Chapter 78 The Lin Clan’s Flying Warship

Chapter 78: Chapter 78 The Lin Clan’s Flying Warship

The Battle Tower stood quietly within the Lin Clan’s territory.

Inside, ten young cultivators were testing the limits of their newly acquired strength.

The moment they entered, a powerful formation activated, creating separate battle spaces for each participant.

Lin Qing was the first to step forward.

She had reached the Half-Step Body Integration Realm, placing her one step ahead of the other nine youngsters, who had all reached the Peak Void Refining Realm.

She wanted to understand exactly how much stronger she had become.

"Let’s see."

She raised her hand.

A wave of spiritual energy surged from her palm, striking the defensive barrier of her battle space.

BOOM!

The entire space trembled.

Lin Qing stared at the result.

Her attack had been far stronger than anything she could produce before entering the Time Tower.

She smiled with satisfaction.

"This is much better."

Not far away, Lin Chen watched her through the transparent barrier separating their battle spaces.

His expression was complicated.

She had already been ahead of him before their recent training.

Now, she had reached Half-Step Body Integration Realm while he remained at Peak Void Refining Realm.

He clenched his fists.

"Again!"

A powerful aura erupted from his body.

He launched another attack against his opponent inside the battle space.

BOOM!

The impact shook the surrounding formation.

Lin Chen stared at the result.

Then he attacked again.

And again.

After several exchanges, he finally stopped to catch his breath.

His opponent had been defeated, but Lin Chen wasn’t satisfied.

He looked toward Lin Qing’s battle space.

"Nooooooo!"

His frustrated cry echoed through the Battle Tower.

Lin Qing turned toward him.

"What now?"

Lin Chen pointed at her.

"Don’t look so pleased with yourself!"

Lin Qing blinked innocently.

"Why?"

"Because you’re already at Half-Step Body Integration Realm!"

She tilted her head.

"And?"

"And I’m still at Peak Void Refining Realm!"

Lin Qing thought about it for a moment.

Then she smiled.

"Then keep working hard."

Lin Chen nearly choked.

"You’re doing this on purpose!"

Lin Qing laughed.

The other youngsters, who had also completed their individual battles, couldn’t help laughing at him.

Lin Mo folded his arms.

"Lin Chen, you should be happy. We have all reached Peak Void Refining Realm."

Lin Yu nodded.

"Exactly. Before entering the Time Tower, none of us expected to progress this quickly."

Lin Chen looked at them.

"Why does everyone keep telling me to be happy? Can’t you see that Lin Qing has already overtaken us?"

Lin Yuexin smiled.

"We can see it."

"Then why aren’t you concerned?"

"Because she’s Lin Qing."

Lin Chen fell silent.

That answer was difficult to argue with.

After all, they were members of the same clan.

There was no reason to resent one another’s achievements.

Still...

He looked at Lin Qing one more time.

I’ll catch up.

Just wait.

Lin Qing seemed to sense his determination.

She smiled and returned to her training.

The ten youngsters continued testing their abilities, gradually becoming more familiar with their new cultivation realms.

They had made considerable progress.

But there was still much they needed to learn.

Fortunately, the Battle Tower provided an ideal environment for that purpose.

And their next journey was approaching.

---

The Ancestor’s New Idea

Meanwhile, on the Main Peak, Lin Hao sat comfortably beneath a pavilion.

A teacup rested in his hand.

He had already received the results of the youngsters’ breakthroughs.

Nine Peak Void Refining Realm cultivators.

One Half-Step Body Integration Realm cultivator.

Lin Hao was satisfied.

Lin Qing had performed particularly well.

As for Lin Chen...

Lin Hao could already imagine the young man’s reaction to being surpassed.

He shook his head with amusement.

"That boy really doesn’t like losing."

The System immediately responded.

[Host, Lin Chen’s competitive nature is not necessarily a bad thing.]

Lin Hao took a sip of tea.

"I know. As long as he doesn’t let it affect his relationship with his family, a little competitiveness can motivate him to improve."

[Host’s assessment is reasonable.]

Lin Hao nodded.

Then, as he looked toward the distant mountains, another thought suddenly occurred to him.

"System."

[Yes, Host?]

"We’re sending ten youngsters to the Eternal Dawn Continent."

[Correct.]

Lin Hao placed his teacup on the table.

"How are they getting there?"

The System fell silent for a moment.

Lin Hao stared at the golden screen that appeared before him.

Then he raised an eyebrow.

"Don’t tell me you expect them to walk all the way there."

[The System did not make such a suggestion, Host.]

"Good."

Lin Hao leaned back.

"Because that would be ridiculous."

He thought for a moment.

The Eternal Dawn Continent was far from their current location.

Although the youngsters had powerful cultivation, travelling across such a vast distance could still be inconvenient.

Besides, the Lin Clan had grown considerably.

It was time to acquire a proper means of transportation.

Not an ordinary flying artifact.

Not a small flying boat.

He wanted something that represented the Lin Clan.

Something powerful enough to carry his descendants across the world.

Something that would make people recognize the clan whenever it appeared in the sky.

Lin Hao smiled.

"Open the System Mall."

[As the Host commands.]

A vast golden screen appeared before him.

Countless categories unfolded.

Cultivation techniques.

Medicinal pills.

Weapons.

Treasures.

Formation materials.

Transportation artifacts.

Lin Hao’s eyes immediately settled on the final category.

"Transportation artifacts."

He tapped the air.

Several options appeared.

Flying Spirit Boats.

Flying Warships.

Immortal Flying Warships.

Intercontinental Transport Vessels.

Ancient Void Ships.

Lin Hao examined the choices.

Some vessels were designed for short-distance travel.

Others could cross entire continents.

The more powerful ones could travel through dangerous spatial regions and withstand attacks from powerful cultivators.

Lin Hao nodded approvingly.

"Now we’re talking."

He opened the information for the Immortal Flying Warships.

Immediately, several designs appeared before him.

Some were elegant and slender.

Others resembled enormous fortresses floating in the sky.

A few were decorated with dragons, phoenixes, or other mythical creatures.

Lin Hao examined them one by one.

Then he stopped.

A magnificent black-and-gold warship appeared on the screen.

Its hull was long and imposing, with elegant golden lines running along its sides.

Ancient formations covered its surface.

A powerful defensive barrier surrounded the vessel, while its central energy formation could propel it across enormous distances.

The ship also possessed an internal space large enough to accommodate numerous passengers, cultivation chambers, and storage rooms.

Lin Hao’s eyes brightened.

"This one."

The System displayed its information.

---

[Immortal Flying Warship]

Name: Unnamed

Grade: Immortal Grade

Primary Function: Long-Distance Transportation

Secondary Functions:

- Defensive Formation

- Spatial Navigation

- High-Speed Flight

- Energy Barrier

- Internal Storage Space

- Passenger Accommodation

Operational Status: Ready for Purchase

Price: 5,000,000,000,000

Family Points Available: ∞

---

Lin Hao examined the description.

"Not bad."

He wasn’t interested in buying an ordinary vessel that would become obsolete as the clan continued growing.

Even though this ship was already powerful, he wanted something capable of serving the clan for a long time.

He glanced at the System.

"Does this model have any restrictions on where it can travel?"

[The selected vessel can travel between continents and withstand most environmental dangers encountered during ordinary intercontinental journeys.]

Lin Hao nodded.

"Can it be upgraded later?"

[Yes, Host. The vessel can be enhanced with superior formations, materials, and energy systems.]

"Excellent."

Lin Hao smiled.

"Buy it."

DING!

[Purchase successful.]

[One Immortal Flying Warship has been added to the Host’s inventory.]

Lin Hao looked at the notification with satisfaction.

Then he remembered something important.

A warship was useful.

A powerful warship was even better.

But a powerful warship without a name was simply a ship.

He couldn’t allow that.

Lin Hao leaned back in his chair.

"What should we call it?"

The System remained silent.

Lin Hao considered several names.

It belonged to the Lin Clan.

It would carry his descendants.

It would represent the family wherever it travelled.

Lin Hao’s eyes brightened.

"That’s it."

He looked at the System.

"Register the vessel’s name as The Lin Clan."

DING!

[Warship Name Registered Successfully.]

[Vessel Name: The Lin Clan]

Lin Hao smiled with satisfaction.

"Perfect."

He stood up.

"Let’s see what our new ship looks like."

---

Lin Hao arrived at a spacious clearing near the Main Peak.

He raised his hand.

"System, release the warship."

[Understood, Host.]

A moment later—

BOOOOM!

The space above the clearing trembled.

A magnificent black-and-gold warship emerged from the System’s storage space.

It descended slowly, its enormous hull casting a vast shadow over the surrounding mountains.

Golden formations illuminated its surface.

Ancient runes glowed along its sides.

The ship’s defensive formation activated automatically, creating a faint golden barrier around the entire vessel.

Then, as if responding to its new identity, the words—

THE LIN CLAN

—appeared prominently across the side of the hull.

The inscription shone with golden light.

Lin Hao looked up at the enormous vessel.

For several seconds, he said nothing.

Then he smiled.

"Now that’s impressive."

The warship was magnificent.

It possessed the grandeur of an ancient immortal vessel, yet its appearance was clean and imposing rather than excessively decorated.

Its bow extended forward like the head of a powerful beast.

Golden lines traced the edges of the black hull.

The formations covering its surface gave it an aura of strength and stability.

Even while stationary, the vessel seemed capable of crossing the heavens.

Lin Hao nodded approvingly.

"Much better than making my descendants travel on foot."

At that moment, several figures arrived.

Lin Wei had sensed the enormous disturbance and immediately brought some of the clan’s elders to investigate.

The moment they saw the warship, they stopped.

Lin Jian stared upward.

"What is that?"

Lin Feng’s eyes widened.

"An Immortal Flying Warship?"

Lin Rui looked at the enormous vessel.

"Ancestor purchased this?"

Lin Wei remained silent for several seconds.

Then he looked toward Lin Hao.

"Ancestor, is this..."

"Our new transportation vessel," Lin Hao answered casually.

The elders looked at one another.

A transportation vessel of this grade was an extraordinary treasure.

Even powerful forces would consider themselves fortunate to possess one.

Yet their Ancestor had purchased it as casually as someone buying a cup of tea.

Lin Wei looked at the inscription on the hull.1

THE LIN CLAN.

His expression became emotional.

The name was displayed openly for anyone to see.

Wherever this ship travelled, the Lin Clan’s identity would be known.

Lin Wei bowed respectfully.

"Thank you, Ancestor."

Lin Hao waved his hand.

"There’s no need to thank me. The ship belongs to the clan."

He looked toward the vessel again.

"Besides, we’re sending our youngsters to the Eternal Dawn Continent. They need a proper means of transportation."

Lin Jian nodded.

"With this vessel, their journey will be much more convenient."

Lin Hao smiled.

"Exactly."

He then turned toward Lin Wei.

"Have the ten youngsters prepare to depart."

Lin Wei immediately bowed.

"Understood, Ancestor."

But Lin Hao wasn’t finished.

"There is one more thing."

Lin Wei raised his head.

"Please instruct me, Ancestor."

Lin Hao’s expression became slightly more serious.

"This time, Lin Cangyuan will accompany them."

The elders exchanged glances.

Lin Cangyuan?

The Golden Immortal?

Lin Wei immediately understood the Ancestor’s intention.

Although the youngsters had made extraordinary progress, the Eternal Dawn Continent was still unfamiliar territory.

Having Lin Cangyuan accompany them would ensure that they had someone powerful enough to protect them if an unexpected situation arose.

Lin Wei bowed.

"I understand."

Lin Hao nodded.

"Good. Go and make the arrangements."

Lin Wei and the elders immediately left to carry out his instructions.

Lin Hao remained beneath the enormous warship.

He folded his arms and admired it for another moment.

Then he smiled.

"The Lin Clan is finally going to travel in style."

---

Lin Cangyuan’s Assignment

Not long afterward, Lin Cangyuan arrived at the Main Peak.

He had already heard that the Ancestor had summoned him.

He approached Lin Hao and bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, Ancestor."

Lin Hao nodded.

"Come here."

Lin Cangyuan stepped forward.

Lin Hao pointed toward the magnificent warship.

"Do you see that?"

Lin Cangyuan looked up.

The moment he saw the vessel, his expression changed slightly.

Even with his cultivation at the Golden Immortal Realm, he could immediately recognize that the warship was an extraordinary treasure.

Its formations were complex.

Its construction was exquisite.

And its defensive capabilities were far beyond those of ordinary transportation artifacts.

He looked at Lin Hao.

"Ancestor, this is an Immortal Flying Warship?"

Lin Hao smiled.

"Correct."

Lin Cangyuan looked at the vessel again.

Then he noticed the enormous golden inscription.

THE LIN CLAN.

He paused.

A moment later, he understood.

"This warship belongs to the clan?"

Lin Hao nodded.

"It will carry our youngsters to the Eternal Dawn Continent."

Lin Cangyuan immediately bowed.

"Congratulations on obtaining such a magnificent treasure, Ancestor."

Lin Hao waved his hand.

"It’s just a means of transportation."

Lin Cangyuan’s mouth twitched slightly.

An Immortal Flying Warship is just a means of transportation?

He quickly suppressed the thought.

Considering the Ancestor’s methods, perhaps such a vessel really was nothing more than a convenient means of travel to him.

Lin Hao continued.

"I want you to accompany the ten youngsters on their journey."

Lin Cangyuan immediately became serious.

"Understood, Ancestor."

"You will be responsible for their protection throughout the journey and during their stay in the Eternal Dawn Continent."

Lin Cangyuan bowed.

"I will ensure their safety."

Lin Hao nodded.

"Good."

He paused briefly.

"However, don’t interfere with every little thing they do. They need opportunities to gain experience and learn about the outside world."

Lin Cangyuan understood immediately.

The Ancestor wasn’t asking him to hold the youngsters’ hands throughout the journey.

He was there to protect them from genuine danger while allowing them to grow.

"I understand, Ancestor."

Lin Hao smiled.

"Then make your preparations."

Lin Cangyuan bowed once more.

"I shall depart with them when they are ready."

---

The Ten Youngsters Assemble

The following morning, the ten selected youngsters gathered near the Main Peak.

Lin Chen.

Lin Qing.

Lin Mo.

Lin Yu.

Lin Xuan.

Lin Yuexin.

Lin Jue.

Lin Lian.

Lin Haochen.

Lin Zhen.

All ten had spent time inside the Battle Tower familiarizing themselves with their new cultivation.

Their auras were now more stable.

Their spiritual energy was under better control.

Although they still had much to learn, they were far better prepared than when they had first entered the Time Tower.

Lin Chen stood near Lin Qing.

He glanced at her.

Then he looked away.

A few seconds later, he looked at her again.

Lin Qing noticed.

"What is it?"

Lin Chen crossed his arms.

"Nothing."

She smiled.

"Are you still thinking about my breakthrough?"

"No!"

Lin Qing raised an eyebrow.

Lin Chen turned his head.

"...Maybe a little."

The other youngsters laughed.

Lin Chen immediately glared at them.

"What’s so funny?"

Lin Mo smiled.

"Nothing."

"Then stop laughing!"

They laughed even harder.

Lin Qing shook her head.

"You’re impossible."

Lin Chen pointed at her.

"Just wait. I’ll catch up."

Lin Qing smiled.

"I’ll be waiting."

Lin Chen stared at her.

Then he looked toward the sky.

"Ancestor, please give me the opportunity to break through before she reaches the next realm!"

The youngsters burst into laughter again.

Even Lin Cangyuan, who had just arrived, couldn’t help showing a faint smile.

Lin Hao stood in front of the group.

He looked over the ten youngsters.

"Everyone is here?"

Lin Wei stepped forward.

"Yes, Ancestor. All ten participants are present."

Lin Hao nodded.

"Good."

He raised his hand toward the warship.

"Your transportation is ready."

The ten youngsters turned.

And then—

They saw it.

The magnificent black-and-gold vessel stood in the clearing, its enormous hull reflecting the morning light.

Golden formations glowed across its surface.

The words THE LIN CLAN shone prominently along its side.

For several seconds, nobody spoke.

Lin Xuan’s eyes widened.

"That’s our ship?"

Lin Yuexin stared at the vessel.

"It’s enormous!"

Lin Jue swallowed.

Lin Lian looked toward Lin Hao.

"Ancestor, you purchased this for us?"

Lin Hao nodded casually.

"Of course. Do you expect my descendants to travel across continents on their feet?"

The youngsters exchanged glances.

Then they bowed together.

"Thank you, Ancestor!"

Lin Hao waved his hand.

"Save your thanks. Your task is to explore the ancient ruin, gain experience, and return safely."

Their expressions immediately became serious.

"Yes, Ancestor!"

Lin Hao looked toward Lin Cangyuan.

"You will lead the expedition."

Lin Cangyuan stepped forward.

"Understood."

Lin Hao then looked back at the youngsters.

"Remember, cultivation is important, but so is judgment. Don’t assume that every opportunity is safe, and don’t create trouble simply because you possess strength."

The ten youngsters bowed.

"We will remember, Ancestor."

Lin Hao nodded.

"Good. Now board the ship."

The youngsters immediately began climbing aboard.

Lin Chen was among the first to enter.

He looked around the deck with excitement.

"This is amazing!"

Lin Mo followed him.

"The defensive formations alone are extraordinary."

Lin Yu looked toward the distant mountains.

"Imagine travelling across the continent on this."

Lin Qing stood near the railing, looking out at the vast territory below.

Her expression was calm.

But her eyes were filled with anticipation.

The Eternal Dawn Continent.

The Primordial Sealing Ruin.

An ancient inheritance that had remained hidden for countless years.

She wondered what awaited them.

Behind her, Lin Chen walked over.

He folded his arms and looked toward the horizon.

"Just wait, Lin Qing."

She glanced at him.

"What now?"

"Before we return, I’ll definitely catch up to you."

Lin Qing smiled.

"Then you’d better work hard."

Lin Chen clenched his fists.

"I will!"

---

The Lin Clan Sets Out

Once all ten youngsters had boarded, Lin Cangyuan arrived on the deck.

He stood near the front of the vessel and released a small amount of his Golden Immortal aura.

The warship’s formations responded immediately.

Golden light spread across the hull.

The defensive barrier activated.

The enormous vessel began to rise.

Slowly at first.

Then higher.

Higher.

Until the entire warship floated above the mountains of the Lin Clan’s territory.

The youngsters gathered along the deck, watching the scenery below.

For many of them, this was their first time travelling aboard such a magnificent vessel.

Lin Chen looked toward the distant horizon.

His competitive mood had finally given way to excitement.

The journey was about to begin.

Below them, Lin Hao stood beside Lin Wei and the other elders.

He looked up at the enormous warship.

The inscription on its side shone brightly.

THE LIN CLAN.

Lin Hao smiled.

"Let’s see what the Eternal Dawn Continent has to offer."

Lin Wei stood respectfully beside him.

"Ancestor, do you believe the youngsters will find something valuable inside the ruin?"

Lin Hao took a leisurely sip of tea.

"Of course."

Lin Wei looked at him.

Lin Hao continued with a faint smile.

"Whether the ruin contains a great inheritance, ancient treasures, or something entirely unexpected, my descendants will have an opportunity to learn and grow."

He looked toward the departing warship.

"And if they happen to discover something extraordinary..."

His smile widened.

"Well, that would be even better."

The warship continued across the sky.

Its enormous silhouette gradually moved toward the distant horizon.

The ten youngsters were on their way to the Eternal Dawn Continent.

Lin Cangyuan accompanied them.

And on the side of the magnificent vessel, the name of their clan remained clearly visible.

THE LIN CLAN.

Their journey to the Primordial Sealing Ruin had begun.

End of Chapter 78