Reigning Supreme in countless worlds With Beast taming

"Actually, cousin, there is no need to envy others."

Qin Feng said, "You know little about the 'Void Shattering Technique.' When I left this cultivation technique in the family, it was because our family's strength was too weak, and that's why the family head didn't inform the clan members about the origin of this technique.

The 'Void Shattering Technique' was inherited from the Ancient Great Tribulation period by a predecessor, the Void Shattering Ancestor who achieved the path of becoming an Immortal!

The Void Shattering Ancestor was one who attained the Heavenly Immortal Dao. If people knew that the cultivation technique you practiced was a direct line to the Daoist way of immortality, they would be envious of you beyond measure."

"Ah?"

Qin Yang was somewhat dumbfounded, "This technique has such a background?"

"Indeed."

Qin Guanbao nodded and said solemnly, "I didn't clarify it to you before primarily because I was afraid that you youngsters couldn't keep secrets. Revealing it would bring great disaster to our family.

But now that you are one of the few Foundation Establishment Cultivators in our family, you can be considered part of the upper echelons; naturally, matters that you should know will also be told to you.

Qin Feng didn't avoid you today and even told you about the origins of the 'Void Shattering Technique.' This is out of trust in you, but you must keep this information to yourself and not disclose it recklessly."

"Rest assured, family head; I know what should be said and what shouldn't."

Qin Yang nodded, then quickly became excited: "Heh, the 'Void Shattering Technique' is a direct gateway to the Immortal Dao. No wonder the spells I perform are so powerful—they are the legacy techniques left by immortals.

That said, our Qin Family truly has hope for prosperity. Not only do we have Afeng and Qin Xi cultivating in the Beast Taming Sect, but our family also finally has a true cultivation technique inheritance that can be passed down through generations. Who knows, perhaps descendants of our Qin Family will use this technique to achieve the Immortal Dao in the future."

"Hehe…"

Qin Feng laughed and said, "Cousin, why place your hopes on later generations? Why not make an effort yourself and strive to cultivate successfully and attain immortality?"

"Me?"

Qin Yang pointed at his own nose, then shook his head. "I can't. I'm self-aware that, with my talent, being able to cultivate to the Foundation Establishment Realm so quickly is all thanks to the support from our family and the cultivation resources you and Qin Xi provide.

As the family prospers, and with you supporting us from the Beast Taming Sect, if I can manage to cultivate to the Golden Core Realm in the future and dominate Tieling County, that would be sufficient for me just to take care of the family.

As for reaching higher realms, I dare not even dream of it."

"I think you could still consider it."

Qin Feng said, "With the advancing steps of the Cultivation World, signs of an era of great conflict are becoming increasingly apparent.

If it were before, stable development of our family would naturally not pose a problem, but as major sects and powerful cultivators begin expeditions more frequently and gain more resources from the Void Ten Thousand Realms, the foundation of our world will also strengthen, making cultivation relatively easier.

More importantly, no one can predict how the future situation will unfold.

While the few old ancestors who guide the direction of the Cultivation World possess boundless Dao cultivation, there are countless powerful beings in the Void Ten Thousand Realms, and not all are without rivals. If a conflict with another great world arises and becomes deadlocked, those old ancestors might fully mobilize all cultivators of the Cultivation World to participate in the war.

At that time, our clan, like most affiliated families of these sects, will likely be conscripted into the combat forces. If our strength is insufficient, we may easily become cannon fodder.

Therefore, cousin, merely becoming a Golden Core Cultivator and trying to rule in a small place like Tieling County is insufficient, let alone that a single Golden Core Cultivator cannot claim any kingship or supremacy."

Qin Yang was left tongue-tied in astonishment, followed by a sense of helplessness. "I'm just a small cultivator from a family who hasn't even left Kun City; what use is there in you discussing the grand situation of the world and the circumstances of the Void Ten Thousand Realms with me, other than adding to my mental burden?"

Qin Feng laughed heartily, "What kind of psychological burden could you possibly have? If the sky were to fall, there are always great powers from various factions ready to support it. Why would it be your concern?"

"I'm telling you this to make you aware that a major transformation is about to occur in the Cultivation World. The old strategy of steady development will no longer work."

"As various factions plunder more resources from the Void Ten Thousand Realms and bring them back, Cultivation resources will become more readily available. The cultivators nurtured by the factions will also progress much faster than before. Even if you just want to dominate a region, you will need much stronger power."

"Focus on your cultivation. In the future, I will create as many opportunities as I can for you and our clanship to travel to Otherworlds. This will provide an easier way to acquire resources, aiming to reach a higher realm before the impending great battle."

"With so many opportunities present, if you still don't dare to consider the achievements you might reach in the future, that would be an utter waste of my painstaking efforts."

…

In the north of Kun City, Huang Family Mansion.

Huang Yulang and others stepped out of Jiang Xinghai's room and sat down in the hall, looking at each other in silence.

"This time we've truly been unlucky. Who could have expected Qin Feng to return so soon?"

The leading Sword Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Peak shook his head helplessly, "I have already sent out a Sword Talisman to pass the message; it shouldn't be long before Master sends instructions on how we should proceed. Before we get the message from Master, I hope everyone avoids going out carelessly to avoid provoking Qin Feng and bringing disaster upon us."

"Yes, Senior Brother He."

The others responded in unison.

"Junior Brother Huang."

The one referred to as Senior Brother He, He Jiuzhang, looked at Huang Yulang, "How is the information you were supposed to gather? Have you found out why Qin Feng came back so early?"

"Not yet."

Huang Yulang shook his head, "I've mobilized the servants planted in the Qin Family to gather information, but their low status hampers them, and they have yet to find the specific reason for Qin Feng's return. In my view, we'd better wait for the instructions from our Sect. Since Qin Feng was part of an expedition, he couldn't have returned to the Cultivation World alone but must be with his fellow Sect members. Whether they won or lost, such a big event could not go unnoticed, so news should arrive soon."

"Hmph."

He Jiuzhang expressed his dissatisfaction, "When Master first took you in, it was because of your Huang Family's status, intending to use it against the Qin Family. Yet you can't even handle this small task of gathering information. What use do I have for you then!"

Huang Yulang's expression turned ugly.

Just a few months ago when he became a disciple of Jiang Yinghong, he was quite pleased, thinking his talents had caught the eye of Jiang Yinghong.

However, shortly after he was accepted, Jiang Yinghong began instructing him on how to scheme against the Qin Family. That was when Huang Yulang realized his Master had not taken him on for his talent or his understanding of the Sword Dao, but rather because his identity was convenient to use.

After the initial anger, frustration, and helplessness, Huang Yulang quickly calmed down.

He figured being used was no big deal, since at least he still held value to be exploited.

Otherwise, with his unremarkable talents and understanding, how could he have caught the eye of Jiang Yinghong and become a Direct Disciple?

Since his Master wanted to use him against the Qin Family, he decided to put more effort into this matter, hoping to satisfy his Master and perhaps be regarded in a new light someday.

For this, he had made a meticulous plan, and after reporting it up, he even received praise from Jiang Yinghong, who not only guided his cultivation but also taught him a new sword technique, and even rewarded him with a treasure.

Huang Yulang was quite satisfied with this, feeling that his future was on a trajectory straight to success.

He even thought that if his scheme really resulted in the destruction of the Qin Family, he might even catch the eye of his master uncle, Jiang Dongliu, which would be greatly beneficial to his future at Taiyi Mountain.

However, now, all of that had shattered with the return of Qin Feng.

Hearing the blunt words of He Jiuzhang and observing the strange looks from the other fellow disciples, he suddenly felt a surge of humiliating disdain.

Still, he explained, "Senior Brother He, you know that Qin Feng is a true disciple of the Beast Taming Sect and has even advanced to the Golden Core Realm. If he hadn't returned, according to my original plan, we just needed to find a pretext to injure the few Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Qin Family, weaken their strongest resistance, and then lure a group of bandit cultivators to plunder the Qin Family, which would lead to their complete extermination.

Even if those bandit cultivators couldn't completely exterminate the Qin Family, we could secretly intervene, and later push all the blame on the bandit cultivators. Even if Qin Feng returned afterward, he would only seek revenge against those bandits and not focus on us.

But now, with Qin Feng returning ahead of time, with him here, we can't touch the Qin Family at all. I, like all you senior brothers, only possess the cultivation of the Foundation Establishment Realm, how could we possibly deal with a Golden Core cultivator.

In my view, we should just quietly wait for the message from master. Now that Qin Feng has already reached the Golden Core Realm, he's essentially on the same level as our master, and if master makes a move against him, it can't be considered bullying the weak.

Perhaps master will soon come personally to handle Qin Feng."

With these words, He Jiuzhang also felt a stir in his heart and exchanged glances with the others, nodding and saying, "That's right, since they are of the same cultivation level, it's only fair for master to personally handle Qin Feng.

And moreover, as Martial Uncle Jiang is well-regarded, coming here under the guise of avenging to challenge Qin Feng to a fight, even the Beast Taming Sect couldn't say anything. If they try to interfere, Taiyi Mountain's higher-ups also have a reason to get involved!"

"Exactly, with Martial Uncle Jiang at the peak of the Golden Core Realm, he can absolutely crush a newly advanced Golden Core cultivator like Qin Feng."

That young sword cultivator, who was extremely displeased with Qin Feng, snorted coldly and said, "As long as Qin Feng is killed by Martial Uncle Jiang, then the small Qin Family will be at our mercy!

As long as we find a reasonable excuse, such a small clan, if exterminated, is just exterminated. I don't believe the Beast Taming Sect would bother investigating them thoroughly. Even if they trace it back to us, do they dare to storm Taiyi Mountain?

I hope Martial Uncle Jiang arrives soon, otherwise the storage bags and resources taken by the Qin Family might be completely ruined!"

At this, a surge of resentment filled the hearts of these sword cultivators: "That Qin Feng is truly detestable, even forcefully taking our storage bags, which are my entire accumulated wealth over the years. If those are used by the Qin Family cultivators, that would be a huge loss."

He Jiuzhang squinted his eyes and said, "Don't worry, even if they spoil some of it, it doesn't matter. Qin Feng, being a true disciple of the Beast Taming Sect, will undoubtedly leave some cultivation resources for his family. With the Qin Family's years of accumulation, not only will we retrieve what we lost, but we must also take additional interest!"

Right away, the sword cultivators began discussing how to eliminate the Qin Family without drawing the attention of the Beast Taming Sect, after Qin Feng was killed by Jiang Yinghong, and how to scavenge more resources from the Qin Family.

Once these sword cultivators had debated their plans thoroughly, their previous dispirited mood vanished, and they regained their usual proud comportment of major Sect disciples, scattering and returning to the courtyard houses in the Huang Family Mansion to meditate and rest.

When the sword cultivators had left, the space in the living room suddenly distorted slightly, revealing a small green-skinned toad that had emerged from a corner.

The Swallowing Sky Toad rolled its large eyes a few times, slowly turned its body, and leaped directly through the doorway to the outside, bounding swiftly, and jumped out of the Huang Family Mansion toward the Qin Family in the eastern part of Kun City.

Once these Taiyi Mountain disciples left the streets, Qin Feng had quietly sent the Swallowing Sky Toad out to secretly see if these individuals still harbored any schemes.

The Toad's demon energy was reigned in and sealed within the space around its body, making it difficult for outsiders to detect its aura.

Moreover, it used the Divine Skill of space distortion to hide itself within twisted space, and since it wasn't in the same space as them, even if the Swallowing Sky Toad dangled right in front of their eyes, these Foundation Establishment cultivators couldn't detect its presence.

Thus, their plotting was completely overheard by the Swallowing Sky Toad.

And by Qin Feng as well, who had placed a thread of his Divine Sense on the Toad.

Qin Feng didn't immediately kill those few Sword Cultivators to eliminate future troubles.

Of course, it wasn't because of the so-called rule of not bullying the weak; those Sword Cultivators could easily find an excuse to deal with the Qin Family, and he, Qin Feng, could certainly do the same.

Even if it was inappropriate to act recklessly in front of others and provide them with an excuse, he could simply look for an opportunity to act in secret; as long as he didn't admit to it or actively tell others, even if people suspected him, they wouldn't be able to directly pin it on him—especially since he could execute these actions undetected and create a perfect alibi for himself.

However, Qin Feng didn't take action against these few people.

Because he wanted to wait.

Wait for Jiang Yinghong, who was behind them, to rush over.

If that woman truly came, he wouldn't mind cutting her down directly.

He had realized that once women went crazy, they could be extremely terrifying.

Look at Jiang Dongliu, who didn't send anyone against the Qin Family even after his own daughter's death; yet, Jiang Yinghong, that woman, directly sent her disciples and even devised so many plans to annihilate the Qin Family.

Qin Feng felt that, no matter what, that woman couldn't be allowed to remain.

In fact, his previous casual demeanor on the street that let Huang Yulang and the others leave was actually fishing.

He wanted to pass the message through these people and lure out those behind them.

With his current strength and resources, dealing with Jiang Yinghong would be no trouble at all.

Even if Martial Uncle Jiang Dongliu of the Taiyi Mountain Punishment Sword Hall personally came here, he might not be able to defeat him.

After all, he had several trump cards.

Facing a Purple Mansion Cultivator, the ninth-tier high-ranking Giant Dragon that had fused with some rule power of the Dark Flame Demon God, the Ghost-Faced Spider, and his own ability to transform into a Rock Giant for battle, he didn't think he would lose in a three-against-one scenario.

If he still wasn't a match for Jiang Dongliu, that would only mean Jiang Dongliu had advanced to Dharma Image, and facing a Dharma Image Cultivator, of course, he wouldn't fight head-on but would let the White Dragon entangle the opponent temporarily while he escaped.

After the Swallowing Sky Toad returned, Qin Feng had already handed over the Cultivation resources he had prepared to the Old Clan Chief and his father, asking them to deposit the ordinary resources into the communal treasury and choose the appropriate time to distribute them to rapidly enhance the clan members' Cultivation.

Especially those young Cultivators with decent talent and gifts, they needed focused nurturing to possibly cultivate a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the coming years and avoid a polarized state within the family.

Otherwise, once the Old Family Master and Qin Long succeeded in reaching the Golden Core, the family would only have Qin Yang as a capable cultivator left. Speaking of his Third Great-Uncle, honestly, his age was far too great, and it was impossible to send him out for tasks.

Foundation Establishment Cultivators supposedly had a life span of two hundred years, but that was the upper limit; with good living, they might live a few more years, but in reality, very few Foundation Establishment Cultivators lived to two hundred years exact because of lingering injuries from early fights or mishaps in their Cultivation, which often shortened their lifespan, so most Cultivators found it hard to reach the limit of their life spans.

With the Third Great-Uncle already one hundred and ninety years old, he might never wake up any day, so it certainly wasn't possible to still have him perform tasks, let alone contend with outsiders.

After arranging the Cultivation affairs for the Old Family Master and his own father, Qin Feng spent a whole day specifically explaining the insights of the "Void Shattering Technique" to Qin Yang.

Though he hadn't cultivated this particular technique himself, he was merely reproducing the inheritance he had received from the stele in the Void Shattering Hammer Cave Mansion, like drawing a gourd from its model.

However, being a Golden Core Cultivator himself, his perception of the Daoist way was much stronger than Qin Yang's, so after his detailed explanation, Qin Yang felt an epiphany, resolving many of his previous doubts, at the very least not having any more bottlenecks in the Foundation Establishment Realm hindering his progress.

After finishing his teachings to Qin Yang, Qin Feng circulated through the family, greeted some clan members, got to know recent clanspeople who had breached their Spiritual Acupoints and become Cultivators, then delivered Qin Xi's letter back home, and planned to head to the back mountain to subdue the Demon Beasts haunting Qifeng Mountain!