517: Jiuxiao Zhenren, spiritual vision (two-in-one, please give me a monthly ticket and subscribe)

On a bustling small town, clamor filled the air, and there were many pedestrians coming and going.

On the street, steaming buns emitted a rich aroma of meat.

The tavern at the town's entrance was adorned with red lanterns, and boisterous patrons chatted about miscellaneous matters from all corners of the world.

However, at this moment, a young man bid farewell to his Family and walked towards the mountain, where a white-browed Daoist stood ahead.

The young man's face showed both longing and fear.

"Go, Jiu'er, go cultivate immortality. Your father and your brothers are here with the Family, so there's no need to worry!"

"Mother!" The young man's face showed reluctance, but he eventually turned back and walked towards the old Daoist.

But halfway there, he stopped again. At this moment, tears streamed down his face.

He didn't let the latter see it. He knew that soon after, bandits would overrun this town.

The bun shop and the tavern would both be reduced to nothing after this event.

And his father, mother, and brothers would all be silenced forever in this incident.

He knew these were all illusions, but sometimes, even though he was now over four hundred years old and had experienced countless years of trials and tribulations, he would still hesitate at this scene.

At this moment, he also pondered the purpose of cultivation. Perhaps he should have gone back, given up cultivation, and lived an ordinary life with his parents.

He could organize a militia, organize the government, to face the aggressive bandits.

Perhaps the ending would be rewritten.

Even if... it was just an illusion.

Nine Heavens Hermit suddenly wanted to drink wine. He felt his throat dry. He remembered that the most famous wine in this town was osmanthus-scented.

Unfortunately, this damned illusion, even a Heart Demon tribulation, couldn't let him have a sip of the osmanthus wine from his memory.

Nine Heavens Hermit finally looked up. There was no turning back in cultivation. He didn't turn back then, and he wouldn't turn back this time either.

He dared not look back, following the old Daoist onto a spirit boat he had never seen before, flying through the air... Inside an Immortal Cave, the old Daoist's hair and beard had turned white. He looked at Nine Heavens Hermit, and his eyes began to grow cloudy.

"Xiao'er, I don't know if it was right for me to take you up the mountain that day, but how can Cultivators like us truly pursue the Immortal Dao? We can't even cross the threshold of Foundation Establishment. You should find a Family and settle down. Cultivation is nothing but half a lifetime of illusion!" Before his death, the old Daoist didn't take out a Cultivation Technique, but a Jade Slip.

Inside the Jade Slip was a map, and on the map was the Family where his Master grew up.

His Master wanted to marry his great-granddaughter to Nine Heavens Hermit and entrust the Family to him.

And next to Nine Heavens Hermit was a token, a token for a Legacy Immortal Cave: cultivation, or marriage.

Nine Heavens Hermit didn't answer, but this time, unexpectedly, the white-browed Daoist held his last breath. He wanted to see Nine Heavens Hermit agree to him.

He felt no guilt about teaching Nine Heavens Hermit.

But how could Nine Heavens Hermit speak to answer?

Even though he knew he was in a Heart Demon tribulation.

This white-browed Daoist had accompanied him for a full thirty-four years, longer than his parents.

"Master, your disciple is unfilial. I want to try that Immortal Dao again!" After a long time, as if seeing that the white-browed Daoist was extremely tired, Nine Heavens Hermit finally spoke.

The white-browed Daoist's eyes lingered on Nine Heavens Hermit for a long time, then he nodded. He picked up the wine pot next to him, intending to drink, while his other hand crushed the Jade Slip.

The Jade Slip was crushed, but the wine did not reach his mouth.

The wine pot fell to the ground, spilling wine everywhere. This was a Second-Order spirit wine, Willow on the Path!

... Jiuyang Mountain Range, Artifact Refiner exchange conference.

Many Artifact Refiners were discussing their experiences.

At this time, Nine Heavens Hermit had been a Purple Mansion Cultivator for a long time.

"Brother Jiuxiao, recently the Heavenly Demon Sect and Spirit Beast Sect have been investigating this Foundation Establishment Family, the Lin Family. If there's a clue, it's a Core Formation Pill, and you can even become an Elder of a major Sect!"

Several Artifact Refiners were somewhat envious.

These Artifact Refiners were all Loose Cultivators.

And Nine Heavens Hermit, at this moment, had a Jade Slip, a Soul Suppressing Tower, and a spatial positioning device.

Nine Heavens Hermit smiled, unlike his earlier hesitation and indecision.

Now that he knew it was an illusion, it had a different charm.

The Lin Family had indeed treated him well.

Otherwise, which other Family would give an outsider Cultivator a Core Formation Pill and a Fifth-Order spirit wine?

However, that wasn't all. Outside the house, a few loud rumbles came from the sky, and a huge spirit boat soared into view!

On the spirit boat, the Heavenly Demon Sect's banner was so prominent!

Nine Heavens Hermit was a little surprised!

"Jiuxiao, you colluded with the Lin Family. If you don't reveal the whereabouts of the Lin Family remnants today, it will be the day Jiuyang Mountain is razed to the ground!" True Person Liuhe appeared.

"Then let it be razed. Perhaps Fellow Daoist Lin will be even more excited when a Purple Mansion Cultivator faces a Golden Core Cultivator!" Nine Heavens Hermit muttered!

... One scene after another flashed by.

Nine Heavens Hermit's Heart Demon tribulation was particularly long.

Of course, this didn't mean Nine Heavens Hermit couldn't pass it.

As a Loose Cultivator, he had a wealth of experience, having been to Beiyuan, Donghai, and traveled throughout the Eastern Region, and even the South Sea.

He just didn't want those scenes to disappear so quickly.

Those were all regrets from his past memories.

To meet them in the Heart Demon tribulation could be considered a reunion with old friends.

As the Heart Demon tribulation faded, Nine Heavens Hermit's Golden Core also became more rounded, and his Divine Sense entered the Golden Core.

A terrifying water-attribute spiritual power began to spread out in ripples.

Blazing blue clouds appeared in the sky, and the next moment, Lightning Tribulation clouds condensed.

These Lightning Tribulation clouds were exceptionally thick and looked terrifying!

In fact, half the reason for the scarcity of Golden Core Cultivators was the Golden Core Lightning Tribulation.

But at this moment, Nine Heavens Hermit had no fear whatsoever.

Compared to this Lightning Tribulation, the greatest terror was that despair in which one could only grow old and die in meditation!

His Master was like that!

As the Lightning Tribulation fell, Nine Heavens Hermit also took out the anti-Lightning Formation that the Lin Family had prepared for him!

And several Fourth-Order top-grade lightning-attribute Magical Artifacts!

Of course, there were also the Magical Artifacts he had refined himself. As an Artifact Refiner, he didn't lack Materials, and he had refined a full eight of them.

Outside, everyone was also subtly anticipating.

The appearance of Nine Heavens Hermit's Lightning Tribulation meant that Nine Heavens Hermit was already half an Immortal Master. He only needed to pass the Lightning Tribulation and stabilize his spiritual body and Golden Core to succeed.

With rumbling sounds echoing, the first bolt of Golden Thunder finally fell!

Unlike Lin Shiming's Lightning Tribulation, which was like the end of the world, Nine Heavens Hermit's seemed milder.

Almost one Magical Artifact was consumed per bolt of Lightning Tribulation, making Nine Heavens Hermit's crossing exceptionally easy.

And for the last bolt of Lightning Tribulation, Nine Heavens Hermit held a golden pagoda and began to resist the Lightning Tribulation head-on!

Boom!

The leaping lightning arcs disappeared, and a Lightning Tribulation pool also appeared in the sky!

Terrifying Spiritual Qi ripples also began to spread outwards.

Soon, Nine Heavens Hermit finished absorbing the lightning, and his entire body glowed with Spirit Light... In the distance, Lin Shiming and the other Lin Family members also killed the Spirit Beasts that had rushed over!

Because of the Heaven Gate Spirit Lock Formation, no Yao Kings appeared this time, only a few Great Yao Beasts.

They were easily killed by Lin Shiming with a few swords!

As for the remaining Third-Order and Second-Order Yao Beasts, they were cleared out by the rest of the Lin Family members!

It should be known that many Lin Family members are now formidable figures on the three Demon Slaying Rankings, and their efficiency is extremely high.

"Congratulations, Immortal Master Jiuxiao, on achieving the Golden Core Dao!" Lin Shiming looked at Immortal Master Jiuxiao!

"Congratulations, Immortal Master Jiuxiao, on achieving the Golden Core Dao!"

"Congratulations, Immortal Master Jiuxiao, on achieving the Golden Core Dao!"

... As Lin Shiming spoke, others also spoke one after another.

The entire Shuangmu Island was filled with congratulations.

At this moment, Nine Heavens Hermit somewhat understood the half-choice his Master had made for him that day.

Sometimes, with Family and a Family to accompany you, the Immortal Path is indeed easier.

"Congratulations, Elder Jiuxiao, on your Breakthrough. Shiming presents you with a Green Fish Sword!" Lin Shiming spoke, directly presenting a Fifth-Order Spirit Sword.

He now had many Fifth-Order Magic Treasures, especially Low Grade Fifth-Order Magic Treasures.

And the Green Fish Sword was a water-attribute Magic Treasure, most suitable for Immortal Master Jiuxiao.

"Great kindness needs no words of thanks, Shiming. From now on, Jiuxiao will always stay on Shuangmu Island!" Immortal Master Jiuxiao also accepted the Green Fish Sword.

He made a promise!

His words were not only for Lin Shiming but also for all the Lin Family members on Shuangmu Island.

It was also to cut off his own retreat!

If the Lin Family declined in the future, he would also have to stay with the Lin Family.

Otherwise, to go back on his word in public would make his status as an Immortal Master a laughingstock.

"Shiming, there are still many Lightning Tribulation pools left. Have the Lin Family Cultivators quickly absorb them!" Immortal Master Jiuxiao spoke again.

He was not a Body Cultivator, so he hadn't finished absorbing the spiritual power from the Lightning Tribulation pool!

Then he looked at Lin Shiyi, Lin Shizhong, and Lin Houwei!

One was the Purple Mansion Cultivator who had protected him for over twenty years, and the other two were his disciples!

And at this moment, a System notification also sounded:

【Please let Lin Shitao absorb the spiritual power from the Lightning Tribulation pool, which will greatly enhance Lin Zeying's Aptitude!】

As the System notification came out, Lin Shiming was also stunned!

The Lightning Tribulation pool was very dangerous, but since the System notification said so...

Lin Shiming quickly looked at Lin Shitao:

"Shitao, the power of this Lightning Tribulation pool is also very beneficial to newborns!"

Lin Shitao hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, but then nodded and headed towards the Lightning Tribulation pool!

As she absorbed the Lightning Tribulation pool, lightning began to appear on Lin Shitao's body.

And it mainly concentrated on her belly.

"Could this be that Ze Ying has a Lightning Spiritual Root?" Lin Xianzhi was also extremely surprised!

Lin Shiming thought so too, as the convergence of this Lightning Tribulation power made it highly probable!

But for him, it was also good news. A Lightning Spiritual Root was already a good variant Spiritual Root!

It was one in ten thousand.

The Lightning Tribulation pool finally disappeared. Immortal Master Jiuxiao returned to Qinglian Peak to begin seclusion for consolidation and to refine the Green Fish Sword.

However, Lin Shiming found that the Spiritual Veins on Shuangmu Island were indeed insufficient.

Not only did Cultivators need to consume the Spiritual Qi of the Spiritual Veins.

There was also the Ten Directions Red Crow Formation, the Spirit Talisman Pavilion, and the various Golden Core Cultivators of the Lin Family!

Searching for Spiritual Veins in the Outer Sea became an urgent matter.

Fortunately, he now had the Taicang Spirit Seeking Disk, so Lin Xianzhi's Spirit Seeking Compass no longer needed to make a Breakthrough!

The Lightning Tribulation pool disappeared, and Lin Shitao also descended. She walked towards Lin Shiming in surprise.

"Seventh Brother, I feel like Ze Ying is even more excited!"

Lin Shiming also smiled, couldn't help but touch Lin Shitao's belly, and cautioned Ze Ying.

The following days were even more peaceful. Immortal Master Jiuxiao's Golden Core conference was not planned to be held on a grand scale!

Instead, it was held within Shuangmu Island.

This was Immortal Master Jiuxiao's decision, and Lin Shiming had no right to interfere.

And he fully entrusted Lin Yanjiao to handle it.

Although this time's significance was not as great as Lin Shiming's Breakthrough, it was still an inspiring Breakthrough.

Holding such Golden Core conferences continuously could make the Family's Cultivators more passionate!

However, Lin Shiming guessed that during the sermon, it would likely leave a gap in the hearts of all Lin Family members.

This made him somewhat look forward to it.

However, what Lin Shiming was most looking forward to was Lin Zeying, who would be born in a few months.

Lin Shiming also uncharacteristically walked with Lin Shitao on the Lin Family's Shuangmu Island.

Watching the sea, watching the flowers!

As the last month arrived, Lin Shiming's System notification sounded again!

This time it was to have Lin Shiming activate the Inference Aura for Lin Shitao!

Lin Shiming naturally felt surprised by this scene.

But he estimated that this could improve Ze Ying's Comprehension Ability.

Under the Inference Aura, Lin Shitao's Alchemy also advanced further. If not for insufficient true essence, she would even have the confidence to refine Fifth-Order Spirit Pills.

Another half a month passed in this manner.

In the Thousand Wood Peak Immortal Cave, Lin Shiming and Lin Houyuan guarded outside the Immortal Cave. At this moment, many Cultivators were somewhat excited!

Today was the day Lin Zeying would be born!

And what Lin Shiming didn't know was that as soon as Lin Zeying was born, he had already been listed as one of the candidates for the next Family Head!

Lin Yanjiao and Lin Zewen's dual Family Head election System had already shown its effectiveness!

In the future, the Lin Family would always follow this System!

The bright moon over the sea appeared exceptionally clear, and under the bright starry sky, there was not a single dark cloud.

Today's sound of the waves was also louder than usual.

Everyone held their breath!

Especially Lin Shiming, he scanned everything on Shuangmu Island, trying to make himself less nervous!

But the next moment, as a "wa wa wa" sound rang out!

Then a purple and crimson glow appeared inside the Immortal Cave.

"Spiritual Body omen, this is an Innate Spiritual Body!" Lin Shiming and Lin Houyuan were both somewhat excited!

Spiritual Bodies are divided into Innate Spiritual Bodies and Acquired Spiritual Bodies. Acquired Spiritual Bodies are also hidden Spiritual Bodies, and both Lin Shiming and Lin Yanjiao had this type of Spiritual Body!

And today, Lin Shiming's offspring was an Innate Spiritual Body.

This type of Spiritual Body could produce phenomena upon birth!

And Cultivators with this type of Spiritual Body...

Their Spiritual Roots generally would not be lower than dual Spiritual Roots!

"Congratulations, Shiming!"

"Congratulations, Seventh Brother!"

"Congratulations, Seventh Uncle!"

... The other Family Elders and Lin Family members all began to congratulate Lin Shiming!

And at this moment, Lin Shiming had no time to listen to congratulations. He rushed into the Immortal Cave.

He saw Lin Shitao on the brocade cloth of the jade bed, and next to her, a baby crying loudly.

A Lin Family woman who had assisted with the birth also began to report to Lin Shiming in more detail:

"Congratulations, Seventh Uncle, it's a boy!"

"Everyone gets a reward today!" Lin Shiming took out his Storage Pouch, preparing to distribute some Low Grade Magical Artifacts!

He originally wanted to give a sermon, but thinking that Immortal Master Jiuxiao was about to give one, he still didn't say it.

He just stayed by Lin Shitao's side and chose the Magical Artifacts.

"Seventh Brother, our child is a Spiritual Body!" As a Cultivator, Lin Shitao, although somewhat pale after giving birth, did not need to rest in bed for a long time like Mortals.

Her face was full of excitement. At this moment, even her Divine Sense began to increase significantly.