66: Seven Holy Sons, Power Beyond the Realm
The news that Yang Yan and Moon Radiance had officially become the sixth and seventh Saints of the Lin Clan, both possessing the Yin and Solar Divine Body, spread like wildfire both inside and outside the Lin Clan.
The clansmen marveled at the Old Ancestor's heaven-reaching methods; divine bodies and holy bodies were rare in this world, yet Lin Dao had managed to find both.
The Seven Saint Sons, each with Heaven-Defying potential, had their Luck intertwined, faintly forming a mysterious formation that resonated with the Lin Clan's pure golden Luck canopy, making the clan's fortune increasingly stable and prosperous.
Lin Hao, Ye Chen, Lin Yun, Phoenix Spirit, and Lin Feng all showed great kindness and curiosity toward these two new Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters.
Ye Chen was the most direct, patting his chest as he said to the still-reserved Yang Yan, "Little Yan, in the future, when you want to fight... er, spar, come find your Senior Brother! I guarantee it will make your Solar Divine Body burn even brighter!"
His massive blood Qi made the Solar True Power within Yang Yan faintly boil, making him feel a sense of closeness.
Lin Hao then gifted Moon Radiance a wisp of his own refined Sword Intent, saying gently, "The power of Yin is supreme in its gentleness and stillness, yet it can also contain supreme sharpness. I hope Junior Sister will contemplate this well."
That wisp of Sword Intent was bone-chillingly cold, yet it faintly harmonized with Moon Radiance's Yin Origin, benefiting her greatly.
Lin Yun used his Pupil Technique to observe the trajectory of Yin and Yang flowing around the two, occasionally offering pointers that always hit the mark.
Phoenix Spirit took Moon Radiance's hand and shared her experience in controlling the Phoenix True Fire; although their attributes were different, their paths to controlling supreme power had commonalities.
Lin Feng discussed the Origin of the "Dao" with the two, and his perspective as an Innate Dao Body often brought new inspiration to Yang Yan and Moon Radiance.
The Seven Saint Sons got along well, honing each other and forming an atmosphere of healthy competition and mutual aid.
Lin Dao watched all of this with satisfaction in his heart.
He did not interfere too much, only offering guidance when they encountered true Bottlenecks.
Having fused with the Origin of their divine bodies, the progress of Yang Yan and Moon Radiance was terrifying.
They had already honed their willpower in desperate situations, and their Foundations were polished to be exceptionally solid. Now, having obtained the most suitable Legacy and resources, their cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. In just a few months, they had stabilized their Life Soul Realm and began to push toward higher levels.
The brother and sister duo joined forces, balancing Yin and Yang, and could even briefly contend with Cultivators at the Early Stage of the Heavenly Soul Realm, which was astonishing.
On this day, Lin Dao gathered the Seven Saint Sons in the ancestral hall.
His gaze swept over the seven young people who represented the future of the Lin Clan, and he slowly spoke, "You seven are favored by the Luck of our Lin Clan and are our future pillars. Closing your doors to build a carriage will never lead to the Great Dao. The Nine Provinces are vast, filled with countless Secret Realms. You must enter the Mortal World to train, clarify your hearts and see your nature amidst the vast Mortal World, and solidify your Dao Foundations through life-and-death battles."
Hearing this, the seven felt their spirits lift.
They had long yearned for a wider world.
"Hao'er, your Sword Intent has achieved initial success. You may go to the 'Meteorite Sea', where space is shattered and Sword Intent runs rampant; perhaps you will find your Opportunity there."
"Chen'er, deep in the 'Myriad Beast Mountains', there are ancient battle souls and primordial exotic beasts, which are perfect for honing your holy body."
"Yun'er, the 'Heavenly Secret Ancient City' is about to appear, and it may resonate with your star Pupil Technique; you may go and explore it."
"Ling'er, the 'Southern Bright Departure Fire Abyss' is where the Phoenix clan once resided; it is crucial for your Bloodline Awakening."
"Feng'er, 'Myriad Dao Mountain' gathers the traces of ten thousand Laws and is most compatible with your Innate Dao Body; you should go and contemplate there."
"Yan'er, Xi'er, you two have just formed your divine bodies and need to stabilize your Foundations. The 'Yin-Yang Realm' was opened by ancient mighty figures and contains Yin and Yang creation; it is perfect for the two of you to train together."
Lin Dao pointed out the direction for their next training based on each of their characteristics and needs.
These places were all fraught with danger, yet filled with opportunities.
"We will strictly follow Master's orders!"
The seven replied in unison, their eyes full of anticipation and fighting spirit.
"Remember," Lin Dao's tone turned serious, "The Lin Clan is your strongest backing, but the road must ultimately be walked by yourselves. Be cautious in all matters, but do not lose your sharpness. If you encounter an irresistible force, prioritize survival; your Master will settle the Karma for you."
"Yes!"
The seven felt warmth surge through their hearts, and they bowed solemnly once more.
The next day, seven streams of light shot up from the Lin Clan's main residence, breaking through the air in different directions.
Their departure did not make the Lin Clan quiet; instead, it added a sense of vigorous energy and infinite expectation.
After sending off the Seven Saint Sons, Lin Dao did not rest.
He knew well that for the Lin Clan to truly stand tall, it could not rely solely on him and a few talented juniors.
The comprehensive strength of the entire clan was the true Foundation.
He ordered the further opening of the "Myriad Laws Pavilion" and established the "Lecture Hall", where he would personally, or by inviting strong members of the clan and Guest Elders, hold forums to lecture and benefit all the disciples of the clan.
The contribution point System was also optimized, encouraging clansmen to explore, venture out, and complete missions, bringing back resources and glory for the clan.
At the same time, he began to use the feedback from the System and his own cultivation in the Samsara Realm to deduce Cultivation Techniques more suitable for the general disciples of the Lin Clan, attempting to create a complete lineage System belonging to the Lin Clan that could lead from the Mortal Grade all the way to Nirvana and even higher Realms.
This was a massive project, not a task for a single day, but it concerned the eternal Foundation of the Lin Clan.
Just as the Lin Clan was flourishing internally and the Seven Saint Sons were out training and adventuring, the landscape of the Nine Provinces continent was quietly changing due to the rise of the Lin Clan.
Some old-school Heaven-Grade Families began to take the initiative to befriend the Lin Clan and seek cooperation.
Originally neutral forces re-evaluated their relationship with the Lin Clan.
And those forces that had feuds with the Lin Clan, such as the Sand Puppet Clan and the Witch Barbarian Clan, became more dormant and cautious, not daring to provoke them easily again.
On this day, Lin Dao was deducing a Cultivation Technique when he suddenly felt something and cast his gaze toward the east.
His Divine Thought crossed an endless distance and "saw" a mysterious sea area shrouded in Chaos mist—the Guixu Sea.
It was one of the recognized Forbidden Grounds of the Nine Provinces, said to connect to unknown Realms, and even powerful figures in the Samsara Realm risked falling if they ventured deep inside.
But just a moment ago, he vaguely felt that the Chaos mist deep in the Guixu Sea seemed to fluctuate, and an extremely obscure aura, carrying a Law System different from any known in the Nine Provinces, flashed and disappeared.
"Power from Outside the Realm?"
A hint of gravity and curiosity flashed in Lin Dao's eyes.
The Nine Provinces continent, it seemed, was still too small; he began to look forward to the outside world.
"It seems it is time to explore this Guixu Sea."
Lin Dao thought to himself.
Not now, he needed to wait until the Seven Saint Sons had made progress in their training and the Lin Clan was more stable internally.
He collected his mind and continued to immerse himself in the deduction of the Cultivation Technique.
The cultivation of the second level of the Samsara Realm within his body and his Minor Achievement Primordial Divine Demon Body slowly circulated, resonating with the golden Luck of the entire Lin Clan, accumulating power, waiting for the next take-off.