Family Cultivation: I can see the prompts

253: Beast Talisman and World Tower (2-in-1)The emergence of the Tai Bai Sword Sect once again left Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi feeling uncertain.

Ever since they learned about the Spirit Communication Sword’s appearance, they had suspected that the Secret Realm was of no small origin.

But they hadn’t expected this Small World to contain the ruins of a Nascent Soul Sect.

In this situation, even Golden Core True Persons would be moved.

Lin Shiming now understood why the Qingxuan Sect had made such a big move.

Moreover, judging by the reactions of the Five Great Sects, they must also have numerous strategies.

If it was the Qingxuan Sect, it would be fine; as long as they weren’t rash, they would still be considered allies. But if they encountered powerful Cultivators from the Heavenly Demon Sect or the Corpse Refinement Sect, even the greatest trump cards he had prepared might still be slightly insufficient.

However, what he didn’t understand was the Qingxuan Sect’s intention.

Gathering so many Cultivators, and with the other Five Great Sects also present, the variables involved were significant.

How would those Immortal Masters ensure that the treasures fell into their hands?

Even if they monitored it, if the treasure was on a Qingxuan Sect Cultivator, it would be fine to hand it over directly.

But if it was with the other Five Great Sects, those Golden Core True Persons would absolutely not back down.

At that time, the few Golden Core True Persons of the Qingxuan Sect might not necessarily be able to withstand the pressure.

While the two were speculating, they also collected the Storage Pouches of the four individuals. To Lin Shiming’s pleasant surprise, they found a Jade Slip among the four.

The secret technique recorded in this Jade Slip was precisely the method for refining Third-Order Beast Talismans.

Although the power of these Beast Talismans wasn’t very great, and they only came in Second-Order and Third-Order, they were extremely useful for the Lin Family. In the future, when developing Shuangmu Island, it was unknown whether they would encounter a beast tide. Although the Lin Family’s current development was rapid...

Their foundation in the Four Arts of Pills, Artifacts, Formations, and Talismans was still somewhat lacking.

As a result, when facing the crisis of invasion by major powers, they would clearly lack means.

Especially when the Lin Family produced Purple Mansion Cultivators and required Fourth-Order Legacy, they would be even more constrained.

That would mean the Family had no Fourth-Order Formations, and no one could refine Fourth-Order Medicinal Pills.

Of course, these Beast Talismans also supplemented a portion of the Lin Family’s Talisman-making Legacy.

Furthermore, the Family’s development wasn’t solely up to him. Since he hadn’t been able to Cultivate the Four Arts of Cultivation, it would naturally be up to the Family’s Cultivators to carry them forward.

Among the four Storage Pouches, there were no other particularly remarkable Spirit Materials. A few powerful Talismans had been used up during the earlier battle, but there were still quite a few Spirit Stones.

A simple Fireball spell incinerated the bodies of the few individuals, and the two continued cautiously towards the center of the Secret Realm.

There was the World Tower, which led to the Small World.

Moreover, under Lin Xianzhi’s Lingxi insect’s sensing, the Qian Family also began to move towards the Tower.

However, the two were not in a hurry. The World Tower would only open on the third day. If they rushed there now, they might encounter some old monsters from the Heavenly Demon Sect and the Corpse Refinement Sect, and because of the Tai Bai Sword Palace, it would clearly be more intense.

Perhaps there would even be a dispute in front of the World Tower.

As for the agreement with Xiao Chen and Xie An, the two naturally didn’t take it too seriously. In a situation where safety was uncertain, getting lost was quite normal.

Rather than risking it for treasures that might not be secured, it was better to scour this Mysterious Grade Secret Realm thoroughly.

Especially since Lin Xianzhi also had a Spirit Rat for finding treasures.

This allowed them to reap a rich harvest of Spirit Medicine and treasures.

Furthermore, from this point on, whenever Lin Shiming was about to explore, he had to wait until dawn of the next day.

Even if there was a crisis, he could prepare and devise countermeasures in advance with the System’s prompt.

Moreover, in this Secret Realm, there were many Spirit Medicines not found in the outside world. This time, he also used his Small World to extensively transplant some rare Spirit Medicine seedlings and some Spirit Trees, root and all.

Lin Xianzhi was initially a bit strange, but afterwards, he instead began to help Lin Shiming with some simple transplantations.

The two didn’t know if they would have a second chance to enter this Mysterious Grade Secret Realm, so they naturally cherished the opportunity!

Besides, with so many Demonic Cultivators entering this time, if Demonic Cultivators didn’t cause some destruction, could they even be considered Demonic Cultivators?

The two’s actions were not fast, but they weren’t worried.

If the Small World’s first opportunity was taken, then it was taken.

The important thing was to be steady.

Along the way, they were ambushed several times and encountered Cultivators from the Corpse Refinement Sect multiple times. These Cultivators, relying on their Spirit Corpses, also wanted to rob and kill Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi.

However, Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi, who were not afraid of Peak Foundation Establishment Cultivators, how could they be ambushed by these Cultivators?

Instead, the two made a fortune, and the hard-earned possessions of several bandit Cultivators fell into their hands.

They even obtained several top-grade Magical Artifacts, but the two were also wary of these newly acquired Magical Artifacts and put them into their Storage Pouches, no longer bothering with them.

Of course, they also encountered Cultivators from the other Three Sects. However, these Cultivators were not strong, and upon seeing Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi, they kept their distance.

The entire Secret Realm was filled with a murderous aura, and everyone was in danger!

It wasn’t until the sixth day that the two finally arrived at the World Tower, neither too early nor too late.

Upon seeing the World Tower, even from a hundred miles away, the two only felt their own insignificance.

The giant tower before them was a hundred zhang tall, piercing the clouds. The entire tower was constructed from unknown materials, emitting Spirit Light and covered in Spirit Runes. The exterior was inlaid with golden nanmu and adorned with dragon and phoenix carvings, like a golden imperial palace, luxurious, grand, and magnificent.

The entire World Tower had eighty-one floors!

At the very top of the tower was a dazzling Spirit Orb, like a great sun.

In front of the World Tower, many Cultivators were meditating and Cultivating.

These Cultivators were divided into six factions.

There were Qingxuan Sect Cultivators wearing green Daoist robes, Spirit Beast Sect Cultivators wearing brocade beast robes, Spirit Talisman Sect Cultivators wearing Heavenly Talisman Daoist robes, plus Ten Thousand Swords Sect Cultivators carrying heavy swords. Additionally, there were Heavenly Demon Sect Cultivators wearing black robes and holding Heavenly Demon Banners, as well as Corpse Refinement Sect Cultivators with coffins arranged in front of them.

Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi quietly approached the Qingxuan Sect’s area.

They immediately saw Xie An.

As a direct Disciple of the Qingxuan Sect and a Peak Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he was organizing the Qingxuan Sect’s Cultivators with several other Peak Foundation Establishment Disciples.

As soon as Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi appeared, a large group of gazes fell upon them, especially Lin Shiming. His Middle Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation was extremely conspicuous at this time.

Many Cultivators even secretly transmitted messages to him, openly threatening him.

They asked him if he had the Sword Map of the Tai Bai Sword Palace.

They told him to hand it over and so on.

Lin Shiming naturally ignored this. With the Qingxuan Sect’s Cultivators present, he didn’t believe the other party would act.

The current six factions, strictly speaking, were only peaceful because they hadn’t seen any tangible treasures. Otherwise, they would have already fought to the death!

Coupled with the fact that no one was confident, they remained safe, but the tension was considerable.

”Senior Brother Xie!” Lin Shiming, seeing that Xie An was finally free, went to greet him.

”Shiming, Xian Zhi, you’re finally here. I was just about to enter the Small World, why don’t we go together!” Xie An said with some joy.

Lin Shiming scanned the area and found that the other Disciples who had been with Daoist Zi Xuan that day seemed to have already entered the Small World. It was therefore normal for Xie An to invite him to join.

Perhaps the latter also knew that this Secret Realm trip was far from simple.

”Then we’ll trouble Senior Brother Xie!” Lin Shiming immediately bowed respectfully.

Xie An was the most familiar person to them.

They had also fought against Demonic Cultivators together, so they were naturally willing to have a companion.

”Senior Brother, we’re new here and not yet familiar with the World Tower. Could Senior Brother perhaps offer some guidance?” Lin Shiming looked at the World Tower and also noticed that the Cultivators entering the Tower seemed to be fully armed and prepared, so he asked Xie An.

”Shiming, this World Tower is a barrier Magic Treasure that Seals the Small World. It was accidentally discovered by a Senior Brother from Shenji Peak last time, which triggered the appearance of the World Tower!”

”As a barrier Magic Treasure, the World Tower became the entrance to the Small World and also prevented Yao Beasts from the Small World from entering this Mysterious Grade Secret Realm. It’s a dual-direction Seal gate!”

”According to the Junior Martial Uncle of the Sect, this Small World only opens once every thirty years!”

”Additionally, this World Tower also screens Cultivators entering the Small World. First, by Soul age and Spiritual Root, and second, by strength!”

”Therefore, Cultivators must challenge the Tower to enter the Small World. One can enter by clearing nine floors, obtain an additional Magical Artifact by clearing eighteen floors, and receive another treasure for every nine floors cleared, all the way up to eighty-one floors!”

With Xie An’s introduction, Lin Shiming was once again shocked. This World Tower seemed to be selecting direct Disciples!

This greatly increased Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi’s interest.

Especially Lin Xianzhi, who looked at Lin Shiming, having extreme confidence in him.

Lin Shiming was now under fifty years old, yet he possessed Middle Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, had comprehended Sword Intent, and his Body Refining cultivation was also Middle Stage Foundation Establishment. His overall strength was comparable to Peak Foundation Establishment, making it naturally easy for him to challenge the Tower.

And this was also a relatively big advantage for Lin Shiming.

Although there were Two Spiritual Roots and rare Spiritual Root Geniuses among all Cultivators, not many had come.

”Legend has it that after clearing all eighty-one floors, one can also obtain the Legacy token of the Tai Bai Sword Palace!” Xie An said with a hint of envy in his eyes.

”Most of the Cultivators staying here are either preparing to challenge the Tower, or because only three people can enter the Tower at a time!”

Upon hearing this, Lin Shiming took a deep breath.

It was impossible not to be tempted by the Legacy token of the Tai Bai Sword Palace, but at the same time, he knew it wouldn’t be that easy.

”What about the safety of challenging the Tower?” Lin Shiming asked again. This question was the most crucial.

If challenging the Tower endangered his life, he wouldn’t be so arrogant as to disregard everything for treasures.

”Naturally, it’s safe!” Xie An said.

”At least we’ve watched so many times and haven’t seen anyone in danger. Everyone entered that floor of the Tower!”

”And some Cultivators have already cleared the Tower and returned!” Xie An spoke without reservation, sharing all the information.

This information was no secret; anyone who stayed here for a while would naturally understand that the Tower would not pose a danger to Cultivators.

Nor was there any violation of Sect rules.

Besides, he and Lin Shiming also jointly carried the orders of Daoist Zi Xuan.

Lin Shiming nodded upon hearing this, finally feeling relieved.

In that case, he could give it a try.

The only thing that puzzled him was why the entrance to the Small World was guarded by a Tower.

One should know that normal Legacies would use Legacy stairs or Legacy palaces, which were normal!

Of course, he didn’t dwell on it. Since there was a Tai Bai Sword Palace and a Ten Thousand Swords Graveyard inside the Small World, another World Tower could also be justified.

While Lin Shiming was thinking, three Cultivators from the Spirit Beast Sect charged towards the World Tower.

These three were all young, and their cultivation was all Late Foundation Establishment Stage.

All three carried three or four bulging spirit beast pouches, and in their hands, they held top-grade Magical Artifacts and Talismans as they walked towards the World Tower.

As the three entered.

The first floor of the World Tower instantly lit up.

It seemed that the trial had already begun.

And in the direction where the Spirit Beast Sect Cultivators were located, several Cultivators watched with anticipation.

”Given their age, the first floor should have only one Third-Order Middle Stage Spirit Beast!”

”The second floor will have two!”

... ”And so on!”

Xie An continued to explain to Lin Shiming beside him.

Sure enough, there were three Spirit Lights on the Tower, and these three Spirit Lights climbed up floor by floor extremely quickly.

Clearly, the Spirit Beasts they encountered were not powerful.

Soon, they reached the ninth floor of the World Tower.

”Shiming, you’ve only been Cultivating for less than fifty years, right?” Xie An suddenly asked.

Lin Shiming nodded. This was no secret in the Lin Family, and he couldn’t hide it.

”Then the first floor you face should only be a Third-Order Early Stage Yao Beast. You can try to become the second person to clear all ninety-nine floors!”

Xie An spoke with some excitement.

He knew Lin Shiming’s strength, and Lin Shiming also had several quite impressive Spirit Beasts.

And the Tower corresponding to him, even at the ninety-ninth floor, would only require him to face nine Third-Order Late Stage Yao Beasts!

”Senior Brother overpraises me. It’s not that easy. Clearing forty-five floors would already be good enough!” Lin Shiming shook his head, not having much intention of clearing ninety-nine floors.

”You really can try. Speaking of which, the one who cleared eighty-one floors before was a Cultivator from the Spirit Talisman Sect. He was also the Cultivator who exchanged for the imitation Magical Artifact of the shenji pagoda!” Xie An continued, with a hint of envy in his eyes.

At the same time, he also hoped that the Qingxuan Sect would produce such a Cultivator.

One should know that because that Cultivator reached the top floor, all the Cultivators of the Spirit Talisman Sect felt much more spirited.

And he himself was not young; the first floor would probably be a Third-Order Late Stage Yao Beast, and by the eighty-first floor, there might even be Purple Mansion Yao Beasts.

Of the three Cultivators from the Spirit Beast Sect, one lit up a white light on the thirty-second floor, while the other two both lit up brilliant white lights on the thirty-sixth floor.

The appearance of the white light also indicated that the three had entered the Small World.

As the three finished, another three from the Corpse Refinement Sect walked out and headed towards the World Tower.

A new round of Tower challenges was about to begin!

”Shiming, Xian Zhi, you two should meditate first. Once you’ve recovered! Let’s challenge the Tower together!” Xie An said.

Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi both nodded, especially Lin Shiming. His System prompts for today had already been used up, so waiting for his state to adjust suited him perfectly!