WU DONG QIAN - KUN
Chapter 98: The Hidden Danger

From wedding celebrations to all-out war and finally ending with the deaths of Lei Bao and Xie Qian. When everyone present saw the deaths of these two characters, they all understood that the Lei Family and Xie, who had been well prepared, were still unable to successfully take down the Lin Family. Instead, the Lei and Xie Families suffered greatly under the latter's backlash.

And this cost they suffered would most likely end these two long-established Families.

After losing their two main supporting pillars, the standing of the Lei and Xie Families in Qinyang City would continue to decline. It would be impossible for them to return to the golden days they had enjoyed before.

And very clearly, this dispute, which had been started by the Lei and Xie Families, had instead caused the reputation of the Lin Family to soar. No one else would dare to look down on this “muda” Family.

After the defeat of the Lei and Xie Families, the Lin Family once again moved some of their women and children to Qinyang City. Previously, businesses that were temporarily closed due to dangerous situations were also reopened. The current Lin Family was akin to a sun soaring into the sky, without the Lei Family and Xie to suppress and threaten them, he said, The Lin Family was now considered the undisputed number one faction in Qinyang City.

This newly established reputation attracted some experts to join the Lin Family and with regards to this situation, the Lin Family was also somewhat happy. Although these experts required a large payday, this fee was insignificant to the Lin Family who possessed the Yang Yuan Mining Layer.

Moreover, the Lin Family also suffered significant losses on the day they fought against the Xie and Lei Families. Thus, it was necessary for them to recruit and gather more manpower during this time. Thus, after several examinations, the Lin Family recruited relatively less dubious experts, causing their strength to soar during this period.

While Lin Zhentian and the others were busy tidying up after the battle, Lin Dong once again returned to the mountainous area that the Lin Family used to occupy. Ever since his identity as the Symbol Master was revealed, his position in the Lin Family had reached such a high enough level that even when Lin Zhentian was talking to this granddaughter of his, he had already reached such a high level, his old face would be filled with kindness and pride.

Of course, the fact that his seventeen-year-old grandson was at the Heavenly Yuan Middle Stage as well as the First Seal Symbol Master was definitely worth being proud of. This level of achievement would be considered very good even within the Lin Clan, where geniuses were as ordinary as the clouds in the sky.

Everyone understood that Old Grandfather had once again placed his hopes of returning to the Lin Clan on Lin Dong. However, no one knew if Lin Dong would be able to perform the same dazzling feat in the Lin Clan Gathering three years later.

On a cliff in a mountainous area, Lin Dong sat quietly. Around him, waves of Yuan Power bubbled and gushed before slowly flowing into his body, enriching his Dan Tian.

As he trained his Yuan Power, the Fate Symbols within Lin Dong's Niwan Palace also beat rhythmically like a heart. Parts of Mental Energy circled the symbol and flowed in and out over time. Through this cycle, bit by bit, Mental Energy became denser.

Lin Dong's current Mental Energy had become much stronger after forcibly draining quite a lot of Mental Energy from Gu Ying's Fate Symbol. Against this, even Lin Dong himself was somewhat astonished. Only now did he vaguely realize how extraordinary his "Ancient Vortex Symbol" was. Otherwise, it wouldn't be so tyrannical …

“Huft..

After practicing for about two hours, Lin Dong finally spat out a ball of white Qi as his eyes slowly opened. His eyes shone for a moment before the light disappeared.

“I might still need about a month before I can advance to the Heavenly Yuan Late Stage. After all, Qingyuan Art was too low, it was already unable to meet the needs of the Heavenly Yuan Stage. ”

Although his training session had ended, Lin Dong's brows conicaled lightly. He had already stagnated at the Heavenly Yuan Middle Stage for about four months, yet the feeling of a breakthrough had still not arrived. This caused him to feel a little frustrated and he blamed the low-level Secret Art he trained in.

Naturally, if this was known to Lin Ken, Lin Mang and the others, they would probably vomit blood. They have been stagnating at this stage for several years. Although there were signs of impending breakthrough recently, the total amount of time they wasted at this stage was ten times more than Lin Dong. If Lin Dong was still not satisfied with his current speed, Lin Ken and Lin Mang might as well be embarrassed to death.

As he shook his head, the thoughts in Lin Dong's heart were discarded. The Lin Family was currently growing rapidly, gradually devouring many of the properties of the Lei and Xie Families. This situation was not considered too much because reality was indeed cold and cruel. It is not impossible that the struggle between families ends in total destruction. Lin Dong believed that if the loser in this war was the Lin Family, given Lei Bao's methods, there might be nothing left of the Lin Family.

"Sheel Soul Destiny ......"

Lin Dong's thoughts slightly stopped at this moment as they shifted towards himself. He had obtained Gu Ying's Qiankun Bag after killing her that day. Lin Dong did not know much about the Symbol Master, after all, when he first met Grandmaster Ruo of Yan City, he had only given Lin Dong the first three parts of the "Spiritual Movement Chapter". Therefore, Lin Dong's understanding of the Symbol Master was still held back at the basic level.

Fortunately, he had obtained quite a bit of information related to Symbol Masters from Gu Ying's Qiankun Bag this time around. Even the information about the "Symbol of Fate Soul" that Gu Ying shouted was also included in it.

The Symbol of Destiny was extremely important to the Symbol Master. Only those who managed to form the Fate Symbol were able to unleash the power of Mental Energy, and these Fate Symbols were also divided into several special levels.

Only three different values of the Fate Symbol were recorded in Gu Ying's information: The Fate Symbol, the Fate Soul Symbol, and the Heaven's Fate Symbol.

The Fate Symbol was the most ordinary type. It has no special ability. Most Symbol Masters had this kind of normal Fate Symbols.

As for the Destiny Heaven Symbol, it was even more terrifying. It was said that when used, the Heaven Fate Symbol would devour the earth. Of course, this symbol was too unreal and the books only introduced it briefly.

This was also why Gu Ying was so shocked when she saw the "Ancient Vortex Symbol" turn into a vortex that day. After all, these "Soul Symbols of Destiny" were extremely rare and if a Symbol Master was able to form such a "Soul Symbol of Destiny", it would undoubtedly be a great help to his cultivation.

"Is this a Soul Symbol of Destiny ......"

Lin Dong blinked a few times as a beam of light shot out from his eyes and turned into a simple symbol that floated before him. He never imagined that this thing he had obtained by chance would be so mystical.

After all, the ability to absorb the Mental Energy of others and obtain it for oneself was definitely too frightening……

The simple-looking symbol before him floated for a moment before being pulled once again into Lin Dong's Niwan Palace. From Gu Ying's Qiankun Bag, Lin Dong also discovered the so-called Secret Spirit Skill……

Simply put, it is similar to "Defense Arts". The difference was that Martial Arts activated or used Yuan Power while "Secret Spirit Skills" required Mental Energy.

"These "Secret Spirit Skills" are divided into different levels represented and named by the three most important aspects that make up a human being. From low to high, Essence, Qi, Spirit.

Before Level Essence, there was still a normal level. The Secret Spirit Skills of most Symbol Masters were at this level.

Although the "Materialized Spirit Fragrance" that Gu Ying used that day sounded somewhat domineering, it was just a normal Secret Spirit Skill. To obtain such a powerful Secret Spirit Skill was not an easy matter.

“The Symbol Master Way is indeed deep and mysterious.

Lin Dong massaged the space between his eyebrows and immediately after, he took out Gu Ying's Qiankun Bag. His lips slowly pursed as his brows furrowed tightly.

Although they had emerged victorious in the fight against the Lei and Xie Families, greater danger was left behind ……

This hidden danger was naturally the Yan City Blood Cloth Sect. Lin Dong had killed the vice head of the Blood Cloth Sect. If this news came out, given the style of the Blood Cloth Sect, they would definitely not let this matter stop.

And this matter was constantly suppressing Lin Zhentian and the other core members of the Lin Family. Although they did not show it on the surface, Lin Dong knew that they were worried.

The vengeance of the Blood Cloth Sect would be incomparable to the Lei and Xie Families!

After all, the Blood Cloth Sect was one of the factions in Yan City and their strength was much stronger than the Lei and Xie Families. If they exerted a great power of revenge, the Lin Family would once again face the prospect of being completely annihilated.

And the signs of recent growth being a towering presence in Qingyang City were about to be smashed to pieces!

Many factions in Qingyang City were already aware of this fact. So even though the Lin Family was currently enjoying their rapid expansion, only a few factions advanced to declare their goodwill. Everyone knows that this period will probably only last for a short time ……

The Blood Cloth Sect was like a sharp sword hanging above the neck of the Lin Family. This sword will definitely swipe down at a certain point in time. That scene was not one that Lin Dong would be happy to see.

Sighing deeply, Lin Dong tightly clenched his fists. Even he felt an immense pressure when faced with the somewhat famous faction of Yan City.

"No matter who it is, anyone who wants to exterminate my Lin Family will have to pay a heavy price!"

Lin Dong's lips pursed tightly, a cold light shone in his eyes. As Lin Zhentian said, their Lin Family is hard bones, anyone who wants to gnaw them should be prepared for their teeth.