725: The vision begins

As Qian Mu Peak entered seclusion, Lin Xianzhi, Lin Shijie, Lin Houshou, Lin Shimo, Lin Shitao, Lin Shilei, Lei Xuan, and Yu Jing all flew to the Lin Family's island.

Today, all the Golden Core Cultivators gathered, which was the second time the Lin Family's Golden Core Cultivators had assembled for a beast tide.

Lin Xianzhi still stood at the forefront, clad in the Lin Family's Daoist robe, looking heroic and exuding an indescribable sharpness.

He scanned the crowd with his gaze, then spoke:

"Elder Jiuxiao is currently unavailable, so we won't wait for him!"

"I believe everyone has guessed the reason why I called you all here today!"

"From today onwards, no one is allowed to enter a death seclusion; you may only Cultivate for short periods until Shiming achieves his Breakthrough!" Lin Xianzhi's words were extremely domineering; even when facing Yu Jing and Lei Xuan, he showed no compromise.

This demand was extremely overbearing for Cultivators.

After all, Lin Shiming's Breakthrough might not happen for twenty or thirty years, or even longer, possibly three or four decades.

Such a long period without prolonged seclusion meant they would almost certainly lose the chance for their own Breakthrough during this time.

However, despite this, not a single person objected.

Even Yu Jing and Lei Xuan listened with extreme seriousness, and felt it was only right.

Firstly, they had all benefited from Lin Shiming; without him, it would have been very difficult for them to achieve the Golden Core Stage.

Secondly, the current Lin Family could be considered a false prosperity, as all its honor and resources were due to Lin Shiming and a few Spirit Communication Swords.

If Lin Shiming failed in his Nascent Soul Breakthrough, everything the Lin Family had would be lost.

Moreover, due to the Lin Family's enemies, the Lin Family would even face a catastrophic disaster.

"Then I will continue. Houshou, you need to remain on Shuangmu Island at all times to maintain the power of the Formation, and quickly set up the Lightning Tribulation Formation!"

"To put it simply, you need to help Shiming block thirty percent of the Lightning Tribulation, so your task is very heavy. You can use all of the Lin Family's resources!"

"But your deadline is only fifteen years, because Shiming is a spiritual body and might achieve his Breakthrough earlier!" Lin Xianzhi added.

At these words, Lin Houshou nodded solemnly.

He diligently researched Formations precisely for this moment; if he could not support the Family's great edifice, then his many deductions of Opportunities and the countless treasures provided by the Lin Family would all be meaningless.

"Yes, Seventh Grand Uncle, Houshou will complete it without a moment's rest!"

Seeing Lin Houshou nod, Lin Xianzhi then looked at Lin Shijie again. Lin Shijie's Sword Qi was much stronger than Lin Xianzhi's, clearly making him the Lin Family's second Sword Cultivator, and his cultivation had now reached the Late Golden Core Stage.

He had the potential to become the second Cultivator to achieve a Nascent Soul Breakthrough after Lin Shiming.

"Shijie, for the coming period, your strength is the greatest. You and your second uncle will be responsible for the island's defense!"

"You must not allow any Cultivators from other Families or Yao Beasts to encroach upon Shuangmu Island, or even Qian Mu Peak, by a single step!" Lin Xianzhi instructed.

Lin Shijie also nodded.

"The rest of the Family members, including myself, must have at least two people simultaneously monitoring the nearby sea area. And every half month, someone must go out to Nine Month Island and the nearby sea area for reconnaissance. As for the reconnaissance time and scope, I have already listed them. Please review them. If there are any delays, you must transfer the duty to someone else; there must be no gaps in defense. Furthermore, the Family's Teleportation Array can only transport people to the Sub-islands, not directly to Shuangmu Island!" Lin Xianzhi continued.

At these words, the others nodded repeatedly.

But this undertaking was no small matter; it involved many things.

"Don't worry, besides you, several of Shiming's Spirit Beasts will also assist in the defense. Furthermore, Ze Kong, Ze Cheng, Shiyi, Zeli, Shiyuan, Changxing, and Yan Jiao are also close to achieving their Golden Core Breakthroughs, which will free up more Family members!" After speaking, Lin Xianzhi bent at the waist and bowed to everyone.

"I beg of you!"

This scene instantly filled the other Golden Core Family members with immense trepidation; even Yu Jing and Lei Xuan immediately knelt down.

The rest of the Family members also bowed and knelt almost simultaneously.

As the oldest Cultivator in the Lin Family, his bow was enough to make anyone feel apprehensive.

"Alright, everyone, fulfill your duties. Also, Shijie, instruct Qingyu to halt all communication regarding the Family's treasures and sea area development for this period. The expansion of the Tengmu Islands and the East Sea will also cease. The Lin Family now needs to recuperate as much as possible!" Lin Xianzhi instructed Lin Shijie before leaving.

Then they all dispersed.

And from this day forward, Shuangmu Island's island-protecting Formation remained open year-round, with specialized beast riders constantly patrolling.

On Nine Yue Island, the Heaven Gate Spirit Lock Formation also remained open year-round.

Even if countless Cultivators from the opposite shore came to Nine Yue Island to trade at any time, the Heaven Gate Spirit Lock Formation would conduct an inspection to ensure no spies were hidden within.

The Lin Family's actions, observed by many, naturally led them to understand that Lin Shiming had gone to achieve a Nascent Soul Breakthrough.

But unlike before, when people still had ideas, now they had completely given up on them.

Even if Lin Shiming didn't achieve a Breakthrough, he possessed Nascent Soul strength, a power they couldn't contend with.

Furthermore, the Lin Family's Nascent Soul Spirit Sword was a ruthless individual who had slain several Sword Cultivators.

Moreover, Nine Dragon Island, which was most wary of the Li Family, had suffered heavy losses, with a large depletion of Golden Dragon Trees and a pitifully small Jiaolong Nest.

They would face covetousness from other forces in the future, so they naturally wouldn't have time to disturb the Lin Family.

Meanwhile, Coral Island and the Blood Cultivation Sect's Ten Thousand Buddha Island had each gained something in the Outer Sea, and in their view, they had already curbed the Lin Family's expansion in the sea area.

Thus, the Lin Family's strength would no longer grow rapidly.

After all, even if Lin Shiming achieved a Breakthrough, the areas the Lin Family could develop would be much fewer.

And the Lin Family couldn't achieve massive gains like its previous lightning strike on Ten Thousand Demon Island.

On the contrary, they could exploit the sea's resources at all costs; even if it triggered a beast tide, they weren't afraid.

After all, the largest base camp was still the Lin Family, and the Lin Family would fully assist in defense.

This was something the Lin Family had brought upon itself, and they naturally wouldn't fail to take advantage of it.

As for the changes in the outside world, Lin Shiming was naturally unaware at this moment.

He was currently in the Grotto-heaven, where the Sword Qi of the Kui Wood Sword Scripture continuously emerged and surged within his body.

His Golden Core now increasingly resembled an Emergent Sword.

Around him, countless True Qi filled the space, transforming into illusions, like wooden shadows.

Then they transformed into countless Sword Intents of green grass.

And within them, a true Taiyi Sword Grass was also growing vigorously. At this moment, all the Sword Intent within the Grotto-heaven had materialized.

The entire sky was being constantly cut open by Sword Grass.

If Lin Shiming were to open his eyes at this scene, he would definitely recall that this was the scene of his comprehension of the Taiyi Sword Grass.

And if he saw this scene, he would also surely realize that at this moment, he himself had become an unparalleled Sword Grass! (End of Chapter)