634: Physical Breakthrough, Sun Celebration (2-in-1)

"Alchemy isn't going smoothly!" Lin Shitao shook her head, then took a sip of her tea.

Clearly, even though she had broken through to the Early Stage Golden Core, advancing her Alchemy skills was not easy.

She had already been a High Grade Fifth-rank Alchemist before, and now, after her Breakthrough, she had only reached Medium Grade Fifth-rank Alchemist.

As for comprehending the High Grade Fifth-rank nascent soul pill, it was even more difficult.

Even the other Pill Formulas in the Lin Family's Alchemy Legacy were not particularly well-mastered by her.

"It's good as long as there's progress," Lin Shiming nodded.

He understood Lin Shitao's humility, and furthermore, it wasn't necessary for Lin Shitao to truly be able to refine High Grade Fifth-rank Spirit Pills, or even nascent soul pills, right now.

Instead, it was about giving her enough Alchemy knowledge and foundation, then using his Inference Aura to boost Lin Shitao's Alchemy skills.

If it didn't work once, then twice.

If twice didn't work, then thrice; after all, the Inference Aura was available once every ten years.

The reason it wasn't used now was simply because Lin Shitao had only recently broken through to Golden Core, and her accumulated foundation wasn't deep enough yet.

"Also, use the Family's Spirit Medicine generously; the Lin Family isn't lacking Spirit Medicine now, only good Alchemists!" Lin Shiming added, remembering something.

Lin Shitao's personality was still the same as before, worried about waste.

But as the Family's first Alchemist, she was absolutely worth it.

Which first Alchemist of those Sects and other major powers didn't use massive amounts of Spirit Medicine for inference and training?

"Understood, Seventh Brother, I'm just a little worried about Ze Ying!" Lin Shitao couldn't help but say.

In her eyes, sending Ze Ying out was merely to avoid a tribulation; now that the tribulation had passed, Lin Zeying seemed safer in the South Sea.

"Just send a message to the Eastern Domain for this matter; now that Shiming has returned, it can be done through Ten Thousand Li Jade!" Lin Shiming also nodded.

He was a bit worried himself, so he went to his room, checked Lin Zeying's Jade Slip, and felt that there were no major problems with it, which put Lin Shiming at ease.

He didn't ask further; with the Purple Mansion Phoenix Yao Beast, Lin Zeying would naturally have no problem protecting himself.

After dealing with Family matters for a while, Lin Shiming once again returned to the Grotto-heaven.

The Yan Yang Sword had also broken through, and he planned to use the Spiritual Eye Spring again, along with the tian zao wood and Star Spirit Shells, to achieve a Breakthrough to the Late Golden Core Stage in his Physical Body.

As soon as he entered the Grotto-heaven, he saw the Star Spirit Shells gnawing on the Spirit Leaves of the tian zao wood.

These Spirit Leaves were incredibly colorful, and at the same time, each time a Star Spirit Shell consumed one, it began to emit a rich Star Power, and a large amount of Star Lunar Essence was also born.

Seeing this, Lin Shiming was naturally extremely satisfied.

He only needed to devour the Star Lunar Essence now.

Just then, a System prompt sounded.

"Catalyze mutated tian zao wood, and you will obtain Star-patterned Tian Zao Fruit."

Lin Shiming was momentarily stunned, but then he began to follow the instructions.

Although he needed to catalyze nascent soul fruit now, he still had some time before breaking through to the Late Stage Nascent Soul.

He wouldn't mind this one Wind of Rejuvenation.

As the Minor Divine Ability began to circulate, it catalyzed the oldest tian zao wood.

This tian zao wood was about four thousand years old, and with the catalysis of the Wind of Rejuvenation, it instantly began to flower and bear fruit.

And in the sky, many stars appeared, as if the ripening of this tian zao wood could also absorb the Star Power from the sky.

However, upon closer thought, if this tian zao wood could not absorb Star Power, it would not be usable by the Star Spirit Shells, nor could it be transformed into Star Lunar Essence.

As the catalysis progressed, the entire tree began to bear Tian Zao Fruit.

And it wasn't just one or two, but about twenty Tian Zao Fruit, the size of dates.

The surface of these Tian Zao Fruit was covered with a layer of star patterns, like a miniature star map, appearing exceptionally profound.

Lin Shiming picked one of them and threw it to a Star Spirit Shell.

Although the System had prompted him, for safety's sake, he still had the Star Spirit Shell consume it.

After all, the Star Spirit Shell could not only test the medicine but also transform it into Star Lunar Essence, which would then feed back into him.

With the Star Spirit Shell and over twenty Fifth-rank Tian Zao Fruit, Lin Shiming's confidence greatly increased.

He immediately sat down and began to Cultivate the Starlight Body Tempering Art.

Now, every time the Starlight Body Tempering Art was circulated, a star map would appear on his body, revealing countless Starlight Grotto-heavens.

These Grotto-heavens were where his Star Power was stored, which could be used to condense the Starlight Ancient Spear or the Starlight Battle Robe.

Of course, for Lin Shiming, the Breakthrough in his Physical Body's strength was more important.

If his Body Cultivator could reach the Late Golden Core Stage, then ordinary Medium Grade Fifth-rank Magic Treasures would be unable to harm him, and he would have greater confidence in breaking through to Nascent Soul.

Lin Shiming, as usual, first absorbed the Star Lunar Essence.

The moonlight stored during this period made his Star Power terrifyingly increase again.

One Grotto-heaven after another was filled.

After they were filled, he began to consume the Tian Zao Fruit.

Although he knew its efficacy would not be bad, only by truly tasting it could he appreciate the uniqueness of the Tian Zao Fruit.

Countless Star Power surged into his mouth, flowing into his Grotto-heavens.

After a while, Lin Shiming opened his eyes, filled with pleasant surprise.

This one Tian Zao Fruit had actually filled almost half of his Physical Body Grotto-heaven.

This meant that over twenty Tian Zao Fruit would be enough to fill a dozen Physical Body Grotto-heavens.

With this discovery, Lin Shiming did not hesitate and once again immersed himself in arduous Cultivation... Cultivation knows no time, and another five years passed.

Accompanied by a violent roar, in the entire Grotto-heaven, a star map hung upside down.

The Star River cascaded, and countless stars appeared.

And beneath the myriad stars, at this moment, a Star Spirit Shell also shone with a brilliant star map, though it was merely a midpoint.

Lin Shiming, above the pavilion, was now enveloped in Star Power so dense it reached its Peak; most of the Physical Body Grotto-heavens within him were already filled.

They even began to connect and intertwine.

A terrifying surge of starlight suddenly exploded, transforming into several Starlight Flying Daggers.

They shot out in all directions.

These Flying Daggers were not ordinary spiritual Qi, but Star Power, similar to the Starlight Ancient Spear, with many times greater power.

At this moment, Lin Shiming's aura also changed dramatically; even if he didn't release his spiritual might, he was like a fierce Yao Beast of the Late Stage Fifth-rank.

"The power of the Late Golden Core Stage is indeed formidable!" Lin Shiming clenched his hands, and instantly the starlight burst forth.

The feeling of abundant power captivated Lin Shiming.

If he were to face three top-tier Yao Kings now, he would not be afraid.

With both Physical Body and Qi Cultivation at the Late Golden Core Stage, plus his four incomplete Spirit Treasures, one ancient treasure, and several High Grade Fifth-rank Magic Treasures, he was already among the most Peak Cultivators at the Golden Core stage.

"Congratulations, Master!" The first to congratulate was the Star Spirit Shell.

Then Thunder Child and the Water Spirit Shell also offered their congratulations one by one.

Finally, even the huge, mysterious black fish rippled out from the Spirit Lake.

However, after just one ripple, it no longer surfaced.

Its size was simply too immense now, and it was somewhat worried about being slain by Lin Shiming.

Lin Shiming, at this moment, was somewhat puzzled as to why Old Wood hadn't appeared.

Previously, Thunder Child had always followed Old Wood.

"Master, Old Wood is currently in a fixed state," Thunder Child said at this moment.

Hearing this, Lin Shiming walked into the Purple Yang Pavilion and saw Old Wood still staring at the nascent soul fruit tree.

And his body began to glow with Spirit Light, seemingly having gained some enlightenment.

This also brought a hint of joy to Lin Shiming.

Thunder Child looked over from the side, still puzzled.

"No need to rush; Old Wood's Opportunity has arrived. Perhaps after a while, he will catch up to you!" Lin Shiming looked at Thunder Child.

Currently, Thunder Child was only at the Late Purple Mansion Stage, and one should know that his talent was absolutely not weak.

However, Wood Demons Cultivate slower than Yao Beasts and require more resources.

And Old Wood was currently at the Early Purple Mansion Stage.

"Master, I will redouble my efforts!" Thunder Child nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.

Then he excused himself and returned to his main body to begin refining lightning arcs.

He had been anxious before, worried that something had happened to Old Wood, but now that there was no problem, he had no need to worry.

Lin Shiming also walked out of the Purple Yang Pavilion and looked towards the Jiaolong Nest.

At this moment, four more Jiaolong of the Early Purple Mansion Stage had appeared in the Jiaolong Nest.

However, compared to Lin Shiming's excitement in the past, these few Jiaolong could no longer bring him much passion.

But it was still a gain of four more Jiaolong for the Lin Family.

The number of Jiaolong had also reached sixteen.

Lin Shiming put several Jiaolong into his spirit beast pouch, preparing to hand them over to the corresponding Lin Family members.

At the same time, he himself walked out of the Grotto-heaven.

As soon as he stepped out of the Grotto-heaven, Lin Shiming felt thunderclouds appearing in the sky.

Someone was Undergoing Tribulation.

However, he then frowned; it wasn't a Lin Family member who was Undergoing Tribulation, but the Ice Bird, the one Lin Houshou had bound with the Soul Restraining Seal.

This Ice Bird had been on the verge of a Breakthrough as early as the Taihan Secret Realm, but due to that Secret Realm only being a Fourth-rank Secret Realm and not allowing Fifth-rank Cultivation, it had remained stagnant.

Now it seemed that after more than ten years since leaving, this Ice Bird had finally reached Perfection and begun its Breakthrough.

Lin Shiming still recognized the strength of this Ice Bird, and with the existence of the Soul Restraining Seal, he wasn't afraid of its betrayal.

One must know that Lin Houshou, who had re-Cultivated Buddhist and Demonic Techniques, coupled with the Yin-Yang Secret Realm, had a very high chance of breaking through to Golden Core.

So, for Lin Shiming, he was very reassured.

However, there was still no news from Lin Shilei, Lin Zekong, and Lin Zecheng, which made him a little worried.

Lin Shiming glanced a few times and then walked towards the North Sword Pavilion.

After five years, the Yan Yang Sword should have stabilized enough.

He also wanted to ask the Yan Yang Sword if he was willing to hold a Nascent Soul Great Hall ceremony.

Because the Autumn Blood Sword itself already had Nascent Soul strength, Lin Shiming hadn't held one, but the Yan Yang Sword had followed him from early on and had just broken through to Nascent Soul.

For Lin Shiming, it was still worth holding one.

Even if it wasn't a grand affair, it could still be held within the Lin Family.

Moreover, the Lin Family had already adopted a new generation name; his Shi Generation was now an older generation, and the Family also needed to hold some Family ceremonies for the Lin Family's Hongmu Island branch and Tengmu Island branch.

As well as the Eastern Domain branch.

After all, the branch Family policy of yesteryear now needed its effectiveness verified.

Of course, the most important thing was that Lin Yanjiao had been in the position of Family Head for quite some time now; it was time to replace her with a new Family Head.

This would allow Lin Yanjiao to focus on Cultivation; once her mind-Cultivation had achieved its effect, as long as she had the time, her Breakthrough to Golden Core would definitely not be much slower than Lin Shiyuan's.

The Sword Intent of the North Sword Pavilion grew increasingly dense; besides the original Sword Pavilion, another gatehouse had been built in the distance.

The Cultivator who previously guarded the North Sword Pavilion had now been replaced by a Lin Family member carrying a wooden sword on his back.

He was gently closing his eyes at the gatehouse when he saw Lin Shiming approach, and he was startled.

"Seventh Grand Uncle!" The Family member was a little flustered.

"It's alright, you continue to guard. If you want to resist the Sword Intent, you can use a sword to block it, not just carry it on your back," Lin Shiming briefly instructed.

To be honest, he didn't recognize the other party, but since the other party called him Grand Uncle, he was naturally a Chang generation Family member.

And the other party looked young, yet still possessed Sword Intent, and didn't go to other Sword Pavilions to comprehend ownerless Sword Intent.

He had actually set his sights on the Sword Intent here.

"Thank you, Seventh Grand Uncle, your grandson will remember," the Family member said, overjoyed.

"What's your name?" Lin Shiming asked again upon hearing this.

"Replying to Seventh Grand Uncle, your grandson is Lin Changjian, and all his life's aspirations are for a single sword!" Lin Changjian replied.

Hearing this, Lin Shiming was momentarily stunned, then nodded.

"Not bad," Lin Shiming couldn't help but think of Lin Yanxing.

The latter also had Four Spiritual Roots at the time, harboring the ideal of defeating him.

And, if nothing unexpected happened, Lin Yanxing should now be at the Peak of the Early Purple Mansion Stage, and his Sword Intent would have also reached the Realm of Sword Qi Coagulation Peak.

Lin Shiming walked into the North Sword Pavilion.

"Senior Yan Yang, you've worked hard," Lin Shiming cupped his hands.

The Sword Intent that Lin Changjian felt outside was precisely the Sword Intent of the Yan Yang Sword.

An ordinary Cultivator would not be willing to let others feel their Sword Intent.

From this perspective, the Yan Yang Sword was indeed good to the Lin Family.

"Brother Lin, there's no need to call me Senior; just call me brother," the Yan Yang Sword walked out of the North Sword Pavilion and landed outside the gatehouse.

At this moment, the Yan Yang Sword had transformed into the appearance of a crimson Middle-aged cultivator.

He clapped Lin Shiming on the shoulder, and a pot of spirit wine appeared in his hand, as if he wanted to have a small drink with Lin Shiming.

"The Cultivator outside is also quite to my liking; he can continue to come here in the future," the Yan Yang Sword looked at the Cultivator outside and then added.

"Then I'll trouble Fellow Daoist Yan Yang," Lin Shiming cupped his hands, no longer being polite.

The ten thousand year cold jade and ten thousand year Spirit Medicine of the Yan Yang Sword were, in a way, all obtained from him.

Therefore, the Lin Family and the Yan Yang Sword could be considered to have mutually achieved each other's success.

"Fellow Daoist Yan Yang, in two years, I plan to hold a Nascent Soul Great Hall ceremony for you," Lin Shiming proactively found a pot of Fifth-rank jade ambrosia dew and poured it for the Yan Yang Sword.

"Just within the Family, I'm not familiar with other Cultivators," the Yan Yang Sword nodded, but still added.

He didn't like too much excitement.

"No problem," Lin Shiming nodded.

"At that time, I hope Fellow Daoist will give a lecture, a lecture on Sword Intent."

"No problem, that's good. And at that time, Senior Qiu Xue and Fellow Daoist Ying Feng Sword and others can all give lectures."

"They all feel indebted to the Lin Family," the Yan Yang Sword said with a smile.

"Then Lin will thank all Fellow Daoists on behalf of the Family in advance!"

Lin Shiming drank with the Yan Yang Sword for a while, then headed towards the Family Council Great Hall.

As he passed through the sky, he noticed that the Ice Bird that was Undergoing Tribulation in the sky had successfully passed its tribulation.

The Lin Family had gained another Golden Core combat strength. (End of Chapter)