Chapter 1261: 656 Clan Leader's Decision_2

Chapter 1261: Chapter 656 Clan Leader’s Decision_2

Understanding this deeply, Lin Tianyun continued to speak: “Clan Leader, I stayed in the Liusha Wasteland for a while and gathered quite a bit of reliable information.”

“Among the Golden Core forces in the Seven Southern Countries of Qingzhou, almost all of them have dispatched varying amounts of power to the Liusha Wasteland to collect intelligence, leaving some forces stationed there.”

“Especially the Helan Country and Golden Crow Country, which are closest to the Liusha Wasteland—these two countries reacted the fastest, and disciples from every Golden Core force have appeared locally.”

“As for other countries, like Xitang Country, their forces were nearly all present as well. Essentially, the entire Seven Southern Countries of Qingzhou have joined in.”

“Including the three Golden Core forces of Wei Kingdom, they’ve also joined the investigation teams.”

“After these forces appeared in the Liusha Wasteland, they all visited specific locations. Unsurprisingly, they likely discovered the existence of the Earth Armor Dragon.”

“Following this, these forces stationed people but avoided disturbing the Earth Armor Dragon’s slumber.”

“This was not only out of fear of the Earth Armor Dragon awakening but also due to intimidation from other forces.”

“Furthermore, cultivators appearing in the area were at least at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage. Such people aren’t foolish; they understand what would happen if the Earth Armor Dragon awakes.”

“What’s more, the most powerful Golden Core forces stationed nearby constantly acted as deterrents to those with ulterior motives.”

“Over time, an unspoken order seemed to subtly form. No one planned to act rashly, and no one stepped forward to negotiate, as if testing the patience of impulsive individuals.”

Lin Tianyun explained everything in great detail, recounting everything he had witnessed and experienced over the past few months to Lin Shihua and Lin Shigong.

Faced with this situation, Lin Shihua wasn’t surprised, as he had anticipated such a development.

In his view, these forces were wary of each other, with none wanting to act recklessly or become food for the Earth Armor Dragon.

Under such circumstances, before all forces reached a unified agreement, likely no one would dare to make the first move.

If someone acted recklessly, the repercussions wouldn’t just be retaliatory strikes from the awakened Earth Armor Dragon; the other forces surely wouldn’t remain idle either.

Precisely because of this, although many forces had appeared in the Liusha Wasteland and many Golden Core cultivators were present, a semblance of order had begun to take shape.

At this rate, it was only a matter of time before these forces sat down at the negotiation table to determine the ownership and distribution of the Spirit Stone vein.

Apart from that, the Earth Armor Dragon remained the primary obstacle preventing the mining of Spirit Stones.

If these forces achieved unity, they would undoubtedly find a way to eliminate the Earth Armor Dragon together.

Otherwise, no matter how long they stationed troops or how many Golden Core cultivators remained in the area, they still wouldn’t be able to proceed with the next steps of their plans.

However, it could be foreseen that while the Earth Armor Dragon was indeed powerful, it likely wouldn’t stand a chance against the combined might of the Seven Southern Countries of Qingzhou.

After all, the Earth Armor Dragon is part of the Demon Beast Race, and its strength leans heavily toward defense.

Meanwhile, the Seven Southern Countries boast nearly thirty Golden Core forces, with no fewer than a hundred Golden Core cultivators in total.

Among these, there are quite a few powerful Late Stage Golden Core cultivators as well.

Once the forces decide to act against the Liusha Wasteland, assembling just over ten Late Stage Golden Core cultivators, accompanied by formations or resource-draining treasures, might suffice to subdue or kill the Earth Armor Dragon.

Thus, although the Earth Armor Dragon is formidable, no single force would dare face it alone.

But if the various cultivators united, defeating the Earth Armor Dragon wouldn’t be difficult.

In this context, if the Lin Family wants a share of the spoils, it must quickly dispatch a force to station at the Liusha Wasteland.

Additionally, if conditions permit, it would be imperative to contribute during the eradication of the Earth Armor Dragon.

Only by taking action can the Lin Family secure a portion of the benefits during the resource allocation.

Understanding this, Lin Shihua promptly asked Lin Shigong and Lin Tianyun for any dissenting opinions on the Lin Family’s upcoming plans.

If the two believed the Lin Family needed to wade into this turmoil, Lin Shihua would still need to consult the other senior members of the Lin Family.

Particularly, if Lin Shikang and Lin Shilu offered no objections, the Lin Family would have to join the chaos surrounding the Liusha Wasteland.

At this moment, Lin Shigong and Lin Tianyun also voiced their perspectives.

Both held nearly identical stances—that the Lin Family must get involved in this chaotic endeavor.

Such decisiveness stemmed mainly from the fact that the current Lin Family was far stronger than before.

The simplest proof lies in the fact that, even excluding Lin Tianming and his wife, the Lin Family still boasts multiple Golden Core period combatants.

Moreover, this excludes Guest Elder Hu Yuan, and Ye Pinghai, who could be considered half a Lin Family member.

Among their own experts, both Lin Shikang and Lin Shilu had been in the Golden Core Stage for decades.

Currently, both individuals’ cultivation had reached the Golden Core Initial Peak, standing just a step away from the Mid Stage Golden Core Realm.

Additionally, Lin Tianyun’s cultivation had also reached the Golden Core Initial Peak, though his power rivaled that of a Mid Stage Golden Core cultivator.

Beyond them, Lin Xingrong and Lin Xingzhi had successfully broken into the Golden Core Stage years ago with Nascent Soul Spiritual Items brought from the Sky Dragon Pavilion by Lin Tianming.

Currently, their realms had stabilized, and with Lin Shilu’s assistance, they had refined offensive and defensive magical treasures, each having successfully consecrated them, thereby achieving a certain level of combat readiness.

Under such circumstances, the Lin Family now had seven Golden Core combatants in the clan’s territory.

Adding the Soul-eating Spider, the Lin Family’s strength was exceedingly formidable.

With such a lineup, even without Lin Tianming and his wife, the Lin Family stood on equal footing with the venerable Zhenyang Sect, a power with nearly ten thousand years of heritage.

Most crucially, news of the internal conflict within the Jin Feng Country Cultivation World spread throughout the Cultivation World a year ago.

During this time, the Lin Family knew little of Lin Tianming and his wife, as they had not returned to the clan for many years and had left few traces.

It wasn’t until the conflict’s news swept across the Qingzhou Land that Lin Tianming’s reputation became thunderous.

Being the family behind Lin Tianming, the Lin Family naturally learned of the terrifying power and accomplishments he had demonstrated.

Included among his followers were family members who had long vanished, such as Lin Tianfeng and others, who had now reappeared and entered the Golden Core Stage.

Of particular note was Lin Tianhu’s strength, which was exceptionally intimidating, nearly matching that of a typical Mid Stage Golden Core cultivator.

Initially, when the Lin Family’s high-ranking members learned of these details, their feelings fluctuated from shock to uncontrollable joy.

The reasons weren’t solely due to Lin Tianming and his wife’s reappearance and achievements but also because of Lin Tianhu and the others.

It should be noted that these family members had disappeared for years without any sign of their whereabouts.

Now, they had finally returned, surpassing the cultivation levels of most Lin Family members, and had smoothly entered the Golden Core Stage.

If they were included, the Lin Family’s strength now far exceeded that of the Zhenyang Sect and Myriad Medicine Valley, which also resided in Wei Kingdom.

Even compared with the surface-level strength of some central Golden Core forces in the Seven Southern Countries, they paled in comparison to the current Lin Family.

With such power as leverage, Lin Shihua and the others decisively chose to join the fight for the Spirit Stone vein.

Moreover, they understood that since the Wei Kingdom’s civil war ended years ago, the Lin Family hadn’t secured significant resources in a long time.

As the Lin Family’s overall strength grew, territory expanded, and its member base swelled, demands for better living conditions increased proportionally.

Such improvements relied heavily on resource consumption, which couldn’t be maintained without a solid foundation.

In this sense, the Lin Family had to actively work to enhance its revenue and ensure continued competitiveness.

Previously, Lin Tianming bore the brunt of resource contributions, but such an arrangement wasn’t sustainable long-term.

For these reasons, Lin Shihua considered all factors and prioritized the interests of the family, leading to his firm decision to act.

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