Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate Chapter 2207 1128: Attitude (Part 2)

No sooner had the words landed than Liang Zhuoshi coughed intentionally to cut off Liang Zhuoying.

"Brother... we should change the way we address him!"

Hearing this, Liang Zhuoying suddenly understood and replied awkwardly.

"Haha... My sister is right!"

"Per the customs of the Cultivation World, we ought to call him Elder Lin now!"

With that, Liang Zhuoying boldly examined Lin Tianming, seizing the chance to assess him closely.

From his observation, Liang Zhuoying detected Lin Tianming's aura as deeply suppressed, almost like that of a common mortal.

Yet Lin Tianming's profound eyes and unique bearing embodied a profound return to natural simplicity.

Even without displaying the might of a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator or releasing the oppressive force of a Nascent Soul expert.

Still, the presence and poise Lin Tianming exuded were beyond what any Golden Core Stage Cultivator could achieve.

In fact, not even the Liang Family elder who once strived for Nascent Soul had ever attained such a bearing or realm.

Thus, Liang Zhuoying firmly concluded Lin Tianming's true condition.

Indeed, Lin Tianming had successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm.

Though lacking solid proof, Liang Zhuoying felt over 90% certain of his judgment.

Grasping this reality, Liang Zhuoying remained somewhat stunned and in awe.

Prior to their arrival, while Liang Family leaders largely expected Lin Tianming's breakthrough to Nascent Soul Stage as nearly inevitable.

A trace of hopeful denial always lingered in uncertain situations.

For Liang Zhuoying and the Liang Family, the Lin Family achieving that vital leap first brought far more drawbacks than advantages.

Yes, the Lin Family's success could ease the Liang Family's burden against the Blood Red Alliance.

But over the long haul, the Liang Family would forever dwell under the Lin Family's overshadowing dominance.

This would render the Liang Family's own breakthrough even more elusive.

Consequently, Liang Zhuoying along with most Liang Family higher-ups secretly opposed the Lin Family's advancement.

Hence, before visiting the Lin Family, the Liang siblings clung to faint hopes.

Yet Lin Tianming's current poise and conduct fully validated the Liang Family's predictions.

Thus, despite a twinge of regret, Liang Zhuoying swiftly composed himself.

His inner thoughts stayed perfectly hidden, betraying nothing.

While the Liang siblings staged their little act, Lin Tianming offered a faint smile, refraining from calling them out.

To Liang Zhuoying's remarks, Lin Tianming simply smiled, neither confirming nor refuting directly.

However, his demeanor effectively affirmed the widespread rumors of a Lin Family member reaching Nascent Soul Stage.

And that individual was none other than himself.

Being no idiots, Liang Zhuoying and his sister—and by extension, Liang Family leaders—could easily deduce this.

Thus, the Liang siblings' main goal for visiting the Lin Family stood accomplished.

The secondary aim concerned the Liang Family's future direction.

On that front, Liang Family leaders had already formed a broad consensus.

Should Lin Tianming truly have broken through, the Liang Family would adopt a humble posture, revolving everything around the Lin Family.

This stance fell short of outright subordination, yet it signaled the Liang Family's yielding to secure Lin Family shelter.

Simultaneously, lands and resources under Liang Family control would need offering to the Lin Family as tribute.

Liang Family leaders had deliberated this thoroughly, granting Liang Zhuoying ample discretion.

At the opportune moment, he could speak for the Liang Family, extending overtures alongside promised territories and gains as leverage for protection.

This marked the second objective of the Liang siblings' trip to the Lin Family.

Thus, keen to gauge the Lin Family's stance, they avoided pressing too hastily.

After appraising Lin Tianming, the Liang siblings steadied their minds before engaging in light banter with him to ease the mood.

Lin Tianming remained approachable, displaying no arrogance whatsoever.

In their chit-chat, Lin Tianming also eyed the long-unseen Liang siblings.

Across these decades, the siblings' cultivation levels had surged impressively.

Now, Liang Zhuoying stood at Late Stage Golden Core, while Liang Zhuoshi had hit Mid Stage Golden Core, emerging as key youths in the Liang Family.

Their progress ranked solidly among cultivators below two centuries old.

Nevertheless, against the Lin Family's younger generation, the Liang siblings lagged somewhat in pace.

After all, Lin Family's Lin Tianfeng, Lin Tianyue, and Lin Tianhong were a touch younger than Liang Zhuoying.

But their cultivation prowess matched or exceeded the siblings'.

This highlighted the Lin Family's explosive growth in recent years.

Of course, this was solely versus the Lin Family; relative to typical Golden Core forces, the siblings' advancement shone brightly.

Lin Tianming grasped this nuance, hence treating the pair warmly, his speech and manner brimming with praise.

The scene's vibe turned cordial, advancing ties between the groups.

As the meeting progressed and timing felt apt, Liang Zhuoying probed: "Elder Lin, fellow Lin Family cultivators, the Yang Clan has been utterly eradicated by the Blood Red Alliance. With remnants wiped out by the Lin Family, what fate awaits the Yang Clan's territories?"

"You know, the Yang Clan's former domains spanned vastly, boasting substantial spirit lands and hefty accumulated yields no Golden Core force could overlook..."

"And now, all stand as ownerless assets."

"Furthermore, Myriad Cultivators Alliance was a provisional pact backed by our three clans."

"With the Yang Clan gone, it lacks a pillar supporter."

"Thus, what path lies ahead for Myriad Cultivators Alliance? We seek the Lin Family's direction."

Liang Zhuoying swiftly outlined Jinfeng Nation's state, deferring fully to Lin Family decisions.

The Liang Family's own views held little weight before the Lin Family now.

Lin Tianming and Lin Shilu had foreseen Liang Zhuoying's intent and words.

So upon his query, they shared a look.

Lin Tianming then voiced the Lin Family's position.

Per Lin Tianming, the Blood Red Alliance's assaults had already splintered the Yang Clan's lands.

Without the Lin Family's timely strike, those territories would fall wholly to the Blood Red Alliance, forming their unassailable foothold in Jinfeng Nation.

Then, Jinfeng Nation might fully succumb to Blood Red Alliance dominance.

Yet fortune eluded the Blood Red Alliance; after heavy investments in Jinfeng Nation to topple the Yang Clan.

The Lin Family's surprise assault shattered their schemes, slaying Song Chufeng outright and exterminating every Blood Red Alliance disciple.

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