Martial Arts, the Fairy's Cultivation

Following the Lin clan's procession, they finally arrived at the inner perimeter of the Tianyan Mountains around noon.

The place is now teeming with people, and the atmosphere is bustling. Judging from the relatively uniform attire of the various groups, they all come from the most prestigious and powerful forces in the Great Yan Dynasty, including some behemoths comparable to the Lin Clan.

"The Wang clan members have also arrived."

Lin Chen, standing in the group, looked at the dozen or so figures gathered in the distance. Each of them was dressed in fine clothes and rode a spirited horse, their eyes looking down on others, exuding an arrogant aura.

The person at the forefront was a stern-looking man in yellow robes. He stood out in the crowd, his robes fluttering wildly, and the Yuan energy fluctuations of a Yuan Dan Realm Great Perfection cultivator faintly seeped out from his body.

"Is it Wang Panyao who came this time?" Lin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly. He had heard of this man's reputation before; he was said to be quite ruthless and not to be trifled with.

"Hmph! Those arrogant bastards again, they're so annoying. Sister Ke'er, how about we teach the Wang family a lesson later?"

Some hot-tempered members of the Lin clan couldn't stand seeing the Wang clan members showing off their power, so they began to get restless and eager to try it out.

There is no such thing as being closely connected among the four major clans. On the contrary, these behemoths that control numerous resources and industries are all competitors to each other.

Among them, the Lin and Wang families, with the strongest foundations, are fraught with conflict and show signs of vying for the top spot among the four major clans. Coupled with the equally assertive style of the two clans, they often clash whenever they meet, especially the competitive younger generation.

However, in recent years, with the intention of suppressing the relationship between the two races by powerful figures at higher levels, the relationship has eased somewhat.

At that moment, Lin Ke'er merely glanced at the person who spoke, and then said calmly, "Don't cause any trouble. We're here to gain experience. Instead of fighting and being fierce, we should focus on the opportunities that may arise later."

"Sister Ke'er, is this opportunity really ours? I heard that Brother Lin Langtian and the others have come, and even some of the clan's true powerhouses will be making a move..."

Lin Dong, who was at the back of the group, paused when he heard that name, but he quickly concealed the strange feeling in his eyes.

There is an even more important purpose to this trip. We must not act rashly and clash with Lin Langtian. It is a small matter if it affects our own opportunities, but it is the result that Lin Dong would rather not see if it delays Miss Mu's actions.

Just as Lin Dong calmed down, he heard members of the Lin clan discussing the potential opportunities within the secret realm.

"The real treasure is definitely beyond the reach of us younger generation, but with such a big commotion, there can't be just one thing. We can always follow along and have a piece of the action."

"Once the secret realm opens, we should try to stay together. If we get separated, we can send a signal." While instructing everyone, Lin Ke'er glanced at Lin Dong at the back of the group, her deep blue eyes revealing a meaningful look.

Although Lin Ke'er didn't know much about Lin Dong's personality, she had a vague feeling that he might not travel with the Lin clan's group.

brush--

A whooshing sound came from afar, and a streak of light pierced the sky, falling into the depths of the mountains and transforming into a group of imposing figures. Their landing point was not far from the Lin clan's group, which conveniently blocked everyone's view of the Wang clan.

"Huh? It's those barbarian warriors from the Barbarian King Sect who are practicing body cultivation. So the people from the three major sects have arrived too..."

As one of the group exclaimed, Lin Dong's heart stirred slightly. He looked towards where the group was, and a series of muscular figures came into view. Among them was a lithe young girl who looked somewhat familiar to Lin Dong. She was none other than Hua Man, the junior sister of the Barbarian King Sect whom he had met briefly not long ago.

After landing, the members of the Barbarian King Sect looked towards the direction of the Lin Clan's group. Lin Dong's figure was hidden in the crowd without being noticed, but he was still spotted by the sharp-eyed Hua Man at a glance, and then a girl's clear exclamation came from the forest.

"Hey! You there, we meet again."

The Lin family members' eyes immediately focused on Lin Dong. Their expressions of surprise were mixed with a hint of something indescribable. They never expected that the person in front of them could be connected with people from the three major sects.

"Are you two very familiar with each other?"

Lin Ke'er appeared at the side at some point, her gaze sweeping between Hua Man and Lin Dong, a hint of curiosity flashing in her azure eyes.

"I've met you once before," Lin Dong shrugged and casually explained.

Just then, the people from the Barbarian King Sect, led by Hua Man, approached him, their surprised and enlightened gazes all focusing on Lin Dong.

"Sir, so you're from the Lin clan. No wonder you're so powerful."

The last time they met, Lin Dong seemed too mysterious from beginning to end. He was training alone in the primeval mountains, fighting against demonic beasts with his bare hands. Such an outstanding young man was completely unknown in the Great Yan Dynasty, as if he had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

But now that they see that mysterious man standing with the Lin clan's group, everything that happened before is no longer surprising. It's clear that Hua Man and the others regard Lin Dong as a hidden genius that the Lin clan doesn't publicly acknowledge.

"Greetings again, fellow members of the Barbarian King Sect."

Lin Dong calmly clasped his hands in greeting, without specifically explaining his identity. The members of the Lin clan were still in a state of surprise and no one dared to object. After all, the branch family could be considered part of the Lin clan to some extent. The members were somewhat unsure of Lin Dong's strength, and no one, except for those who were mentally unstable, would dare to challenge him.

Hua Man didn't dwell on the other person's identity. As long as she knew Lin Dong as a person, she didn't really care whether he came from a certain clan or not.

"I left in a hurry last time and didn't have time to thank you for saving the disciples of the Barbarian King Sect. Here, please keep these Pure Yuan Dan warriors safe. I didn't prepare them in advance, so I hope you won't find them too cheap."

Suddenly, a shadow flashed in front of him. Lin Dong subconsciously caught the Qiankun bag that Hua Man threw to him. After a quick scan, he saw that the Yuan energy inside was surging like a tide, and there were at least tens of thousands of Pure Yuan Pills. Lin Dong was a little astonished. As expected of a disciple of a major sect, he could easily take out so many cultivation resources.

"In that case, thank you, Miss Flower Garland."

Unable to refuse their hospitality, Lin Dong accepted the Qiankun bag amidst the enthusiastic gazes of the Barbarian King Sect members, a scene that filled Lin Chen and the others with envy.

With tens of thousands of Pure Yuan Pills, one could potentially buy even the lowest-grade spiritual treasures. Even those from the inner clans were not that wealthy, as their status and position were somewhat different from those of core disciples like Hua Man.

However, the subtle hints in Hua Man's words made Lin Ke'er, who was standing to the side, seem thoughtful.