522: Asking the Spirits in the Cold Palace and Secrets of the Spiritual Mirror (two-in-one, please give me a monthly ticket and subscribe)

On Lanling Island, a massive palace stood solitarily atop the snow-capped mountains.

The palace, cast entirely from Profound Cold Iron, emanated waves of chill while appearing isolated and timeless.

It resembled a crouching Profound Cold Beast, indifferent to the entire island.

This palace was precisely Lanling Palace, the sleeping quarters of Lanling True Person.

Tian Liu True Person and others arrived at Lanling Palace after landing on the island, but as they expected, Lanling True Person was indeed not in seclusion on the island.

Even Xuanbing True Person's palace had been searched, and likewise, apart from his dependents, no other traces were found.

At this moment, countless Purple Mansion Cultivators were heading towards Lanling Palace.

Few Cultivators dared to truly defy the Coral Alliance's directives; once branded a traitor, it was impossible to move an inch in the Coral Sea Area.

Unless one drifted on the sea all day, they could forget about using the Teleportation Arrays on any of the Coral Alliance's islands, and facing the pursuit of numerous Immortal Masters, few Cultivators could escape.

This was far more terrifying than the Eastern Region; after all, in the Eastern Region, one could escape after leaving a Cultivation country, but in the South Sea, with its many seas and few islands, without a Teleportation Array, it was exceedingly difficult to escape.

Unless one was truly willing to enter long-term seclusion on an island to bide their time.

But Purple Mansion Cultivators and Golden Core Cultivators clearly couldn't outlast the time.

All the Purple Mansion Cultivators began to gather inside Lanling Palace; in just three days, nearly a hundred Purple Mansion Cultivators appeared.

Most of them wore the unique Profound Cold robes of the Lanling Archipelago, and their physiques were much more robust than Cultivators from other sea areas.

However, unlike their usual haughty demeanor, everyone now appeared uneasy.

After all, they were facing Tian Liu True Person, Real Person Yunli, and Real Person Hongye, who represented the orthodoxy of the Coral Alliance.

Beside them was Lin Shiming, the current Golden Core Cultivator of the Lin Family, responsible for Lianyun Island.

Especially the Purple Mansion Cultivators from Baibing Island, one of Lanling Island's outer islands, who kept their heads very low.

These years, they had been in constant conflict with Lianyun Island's affiliated forces; the scene just now was similar to what they had experienced, but in their view, those Yao Beasts were not Yao Beasts from a beast tide.

Instead, they were Spirit Beasts raised by the Lin Family.

They weren't betraying the Coral Alliance; it was just that Lianyun Island's affiliated forces had first encroached upon Baibing Island's affiliated forces, and they were merely retaliating.

However, these words absolutely could not be spoken at this moment, nor could they be spoken by them.

As all the Purple Mansion Cultivators arrived, the Purple Mansion Cultivator in charge of counting bowed to Tian Liu True Person.

"Do you all recognize me?" Tian Liu True Person stepped forward directly. This time, she held Real Person Yunli's Elder token.

This was also tacitly approved by the latter; in these past few days, the few of them had finally seen Tian Liu True Person's decisive side.

"Of course we recognize you, Senior Tian Liu. We Juniors are wholeheartedly devoted to the Coral Alliance and have never engaged in collusion. We will certainly cooperate with Senior Tian Liu's strict investigation!" Daoist Xuehan, one of the ten Late Golden Core Stage Cultivators, was the first to speak.

The others also responded one after another.

Most of those who could come here had not yet betrayed, or had not had the chance to betray.

At this moment, they naturally spoke righteously, drawing a clear line between themselves and Lanling True Person.

"Very good. Now, answer me one question: where is Lanling True Person in seclusion, and where is Xuanbing True Person in seclusion?" Tian Liu True Person asked sternly.

At the same time, a Soul Questioning Talisman floated directly above the hall.

At this moment, it seemed to land directly on their hearts.

Everyone's complexion instantly changed, and they immediately became silent as cicadas in cold weather.

Tian Liu True Person made no attempt to conceal anything, but precisely because she didn't, the problem was severe.

Otherwise, even if Tian Liu True Person was one of the top five experts in the Coral Alliance, she couldn't be so reckless!

One by one, they were unwilling to speak under the Soul Questioning Talisman.

Finally, under Tian Liu True Person's gaze, they began to answer one by one.

All the answers were 'I don't know,' a scene that Lin Shiming and the others were not surprised by.

If they knew, that would be the problem.

However, Tian Liu True Person's questions did not stop there.

The first question was merely to lower everyone's defenses, making them less resistant to the Soul Questioning Talisman.

Then, Tian Liu True Person spoke again:

"Very good, no one lied about the first question. This Immortal Master is very satisfied!"

"Then, if something major happens on Lanling Island, who needs to be contacted? And who can contact Lanling True Person?" Tian Liu True Person asked again.

As soon as these words came out, everyone's expressions changed again.

Once these words were spoken, someone could naturally be contacted, even if it was a second contact person.

Lin Shiming also scanned the crowd, but these Purple Mansion Cultivators were clearly very experienced, and their expressions were largely similar.

Again, a chorus of 'I don't know' arose.

Just as Lin Shiming thought there would be no harvest, another voice rang out:

"Contact Madam Xin, Senior Tian Liu!" An elderly Purple Mansion Cultivator of advanced age spoke, and after he finished, his expression also darkened.

He knew that after he spoke, as long as Lanling True Person didn't die, in the future, he and his Family would either have to infiltrate the Tianliu Islands (Heaven Willow Islands) or live in anonymity.

As soon as these words were spoken, all the Purple Mansion Cultivators looked at one of the only two female Purple Mansion Cultivators in the crowd.

This female Cultivator wore an orchid-patterned long dress, appearing noble, elegant, and full of Aura.

But it must be known that Madam Xin was the wife of the previous Lanling Island Master, hence she was called Madam Xin.

Everyone felt a bit emotional.

However, at this moment, Madam Xin's body began to stir slightly!

The next moment, there were two loud 'pfft' sounds!

In a daze, everyone sensed the willow tree in the sky move.

At some point, a willow branch had directly pierced Madam Xin's chest.

Her gradually expanding body began to shrink again, returning to its usual appearance.

Self-detonation failed!

This scene made Madam Xin's face change again; she bit her lip, yet was utterly powerless.

Tian Liu True Person brought the Heaven Willow Demon King and made it take root in the sky, not just for deterrence.

Being enveloped by the willow tree was equivalent to being in the Heaven Willow Demon King's pseudo-Domain; its roots could reach anywhere, making escape impossible.

"Will you take it out yourself, or shall this Immortal Master control you to take it out?" Tian Liu True Person remained utterly cold.

Madam Xin's face changed again, and she bit her lip tightly, wanting to bite harder, but completely failed.

The next moment, there were two more 'pfft' sounds!

Boom!

This time, two thin willow branches directly pierced Madam Xin's head, and two willow-like horns abruptly appeared on her delicate and noble face.

Madam Xin's eyes instantly lost focus; she slowly raised her hand, revealing a Jade Slip, but her body was still trembling!

The next moment, a surge of blood Qi erupted, and with a sudden force, the Jade Slip was crushed.

However, before the Jade Slip could be completely shattered, a mirror fell from the Void Realm. This Magic Treasure mirror was similar to the Sky Trapping Mirror that Zhao Yulin had once taken out.

However, the grade of this Magic Treasure had clearly reached the Late Fifth-grade.

As soon as this treasure fell, even though the Jade Slip had countless cracks, it still didn't truly shatter.

Moreover, the mirror continued to emit Spirit Light, and the next moment, the mirror projected a Spirit Screen.

On the Spirit Screen, a golden palace was displayed, and inside the palace were Lanling True Person and Xuanbing True Person.

And also many Immortal Masters from Golden Thunder Island.

At this moment, all the Immortal Masters looked at each other through the mirror, and the atmosphere became extremely strange.

Inside the mirror's Spirit Screen, Golden Thunder sat in the main seat, and beside him, many Cultivators wearing misty white Daoist robes could be seen.

Lin Shiming was not unfamiliar with these Cultivators in misty white Daoist robes; Real Person Baihe had once worn such attire.

They were clearly the Golden Core True Persons of the Heavenly Illumination Sect.

And further to the side, a black-robed figure completely captured Lin Shiming's attention.

Real Person Tianmo!

Real Person Tianmo's appearance was exactly the same as it had been in the Tai Bai Sword Palace in the Small World that day. Clearly, Real Person Tianmo had changed his appearance, but not completely.

Apparently, he didn't realize that day in the Tai Bai Sword Palace, besides Real Person Divine Machine, others had also seen him in this guise.

Lin Shiming wanted to look further down to see if True Person Liuhe was there!

However, the next moment, the other side seemed to sense something, and with a casual wave, the Jade Slip finally couldn't bear it and exploded!

It transformed into specks of jade light.

And Madam Xin's body also suddenly exploded, with less than one-tenth remaining!

Finally, it mysteriously self-ignited, leaving no trace whatsoever.

The surrounding Cultivators scattered, their faces filled with terror.

"Daoist Tian Liu, that scoundrel Golden Thunder has colluded with outsiders. This matter must be reported immediately!" Beside them, Real Person Yunli was furious upon seeing this!

He hadn't expected that Golden Thunder had already started a Golden Core assembly!

But he guessed that this Golden Core assembly was about how to overthrow Coral Island.

How could this not make him angry? And they had come to judge, but the other party feigned seclusion while acting in such a manner.

In fact, this time, they could even directly declare the responsibilities of Golden Thunder Island!

"Daoist Yun Li, please report this as soon as possible!" Tian Liu True Person also nodded. She waved her mirror into the Void Realm, imprinted another Jade Slip, and handed it to Real Person Yunli.

Then she coldly looked at the Purple Mansion Cultivators in the room:

"Lanling True Person colluded with the Heavenly Illumination Sect to commit wrongdoing, a crime of aggravated severity. All Purple Mansion Cultivators of Lanling Island must atone for their crimes through meritorious service, sign a new Sect Jade Slip, and take a new oath of the heavenly dao!" Tian Liu True Person declared.

Since the meeting had already begun there, staying on Lanling Island no longer held any meaning for them.

They also couldn't truly go to Golden Thunder Island to apprehend the few individuals.

However, Lanling Island needed to be redeployed, otherwise, it could easily become a Breakthrough point for Yao Beasts.

As for whose territory Lanling Island would be then, at this moment, it would depend on how the situation was ultimately settled a year later.

"Daoist Tian Liu, Daoist Hongye, this time Coral Island will summon Golden Thunder Island. Perhaps we also need to act sooner!"

"Otherwise, if we get stuck at that time point, we will be the ones suffering!" Real Person Yunli suggested.

Lin Shiming and the others understood his meaning.

It was nothing more than early cleanup.

But this cleanup was different from clearing the islands of the Jiaolong Clan!

After all, the Jiaolong Clan was unprepared. Going to Golden Thunder Island now, the Teleportation Array would definitely be blocked.

Secondly, even if it was accessible, few people would dare to go there.

Moreover, a lot of power needed to be gathered, and at this moment, there was no external aid from Nine Dragon Island.

"Daoist Yun Li, you arrange this matter first!" Tian Liu True Person said.

She neither refused nor agreed.

For all the Immortal Masters, it was still necessary to ensure control and prerequisites.

The Immortal Masters currently gathered on Golden Thunder Island might even outnumber the Immortal Masters currently in the Coral Alliance.

However, as for how many Immortal Masters Coral Island actually had, this matter was unclear to everyone except Real Person Yunli.

"Everyone, go back and prepare. Daoist Yun Li, arrange things first. If the plan can be brought forward, then do so. Also, you can go check Lanling Island's treasure vault, otherwise, that scoundrel might take everything when he returns, and we'd all come for nothing!" After finishing, Tian Liu True Person also spoke.

For Golden Core Cultivators within their respective islands, their treasures are often too difficult to fit into a Storage Pouch, and some ordinary treasures are also placed in a treasure pavilion.

For example, in the Lin Family's treasure pavilion, many treasures were items Lin Shiming no longer wanted or used, so he put them there.

Of course, some were also items that couldn't be used in the short term.

Lanling True Person and Xuanbing True Person clearly hadn't anticipated their actions this time.

After all, this time could be said to have been fabricated by the Lin Family.

The conflict was initiated by the Lin Family, and the evidence was fabricated by the Lin Family.

Otherwise, they would truly have no good excuse to appear here in such a grand manner and use the Soul Questioning Talisman to extract confessions!

Nor could Lanling True Person and Xuanbing True Person jump out to refute at this time.

After all, unless they also wanted to be even more severely bound by the Sect Jade Slip and the oath of the heavenly dao.

Lanling Island's treasure pavilion was not large, ultimately smaller than Hongye Island's treasure pavilion.

The Lanling Archipelago's environment and climate were much worse than Hongye Island's.

All the treasures were also greatly inferior.

Lin Shiming, with the System's prompt, also went in to investigate, but truthfully, there were few treasures that Lin Shiming found appealing, and the System's prompt did not sound.

However, there were quite a few treasures in terms of Heaven and Earth Materials.

This time, Lin Shiming directly found all the Materials for the Myriad Beast Banner; it only required Real Person Jiuxiao's Artifact Refining skills to reach the necessary level.

But this last step was also the most difficult.

Real Person Jiuxiao had just achieved a Golden Core Breakthrough, and refining a Low Grade Fifth-rank Magic Treasure was already somewhat strenuous, but the Myriad Beast Banner was a High Grade Fifth-rank Magic Treasure!

If enough beast souls were injected, it could even advance to a Sixth-rank Magic Treasure!

The greatest characteristic of the Myriad Beast Banner was that it could infinitely inject beast souls, and it would form a beast soul Domain, which could be combined with his Book of Hidden Paths.

The suppression would be even stronger.

An ordinary Late Golden Core Stage Cultivator, if caught in the space enhanced by these two, might not be able to resist without Lin Shiming's other methods.

Unfortunately, the Myriad Beast Banner definitely couldn't be refined in the short term.

Otherwise, he would definitely have a few more chances of winning this time.

After agreeing on contact methods, the few of them left separately, returning to their respective islands.

Only Real Person Yunli remained to continue presiding over the overall situation.

Now that the evidence was conclusive, Lanling Island's island-protecting Formation and other Formations, even the Teleportation Array's Formation base positioning, needed to be changed.

So Real Person Yunli needed to stay for another half a month, and he also needed to contact Coral Island to prepare for, and even denounce, the current traitor Cultivator assembly on Golden Thunder Island.

All of this sounded simple, and it was, as long as the Coral Alliance's power surpassed Golden Thunder Island's!

But the difficulty also lay here.

After all, the Coral Alliance was an Alliance force, and the various Golden Core Cultivators still had a great deal of autonomy!

If the Coral Alliance did not have an advantage, there would be no shortage of Golden Core Cultivators who would directly choose to enter death seclusion, and as for the forces behind them, some Golden Core True Persons truly did not care!