Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

Understanding this, Lin Shihua looked at Lin Tianming and couldn't help but praise him.

"Tianming, the situation was complex at that time, but you handled it very well!"

"Heh heh... Twelfth Grandpa, you're joking!"

"The situation was indeed tricky, but fortunately, my grandnephew distinguished himself greatly in the battle and even saved the lives of Yang Chen and others."

"And they knew to repay the favor, not showing any ingratitude by destroying the bridge after crossing the river."

"More importantly, right after exiting the Secret Realm, the Golden Sword Sect played the two Golden Core Cultivators, leaving them no time or energy to care for the Jiuli Star Fruits they held."

Lin Tianming recalled the scene with an expression of relief on his face.

Hearing this, Lin Shihua also nodded, a hint of a smile flashing across his face.

"That's true... If Luo Anzhong and his companion hadn't been attacked by the Golden Sword Sect's Golden Core Cultivators, the ownership of those few Jiuli Star Fruits may have already been decided."

"And with your strength and the strength of our Lin Family being far inferior to theirs, we could only be at others' mercy, without any bargaining power."

"From this perspective, ensuring your safe return would not have been easy!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Shilu chimed in.

"Twelfth Brother is right!"

"The people from Myriad Medicine Valley and Zhenyang Sect are no kinder, and with the high value of the Jiuli Star Fruits, keeping those three would be very difficult!"

Seeing Lin Shilu speak thus, Lin Tianming smiled and revealed a pure smile as he spoke.

"Heh heh... This matter is not so easy to say!"

"You see, the focus of both sects from Myriad Medicine Valley is currently all on the Golden Sword Sect, with even their High Order Cultivators being closely watched by disciples of the Golden Sword Sect. I fear they won't have the time to come to our family to reclaim Jiuli Star Fruits any time soon."

"In this case, if the two sects only send Foundation Establishment Disciples, the Lin Family can fully delay things!"

"Oh?"

Lin Shihua and the others looked puzzled, seemingly not quite understanding Lin Tianming's statement.

Seeing their confusion, Lin Tianming quickly explained.

"My seniors, considering our current situation in the Lin Family, we are not without the means to delay!"

"You know, Grandpa Sea has already reached the Core Formation, Third Grandfather is also preparing for the Golden Core Stage, and both Fifteenth Grandfather and I have reached the late stages of the Foundation Establishment."

"In particular, Fifteenth Grandfather has reached the Ninth Level of Foundation Establishment. If all goes well, within at most five years, he could be prepared to make a breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage!"

"Once successful, the Lin Family will have not just one Golden Core Cultivator but potentially more, naturally granting us the strength to hold our own against the two sects!"

"In addition, I have managed to recruit the Loose Cultivator Hu Yuan, who accompanied me during our trials, by promising to help him with his attempt to reach the Golden Core Stage."

"As long as Daoist Hu succeeds, he will be able to stand guard over the Lin Family Clan Grounds for fifty years and will lend a hand in matters he is capable of handling for the Lin Family!"

Hearing this, Lin Shihua and the others all nodded their approval, satisfied. They had not expected Lin Tianming to be so clever as to entice a Loose Cultivator preparing for the Golden Core Stage.

If it turned out as he said, the Lin Family would truly not fear the encounter with one of the three sects.

"Good... good..."

Lin Shilu and Lin Shihua repeated the word 'good' several times, clearly endorsing his strategy.

They very well understood the value of the Jiuli Star Fruits. After listening to Lin Tianming's analysis of the current predicament of the two sects and how they were tightly monitored by the Golden Sword Sect, there was always the potential for an all-out sect-destroying war.

Under such tough conditions, the High Order Cultivators from the Myriad Medicine Valley sects simply weren't able to intervene.

With only the Foundation Establishment Cultivators coming to the Lin Family Clan Grounds, they indeed had some ability to delay.

Just a delay of five to ten years was needed. Once either Lin Shikang or Lin Shilu succeeded in reaching the Core Formation, the overall strength of the Lin Family would see a tremendous increase.

By that time, it wouldn't be so easy for the two sects to monopolize the Jiuli Star Fruits.

Understanding this, Lin Shilu and others were all excited beyond measure.

At that moment, Lin Tianming changed the subject and brought up the attack on Luo Anzhong and Zhu Yun by Song Hanchun and two unfamiliar Golden Core Cultivators.

With the old issue resurfaced, those who were brimming with excitement felt as if a bucket of cold water had been dumped on them, instantly realizing the events that could potentially unfold in the Cultivation World.

Looking at the silent group, Clan Leader Lin Shihua glanced at Lin Shigong, then spoke up to ask a question.

"Ninth Brother, since Third Brother is making an Impact on the Golden Core Stage and now you're the eldest among us old brothers, what's your opinion on this matter?"

"Ah..." Lin Shigong sighed helplessly.

"We've barely survived the beast tide attack, and before we could have a few years of peace, another war is about to break out that's no less severe than the beast tide!"

"This time, no family in the Wei Kingdom will be able to stand alone. As for which of the three Sects will emerge victorious, it's hard to say!"

"But we've already positioned ourselves with the Zhenyang Sect and exist under its watchful eye. Apart from making some arrangements in advance to face this crisis, there isn't much else we can do!"

Hearing Lin Shigong's words, the others also nodded their heads in resignation, their hearts filled with involuntary sighs.

Then, Clan Leader Lin Shihua looked at Lin Tianming and his son, as well as Lin Shilu, signaling them to share their thoughts.

Seeing this, Lin Shilu and Lin Xingrong both spoke up with several suggestions.

Their thoughts were straightforward: to make arrangements in advance, temporarily close down some of the less profitable Spirit Land ventures, and strive for excellence.

Next was to strengthen the defenses of the major Spirit Lands, and gather as many war resources as possible.

For the clan's ventures, the focus should be on stability.

As for external circumstances, they would take it one step at a time.

Lin Tianming, after much contemplation, couldn't come up with a particularly reliable solution either.

In his view, with the Blood Red Alliance's involvement, the inevitable clash between the three Sects would eventually erupt.

By then, all powers in the Wei Kingdom, be they Foundation Establishing Families or Qi Refining Families, would likely find it impossible to avoid the conflict.

Given the modus operandi of the three major Sects, issuing another Recruitment Order was certain, and the forces summoned might even be greater than those during the last beast tide.

The Lin Family, now a top-tier Foundation Establishing Family with influence throughout the southern Wei Kingdom, would undoubtedly be on Zhenyang Sect's list for recruitment.

Fortunately, the Lin Family had grown significantly since then and even if several Foundation Establishment Cultivators were to join the war, the overall strength of the family would not be greatly impacted.

As for making preparations in advance, he had already taken some actions, having reached an agreement with Tang Xiuyuan of the Sky Dragon Pavilion. He also acquired over a hundred thousand Spirit Stones' worth of cultivation resources and consumable treasures from the stores in Qianchuan Market.

Besides that, the family had also accumulated some treasure resources over the years, a considerable amount indeed.

For the next few years, there must be an intensified effort to accumulate more war resources, so as to ensure the family's safety through the ordeal.

With these thoughts, Lin Tianming shared his ideas, emphasizing the cooperation with Tang Xiuyuan of the Sky Dragon Pavilion, and instructed the family to immediately arrange for this to take place.

Soon after, following discussion among the group, a preliminary consensus was reached.

Firstly, to start increasing the alert status of all major Spirit Lands, to recall those who are out on training, and to maximize the clan's defensive forces.

Secondly, to have Lin Shilu and Lin Tianming enter secluded cultivation immediately, with the aim of shortening the time needed to reach the Golden Core Stage.

Thirdly, to withdraw three hundred thousand strategic reserve Spirit Stones from the family's reserves and assigned the Hall of Merit's Master, Lin Xingcheng, along with Lin Xingrong to take charge of collecting various war resources.

Anything that could enhance cultivation or strengthen power was needed, be it elixirs, Spirit Fruits, Magic Artifacts, talisman paper, or consumable treasures— they wanted them all.

Fourthly, to begin distributing some strategic reserve resources to the clan members to support their advancement in their cultivation realms.

And to dispatch the Enforcement Hall Master, Lin Xingzhi, to organize several teams to enter the Luoyun Mountain Range for training, in order to improve the clan members' combat experience.

Fifthly, to start integrating the various families within the Luoyun Mountain Range, forming an even larger force, and enhance the defensive power of Luoyun Market.

With these matters settled, the preparations for the battle were mostly in place.

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