Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

At that time, almost all the Zhou Family elders were still in the dark, unaware of just how much the three core high-level members had secretly done.

Upon hearing of the Vice Clan Leader Zhou Chun's disappearance, they were all incredibly shocked.

Elders who had received Zhou Chun's kindness, like Zhou Jiahe and Zhou Jiapeng, reacted intensely, each insisting on joining the search for Zhou Chun.

Seeing this, Zhou Mingde felt extremely gratified.

Clearly, after years of effort, Vice Clan Leader Zhou Chun had successfully earned the heartfelt recognition of all the high-level Zhou Family members and had won the love and respect of most Zhou Family cultivators.

"If that's the case, if Daoyi can establish his Purple Mansion, we can take advantage of the situation and have Zhengchun officially succeed the position of Clan Leader!"

He thought to himself and promptly used his authority to suppress the suggestions of the other elders, merely arranging for Clan Leader Zhou Daoyi to accompany him on the search.

It was highly inappropriate for both the Supreme Elder and the Clan Leader to leave home at the same time, something the Zhou Family elders should have strongly opposed.

But because of Zhou Chun's paramount importance to the family, and their deep understanding of Clan Leader Zhou Daoyi's appreciation of Zhou Chun, in the end, all elders except for Elder Zhou Chongshan did not offer strong objections.

And so, the event simply took place.

Afterward, with Liu Shiyun staying behind with Taoist Mingxia's token to help guard the Zhou Family, Zhou Mingde and Zhou Daoyi left the family gates together.

Three days later, Zhou Mingde, Zhou Daoyi, and Zhou Chun all appeared together at the bank of Dragon Abyss Marsh, making contact with Lu Ran.

Not long after that, Lu Ran appeared before the trio.

"Senior Lu, this is Zhou Mingde, my Zhou Family's Supreme Elder. This time, the three of us have come to assist you in obtaining the 'Thousand Year Grass'."

Upon seeing Lu Ran again, Zhou Chun introduced Zhou Mingde with a smile.

But after hearing his words, Lu Ran furrowed his brows slightly and said, "Little Friend Zhou, are you sure you're not joking? Even with Taoist Friend Zhou's initial stage Purple Mansion cultivation level, no matter if he joins forces with me, we are still no match for that Azure Flame Pigeon!"

"Rest assured, Taoist Friend Lu, we are very clear about the strength of a third-tier superior Demon Beast like the Azure Flame Pigeon. Since we dare to snatch food from the tiger's mouth, naturally we have something to rely on!"

Zhou Mingde said calmly and confidently.

This made Lu Ran look at him more intently, and then his gaze fell on the Spirit Beast Pouch at his waist.

Finally, he nodded thoughtfully and said, "Alright then, since you're so confident, let me take you to find that Azure Flame Pigeon!"

After speaking, he led the way.

Following behind Lu Ran, Zhou Chun and the others traveled a thousand or two thousand miles through the wilderness before stopping outside a riverfront mountain range.

"That mountain range is the Azure Flame Pigeon's territory. It's not some Spirit Mountain blessed land, but the existence of the 'Thousand Year Grass' keeps it from leaving that place."

Lu Ran pointed toward the mountain ahead and quietly explained the situation.

Then, he looked at the three members of the Zhou Family and said, "Can you show me what you're relying on now?"

"Of course, we can."

Zhou Mingde and Zhou Daoyi exchanged a glance and simultaneously slapped their Spirit Beast Pouches, releasing their beloved pets.

When the third-tier Demon Fire Jackal and third-tier Green Flood Dragon appeared, Lu Ran's eyes instantly bulged with shock.

He stared incredulously at the third-tier Green Flood Dragon, then at Zhou Chun, his mouth agape.

Then, with a bitter smile and a sigh, he said, "If it weren't for the things you Taoist Friend Zhou had done earlier, I would suspect that you're people from the Dragon Transformation Sect!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun immediately chuckled and said, "Hehehe, please forgive me, Senior Lu. The existence of this third-tier Green Flood Dragon is a supreme secret of our Zhou Family, truly not convenient for outsiders to know!"

"How about it? Do you think now, Taoist Friend Lu, that we are capable of dealing with that Azure Flame Pigeon?"

Zhou Mingde looked at Lu Ran with a calm gaze, asking leisurely.

After hearing this, Lu Ran's expression changed for a moment before he smiled wryly and gave a bow, saying, "Lu had underestimated the strength of Taoist Friend Zhou and the Zhou Family. I apologize to Taoist Friend Zhou here!"

Then, reinvigorated, he spoke with zeal, "Enough, with Taoist Friend Zhou and these two third-tier Demon Beasts' assistance, it's more than enough to deal with that Azure Flame Pigeon!"

The Azure Flame Pigeon was indeed formidable, but two against one was a different story.

With no difference in realm, as a third-tier superior Demon Beast, it was impossible to win against two Purple Mansion Cultivators and two third-tier Demon Beasts.

As soon as he volunteered, Lu Ran went to lure out the Azure Flame Pigeon.

He soared into the air and flew straight towards the mountain range.

Before long, a bluish-green light was chasing him out from within the mountains.

It was none other than a pigeon bathed in bluish-green flames.

Despite its small stature, clearly a third-grade top-tier Demon Beast, its wingspan was less than twenty feet.

Yet within its small body, it harbored tremendous power.

The bluish-green feathers on its body were extremely gorgeous, resembling a peacock's, with exquisite patterns that fluttered like flames.

This was the Azure Flame Pigeon, a rather powerful high-level Demon Beast.

The bluish-green Demon Fire on its body was not only extremely hot but also contained a special toxic substance. Even the Fire Divine Jackal, another fire-type Demon Beast, dared not let this fire touch its body.

It was for this reason that Lu Ran had repeatedly been defeated by it.

But this time, the Azure Flame Pigeon could no longer be arrogant.

As it chased after Lu Ran, its old nemesis who had come to provoke it many times before, it quickly found itself surrounded by Zhou Mingde, the Fire Divine Jackal, and the Green Flood Dragon, who had jumped out.

With a dragon chant!

The Green Flood Dragon Qingqing struck first.

Opening its mouth, a green-white spiritual light converged, turning into a Green-White Wind Dragon that ferociously pounced on the Azure Flame Pigeon.

Chirp—

Not to be outdone, the Azure Flame Pigeon cried out and spat out a bluish-green flame, which transformed into a bluish-green Firebird, confronting the Green-White Wind Dragon.

When the two collided mid-air, they quickly merged into a maelstrom of storm and flame, dying the sky a shade of aquamarine.

In the end, the Green-White Wind Dragon was slightly weaker and was completely incinerated and refined by the bluish-green flames.

But at that very moment, the attacks from the Fire Divine Jackal and Zhou Mingde bombarded the Azure Flame Pigeon, and Lu Ran too rallied his spirits to rejoin the battle.

With such a united assault, the Azure Flame Pigeon was overwhelmed and unable to cope.

Meanwhile, Zhou Chun and Zhou Daoyi took the opportunity to sneak towards the mountains where the pigeon's nest lay.

The objective of this mission was not to kill the Azure Flame Pigeon, but to seize the Thousand Year Grass it was guarding.

Thus, the plan was for Lu Ran and Zhou Mingde to work together to trap the Azure Flame Pigeon, preventing its escape for a short duration while Zhou Daoyi and Zhou Chun harvested the Thousand Year Grass.

As long as the Spirit Grass was in their hands, they would have no need to fight the Azure Flame Pigeon to the death.

Chirp chirp!

The Azure Flame Pigeon soon noticed the movements of Zhou Daoyi and Zhou Chun, and it cried out in alarmed anger, immediately attempting to break through the encirclement to protect its nest.

But as soon as it made a move, several attacks struck it, forcefully blocking its retreat.

Before long, Zhou Daoyi and Zhou Chun located the Azure Flame Pigeon's nest and laid eyes on the Thousand Year Grass.

At first glance, this exceedingly rare Spirit Grass seemed quite unremarkable, just a grass that looked like Ophiopogon japonicus, with a green hue.

But upon closer inspection, one could notice tiny golden specks, the size of sesame seeds, on the leaves on the side facing away from the sun. Explore more adventures at empire

It is said that for every year the Thousand Year Grass grows, another golden speck appears.

"Eh, there's also a Green Glow Ganoderma here!"

As Zhou Chun was focusing his attention on the Thousand Year Grass, he suddenly heard Clan Leader Zhou Daoyi's surprised exclamation.

He looked over and saw that indeed, on the Spirit Wood where the Azure Flame Pigeon had built its nest, there grew a Green Glow Ganoderma, which seemed to be five or six hundred years old as well.

He then involuntarily curled his lips into a smile and said, "Not bad, not bad. With this Green Glow Ganoderma as a bonus, this venture was not in vain after all."