Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming - Chapter 2435
Chapter 2435: Chapter 843: The Venerable’s Schemes
Kunwu Peak.
Time flies, in the blink of an eye, it’s been fifteen years since Zhou Chun returned from the Demon Element Realm.
In these years, he hasn’t gone anywhere, just retreated in his cave dwelling, occasionally listening to reports on the campaign in the Demon Element Realm.
After fifteen years, the demon-exterminating army has conquered two-thirds of the Demon Element Realm, killing nearly two hundred thousand demon cultivators of various ranks.
Behind such a rich harvest of battle results, the demon-exterminating army has also suffered considerable losses.
For this battle, the Zhou Family sent over two thousand five hundred of their cultivators, accounting for one-third of all clan members.
But in just over a decade, more than five hundred have fallen, and over a thousand Spirit Pets have perished!
This was thanks to Zhou Chun dispatching the Deer Monarch over there; otherwise, the losses would have been even greater without rescuing those not fatally wounded.
Among the fallen cultivators and demon beasts, there was no shortage of Golden Core Stage cultivators and Fourth Rank Magical Beasts!
Even Zhou Zhiying sustained some internal injuries while slaying an Old Demon at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage!
It shows how much the Zhou Family invested in this battle.
Of course, from Zhou Chun’s perspective, these sacrifices were worthwhile.
Because the number of demon cultivators that fell at the hands of Zhou Family cultivators was ten times their casualties.
On the merit list of the demon-exterminating army, Zhou Family cultivators ranked at the forefront in all realms!
Moreover, as news of the casualties and achievements spread across the Human Clan Cultivation Realm, the Zhou Family’s reputation indeed earned accolades.
People who once claimed the Zhou Family merely thrived under the shelter of Deity Transformation Stage Cultivators have mostly fallen silent.
The fallen Zhou Family cultivators carved out a rightful reputation for themselves and their clan with their blood and battle merits!
Simultaneously, through the cleansing effect of this war, when those Zhou Family cultivators who joined the demon-exterminating army return, many will undoubtedly become the future backbone of the Zhou Family, with many emerging as Golden Core Stage cultivators, even Nascent Soul Stage cultivators!
On this day, Zhou Chun received a message from Tai Geng Divine Venerable, inviting him to visit the cave dwelling.
Having read the message, he didn’t hesitate and soon set off for Tai Geng Divine Venerable’s cave dwelling.
“Greetings Senior Tai Geng, may I know the purpose of your invitation?”
In the cave dwelling, upon seeing Tai Geng Divine Venerable, Zhou Chun inquired respectfully about the reason for the invitation.
Among Deity Transformation Stage Cultivators, a formal invitation typically pertains to serious matters.
If it were just a friendly visit or a quest for enlightenment, one would usually go on their own initiative, without being invited.
Upon hearing his question, Tai Geng Divine Venerable shook his head and replied: “Taoist Friend Zhou, no need for such formality, we are fellow cultists, this notion of orders and instructions seems too bothersome for me!”
Despite these words, he quickly revealed his intentions.
“Taoist Friend Zhou, do you remember when you entrusted the Taixuan Sword Sect heritage to me? Now among those I’ve cultivated, someone finally succeeded in the Transforming Elixir and Forming Infant, ready to rebuild Taixuan Sword Sect, thus I’d like him to meet you, and perhaps get some advice on your experience in sect reconstruction.”
Hearing this, Zhou Chun was slightly taken aback.
If Tai Geng Divine Venerable hadn’t mentioned it, Zhou Chun might have forgotten about it.
After a brief moment of surprise, Zhou Chun gently nodded and said: “So that’s it, I understand. Senior Tai Geng, please summon the individual.”
Seeing his agreement, Tai Geng Divine Venerable immediately transmitted the summon.
The Nascent Soul Stage Sword Cultivator destined to re-establish Taixuan Sword Sect turned out to be a rare female Sword Cultivator.
This woman wore a plain white dress, her appearance seemingly ordinary, but the pure sword intent exuding from her body garnered Zhou Chun’s recognition.
As soon as this female Sword Cultivator entered, she solemnly paid homage to the two Divine Venerables: “Your junior Qi Suzhen pays respects to Senior Tai Geng Divine Venerable, pays respects to Chunjun Venerable.”
Tai Geng Divine Venerable nodded slightly: “Suzhen, I’ve previously briefed you about situations concerning Taixuan Sword Sect. Your sect and Taoist Friend Zhou have deep ties, and he possesses rich experience in sect reconstruction; follow his guidance well, and do not disappoint us!”
Qi Suzhen replied solemnly: “I understand, I won’t let you two seniors down!”
At this, Zhou Chun smiled slightly: “Taoist Friend Suzhen, rest assured, with Senior Tai Geng and myself backing your Taixuan Sword Sect, the reconstruction effort shouldn’t pose much difficulty.”
After meeting with Qi Suzhen, Zhou Chun gave her a token, instructing her to bring it to the Zhou Family and wait for him.
Following that, Zhou Chun and Tai Geng Divine Venerable engaged in discussions on cultivation insights and even sought advice concerning Sword Dao dilemmas.
After several days of exchange, Tai Geng Divine Venerable suddenly asked: “Has Senior Changchun contacted you these years?”
“No, why do you ask?”
Zhou Chun’s eyes twinkled, looking a bit surprised at Tai Geng Divine Venerable.
“It’s nothing much, just he mentioned previously that he doesn’t have much time to waste, probably preparing for ascension to the Upper Realm soon.”
“If that were the case, he has yet to gather us and discuss post-ascension arrangements, which seems somewhat unusual, doesn’t it?”
At this point, Tai Geng Divine Venerable’s face filled with puzzlement.