560: Ancient treasure appears, Tianla Lingbao

“Without further ado, let's depart. This time, the front line is Yuntie Island!”

“The Immortal Master Yuntie is in charge of that island, which is also the island closest to the Heavenly Illumination Sect!” As soon as most of the Cultivators had assembled and various Magical Artifacts, spirit boats, and talismans were prepared, Real Person Hongye introduced to Lin Shiming.

Because of the large number of people, this time, the Teleportation Array was divided into ten batches, with one hundred people per batch. This was already due to the Lin Family having fewer people; otherwise, the number of teleportations would have taken even longer.

The first batch consisted of Lin Shiming and Real Person Hongye leading their respective Purple Mansion Cultivators ahead.

The spiritual light of the Teleportation Array flickered, and when Lin Shiming opened his eyes again, he saw a vast wilderness.

This Yuntie Island was enormous, even larger than Hongye Island, but its Spiritual Qi and location were far inferior to Hongye Island.

Moreover, if one looked down from a high altitude, they would find that Yuntie Island resembled an iron ox.

Yuntie Island is also known as Iron Ox Island, and its island master is Immortal Master Yuntie.

With the strength of an Early Stage Golden Core, he was considered relatively weak among the twelve inner islands, but he was extremely smooth and maintained a very close relationship with Thousand Machine Island, allowing Yuntie Island to thrive.

Yuntie Island is rich in a type of Cloud Crimson Iron, which is a High Grade fourth-tier precious material, primarily used in fourth-tier and fifth-tier spirit boats, and is extremely popular.

It is a specialty of Yuntie Island.

Yuntie Island is also famous for this.

Among the twelve inner islands, Yuntie Island is one of the few islands with only one Immortal Master. The reason it can guard Yuntie Island and confront the Heavenly Illumination Sect is largely due to Immortal Master Yuntie's Cloud Ox, also known as the renowned Iron Ox Demon King.

The cultivation of this Iron Ox Demon King is Middle Stage Golden Core, which is even stronger than Immortal Master Yuntie himself.

“Daoist Hongye, Fellow Daoist Lin, I apologize for not coming out to meet you sooner, I apologize!” Immortal Master Yuntie, with slightly dark skin and a tall stature, always wore a smile and hurried over from a distance.

“Immortal Master Yuntie is too kind!” Lin Shiming quickly returned the greeting to Immortal Master Yuntie.

It is said that this Immortal Master Yuntie also came from a Loose Cultivator background, and the Family he established after reaching the Purple Mansion Realm unexpectedly flourished, allowing him to successfully Breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm with the help of the Family Master and join the forces of the twelve inner islands.

He also possessed a Demon King Spirit Beast, making him a figure of unparalleled prominence before Lin Shiming.

“True Lord Xueshan is already mobilizing in the distance!” Immortal Master Yuntie introduced.

Lin Shiming and Real Person Hongye exchanged glances, then nodded, thanked him, and headed towards the distance!

Soon, they saw True Lord Xueshan, who was wearing a blood-colored robe and had a solemn expression as she personally studied a sea map.

Several islands of Coral Island had already been marked with an 'X'.

“This Earth Gate Master is truly a formidable individual. While we were still preparing, he has already destroyed most of the sub-Teleportation Arrays on Yuntie Island and within the Tianzhao Sea!” True Lord Xueshan stated.

Lin Shiming was not surprised by this, as the opponent was a ruthless person who dared to go to the island alone.

Such an action was perfectly normal.

If he were True Lord Xueshan, he would have acted long ago.

However, he estimated that True Lord Xueshan was also uncertain, because if she were to face a True Lord of the same rank, although the Nine Dragon Island, Blood Cultivation Sect, and Ten Thousand Buddha Island would not turn against her, they would certainly turn and leave.

It is too difficult to kill a Nascent Soul Cultivator at this Realm.

Even if the Physical Body is killed, the opponent's Nascent Soul can escape, and ordinary treasures simply cannot stop it.

And once the Nascent Soul recovers its strength, it becomes the nightmare of that force.

This is the reason why all major forces are hesitant.

You have a Family, and I also have a Family, so we cannot fight to the death.

The current situation is due to the emergence of a Nascent Soul Cultivator, and the Heavenly Illumination Sect itself does not have one and provoked trouble in advance.

Otherwise, the Heavenly Illumination Sect would not be afraid of the Coral Alliance, a major force.

And now, True Lord Xueshan appearing here must mean she has confirmed that the Sect Leader of Heaven Gate has not successfully Breakthrough.

Otherwise, they might have waited another half a year.

“Fellow Daoist Lin, do you have any brilliant ideas to defeat the enemy this time?” True Lord Xueshan asked.

“You make fun of me, True Lord. I have been devoted to Cultivate since childhood and do not know much about warfare.” Lin Shiming shook his head.

“However, if you travel through the Tai Gan Abyss, please be extremely careful, True Lord!” He remembered the Tai Gan Abyss.

That was definitely a major force no less powerful than the Jiaolong Clan.

Those Tai Gan Sharks, and the mystery of the Tai Gan Mist, were extremely similar to the black spiritual mist within the Tai Bai Sword Palace Secret Realm.

When conquering the Heavenly Illumination Sect, Lin Shiming naturally did not want any accidents to occur, especially since the Lin Family had dispatched many of its new generation this time.

Heavenly Spiritual Root and Talisman Geniuses were present, and most of the Lin Family's Purple Mansion Cultivators were also brought along.

“I have considered this matter!” True Lord Xueshan nodded.

“Wait another half a day for the other islands. Nine Dragon Island, Ten Thousand Buddha Island, and the Blood Cultivation Sect will go to the Heavenly Illumination Sect from various places!” True Lord Xueshan added.

Lin Shiming and Real Person Hongye instantly understood and took their leave.

At the resting place of the Coral Alliance army, the market of Yuntie Island could also be seen at this moment.

“How about we visit the market together?” Real Person Hongye suggested.

“Alright!” Lin Shiming nodded. He didn't know why Real Person Hongye was so interested.

But he had indeed never visited the market on Yuntie Island.

The market was not much different from the markets on other islands.

It was divided into four areas in total, but now only three areas were still inhabited.

“That was the area formerly jointly managed by the Heavenly Illumination Sect and Yuntie Island. There was once warfare here, which was quelled by the Yuntie Demon King!” Real Person Hongye seemed to notice Ye Jingcheng's confusion and explained.

Lin Shiming nodded. With the current war between the two sects, it was naturally deserted.

However, the other areas were bustling.

“Fellow Daoist Lin, Senior Sister Hongye, I also have an old acquaintance…” The Cultivator surnamed Xu from Hongye Island also took his leave.

Only Real Person Hongye and Lin Shiming remained on the scene.

Real Person Hongye guided in front, and Lin Shiming listened behind her.

At the market, many things were introduced.

And Lin Shiming learned more and more about Yuntie Island.

“Fellow Daoist Lin, I have heard of your deeds. You come from the Eastern Region. If possible, could you leave some descendants for the Ye Family?”

Real Person Hongye suddenly transmitted her voice.

With this voice transmission, Real Person Hongye's expression remained exceptionally calm.

“Also, if possible, Senior Sister would like to invite you to the Cloud Palace Secret Realm together!” Real Person Hongye added.

“Anything is fine!” Lin Shiming sighed upon hearing Real Person Hongye say this. He estimated that Real Person Gufeng was also about to Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm.

At this time, Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm was not a good idea, as Hongye Island had just relocated to Coral Island.

But without Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm, in this ever-changing South Sea Cultivation World, one would appear pale and powerless, at the mercy of others.

【Search for the street vendor, find the Cultivator wearing a hat, and you will obtain a sealed ancient treasure!】 Just then, Lin Shiming was suddenly startled.

He had visited many markets many times, hoping to find some treasure.

However, whether he was on Coral Island, Hongye Island, or Lanling Island, he always returned empty-handed.

Today, he hadn't intended to search for treasure on Yuntie Island, yet a prompt appeared, indicating the discovery of an ancient treasure.

In the Cultivation World, first, second, and third tiers are all Magical Artifacts.

Fourth, fifth, and sixth tiers are all Magic Treasures.

Above Magic Treasures, there are Spirit Treasures and Ancient Treasures.

The weakest complete Spirit Treasure is stronger than a sixth-tier Magic Treasure, and unlike sixth-tier Magic Treasures which can only be wielded by Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Spirit Treasures, through the Treasure Unlocking Art, can be wielded by Purple Mansion, Golden Core, and Nascent Soul Cultivators alike.

Ancient Treasures, on the other hand, are another category. They are Magic Treasures refined by ancient Cultivators.

Golden Core Cultivators can also use them.

However, they cannot be stored in a Storage Pouch, so many treasures that come out of Legacy Immortal Caves, such as unique items like flower baskets, hats, belts, etc.

Are very likely to be Ancient Treasures.

Lin Shiming felt a little excited.

“Thank you, Fellow Daoist Lin!” Real Person Hongye saw Lin Shiming's excitement and even a smile, and also expressed her gratitude.

Her current strength was certainly inferior to Lin Shiming's, but she had no choice but to go to the Cloud Palace Secret Realm; otherwise, the recent resources of Hongye Island would not be enough to support a second person to Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Realm.

Lin Shiming walked ahead, and Real Person Hongye also followed closely. Soon, Lin Shiming arrived at a small stall.

He squatted down.

Finally, he looked at the Magical Artifacts on display.

“How much for this Ruyi Plate?” Lin Shiming asked.

“Senior, you truly have good taste! This plate is called the Taihe Ruyi Plate, symbolizing eternal prosperity, and it's a third-tier Divine Sense defensive Magical Artifact, best for juniors. It only costs eighteen thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones!” The vendor, wearing a hat, said with a fawning expression.

Lin Shiming's Divine Sense landed on the hat, and he found that its exterior could not be observed.

It must have been sealed by a Formation.

Many Families, feeling they could not adequately protect their Magic Treasures, would create various sealing Formations.

This was most common in those declining Purple Mansion Families.

The Family had no new Purple Mansion Cultivators who could use the Magic Treasure.

“Too expensive. Add a bonus. I'm only buying this for a niece; she likes this type of plate, but that doesn't mean I don't know its value!” Lin Shiming said.

As soon as these words were spoken, the Cultivator immediately felt incredibly ashamed.

He thought that a Golden Core Cultivator like Lin Shiming wouldn't mind him quoting a slightly higher price.

Especially with such a beautiful female Immortal Master beside him.

Now that he was exposed, he suddenly felt a bit awkward.

“Senior, whichever bonus you fancy, just say it!” The vendor had no choice but to say.

However, saying this made him feel extremely pained.

“Your hat is nice. What kind of Magical Artifact is it?” Lin Shiming asked.

“Senior has sharp eyes. This is an Ancient Treasure!” The Cultivator said, as if it were true.

As soon as these words came out, Lin Shiming was also startled.

However, Lin Shiming then shook his head.

There was also anger on his face.

This scene immediately made the vendor's face look awkward.

“Senior, I'm not lying to you. This treasure of mine cannot be put into a Storage Pouch, and it's warm in winter and cool in summer, refreshing the mind!”

“Oh, then why hasn't anyone bought your Ancient Treasure!” Lin Shiming spoke again. He had examined the hat and couldn't even find any traces of a Formation on it, which meant the sealing Formation on it was very likely a sixth-tier Formation!

Hearing "Ancient Treasure," Real Person Hongye beside him also looked over. She was equally very interested.

Ancient Treasures are not common. The known Ancient Treasures in the South Sea are all in the hands of those powerful Immortal Masters.

However, after a glance, Real Person Hongye also showed a strange expression and did not speak.

The vendor also immediately deflated.

He had checked ancient records; these were the characteristics of an Ancient Treasure, but he had shown it to many shops.

Not to mention making an offer to buy, there wasn't even anyone secretly following him.

From then on, he just wore it on his head, waiting for someone to take an interest so he could name a price.

But now, Lin Shiming had exposed him.

“Senior, please add two hundred Spirit Stones!”

“Alright!” Lin Shiming said indifferently.

This was indeed an Ancient Treasure, and at this moment, the other party no longer intended to fleece him.

Two hundred Spirit Stones were now a negligible amount to him.

Moreover, it was a bargain for him.

But it was useless for this Loose Cultivator to keep it.

“Here!” After the Spirit Stones were exchanged, Lin Shiming put on the hat, holding the Ruyi Jade Plate in his hand.

For a moment, he seemed a bit out of place.

“I also bought a gift for your son!” True Lord Xueshan spoke again.

Saying that, she took out a Storage Pouch and handed it to Lin Shiming.

Lin Shiming nodded. He knew this was not a gift, but a bargaining chip for establishing roots in the Eastern Region.

People like Real Person Hongye clearly distinguished interests.

They would not easily owe favors.

After strolling for a while, the two returned to their station. Lin Shiming also took the opportunity to place the hat Ancient Treasure into his Immortal Cave.

An Immortal Cave is different from a Storage Pouch or spirit beast pouch; an Immortal Cave has complete world Laws, while a Storage Pouch is simply storage space.

Therefore, Ancient Treasures can be placed in an Immortal Cave.

Lin Shiming also sent a voice transmission to Autumn Blood Sword, Ying Feng Sword, and Lei Ming Sword to help him keep an eye on it.

By the time they returned to the station, it was already filled with Cultivators.

Most of the Immortal Masters had arrived.

Zhao Yulin still came from Tianliu Island, Real Person Xuanji still came from Thousand Machine Island, and so did the other Immortal Masters.

It was not much different from the last Nascent Soul meeting.

There were just many unfamiliar Immortal Master figures.

Of course, just because Lin Shiming found them unfamiliar did not mean these Immortal Masters were obscure.

In this expedition, all major inner islands dared not defy the call to arms.

And this time, it was almost a distribution of benefits.

Making these Cultivators worry-free.

Lin Shiming looked at the huge number of Purple Mansion Cultivators and couldn't help but sigh that the Lin Family's development speed was still not enough.

And Lin Zekong, Lin Zecheng, and others were instantly filled with fighting spirit.

For the two of them, seeing a broader sky could expand their horizons.

At this moment, Lin Zekong was most interested in Tianliu Island, and Lin Zecheng was very interested in Thousand Machine Island, but the conquest was about to begin.

Otherwise, they would all look forward to a grand exchange meeting.

“Dong!” A deafening gong sound rang out.

Everyone looked up, only to see a huge treasure ship in the sky at some unknown time.

This five-story treasure ship was like a pavilion in the air.

Each floor was extremely vast, with countless spiritual patterns carved on it, appearing profound just by looking at it.

In addition, each floor had three or four mast poles.

Spiritual images flickered on the canvas, seemingly treasures like beast banners.

But the most dazzling was that gong.

The gong was perfectly round, and just looking at it made one feel deep and distant, with patterns on it resembling the Void Realm.

Striking it made everyone's heart surge, and their fighting spirit greatly increased.

The most crucial thing was that the aura of this treasure felt similar to his Book of Hidden Paths.

This was clearly a damaged Spirit Treasure.

“Board the ship, prepare to depart!” True Lord Xueshan was the first to step onto the spirit boat, followed by the Immortal Masters of Coral Island.

Lin Shiming and the others also followed behind them and boarded the spirit boat.