Cultivating immortality begins with discerning the secrets of heaven.

The Lin family's clan festival is quite grand, and both branches and the main branch can attend.

On Huangzhu Mountain, a series of figures stood, all looking at the clan elders on the main mountain with awe.

Lin Jinnan presided over the clan ceremony again this time. He had almost lost count of how many times he had raised the torch of the sacrificial fire.

"After the storm, the bamboo shoots are always the first to emerge. No one knows better than the Lin family how many trials and tribulations a bamboo shoot has to go through to grow into a strong bamboo."

"A family needs to be passed down, and the efforts of future generations are indispensable."

"The fact that the Lin family has been able to stand tall in the cultivation world is largely due to the contributions of every member of the Lin family."

"With the Ascension Ceremony approaching, the family will recommend two outstanding disciples to enter the Upper Sect for cultivation. The remaining eligible disciples may also follow the family to Taiyuan Immortal City to participate in the Ascension Ceremony if they wish."

"With clear skies and fresh air, our family will surely prosper!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Jinnan lowered the torch in his hand and lit a grand bonfire.

boom!

The heatwave swept across the mountains, causing the bamboo leaves to dance in the wind.

The bright firelight shone on everyone's face, illuminating the expressions of every Lin family cultivator.

"I thought I wouldn't be able to go up the main mountain to participate in the clan festival this time. My son, thank goodness you're here," Lin Yuanshan said, tears streaming down his face.

Lin Yun rolled his eyes and said, "Old man, if you really want to thank me, then don't act recklessly in the future. Just stay in the family and cultivate honestly. That's better than anything else."

"Don't worry, son, Dad won't do anything reckless anymore."

During their conversation, the family's recommended candidate was finalized.

They are Lin Mo from the Bo lineage and Lin Xuan from the Zhong lineage.

The former, true to his name, was a quiet and reserved young man who had already reached the third level of Qi Refining at the age of fourteen and was highly regarded in the Bo Clan.

The latter was twenty-two years old and, like Lin Yun, had the cultivation level of the fourth level of Qi Refining.

Both of them possessed the aptitude of three spiritual roots, which made them highly valued by their families, who regarded them as future pillars of society.

"Remember, when you two go to the upper sect to cultivate, be sure to keep a low profile and avoid causing trouble!"

"Sects are not like families; no one will tolerate you here!"

"Hongye is about to reach the Foundation Establishment stage, but she is still somewhat isolated within the sect and will need your assistance."

Upon hearing their elder's instructions, Lin Mo and Lin Xuan replied in unison, "Understood!"

"Alright, pack up and get ready to go."

And so, after the clan ceremony ended, a middle-aged man with a heroic air appeared on the main peak, riding a bamboo sword.

His name is Lin Zhongchuan, he is Lin Hongye's father, and also the youngest elder of the Lin family.

He was the one leading the team on this trip to Taiyuan Immortal City.

  

In addition, Zhongmai and Jimai also sent an elder with mid-stage Qi Refining to accompany their teams.

Three bamboo leaf boats floated in the air, each carrying two or three members of the Lin family as they flew away.

Lin Yun sat on the spirit boat piloted by Lin Hairong, along with Lin Yang and another disciple of the Ji lineage.

"The day has finally come. I wonder what the weapon crafting assessment will be like at this Ascension Ceremony," Lin Yang said, his voice slightly tense.

Knowing the content of the assessment, Lin Yun wanted to tell the other party, but he didn't know how to explain it, so he could only sigh in his heart.

"Let's take it one step at a time. As long as our skills are good, there will always be opportunities."

However, Lin Yang was not so optimistic. He frowned and said, "This should be my only chance to join a top sect."

At this point, he looked with a hint of envy at the flying boat piloted by Lin Zhongchuan.

Lin Yun didn't respond to this, but instead closed his eyes to rest and quietly activated the Book of Insight in his mind.

The earth's vein fire in the Cangxuan Domain is flourishing, and metal and wood elements are sprouting, making it ideal for alchemy and weapon crafting.

The bandits who attacked the Qi family caravan fled to Xiangnan Ridge and are currently lying in wait near Zhongling Market, preparing to pull off one more heist before escaping the Southern Region.

In the frigid north, a once-in-a-millennium blizzard is sweeping across the land, forcing large numbers of icefield tribes to migrate south in search of new habitats.

The He family of Xiaoyun Mountain has obtained a secret recipe for alchemy and is preparing to train their own family of alchemists.

Elder Sun of the Taiyuan Sect's spirit beast succumbed to its wounds. Upon opening its body, it was discovered that it had died from a Blood Fiend Curse, likely the work of a demonic cultivator. Elder Sun issued a reward for information leading to the discovery of this demonic cultivator.

The Dragon-Locking Well of the Great Qian Dynasty has once again shown unusual activity, with seven streams of dragon energy already dissipating. The Great Qian Emperor is enraged and has issued a decree to reclaim the dragon energy.

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After seeing the above information, Lin Yun pondered for a long time, and then repeatedly considered the cause of death of Elder Sun's spirit beast.

"The Blood Fiend Curse, a demonic cultivator who practices the path of blood... Isn't there a wounded demonic cultivator lying dormant in Ningfeng City, plundering the essence and blood of mortals every night to heal his injuries..."

Lin Yun muttered to himself, "Even a fool would think that these things are related."

"It's a pity that Sister Hongye hasn't come out of seclusion yet, otherwise we could have given her the information so she could go to Elder Sun to claim the bounty."

"But it doesn't matter. We should be able to reach Taiyuan Immortal City in a while. That's Taiyuan Sect's territory, and we might be able to see Taiyuan Sect's wanted posters there."

Lin Yun planned to go to Taiyuan Immortal City and see if he could find the bounty notice, then provide the information and claim the reward.

As for the group of treacherous cultivators who had wandered into Zhongling Market, he thought about it and decided not to tell his family.

The family owns only one shop in Chung Ling Market, and they recently restocked it.

It seems that those bandits won't be able to harm the family's business, so let the other families worry about it. Anyway, Zhongling Market isn't the Lin family's territory.

Just as Lin Yun was thinking this, he suddenly realized that the flight path of the spirit boat seemed a little wrong.

"Wait, Uncle Hai Rong, aren't we heading to Taiyuan Immortal City? Why are we flying in this direction?"

Isn't this direction heading towards Chung Ling Market?

Lin Hairong casually replied, "This time we're going to Taiyuan Immortal City with the Chen family. We're heading to Zhongling Market to meet up with the Chen family's forces so we can look out for each other on the way."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yun's lips twitched slightly.

He thought to himself, if nothing unexpected happens, continuing down this path will likely lead to an accident!

After thinking it over, he decided to tell Lin Hairong about it.

"Uncle Hai Rong, I received some news a few days ago that a group of traitors from Jin Ye Yuan seem to have wandered into our Xiang Nan Ling area. I'm worried that they might be lurking near the market."

At first, Lin Hairong didn't take the matter to heart, but he soon remembered that Lin Yun had provided similar information before.

He gave Lin Yun a deep look, then urged the spirit boat to catch up with Lin Zhongchuan ahead.

Soon, Lin Hairong told the other party about it.

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhongchuan's expression remained calm and composed, without any change.

"Don't worry, keep going."

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