Zombie World: Starting as an apprentice of the Thunder King

"Very well..." Master Qingwei said no more, and raised his hand to set up a soundproof barrier around the Ancestral Hall to prevent outside noise from interfering with Lin Bei's breakthrough.

A surge of spiritual energy flowed into Lin Bei's body, and his previously depleted magical power began to replenish itself.

His pain gradually subsided, and his aura steadily increased.

In just a moment, a vortex of spiritual energy appeared above his head!

Standing at the entrance of the hall, Zhang Zhiling couldn't help but sigh softly as he watched this scene: "The profound heritage of Maoshan... it's truly enviable."

Master Qingwei stood at the entrance of the main hall, his gaze falling on Lin Bei: "With the spiritual energy of the Maoshan ancestral vein, breaking through to the True Person realm shouldn't be too much of a problem."

"His epiphany came at just the right time."

Shi Jian rarely spoke up, but he added, "If it were another six months, even with his accumulated experience, it would be difficult to find such a good opportunity."

Master Qingwei nodded, then turned and walked towards the side hall: "Let him focus on his breakthrough; don't disturb him."

Lin Bei was placed in seclusion in the Ancestral Hall.

The spiritual energy of the Maoshan ancestral lineage continuously flowed into his body, enveloping him in a sphere formed by the condensation of spiritual energy.

Master Qingwei looked at Zhang Zhiling and said with a smile, "If you are not in a hurry, you can stay at Maoshan for a few more days."

"Then I'll have to trouble you," Zhang Zhiling readily agreed.

The news that Lin Bei was in seclusion in the Ancestral Hall quickly spread throughout Maoshan.

Because it takes a long time to break through to the True Person realm, the vortex of spiritual energy quickly merged with the spiritual veins surrounding the main hall, and outsiders could no longer see what was inside.

But the elders and disciples still couldn't help but gossip about it.

"Is Senior Brother Lin Bei about to break through to the True Person realm?"

"How old is he? Twenty-three? Twenty-four?"

"The Pure Yang Dao Body is truly terrifying... He's reached the True Person realm in just a few years!"

"Our Maoshan sect is about to gain another young master!"

"We'll have an even greater chance of success at the upcoming Luo Tian Grand Ceremony!"

An elder stood at a distance, looking at the ancestral hall shrouded in spiritual light: "This disciple of Senior Brother Shi Jian has limitless potential for future achievements."

Another elder beside him nodded: "A pure Yang Dao body, guidance from a renowned master, and a great opportunity... If he can reach the Earth Master realm in the future, Maoshan will be worry-free for the next hundred years."

Not only were the elders discussing it, but even the clan leaders who rarely went out appeared around the main hall, their eyes fixed on the hall that was radiating a rich spiritual light.

Master Huai Ren of Deyou Temple also looked towards the main hall: "How long has it been? He's only been a Daoist for a few years!"

"The difference between geniuses and ordinary people is fully demonstrated at this moment," said Master Jianming of Qianyuan Temple calmly.

"Hmph, he cultivates quickly, but he also consumes a lot of resources."

The geomancer elder of Chongxi Wanshou Palace had a profound look in his eyes. "However... since he has broken through, it can be considered a blessing for Maoshan."

Master Zixu of Yuanfu Wanning Palace stood in front of the palace gate, looking in the direction of the Ancestral Hall: "Lin Bei is indeed a good child."

"Judging from the scale of his breakthrough, it's much larger than that of an ordinary cultivator; his foundation is indeed solid!"

Master Xuanji of Chongxi Wanshou Palace stood in front of his palace gate, gazing silently at the main hall.

Standing behind him was a young disciple, Ye Qing.

"Master... is that Senior Brother Lin Bei really that amazing?" Ye Qing's voice carried a hint of envy.

Master Xuanji was silent for a while: "He is indeed very powerful, but I hope... you won't be any worse than him in the future."

Ye Qing clenched his fist: "This disciple will definitely work hard."

Zhang Zhiling stayed at Maoshan for seven days. Seeing that Lin Bei's breakthrough was on track, he asked Qingwei Zhenren and Shi Jian for leave.

"I have troubled you for many days, and it is time for me to return."

Master Qingwei nodded: "Go back and give your master a good message, and tell him that Maoshan welcomes him to come and visit anytime."

"When Brother Lin emerges from seclusion, please convey to the two seniors that we await his return for another battle at the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony." Zhang Zhiling bowed.

Shi Jian nodded: "I will pass on the message."

When Xiao Bailing saw Zhang Zhiling about to leave, she ran over and rubbed against his trouser leg.

"Hehe, little guy, see you in six months!" Zhang Zhiling fed Bai Ling a Spirit Gathering Pill, then turned and went down the mountain.

Afterwards, Xiao Bailing was taken by Shi Shaojian to the back mountain to stay with Bai Chen, who had just broken through to the mage realm not long ago.

Upon learning that Lin Bei was already attempting to break through to the True Person realm, he fell silent and then returned to his courtyard to continue his cultivation.

"It's happening again..."

As Shi Shaojian walked, he muttered to himself, "I always get left behind, and by the time I realize it, I can't even see their taillights anymore..."

Bai Chen was lying in the yard, idly biting his own tail.

Bai Ling ran over from a distance, lightly leaped onto the stone steps, and squatted in the courtyard, gazing in the direction of the Jiuxiao Wanfu Palace.

Upon seeing her, Bai Chen immediately perked up, pricked up his ears, and ran towards her.

"Little sister, why are you here again?" Bai Chen scratched at Bai Ling's tail with his paw.

Bai Ling turned around and slapped Bai Chen on the face with her paw, making him stumble: "Don't touch my tail, stay away from me."

"And... call me Big Sister!"

Bai Chen let out a pitiful howl, shrank his neck, but still obediently followed behind her.

During the time Lin Bei was breaking through to the True Person realm, the external situation was also undergoing drastic changes.

With wars breaking out everywhere, demons and monsters took advantage of the chaos to emerge, and news of evil spirits causing trouble in various places reached all the major sects.

Afterwards, various sects sent their disciples down the mountain to slay demons and maintain peace in the region.

In a small town a thousand miles away from Maoshan, in the mountains not far from the town, there is a small temple.

The temple has only three tiled rooms, which house a Buddha statue with a compassionate face.

Two ever-burning lamps were lit in front of the Buddha statue, swaying gently in the breeze.

There was only one old monk and one young monk in the temple. The old monk was about seventy years old and his Dharma name was Mingjing. He was the abbot of this small temple.

He was wearing a patched gray monk's robe and was sitting cross-legged on a prayer mat, chanting sutras while fiddling with prayer beads.

The young monk opposite him was his only disciple, whose Dharma name was Huiming. He was in his early twenties, with a kind face, and was doing evening prayers with his master.

This small temple is located in a remote area and is usually deserted.

But the Venerable Master Mingjing lived here for decades, occasionally going down the mountain to treat the sick and pray for the people in the nearby villages, and his life was quite peaceful.

However, tonight is destined to be anything but peaceful.

A sound came from the darkness outside the temple gate.

Huiming looked up and glanced outside: "Master, it seems someone is coming."

The old monk Mingjing opened his eyes, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his cloudy gaze: "Alas...when turmoil arises, demons are born!"

Huiming was somewhat confused!

A dark figure swept in from outside the door, carrying a strong smell of blood.