Clan Immortal Cultivation: I Can See Hints

Within the Cave Heaven, Lin Shiming stayed far away, positioned near the previous location of the Spirit Lake.

A massive blood lake had already formed, and the remaining Spirit Fish were all drawn into it, transforming into pure Spirit Blood.

An overwhelming Sword Intent pierced through half of the Cave Heaven.

Moreover, Lin Shiming could see that where the broken sword lay, it was condensing, seemingly showing signs of restoration.

Seeing this, Lin Shiming was overjoyed.

If the Qiu Xue Sword could fully recover,

shattering the Heavenly Gate would no longer be an unattainable dream.

At the very least, the Southern Immortal Alliance would have the strength to contend with the Taiqian Shark Tribe.

If not under absolute necessity, Lin Shiming was unwilling to leave the Southern Sea. After all, the Lin Family possessed the Heavenly Thunder Secret Realm, the Taihan Secret Realm, as well as top-grade Spirit Stone mines and Thousand-Year Cold Jade mines in the Southern Sea.

These were the Lin Family's greatest foundations. As long as the family had enough time to grow, becoming the premier force of the Southern Sea in the future was but a matter of time.

Within the Cave Heaven, the Sword Intent became increasingly concentrated. Eventually, even Lin Shiming felt unable to withstand the intensity. Gaining nothing further while remaining there, he inspected the Formation one last time before leaving the Cave Heaven.

Lin Shiming had no idea how long the Qiu Xue Sword would take to comprehend its path, but by usual standards, it could take months.

At this point, Lin Shiming had no better option but to wait.

After exiting the Cave Heaven, Lin Shiming did not seek out other Nascent Soul True Monarchs, instead quietly awaiting the Nascent Soul Conference five days later.

He did not believe that others would have no contingencies whatsoever. The Qiu Xue Sword was his trump card, and he worried that revealing it prematurely might cause others to retreat or hold back.

At such a crucial moment, even a slight hesitation could have devastating consequences.

Back in the courtyard, Lin Shiming selected a room but did not continue cultivating this time. Instead, to everyone's surprise, he began instructing Lin Family members, possibly out of concern for potential issues.

Or perhaps, he feared it might be the last time he saw someone important.

The faces of all Lin Family members grew more resolute, even Lin Zeli now resembling the Lin Family's sharpest blade, ready to be unsheathed at any moment.

Over these five days, new cultivators continued to arrive on Yunyue Island and in Nanxian City.

Lin Shiming constantly observed the sea's surface, where the spreading mist rolled like massive waves, engulfing the surroundings relentlessly.

In addition, countless Tai Qian Sharks emerged from the Taiqian Mist, taunting the gathered forces repeatedly.

However, their speed ultimately could not rival the transmission formations, granting the Southern Immortal Alliance a moment of respite.

After pushing forward several hundred miles, the Tai Qian Sharks halted as the mist's expansion slowed, as if the Taiqian Mist lacked sufficient power to advance further.

Lin Shiming wanted to keep observing, but the next moment, he suddenly felt an overwhelming Divine Sense bearing down on him.

In an instant, he perceived a divine sword penetrating his own Divine Sense.

This made him involuntarily spit out blood.

Daring not to linger, he quickly condensed his Divine Sense and hastily withdrew.

Fortunately, that Divine Sense Sword did not pursue him, seemingly wary of the Nascent Soul cultivators on this side.

"A Nascent Soul Divine Sense attack!" Lin Shiming's eyes flashed with residual fear.

He had not expected the Taiqian Shark Tribe to be not only proficient in swordsmanship but also skilled in Divine Sense combat.

If his Divine Sense hadn't been close to a Nascent Soul level and further enhanced by cultivating the Soul Fusion Secret Tome, that strike might have annihilated the majority of his Divine Sense.

Even so, Lin Shiming suffered a significant injury.

He could only take out the Soul-Suppressing Pagoda and start cultivating the Soul Fusion Secret Tome to recover.

In the blink of an eye, five days passed.

The day of the Nascent Soul Conference mentioned by Xue Shan True Monarch had arrived.

The Qiu Xue Sword had still not emerged, but the mere presence of its Sword Intent left Lin Shiming deeply awed.

Thanks to the recovery efforts from the Soul Fusion Secret Tome and Elixirs, Lin Shiming's Divine Sense had mostly healed, though not completely.

He set off alone toward Nanxian Hall.

The area in front of Nanxian Hall was now heavily guarded, with numerous Purple Mansion cultivators stationed there. Upon seeing Lin Shiming approach, they stepped aside to let him through.

Soon, Lin Shiming arrived at the familiar hall, where all the True Monarchs had gathered.

Sitting at the head was still Xue Shan True Monarch, while to the right were Nine Dragon True Monarch, Chi Lan True Monarch, and the Golden Light True Buddha.

On the left side, however, were Xue Sha Demon Lord, Granny Qingyu, Five Poisons True Monarch, and Heavenly Sun True Monarch.

Lin Shiming had not previously encountered the Five Poisons True Monarch, Heavenly Sun True Monarch, or Chi Lan True Monarch, but their commanding presence and distinctive appearances made their identities unmistakable.

The Five Poisons True Monarch was a short, elderly figure with thin black Spirit Insects crawling across his face, exuding an eerie air. In stark contrast, Heavenly Sun True Monarch stood over seven feet tall, clad in a loose cyan robe, appearing remarkably imposing.

Chi Lan True Monarch was even more unexpected—a female cultivator. It was said that the Chi Lan Sect was entirely dominated by her influence.

Lin Shiming cupped his hands toward the group in a simple greeting. The others returned the gesture in kind.

"Daoist Lin, where is Daoist Qiu Xue?" Xue Shan True Monarch asked curiously at this moment.

From their perspective, the Qiu Xue Sword was also crucial at this juncture.

"Daoist Qiu Xue is recovering from injuries. I will convey matters on his behalf," Lin Shiming nodded and replied.

"That'll do. In any case, Daoist Lin's capabilities and judgment are reliable," Xue Shan True Monarch nodded, then turned to look at Granny Qingyu, Nine Dragon True Monarch, and Chi Lan True Monarch.

"Granny Qingyu, Nine Dragon True Monarch, why don't you begin? This time, you're responsible for holding off the beast tide."

"The news is not good. Those Demon Emperors have grown even more powerful. Even outside the Taiqian Mist, they slightly overpower us. Within the mist, defeat is inevitable; it's only a matter of how long we can hold out!" Nine Dragon True Monarch spoke, his usual confidence diminished, a rare trace of helplessness showing through.

"The Formations from the Qing Mu Sect under my control won't be able to withstand the Taiqian Sword Formation of the Tai Qian Sharks either. Daoist Xue Shan, we need your advice!" Granny Qingyu shook her head, her expression matching the grim atmosphere of the group.

This mood was shared especially by Granny Qingyu, Heavenly Sun True Monarch, and Five Poisons True Monarch. For these three, betting that the Tai Qian Sharks would not invade deeper inland seemed like the only alternative.

After all, the Sharks were a sea-bound clan.

However, unless absolutely necessary, they were unwilling to abandon the Southern Sea and allow the Tai Qian Shark Tribe to grow unchecked.

Should that day come—when Nascent Soul Demon Emperors became as common as grain—the entire Cultivation World of Dayu would be consumed and enslaved.

"And what of you, Chi Lan True Monarch?" Xue Shan True Monarch continued, looking to her.

"We prepare for a desperate battle! I refuse to keep living like a caged bird!" Though Chi Lan True Monarch was a female cultivator, her temperament was anything but gentle.

"Very well then, let me share my plan. If everyone agrees, it's time to put forth the foundations of your respective families."