552: king island

As soon as Lin Shiming returned to the Welcoming Lin Palace, he eagerly entered the grotto-heaven pearl.

By this point, he no longer needed to conceal the grotto-heaven pearl.

True Lord Xueshan had even taken out a grotto-heaven pearl for trade.

Perhaps his grotto-heaven pearl was slightly larger, but it wouldn't be coveted now.

Moreover, he frequently released his Spirit Communication Sword, so other Immortal Masters probably had some idea.

True Spirit-type items couldn't be placed in a Storage Pouch, and a spirit beast pouch certainly wouldn't be appropriate.

Inside the grotto-heaven pearl, the grass remained lush, and all the plants grew exceptionally well.

Since this place became a Fifth-Tier Spiritual Vein, many ordinary grasses had now transformed into Spiritual Plants.

After all, within this grotto-heaven pearl, the location was extremely concentrated, and over time, this was the result.

Old Wood and Thunder Child were still comprehending within the Ziyang Pagoda.

Now, as long as Lin Shiming didn't instruct Old Wood, the latter would go and observe the nascent soul fruit tree.

He was already accustomed to Old Wood's behavior; on the contrary, he even had some expectations for Old Wood's transformation.

Thunder Child, on the other hand, simply habitually followed Old Wood; it couldn't discern anything.

However, its presence around its main body could further enhance its strength.

Lin Shiming looked at the Spirit Lake, which was now even more shimmering with green waves, with Spirit Fish swimming within.

These Spirit Fish lived extremely comfortably.

After all, Lin Shiming's strength certainly didn't require these Second and Third-Tier Spirit Cuisine.

Wang Jiao also found them somewhat unappealing now, only having a special fondness for High-Grade Spirit Stones.

Even the Red-haired Demon Monkey, which used to frequently steal food, had seemingly reformed itself and was diligently cultivating in a nearby stone chamber.

Thus, these Spirit Fish had almost no natural predators.

The Star Spirit Shell also enjoyed scattering some star spirit floss into the Spirit Lake.

"Master!"

"Master!" As ripples appeared on the Spirit Lake, two shells emerged onto the water's surface.

Among them, the Star Spirit Shell's main body was the largest, spanning two arm lengths, while the Water Spirit Shell was a size smaller.

Although the Water Spirit Shell had been captured, it was controlled by a Soul Restraining Seal.

Therefore, in recent years, it had been relatively obedient, only showing some grievance whenever Lin Shiming took the water spirit pearl.

"Recently, A'Shui is about to Breakthrough, Master, I shared some star spirit floss with it!" the Star Spirit Shell said.

Lin Shiming nodded; this wasn't the Star Spirit Shell acting on its own initiative, but rather he had instructed it that it could give some star spirit floss to other Spirit Beasts within the grotto-heaven pearl.

For example, Wang Jiao often begged for it.

If it didn't get any, it would even act fiercely towards the Star Spirit Shell, wanting more.

But the Star Spirit Shell was never afraid; it would just dive into the lake and disappear.

The Water Spirit Shell was also considered his Spirit Beast.

Moreover, to reach the Purple Mansion Late Stage, the water spirit pearl at that time would likely be even better.

It would be better to use it for Lin Shitao and Lin Xianzhi's Cultivation.

Both of them were highly likely to reach the Purple Mansion Late Stage this time.

Once they Cultivated to the Peak, they could prepare for core condensation.

"Here's a Yao Beast Core; take it with you!" Lin Shiming took out a jade box from his Storage Pouch, which contained a Fourth-Tier Late Stage water-attribute Yao Beast Core.

At that time, he had planned to bring it to the Auction, but it was clear that the scale of that event wasn't suitable for such a Fourth-Tier inner core; if he brought it, it would likely be a laughingstock, unless he brought out the Tai Gan Shark's inner core.

However, he still had a great use for the Tai Gan Shark's inner core.

"Thank you, Master!" The Water Spirit Shell was overjoyed, swallowing the Yao Beast Core, and then its two shells closed.

It bowed and took its leave, sinking into the water.

Compared to above water, the Water Spirit Shell preferred to Breakthrough underwater.

Moreover, due to the Fifth-Tier Spiritual Vein, the Spiritual Qi underwater was also abundant.

"Master..." Seeing that the Water Spirit Shell had received something, the Star Spirit Shell couldn't help but slightly open its shells.

Lin Shiming couldn't help but smile, taking out the exchanged xuan xing stone, and the next moment, the Star Spirit Shell's eyes lit up.

And on its shell, starlight was stirred, like a tiny star map.

"This is for you!" Lin Shiming handed the xuan xing stone to the Star Spirit Shell.

The latter was overjoyed.

"Thank you, Master!" The Star Spirit Shell wrapped the xuan xing stone with its two shells, closing them tightly, and then headed towards the bottom of the Spirit Lake!

As it moved, countless starlight was already contained within!

Leaving a trail of starlight, it slowly moved towards the bottom of the lake.

The next moment, the Spirit Lake also began to ripple, as if there was an underwater starry sky.

It was extremely spectacular.

And this was still seen from the surface of the lake; if one were to go to the bottom of the lake, it would be even more beautiful.

A group of Spirit Fish swam happily, and the huge mysterious black fish also swam to the side; it was still in the Early Violet Palace Stage, unchanged. Lin Shiming casually tossed a Spirit Pill to the latter.

He then arrived at the Red-haired Demon Monkey's cultivation retreat.

At this moment, the Red-haired Demon Monkey had already reached the Peak of the Mid Purple Mansion Realm, with the potential to enter the Purple Mansion Late Stage at any time!

As long as it reached the Purple Mansion Late Stage, Lin Shiming could find Yao Beast inner cores to prepare for the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

"Master!" The Red-haired Demon Monkey's face was a bit dejected at this moment.

After all, it had refined the Crimson Glow Flame and possessed its own three flames, now four, yet it still hadn't broken through to the Purple Mansion Late Stage.

"Here's another Corrosion Bone Spirit Fire; refining it should enhance your Divine Ability!" Lin Shiming said, still dividing the Corrosion Bone Spirit Fire into three parts, one for the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

The remaining two parts, he prepared for Lin Shijie and Lin Shitao.

For them, this Spirit Fire was to assist them in impacting higher Realms, so a complete portion was not necessary.

"Thank you, Master, with this Spirit Fire, I will surely Breakthrough!" The Red-haired Demon Monkey was incredibly excited, taking the Corrosion Bone Spirit Fire.

However, unlike the Crimson Glow Flame, this Corrosion Bone Spirit Fire was a pure Yin fire.

The Red-haired Demon Monkey was excited for quite a while.

This type of Spirit Fire was on the same level as the Crimson Glow Flame; having both Spirit Fires could slightly increase the Red-haired Demon Monkey's chances of breaking through to become a Yao King.

"You should Cultivate diligently!" Lin Shiming instructed.

After sending the Red-haired Demon Monkey away, he went straight to the Ziyang Pagoda.

The ten thousand year Spirit Medicine still transformed into a small Vermilion Crane Spirit Shadow, attempting to approach Lin Shiming.

Life within the Ziyang Pagoda had long made it complacent, without any vigilance.

He flicked his finger again, and a Sword Qi flew out, instantly destroying the Vermilion Crane Spirit Shadow.

The remaining Spirit Light was so frightened that it quickly fled.

"Master!" Old Wood and Thunder Child bowed one by one.

"It's alright, continue!" Lin Shiming said, walking to an empty corner. Then, he took out a handful of Fifth-Tier spirit soil and placed it in front of him. Next, he took out the wooden stem of the Fifth-Tier Heavenly Longevity Wood.

He then took out spirit-nourishing liquid and Fifth-Tier spirit water to irrigate it.

He also controlled the wood-attribute Spiritual Qi to move towards the wooden stem!

As time passed, the wooden stem began to glow with Spirit Light, showing much more vitality than before.

Seeing this, Lin Shiming also nodded.

As long as it had more vitality, it would be fine; if it had directly come to life, True Lord Xueshan would not have traded it.

Lin Shiming only needed to wait for the Wind of Rejuvenation Minor Divine Ability five years later.

Then he could bring this Heavenly Longevity Wood back to life.

It would be considered adding another foundation to the Lin family.

After completing these tasks, Lin Shiming also sent some Spirit Cuisine and Spirit Pills to Golden Wings and Wang Jiao.

Wang Jiao now needed to consolidate its cultivation, while Golden Wings was already attempting to reach the Purple Mansion Late Stage.

Lin Shiming left the grotto-heaven pearl and found that Lin Zeli and others had already returned in front of the Welcoming Lin Palace.

Their faces were filled with joy.

It seemed they had acquired many good things.

Upon reaching the main hall, Lin Zeli immediately spoke with delight:

"Seventh Uncle, many of the things you wanted have been bought, but there's no ningjin fruit!" Lin Zeli said.

Lin Shiming also nodded; that the ningjin fruit couldn't be auctioned off was something he had already anticipated.

Although the Lin family was wealthy, compared to other inner islands, it seemed much more immature.

Some inner islands controlled two or three High-Grade Spirit Stone Mines.

Not to mention the accumulation of so many years.

"Seventh Uncle, on your behalf, we successfully bid for a thousand-year-old Jade Dragon Flower and the Fifth-Tier spirit water, Grand Unity Cloud Water!"

After speaking, she handed over a Storage Pouch.

Inside was a Jade Dragon Flower that still retained its root and stem, and besides that, it was the Grand Unity Cloud Water.

The Jade Dragon Flower was very easy to identify, with python-like patterns on its roots and stems, and its flowers were constantly adorned with many jade beads like white jade.

The Cloud Water was even more special; it wasn't actual water, but mist.

However, if touched with spiritual power, it would turn into water, and conversely, it would be mist.

It was extremely magical.

These two treasures were auxiliary ingredients for the nascent soul pill.

Calculated this way, Lin Shiming's nascent soul pill was only missing the ten thousand year cold jade essence as a main ingredient.

No wonder Lin Zeli was overjoyed.

After speaking about Lin Shiming's treasures, Lin Zeli continued:

"Seventh Uncle, besides bidding for treasures for you, we also bought a Thousand Buddha Bead and a Blood Demon Bead!"

"Both of these treasures are Fourth-Tier precious beads that enhance the cultivation of Buddhist and Demonic Cultivators, suitable for Second Grandfather! We also bought a Fifth-Tier Pill Furnace..."

Lin Zeli enumerated the treasures they had bid on, and Lin Shiming also nodded, quite satisfied with Lin Zeli's actions at the Auction.

There were treasures for Lin Shijie, Lin Shitao, and even Lin Xianzhi, Lin Houyuan, and Lin Houshou.

Lin Zehong was also quite excited at this moment, recounting how grand the Auction was, and she even made a purchase herself, buying a Spirit Talisman.

Changxing, on the other hand, bought nothing, but his face also showed a smile.

For a Cultivator, being able to participate in such a grand Auction was indeed a joyous occasion.

But they also had to be resolute because of it!

"Seventh Grand Uncle, when are we going back?" Just then, Lin Yanxing also spoke up.

After the competition at the ceremony, his heart was somewhat stirred; he already wanted to Breakthrough to the Purple Mansion.

He was now full of confidence.

However, for him, the pressure was still great; he had, after all, said in front of everyone that he would surpass Lin Shiming.

"This will have to wait two more days!" Lin Shiming was waiting for True Lord Xueshan to convene the Alliance meeting.

Although the ceremony was over, the most important Alliance meeting had not yet begun.

This Alliance meeting would determine the changes of the twelve major inner islands and also the distribution of treasures from future Fifth-Tier Secret Realm and Ziyang Secret Realm.

This was also extremely important for the Lin family.

However, Lin Shiming already knew the benefits the Lin family would gain.

Next, Lin Shiming also continued to refine the Divine Sense Palace secret technique of the Divine Sense Weapon.

The prototype of the palace was already outlined in his mind, only lacking more Spirit Runes to consolidate and enhance it.

Each Spirit Rune he refined was enough to make him joyful for a long time.

As time passed, on the third day, a Spirit Talisman finally flew into the Lin family's Welcoming Lin Palace.

Lin Shiming flew out alone and happened to encounter Real Person Hongye. Today, Real Person Hongye was wearing a crimson red leaf dress, with her beautiful hair coiled at the back of her head, appearing graceful, generous, and incomparably beautiful.

It made Lin Shiming couldn't help but take a couple more glances.

"Senior Sister Hongye!" Lin Shiming greeted Real Person Hongye, and they walked together.

Halfway there, Zhao Yulin also caught up.

Today, Zhao Yulin was also dressed extremely beautifully, in a white dress, appearing even more cold and valiant.

The three walked together and entered the Council Great Hall of the Coral Alliance.

The other Immortal Masters couldn't help but smile lightly at Lin Shiming.

To them, Lin Shiming was always getting close to Zhao Yulin and Hongye at this moment.

It was inevitable that something would arise.

Lin Shiming, however, paid no attention to their gazes.

Such speculation held no meaning for him.

Soon, each island had one Golden Core True Person present, and there were ten Immortal Masters here.

And the implication of this, many people understood.

It must be that the Lin family was going to control two inner islands.

Otherwise, this scene wouldn't occur; what they were unclear about was how Lin Shiming would choose!

After all, Golden Thunder Island was the best inner island, while Hongye Island and Lanling Island were quite similar.

Soon, True Lord Xueshan also entered, wearing the most iconic coral robe of Coral Island.

She walked in with a righteous expression.

And for many Immortal Masters, the following was also the most crucial moment, even arguably the most important event of this ceremony.

Even Lin Shiming, upon seeing True Lord Xueshan today, hesitated a little.

His previous conjectures seemed to once again settle in his heart.

One had to know that, according to Coral Island's actions, he was to become the paramount sect of the Coral Alliance.

To govern the entire Coral Alliance.

"Greetings, Senior True Lord!" All the Immortal Masters began to bow, even Lin Shiming did so!

"Everyone, it has been nearly a century since such a grand meeting of the Coral Alliance was held; today, we finally have the opportunity!" True Lord Xueshan spoke with emotion.

Then she waved her hand, and a group of female Cultivators came forward to pour tea for the Immortal Masters.

After the tea was poured, they respectfully exited again.

This spirit tea was Fifth-Tier spirit tea, but none of the Immortal Masters were in the mood to savor it.

"Fellow Island Master Immortal Masters, this time, to hold the Coral Alliance meeting, this True Lord will not beat around the bush!"

"The Heavenly Illumination Sect dared to move against our Coral Alliance in front of us; we must retaliate!"

"And this retaliation plan has already been initially drafted; the departure date is within one year, and a sound transmission talisman will notify everyone then!"

"Of course, if any of you have objections, you can raise them now!"

True Lord Xueshan still asked once.

"Very well, regarding Immortal Masters, each island will send two Immortal Masters, or two Immortal Master-level combatants. The three upper islands, Tianliu Island, Hongye Island, and Thousand Machine Island, all need to send one Late Golden Core Stage combatant!" True Lord Xueshan continued to instruct.

"Furthermore, in this True Lord's vision, our Coral Alliance is already sufficient to have the existence of King Islands. Coral Island and Shuangmu Island will be King Islands from now on!"

True Lord Xueshan's words at this moment shocked everyone, including Lin Shiming.

He hadn't expected True Lord Xueshan to be so bold!

She actually included the Lin family within the royal family of the Coral Alliance!

This represented a huge concession of benefits!

It was even possible that the Coral Alliance would be split in half at that time!

This was inevitable as time progressed.

Then, the purpose of Coral Island's move became even more unfathomable!