Cultivation begins in the endless sea.

Chapter 85 Lin Qing's Mission

Seeing Chen Zihan's bright eyes and sincere expression.

Lin Qing couldn't refuse outright, so he raised his hand and accepted the jade pendant.

With a slight flicker of light at her fingertips, two talismans floated down from the air and landed steadily in Chen Zihan's delicate hand.

"It is impolite not to reciprocate."

Lin Qing smiled faintly, nodded slightly to the Chen family elder, and then turned and left with Chen Kaiqian.

Chen Zihan subconsciously took a step forward, but ultimately stood still, lacking the courage to catch up.

……

Every family has its own troubles.

Lin Qing ran his fingers over the Tranquilizing Pendant, feeling a gentle spiritual energy seep into his body from his fingertips, and a faint fragrance seemed to linger around his nose.

Thinking of the monks behind the artificial hill, a sense of emotion welled up in his heart.

With this matter settled, Lin Kaiqian urged the Three-Star Conch Boat to speed towards the Starry Sky Gate.

Along the way, they encountered several sea monsters. Lin Kaiqian was given suitable ones to test, while Lin Qing killed the unsuitable ones.

More than a month has passed, and a considerable amount of sea monster materials have been accumulated.

Lin Kaiqian also broke through the shackles through continuous tempering and steadily entered the fourth level of Qi Refining.

"Once we reach Starry Island, go and sell these siren materials first..."

"You can handle some of the materials yourself; you don't need to ask me."

When they were about a thousand miles away from the Starry Sky Gate, Lin Qing put away the Three-Star Conch Boat and, with Lin Kaiqian in tow, flew through the air towards Starry Sky Island, where the Starry Sky Gate was located…

The main island of Xingxiumen stretches over 6,000 li from north to south and over 5,000 li from east to west, with a vast territory that seems to have no end in sight.

The island is surrounded by verdant mountains, with Lingfeng Peak hidden among the sea of ​​clouds.

The entire island is rooted in a fourth-grade superior spiritual vein, with spiritual energy as thick as condensed mist. Breathing in and out of it is refreshing and invigorating, truly deserving of the title of a paradise on earth.

From afar, one can vaguely see countless cultivators flying on their swords, shuttling back and forth. Thanks to the Star Constellation Decree, it appears to be several times more bustling than the Azure Dragon Bay Market.

As they approached, they saw cranes fluttering and birds singing in unison…

Jade palaces and suspended pavilions are built against the mountainside, nestled amidst the shimmering clouds and rosy light...

"This…"

Lin Kaiqian was dumbfounded, speechless with shock.

"Is this the famous Starry Sky Sect?"

Lin Kaiqian always felt that Wanling Island was already quite large, but compared to the island in front of him, it was just a drop in the ocean.

Although Lin Qing was not as out of control as Lin Kaiqian, a hint of amazement flashed across her eyes.

This is only the main island of Xingxiu Gate. Legend has it that it has twelve secondary islands scattered in all directions!

Just then, a beam of azure light shot out from the island and landed in front of Lin Qing and Lin Kaiqian.

It turned out to be a young cultivator dressed in a deep blue Taoist robe with an expressionless face, whose cultivation level had reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Who goes there? Is it an order from the Star Constellation?"

The young cultivator looked at Lin Qing and the other person with a cold voice and an arrogant expression. He made no attempt to hide his arrogance by scanning Lin Qing's cultivation level with his divine sense. Only after seeing that Lin Qing was in the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment did he slightly restrain his arrogance.

"I am Lin Qing of the Lin clan of Wanling, and I have come with my clansman Lin Kaiqian to answer the imperial summons."

Although Lin Qing was slightly displeased, he calmly took out his identity jade token and handed it over.

The young Taoist took the jade tablet, and with a flick of his wrist, a small mirror the size of a palm appeared in his hand. The starry sky pattern on the small mirror was faintly visible. With just a glance at the jade tablet, Lin Qing's basic information appeared.

This made Lin Qing take a few more glances.

"It feels a bit like my past life on the blue planet."

"So it's Chief Lin. I am Zhen Yiping. I've long admired your name."

After scanning the jade pendant, Zhen Yiping became much more humble and even said, "I have long admired your name."

"Oh? Junior Brother Zhen knows me, Lin?"

Lin Qing felt a little doubtful.

Zhen Yiping chuckled softly.

"It's normal that Chief Lin didn't know about the Star Ranking when he arrived just now."

"A list of stars?"

"Yes."

Whether it was because of Lin Qing or for some other reason, Zhen Yiping, contrary to his usual behavior, began to patiently explain.

It turned out that because the Starry Constellation Sect had issued decrees to the vassal cultivators in the four directions, plus the Foundation Establishment cultivators among the sect's disciples who were directly involved in the garrison, the total number of Foundation Establishment cultivators exceeded one hundred.

To incentivize the participating cultivators, the alliance has prepared numerous generous treasures and ranks them in real time based on their contributions to the battle.

The first place winner can even receive the Purple Essence Pill, a breakthrough elixir!

It's important to know that the Purple Essence Pill is different from the Foundation Establishment Pill. Although it doesn't require a high-level demon core as its main ingredient, its main ingredient, the Void Soul Grass, is only produced on super islands like Cloud Dwelling because its primary function is to protect the soul.

This is why the Starry Sky Sect, which controls the secret passage to Yunqi Island, has been able to maintain control over all its vassal families.

"So what does this have to do with Mr. Lin?"

Lin Qing still couldn't understand.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yiping gave him a half-smile and continued speaking.

"Some busybodies have privately speculated on the top twenty based on past battle records, calling it the Star Ranking, and Clan Chief Lin is among them."

Lin Kaiqian, who had been holding back for a long time, dared not interrupt due to the rules of the sect. He could only look at Zhen Yiping expectantly, hoping that the other party would tell him more details.

Zhen Yiping then stopped talking and gestured for the two to follow.

Before long, he led the two of them up the cloud steps and finally stopped in front of a magnificent stone palace surrounded by star patterns.

The stone hall bears three ancient characters: Star Alliance Hall.

"This hall was built specifically for the Star Alliance." Zhen Yiping's tone became more solemn.

"All Foundation Establishment cultivators and clan leaders who have come in response to the imperial edict shall register their identities here, receive their mission jade tokens, and be assigned temporary cave dwellings."

Lin Qing nodded upon hearing this, indicating that Lin Kaiqian should wait at the door for a moment.

He and Zhen Yiping strode into it.

The main hall was extremely spacious, and there were more than a dozen vassal cultivators from other places inside. Lin Qing glanced around and did not recognize any of them.

Zhen Yiping led Lin Qing forward to register and clock in. After the steward verified the information, he nodded.

"Clan Chief Lin, please proceed to the rear hall. Elder Yi of the sect will personally assign tasks there."

Lin Qing looked at Zhen Yiping with slight surprise, and the latter nodded slightly.

Lin Qing said no more and walked alone through the front hall into the inner hall at the back.

Outside the front hall, after Lin Qing's figure disappeared, the duty steward lowered his voice and spoke to Zhen Yiping telepathically:

"I wonder if this Clan Chief Lin meets Elder Yi's requirements."

Zhen Yiping also responded telepathically, his tone tinged with hesitation:

"With so many infighting among the clan's cultivators, pollution of the seas is inevitable... It's hard to say whether Clan Chief Lin can meet the requirements."

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While the two were chatting, Lin Qing slowly entered the inner hall.

The inner sanctuary was mysterious and solemn, its dome inlaid with countless star patterns, making it appear unfathomable…

An elderly man dressed in a brown Taoist robe sat upright in the main seat. His face was slightly long and his appearance was somewhat ugly, but his spiritual energy was as deep as the sea. He was clearly a Purple Mansion Realm expert!

Elder Yi's profound gaze fell on Lin Qing, and his divine sense seemingly swept over him casually, but in reality, he began to probe Lin Qing's soul.

"what?"

Elder Yi opened his eyes slightly, seemingly somewhat surprised.

He touched the space between his eyebrows with his fingertip, and suddenly the star pattern in the sky above the inner hall flickered, and a beam of starlight fell on Lin Qing.

Starlight shattered and seeped into Lin Qing's limbs and bones, then trembled slightly, and a circle of transparent figures, visible to the naked eye, emanated from his body.

"It's strange that you haven't been contaminated by the sea poison at all."

Elder Yi's figure suddenly approached him like a ghost, no more than half a zhang away.

A powerful, profound pressure from the Purple Mansion suddenly descended.

Lin Qing was slightly shocked, and unconsciously took a half step back, revealing a look of astonishment on her face.

"What does the elder mean by...contaminated by sea poison?"