Lingyun Hong Returns to the Clan in a Fury

Five months later.

That night.

A Blue Escape Light across the sky and stopped outside the Lingxiao Thousand Stars Lake area.

A middle-aged man also appeared. He was wearing a Ling Clan Daoist Robe and had sharp eyes. Although his appearance was ordinary, he exuded an aura of majesty that was difficult for ordinary people to look directly at, which made him quite extraordinary.

The man's gaze swept across the boundless lake before him, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light, and his face beaming with smiles.

"The scenery in this area is beautiful, and the air is very moist. Being here, cultivators like Peng Yun, who specialize in Water Element Technique, can increase their strength by about 10%."

"If we had another Third Rank Water Element Grand Formation capable of drawing upon the dense moisture within Thousand Star Lake, even a Golden Core Middle Stage expert would likely be defeated by Peng Yun and me upon entering our territory!"

"Peng Yun spent one or two years transforming this swamp into a lake, which was a wise choice."

At this point, a kind expression appeared on the middle-aged man's face.

"This child has indeed shown me a completely new Lineage."

As soon as he finished speaking, the man took out a map of Lingxiao Thousand Stars Lake. After identifying the direction, he transformed into a streak of light and headed towards Yunyi Island, the cultivation place where Ling Pengyun of the Ling Clan was located.

Half a day later.

Deep within Lingxiao Thousand Stars Lake, at the heart of Yunyi Island, lies a secluded cave abode dwelling.

Ling Pengyun, who was sitting cross-legged here deducing the "Saint Demon Fate Continuation Art", suddenly sensed a cultivator with no aura and extremely fast speed entering within three thousand feet of Yunyi Island.

If it weren't for his Divine Sense being strong enough to reach the Golden Core Third Layer, and the fact that he could vaguely sense that the approaching cultivator was somewhat familiar, he would have had a real difficulty in noticing the approaching cultivator.

Those who can evade his Divine Sense detection must have at least reached the Golden Core stage in cultivation.

"I wonder which fellow Daoist has come."

Ling Pengyun opened his eyes, muttered something in surprise, stood up, left Cloud Yi Cave Residence, and transformed into a streak of light to meet the Golden Core cultivator who was rushing towards him.

Before long, Ling Pengyun spotted the approaching, mysterious cultivator.

He then used his Aura Observation Technique to enhance his eyes.

The distance of a thousand miles was like a wisp of smoke, and he could see the faces of the approaching cultivators clearly.

His eyes widened, and a look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.

He was extremely familiar with the face of that Golden Core cultivator; in fact, he could say it was someone close to him.

He had been thinking about this person for several years.

This person was none other than Ling Yunhong, the Clan Head who had left his Lineage to seek the Golden Core Opportunity in the Azure Sea Secret Realm nearly ten years ago.

"Ancestral Grandfather Yun Hong has reached the Golden Core, hahaha."

Ling Pengyun couldn't help but feel overjoyed that the Clan Head, Ling Yunhong, had entered the Golden Core.

Immediately, he used all his escape techniques to rush towards Ling Yunhong who was on his way.

A few breaths later, the two, having traversed thousands of miles, met in the azure sky.

A gust of autumn wind happened to brush past the two of them, stirring their Daoist robes and long hair, adding to their "ethereal" aura.

Both of them smiled and looked at each other, the scene of their parting years ago replaying in their minds.

"Congratulations, Ancestor, on entering the Golden Core Great Dao and gaining another five hundred years of lifespan."

Ling Pengyun was overjoyed and sincerely congratulated him with a cupped-hand salute.

"Ha ha."

"I was able to enter the Golden Core thanks to the fortuitous opportunity you gave me back then!"

"Without your fortuitous opportunity, it would have been extremely difficult for me to reach the Golden Core."

Ling Yunhong looked at Ling Pengyun, whom he hadn't seen for about seven years, and a kind expression appeared on his face as he expressed his gratitude.

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun gave a wry smile and said...

"As expected, Ancestral Grandfather Yun Hong, you found out. I hope you will keep this secret for your Ancestor."

Ling Yunhong nodded solemnly.

"That's natural."

"The ability you possess to alter one's aptitude is truly astonishing. If outsiders were to discover it, it would surely bring endless calamities to you, me, and even our Lineage."

"I will not add to the trouble for no reason."

At this point, Ling Yunhong looked at Ling Pengyun with a deep sense of worry in his eyes.

"However, I have always been puzzled by something. Back when you were still in the secret realm of Azure Water Island, I never asked you because I was worried about my master and the others."

"Will casting that spell harm yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun's smile widened, and he simply said a few words.

"It doesn't affect me personally, but the time required to accumulate that fortuitous opportunity is extremely long, and each person and each item can only use it once."

Ling Yunhong was relieved to hear this.

That fortuitous opportunity could change one's aptitude. If it were a spiritual object, it would have to be at least at the Nascent Soul Realm stage to have such an effect.

Moreover, spiritual objects that can alter one's aptitude are generally extremely rare in the world.

Ling Yunhong had never even heard of the ability to alter one's aptitude that could be mastered by cultivators.

Ling Yunhong didn't believe that such methods could be used without paying a price.

He also found Ling Pengyun's words about the harshness of gathering that fortuitous opportunity and fortuitous opportunity it could only be used once to be quite convincing.

Such powerful fortuitous opportunity are usually limited in number, which is a common practice in the Cultivation World.

If various powerful spiritual objects had no limit on the number of times they could be consumed continuously, it would be truly defying the heavens, and the heavens would probably send down a lightning tribulation to strike down such a heaven-defying person.

Just like a spiritual object that enhances lifespan, if one can take it continuously, it is enough to achieve immortality, so why bother cultivating the Tao?

Returning to his senses, Ling Yunhong, mindful of Ling Pengyun's powerful and secretive fortuitous opportunity, and to avoid creating a rift with his grandson Ling Pengyun by asking too many questions, also smiled and said...

"Peng Yun, I won't ask any more questions about this matter of fortuitous opportunity."

"Tell me about the Lingxiao Thousand Stars Lake incident. You led your Lineage to wipe out hundreds of thousands of Demon Beast in this area. I heard Peng Liang mention it when I returned to Lingxiao Mountain, the original Clan Mountain in Huai River County."

"You have worked very hard on this matter; it is I who have failed in my duty Clan Head."

"Some time ago, after I helped the sect resist the invasion of the Saint Demon Sect in the Azure Billow Sea Secret Realm, I was given a set of Third Rank Low-Grade Alchemy Inheritance by the sect's Azure Sea True Lord."

"Once I become Third Rank Low Grade Alchemist, I will do everything in my power to help you cultivate."

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun's eyes lit up, and he asked two questions in a row.

"Ancestral Grandfather Yun Hong, is the secret realm where our sect is located still safe?"

"Is that Third Rank Low-Grade Alchemy Inheritance genuine?"

Ling Pengyun had spent three or four years in the secret realm before, and he was aware that the Saint Demon Sect would attack the secret realm once every fifty years.

"The Saint Demon Sect attacked the secret realm three and a half years ago, and it only ended six months ago. I left the sect after the Saint Demon Sect withdrew."

"As for the matter of the Third Rank Low-Grade Alchemy Inheritance, it is of course true. Ten years have passed, and you, kid, don't even believe your Ancestor anymore?" Ling Yunhong joked.

"As long as the sect's secret realm is safe, that's good."

"Ancestor, how could I not believe you? It's just that this Third Rank Low-Grade Alchemy Inheritance is extremely precious. It's strange that the sect bestowed it so easily."

"However, I think the sect probably gave it to Ancestor because of your extraordinary Pill Refining in Ancestor."

"Ancestor, now that you have obtained a set of Third Rank Low-Grade Alchemy Inheritance, I happen to have something to help you."

After replying with a smile, Ling Pengyun took out a spirit -Spirit-Locking Jade Box from his Storage Bag and opened it.

Instantly, an extremely rich Spiritual Qi emanated from the jade box.

In the center of the jade box was a round, earth-yellow Golden Core.

"Ancestor, this is the Golden Core I obtained after I slew the only Golden Core Demon King of the Swamp Giant Crocodile Clan of the Golden Core Demon Race core demon race in this area after I opened up this territory."

"I currently do not possess the third-order weapon-refining inheritance. At most, I can only refine a rudimentary Golden Core core magic Law Artifact with this Golden Core. Moreover, without the third-order weapon-refining inheritance, my success rate in refining Magic Treasure Prototype is not high. Keeping this thing is just letting it gather dust in my Storage Bag."

"Instead of doing that, it's better to give it to you, Ancestor Ancestor. That way, you can use this pill to refine a batch of third-grade pills and speed up the improvement of your Dao of Alchemy skills."

Ling Pengyun spoke again.

"Alright, I'll accept this. In the future, if I use this Demon Beast Golden Core to refine a third-tier pill, it will all belong to you."

Ling Yunhong's gaze settled on the Demon Beast Golden Core inside the Spirit-Locking Jade Box, and a look of joy immediately appeared on his face. Since Ling Pengyun's words made sense, he took it without ceremony and said with a smile.

"Haha, then your grandson will be waiting for the day when you succeed in Pill Refining, Ancestor!" Ling Pengyun laughed loudly.

Afterwards, the two chatted for a few more minutes. Ling Yunhong, the Clan Head who led the Ling Clan family to become Foundation Establishment Family from the Blood Sea in his early years, gradually turned cold, and a thin aura of killing intent rose into the sky.

He even stirred up the clouds in the sky, and a fierce wind arose all around.

In a short while, the area within half a mile where Ling Yunhong was located changed from clear and sunny to gloomy, as if the weather was about to change.

Ling Yunhong was like a volcano about to erupt, his body trembling, his hands clenched into fists, and veins bulging near his temples.

He gritted his teeth, his voice filled with boundless killing intent, and said in a deep voice.

"Peng Yun, I heard about the Small Demon Uprising from Peng Liang."

"The revenge for the dozens of clansmen who died or were injured during the Small Demon Uprising must be taken!"

"I want the entire Poison Blood Demon Sect to go underground... to serve as slaves to my Ling Clan clan members who died in battle, as atonement!"

"Peng Yun, do you dare to brave the Poison Blood Demon Sect with me?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun's long-dormant desire to avenge his clansmen reignited.

"Of course I dare."

He then revealed the agreement he had made two and a half years ago with Bai Ling Hundred Spirits True Person, the Golden Core Late Stage sect leader of Bai Ling Hundred Spirits Sect, to "destroy the Poison Blood Demon Sect together three years later."

"With the help of the Hundred Spirits Sect, the destruction of the Poison Blood Demon Sect can be much safer."

"Two and a half years of the three-year agreement have passed, and the deadline is fast approaching. News of my Golden Core attainment hasn't spread yet. I'll go directly to the Hundred Spirits Sect Hundred Spirits Sect and catch the Poison Blood Demon Sect off guard!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Yunhong's murderous aura intensified, and he coldly said.

"Ancestor, the Poison Blood Demon Sect Poison Blood Old Ancestor Demon Sect, although his cultivation is still at the Golden Core Initial Stage the Golden Core Realm, has killed millions of mortals in the Hundred Spirits Sect territory and the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect territory and refined two mid-grade Third Rank Middle Grade demonic treasures."

"With these two magical treasures, even a Golden Core Middle Stage expert would probably have difficulty killing him."

"The two of us, along with Hundred Spirits True Person, may have a chance to kill that Poison Blood Old Ancestor, but the battle for the Golden Core is fraught with danger."

"Ancestor, I happen to have a spare Magic Treasure Prototype. Why don't Ancestor wait until you've refined Magic Treasure Prototype, enhanced your combat power, and cultivated a few defensive Law Technique to gain some strength before going to find that Poison Blood Old Ancestor?"

"This way, it's safer."

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun frowned slightly and offered his advice.

Although he wanted to avenge the clansmen who died in the Small Demon Uprising, he was even more afraid that Ling Yunhong, a Golden Core, would be killed by the Poison Blood Old Ancestor Poison Blood Old Ancestor the battle.

Ling Yunhong had taken good care of him in his early years, and he had long regarded Ling Yunhong as a close relative.

Not to mention, Ling Yunhong's cultivation has now reached the Golden Core. As long as he lives, the Ling Clan will have two Golden Core cultivators in charge, and the Ling Clan will prosper even more in the future.

Therefore, both logically and emotionally, Ling Pengyun should dissuade Ling Yunhong.

(End of this chapter)