Reigning Supreme in countless worlds With Beast taming-Chapter 401 - 398 Dragon Baby’s Growth Potential - Preparing to Return to the Sect
Chapter 401 -398 Dragon Baby’s Growth Potential – Preparing to Return to the Sect
In the Cave Mansion, Qin Guanbao was sitting cross-legged with joy and satisfaction on his face.
He was delighted because he had just achieved the Golden Core Realm, fulfilling his long-held wish. Not only did his lifespan increase by several hundred years, but his physical condition had also become much stronger than when he was in the Foundation Establishment Realm.
He could already feel the robustness of his body, his spine straight as a rod, the long-lost sensation of strength returning once more, even giving him a feeling of vigorous energy.
His satisfaction came from advancing ahead of Qin Long. Even though they were only about half an hour apart, he hadn’t been surpassed by Qin Long, had he?
Otherwise, his name would have certainly been listed after Qin Long’s in the family genealogy, and that would have been embarrassing for him as an elder.
“Hehe, that kid Qin Long, he wants to compete with me?”
The Old Family Head shook his head and said proudly, “After all, I have diligently cultivated for nearly three decades. With so many years of experience accumulated, how could the younger generation compare with me?
Hmm, his rapid advancement must have been spurred by the disturbances I caused during my Core Formation. It must have touched his heart and enabled him to succeed!”
On the other side, Qin Long’s face was also full of smiles, with an uncontrollable joy emanating from the depths of his heart.
The Golden Core Realm was something every cultivator longing for advancement dreamed of achieving,
especially for a cultivator from a small family like him, reaching the Golden Core Realm was their biggest dream in the early stages of cultivation.
It wasn’t that they didn’t wish to become an immortal or a patriarch, but their vision was limited.
The ancestor who founded the Qin Family was also in the Golden Core Realm. Through generations of inheritance, since no cultivator had ever surpassed the ancestor in cultivation, the ancestor became the object of worship among successive generations of Qin Family cultivators. Thus, reaching the Golden Core Realm, just like the ancestor, became the ultimate aspiration for every family member who opened their Spiritual Acupoints.
Although Qin Long later joined the Beast Taming Sect and broadened his horizons, honestly, achieving the Golden Core was still his first dream.
Because it’s an insurmountable threshold in the path of cultivation that one must overcome to continue advancing.
Now that he had fulfilled his youthful dream, he was naturally joyful.
But what pleased him even more was the perfect timing of his advancement, which neither overshadowed the Old Family Head nor left him behind.
In fact, he had felt ready to advance a month ago, but knowing the Old Family Head’s concerns, he had deliberately polished his cultivation and delayed his advancement.
Only after hearing movements from the Old Family Head’s side did he finally succeed in advancing.
“Hehe, Uncle Nine must still be feeling proud!”
Qin Long’s lips curled into a smile, “Well, after all, he is an elder. It wouldn’t be proper to have my name listed before his in the family genealogy. Let’s let him have this one.”
After achieving Golden Core, Qin Long’s early confidence returned to him, transforming his spirit, energy, and essence instantly, looking nothing like the slight sense of decay he had when he was in the Foundation Establishment stage due to his Spirit being damaged and stagnant for many years.
Particularly after he had refined the Demon Dragon Egg, making the Demon Dragon his Lifebound Spiritual Beast, and then refining the Dragon Spirit Fruit, his entire body had been baptized by the Power of Giant Dragon Origin. Not only had his aura become strong, acquiring two talent skills from Fire Element Giant Dragons, but his demeanor had also changed. His already tall and burly figure seemed even more upright, his face adorned with a beard that accentuated the heroic spirit of a middle-aged man.
Several days later, even though the Qin Family did not openly announce it, since neither person had concealed their advancement, people soon noticed and the news quickly spread.
Thus, the news that both the Old Family Head of the Qin Family and Qin Long had advanced to the Golden Core Realm on the same day spread instantly throughout Tieling County. It even garnered wider attention, bordering on spreading to other counties, and prompted discussion among cultivators everywhere.
Although the Qin Family had exhibited considerable strength before this, possessing several Demon Core Realm Spiritual Beasts and dozens of Foundation Establishment Realm Golden Mountain Goats,
a Spiritual Beast, after all, is different from a cultivator.
It was only with cultivators within the Qin Family advancing to the Golden Core that the family’s foundation was truly solidified, making other families genuinely regard the Qin Family as a middle-tier cultivator family.
While the Qin Family did not broadly invite guests, the surrounding forces nevertheless came bearing gifts to celebrate of their own accord.
Especially those families allied through marriage to the Qin Family, each one of them seemed immensely joyful, feeling they had snagged a great advantage.
For families like theirs, which only had a few Foundation Establishment cultivators, having even one Golden Core Cultivator had been incredibly difficult; now, the Qin Family had produced two at once, signifying that they would maintain stability for the coming centuries. Plus, with such a vast mine at their disposal, resources weren’t a concern for the Qin Family, ensuring their prosperous continuation.
And those smaller families had seized the opportunity to marry their daughters into the Qin Family before it rose to prominence, not only securing a path for their daughters but also hitching a ride on the fast-rising wind of the Qin Family, enabling them to share in the benefits and thus procure more resources to train their own cultivators.
More importantly, having ties with the Qin Family meant that their usual rival families would hesitate before striking at them, weighing whether the Qin Family might intervene.
Though the likelihood was slim—after all, the Qin Family wasn’t a firefighting squad with the capacity to manage the affairs of so many families—it meant giving a bit more cultivation resources to these in-law families was the most they could expect in terms of special treatment. The Qin Family was not so saintly; however, this was still enough to make their adversaries wary.
Due to the vast turnout of cultivators coming to offer congratulations, including many local Golden Core Cultivators and even the rarely seen Old Family Master of the Zhao Family, both the old master and Qin Long had to end their seclusion early to receive the guests.
Indeed, these Golden Core Cultivators came primarily to forge connections with the Qin Family’s newly advanced Golden Core Cultivators, as inevitable interactions would arise due to living in proximity. Moreover, many who came were affiliated with the Beast Taming Sect with the understanding that fostering relationships would facilitate mutual assistance in times of need.
Yet, even more importantly, they aimed to make an impression on Qin Feng and become familiar.
In the past, they might have had the courage to befriend Qin Feng when he had just shown his formidable combat prowess, but after his achievements in slaying the Red Lotus Sword Master spread, they had lost the standing to do so, only able to approach him with lowered stances given that Qin Feng’s identity and potential were beyond the reach of these ordinary Golden Core Cultivators.
Qin Feng did not disappoint, briefly appearing at the banquet to meet the Golden Core Cultivators who had come to offer their congratulations; after exchanging a few words, he left directly.
This wasn’t due to newfound arrogance, but rather his high status; staying too long could spoil the atmosphere, so it was best to leave the organization of the banquet to the Old Family Master and others.
After advancing, Qin Guanbao looked in excellent health, with youthful vigor and a straight posture, laughing and skillfully managing the crowd, gracefully receiving congratulations while ruefully declining some people’s secret invitations to a three-day celebration at Baihua Pavilion.
It wasn’t that he wished to decline, but rather that he couldn’t go.
He had just advanced and needed time to stabilize his realm, seclude himself for insight into the changes of his realm, cultivate divine skills to enhance his combat strength, and he lacked free time.
Furthermore, as a dignified Golden Core Cultivator, mingling daily with Foundation Establishment Cultivators at Baihua Pavilion seemed beneath his status.
Usually, Golden Core Cultivators wouldn’t frequent Baihua Pavilion; they needed to maintain their dignity.
Golden Core Cultivators had their own circles and if they wished to seek pleasures, they could visit higher-level locations.
For example, in the market at the Chu Kingdom’s capital, there was a place known as Chu Pavilion.
“It is said that King Chu himself ordered its construction, and not only is the scenery beautiful, but it also houses numerous beauties.”
Qin Guanbao felt that he should also elevate his taste to another level.
More importantly, Qin Feng hadn’t left yet.
If he found out that he had rushed to the Baihua Pavilion right after his promotion, wouldn’t that damage the image Qin Feng held of him!
Following him, Qin Long’s tall and upright figure, his stride as firm as a tiger’s and graceful as a dragon’s, left a deep impression on the cultivators from the Gao Family of Anshan County who once harbored the intention of marrying their daughter to him.
Regrettably, Qin Long had never agreed, and now that he had succeeded in forming his Golden Core, their chances of becoming his father-in-law were extremely slim.
After the banquet, having sent off the cultivators from various places who came to celebrate, the Qin Family, besides receiving a multitude of congratulatory gifts, could truly secure their status as a mid-tier cultivator family. From then on, they would also have a certain renown in the Chu Kingdom.
“Now that Grandfather Ninth and Father have advanced to the Golden Core Realm, and our family is on the right track, I won’t stay long at home,” Qin Feng said to the two in the small hall, “I have been away from the Sect for too long. My main purpose for returning this time was to aid in the family’s development and to relax my mind after years of battling in other realms—constantly being in a state of tension can affect one’s mental state over time.
I’ve roughly adjusted my mindset during my time with the family. Given my identity, it’s not appropriate for me to stay away from the Sect for too long. Besides, my own cultivation techniques are not yet completely perfected; I need to return to the Sect and utilize the scriptures and techniques of the Scripture Repository Hall to perfect my path of cultivation, so I plan to leave today.”
“Your own cultivation is more important. It’s good to return to the Sect early,” Qin Long said, though he felt somewhat reluctant. Still, he did not hold him back as it might hinder his son’s cultivation progress.
He continued, “Go back and focus on your cultivation. Don’t worry about home. Now that the family is thriving, your uncle and I have achieved the Golden Core, and we have enough resources to cultivate more cultivators from among our kin. The family will only get better, so just concentrate on your cultivation!”
“Indeed,” the Old Family Master also nodded and said, “The higher your cultivation, the more our Qin Family will rise with the tide. Focus on your cultivation, and if you can achieve longevity in the future, our family might truly become a great clan.”
Qin Feng gave a slight smile, “Then Grandfather Ninth and Father also need to cultivate diligently. Otherwise, if I become an immortal and you are still in the Golden Core Realm, even if we are qualified to become a great clan, without sufficient strength to back it up, it would be in vain.”
“Haha…”
Qin Guanbao and Qin Long laughed heartily.
It was a laugh of joy and also full of hopeful delight for Qin Feng’s future.
They believed Qin Feng had boundless potential for the future, and he might really become an immortal—a belief bolstered already by his impressive strength.
“Don’t worry, don’t worry, even if this old man fails, your father won’t,” Qin Guanbao chuckled as he stroked his beard. “Although he hasn’t said anything, I know from the anomalies at the time of his advancement that his foundation is much deeper than mine. Moreover, his Lifebound Spiritual Beast is a descendant of a Dharma Image Realm Demon Beast. It is highly possible that he could achieve the Purple Mansion level or even become a Dharma Image Cultivator—everything depends on his fortune.”
“Ninth Uncle, don’t sell yourself short,” Qin Long quickly said. “The advantage of one’s current cultivation foundation doesn’t mean it will always be this way. The so-called foundation is primarily built on daily refining and accumulation. Previously, I merely benefitted from the light of the Dragon Spirit Fruit.”
With the continuous mining of the family’s ore veins, the future will continuously provide the family with Cultivation resources.
With Cultivation resources, Uncle Jiu’s Cultivation may not necessarily fall behind mine.”
“Exactly, Grandpa Jiu, don’t be discouraged. If you truly settle for your current Cultivation Realm and lack ambition, then there really won’t be any possibility of advancing to a higher realm in the future.”
Qin Feng also smiled and advised, but he didn’t say much more about it, because he knew that the Old Family Head wasn’t truly without aspiration, he just habitually placed the hopes for the family’s future on Qin Long, who had greater potential.
However, as long as time passes and the ore veins continue to produce, the family will be able to rely on the veins to continuously obtain various Cultivation resources.
As long as the resources are sufficient, he believed that the Old Family Head naturally would develop the determination to strive hard and pursue a higher realm.
“The Spiritual Beasts I left in the family, including the Tree Demon and Pangolin Demon Beast that haven’t been shown in front of outsiders, you can use them as you wish.”
Qin Feng said, “I left them to guard the family, and previously I didn’t show them just to keep one or two backups for the family to use at critical moments.
After that Tree Demon acquired a Cultivation Technique specifically developed by the Beast Taming Sect for plant spirits turning into Demon Monsters, it has gained much stronger control over its own Cultivation.
In my opinion, it could take a few years or as long as a century, but it will definitely advance to the Purple Mansion. The specific timing of its advancement will depend on its own understanding.”
“That’s great!”
The Old Family Head said excitedly, “Once the Tree Demon advances, our Qin Family will be able to walk sideways throughout Chu Kingdom.”
“I’m afraid not.”
Qin Feng smiled wryly, “Chu Kingdom is located on the frontier with a mix of various forces. Although on the surface the Major Sects only send a Purple Mansion Elder to oversee things, in reality, the situation here has always been chaotic. A slight carelessness could trigger a fight for territory, so the family must never depend on the Tree Demon that reaches Purple Mansion to act recklessly, lest it disrupt the balance among the several major forces.
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Besides, besides the Major Sects, there are several minor sects like the Fog Hidden Sect with most of their power in Chu Kingdom. They may not dare compete with our Sects, but they are dominator level forces locally. Compared with them, our Qin Family really doesn’t have the rights to be arrogant.”
Qin Guanbao gave a sheepish smile, “Don’t worry, I was just saying it casually. I wouldn’t really act recklessly.”
“Good, I trust Grandpa Jiu knows how to measure.”
Qin Feng nodded.
The Old Family Head was always smooth and cautious, obviously, he wouldn’t become arrogant and overbearing after gaining some strength.
Then he turned his attention to his own father, saying, “Father’s Lifebound Spiritual Beast just hatched not long ago. The young Demon Dragon doesn’t have much combat power yet, so you still need to invest more resources in the Demon Dragon.”
Qin Long’s Lifebound Spiritual Beast was indeed still a cute Dragon Baby and not very powerful in terms of combat. A dragon that has just been born not long ago could only rely on powerful innate abilities to defeat ordinary Foundation Establishment Demon Beasts. If faced with a Foundation Establishment Demon Beast with powerful bloodline and divine skills, it would be no match.
If estimated by the normal lifespan of the Giant Dragon Clan, Qin Long would need at least a thousand years for his Lifebound Spiritual Beast to mature, which is far too long.
However, fortunately, the Beast Taming Sect started by taming Spiritual Beasts, and after studying Spiritual Beasts for tens of thousands of years, they had developed a systematic inheritance for training various Spiritual Beasts, not to mention how to enhance the power of Lifebound Spiritual Beasts.
