Clan Immortal Cultivation: I Can See Hints

"First, I want to confirm that all Nascent Soul True Monarchs present must show their full strength without holding back even a bit," Xue Shan True Monarch spoke. As soon as these words were uttered, everyone froze in place.

Even Lin Shiming hadn't anticipated that Xue Shan True Monarch would ask such a question.

After all, most people present had only recently broken through to Nascent Soul True Monarch level.

Silence fell over the scene, and surprisingly, no one refuted his words.

At this moment, Lin Shiming understood—his previous suspicions were indeed correct.

The major powers were still concealing their strength.

Based on what Lin Shiming knew, Xue Shan True Monarch had achieved his breakthrough in secret, and there was still a significant possibility that Coral Alliance had other breakthroughs hidden away.

This was especially true given how they had been lying low for so many years.

He had wondered previously why, during the battle to slay the Heavenly Gate Sect Master, the group hadn't pushed forward to completely destroy Taiqian Abyss.

Looking at it now, it seemed likely that various families had individuals breaking through to Nascent Soul True Monarch during that time.

Lin Shiming also thought of Tianliu True Person, Qian Ji True Person, and Gufeng True Person.

These three were currently still in closed-door cultivation, and it wasn't clear what contingencies they had prepared. But given Coral Alliance's boldness in allowing all three to initiate their breakthroughs without hesitation, it seemed highly likely that Xue Shan Island had more than one True Monarch.

Lin Shiming's thoughts turned to the Thousand Year Spirit Medicines found within the Purple Sun Secret Realm—Xue Shan Island probably had obtained quite a substantial amount.

"My Nine Dragon Island also has a Thunder Flood Dragon that has attained Dao. Its strength is now fairly stable, equivalent to the Nascent Soul Early Stage," Nine Dragon True Monarch spoke first.

As soon as he said this, the expressions of the others changed instantly.

Nine Dragon True Monarch was already formidable, but with the addition of the Thunder Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, his power had become truly unparalleled.

"My Myriad Buddhas Island also has a Golden Cicada that has attained Dao," Golden Light True Buddha from Myriad Buddhas Island spoke next.

His expression was calm, but he also sighed.

The Golden Cicada was considered Myriad Buddhas Island's last hidden trump card. Now that the Golden Cicada had been exposed, they could only aim for victory—failure was not an option.

When the others heard the mention of the Golden Cicada, their faces revealed a trace of realization.

The Golden Cicada was renowned three hundred years ago, just like Lin Shiming is today—a figure taking center stage.

That period was also the peak of the Buddha Sect's influence, when all Demon Cultivators avoided them by three paces.

At its zenith, the Buddha Sect had even caused the Demonic Sect to lose a quarter of their maritime territory.

"My Blood Cultivation Sect also has one individual—Ancient Temple Demon Child. He too has attained Dao and can be part of this battle," Demon Fiend True Monarch spoke.

Golden Light True Buddha was not surprised by this and merely showed an expression of confirmation.

The infamous Ancient Temple Demon Child was well-known to Lin Shiming, as back in the day, this Demon Child had slain Golden Core cultivators at the Purple Mansion stage, gaining immense renown.

Later, during his peak, he massacred three islands and caused the deaths of millions of beings, earning himself the curse of blood tribulation.

Rumors once said he had been consumed by the blood tribulation. Now it appeared not only had he survived, but his cultivation had also grown immensely.

The era of Ancient Temple Demon Child's rise was five hundred years ago.

With three Nascent Soul-level combat powers revealed in quick succession, everyone's gaze brightened.

Chi Lan True Lord, however, had a grim expression, though she didn't falter. Boldly stepping forward, she declared:

"My Chi Lan Sect may not have two True Monarchs, but our sect has a Scarlet Wood Spiritual Body. This Scarlet Wood Spiritual Body is a clone refined from the body of our founding ancestor, a Sixth Rank Spiritual Corpse. With the Divine Soul of a Golden Core cultivator integrated into it, it can likewise exert power equivalent to a Sixth Rank Nascent Soul." Chi Lan True Lord stated.

Hearing this, Lin Shiming finally understood why Coral Alliance hadn't targeted Chi Lan Sect or incited other powers against them.

Lin Shiming grew even more cautious of these old schemers in the room, one after the other.

"Our Coral Alliance also has someone—my Fifth Aunt has already attained Dao. She has humbly volunteered to act as the gate-breaker for this operation!" Xue Shan True Monarch said at this point.

As soon as this was uttered, everyone's expressions changed drastically.

It was said that Fifth Aunt of Coral Alliance had surpassed a thousand years of age, already long past the lifespan of a Golden Core cultivator, yet she had managed to break through to Nascent Soul. Naturally, all present feared and respected her greatly.

It was Xue Shan Island's Fifth Aunt, as a Golden Core Late Stage cultivator, who had unified and established Coral Alliance back then.

Now, she was not only still alive but had also broken through to Nascent Soul.

However, when considering the present situation, everyone's expressions began to improve slightly.

At this moment, the Southern Sea suddenly boasted ten Nascent Soul-level combatants—even Lin Shiming was somewhat stunned.

But he also knew this seemed entirely fitting for the Southern Sea Cultivation World.

After all, the Southern Sea Cultivation World was larger and had several times more Golden Cores compared to the Eastern Domain. Since the Eastern Domain had five or six True Monarchs, it wasn't surprising for the Southern Sea to produce ten.

Lin Shiming turned his gaze toward Nan Jiang's Granny Qingyu and Five Poisons True Monarch.

Granny Qingyu, after a brief moment of silence, made a request:

"As someone from Nan Jiang, my participation in this operation is already breaking the norm. If I am to contribute the foundation of my sect, then I will need all of you to agree to one request of mine."

"Please, speak freely."

"I want priority purchasing rights for the Sixth Rank Tai Qian Shark Skin, and I ask to be allowed to take away several Tai Qian Shark eggs alive!" Granny Qingyu said.

Without hesitation, Xue Shan True Monarch responded:

"Agreed."

"Agreed!"

…

The others unanimously echoed their agreement, with Lin Shiming also being among them.

In moments like these, life and death hung in the balance, and no arguments arose regarding this matter.

"Very well, I have here a Dao-attained Qing Mountain Stone Demon Emperor, the foundational element upon which my Qinghua Sect was established," Granny Qingyu revealed.

Her words left everyone astonished, for while it was normal for Demonic Beasts and Spirit Plants to achieve Dao, the appearance of a Dao-attained Stone Spirit was truly unexpected.

Indeed, the world of Immortal Cultivation was full of mysteries, where anything seemed possible.

"My Five Poisons Sect doesn't have a second True Monarch, but my Five Poisons Spirit Pet is capable of deploying a Five Poisons Profound Annihilation Formation, with strength equal to my own," Five Poisons True Monarch stated candidly.

Evidently, while Five Poisons Sect lacked a second True Monarch, their Five Poisons Spirit Insects could combine into a formation whose power rivaled that of Five Poisons True Monarch—a fact no one had objections to.

"My sect doesn't have a second True Monarch either, but it does possess a Sixth Rank Intermediate Grade Magical Treasure sword, which I can consecrate for use in this operation," Heavenly Sun True Monarch added.

His words sparked a hint of envy in the others' eyes.

Most other True Monarchs had no Sixth Rank Inferior Grade Magical Treasures, yet Heavenly Sun True Monarch had a Sixth Rank Intermediate Grade one.

If consecrated successfully, it wouldn't be surprising if his ability matched or surpassed that of two or three True Monarchs.

Seeing this, Xue Shan True Monarch wore a pleased expression.

In truth, he had anticipated that the other factions were hiding their strength, but he hadn't expected such extensive concealment—every sect seemed to have two Nascent Soul-level combatants.

Now the mission had become significantly simpler, as their combined forces boasted sixteen Nascent Soul-level combatants.

At this moment, their eyes collectively turned to Lin Shiming, seemingly in anticipation of what surprises he might bring.

Ordinary young people might be overlooked, but this particular youth had progressed from the Purple Mansion stage to Golden Core Late Stage at an astonishing pace.

Some even hoped this individual might be capable of stalling another Nascent Soul-level combatant.