bookrandom Chapter 81 The unbeatable Xiaoqiang
Chapter 81 The unbeatable Xiaoqiang
After entering Lin Yue's sect ruins, the three masters and three children used their mobile phones to film everything they saw and heard. Before leaving, they asked Lin Yue if they could take the images with them, and Lin Yue agreed.
When the six of them returned to their sect, they told the sect elders, ancestors, and fellow disciples about their experience at the Lin Yue sect ruins, the process of spirit testing, and a detailed account of the current state of the sect and the condition of those ancient books. The ancestors all fell silent.
In the past, they were always skeptical of things they had never seen before, believing that the seemingly absurd books written by their ancestors were nothing but fabrications. However, what they saw today—the videos, the detailed explanations, and the tour of the library, the exquisite pavilion, the mechanical pavilion, and so on—the ingenious designs, the numerous magical treasures, and the countless rare and precious materials, all greatly impressed them. Although only those with the right destiny could obtain these items, those ancestors with selfish motives still had their eyes shining, simply because the allure of the rare and precious materials was too great. Some ancestors lamented that such a great sect had been destroyed, and now only Lin Yue, the reincarnated soul, remained. This gave them an idea of how glorious the sect had once been. But with the passage of time, the inheritance had not continued, and the magic they used in this world was now only minor magic, which was truly regrettable.
Some of the powerful clans were green with envy when they saw what Lin Yue displayed. They claimed to be centuries-old families, possessing numerous magical treasures and spiritual objects, but compared to what Lin Yue had captured in her secret realm, they were like fireflies—how could they compare to the vast universe? Their two-thousand-year-old tradition had been severed by Lin Yue. Yes, severed. As for where those who followed went, perhaps they left this world, perhaps they traveled far away. And Lin Yue, she was merely a remnant soul—yes, just a remnant soul—that had been reborn into this world.
Lin Yue had also considered whether, as the sect leader, she could issue orders to bring those inheritances to this world. However, she also thought that she had already given out two hundred related books; if she gave out any more, this world would surely descend into chaos. Perhaps everyone knew about them now, but after a few generations, these things would likely become the private property of individuals or certain sects and families.
Sigh, Lin Yue wasn't sure how long she could live. Although cultivation might allow her to live for a long time, since turning sixty, she and Gong Yong had no desire to concern themselves with worldly affairs anymore. Besides, from the very beginning, she had never cared about worldly matters; she was just a stay-at-home mom, a disheartened one. The rules of this world, and the current status of women, truly chilled Lin Yue's heart, filling her with utter despair.
So, how could you expect a heartbroken mother to give up all her inheritance? Lin Yue would definitely hold back, and might not even want to reveal the entirety of her sect. She only wanted to pass on a portion of the sect's legacy out of necessity, as she worried that the sect would disappear completely after her departure.
The apprenticeship ceremony began with great fanfare but ended in a dismal failure. Even so, Lin Yue would still set aside one day each month to take the children deemed suitable by various families, nations, and sects into the sect's secret realm. First, their spiritual roots would be tested, then she would take them on a tour of the sect before releasing them to return home.
This continued for six months, with six groups of people entering, each group containing nearly three hundred people, and detailed records kept of each group. Strangely, not a single person was fortunate enough to gain the approval of the rare and precious materials, nor could anyone bring anything out. Would the sect's patriarchs approve of it? Lin Yue felt a pang of heartache, because since no one met the requirements, she couldn't pass on the legacy of that space. None of her own children were proficient in it; they merely searched for cultivation methods but couldn't achieve any results. It seemed this method was not as easy to master as imagined.
Six months later, all the elders couldn't sit still any longer. They even wondered if they could gain recognition if they went in, and some even considered robbery, trying to steal from Lin Yue's space and sect. When the seventh batch of people entered, they discovered that elders and ancestors had gradually appeared among the 300 people, and most of the 300 people who had agreed to go in had a certain level of cultivation. Lin Yue didn't care and let them in anyway.
After their cultivation levels were tested, some of the elders were utterly humiliated, sweat dripping down their faces. Similarly, they visited the library, the mechanical arts section, and the exquisite pavilion, lingering there, not only reading but also trying to take things away. Some elders possessed spatial abilities, but as soon as they reached inside, they discovered their own spaces were locked, making the theft impossible. Even worse, some tried to smuggle things out, but one of them was struck by lightning and burned to a crisp the moment he even considered it. Lin Yue shook her head.
The remaining 300 patriarchs and highly skilled cultivators who went in also emerged completely naked, with about twenty of them struck by lightning. The reason for this was undoubtedly their attempt to seize the treasure. They tried to forcibly possess and claim ownership of it without gaining its approval, and were thus struck down by the rules of this world. These twenty were charred and burned, their clothes completely burned off, emerging utterly naked. One can imagine how humiliating that scene was; they lost all face.
Fortunately, a few top-tier elders could use their spatial abilities the instant they left that space, and they quickly took out clothes for the 20 elders from various factions to wear. The scene was truly embarrassing! After putting on the clothes, the elders instantly vanished, leaving Lin Yue dumbfounded. Lin Yue didn't say anything to them; after all, it was understandable that they had selfish motives and wanted to try things out, and they would have to bear the consequences themselves.
Lin Yue had explained the sect's rules to them when she entered, and even had them touch their foreheads together. These patriarchs, upon seeing the rules of Lin Yue's sect and comparing them to their own, were truly ashamed! The rules of a sect with thousands of years of history were like a bean sprout compared to their own—they were like a towering tree! You can imagine for yourselves!
Having understood all this, these elders, having witnessed it firsthand, found it to be true. Returning home, they felt an urge to bang their heads against a wall. Their own petty thoughts, their short-sighted ideas, and the sight of large sects surviving for millennia compared to their own small, niche sect—alas, time waits for no one! The chariot of time keeps moving forward, and those behind can't catch up. Therefore, everything in the world, viewed from different angles, will inevitably appear vastly different.
Lin Yue herself was also reflecting, recalling her twenties and thirties when she first recognized the remnant soul Xue Yang and their souls connected. The incredible and unimaginable feeling she experienced then made her feel like a frog in a well. Looking back at the sect leaders of these old sects, weren't they experiencing the same mindset as she had back then? They considered themselves top-tier in this world, unaware that they were merely trash. To put it bluntly, it was a matter of mindset. The mindset during cultivation, the way one views things and problems, the perspectives and viewpoints—different approaches naturally lead to different results.
Thinking back to her past, before her mental state had improved, wasn't she just like these ancestors—utterly ignorant and unsophisticated? But now she could speak so calmly about these rare treasures simply because they had always been within her own space, open and closed at will. She was essentially the Heavenly Dao, the ruler, the god of this world—this was the reason she had inherited this world. At this moment, Lin Yue's state of mind had undergone a tremendous change; she had truly broken through and was about to form her core.
Lin Yue and Gong Yong wanted to find a quiet place to face their tribulation, the Heavenly Dao Core Formation Tribulation. However, they couldn't find a suitable spot. Lin Yue said helplessly, "Let's just keep it compressed for now." They clearly had a very large core, but because they couldn't find a suitable place to undergo the tribulation, they could only keep compressing it. Every day during their practice, they would compress the large core, from the size of an egg to the size of a soybean, and they were still continuing to compress it. Lin Yue didn't know if this was right or wrong, but she remembered that the remnant soul Xueyang's memories stated that such solidified cultivation would be much stronger than ordinary Core Formation. Therefore, although Lin Yue and Gong Yong hadn't officially formed their cores, their strength had long surpassed that of ordinary Core Formation cultivators, simply because they were repeatedly solidifying their cores.
The farce surrounding the apprenticeship recruitment is now over. Every month, Lin Yue still brings about 300 people into the sect, partly for sightseeing and partly to test their spiritual roots and see if there are any suitable candidates to inherit the spatial laws.
Because of Lin Yue's understanding and reasonableness, the government actually established a special department for this purpose. Initially, this department was only for cultivators, but later it was opened to all citizens, including ordinary people who wished to cultivate, those who were currently cultivating, even wandering immortals, or those who wanted to try on their own without a master's guidance. Anyone could fill out an application form to apply. Once the application was approved, a message would be sent to the applicant, notifying them to arrive on time at the designated time.
Furthermore, the government will conduct political vetting. Why is political vetting necessary? Because previously only members of sects and aristocratic families were allowed in, ensuring no spies or foreign personnel could infiltrate. However, since ordinary citizens are now allowed in, the possibility of foreign spies causing sabotage must be considered, and Lin Yue's personal safety must also be taken into account.
Because of this, the government established this highly secretive department, with a small staff, but every applicant must undergo rigorous screening before being admitted. Lin Yue was extremely grateful for this.
Lin Yue and Gong Yong were already over sixty years old. Lin Yue was worried that if they encountered an accident, this world would disappear into time and space, and their descendants would not be able to inherit it. In that case, the heritage here would probably be lost.
Remembering how her family of five had spent a year inside, carving the text into the jade talisman and copying the books, Lin Yue finally decided to discuss with the relevant national departments and select twenty people to enter the space to make copies of all the relevant books for posterity, just in case.
Initially, Lin Yue hadn't considered sharing these items with others, fearing it would disrupt the world. After much deliberation, she reached an agreement with Gong Yong and the nation: while they were alive, these items would be kept by them. If one of them passed away, or left this world, a decision would be made regarding whether to leave them behind. However, the organization work still needed to begin in advance.
Therefore, Lin Yue selected twenty soldiers from the previous 110, asking them to organize the materials in the space and make a copy, which was then placed on another bookshelf outside. These twenty soldiers, in order to complete the mission assigned by the country, basically went home once a month for ten days of leave. Each time 300 people entered, they followed them in, and came out to rest for ten days when the next batch of 300 people arrived.
And so, she slowly organized the books, a task that took three years to complete. The government even considered hiring more people, but Lin Yue said it wasn't necessary. Four years passed in the blink of an eye. Lin Yue's second daughter had already graduated from university and was assigned to the national army; Lin Yue didn't know exactly what she did, but she was in the military. As for her youngest son, he faced the same situation as his second daughter when he took the college entrance exam, and everyone could guess that he would also join the army. With constant turmoil outside, her youngest son naturally wanted to escape that cage and distance himself from those cultivators and scions of noble families.
This year, Lin Yue's second daughter is twenty-five years old. Previously, the scions of powerful families and outstanding young talents from cultivation sects all kept a close eye on her. However, her second daughter possessed a technique that could alter her appearance and physique. Therefore, this second daughter joined the country's special forces on missions.
Because of the cultivation method she practices, she can easily change her appearance. Therefore, only her parents, Lin Yue and Gong Yong, as well as her superiors and familiar colleagues, know the specific projects she is in charge of. She is a beautiful and charming girl, but outsiders are unaware of her true situation.
While on a mission, the young girl unexpectedly encountered an old monster in a deep mountain forest. This person appeared young, but had a full head of white hair. According to him, he had existed in the world for over five thousand years, spending most of his time cultivating and some time in slumber.
Lin Yue's second daughter accidentally fell into this cave while on a mission, which opened an ice coffin containing the white-haired young man in ancient attire. Based on his own account, his birth date, and the dynasty he lived in, Lin Yue's second daughter calculated and exclaimed in amazement, "Wow, you're so old! You've lived for over five thousand years!"
The person in the ice coffin sat up, and upon hearing that thousands of years had passed, he found it hard to believe. He said, "I clearly entered a profound realm in my cultivation, and then lay down in this ice coffin to continue cultivating. Who knew that when I opened my eyes again, five thousand years had passed?" Lin Yue's second daughter asked him, "How old were you when you lay down there?" The young man replied, "26." Lin Yue's second daughter couldn't help but laugh, her laughter filled with mockery. "Are you sure you slept for that long?"
To prove his words were true, the white-haired, white-browed young man removed the ornament around his neck and held it to his fingertip, then opened it—it was naturally a spatial ring. He took out his birth bracelet, silver lock, jade lock, gold lock, and other items, each engraved with his birth date, name, and courtesy name. He also took out a family genealogy book, showing it to Lin Yue's second daughter, and displaying the document from when he was placed in the ice coffin. Lin Yue's second daughter laughed heartily after seeing it, exclaiming, "Ah, a thousand-year-old monster!" This was the title Jingjing bestowed upon the young man.