Peach Blossom Mountain Liu Jiaxiu's Biography

Chapter 1451 Kim Ho-nam's Visit

After that heart-to-heart talk with his wives, Liu Changxu refocused his main energy on raising his family and the next generation.

This time, however, he learned from the lesson of his wife Liu Qingying's tragic death and was no longer as demanding as before.

If any of his closest family members, his wife and children, are devoted to the Dao and yearn for advancement in their cultivation, he will impart all his knowledge to them. He will not only provide them with resources for cultivation but also offer patient and meticulous guidance, and even personally train with them to clear obstacles on their path of cultivation.

However, if someone is not good at what they are capable of or have a good temperament, or prefers to enjoy a simple life, he accepts it without complaint and never criticizes them according to the standards of a "strong person". He simply tells them to stay true to themselves and protect themselves.

Faced with a large number of bloodline descendants and Liu family members, he chose to spread his teachings widely by giving regular sermons.

On the first and fifteenth of each month, he would preach at the preaching platform at the foot of Peach Blossom Mountain, recounting everything from basic breathing techniques to insights into advanced supernatural powers.

Of course, if he discovers a disciple with a resilient character and outstanding talent during his sermons, he will pay special attention to him, occasionally summoning him to give him a few words of guidance, or bestowing upon him suitable cultivation methods and spiritual objects. He is neither biased nor misses out on promising talents.

This balanced approach actually made the clan less tense and more energetic.

Some of the wives devoted themselves to spiritual practice, while others managed clan affairs. The children also sought out their own talents, some venturing into the sea for experience, and others studying alchemy and artifacts.

As Liu Changxu watched all this, he gradually felt at ease. He no longer insisted on making every family member a top expert; he only wished that this bloodline and heritage could continue steadily through their respective choices.

However, to Liu Changxu's surprise, even though he did not deliberately go into seclusion to comprehend the laws of heaven and earth, in the process of passing on knowledge and skills to the younger generation day after day, the profound mysteries of the Great Dao that had troubled him for so long gradually became clear, as if the mist had been dispersed by a gentle breeze.

Whenever he stands on the high platform and explains the profound mysteries of the laws to his people, those obscure insights that had previously been stuck at a bottleneck often suddenly become clear in a certain moment.

For example, when discussing the mutual generation and restraint of the five elements, he suddenly gained a new understanding of the transformation mechanism of metal generating water and water generating wood, and could even vaguely touch upon the method of integrating the power of the five elements into one.

When discussing the art of spatial folding, even more exquisite combinations of runes automatically appeared in my mind, as if I could see the invisible spatial veins flowing between heaven and earth.

This kind of progress is not something that is deliberately forced; rather, it is more like a process of sharing and deconstructing the great principles with others, in which one's own understanding of the laws deepens and becomes more refined. It is like polishing a piece of raw jade. In the process of repeated wiping and carving, not only can others see the brilliance of the jade, but the person holding the jade can also better understand its inner texture.

Liu Changxu sighed inwardly: Perhaps the Great Dao is not about shutting oneself away in deep thought, but about finding its true essence in the details of inheritance and sharing. He increasingly felt that his current life, which balanced caring for his clansmen and cultivating, was closer to the essence of the Great Dao than when he was solely focused on arduous cultivation.

However, this kind of progress was exactly what Liu Changxu needed. He knew all too well that the more refined his cultivation, the deeper his understanding of the laws of heaven and earth, and the closer he would be to ascending to the immortal realm.

But now he is no longer the cultivator who only sought the pinnacle of the Great Dao. As a powerful figure standing at the top of this world, what he cares about most is never the ethereal beauty of the Immortal Realm, but his family who are by his side.

He would rather stay on Golden Ring Island, watch over the people around him, and see the younger generation grow up slowly, watching the days flow by between daily necessities and meditation, even if his cultivation stagnates, he would still be content.

But the pull of the Great Dao is like an invisible thread; the more transparent one is, the harder it is to break free. Whenever the night is deep and quiet, and he feels the power of the laws within his body becoming more and more harmonious, he would quietly look at his sleeping wives, a complex sense of melancholy flashing in his eyes. He was afraid, afraid that when that day really came, even with a thousand regrets, he would have no choice but to wave goodbye.

Perhaps this is the helplessness of standing at the peak; once you possess the power to protect everything, you will ultimately face the risk of losing everything. That morning, in the pavilion atop Peach Blossom Mountain on Golden Ring Island, Liu Changxu was sitting around a jade table with Wu Xuege and the other women, enjoying tea and chatting. On the table was freshly brewed spiritual tea, its liquor clear and its aroma delicate and elegant.

Suddenly, the clansman responsible for guarding the teleportation array reported via telepathy:
"Your Majesty, Emperor Jin Haonan of Tianchi has arrived at Golden Ring Island via the teleportation array."

Liu Changxu was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. Although Jin Haonan, as the Holy Emperor of Tianchi, had a relatively close relationship with him, he rarely came uninvited like this. He put down his teacup and said in a deep voice:
"welcome."

A moment later, a golden light descended from the sky and appeared outside the pavilion.

Jin Haonan, dressed in a black imperial robe with dragon patterns, walked in with a dignified expression and steady steps. His gaze swept over the people in the pavilion, finally landing on Liu Changxu. He cupped his hands and said:

"Junior brother, I apologize for my unauthorized visit."

"Senior brother, you're too kind. Please have a seat."

Liu Changxu stood up to greet him, while Wu Xuege and the other women got up and left.

Then, smiling, he personally poured Jin Haonan a cup of spiritual tea and said:
"I wonder what important matter brings you here today, Senior Brother?"

After Jin Haonan sat down, he didn't rush to speak. Instead, he picked up his teacup and took a sip, as if he was carefully considering his words.

Seeing his solemn expression, Liu Changxu understood that the other party's visit was probably not a casual reunion.

Jin Haonan pondered for a moment, his gaze darkening, and then he spoke:
"I have come here to ask my junior brother for help in attacking Pine Leaf Island and annihilating the Pine Leaf Crab Clan."

Liu Changxu was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, put down his teacup, and asked in confusion:
"Why did you suddenly decide to attack the Matsuba Crab Clan, Senior Brother?"

“Junior brother, you may not know this,” Jin Haonan’s tone became serious, “According to the latest intelligence we have obtained, the Pine Leaf Crab King is not far from breaking through to the middle grade of the ninth rank. Once it successfully advances, its strength will increase greatly, and it will be a great threat to our Heavenly Pool Holy Land and even the entire human race.”

He paused and continued:

"Therefore, we must seize this opportunity to completely annihilate the Pine Leaf Crab Clan before it advances to the next level and reaches its peak strength. Otherwise, once it successfully advances, it will probably be much more difficult to deal with it."

As Liu Changxu listened, he lightly tapped the edge of his teacup with his fingertips, pondering to himself that the reason why the Heavenly Pool Holy Land was taking action against the Pine Leaf Crab Clan was mainly for its own long-term safety.

Pine Leaf Island is too close to the Heavenly Lake Holy Land. If the Pine Leaf Crab King can truly advance, it will undoubtedly be a sharp blade hanging over the head of the Heavenly Lake Holy Land. Jin Haonan's worries are by no means unfounded.

Liu Changxu had already made up his mind, and immediately nodded:
“What you say is absolutely right, Senior Brother. The Pine Leaf Crab Clan is indeed a major threat, and keeping them around will always be a hidden danger. I wonder when you plan to make your move? When that time comes, I will definitely lead my troops to help you without hesitation.”