141: Imperial Family!
In an instant, centered on the Lin Family's Qingzhou Small World, representatives from over ten Immortal Power-level factions arrived one after another! Some carried projections of Emperor Weapons, others unleashed the aura of Peak Quasi-Emperors, while some simply declared their firm stance!
Like stars surrounding the moon, they shielded the Lin Family at the center, forming a stalemate against the three hostile factions and their Emperor Weapons!
The entire starry sky was stunned by this sudden turn of events.
Over a dozen Immortal Powers had appeared simultaneously, and they were even carrying Emperor Weapons?
The factions that had been gloating moments ago found their smiles frozen, replaced by endless shock and disbelief!
Heavenly Sword Holy Land, the two great divine sects of Yin and Yang, Blood God Sect, Longevity Gu Family, Star Fall Pavilion, Taishang Dao Academy, the Phoenix clan... which one of these was not a behemoth that could make the heavens tremble with a single stomp?
Yet today, they had almost collectively mobilized for the sake of a single Lin Family!
What an immense and terrifying web of connections and influence this was!
In just a few short years of training abroad, the disciples of the Lin Clan had woven a giant net capable of influencing the landscape of the Primal Ancient Realm!
The ancient fossils at the eighth-heaven Quasi-Emperor Realm from those three major factions saw their expressions turn incredibly ugly in an instant!
Looking at the auras of the Emperor Weapons and the powerful beings opposite them, which were in no way inferior to their own, they were forced to suppress the killing intent and rage in their hearts.
To wage war against so many Immortal Powers at once? Even with their Emperor Weapons, they would certainly not fare well!
It might even trigger a cataclysmic war engulfing the entire Primal Ancient Realm, with consequences too dire to imagine!
The ancient fossil from Primordial Imperial Mountain stared fixedly at Lin Dao, who was protected by the crowd, then glanced at the menacing Jian Wuya, the Yin and Yang Sect Masters, Blood Slaughterer, Gu Tianming, and the others. Finally, he squeezed a sentence through his teeth: "Good! A fine Lin Family! A fine Lin Dao! We... are leaving!"
With that, he did not hesitate, retracted the projection of the Mountains and Rivers Cauldron, tore through the void, and disappeared in an instant, filled with endless resentment and frustration.
The old monsters from the Hall of Reincarnation and the Ten Thousand Beast Demon Court also knew that the situation was hopeless. They glared fiercely at Lin Dao, retracted their own Emperor Weapon projections, and retreated in disgrace.
The pressure from the three Emperor Weapons receded like a tide, and the suffocating aura of destruction instantly dissipated.
In the starry sky, only the Lin Family, led by Lin Dao, remained, surrounded by the figures of their allies, who were radiating magnificent Divine Might.
From this day forth, the Lin Family would be an—unparalleled Emperor Clan—in this Primal Ancient Realm, one that no one dared to provoke and no one could move!
As the three major factions came with the might of Emperor Weapons only to return in defeat amidst the shocking scene of support from all directions, the suffocating, murderous atmosphere above Qingzhou finally dissipated slowly.
The shattered starry sky slowly repaired itself under the self-healing nature of the Law, leaving only the drizzling, not-yet-fully-stopped blood rain of the Quasi-Emperors, and the faint Emperor might and Chaos Qi permeating the heavens and earth.
Lin Dao hovered in the air, the Chaos Qi flowing around him gradually calming down, and the intensely burning Battle Intent in his eyes, deep as the abyss, slowly receded.
Although it was a slight pity that he could not truly clash with the Emperor Weapons, he knew that if it were not for the timely assistance of these factions that had formed good bonds with the Lin Clan disciples, the Lin Family would not have had it so easy.
He turned around, facing the majestic figures still remaining in the void. First, he looked towards Old Ancestor Jian Wuya of the Heavenly Sword Holy Land. Lin Dao cupped his hands, his tone sincere: "Many thanks to Old Ancestor Jian and the Heavenly Sword Holy Land for your help. I and the Lin Clan will keep this in our hearts."
He knew this was not just for the sake of Lin Hao, but also an investment by the Heavenly Sword Holy Land into his, Lin Dao's, potential.
A faint smile appeared on Jian Wuya's Face, which was as sharp as an ancient sword. His voice was resonant: "Fellow Daoist Lin is too polite. Lin Hao is the Saint of our Holy Land and our hope for the future; our Holy Land will naturally protect his Family. Fellow Daoist, you are blessed with Heaven-Defying talent; one day, when we contend on the Emperors Road, we may very well stand side by side."
Lin Dao nodded and looked towards the Sect Masters of the two great divine sects of Yin and Yang, beings surrounded by extreme cold and scorching brilliance respectively. "Many thanks to both Sect Masters for your righteous intervention."
The Yin Sect Master's voice was cold and clear: "Since Moon Radiance is our Saintess, the Lin Family's affairs are not for outsiders to bully." The Yang Sect Master's voice was majestic: "Yang Yan is the Saint of the Sun God Palace, the same applies."
The two spoke concisely, but their stance was clear. With the Yin and Yang sects simultaneously declaring their positions, the weight of their stance went without saying.
Next was the Blood God Sect Master, Blood Slaughterer. The blurred figure enveloped in the Blood Sea Underworld Map let out a cackle: "Fellow Daoist Lin, no need for formalities. I just didn't want the 'material' I had my eye on to be destroyed by someone else before I could get my hands on it."
Although his words still carried the eccentricity and evil nature of the Demonic Path, the intention to protect was genuine. Lin Dao was noncommittal. He had complex feelings about this Blood God Sect Master who was entangled with Ye Chen, but he accepted the favor of today.
Subsequently, he looked towards that most transcendent figure from the Longevity Gu Family, the old man in hempen clothes, Gu Tianming. "Senior Gu, I am deeply grateful that you could come today."
There was no direct connection between the Gu Family and the Lin Family. Gu Tianming coming in person represented an attitude, a recognition of Lin Dao's potential, and perhaps even involved higher-level considerations.
Gu Tianming's Face was ancient and simple, his eyes peaceful. He nodded slightly: "Young Friend Lin, no need for formalities. The landscape of the Primal Ancient Realm is about to change; it is not a bad thing to have more people like you."
His words were profound, and without saying more, his figure slowly faded as if he had never appeared, yet he left behind endless room for speculation.
Lin Dao also thanked the representatives of Star Fall Pavilion, Taishang Dao Academy, and the Phoenix clan one by one, as well as Jiang Li, who stood silently to the side with a cold aura. Jiang Li only nodded slightly without speaking, but her very presence was a powerful deterrent.
After sending off these allies and friendly factions who had come to assist, the shattered starry sky finally returned to complete calm.
Inside the Lin Family's Small World, Acting Clan Head and the others, who had survived the disaster, along with countless Lin Clan disciples, looked excitedly at the figure in the sky who was like a pillar of stability.
Lin Dao took a step and returned to the Lin Family's Small World, appearing directly outside the ordinary courtyard that had triggered the entire storm.
Around the courtyard, the previously gathered auspicious aura had already receded, but the air was still permeated with Spiritual Qi and Dao Rhyme so dense it could not be dissolved. Acting Clan Head and the other core clan elders were guarding outside nervously. Seeing Lin Dao return, they quickly stepped forward. "Old Ancestor!" Acting Clan Head's voice carried excitement and lingering fear.
Lin Dao waved his hand and cast his gaze toward the tightly shut door. "How is the child?"
"Reporting to the Old Ancestor, mother and child are safe! But..." A look of incredulous excitement and confusion appeared on Acting Clan Head's Face, "But this child... as soon as he was born, he... he already had cultivation fluctuations of the Samsara Realm!"
Even though Lin Dao's will was as firm as a Chaos Divine Stone, his pupils shrank slightly upon hearing this.
Born at the Samsara Realm? This could no longer be described by simple natural talent!
Ordinary prodigies, even if possessed of a Sacred Body or Divine Body, were mostly at the Innate or Spirit Sea Realm at birth. Being able to reach the Heaven-Reaching or Life Soul Realm in childhood was already considered a peerless genius. The Samsara Realm? That was a Realm that many Cultivators could not reach in their entire lives!
He pushed open the door and walked in. Inside the room, the aura had already stabilized. A collateral branch woman with a beautiful Face, weary yet joyful, leaned against the bed head, holding an infant wrapped in soft brocade in her arms.
The infant did not cry or fuss, opening a pair of pitch-black, pure eyes that seemed to contain a sea of stars, curiously observing the world.
Lin Dao approached, his gaze falling on the infant. How powerful his Divine Thought was; he instantly perceived that pure and majestic energy was indeed flowing within the infant's body, the intensity of which was clearly at the first-heaven level of the Samsara Realm!
Moreover, this power was not rootless, but perfectly fused with his life Origin, as if it were Innate! What alarmed him even more was that he could not quite see through the child's bones and Bloodline; they seemed to be shrouded in a layer of hazy Chaos mist, and he could only feel a supreme potential that soared above all living things.
"Greetings to the Old Ancestor!" Seeing Lin Dao, the woman quickly tried to get up to bow.
"No need for formalities, rest well." Lin Dao's voice was gentle; he extended a finger and tapped it lightly on the infant's forehead.
Hum! A gentle yet vast Divine Power of Chaos surged into the infant's body, carefully probing. This time, he felt more. The child's Physique did not seem to be any known Sacred Body or Divine Body, but rather... a more ancient, more primordial existence! It was as if he were born directly inheriting some supreme Luck from the Chaos Era.
The visions of the Dragon and Phoenix bringing auspiciousness and the ten thousand beasts paying homage that were triggered were likely not false, but the manifestation and homage of some rules in the dark.
"Born sacred... perhaps, this is it." Lin Dao sighed inwardly.
He withdrew his finger and looked at the quiet child, a flash of complexity in his eyes. Such a Heaven-Defying Foundation was both a blessing and a curse. Today's tribulation was likely just the beginning.
What kind of destiny would he carry in the future? And what kind of opportunities and challenges would he bring to the Lin Family?
"What is this child's name?" Lin Dao asked.
The woman replied respectfully: "Reporting to the Old Ancestor, he has not been named yet; please bestow a name upon him."
Lin Dao pondered for a moment, looking at the infant's pure, flawless, yet bottomless eyes, and spoke slowly: "Let him be called... Lin Huan. The 'Huan' of the universe; I wish for his heart to contain the universe and his Dao to traverse the heavens."
"Lin Huan... Thank you, Old Ancestor, for the name!" The woman repeated the name with joy.
Lin Dao carefully inspected him again, confirming that apart from his Heaven-Defying cultivation and special Physique, Lin Huan had no other hidden dangers, and his intelligence was clear, not ignorant or foolish, which allowed him to breathe a sigh of relief.
He left behind a few wisps of pure Chaos Origin Qi to nourish his Physical Body and Divine Soul, and instructed Acting Clan Head to mobilize the best resources to ensure that Lin Huan and his mother received the most comprehensive care and protection.
After finishing all this, Lin Dao walked out of the courtyard and looked up at the sky, which was gradually clearing, his gaze becoming distant and deep.