had been contributed to Golden Thunder Island and Lanling Island, which also made Lin Zekong somewhat angry!

...Lanling Island, Lanling Palace.

Lanling True Person sat on a thousand-year-old golden nanmu chair. At this moment, a Spirit Light appeared in the palace.

Lanling True Person also stood up and soon saw a Purple Mansion Cultivator walk in.

"Revered Master, something bad has happened. The Lin Family's subordinate forces have occupied a Spirit Vein on our subordinate island. Is the Lin Family going to turn hostile?" The young man was quite anxious!

"What's the panic? It's just a conflict between subordinate forces. Let them fight. Golden Thunder Island is now being exploited by Tian Liu True Person everywhere, and Hongye Island cannot be provoked at this moment. Let the subordinate forces figure it out themselves!" Lanling True Person reprimanded.

"But..."

"There are no 'buts'!"

"The Coral Sea Area's pattern will be broken. What does it matter if they show off for a while, especially the Lin Family!"

"Golden Core Ceremony, dozens of Golden Core True Persons offering gifts, very impressive, but he has offended so many people, how long can he last? Do you really think Golden Core True Persons won't die?" Lanling True Person snorted coldly... The outside world was constantly changing, and the Lin Family's power continued to grow.

Meanwhile, inside the Cave Heaven, Lin Shiming remained calmly comprehending the Dao of the Sword.

Compared to before, his eyes were even calmer.

Much of the sharpness was gone, replaced by openness and stability.

Only at this moment, the Sword Intent raging everywhere could truly prove Lin Shiming's terrifying power.

At this moment, he had long forgotten the passage of time.

"This is the last time!" Lin Shiming felt the last trace of golden Spirit Light from his Golden Core.

He once again activated the Minor Divine Ability of the Light of Deduction.

Terrifying thoughts on the Dao of the Sword re-emerged in his mind, further perfecting Lin Shiming's Sword Intent.

And a small Sword Origin once again appeared on his chest.

This small Sword Origin had now almost materialized.

Tian Liu True Person's Sword Intent was the endless willow branches by the lake.

And Lin Shiming's current Sword Intent, compared to willow branches, was even denser, an uncountable number of Sword Grass.

The Sword Origin continuously expanded, and Lin Shiming remained with his eyes closed!

His Aura grew even longer, and the Golden Core within his body had also grown another size.

At a certain moment, the Sword Origin had completely integrated with his surroundings, and that fourth-rank High Grade defensive Formation, at this moment, completely disintegrated, turning into fragments of Spirit Light!

And the Sword Origin once again expanded to cover the entire Cave Heaven!

Within the Cave Heaven, four half-dragons raised their heads, filled with immense fear.

In the Spirit Lake, Star Spirit Shells and Water Spirit Shells flew out, along with a giant black fish.

On the walls, Golden Winged Mantises and Red-haired Demon Monkeys all flew out, and seeing this scene, they were incredibly surprised!

The next moment, Lin Shiming opened his eyes, and all the Sword Grass in the entire Cave Heaven instantly vanished.

As if they had never existed!

"Finally broke through to the Sword Annihilating All Methods Realm, which can also be called the Sword Domain!" Lin Shiming opened his eyes.

He let out a long breath!

From today onwards, his Sword Dao cultivation could even rival Tian Liu True Person!