Cultivating immortality begins with discerning the secrets of heaven.

Choosing the first option will save you from the process of attending the Ascension Ceremony and allow you to directly join the Taiyuan Sect.

If it were in the past, Lin Yun would have made this choice without hesitation.

But now he can truly feel that his weapon-refining skills have improved, and he even knows in advance what the weapon-refining assessment questions will be.

He had prepared for this for quite some time. He wouldn't say he was 100% sure, but he was about 70% sure.

Lin Yun glanced at his grandfather, Lin Jing, who nodded at him, indicating that he could choose boldly and that he would bear the pressure from the family.

Seeing this, Lin Yun felt a warmth in his heart, and then chuckled, "Elder, I choose the second option. I plan to participate in the weapon-refining assessment of this Ascension Conference and give it a try."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jing's eyes widened, and he said anxiously, "Yun'er, you..."

The other elders were also taken aback by Lin Yun's choice.

Lin Jinnan seemed to have expected this, and chuckled, "Good lad, you've got guts."

Lin Jingtao of the Zhongmai clan laughed loudly, "Hahaha, Lin Jing, you've raised a fine grandson! With such spirit, how could he not amount to something great in the future?"

The other elders also nodded in agreement, saying, "This lad is indeed sensible."

Lin Jinnan waved his hand and said, "Alright, since that's the case, I will make an exception and exempt your father, Lin Yuanshan, from punishment."

"From this day forward, you and your father can return to the main lineage."

Lin Yun's face lit up with joy, and he bowed in gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Elder!"

The other clan elders, who initially had some reservations about the matter, ultimately remained silent and tacitly approved it.

Lin Jinnan chuckled and said, "What I said earlier still stands. You can make a request to the family, whether it's for the inheritance of cultivation techniques, medicinal pills and provisions, or spiritual items."

"Consider this a reward for crafting ten low-grade magic artifacts for the family!"

Soon, Lin Yun began to ponder this matter.

His first thought was about his cultivation method. He was currently practicing the "Wood Element Technique," a basic wood cultivation method with only the Qi Refining stage section.

Although this method is not common, it is not particularly unique either. The only difference is that the magical power cultivated is balanced and harmonious, making it easier to break through bottlenecks.

The family possesses a core inherited cultivation technique called "Green Bamboo Ascension Technique," which is a Foundation Establishment level cultivation technique.

If one cultivates this method and enters the Foundation Establishment stage, one can cultivate a spiritual bamboo within the body. This spiritual bamboo can improve along with the cultivator's realm.

This spiritual bamboo can subtly nourish the physical body, making the cultivator's blood and energy more active, and it can also refine magical power, making the true essence in the dantian more pure.

  

In addition, the spirit bamboo can also be used to fight enemies.

If one can obtain the subsequent chapters on the Core Formation stage and cultivate this technique to reach the Core Formation stage, this spirit bamboo can be directly transformed into one's own natal magic weapon.

Lin Yun was extremely envious of this core family inheritance technique. It was a fragment that the first ancestor of the Lin family had obtained by chance, and it was still the lifeblood of the Lin family.

"Should we choose this family's inherited cultivation method...?"

He quickly dismissed the thought and decided to ask for a spiritual material.

"I feel my weapon-refining skills have improved recently, and I want a spiritual material."

Lin Jinnan nodded and said, "Alright, I'll have your grandfather take you to the family treasury to choose something later!"

"Thank you, elder!"

...

A few days later, Lin Jing said with exasperation, "Sigh, you silly boy, haven't you always wanted to go to the upper sect to cultivate? Why did you refuse this time?"

"The clan elders have the final say in the council hall. If you choose to accept the clan's recommendation on the spot, you can become a disciple of the Taiyuan Sect next year!"

However, Lin Yun chuckled and shook his head, saying, "Grandpa, do you lack confidence in me? I believe I can pass the assessment and join the Taiyuan Sect on my own."

Moreover, he felt that making that choice would put too much pressure on his grandfather, and he didn't want to make things difficult for him in the future.

"Silly boy, it's good to have ambition, but the Ascension Ceremony is a grand event for the entire Southern Region. Even rogue cultivators from outside the Southern Region will come to participate."

"In the most intense year, I once saw a thirty-year-old rogue cultivator at the late stage of Qi Refining fail to be selected."

With that, Lin Jing led Lin Yun into the family treasury.

"However, it was quite wise of you not to choose the family's core cultivation technique, the Green Bamboo Spirit Ascension Technique."

"This method is not considered fast in the Qi Refining stage of cultivation; at most, it is on par with the 'Wood Element Technique'."

"Moreover, after you choose this method, the clan elders will have to plant a restriction in your mind to prevent the technique from being leaked, which is really troublesome."

"The advantages of the Green Bamboo Spirit Ascension Technique can only be realized during the Foundation Establishment stage. If you can successfully establish your foundation one day, you will be able to practice the family's techniques at will."

In fact, this was also part of Lin Yun's own considerations. With his talent in four spiritual roots, cultivating the "Wood Element Technique" was sufficient.

Going back and forth to repair it is just a waste of your time and energy.

Most importantly, if one can become a Foundation Establishment Elder of the Taiyuan Sect in the future, there will be more cultivation techniques to choose from.

In the transmission hall of the Taiyuan Sect, there are almost as many cultivation techniques as there are sand.

Upon entering the family treasury, Lin Yun was quickly overwhelmed by the dazzling array of items.

The first thing that catches the eye are seven mid-grade magic artifacts, all of which have been carefully sealed away.

"Your efforts in selecting a mid-grade magic weapon are still a bit lacking, but if you want one, I'll try to find a way. Do you have your eye on anything?" Lin Jing asked with concern.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Yun shook his head and said, "Let's look at the other things."

Next, a shelf came into view, on which were placed some spiritual materials.

A fist-sized piece of shattered Yuan Spirit Gold, a charred section of lightning-struck wood, a tail feather of a demonic bird radiating a clear light...

Soon, Lin Yun's gaze was drawn to a demonic python tendon.

The dark red python tendons exuded a strong murderous aura, making Lin Yun feel a chill run down his spine.

"This is the main tendon of the late-stage first-tier Bright Flame Spirit Python. It was a demon beast that Ancestor Qingya personally killed. Now, only this main tendon remains," Lin Jing explained to him.

This item... is actually an excellent material for refining weapons.

Upon seeing it for the first time, several weapon-refining plans came to Lin Yun's mind.

Whips, ropes... and bowstrings!

"The things deeper within the treasure vault are beyond my control to exchange for you."

"Let's choose from these!"

Lin Yun quickly made his choice and took away the large tendon of the late-stage first-tier demonic python.

Lin Jing nodded and said, "That's right. Over the years, the family has always wanted to take this item out and entrust it to a weapon refiner to be refined into a high-grade magic weapon."

"However, those weapon refiners all asked for too high prices and didn't guarantee success, so it's been left until today."

"Now that you can take it with you, it saves the family a lot of trouble."

Lin Yun was very satisfied with this large tendon. He chuckled and said, "I hope it won't be wasted in my hands."

...

After making his selections from the treasure vault, Lin Yun spent a period of peaceful cultivation.

Before they knew it, the day of the Lin family's memorial service arrived.

The arrival of this day signifies that the Ascension Ceremony is also approaching.

This clan ceremony will recommend two members of the Lin family to join the Taiyuan Sect, and at the same time, a ceremony will be held to pay homage to the family's immortals.

"The clan festival begins!"

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