656: Lingbao Taoist Book

Lin Shiming was also shocked to see Immortal Master Xuanji hand over the Legacy of Thousand Machine Island.

The Legacy of Thousand Machine Island, of course, was the Legacy that allowed the creation of Late Stage Fifth-Tier Puppets.

This Legacy was not a Fourth-Tier Spirit Puppet Legacy; for the Lin Family, it was like a supreme treasure.

Let alone protecting for three hundred years, protecting for five hundred or even a thousand years would be no problem.

Of course, the premise was that the Lin Family still existed.

However, despite his shock, Lin Shiming could not agree immediately.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanji, if this matter were to be proposed, wouldn't it be better to suggest it to Coral Island?"

Immortal Master Xuanji's Face immediately turned bitter upon hearing Lin Shiming's words.

After a long hesitation, he slowly spoke:

"Senior Lin, Blood Coral Alliance Leader mainly promotes the Coral Alliance, and his purpose is to build a Sect!" Immortal Master Xuanji did not elaborate.

But Lin Shiming clearly understood what Immortal Master Xuanji was worried about.

Moreover, this worry was not unfounded.

During the last True Lord Ceremony, if he hadn't displayed the strength of a True Lord, Coral Alliance would have probably been unified by True Lord Xueshan.

Coral Alliance would have been transformed from a loose Alliance of Immortal Master islands into a large Sect like the Chilan Sect.

At that time, both the Legacy of Thousand Machine Island and the Legacies of Golden Thunder Island and Tianliu Island would likely fall into the hands of Blood Coral Island.

Even the forces of their respective islands would gradually disintegrate and fall apart.

Just like how the Lin Family now controls its vassals, they would either completely serve the Lin Family or be infiltrated by the Lin Family.

This was a trend; no Family or Sect would truly allow another major force to exist beside their bed.

The reason the Lin Family and Coral Island were fine was because of the Tai Gan Shark Clan, coupled with the Innate Spirit Treasure that might appear soon, which caused a delay.

But as long as the Great Yu World stabilized, that would be the time for True Lord Xueshan to start cleaning up the Lin Family or other forces.

Not to mention dismantling True Lord territories, but Immortal Master territories would certainly be compressed.

This was an inevitable trend.

"Moreover, before his Breakthrough, Real Person Qianji specifically instructed me to form an Alliance with Senior!" Immortal Master Xuanji spoke again.

Upon hearing this, Lin Shiming was stunned, but then he couldn't help but smile.

At this moment, he finally understood why Thousand Machine Island was betting on the Lin Family.

Clearly, they believed that Lin Shiming had more than two Nascent Soul Spirit Communication Swords, and it was very likely that there would be more later.

Indeed, Ten Thousand Swords Mountain stood behind Lin Shiming.

Therefore, in Real Person Qianji's view, the Lin Family had a higher chance of surviving the great turmoil than Coral Island.

Furthermore, the duration of the great turmoil was only one or two hundred years; after three hundred years, everything would be stable, and by then, Thousand Machine Island would either have a Nascent Soul cultivator or be relegated to a remote corner.

Lin Shiming understood this when he thought about it.

"Alright, I agree!" Lin Shiming nodded, agreeing to Immortal Master Xuanji.

Although the other party had ulterior motives, Thousand Machine Island had also refined a Late Golden Core Stage Spirit Puppet for him in the past and provided many conveniences to the Lin Family.

It could be considered a favor.

Coupled with the Fifth-Tier Spirit Puppet Legacy, which the Lin Family sorely lacked, and Lin Zecheng's Breakthrough to Golden Core, it was now the perfect time for the Lin Family to begin research on Fifth-Tier Spirit Puppets. Once every Golden Core cultivator in the Lin Family had a Fifth-Tier Spirit Puppet, the Lin Family's strength would greatly increase.

"Senior Lin, these are two Fifth-Tier Spirit Puppets, which Senior Brother Qianji asked me to give you. As for the true Legacy, it will only be given to Senior when Senior announces the Alliance with Thousand Machine Island!" Immortal Master Xuanji took out a Storage Pouch.

He handed it to Lin Shiming.

The matter of the Alliance, besides mutual assistance, valued reputation even more. As long as the Lin Family declared its intention to protect Thousand Machine Island, other forces would, more or less, have to give the Lin Family Face.

Of course, later, a Teleportation Array would also need to be opened to provide support at critical moments.

Lin Shiming nodded in agreement to all of it.

Obtaining this Legacy was an unexpected gain from his trip.

After Immortal Master Xuanji finished speaking, he left.

Once Immortal Master Xuanji left, Lin Shiming also sent a message to Zhao Yulin and Lin Shitao.

At this point, he was actually only moderately concerned about the Legacy of Thousand Machine Island. What he was most focused on right now was the last page of his Book of Hidden Paths.

This was not only the first complete Spirit Treasure he had obtained, but he would also gain another Legacy Secret Art.

Both of these contained considerable Opportunities.

The message quickly opened the door to the adjacent side hall.

He entered the door and found Zhao Fuling, Zhao Yulin, and Lin Shitao chatting about their insights into breaking through to Golden Core. Lin Shilei, on the other hand, was far away, studying the Five Elements Divine Thunder by himself.

"Seventh Brother, Daoist Zhao is sharing some insights on breaking through to Golden Core!" Lin Shitao said when she saw a hint of confusion on Lin Shiming's Face.

"Then many thanks, Daoist Zhao!" Lin Shiming cupped his hands, but didn't say much. He always felt something was slightly off.

However, he didn't want to dwell on it. He called out to Lin Shilei, and the three of them headed towards Welcoming Lin Palace.

"Seventh Brother, what about that Immortal Master Xuanji?" Lin Shiming hadn't asked Lin Shitao, but Lin Shitao now asked with considerable interest.

"We discussed some matters regarding Real Person Qianji's demise." Lin Shiming didn't hide anything and explained the situation of Thousand Machine Island one by one.

Immortal Master Xuanji's anxiety indicated that Real Person Qianji's matter might not remain hidden for long.

It would be best for their Lin Family and Thousand Machine Island to clarify the Alliance after the True Lord Ceremony.

Lin Shiming also gave the two Golden Core Puppets to Lin Shitao.

These were Early Stage Golden Core Puppets, which would be of slightly less help to Lin Shilei, but were perfect for Lin Shitao.

Moreover, Lin Shitao was an Alchemist, and her Divine Sense was already powerful, so controlling a few Spirit Puppets would only consume some Spirit Stones.

But with two High-Grade Spirit Stone mines, the Lin Family naturally didn't lack such Spirit Stones.

Upon returning to Welcoming Lin Palace, Lin Shiming went directly into his room.

He then entered the grotto-heaven and took out the newly acquired remnant page scroll.

Gently caressing the jade patterns on it, a cool and smooth sensation immediately spread, which made Lin Shiming smile. This feeling was exactly the same as the jade book remnant page he had obtained before.

He also circulated the Treasure Unlocking Art, taking out the Book of Hidden Paths from his body.

The Book of Hidden Paths had now recovered most of its power, and perhaps due to being nourished, it was now radiating with precious light.

Spirit shadows flowed constantly on the scroll, appearing exceptionally nimble.

Lin Shiming placed the Book of Hidden Paths and the remnant page together, and as before, a strange suction force was generated. Subsequently, the remnant page and the Book of Hidden Paths began to merge.

The entire merging process lasted for more than ten breaths of time.

Then, Lin Shiming felt that circulating the Treasure Unlocking Art became extremely difficult.

It was as if his true essence had difficulty circulating the Treasure Unlocking Art.

He used to be able to freely perform the second layer of the Treasure Unlocking Art, but now he felt that he could only barely perform the second layer, and the duration was not long.

Seeing this, Lin Shiming felt no distress, but rather extreme joy.

This indicated that the Book of Hidden Paths had truly become a Spirit Treasure! (End of chapter)