167: Chapter 167 Bloodline Resonance, the Lin Family Takes Flight

Luoxia Sect, Martial Arts Field.

Lin Mo sat cross-legged, starlight flowing around his body.

Beside him, seven direct descendants of the Lin Family, including Lin Qing and Lin Yue, also closed their eyes in concentration.

The eight people formed the Big Dipper Seven Star Formation, their breaths connected to one another.

This was the cultivation method of the Seven Star Demon Slaying Formation—using the Formation to promote cultivation, and using cultivation to nourish the Formation.

Suddenly.

Lin Mo's body jolted.

The Golden Core within his Dantian spun violently, and silver patterns began to emerge on its surface.

Those patterns... were actually seventy percent similar to the Star Dao Runes on Lin Yue's star dragon nascent soul!

"This is..."

Lin Mo opened his eyes, his face full of shock.

He discovered that his perception of the Power of the Stars was more than ten times sharper than before!

With a single thought, the starlight drifting in the air gathered as easily as moving his own arm.

"I... I broke through?"

Not only did he break through.

But he stepped directly from the Early Golden Core Stage into the Middle Golden Core Stage in one step!

"Second Brother, you also..."

Lin Qing's voice came over.

Starlight also surrounded her body, and her aura surged.

Middle Golden Core Stage!

Immediately after, Lin Yue, Lin He, Lin Shan, Lin Chuan, Lin Hai, Lin Yun... the other six people broke through one after another!

All eight direct descendants of the Lin Family had advanced to the Middle Golden Core Stage!

Above the Martial Arts Field, eight pillars of starlight shot into the sky.

They intertwined with each other, faintly forming the image of the Big Dipper.

"Is this... Bloodline Resonance?"

Inside the Artifact Refining Hall, Heavenly Craftsman's face showed shock.

"These juniors of the Lin Family can actually trigger a star phenomenon of such scale..."

"No, that's not right."

The Star Track Pavilion Master's figure appeared beside him, his expression solemn: "This is no simple phenomenon. Look at that starlight; dragon pattern are faintly appearing within it."

"dragon pattern?"

Heavenly Craftsman looked closely, and indeed.

Within the eight pillars of starlight, a barely perceptible golden dragon rune was entwined.

Though weak, it definitely existed.

"Stars and Dragon Soul... Can that kid Lin Yue's two Origins be passed on to his clansmen through the Bloodline?"

"Probably more than that."

The Star Track Pavilion Master shook his head: "I once saw in an ancient book—during the ancient era, there was a Bloodline called the 'Star Clan'. People of this clan are born with an affinity for the Power of the Stars, and they achieve twice the result with half the effort when practicing star Cultivation Techniques."

"And the symbol of the Star Clan... is that when the Bloodline awakens, star dragon pattern will manifest!"

"Are you saying..."

Heavenly Craftsman sucked in a breath of cold air.

"The Lin Family might be descendants of the Star Clan."

The Star Track Pavilion Master said slowly: "Lin Yue obtained the Star Lord Inheritance, activating the Bloodline hidden within his body. And his Breakthrough, through Bloodline resonance, awakened the Bloodline Power of his clansmen."

"No wonder... No wonder he practices star Cultivation Techniques so smoothly, and no wonder he can fuse the two Origins of stars and dragon soul."

"It turns out it was because of the Bloodline."

The two looked at each other, seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

If the Lin Family really are descendants of the Star Clan... then the future of the Luoxia Sect will be limitless!

Martial Arts Field.

The eight members of the Lin Family, including Lin Mo, felt the surging power within them and were incredibly excited.

"Second Brother, I feel like... I can beat ten of my former self!"

Lin Qing clenched her fist, starlight faintly appearing on her knuckles.

"More than that."

Lin Mo took a deep breath: "If the eight of us join forces to perform the Seven Star Demon Slaying Formation... we might actually be able to trap and kill a Mid Nascent Soul Stage!"

This wasn't arrogance.

It was the confidence brought about by the Awakening of their Bloodline.

"Let's go and try it out!"

The eight could not wait and headed straight for the Trial Grounds.

In the Trial Grounds, Lin Yue, who had already received the news, was waiting.

"Family Head."

The eight bowed respectfully.

"No need for such formalities."

Lin Yue looked them over, a flash of approval in his eyes: "Not bad, you've all broken through."

"This is all thanks to the Family Head..."

"No."

Lin Yue shook his head: "This is your own fortune. Bloodline is only an aid; true cultivation is achieved through your own hard work."

He paused: "Since you've broken through, let me see the power of the Seven Star Demon Slaying Formation."

"Yes!"

The eight dispersed and took their positions according to the Big Dipper's orientation.

"Formation, rise!"

Lin Mo shouted in a low voice.

The seven performed hand seals simultaneously—Lin Mo as the primary star, and the other seven as assistants.

Starlight poured out of their bodies, intertwining in the air to form a massive star chart.

The star chart rotated, dropping seven starlight chains that trapped Lin Yue in the center.

"Interesting."

Lin Yue felt the strength of the chains and nodded slightly.

This Formation already possessed the initial power to trap and kill someone at the Early Nascent Soul Stage.

"Change Formation!"

Lin Mo ordered again.

The eight changed their positions, and the star chart rotated accordingly.

The seven chains suddenly tightened, and the purifying power contained within the starlight erupted!

"Break."

Lin Yue spoke a single word.

The Starry Sky Domain expanded.

The seven chains shattered instantly.

But the eight were not discouraged; instead, the Battle Intent in their eyes grew even stronger.

Because in that moment just now, they felt it—the Formation really could trap a Nascent Soul!

Although it was only for a single breath.

But in a life-and-death battle, that single breath was enough to decide the outcome!

"Very good."

Lin Yue retracted his Domain: "With your current strength and this Formation, you can indeed trap and kill an Early Nascent Soul Stage. If you coordinate for a while longer, trapping and killing a Mid Nascent Soul Stage is not impossible."

"However..."

His tone shifted: "A Formation is ultimately an external thing. Your own cultivation is the foundation."

"For the next two months, I will open part of the access to the time pool and let you go inside to Cultivate."

"The goal—Late Golden Core Stage!"

Hearing this, the eight were overjoyed.

The time pool's flow was fifteen times faster; two months outside would be two and a half years in the pool!

It was enough for them to stabilize their cultivation and even push for the Late Stage.

"Thank you, Family Head!"

"Go."

Lin Yue waved his hand: "Lin Mo, stay behind."

The other seven withdrew.

Lin Mo stood respectfully before Lin Yue.

"You are the leading figure of this generation of the Lin Family."

Lin Yue looked at him: "After your Bloodline awakened, did you sense any special abilities?"

Lin Mo pondered for a moment and extended his right hand.

Palm facing upward.

With a slight thought.

A cluster of silver starlight condensed in his palm, gradually transforming into a three-foot-long light sword.

Starlight flowed along the blade, and the edge was incomparably sharp.

"This is..."

"Star Condensing Sword."

Lin Mo said: "After breaking through, I found that I could directly condense the Power of the Stars into a weapon. Although it can't compare to a real Magic Treasure, it has the advantage of following my will and has a restraining effect on demonic creatures."

Saying that, he swung the sword.

On the strength-testing stone pillar of the Trial Grounds, a three-inch-deep sword mark was left.

"Its power is comparable to a third-grade High Grade Flying Sword."

Lin Yue nodded: "Not bad. Cultivate this ability well; in the future, you might be able to condense a fourth-grade or even fifth-grade Star Sword."

"I understand."

Lin Mo withdrew the light sword.

"Additionally, I plan to form a 'Lin Family Seven Star Guards'."

Lin Yue said: "You will serve as the captain, and the seven others, including Lin Qing, will be your deputies. This guard will serve as the most elite combat force of my Luoxia Sect, specifically dealing with high-level demonic creatures."

"Are you willing?"

"I would not hesitate even if it meant death!"

Lin Mo knelt on one knee.

"Rise."

Lin Yue helped him up: "I will have the Artifact Refining Hall prioritize the equipment for the Seven Star Guards. What you need to do is raise your cultivation to the Late Golden Core Stage and practice the Seven Star Demon Slaying Formation to Perfection before the final battle."

"Yes!"

Lin Mo nodded heavily.

For the next half month, the Luoxia Sect entered a period of rapid development.

First was the Lin Family.

Besides Lin Mo and the other seven, other Lin Family members also broke through one after another.

Thirty-seven people at the Foundation Establishment Stage successfully reached Core Formation.

Eighty-nine people at the Qi Refining Stage broke through to Foundation Establishment.

The total number of Golden Cores in the Lin Family surpassed fifty in one go!

The number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators reached two hundred!

This scale already exceeded many medium-sized Sects in the Southern Border.

Next were the Artifact Refining Hall and the Alchemy Hall.

While refining a batch of standard Magic Treasures, Lin Shi had a sudden inspiration and actually created a "Star Pattern Engraving Method."

It could engrave star patterns onto the surface of Magic Treasures, giving them a weak purifying power.

Although the effect was only one-tenth of the Evil-Shattering Battle Armor, the cost was low and it could be equipped on a large scale.

Once this technique appeared, Lin Shi's ranking on the Sect's contribution board shot directly to third place.

And Lin De was not to be outdone.

Based on the principle of fusing the Power of the Stars with Medicinal Pills, he improved three commonly used Medicinal Pills—

The recovery speed of the spirit recovery pill increased by thirty percent.

The efficacy of the Healing Pill increased by fifty percent.

The side effects of the Barrier-Breaking Pill were reduced by half.

Once these three improved pills were released, they immediately became in high demand.

Lin De's contribution value shot directly to second place.

As for the first place... it was naturally Lin Yue.

But what was surprising was that among the top ten on the contribution board, the Lin Family actually occupied six seats!

Lin Shi was third, Lin De was second, Lin Mo was fifth, Lin Qing was seventh, Lin Cang was ninth, and Lin Hu was tenth.

These statistics shocked the entire Sect.

"The Lin Family... they're really going to defy the heavens!"

"Six people from one Family on the board, and they even swept two of the top three seats..."

"No wonder the Sect Master is so strong; it turns out the Lin Family Bloodline is so extraordinary."

Amidst the discussions, the status of the Lin Family rose rapidly.

Yet the Lin Family members did not become proud; instead, they cultivated even harder.

Because they knew—the glory of the Family needed to be defended by everyone's strength.

One month later.

Lin Family Ancestral Hall.

Lin Cang was organizing the ancestral tablets.

Suddenly, the oldest and simplest tablet at the very top vibrated slightly.

There was no name on the tablet, only a star pattern.

"This is..."

Lin Cang was stunned.

He remembered this tablet—according to the Family genealogy, this was the tablet of the Lin Family's first ancestor.

But the first ancestor's name had long been lost.

Even the meaning of the star pattern on the tablet was unknown.

At this moment, that star pattern actually lit up with a faint glow.

The light was soft, yet it carried an ancient and majestic aura.

"What's going on?"

Lin Cang reached out to touch the tablet.

At the instant his finger made contact—

Hum!

A stream of information flooded into his mind!

It was a Cultivation Technique.

A cultivation method called the "Star Sacred Canon"!

The opening of the method read: "If my clan's descendants see this canon, it shall be when their Bloodline awakens. This is the core Legacy of the Star Clan. When cultivated to Major Achievement, one can control the stars and command all laws..."

Lin Cang's whole body shook.

Star Clan!

As expected, the Lin Family really are descendants of an ancient sacred clan!

He suppressed his excitement and continued reading.

The "Star Sacred Canon" was divided into nine layers.

The first three layers corresponded to Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, and Nascent Soul.

The middle three layers corresponded to Soul Transformation, Void Refining, and Body Integration.

The last three layers... the records were missing.

But even so, this was a supreme Legacy that pointed directly to the Great Dao of Body Integration!

"This... Heaven is truly blessing my Lin Family!"

Lin Cang's hands trembled with excitement.

With this Legacy, the cultivation speed of the Lin Family's descendants would increase several times over!

More importantly—this Legacy recorded many unique secret techniques of the Star Clan.

For example, the cultivation method for the "Star Body."

For example, the "Star Shifting" movement technique.

For example, the "Starfall Descent" offensive Divine Ability.

Each one was immensely powerful!

"I must report this to the Family Head immediately!"

Lin Cang put away the tablet and hurriedly left the Ancestral Hall.

Grotto-heaven, time pool.

After listening to Lin Cang's report, a thoughtful look flashed in Lin Yue's eyes.

"Star Sacred Canon..."

"Haotian, what do you think?"

"Master, this should be a form of Bloodline inheritance."

Haotian's voice rang out: "Ancient sacred clans often bury legacies within their Bloodlines. When the Bloodline of their descendants awakens to a certain level, it will automatically activate."

"This 'Star Sacred Canon' should have been left behind by the Lin Family's first ancestor."

"However..."

He paused: "The activation of the Legacy requires a catalyst. And this catalyst was likely the Bloodline resonance triggered when you, Master, broke through to the Late Nascent Soul Stage."

Lin Yue nodded.

This made sense.

"Then can this Legacy be practiced safely?"

"Yes."

Haotian said: "I have already analyzed the contents of the Legacy, and there are no issues. Moreover, this Legacy shares the same source as the Star Lord Inheritance—both are the Star Great Dao. It will be even smoother for you to practice, Master."

"That's good."

Lin Yue looked at Lin Cang: "Grand Elder, the 'Star Sacred Canon' will be managed by you."

"Select descendants with excellent talent and Heart-Nature within the clan and teach them the first three layers."

"As for the middle three layers... I will teach them after I break through to Soul Transformation."

"Yes!"

Lin Cang respectfully complied.

"Additionally."

Lin Yue thought for a moment: "Strengthen the guards at the Ancestral Hall. I suspect... this Bloodline Awakening might not be limited to just our Family."

Lin Cang was startled: "What does the Family Head mean?"},{