Chapter 76 The Time Tower’s First Day
Chapter 76 The Time Tower’s First Day
Chapter 76: Chapter 76 The Time Tower’s First Day
Inside the hidden territory of the Lin Clan, the Time Tower stood quietly beneath the vast sky.
Its ancient structure radiated a mysterious aura, and faint golden patterns moved across its surface.
To an ordinary cultivator, the tower alone would have been enough to inspire awe.
But to the members of the Lin Clan, it was far more than an impressive building.
It was one of the clan’s greatest cultivation treasures.
And today, ten young members had entered it with a single goal.
Peak Void Refining Realm.
They had been selected to represent the Lin Clan in the ancient ruin of the Eternal Dawn Continent.
Ten places.
Ten opportunities.
And ten people who would carry the Lin Clan’s name into a world they had yet to explore.
Inside the tower, Lin Chen looked around.
"So, where should we begin?"
Lin Qing glanced at the others.
"Ancestor told us to focus on cultivation. We should find suitable places and start immediately."
Lin Mo nodded.
"Agreed. We don’t know what we’ll encounter in the ancient ruin. The stronger we become before leaving, the better."
Lin Yu smiled.
"Then let’s see who makes the fastest progress."
Lin Xuan immediately raised an eyebrow.
"Are you challenging us already?"
Lin Yu shrugged.
"Why not?"
Lin Yuexin laughed softly.
"You haven’t even started cultivating, and you’re already talking about competing."
Lin Jue crossed his arms.
"Competition isn’t a bad thing. As long as we don’t let it distract us from our goal."
Lin Lian nodded.
"Exactly. We have an opportunity that many cultivators would dream of. We shouldn’t waste it."
Lin Haochen looked toward the deeper sections of the tower.
"I wonder how much time we can save by cultivating here."
Lin Zhen smiled.
"Whatever the answer is, let’s make the most of it."
The ten youngsters exchanged glances.
Their excitement gradually gave way to determination.
They had enjoyed their recent journey across the Canglan Continent. They had witnessed an extraordinary Alchemy Gathering, watched Lin Ruyan achieve something remarkable, and learned more about the wider cultivation world.
But now, their own opportunity had arrived.
They couldn’t simply depend on their family name.
They wanted to become strong enough to stand confidently among the younger generation of the Eternal Dawn Continent.
After finding suitable cultivation areas, the ten youngsters settled down.
They closed their eyes.
Spiritual Qi began flowing into their bodies.
And just like that, their training began.
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Lin Hao’s Observation
Meanwhile, inside the ancestral residence, Lin Hao was enjoying a peaceful afternoon.
A cup of tea rested on the table beside him.
He leaned comfortably against his chair, looking completely unconcerned.
The ten youngsters were cultivating.
The triplets were spending time with their beloved beasts.
Lin Ruyan was pursuing her alchemy.
And the rest of the clan was continuing its development.
Everything was proceeding smoothly.
Lin Hao took a sip of tea.
"System."
[Yes, Host?]
"Show me the status of the ten youngsters in the Time Tower."
A golden screen appeared before him.
[Time Tower — Cultivation Monitoring]
Current Trainees: 10
Objective: Reach Peak Void Refining Realm
Training Status: In Progress
Cultivation Environment: Stable
Time Acceleration: 10,000×
Lin Hao glanced at the screen.
"Good. Let them cultivate at their own pace."
[Understood, Host.]
He leaned back again.
There was no need for him to stand over them every moment.
The youngsters had already received clear instructions. They knew what they needed to accomplish, and the Time Tower provided an excellent environment for their training.
Besides, Lin Hao wasn’t the sort of ancestor who believed that shouting at people would make them cultivate faster.
If encouragement worked, he would encourage them.
If resources were needed, he could provide them.
With his abilities and the System Mall, helping his descendants was hardly difficult.
Lin Hao glanced toward the distant Time Tower.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
He was curious to see how much progress the ten youngsters would make before their departure.
The ancient ruin of the Eternal Dawn Continent would be an opportunity for them to gain experience, discover treasures, and explore a world beyond the places they had visited so far.
He hoped they would make the most of it.
After all, he had already given them an excellent starting point.
The rest was up to them.
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A Different Path
At the Alchemy Pavilion, Lin Ruyan stood before a large shelf filled with medicinal ingredients.
Several containers held rare herbs, while sealed boxes preserved precious materials that could easily lose their medicinal properties if handled carelessly.
The entire pavilion was orderly and peaceful.
Lin Ruyan had returned from the Canglan Continent with more than a championship title.
She had gained experience.
She had witnessed different alchemy techniques.
She had met accomplished Pill Masters.
And she had demonstrated her abilities before an entire continent.
Most importantly, she had gained a clearer understanding of the wider cultivation world’s standards for alchemy.
Yet Lin Ruyan knew that winning one competition didn’t mean she had reached the peak of her craft.
Far from it.
There were still countless pills she wanted to refine, rare ingredients she wanted to experiment with, and more advanced techniques she wished to explore.
She had already received an enormous amount of alchemy knowledge from Lin Hao.
That knowledge had given her a foundation far beyond what most cultivators her age could imagine.
Now, she wanted to put it to greater use.
Lin Ruyan carefully examined several medicinal ingredients on the table.
She picked up a dark-red herb, held it between her fingers, and examined its spiritual properties.
After a moment, she nodded to herself.
"This should work."
She placed the herb beside several others and began preparing the ingredients.
Rather than immediately starting a refinement, she first reviewed the formula she intended to use.
She considered the required proportions, the order in which the ingredients should be introduced, and the precise control of spiritual energy needed throughout the process.
Everything had to be carefully calculated.
Even with the knowledge Lin Hao had given her, successful pill refinement still required concentration and practical experience.
Knowledge showed her the possibilities.
Practice allowed her to turn those possibilities into results.
Lin Ruyan raised her hand.
A pill cauldron appeared before her.
She released a controlled stream of spiritual fire beneath it.
The cauldron gradually warmed.
One ingredient after another entered the vessel, and Lin Ruyan began the refinement process.
Her movements were steady and precise.
She controlled the temperature carefully, adjusting the spiritual fire whenever necessary.
Her spiritual sense remained focused on the ingredients inside the cauldron.
Gradually, the medicinal essences began to merge.
Lin Ruyan’s expression became increasingly concentrated.
She wasn’t satisfied with simply repeating what she had learned.
She wanted to improve.
She wanted to discover whether the formula could be refined further, whether the medicinal properties could be preserved more effectively, and whether the final pill could achieve a better grade.
For her, alchemy was more than a skill.
It was a path she genuinely enjoyed pursuing.
After some time, Lin Ruyan finally withdrew the spiritual fire.
A faint medicinal fragrance spread throughout the pavilion.
She opened the cauldron and carefully examined the result.
A small smile appeared on her face.
"Not bad."
The refinement had been successful.
However, she could already identify a few areas where her control could be improved.
Instead of becoming discouraged, she carefully recorded her observations.
There was no need to rush.
She had time, resources, and access to an extraordinary Alchemy Pavilion.
And with Lin Hao’s guidance already firmly established in her mind, she was confident that she could continue advancing through her own efforts.
At that moment, a familiar voice came from the entrance.
"Ruyan."
She turned.
Lin Yuxian stood nearby, her white robes moving gently as she entered the pavilion.
"Senior Yuxian!"
Lin Yuxian glanced at the cauldron.
"You’ve already started refining pills?"
Lin Ruyan smiled.
"I wanted to test a formula while the details are still fresh in my mind."
Lin Yuxian walked closer and examined the finished pills.
A faint look of approval appeared on her face.
"Your control has improved."
Lin Ruyan’s eyes brightened.
"Thank you, Senior."
Lin Yuxian nodded.
"Continue practicing. The Alchemy Pavilion has plenty of resources available to you. If there’s a particular ingredient you need, simply let the pavilion staff know."
"I understand!"
Lin Yuxian glanced at the prepared ingredients.
"And don’t be afraid to experiment when you’ve made the necessary preparations. Just make sure you understand the risks before attempting a new refinement."
Lin Ruyan nodded confidently.
"Of course."
Lin Yuxian smiled.
She could see that the young girl was serious about her path.
After winning the Canglan Continent Alchemy Gathering, Lin Ruyan could easily have become distracted by praise and recognition.
Instead, she had returned to the pavilion and resumed her work.
That attitude pleased Lin Yuxian.
"Carry on, then."
"Yes, Senior!"
Lin Yuxian left her to continue refining.
Lin Ruyan turned back toward the cauldron.
Her next experiment was already taking shape in her mind.
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The Beast Tower
Elsewhere in the clan, the Beast Tower was filled with a much livelier atmosphere.
"Senior Phoenix! Senior Roc! Senior White Tiger! We’re back!"
Lin Wan’er’s cheerful voice echoed through the area.
Not far away, the Ancient Phoenix raised her head.
The Ancient Roc turned toward the entrance, while the Ancient White Tiger slowly opened his eyes.
The moment they saw the three familiar girls, their expressions changed.
The Phoenix smiled faintly.
"So, you’ve finally returned."
Lin Xin immediately hurried over.
"Of course! We missed you!"
The Ancient White Tiger snorted.
"Missed us? I thought you three had found more interesting things to do outside."
Lin Shiyu immediately shook her head.
"No! We just went on a journey with everyone. That’s different!"
The Roc chuckled.
"Is that so?"
Lin Wan’er nodded enthusiastically.
"Of course! We even visited Cloudmist City!"
The Phoenix looked at the girls with interest.
"And what did you find there?"
The triplets immediately began recounting parts of their journey.
They talked about the bustling streets, the shops they had visited, and the interesting things they had seen along the way.
Lin Xin described the liveliness of the city.
Lin Wan’er enthusiastically recounted the things that had caught her attention.
Lin Shiyu added her own details whenever she thought her sisters had forgotten something important.
The three ancient Divine Beasts listened patiently.
They were already familiar with the girls’ personalities.
Whenever the triplets became excited, they tended to talk over one another.
And whenever one of them remembered something new, the entire conversation would take another turn.
The Ancient White Tiger eventually shook his head.
"You three haven’t changed at all."
Lin Xin immediately smiled.
"That’s because we’re happy to see you!"
The Phoenix laughed softly.
"Come here, then."
The three girls immediately moved closer.
Lin Wan’er settled beside the Phoenix, while Lin Xin approached the White Tiger.
Lin Shiyu went to sit near the Roc.
It was a familiar arrangement, one they had settled into naturally during their previous time together.
The girls had already travelled with the three Divine Beasts before. They knew their personalities, understood their habits, and felt comfortable around them.
There was no awkwardness.
No need to introduce themselves again.
They were simply happy to be together.
Lin Xin stroked the White Tiger’s fur.
"Senior White Tiger, did you miss us?"
The White Tiger glanced at her.
"Hmph. The Beast Tower was certainly quieter without you three."
Lin Xin’s smile widened.
"So you did miss us!"
"I didn’t say that."
"But that’s what you meant!"
The Phoenix covered her mouth, amused.
The Roc let out a low chuckle.
The White Tiger looked away.
"Little girl, you’re becoming more troublesome."
Lin Xin laughed.
"Then you should get used to it!"
Lin Wan’er and Lin Shiyu immediately joined in.
The Beast Tower soon filled with laughter.
For the triplets, there was nowhere else they would rather be at that moment.
The ancient ruin could wait.
The journey to the Eternal Dawn Continent could wait.
They had chosen to stay behind because they wanted to spend time with their beloved beasts, and now they were enjoying every moment of it.
After a while, Lin Wan’er looked toward the Phoenix.
"Senior Phoenix, when we go on another tour together, where should we visit?"
The Phoenix considered the question.
"There are many interesting places in the wider world."
The Roc nodded.
"Some are beautiful. Others contain rare treasures or ancient mysteries."
The White Tiger opened one eye.
"And some are dangerous enough that you shouldn’t approach them without proper preparation."
Lin Shiyu immediately looked interested.
"Have you visited places like that?"
The three Divine Beasts exchanged glances.
The Phoenix smiled.
"Quite a few."
The Roc added calmly,
"And there are many more we haven’t visited together."
The triplets’ eyes brightened.
"Then we’ll go on another tour!"
The White Tiger sighed.
"One adventure at a time, little girls."
But the faint smile on his face betrayed him.
The three girls immediately resumed chatting, already imagining their next journey with the ancient Divine Beasts.
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The Time Tower
Meanwhile, inside the Time Tower, the ten selected youngsters remained focused on their cultivation.
The environment was extraordinary.
Spiritual Qi flowed continuously through the cultivation areas, allowing them to absorb energy and refine their foundations.
The Time Tower’s 10,000× time acceleration made it an especially valuable place for training.
Time outside the tower passed far more slowly than time within that environment.
The youngsters understood how precious this opportunity was.
Lin Chen sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, carefully refining the spiritual energy within his body.
Nearby, Lin Qing concentrated on strengthening her foundation.
Lin Mo and Lin Yu were equally focused.
The remaining six youngsters had also settled into their own cultivation routines.
Nobody wanted to waste time.
They knew that the ancient ruin could contain opportunities unavailable elsewhere.
They also knew that other forces would be sending their own talented younger generations.
Although the Lin Clan was powerful, they didn’t want to rely entirely on the clan’s reputation.
They wanted to become strong enough to face whatever awaited them.
Within the Time Tower, hours passed.
Then more hours.
The youngsters continued cultivating, gradually settling into the rhythm of the tower.
None of them knew exactly how long their preparation would take.
But they were determined to make every moment count.
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The Ancestor’s Peaceful Afternoon
Back in his residence, Lin Hao placed his teacup on the table.
The clan was progressing smoothly.
The ten youngsters were cultivating.
Lin Ruyan was refining pills.
The triplets were happily spending time with the ancient Divine Beasts.
And the clan’s other members were continuing their own pursuits.
Lin Hao leaned back comfortably.
"Not bad."
He had no intention of forcing everyone to follow the same path.
The ten youngsters wanted to explore the ancient ruin.
Ruyan wanted to pursue alchemy.
The triplets wanted to stay with their beasts.
Each had made a decision that suited them.
As far as Lin Hao was concerned, there was nothing wrong with that.
A clan didn’t become truly strong simply because every member cultivated the same way.
It became stronger when its members had the freedom and resources to develop their own talents.
Lin Hao smiled faintly.
Besides, with the System Mall at his disposal, there was no shortage of opportunities he could provide.
The only thing he expected from his descendants was that they make good use of those opportunities.
He glanced toward the distant mountains.
The Eternal Dawn Continent.
The Forbidden Lands.
An ancient ruin whose details remained largely unknown.
Lin Hao wondered what sort of place it would be.
Perhaps it contained ancient cultivation techniques.
Perhaps there were rare treasures.
Perhaps it held an inheritance that had remained untouched for countless years.
Whatever the case, the ten youngsters would soon have an opportunity to find out.
And if they discovered something interesting, he would hear all about it when they returned.
Lin Hao picked up his teacup again.
A relaxed smile appeared on his face.
"Let’s see what this ancient ruin has to offer."
For now, there was no need to rush.
The Lin Clan had plenty of time to prepare.
And with the younger generation working toward their next breakthrough, the family was steadily moving toward its next adventure.
End of Chapter 76