A hundred years,
For ordinary people, several generations would have passed.
The reason Chu Tianyang mentioned this was
Because he worried some Chu family members might forget the Beast God's divine grace toward their family,
Even if they were ordinary members without cultivation talent,
He would never allow it!
The others nodded in agreement,
This was indeed a necessary measure.
The Beast God usually stayed within the Dragon Emperor Palace and rarely ventured out,
A few years or even a decade might not matter much,But over time,
Some might forget or remain unaware of the Beast God's existence—
Absolutely unacceptable in the Chu family!
After discussion,
They decided to erect a statue of the Beast God at the entrance plaza of the Ninefold Spatial World,
Serving both as a site for worship
And a symbol of the Beast God's supreme status within their family!
"Now, the second matter!"
"I propose expanding the number of Dragon Protector Guards appropriately. As our family grows stronger over time, the current few dozen members seem insufficient!"
"Of course, Jingyue should discuss this with the elders later to decide whether to increase their numbers."
"Additionally, the previous six-month interval for selection trials is too short. Extending it would allow more stable cultivation periods!"
Chu Tianyang laid out all his proposals,
Leaving the specifics to the clan leader and elders for execution.
Chu Jingyue nodded,
Taking note of these matters to later convene an elders' meeting
And finalize the implementation details.
"Now, let's proceed with selecting the imperial artifacts!"
Chu Jingyue presented the imperial artifacts bestowed by the Beast God,
Laying them out for everyone to choose from.
"I'll pass. I already obtained one from the Countercurrent Sect,"
Chu Zhennan said.
With his Battle Saint Physique,
He excelled in close combat,
Needing his hands free to unleash full combat prowess—
The golden cauldron he previously acquired suited him perfectly.
"I also don't need one. I've refined the saint-grade sword Mo Ye into my lifebound artifact,"
Chu Jianchen added.
A lifebound artifact required nourishment from a warrior's essence blood and soul,
Reaching a state of profound symbiosis.
If damaged,
The warrior would suffer backlash,
But the advantage was its ability to advance alongside the warrior's growth.
Initially just a saint-grade weapon,
Mo Ye had now evolved into a genuine imperial artifact after his breakthroughs.
Besides them,
Chu Huang also declined an imperial artifact.
Despite inheriting the mighty legacy of the Desolate God Pavilion,
He remained as low-key and reticent as ever,
Unkempt with messy hair and a scruffy beard,
His attire devoid of any noble bearing—
More resembling a simple farmer!
Yet none should underestimate him,
For he was the only one in the Chu family capable of rivaling Chu Feng's Chaos Divine Body in the same realm!
His combat prowess was peerless!
Chu Long selected an imperial artifact named "Wandering Dragon Sword."
Flicking the blade lightly,
Ting!
A crisp sword hum resonated,
Accompanied by a faint dragon's roar.
"Fine sword!"
Chu Long's eyes lit up.
Though not a swordsman,
A suitable imperial artifact would still enhance his combat strength.
Chu Yunling browsed before settling on a sleek silver spear.
Chu Zhan stroked his chin,
Scanning the artifacts repeatedly.
Like Chu Zhennan,
He preferred bone-crushing melee combat,
Making free hands essential!
Chu Xiuran and Chu Hongtu also searched for fitting artifacts.
"Are there any lightning-attribute imperial artifacts?"
"I need a sun-attribute one!"
Chu Hongtu rummaged through the artifacts.
Originally possessing the Sunflare Martial Soul,
After the Heart Refining Pagoda trial, it had evolved into the Saint Sun Martial Soul.
The most compatible artifacts were either sun or fire-attribute!
After searching,
His gaze locked onto a blazing bracelet.
"This artifact is perfect!"
He stored it away contentedly.
"Pity we lack an emperor-tier blacksmith to craft artifacts tailored to your needs,"
Chu Jingyue sighed.
"What's the highest rank among our blacksmiths now?"
Chu Tianyang asked.
"Only seventh-tier currently."
"Seventh? That's sufficient for Martial Venerable-grade spiritual artifacts, but still far from imperial ones. We must invest more in their development!"
"Additionally, alchemists and formation masters require equal focus and resources!"
Chu Tianyang emphasized to Chu Jingyue,
Especially alchemists.
Though they couldn't replicate the Beast God's miraculous Breakthrough Pills or physique/evolution pills,
Their role in the family's long-term growth was undeniable!
If the Beast God's pills rapidly empowered select individuals,
The alchemists' pills steadily elevated the entire family's strength!
"Understood, Elder!"
Chu Jingyue nodded.
In truth,
Since the Beast God's decree,
They had never neglected nurturing such talents.
"Return and cultivate diligently. In half a month, we'll hold new Dragon Protector Guard selections!"
With no selections for a year,
This was now a priority.
Eyes sparkled at the news—
A golden opportunity to prove their mettle.
Even among the guards,
Rankings existed,
Reflecting their relative strengths!
Suddenly,
Long Yuan's voice echoed in their minds: "From today, Dragon Protector Guards gain the privilege to cultivate within the Dragon Emperor Palace!"
Some exclusivity was necessary
To cement their elevated status!
The announcement stunned everyone—
Cultivating inside the Dragon Emperor Palace?
Beside the Beast God himself?
For any Chu family member, this was supreme glory!
Chu Jingyue added: "The palace contains unique celestial essence, accelerating cultivation!"
Having recently entered,
He knew its properties.
"But this makes me wonder—where does the celestial essence in the Chrono Pagoda originate? Logically, it shouldn't suffice for breakthroughs to Emperor-tier,"
Chu Xiuran mused.
"I... don't know either. Presumably the Beast God's doing,"
Chu Jingyue reasoned after thought.
In the Chu family, all inexplicable matters were attributed to the Beast God!
"Correct. I channeled the palace's celestial essence into the Chrono Pagoda,"
Long Yuan's voice confirmed.
Without ample celestial essence,
The Chu family's ascension to Martial Emperor would've been impossible.
Now, with a God-tier essence vein and a Chaos Essence Vein,
The former would merge with the Ninefold Spatial World,
The latter with the Dragon Emperor Palace!