Chapter 1188: Chapter 508: 30 Foundation Establishment Cultivators [Subscribe Requested]_2

But the Zhou Family today has not only numerous clan members but also an immense wealth, with an overwhelming abundance of various Spiritual Objects.

If not for the documented statistics in hand, even Zhou Xinyi, who has long overseen clan affairs as Acting Clan Leader, would be unable to remember all the details.

Moreover, many of these statistics are updated annually, and even if he memorized previous data, it would likely not align with the latest figures.

From just this data alone, one can see how excellently the Zhou Family has developed over these years.

Zhou Chun vividly remembers that when he first arrived at Jiufeng Ridge, the family didn’t possess even a single Rare Spirit Beast worth boasting about.

The Clan Leader at the time, Zhou Daoyi, gifted him a Rock Earth Turtle egg, which made him beam with joy.

Back then, the family’s spiritual medicine fields hadn’t even been cultivated yet. Upon his return, he personally participated in the cultivation and sowing of these fields.

But after nearly two hundred years of development, the Zhou Family now boasts as many as thirteen Rare Demon Beast species. While it may not be possible for every clan member to own one of these Rare Demon Beasts, ensuring that the outstanding clan members have one each is no problem at all.

It should be noted that being referred to as a species means these creatures have already adapted to reproducing and thriving within the Zhou Family territory, possessing the ability to procreate.

In fact, the Zhou Family also possesses several other Rare Demon Beasts that have yet to form species groups.

Regarding spiritual medicines, the seeds Zhou Chun’s generation sowed by hand all those years ago have now grown into Hundred-Year Spirit Herbs.

If left untouched, within another two to three hundred years, these herbs will mature into Five-Hundred-Year Spirit Herbs and beyond.

At that time, they will become an immensely valuable asset for the Zhou Family!

The cultivators present all understood that the data Zhou Xinyi reported today was only a partial disclosure, not a complete representation of the Zhou Family’s resources.

The mines and Spirit Mountain Blessed Lands in the Wasteland Territory, along with the cultivator servants trained by the Zhou Family in that area, were not included in the report.

These are all hidden reserves of the Zhou Family, known only to the true high-ranking members of the clan.

At this moment, upon hearing Zhou Xinyi’s report, the Zhou Family cultivators present felt deeply unsettled in their hearts.

Veterans like Zhou Mingde and Zhou Chun, who personally experienced the entire journey from nothing to prosperity, couldn’t help but feel an immense sense of gratification and pride.

This family foundation, now so formidable, was built step by step by their hands, drenched in their sweat and blood.

It was akin to nurturing a child, watching them grow day by day into a respected and accomplished individual!

This sense of achievement and pride far surpasses the thrill of acquiring some powerful Dharma Treasure or rare Spiritual Object; it brings joy and fulfillment.

Unconsciously, Zhou Mingde and Zhou Chun, as well as other veterans, revealed smiles at the corners of their lips, genuinely pleased with the Zhou Family’s current accomplishments.

As for the younger Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Zhou Family, although they didn’t fully participate in the creation process from scratch, they too bore witness to and took part in the family’s grand revival, fostering a sense of inclusion.

Realizing now how solid the Zhou Family’s resources have become, and how flourishing its foundation, they likewise felt fervent excitement and shared pride.

They were proud to be cultivators of the Zhou Family!

Although cultivators tend to be self-serving, humans are inherently emotional beings. For the sake of certain sentiments, even a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator who has lived for a thousand years might risk their life to protect something that matters.

An example would be the late Qingxiao True Person. To safeguard the Green Lotus Temple’s legacy, even though he could have lived a few additional years, he chose to self-destruct his Nascent Soul, obliterating the spatial teleportation channel.

In the case of the Zhou Family, when its cultivators genuinely take pride in their surname and lineage, then in times of crisis, when the family needs their support, most of them would be willing to risk their lives to protect the source of their pride!

Just like the Jiang Family, which was eradicated by the Zhou Family–when faced with the destruction of their home and clan, there were still loyal clan members who dared to raise their blades against mighty enemies!

Thus, when Zhou Chun saw the sparkling eyes and determined expressions of these younger generations, he couldn’t help but nod repeatedly, feeling greater satisfaction and joy.

The hearts of the people are reliable!

As he sighed internally, his expression gradually calmed, and in a steady tone, he began to speak: “After hearing Xinyi’s report just now, I believe everyone now has a general understanding of our family’s current situation.”

“I dare say without exaggeration–based on this foundation alone, our Zhou Family is now more than capable of firmly establishing ourselves as a Golden Core Noble Family!”

“And all of this is the result of the hard work and dedication of our family’s successive generations, forged over their lifetimes–a priceless treasure to be passed down to our descendants!”

At this point, Zhou Chun paused briefly before continuing: “However, you must also realize that if we simply indulge in what we have, even a mountain of gold and silver will eventually be depleted. Should we become complacent with our past achievements, lose our drive to advance, and settle for the status quo, then the prosperity before our eyes will vanish like fleeting smoke in no time!”

Upon hearing these words, the Zhou Family cultivators seated below felt a jolt in their hearts and quickly regained their composure.

Zhou Chun continued, “The family’s foundation may indeed be solid now, but all of you are well aware that the number of cultivators within the family has also multiplied several times over. Furthermore, there’s been a substantial increase in the ranks of mid- to high-level cultivators as compared to previous generations.”