Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

The results of the Zhou Family’s internal martial arts competition were announced swiftly. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Cultivators under thirty need not be mentioned, but among those above thirty, several were particularly impressive.

Coincidentally, all of them were people Zhou Chun knew well.

One was Zhou Zhengyong, who, after experiencing life-and-death battles in Yunzhou, had transformed not just his mindset, but had also greatly enriched his combat experience, significantly improving his fighting abilities.

Along with his current cultivation level at the eleventh layer of the Qi Refinement Realm, and the several top-tier, first-order Magic Artifacts in his possession, he had performed extraordinarily in this martial arts competition, clinching first place with ease.

Another was Zhou Zhengtao, who was originally among the top ten of the young generation. After reaching the eleventh layer of the Qi Refinement Realm, his strength was also exceptionally remarkable, nearly defeating Zhou Zhengyong.

A third individual was Zhou Jiayun, a Family Cultivator ranked thirty-fifth in the "Jia" generation. Owing to the power of his contracted Spirit Pet, the Three-Tailed Demon Fox, he managed to seize third place.

In Zhou Chun’s view, if these three were to participate in the joint martial arts competition of the five major cultivation families, they all stood a good chance of breaking into the top ten.

And the Magic Artifacts he awarded them after the competition would further enhance their odds of winning.

"Well, this family martial arts competition has now concluded. The family will continue to organize similar activities periodically, and next time, I hope to see more clan members participate, and hopefully, more outstanding performances as well!"

Following Zhou Chun’s closing remarks, the assembled Zhou Family Cultivators quickly dispersed.

Meanwhile, after discussing with the Elders, Zhou Chun also decided to accept the Wang Family’s proposal for the Zhou Family to host the next martial arts competition of the five major cultivation families.

However, when it came to the rules of the martial arts competition, Zhou Chun still needed to haggle over the terms with the other four major families—they couldn’t just do exactly as they wished.

Subsequently, Zhou Chun devoted himself entirely to the organization of this event.

After much bargaining, he finally reached an agreement with the other families.

All participating Cultivators had two options for how to compete.

One was to enter the arena with their Spirit Pets but without the use of any Talismans.

The second was not to bring Spirit Pets into the arena, adhering to the old rules.

These two options were primarily aimed at Zhou Family Cultivators, but the restrictions were not as stringent as initially proposed.

Zhou Chun felt these limitations were still acceptable.

The timing for the event was also quickly set, seven months from now.

One day, while Zhou Chun was handling clan affairs in the Central Peace Hall, Zhou Zhengyuan, the steward of the Zhou Family Hundred Medicines Hall, suddenly came looking for him.

"Sixth Brother, you rarely leave Hundred Medicines Peak, so what brings you here today? Is there something you need my help with?"

Zhou Chun looked at the approaching Zhou Zhengyuan, surprise showing in his eyes.

This man, currently the best Alchemist in the Zhou Family, usually busied himself with Alchemy and cultivation on Hundred Medicines Peak and seldom descended the mountain.

He might be considered the most mysterious Cultivator of the "Zheng" generation in the Zhou Family.

In response to Zhou Chun’s surprised gaze, Zhou Zhengyuan’s dark, slightly red face betrayed an extremely serious demeanor.

He solemnly bowed to Zhou Chun and said, "I’m here to see the Vice Clan Leader today because there is an important matter I wish to report to the family."

Seeing this, the look of surprise in Zhou Chun’s eyes deepened.

Then, his expression turning solemn, he replied gravely, "Please speak, Sixth Brother."

"I attempted to concoct the Demon Spirit Pill again recently, and once more, I failed!"

"But this failure has made me realize, it’s not my Alchemy skills that are lacking, but my cultivation level!"

"If I could reach the Foundation Establishment Stage, I swear on my life, I would definitely succeed in concocting the Demon Spirit Pill!"

"Therefore, my visit to the Vice Clan Leader today is to request the family’s support in my Foundation Establishment!"

Zhou Zhengyuan looked earnestly at Zhou Chun, speaking his intentions with utmost seriousness.

And as Zhou Chun listened to him, his expression shifted slightly.

He finally understood why Zhou Zhengyuan would take the initiative to leave Hundred Medicines Peak to find him.

Truthfully, had any other Family Cultivator made such a request, Zhou Chun would simply think their mind was addled to dare making such a demand of the family’s higher-ups.

But Zhou Zhengyuan was different. Firstly, his nature was direct, and secondly, as the most skilled in Alchemy in the Zhou Family, he undoubtedly had the right to make such a request.

Although he didn’t have to be so blunt, he could have approached in a more gentle manner and with subtler wording.

Now that he had spoken openly, Zhou Chun could no longer ask him to present his case in a different way.

Zhou Chun then nodded solemnly, "I understand. I will report this to the Clan Leader and the Supreme Elder, and should there be a decision, you will be informed as soon as possible, Sixth Brother!"

"Thank you, Vice Clan Leader. I will return and await the news," Zhou Zhengyuan said before bowing to Zhou Chun and promptly left without dawdling.

Such straightforward behavior made Zhou Chun shake his head.

And it was fortunate that he was not the type to harbor petty grudges; otherwise, such an attitude might have led to some passive-aggressive retribution.

Perhaps it was precisely because he dedicated his energy to Alchemy and cultivation that he had managed to stand out among the Alchemists.

As Zhou Chun thought this, he began to consider the feasibility of Zhou Zhengyuan’s request.

In fact, with seven Cultivators currently at the Foundation Establishment Stage in the Zhou Family, Zhou Mingde, Zhou Daoyi, and others among the core leaders of the Zhou Family had no plans yet to support any new candidates for Foundation Establishment.