Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

Upon hearing Song Changsheng's confession, Lei Xiang Zhenjun suddenly realized and said, "Back then, I had a feeling that a ray of heavenly secrets had been disturbed. At that time, the heavenly secrets were clear and had not yet fallen into chaos. After a night of deduction, I finally pointed all the clues to the southwest, where a treasure of great fortune has appeared in the world."

I ordered someone to investigate, and they inadvertently came across the Jade Cleansing Sword. The Jade Cleansing Sword is the natal magic weapon of Jade Cleansing True Lord, and Jade Cleansing happens to be from the Southwest.

Therefore, we can reasonably assume that the appearance of the Jade Cleansing Sword disturbed that sliver of heavenly secret, and that it is the King of Men Sword that the palace has been searching for.

I never imagined it was all a feint. The real [King of Man Sword] has always been in your hands. I had found it strange before that the Song family's fortune was too solid, not like a family that had only been established for a few hundred years. It turns out that the [King of Man Sword] was suppressing their fortune.

"You were reluctant when I asked you then, why have you changed your mind now?"

Song Changsheng bowed solemnly to the three of them and said, "Forgive my bluntness, but the fate of the entire Song clan rests on the Chengyuan Sword. At that time, the Wanxiang Palace could not gain my trust, so I dared not hand it over rashly."

The heavens are shrouded in mystery, chaos is rampant, and everyone is preparing for war with all their might. As a member of the Song family, we naturally cannot stand aside.

Besides, I was the one who proposed the plan to lure the snake out of its hole, so naturally I must spare no effort in doing so.

"The Song family's ability to grow to its current level in just a few hundred years is not only due to its perfect grasp of various opportunities, but also inseparable from your prudence."

If I were in your position back then, I would probably have made the same choice. After all, the two of us are not on the same level, and any choice made under such circumstances would seem to have a hint of coercion.

Moreover, your concerns are not unfounded.

The Thunder King Palace simultaneously controlled the Imperial Seal and the Human King Sword of the former Heavenly Qin Immortal Dynasty. At the time, we didn't have any good solutions and desperately needed the Human King Sword to break the deadlock.

If you had taken out the [King of Men Sword] back then, it might not belong to you now.

The situation has changed drastically now, so it's no longer needed. You should keep it for yourself; it might come in handy in a critical moment.

Yi Tianzheng made no attempt to hide his plans from back then, but his last sentence was particularly inspiring, revealing a strong sense of confidence, as if the great battle to come was already a certainty.

Actually, there's nothing wrong with saying that, since the situation has indeed changed too quickly in recent years. First, Lei Xiang Zhenjun broke through to the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage, and then Ji Shinian broke through to the Nascent Soul stage. In just a few decades, the strength of the Myriad Manifestations Palace has undergone a qualitative change.

If Kong Sang Li Feng only had the original resources, even adding the Thunder King Palace would be futile.

The [King of Men Sword] is merely icing on the cake for the current Wanxiang Palace. The most urgent task is to consider how to lure the enemy out of their hole.

The sea creatures will not move unless the Myriad Manifestations Palace remains unmoved, and if the Myriad Manifestations Palace remains unmoved, the demon kingdoms along the Canglan River will also dare not move.

"True Lord, if we use the [Chengyuan Sword] as a guide, is there a chance to find the Thunder King Palace and eliminate it?"

Ji Shinian shook his head and said, "Unless the other party shows themselves, there is no possibility. Since the Tianqin cultivation world was robbed, we have mobilized all our intelligence resources to track down the Thunder King Palace, but we have found nothing."

They are most likely hiding in some small world, which is beyond the scope of mutual sensing between treasures of destiny. We've already tried the method you're suggesting.

Song Changsheng sighed and said, "I was just thinking of the worst-case scenario, after all, the longer it drags on, the more unfavorable the situation will be for us."

If we start the war now, we only need to face the pressure from the demon race and the sea race at the same time. Apart from the Thunder King Palace, we have already firmly grasped the intelligence of most of the forces in the evil path, so we can't cause any trouble during the war.

If this drags on, and the remnants of the old era find a way to free up their forces on the other side, we will be in a very passive position.

In the eyes of others, the borderlands are isolated and an insignificant enclave. Even if the borderlands fall, they still have the Tianshan Mountains and Hengduan Mountains as natural barriers to stop the advance of the demon army.

If we are truly faced with a difficult and urgent situation, we are very likely to be abandoned.

However, to the demon race, we are a thorn in their side, and they will certainly do everything in their power to break the alliance.

This is also an unequal war; we have no way out and must speed things up.

Lei Xiang Zhenjun slowly spoke, "Song Zixu, calm down, your mind is a bit chaotic."

Especially at times like these, it's crucial to remain calm; impatience will only cloud your judgment.

Kong Sang Li Feng is cunning and shrewd; ordinary methods cannot fool him. To get him to disrupt the plan and take the initiative, you can't rely on deception; you have to force him.

Only when he is cornered will he bare his fangs and begin to fight back.

Intrigue and trickery are minor paths that cannot lead to great achievements.

We must take the initiative into our own hands.

As soon as he finished speaking, Thunder Elephant True Lord stretched out his right hand, and colorful lightning gathered in his palm, eventually transforming into a crimson spear.

To be precise, it was a "spear" wrapped with red copper wire, fourteen feet long, with a two-foot-long blade, double-edged and resembling a short sword, exuding a chilling aura.

"This is the [Mysterious Thunder Soaring Spear], left behind by the Mysterious Thunder Ancestor in the palace. It was forged in the Mysterious Thunder of the Nine Heavens for a thousand years. In the past, the Mysterious Thunder Ancestor wielded this spear and roamed the East Sea. Wherever the Mysterious Thunder passed, all demons retreated, and the sea races dared not invade the border for a thousand years."

After the passing of the Xuanlei Ancestor, whenever a cultivator in the palace broke through to the Golden Core stage, this spear would be brought out to bathe in the heavenly lightning, a tradition that has continued uninterrupted for ten thousand years.

Now, with the internal refining of fragments of the Thunder Dao, he is only half a step away from becoming a supreme treasure of the Great Dao.

According to my deductions, its tribulation will soon arrive. If the Kongsang Lifeng does not move after the tribulation, I will follow the example of Ancestor Xuanlei.

Lei Xiang Zhenjun spoke calmly, but to Song Changsheng it sounded like thunder, filled with an indescribable killing intent.

At this moment, he finally understood where the confidence of the Myriad Manifestations Palace came from.

After refining the fragments of the Great Dao into a supreme treasure of the laws, one only needs to undergo the thirty-six Heavenly Gang Thunder Tribulations, just like a Nascent Soul cultivator, to manifest the traces of the Great Dao and advance to a supreme treasure of the Great Dao, which is known to the world as a "Dao artifact".

The spirit of the artifact will also transform into a "celestial spirit" under the influence of the power of the Great Dao.

The Heavenly Spirit can not only manifest externally, but also cultivate on its own, just like the spirits of mountains, rocks, plants and trees in the world.

In terms of strength, Tianling is only slightly weaker than a Nascent Soul Supreme of the same Tribulation.

Song Changsheng had only seen one Great Dao Treasure in his life: the [Scroll of Mountains and Rivers], used as a trial ground by the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty during the Five Academies Grand Competition. Its inner space contained fragments of the Great Dao, its interior resembling a small world, capable of accommodating cultivators below the Golden Core stage. It took the combined power of six True Monarchs to unfold it without the artifact spirit present.

It is not only the national treasure of the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty, but also the source of their confidence to face any challenge.

A supreme treasure of the laws, unless favored by the heavens, would take at least tens of thousands of years to refine enough fragments of the Great Dao. And that is only half a step. It still requires undergoing the Heavenly Tribulation like a Nascent Soul Supreme. If it fails, it will turn into ashes.

Back then, the Jade Cleansing Sword was only half a step away from becoming a Dao artifact. It was a pity that True Monarch Jade Cleansing failed his tribulation, otherwise Wuming would already be a Heavenly Spirit by now.

While there are many Nascent Soul Supremes, Dao artifacts are not so common.

The [Mysterious Thunder Soaring Spear] was born from the tempering of mysterious thunder and has undergone the baptism of hundreds of heavenly tribulations over ten thousand years, giving it a natural advantage in overcoming tribulations.

When the heavenly tribulation arrives, Kong Sang Li Feng will only have two paths to take.

First, they should wait and see, betting on the failure of the tribulation. At that time, not only will the Myriad Manifestations Palace lose a major support, but Thunder Elephant True Monarch will also suffer a backlash. This will be the perfect opportunity for them to defeat the Myriad Manifestations Palace in one fell swoop.

However, once they successfully transcend the tribulation, unless a Nascent Soul Supreme personally intervenes, the Thunder Elephant True Monarch, with his Nascent Soul Great Perfection cultivation, can slaughter them into a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood with just his spear. In the face of absolute power, any scheme is futile.

Although Kong Sang Li Feng is a member of the Merfolk royal family, she is only an exiled feudal lord and has no powerful Nascent Soul cultivators of her own clan protecting her. Otherwise, the Myriad Manifestations Palace would not have been able to survive until now.

Even if he dies in the East Sea, the Merfolk will at most send another feudal lord to take his place. Facing the Myriad Manifestations Palace, which controls the Dao artifacts, the Merfolk will not even step forward to avenge him.

Each Nascent Soul Supreme is a strategic-level combat force, serving as both a pillar of strength and a primary target for attacks and schemes by various adversaries. Countless eyes are watching them, and revealing their whereabouts could result in a fatal blow.

The Merfolk were already weak, and it was impossible for them to take such a risk for a mere exiled lord.

As a feudal lord, Kongsang Lifeng has a responsibility to defend her territory. Giving up her fiefdom would be tantamount to cutting off her own escape route.

He's not stupid; he wouldn't gamble with his future.

Then he has a second option: to take the initiative and disrupt the [Mysterious Thunder Soaring Spear]'s tribulation, causing it to backfire on Thunder Elephant True Lord, while simultaneously coordinating with Thunder King Palace to break through the Myriad Elephant Palace in one fell swoop.

There are two paths. No matter what Kong Sang Li Feng chooses in the end, and no matter whether the [Mysterious Thunder Soaring Spear] can successfully overcome the tribulation, he must take action.

Because this was his only chance to break through the Palace of Ten Thousand Images.

With four Earth Infant Fruits, excluding the one Ji Shinian consumed, there are three left. At least one more Nascent Soul True Monarch can emerge. If Heaven is on their side, two more are not impossible. Add to that a Thunder Elephant True Monarch who has broken through to the Great Perfection Realm, and in the near future, the strength of the Myriad Manifestations Palace will inevitably reach a new peak.

Even without Dao artifacts, the Myriad Manifestations Palace at that time was not something Kong Sang Li Feng could contend with.

This is his chance to make a name for himself, and his only chance to save himself.

Even knowing that this was a trap deliberately set for him by the Palace of Myriad Phenomena, he had to try it, because there was no way to escape a scheme that was out in the open!
“During this time, the palace has been exploring the specific locations of various sea creatures in the surrounding area. With Kongsang Lifeng’s intelligence capabilities, he must have already discovered this. If he doesn’t come, I will go myself.”

"The True Lord is mighty." Song Changsheng bowed sincerely, his previously restless heart immediately calming down. He now understood what it meant to have everything under control.

He racked his brains but couldn't figure out why Wanxiang Palace would come up with such an unsolvable solution.

"Go back and prepare well. The day the heavenly thunder shakes the sky will be the day of the decisive battle!" Thunder Elephant True Lord's tone was filled with murderous intent.

Upon hearing this, Song Changsheng quickly replied, "Reporting to True Lord, I have another request to make on this trip."

Yi Tianzheng smiled slightly and said, "I see that you have made great progress in the way of space. Did you come here for the spatial teleportation technique?"

"Indeed, I hope the Palace Master will grant my request."

"It was all agreed upon beforehand, so there's no need to talk about making it happen. With your comprehension, it won't be difficult for you to cultivate."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yi Tianzheng reached out and touched Song Changsheng's forehead from a distance, and a technique called "Instant Flash" immediately entered his mind.

"Stay in the Myriad Manifestations Palace to cultivate. If you encounter any difficulties, you can come and ask me directly."

"Thank you, Palace Master," Song Changsheng quickly replied.

"Since you intend to use your seclusion to break through to put pressure on the demon race, wouldn't it be better to do it sooner? Why are you waiting for a while longer? Do you have some other plans before then?" Ji Shinian asked curiously.

"Your Majesty is wise. Before announcing my seclusion, I plan to go to the Demon Realm to provoke them again and further ignite their anger."

"At that time, we might go a bit too far, which would inevitably provoke those demon lords. Having cultivated this spatial teleportation technique will give us more confidence."

Although there is an ancient covenant, the oath of Heaven does not take effect immediately. This period of time is more than enough for a True Monarch to avoid the punishment of Heaven after taking action.

The last time he went to the Demon Realm to find Niu Dazhuang, if he hadn't been fast enough to cross the Canglan River, the Golden-Eyed Demon Lord would have already made a move against him.

The Golden-Eyed Demon Lord is a mid-grade fifth-tier demon. His full-force attack in a state of rage is far more powerful than when he sparred with Yi Tianzheng. It's too risky not to max out his speed attribute.

Going to the Demon Realm to provoke them is a way to demonstrate strength, while escaping from the clutches of the Golden-Eyed Demon Lord is a way to show his ability to survive.

He wanted to show the demon race through his actions that he not only had talent, but he could also survive. They couldn't kill him now, and once he broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, they would have even less of a chance.

Lei Xiang Zhenjun nodded slowly and said, "Although this move is somewhat risky, with your strength, there shouldn't be any problems. Moreover, you also have the [Human King Sword], which can conceal the secrets of heaven to a certain extent and buy you more time. As long as you don't go too deep, there shouldn't be any problems."

"Yes, in addition to that, we can further compress the living space of forces like the Gu Immortal Sect and the Heavenly Fire Sect, forcing the demon race to make a choice as soon as possible," Yi Tianzheng added at the opportune moment.

"That's right, let's do it that way."

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P.S.: Chapter 2 is already in progress, but it will be a little later. (End of Chapter)