Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming-Chapter 1228 - 518: The Attitude of Green Lotus Temple [Subscription Request]

After Taoist Qingchen failed in forming a Nascent Soul and perished, the Green Lotus Temple now had a total of eleven Golden Core Stage cultivators.

Among them, there was only one cultivator at the Golden Core Late Stage, four at the Golden Core Middle Stage, and the rest were at the Golden Core Early Stage.

These Golden Core Stage cultivators were, of course, not entirely united.

In fact, within many sects, a significant portion of high-level cultivators were ascetic practitioners who focused solely on their personal cultivation, often showing little interest even in their own disciples.

Under normal circumstances, if the sect needed something from them, as long as it adhered to the rules and offered appropriate compensation, they would follow the sect’s arrangements to handle the matter.

As for the sect’s overall operations, they had little concern.

Of course, that was under normal conditions—when everything in the sect functioned smoothly, and a Nascent Soul Stage True Person presided over all matters.

Now that the Green Lotus Temple lacked a Nascent Soul Stage True Person to maintain order, theoretically, the Temple Master and Great Elder held the highest positions and had the authority to command the other Golden Elixir Elders.

But in practice, all were Golden Core Stage cultivators. Without any leverage over me, whether I obey your orders depends entirely on my mood.

Thus, when Taoist Yiyang convened the Elder Assembly and Master Qingwei proposed resolutely striking against the Zhou Family, it did not immediately garner unanimous approval.

On the contrary, after they detailed the potential threat from the Zhou Family and explained their situation clearly,

some of the Green Lotus Temple elders, typically focused on personal cultivation, immediately raised objections to targeting such a formidable force.

"According to what Master Qingwei has said, the Zhou Family currently has three Golden Core Stage cultivators, is protected by a Forbidden Formation, has an allied family with two Golden Core Stage cultivators, and is even valued by the Moon Wheel Sect."

"Such a force is certainly no soft target to be easily crushed. If the attempt to suppress them fails, enraging them beyond measure, and we can’t entirely eliminate all their Golden Core Stage cultivators, I don’t think I need to elaborate on how dire the consequences could be!"

"Furthermore, the Moon Wheel Sect and Sunflame Sect only promised our ancestor to safeguard the Green Lotus Temple’s territories and headquarters for two hundred years—they certainly never agreed to us targeting their subordinate forces!"

This objection came from Master Singsong, one of the Golden Core Middle Stage cultivators apart from Taoist Yiyang, Master Qingwei, and Master Shanyang.

As for the sole Golden Core Late Stage cultivator left in the Green Lotus Temple, it was Taoist Nun Qingsu, who had once participated in the southern campaign against the Dragon Transformation Sect. Being of the same seniority as Taoist Qingchen, she now had less than a hundred years left in longevity.

Hearing Master Singsong’s statement, Master Qingwei’s brows furrowed instantly, and he spoke with barely concealed annoyance, "Brother Singsong, why are you so shortsighted? Can you not see the development potential of the Zhou Family? If they are not eradicated or expelled now, once two hundred years have passed and they grow even stronger, it may be nearly impossible to deal with them then!"

At these accusations, Master Singsong sneered coldly and responded, "Perhaps I am shortsighted, but I know this much—without a Nascent Soul Stage True Person to anchor this sect, there is no way we can continue to occupy territories spanning multiple provinces!"

He finished with a sarcastic remark, "Master Qingwei, your actions—are they truly safeguarding the interests and stability of the sect, or merely creating powerful enemies for us? You know the answer better than anyone."

"In short, I will not actively make enemies of cultivators at the same stage as myself. If you wish to deal with the Zhou Family, do it yourselves!"

With that, he outright declared his refusal to involve himself in matters concerning the Zhou Family.

"Brother Singsong, you—"

Master Qingwei’s expression changed, displaying frustration and anger as he glared at Master Singsong, clearly not expecting him to voice such undermining words in front of everyone.

Seeing the tension escalate between the two, Taoist Yiyang, the Temple Master, hurried to mediate, saying, "Junior Brother Qingwei, please calm yourself. We’re all fellow brothers within the same sect—there’s no need for anger. We can discuss things amicably."

"That’s right, that’s right. Both esteemed brothers, please cool your tempers. We can resolve this peacefully through discussion," others also chimed in quickly, hoping to de-escalate the situation and prevent it from leaving everyone in an awkward position.

However, despite everyone’s attempts at mediation, Master Singsong showed no sign of altering his stance.

"I have made my position clear. Unless the sect’s properties or headquarters are under attack, I will not proactively engage or quarrel with cultivators at the same level as myself!"

After saying this, he closed his eyes, adopting a meditative posture, effectively ending his involvement in the discussion.

His attitude also influenced several other elders within the Green Lotus Temple.

Very soon, two Golden Core Early Stage cultivators followed his lead and likewise declared their unwillingness to participate in the operation against the Zhou Family.

Seeing this, both Taoist Yiyang and Master Qingwei’s expressions darkened visibly.

Ultimately, Taoist Yiyang could only turn his gaze toward Taoist Nun Qingsu, who had been sitting silently with her eyes closed, and softly asked, "Senior Sister Qingsu, what is your opinion? How do you view this matter?"

At his inquiry, the other Golden Elixir Elders could not help but direct their attention toward Taoist Nun Qingsu, the sole cultivator at the Golden Core Late Stage left in the Green Lotus Temple.

As the one with the highest cultivation in the sect’s current ranks, her opinion carried undeniable weight.

After a moment, Taoist Nun Qingsu slowly lifted her eyelids, her gaze sweeping across the other cultivators. In a hoarse and deliberate tone, she finally said, "At my age, personal life and death mean little to me. If the sect requires my assistance, I am ready to give my life without hesitation."