I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Time flows quietly during cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, a whole year has passed since the three children, Lin Xuanqi, Lin Xuanjing, and Lin Xuanfeng, officially embarked on the path of cultivation.

In a privileged environment free from external pressure and without worrying about elixirs.

Thanks to the solid foundation Lin Che laid for them since childhood, and their own enviable high-grade or even top-grade spiritual root talents, the three of them made rapid progress in their cultivation.

Now, both Lin Xuanqi and Lin Xuanfeng have stabilized at the third level of Qi Refining, with solid auras.

Lin Xuanjing, who possesses a top-grade wind spirit root, has quietly broken through to the fourth level of Qi Refining, crossing the threshold of the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

However, thanks to the exquisite concealment technique taught by Lin Che, his outward spiritual energy fluctuations remained at the third level of Qi Refining, consistent with his two brothers, and were not conspicuous at all.

As for the foundational text, "Nine Refinements to the Golden Body," the three children have not slacked off and are making steady progress. Their small bodies have become more robust and upright than their younger siblings due to continuous training.

Today is a day of extraordinary significance for the three children and the entire Lin family.

They are about to form a contract with their first destined beast!

In fact, Lin Che had already prepared the Azure Sky Eagle for Lin Xuanjing and the Azure Sea Dragon for Lin Xuanqi.

The reason for the delay until now is that we are waiting for good news from the Golden Lion Beast clan.

Lin Che hopes that the three children can complete this solemn ceremony at the same time.

This not only ensures fairness but also allows their spirit beast companions to grow in sync from the start, enabling them to walk side by side in the future.

However, things took an unexpected turn for Lin Che.

During this period, none of the other adult Golden Lion Beasts in the Golden Lion Beast clan showed any signs of conceiving.

The only exception was the female Golden Lion Beast, which the Yaren Beast called "Little Gold." Not long after returning from the Burial Valley Secret Realm, she became pregnant and recently gave birth to a uniquely lustrous Spirit Beast Pill.

After careful examination, Lin Che discovered that the life growing inside the egg did not originate from the mother's Golden Lion Beast, but rather perfectly inherited the bloodline of the father—the Yaren Beast!

This discovery delighted Lin Che.

Compared to the relatively fierce yet magnanimous Golden Lion Beast, the extremely aggressive and incomparably sharp Ya Ren Beast is undoubtedly a better match for Lin Xuanfeng, who possesses a superior golden spiritual root and a sword-wielding body!

This can be described as an unexpected joy, and also as Xuanfeng's good fortune.

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The main residence of the Lin family on the island in the lake, the front courtyard and main hall.

At this moment, the hall was filled with people, the atmosphere solemn yet subtly excited.

Lin Che sat in the main seat, with his three mothers, Liu Qingxue, Wang Lingsu, and Su Wanwan, each with a different temperament, beside him.

Below, the seven children of the Lin family are gathered together.

Lin Xuandong, Lin Xuanqing, and three other younger children stood a few steps behind their older brothers.

With her little face tilted up, she gazed intently at the three older brothers in front of her, who were already nearly a head taller than her and stood upright. Her eyes were filled with undisguised envy and deep anticipation.

They knew that today was the big day for their elder brothers to contract their first natal spirit beast!

As a member of a beast-taming family, he was exposed to the art of beast taming from a young age, listening to his father explain the way of beast taming every day.

Having witnessed firsthand the powerful spirit beast companions of their parents—whether magnificent, fierce, or agile—they had long yearned to have their own spirit beast companion.

Even though they weren't the main characters today, the excitement stemming from their bloodline and their anticipation for the future still stirred their hearts.

On the other side, Lin Che's gaze swept over his three eldest sons, who stood straight in front of him with burning eyes, and his expression gradually turned serious.

The hall fell silent; you could hear a pin drop.

"My Lin family is founded on the art of beast taming and takes spirit beasts as our companions." Lin Che's voice was not loud, but clear and steady, resonating in everyone's heart.

"Cultivate alongside spirit beasts, grow together, and fight side by side."

"They are not only powerful assistants on our spiritual journey and loyal companions in our daily lives, but also family members who are ingrained in our blood and share our joys and sorrows!"

He paused slightly, a thought flashing through his mind.

In an instant, three orbs of light of different colors and shimmering with spiritual energy appeared out of thin air and floated quietly beside him.

Amidst the radiance, three slightly different spirit beast eggs, all radiating a vibrant life force, could be vaguely seen.

"Lin Xuanqi! Lin Xuanjing! Lin Xuanfeng!" Lin Che's voice suddenly rose, carrying an unquestionable authority and profound expectations.

His gaze was sharp as he swept over the faces of his three sons, which were young but already showing signs of determination.

The three felt a chill run down their spines and instinctively straightened their backs even more, holding their breath and concentrating.

"From this day forward, you will form a life-bound spiritual bond with the spirit beast companions before you, your lives intertwined, your fortunes and misfortunes interdependent!"

"Your path on the great road will no longer be lonely; you will have companions to overcome obstacles and forge ahead with you!"

Lin Che's eyes were full of entrustment.

"I hope you will live up to the high expectations of your family! I hope you will live up to the trust placed in you by the spirit beasts! And I hope you will join hands and walk higher and farther on this long road of cultivation!"

The father's powerful and hopeful words resonated in the hearts of the three boys like the beating of war drums.

A surge of emotion, a mixture of responsibility, honor, and boundless aspirations, welled up within them.

They took a deep breath in unison, their eyes hardening with determination, and responded in unison, their voices clear and powerful:

"Yes! Your son will remember your teachings, Father, and will live up to the family's expectations and the spirit beast's trust!"

This solemn scene not only captivated the hearts of his four younger siblings behind him.

Even Wang Lingsu, Su Wanwan, and Liu Qingxue, who were watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but feel a strong sense of family honor, mission, and cohesion, and their gazes became exceptionally gentle and solemn.

Seeing that the children understood the deeper meaning, Lin Che's serious expression softened slightly, and he nodded in acknowledgment.

He manipulated the three orbs of light, which slowly floated in front of the three children. The light faded, revealing their true forms.

Before Lin Xuanqi was a third-tier superior-grade Cangming Dragon egg with a deep aquamarine shell, faintly showing scale patterns and flowing water, exuding a warm and vast aura.

Before Lin Xuanjing was a third-grade superior Azure Sky Cloud Eagle egg with a bluish-white shell, seemingly containing flowing wind, and with a texture as light as clouds, with faint swirling winds around it.

Before Lin Xuanfeng lay a third-tier superior-grade Yaren Beast egg with a dark gold shell, naturally sharp patterns on its surface, and a faint, sharp aura that prickled the skin. Its domineering presence was restrained.

"Of these three, the Azure Sea Dragon is of the water attribute, the Azure Sky Cloud Eagle is of the wind attribute, and the Yaren Beast Pact is of the metal attribute, all of which are perfectly compatible with your own spiritual root attributes."

Lin Che said in a gentle voice.

"After forming a life-bound contract with it, not only will it greatly accelerate your cultivation speed, but you will also be able to awaken a spirit beast's innate divine power through the blood connection, enhancing your combat strength and abilities."

Upon hearing this, the three children's eyes shone with even greater anticipation.

They carefully stretched out their hands, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world, and gently held their own spirit beast egg in their arms.

By activating their inner beasts, they can vaguely sense the faint yet pure waves of intimacy and dependence emanating from the tiny life within the eggshell.

Overwhelmed with emotion, I couldn't wait to complete the contract and truly connect with this future partner.

Seeing the eagerness and love that almost overflowed in his children's eyes, the last trace of sternness on Lin Che's face disappeared, and he regained the gentle smile he usually showed when facing his children.

"Alright, that's all I wanted to say." He waved his hand, his tone becoming more relaxed.

"Go back to your rooms. The most important thing now is to communicate with your companions with the heart of all beasts, nurture them with your own spiritual power, accompany them, and wait for the moment they hatch."

"Remember, the initial companionship and trust are the foundation of all future understanding."

"Yes! Thank you, Father!" the three children replied loudly, their faces beaming with bright smiles.

They held the spirit beast eggs tightly in their arms, as if guarding a priceless treasure, and turned around with light but exceptionally steady steps.

They couldn't wait to run towards their respective courtyards, each step filled with caution and boundless joy.

Watching his three eldest sons' energetic and hopeful figures gradually disappear into the distance, a thoughtful look flashed in Lin Che's eyes.

He suddenly felt that fixing the date when a clansman contracts his first natal spirit beast and making it a family tradition ritual seemed like a good idea.

Just like today, after a year of practice, the children have gained a basic understanding of the techniques, achieved initial physical refinement, and also received preliminary mental training.

With sufficient ability, time, and patience, one can care for and accompany young animals.

On this special, ritualistic day, the whole family is gathered to witness the head of the household giving guidance and blessings...

This not only greatly enhances the sense of belonging and cohesion among family members, but also inspires younger generations to have a yearning and enthusiasm for cultivation and the way of beast taming.

He turned his head and looked at the other four children who were still standing in the same place, their eyes filled with envy and longing.

Their little faces reflected the longing they felt for having their own spirit beast companions.

"Don't worry, the day for you to have your spiritual roots tested will come soon. After you officially embark on the path of cultivation, this day will also come for you!"

In almost a week, it will be time for the three children to have their spiritual roots tested and embark on the path of cultivation.