Just like his good friend Xiao Yan, after sending the congratulatory message, Lin Dong also began his breakthrough to the Ancestral Realm.

His accumulated Yuan Power was already incredibly, unimaginably abundant.

[Inorin's Note: The 'Ancestral Realm' (Zujing) is the peak of cultivation in the Wu Dong Qian Kun world, a level equal to the Talisman Ancestor who sealed the Demonic Emperor.]

In the original novel's script, the Ancestral Realm was agonizingly difficult to break through, even requiring the sacrifice of Ying Huanhuan to achieve it.

But now, for him, there was no obstruction whatsoever.

It was like a membrane so faint it could barely be perceived.

A light touch was all it would take to shatter it.

Closing the chat group, Lin Dong recalled the contents of the original script in his mind, a faint, cold smile appearing on his lips.

"Fortunately... I joined the chat group. That fate is no longer mine."

Without any hesitation, Lin Dong directly began his charge.

Endless darkness enveloped his consciousness, and his mind sank into a boundless, silent void.

This was the Reincarnation Tribulation, the final test encountered when breaking through to the Ancestral Realm.

His memories were stripped away.

He fell into cycle after cycle of reincarnation.

In one reincarnation, he was still Lin Dong from Qingyang Town.

He lived diligently, seeking justice for his father, but this time he did not obtain the Ancestral Stone. He was merely an ordinary, yet persistent, young man from the Lin Family.

[Inorin's Note: The 'Ancestral Stone' (Zu Shi) is the powerful artifact (and one of the eight Ancestral Talismans) that Lin Dong finds, which is key to his rise.]

He cultivated diligently, his heart burning with the desire to take revenge on the most dazzling genius of the Lin Clan, Lin Langtian.

However, without the Ancestral Talisman, no matter how hard he cultivated, it was futile.

His hatred for Lin Langtian was eventually exposed. The main clan was enraged, and the entire Qingyang Town Lin Family faced a killing intent.

Blood and fire permeated the entire Lin Family.

Countless people Lin Dong knew—his father, his family—were killed.

Finally, he himself was cornered and killed by a disdainful Lin Langtian.

His vision began to darken, and he dissipated with endless, suffocating regret.

In the second life, there was no hatred with Lin Langtian.

He had outstanding talent. Eventually, through his own efforts, he allowed the Lin Family to return to the main clan, and he himself became the most dazzling person within the Lin Clan.

He continuously rose, eventually becoming the strongest expert in the Great Yan Dynasty.

Finally, he reached the end of his lifespan. Surrounded by a family he didn't recognize, he died of old age, his qi and blood depleted.

Cycle after cycle of reincarnation.

Lin Dong's consciousness was trapped in this loop, as if he couldn't find his true self.

He had been glorious. He had been humble. He had been revered. He had been ridiculed.

He experienced all facets of life, walking through life after life like a walking corpse, an endless, meaningless repetition.

Then, in one life, he suddenly stopped and opened his eyes.

"The truth... shouldn't be like this."

In another reincarnation, Lin Dong looked at the young, determined man in the mirror.

This was him when he was young. Him... without any System.

"There should be... a chat group?"

[Ding! Congratulations on joining the Myriad Realms Chat Group!]

The young Lin Dong heard the sudden voice in his ear and felt a surge of alert suspicion.

In the chat group, he met an "Omnipotent Great Immortal Shi."

Although Omnipotent Great Immortal Shi was a bit misleading and prone to boasting, with his help, this Lin Dong eventually became the strongest in the world.

Another reincarnation began.

"Here... there should be a System. A Face-Slapping System? That's a bit unsuitable. How about a Slaughter System? Get stronger by killing?"

In this life, the young Lin Dong welcomed his Slaughter System.

He fought his way out of the small Lin Family, became a disciple of the Dao Sect, used slaughter to prove his Dao, and eventually became the supreme existence of the continent.

In the Dao Sect, that lively, pretty figure with a dark ponytail bouncing gently, always accompanied him...

And another figure, high above, aloof like an immortal banished from heaven, also accompanied him.

In another life...

"How about a Battle System? The more you fight, the stronger you get?"

"How about an Attribute Point System? Get stronger by adding points?"

Life after life, Lin Dong reached the peak of the world in various, fantastical ways.

Each life was more exaggerated than the last.

Each life was more heaven-defying than the last.

He used all the cheats he had heard about from Shi Jian and the chat group.

"This Reincarnation of the Ancestral Path is truly interesting," the true Lin Dong mused, his consciousness floating above these false lives.

It seemed he had played enough.

Lin Dong slowly opened his real eyes.

Ancestral Realm. Achieved.

With his current, monstrous accumulation, breaking through the Reincarnation of the Ancestral Realm posed no obstacle to him at all.

If it weren't for him having a bit too much fun, his breakthrough time could have been even faster.

However, this Reincarnation path of the Ancestral Realm was indeed quite interesting. It felt a bit like an immersive life simulation.

Lin Dong had simulated all the various cheats he had heard from Shi Jian.

After carefully replaying his various System-assisted lives, Lin Dong had to admit...

Cheats, they truly are enjoyable.

The Ancestral Talismans, while strong, were far inferior compared to a good System.

"A cheat for a moment, a moment of joy; a cheat forever, forever joy!"

Honestly, Lin Dong also yearned for a System.

The recent reincarnation experience gave him some inspiration. Perhaps he could write a few Martial Ancestor side stories for the group.

[Martial Ancestor's Chronicle: The Strongest Slaughter System]

[Martial Ancestor's Chronicle: I Became Invincible After Adding Points]

...

"Today, I, Lin Dong, break through to the Ancestral Realm, and shall be known as the Martial Ancestor!"

Lin Dong's voice, calm yet absolute, instantly spread throughout the entire continent.

Countless powerful individuals, from the Dao Sect to the Chaotic Demonic Sea, were startled upon hearing his voice.

Lin Dong... had broken through to the Ancestral Realm?

Ying Huanhuan and the others from the Dao Sect, upon hearing this, were all incredibly excited. Tears of joy streamed down Huanhuan's face.

They all rushed to the mountain peak where Lin Dong was in seclusion.

Then, they shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens:

"Welcome, Martial Ancestor Lin Dong, out of seclusion!"

The momentum was grand, echoing through heaven and earth.

Lin Dong took a single step, standing in the void.

"Today, upon my emergence, I shall thoroughly eradicate the foreign tribes!"

His voice once again spread throughout heaven and earth. Then, his figure flickered, instantly disappearing.

He reappeared high above the Chaotic Demonic Sea.

[Inorin's Note: The 'Chaotic Demonic Sea' (Luan Mo Hai) is a vast ocean region, but also the location of the seal suppressing the Yimo, the 'foreign demons'.]

Above the sea, the heavens and earth were brilliant, and colorful hues enveloped the chaotic demons, the remnants of the Talisman Ancestor's seal.

Beneath this colorful splendor, the sun and moon lost their luster, and an extremely mystical, evil fluctuation surged in the shadows.

This was the seal of the Demonic Tribe.

Lin Dong looked at the Chaotic Demonic Sea, his gaze very calm.

An ancient formation sealed this area, but this formation was already very dim, almost on the verge of shattering.

Deep within the core of the formation, there was a destructive, slumbering figure.

That was the Demonic Emperor, the strongest among the Demonic Tribe.

Boom!

High in the distant sky, darkness pressed down, and a massive crack, tens of thousands of feet long, tore open in the void.

Terrifying, evil qi continuously surged out from within.

In the distant void, a low rumble of demonic thunder echoed.

Black flames adhered to the seal of the formation, and the formation emitted a piercing, cracking sound.

A terrifying Devilish Qi emerged from the crack.

Within it, there seemed to be a pair of extremely evil eyes, indifferently sweeping across this heaven and earth.

"Hmph."

The entity sensed Lin Dong's arrival, and a voice came out.

"I didn't expect someone in this world to be able to break through to the Ancestral Realm..."

"But it doesn't matter. When I come out..."

"Soon, in a few more years, I will be able to..."

The existence deep within the crack seemed to have not spoken for a long time; he was sighing about something.

However, halfway through his sigh... he suddenly froze.

His entire being was bewildered.

Because Lin Dong, standing in the sky, extended a single finger. He then pointed it at the formation that sealed him.

The formation, which was already crumbling and couldn't hold him for much longer, was completely shattered by Lin Dong's casual poke.

He. Had gained freedom ahead of time.

"You..."

The Demonic Emperor looked at Lin Dong, somewhat bewildered. This... wasn't part of the plan.

Lin Dong looked at him calmly, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes. "Demonic Emperor... is that all?"

Just like his good friend Xiao Yan, the Soul Emperor posed no obstacle to the current Xiao Yan.

The Demonic Emperor was the same. To the current Lin Dong, he was far too weak.

In the original novel, this was the ultimate boss that required an all-out effort, and even a sacrifice, to fight.

Now, he couldn't even withstand a single move.

Hearing Lin Dong's blatant, disdainful voice... the Demonic Emperor was enraged.

Damn it! I've been trapped for so long, and I finally broke out! Not only are you not afraid, but you're looking down on me?

Terrifying Devilish Qi completely roared out.

A demonic shadow condensed from the demonic light.

This person wore a black robe, with a slender body and handsome features.

His face was... Lin Langtian's.

"I sensed a strong reaction from your emotions towards this person. It seems this appearance greatly stimulates you!" The Demonic Emperor spoke, using Lin Langtian's voice.

Lin Dong's mouth twitched when he heard this sentence and saw this familiar face.

His emotions towards Lin Langtian were indeed... a little intense.

After all, he was just on the Reincarnation path. He didn't know how many times he had tortured Lin Langtian in various ways during his "fun" lives.

Who knew how many different "Lin Dongs" Lin Langtian had encountered on the Reincarnation path?

Lin Dong who gets stronger by fighting.

Lin Dong who levels up by killing monsters.

Lin Dong with the Peerless Swordsman System.

Even... Confucian Sage Lin Dong.

Why even a Confucian Sage? Because the Reincarnation path defies logic.

Lin Langtian, on his Reincarnation path, was like a speed bump. In short, as miserable as can be.

If the Demonic Emperor had known Lin Langtian's experiences on the Reincarnation path, he would never have transformed into Lin Langtian at this moment.

"This appearance... it indeed gives me the urge to kill you," Lin Dong smiled, his aura very murderous. "If you intended to provoke me, then you have certainly succeeded."

The Demonic Emperor snorted coldly. "Although I didn't expect you to reach the Ancestral Realm, if you want to kill me... something even the Talisman Ancestor couldn't do... what can you do, even if you reach the Talisman Ancestor's level?"

The Demonic Emperor clasped his hands, and black flames swept out from his body. He attacked first.

Lin Dong was unhurried, gently pointing a finger. Countless Yuan Power behind him transformed into an enormous finger. The finger swept across the sky with great momentum, then pressed down.

"Pfft!"

In just an instant, the Demonic Emperor's attack was shattered, and he was sent flying, coughing up demonic blood.

The gap between him and Lin Dong was too vast.

If Lin Dong hadn't deliberately held back, he would have been instantly killed by that move.

As for why Lin Dong held back?

If he instantly killed him, how would he write the Martial Ancestor's Chronicle then?

It was the grand finale, after all. And he was a big boss, after all. He had to be given some face.

At least let him use a skill and say some lines.

Lin Dong slowly looked at the Demonic Emperor. "I'll give you one last chance to strike. Let's see if you can entertain me."

"How is this possible?! Even the Talisman Ancestor back then couldn't do anything to this Emperor!" The Demonic Emperor spat out blood, his face a mask of disbelief.

After hearing Lin Dong's words, he stared intently at him.

"I was reluctant to pay such a price to deal with the Talisman Ancestor back then, but today... I will not make the same mistake twice!"

A strange, sacrificial look appeared on the Demonic Emperor's face, and his body began to rapidly expand.

Within a few breaths, he transformed into a colossal, multi-armed demonic shadow, standing tall between heaven and earth.

Countless evil eyes slowly opened all over his body, emitting a light that could destroy heaven and earth.

A hideous and incomparable true form of a Demonic God appeared.

"Primordial Demonic Tablet!"

A chilling voice rang out, echoing throughout heaven and earth.

In the sky, a million-foot-tall dark Demonic Tablet instantly appeared, inlaid with countless demonic eyes.

The entire world seemed to be polluted by its presence.

After the Demonic Tablet formed, overwhelming demonic shadows transmigrated from the planar crack.

Countless demonic shadows rushed into the stone tablet, their flesh and blood splattering, and all their energy was absorbed by it.

"Sacrifice the tablet!"

In a dozen breaths of time, countless foreign demons were sacrificed.

On the Demonic Tablet, countless pieces of black flesh and blood were embedded, squirming hideously.

A terrifying fluctuation spread.

After seeing this scene, Lin Dong's face finally showed a hint of interest.

"With united effort, exhausting half the strength of the tribe, to unleash such a move... it is barely worthy of concluding the Martial Ancestor's Chronicle – Wu Dong Qian Kun chapter."

"Little demons from beyond the domain... you've tried your best."

"Great Desolate Imprisoning Heavenly Finger."

Five fingers descended, covering the sky, and the Five Elements Qi flowed.

This time, when he attacked, Lin Dong no longer held back in the slightest.

Five colossal fingers, covering the sky and obscuring the sun, appeared in the heavens. The million-foot-tall Demonic Tablet appeared tiny in front of these fingers.

Endless Yuan Power spread out.

Thump thump thump.

The finger descended.

That terrifying Demonic Tablet, the culmination of a tribe's sacrifice, shattered instantly. It was unable to withstand even a moment.

The entire Chaotic Demonic Sea, under this terrifying power, could no longer endure and was forcibly torn apart.

Heaven and earth shattered, emitting a wail of unbearable burden.

Clearly, the power of Lin Dong's strike had already exceeded this world's upper limit of endurance.

Endless light erupted.

When the boundless light dimmed, the entire Chaotic Demonic Sea was leveled, and the so-called foreign demons, the Demonic Emperor...

Not a trace remained.

"The Demonic Emperor has been annihilated! From now on, there will be no more foreign tribes within this world!"

Lin Dong's voice once again spread throughout the entire world.

Countless people were utterly bewildered.

One second, Lin Dong said he had broken through to the Martial Ancestor Realm, and the next second, he annihilated the foreign demons?

This efficiency... was a bit too exaggerated!

...

After making the announcement, Lin Dong's figure flickered.

In the next instant, he appeared inside the Dao Sect, directly within Ying Huanhuan's chambers.

Ying Huanhuan was still in a daze, staring at the sky where he had been. Seeing Lin Dong suddenly appear in front of her, she hadn't even reacted before he pulled her into his embrace, his grip tight.

In the next instant, both of their figures disappeared simultaneously.

On the other side, at the Nine Heavens Supreme Purity Palace, Ling Qingzhu was also in a daze, standing on her peak.

A hand silently wrapped around her waist from behind.

Ling Qingzhu was startled at first, her body tensing, but after sensing the familiar aura, she lowered her guard. It was Lin Dong.

Before she could even be happy, Ling Qingzhu couldn't be happy anymore.

Because she saw Lin Dong's other hand, which was still embracing another woman.

Ying Huanhuan.

"Ahem." Lin Dong cleared his throat, holding both of them. "After breaking through to the Martial Ancestor Realm, I can control this plane. However, beyond this world, there are even vaster worlds."

"I want to go out and explore."

Lin Dong spoke to the two women, his voice gentle.

"So... before I leave, let's finish what we haven't done yet."

He grinned, his gaze turning mischievous and full of unconcealed desire.

"Get married. And... have a baby. Or two."

He made no attempt to hide his intentions.

The two women, upon hearing this, were both happy and intensely annoyed, their faces flushing crimson.

What he said was not wrong. But could he please not say it while embracing both of them at the same time?

Lin Dong, like Xiao Yan, also activated his AFK mode.

He spent some... quality... time on the continent.

Marriage, and the consummation of that marriage, followed. He, who had just mastered the Ancestral Realm, spent the next few days mastering the bodies and souls of his two wives, proving his new control over the world in the most intimate way possible.

The sounds of passion from the Martial Ancestor's chambers were respectfully muffled by the very laws of the world he now commanded.

After settling everything, and allowing the two women, now his wives, to control the Plane Embryo and become Plane Masters in his stead...

He finally reopened the chat group.

[Xiao Yan: 'Dongzi, I'm done... What a life.']

Xiao Yan's message appeared before his eyes, his tone exasperated but satisfied.

[Lin Dong: 'I'm done too.']

[Inorin Note: If you wish to support me so I can continue to survive and afford proper food, you can join my membership on Patreon [patreon.com/InorinTL].

As a special offer, I've opened a few limited-time tiers at a discounted price! You will get all the benefits of "The Plot Uncoverer" (normally $25), but at a much cheaper rate.

These slots are extremely limited:

"The Dedicated Fan": $9.99 (Save 60% / $15.01) - Only 3 slots

"The Lore Diver": $14.99 (Save 40% / $10.01) - Only 7 slots

"The Founding Pillars": $19.99 (Save 20% / $5.01) - Only 15 slots

Grab your slot before they run out! Besides membership, you can also donate via Ko-Fi [https://ko-fi.com/inorintl].

I hope I am still worthy of your support. My life truly depends on this... haha, I know I'm so shameless.]