Chapter 117 The Triplets’ Shocking Breakthrough

Chapter 117: Chapter 117 The Triplets’ Shocking Breakthrough

The leaders of the thirty two major forces were still gathered outside the Primordial Sealing Ruin, discussing the ancient demons and the possible weakening of the seal.

However, Lin Cangyuan had no intention of remaining there to listen to their endless speculation.

Since the ten Lin Clan youngsters had completed the trials and obtained their inheritances, there was no reason to stay.

More importantly, the revelation about the impending Calamity needed to be reported to the Ancestor.

"All right, everyone. Let’s go home."

Lin Cangyuan waved his hand and turned toward the enormous Immortal Grade Flying Warship floating nearby.

The ten youngsters immediately followed him.

As they approached the warship, Lin Mo tilted his head slightly toward the distant gathering.

"are we really leaving without saying goodbye to anyone?"

Lin Cangyuan glanced at him.

"Do you want to stay and listen to them discuss demons all day?"

Lin Mo considered the question.

"Not particularly."

"Then why ask?"

Lin Mo smiled.

"Just making conversation."

Lin Zhen burst out laughing.

"That’s the worst excuse I’ve ever heard!"

"Really? I thought your jokes were worse."

"Hey! What’s that supposed to mean?"

"It means exactly what you think it means."

Lin Zhen opened his mouth to respond, but Lin Qing interrupted before he could start another argument.

"If you two have so much energy to waste, I suggest you save it for the journey. We still need to report everything to the Ancestor."

Lin Zhen immediately shut his mouth.

Lin Mo, however, wore a satisfied smile.

Lin Yu noticed it and shook his head.

"You’re enjoying this far too much."

"Of course. It’s not every day I get to win an argument without saying much."

"You didn’t win anything!" Lin Zhen protested.

"See? You’re still arguing."

The others burst into laughter.

Lin Cangyuan listened to their banter with a faint smile before stepping onto the warship.

"Come on. Before I decide to leave the two of you behind."

Lin Zhen and Lin Mo immediately hurried after him.

"we were just joking!"

"Exactly! Our brotherly affection is perfectly healthy!"

"Then you can demonstrate that affection by remaining quiet for the next hour."

Both youngsters obediently closed their mouths.

For approximately five seconds.

Then Lin Zhen leaned toward Lin Mo and whispered, "Do you think he really means it?"

Lin Mo whispered back, "I think you should test it."

Lin Qing’s voice came from behind them.

"I can hear both of you."

They immediately straightened.

Lin Cangyuan shook his head, amused.

These youngsters had just survived five dangerous trials and obtained ancient inheritances. Yet the moment the danger was over, they had returned to their usual antics.

At least their spirits were still good.

That was enough for him.

The Immortal Grade Flying Warship slowly rose into the sky.

Its enormous body passed through the clouds, leaving the Primordial Sealing Ruin behind.

Inside the warship, the ten youngsters gathered in the main hall while Lin Cangyuan sat at the head of the room.

For a short while, everyone simply enjoyed the quiet.

After days of running, fighting, enduring strange formations, and confronting terrifying beasts, sitting still felt like a luxury.

Lin Zhen leaned back in his chair.

"Finally! I can sit down without worrying that some enormous beast will appear behind me."

Lin Mo nodded solemnly.

"Don’t say that too loudly. You might summon one."

Lin Zhen immediately sat upright.

"Don’t joke about things like that!"

Lin Mo grinned.

The others laughed again.

Lin Cangyuan shook his head before looking around the table.

"All right. Tell me how the trial went."

Lin Chen took the lead.

"We completed all five trials and received our inheritances. The first trial tested our endurance, while the following trials became progressively more dangerous."

He gave a concise account of the major challenges they had faced, allowing the others to add details where necessary.

Lin Qing briefly mentioned the difficulties they had encountered during the later trials.

Lin Jue explained how they had needed to remain cautious rather than relying entirely on their strength.

Lin Yuexin added that the inheritances had provided them with valuable insights, although there was still much they needed to comprehend through cultivation and practice.

Lin Mo also mentioned the battle that had tested his saber techniques.

He did not dwell on every exchange or explain every detail of the inheritance. There was little point in recounting things they had already experienced.

Instead, the youngsters focused on the important developments.

The trials had tested their endurance, judgment, combat abilities, and understanding of their respective paths.

They had also obtained inheritances that would benefit their future cultivation.

Lin Cangyuan listened attentively.

He occasionally asked a question, particularly when a detail concerned the nature of the trials or the inheritance mechanism.

However, he did not interrupt unnecessarily.

When the youngsters finished, he nodded.

"Good. You have gained valuable opportunities, but remember that receiving an inheritance does not mean you have mastered everything it contains."

"We understand," Lin Chen replied.

Lin Qing nodded as well.

"We still need to comprehend the insights and turn them into our own strength."

"Exactly."

Lin Cangyuan’s expression was approving.

"An inheritance can provide guidance, techniques, and accumulated insights. However, your future achievements will still depend on your own comprehension and effort."

The ten youngsters listened carefully.

They had already understood this from their experiences inside the ruin, but hearing Lin Cangyuan reinforce the lesson made them take it even more seriously.

Then Lin Zhen raised his hand.

Lin Cangyuan looked at him.

"What is it?"

"does receiving an inheritance count as completing our assignment?"

Lin Chen stared at him.

"What assignment?"

Lin Zhen replied with a straight face, "The assignment of returning home alive, of course."

Lin Mo nodded thoughtfully.

"That’s a reasonable interpretation. We could even argue that we exceeded expectations by bringing all ten of us back."

Lin Qing covered her forehead.

"Can you two behave normally for once?"

"We are behaving normally," Lin Zhen protested.

"That’s the problem," Lin Yu muttered.

Another round of laughter filled the hall.

Even Lin Cangyuan couldn’t help chuckling.

"Fine. Since you have completed your assignment, I’ll make sure to report your achievements to the Ancestor."

Lin Zhen’s eyes brightened.

"Does that mean we’ll receive a reward?"

Lin Cangyuan looked at him for a moment.

"That depends on what the Ancestor thinks."

Lin Zhen immediately sat up straighter.

"Then I hope the Ancestor thinks very highly of us."

Lin Mo sighed.

"How shameless."

"You were the one who said we exceeded expectations!"

"I was referring to the group. I didn’t say you personally deserved a reward."

"What’s the difference?"

"A considerable one."

Lin Zhen turned toward Lin Chen.

"Captain, I request permission to silence Lin Mo for the remainder of the journey."

"Request denied," Lin Chen replied without hesitation.

"Why?!"

"Because I don’t want to hear you complain afterward."

The hall erupted with laughter once more.

Lin Cangyuan watched them with a helpless smile.

The journey home would certainly be lively.

After the laughter subsided, Lin Cangyuan’s expression became a little more serious.

He examined the ten youngsters carefully.

Although he had been listening to their stories, he had also been paying attention to their auras.

Now that they were no longer running through the trial under immense pressure, their conditions were easier to assess.

A faint golden light passed through his eyes.

As a Golden Immortal, examining their cultivation was effortless.

Soon, a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

"Not bad."

The youngsters looked toward him.

Lin Qing asked, "What is it, Elder?"

Lin Cangyuan stroked his beard.

"Your foundations have improved considerably. More importantly, all ten of you are approaching breakthroughs."

The youngsters exchanged glances.

Lin Chen was the first to respond.

"We’ve felt it too. Our cultivation has become increasingly unstable since receiving the inheritances."

"That is because your accumulation has reached a certain point," Lin Cangyuan explained. "The trials forced you to push your limits, and the inheritances have given you additional insights. These experiences have brought you closer to your next breakthrough."

Lin Yu looked thoughtful.

"So we may break through soon?"

"Very soon, provided you prepare properly."

Lin Zhen immediately raised his hand again.

" Elder, how soon is very soon?"

Lin Cangyuan glanced at him.

"Would you like me to give you a precise answer?"

"Yes!"

"Then I suggest you wait until you return home."

Lin Zhen’s shoulders slumped.

" Elder, that isn’t an answer."

"It’s the answer you’re getting."

The others laughed.

Lin Cangyuan continued before they could start another argument.

"Once we arrive, you will first greet the Ancestor, the family elders, and the other clan members. After that, you may enter the Time Tower to prepare for your breakthroughs."

The youngsters nodded.

Lin Chen cupped his fists.

"Understood."

Lin Qing also nodded.

"We’ll make the necessary preparations before attempting to break through."

Lin Cangyuan waved his hand dismissively.

"Although, to be honest, I doubt you even need the Time Tower to reach your next realm. Your accumulation is already sufficient. The tower will simply give you a more suitable environment to stabilize your foundations and consolidate your gains."

The youngsters were delighted.

They had spent a considerable amount of time training inside the Time Tower before leaving for the ruin. Hearing that they were already close to breaking through made the rewards of their recent efforts feel even more tangible.

Lin Zhen rubbed his hands together.

"So, after greeting the Ancestor, we can go straight to the Time Tower?"

"If you are properly prepared."

"And if we’re not?"

"Then you can remain outside and watch the others break through."

Lin Zhen’s smile froze.

Lin Mo patted his shoulder sympathetically.

"Don’t worry. I’ll visit you occasionally."

Lin Zhen glared at him.

"You’d better not."

Lin Cangyuan laughed.

"Enough. You have a journey ahead of you. Rest properly and reflect on what you gained from the trials. Don’t spend the entire trip arguing."

"Yes, Elder!"

The ten youngsters answered in unison.

For once, they actually listened.

At least for a little while.

The journey passed without further incident.

The warship crossed vast stretches of land and passed through layers of clouds before finally approaching the familiar territory of the Lin Clan.

When the distant mountains and familiar buildings came into view, several youngsters leaned toward the windows.

"We’re home!"

Lin Yuexin’s face brightened.

"It feels like we’ve been away for ages."

Lin Jue nodded.

"After everything that happened in the ruin, even the sight of the clan feels different."

Lin Mo smiled faintly.

"Personally, I’m looking forward to eating a proper meal without having to run for my life afterward."

Lin Zhen immediately agreed.

"Finally, someone who understands my priorities!"

Lin Qing shook her head.

"You two really think about nothing except eating and arguing."

"That’s not true," Lin Zhen protested.

"We also think about sleeping," Lin Mo added.

Lin Chen sighed.

"Can we please arrive before the two of you start another discussion?"

Lin Cangyuan watched their exchange with amusement.

The Immortal Grade Flying Warship descended toward the Lin Clan’s territory.

Before it had even landed, several clan members noticed its arrival.

Someone looked up at the familiar warship and immediately shouted.

" Elder Cangyuan is back!"

The announcement spread quickly.

"The Elder has returned!"

"The youngsters are back too!"

"Come quickly! Everyone, come and welcome them!"

Clan members emerged from their residences and gathered in the open area where the warship was descending.

Some had been waiting anxiously for news of the expedition. Others had simply missed the youngsters and wanted to see them return safely.

As the warship touched down, its doors opened.

Lin Cangyuan stepped out first, followed by the ten youngsters.

The moment they appeared, cheers erupted from the gathered clan members.

"Welcome home!"

"You’re finally back!"

"How did the expedition go?"

"Did you obtain any good opportunities?"

Questions came from every direction.

The ten youngsters were immediately surrounded by familiar faces.

Lin Chen greeted the elders respectfully, while Lin Qing exchanged warm words with several female clan members.

Lin Yu and Lin Jue answered questions about the expedition without revealing every detail, while Lin Mo listened to the excited conversations around him.

Lin Zhen, meanwhile, had already been pulled into a discussion about whether the youngsters had brought back any treasures.

"Of course we did!" he declared proudly.

Lin Mo turned toward him.

"Did you bring anything back for the rest of us?"

Lin Zhen paused.

Then he looked at him.

"Emotionally, yes."

Lin Mo stared at him.

"What does that even mean?"

"It means you should appreciate the thought."

"The thought doesn’t feed anyone."

Several clan members burst into laughter.

Lin Qing shook her head.

"Please don’t encourage him."

Lin Cangyuan watched the reunion with a faint smile.

The youngsters had returned safely, and the clan members were clearly relieved to see them.

For a moment, he simply allowed everyone to enjoy the occasion.

Then he looked toward the inner grounds.

"We should pay our respects to the Ancestor first."

The surrounding clan members immediately quieted down.

"Of course, Elder!"

The ten youngsters straightened their clothes and prepared to follow him.

However, before they could take more than a few steps, a familiar group of figures appeared from the direction of the inner training grounds.

Three young cultivators walked toward the gathering together.

They were the triplets who had remained behind while the others travelled to the Primordial Sealing Ruin.

The ten returning youngsters recognized them immediately.

Lin Zhen waved enthusiastically.

"Hey! We’re back!"

One of the triplets smiled.

"We can see that."

Lin Mo tilted his head.

"Wait a moment. Why do you three look different?"

The triplets exchanged glances.

Their expressions suddenly became a little strange.

Lin Chen noticed the change in their auras.

His footsteps stopped.

Lin Qing also sensed something unusual and turned her attention toward them.

The spiritual energy surrounding the triplets was far more powerful than before.

No.

It wasn’t merely stronger.

Their cultivation had undergone a tremendous transformation.

Lin Chen’s eyes widened as he carefully sensed their auras.

"Body Integration Realm..."

Lin Zhen’s mouth fell open.

"Wait. You’re not at the initial stage?"

Lin Yu examined them again, his expression becoming increasingly incredulous.

"Peak Body Integration Realm?!"

The ten youngsters stared at the triplets as though they had suddenly grown three additional heads.

They had gone to the Primordial Sealing Ruin, endured five dangerous trials, and obtained ancient inheritances.

They had expected to return home with a considerable advantage over those who had stayed behind.

Yet the three triplets had somehow reached Peak Body Integration Realm while they were away!

Lin Zhen pointed at them, momentarily unable to find the right words.

Finally, he blurted out,

"You three... you’re already at Peak Body Integration Realm?!"