I was reborn as a young master in an invincible family of immortals

After Lin Yun and the others entered seclusion, they immersed themselves in cultivation. Lin Yun, clutching the spiritual staff he'd retrieved from the dark room, relied on its remarkable harmony with his own spiritual energy to achieve twice the result with half the effort. Following his previously learned techniques, combined with the spiritual power techniques he'd learned from the ancient battlefield ruins and the inspiration he'd drawn from the magical powers in the scrolls, he continuously channeled his spiritual energy through his meridians, challenging himself to reach higher realms.

During a period of deep meditation and spiritual energy circulation, Lin Yun felt as if he had broken through an invisible barrier. Like a river bursting its banks, the spiritual energy within him surged forth, surging into the vaster meridian space. The spiritual energy, which had been somewhat stagnant, became smoother and more powerful. He had successfully broken through his current bottleneck in cultivation and entered a new realm. The aura he exuded became even more powerful and profound.

Meanwhile, Su Yao, Chen Yu, Wang Lin, Zhao Gang, and others had also made significant gains from their retreat. Su Yao's fusion of spiritual energy and natural forces had become increasingly adept, and the power she unleashed while playing the Lingxi Jade Flute was even more powerful than before. The spiritual blades transformed from these spiritual fluctuations were not only sharper, but also incorporated the power of natural elements into her attacks, creating a variety of marvelous effects. Chen Yu had achieved new breakthroughs in his stealth and tracking techniques, now able to conceal his presence in more complex environments and track his targets with greatly improved accuracy, making his presence difficult to detect even for highly advanced cultivators. Wang Lin's understanding of rune restrictions had reached a new level, allowing her to more easily break complex mechanical barriers and create unique spiritual seals with excellent defensive effectiveness. Zhao Gang had further strengthened his defensive skills, and his shield, infused with spiritual energy, now formed a stronger spiritual shield, capable of withstanding even more powerful attacks.

Several months later, everyone emerged from their retreat and gathered at the sect's training square. Upon meeting, they could clearly sense the stronger aura emanating from each other, and they couldn't help but smile at each other, their hearts filled with joy and congratulations for each other's achievements in cultivation.

"Senior Brother Lin Yun, your cultivation has improved a lot. I almost feel like I can't see through you anymore." Chen Yu joked with a smile, his eyes full of admiration.

Lin Yun smiled and replied, "You're not bad either. I think your hiding skills have become even more powerful. It will probably be difficult to find you in the future."

As they spoke, everyone began to show off their cultivation achievements during their retreat. Su Yao took out her Lingxi Jade Flute and played a tune. Spiritual blades transformed from spiritual energy danced in the air, sometimes transforming into fluttering butterflies, light and beautiful yet concealing murderous intent, and sometimes converging into a surging river of spiritual energy, surging towards a rockery in the distance, instantly shattering it with astonishing power.

Chen Yu used the invisibility technique and vanished from sight in a flash. The crowd felt only a faint aura around him, unable to detect his presence at all. A moment later, Chen Yu suddenly appeared on the other side of the square, holding a leaf. He smiled and said, "I just picked it from the tree over there. I hope you didn't notice." Everyone was amazed.

Wang Lin and Zhao Gang also demonstrated their new skills in rune prohibitions and defensive techniques respectively. For a moment, the square was filled with the glow of spiritual energy, and all kinds of wonderful skills and magical powers were displayed to the fullest, attracting many disciples to gather around to watch, their eyes full of envy and yearning, and they all hoped that one day they could be as powerful as them.

During the time that Lin Yun and his companions were in seclusion, the sect had also undergone tremendous changes thanks to the treasures and inherited techniques brought back from the ancient battlefield. The seeds of the rare spiritual plants planted in the medicine garden had begun to sprout and grow. Under the careful care of the disciples, they were growing well. It was believed that they would soon be able to harvest a large amount of precious alchemy materials, providing strong support for the sect's alchemy efforts.

The elders in charge of repairing and refining magic weapons have used the damaged magic weapon parts brought back from the ruins. After careful repair and re-refining, they have created several new magic weapons with extraordinary power. These magic weapons have been distributed to some outstanding disciples with potential in the sect, so that they can be more confident in practicing and dealing with dangers.

And those disciples who studied the magical skills in the scrolls have also made progress to varying degrees. Some have been able to initially display their magical powers. Although their power is not as powerful as Lin Yun and others, it is enough for them to stand out among their peers. The atmosphere of cultivation in the entire sect is becoming more and more intense. The disciples are competing with each other and working hard to improve their strength. The sect presents a scene of vigorous development and prosperity.

Just as the sect was thriving, a disciple who had gone out to gather information brought back some news from the outside world, causing the atmosphere within the sect to become tense. It turned out that not far from the sect's location, several powerful immortal cultivation sects had suddenly begun to clash for unknown reasons. The previously peaceful factions began to clash frequently, with small-scale battles constantly occurring in the surrounding areas. Many independent cultivators and small sects suffered greatly from the consequences, and many areas were plunged into chaos.

What is even more worrying is that there are rumors that there seems to be a mysterious force behind this dispute, secretly fanning the flames and attempting to disrupt the situation in the entire world of immortal cultivation in order to gain benefits from it. However, no one knows the specific origin of this mysterious force, which makes the situation even more confusing and makes all sects alert. They have strengthened their vigilance to avoid being involved in this unprovoked fight.

"The situation is changing too quickly. We can't let our guard down. We have to make preparations in advance." The head elder summoned all the elders and Lin Yun and others to the conference room to discuss countermeasures. He frowned and said with a worried look.

Everyone sat in the conference room and began to analyze the current situation one after another.

An elder in charge of intelligence gathering said, "According to the information we have so far, the strength of the sects involved in the conflict cannot be underestimated. We cannot rashly get involved. However, if we ignore it, if the fighting spreads to our sect, it will cause us considerable trouble. Therefore, I think our first priority is to continue to strengthen our sect's defenses and ensure its safety."

"That's right. I suggest that we add some defensive restrictions around the sect and arrange for disciples to take turns patrolling and guarding. Once there is any disturbance, we can respond in time." Another elder echoed.

After a moment's thought, Lin Yun offered his own idea: "In addition to strengthening our defenses, we can also try to investigate the origins of that mysterious force. Knowing both ourselves and the enemy is the key to victory in every battle. Perhaps we could send out a few teams to quietly gather information in the surrounding areas and see if we can find any clues."

Everyone nodded in agreement. After reviewing everyone's opinions, the head elder made a decision: "Then let's do this. Some elders will lead the disciples to improve the sect's defenses. Others will select some outstanding and cautious disciples to form a team. They will secretly investigate the situation. They must be extremely cautious and prioritize their own safety. Lin Yun, you've been on many missions before and have extensive experience. This time, you will lead the team investigating this mysterious force."

Lin Yun quickly stood up and replied respectfully, "Yes, Elder, rest assured. I will do my best to complete the task."

After receiving the mission, Lin Yun began to assemble an investigation team. He selected Su Yao, Chen Yu, Wang Lin, and Zhao Gang as his capable companions. After all, they had been through so many hardships together, their cooperation was seamless, and their strengths were formidable. Furthermore, he selected several outstanding disciples from the sect who excelled in stealth and tracking, possessed profound spiritual perception, and possessed a good understanding of various sects. This formed a team of approximately ten.

Everyone gathered to discuss the necessary supplies and intelligence for the trip. Chen Yu was responsible for gathering detailed information on the various sects in the surrounding area, as well as the locations of recent conflicts. Wang Lin prepared a large number of talismans and magical tools for breaking through mechanical barriers and responding to emergencies. Su Yao selected a batch of elixirs to aid in restoring spiritual power and healing wounds, and also researched potential dangers and their response strategies. Zhao Gang further reinforced and maintained his magical shield, ensuring it would provide a powerful defensive effect in critical moments.

Lin Yun was also busy. He carefully reviewed the limited records that the sect had about the external situation and the conflicting sects, trying to dig out more useful clues from them, making the best preparations for this trip, striving to successfully investigate the origins of the mysterious force and safeguard the stable development of the sect.

Before setting off, the head elder gathered Lin Yun and the others together again and solemnly warned them, "This mission is difficult and dangerous. You represent our sect, so you must proceed with caution. If you find anything amiss, do not rush in and report back to the sect as soon as possible. The sect's safety depends on you. I hope you all return safely."

Lin Yun looked at the head elder and said with a firm gaze, "Don't worry, elder. We will go all out and live up to the sect's trust. We will get to the bottom of that mysterious force."

The other team members also expressed their determination. Afterwards, they controlled their flying magic weapons and flew towards the turbulent area outside, starting this investigation journey full of unknowns and dangers. Their every move will affect the subsequent development of the situation in the sect and even the entire world of immortal cultivation.

After a while of flying, Lin Yun and the others arrived at the edge of the area where the sects were fighting. As they approached, they could hear bursts of shouting and the roar of spiritual energy colliding in the distance. The air was filled with a thick smell of gunpowder and the chaotic smell of spiritual energy fluctuations.

Looking down, I saw the ground in a mess. The originally lush forests were riddled with holes due to the spiritual attack. Some villages were also affected. Houses collapsed, people were displaced, and traces of battle were everywhere.

"This fight is too intense. Innocent civilians have been implicated. We must find out the reasons behind it as soon as possible and stop this conflict." Lin Yun said with a frown, his heart filled with sorrow for the chaos before him. Everyone also had a serious look on their faces and sped up their speed to fly towards the core area where the conflict was more intense, ready to explore the truth hidden behind it.

After entering the core area, Lin Yun and the others discovered that it was filled with cultivators from various sects engaged in a chaotic battle. Spiritual energy flashed and intertwined, and various magical weapons flew everywhere. The scene was extremely chaotic. Finding clues about the mysterious forces in such an environment was no easy task.

Chen Yu used stealth tracking techniques, trying to glean useful information from the cultivators' fragmentary conversations, but the cacophony of shouting and the clashing of spiritual energy made it difficult to discern specifics. Wang Lin, on the other hand, kept an eye out for any suspicious traps or hidden chambers, perhaps holding clues. However, after searching extensively, he found nothing conspicuous.

Su Yao played the Lingxi Jade Flute and used the fluctuations of spiritual power to sense the special spiritual energy around her. However, the fluctuations of spiritual power in this area were too chaotic, and it was impossible to accurately distinguish whether there were any traces left by the mysterious forces.

Lin Yun became more and more anxious as he watched everyone busy but to no avail. He knew that time was running out. If he couldn't find clues quickly, the dispute would only intensify and the harm caused would be unimaginable.

Just when everyone was at a loss, Zhao Gang suddenly pointed to a valley not far away and said, "Look over there, the spiritual energy fluctuations around that valley seem a little off. It's different from other places. Maybe there's something going on inside."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked towards the valley. After careful observation, they found that there was a faint layer of spiritual light curtain at the entrance of the valley. The color and aura of this light curtain were extremely obscure, and it was impossible to detect it without careful observation. Moreover, there seemed to be a faint mysterious atmosphere in the valley, as if it was hiding some unspeakable secret.

"Let's go and take a look. Maybe this is the clue we are looking for." Lin Yun said, taking the lead and flying towards the valley. The others followed without hesitation. Everyone was ready to uncover the secrets hidden behind the valley and search for clues of the mysterious force with a hint of expectation and vigilance.