544: The True Lord Appears Together (2-in-1)

At the foot of Coral Mountain, a massive crowd surged.

Along the way, large red lanterns hung high. Each lantern didn't hold a light, but rather a Spirit Gathering Formation made from Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, causing the Spiritual Qi in the air to reach another Peak of density.

Lin Shiming, leading the Lin Family members, was astonished by this lavish display.

The mountain-opening passage had not yet opened; the auspicious time had not arrived.

However, Lingxia (Spiritual Haze) was already blooming in the sky, occasionally falling and merging into the bodies of fortunate Cultivators.

These Lingxia (Spiritual Haze) were formed and drawn by Spirit Formations and Spirit Medicine, equivalent to a Spirit Pill rich in Spiritual Qi.

Whenever a Cultivator encountered such an Opportunity, he would immediately bow in gratitude for the True Lord's gift.

"Seventh Uncle, this is far more lavish than your Golden Core ceremony back then!" Lin Zehong couldn't help but grumble beside him.

Lin Zeli glared at him.

"This is a True Lord's ceremony. It's estimated that the Coral Sea Area won't see such a grand event for the next hundred years!" Lin Shiming said.

This True Lord's ceremony hadn't officially begun, but Spirit Stone lanterns, Lingxia (Spiritual Haze) blessings, and various exotic beast offerings had already appeared.

When it officially began, it was expected to be even more sensational.

This was related to the first True Lord, and also to the generosity of the Coral Alliance.

If the Lin Family produced a True Lord now and held a ceremony, it would definitely not reach half the scale of this ceremony.

"Don't think about anything else. Prepare well. The Lin Family's presence today is also to solidify our position among the Inner Islands!" Lin Shiming looked at Lin Zehong, Lin Zeli, and the other two.

This grand competition required these four to participate. Although they didn't necessarily have to win, they at least had to showcase the Lin Family's prestige.

Otherwise, if they truly didn't win a single match, future transactions with other Inner Island forces would become very passive.

"Yes, Seventh Uncle!" Lin Zeli and Lin Zehong were the first to pat their chests and guarantee.

"Yes, Seventh Grand Uncle!"

"Yes, Seventh Grand Uncle!" Lin Yanxing and Lin Changxing also nodded repeatedly.

"Junior Brother Lin!" From a distance, Real Person Hongye and Zhao Yulin also arrived with their Family members. The difference was that Real Person Hongye greeted him, while Zhao Yulin gave a cold glance, which also counted as a greeting.

Lin Shiming returned the greetings one by one.

As time passed, more and more Cultivators gathered at the foot of the mountain, with the number of Cultivators reaching over ten thousand!

And it should be known that this was the Main Island, only allowing Foundation Establishment Cultivators to ascend. As for Qi Refining Cultivators, only a few exceptionally talented ones were brought to the Main Island.

These ten thousand Foundation Establishment Cultivators were naturally enough to cause a sensation.

This was still without Coral Island deploying a Spirit Screen to project the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining Cultivators from the Sub-islands here; otherwise, the momentum would be even grander.

The sky gradually began to ring with bells, like the sound of a deity, one chime, then two.

Then, a high-pitched Dragon roar was heard. The next moment, a Fifth-Grade Golden Dragon flew out from a distance, landed on the Peak of Coral Mountain, and let out a long roar!

The blazing golden light was like a long sun.

Magnificent and majestic!

Following the Golden Dragon's offering, the sea also began to surge. A giant sky-blue turtle emerged from the seabed, its tail extraordinarily long, like a Black Tortoise!

After the giant turtle finished its offering, a crimson Fifth-Grade Red Cloud Bird and a Fifth-Grade White Jade Tiger followed.

All possessed Fifth-Grade combat power.

Although they weren't the true Four Divine Beasts (Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, Azure Dragon, and Black Tortoise), their Bloodline reaching such a level was enough to show Coral Island's profound heritage.

After the four beasts, a hundred beasts roared in unison.

And True Lord Xueshan also descended from the sky, shouting:

"The auspicious time has arrived! The True Lord's ceremony officially begins!"

After True Lord Xueshan, more than a dozen Immortal Masters, arranged into two teams, opened up a path on the mountainside.

As the Immortal Masters appeared, at the very back, a figure wearing a blood-red Daoist robe also emerged.

Lin Shiming was not unfamiliar with this figure; he had seen True Lord Xueshan on Ziyang Island and Hongye Island.

However, seeing her again today, she had already become a True Lord Senior.

Her cultivation Aura was profound and unfathomable. Even a glance from Lin Shiming made him feel immense pressure.

That pressure was something even the Autumn Blood Sword couldn't provide.

Of course, this might also be related to True Lord Xueshan releasing a portion of her Aura; otherwise, for such an existence, Lin Shiming, even if his Divine Sense broke through again, would only see nothingness.

"Congratulations, True Lord!" Everyone spoke in unison, like thunder.

The sound wave passed over the island, spreading into the sea, stirring up countless waves.

True Lord Xueshan did not speak, but it was as if she had already said countless things.

Coral Mountain began to open, and Cultivators ascended towards the Peak one by one.

Loose Cultivators and Foundation Establishment forces presenting gifts only left a mark in the ceremony register, without even a cheer!

The lowest level of cheer came from Purple Mansion forces and Purple Mansion Cultivators.

"Daoist Luoyu of Red Fish Island presents one Fourth-Grade Golden Peach Fruit, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

"Daoist Qianhu of Thousand Lake Island presents three Fourth-Grade Water sea Crystals, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

"Daoist Tailin of Chenglin Island presents three Fourth-Grade Golden Spirit Treasure Jade, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

...Cheers rang out one after another, and Cultivators continuously walked towards the Peak.

On the Peak, there were now nine small paths, enough for countless Cultivators to ascend the mountain simultaneously.

Every Cultivator who cheered had Purple Mansion cultivation.

And on the mountain paths, those Cultivators suddenly changed their expressions, then showed surprise, repeatedly congratulating the True Lord.

They all felt that this trip was well worth it.

The entire process was very swift, and the Lingxia (Spiritual Haze) in the sky began to appear more frequently and densely.

Even Lin Zehong was very fortunate to be blessed by the Spirit Blessing.

The young girl smiled extremely happily and even expressed that she also wanted to present a gift.

Lin Shiming, being close, felt the Spirit Blessing. It was indeed equivalent to a Third-Grade High Grade Spirit Pill, and it didn't need to be refined immediately.

Coral Island's generosity was truly grand!

As half an hour passed, the Immortal Masters also began to walk towards the mountainside.

This was the main grand path, and also the tenth mountain path for ascending.

It symbolized the breaking of the extreme number nine, signifying the completion of the Nascent Soul True Lord's ceremony.

And this was also the path for Golden Core True Persons and Golden Core forces to ascend the mountain.

The first to ascend were the Immortal Masters from the lower three of the Twelve Inner Islands and those Loose Cultivator Immortal Masters.

"Yutong True Person of Yutong Island specially presents one Fifth-Grade Dragon Blood Shrimp Demon King and several Dragon Blood Shrimp eggs, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her Major Achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

"Real Person Xuan Yun of Yutong Island specially presents one Fifth-Grade Red Blood Ginseng, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her Major Achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

This time, the one cheering was Real Person Yunli. His voice was like the Law of the Heavenly Dao, spreading throughout the entire island.

At this moment, dark clouds suddenly gathered in the sky. To everyone's bewilderment, a Lightning Tribulation Pool formed and descended towards the group from Yutong Island, bestowing the baptism of the Lightning Tribulation Pool!

At the same time, the rosy clouds in the sky became even more intense, transforming into a crane that flew towards the group from Yutong Island!

This scene also shocked all Cultivators; even Lin Shiming was deeply shaken.

The appearance of this Lightning Tribulation Pool was far more terrifying than imagined.

However, the next moment, Lin Shiming discovered that the Lightning Tribulation Pool was not a real Lightning Tribulation Pool, but a phenomenon of rosy clouds condensed from lightning-attribute treasures.

Of course, this Lightning Tribulation Pool phenomenon precisely enhanced the Cultivator's physique!

Immortal Masters continued to ascend the mountain, but Coral Island's heritage truly exceeded everyone's expectations.

Lin Shiming even thought that Coral Island might also control a Fifth-Grade Secret Realm independently; otherwise, relying solely on the Ziyang Secret Realm and the Heaven-Grade Secret Realm openly available in the Coral Sea Area, it would never reach this level.

Moreover, the place where True Lord Xueshan broke through was also worth pondering.

Of course, as they spoke, Real Person Hongye and Zhao Yulin also began to move.

"It's our turn. Absorb more of the Lightning Tribulation Pool later!" Lin Shiming transmitted a message to his juniors. This Spirit Blessing Pool and Spirit Projection were naturally useless to him.

But for Purple Mansion and Foundation Establishment Cultivators, they were extremely useful.

Since the treasures had already been given, if this Spirit Blessing and Spirit Projection were not absorbed, they would be recycled by the Formation at the foot of the mountain.

"Immortal Master Qian Mu of the Lin Family of Shuangmu Island presents one Fifth-Grade Medium Grade Fire Origin Fruit, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her Major Achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

"Immortal Master Qian Mu of the Lin Family of Shuangmu Island presents one Fifth-Grade Fire Origin Fruit, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her Major Achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

Real Person Yunli shouted twice, which also represented the Lin Family's qualification to be among the middle-tier islands of the Twelve Inner Islands!

Two Lightning Tribulation Pools appeared in the sky, and two Spirit Cranes of rosy light appeared, all heading towards Lin Shiming's group of seven!

Lin Shiming absorbed almost none of this rosy light. Lin Shirong and Lin Zeshang, who were responsible for commerce, also absorbed little, but still absorbed some.

The largest portion was left to Lin Zeli and the other three.

And this also showed their talent: Lin Yanxing absorbed the least, and Lin Changxing absorbed the most.

For a time, the Spiritual Light was abundant, as if they were about to Breakthrough again!

It should be known that Lin Changxing was currently at the Peak of the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage; another Breakthrough would put him in the Late Foundation Establishment Stage!

And Lin Yanxing, being in the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, had encountered a Bottleneck, but now showed signs of loosening!

Moreover, they also discovered that these stepped paths were not ordinary; they contained an inexplicable spiritual might that could refine the cultivation of Foundation Establishment and Purple Mansion Cultivators!

"Real Person Hongye of the Ye Family of Hongye Island specially presents one Fifth-Grade High Grade purple zenith sandalwood and a pot of Fifth-Grade Jade Gold Wine, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her Major Achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

"Real Person Hongye of the Ye Family of Hongye Island specially presents one Fifth-Grade High Grade purple zenith sandalwood and a pot of Fifth-Grade Jade Gold Wine, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her Major Achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

"Real Person Hongye of the Ye Family of Hongye Island specially presents one Fifth-Grade High Grade purple zenith sandalwood and a pot of Fifth-Grade Jade Gold Wine, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her Major Achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

Real Person Hongye's cheers were three, and Real Person Yunli spoke with great excitement. Three Lightning Tribulation Pools and three Red Cloud Spirit Cranes appeared in the sky.

"Real Person Xuanji of Thousand Machine Island presents one Fifth-Grade Middle Stage Spirit Puppet, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her Major Achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

..."Yutong True Person of Tianliu Island presents three Fifth-Grade Medium Grade Boundless Woods, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her Major Achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

...Then came Zhao Yulin and Real Person Qianji.

They also had three cheers and three Lightning Tribulation Pools each.

It was a magnificent display that lingered for a long time.

The former top three islands now had one change, with Hongye Island replacing Golden Thunder Island.

This made Real Person Hongye exceedingly joyful!

After all the Immortal Masters had walked, dragon shadows began to appear in the distance. Then, one by one, Flood Dragons emerged from the sea mist. Finally, nine Flood Dragons appeared on the sea surface.

After the nine Flood Dragons, there was a three-zhang long golden imperial carriage.

This scene also shocked everyone.

Nine Dragons pulling a carriage, and these Nine Dragons were all Fifth-Grade Medium Grade Flood Dragons of various colors.

After the Nine Dragons pulled the carriage, several Flood Dragons carried several Immortal Masters.

Lin Shiming also knew some of them, such as Real Person Fengxing and Real Person Lanfeng.

Then, the one inside the Nine Dragons Golden Carriage was Lord Nine Dragons.

"Lord Nine Dragons of Nine Dragon Island presents one Fifth-Grade Flood Dragon cub, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her Major Achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

"Lord Nine Dragons of Nine Dragon Island presents one Fifth-Grade Flood Dragon cub and one Fifth-Grade High Grade eight-thousand-year-old Heavenly Jade Blood Ginseng, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her Major Achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

...Ten consecutive shouts echoed throughout Coral Island.

Lin Shiming's expression changed drastically. As expected, other True Lords had appeared among the Six Great Sea Regions of the South Sea.

Lord Nine Dragons had not participated in either the previous beast tide calamity or this one, clearly preparing for a Breakthrough.

And now, he had indeed become a Nascent Soul True Lord.

It should be known that the news of a Flood Dragon appearing in the Lin Family, and a Tribulation-Transcending Flood Dragon at that, must be related to the golden dragon fruit tree.

If Nine Dragon Island suddenly attacked, there could indeed be a problem!

At this moment, True Lord Xueshan finally took a step forward and invited Lord Nine Dragons up the mountain.

Lord Nine Dragons had an exceptionally handsome appearance, like a jade-faced youth, wearing a dragon crown, immediately exuding a regal Aura.

Compared to Lord Nine Dragons, the remaining Immortal Masters from Nine Dragon Island also presented gifts, but their presence was much less imposing.

And in the sky, nine Lightning Tribulation Pools appeared, along with nine Spirit Crane rosy shadows, heading towards the nine Flood Dragons.

This scene shocked countless Cultivators!

Following the arrival of Nine Dragon Island, only Buddhist chants were heard, and monks riding Fifth-Grade Thunder Roc Birds arrived from afar.

The leading monk was radiant with Buddhist light, and his Aura was eternal and profound, far surpassing other Cultivators of his kind.

Lin Shiming only felt that pressure wash over him.

Real Person Yunli also excitedly cheered again:

"Golden Light True Buddha of Thousand Buddha Island specially presents one Fifth-Grade High Grade Buddhist painting and one ordinary ten-zhang Grotto-Heaven, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her Major Achievement in the Immortal Dao!"

In Buddhism, a True Lord is also called a True Buddha, showcasing the true essence of Buddhism.

This time, there were also ten cheers, echoing across the sky.

Nine Lightning Tribulation Pools appeared again.

Those Immortal Masters had previously wondered why True Lord Xueshan had not responded to them at all. Now it seemed True Lord Xueshan was waiting for her peers.

The other Immortal Masters of Thousand Buddha Island also celebrated one after another.

Of course, to Lin Shiming, seeing this scene felt somewhat strange.

After all, the other True Lords of the Six Great Sea Regions had never held True Lord ceremonies, yet they were all gathered here today.

Participating in True Lord Xueshan's True Lord ceremony.

He naturally wouldn't believe that these True Lords had all broken through recently.

They should have all stabilized long ago.

Lin Shiming then thought of the Earth Gate Master.

Lin Shiming couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart.

The Earth Gate Master went to such great lengths to infiltrate Coral Island, likely because the Sect Leader of Heaven Gate was in the process of Breakthrough.

Wanting to buy time, according to this trend, it was likely that the Six Great Sea Regions were about to become five, or even four, Great Sea Regions!

If Thousand Buddha Island had a True Lord, then the Blood Cultivation Sect certainly would too; the Demonic Sect would not fall behind in this aspect.

As expected, as streaks of blood-red banners appeared in the distance, eerie laughter rang out one after another.

"Demonic Blood True Monarch of the Blood Cultivation Sect presents one Fifth-Grade Minor Divine Power Fruit and one Fifth-Grade Demonic Soul Crystal, congratulating True Lord Xueshan on her Major Achievement in the Immortal Dao!"