Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

Due to Zhou Family's outstanding performance in this war, coupled with the fact that Zhou Mingde once saved her life by chance, she decided to take refuge with the Zhou Family.

Such Qi Refinement Realm Loose Cultivators taking refuge with a Cultivator family clan were indeed present within the Cultivation World, thus this reply was also readily believable.

As for how the Family Cultivators should address Lin Wan'er, naturally, they uniformly referred to her as Elder Lin.

After all, the Zhou Family currently has only one Elder surnamed Lin!

Lin Wan'er herself was truly exceptional, having completed the introductory cultivation of the "Dragon Transformation Secret Technique" in a mere twelve days.

Zhou Chun had been able to complete the introductory cultivation of the "Dragon Transformation Secret Technique" in just three days, but that was because the top-tier "Golden Cauldron Profound Technique" that he cultivated had a strong reinforcing effect on the body.

Whereas Lin Wan'er had not cultivated such a top-tier body-refining Technique, yet she completed the introductory cultivation of the "Dragon Transformation Secret Technique" within twelve days, which was still a very impressive performance within the Dragon Transformation Sect.

After she had successfully cultivated the "Dragon Transformation Secret Technique" using the Flood Dragon Spirit Blood of the Green Flood Dragon Qingqing as a medium, she was officially bound together with the Zhou Family.

Therefore, it wasn't long before Zhou Mingde and Zhou Daoyi, in front of dozens of Qi Refinement Realm Zhou Family Cultivators, conferred upon her the title of "Honorary Elder" of the Zhou Family.

Simultaneously, with the formal addition of Lin Wan'er, the number of Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators possessed by the Zhou Family reached eight.

At this time, Zhou Chun also gave Lin Wan'er a new mission, which was to oversee the training of Zhou Family servants and devoted warriors like Xu Fu.

Lin Wan'er herself was in charge of intelligence work and had extensive experience in cultivating cultivators; her wilderness survival expertise was unparalleled amongst all in the Zhou Family.

Having her train those cultivators who were to be sent to Longxing Valley to establish a wilderness stronghold was undoubtedly the most suitable choice.

Another month passed, and Zhou Chongshan finally repaired the Zhou Family's Mountain Protection Array, the "Five Directions Mirlo Array."

Once the Formation was repaired and had passed the activation test, Zhou Chongshan suddenly turned to a few overjoyed senior Zhou Family members nearby and said, "This is the last time I'll exert effort for the family. I've already sensed that my end is near. From now on, I will quietly sort out my lifetime's understanding of Formation Dao in my residence. Unless it's an emergency, please do not disturb me again!"

"Chongshan, you..."

Zhou Mingde's complexion changed slightly as he looked at Zhou Chongshan, not knowing what was appropriate to say.

Every person's lifespan has a limit, and Cultivators are no exception.

Zhou Chongshan's lifespan was already not much, and the severe injuries he sustained in the southern campaign had accelerated the depletion of his Essence Energy. It was already quite remarkable that he could persevere to this day.

"Birth, aging, illness, and death are all part of fate; I have long since come to terms with this," Zhou Chongshan said, gently shaking his head, indicating that there was no need for any comforting words.

Moreover, he sighed softly and added, "Furthermore, having lived for more than two hundred years, I consider my life to have been meaningful. My only regret is that I can no longer serve the family and witness our family forge brilliance anew!"

He had devoted his life to the Array Dao without ever marrying. Now approaching his final moments, his deepest concern was his family.

Although the Zhou Family's situation was improving, without a Golden Core Stage Cultivator, it could not be considered to be reviving. Not being able to witness the Zhou Family's revival and the restoration of its brilliance was his greatest regret.

Hearing his heartfelt words, Zhou Chun couldn't help but say in a low voice, "Second Elder, the efforts you've made for our family and the merits you've created are all seen by every Clan Member and remembered in our hearts."

"As long as this Mountain Protection Array stands, as long as the Zhou Family endures, you will forever live on in our hearts!"

Hearing these words, Zhou Chongshan suddenly laughed, a laughter brimming with joy.

He reached out and patted Zhou Chun on the shoulder, smiling as he said, "Zhengchun, I'm very pleased to hear what you've said. I'm even more delighted that the Zhou Family can have an outstanding clan member like you. I believe with your leadership and that of the Supreme Elders, our Zhou Family will certainly be able to reconstruct its glory and reclaim everything that once belonged to us!"

"It surely will!"

Zhou Chun nodded firmly, his tone filled with unwavering determination.

Seeing Zhou Chun act this way, Zhou Chongshan's gaze flickered slightly, and after composing himself, he spoke gravely, "There are some words that I originally intended to share with you on my deathbed, Zhengchun. However, as the Supreme Elders are also present today, and I do not know if I will still have the chance to see you by then, I might as well speak my mind now!"

"Second Elder, please speak, I'm all ears!"

A flash of curiosity appeared in Zhou Chun's eyes, also eager to know what words Zhou Chongshan, wearing such a serious expression, intended to say.

Zhou Mingde, Zhou Daoyi, and others by the side also showed looks of curiosity.

"Your abilities are beyond question, Zhengchun, and nobody doubts your loyalty to the family. However, the changes you have made for the family have always seemed a bit too hasty, giving off an impression of being overly eager for success. This approach is actually not good!"

"The family is different from an individual. If an individual takes too big a step, at most they harm only themselves, but if the family takes too big a step, it is everyone in the family who gets hurt!"

"Previously, you were just the Vice Clan Leader, eager to prove and assert yourself, which is understandable. Besides, even if you made a mistake, we seniors were there to remind you and help you correct it."

"But now you have assumed the position of Clan Leader, and even for us Supreme Elders, it's no longer appropriate to oppose or negate some of your decisions casually."

"Once you truly make a mistake and the family incurs losses, it will not only be your dereliction of duty but will also cause the clan members to doubt you, and possibly even the Supreme Elders!"

"And you must understand, for a family to develop steadily and upwards, trust and unity are of utmost importance. Once the clan members begin to doubt the high-ranks of the family, no matter how many other advantages the family possesses, it will be difficult to progress any further!"

"Therefore, moving slowly at times is not something to fear. The fear lies in taking the wrong path, for it only leads further away from the goal!"

"This point, I hope you will keep it firmly in your heart. When you are about to make changes for the family in the future, be sure to listen more to the opinions of others, preferably those of the Family Cultivators below; do not just act on the belief that what you're doing is for the good of the family and clan members, disregarding how others feel!"

Having said that, Zhou Chongshan paused slightly, then glanced at Zhou Chun, who seemed to be moved by his words, and continued, "Secondly, I hope that you will spend more time on personal cultivation in the future. The affairs of the family can be shared with other Elders or Stewards. Although your talent is not exceptional, since you have successfully cultivated a top-level Cultivation Technique, you are the most hopeful in the family to reach Core Formation. You must make all the hardships you've endured worthwhile." Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire

"Thirdly, I hope you will consider the matter of finding a Dao companion. If you do not plan to remain unmarried for life, like I have, it's best to choose a Dao companion with whom you can progress. If you can provide the Zhou Family with a few descendants of good aptitude, that would be even better!"

After sharing these thoughts, Zhou Chongshan didn't wait for Zhou Chun to figure out how to respond, but simply waved his hand, saying, "Alright, this is all I wanted to say to you. Whether you listen or not is up to you. I'll head back first."

Then he flew alone towards the Formation Mystery Peak where he cultivated.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Chun quickly called out, "Second Elder, I will remember your words and will seriously consider the advice you've given!"

At that moment, Zhou Mingde took the opportunity to say, "The words spoken by Chongshan indeed come from the heart. Zhengchun, you really should give more thought to your personal cultivation and marriage matters."

"Yes, I will take it seriously."

Zhou Chun replied with a single word, offering no argument.

He had his own plans for his life, and even the advice of these elders would only serve as a reference for him.

How he would act was his choice to make.

Over a month passed, and the three major sects had finally tallied up the Battle Merits accumulated by the various cultivation families during the war, drafted associated rewards, and also publicly announced the compensation standards for the fallen.