Clan Immortal Cultivation: I Can See Hints

True Person Laiyu, compared to other True Persons on Buddha Island, carries not the slightest air of superiority.

He abstains entirely from wine and meat, and the palace in which he resides is, aside from its opulent exterior, astonishingly minimalist inside—featuring a simple table and hand-painted Buddha Scrolls adorning the walls.

Beyond that, there is merely a Buddha Hall, offering homage to several Buddha statues, accompanied by a few sticks of sandalwood incense.

True Person Laiyu invited Lin Shiming into the testing palace.

He brought out Spiritual Tea and looked at Lin Shiming.

"Daoist Lin, try our Gold Jade Island's specialty, Kutuo Tea!"

This Kutuo Tea was pale yellow, placed within the teacup, and, when gently swirled, appeared no different from ordinary mortals' tea—the kind casually plucked from the wild mountainsides.

The tea leaves at the bottom were faintly black, tinged with traces of yellow.

True Person Laiyu poured Lin Shiming a cup, then poured himself one, and drank first—dispelling Lin Shiming's doubts through his own actions.

Lin Shiming, unreserved, drank it down in one gulp. As the tea descended in his throat, he felt a deep bitterness, sharp and astringent.

Yet, as the astringency reached the tip of his throat, it transformed into a soothing sweetness.

It entered his abdomen, accompanied by an influx of Spiritual Energy.

It turned out that this Kutuo Tea was a Fifth Rank Spiritual Tea.

The Spiritual Energy converged from within the bitterness, remarkably beneficial for cultivation.

Lin Shiming's True Yuan stirred throughout his body once again.

Although he was already about to break through to the Golden Core Late Stage, Kutuo Tea was undoubtedly profound.

Lin Shiming couldn't help but feel a pang of envy. Although the Lin Family possessed Fifth Rank Spiritual Wine, such as Sturgeon Dragon Liquor and Turtle Spirit Coconut, they currently lacked Fifth Rank Spiritual Tea and could only obtain it through trade.

This Kutuo Tea, embodying the principle of entering the Dao through bitterness, seemed highly appropriate for the cultivators of the Lin Family.

"This tea is marvelous!"

"If Daoist Lin likes it, you may take some with you." True Person Laiyu smiled warmly and retrieved a Jade Box from his Storage Bag. Within the Jade Box, there were five taels of Kutuo Tea—don't underestimate its mere five taels, for exchanging it for Spirit Stones would make it worth a jaw-dropping fortune in the millions.

Moreover, it was one of those items where demand far exceeded supply.

"Daoist Laiyu, you're too kind. I dare not accept such an offering without merit. I'd prefer to trade a Fifth Rank Arctic Wolf Demon Core instead." Lin Shiming, unwilling to accrue any unearned favors, produced a Demon Core harvested during a beast tide.

He handed it to True Person Laiyu.

True Person Laiyu, smiling faintly, did not decline but instead inquired about Lin Shiming's purpose for visiting.

"Daoist Lin, are you here in search of higher-tier Buddha cultivation techniques?"

"Your words do touch upon one goal, Daoist Laiyu, but my greater purpose is to request True Person Laiyu's assistance in introducing me to the Golden Light True Buddha." Lin Shiming replied.

At this moment, his expression conveyed slight surprise. From True Person Laiyu's implication, he seemed to assume Lin Shiming had come seeking a cultivation technique for Lin Houshou.

After all, years ago Lin Houshou practiced both the Buddha and Demon dual cultivation technique and only managed to obtain an Intermediate Grade Profound Rank cultivation technique on Red Leaf Island.

To break through Golden Core, or even progress beyond Golden Core, a new cultivation technique would undoubtedly be necessary.

"That's not a problem. I'll send a message to my senior uncle. However, as to whether this can be arranged, I cannot guarantee it." True Person Laiyu nodded.

He withdrew a Jade Disk, which emitted a Divine Sense as it sent the message, but did not receive an immediate reply.

Lin Shiming understood that this Jade Disk was a treasure akin to the Lin Family's Myriad Thousand Jade.

The difference was that Myriad Buddhas Island had many of these Jade Disks, while the Lin Family had only three—making theirs far less convenient.

"Daoist Lin, please rest for now, or you may wander around our island. His Eminence, Elder Golden Light, frequently goes into secluded cultivation. If Daoist Lin wishes, I could take you to pay respects to Elder Gold Jade's statue."

"However, common monks must bow every ten paces with utmost sincerity to be allowed a viewing."

"Daoist Lin, though you are not one of our ordained disciples, you would also need three days of fasting and three days of earnest devotion to gain access." True Person Laiyu explained.

"Then I must trouble you, Daoist Laiyu." Lin Shiming nodded.

For a cultivator like Lin Shiming, three days of fasting and devotion posed no challenge.

Even half a year of fasting and earnest focus would hardly feel prolonged.

But the chance to view Elder Gold Jade's statue was enough to make Lin Shiming very willing.

It was said that Elder Gold Jade was no mere Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator but had achieved Nascent Soul Perfection, just one step away from becoming a Transforming Spirit Cultivator.

Lin Shiming, therefore, held great curiosity about him.

Coupled with the lack of news regarding Golden Light True Buddha, Lin Shiming might need to wait indefinitely even if he went to Myriad Buddhas Island.

"Then follow me, Daoist Lin," True Person Laiyu said, leading Lin Shiming out of Laiyu Palace to the central ring-shaped mountain range, where several Golden Rocs circled high above.

Lin Shiming couldn't help but feel startled at the sight.

"Daoist Lin, no need to misunderstand. These are not real Golden Feather Roc birds, but merely Golden Feathered Eagles that closely resemble Rocs."

True Person Laiyu continued, leading the way to the mountain summit, where an enormous Buddha statue stood proudly at the peak.

The summit was vast, opening up into a large platform.

Standing before the Buddha statue, everyone felt utterly insignificant.

It was as though they were mere grains of sand resting on the palm of a hand.

Even Lin Shiming experienced this sensation.

And then, all around him, countless Buddha shadows began to materialize.

At that moment, he seemed to stand within a Buddha Pagoda, surrounded by innumerable Buddha shadows advancing toward him, as if they were chastising him for his perceived lack of reverence for Elder Gold Jade.

Lin Shiming finally understood why the monks had to bow every ten paces.

If they did not, ascending to this place might overwhelm them in an instant.

"So this is the Buddha Domain, Myriad Buddhas in reverence?" Lin Shiming's heart stirred slightly.

Turning his gaze, he realized True Person Laiyu had disappeared.

It was unclear whether he had been enveloped by the Formation or had departed entirely.

Nonetheless, the pressure on Lin Shiming was manageable.

Moreover, his Sword Domain began to emerge.

The Buddha Domain suppressed him, so he countered it with his Sword Domain.

Countless Grass Swords appeared around him, forming a vast plain of swords to resist the multitude of Buddhas.

Sword Intent clashed fiercely against Buddha Light.

As Lin Shiming grappled with this, his mind stirred with insights. He realized that the Buddha shadows were intricately designed.

Those without Sword Domain would likely fail to perceive this. But to Lin Shiming, it was clear.

He discovered that a domain was a kind of force—perhaps it could be integrated into Formation techniques.

With this thought, Lin Shiming's mind immediately turned to his own Sword Domain.

Sword Intent and True Yuan were both invisible and intangible.

True Yuan could be channeled into cultivation techniques; perhaps Sword Domain could as well.

Therefore, advancing Sword Domain might lie in its fusion with Sword Arrays and the growth of personal Sword Intent.

With newfound enlightenment, Lin Shiming began applying his insights.

As he did, the Grass Swords around him expanded in range, while the intensity of the Buddha Light diminished.

Linh Shiming couldn't be more pleased.

Meanwhile, True Person Laiyu, observing this, was utterly astonished.

He had initially believed that Lin Shiming could withstand the pressure for only a brief moment. After all, this Buddha Domain stemmed from Elder Gold Jade's final moments, a mystery even Golden Light True Buddha had barely comprehended.

But now, not only was Lin Shiming holding his ground, but he had also visibly progressed—an extraordinary feat that left True Person Laiyu profoundly shocked.

Soon, as the golden light dissipated, Lin Shiming's surrounding Sword Domain had expanded to a considerable breadth.

The Buddha shadows also faded—not because they had transcended their bounds.

Rather, the Buddha statue had autonomously withdrawn them.

Lin Shiming, for his part, still felt a lingering sense of inspiration.

"Daoist Lin, Elder Golden Light requests an audience!"