Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming

Is that so?

Zhou Chun’s expression shifted as he couldn’t help but continue to inquire, "May I ask, senior, why did you say that cultivators who practice the lower levels of the ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique’ have little resistance against those who practice higher levels of the ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique’?"

"This has to do with the fundamental nature of the ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique’ itself."

"The foundation of the ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique’ is the Flood Dragon Spirit Blood. Cultivators who practice the ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique’ must begin by ingesting fresh Flood Dragon Spirit Blood as a foundation."

"But the Flood Dragon Spirit Blood is extremely domineering and forcibly changes the bloodline of other beings, turning them into its own vassals."

"Therefore, once a cultivator ingests the spirit blood of a specific Flood Dragon to cultivate the ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique,’ it becomes extremely difficult to resist the dragon’s might of that particular Flood Dragon!"

"And as one practices the ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique’ more deeply, the bloodline of that Flood Dragon in their body strengthens, creating a suppressive effect on cultivators with weaker bloodlines."

"Under this formidable suppressive force, sect members of the Dragon Transformation Sect find it difficult to resist envoys of the same lineage. Envoys struggle against protectors, protectors can’t defy Elders, and Elders can’t stand against the Vice Sect Hierarch and the Sect Hierarch!"

"It is because of this reason that although various factions possess the method to practice the ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique,’ it is strictly forbidden to practice it within our sects, let alone spread it!"

Taoist Mingxia added for Zhou Chun’s reassurance, "Furthermore, according to our sect’s research, as long as one does not cultivate the ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique’ beyond the third level and the Dragon Soul Seed is not implanted, there are secret techniques that can remove the Flood Dragon Spirit Blood from one’s body, freeing them from its control!"

"Therefore, if you successfully infiltrate the Dragon Transformation Sect, you don’t have to worry about being held accountable when you return after your mission is accomplished, for having practiced the ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique’!"

Is it really like that?

Zhou Chun nodded involuntarily, feeling as if his horizons were greatly expanded.

No wonder the hierarchies within the Dragon Transformation Sect were so strict—it turns out that the root cause lay in the ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique’.

According to what Taoist Mingxia said, as long as the Sect Hierarch and Vice Sect Hierarchs of the Dragon Transformation Sect managed the Flood Dragons providing fresh spirit blood well, they naturally held the lifelines of the cultivators beneath them.

For protectors and those above, should anyone dare to defect, they could be easily erased by detonating the implanted ’Dragon Soul Seed.’

For cultivators below the rank of protector who deserted, it would be a simple matter to dispatch a protector of the same lineage to locate and suppress them.

"So, do the Sect Hierarch and Vice Sect Hierarchs of the Dragon Transformation Sect, have they not cultivated this ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique’?"

Zhou Chun looked curiously at Taoist Mingxia and suddenly asked this question.

"No, they have all cultivated the ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique,’ and to the fifth level at that!"

Taoist Mingxia shook her head and replied with certainty to Zhou Chun’s question.

Then, without waiting for Zhou Chun to ask further, she waved her hand and said, "I understand what you mean. You’re asking if they, having cultivated the ’Dragon Transformation Secret Technique,’ are also at the mercy of the Flood Dragons, aren’t you?"

"I can assure you, absolutely not!"

"But as to how exactly they are exempt from this, I do not know."

After this self-questioning and answering, she looked at Zhou Chun and asked, "Alright, now you’ve asked everything you wanted to ask. Have you decided whether or not you want to take on the role of infiltrating the sect?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun immediately looked up at her and said, "Senior, there’s one last question I have. Is there a time limit for this undercover mission?"

Taoist Mingxia immediately shook her head in response, "There is no specific time frame decided as of now, but it will likely not exceed a hundred years, and may even be less than twenty or thirty years!"

Hearing this, Zhou Chun also shook his head and said, "Even if there is no set time limit, there must be a mission objective, right? It can’t be that once I’ve successfully infiltrated, I have to stay undercover indefinitely!"

"I don’t wish to remain an infiltrator forever, always on edge!"

One can’t walk by the river without getting their shoes wet!

After discovering that the wolf-faced masked cultivator he had killed was actually a disciple of a disciple of Tianjing Hermit, Zhou Chun deeply understood this saying.

Undertaking undercover work is inherently dangerous.

If the duration and objectives of the undercover mission are undefined,

With continuous tip-offs, even the most skilled undercover agents are bound to be discovered and captured eventually.

Sending someone on such a mission is essentially sending them to their death!

In her heart, Taoist Mingxia certainly wished that Zhou Chun would stay undercover for as long as possible, providing as much information as possible.

But she knew that Zhou Chun wasn’t a fool.

If there were no promises made, Zhou Chun would definitely not agree to take on this undercover mission.

Therefore, after listening to Zhou Chun’s words, she fell silent for a while, and then looked at Zhou Chun, saying, "In that case, let me assume that you’ve agreed to the mission. I’ll report this matter to the Temple Master of our sect to see what he has to say!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun also nodded solemnly, "If there’s some certainty, some hope, then I would seriously consider this matter."

Thus, Taoist Mingxia immediately left Zhou Chun in the cave dwelling and personally went to the Sect Leader’s hall of Green Lotus Temple to report Zhou Chun’s situation.

After waiting for nearly half a day, Taoist Mingxia returned to the cave dwelling. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"The Temple Master, after learning about Taoist Friend Zhou’s situation, admired your noble act of understanding and solidarity," she said.

"Therefore, he has stated that if Taoist Friend Zhou can successfully infiltrate the Dragon Transformation Sect, you may return after at most thirty years, regardless of whether you have accomplished any significant achievements."

"If you do make significant contributions in the meantime, the date of your return could be shortened depending on the magnitude of your achievements."

"Moreover, regardless of the circumstances of your return, once Taoist Friend Zhou is back, our sect will award you 30,000 Spirit Coins!"

With such terms, are you satisfied, Taoist Friend Zhou?"

In the cave dwelling, the returning Taoist Mingxia fixed her gaze on Zhou Chun, speaking firmly about the result she had obtained from her inquiries.

Thirty years, huh?

After listening to Taoist Mingxia’s report, Zhou Chun’s expression changed as he fell into deep thought without giving an immediate reply.

To a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage, thirty years was neither too short nor too long.

If he really managed to successfully penetrate the Dragon Transformation Sect, as long as he was cautious and didn’t communicate too frequently, the risk should be controllable.

Of course, the most critical point was that compared to other cultivators, Zhou Chun had a significant advantage if he was to go undercover in the Dragon Transformation Sect.

After all, he had once obtained the inheritance of a cultivator from the Dragon Transformation Sect who lived more than eight hundred years ago.

If those inheritances were well-utilized, not only would it be much easier for him to infiltrate the Dragon Transformation Sect, but he would also likely be valued and nurtured by the higher-ranked cultivators.

Besides, the secret underground river passage beneath Dragon Abyss Marsh was another significant advantage he had.

If there were any risk of exposure, he could completely escape through that passage quickly and leave the territory of the Dragon Transformation Sect.

He could also use the secret underground river passage to pass on messages to his family, who in turn could relay the information to Green Lotus Temple, minimizing the risk of exposing himself while communicating.

Considering this, Zhou Chun gradually made his decision.

He nodded firmly and said, "Fine, I agree to go undercover in the Dragon Transformation Sect, and I have another important matter to report to you, senior."

Then, he shared the story of how he had once obtained the inheritance of a cultivator from the Dragon Transformation Sect who lived more than eight hundred years ago.

As he expected, Taoist Mingxia was both shocked and delighted after hearing this, and she couldn’t help but repeatedly praise him, "Excellent, excellent! This is truly a godsend opportunity; it seems that it’s destined for you, Taoist Friend Zhou, to undertake this great mission!"

Then, she looked at Zhou Chun with bright eyes and said, "Come with me to see the Temple Master. With this advantage, you might be considered the most critical among this batch of undercover agents, receiving the best support and help from him!"

This was exactly Zhou Chun’s intention in revealing his secret, and naturally, he wouldn’t refuse.

So, led by Taoist Mingxia, Zhou Chun quickly left Green Frost Cave and entered the Sect Leader’s hall—a place rarely accessed by ordinary cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage of Green Lotus Temple—and met the Temple Master.