14: Lin Yun! Starry Sky Illusionary Eyes!

The Void Realm seemed to be smoothed out by an invisible force, and ten thousand miles of mountains and rivers shrunk to mere inches beneath Lin Dao's feet.

His cultivation at the Middle Stage of the eighth layer of the Life Soul Realm allowed him to utilize spatial power at an entirely new level.

There was no need for the violent act of tearing the Void Realm; as soon as his mind willed it, his body integrated into the network of the Laws of Heaven and Earth, silent and swift.

Two thousand miles away, in the northeast direction.

Guided by the Bloodline resonance, it was the edge of an ancient mountain range named "Burial Star Ancient Vein."

Legend had it that this place was formed from fragments of an ancient battlefield; the terrain was treacherous, space was chaotic, and dangerous ancient Restrictions and spatial rifts remained, which ordinary Cultivators would never dare to enter deeply.

Before long, the outline of a desolate, silent mountain range, permeated by a light grey mist, appeared in Lin Dao's perception.

Above the mountain range, the Spiritual Qi was thin and violent, and faint, distorted fluctuations could be felt—a sign of unstable space.

He slowed his pace, his Divine Thought acting like the most precise compass, carefully sensing the faint yet extraordinarily tenacious connection to the "extremely high concentration Bloodline."

Finally, his gaze locked onto an inconspicuous mountain wall covered by grey vines.

The mountain wall appeared ordinary, but when his Divine Thought touched it, he sensed a powerful barrier imbued with the meaning of decay and Seal.

"This is the place." Lin Dao stood suspended in the air, his white robes spotless amidst the grey mist.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and Law runes seemed to flow within them, instantly changing the scene before him.

The mountain wall vanished, replaced by dense, intertwined chains of dark red runes forming a massive cage!

In the center of the chains, a faint but incredibly pure life Aura was imprisoned; the Bloodline resonance originated from this spot.

This Restriction was ancient and powerful, left behind by a Cultivator at least in the High Stage of the Life Soul Realm or even higher; although its power had diminished greatly over the years, it was still not something an ordinary Life Soul Realm Cultivator could break.

Inside the Restriction, there appeared to be a small cave.

A frail figure was curled up in the corner of the cave, their clothes ragged and their body covered in dust.

He looked about thirteen or fourteen years old. His face was mostly obscured by dirt and messy hair, but his bare arms were exposed, pale to the point of being translucent. He tightly hugged his knees, his body trembling slightly from cold and fear.

Most notably, even while unconscious or semi-conscious, an extremely faint, star-like light stubbornly flickered at his glabella, resisting the erosion of the surrounding dark red runes.

Within that light, the silhouette of a tightly closed, illusory eye seemed to be hidden.

[Ding! Target confirmed: Lin Yun (His parents met with misfortune while exploring the ancient vein, and he was automatically captured and Sealed by the ancient Restriction here due to his special Bloodline). Age fourteen, current cultivation: Acquired Realm triple layer (Suppressed by the Restriction).]

[Talent Judgment: Possesses the 'Starry Sky Annihilation Pupil' Bloodline (Unawakened, extremely dormant). Requires absorbing star power or special Soul Power to Awaken. After Awakening, the pupil technique's power will be immense, involving Illusion Arts, insight, breaking illusions, and even utilizing star power for attack.]

[Status: Extremely weak. Life Origin is nearly depleted due to long-term resistance against the Restriction's consumption.]

"Starry Sky Annihilation Pupil?"

Lin Dao's gaze shifted slightly. This type of pupil technique Bloodline was rare even within the System's data; if it matured, it would definitely be a powerful talent capable of shaking the region.

Without further delay, he took out the "boundary breaking talisman" he had exchanged for.

Spiritual power was injected, and the silver jade talisman suddenly burst forth with dazzling brilliance. Countless intricate spatial runes flowed and leaped, radiating a sharp meaning capable of tearing through ten thousand realms and breaking everything!

"Break."

Lin Dao flicked his finger.

*Whoosh!*

The silver jade talisman transformed into an extremely condensed silver light, instantly shooting toward the invisible dark red rune cage!

*Tsk—!*

It was like a red-hot sharp blade cutting into solidified butter!

That incomparably tough ancient Restriction, which had trapped and killed Lin Yun's parents and was about to extinguish Lin Yun's life force, let out an unbearable, piercing shriek when faced with the Heaven Rank boundary breaking talisman designed to counter it, and was forcibly torn open, creating a gap just wide enough for one person to pass through!

The Restriction was forcefully broken, and the backlash caused the surrounding mountain wall to shake violently, with loose stones rattling down.

Lin Dao's figure flashed, and he had already passed through the gap and entered the cave.

The light inside the cave was dim, permeated by a stale Aura.

The young Lin Yun was startled by the sudden change and struggled to lift his head, revealing a pale, gaunt face with delicate features.

His eyes were large, but currently filled with confusion, weakness, and deep wariness.

When he saw Lin Dao, whose body was flowing with faint radiance and whose Aura was unfathomable, he instinctively shrank back, letting out a whimper like a small animal.

"Don't be afraid."

Lin Dao's voice softened, carrying a comforting power.

He flicked his finger, and a Medicinal Pill, warm like jade and radiating boundless vitality, flew into Lin Yun's mouth, transforming into a warm current that rapidly nourished his nearly depleted body.

At the same time, a gentle force lifted Lin Yun, taking him away from this desperate place that had imprisoned him for an unknown amount of time.

The moment the two left the cave, the torn gap in the Restriction flickered violently a few times before finally collapsing completely, causing the entire cave to crash down and turn into ruins.

Outside, Lin Yun felt the immense medicinal power dissolving in his mouth and the long-lost fresh air. Looking at the white-robed young man who had saved him, who resembled a banished immortal, the wariness in his eyes was gradually replaced by the daze and gratitude of surviving a disaster.

"Th-thank you, Senior... for saving my life..."

His voice was weak, but he tried hard to express his thanks.

"You are Lin Yun?" Lin Dao looked at him. "Lin Family blood flows through you. My name is Lin Dao. By seniority, I am your Old Ancestor."

"Old Ancestor? Lin Family?" Lin Yun's eyes grew more confused. He had explored outside with his parents since childhood, and his impression of the Family was extremely vague.

"Mm, let's return to the Family first." Lin Dao didn't wish to say more. He flicked his sleeve, taking Lin Yun, and instantly vanished from the spot.

Returning to the Lin Family, Lin Dao immediately arranged for Lin Yun to stay in the side hall next to his Quiet Room. He instructed Lin Zhen to bring the best clothes and food, and allocated a large amount of resources for nourishing the Divine Soul and replenishing Origin.

Lin Yun's arrival, especially his "Starry Sky Annihilation Pupil" Bloodline, though dormant, possessed an extremely high essence, immediately drawing forth the Lin Family's light purple Luck cloud.

The cloud rolled, spontaneously separating a wisp of pure purple Luck, which enveloped the side hall like a canopy, slowly nourishing Lin Yun's weak body and dormant Bloodline.

His pale complexion visibly grew rosy at a speed noticeable to the naked eye.

[Ding! Family member Lin Yun, who possesses a rare pupil technique Bloodline, has been recovered and settled. Family Bloodline potential has greatly increased! Family Luck has resonated and slightly increased!]

[Ding! Received cultivation feedback +150!]

Lin Dao nodded slightly. Just as he was about to check Lin Yun's condition, the System notification sounded again—

[Ding! Detected that the Family possesses three or more members with "Heaven's Mandate" or "special Bloodline" (Lin Hao, Ye Chen, Lin Yun), and the Family Luck has reached light purple, satisfying the hidden condition!]

["Outstanding People, Spiritual Land" Effect Activated!]

[Effect: Core Family members (Lin Hao, Ye Chen, Lin Yun, etc.) will generate beneficial resonance during Cultivation, promoting each other, and increasing the success rate of mutual assistance by 20% when Breaking through Bottlenecks! All Family members' cultivation speed within the Family territory is increased by an additional 30%! The Spiritual Qi concentration in the Family territory begins to slowly increase spontaneously!]

[Received special feedback: Family Luck condensation speed is permanently increased by 50%!]

An even grander power, originating from the level of rules, descended upon the entire Lin Family estate!

The Spiritual Qi within the estate suddenly became denser and purer. Especially in the areas where Lin Hao, Ye Chen, and Lin Yun were located, the Spiritual Qi nearly materialized into mist. Their Auras subtly intertwined, forming a miraculous cycle, and their Cultivation efficiency surged once again!

All clansmen felt this earth-shattering change, filled with pleasant surprise, and seized this unprecedented golden era to Cultivate frantically.

Lin Dao felt his cultivation strengthen by another thread and the permanently enhanced speed of Luck condensation, and a look of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

However, just as the Lin Family's Aura was soaring and flourishing—

[Warning! Extremely high energy reaction detected approaching at super high speed! Source: Directly above the sky! Analyzing energy level... Verdict: Hostile! Threat Rank: Extremely high!]

[Speculation: The Tianhuang City incident has attracted attention from a higher level! Attacker strength: At least Life Soul Realm Ninth Heaven Peak! Possibly carrying powerful Magic Treasures or special methods!]

The System's warning sound suddenly became urgent and sharp!

Lin Dao suddenly raised his head, his gaze instantly piercing through the obstruction of the hall, looking towards the azure sky.

He saw that above the Nine Heavens, the clouds rolled like boiling water, and were immediately ripped open by an overwhelmingly barbaric force, creating a massive gap!

A colossal warship, entirely cast from pitch-black metal and shaped like a ferocious giant shark, slowly sailed out of the gap. Its cold metal hull reflected a chilling, heart-stopping light under the sun!

Visible, terrifying Evil Qi and Law fluctuations swirled around the warship. Its might far surpassed that of the previous City Lord of Tianhuang City!

A cold, arrogant voice, like a divine decree, boomed out from within the warship, echoing throughout the entire Qingfeng County:

"Lin Family, you Lower Realm ants, you have harmed the City Lord of Tianhuang City—your crime is unforgivable!"

"By the decree of the Cloud Sky Heavenly Sect, surrender immediately and await judgment! Otherwise—"

"Where the ship cannon points, not a blade of grass shall grow!"

Terrifying pressure, like a materialized tsunami, poured down from the ferocious warship in the sky, fiercely pressing down upon the entire Lin Family!

The light barrier of the recently upgraded Minor Cycle Star Array twisted violently, letting out a grating groan!

Inside the Lin Family, the celebratory Cultivation atmosphere came to an abrupt halt. All clansmen turned deathly pale, feeling a suffocating threat of death!

Lin Hao and Ye Chen abruptly stood up, their Sword Intent and vitality soaring into the sky. Although the pressure caused their blood and Qi to churn, they remained fearless.

Lin Yun, who had just recovered slightly, also struggled to the window, gazing up at the terrifying warship that blotted out the sky. His pale face was filled with shock.

Lin Dao's figure silently appeared above the Lin Family. He stood with his hands behind his back, his white robes flapping loudly in the strong winds stirred up by the enemy warship.

He looked at the massive vessel radiating an Aura of destruction, his eyes cold, yet the corner of his mouth curved into a faint, indifferent arc.

"Cloud Sky Heavenly Sect? Life Soul Realm Ninth Heaven Peak?"

"Perfect. My cultivation just Broke through; I happen to be missing a whetstone for my sword."