16: Family Trial

Three days later.

"Dong!"

A primitive and long-echoing bell toll reverberated throughout the entire Lin Family Ancestral Land, instantly shattering the original tranquility of the Lin Family.

Everywhere within the Lin Family Ancestral Land, regardless of who they were, the moment they heard the bell, the Lin Family all set aside what they were doing and rushed towards the largest square located in the central area.

"Brother, what on earth has happened that the Family would actually toll the Family Bell to summon all members?"

A member of the Lin Family who had just emerged from seclusion and was confused asked another member beside him while rushing towards the square.

"My apologies, younger brother... I don't know either, but let's hurry over. We'll know when we get there..."

"I heard it seems to be related to those members the Family captured a month ago..."

"It's useless to guess blindly here. Let's just hurry; don't be late and get scolded by the deacon again."

"Right, right, right, let's run faster..."

...

The Lin Family moved quickly, and soon they were all gathered in the square.

At this moment, in front of the gathered Lin Family, hundreds of disheveled people with their cultivation crippled were kneeling on the ground with vacant eyes, drawing murmurs and discussions from the arriving Lin Family.

Just as everyone was whispering, the Clan Chief, Lin Tianhai, appeared on the scene with a group of core Elders and high-level officials.

"Greetings, Clan Chief!" x 999+

Upon seeing Lin Tianhai and the others, the Lin Family on the scene bowed respectfully.

"Rise."

Lin Tianhai nodded, his slightly authoritative voice resonating throughout the entire scene.

"Thank you, Clan Chief!" x 999+

Everyone then rose and waited quietly for Lin Tianhai to speak.

Sure enough, the next second, Lin Tianhai's voice rang out again:

"Today, I have summoned all members of the Lin Family to hold a Family Trial in front of everyone!"

"As for the objects of the trial, I believe you have all seen them—they are these scourges of the Family before us!"

"As for why they are being put on trial, I will announce it one by one shortly... This trial can be said to be the largest in the history of our Lin Family; even the Old Ancestors will be present in person!"

Hearing this, the crowd below instantly erupted in an uproar.

"Hiss! What on earth did these people do for the situation to be so serious that even the Old Ancestors have come out in person..."

"Who's to say? The Old Ancestors are the pillars of our Lin Family; they are usually in seclusion, cultivating. If it weren't for a major Family event, it would be impossible to disturb them."

...

While everyone was whispering, Lin Tianhai spoke again:

"The Family Trial now officially begins!"

As Lin Tianhai's voice fell, the Void Realm in front of everyone suddenly rippled, followed by rays of Holy Light that permeated the void.

In the shocked gazes of the many Lin Family, three figures surrounded by Holy Light, exuding terrifying pressure, slowly stepped out from the Void Realm, ultimately standing with their hands behind their backs above the void. Then, their deep eyes slowly looked towards the crowd, revealing no emotion.

And these three were none other than the three Old Ancestors with the highest seniority in the Lin Family!

Great Ancestor, Lin Changxiao!

Second Ancestor, Lin Changxue!

Third Ancestor, Lin Changfeng!

"Greetings, Old Ancestors!"

Lin Tianhai, as the Clan Chief, was the first to bow and salute.

Following the Clan Chief's actions, the Lin Family, who were still in shock, reacted as well. Their hearts were instantly stirred with excitement, but on the surface, they immediately bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, Old Ancestors!" x N

The respectful and loud voices of the crowd resonated throughout the entire Lin Family Ancestral Land.