But this also meant that the Chu family's destruction would now lack a powerful Martial Venerable-level expert!
"What a waste that he didn't die on the battlefield!"
Zuo Cangmu shook his head.
"Sect Master, Green Mountain Academy says Sheng Feng's funeral will be held next month, so they may join the battle a bit later," reported an elder.
"They claim it's an auspicious date according to the lunar calendar next month!"
"Hmph, how foolish! A mighty martial artist actually believing in the superstitions of common folk?"
Zuo Cangmu angrily rebuked, though he didn't press the matter further considering they had just lost their ancestor - after all, the man had died while forcefully attempting a breakthrough in response to their Beast Taming Sect's call!
"How are the other factions preparing?"
"Good. Then let's start by targeting those factions flying the Chu family's battle flags. We'll show everyone the consequences of allying with the Chus!" Zuo Cangmu said coldly.
"Additionally, Elder Xia Mu and Elder Jiang Lou, you two shall represent our Beast Taming Sect in this campaign!"
"Clan leader, disaster has struck!"
"Our allied faction has been annihilated!"
Chu Hongxiao rushed to report this urgent news to the clan leader.
Just as he reached the doorway,
A terrifying aura erupted from within the room,
Majestic and overwhelming,
Like an emperor descending upon the world!
"Martial Emperor aura? Has the clan leader broken through to Martial Emperor?"
Chu Hongtu exclaimed in shock.
Immediately he felt guilty -
How could he disturb the clan leader during such a critical moment?
If the breakthrough had been interrupted, the consequences would have been disastrous!
Actually, Chu Jingyue should have been able to break through much earlier,
But his responsibilities managing clan affairs had delayed him,
Which was why his breakthrough came slightly later than the other Martial Emperors!
The door swung open, revealing Chu Jingyue.
"What were you saying just now?"
"Clan leader, our five-star allied sect Qingyun Sect has been wiped out! Our battle flags were snapped and replaced with those of the Beast Taming Sect. All our other allies are under attack as well!"
"So the eight-star Beast Taming Sect has made its move against us?"
Chu Jingyue narrowed his eyes.
There had been rumors that one of the three Martial Venerables leading the unrest was an elder from the Beast Taming Sect,
But the Chu family had held back, feeling they weren't strong enough to eliminate them yet.
Who would have thought the enemy would strike first!
"That seems certain. Perhaps the Beast Taming Sect covets the Yunxiao Sect's legacy, or maybe they feel threatened by our rapid development."
"Clan leader, what should we do?"
"What else can we do? If they want war, then war they shall have!"
"Our Chu family has developed for over a year without any major battles. This is the perfect opportunity!"
"It's time for a change of leadership in the Qian Region!"
Murderous intent radiated from Chu Jingyue.
After several months, they had mostly digested the Yunxiao Sect's legacy,
And the clan's strength had improved dramatically.
Now was the time to test their progress!
Chu Jingyue immediately summoned all elders to discuss countermeasures.
"Finally, we get to fight?"
"I've been looking forward to this for so long!"
Tenth Elder Chu Zhennan clenched his fists excitedly.
Though his hair was completely white,
His eyes shone with unprecedented battle spirit!
Everyone found this curious -
Ever since his trip to the Heart Refining Pagoda,
No one knew what fortuitous encounter he'd experienced,
But he'd become incredibly battle-hungry!
Some elders speculated
He must have obtained some powerful physique,
Because after emerging he'd become extremely combative,
Nearly matching Chu Zhan's warlike nature!
Chu Zhennan smiled to himself.
If not for the Divine Beast's instruction to keep his gains secret,
He would have told everyone
He'd obtained a Saint-grade physique - the Battle Saint Physique!
It was extraordinarily powerful,
Especially allowing easy breakthroughs during combat,
Which was why he could barely contain his excitement now.
"Very well. Then let this battle establish our Chu family's reputation throughout the Qian Region!"
Chu Jingyue and the elders began making strategic deployments.
Chu Tianyang also emerged from seclusion,
Leading a group of clansmen straight toward the destroyed Qingyun Sect.
The place had been occupied by Heaven's Gate,
Now flying the Beast Taming Sect's banners.
Not only would he drive them out, he planned to attack Heaven's Gate's headquarters!
Just as he left the clan,
A black pagoda descended from the sky,
Landing in Chu Tianyang's hands - Long Yuan's lifebound artifact, the Myriad Dragons Pagoda!
"If we're going to kill, let's slaughter them until they tremble in fear!"
"Let the entire Qian Region witness the might of the Chu family!"
"And seize this opportunity to make the Chus the true rulers of this domain!"
The Beast God's voice whispered in Chu Tianyang's ear.
"Understood! I won't fail this mission!"
Chu Tianyang responded solemnly.
His target was clear -
The Martial Venerable experts among those factions!
Actually, Long Yuan had been observing everything happening in the Qian Region,
But he generally wouldn't intervene in troubles the Chu family could handle themselves.
If the strongest in this world were only Emperor-tier,
He could easily sweep them all aside,
Forcing the Chu family's development through artificial means.
But reality wasn't so simple!
Beyond Emperor-tier lay God-tier, and possibly even higher realms.
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But achieving godhood or beyond would become impossible!
The Chu family needed to temper themselves in blood and fire,
Which was why he hadn't intervened.
"You'd better step up your game!"
"Becoming a Seven-Star Clan isn't far off now!"
With Chu Tianyang reaching Martial Venerable,
And the Chu family now boasting six Martial Emperors,
They were on the cusp of Seven-Star status.
What frustrated Long Yuan was that
Despite helping Chu Yunling contract two Martial Emperor-level spirit beasts,
The system only counted her as one Martial Emperor!
Were it not for this restriction,
The Seven-Star Clan mission would already be complete!
Long Yuan had considered contracting Emperor-level beasts for other clansmen,
Which would immediately add more Emperor-level combatants,
Beast Tamers required special talent,
Otherwise contracted beasts couldn't feedback cultivation progress during breakthroughs!
[Race]: Azure Flame Blue Dragon
[Cultivation Realm]: 9th-tier Demon Emperor (Peak)
[Physical Cultivation]: 10th-tier Divine Beast (Peak)
[Current Mission]: Elevate Guardian Clan to Seven-Star Status
[Mission Reward]: 10 Years Cultivation, Bloodline Reversion x1, 10 Saint-grade Weapons, 5 Saint-grade Physique Sources, 5 Saint-grade Martial Soul Sources, Emperor-tier Body Refinement Technique "Cosmic Star Technique"
[Guardian Clan Level]: Six-Star (Host's cultivation speed increased by 60x!)
Looking at the rewards, Long Yuan couldn't help licking his lips.
His recent cultivation
Had brought him closer to God-tier than ever!
That completing the Seven-Star mission
Would surely push him into God-tier!
Practicing divine techniques
Nonstop for 600 years -
Breaking through to God-tier was inevitable!