NOVPUBChapter 842: Chapter 452: First Entry into Myriad Medicine Valley_2 Chapter 842: Chapter 452: First Entry into Myriad Medicine Valley_2 Along the way, Shao Changyi patiently introduced Myriad Medicine Valley, showing much courtesy.
Lin Tianming listened intently, occasionally expressing his admiration.
Soon, the two traversed several deep mountains and arrived at a grand hall.
There, he also met Zhou Yunxiao, the Sect Leader of Myriad Medicine Valley.
Regarding this renowned person who had been a prominent figure in the Wei Kingdom’s Cultivation World for many years, Lin Tianming was also quite polite.
After exchanging a few courteous remarks, Zhou Yunxiao warmly entertained him, thanking him for rushing to support Myriad Medicine Valley in a critical battle.
Facing Zhou Yunxiao, who was at the Late Stage Golden Core, Lin Tianming did not dare to put on airs and was extraordinarily polite throughout.
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Subsequently, Lin Tianming also inquired about the current situation.
According to Zhou Yunxiao, Myriad Medicine Valley was currently under close surveillance by the Golden Sword Sect, and the battles continued incessantly, erupting once every month or so into a major Golden Core battle.
Over the years, the offensive intensity of the Golden Sword Sect had continuously increased, and the frequency of Golden Core battles had grown higher, resulting in many cultivators of the same level getting injured, and there had even been deaths.
Just last month, a major battle broke out, resulting in hundreds of Foundation Establishment Disciples killed or injured; Luo Anzhong had been heavily injured and narrowly escaped with his life.
If this continued, another major battle would erupt before long.
They were exhausted from coping yet had no choice but to face combat since the Mountain Protection Array of Myriad Medicine Valley had been significantly weakened over the years.
Without confronting the enemy, the Mountain Protection Array wouldn’t last much longer, and a fight to the death was still inevitable.
If it came to that, the low-level disciples of the sect would inevitably become a hindrance, and their situation would only worsen.
Thus, Myriad Medicine Valley had no choice but to hastily engage in battle, even if it meant sacrificing some disciples, as it was still better than complete annihilation.
Fortunately, although the situation wasn’t optimistic, the Lin Family had joined their alliance, and perhaps this could turn the tide in the future.
At this moment, Lin Tianming heard Zhou Yunxiao say this in person, his expression became very grave.
He hadn’t expected Myriad Medicine Valley to be in such a dire situation, yet even so, he didn’t feel any fear.
In his view, even if Myriad Medicine Valley was defeated, although this would greatly affect the Lin Family, it would not be fatal.
At worst, the Lin Family could abandon their ancestral land and leave the Wei Kingdom; as long as they didn’t live in Qingzhou, even if the Blood Red Alliance was powerful, it would be difficult to reach them in other provinces.
Moreover, the Lin Family was no longer as helpless as before.
After all, they had three Golden Core Stage Clansmen, and unless faced with Late Stage Golden Core or Nascent Soul Cultivators, the Lin Family still had substantial resistance.
Given a hundred years, Lin Tianming could even advance to the Mid Stage Golden Core and possibly even to the Late Stage and Great Perfection Realm.
By that time, the Lin Family would be fully capable of self-defense and could return to their ancestral land.
However, unless absolutely necessary, the Lin Family didn’t want to take that step.
For now, the main goal was still to repel the Golden Sword Sect and the Blood Red Alliance.
Knowing this, Lin Tianming inquired to Zhou Yunxiao.
“Daoist Zhou, what arrangements do you have for me next?”
Upon hearing the inquiry, Zhou Yunxiao pondered for a moment and then replied, “Lin, you’ve just arrived at our sect and have traveled a long way, you must be tired.”
“Moreover, I noticed your aura is unsteady, and it seems your injuries haven’t fully healed. Why not rest for a while? When we’re short of people, I’ll send a message to you. How does that sound?”
Hearing Zhou Yunxiao say this, Lin Tianming was quite surprised.
He had thought Zhou Yunxiao would hastily arrange for him to enter battle, but instead, Zhou Yunxiao intended to let him recuperate for a while before joining the fight.
This action aligned perfectly with his wishes.
He planned to briefly seclude himself to refine the Qinghong Longsword treasure gifted by Xu Zhi so he could exhibit greater strength in the upcoming battles.
Since Zhou Yunxiao had already offered, he saw no reason to refuse the kindness.
With that, Lin Tianming smiled knowingly and said, “That’s excellent!”
“I’m indeed not in condition and do need to close myself off for cultivation!”
“But do not worry, Daoist Zhou, within no more than half a year, I will definitely be able to join the battle. By that time, you can fully give the signal to me!”
Hearing this, Zhou Yunxiao nodded, then turned to Shao Changyi next to him and instructed, “Shao, take Daoist Lin to find a cave dwelling. Make sure to instruct disciples to treat him well; remember not to neglect him!”
“Sect Leader Brother, rest assured all is well!”
Shao Changyi gave Zhou Yunxiao a bow before Lin Tianming also bowed and, together with Shao, they left the grand hall.
Under the guidance of Zhou Yunxiao, the two made their way to a secluded valley.
Through Shao Changyi’s introduction, they learned that this secluded valley was specially prepared by Myriad Medicine Valley as a retreat for Golden Core Cultivators from various forces.
There, they discovered the cave dwellings of Chen Jingtian and Lan Yu from the Zhenyang Sect, as well as a Golden Core Cultivator each from the West River Li Family and the Yingchuan Chen Family, all of whom were currently in retreat.
As soon as the two arrived, several Myriad Medicine Disciples immediately came forward to greet them, seemingly specially assigned to serve the Golden Core Cultivators.
Shao Changyi also introduced Lin Tianming’s identity, which surprised the Myriad Medicine Disciples a good deal.
They hadn’t expected the Lin Family to rise quietly and to have been invited to join this great battle.
And they had also heard of Lin Tianming’s achievements over the years.
Seeing him in person now, so young, was a great surprise.
Nonetheless, Lin Tianming paid it no mind and followed Shao Changyi deeper into the valley.
Once inside, they felt the area was rich with Spiritual Energy, evidently the work of a High Order Spirit Gathering Array.
Scattered through the valley were more than ten exquisitely arranged courtyards. At several of these courtyards’ gates sat Cultivators, apparently guarding them.
These individuals were all at the Foundation Establishment Stage, clearly not there to oversee the Golden Core Cultivators but to serve them.
Lin Tianming, with Shao Changyi’s introduction, soon chose a courtyard in a corner.
After the transfer of the courtyard’s Restriction Order Token, Shao Changyi and Lin Tianming chatted a bit more before Shao commanded a disciple and then took his leave first.
Once Shao had left, the Myriad Medicine Disciple assigned to serve Lin Tianming bowed respectfully.
Then, the disciple said, “Elder Lin, I am at your disposal here. Please command me directly if there is anything you need!”
“Hmm… You may go now; I will send a message if I need anything.”
Lin Tianming dismissed him with those words and entered the dwelling, leaving the disciple at the courtyard gate.
Inside the courtyard, Lin Tianming went straight into the room and lay down on the stone bed, quickly falling into a deep sleep.
Indeed, he had been very tired from traveling recently, and this sleep lasted a full day and night.
The next day, he entered the practice room and immediately began to circulate his energy, adjusting his condition to its peak.
Then, he finally took out the Qinghong Longsword in his hand.
This magical treasure, crafted by Xu Zhi, had its power witnessed by him, and its quality was indeed very good.
Originally intended for Lin Shikang, it ended up still in his possession.
Now, having the time, it was necessary to refine it properly to maximize an increase in his strength.
Understanding this, Lin Tianming wasted no time, and forming a Law Decree with his hand, he bombarded the surface of the sword with trails of Spiritual Light.
“Buzz, buzz, buzz…”
The Qinghong Longsword hummed and, freed from his grasp, flew about crashing in every direction within the chamber.
Seeing this, it seemed the Qinghong Longsword wanted to escape his control, but the Formation Barriers in the chamber prevented its escape.
“Hmph… Even your previous master has perished; do you still seek to resist me?”
Lin Tianming snorted coldly and then with a single-hand grab, forcibly caught the Qinghong Longsword in his hand.
The sword trembled continuously in his grasp.
Lin Tianming paid no heed, continued to cast Law Decrees into the blade, and also summoned his Divine Sense to erase the residual Divine Sense in the Qinghong Longsword.
At the same time, he was inscribing his own Divine Sense into the control matrix, intent on forcibly dominating the sword.
Soon, the resistance from the Qinghong Longsword grew weaker, and finally, it hovered quietly above Lin Tianming’s head.
Lin Tianming’s movements did not cease, his focus entirely devoted to refining the sword.
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