NOVPUBIt landed on Lin Shiming's unrecalled magical treasure platform.
"How about the same stake, a Fifth Rank Flood Dragon core?" Xue Yun True Person's stake was indeed lavish!
Furthermore, it was an Intermediate Grade, Fifth Rank Poisonous Dragon's inner core!
"Daoist Xue Yun, I too wish to summon a Spirit Beast for a friendly competition, but unfortunately, I do not possess a Fifth Rank Intermediate Grade Demon Core," Lin Shiming shook his head.
The Crimson Flame Sword indeed had slain quite a few Fifth Rank Demonic Beasts, but they were all Early Stage Demon Kings.
"No matter, this time it was Xue Yun who was impolite initially, let's change the Fifth Rank Intermediate Grade Demon Core for a Fifth Rank Inferior Grade one, I hope that will suffice!" Xue Yun True Person continued.
It was clear that his goal was aimed at Wang Jiao!
Although he hid his desire for Wang Jiao very well, the Nine Dragon Island could still investigate if need be!
After all, he did not anticipate Nine Dragon Island's persistence in their search for the Golden Dragon Fruit Tree!
At that time, he had just ascended to the signs of heaven!
But now, as long as Lin Shiming summoned Wang Jiao, the Golden Dragon Fruit Tree's existence would be inevitably revealed!
This move was clearly long-planned by Xue Yun True Person and Fengxing True Person!
It seemed like a step back, swapping a Fifth Rank Middle Stage core for an Early Stage one, but in fact, it was a step forward right in front of Lin Shiming!
He could not refuse during this ceremony.
"Of course, I'm willing, but unfortunately, my Horned Python is currently in seclusion!" Lin Shiming said with a sigh.
This statement made several people's faces turn pale, clearly not expecting Lin Shiming to use this excuse!
"I wonder, would it be acceptable to use another Spirit Beast or tree Demon?" Lin Shiming spoke up.
At that moment, a system alert suddenly sounded:
[Please refrain from summoning Lei Peng, as it could attract coveting from Golden Thunder Island!]
Seeing this, Lin Shiming sighed in his heart, his first thought naturally being Lei Peng!
Lei Peng was a Thunder attribute tree Demon; the Golden Thunder Bamboo was well-known, and moreover, it was a Fourth Rank Middle Stage tree Demon, possibly matching the Blood Flood Dragon without falling short!
But he hadn't considered Golden Thunder Island; after all, they revered the Golden Thunder Bamboo as a totem, and Lei Peng's acts of revenge during the beast tide included uprooting the Golden Thunder Bamboo!
If the Golden Thunder Bamboo was exposed, perhaps Golden Thunder Island would be even more manic than Nine Dragon Island!
"That's also fine!" Despite his unwillingness, Xue Yun True Person's wish fell through.
He was well aware of Lin Shiming's Spirit Beasts; the others hadn't even reached the Middle Stage of Purple Mansion, even if they had recently progressed they were definitely no match for Blood Flood Dragon!
Gaining an Early Stage Fifth Rank Flood Dragon inner core for nothing would benefit their Blood Dragon division of the island!
Hearing this, Lin Shiming released the Golden Winged Mantis.
The Red-haired had yet to make a breakthrough, but the Golden Wing had successfully done so recently; Lin Shiming was still unclear about its exact strength!
This was indeed a good opportunity to observe!
In his view, even if he lost, it was just a loss of one Fifth Rank inner core!
This Golden Core ceremony brought him treasures far beyond this!
Hence, if the Golden Wing faced danger during the duel, Lin Shiming would decisively stop it!
As soon as the Golden Winged Mantis appeared, its magnificent ten wings drew everyone's attention!
The massive mantis blades, the glittering golden armor, and a pair of pure white wings made the Golden Winged Mantis seem all the more extraordinary!
Its aura was that of a Fourth Rank Middle Stage, and although it was not as potent as the Blood Flood Dragon, the difference wasn't huge!
At that moment, Xue Yun for some reason had a bad feeling!
The initial choice was made to lure Lin Shiming to use Wang Jiao, deliberately picking a Fourth Rank Middle Stage Flood Dragon.
Because Lin Shiming's Wang Jiao was also at the Fourth Rank Middle Stage!
Now, unexpectedly, Lin Shiming's Golden Winged Mantis turned out to be so fierce!
Furthermore, having ten wings; they had only seen such in the Ten-Winged Frost Mantis, which ranked in the thirties on the Spirit Insect list – the current Golden Wing was clearly more daunting!
With the Golden Winged Mantis making an appearance, although Xue Yun True Person was reluctant, the surrounding Cultivators of the Coral Alliance being more numerous, naturally could not renege!
Additionally, Nine Dragon Island currently needed Lin Family's Hong Lingjiu!
Even more so, they anticipated that Lin Family might develop a more potent Fifth Rank Hong Lingjiu, and in these unclear times, they would not offend Lin Family.
Both the Golden Wing and Blood Flood Dragon took their positions on either side!
Their formidable appearances stunned all Cultivators while simultaneously stirring excitement!
The Purple Mansion Great Demon Flood Dragon and fearsome insect from the Spirit Insect list naturally drew anticipation!
Even the Lin Family members were eagerly on edge at this moment!
Some were itching to give it a try!
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One should know, the Lin Family Preaching Hall often speaks of the deeds of the Golden Winged Mantis!
Now, as the Golden Winged Mantis faces the Blood Flood Dragon, it has caused a tremendous sensation!
The competition is about to begin; the Blood Flood Dragon roared, while the Golden Wing responded with two crisp calls!
It was the greeting before the mystical battle!
In the next instant, a flash of gold and a beam of crimson light collided with an explosive impact!
Resounding with a thunderous noise!
Ordinary Cultivators at this moment could only see a blur of crimson and golden light constantly intertwining!
The speed was too fast to discern clearly!
However, Golden Core Cultivators like Lin Shiming noticed that the Golden Winged Mantis seemed to have the upper hand at this moment!
With its terrifying speed, and the last pair of wings capable of casting frost, it was subtly inhibiting the Blood Flood Dragon's velocity!
Those two pairs of golden sickles left huge sparks against the dragon's scales, and visible lacerations of blood appeared on the Blood Flood Dragon's body!
And the Blood Flood Dragon, enraged, spewed out a blood cloud!
Simultaneously, its gaping maw expelled a mass of flames!
The flames ignited the blood cloud, instantly coalescing into a magnificent and spectacular sea of fire!
Meanwhile, the Golden Winged Mantis's ten pairs of wings protected it within, forming a golden Spirit Shield!
"Eh!" Lin Shiming did not expect that the mantis's wings would have such strong protective abilities at this moment!
"No, it's the ice armor and those golden wings!" Upon closer inspection, Lin Shiming realized that the fifth pair of frost wings was continuously creating an ice armor to fend off the fierce flames!
"Chirp chirp chirp!" The Golden Wing charged out again, its pair of golden legs shining even brighter, and in the next instant fiercely slicing at the Blood Flood Dragon's vital point!
Intense Spirit Light emanated from the dragon's scales!
However, the Golden Winged Mantis's legs are something that even Wang Jiao would have to show respect to!
With this strike, a huge wound appeared, and blood gushed out in torrents!
The Blood Flood Dragon wailed in agony!
Its body writhed continuously!
But the Golden Winged Mantis attacked once more!
With absolute speed, the Blood Flood Dragon could only endure the blows!
Even if the Blood Flood Dragon could land a hit, the Golden Wing might not withstand it, yet this disadvantage in speed left the Blood Flood Dragon with no choice but to continually take hits!
"He's lost, Daoist Lin's Spirit Beast is indeed exceptional; it's just a pity we won't get to witness that Poisonous Dragon!" True Person Xue Yun, knowing defeat was inevitable, graciously accepted it, as to not only avoid wounding the Crimson Flood Dragon but also to avoid offending the Lin Family!
"True Person Xue Yun speaks too modestly; my Horned Python might not even compare to my Golden Winged Mantis!"
Lin Shiming retorted!
True Person Xue Yun mentioned the Poisonous Dragon, even if unintentionally, Lin Shiming was not going to be fooled!
"I've been muddleheaded, losing in confusion!" True Person Xue Yun once again offered a peacemaking smile.
Easing the embarrassment!
Lin Shiming chose not to speak further but began announcing the end of the banquet!
With the magical battle adding luster to the event, and the sky growing dark, it was naturally time to conclude!
Otherwise, if the feasting continued, the Lin Family would not be able to sustain it!
"Ladies and gentlemen, fellow cultivators, I thank you all for your presence. This banquet is now concluded. In three days, I will open a sermon at the foot of Zi Yu Mountain, to share some simple insights!"
Lin Shiming spoke.
The crowd was somewhat reluctant to part, as after all, they did not know if they would have the opportunity to attend another Lin Family Golden Core celebration!
Not every Cultivator has a lifespan of three to four hundred years, after all!
Many Cultivators would ultimately die in obscurity!
Yet today's events at Zi Yu Mountain could certainly become a glorious topic of conversation for at least the next hundred years!
And just at that moment, True Person Red Leaf unexpectedly stepped forward, causing many Cultivators to hesitate.
But then they heard True Person Red Leaf loudly proclaim: 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓾𝒷.𝒸ℴ𝓂
"Fellow Cultivators, I, Red Leaf, must regretfully announce a tragic piece of recent news. True Person Xu Ri has failed in his breakthrough, succumbed to a Heart Demon, disbanded his Cultivation Level, and entered the cycle of reincarnation!"
True Person Red Leaf spoke with sorrow.
And this news completely shocked all the Cultivators!
Even Lin Shiming was somewhat perplexed at this moment, unsure of the underlying meaning behind True Person Red Leaf's statement!
In his hands, the Sword Storing Book quietly began to operate!
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