Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming-Chapter 465 - 246: Ambushed on Jiufeng Ridge [Subscribe Please]_2

The crowd parted to reveal an old man with white hair, his face etched with anxiety, repeatedly bowing to Zhou Chun—the words just now had indeed come from his mouth.

Upon hearing what he said, several Loose Cultivators also began to clamor.

"That’s right, we just want to leave now, so please, Vice Clan Leader Zhou, don’t delay us any longer!"

"Vice Clan Leader Zhou, if you need people to help defend the Zhou Family, just say so directly. I just want to leave now, so please issue the order to let us go!"

"I merely paid rent to cultivate at Jiufeng Ridge; now I have urgent matters and need to leave. Why is the Zhou Family obstructing me?"

These Loose Cultivators who had not gone to the frontlines were not the type who had the courage to fight against the Beast Tide, and each one was crafty indeed.

They certainly understood Zhou Chun’s intentions for being there at this time, but they had no interest in his cajoling—they just wanted to quickly leave the dangerous land of the Zhou Family.

"Fellow Daoists, you misunderstand. If you wish to leave, the Zhou Family naturally will not stop you. However, I must remind you all that once you exit the mountain gate, your safety will no longer be the responsibility of the Zhou Family. Should you encounter the encroaching Beast Tide by then, do not blame Zhou for not warning you!"

Having said that, Zhou Chun did indeed order for the mountain gate’s entrance to be opened.

But now that it was opened, those Loose Cultivators who had shouted about wanting to leave immediately became hesitant, staring at the open mountain gate entrance, suddenly unable to move their feet.

Seeing this, Zhou Chun did not bother with these fellows and immediately continued, "According to the information from our Zhou Family, the Beast Tide attacking us this time is just a small part. The number doesn’t exceed a thousand and is entirely within the scope of what our Zhou Family can handle."

"Moreover, we have notified the Green Lotus Temple elders stationed at Hongya Marketplace with the Thousand Mile Transmission Talisman. Reinforcements will also arrive at the Zhou Family soon. After all, Lianzhou lies just beyond our Zhou Family, and the Green Lotus Temple will surely not stand by and watch the Beast Tide enter Lianzhou!"

"Therefore, if fellow Daoists choose to stay with the Zhou Family, we will not only distribute Talismans to each of you to face the enemy for free, but we will also provide a daily allowance of Spirit Coins as compensation for those who stay. Just being in the Qi Refinement later stages entitles you to ten Spirit Coins a day!"

After delivering this speech, Zhou Chun waved his hand and announced, "Alright, I’m done speaking. You have only half a quarter of an hour to decide whether to go or stay. After that time, the Array will be completely closed, and it will not be opened for anyone again."

As his words fell, he descended to the ground, sat down cross-legged, and closed his eyes to rest.

Watching this scene, those Loose Cultivators found themselves in a dilemma.

But half a quarter of an hour wasn’t long, leaving no room for them to hesitate for too long.

Consequently, those with more decisive personalities among the Cultivators quickly made their decisions on the spot.

"Damn it, I refuse to believe I’ll be that unlucky!"

A middle-aged man cursed, dashing straight towards the mountain gate entrance and quickly left through the Zhou Family’s mountain gate.

With one leading the way, several other cultivators who were usually confident in themselves also followed one after another, leaving the Zhou Family.

By the time half a quarter of an hour had passed, nearly half of the Loose Cultivators present had departed.

Zhou Chun, who had kept his eyes closed the whole time, immediately rose to his feet and addressed those who had chosen to stay, "Alright, half a quarter of an hour has elapsed. Since fellow Daoists have chosen to stay, the Zhou Family will not mistreat you. Please go to our clan’s External Affairs Hall now to register your cultivation levels and receive the compensation and rewards provided by our Zhou Family."

As he spoke, he sealed the Formation’s entrance and instructed the Clan Leader, Zhou Daoyi, to fully activate the Mountain Protection Array.

The Zhou Family’s Mountain Protection Array was known as the "Five Directions Mirlo Array," a highly mysterious and forbidden Formation.

This Array combined offense, defense, and illusion, featuring various profound transformations, with power that could be increased or decreased as needed.

If it were set up over a high-grade Spirit Vein, controlled by a Golden Core Stage Cultivator who understood its intricacies, and supported by four or more Purple Mansion Phase Cultivators, even four or five Golden Core Stage Cultivators attacking it would hardly be able to shake the Array in the slightest.

Regrettably, although the Jiufeng Ridge of the Zhou Family was also extraordinary in terms of Spiritual Energy, the level of its Spirit Vein still fell within the category of mid-grade.

Moreover, due to the scarcity of resources, when Zhou Chongshan set up the "Five Directions Mirlo Array," the materials used were not top-notch, and even after years of improvements and replacements, it was never fully perfected.

Therefore, even with Zhou Daoyi, a Purple Mansion Phase Cultivator, presiding over the formation, and the assistance of four others—Zhou Chun, Zhou Jiahe, Zhou Jiapeng, and Zhou Zhengyuan—whether they could withstand the impact of the Beast Tide was something not even Zhou Chongshan, the one who set up the formation, could guarantee.

Regardless, when the "Five Directions Mirlo Array" was fully activated and the multicolored Array Protective Shield completely enveloped the Zhou Family Mountain gate, it was like taking a reassurance pill for the cultivators inside, giving them much peace of mind.

Then, under the command of Zhou Chongshan, who was unable to fight due to his injuries, each Zhou Family Cultivator and hired Loose Cultivator took their positions on the edge of the formation, where they could best launch their attacks.

Almost at the moment the cultivators inside Zhou Family Mountain gate were ready for battle, the silhouettes of several hundred Demon Beasts appeared within the line of sight of the Zhou Family Cultivators inside the gate.

On seeing that there were fewer than five hundred Demon Beasts, many of the Loose Cultivators who had chosen to stay and help the Zhou Family breathed a sigh of relief.

Having practiced with the Zhou Family for a long time, they were familiar with the general strength of the Zhou Family and believed that such a number of Demon Beasts could not possibly break through the Zhou Family’s Mountain Protection Array.

However, at that moment, several Loose Cultivators who had previously chosen to flee returned to the Zhou Family Mountain gate in a state of panic, crying and begging for the Zhou Family to open the formation and let them in.

Yet, no matter how they pleaded, Zhou Daoyi, who was in charge of controlling the formation, gave no response.

At this time, Zhou Daoyi, along with Zhou Chun and others, focused their attention on the several third-tier Demon Beasts within the herd.

They saw five third-tier Demon Beasts, which were a Dark Purple Giant Tiger, a Black-Haired Giant Bull with golden horns, a One-Horned Fire Wolf, a Green Giant Eagle, and an Earthy Yellow Giant Scorpion.

The Dark Purple Giant Tiger and Black-Haired Giant Bull were both upper third-tier Demon Beasts, the One-Horned Fire Wolf and Green Giant Eagle were mid third-tier, and the Earthy Yellow Giant Scorpion was a lower third-tier Demon Beast.

Such a lineup was incredibly impressive!

"I didn’t expect that One-Horned Fire Wolf to be among them!"

Zhou Daoyi’s gaze swept over the five third-tier Demon Beasts, finally resting on the One-Horned Fire Wolf.

Looking at the wound on the One-Horned Fire Wolf that had yet to fully heal, he confirmed it was the same one that had fled from Golden Chicken Mountain that day.

Aoo~~

Following a deafening roar of a ferocious tiger, the Demon Beast Army outside Jiufeng Ridge immediately launched an attack on the Zhou Family Mountain gate.

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Zhou Chun’s expression shifted slightly as if sensing some kind of danger.

Outside the formation, after the Dark Purple Giant Tiger let out a roar to signal the attack, it leapt forward and spat out a black-purple fireball toward the Array Protective Shield.

The Black-Haired Giant Bull was not far behind with a bellow; its horn blazing with golden light, it charged, horns first, towards the Array Protective Shield midair.

With the demonstration set by the two upper third-tier Demon Beasts, the rest of the Demon Beasts no longer hesitated, howling and rushing to attack the Zhou Family Mountain gate.

Boom! Boom!

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Loud explosions echoed continuously above Jiufeng Ridge, as various spells hit the multicolored Array Protective Shield formed by the "Five Directions Mirlo Array," causing the shield’s radiance to fluctuate and shimmer incessantly.

On top of the five crucial pillars of the formation at Jiufeng Ridge, Zhou Daoyi, the primary individual presiding over the formation, and the four Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators, including Zhou Chun, were all fully focused on channeling Mana to control the Formation Flags and draw Spiritual Energy from the Spirit Vein to maintain the operation of the Array Protective Shield.

At this time, none of the five could attack the Demon Beasts from outside, with only Zhou Mingde exerting efforts to harass those third-tier Demon Beasts, preventing them from freely using their Divine Skills to attack the great formation.

As for the Green Flood Dragon and Fire Divine Jackal, two third-tier Demon Beasts within the gate, they were on standby, not to be deployed against the enemy until the critical moment.