ALL NOVEL Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Attempt
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At the pavilion beside the Green Lotus Pool on Fangmu Mountain, every Foundation Establishment Cultivator of the Lin Family, as well as the Qi Cultivation Elders, were present.
At the highest place sat Lin Xianzhi and Lin Shiming who had hurried back from the Qingzhou border. At this moment, everyone's expression was solemn, ready for the coming storm.
The momentum of Jin Peng, the Demon King, that day was truly overwhelming, oppressing the entire Yunzhou!
And this was only the beginning. What Yunzhou was about to face could be a massive beast tide, a rarity in a thousand years.
This beast tide brought an unprecedented pressure on everyone, and it would also be the Lin Family's greatest ordeal since the restoration of their Foundation Establishment family's glory.
If they were to overcome it, the Lin Family would no longer have external threats from the Li Family, and internally, an exceptional Spirit Root would emerge.
The rise of the Lin Family to become a Purple Mansion Family was within reach!
"Everyone is here, Shiming, make the arrangements!" Lin Xianzhi looked towards Lin Shiming before speaking.
Lin Shiming nodded. Ten years ago, it was his father who made the decisions. Now, ten years later, he had taken his father's place!
He took a deep breath. Right now, countless thoughts ran through his mind, but as the Family Head of the Lin Family, everyone could be in disarray, but he could not:
"Uncle Five, from this day forth, seal off the Golden Iron Stone vein. Until the beast tide recedes, we will not mine it. Also, leave a visual record. At the key moment, we can borrow outside forces to help us through the Qingyun beast tide ordeal!"
"And Uncle Five, please also take a stand at Nanling Mountain in Lingnan County. We must not let the newly relocated mortals be devoured by demonic beasts!"
"Yes, Family Head!" Lin Houyong responded.
"Father, Shijie, the main battleground for the upcoming beast tide will surely be the Qingyun marketplace. Its terrain is flat, and it is the opening where the largest number of Spirit Beasts in the entire Qingyun Mountain range emerge. Uncle Seven and I will defend there. We entrust the defense of the family's Fangmu Mountain to you both!"
"Yes!" Lin Shijie and Lin Houyuan both nodded as well.
They all knew that as named disciples of the Qingxuan Sect, Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi had to be at the very front lines of the war.
"Great-grandfather, effective immediately, buy large quantities of Healing Pills, defensive Magic Artifacts, and every kind of Second Rank Spirit Talisman from the major marketplaces, provided they are not more than thirty percent above the market price. We must be prepared to support the family in a prolonged battle!"
"Yes, Family Head!" Lin Yuzheng immediately nodded in response.
"Great-grandfather, effective immediately, provide access to battle formation training methods to all disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall, with the family waiving all contribution points unconditionally!"
"Yes, Family Head!"
"Great Uncle Four, both the Alchemy Hall and the Weapon Training Hall of the family will be under your responsibility. We must refine as many Healing Pills and standard Magic Artifacts as possible!"
"Yes, Family Head!"
"Uncle Two, the family needs you to take special care of the Formations during this period. Nanling Mountain needs reinforcement, and we also need to establish as many sensing Formations as possible!"
"Yes, Family Head!"
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A series of orders were issued, and everyone quickly took their leave to carry them out.
The Family's ordeal could not be shouldered by just one person; it required all members to unite in determination and effort.
The pavilion at the Green Lotus Pool soon only had Lin Xianzhi and Lin Shiming left, both young and old showing deep concern in their eyes.
They were far more pessimistic than the rest of the family members.
In truth, the Heavenly Sword True Person should have given them great confidence. However, they were also aware that the Demonic Path Three Sects of Chu Country would certainly not just stand by and watch.
They would definitely make their move at the critical moment. At that time, the Spirit Beast Sect and the Spirit Talisman Sect would be hit the hardest.
The entirety of the Zhao Kingdom would be engulfed in the flames of war.
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No matter whether it is the Demon King forces on Qingyun Mountain or the Three Sects of the Demonic Path, none are weaker than the Three Sects of Zhao Kingdom. For a time, facing two fronts, Zhao Kingdom will have to make a choice.
And the choice will only be between two parties: one is the territories belonging to the Spirit Talisman Sect and the Spirit Beast Sect, which is close to Chu Country.
Secondly, there are Yunzhou and Xuzhou of the Qingxuan Sect, which, in the eyes of the Qingxuan Sect, are considered remote areas that are very likely to be abandoned when the moment of crisis comes.
"Do your best!" Lin Xianzhi also sighed.
In the face of such a catastrophe, it is already beyond the control of a Foundation Establishment cultivator or even a Purple Mansion cultivator.
Only a Golden Core cultivator can preserve themselves in the face of such a catastrophe!
"By the way, Seventh Great-Uncle, there's good news! A Thunder Spirit Root cultivator has appeared in the family!" Lin Shiming suddenly said.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xianzhi's face also turned ecstatic, and he hurriedly asked the latter to lead the way.
After going to check, he gave the latter a set of cultivation techniques. Unfortunately, they did not have Li Xiulei's technique, just an ordinary Yellow-Ranked Superior Grade technique. And with that, the Li Family also disappeared from Yunzhou; finding Li Xiulei's technique was obviously no longer possible.
Given the fact that the Li Family had purchased war treasure ships twice, it should be that they took their core members and a large number of their mortals away on the war treasure ships.
At this moment, Lin Shiming's only doubt was why the Qingxuan Sect sold war treasure ships at the Qingxuan Grand Assembly.
If before the events on Qingyun Mountain he had not understood the power of the war treasure ships, now he clearly knew what the treasure ships meant and why most Purple Mansion cultivators craved a war treasure ship.
You must understand that as long as there are enough Foundation Establishment cultivators, that treasure ship is equivalent to a Purple Mansion cultivator!
Moreover, this time, the Qingxuan Sect, during the two Qingxuan Grand Assemblies, had the war treasure ships as their core finale treasures.
"Shiming, if something unexpected happens, by that time, you will protect Shilei and ensure his safety at all costs!" After seeing Lin Shilei, Lin Xianzhi looked much better, and his somewhat aged face relaxed somewhat.
Lin Shiming wanted to say some inspiring words, but in the end, he swallowed them.
He could only nod his head, after all, even formidable Purple Mansion cultivators like Zi Xuan Hermit and Tianyun Hermit could only flee in panic. How could he guarantee that their Lin Family would definitely be safe!
With the vigilant attitude of the Qingxuan Sect, Yunzhou and Xuzhou could become disposable pawns any day!
Lin Shiming, feeling somewhat sad, once again looked at Lin Xianzhi's white hair.
The white hair was already starting to become dry and split, losing its previous color!
Soon, he thought of the cultivation technique and the sword moves that Lin Xianzhi used, draining his lifespan. If his Seventh Great-Uncle could fully display the realm of Sword Light Transformation of the Sword Dao, his sword cultivator strength would absolutely be on par with Foundation Establishment Perfection.
Immediately he couldn't help but speak up:
"Seventh Great-Uncle, are you practicing the Renshui Geng Metal Art?"
At this moment, Lin Shiming would not let pass any opportunity to increase the strength of the Lin Family.
"Yes!" Lin Xianzhi said with a puzzled look on his face.
The Qingxuan Sect's techniques given to nominal disciples were Jade Slips that would be invalidated after a single refinement.
And also bound by a Heavenly Dao oath, the techniques must not be leaked, not even to one's own biological son.
Lin Shiming had also cultivated the Purple Wood Heart Sutra.
"Seventh Great-Uncle, can you practice in front of Shiming?" Lin Shiming tentatively asked.
The system prompts were filled with too much uncertainty, but concerning the lifespan and path of his Seventh Great-Uncle, he wanted to try!
Hearing this, Lin Xianzhi stared at Lin Shiming for a long time.
His eyes were full of strangeness, and he wanted to ask something, but in the end, he didn't. Instead, he nodded, choosing to trust.