The Era of Gods

Chapter 730: Chapter 730: Returning Home in Glory Chapter 730: Chapter 730: Returning Home in Glory The Lin Family Floating City, all the clan members gaped as they watched the Super Large Void Battleship slowly descend from the Vault of Heaven.

Sons of the Divine Realm, of True God Level, approached the clan’s Floating City, stopping nearby like soldiers on guard, among them were True Gods even stronger than the Clan Leader.

No, these were soldiers, with standardized uniforms, exclusive Void Battleships of the military, all signifying that this was a combat team of elite soldiers.

By now they had received the news of the complete annihilation of the Zhang Clan.

Normally, they would have been incredibly excited to discuss this, but today, no one spoke of these matters.

Instead, each and every one of them waited anxiously in the clan’s Floating City for the unknown distinguished visitor to arrive.

Clan Leader Lin Youde frowned as he observed the True Gods in the sky and, turning to the smiling Colonel Chen Yongming at his side, asked:

“Colonel Chen, are these all regular combat soldiers?

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Could it be that a high-ranking official is coming here?”

Chen Yongming nodded and said:

“Indeed, a high-ranking official is coming here, I am here today precisely for this reason.”

The nearby core members of the Lin family all pricked up their ears, and Lin Zhanghong, the second elder, clasped his hands together and asked:

“May I know if Colonel Chen could provide some information in advance so we can prepare to welcome them, lest we fail to show proper respect.”

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

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Chen Yongming laughed heartily and said:

“You don’t need to welcome anyone, just wait here.”

Everyone became even more puzzled and apprehensive.

Some wanted to prepare for the arrival, but there was no time left, as the distinguished individual’s aircraft was already approaching.

Clan Leader Lin Youde secretly transmitted a message to his clanspeople:

“A high-ranking official is about to arrive, everyone be alert, keep an eye on the children to prevent any offense, and additionally, Hao Lin, go get ready to tidy up the first Mage Tower, in case the distinguished visitor decides to stay, making it convenient for them to move in.”

Lin Haolin nodded in acknowledgment, quietly started to move back to leave, but had only taken one step back when he was stopped by Chen Yongming, who said:

“You can’t go.”

The clan leader Lin Youde, with a hint of apology, said:

“Please forgive me, Colonel Lin, we were truly unprepared for such a distinguished guest.

I asked my grandson to go and get ready.”

Chen Yongming, smiling at the descending aircraft, said:

“We are all family here, what need is there for preparation?

Besides, I have never heard of a father making preparations for his son.”

“That may be so, but we can’t neglect to…”

Lin Youde’s voice suddenly cut off.

Like everyone else, he turned his head to look at Colonel Chen Yongming, his eyes full of confusion as if to say, “Did I hear you wrong?

Could you please repeat that?”

With a slight smile, Chen Yongming pointed to the landing aircraft and said:

“Just listen to me and wait.”

By this time, a disbelieving thought had taken root in their minds.

There was no question of not being able to hear clearly, as several of them were True Gods.

It was simply that such a statement was beyond their imagination—they were just hesitant to believe it.

The flying vehicle descended, the hatch opened, and two True God soldiers emerged to stand by the door.

Soon enough, Lin Xiao appeared in their view, leading Xie Yufei.

A soft exclamation arose from the square.

Chen Yongming gave the still shocked members of the Lin Clan a look, straightened his military uniform, and stepped forward to greet Lin Xiao, shouting loudly:

“Chen Yongming from the War Zone stationed at the AX-14 Crystal Wall System Base pays his respects to Division Commander Lin Xiao!”

His steps shifted slightly as he turned to face Xie Yufei:

“Greetings to Major General Xie Yufei!”

Lin Xiao raised his hand in return:

“You’ve worked hard!”

“Not at all!”

“Hmm!”

Lin Xiao nodded, then looked at his fellow clansmen, all of whom wore expressions of shock and barely suppressed joy, especially his mother at the back covering her mouth with obvious delight.

He smiled slightly and beckoned, calling out:

“Mom!”

Jin Yunzhu was so moved that she couldn’t speak.

She never expected that the unknown high-ranking individual the family had been speculating about would turn out to be her own son.

This grandeur, this majesty, was something she could only have dreamed of.

It wasn’t until Lin Xiao called out a second time that she managed to reply, pushed and pulled by the envious looks and encouragement of the other family women.

Suddenly, the whole world seemed to brighten and become more vivid for her.

Before long, the news that Lin Haolin’s son had already become a real power general of the Fifth War Zone spread throughout the entire clan.

The whole family burst into an uproar.

They looked on with admiration at his immaculate military uniform and those three gold stars, the colossal Void Fleet in the sky, the Truth Temple Fortress that spanned across the Plane Crystal Wall outside and covered the majority of the plane, along with hundreds of True God Level subordinates.

Many were so thrilled that they were at a loss for words, their feelings alternating between awe and joy, as well as intense discussion.

To return home in splendor is one of life’s great pleasures.

While the clan members remained ecstatic, the family’s senior leadership gradually calmed down.

They led Lin Xiao and Xie Yufei back inside the Mage Tower at the very center of the Floating City.

Xie Yufei was soon pulled aside by her mother, while Lin Xiao went to the council hall with the elderly of the clan.

Meanwhile, Chen Yongming, Colonel Sun Zhenhua, and a few others who had developed good relations with the family over the years retired to a side hall.

As an internal family meeting was taking place, they were considered outsiders and could not participate.

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“Who would have thought that such a small Lin Family could produce such a mighty dragon, truly enviable!”

Sun Zhenhua took a sip of tea, his gaze towards the stairs filled with envy.

Colonel Chen Yongming nodded and said,

“Envy doesn’t come easily, but we’ve established a good relationship.

Perhaps in the future, we might be reassigned to the front line.”

The main hall on the second floor was quiet.

The Clan Leader, the Great Uncle Lin Qirong, the Second Great Uncle Lin Zhanghong, Grandfather Lin Chenglei, Father Lin Haolin, and the Second Great Uncle’s second son Lin Xuan—all the actual decision-makers of the family were present, their faces complex as they looked at Lin Xiao without speaking for a long time.

After a while, the Clan Leader spoke with irrepressible joy,

“Lin Xiao, our Lin Clan’s qilin child!”

The Great Uncle, who didn’t have the best relationship with the family as far as Lin Xiao remembered, also spoke with a flushed face,

“I’ve always thought that Xiao’er was promising, but he has surpassed even my expectations.”

The Second Great Uncle managed to maintain his dignity as he congratulated him, while Grandfather laughed heartily, his face beaming with pride as he boasted to his brothers,

“Do you see?

My son has become a god, and my grandson is even more formidable.

None of you can compare with me in this regard.”

The brothers were speechless and couldn’t refute, for among Lin Xiao’s generation, indeed only he had achieved divine status, surpassing the entire clan.

In the second generation of the family, only the Second Great Uncle was a True God, and there were three in the third generation: the Second Great Uncle’s second son Lin Xuan, Lin Xiao’s father, as well as Lin Xu.

Although Lin Xu was the same age as Lin Xiao, by seniority, he truly belonged to the third generation.

Currently, the most promising of the fourth generation was him alone.

Everyone exchanged praises, with Lin Xiao sitting quietly below and listening.

Since this was an internal family gathering, he didn’t need to maintain his status or dignity.

However, that was only the case for now.

Once the casual family talk was over and they got down to serious matters, Lin Xiao didn’t hesitate to assert his dominance, addressing the clan elders before him,

“Before coming back, I had already made appropriate arrangements for the family.

The elders may wish to listen first.”

The Clan Leader nodded,

“Let’s all listen quietly and hear what Xiao’er has planned.”

Lin Xiao said,

“In ancient China, there’s an old saying, ‘When one man attains the Dao, even his pets ascend to heaven.’ This description is somewhat inappropriate, but the logic is sound.

When little Xiao prospers, the family naturally benefits.

This is only right and proper, but everything must be orderly, not chaotic and indiscriminate.”

Grandfather nodded in agreement,

“It’s good that Xiao’er has this intention.

Whatever you plan to do, Grandfather supports you.”

“Thank you, Grandfather!”

Lin Xiao continued,

“I know that many young people in the clan are full of expectations at this moment, and I also know what everyone is thinking.

However, I must say, it might be difficult to meet their wishes.

The military is different from other places, especially the front-line combat divisions that I now command, which frequently require campaigns in Different Domains and always respect strength.

Even the garrison officers in the occupied territories need to have certain strengths.

Without strength or special skills, they simply cannot command respect.”

After listening, Grandfather nodded and asked,

“We understand this point, and we will not ask you to forcibly arrange positions for family members, but since you’ve come back so prominently, you should offer some benefits to the family members, right?

Otherwise, what’s the point of coming back, just to show off?”

Lin Xiao was well-prepared and said,

“My directly controlled Giant God Combat Team has significant gaps.

I will select some young family members to start as reservists, and as long as they perform well, promotion is very straightforward.”

“Of course, if they don’t want to join my Giant God Combat Team, they can join other forces in the war zone.

I will make the necessary introductions.”

Lin Xiao had a complete plan for the young members of the clan, whether they chose to follow him or venture outside, he was willing to provide extra resources for those who were willing.

The prerequisite was that they could endure hardship and persist.

He could lend a hand, but they also had to be capable of making something of themselves.

If they couldn’t succeed even with more resources and attention than others, then there was nothing he could do.

It was quite common in the Main World to take care of one’s own clan after making it big.

As long as there were people and personal interests, such situations were unavoidable, and he was no exception.

No matter how strong a person is, they still need help, and who better to help than one’s own people, especially in an era when the concept of the clan is deeply ingrained in the heart.

Of course, there were limitations to this help; it could at least not affect himself.

And once the younger generation of the family, or the generations that followed, began to grow and the family accumulated a certain amount of territory and influence, forming a comprehensive mechanism for nurturing young family members, he would gradually let go.

A strong clan was not built overnight; it was the result of gradual development over generations.

The Lin Family had him as a pillar, which could save countless generations’ worth of time.

Lin Xiao had stayed with the family for about half a year, spending considerable time and resources to repair the family’s abandoned Floating City.

He restored the damaged Arrays, built more Mage Towers, and finally installed a Duron Energy Core.

This Duron Energy Core was not misappropriated for private use; he had several cores in his possession, and no one could fault him for providing one to his own clan.

With this Floating City as a foundation, as long as they were cautious, even without him, the family could grow slowly but surely.

At the very least, the typical Crystal Wall domains could not withstand an attack from a Floating City overseen by four True Gods.

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