Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming-Chapter 436 - 234: Beast Tide Attacks, Nascent Soul Appears [Subscribe Requested]

Chapter 436: Chapter 234: Beast Tide Attacks, Nascent Soul Appears [Subscribe Requested]

The Flood Dragon Clan has joined the battle!

When Zhou Mingde and Zhou Chun learned of this news, their expressions changed drastically, filled with shock and dismay.

Without a doubt, this was what they, or rather all the cultivators of Jingguo Country, were worried about.

It was precisely because they feared the Flood Dragon Clan from Dragon Abyss Marsh would join the battle that the three major sects of Jingguo had intended to fight a swift war, aiming only to kill the vital forces of Dragon Transformation Sect, not to occupy territory.

But who would have thought that in just over twenty days, the Flood Dragon Clan had made a speedy decision to join the battle!

This had become a major problem!

Zhou Mingde and Zhou Chun exchanged a glance, and then Zhou Chun immediately asked, “Taoist Friend Lin, are you sure the Beast Tide is split into two waves? Are you certain there is another wave heading towards Jingguo?”

“Absolutely, this is precise intelligence gathered personally by my foster mother!”

Lin Wan’er nodded emphatically, affirming the truth of the information.

With this, the Zhou duo cast aside all hope of good fortune.

Zhou Mingde then pursued the matter, asking, “Does Taoist Friend Lin Hongyu have any thoughts? Has she given any further instructions?”

Upon hearing this, Lin Wan’er’s expression turned solemn as she answered, “My foster mother said she will try to find the location of that Red Fire Flood Dragon, and then she requests Senior Zhou to help contact some Golden Core Stage cultivators to hunt the dragon!”

She was aware of Lin Hongyu’s plans, hence her demeanor and tone were extremely serious and earnest.

Just as expected!

Zhou Mingde sighed inwardly and nodded, saying, “I understand. Taoist Friend Lin, pass my words to Taoist Friend Lin Hongyu; as long as she can pinpoint the location of that Red Fire Flood Dragon and there truly is a suitable chance to hunt it, I will definitely do my utmost to help her!”

Regardless of whether he could fulfill it, he had to make that promise.

However, Lin Wan’er could not discern his true thoughts, and seeing him make the promise, she felt relieved and her expression visibly relaxed.

She respectfully acknowledged, “This junior will certainly relay Senior Zhou’s message to my foster mother!”

Then she withdrew on her own.

After she left, Zhou Chun suddenly commented, “This woman is quite capable, able to enter and leave the camp repeatedly; it seems Lin Hongyu has connections beyond our Zhou Family with other forces!”

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“A sly hare has three burrows. Since that woman Lin Hongyu dares to collaborate with our Zhou Family, she would naturally dare to work with others as well,” Zhou Mingde nodded, agreeing with Zhou Chun’s statement.

Then, furrowing his brows, he said in a grave voice, “The situation is now extremely dire. The participation of the Flood Dragon Clan could completely change the outcome of the war, and the impact of the Beast Tide on Jingguo could also put the cultivators staying behind in our clan at risk!”

“You mean to immediately report the news of the Beast Tide to the higher-ups?” Zhou Chun’s face showed surprise, but he had caught on to Zhou Mingde’s deeper meaning.

“Indeed, I am considering it, but I’m also reluctant to expose the relationship between our Zhou Family and Lin Hongyu in doing so,” Zhou Mingde nodded slightly, his expression showing his dilemma.

This was not because he wanted to earn credit and rewards; it was purely out of concern for his own safety and the overall situation.

With the current situation, informing Liu Yiping and other Golden Core Stage cultivators of the Flood Dragon Clan’s participation earlier than later would allow them to devise countermeasures sooner.

Otherwise, if they only discover the Beast Tide when it’s already upon the White Dragon Branch, it would be too late!

Yet, reporting this directly could save many lives, but it could also plant a time bomb for the Zhou Family.

Perhaps considering his merit in reporting at this time, Liu Yiping might not investigate the collusion between the Zhou Family and Lin Hongyu temporarily.

But after the war is over, it’s hard to say whether the Green Lotus Temple will not settle accounts with the Zhou Family in autumn.

So, Zhou Mingde felt truly troubled at the moment.

Zhou Chun understood this as well, so after hearing what had been said, his own expression turned contemplative.

After pondering for a while, Zhou Chun lifted his head thoughtfully and suggested, “Why not attribute the merit of reporting to Senior Lu Ran? We could say that it was Senior Lu who detected movements of the Demon Beasts, and thus discovered the Beast Tide, and then contacted us using a Thousand Mile Transmission Talisman!”

“As long as we can promptly alert Senior Liu and the others, in such times, they won’t be inclined to meticulously verify the truth of the matter!”

This was essentially choosing the lesser of two evils.

Compared to the egregious act of secretly allying with Lin Hongyu, Protector of Dragon Transformation Sect, to harm a member of the Jiang Family, a Purple Mansion Cultivator, trading with Lu Ran, who had possessed the body of a Scale Frog Alien Clansman, was undoubtedly a much lighter offense.

Moreover, the fact that the three major sects made a decisive move to march south against the Dragon Transformation Sect, Lu Ran was undoubtedly a significant contributor.

For the Zhou Family to trade with him, whether it was a crime was a debatable issue.

At the very least, the Green Lotus Temple was surely aware of the Zhou Family’s little maneuvers!

After all, the Zhou Family’s orders in Hongya Marketplace for weapons and elixirs were not concealed; the various exotic treasures sold from the waters were also traceable.

If they could use this opportunity to “legitimize” the trade between the Zhou Family and Lu Ran, it would also be beneficial for the Zhou Family.

“Hmm, this is indeed a feasible plan.”

Zhou Mingde’s eyes lit up, and he murmured to himself, “Although we’ve never bought a Thousand Mile Transmission Talisman, we could certainly claim that this item is a legacy of our family’s heritage, or assert that it’s a treasure owned by Taoist Friend Lu Ran himself. Such details would probably not be scrutinized closely!”