Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming-Chapter 1229 - 518: Attitude of Green Lotus Temple [Subscribe Request] _2

Chapter 1229: Chapter 518: Attitude of Green Lotus Temple [Subscribe Request] _2

Speaking of this, she sighed softly and said: "However, Junior Brother Master Singsong’s concerns are not unfounded. If we can’t eliminate all of the Zhou Family’s Golden Core Stage cultivators at once, and they endure silently for a century before stirring up trouble, I’m afraid our sect may never have peace!"

Her response could be described as ambiguous, leaving no clue as to which side she truly leaned toward.

Taoist Yiyang and Master Qingwei exchanged glances at this moment, both frowning.

Just then, Taoist Nun Qingsu spoke again, "Junior Brother Yiyang, perhaps you should first inquire with the Moon Wheel Sect and see where they stand on this. Now that the Zhou Family has aligned itself with them, if we’re going to beat the dog, we must look to its master and get their opinion first."

Upon hearing this, Master Qingwei immediately retorted, "Do we, the Green Lotus Temple, have to let the Moon Wheel Sect decide how we handle matters on our own turf? If the Moon Wheel Sect forbids us from dealing with the Zhou Family, are we supposed to watch as they grow under its protection, eventually seizing everything from us?"

Surprisingly, Taoist Nun Qingsu nodded in agreement without hesitation, saying, "Master Qingwei, you are absolutely right. If the Moon Wheel Sect forbids us from dealing with the Zhou Family, then truly, we cannot act openly against them!"

Sighing deeply, she continued, "Alas! I know all of you, Junior Brothers, have your heart set on reviving the sect, turning the tide, and ensuring that the legacy our ancestor built does not fall into decline in our hands!"

"But the reality is that such a possibility has grown remote! Without a Nascent Soul Stage True Person overseeing the sect, even if we have an abundance of Golden Core Stage cultivators, it’s no longer enough to instill genuine awe and submission from those Golden Core families at their core!"

"Rather than igniting a pointless feud over things we are destined to lose, it’s better to use this remaining century or so of relatively safe time to accumulate resources for the sect, live frugally, and hope that someday another genius with potential to reach the Nascent Soul Stage will arise and restore the glory of our sect!"

It seemed she had already resigned herself to the inevitable decline of the Green Lotus Temple, as though she had seen through everything.

Yet neither Master Qingwei nor Taoist Yiyang seemed able to accept her reasoning.

Master Qingwei quickly spoke up, "Senior Sister Qingsu, you overstate the matter. Though our sect has no Nascent Soul Stage True Person overseeing it, we still rely on the foundation left by Ancestor Qingxiao, standing firmly as the third most powerful force in Jingguo Country. At present, no one can challenge our position!"

"Moreover, to raise a Nascent Soul Stage True Person in the future, we must continue to stabilize our current position and domain. Without adequate resources, how could we sustain the immense cost required to nurture a Nascent Soul Stage True Person?"

Taoist Yiyang nodded repeatedly, adding, "Master Qingwei is absolutely correct. Even though our sect has seen some decline, we remain the third greatest power in Jingguo Country and still the dominant force in the southern cultivation world of Jingguo!" freewebnσvel.cøm

Their words quickly garnered agreement from many Green Lotus Temple Elders, who were strongly supportive of their perspective.

Indeed, there was truth in what they said.

Taoist Nun Qingsu understood this as well, but she made no attempt to persuade them otherwise.

She simply shook her head lightly and said, "As I said before, I have grown old and can no longer intervene in sect affairs. Since Junior Brother Yiyang is now the Sect Leader, everything will be decided by you!"

Upon hearing this, Taoist Yiyang pondered briefly and did not decline. He nodded immediately and said, "In that case, I will personally visit the Moon Wheel Sect to learn their stance. At the same time, I will invite them to send representatives to attend the memorial ceremony for Senior Brother Qingchen!"

Taoist Nun Qingsu raised no objections, and thus the matter was swiftly settled.

Meanwhile, Zhou Chun returned to the Zhou Family and began making some arrangements for his clan.

Though he believed that the Green Lotus Temple was unlikely to go mad and directly siege the Zhou Family Mountain Gate, he still prepared for the worst-case scenario, arranging for a few promising younger Zhou Family cultivators to take refuge in the Wasteland Territory and the Bamboo Leaf Island fly-in land in Yueguo Country, just to be safe.

Among the Zhou Family’s few Purple Mansion Phase cultivators, Zhou Daoyi was assigned to Bamboo Leaf Island in Yueguo Country, while Zhou Xinlan and Zhang Liang were sent to the Wasteland Territory.

This way, as long as not all three Golden Core Stage cultivators of the Zhou Family were annihilated, the Zhou Family would still have hope for revival.

Zhou Chun remained confident in his survival abilities, believing that even if a Golden Core Late Stage cultivator personally targeted him, they might not succeed in taking his life.

To avoid causing panic, he used various reasonable excuses for these relocations.

Even the Purple Mansion Phase Elders of the Zhou Family could only speculate discreetly, unable to uncover the truth.

After a tense half-month wait, Su Yunniang suddenly arrived at the Zhou Family as a representative of the Moon Wheel Sect.

"We’re all family here, so I won’t beat around the bush with you, Zhengchun. This time, I’m here as an emissary on behalf of Sect Leader Uncle," she said bluntly.

"A few days ago, Sect Leader Taoist Yiyang personally visited our sect and met with Sect Leader Uncle. What they discussed is unknown to me, but following this meeting, Sect Leader Uncle specifically sent me to deliver this message to your Zhou Family."

Su Yunniang’s tone turned serious as she looked at Zhou Chun and said, "Either your Zhou Family directly relinquishes Jiufeng Ridge Spirit Land, or you send representatives to compete in three matches of bet duels with the Green Lotus Temple to determine who will keep Jiufeng Ridge."

Upon hearing these words, Zhou Chun’s expression changed drastically. He looked at her and exclaimed, "Why has it come to this? Doesn’t Sect Leader Uncle understand the significance and importance of Jiufeng Ridge to my Zhou Family?"

He felt a simmering frustration internally.

Since the Zhou Family’s allegiance to the Moon Wheel Sect, they had been diligent and compliant, fulfilling nearly every request made by the sect, far more subservient than when they had followed the Green Lotus Temple.

Who could have expected that Baiyue True Person wouldn’t even consult the Zhou Family in this case, directly deciding on such a matter for them?

To put it harshly, this was ignoring the Zhou Family’s existence, showing no regard for the opinions of the Zhou Family’s Golden Core Stage cultivators.

"Oh? Are you angry already?" Su Yunniang glanced at Zhou Chun, her tone carrying a hint of mockery.

This was one of her less agreeable traits—she often liked to tease younger relatives using her seniority.

Zhou Chun might have truly been irked this time; hearing her words, he didn’t flatter her as he usually did.

Instead, he replied coldly, "How could this junior dare be angry with the Senior Sect? After all, the Zhou Family’s hundreds of members depend on the Senior Sect for survival!"

His response caused Su Yunniang to suddenly restrain herself.

Quietly, she added, "Don’t be upset. The Green Lotus Temple is, after all, Jingguo Country’s third greatest force, and the late Qingxiao True Person sacrificed himself for an unparalleled cause, earning immense merit. Nations and sects alike owe him a favor."

"Although the war ended only decades ago, Qingxiao True Person’s accomplishments are still widely celebrated. Taoist Yiyang of the Green Lotus Temple personally came to our sect, and Sect Leader Uncle had to consider Qingxiao True Person’s legacy. He couldn’t ignore Taoist Yiyang’s request."

"Besides, Jiufeng Ridge Spirit Land was originally in the traditional territory of the Green Lotus Temple. In both sentiment and principle, they have every right to reclaim it at any time!"

Bringing this up only inflamed Zhou Chun further.

He retorted immediately, "What do you mean ’in both sentiment and principle’? When my Zhou Family joined the Moon Wheel Sect, it was precisely to safeguard this family land—this was something Baiyue True Person had promised at the time!"

"If we ultimately still lose our family land, why would we or the Zhou Family continue to serve the Moon Wheel Sect? Why not simply migrate out of Jingguo Country altogether!"

These words left Su Yunniang speechless.

She could only respond, "Sect Leader Uncle must have his own plans. Zhengchun, for now, you should follow his instructions. Besides, remember that earlier, had it not been for Sect Leader Uncle convincing Tianjing True Person to assist, the Black Dragon Hall Master from the Dragon Transformation Sect might have gotten away!"

Her words were somewhat indirect but clearly meant to remind Zhou Chun that the Moon Wheel Sect had previously saved both the Zhou Family and him.

Zhou Chun fell silent after hearing this.

His mind churned with thoughts before finally nodding and saying, "Alright, then Aunt, please explain the bet duel arrangement. How does the Green Lotus Temple intend to compete?"