635: Situation Sword Trial Conference (2-in-1)

The Lin Family's main hall has now been elevated by another floor.

It has transformed from a five-story building to a six-story building.

However, unlike previous pavilions, this sixth floor is only ninety percent the height of a regular floor.

This signifies that the Lin Family is now a Nascent Soul Family, but it does not yet have a true Nascent Soul Cultivator.

In the Cultivation World, such forces are not uncommon. For example, some Foundation Establishment Families, if they have a Purple Mansion Cultivator as a patron, will build their Family's Council Great Hall in this manner. This ensures the Family's prestige.

At the same time, it will not harm the harmony with the Family's patron.

The Lin Family's pavilion is also very distinctive. The first floor's reliefs are carvings of the Lin Family's murals on Fangmu Mountain. The second floor depicts some of the earliest buildings in the South Sea. The third floor carves images of Spirit Snakes, representing the Lin Family's past as a Spirit Snake Family. The fourth floor carves images of Red Dragons, and the fifth floor carves images of Spirit Swords.

However, the sixth floor is still empty.

Lin Shiming was very satisfied with the arrangement of the Family's Council Great Hall.

The more ancient a Family's history, the more it needs a strong foundation.

Although the Lin Family has only risen for over two hundred years now,

If one were to truly count its history, it has five or six hundred years of history.

Lin Shiming walked into the Council Great Hall. Inside, many Cultivators were discussing important matters.

Lin Shiming did not interrupt them.

The Family's decision-making layer has once again changed, from the Shi Generation and Ze Generation elders to the Ze Generation and Yan Generation.

The Shi Generation has slowly withdrawn from the stage.

Excluding the later added Shi Generation Cultivators, the youngest are almost over two hundred years old.

Of course, Lin Yanjiao and Lin Zewen are still in charge of Family affairs.

Lin Yanjiao is now at the Peak of the Early Violet Palace Stage, so her cultivation has improved, but for Lin Yanjiao, who has a Spirit Body and Two Spiritual Roots, there is still some gap.

It should be known that Lin Changxing, who has a Heavenly Spiritual Root in the Lin Family, has already broken through to Purple Mansion.

And Lin Yanjiao is about forty years older than Lin Changxing.

As for Lin Zewen, he is currently only in the Early Violet Palace Stage, which Lin Shiming doesn't have a problem with.

After all, his talent is indeed a bit weaker.

The Family's discussion this time also represented the four branches of the Lin Family, as well as the issue of the Family's four cultivation arts still being insufficient.

The Lin Family's scope has expanded greatly, and the number of Family Cultivators has grown exponentially.

This has led to various problems, such as the lack of Illusion Heart Pavilions and Sword Pavilions in each branch, which is not conducive to cultivating Formation Cultivators and Sword Cultivators.

At the same time, resources are somewhat imbalanced. The Tengmu Island branch at least has the Taihan Secret Realm, and the Eastern Region also has the Yin-Yang Secret Realm, but the Hongmu Island branch does not have any particularly special Secret Realms.

In addition, Tengmu Island is closer to the Xuanhan Sea Region. Now, with the Lin Family's investment and development, resources have increased significantly, attracting many Loose Cultivators and small Families.

However, the Hongmu branch is somewhat lacking.

The debates among them have also increased, sometimes becoming heated, with each side holding firm to its own views.

Lin Shiming listened quietly and did not express his opinion. However, because he was present, the entire discussion began to mellow out. There was no longer a scene of endless bickering, but simply a difficulty in reaching a consensus.

Lin Yanjiao and Lin Zewen, as the Family Head and Deputy Family Head, couldn't think of a good solution for a while.

Although the concept of main and branch families strengthened the Lin Family's competitiveness, it also greatly increased the disagreements within the Lin Family.

Soon, Lin Yanjiao dismissed the other elders and deputy hall masters of various halls.

Only Lin Yanjiao and Lin Zewen remained there.

"Seventh Grand Uncle!"

"Seventh Uncle!" The two bowed to Lin Shiming one by one.

"The Family's development will not always go as planned. What we need to do is remember our Family's original intention and, even more so, remember the ancestral teachings!" Lin Shiming looked at the two, both frowning.

They seemed to be worried that he would say they were not governing well enough.

But how could Lin Shiming blame them, especially Lin Yanjiao? As one of the only three Spirit Body Cultivators in the Family, her cultivation progress was not as fast as that of ordinary Two Spiritual Roots. It was only natural for her to be anxious about her cultivation.

Moreover, the handling of affairs by Lin Yanjiao and Lin Zewen was already quite appropriate.

The Lin Family's current large scale is certainly largely related to him, but without Lin Yanjiao and other core members of the Family, it would not have been possible.

"What is our Lin Family's generation seniority?"

"Upright and bright, achieve first and then follow, the Family's grace extends, manage the Family with wisdom." Lin Yanjiao and Lin Zewen spoke simultaneously.

After answering, both of their expressions became a mix of emotions.

They now realized that they had been too impatient.

How could the execution of a Family strategy always go smoothly?

The previous lack of conflict between the main and branch families was because the Lin Family had the Tai Gan Shark Clan as an enemy force.

Now that it was gone, conflicts naturally began to surface.

"Yan Jiao, tell me about the current situation in the entire South Sea and East Sea!" Lin Shiming nodded. Seeing their expressions return to normal, he didn't dwell on it and directly began to ask.

"Yes, Seventh Grand Uncle." Lin Yanjiao nodded.

"Seventh Grand Uncle, according to Blood Coral Alliance Leader's message, the remnants of the Tai Gan Shark Clan should have hidden in the Outer Sea where the Sea Demon Royal Court is located, and may have joined the Sea Demon Royal Court." Lin Yanjiao began to speak. Lin Shiming frowned upon hearing this.

It should be known that there are definitely many Yao Emperors in the Sea Demon Royal Court. After all, the various Sects in the South Sea now have six or seven True Lords.

If the Sea Demon Royal Court were that weak, Nine Dragon Island would have already launched an expedition against it.

Now, with the addition of the Tai Gan Shark Clan, the Lin Family must be careful if they will bear the brunt of the attack.

Moreover, this time, the Lin Family has to worry about its home base.

After all, on Yunyue Island, even if it were breached, the first to suffer losses would be the Heavenly Illumination Sect and Yuntie Island.

But now it's different; the Lin Family's Shuangmu Island is close to the Outer Sea.

"In addition, Tian Liu Zhenren of Tianliu Island has achieved the Dao. She successfully achieved the Dao three years ago and should hold a True Lord ceremony ten years from now." Lin Yanjiao said.

As soon as she spoke, Lin Shiming also nodded.

Finally, there was some good news.

The Lin Family and Tianliu Island are allies. Their respective strengths both contribute to the Lin Family's power.

"Real Person Qianji failed." Lin Yanjiao added.

Lin Shiming sighed slightly, but also shook his head.

Although Real Person Qianji had a good relationship with him, other Cultivators could not help him face the True Lord Lightning Tribulation.

Especially for those Loose Cultivators and Cultivators from weak Families, even if they have Cultivators about to break through to Nascent Soul,

They might not be able to pass the Nascent Soul Lightning Tribulation.

Because the help that Sects and Families can provide is too little.

Facing such a Lightning Tribulation, if one is not well prepared, it will not be an Ascension in broad daylight, but an immediate catastrophe leading to demise.

Thousand Machine Island, where Real Person Qianji was located, was definitely not weak and could even rank among the top in the entire South Sea, along with Tianliu Island.

His failure to break through was what surprised Lin Shiming.

"On Ten Thousand Buddha Island and the Blood Cultivation Sect's side, there are Immortal Masters who have begun to enter seclusion to attempt breaking through to True Lord."

"Blood Coral Alliance Leader also suggested organizing another Demon Slaying Alliance, right at the front lines of Jiuyue Island!" Lin Yanjiao finished speaking and then took out a Jade Slip. The Jade Slip also recorded the Coral Alliance's current plan.

This so-called defensive plan happened to fall on the Chijiao Island that Lin Shiming had previously attacked.

However, so many years have passed since Chijiao Island, and it is unknown whether it has been occupied by a new Immortal Master.

"Let's proceed according to the normal situation. Our Lin Family fully supports it."

Lin Shiming was naturally willing to organize an anti-demon Alliance.

After all, the Lin Family is at the doorstep of the Yao Beasts and could be attacked by the Sea Demon Royal Court at any time.

If the Thunder Roc Clan were added, the Lin Family might not have much resistance.

"In addition, Seventh Grand Uncle, on the Eastern Region's side, True Lord Sky Sword of the Qingxuan Sect has successfully broken through and is now a Nascent Soul True Lord."

Lin Yanjiao seemed to remember something and added again.

The Lin Family's feelings towards the Qingxuan Sect were still somewhat subtle.

After all, the Lin Family was once an affiliated Family of the Qingxuan Sect.

The Lin Family's Old Ancestor was also once a Cultivator of the Qingxuan Sect.

True Lord Sky Sword had even cooperated with Lin Shiming before.

Lin Shiming estimated that the main treasures of the Tai Bai Sword Palace that year had fallen into the hands of the Qingxuan Sect.

After all, that year, Divine Machine Immortal Master transformed into the shenji pagoda and landed at the entrance of the Secret Realm, and many Golden Core Clones all perished in his hands.

Those treasures were naturally plundered clean.

It was only later that Lin Shiming took away many treasures and inheritances through the Grotto-heaven.

Otherwise, the Qingxuan Sect's benefits might have been even greater. Looking at it this way, Divine Machine True Lord had a plan back then, otherwise True Lord Sky Sword would definitely not have been so smooth, as True Lord Sky Sword also broke through to the Middle Stage of Golden Core by fusing with the Spirit Communication Sword back then.

"When will the True Lord ceremony be held there?" Lin Shiming also asked.

"That will be fifteen years from now, staggered from Senior True Lord Tianliu!" Lin Yanjiao replied honestly.

Lin Shiming nodded, indicating his agreement.

Lin Shiming still wanted to unite more True Lords now. The matter of the Tai Gan Shark Clan was certainly not over, and in the future, the most serious threat would be the Dark Spirit Race within the Tai Bai Sword Palace.

And the Ancient Demon Clan after the Yin-Yang Secret Realm.

If these two races invaded the Great Yu World, the possibility of it being breached would be extremely high.

This was what Lin Shiming worried about the most.

Moreover, besides these two races, there were also many Nascent Souls who came because of the Innate Spirit Treasure.

However, there are still many spatial barriers, so many cross-realm Nascent Souls cannot come over.

This is both good news and good news for the Lin Family.

At least he still has some time to continue improving his strength.

Otherwise, when the day of close combat truly arrives, it will not be so harmonious.

Then Lin Shiming looked at Lin Yanjiao and Lin Zewen.

"Let's talk about Family matters. Currently, the main and branch families are still only Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment Cultivators. Resource accumulation is not that fast, and in fact, the difference between the main and branch families is not that great." Lin Shiming asked, officially getting to the point.

The Lin Family's main and branch families only apply to those below Purple Mansion, which means that as long as one is promoted to a Purple Mansion Cultivator, they automatically become a main Family Cultivator, and their name will be specially written in gold in the Family tree.

Below Purple Mansion, they are divided into the main Family and various sub-families.

The main Family corresponds to all resources, while the sub-families are different. Overall, the main Family is definitely better, but entering the main Family now has conditions.

Therefore, the Lin Family's competition is all in Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment.

Lin Yanjiao and Lin Zewen, who had originally breathed a sigh of relief, now felt an extraordinary sensation, and their brows furrowed.

"Replying to Seventh Grand Uncle, the main and branch families might indeed be a bit hasty." Lin Yanjiao nodded.

After all, the entire Family indeed has problems now.

"But next, we want to further subdivide the various branches."

"For example, the Cultivators of the Hongmu Islands will focus more on Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and Spirit Talismans, while the Cultivators of the Tengmu Islands will focus on improving their cultivation and Ice Spiritual Root Cultivators."

"The Eastern Region will have more Corpse cultivators and Blood Cultivators. Of course, Buddhist Cultivators are also inevitable. We should strive for those who can cultivate Demonic Path Cultivation Techniques to also cultivate Buddhist Dao Body Cultivation."

"This is not bad, but the most important thing is not fairness, but relative fairness." Lin Shiming nodded, highly agreeing with their views.

However, the emergence of main and branch families was originally for conflict and opposition, and for mutual promotion. For the Lin Family, this was also very important.

Otherwise, a stagnant pool of water would not work either.

Lin Shiming's words immediately enlightened the two.

"Have you both chosen candidates for the Family Head and Deputy Family Head?" Lin Shiming asked.

Lin Yanjiao is definitely not suitable to continue as Family Head, and Lin Zewen can also appropriately withdraw.

To give the younger Cultivators of the Lin Family a chance.

"There are currently three candidates for Family Head. I have shown them to Seventh Old Ancestor before." Lin Yanjiao took out a Jade Slip.

Inside the Jade Slip were the identities and detailed information of three individuals.

One of them was Lin Zeying, and the other two were Lin Yanqing and Lin Changxing.

Lin Changxing now also has considerable prestige in the Lin Family, and most importantly, Lin Changxing is now a Purple Mansion Cultivator.

Lin Shiming chose Lin Yanqing and Lin Changxing without hesitation.

As for his son, he knew very well that his son, Lin Zeying, was almost ignorant of worldly affairs and had only just begun to gain experience in the Eastern Region, so he was naturally unsuitable.

In fact, if it weren't for Lin Zeying's Heavenly Spiritual Root and Spirit Body status, he wouldn't even be here.

"It will also be two candidates. Yanqing will be the Family Head, and Changxing will be the Deputy Family Head. These positions are tentative and require assessment!"

"At the same time, each of the branch families must also elect a branch Family Head to be responsible for their respective branch." Lin Shiming made the final decision.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yanjiao and Lin Zewen both nodded.

Neither of them had any objections.

"Then let's proceed with this. All matters will be discussed at the Family assembly two years from now. At the same time, this assembly will also host the Family's True Lord ceremony and a Sword Trial Tournament to test the Family's Sword Cultivators."

"The winner will receive guidance from me once!"

"At the same time, this grand ceremony will feature the Family's Spirit Communication Sword explaining Sword Intent!"

"The Sword Trial Tournament is only open to Sword Cultivators, and the judging standard for Sword Cultivators is to withstand the trial sword stone for three breaths of time in front of my Sword Pavilion." Lin Shiming continued.

He had long wanted to hold this Sword Trial Tournament. After all, there are many Sword Cultivators in the Lin Family now, especially after the great battle with the Tai Gan Shark Clan. In the past five years, the progress of Sword Cultivators has also been the greatest.

"In addition, for Beast Cultivators with Spirit Snake or Spirit Dragon types, a Spirit Control Tournament will also be held, open only to Spirit Beast Cultivators. Furthermore, the Spirit Beasts should ideally be related to snakes, pythons, or dragons.

"As long as they successfully enter the top ten, I will help them advance their Spirit Beasts!"

"(End of this chapter)"