Chapter 60: Without a dream, what's the difference between a person and a salted fish?

As the Grand Steward explained the rules, the Lin Family members also came to understand the detailed matters of the Hundred Clans Assembly.

The Jiuxuan Blessed Land had once been the site of an extremely powerful sect.

That sect had flourished for several thousand years, but for some unknown reason, a sudden upheaval occurred.

In the end, the sect fell into ruin, and everything returned to nothingness.

The sect perished, its vitality severed.

Yet everything left behind by this sect remained perfectly preserved.

Whether pills, medicinal herbs, cultivation arts, or Spirit Treasures — all were completely available.

Moreover, there were many inheritances left behind by powerful experts within.

Whoever obtained them would naturally leap over the dragon's gate and soar straight to the heavens.

But many traps lay hidden within, and the moment one touched them, death followed.

This also caused the death rate of the Hundred Clans Assembly to be extremely high.

One hundred families, each selecting ten Tudi to participate — a total of one thousand people.

Yet often, fewer than half would walk out alive.

"Once you enter the Jiuxuan Blessed Land, whatever opportunities you obtain are your own. If you perform outstandingly, you will also be noticed by the Four Great Sects and taken in as Tudi."

The Grand Steward spoke, then his gaze subtly darkened.

"However, to determine your ranking in the Hundred Clans Assembly, you must seek out a kind of spirit fruit within the Blessed Land."

The Grand Steward flipped his hand, and a glittering golden fruit appeared in his palm.

The thing radiated dense Spirit Qi, looking quite enticing.

"This is called the Golden Origin Fruit. Every ten years, one grows within the Blessed Land — one thousand in total."

"Whichever family delivers more Golden Origin Fruits to me will rank higher."

With these words, the Grand Steward said no more.

All the precautions and every rule of the Jiuxuan Blessed Land had been clearly explained.

If any Lin Family member still did not understand, they could only explore within; the slightest carelessness meant death!

"Hmph! This is your first time entering — you'd better not all be wiped out." Elder Jin Long nearby snorted coldly.

He was very displeased with the Lin Family.

Lin Feng curved his lips slightly. So this was the Hundred Clans Assembly — pity he could not enter.

"Understood. Thank you for your trouble, Grand Steward — please open the Jiuxuan Blessed Land!" Lin Feng said with a smile.

The Grand Steward paid Lin Feng no heed. His body moved, and he drifted toward a towering, magnificent mountain peak not far away.

The mountain peak looked utterly ordinary, seemingly holding no mysteries.

But the Grand Steward formed hand seals, and an extremely dense surge of Spirit Qi was instantly released.

He pointed, and the Spirit Qi immediately transformed into a streak of white light that shot violently toward the great mountain.

Before this surge of Spirit Qi could strike the mountain, strange ripples suddenly appeared in the air.

That patch of space itself began to undulate.

"Is this the Jiuxuan Blessed Land?"

Lin Ya stared dumbfounded, his heart filled with awe.

Lin Yan's eyes flashed. He secretly clenched his fist: one day, he too would become such a powerful expert!

Everyone revealed looks of horror, and the ripples in space grew increasingly turbulent, until finally they intensified enough to emit rings of sonic waves.

Many people from various families were struck down by these sonic waves, in utterly sorry states.

Only those in mid-air dodged these fluctuations.

The Ji Family and Zhao Family revealed cold glints. The three great families and the Four Great Sects being unaffected was one thing — but on what grounds could the Lin Family also stand firm in the air?

"Later, we'll join forces and cooperate." Zhao San said with a sinister look in his eyes.

"Good!"

Ji Changyun hurriedly nodded and began giving instructions to the juniors behind him.

Before long, the ripples churned, and the great mountain slowly unfolded.

Golden light burst forth from within, and a scroll painting resplendent with golden radiance appeared before everyone's eyes.

"Enter!"

The Grand Steward said no more. The Leaders of every family let out a shout, then led their Clan Members charging into the painting.

"Lin Clan Leader, the Jiuxuan Blessed Land has opened." Pill Master Gu Dan reminded him kindly — he was quite optimistic about the Lin Family.

Lin Feng nodded and looked at Lin Yan: "Remember — bring every single one back!"

The one leading the Lin Family this time was Lin Yan. He cupped his fist in salute, then led the Lin Family Tudi and leapt into the painting.

As the thousand people entered, eight mirrors actually materialized in the air above the painting.

Within these eight mirrors appeared the figures of the Clan Members who had entered earlier, the scenes shifting constantly.

"The Hundred Clans Assembly has officially begun!"

Lin Feng slightly clenched his fist. This was also his first time participating in such a grand event, so he felt uncertain.

But the Tudi of his Lin Family were each like dragons among men.

How could a mere Hundred Clans Assembly be anything but easy to handle?

"This Hundred Clans Assembly will last an entire day."

Pill Master Gu Dan smiled slightly and explained to Lin Feng: "But within the Jiuxuan Blessed Land, one day outside equals ten days inside. The flow of time within differs from the outside."

"Oh? Such marvels?"

Lin Feng's eyes lit up.

So, the Jiuxuan Blessed Land really is a cultivation blessed land!

"If some family could obtain this place, wouldn't they soar straight to the heavens?"

Lin Feng smiled; a casual remark, overheard by Haoqi Sect Elder Jin Long.

He looked at him with a face full of mockery: "Hahaha! Truly a country bumpkin! Still dreaming of taking the Jiuxuan Blessed Land? Even the State Governor can't claim this place, and your tiny Lin Family sure has quite the appetite!"

"If a person has no dreams, what's the difference between them and a salted fish?" Lin Feng said indifferently.

"Who are you calling a salted fish?!"

Elder Jin Long's tone darkened, looking at Lin Feng with killing intent.

Seeing the hostility rising between the two, Pill Master Gu Dan immediately stepped forward to smooth things over.

"Enough, let's just watch quietly."

In the Eight Mirrors, the disciples of the Hundred Tribes entering the Blessed Land were displayed; Lin Feng quickly noticed that everyone passing through the scroll was scattered apart.

This meant the ten members of the Lin Family could not look out for one another.

【Ding! After the Lin Family disciples participate in the Hundred Clans Assembly, the system will conduct an evaluation.】

【The evaluation is divided into Metal Dao, Red, and Blue.】

【The evaluation of the ten Lin Family disciples will affect the issuance of rewards...】

【Ding! Mission detected: if the Lin Family secures Top Ten in this Hundred Clans Assembly, they will receive a Yellow Grade Reward; Top Five, an Xuan Grade Reward; Top Three, an Earth Grade Reward; Champion, a Heaven Grade Reward.】

The system's voice rang out.

Lin Feng was first stunned, then his gaze grew obscure.

The system had not only issued a performance evaluation, but also a mission to vie for ranking.

As expected, the Hundred Clans Assembly had been tagged by the system.

The better they performed, the more rewards the Lin Family would reap.

This time, the Lin Family would surely make a name for themselves!

At the same time, below, two men from the Zhao Family and Ji Family were mingling together; Ji Changyun laughed coldly, his eyes filled with killing intent.

"Elder Zhao San, I have already instructed my Ji Family disciples to cooperate with your Zhao Family disciples upon entering the Jiuxuan Blessed Land."

"This time, I want every single Lin Family disciple dead!"

Ji Changyun grinned viciously; his son Ji Bo had died at the hands of the Lin Family, and now he had finally found a chance for revenge.

Originally, the Ji Family had even sent the Qi Family to test the waters, but none of those scouts returned.

This instead put the Ji Family on guard, and they dared not act rashly.

But at the Hundred Clans Assembly, that might not be the case.

"Hahaha! Clan Leader Ji, rest assured! I've also given the word; today is the day the Lin Family suffers a crippling blow!"

Zhao San laughed heartily, raising his head to look at Lin Feng in the sky.

"Not only that, today, I want Lin Feng dead!"

Zhao San said coldly; his Zhao Family was not as simple as they appeared on the surface.

At this moment, in one of the eight mirrors in the sky, the figure of a Lin Family disciple suddenly appeared.

Lin Feng's pupils contracted, and he immediately focused his attention.