I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

After descending the watchtower, the group followed Lin Che towards the deepest part of Qingze.

We passed the spirit beast garden, the guard garrison, the alchemy workshop, the weapon-forging workshop, the array workshop, and those buildings arranged in a staggered pattern.

The stone path underfoot gradually narrowed, and the vegetation on both sides became increasingly lush, transforming from artificially pruned sacred trees into naturally growing ancient trees.

The tree canopy blocked out the sun, filtering the sunlight into fine, dappled patterns that swayed gently in the breeze on the bluestone pavement.

At this moment, everyone already had some guesses in their minds.

Within this Azure Swamp, there has been a forbidden area since its development began. Located at the deepest part of the Swamp, it is shrouded in an array year-round and has never been open to them.

It wasn't that no one in the family had been curious; some had even peered into the fog from afar during patrols. But the thick fog seemed alive; no matter which direction you looked from, all you could see was a vast expanse of white, and you couldn't see anything through it.

As time went by, everyone got used to it and simply regarded it as a backup plan left by the head of the family.

Standing before the array shrouded in mist, Lin Che took out a token.

The token was entirely blue-green, about the size of a palm, and gleamed faintly in the dim light.

He held the token up to the front of the formation, and the spiritual patterns on the token resonated with the formation, emitting a clear and melodious hum.

"Buzz—"

The mist began to slowly recede to both sides, revealing a wide passage.

A vibrant scene of life came into view.

Compared to the outskirts of Qingze, this place is much more vibrant.

The spiritual energy was more abundant, the vegetation was more lush, and even the air had an indescribable sweetness.

The leaves of those spiritual plants were thick and brightly colored, much larger than those on the outside, clearly the result of being nourished by rich spiritual energy over the years.

The closest point to the entrance of the formation is a plain.

The meadow was vast and boundless, with lush green grass that reached above the knees.

The sun shone down without any obstruction, turning the entire meadow into a golden hue.

On the plain, a dozen golden vertical pupils were already looking over, their gazes cold and wary.

That was a group of thunder-attribute spirit beasts consisting of two Prison-Suppressing Black Tigers and fifteen Thunder Tigers.

They lay on the grass, some sunbathing, some licking their young, and some playing with each other.

But the moment the formation was activated, all movement stopped, and more than a dozen pairs of eyes locked onto the entrance, muscles tensed, ready to pounce at any moment.

They relaxed upon discovering it was Lin Che and his group, and the leader of the Prison-Suppressing Black Tigers slowly walked over.

Its steps were unhurried and steady, each step firm and resonant, carrying the majesty of a king of beasts surveying his territory.

The domineering head nodded slightly to Lin Che, and the wariness in those dark golden vertical pupils faded, replaced by a sense of submission and closeness.

Its body is as strong as a mountain, with a shoulder height of six feet and a body length of more than ten feet. Its muscles are bulging, and every inch of its body contains explosive power, exuding an incomparably domineering aura.

Its entire body was not covered with fur, but rather with cold, dark black dragon scales. The scales gleamed with a metallic luster in the sunlight, each one like a meticulously crafted shield.

Its eyes were wide open, with a cold, dark golden light flowing in its pupils. A row of thick, dark golden hair grew on its back, which swayed gently in the breeze like burning embers.

This beast was originally part of the Zhou family's betrothal gifts.

They were originally just a pair of Thunder Tigers with the third-tier superior bloodline, but they contained the bloodline of "Bi'an", one of the nine sons of the ancient divine beast dragon.

Lin Che immediately decided that they would be the lightning-attribute bloodline spirit beasts.

Through Lin Che's systematic advancement and breeding, the race came to be what it is today.

The Prison-Suppressing Black Tiger before us is a descendant of the two from before. It has advanced to the fifth rank, completed its dragon transformation, and become a dragon beast with a fifth-rank top-grade bloodline.

The group following behind Lin Che suddenly realized what was happening.

It turns out that the top-quality bloodline spirit beasts that their family gave them were bred here.

No wonder we haven't seen any of these spirit beasts in Shattered Star Lake, and no wonder the origin of those spirit beast cubs has always been a mystery.

Lin Che patted the leader of the Prison-Suppressing Black Tigers on the shoulder.

"Let me introduce you. This is the leader of the Prison-Suppressing Black Tiger clan." Lin Che stepped aside to let everyone see the giant beast in its entirety. "From now on, these core spirit beasts of our clan will also depend on you for taking care of them."

His gaze fell on Lin Xinyao.

Lin Xinyao stepped forward, bowed slightly, and met the gaze of the leader of the Prison-Suppressing Black Tiger.

Those dark golden vertical pupils stared at her for a moment, then narrowed slightly, letting out a low gurgling sound as a response.

Lin Xinyao solemnly clasped her hands and bowed, her voice clear and firm: "I will certainly live up to the patriarch's expectations!"

Lin Che nodded: "I'm at ease leaving them in your care. If there are any problems, you can ask Xin Qing. His natal spirit beast, the Prison-Suppressing Black Tiger, is the leader's child."

Lin Xinqing, who was following at the back, suddenly realized why the leader of the Prison-Suppressing Black Tiger had just glanced at him.

He immediately released his natal spirit beast.

A slightly smaller Prison-Suppressing Black Tiger appeared beside him, its fur lighter than the leader's, but its imposing aura was already beginning to take shape.

It saw its father, let out a low growl, and then ran over quickly, nuzzling its head against the leader's neck.

The chieftain lowered his head and licked the top of its head, then turned back and looked at the tribesmen with an arrogant gaze that said, "This is my son."

Lin Xinqing watched as her natal spirit beast acted coquettishly in front of that giant beast, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her lips.

Their steps didn't stop.

After introducing the Zhenyu Xuanhu clan, Lin Che led everyone to the Jinni Beast clan.

A small valley filled with malevolent energy.

The valley entrance is narrow, allowing only two people to pass side by side, with steep mountain walls on both sides, covered with moss and vines.

The valley, however, is a completely different world.

The terrain is open and sunny, and the ground is covered with golden fallen leaves that rustle underfoot.

At the end of the valley is a waterfall, where water cascades down from a great height, crashing into the pool below with a rushing sound and splashing up a cloud of mist.

The one leading them was none other than the old patriarch of the Golden Lion Beast clan.

Unlike the Prison-Suppressing Black Tiger, which is a newly formed clan and whose patriarch is only at the second rank, the current Golden Lion Beast patriarch has already taken that step and advanced to the Golden Core stage!

It was a whole size larger than the ordinary golden lion beast, and its golden scales shone brightly in the sunlight.

As a Golden Core cultivator, Lin Xuanjing could see through his cultivation level at a glance.

His eyes widened slightly, then he shook his head and smiled helplessly.

I never expected that my father had hidden a Golden Core stage spirit beast here.

At this moment, the golden lion beast was leisurely strolling, its steps unhurried, its tail swaying gently as it surveyed its new territory.

But when he saw Lin Che, the stern expression on his face didn't last three seconds before he quickly approached, a fawning smile appearing on his otherwise imposing face: "Hehe, boss, what brings you here?"

That smile, that tone, that posture—they were completely different from the majestic Golden Core spirit beast from before.

Lin Che glared at the guy, annoyed.

"From now on, you all have to listen to her. If you have any problems, go to her. If she can't solve them, she'll come to me." He pointed at Lin Xinyao.

The old patriarch of the Golden Lion Beast immediately adopted a serious expression, abandoning his fawning demeanor, and looked Lin Xinyao up and down.

"Yes, sir! Mission accomplished!"

Lin Che then began to introduce him to the Golden Lion Beast Clan.

Of course, this is only a part of it.

To be precise, it's a group with relatively low blood pressure.

Those golden lion beasts born with fifth-tier top-grade bloodlines still live in the secret realm.

This is also Lin Che's strategy.

Firstly, by selecting the best of the best, the bloodlines of the spirit beasts in the secret realm are made purer, allowing the most outstanding individuals to grow in the best environment.

Secondly, it involves unleashing combat power.

In the secret realm back then, those with lower bloodlines were actually the ones with stronger strength.

The reason is that they live longer. Those with the strongest bloodlines have only been born for a few years and still need time to grow.

And they are the reason why Lin Che can defend Chuyang City.

Now is the time to expose them to the sight of their people.

With the beast tide approaching, it's time to reveal this trump card.

After introducing the general situation of the Golden Lion Beast Clan, Lin Che continued to lead them inside.

The group arrived at the lake in the very center.

That's right, this is the very testing ground from back then.

The lake in front of us is the same poison pool that was there back then.

That pool of death, which once churned with black, poisonous water and emitted a pungent sulfurous smell.

But now, the place is lush and green, and the lake is clear. There is no trace of the poison pool that once existed here.

The lake is as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. The banks are lined with weeping willows, their branches drooping low, almost touching the water, swaying gently with the waves.

Fish swam in the water, occasionally leaping out of the water and splashing up tiny droplets that shimmered with silver light in the sunlight.

This transformation is naturally thanks to the fourth-tier White Bone Pure Lotus in the center of the lake.

It grows quietly on a rock in the middle of the lake, its petals as white as jade, gleaming softly in the sunlight.

Its roots penetrate deep into the lakebed, absorbing, purifying, and transforming the millennia-old poison and evil of this land into vitality.

Over the course of decades, it single-handedly transformed a barren wasteland into a paradise.

Soon, a dark shadow appeared in the water.

"boom--!"

The enormous body emerged from the water, sending up a spray of water everywhere.

Water droplets fell like rain, crashing onto the lake's surface and creating countless ripples.

It was a Cangming Jiao (a type of dragon) that was tens of feet long, its entire body covered with dark blue scales that gleamed with a metallic luster in the sunlight.

Its whiskers swayed gently in the water, and its horns gleamed in the sunlight. Its vertical pupils swept over the crowd, carrying an innate majesty.

Then, the second, the third, the fourth...

One after another, the Cangming Jiaos burst out of the water, forming neat rows like soldiers awaiting inspection.

The leader was naturally the old patriarch of the Cangming Jiao clan.

Its size was a whole circle larger than those behind it.

Behind it were 308 smaller Cangming Jiaos and six Qinglin Jiaos with fourth-order top-grade bloodlines.

This spectacular scene before our eyes is naturally his masterpiece.

He had already made preparations after learning of Lin Che's arrival.

He deliberately made all his people surface at the same time and line up in an orderly queue, just to give Lin Che's people a "surprise".

And this scene was extremely effective.

Hundreds of Cangming dragons leaped out of the water at once, creating a spray that blotted out the sky. The sight truly astonished the people present.

"This... Father actually cultivated so many Azure Sea Dragons!" Lin Xuanjing's voice was full of shock.

"Good heavens, this is spectacular!" Lin Xinyao's eyes widened and his mouth was agape.

"Isn't this similar to the alligator snapping turtle population in our Shattered Star Lake?" Lin Xinyao's voice carried a rare hint of surprise.

"Now I finally understand where my father's confidence comes from!" Lin Xuanfeng took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart.

It should be noted that although jiao (蛟) cannot compare with dragon beasts, they are definitely the representatives of combat power compared to ordinary spirit beasts.

Jiaolong are a race born to fight. Each jiaolong possesses a powerful physical body and formidable supernatural abilities. At the same level, almost no spirit beast can rival them.

The old patriarch of the Cangming Flood Dragon clan, who was leading the group, and the two Cangming Flood Dragons beside him, were exuding an aura of absolute Golden Core stage power.

Most of the people behind them also exuded the strength of the Foundation Establishment stage. The dense spiritual energy fluctuations gathered together, like a tide, covering the sky and the earth.

With the addition of the Alligator Turtle clan from Shattered Star Lake, how could Chuyang City not be defended? How could the Lin family not prosper?

Hearing the exclamations of the crowd behind him, Lin Che glanced at the sly glint in the eyes of the Cangming Flood Dragon leader and couldn't help but shake his head with amusement. This guy...

Aside from the Fujiang Crocodile Turtle clan, the Cangming Jiao clan was the first to settle in the Qingxuan Secret Realm.

Lin Che initially adopted a strategy of prioritizing increasing the number of offspring in his tribe, and their tribe had arguably the largest number of offspring.

In order to have a trump card in hand, the large number of second-tier high-grade Cangming Spirit Snakes that had been bred in the past came in handy.

Through the power of the system, they successfully transformed into dragons, becoming Cangming Dragons with a third-tier superior bloodline.

This spirit beast legion, consisting of over three hundred Cangming Jiaos, is one of Lin Che's trump cards.

However, the offspring born from this group of Cangming Jiao were not strong enough, so Lin Che left most of them in the secret realm.

The new clan leader of the secret realm is Lin Che, that azure-scaled dragon.

Similarly, the alligator snapping turtle clan was also gradually relocated by Lin Che.

The old patriarch now resides in Shattered Star Lake.

All the Lin family members and outside spies knew was that the core fighting force of the Lin family was that group of giant turtles.

Through the breeding of the Lin family, their bloodline was elevated, and their fame became known to everyone in Chuyang City.

But they never expected that Lin Che had such hidden strength here.

After introducing the two parties, Lin Che proceeded to the next stop.

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Green marshland, the habitat of the Qingpu Mingbu (a type of toad).

This is a wetland, with a dense network of waterways and abundant reeds.

A large number of water lilies floated on the water, their pink and white petals trembling slightly in the sunlight.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of water plants and soil, mixed with a faint floral fragrance, which was very pleasant.

This is a group of wood-attribute spirit beasts bred and raised by Lin Che, possessing the bloodline of the dragon son Pulao.

This is Lin Xuanjing's second natal spirit beast.

The population, which originally numbered only forty-six, has now tripled.

Half of them are now here, and their leader has also reached the Golden Core stage.

Those whose other half was born later and has a higher bloodline are in the secret realm.

Next, Lin Che led everyone to a small volcanic area.

The temperature here is almost twice as high as outside, the air is filled with the smell of sulfur, and the ground underfoot is scorching hot; you can feel the heat rising through your shoes when you step on it.

The lava churned in the crater, making a gurgling sound.

Lin Che introduced them to the Red-scaled Fire Carp population.

Lin Xuanqing, who was following behind, suddenly realized what was happening.

No wonder her father asked her to build a formation that could simulate a volcanic environment many years ago; it was for them.

The crimson-scaled fire carp swam in the lava, their bright red scales gleaming in the firelight like clusters of flowing flames.

They are now a size larger than before, with thicker scales and longer whiskers.

The leader among them had also broken through to the third tier, and its size was a whole circle larger than its kind. When it swam in the magma, the surrounding magma would automatically part, as if making way for it.

……

The last stop was a small forest covered in ice and snow.

A crisp chill filled the air.

The trees in the forest are all cold-resistant species, and their branches and leaves are covered with icicles that shimmer with iridescent colors in the sunlight.

The ground was covered with a thick layer of snow, which made a "crunching" sound when stepped on.

Living within is a rare spirit beast called the Ice Crystal Spirit Fox, possessing a top-grade third-tier bloodline.

They are small, only about the size of a domestic cat, and are pure white without a single other color.

The fur is fluffy and soft, shimmering with a silvery sheen in the sunlight.

Their eyes are ice blue, with deep pupils like two sapphires.

Lin Che spent a lot of money to buy a pair.

Because they are spirit beasts born with top-grade bloodlines and are few in number, their breeding speed is extremely slow. So far, they have only bred two cubs, both still small, toddling behind their mother fox, fluffy like two snowballs.

During the subsequent beast tide, Lin Che did not expect them to fight.

Their ability to reproduce quickly would be the greatest help to the Lin family.

Breeding them was mainly to expand the Lin family's population of spirit beasts.

Back then, the Lin family had all the elements of metal, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, and thunder, but they lacked an ice-attribute spirit beast.

The appearance of the Ice Crystal Fox perfectly filled this gap.

"Besides these, there is another wind-attribute spirit beast called Wangtianyin, which has been placed in the Spirit Herb Valley," Lin Che said.

Lin Xuanjing and Lin Xuanfeng suddenly realized what was going on.

So that's where the Wangtianyin clan was settled!

Back then, it was my father who led them to tame this group of spirit beasts.

That day on the cliff of Qingfeng Gorge, they fought countless rounds against the late Foundation Establishment stage Wangtianyin. In the end, they were only able to subdue it thanks to the eldest brother's command and the cooperation of the three of them.

They were also wondering why they hadn't seen him here.

Thinking about it carefully, Lingcao Valley is indeed a suitable place for them to live.

The Lin family's Azure-Eyed Eagle clan is located there.

To the north of Lingcao Valley lies a range of towering mountains, steep in elevation and shrouded in mist, a terrain most favored by the Azure-Eyed Eagle.

After the Lin family brought the Spirit Herb Valley under their control, it naturally became their territory as well.

The Azure-Eyed Eagle clan that remained there had already submitted to the Burning Sky Sacred Sparrow, but they did not tame it on a large scale just to avoid attracting attention.

After the Spirit Herb Valley was acquired, the Azure-Eyed Eagle clan naturally fell into the hands of the Lin family.

Today, those towering mountains have become a breeding base for the Lin family's Blue-eyed Eagle clan.

Every year, the Chamber of Commerce sells baby Azure-eyed Eagles from there.

"These spirit beasts are my strength, the foundation of the Lin family." Lin Che turned around with a smile, his gaze sweeping over everyone present. "Now, you can all rest assured, right? So, your next task is to cultivate diligently and strive to reach the Core Formation stage before the beast tide arrives!"

"Yes!" the crowd answered in unison, their voices echoing through the empty valley for a long time.

Everyone's eyes held the confidence to face the beast tide, filled with anticipation for the future.

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