Beast Taming Immortal Clan

Outside "Qingni Residence", Zhou Chun frowned as he looked at Luo Qingni, his tone very displeased.

He could ignore the fact that Yuan Sifang had misunderstood him before.

But if Luo Qingni also misunderstands him, he will be really heartbroken.

Luo Qingni seemed not to have expected that her words, which were perfectly in line with the rules of the cultivation world, would cause such a big misunderstanding for Zhou Chun.

She was a typical rogue cultivator, so the survival rules of rogue cultivators were deeply ingrained in her.

The first rule of survival for independent cultivators is to never be punished for their words!

You absolutely cannot offend a senior cultivator whose cultivation level is a whole realm higher than yours just because of some verbal terms of address.

Therefore, among independent cultivators, no matter how good their relationship is, as long as it's not a relationship like that of Daoist partners or father and son, once someone breaks through to a higher realm, everyone else will automatically treat them as juniors and dare not casually address them as they used to.

These are survival experiences summarized by generations of independent cultivators with their blood and lives!

There are indeed many examples in the past that have shown that some people, relying on their good relationship with the other person, continued to be careless and unrestrained in their words and actions after the other person made a breakthrough, ultimately leading to their own death because of their words!

It's not just among independent cultivators; even in most cultivation sects, cultivators automatically receive a promotion in seniority and status after breaking through to a higher realm. Their former fellow disciples and friends will proactively address them as "Master Uncle."

Therefore, although Luo Qingni had a very good relationship with Zhou Chun, and had even previously agreed to serve as the Supreme Elder of the Zhou family as a guest elder.

However, upon seeing Zhou Chun, who had successfully completed his Nascent Soul stage and returned, she instinctively followed the survival rules of rogue cultivators and proactively changed her address to a more respectful one.

However, this made Zhou Chun feel distant and caused a misunderstanding.

Seeing Zhou Chun's smile vanish instantly and his tone turn cold and unpleasant, Luo Qingni, facing his questioning, couldn't help but show a helpless expression.

Fortunately, although she was at a loss, she did not lose her composure.

She quickly understood Zhou Chun's meaning, and hurriedly shook her head at him, explaining, "Fellow Daoist Zhou, you misunderstand. You are a rare and honest gentleman in Qing Ni's life. How could you associate with such a snobbish person? Qing Ni's words were inappropriate just now. Please forgive me!"

Her words were earnest, and she looked at Zhou Chun with anxious eyes; she was clearly not lying.

Seeing this, Zhou Chun's brow relaxed, and a smile returned to his face as he said, "It's good that it was a misunderstanding. Fellow Daoist Luo is one of my few close friends. I can disregard what others say, but if you, Fellow Daoist Luo, don't understand me, I will feel very bad!"

Hearing his sincere words, Luo Qingni opened her beautiful eyes slightly and looked at him, deeply moved.

She could naturally sense that Zhou Chun's words were not just polite formalities, but truly heartfelt.

How could this not deeply move her!

After all, Zhou Chun is now a proper Nascent Soul cultivator, and a Nascent Soul cultivator whose lifespan is only a little over five hundred years.

If Zhou Chun didn't truly think that way, he wouldn't have needed to say such things just to please her.

Even if Luo Qingni were a master alchemist, she wouldn't deserve such flattery from a promising Nascent Soul cultivator.

So at this moment, she was truly moved by Zhou Chun's words.

Moved to tears, she looked at Zhou Chun with slightly sparkling eyes and said with deep emotion, "To have a confidant like Fellow Daoist Zhou, Qing Ni is so fortunate in this life. As long as you do not abandon me, Qing Ni will never betray you!"

At this point, seemingly realizing her wording was somewhat inappropriate, she immediately blushed and hurriedly explained, "Fellow Daoist Zhou, please don't misunderstand. What Qingni means is that as long as Fellow Daoist Zhou doesn't mind Qingni's low cultivation level in the future, Qingni will always be willing to be your confidante and best friend!"

"Hehehe, Qingni, there's no need to explain. I understand."

Zhou Chun chuckled and nodded in response.

After saying that, he was slightly taken aback, feeling that he had called out "Qing Ni" too casually, as if he had always called her that way before.

"Damn it, could the 'Heart Demon Tribulation' have some kind of aftereffect? ​​But why haven't other Nascent Soul cultivators mentioned this in their Nascent Soul formation experiences? I haven't heard of any such rumors in any ancient texts!"

His heart pounded, and his gaze flickered slightly as he dared not look at Luo Qingni.

Luo Qingni seemed a little bewildered by his new form of address, her expression slightly unnatural, and her breathing a little disordered.

But for some reason, she didn't say anything to correct the new form of address.

She quickly bowed slightly and gestured, saying, "Fellow Daoist Zhou, please come in and have a seat. Qingni still has many questions she would like to ask you regarding Nascent Soul formation!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun's eyes flickered for a moment, then he simply nodded and said, "Yes, Qingni, don't worry, I will tell you everything I know!"

Upon hearing him use this new form of address again, Luo Qingni's body trembled slightly, and then she seemed to tacitly agree, replying in a low voice, "In that case, Qingni thanks Fellow Daoist Zhou in advance."

This response immediately calmed Zhou Chun's previously anxious heart, and her smile became much more confident.

Inside the cave, Zhou Chun generously shared his insights and experiences regarding Nascent Soul formation with Luo Qingni, and also showed her other Nascent Soul formation experiences he had previously obtained, answering some of her questions.

This kind of treatment is generally reserved for very close people, such as disciples of Nascent Soul stage cultivators or their personal Daoist partners.

Luo Qingni seemed oblivious to this. After asking her question, she gracefully bowed to Zhou Chun and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Fellow Daoist Zhou. I am deeply grateful."

"Hehehe, with your intelligence and comprehension, Qingni, you will be able to understand these things in the future with some time. I am just doing you a favor."

Zhou Chun chuckled and replied with extreme humility.

Of course, he knew that this was a bit too modest, so to avoid Luo Qingni bringing it up again, he quickly changed the subject, saying, "Qingni, since you are now preparing for the Core Formation and Nascent Soul stage, would you be willing to return to Jingguo with me this time?"

Hearing this, Luo Qingni couldn't help but look up at him and said softly, "Fellow Daoist Zhou values ​​Qingni so much and has invited me so sincerely so many times. If Qingni doesn't agree, wouldn't that be too unreasonable?"

Although there seemed to be some helplessness in his words, the meaning was quite clear.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun couldn't help but clap his hands and exclaim, "Excellent! With Qingni joining us, the Zhou family will be even stronger!"

This isn't flattery; it's the truth.

The importance of having a master alchemist join the Zhou family, a power lacking in resources, is self-evident.

With the elixirs refined by Luo Qingni in the future, the Zhou family will greatly benefit, both in terms of their own use by clansmen and disciples and in terms of selling the elixirs.

Not to mention the significant boost that the addition of such a master alchemist would have on the Zhou family's alchemy lineage.

Even if Luo Qingni only offers guidance in her spare time, it will definitely benefit the Zhou family's alchemists greatly and significantly improve their skills.

In general, the skills of alchemy and weapon crafting, unless you reach the master level, don't rely entirely on talent.

With a good teacher and a sufficient supply of practice materials, anyone who doesn't have absolutely no talent can become an expert in either of these two skills.

Not to mention, Luo Qingni herself is a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, and the probability of her transforming into a Nascent Soul in the future is not low.

With her joining the Zhou family, even if only as a guest, it would greatly enhance the family's prestige and strengthen its foundation.

With Luo Qingni agreeing to return to the Zhou family with him, Zhou Chun didn't have much time left to stay in the Great Zhou Kingdom.

After giving Luo Qingni some time to say goodbye to his other old friends, he went to visit the cave of Master Yuan.

The number of Nascent Soul stage cultivators in the cultivation world is extremely small. Zhou Chun comes from a remote place like Jingguo, so there is basically no conflict of interest between them. Therefore, Yuan Sifang, a veteran Nascent Soul stage cultivator, treated him with great enthusiasm and sincerity, and genuinely wanted to make him a friend.

This became even more apparent after learning that Zhou Chun was not yet six hundred years old.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou has successfully formed his Nascent Soul at such a young age; his future is truly limitless!"

Yuan Sifang sighed with undisguised envy, and was also very surprised.

Successfully forming a Nascent Soul at under six hundred years old is rare even in the Great Zhou Kingdom. Most Nascent Soul cultivators are over seven hundred years old when they form their Nascent Soul.

He himself was nearly 800 years old when he successfully achieved the Nascent Soul stage.

Therefore, he was very clear about how difficult it was to successfully form a nascent soul at the age of less than six hundred.

Although Zhou Chun sensed no malice in his words, his humble nature led him to shake his head slightly and say, "Fellow Daoist Yuan, you flatter me. Which of us cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul stage wasn't a genius in our past? We all had limitless potential. But how rare are those who can take another step, even two steps, after reaching the Nascent Soul stage!"

After saying this, he sighed softly and said, "I come from an ordinary background. I am already content with my success in forming my Nascent Soul. I dare not ask for any further progress!"

These words seemed to touch upon Yuan Sifang's own bitterness, and he couldn't help but sigh, "Yes, we Nascent Soul cultivators, who wasn't once a genius of our respective sects and families? It's a pity that only after forming our Nascent Souls do we realize just how difficult it is to advance further at this level!"

Compared to Zhou Chun, who is still considered young among Nascent Soul stage cultivators, he has already celebrated his 1,500th birthday and is no longer young at all.

However, even though he has been in the Nascent Soul stage for over seven hundred years, he has not yet even touched the barrier of the mid-Nascent Soul stage. He doesn't know if he will ever have the chance to break through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage in his lifetime!

Having said that, Yuan Sifang seemed to lose interest in the conversation and stopped asking Zhou Chun all sorts of questions.

Seeing this, Zhou Chun wisely took the initiative to say goodbye.

After hearing his farewell words, Yuan Sifang secretly regretted his earlier neglect, but he couldn't insist on keeping him any longer. He could only take out a few specially made communication talismans and hand them to Zhou Chun, saying, "These are communication talismans I made. If you ever come to the Great Zhou Kingdom again, you can send me a message, and I will certainly be there to welcome you and discuss the Dao with you again!"

"I understand. If I have time in the future, I will definitely come and chat with Fellow Daoist Yuan again."

Zhou Chun accepted the communication talisman with a smile and casually put it into his storage bag.

After leaving Yuan Sifang's cave, Zhou Chun pondered for a moment and then went to visit several large shops in the city.

As he expected, when he visited in person as a Nascent Soul cultivator, these large shops were very accommodating and brought out some of their stock to exchange for his goods.

With a few useless low-grade magic treasures and some monster materials, Zhou Chun easily obtained four Core Formation spiritual items and ten auxiliary Purple Mansion opening spiritual items from these large shops.

This is the influence of a Nascent Soul stage cultivator!

Of course, doing this once in a while is fine, but doing it frequently is definitely not good.

After all, those big shops are often backed by powerful forces. If you, a newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator, go there for the first time and make some requests, they will give you face and help you because they don't want to offend anyone.

If you have no self-respect and constantly try to take advantage of your status to get freebies, people definitely won't tolerate it.

Therefore, Zhou Chun knew when to stop and didn't go too far.

After purchasing these items, Luo Qingni sent a message indicating that they could set off.

So Zhou Chun didn't linger any longer and left Tianyuan Immortal City with Luo Qingni, Zhou Daoyi, and Zhou Zhiying.

……

The words are divided into two parts.

For the first two or three decades after Zhou Chun left home to travel, everything was fine, and neither of the two major powers in Jing Kingdom paid much attention to this matter.

However, ever since Zhou Chun disappeared for thirty or forty years without showing up, both the Moon Wheel Sect and the Flame Sun Sect have begun to intentionally investigate his whereabouts.

Elders from both factions, at the Golden Core stage, came to Qinglian Peak under the guise of an exchange, wanting to meet Zhou Chun.

Naturally, Zhou Mingde turned these people away, and they had no chance to see him.

As time went on, both factions grew increasingly suspicious of each other, and the intensity of their probing gradually escalated.

In recent years, they have even become extremely unreasonable and domineering.

On this day, in the main hall of the Zhou family, which was used to entertain distinguished guests, Zhou Mingde was given a difficult problem by Li Mingxuan, a Golden Core Elder of the Yanyang Sect who came to visit.

Inside the main hall, Li Mingxuan, a cultivator at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, stared grimly at Zhou Mingde and Zhou Xinyan, two Golden Core cultivators from the Zhou family, and said, "Fellow Daoists, our request for the Fire Phoenix True Feather is a matter personally entrusted to us by our sect's Ancestor Ziyang. It concerns the success of the top-grade magic weapon that our Ancestor is about to refine!"

"Regardless of your difficulties, I, Li, will meet with Fellow Daoist Zhou Zhengchun within a year and retrieve the Fire Phoenix True Feather that Ancestor Ziyang specifically requested!"

After saying that, he slammed the door and left without giving Zhou Mingde and the other man a chance to explain.

However, he did not leave the Zhou family, but instead lived directly inside the Zhou family's mountain gate.

In order to take control of the Azure Lotus Mountain Range, the Zhou family promised the Moon Wheel Sect and the Flame Sun Sect that they would accept cultivators from both sects to stay and supervise them. Therefore, they specially reserved cave dwellings for the two sects inside the mountain gate.

Li Mingxuan, a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, now lingers inside the Zhou family's mountain gate, summoning Zhou Mingde and Zhou Xinyan, two Golden Core cultivators from the Zhou family, every now and then to intimidate them.

This incident not only prevented the two from concentrating on their cultivation and caused them great distress, but it also sparked considerable discussion both within and outside the Zhou family after the news spread.

As a result, all sorts of rumors emerged, and the originally harmonious and stable atmosphere within the Zhou family was directly and severely damaged. Many young cultivators lost their focus on cultivation and spent their days discussing these matters.

"That's outrageous! Li Mingxuan has gone absolutely too far!"

"Ancestor, are we just going to keep putting up with this? Are we just going to let him bully us like this, spreading rumors about the clan leader and my Zhou family?"

Inside Zhou Mingde's cave, after being dragged out of her cultivation by Li Mingxuan and subjected to threats and insults once again, Zhou Xinyan felt extremely aggrieved and couldn't help but complain to Zhou Mingde.

He was unaware that Zhou Chun had already broken through to the late stage of the Golden Core realm, nor did he know that Zhou Chun had actually gone out to transform his core and form his nascent soul.

It wasn't that Zhou Chun and Zhou Mingde didn't trust him, but rather that the fewer people who knew about this kind of thing, the better.

At the same time, the presence of this unsuspecting high-ranking official allows him to genuinely respond to those who come to test him, and also helps to better lull others into a false sense of security.

This is why Zhou Mingde always brings him along when he meets outsiders.

Therefore, under such circumstances, it was inevitable that he would harbor resentment when he was frequently threatened and verbally abused.

After all, he was a cultivator who had just successfully formed his core not long ago, and he had too many things to do. Few people could stand being interrupted in his cultivation every now and then and being threatened and insulted like this!

He went through all the trouble of forming his golden elixir, not to suffer such humiliation!

Faced with Zhou Xinyan's complaints, Zhou Mingde said in a low voice with a gloomy expression, "Let's bear with it. Since Zhengchun has been traveling for so long and hasn't returned, it means something has happened. We must not let some family matters delay his important business!"

"As for Li Mingxuan, he'll at most just hurl insults at us. I don't believe he'd actually dare to attack us inside the Zhou Family Mountain!"

After saying that, he glanced at Zhou Xinyan, whose face was full of reluctance, and said indifferently, "What? I don't care about my reputation, is yours more important than mine?"

"This junior wouldn't dare!"

Zhou Xinyan's expression changed slightly, and he repeatedly said that he dared not.

Then, gritting his teeth, he said, "This junior understands. Next time Li Mingxuan comes, this junior will just pretend he's talking nonsense and let him talk!"

"Yes, it's good that you understand. Compared to a mere loss of face, achieving a breakthrough in your cultivation is far more important. You must not fall for the schemes of outsiders!"

Zhou Mingde nodded and gave a serious warning.

However, both of them seemed to have underestimated Li Mingxuan, or rather, the determination of the Yan Yang Sect to test them.

On this day, with the one-year deadline fast approaching, Li Mingxuan approached Zhou Mingde and his companion once again.

He glared coldly at Zhou Mingde and his companion, saying, "Fellow Daoists, it seems you don't take my words seriously? Did you perhaps think my previous words were just a threat?"

"Fellow Daoist Li, you misunderstand. How could Zhou and the Zhou family dare to disobey Senior Ziyang's decree? It's just that Zhengchun's travels this time have taken him to a place that is too far away, and my Zhou family simply cannot contact him. Naturally, we cannot make him return within the time limit set by Fellow Daoist Li!"

Zhou Mingde explained in a low voice, denying any negligence.

He usually answered like this before, and no matter how much Li Mingxuan pressured him, he could always get away with it temporarily.

Unexpectedly, after hearing his words again, Li Mingxuan suddenly sneered and said, "Very well, you still give the same answer!"

After saying that, he raised his hand and waved it, and a roll of gold and silk appeared in his hand.

Then he simply tossed the object to Zhou Mingde.

"This is a decree personally written by Patriarch Ziyang. Zhou Mingde, take a look for yourself and think carefully about whether you still want to continue to be perfunctory!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Mingde's expression changed.

He immediately reached out and took the gold and silk, unfolded it, and saw that it read, "Ziyang wishes to refine a top-grade magic weapon, and specially borrows three Fire Phoenix True Feathers for one use. He is willing to give a top-grade magic weapon as a reward, and hopes that young friend Zhou will not hesitate to help."

Upon seeing the words left by the Nascent Soul stage cultivator using his own magical power, Zhou Mingde's body swayed, and he almost lost his balance.

He hadn't expected that the Yan Yang Sect's probing attitude would be so resolute, actually bringing out the decree of a Nascent Soul stage cultivator!

If he continues to be perfunctory, he will be ignoring a Nascent Soul stage cultivator!

Seeing the change in Zhou Mingde's expression, Li Mingxuan felt immense pleasure and couldn't help but smile smugly, saying, "The decree of Ancestor Ziyang is here. Whether or not you wish to obey it is up to you, Fellow Daoist Zhou!"

After saying that, he laughed heartily and left.

Seeing this, Zhou Xinyan, who had remained silent until now, looked at Zhou Mingde with a panicked expression and asked repeatedly, "Grandfather, what should we do? What should we do now?"

"I'll handle this matter; you don't need to concern yourself with it anymore!"

Zhou Mingde glanced at the junior who was clearly intimidated by the title of Nascent Soul stage cultivator, sighed inwardly, shook his head, and announced his decision.

In any case, he'll just have to atone with his death!

He lowered his head, forgetting the imperial edict in his hand, and couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. He had already made up his mind.

He would absolutely not allow Zhou Chunhua's process of forming his Nascent Soul to be disturbed, and he would not hesitate to sacrifice himself for it!

I just feel a little regretful that I may not have the chance to witness the day when Zhou Chun successfully returns to his Nascent Soul stage!

Next, Zhou Mingde quietly met with Zhou Yuanlian, Lin Hongyu, and other Golden Core cultivators from the Zhou family, subtly hinting at his possible departure and hoping they could help Zhou Xinyan stabilize the hearts of the Zhou family members and wait for Zhou Chun's return.

Upon hearing Zhou Mingde's plan, Zhou Xinyan couldn't help but burst into tears, vowing in front of him that she would protect the Zhou family and not let him down.

Seeing this, Zhou Mingde nodded with satisfaction and then quietly waited for the deadline to arrive.

Meanwhile, Zhou Chun and his group of four rode the Golden-Winged Tiger from Tianyuan Immortal City and returned to Jing Kingdom and the Qinglian Mountains in no time.

When the Golden-Winged Tiger flew to the outside of Qinglian Peak, the main peak of the Qinglian Mountains where the Zhou family was located, Zhou Daoyi, on the tiger's back, looked down at the Qinglian Mountains that he had once felt were insurmountable. His heart was filled with excitement and countless emotions!

He still remembered how nervous and humble he was when the Zhou family was preparing to establish themselves in Jiufengling and he came to Qinglian Temple to pay homage on behalf of the Zhou family.

At that time, he didn't even meet Qingweizi, the abbot of Qinglian Temple. A mere steward with the cultivation level of Zifu stage came out to accept the gifts he offered, and then, on behalf of Qinglian Temple, tacitly approved the Zhou family's plan.

Now, hundreds of years have passed, and the abbot of Qinglian Temple, whom he once longed to meet but could hardly get a chance to see, has long been killed by the descendants he had personally discovered and nurtured. The Qinglian Mountains, which he once considered insurmountable, have now become the Zhou family's backyard!

Only someone like him, who has personally experienced the ups and downs of life, can truly understand the taste of it all!

In contrast, Zhou Chun didn't have as many feelings.

At this moment, Zhou Chun was filled with boundless ambition and high spirits.

Returning home in wealth and honor is like wearing fine clothes at night.

Although he was respected by various parties for successfully forming his nascent soul, it was clearly not enough to cause any stir or bring him any joy.

But it's different when you go back to your hometown.

Only the cultivators of Jing Kingdom knew how important Zhou Chun's Nascent Soul formation was, which was why the whole country was shaken by it.

Only the cultivators of the Zhou family would truly congratulate and cheer for him from the bottom of their hearts, and sing praises to his fame!

In this world, life is nothing more than fame and fortune.

Cultivators are still human beings, and as such, they still have emotions and desires, making it impossible for them to completely escape the pursuit of fame and fortune.

Therefore, even though he knew that the existence of the Golden-Winged Tiger was enough to announce his return, Zhou Chun still released his Nascent Soul stage cultivator aura without reservation.

The first person to sense the aura of a Nascent Soul cultivator was naturally the Heavenly Mirror True Person, who was stationed in the Azure Lotus Mountain Range.

Suddenly, in the quiet room, Master Tianjing opened his eyes and sat up in surprise.

"That aura... it's that kid! That kid actually succeeded!!"

He walked out of his residence, deeply shaken, and looked outside. He soon saw the familiar figure of the young man on the back of the winged tiger.

Zhou Chun seemed to notice his gaze and couldn't help but smile at him.

Upon witnessing this scene, Master Tianjing felt extremely conflicted, unsure whether to be happy or disappointed.

Zhou Chun's successful conception means that his previous investments will yield substantial returns, which is something to be very happy about.

But when he thought of Zhou Chun, who had successfully formed his Nascent Soul at less than six hundred years old and had a bright future, and compared it with his own crippled body and the fact that his path to enlightenment had long been cut off, he felt extremely bitter and envious.

Only he himself could understand the feelings he had experienced.

He did not go to see Zhou Chun immediately, but first conveyed the news of Zhou Chun's return after achieving Nascent Soul to the Moon Wheel Sect and the Flame Sun Sect, and then waited with mixed feelings.

Meanwhile, Zhou Chun, seeing that Master Tianjing did not come out to see him, seemed to understand something. He immediately urged the Golden-Winged Tiger to fly directly into the Zhou family's mountain gate.

Only after he entered the mountain gate did he learn that Zhou Mingde, who had just emerged from seclusion, had come before him.

Upon seeing Zhou Chun, as well as Zhou Daoyi and Zhou Zhiying who had returned with him, Zhou Mingde immediately smiled, a very happy smile.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

On Qinglian Peak, all the cultivators within the Zhou family's mountain gate heard Zhou Mingde's excited and thrilling laughter.

Many of the Zhou family cultivators with lower cultivation levels were still unaware of what had happened and why Zhou Mingde, the family patriarch, would suddenly laugh so uncontrollably.

Only the Zhou family elders, who were at the Purple Mansion stage, vaguely guessed the truth from the powerful aura emanating from Zhou Chun. They all stared wide-eyed at Zhou Chun's location with excitement.

"Hahaha, my Zhou family has a Nascent Soul cultivator now! My Zhou family has finally produced a Nascent Soul True Person!!"

When Zhou Mingde revealed the truth with an overjoyed laugh, all the Zhou family cultivators within the Zhou family's mountain gate were shocked, looking incredulously at the source of the laughter.

"Congratulations, Clan Chief, on achieving the Great Nascent Soul stage and attaining true enlightenment!"

Zhou Xinyan was the first Golden Core cultivator from the Zhou family to come to his senses. He immediately bowed to Zhou Chun with a joyful expression and congratulated him loudly.

After he finished speaking, Lin Hongyu snapped out of her daze and quickly followed up with her congratulations: "Congratulations, Clan Chief, on achieving the Great Nascent Soul stage! Longevity is within your reach!"

Although she was also an elder, there was still a distance between them, so she didn't dare to act presumptuously as an elder at this moment.

With these two Golden Core cultivators taking the lead, soon all the other Zhou family cultivators bowed and offered their congratulations to Zhou Chun.

"Congratulations, Clan Chief, on achieving the Great Nascent Soul stage and attaining true enlightenment!"

A deafening chorus of congratulations echoed continuously within the Zhou family's mountain gate, the sound waves like a vast ocean.

Regarding Zhou Chun's return after achieving Nascent Soul, some were overjoyed, while others were horrified.

Inside the Zhou family mountain gate, Li Mingxuan, the Golden Core Elder of the Yanyang Sect, who had been counting down the days and preparing to send Zhou Mingde "on his way" as soon as the deadline arrived, was now standing outside the cave, looking in the direction of Zhou Chun, his eyes filled with disbelief.

He never imagined that Zhou Chun would return in such a way!

When he first received the mission to test the Zhou family, he didn't take it seriously, thinking that the sect leader was overthinking things.

In just a few decades, even if Zhou Zhengchun was a genius, he should not have broken through the barrier of the late Golden Core stage. How could he have secretly prepared to form his Nascent Soul?

Is the process of transforming the elixir into the nascent soul so easy?

However, because his senior brother, the sect leader, invoked the sect's patriarch's wishes, he had no choice but to agree.

Zhou Mingde's repeated evasiveness infuriated him, which finally made him determined to teach the Zhou family a lesson. Therefore, he deliberately embellished and exaggerated his probing attempts with the Zhou family to make the sect pay more attention.

As expected, they finally received the decree bestowed by Patriarch Ziyang!

After Zhou Mingde revealed the imperial edict, Li Mingxuan had already guessed his intentions, but he didn't care, or rather, he was happy to see it happen.

The fact that he was able to make Zhou Mingde, who had been so dismissive and indifferent to him, die was a perfect demonstration of his abilities, allowing him to vent his anger.

But he never expected that Zhou Chun would actually return within a year, and as a Nascent Soul cultivator at that!

"How is this possible! How is this possible! How could he have successfully formed his Nascent Soul?! How could he have achieved it so quickly?!"

Li Mingxuan muttered to himself in disbelief, unable to accept this terrible fact!

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