Beast Taming Immortal Clan

Qinglian Peak.

Perhaps the fact that Zhou Chun single-handedly defeated three dragon kings last time was just too shocking.

His successful escape from the clutches of the late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, Master Xuanzhen, did not cause much of a stir within the family.

Many members of the Zhou family even felt that this was a matter of course.

Now, most members of the Zhou family have more confidence in Zhou Chun than he does in himself.

In the eyes of these people, his abilities as the clan leader were extraordinary, and no one in the Jing Kingdom could rival him!

It can be said that they have reached the point of blindly worshipping and trusting him!

His personal prestige has also reached an unprecedented level.

Whether this is good or bad is still hard to say, but it certainly has a great positive impact on enhancing family identity.

At least many mid- to low-level cultivators can proudly say when communicating with outsiders that they share the same bloodline as such a powerful family elder, and that their ancestor was a close relative of this family elder's elder!

This kind of thing may seem funny, but in certain situations it can indeed be something to brag about.

Therefore, Zhou Chun did not object to the family cultivators engaging in this kind of personality cult about him.

He doesn't need this kind of personality cult to prove himself, but the Zhou family does!

The Zhou family needs a symbolic figure like him to enhance the family members' sense of identity, and they need his strong personal strength and charisma to unite people's hearts.

As a relatively emerging major power, the Zhou family desperately needs such a strong leader to unite the people and encourage them to wholeheartedly rally around this powerful leader and dedicate their strength to the family.

However, Zhou Chun clearly had no time to pay attention to the family's opinions on his defeat of Xuanzhen Zhenren.

He was taking medicine to heal his wounds and treating his injured pet in his cave.

Master Xuanzhen is an extremely powerful enemy, possibly even slightly stronger than the Fire Dragon King!

Zhou Chun exchanged several blows with him. Although he didn't appear to be seriously injured on the surface, he actually suffered a considerable loss.

The main reason was that the azure divine lightning bolt had broken through his defenses, leaving considerable internal and external injuries on his body.

Fortunately, his physical body was stronger than that of ordinary cultivators, and because he had cultivated the "Dragon Transformation Secret Technique" with the blood of the Thunder Dragon, he had a strong resistance to this kind of damage, so he was not seriously injured.

After taking a few pills and refining them, and then meditating to remove the remaining foreign power from his body, his injuries were under control and would not affect his future cultivation.

Although his matter was minor, it was different for Lei Jiao Wang Bai Bai and Jin Jia Fu Shan Gui Shi Tou.

Because of the power of the True Dragon that Lei Jiao Wang Bai Bai used the [True Dragon Shadow] divine power, the aftereffects of the divine power have taken effect, and it has almost temporarily lost its ability to fight.

The power of the true dragon is simply too domineering and too advanced.

Even though it possessed the bloodline of a true dragon and had a powerful physique, it was still injured because it used a power that it could not currently control.

Not only was his physical body torn apart, but his demon soul and primordial spirit were also weakened and greatly depleted.

Without the help of any miraculous medicine, it might take ten or eight years to fully recover!

Fortunately, Zhou Chun had no shortage of healing pills and spiritual items. After feeding it some relatively rare pills and spiritual items, its recovery speed should be able to more than double.

Compared to Lei Jiao Wang Bai Bai, the Golden Armor Mountain-Bearing Turtle Shi Tou was even more seriously injured!

It had merged with Zhou Chun at that time and withstood the full force of Xuanzhen Zhenren's spiritual treasure attack, resulting in severe physical injuries.

Even though he escaped the calamity through the "Spirit Turtle Calamity Transformation Technique," he still suffered very serious internal and external injuries, and most of his turtle shell was destroyed by the power of annihilation!

Even with its innate ability of "Undying Body," such a serious injury would take decades to heal without external help!

Zhou Chun certainly couldn't let his spirit pet suffer like that again.

In particular, the internal injuries that the Golden Armor Mountain-Carrying Turtle suffered in front of the stone to help the Thunder Flood Dragon undergo its tribulation have not yet fully recovered.

Without any hesitation, Zhou Chun directly fed his beloved pet a five-thousand-year-old Diyuan Golden Ganoderma to help it recover from its injuries.

This Earthly Golden Fungus is a top-grade spiritual medicine for restoring physical vitality. Moreover, its medicinal properties are mild and easy to absorb and refine. Even if it is not used for alchemy, it can still have a significant effect on Nascent Soul stage cultivators and fifth-order demon kings.

Zhou Chun originally intended to keep this item as a healing artifact for the Golden-Winged Tiger when it undergoes its tribulation.

However, the Golden Armor Mountain Tortoise Stone clearly needs this item more now, so he can only allocate it according to need for the time being.

After distributing healing items to both of his beloved pets who had done so much work, and allowing them to recuperate peacefully on the mountain, Zhou Chun finally had the mind to consider his affairs.

Although their master and servants were seriously injured this time, it was worth it, as they successfully averted most of the external calamities.

If Xuanzhen Zhenren then informs the Heavenly Spirit Alliance of his appointment as an elder as he promised, and sends over the elder's token, he will no longer have to worry about the Moon Wheel Sect and the Flame Sun Sect sending people from the Heavenly Spirit Realm to deal with him.

Given the strength and resources of these two factions, it is highly unlikely that they would seek out a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from other regions to deal with him.

The powerful cultivators here have very few things that can move them.

Ordinary treasures wouldn't be enough to make them risk coming to deal with someone like Zhou Chun, who is both strong and has great potential.

Without the intervention of a powerful figure of this caliber, Zhou Chun would have little to worry about given the combined strength of the Moon Wheel Sect and the Flame Sun Sect.

Furthermore, both Master Ziyang and Master Yinyue are currently injured. Before their injuries heal, even if they wanted to cause trouble, they would probably be powerless to do so!

"In that case, we might be able to create another time gap for them, allowing Fire Phoenix to successfully overcome its tribulation, thus preventing them from hindering us later!"

Zhou Chun's eyes flickered, sensing that this matter might be worthwhile.

In fact, after obtaining the spiritual treasure [Blazing Sun Treasure Mirror] and the top-grade magic weapon [Crimson Fang Sword], even though the Flaming Phoenix did not master the secret technique of [Fire Spirit Incarnation], its success rate in transcending tribulation was still extremely high.

It all comes down to whether he's willing to let these magical treasures be damaged!

To be honest, top-quality magic weapons are indeed rare, and magic weapons that match one's own attributes are even rarer.

If it's not necessary, Zhou Chun really doesn't want to destroy a top-grade magic weapon for each of his beloved pets during their tribulation!

Even after successfully transcending their tribulations, these magical treasures can still enhance their own strength.

Zhou Chun has five spirit pets. Even if each spirit pet only needs one top-grade magic weapon, that's still five top-grade magic weapons!

Even a powerful force like the Flame Sun Sect, renowned for its weapon-refining skills, would have to empty its coffers to produce so many top-grade magical treasures.

The key point is that each of Zhou Chun's spirit pets has different attributes, making it even harder to find top-quality magic weapons that match them.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, relying on destroying top-grade magic treasures to pass the Heavenly Tribulation is actually a very wasteful act!

There's a saying that goes, "The son sells his father's land without a care in the world!"

Zhou Chun didn't obtain his top-grade magic treasures with particular difficulty, so he didn't care about them as much as ordinary Nascent Soul stage cultivators.

Moreover, in his view, if a top-grade magic weapon could be exchanged for a fifth-tier demon king, it would undoubtedly be a huge profit.

Therefore, after forming this idea, Zhou Chun immediately summoned the Fiery Phoenix and explained his thoughts to it.

"This is just my opinion, but whether or not you want to take the risk is up to you. After all, you are the master of this magical artifact, and you are the one undergoing the tribulation!"

Inside the cave, after Zhou Chun finished telling his beloved pet his thoughts, he solemnly handed over the choice to the Flame Phoenix.

After listening to his words, the Fiery Phoenix lowered its head and fell into deep thought.

Having reached its level of cultivation, it was already able to understand the meaning of Zhou Chun's words and was also clear about the consequences and costs it would have to bear once it made a choice.

However, after only a brief moment of contemplation and hesitation, it quickly made up its mind and looked at Zhou Chun, saying, "Master, you are wise. I have decided to take this risk now!"

"Are you really sure? If you just want to help me, there's no need for this. Even without your help, I'm not in any danger right now."

Zhou Chun was slightly surprised to see her beloved pet make such a quick decision. Then, as if she had thought of something, she frowned and gave a reminder.

Upon hearing his words, the Fiery Phoenix shook its head slightly and said, "Of course, I want to help you, Master. However, I made this decision because I believe that compared to magical treasures and external objects, one's own cultivation and supernatural abilities are more important. Being able to successfully overcome tribulation sooner will only benefit my future cultivation!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun's expression relaxed, and he nodded, saying, "Alright, since that's the case, after I've settled the family affairs, I'll take you to find a suitable place to undergo your tribulation!"

"Thank you, Master."

The Fiery Phoenix's eyes lit up with joy, and it repeatedly cried out its thanks.

Having finalized the matter of the Fiery Phoenix undergoing its tribulation, Zhou Chun quickly went to visit Luo Qingni.

"Fellow Daoist Luo, your cultivation has reached perfection. When do you plan to go into seclusion to transform your core and form your nascent soul?"

Inside Luo Qingni's cave, after taking a sip of the tea brewed by the beauty herself, Zhou Chun, without much probing, directly explained his purpose to the beauty before him.

Given their relationship, there's no need for any taboos, even regarding something as important as this.

Luo Qingni didn't find his words offensive at all. After a slight pause, she answered truthfully, "To be honest, Fellow Daoist Zhou, I'm not very confident about the matter of Core Formation and Nascent Soul formation, so I want to prepare more."

"Preparing more items is certainly not wrong, but Fellow Daoist Luo, you already have the [Nascent Soul Pill] in hand, what other spiritual items do you wish to prepare?"

Zhou Chun nodded in affirmation of her answer, but then asked a new question.

After asking the question, he said in a deep voice, "Moreover, the formation of the Core and Nascent Soul is also related to the cultivator's own willpower. If it is delayed for too long, the cultivator's willpower will weaken, and with fear of loss, the success rate will likely be even lower!"

"Fellow Daoist Zhou is right. Qingni knows this too, but since it concerns her own path of cultivation and life, she simply cannot be as magnanimous as Fellow Daoist Zhou!"

Luo Qingni sighed softly with a bitter smile, her words carrying a hint of confusion.

Before the [Infant Transformation Pill] was available, she might not have been so anxious and worried, thinking that if all else failed, she would just risk her life for the sake of her cultivation path!

But now that she has the [Nascent Soul Pill], and has truly seen the hope of transforming the pill into a nascent soul, she has become somewhat anxious and worried that she is not well prepared and will waste this elixir, or even lose her life!

After all, every cultivator only has one chance to transform their core and form their nascent soul; once they fail, there is no possibility of a second chance.

Her lifespan is currently less than seven hundred years, which is still in her prime for the Core Formation and Nascent Soul stage, so there's no rush.

In comparison, Zhou Chun's choice at the time was something she greatly admired!

Since arriving at the Zhou family, she has witnessed all the things that have happened to them.

Therefore, she knew very well just how powerful this close friend she had known for many years was.

Not only are they physically strong, but they also have a strong inner strength!

It's hard to imagine why he, who was not even 500 years old at the time and already had several fourth-tier spirit pets, would so easily make up his mind to go to another place to cultivate in seclusion and form his core!

Luo Qingni, who didn't know much about Zhou Chunhua's inner workings of forming the Nascent Soul stage, felt immense admiration for him, even a touch of worship!

Upon hearing her words, Zhou Chun quickly understood her mindset. He immediately straightened his expression and looked at her earnestly, saying, "It's not that I'm magnanimous, but I've always known that the great path is one of struggle. Only those with the courage and mindset to defy fate can become victorious in the struggle!"

At this point, Zhou Chun, with a passionate and resolute tone, laughed and said, "We cultivators, having embarked on the path of cultivating immortality and seeking longevity, should persevere to the end. We must not stop moving forward simply because we have a long lifespan, losing the courage to defy fate!"

His bold and generous smile, along with his confident and proud words, made Luo Qingni's beautiful eyes light up, sparkling with admiration and rippling with emotion.

She stared at Zhou Chun in silence for a long while before gracefully standing up. With a grateful expression, she bowed deeply to Zhou Chun and said, "Qingni has learned so much! Thank you, Fellow Daoist Zhou, for your timely and insightful advice. It has helped me understand the true meaning of my cultivation and shown me how to walk my own path!"

After speaking, her eyes gleamed as she softly said, "Although Qingni doesn't possess the same strength and talent as Fellow Daoist Zhou, she is not content to remain at the Golden Core stage for the rest of her life. She also wishes to witness the glory of the Nascent Soul stage!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun knew that she had truly emerged from her confusion, and she was genuinely happy for her.

He smiled and said leisurely, "The scenery at the Nascent Soul stage is naturally breathtaking. I, Zhou, very much look forward to the day when I can enjoy such scenery with Fellow Daoist Luo!"

"Then I'll accept your kind words!"

Luo Qingni smiled, her eyes revealing a strong longing.

I was discharged from the hospital this afternoon and got home at 5 pm. I can finally get some rest tomorrow. This past week has been absolutely exhausting!