43: He secluded himself for ten years, and emerged invincible.

“Yes, my Xiao Family and his Ancient Desolate Lin Clan have held a grudge for tens of millions of years.”

“Over these tens of millions of years, in order to fight against the Lin Clan, my Xiao Family has suffered countless deaths and injuries, which is truly hateful.”

“Now, the Lin Clan has gathered all of its Luck onto this young fellow named Lin Xiao. As long as we kill this Lin Xiao, the Lin Clan’s Luck will completely dissipate.”

“By then, hmph, the Lin Clan, which has stood in the Ancient Desolate Dao Domain for hundreds of millions of years, will not be far from its demise.”

“Haha, the Lin Clan’s Luck has run out in this generation; now they are bringing about their own destruction, no one else is to blame.”

“Wushan, Tian Yi, you two immediately go to the Ancient Desolate Dao Domain, find an opportunity, and kill this fellow named Lin Xiao.”

“To ensure the target's death, bring along those two Sacred Artifacts from the clan that no one is currently using.”

“As you command, Old Ancestor.”

Within the Xiao Family Forbidden Ground, intermittent voices echoed.

Then, two Half-Saint Realm Experts were seen.

They took two Sacred Artifacts, emanating a faint Saint-Grade might, and left the Taichu Dao Domain, heading towards the Eastern Continent where the Lin Clan was located in the Ancient Desolate Dao Domain.

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After the Lin Clan’s Divine Son Conferment Ceremony ended, Lin Xiao was originally going to enter the Dao Comprehension Golden Pool with Lin Wuyuan and the others.

But he thought that if his chaos tree sapling absorbed all the energy inside, it might displease Lin Wuyuan and the others, so he simply gave the opportunity to Lin Haotian.

After receiving Lin Haotian's gratitude,

Lin Xiao directly entered his Cultivation room and began a long period of secluded Cultivation.

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After a year of secluded Cultivation, the System’s long-unheard voice sounded in Lin Xiao’s mind.

“Ding, it has been detected that the Host has been in seclusion for one year. The Host is now given two choices!”

The blue light screen reappeared.

“Option one: Immediately come out of seclusion, lead your clansmen to compete for the Luck of the Golden Flourishing Age, and obtain one high-grade Saint-Grade Medicinal Pill: Resurrection Pill!”

“Option two: Continue secluded Cultivation. Do not come out of seclusion without sufficient self-preservation ability. Obtain Great Dao Treasure Arts: Great Destruction Art!”

Does this even need choosing?

Of course, I choose option two. I am currently only at Heaven and Earth Realm Fourth Layer.

If I go out now and get killed, wouldn't my Lin Clan be finished… Lin Xiao thought to himself, glancing at the System a few times before making his choice without hesitation.

Immediately after, on a small leaf of the chaos tree within Lin Xiao’s Dantian,

a divine light of the Law of Destruction, belonging to the Great Destruction Art, bloomed.

In an instant, the entire Dantian space was filled with a destructive energy, as if it wanted to destroy heaven and earth, making one shiver slightly.

After casually glancing at the Great Destruction Art, Lin Xiao closed his eyes again and continued his Cultivation.

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After another year of secluded Cultivation, Lin Xiao felt that his strength was still insufficient and planned to continue his seclusion.

Just then, the System's voice sounded once again.

“Ding, it has been detected that the Host has been in seclusion for two years. The Host is now given two choices!”

“Option one: Immediately come out of seclusion, lead Lin Wuyuan and others to compete for the Luck of the Golden Flourishing Age, and obtain a low-grade Sacred Artifact: Death Soul Banner!”

“Option two: Continue secluded Cultivation. Do not come out of seclusion without sufficient self-preservation ability. Obtain a small secret!”

A small secret?

Looking at the reward for choosing, Lin Xiao was stunned.

What the heck is this? Can a small secret also be a reward? Lin Xiao thought to himself.

However, considering that his current strength was still insufficient and he couldn't rashly come out of seclusion.

So Lin Xiao still chose option two.

After the choice was made, an unknown memory appeared in his mind.

After digesting the memory, Lin Xiao couldn't help but feel invigorated.

“Good heavens, the little Xiao Family actually dared to plot against me. When I come out of seclusion, all of you just wait to die.” Lin Xiao said.

After speaking, he entered a state of secluded Cultivation once more.

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Time flowed, years passed, and an unknown number of years went by.

In Lin Xiao’s mind, the System’s notification sound rang out again.

“Ding, it has been detected that the Host has been in seclusion for five years. The Host is now given two choices!”

“Option one: Immediately come out of seclusion, kill those two Xiao Family members lurking outside Tianlin Ancient City, and obtain a half-grade Sacred Artifact: Blasting Armor!”

“Option two: Continue secluded Cultivation. Besides the Xiao Family, countless enemies must also be hidden within Tianlin Ancient City. Do not come out of seclusion without self-preservation ability. Obtain Great Dao Treasure Arts: Great Star Technique!”

Great Star Technique!!!

This is a good thing.

Looking at the reward for not coming out of seclusion, Lin Xiao couldn't help but be stunned. He had originally planned to come out today but became somewhat hesitant.

“Legend has it that if one Cultivates the Great Star Technique to its extreme, one can manipulate the power of the myriad stars, even gathering stars into one's hands, with both offense and defense. I wonder if it's true.” Lin Xiao muttered to himself.

After thinking for a long time, Lin Xiao ultimately decided to continue his seclusion.

That’s right, continue secluded Cultivation.

The outside world is truly too dangerous. Countless enemies must still be hidden within Tianlin Ancient City, making it unsuitable for his current self to venture out.

After making his choice in his mind, the Great Star Technique also appeared on the leaves of the chaos tree.

Innumerable forces of stars twisted, looking quite miraculous.

“Not bad, not bad, it’s a good thing.” Lin Xiao exclaimed.

After speaking, he entered the Cultivation state once more.

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Seclusion knows no years, and another five years passed.

Five years later, Lin Xiao was awakened by a noisy sound.

“Divine Son, Divine Son, Old Ancestor Bai Yun is calling for you to come out of seclusion, saying there’s an important matter to discuss.”

“Important matter to discuss… What important matter?” Lin Xiao asked in a daze.

“They said something about the Ancient Desolate Small World about to open, and they want you, Divine Son, to lead Young Master Haotian and the others to enter and compete for Luck.”

“Alright, go inform the Old Ancestor. Tell him I’ll be out immediately.”

Although Lin Xiao didn't know what the Ancient Desolate Small World was, he still replied.

After the person outside left, Lin Xiao slowly opened his eyes.

However, just then, the System's notification sounded again.

“Ding, it has been detected that the Host has been in seclusion for ten years. The Host is now given two choices!”

“Option one: Immediately come out of seclusion. The Ancient Desolate Small World is opening. Lead the Lin Clan Prodigies to enter and slaughter all sides, competing for supreme Luck, and obtain four high-grade Saint Pills: Great Dao Enlightenment Spirit Pill!”

“Option two: Continue secluded Cultivation. Do not come out of seclusion until you become a Saint Realm Expert. Obtain a Half-Saint Realm Cultivation Technique: Daydreaming Great Law!”

“Of course, I choose to come out of seclusion! If I stay in seclusion any longer, I’ll start to mold!”

Lin Xiao shouted loudly at the System, making his choice without hesitation.

The four Saint Pills were placed in the System backpack.

Lin Xiao looked in the direction of Tianlin Ancient City, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

“You scums outside who want to kill me, your grandpa, I, Lin Xiao, have been in seclusion for ten years and now possess the strength of King Sealing Realm Third Layer. Let’s see what you’ll use to fight me.”

“When your grandpa, I, come out of seclusion, I will surely slaughter you all, leaving no one behind.” Lin Xiao laughed loudly.

He looked in the direction where the Xiao Family members were hiding in Tianlin Ancient City, filled with disdain.

As for the Ancient Desolate Small World, he had no interest in knowing about it right now.

Leading the Lin Clan Prodigies to enter and slaughter all sides, that clearly looked like a game for children.

He, Lin Xiao, truly couldn't muster any interest.

Currently, the only thing Lin Xiao wanted to do was to quickly go out and kill those two old fellows from the Xiao Family.

Then, he wanted to have a good fight with his own Old Ancestor to see what his current strength was like.