Clan Immortal Cultivation: I Can See Hints
Chapter 1019 - 620: Demonic Monkey, Dragon Ape? (Combined Update)_2

This scene left Lin Shiming and the others deeply shaken.

They had killed many demon cultivators before, especially those who cultivated corpse refinement, which caused the accumulation of Blood煞 Qi and Corpse煞 Qi over time.

Lin Shiming himself harbored some, though not nearly as much as Lin Shimo.

Yet this time, it was during Lin Shimo's critical tribulation.

His eyes surged with a crimson glint.

Fortunately, Lin Shimo reacted quickly. He retrieved a piece of Thousand Year Cold Jade, and as its endless chill spread, much of the crimson light dissipated.

At that exact moment, the Heavenly Tribulation descended.

It struck the five Heavenly Corpses first and then scattered further bolts of lightning across the bloody mist, dispersing a significant portion of it.

"It seems Shimo did this deliberately!" Lin Shiming noticed, realizing that Lin Shimo was using the Heavenly Tribulation to clear the Blood煞 Qi.

It was akin to licking blood off the blade, but for Lin Shimo, such a gamble was insignificant in the grand course of his life.

He was someone who feared nothing—not the loss of the Great Dao, only the stagnation of its progress.

With the assistance of the Thousand Year Cold Jade, combined with the Heavenly Tribulation, Lin Shimo not only achieved a breakthrough but also dissipated much of the Blood煞 Qi.

Within the Lin Family, Lin Houshou had the least Blood煞 Qi, being a dual cultivator of Buddhist and demonic techniques.

At this moment, he provided an example for everyone else.

After all, many of the Lin Family's cultivators practiced corpse refinement.

Lin Shimo's tribulation was the Five-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, likely tied to the Five Elements Heavenly Corpses he used to condense his Five Elements Golden Core.

This resulted in an Intermediate Grade Golden Core, still one line short of a Superior Grade Golden Core.

When the Golden Core finally descended, Lin Shimo's expression turned somewhat grim, but that shade of gloom swiftly dissipated.

For a four-spirit-root cultivator, breaking through to the Purple Mansion was already an extraordinary feat, and now having broken into the Golden Core, he felt content.

Starting from such a disadvantaged position, who could guarantee he wouldn't achieve the Nascent Soul one day?

He firmly believed that as long as he worked tirelessly, he would eventually condense his Nascent Soul.

"Congratulations, Shimo!" Lin Shiming and the others voiced their joy as the tribulation ended, excitement filling the air.

Lin Shimo's breakthrough marked four Golden Core True Persons for the Lin Family, along with three Demon Kings, giving them eight units of Golden Core-level combat strength.

At this moment, while the Lin Family's Golden Core power still couldn't match Coral Island, they had surpassed Red Leaf Island, Qian Ji Island, and other inner islands by a significant margin.

Moreover, with the Flaming Sword approaching the Nascent Soul stage, the entire Lin Family was progressing in leaps and bounds.

At the two Thunder Tribulation Pools, recovery was ongoing. The Red-haired Demon Monkey, still bathed in flames, occasionally let out painful yet unrelenting roars. In its heart was a fierce determination.

Time slipped by amidst this deadlock.

Both the Golden Winged Mantis and Lin Shimo stepped out of the Thunder Tribulation Pool without speaking. Everyone's attention, however, was fixed on the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

Three full days passed. The sky was dyed crimson by flames that stretched across half the heavens, and even the seawater seemed to glow blood-red.

Dragon roars occasionally echoed through the air.

Finally, as the scarlet flames subsided, scales began to cover the Red-haired Demon Monkey's skin. Its height grew once more, dragon patterns appeared across its body, and its aura surged to the Golden Core Stage, attracting the next round of Heavenly Tribulation.

Upon its emergence, it was clear the creature intended to confront the tribulation head-on, a sight that left the surrounding cultivators in awe.

Such a spectacle was unprecedented for them.

"Thank you, Master!" The Red-haired Demon Monkey bowed deeply to Lin Shiming before leaping onto Thunder Tribulation Island to face its ordeal.

The Nine Tribulations Thunder Tower Formation had been repaired and reconfigured to its peak state.

In the past few days, due to frequent damage, Lin Houshou had carefully observed and made significant improvements to the formation.

If it had been a Fifth Rank Inferior Grade Array before, it could now rival a Fifth Rank Intermediate Grade Array.

This formation wasn't crafted using an Array Plate but was instead built by harnessing the Spirit Veins of the island, forming an Island Protecting Great Array.

Its power had increased by thirty percent.

This time, however, the Red-haired Demon Monkey didn't wait for the Heavenly Tribulation to strike the tower. Instead, it leapt high into the air, meeting the lightning head-on.

In that instant, it transformed into a Dragon Ape, capable of splitting mountains and swallowing seas.

With a single punch, it shattered the bolt of lightning and howled into the heavens with unyielding defiance.

It had suppressed itself for far too long; only by enduring this tribulation head-on could it release the burning fervor in its heart.

The first two bolts of lightning were shattered entirely, bypassing the Nine Tribulations Thunder Tower Formation altogether.

Even more astonishingly, the Red-haired Demon Monkey remained unscathed. Instead, its dragon patterns grew thicker and more prominent, seemingly absorbing and strengthening themselves.

When the fourth wave of tribulation arrived—this time with three simultaneous bolts—it finally forced the Red-haired Demon Monkey to the ground. The dragon patterns cracked apart, transforming into streams of crimson flame.

Yet these streams soon coalesced once more, restoring the monkey's power to its peak state.

The Lin Family, having prepared tribulation treasures for their cultivators, naturally had similar resources for their spiritual beasts.

The elixir that restored the demon beast's vitality was part of Kuangfeng True Person's alchemy inheritance.

After consuming the elixir, the Red-haired Demon Monkey's blood qi was revitalized, and its dragon patterns became even more distinct.

Its aura surged higher with each wave of lightning.

Ultimately, it endured seven waves of tribulation. Although it wasn't as intense as Lin Shiming's Ninety-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, it paralleled Lin Shijie's trial.

Nonetheless, it marked a true transformation. The Red-haired Demon Monkey could now be rightfully called the Red-haired Dragon Ape.

Besides Lin Shiming and the others, Lin Shiyi had watched this scene with particular intensity. Also a practitioner of physical martial arts, he trained in the Mountain Ape Integration Technique.

The sight of the Dragon Ape's punches left him in awe, a spectacle unlike anything he had seen before.

As the Red-haired Demon Monkey completed its transformation, fireworks lit up the sky.

Lin Yanjiao and Lin Zewen had also prepared peaches for the spiritual monkey.

These peaches were specially crafted for the spirit monkey. In addition, there was some Spiritual Wine.

The celebration began immediately.

It honored not only Lin Shimo but also the Red-haired Demon Monkey and the Golden Winged Mantis.

Yet for many of the cultivators present, this moment held an even deeper significance.

Because from this day forward, the Lin Family's long-awaited return to the Eastern Domain had officially begun.

"Yanjiao, Zewen, arrange my meeting with Red Leaf True Person. The details still require negotiation!"

"Secondly, prepare a list of everyone traveling to the Eastern Domain. I need to review who will go and who will stay."

"Third, establish three Transmission Formations. Ensure their absolute reliability!" Lin Shiming gave his instructions one by one.

Many of the cultivators, including Lin Shimo, were overwhelmed with excitement. He had long dreamed of returning to the Eastern Domain.

The wait had been too long. Even though he had just broken through to the Golden Core Stage, he chose not to consolidate his cultivation but remained in place, awaiting orders.

Others, including Lin Shiyun, Lin Shilei, Lin Shiyuan, Lin Shiyi, and Lin Zelu, had all gathered together.

They were determined to go to the Eastern Domain.

If their departure years ago had been wrought with disgrace, this time their return would be loud and proud!

Only a strong return would instill fear.

"Shimo, focus on consolidating your cultivation. You won't be joining this time, but next time, your place is guaranteed!" Lin Shiming declared.

Since Lin Shimo had just broken through, he was vulnerable to targeting, and Lin Shiming's decision was prudent.

Lin Shimo didn't take offense. He simply stayed silent, patient for the moment of true arrival.

"How many Fifth Rank War Treasure Ships does the family currently possess?" Lin Shiming inquired.

"Currently, four," Lin Yanjiao replied.

"Then deploy two this time to ensure that some mortals can be relocated!" Lin Shiming commanded. Although Red Leaf True Person also had ways to transport mortals, it was better for the Lin Family to have contingency plans in place.

This way, they could prevent unforeseen issues. Moreover, two Fifth Rank War Treasure Ships equaled the combat strength of a Golden Core.

"Summon Jiuxiao True Person. In three days, we'll officially return to the Eastern Domain. This time, we rebuild our homeland!" Lin Shiming announced.

Cheers of "Homeland!" erupted across Shuangmu Island.

The Lin Family had yearned for this moment for too long. Like children returning home, they eagerly anticipated their return.

Even Lin Shiming longed for the wind of the Eastern Domain, its mountains, Fangmu Mountain, and Qinglian Pond.

Although Shuangmu Island and the Southern Sea also had their Qinglian Ponds, they paled in comparison and could never measure up to the true homeland.