Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2789 - 1032:

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Six years have passed since then.

The Zhou Family resides in Bailu Marsh.

Today, the place is filled with activity, banners adorning the skies.

After an additional six years of diligent recovery, the Zhou Family's strength has flourished impressively.

Within these six years, numerous clan members have successfully achieved Foundation Establishment, and surprisingly, a Golden Core Cultivator has emerged.

Such a developmental leap is not merely a local marvel around Bailu Marsh but a significant event across the entire Tian Nan Continent.

Not long ago, the Zhou Family celebrated the attainment of Golden Core for two of its members, a direct result of their ancestor's profound guidance.

This time, however, Zhou Haiye reached the Golden Core stage through his own dedicated cultivation efforts.

What makes this even more noteworthy is that he belongs to the third generation of the clan, not among the already established second-generation prominent figures.

Many now proclaim Bailu Marsh as a Blessed Land, destined to become the Zhou Family’s new Dragon Raising Land, a status once held by their ancestral home, Coral Sea.

Nevertheless, the current jubilation is not primarily due to Zhou Haiye's remarkable achievement but stems from the commencement of the annual Spirit Root Testing for the clan members.

Typically, Spirit Root assessments do not necessitate a grand occasion.

As soon as children reach the appropriate age, an Elder can conduct the examination.

However, this particular instance carries a unique significance.

It is due to a decree issued by the ancestor thirteen years prior, strongly encouraging clan members to reproduce. This directive encompassed everyone, from True Cultivators at Foundation Establishment to even mortals devoid of Spirit Roots, urging them all to start families.

Consequently, twelve years ago, the Zhou Family rejoiced in welcoming a substantial influx of newborns.

The thirty children currently present on the clan’s main training grounds represent only a portion of this cohort; in Coral Town, where the mortals reside, there are dozens more.

Today, all these young ones have been conveniently gathered for simultaneous testing.

Furthermore, it is rumored that even the allied Qingtong Lin Family and the Cold River Valley Yin Family will dispatch their esteemed members to observe, keen to gauge the caliber of the Zhou Family’s emerging generation.

Thus, the Zhou Family has organized the Spirit Testing Ceremony with great grandeur.

A propitious day was chosen, a spacious venue secured, and the necessary arrays and magical artifacts were meticulously arranged. Even the seating for the distinguished guests was prepared with special care.

Within the tranquil Green Water Pavilion,

Two figures emerged, followed by an elderly granny, her white hair trembling as she waved.

"Young master, young lady, please don’t come back too soon!"

Zhou Qingyu, with her graceful and slender bearing, smiled and inquired, "Granny, others always hope their children return home early, why do you wish for us to return late?"

The young man accompanying her responded with a calm demeanor, "Because only those who possess Spirit Roots will remain with the clan. Those found without them are promptly sent back home. Granny’s wish for us to return late naturally stems from her hope that we possess Spirit Roots."

"Hmph, I already know that, brother!" Zhou Qingyu pouted slightly.

The one she referred to as 'brother' was Zhou Fuqiu.

Zhou Fuqiu, now twelve years old, remained slender yet stood at approximately 1.7 meters, nearly possessing the stature of an adult. His sister, Zhou Qingyu, stood beside him, a full head shorter.

Especially with his fair complexion and exceptionally handsome features, he exuded an aura of 'beauty'.

His composed and gentle demeanor further amplified this sense of delicate charm.

He observed the young girl before him with a neutral expression, though a subtle upward curve played at the corners of his mouth.

Over six years, after being nourished by numerous medicinal herbs, his sister was finally no longer so frail.

Combined with consistent physical training, her previously weak constitution had seen significant improvement.

Compared to ordinary individuals, one could hardly discern any lingering traces of her childhood frailty.

"Mao Mao, let's depart! We must reach the Spirit Testing Ceremony before the esteemed guests arrive to demonstrate proper respect."

"Alright, I understand. Also, brother, you are forbidden from calling me Mao Mao anymore."

"Very well, Mao Mao."

"Ah, you wicked brother, that nickname sounds so dreadful. People even nicknamed us 'caterpillar siblings,' so you absolutely cannot use it anymore."

"Who uttered such words?" The young man's voice grew noticeably colder.

"Don't be angered, they were merely jesting, and Zhou Yu Hao already disciplined them on my behalf, so you needn't worry."

Bathed in the gentle morning light, the two figures calmly proceeded towards the venue for the Spirit Testing Ceremony.

Along their path, the melodious sound of silver bells, like laughter, occasionally echoed through the air.