Chapter 1499: Hidden Clans

Chapter 1499: Chapter 1499: Hidden Clans

Bringing the whole family to hide in the Xu Family Stream had already made Lin Tian a bit embarrassed. After all, it seemed quite cowardly.

He placed all his hopes on the old predecessor who dwelt within him, but right now, there was no response, which was truly worrying. Lin Tian did not want to hide in the Xu Family Stream and be a turtle for the rest of his life. Even if he had to compete with Wang Xingkong, the old monster, in terms of longevity, he couldn’t possibly discern his death time in the Xu Family Stream...

Seven days passed in a muddled state, and Lin Tian’s smile finally couldn’t be forced out anymore. This was the lowest point in his life.

More concerning was whether hiding in the Xu Family Stream was a reliable choice, after all, Wang Xingkong was a master of the Grotto Heaven Realm! If in the end, he couldn’t successfully hide like a turtle, it could bring disaster to the Xu Family Stream.

Because of this, he didn’t dare to face Xu Shaohui and Xv Baiping directly for the past few days. Instead, he hugged the Thousand Jin Rock daily and locked himself in the room, starting his retreat. Only by abandoning all thoughts and immersing himself in a state of cultivation could he calm his anxious heart.

Proven facts showed that cultivation wasn’t an easy task for him either. A restless heart only led to counterproductive results.

Every time he exited the cultivation state, Lin Tian’s stomach growled with hunger, but he had no appetite at all. He even considered trying Wang Xingkong’s Fasting Skill, though arduous, it would likely improve his strength.

Right now, he craved power desperately.

Just then, Lin Tian’s mind was filled again with the voice of the predecessor: "Isn’t it just the Grotto Heaven Realm? Is it worth being so flustered? Cultivating with such anxiety is simply a waste."

Hearing that familiar voice, Lin Tian was so moved he nearly cried.

Being emotional was inevitable. Without the predecessor appearing soon, he would have collapsed.

Wiping away the tears haphazardly, Lin Tian excitedly asked, "Predecessor, where have you been all this time? I nearly died from worry."

"These days I’ve been studying the Thousand Jin Rock in your hand," the predecessor’s voice echoed in his mind.

Lin Tian was slightly stunned, his eyes widening, and before he could voice his question, the predecessor continued, "I know what you want to ask. Let me explain directly..."

Things were far more complex than Lin Tian had imagined.

This predecessor’s name was Yu Yang. He hailed from the Ancient Martial the Yu Family a thousand years ago, and at that time, he was actually a master at the Middle Stage of Pocket World Realm!

Middle Stage of Pocket World Realm, far more formidable than Wang Xingkong. Unfortunately, he perished in an ambush.

Golden Core masters facing the Death Realm could only self-destruct the Golden Core to perish with the enemy. But Grotto Heaven Realm masters were different; even if their bodies were destroyed, they could dwell within others. That person must be ordinary without a trace of Spiritual Qi; otherwise, there’s no success, just soul obliteration.

At that time, Yu Yang had luck on his side, dwelling within an ordinary person. Alas, that person’s aptitude was too poor; Yu Yang never considered giving him the Tyrant Emperor’s Record and Golden Core.

In the thousand years that followed, Yu Yang was always searching for a suitable host, but each dwelling weakened his consciousness. Through the millennium, he found a total of six hosts, with the strongest only reaching the Early Stage Golden Elixir, besides Lin Tian.

He never found hope to remold his flesh. Finally seeing Lin Tian’s good foundation, highly resonant with him, he entered his body, and the Golden Core was brought from the previous host!

Latterly possessing Lin Tian, had he cultivated slower, Yu Yang too would have perished with him, with no energy left to find another host.

Lin Tian was his final hope, so he granted him the Tyrant Emperor’s Record and the Golden Core, then fell into deep sleep — no, "deep sleep" isn’t apt; rather, he continually cultivated to preserve his spirit from erosion by time.

To Yu Yang’s delight, Lin Tian’s speed was astonishingly rapid. First, he fused with the Golden Core and then discovered the Array within the Thousand Jin Rock; his luck was remarkably defiant.

Yu Yang’s awakening was due to the immense pressure Wang Xingkong put on Lin Tian, compelling enough to force Yu Yang to awaken.

At that time, Yu Yang couldn’t assist Lin Tian in any way, having to endure together, almost leading to soul obliteration.

Yu Yang was greatly worried that any movement would be discovered by Wang Xingkong and bring catastrophic disaster!

Later, during Lin Tian’s eighteen-day captivity at the Wang Family’s ancestral house, Yu Yang dared not stir, only calming once Wang Xingkong left that night.

Then, when Lin Tian boarded the private jet with the Thousand Jin Rock, Yu Yang could sense the uniqueness of the Divine Artifact, wholly immersing himself in it until just now awakening.

Lin Tian listened quietly to his account, overwhelmed by the immense information.

Originally thinking Wang Xingkong was freakish enough, he hadn’t anticipated a greater anomaly within!

Upon listening, Lin Tian had countless questions but didn’t know where to start.

Thinking for a while, Lin Tian asked, "Mr. Yv, you’re saying there was once an Ancient Martial the Yu Family?"

"Yes, it wasn’t termed an ancient martial family long ago; that’s a term bestowed now. Without exaggeration, the Yu Family at that time was much more grand than any current family, serving the court? Ridiculous, even the court had to heed our words back then!"

"So, how did the Yu Family decline?" Lin Tian asked again.

Unexpectedly, this brought Yu Yang’s rebuke: "Brat, say more nonsense and I’ll tear your mouth! Nowadays, even the Wang Family can become a noble family, how could my powerful the Yu Family decline?"

Lin Tian’s emotions surged, "Predecessor, do you mean... the Yu Family is what people call a hidden family? The kind with overwhelming heritage?"

Lin Tian couldn’t help but get excited; he’d heard from Martial Sect about the impressive might of hidden families countless times. He only held the elder position in the family Alliance because people believed he came from a hidden family.

Thinking about it, if it weren’t a hidden family, how else would he have the Tyrant Emperor’s Record?

Yu Yang scoffed, disdainfully saying, "Naturally."

"Then... where is the Yu Family now? Should I visit them, considering I’m your disciple?" Lin Tian said with a chuckle.

Yu Yang laughed, "You sly fellow, always seizing opportunities. Alright, I acknowledge your disciple status, as we’ve truly become mentor and pupil."