Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

Even Zhou Chun, who had been cultivating in seclusion, had once pondered the matter.

With his strength, if he truly put in the effort to compete, he could have become one of the "Seven Outstanding Cultivators" of the Heavenly Spirit.

But after taking various factors into consideration, he ultimately quenched that thought, choosing instead to continue cultivating in peace and watch the battlefield's ever-changing situation.

Not only that, he had also stopped those Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Zhou Family who sought to gain a reputation on the battlefield.

Those younger cultivators, full of reckless courage and often acting impulsively, could not simply be allowed by their elders to rush to their deaths.

However, for those Qi Refinement cultivators of the family who wished to seize an opportunity at Foundation Establishment on the battlefield, Zhou Chun did not intervene.

Although the Zhou Family did not lack Foundation Establishment Pills, it was impossible to take care of everyone.

Many Qi Refinement cultivators, lacking the aid of their elders, had no chance of saving enough Merit Points to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills on their own; going to the battlefield might be their only chance for advancement.

After all, on the battlefield, not only could one obtain rewards and Battle Merits for killing the enemy, but also the spoils of war from their bodies.

Don't think that just because the magic artifacts of Demon Path Cultivators can't be used by cultivators, they are worthless.

In fact, despite the ongoing war, the innate nature of cultivators to be selfish and profit-driven cannot be changed.

There are now many "Dark Markets" within the Fengguo Realm where the magic artifacts of Demon Path Cultivators can be sold for Spirit Coins, and vice versa.

For this kind of activity, even if the higher-ups on both sides are aware, they can only turn a blind eye.

Thus, indeed, many Loose Cultivators and Family Cultivators who joined the armed forces have managed to defy the odds and successfully reach Foundation Establishment on the battlefield.

Hence, if the Qi Refinement cultivators of the Zhou Family were truly determined to defy the heavens and change their fate on the battlefield, Zhou Chun would not only not obstruct them, he would also grant them talismans and elixirs for support.

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Fengguo, Green Forest Valley.

This place was originally the mountain gate of a Cultivator Family in Fengguo, but after the establishment of the Heavenly Spirit Legion, it became a regiment's station, with over three hundred cultivators stationed here.

Over the years, Green Forest Valley had been attacked numerous times by Demon Cultivators but had always stood resolute and firmly in the hands of the Heavenly Spirit Legion.

On this day, the battle-hardened and unyielding Green Forest Valley once again faced an attack from a large army of Demon Cultivators.

Among the verdant mountains, the Demon Path Cultivators either floated in mid-air or stood atop trees and rocks, unleashing relentless attacks toward Green Forest Valley, where the Mountain Protection Array was fully activated.

From a numerical standpoint, the quantity of Demon Path Cultivators was not too great, not exceeding three hundred.

However, among them were dozens of cultivators from the Corpse Demon Sect, controlling and commanding over a hundred refined corpses.

It must be said, this kind of warfare in the Cultivation World offered a prime opportunity for sects like the Corpse Demon Sect from the Demon Path to enhance their strength.

The corpses of cultivators that died on the battlefield were taken by them for refinement into corpses, as long as they were relatively intact.

Therefore, cultivators of the Corpse Demon Sect became essential for Demon Path Cultivators when attacking strongholds, using the refined corpses as disposable soldiers!

This time was no exception.

Under the assault of numerous refined corpses and Demon Path Cultivators, the Mountain Protection Array of Green Forest Valley soon began to shake.

"Quick, cultivators with Fire Element Techniques, focus your attacks on those refined corpses and eliminate those damned things first!"

"Those with Thunder Talismans and who can cast lightning spells, get ready. Once those abominable Yin Ghosts show up, act immediately; you must not let them break into the formation!"

"Reserve troops, be ready. If any emergency arises, support that area immediately!"

Inside Green Forest Valley, the Regiment Commander of the Heavenly Spirit Legion who was stationed here managed the defensive formations against the demon horde outside while methodically directing the cultivators under his command in various contingencies.

Having clashed with the Demon Path Cultivators more and more frequently, veterans from the Heavenly Spirit Legion had developed a set of countermeasures.

So despite the ferocious enemy offensive, this Regiment Commander remained completely composed and carried out his commands without any sign of panic.

He was well aware that although the Mountain Protection Array appeared to be shaking, it could hold for at least another two hours without issue.

Even before the Demon Path Cultivators surrounded Green Forest Valley, he had already sent out calls for reinforcements through various means; it wouldn't be long before help arrived to aid in repelling the enemy.

Not only the Regiment Commander of the Heavenly Spirit Legion thought this way, but Zhou Jiahe, who had served in the battlefield for ten years, thought similarly.

After ten years of battle, Zhou Jiahe had actually made progress in her cultivation, stepping into the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

She also became a squad leader several years prior, having been transferred to garrison Green Forest Valley.

During these ten years of battle, Zhou Jiahe had slain three Foundation Establishment and numerous Qi Refinement Demon Path Cultivators, accumulating substantial Battle Merits.

It was only unfortunate that she had less than twenty years of life remaining; otherwise, she really wanted to strive and see if she could gather enough spiritual objects on the battlefield to aid in opening her Purple Mansion.

Now, Zhou Jiahe only wished to complete her final five years of service before she could retire with honors.

This was a policy of the Heavenly Spirit Legion for conscripted Foundation Establishment cultivators: after fifteen years of service, they could opt to retire with honor.

However, just as Zhou Jiahe and her superior commanders felt confident that today's battle would be resolved as smoothly as usual, the situation suddenly changed.