Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

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Even certain exceptionally special "pseudo magical treasures" can only be activated by individuals possessing specific bloodlines.

Thus, many cultivators don't even know such things exist.

And there are numerous cultivators who, even upon seeing such an object, easily make the same mistake as Zhou Mingde just did.

The fact that Taoist Mingxia was able to possess a pseudo magical treasure made both Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping reevaluate his status within the Green Lotus Temple.

With a "pseudo magical treasure" in hand, even a mid-level Purple Mansion cultivator has the strength to challenge a late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator.

This is a truly precious treasure that can elevate one's battle prowess by an entire minor realm!

At this moment, the Black Dragon Protector was struck down by an arrow, suffering severe injuries on the spot.

By the time he struggled free from the white solid ice that had encased him, both Taoist Mingjian and Taoist Mingxia had already arrived nearby.

Seeing the "pseudo magical treasure" in Taoist Mingxia's hand, he also turned pale with despair flashing in his eyes instantly.

Let alone now that he was grievously wounded, even if he returned to the moment just after he had used the "Dragon Spirit Possession Talisman," he would not have been able to withstand the attack of the "pseudo magical treasure," with perhaps only a chance to escape with his life.

"It is said that the deeper one cultivates the Dragon Transformation Sect's 'Secret of Dragon Transformation,' the less control one has over one's own life and death. Therefore, even if higher-ups from the Dragon Transformation Sect were captured in the past, they would be killed by long-distance spells and wouldn't reveal anything!"

"So will you end it yourself, or shall I do the deed?"

In midair, Taoist Mingxia held a white ice bow, her jade fingers tightly gripping the bowstring, looking down at the Black Dragon Protector with a face as cold as frost and a tone equally icy.

Hearing her words, Taoist Mingjian, Zhou Mingde, and Wang Guangping also cast cold, indifferent glances at the Black Dragon Protector.

The high ranks of the Dragon Transformation Sect had no value alive, which had been confirmed long ago.

So now, even though the Black Dragon Protector was injured and surrounded, none of them harbored thoughts of capturing him alive.

Given his current state, he lacked even the strength to struggle in the face of death.

Only two paths lay before the Black Dragon Protector.

Either take his own life to maintain a bit of dignity,

or be killed by an arrow from Taoist Mingxia!

Watched like a lamb awaiting slaughter, the Black Dragon Protector felt a chill in his heart, experiencing true despair.

He first fell silent, his mind still searching for a way to escape.

But before he could think of a method worth trying, the ice bow in Taoist Mingxia's hand already glowed brightly, gradually forming an ice arrow.

This made him involuntarily close his eyes, then open them again, his face expressing desolation as he said, "To the victor belong the spoils, I admit defeat!"

After speaking, he glared, his eyes filled with resentful rage as he roared, "But don't get cocky! Our Dragon Transformation Sect, having laid dormant for eight hundred years before reemerging, will definitely reclaim what we lost!"

Whoosh!

Almost as soon as his roar ended, Taoist Mingxia's fingers released the bowstring.

Then a streak of cold light pierced the air, instantly striking the head of the Black Dragon Protector.

"Nothing but a pack of strays!"

"If we were able to drive you out of Jingguo Country before, we can surely break those dog's paws that reach out to us now!"

Looking at the mutilated, headless corpse on the ground, Taoist Mingxia responded contemptuously to the Black Dragon Protector's words, then casually placed the white ice bow back into her storage pouch.

Real dharma treasures can be assimilated and stored within the bodies of Golden Core Stage cultivators.

But "pseudo magical treasures" have lost that ability.

After taking the Black Dragon Protector's life so effortlessly, Taoist Mingxia turned her head to Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping and said, "For contributing greatly to the elimination of this scourge, my fellow Taoists, you each may choose an artifact from this scoundrel's possession."

"Additionally, I shall report your contributions to the sect. When the time comes for the sect to appraise merits and award, you both naturally will receive your rightful benefits!"

She was well aware that even though she was the one who killed the Black Dragon Protector, Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping had also made significant efforts.

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So now the spoils of war must certainly be divided between the two of them.

As for Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping, to hold off the Black Dragon Protector, the two had nearly exhausted the power of a Talisman Treasure, a loss that could not be considered small.

Therefore, when Taoist Mingxia mentioned this, they did not hesitate to claim their share.

They exchanged a glance and responded in unison, "Then we shall thank Taoist Friend Mingxia in advance!"

Afterwards, the duo searched the Black Dragon Protector's body for Magic Artifacts and, upon examination, Zhou Mingde chose the most valuable one, the Patterned Dragon Banner Magic Artifact.

This was Wang Guangping's way of returning the favor for Zhou's willingness to share the profits from killing the Fire Divine Jackal and slaying the Dragon Transformation Sect's Missionary Envoy.

In this battle, the Dragon Transformation Sect lost a Black Dragon Protector, five Missionary Envoys, and twenty-three ordinary Sect Members, a loss that was indeed heavy.

After this battle, the unsettled Cultivation World of Lanzhou finally calmed down.

Not wishing to expose that he had a "pseudo-Dharma Treasure," Taoist Mingxia specifically instructed Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping after the event not to reveal this matter.

Thus, when announcing the battle results to the outside world, the account of the Black Dragon Protector's killing was simply stated as Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping finding and holding off the Black Dragon Protector, and then Taoist Mingxia arriving to finish him off.

How exactly the Black Dragon Protector died was known only to the four people present at the time and the Golden Core Stage Elders of the Green Lotus Temple.

Zhou Mingde and Wang Guangping, who had made significant efforts in this battle, also gained the gratitude and admiration of many Lanzhou Cultivators following the announcement of the results.

The reputations of the Wang Family of Hongyao Valley and the Zhou Family of Jiufeng Ridge soared in Lanzhou, becoming unparalleled and highly prominent.

Perhaps as a way to encourage and set an example for the great families of Lanzhou,

seven days after the killing of the Black Dragon Protector, Green Lotus Temple announced the rewards for the Zhou Family and Wang Family for their meritorious deeds in the purging of the Dragon Transformation Sect's branch force.

The rewards seemed quite generous.

The Zhou Family received a Foundation Establishment Pill and an "Ascension Order," while the Wang Family obtained a Foundation Establishment Pill.

In addition, if there were any future conscriptions, both families would be exempt from one such conscription.

Furthermore, the rental fees for both families' shops in Hongya Marketplace would be waived for thirty years.

"The Foundation Establishment Pill is to be expected, rightfully earned, but this 'Ascension Order' is indeed somewhat unexpected. It must be that Taoist Friend Mingxia made some effort!"

Inside the Central Peace Hall, after sending off the Green Lotus Temple Disciple who came to present the reward, Zhou Mingde and Zhou Chun, along with the others, returned to the hall and discussed the rewards they had received.

The focus of their discussion was on the silvery-white token that Zhou Mingde was holding in his hand.

This token was engraved with the words "Ascension" on one side and a green lotus pattern on the other.

Such an item, known as an "Ascension Order," is a precious object used by great sects like the Green Lotus Temple to reward their vassal Cultivation families for their achievements.

Anyone possessing this "Ascension Order," regardless of Cultivation Level, aptitude, or age,

is entitled to use this object to join the Green Lotus Temple, and after reaching the twelfth layer of the Qi Refinement Realm, has the right to consume a Foundation Establishment Pill to attempt Foundation Establishment.

Its importance can be considered even greater than that of a Foundation Establishment Pill.

If the Zhou Family was willing, they could use this "Ascension Order" immediately to send a Clan Member at the twelfth layer of the Qi Refinement Realm to the Green Lotus Temple to consume a Foundation Establishment Pill and attempt Foundation Establishment.

Should they succeed, the Zhou Family would then have an Inner Sect Disciple in the Foundation Establishment Stage within the Green Lotus Temple.

Thus, under normal circumstances, the Green Lotus Temple would prefer to award a Foundation Establishment Pill rather than this "Ascension Order."

That was why Zhou Mingde believed that Taoist Mingxia had exerted himself to persuade the Green Lotus Temple to award such a treasure.

At this moment, after examining the token in his hands for a while, Zhou Mingde stored it away, saying solemnly, "Let me keep this item for now. We will decide how to use it after Daoyi returns."

As the Supreme Elder and since he had earned this item through his own efforts, the others naturally did not dare to object.

"As for this Foundation Establishment Pill..."

Zhou Mingde's gaze shifted, inevitably falling on Zhou Chun.