C8 Strength Prediction(2)

Xia Qingyan didn't acknowledge Lin Feng, yet she couldn't help but feel a jolt of surprise in her heart.

"Alright, I trust everyone is prepared to proceed to the exhibition area!" Lin Yuanchen announced, standing on the round platform above the stone table, gesturing to the assembly of youths before him.

As an esteemed elder of the Lin family, Lin Yuanchen commanded great respect among the younger members. His word was law, and none dared to defy him.

Quickly, seventy-one young men and women made their way to the stone table in the display area and formed an orderly line.

Surveying the well-organized queue, Lin Yuanchen nodded in approval and began, "Today marks three months until your coming-of-age ceremony. Our Lin family reigns as the premier clan in the Heaven Flipping Domain. The youth ceremony is a citywide event. Today, we gather for a strength prediction to ensure our family is well-prepared."

The Lin family conducted a coming-of-age ceremony every few years, with a strength prediction held prior to the event. Following this prediction, youths whose strength was found lacking would often be reassigned to the family's business ventures.

"Sigh, it looks like I won't be able to meet the requirements."

"I'm still at the First Layer of the Acquired Stage; there's probably no hope for me."

"I really don't want to end up in the family business. It's a dead end."

Joy and anxiety were mixed among the youths as those who doubted their own abilities began to feel disheartened.

Witnessing their dismay, Lin Yuanchen allowed a faint smile to cross his face. It was his duty as an elder to offer encouragement at such a time: "The tests haven't even started yet. Whether you'll achieve good results remains to be seen after the tests. With three months left until the family ceremony, remember that many of our family's elders have made significant breakthroughs in just such a time frame, securing their place within the family."

Bolstered by Lin Yuanchen's words, a renewed sense of determination sparked in the eyes of the young.

"Now, let us begin the test. Here, I have the Spiritual Pearl. Simply channel your spiritual energy into the pearl, and it will awaken your bloodline power, revealing the strength and potency of your lineage." Lin Yuanchen explained, picking up a verdant pearl from a nearby stone table and infusing it with his spiritual energy.

The emerald pearl emitted a blinding light, and suddenly, a yellow Blue-eyed Lion materialized from nowhere. Emblazoned on its forehead was a mark featuring a moon encircled by three stars.

As soon as the lion materialized, the youths felt an overwhelming pressure, so intense that they scarcely dared to take a deep breath.

"Elder Lin's bloodline is of the impressive Grade Three, and his strength is at Innate Layer Three. He truly is formidable," the youths murmured among themselves, gazing at the Blue-eyed Lion hovering above Lin Yuanchen's head with eyes brimming with envy.

The lion symbolized the Lin family warriors' bloodline strength. In the spectrum of the rainbow, red indicated the lowest level, while purple was the pinnacle. The more potent the bloodline, the more powerful the Lin family's martial techniques became when cultivated.

A single star signified a minor martial realm, while the moon denoted a major martial realm.

"Please sit cross-legged right where you are. The Spiritual Pearls will be distributed to you shortly," Lin Yuanchen instructed the youths before casually gesturing with his hand.

The attendants holding the Spiritual Pearls sprang into action, handing them out one by one to the Lin family disciples.

Having given his instructions, Lin Yuanchen settled into the armchair beside him, leisurely savoring his tea while keeping an eye on the young generation's test outcomes.

Lin Feng scrutinized the testing process unfolding on the training field with keen interest.

A buzz resonated across the field as an orange Blue-eyed Lion phased into existence, its forehead's trio of stars shining brilliantly.

"Lin Yun possesses a Grade Two bloodline and his strength has reached Acquired Layer Three. Quite commendable," Lin Feng acknowledged with a nod after reviewing the test results. Given Lin Yun's capabilities, his place in the Lin family was secure for the foreseeable future.

"Lin Yun has advanced to Acquired Layer Three, positioning him to remain with the clan. If only I could attain that level of strength," a youth at Foundation Establishment Layer Five mused enviously while watching Lin Yun.

Lin Yun held his head high with pride, aware that reaching Acquired Layer Three before fifteen was no small feat for any young man.

Buzz! In that instant, a dazzling radiance erupted from above the stone table, enveloping the blood beast summoned by Lin Yun.

A green eagle materialized in the void, its belly adorned with nearly seven star-like glimmers.

"Xia Qingyan, with a Grade Five bloodline strength and at the peak of the Acquired Stage's sixth layer!" Lin Feng's brow furrowed as he locked his gaze on the eagle, contemplating, "If my guess is right, Xia Qingyan is bound to become a Profound Rank powerhouse!"

In the vast Heaven Flipping Domain, not one Profound Rank warrior could be found.

Buzz! Just then, another light, rivaling Xia Qingyan's, burst forth.

A green Blue-eyed Lion materialized above the stone table, its forehead boasting eight radiant stars!

Grade Four bloodline, at the eighth layer of the Acquired Stage!

"Such a prodigy is unparalleled in the Lin family for a century!" Lin Yuanchen observed the blood beasts, then strode forward to the young man seated in meditation. With a respectful gesture, he said, "Young Master Qinghai truly is the family's foremost prodigy. Not even the patriarch possessed such innate talent in his day."

Receiving Lin Yuanchen's compliments, Lin Qinghai remained humble. "Qinghai is but a junior. Next to the elders, my abilities are merely a flicker of starlight. I will rely on the elders' guidance in the days to come."

Pleased by Lin Qinghai's lack of arrogance, Lin Yuanchen nodded approvingly. He then discreetly handed a crimson vial to Lin Qinghai in a corner unseen by the others, saying, "Should you ever need assistance, don't hesitate to seek me out."

A gleam of joy crossed Lin Qinghai's face as he responded promptly, "Should the need arise, I will surely seek the elder's aid."

Lin Yuanchen was aware that a prodigy of this caliber would far outgrow the confines of Qingcheng. Even without his support, the family would undoubtedly invest heavily in his cultivation.

His actions today were simply to ensure that Lin Qinghai would keep him in mind, so that when the time came for Lin Qinghai to flourish, he would not forget those who had helped him along the way.

Buzz!

Lin Yuanchen was about to speak further when a green light shone above the stone table. A Blue-eyed Lion with seven and a half stars on its forehead appeared in the void.

"Oh my god..."

A gasp of astonishment rippled through the crowd.