Chu Xiuran contemplated joining a sect to improve his strength, but if the family ancestor and the never-before-seen Beast God had other suggestions, he could always reconsider his choice! "Senior, please wait here for a moment while we discuss this matter!" Chu Tianyang clasped his fists respectfully toward Meng Wu. "Hahaha, very well, take your time with the discussion!" Meng Wu sat down and began sipping tea. He couldn't remember the last time he'd worked so hard at persuasion. After today's efforts, he actually felt rather parched. Most importantly, he'd managed to convince this young man - the rest didn't matter to him. Even if the others disagreed, what of it? He couldn't care less about others' opinions! Chu Tianyang led Chu Xiuran and Chu Hongtu to the Beast God's location. "Grandfather, Ancestor, what are your thoughts on this?" Chu Xiuran asked along the way. "Your choice isn't wrong. Only in a major power like Thundercloud Sect can you grow rapidly. Our small Qingyang Town, even with the family's full resources, cannot provide such rapid advancement," Chu Tianyang nodded in agreement. "But the outside world is too dangerous, filled with powerful cultivators and demon beasts everywhere. The slightest misstep could mean certain death!" Chu Hongtu voiced his concerns. "What are mere dangers compared to gaining strength? Moreover, I'd rather face these dangers than see our family suffer such tragedies again!" As they spoke, the group finally arrived before the nine-story palace. "Dragon Emperor Palace? Is this the Beast God's residence?" Chu Xiuran felt nervous. Rumor had it the Beast God looked utterly terrifying - was that true? Chu Hongtu felt similarly; he'd fainted from torture before seeing the Beast God's true form. Upon entering the Dragon Emperor Palace and seeing the colossal creature coiled around the mountain, both men's hearts pounded violently, barely daring to breathe. The sheer oppressive presence of its 250-meter-long massive form was overwhelming! Combined with the thick blue ice covering the environment, they truly felt what it meant to be "thrown into an ice cellar." "This junior was ignorant and doubted the Beast God's divine methods. I beg for your forgiveness!" Chu Tianyang said shamefully. Long Yuan's body swayed, instantly appearing before the three. His massive snake head, as large as a small room, stopped mere meters away, the unparalleled pressure making all three hold their breaths completely. "I've said before - when you encounter problems you can't solve, come to me immediately. If even I can't solve it, then we'll consider other methods slowly. With your current means, some matters take far too long to accomplish!" Long Yuan declared. "As your Guardian Beast, rapidly developing the Chu family and increasing your strength is my responsibility. I don't fear being troubled - I fear you hesitating to bring problems to me! What are you afraid of? I don't eat people!" He tried to keep his tone as gentle as possible, needing to leave a good impression rather than make them fear him. "Yes, this junior will remember your teachings!" Chu Tianyang took a deep breath. Previously, every visit to the Beast God had filled him with immense pressure, mainly fearing to disturb the deity's cultivation and earn displeasure. Now that the Beast God had spoken so plainly, his psychological burden lifted. "So, what brings you here today?" Long Yuan inquired. Chu Xiuran stepped forward. "This junior came specifically to thank you for the Constitution Awakening Pill! Without your pill, who knows when I might have awakened my physique!" He bowed deeply in gratitude. "No matter, a trivial matter! Constitution Awakening Pills are nothing special - I have plenty! If any other Chu family members have dormant physiques, inform me immediately. We shouldn't waste any geniuses!" His words shocked the group. According to Chu Yan, Constitution Awakening Pills were incredibly precious treasures - why did the Beast God speak of them so casually, as if they were worthless? Chu Xiuran then explained his desire to join Thundercloud Sect in full. "A six-star sect?" Long Yuan pondered. "Your choice is correct. Though the Chu family has begun developing, our foundation remains too shallow compared to sects with millennia of history." Merely joining a sect didn't mean leaving the family! Faster growth in a sect would also accelerate completion of his system tasks - beneficial for both himself and the Chu family's development. Moreover, hadn't they mentioned sect techniques perfectly suited to Chu Xiuran? With his awakened Purple Heaven Thunder Body, while the Azure Cloud Art could be cultivated, thunder-attributed techniques would naturally be best. Chu Xiuran's heart swelled with joy - both the Beast God and ancestor approved! Now he could join Thundercloud Sect without worries. "But remember one thing!" Long Yuan continued. "Please instruct me, Senior!" "The Chu family will always be your home. If you grow weary or meet setbacks in your travels, return! Moreover, don't fear causing trouble. Don't hesitate in your endeavors worrying about bringing disaster upon the family. Act boldly as you see fit. Let me tell you - my cultivation has reached Fifth-Tier Demon King realm, with many methods at my disposal. Even against foes far surpassing my level, I can guarantee the Chu family's safety!" Chu Hongtu's eyes nearly bulged out. "Fifth-Tier...Demon King? Not Fourth-Tier Demon Sect?" Chu Xiuran, however, felt deeply moved by Long Yuan's words - this tone sounded less like a Guardian Beast and more like a kindly ancestor! "Fourth-Tier Demon Sect was my previous cultivation. I recently broke through! So act more boldly from now on, without hesitation! Don't limit your vision to Qingyang Town - look beyond to greater cities! Believe this - with me here, the Chu family will one day become this world's most renowned great clan! Let people think of your family the moment they hear the name 'Chu'!" Chu Tianyang felt his heart ignite - the Beast God wanted to develop the Chu family into the world's greatest clan? How magnificent would that be? Suddenly, he felt as if he'd returned to his youthful, ambitious days when he'd vowed to lead the family beyond Qingyang Town! His long-dormant heart seemed to regain its youthful vigor! Before they departed, Long Yuan told Chu Tianyang: "Come see me after handling external matters. I have something for you." Another gift? Chu Tianyang was stunned - last time the Beast God said this, he'd received a fifth-tier technique. What treasure awaited this time? "Yes! I obey the Beast God's command!" He bowed respectfully. Watching their retreating figures, Long Yuan nodded in satisfaction. "My methods should have convinced them by now. They won't doubt my words anymore, will they?" But just then, the system's voice suddenly rang out!