Family Cultivation: I can see the prompts

452: Return to the Eastern Region, Humiliation Trap (two-in-one, please subscribe for a monthly ticket)With Lin Shiyun and Lin Zelu’s adjustments, the Teleportation Array on Shuangmu Island was set up once again.

There weren’t many Cultivators going to the Eastern Region this time: Lin Shiming, Nine Heavens Hermit, and Lin Shiyun and Lin Shiyuan.

The ’Shi Generation’ members had the deepest feelings for the Eastern Region.

This trip to the Eastern Region was not to restore the Lin Family, but to acquire Opportunity, so it wasn’t suitable to bring too many people.

However, a Formation Master was essential.

”If my Spirit Rat goes over and doesn’t sense the Formation I secretly prepared, it means my Immortal Cave has been exposed!” Nine Heavens Hermit once again took out a long, pointed red-furred rat. This Spirit Rat was exceptionally long and pointed, with a slightly large nose, making it look a bit comical.

But no one dared to underestimate it. This rat, named Thousand Flavor Rat, was extremely sensitive to smells and could track them from a thousand miles away.

The Teleportation Array activated as usual, and the red-furred rat quickly disappeared.

After about a quarter of an hour, Nine Heavens Hermit’s anxious heart settled. He nodded towards Lin Shiming and the other Lin Family members.

Lin Shiming also relaxed. Not only were Nine Heavens Hermit and the Lin Family on the same boat now, but his System’s prompts couldn’t be false.

After confirming there was no danger on the other side, the four of them stepped onto the Teleportation Array.

”Seventh Grand Uncle, if the Family is in trouble, crush that Jade Talisman. Immortal Master Kuangfeng should not refuse!” Lin Shiming still instructed.

This time, he also took the Yan Yang Sword. If possible, he still wanted to use the Yan Yang Sword to find the entrance to the Secret Realm.

At the same time, having the Yan Yang Sword made things more secure.

He was quite wary of True Person Liuhe, and even the Heavenly Demon Sect.

Especially True Person Liuhe; his Six Paths Heavenly Demon Skill had left a great impression on Lin Shiming, and his Clones were so numerous they were difficult to distinguish.

The most crucial thing was that the opponent knew he possessed a spatial Magic Treasure.

The South Sea Cultivation World, on the other hand, was currently stable, and the beast tide had ended, making the probability of needing the Yan Yang Sword small.

He gave the Jade Talisman, representing the last chance to contact Immortal Master Kuangfeng for help, to Lin Xianzhi, just in case.

With a flash of Spirit Light, Lin Shiming and the other four quickly appeared in a dim underground hall.

The hall was still the underground hall of Jiuyang Mountain, the former lair of Nine Heavens Hermit.

The light was extremely dim; most of the moonstones embedded in the hall had lost their Spiritual Qi and glowed faintly.

Moreover, the air was filled with a damp smell.

However, the surrounding stone milk pillars were still as they were before, undamaged, and the group of Dark Night Bats guarding on the stone pillars remained undisturbed.

Nine Heavens Hermit took out a jade flute and slowly played it. The Dark Night Bats immediately flew out, and from the deeper, darker parts, a giant Dark Night Bat King flapped its wings and appeared.

However, this Dark Night Bat King was only at the Peak of the third rank.

Nine Heavens Hermit took out some spirit beast meat and fed it to the Dark Night Bats one by one. The bats let out excited hissing sounds.

The third-rank Peak Bat King even landed on Nine Heavens Hermit’s shoulder, folding its two wings together as if embracing him.

The man and beast communicated there for a long time before Nine Heavens Hermit dismissed the bats, put away his jade flute, and looked at Lin Shiming:

”Fellow Daoist Lin, there’s no problem here. It seems the Heavenly Demon Sect’s reach hasn’t extended to the Spirit Talisman Sect yet!”

Jiuyang Mountain was located in the Spirit Talisman Sect’s territory. If this area was fine, it meant the possibility of trouble for the Spirit Talisman Sect was extremely low.

”The situation is still good!” Lin Shiming also nodded. Jiuyang Mountain not being exposed meant that the Teleportation Array to the East Sea was still directly accessible.

The four also arrived at the mountain hall of Jiuyang Mountain, where Nine Heavens Hermit began to process many transmission Jade Slips.

Some Jade Slips were from twenty years ago, some from thirty, and some from ten years ago.

Nine Heavens Hermit had originally gone into seclusion, which was not uncommon in the Cultivation world.

So, Cultivators looking for Nine Heavens Hermit would leave messages in the form of Jade Slips.

”Fellow Daoist Lin, I think it’s still necessary to understand the situation in the Eastern Region. I’ll help people refine a few Magic Treasures here!” Nine Heavens Hermit said with a hint of worry.

”The Qingyun Mountain Range has been unusually quiet recently, and it is said that many Demon Kings have retreated into the deepest parts of the Qingyun Mountain Range, causing the territory of Zhao Country to expand by another thirty percent!” Nine Heavens Hermit stated.

This matter was a bit strange, even Lin Shiming was somewhat confused.

The Qingxuan Sect was driven out of Zhao Country, and now Zhao Country only had the Spirit Beast Sect and the Spirit Talisman Sect as two super Sects. The Heavenly Demon Sect, Corpse Refining Sect, and even the Ten Thousand Swords Sect had not remained in Zhao Country.

No matter how good Qingxuan Mountain was, it still lay abandoned there.

And the Yao Race in the Qingyun Mountain Range, instead, retreated deeper, which was too illogical.

Thinking back, the Yao Race, when targeting the Qingxuan Sect, would even scheme, using the sudden death of a Purple Mansion Great Demon as an excuse to press with their entire army and attack Qingyun City.

”We are not in a hurry either!” Lin Shiming nodded. According to Nine Heavens Hermit’s estimate, the ningjin fruit would still take a few years to mature. Waiting in that Secret Realm Immortal Cave was also waiting, but understanding the situation beforehand here would be more secure.

Seemingly sensing Lin Shiyuan’s eagerness, Lin Shiming patted the latter’s shoulder.

Compared to Lin Shiyuan, Lin Shiyun was much calmer; he was carefully observing his surroundings. Of course, if he hadn’t trusted Nine Heavens Hermit, Lin Shiyun would probably have started setting up Formations already.

Although Lin Shiyuan was of the ’Shi Generation’, he was still too young, the same age as the ’Ze Generation’.

Lin Shiming said no more and found an Immortal Cave in Jiuyang Mountain to quietly settle down, secretly consuming sturgeon dragon wine and refining star spirit floss to slowly improve his Physical Body.

He now had many Magic Treasure methods, but the most powerful was still the incomplete Spirit Treasure, Star Bead. Even a Golden Core True Person, if not careful, could be smashed to death by his single punch.

As for the incomplete Spirit Treasure, blood demon disc, Lin Shiming also had expectations. If the risk wasn’t high this time, he naturally wanted to get the Treasure Unlocking Art from the Qingxuan Sect’s mountain gate.

Since True Person Liuhe dared to give it, he dared to take it!

He now possessed two incomplete Spirit Treasures, and his understanding of the power of such Spirit Treasures was no less than that of those Golden Core True Persons.

Coupled with his System prompts, he often surpassed ordinary people in this aspect by a considerable margin.

The following days were as peaceful as Shuangmu Island.

Every few days, Cultivators would visit Jiuyang Mountain, and the underground fire veins of Jiuyang Mountain would occasionally open.

Even half a month later, there was a Purple Mansion gathering, attended by some Purple Mansion Loose Cultivators, as well as Daoists from the Spirit Beast Sect and the Spirit Talisman Sect.

Lin Shiming had even met a few of them when he was still in the Qingxuan Sect.

Nine Heavens Hermit’s Breakthrough further convinced the other Cultivators that he had been cultivating diligently recently.

They often toasted and discussed the Dao on Jiuyang Mountain.

Meanwhile, in the Immortal Cave, Lin Shiyun was still diligently studying Formation knowledge, while Lin Shiyuan, at this moment, found it increasingly difficult to calm his mind.

His Cultivation of the Nine Nether Profound Wind Scripture would sometimes stop, and he would sometimes pace around, lost in thought.

Two months passed in the blink of an eye.

On this morning, heavy rain had quietly arrived during the night and departed in the morning, leaving behind visible raindrops dripping down.

The four once again gathered in the main hall of Jiuyang Mountain.

Nine Heavens Hermit’s eyes were even more sparkling at this moment.

”Good news! The situation in the Qingyun Mountain Range is even more favorable to us this time!” Nine Heavens Hermit invited the three to sit down and excitedly began.

”This anomaly in Qingyun is due to a conflict between the Azure Cloud Fox Clan and the Cloud Dragon Clan, which is why the Qingyun Mountain Range’s defensive line has retreated!”

”Furthermore, the six major Sects are all secretly preparing to profit once the Yao Race in the Qingyun Mountain Range suffer heavy losses!”

”This includes the Heavenly Demon Sect and the Corpse Refining Sect. At this time, the East Sea doesn’t have much attention on us!” After Nine Heavens Hermit finished speaking, he took out spirit wine and enthusiastically drank three cups in a row.

It was as if he was drinking away the cautiousness of the past two months in one gulp.

Upon hearing this, Lin Shiming also felt that the news was good.

Moreover, this news aligned with the Azure Cloud Fox Clan secretly colluding with Human Race Artifact Refiners and Alchemists.

Lin Shiming still held the flying fox token in his hand.

After delivering the news, Nine Heavens Hermit said no more. From now on, how to arrange things was Lin Shiming’s business. There were still at least two or three years until the ningjin fruit matured, and going half a year in advance would suffice.

Of course, if Lin Shiming wanted to go earlier, he would naturally be willing.

What he worried about most was Lin Shiming going to Qingxuan Mountain to retrieve the Treasure Unlocking Art.

True Person Liuhe had hidden his strength until the very end, only then revealing his Late Golden Core Stage combat power. At his Peak, even with the Yan Yang Sword, victory would be difficult. With the six demons gathered, their power would undoubtedly be astonishing.

”Also, there’s one more thing, I don’t know if I should say it or not!” Nine Heavens Hermit suddenly spoke again.

He glanced at Lin Shiming, then at Lin Shiyuan.

”Speak!” Lin Shiming nodded.

”Chu Changkong of the Chu Family has advanced to Purple Mansion, and in a month, they will hold a Purple Mansion Grand Ceremony on Fumushan!”

As soon as these words were uttered, Lin Shiming felt a surge of indignation in his chest, while Lin Shiyuan’s body trembled, his eyes turning red.

No matter how much they could endure in their hearts, hearing this news still shook their spirits, leaving them speechless for a long time.

The Chu Family was, of course, the Chu Family that attacked Fangmu Mountain when the Lin Family retreated. It was also the Chu Family that killed Lin Houyong and the other elders who were the last Lin Family members to defend.

Now, the Chu Family had transformed from a Foundation Establishment Family into a Purple Mansion Family, living even more ostentatiously than the Lin Family before.

They could even be considered the number one Family in Yunzhou!

And this was achieved by stepping on the Lin Family, which was why Nine Heavens Hermit hesitated whether to speak.

”Seventh Brother, this is very likely a trap, we must not fall for it!” Lin Shiyuan said, his eyes red.

He had not lost his reason. The current Lin Family revolved around Lin Shiming. If Lin Shiming were to fall into it, or even perish, then he, Lin Shiyuan, would be a sinner.

He couldn’t face his father.

Nine Heavens Hermit’s hesitation was also because it was too strange; as soon as they arrived in the Eastern Region, news of a Purple Mansion Grand Ceremony came, which was too much of a coincidence.

Lin Shiming’s mind was racing at this moment. He naturally wanted revenge, especially against a petty clown like the Chu Family. The current Chu Family didn’t even require him to act; any one of his Spirit Beasts could wipe out the Chu Family in an instant.

But he had to consider whether the Heavenly Demon Sect had set up a trap on Fangmu Mountain.

Even the Qingxuan Sect’s mountain gate might already have a trap laid, just waiting for him to walk into it.

If it were him, given the Heavenly Demon Sect’s strength, he would definitely set up traps in both places, waiting for his arrival.

After all, the blood demon disc Magic Treasure was inherently precious, and his spatial Immortal Cave had also been observed by True Person Liuhe’s Clone. Even the Magic Treasure concealing his aura within him was probably coveted immensely.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to leave the Treasure Unlocking Art in Qingxuan Mountain for decades.

”Go directly to the East Sea!” Lin Shiming looked at Nine Heavens Hermit.

Nine Heavens Hermit still hesitated, but then Lin Shiming added:

”It’s a bit early to look for the Core Formation Pill now, but it doesn’t prevent us from taking the Opportunity we deserve!” Lin Shiming said, looking up.

His gaze was exceptionally firm.

Since the Heavenly Demon Sect wouldn’t let them start by dealing with the Chu Family, then they would skip the petty clowns and go straight for the Heavenly Demon Sect.

He could now be considered alone, a Loose Cultivator.

The Heavenly Demon Sect must also be prepared to be shattered by a Loose Cultivator!

”Good!” Nine Heavens Hermit nodded.

At this moment, he actually felt this was more secure.

The known Late Golden Core Stage Cultivators of the Heavenly Demon Sect were two: Real Person Tianmo and True Person Liuhe. Of course, it didn’t rule out other Immortal Masters.

After all, the Heavenly Demon Sect was a Sect that suppressed a Cultivation country, and it was also close to the sea, with abundant Cultivation resources.

But if the Heavenly Demon Sect truly wanted to kill Lin Shiming, given the situation with the Yan Yang Sword, at least two Late Stage Immortal Masters would be in Zhao Country.

At that time, if something happened to the Heavenly Demon Sect headquarters in Chu Country, without a Teleportation Array, they would definitely be beyond reach!

”Elder Jiuxiao, how much do you know about the Heavenly Demon Sect? Don’t tell me what you’ve recently investigated, just what you knew decades ago!” Lin Shiming spoke again.

At this time, it was imperative not to inquire about the Heavenly Demon Sect’s current news. Even if the news was fifty years old and outdated, it was better than recent inquiries.

Of course, they couldn’t go and inquire, as this would inevitably affect their actions.

Their biggest advantage now was that they were in the dark, and the Heavenly Demon Sect was in the open.

”I have been to the Chu Country Cultivation world. It is a Cultivation country by the sea, and its largest city is Yuhai City. When it was founded, it was named with the ambition to control the entire East Sea. On the day it was named, dozens of Demon Kings ascended the city walls to battle!”

”The East Sea is different from the South Sea; islands are scarce, and the coastline is quite distant. So Chu Country has never tried to occupy sea islands, but there are actually many small Families and Loose Cultivators who have occupied sea islands, though those small Families and the sea area are quite miserable!”

”And as far as I know, forty years ago, the Heavenly Demon Sect should have had seven Golden Core True Persons: Real Person Tianmo, True Person Liuhe, Real Person Huanmo, Immortal Master Yelan, Blood Rain True Person, Bi Chen Master, and True Person Sanghun. According to the information you provided about True Person Liuhe, True Person Liuhe and Real Person Tianmo are both Late Golden Core Stage, or even Peak Golden Core. Following them, Real Person Huanmo and True Person Sanghun are both Middle Stage Golden Core, while the remaining three True Persons are Early Stage Golden Core. Of course, there’s also a rumor that the Heavenly Demon Sect’s previous generation Grand Elder, Immortal Master Mohun, has not yet passed away...”

Nine Heavens Hermit spoke one by one, and Lin Shiming listened very carefully, his mind racing.

They and the Heavenly Demon Sect were irreconcilable.

The enmity was already at its greatest, so they might as well make it even greater.

Weakening the enemy and strengthening himself, both of these, in his opinion, were the most important tasks at hand.