Beast Taming Immortal Clan

Chapter 508 The Zhou Family's Strongest Beast Taming Inheritance [Please Subscribe]

Jiangzhou, Sujiashan Gate.

Today is the day that Su Yuzhen, the newly promoted Golden Core cultivator of the Su family, is holding her Golden Core Ceremony. The relevant invitations were sent to various forces and individuals two years ago.

Therefore, from early morning onwards, the chanting and greetings inside the Su family's gate never ceased.

The Su family is different from the Zhou family. The Su family is a direct descendant of the Moon Wheel Sect, and Su Yunniang, a female cultivator from the family, is now a Golden Core Elder of the Moon Wheel Sect. The family has old friends and relatives by marriage all over the Jing Kingdom.

Therefore, in terms of the number of guests, Su Yuzhen's Golden Elixir Ceremony had more guests than Zhou Chun's.

Basically, more than 70% of the cultivation families under the Moon Wheel Sect sent people to come and offer gifts and congratulations.

The Moon Worshiping Master of the Moon Wheel Sect also sent a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator with congratulatory gifts to offer his congratulations.

Even the Qinglian Temple sent a Purple Mansion stage cultivator to deliver gifts!

"The Zhou family of Lingzhou presents congratulatory gifts: a magical treasure and spiritual material, the [Water Essence Jade Mother], weighing 93.7 jin; a thousand-year-old spiritual herb, the Water Jade Lingzhi; and a rare aquatic treasure, the Seven-Colored Pearl, to congratulate Fellow Daoist Su on achieving the Golden Core and wishing him a long and healthy life!"

As noon approached, a loud announcement rang out, attracting the attention of all the guests.

A golden light flashed in the sky, and a young man in brocade robes arrived at the main venue of the celebration and took his seat in the front row.

Who else could this person be but Zhou Chun?

However, according to the rules, it was not yet time for Su Yuzhen to appear and receive guests, so he could not come over to entertain him. He simply chatted with the Su family patriarch and Su Yunniang and other familiar cultivators.

Su Yunniang looked at him with satisfaction and said, "Zhengchun, you're quite thoughtful. This [Water Essence Jade Mother] is perfect for Yuzhen to use to refine her natal magic weapon. She was originally looking for this item!"

"As long as you're satisfied, Auntie."

Zhou Chun smiled slightly, but felt a sense of relief.

Previously, during his Golden Core Ceremony, the Su family patriarch presented him with such a large piece of golden essence, and he was worried about how to reciprocate.

Fortunately, while taking inventory of the treasures in the family treasury, they discovered this [Water Essence Jade Mother] mined by the Scaled Frog alien race.

When the [Water Essence Jade] vein was first discovered, Zhou Chun also obtained a [Water Essence Jade Mother], but unfortunately, he later used it to exchange for [Yellow Dragon Stone].

The piece that the Zhou family obtained this time is superior in both quality and size, making it perfect for Su Yuzhen to refine her natal magic weapon.

"What do you mean 'I'm satisfied, Auntie'? It's as if I've mistreated you!"

Su Yunniang glared at Zhou Chun reproachfully, then shook her head and said, "Alright, alright, as long as you treat Yu Zhen well, I really have nothing to complain about."

Zhou Chun could only give an awkward smile and remained silent.

Then, one after another, Golden Core cultivators or Golden Core forces appeared, presenting generous gifts to express their congratulations.

At noon, Su Yuzhen, dressed in her finest attire, finally made her appearance.

Her entrance was certainly not as grand as Zhou Chun's ride on a dragon that day, but it was still very memorable for everyone present.

Suddenly, a long white ribbon flew out from the sky, and then a fairy in white, surrounded by eight female cultivators, stepped on the white ribbon and crossed the sky.

The white ribbon didn't fly particularly fast in the sky. Wherever it passed, colorful petals fell from the sky, filling the air with the fragrance of flowers.

Before long, the white-clad fairy descended upon the main venue of the ceremony.

A fairy in white gracefully descended, like a celestial maiden descending to earth, and landed on the main stage. She then bowed slightly to the Golden Core cultivators present and said softly, "I am Su Yuzhen. I greet you all and welcome you to the Su family to attend my Golden Core celebration."

Upon seeing this, the cultivators naturally returned the greeting.

The subsequent Golden Core Ceremony was nothing more than a repeat of Zhou Chun's previous Golden Core Ceremony, except that the protagonist was Su Yuzhen.

After several days of such excitement, all the guests had left, and Zhou Chun and Su Yuzhen, the Daoist couple, were finally able to return to their cave dwelling and pour out their hearts to each other.

After exchanging their experiences and insights on Core Formation inside the cave, Su Yuzhen suddenly looked at Zhou Chun with eyes full of affection and said, "My husband, you have worked hard for my Core Formation. Now, let me repay you!"

"Oh, Madam, what you mean by 'repaying kindness' is...?"

Before Zhou Chun could ask any more questions, he suddenly saw Su Yuzhen take off her clothes.

Seeing this, how could he not understand the meaning of "returning the favor"!

The "Plain Maiden Mystic Art" that Su Yuzhen cultivates is itself a unique dual cultivation technique, which can be used to improve one's cultivation level through dual cultivation between men and women.

Therefore, ever since she found Zhou Chun, a cultivation partner who was extremely compatible with her, her cultivation path has been smooth and she has never encountered any obstacles.

However, the "Plain Girl Mystic Art" is not the evil art of replenishing yang by absorbing yin, but a legitimate and extraordinary dual cultivation art of the Xuanmen. In the process of dual cultivation, not only does the practitioner benefit greatly, but the dual cultivation partner can also benefit.

After reaching the Golden Core stage, practitioners of this technique will condense a "Primordial Yin Qi" that resembles the primordial yin of a virgin every so often.

This "Primordial Yin Qi" has little effect on the practitioner of the "Plain Maiden Mystic Art," but it can greatly benefit their cultivation partner, with miraculous effects of enhancing cultivation and healing and replenishing vital energy!

Therefore, after reaching the Golden Core stage, practitioners of the "Plain Maiden Mystic Art" will have a reciprocal effect on their cultivation partners, making it even more difficult for their partners to leave them.

Su Yuzhen had just successfully formed her core, and the "Primordial Yin Qi" within her body was at its most effective.

After Zhou Chun and she engaged in dual cultivation, the benefits he received were no less than those he received during their first dual cultivation session, when the fusion of their primordial yang and primordial yin energies brought him!

His original vital energy, which had not yet fully recovered, was not only completely restored after this dual cultivation, but his magical power even improved slightly!

This discovery also greatly surprised him, and he hurriedly asked Su Yuzhen for details.

When he learned the details, he was both surprised and delighted, and his heart was filled with emotion.

If you were to ask what Zhou Chun found most objectionable about becoming a Daoist partner with Su Yuzhen, it would be that he had actually become the "furnace" for her cultivation techniques.

Although he didn't actually lose anything as the "furnace vessel" at the time, that's the truth.

For him, who was quite high-spirited at the time, this incident was a disgrace.

Unexpectedly, everything has now turned out the other way around. Su Yuzhen has become the "furnace" to help him cultivate, a "human-shaped elixir" that can heal injuries and improve cultivation!

"Is this 'Plain Maiden Mystic Art' some kind of maid-raising technique created by a high-level male cultivator?"

Zhou Chun silently complained to himself, feeling both amused and exasperated.

But then he seemed to remember something, and looked at Su Yuzhen with worry in his eyes, asking, "Since this 'Plain Maiden Mystic Art' is so profound, shouldn't there be some kind of tribulation after cultivating it to the Golden Core stage?"

However, it was because he remembered Su Yuzhen's past love tribulations that he felt things wouldn't be so simple.

As expected, after hearing his words, Su Yuzhen was silent for a moment, then nodded gently and said, "My husband is right. After cultivating the 'Plain Maiden Mystic Art' to the Golden Core stage, there will indeed be tribulations!"

Then he began to speak in a low voice about the calamity.

Unlike the previous tribulations of love, after cultivating the "Plain Maiden Mystic Art" to the Golden Core stage, a "tribulation of desire" will descend.

Humans have seven emotions and six desires, and sexual desire is one of the six desires.

Once the "Desire Tribulation" of the "Plain Maiden Mystic Art" descends, the practitioner will be consumed by lust.

The danger of this "desire tribulation" lies in the fact that it cannot be overcome by abstinence, but must be guided and released through the practice of dual cultivation.

However, if one indulges in desires, the cultivator will die from exhaustion of vital energy!

At the same time, during the dual cultivation process, the "desire tribulation" will also affect the dual cultivation partner. If they cannot control their desires, they will also be at risk of exhausting their essence!

To safely overcome the "Desire Tribulation," cultivators must release their desires in an orderly manner with the help of their cultivation partner, gradually reducing the power of the "Desire Tribulation" until the fire of desire within their bodies is completely extinguished.

This shows the importance of a good dual cultivation partner for practitioners of the "Plain Maiden Mystic Art".

If one does not find a good cultivation partner, even if the cultivator has the best talent, it will be difficult to pass the "Desire Tribulation".

"The 'Desire Tribulation' is different from the 'Love Tribulation.' Generally speaking, the 'Desire Tribulation' will not erupt within a hundred years after the Core Formation. The higher one's cultivation level, the easier it is for this tribulation to erupt!"

At this point, Su Yuzhen looked at Zhou Chun apologetically and said, "When my 'Desire Tribulation' arrives, I will have to trouble my husband to help me overcome it. Please forgive me."

Upon hearing her words, Zhou Chun immediately replied with a serious expression, "Madam, you flatter me. As Daoist partners, we should help each other overcome difficulties and misfortunes during our cultivation. This is my duty!"

He wasn't just pretending; that's what he truly thought.

From any perspective, when Su Yuzhen's "desire for revenge" erupted, there was no reason for him to turn a blind eye and not help.

As his cultivation partner and now a Golden Core cultivator, Su Yuzhen could naturally sense his true feelings.

Hearing his heartfelt words, she was immediately captivated and pounced on him on the bed, offering him a sweet kiss.

Zhou Chun was determined and did not indulge too much in the pleasures of love.

Moreover, Zhou Mingde was still in seclusion, and Lin Hongyu had gone out to travel, so it was really not appropriate for him to leave Tuyunling for an extended period of time.

Therefore, after staying at the Su family for half a month, he resolutely bid farewell to his beloved and returned to his family to take charge.

Su Yuzhen will be busy refining her natal magic weapon and will have no time to visit the Zhou family.

Less than two months after returning to his family, Zhou Chun had also cultivated the "God-Slaying Technique" to the second level, condensing two "God-Slaying Swords".

At this point, both of his main secret techniques and supernatural abilities had finally reached the Golden Core level.

Zhou Chun can now focus more on improving his other secret techniques.

Among the secret techniques he cultivates, there are quite a few that can still be effective at the Golden Core stage. However, the "Dragon Transformation Secret Technique" is currently lacking the assistance of fourth-order Thunder Dragon Spirit Blood, so it can be disregarded.

Both the Golden罡 Slash and the Heart-to-Heart Golden Lock are divine abilities that can still be cultivated and used during the Golden Core stage.

In comparison, the [Golden Strike] has a wider range of uses.

Because most Golden Core cultivators have their own natal magic treasures protecting them, and most of them have sharp reflexes, it is more difficult for the [Heart-to-Heart Golden Lock] to hit its target.

The higher the level of cultivation of the [Golden罡 Slash], the greater its attack power and speed will be, making it difficult even for Golden Core cultivators to dodge.

In addition, Zhou Chun also plans to cultivate the Zhou family's highest-level beast-taming secret technique—the "Beast Spirit Fusion Technique".

The "Beast Spirit Fusion Technique" is the only beast-taming secret technique inherited from the Zhou family ancestors that requires cultivation to reach the Golden Core stage before it can be practiced.

Furthermore, this technique is incomplete and flawed.

Even so, this beast-taming technique is still very useful.

Once you have successfully mastered this technique, you can use it to temporarily merge with your spirit pet and gain its unique supernatural abilities.

For example, if Zhou Chun uses this technique to merge with Lei Jiao Bai Bai, he will be able to master Lei Jiao Bai Bai's lightning escape technique and all his lightning attribute techniques.

By merging with the Golden Armor Mountain-Carrying Turtle Stone, one can master the Stone's earth-elemental and earth-遁 (earth-escaping) supernatural abilities.

By merging with the Golden-Winged Tiger, one can master the Golden-Winged Tiger's spatial abilities.

By merging with the Wood Spirit and Wood Mulberry, one can master the Wood Spirit and Wood Escape techniques of the Wood Spirit and Wood Mulberry.

It can be said that as long as Zhou Chun successfully cultivates this "Beast Spirit Fusion Technique", with his luxurious team of spirit pets, he will be able to unleash the full power of this secret technique!

In contrast, even after Zhou Mingde successfully formed his core and mastered this secret technique, he could only gain some of the Fire God Jackal's supernatural abilities by merging with it, which did not significantly improve his combat power.

However, the Zhou family's "Beast Spirit Fusion Technique" is only an incomplete technique, lacking a remedy to resolve the repulsion during fusion.

Without the help of this specially made secret medicine, in order for a cultivator to successfully perform the "Beast Spirit Fusion Technique," they must have an extremely high degree of compatibility with their spirit pet at the spiritual level in order to complete the fusion.

Furthermore, without the help of secret medicine, the timing of their union is highly uncertain and can easily be disrupted due to fluctuations in their mental states.

Finally, and most importantly, fusion will put a huge burden on both the cultivator and the spirit beast. If the fusion lasts too long, both will suffer a great loss of vitality after the fusion is broken!

According to the experience summarized by the senior cultivators of the Zhou family, in order to perform the "Beast Spirit Fusion Technique", the cultivation levels of the cultivator and the spirit beast cannot exceed one major realm.

That is to say, if the cultivator has the cultivation level of the Golden Core stage, the spirit beast must be at least a third-tier low-grade demon beast!

If a Golden Core cultivator is paired with a second-tier demon beast, the second-tier demon beast's body simply cannot withstand the immense burden brought about by the fusion.

Having made his decision, Zhou Chun then took the cultivation method of the "Beast Spirit Fusion Technique" and devoted himself to studying and practicing it.

There are not many cultivators in the Zhou family who have successfully mastered the secret technique of "Beast Spirit Fusion Technique", and they have left behind very little experience and insights.

The cultivation experiences left by our predecessors are filled with helplessness, lamenting the difficulty of cultivating this secret art and supernatural power.

At the same time, they all urged future generations to strive to find the missing prescription.

According to them, with the aid of secret medicine, cultivating this supernatural power would be much easier.

However, after Zhou Chun cultivated the "Beast Spirit Fusion Technique", he successfully completed his first fusion with Lei Jiao in just half a year!

Inside the valley, a human-faced thunder dragon soared through the air, occasionally using its lightning escape technique to disappear into various parts of the valley.

At this moment, the magical aura emanating from the human-faced thunder dragon was as high as the fourth level!

Looking at the human face appearing on the dragon's forehead, who else could it be but Zhou Chun!

This is the mystery of the "Beast Spirit Fusion Technique," which can temporarily combine the physical body of a cultivator and the physical body of a demon beast into one, so that the cultivator's physical body is no longer a weakness.

At the same time, it allows one to transfer their own cultivation and magical power to the demon beast, raising the magical power of the third-tier demon beast to the fourth-tier level.

Furthermore, even after merging, Zhou Chun was still able to wield magical treasures to fight enemies, and he could still use many of his supernatural powers and secret techniques!

If there's any difference between the human-faced thunder dragon and the fourth-tier thunder dragon at this time, it's that its supernatural abilities are still at the level of a third-tier demon beast, and it hasn't awakened any stronger fourth-tier thunder-based magical abilities.

However, with the Thunder Escape Technique, using the Golden Core stage mana to activate this escape technique would greatly increase Zhou Chun's escape speed by several times compared to before.

The only drawback of this transformation was that, due to a lack of coordination during the first transformation, the two were forced to end their combined state due to significant emotional fluctuations.

After the combined state ended, Zhou Chun was in better condition, with no major problems except for some physical discomfort.

However, Lei Jiao Bai Bai, a mid-grade third-tier demon beast, had chaotic internal blood and qi, and its vital energy was greatly damaged. It would take several months of quiet recuperation to recover and re-enter the fusion state.

Seeing this, Zhou Chun quickly let it rest and recuperate, and then tried to merge with the other spirit pets.

As a result, whether it was the Golden Armor Mountain-Carrying Turtle Stone that followed him the earliest, or the Golden-Winged Tiger, the Wood Spirit Musang, they all failed to merge with him.

Zhou Chun could sense that it wasn't that these spirit pets were resisting merging with him, but rather that his secret technique cultivation was not yet up to par, preventing him from truly merging with them.

The reason he was able to merge with Lei Jiao Bai Bai so quickly was probably because he cultivated the "Dragon Transformation Secret Technique" and refined a large amount of Lei Jiao Bai Bai's dragon spirit blood within his body.

Realizing this, Zhou Chun stopped rushing to merge with other spirit pets and calmed down to continue cultivating various secret techniques.

Time flies, and four years have passed since Zhou Mingde successfully formed his core.

On this day, after four years of secluded cultivation, Zhou Mingde finally stabilized his cultivation and voluntarily emerged from seclusion.

"Hahahaha... Born for four hundred and sixty years, half a life of wealth and half a life of poverty, today I have finally achieved the Golden Elixir, and I will laugh heartily towards the heavens!"

Inside Tuyun Ridge, Zhou Mingde's joyful laughter echoed throughout the entire mountain gate. Anyone who heard that laughter knew just how happy he was.

This joy was no less than seeing Zhou Chun successfully complete his Core Formation and return.

When Zhou Chun returned after achieving the Golden Core stage, he truly solidified the Zhou family's status as a Golden Core clan, fulfilling Zhou Mingde's wish when he rebuilt the Zhou family, leaving him with no regrets in this life.

Now that he has successfully formed his own core, his life is complete!

Nowadays, the Zhou family's power is growing stronger. Apart from the fact that its territory and spiritual lands are not as large as before, in terms of strength and potential, it is the strongest Zhou family has ever been!

He also achieved something he never dared to dream of before: he successfully formed his Golden Core.

For Zhou Mingde, if this isn't a fulfilling life, then what is?

"Congratulations to the Supreme Elder on achieving the Golden Core! May the Supreme Elder enjoy boundless blessings, longevity, and eternal immortality!"

Zhou Chun's figure suddenly appeared in the sky, smiling broadly as he congratulated Zhou Mingde, who had just emerged from seclusion.

Upon hearing his words, the Zhou family cultivators from the other sects also came to their senses and immediately bowed in unison towards the sky above Huanglong Peak, shouting, "Congratulations to the Supreme Elder on achieving the Golden Core! May the Supreme Elder enjoy boundless blessings and longevity, and may his immortal path be everlasting!"

The shouts were deafening, shaking the entire mountain gate.

After this lively gathering, Zhou Mingde invited Zhou Chun to his cave dwelling for a talk.

As soon as the two sat down inside the cave, Zhou Mingde looked at Zhou Chun with a face full of emotion and sighed, "Zheng Chun, I really have to thank you properly!"

"You have not only fulfilled my lifelong wish, but you have also enabled me to achieve something I never dared to dream of!"

"If I weren't your elder, I would have prostrated myself before you today to thank you for your miraculous rescue!"

In the end, his true feelings were revealed, and his eyes were full of gratitude.

Only he himself knew how much Zhou Chun's help had enabled him to successfully form his core this time.

The other Core Formation spiritual items are fine, but the [Holy Spirit Blood Pill] is undoubtedly the greatest contributor!

Without this elixir, even if Zhou Mingde had incredible luck, he would have had no chance of successfully forming his core!

Thanks to the help of this elixir, and the extended lifespan after successfully forming the core, Zhou Mingde now looks decades younger. His original white hair has fallen out and black hair has grown back.

He now looks like a middle-aged man in his prime, and his physical condition is better than ever before.

Facing Zhou Mingde's grateful gaze, Zhou Chun replied with his usual humility, "Elder, you flatter me. You have toiled for the family your whole life, working tirelessly without complaint. In your old age, you should enjoy the filial piety of your juniors. I am merely fulfilling my duty as a junior in the family within my capabilities!"

At this point, he looked at Zhou Mingde with a sincere expression and said, "Your successful formation of the core this time shows that your path to enlightenment is not limited to this, and you are a person blessed with good fortune. What I did was merely icing on the cake!"

Hearing his reply, Zhou Mingde was amused and burst into laughter, saying, "Hahaha, you're quite the talker, I almost believed you!"

Then he shook his head and smiled, "We're family, no need for formalities. Zhengchun, I'll remember all the things you've done for me, and I'll repay you slowly in the future!"

After saying that, as if remembering something, she suddenly asked, "By the way, where are Fellow Daoist Lin and Dao Yi? Where did they go?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun immediately recounted the story of Lin Hongyu and Zhou Daoyi's trip, and also mentioned the arrangements for Zhou Mingde's Golden Elixir Ceremony and the convening of a family meeting.

After listening to his explanation, Zhou Mingde nodded repeatedly and said, "Fellow Daoist Lin has indeed made many contributions to the family over the years. Since she wants to travel far away, the family has no reason to stop her."

"As for the congratulatory gift for the Golden Core Ceremony, Zheng Chun, you have thought it through very well. With the current momentum of my Zhou family, there is really no need to use this to amass wealth or do anything that would damage our reputation."

"As for the family assembly, I think it was excellent; indeed, some rules need to be revised!"

At this point, Zhou Mingde immediately began discussing with Zhou Chun how to revise some of the family rules.

Now that Lin Hongyu and Zhou Daoyi are not around, and Zhou Daoquan has never been one to worry much about family affairs, once the two of them have discussed such an important matter, it can basically be put into practice.

(End of this chapter)