A vortex of Yuan Power, visible to the naked eye, enveloped the quiet room from above, a truly shocking sight. For everyone present, this was likely the first time they had witnessed such a spectacle.
The Yuan Power vortex resembled a tornado, wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, with its lower end plunging directly into the quiet room.
Such a breathtaking scene naturally caused an instant commotion throughout the entire compound. Almost everyone immediately rushed out of their rooms, their eyes wide with shock as they gazed at the Yuan Power vortex above the quiet room.
"This is..."
Lin Xiao and his group were the first to rush out. When they saw the Yuan Power vortex, they were initially startled, then their faces lit up with wild joy.
"Father has succeeded!"
Excitement and wild joy were evident on everyone's faces. For this entire period, they had been lying low, waiting for Lin Zhengtian to break through. Fortunately, that day had finally arrived!
"From now on, we won't have to worry about the Lei and Xie families anymore..." Lin Keng's face was flushed as he mumbled excitedly.
Beside him, Lin Xiao and Lin Mang nodded vigorously. If a family had a Yuan Dan Stage expert overseeing it, its strength could be described as having advanced by leaps and bounds. By then, let alone in Qingyang Town, even within Yan City, the Lin family could gain some standing. After all, not all forces within Yan City necessarily possessed Yuan Dan Stage experts!
"After we deal with the Lei and Xie families, our Lin family can use this as an opportunity to expand into Yan City. That place, with its abundance of experts, is where our Lin family can truly develop and grow rapidly," Lin Xiao said with a smile.
"Mm."
Lin Keng and Lin Mang nodded in agreement. Yan City was considered a large and important city. If they could develop fully and steadily there, the Lin family's influence would increase significantly.
"Buzz!"
Just as Lin Xiao and his group were filled with a mix of excitement and anticipation, the Yuan Power vortex above the quiet room suddenly fluctuated violently, then transformed into visible pillars of Yuan Power.
"Whoosh!"
As the Yuan Power vortex turned into pillars of energy, a figure suddenly shot out from the quiet room, then soared straight into the sky, looking up. From their open mouth, a thumb-sized speck of light shot forth.
As soon as this speck of light appeared, the sky-filling Yuan Power pillars seemed to be guided by something, rapidly converging. In just a few short minutes, all the Yuan Power pillars entered this tiny, seemingly unremarkable speck of light.
And when the last Yuan Power pillar poured into the speck of light, the bright speck became even brighter. Finally, the last ray of light dispersed, transforming into a pure white, thumb-sized pearl.
"Is this the Yuan Dan?"
Lin Dong's gaze focused on the small white pearl. At this moment, he felt an extremely powerful Yuan Power fluctuation. This kind of fluctuation was incomparably stronger than that of the late Heavenly Yuan Stage!
And the most obvious sign of a Yuan Dan Stage expert was the condensation of a Yuan Dan!
Lin Dong narrowed his eyes. With his keen mental energy, he sensed four extremely faint star patterns outside Lin Zhentian’s Yuan Dan.
“Four-star Yuan Dan.”
Seeing this, a look of surprise flashed in Lin Dong’s eyes. When condensing a Yuan Dan, the importance of absorbing Yin Sha Qi and Yang Gang Qi for Earth Yuan Stage and Heavenly Yuan Stage cultivators was fully revealed.
Yuan Dans of the same rank could differ in quality, and the most crucial elements determining this quality were Yin Sha and Yang Gang Qi.
Yuan Dan quality was divided into nine stars. The Yuan Dan Lin Zhentian had just condensed was already a Four-star Yuan Dan. To be honest, this wasn't considered low. After all, Lin Zhentian had previously absorbed only the most ordinary Yin Sha and Yang Gang Qi found in the world. If he hadn't absorbed a large amount of special Yang Gang Qi from the ore vein during this period, his Yuan Dan quality would at most have reached the Two-star level.
Now, to be able to condense a Four-star Yuan Dan, even Lin Zhentian himself must have felt quite surprised and joyful.
In mid-air, Lin Zhentian opened his mouth and swallowed the Yuan Dan into his body. His figure gently descended onto an ancient tree. Although Yuan Dan Stage cultivators could hover in the air for a short time, they were not yet capable of true flight.
Lin Zhentian’s body landed on the tree, and he made no further movements, yet a strange aura diffused from him. With every breath, Yuan Power surged into him.
Stepping into the Yuan Dan Stage truly meant stepping through the threshold of cultivation!
“As expected of the Yuan Dan Stage, to be able to reach this level!” Lin Xiao and the others watched Lin Zhentian absorb and exhale Yuan Power, and their faces couldn't help but show envy. The methods of a Yuan Dan Stage cultivator were indeed far beyond what a Heavenly Yuan Stage cultivator could compare to.
“What powerful aura! Is this the strength of a Yuan Dan expert…?”
A strange light appeared in Lin Dong’s eyes as he looked at Lin Zhentian standing atop the large tree. Because of his strong mental energy, he could clearly sense how formidable the power hidden within that person’s body currently was.
“I wonder if my current mental energy can contend with a Yuan Dan Stage cultivator?” Lin Dong licked his lips, his eyes flickering before suddenly darting into the forest. He really wanted to test the true extent of his mental energy!
On the treetop, Lin Zhentian looked down, surveying the entire Ironwood Manor. At this moment, he felt a power in his every move that was countless times stronger than before, and a satisfied smile appeared on his aged face.
“Lei Family, my Lin Family has endured for so many years. Now it’s time to collect our debts from you!” Lin Zhentian clasped his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Qingyang Town in the distance, muttering to himself.
“Boom!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Zhentian’s body moved, intending to gently descend to the ground. However, as his body shifted, his expression immediately changed. He felt an invisible, powerful force suddenly spread from the air within the dense forest, ultimately rushing directly towards him.
“Mental energy? A Talisman Master?!”
That invisible mental energy caused Lin Zhentian’s expression to sink. His body rapidly retreated, and at the same time, he threw a punch. Majestic Yuan Power surged out fiercely, and the air in front of him was directly compressed to the point of emitting a continuous, sharp, whistling sound.
“Bang!”
Lin Zhentian’s punch heavily struck the empty space in the sky. Immediately after, a low, resonant sound erupted. This majestic Yuan Power seemed to encounter some kind of invisible obstruction. After the collision, it slowly dissipated.
“Bang bang!”
Lin Zhentian’s body continuously retreated, as waves of unusually majestic Yuan Power roared out, incessantly striking the air.
Meanwhile, Lin Xiao and the others below finally recovered their senses at this moment. Their expressions immediately changed drastically. How could such a terrifying enemy be hidden within this Ironwood Manor?
“Alert! Search the entire manor!” Lin Xiao’s expression was grim as he shouted loudly.
Hearing Lin Xiao’s shout, all the guards quickly dispersed, searching for any suspicious individuals.
“Given the mental energy, the one who attacked is likely a Talisman Master,” Lin Ken said in a low voice, looking with a troubled expression at Lin Zhentian, who was continuously unleashing wild attacks into the air.
Hearing this, the corners of Lin Xiao’s and Lin Mang’s eyes couldn’t help but widen. When had their Lin family provoked such an enemy? Could it be sent by the Lei family?
“Rumble rumble!”
In mid-air, after throwing more than a dozen punches, Lin Zhentian’s body descended to the ground. His gaze was solemn as he looked at the mid-air. When he realized that the mysterious person’s overly powerful mental energy was no longer pressing down, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. In their earlier exchange, the opponent was very likely a First-Seal or even a Second-Seal Talisman Master. If the opponent had truly unleashed their full power, it would have been difficult to distinguish who would win or lose.
“My friend, may I ask which esteemed expert you are? If my Lin family has offended you in any way, please speak plainly, and this old man can offer you an apology!” After landing, Lin Zhentian cupped his fists and spoke in a loud voice.
Although the person’s mental energy had continuously attacked him just now, Lin Zhentian could also sense that the person did not seem to have any malicious intent. From the looks of it, there should be no deep-seated hatred towards the Lin family.
Lin Zhentian’s earth-shaking voice continuously echoed in the sky. However, it did not elicit any response, and the powerful mental energy from earlier had dissipated invisibly at this moment, as if it had never existed.
Seeing that there was no reply, Lin Zhentian could only sigh, raising his eyebrows and shaking his head.
While Lin Zhentian and the others were somewhat worried by this situation, deep within the forest, a figure sitting cross-legged on a large tree suddenly opened their eyes. Although their complexion was slightly pale, their pupils gleamed with extreme excitement and agitation.
Lin Dong had never expected that his spiritual energy, which had been progressing so smoothly, would possess such formidable power!