The moment Lin Yuan, Su Qingyue, and the Lin Clan elders stepped out of the Clan Hall, the atmosphere around the courtyard suddenly changed.The disciples who had gathered outside became silent as their gazes turned toward the entrance of the clan.Standing beyond the gates were several figures, and their sight immediately caused the expressions of many Lin Clan members to become serious.The Long Clan had returned. After the incident at Blackwind Cliff and the confrontation six days ago, no one expected them to appear at the Lin Clan again so soon.At the front of the group stood Long Zhenhai, his hands behind his back, his expression calm and relaxed. His gaze swept across the Lin Clan members before a faint smile appeared on his face."Clan Head Lin." His voice was polite, but the meaning behind his words carried a hint of ridicule. "It seems the Lin Clan has finally found the disciples we have been waiting for."The Lin Clan members frowned. Although Long Zhenhai's words sounded r

The Spirit Stone mine at Mingzun Mountain was already a valuable discovery. Even among the surrounding clans, not many forces possessed such resources. If Lin Yuan was lying, the consequences would not be something the Lin Clan could bear.Lin Yuan looked directly at him. "I am certain."Long Zhenhai narrowed his eyes as Lin Yuan continued. "The location of Mingzun Mountain's Spirit Stone mine is already enough to prove my sincerity. But if Elder Long is willing to let this matter end here and show mercy toward the Lin Clan, I can tell you about another place."The surrounding people could not hear the conversation, but they could clearly see the change in Long Zhenhai's expression. The elder who had arrived with complete confidence was now paying close attention to Lin Yuan. "What place?"Lin Yuan's voice remained calm. "A treasure site that will appear in the future."Long Zhenhai's expression changed slightly. "More valuable than Mingzun Mountain?"Lin Yuan nodded. "Yes."Long Zhen

"Father, where exactly are we going?" Lin Yuan walked beside Lin Zhentian while his gaze sweep across the unfamiliar surroundings. The Clan Head didn't answer right away. He kept a steady pace as they ventured deeper into the forest. "You'll know when we get there." Lin Yuan frowned slightly. His father had always been direct with him, yet this time he was clearly keeping something hidden. As they pressed on, Lin Yuan studied the area around him. The forest was unnaturally quiet, and the towering trees were unlike any he remembered within the Lin Clan. "This place..." His brows knit together. "I spent many years in the Lin Clan during my previous life, yet I've never seen this part of the mountain." They were still within the clan's territory, but it was as though the place had been isolated. Without slowing his pace, Lin Zhentian said, "If you spend more time looking around than watching your footing, you'll end up flat on your face." Lin Yuan glanced down at the uneven grou

The entire chamber shook violently, and the chains binding the sword rattled loudly as waves of sword qi swept across the chamber like a raging storm. Lin Zhentian's robe fluttered wildly under the pressure. He instinctively took several steps back, raising an arm to shield his face. "What an overwhelming sword aura..." His eyes searched through the sea of light, but Lin Yuan's figure had already disappeared within it. Lin Zhentian clenched his fists. "Yuan'er... I hope you can wield the sword." Meanwhile, Lin Yuan felt as though his soul had been torn away from his body as the chamber vanished. His consciousness was dragged through an endless darkness before finally coming to a halt. Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes, and the sight before him made him freeze, for the world around him was made entirely of flawless crystalline mirrors floating endlessly through a silent void. Countless mirror shards drifted through space like stars. Every direction he looked, another reflection stare

"There are still many things even this old man does not know."Lin Tang let out a long sigh before gently patting Lin Yuan's head. "I recognized you as a Heavenly Emperor the moment I sensed the aura surrounding your soul."Lin Yuan frowned. "An aura?"Lin Tang nodded. "Although you surpassed my cultivation in your previous life, there are still mysteries that even you have yet to comprehend." He paused before continuing. "Ever since I sealed myself within the Sovereign Mirror Sword, I have been completely cut off from the outside world, I know nothing of what happened after that."Lin Yuan remained silent for a moment before speaking. "After your disappearance, the Lin Clan gradually fell into decline."Lin Tang's expression stiffened. "It became... a minor clan?"Lin Yuan nodded. "Yes. You left behind several incomplete cultivation manuals, and the Sovereign Mirror Sword never accepted another master. Without your guidance or a complete inheritance, the clan slowly lost its foundati