Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

On the nameless plain, a large banyan tree stands out abruptly. Under its dense canopy, four burly warriors stand side by side in a row, like a high wall, blocking out all the sunlight that shines through the branches.

They were all dressed in intricately patterned, bright silver full-body armor, which was extremely well-made and had no gaps in their bodies. There were no openings in front of their eyes. When they were not moving, they looked like statues from a distance.

Behind them, in the deep shadows, lay an extremely luxurious couch. A dashing young man dressed in silk robes, with a green blade of grass between his teeth, lay there with his legs crossed, eyes closed, looking as if he were taking a nap.

Currently, among the five major cultivation worlds along the river, the Yuhua Cultivation World, the Lu Kingdom Cultivation World, and the Daqi Cultivation World are all suffering fierce attacks from the demon race. In particular, the Lu Kingdom Cultivation World is seeing dozens of fourth-tier powerhouses fighting in the sky above Shura City, and the terrifying battle fluctuations can be clearly heard even in the surrounding cultivation worlds.

It appears that only three cultivation realms are at war, but in reality, everyone in the Southwest Nine Realms is involved. Some are running away, some are hiding, some are going to the battlefield, and even those who haven't yet gone to the battlefield are preparing supplies in the rear and keeping a close eye on the battlefield's developments.

In short, no one can remain uninvolved. Even rogue cultivators understand the importance of this battle, and their nervousness is hard to hide.

In this situation, besides this person, there should be no other person in the Southwest Nine Realms who can leisurely take a rest on the plains.

As the sun moved westward and the sky gradually darkened, just as the last rays of sunlight were about to be swallowed up, the valiant man sat up from the soft couch, lazily stretched, and asked in a calm tone, "How is the situation?"

Upon hearing this, the four people who had been standing in front of him like statues finally reacted. The one on the far left turned around, knelt on one knee, and said, "Your Highness, news has come from the Illusionary Eye Demon Kingdom that even with the cooperation of the Demon King who had infiltrated in advance, and with attacks from both sides, Broken Mountain City still cannot be breached."

Fire Cloud Demon King, Yellow Eyebrow Demon King, and Earth Nether Demon King were severely injured. Azure Owl Demon King and Steel Tooth Demon King were surrounded and died from exhaustion after venturing deep into the enemy ranks. The Broken Feather Demon King, who had infiltrated ahead of time, was also surrounded and killed by the Golden Core cultivators left behind by the human race.

The Illusionary Demon Lord has already ordered a retreat, preparing to launch a beast tide to cross the river and wage a protracted war.

On the first day of the battle, they launched a surprise attack with superior forces, but ended up with three dead and three seriously wounded, with casualties reaching one-third of the force. It was more of a crushing defeat than a retreat.

The valiant man remained remarkably calm in the face of this outcome, stating in a flat tone: "The Illusionary Eye Demon Kingdom was merely feigning an attack to lure the enemy, so it's understandable that they couldn't conquer it after a prolonged siege. What about the other two armies?"
The last message from the cultivation world of Lu Kingdom was three hours ago, and there are currently no updates.

They encountered the main force of the Human Southwest Alliance and suffered a setback from the start. The battle is still fierce, the front line is slow to advance, and the casualties should be considerable.

The three demon lords have already launched a beast tide to cross the river, and it is highly likely that they will still need to advance along multiple routes to determine the outcome of a protracted war.

The resistance encountered by the cultivation world of the Great Qi was not as fierce as that of the other two forces. A report came half an hour ago that they had captured Cangzhou and Lanzhou, the front lines of the human race, and were currently consolidating their positions, awaiting the crossing of the beast tide.

The message conveyed in the words was clear: the human race was putting up a very strong fight and had made targeted preparations for their offensive strategy; the surprise attack plan had failed.

This means they have lost their only chance for a quick victory, and what awaits them now is an endless tug-of-war.

At that time, it will be a contest of who is better prepared, who has greater war potential, and who is more resilient.

"Cangzhou and Lanzhou, why have I never heard of them before?" the valiant man asked, his brows furrowing slightly.

"Your Highness, this is territory that the human race has recently annexed in the last two hundred years."

Upon hearing this, the valiant man immediately realized what he meant, stood up, looked at the setting sun disappearing below the horizon, and sneered, "Heh, I'm afraid there aren't many survivors left, are there?"

"This..." The reporter was speechless for a moment.

"No wonder no one has come to claim credit from me; it turns out they've occupied two plots of wasteland."

"Well, something's better than nothing. At least we'll have a place to rest when the beast tide lands." The valiant man calmly accepted this outcome, then asked, "So Song Changsheng didn't show up on any battlefield at all?"

"Your Highness, based on the information we currently have, this is the case."

"No wonder Father insisted that I make this trip. This Song Changsheng is indeed no ordinary person. He is really patient. I put such succulent bait in front of him and he still managed to resist the temptation." The valiant man's eyes gleamed with curiosity about this new prey.

He stayed here with four elite demon emperor guards, not to sleep in. He was waiting for an opportunity, waiting for Song Changsheng to take the initiative. Those demon kings were the bait he deliberately threw out.

The three armies varied in strength, but with Song Changsheng's terrifying power, each could single-handedly change the course of the battle, even on the most intense battlefield in Lu.

No matter how many sheep there are, they are still sheep; they certainly cannot withstand a fierce tiger coming down the mountain.

If Song Changsheng intervenes, they will definitely suffer heavy casualties.

But he didn't care. He wasn't afraid of Song Changsheng killing them. To him, those demon kings were just a string of numbers. Even if they all died, it would be worth it as long as he could achieve his strategic goals.

I'm afraid Song Changsheng will continue to hide and not show his face like this.

If he doesn't show his face, his location becomes unpredictable; he could appear anywhere at any time, which is a kind of invisible deterrent.

This will make them more cautious at all times.

The current situation is quite interesting. Although he and Song Changsheng have never met, he knows that the other party has already guessed his existence and, like him, is waiting for him to make the first move.

In the midst of an unknown and perplexing situation, the transformation between hunter and prey can sometimes happen in an instant.

Whoever strikes first gains the upper hand.

Those who stand in the open are only the prey.

If Song Changsheng couldn't resist making a move before him, then he would gain the initiative in this battle.

He could either avoid a direct confrontation and strike at the root of the problem, or launch a sneak attack to eliminate this major threat.

Whatever choice you make, it can directly change the course of the battlefield.

Conversely, the same applies to Song Changsheng.

Whoever shows up first loses the advantage of having the first move.

Sometimes, the higher the level of strength, the shorter the time required to determine the winner, sometimes even as short as a single move.

Unfortunately, Song Changsheng's intuition was too sharp; he had anticipated his presence long ago and gave him no chance, causing his plan to fail completely.

In this invisible confrontation, he was undoubtedly at a disadvantage.

However, the more this was the case, the more excited he became; he hadn't encountered a worthy opponent in far too long.

As the youngest son of the Devouring Demon Emperor, he not only inherited his father's handsome appearance but also perfectly inherited his noble bloodline, making him far more outstanding than his older brothers.

Thanks to his noble bloodline, killing enemies of higher levels has been as easy for him as eating and drinking since he was a child. He has never failed at any level he has reached.

After passing the first Dragon Transformation Tribulation, no one below the Demon Lord level could defeat him. Even the other Demon Emperors' offspring at the same level could only manage a draw with him at best, and most of them were inferior to him.

Such an environment was utterly boring to him. But according to the descriptions of the Golden-Eyed Demon Lord and the others, Song Changsheng's dominance was even stronger than his own, and he was invincible among those of the same realm.

The subtext is that Song Changsheng, a human from a small place, is stronger than him, the direct descendant of the Demon Emperor.

Faced with such a statement, his first reaction was not doubt or anger, but excitement.

He has finally met a challenging opponent!

Therefore, he traveled thousands of miles to human land in order to hunt this rare prey.

The prey was unexpectedly cunning, which troubled him somewhat.

"Your Highness, should we continue waiting?"

"What else can we do but wait? That Song Changsheng is no easy opponent." The valiant man thought for a moment and then ordered, "Pass on my order to change the main attack direction and launch a full-scale attack on the cultivation world of the Great Qi."

"Isn't Song Changsheng supposed to be so patient? Then let those demon kings break into smaller groups, infiltrate the Great Qi cultivation world, and wreak havoc. Let's see how long he can hide!"

"As ordered."

A moment later, a Golden-Winged Eagle took flight, transforming into a golden arrow that flew towards the direction of the cultivation world of Lu Kingdom.

The next morning, just as dawn broke, the first rays of sunlight shone on the ruins of Shura City, dispelling the darkness. The demon kings, having received their orders, retreated like a tide.

This epic battle, which lasted for a day and a night, has temporarily come to an end.

Everyone found it hard to believe that the demon race had suddenly withdrawn, since the demon race had not yet fallen into a disadvantageous position.

"Should we press our advantage?" someone suggested.

Upon hearing this, Wang Changqing, the Eastern Alliance Vice Leader and Commander-in-Chief of the Battle, shook his head and said, "The two sides are evenly matched, so how can we talk about taking advantage of the victory?"

The demons' sudden withdrawal is probably a trap they've set for us. How can we let these wicked beasts have our way?

"Hurry up and clean up the battlefield, and take stock of the casualties."

"Vice Alliance Leader, shall we remain stationed where we are, or..."

Wang Changqing looked down at his surroundings. Ravines were everywhere, rivers had stopped flowing, mountains had collapsed, and the ancient city of Shura, with its thousand-year history, had been razed to the ground. As far as the eye could see, there was only deathly silence.

Although the number of participants on both sides was only a few dozen, they were all Golden Core cultivators, and their influence could easily spread over thousands of miles. Centered on Shura City, the surrounding area of ​​tens of thousands of miles was completely destroyed in an instant.

Without human intervention, this vast land could not be restored in less than several thousand years.

The demon race withdrew from this battle, but they paid a heavy price.

"Shura City is destroyed. They will definitely launch a beast tide attack next. We can't stay here. Let's retreat to the second line of defense. The two fellow Daoists of Rakshasa Hall should prepare to deal with the beast tide."

Master Tiansha and Master Tiansha exchanged a glance, their unspoken words culminating in a long sigh. They were well aware of the cruelty of war, and these losses were entirely expected. It was just a hardship for the disciples within their sect, who would have to fight to the death against those mindless beasts.

The Five Poisons Sect's Scorpion Master said in a deep voice, "Our Five Poisons Sect's elders and disciples are already on their way. This time, we will make sure those demons never return!"

The Five Poisons Sect deals with all kinds of poisons year-round and is most skilled at making and using poisons. Poisons are often surprisingly effective against beast tides, and the larger the scale, the better the effect. This is the source of their confidence.

The group quickly cleaned up the battlefield and then retreated to the second line of defense that had been set up beforehand.

Compared to the frontline Shura City, this defensive line was modeled after the Broken Mountain City of the Jade Flower Cultivation World, built on a massive mountain range. Although it has only been around for a few hundred years, the presence of a fourth-order spiritual vein allows for the deployment of more arrays and defensive equipment, making its defense far superior to Shura City and especially suitable for fighting against beast tides.

Less than a hundred miles behind this defensive line lies the headquarters of the Rakshasa Hall.

As the last line of defense to the west of the Rakshasa Hall, it receives a massive amount of resources every year.

Because they were still unclear about the demon race's next strategic intentions, the group of Golden Core cultivators did not leave, but stayed to rest for the time being.

As the first wave of the demon race's offensive ended, battle reports from various places began to pour into Song Changsheng's presence.

The first battle report came from the Jade Flower Cultivation Realm. They were the first to engage in battle, facing the fewest number of demon kings, but the battle was the most brutal.

In just one day, nearly two thousand elders and disciples of the Sunrise Sect perished, including thirteen Purple Mansion cultivators, none of whom survived the seven guardians of the Guardian Hall.

The Pure Heart Master of Broken Heart Valley and the Sun Goddess of Sunrise Sect also perished under the siege of the demon race, and three others were severely injured, almost all of them bearing wounds.

The gap in strength was obvious. If the Azure Owl Demon King and the Steel Tooth Demon King hadn't been trapped inside the city, the demon race could have almost escaped unscathed.

Overall, the results were quite good.

However, the beast tide has already crossed the river and besieged the city, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, and the future situation is not optimistic.

The second battle report came from the cultivation world of Lu Kingdom. Since there were no low-level cultivators participating in the battle here, the battle report did not look as tragic as that of the cultivation world of Yuhua. However, every name on that list represented a Golden Core cultivator.

In the span of a day and a night, five Golden Core cultivators perished on the Lu Kingdom battlefield: one from the Cangyuan cultivation world, one from the Daxiao Immortal Dynasty, two from the Gusu cultivation world, and one from the Daming cultivation world.

Four people were severely injured, and the rest were all wounded.

In contrast, the casualties on the Great Qi cultivation side were the smallest, with only one Golden Core cultivator falling.

Former sect leader of the Heavenly Vein Sect, True Man Zhao Di.

He had met this person several times, but unexpectedly, the person left this world first.

Under the Golden Core, thousands of people died in battle.

On the demon side, a demon king also perished.

In the first round of confrontation, neither side gained an advantage.

The beast tide is crossing the river; this brutal war has only just begun...

...(End of this chapter)