Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

The time has come.

The average person might not understand what this sentence means at first glance, as it is too general, since there are so many opportunities in the world.

But for Song Changsheng, this sentence had only one meaning: to take another step forward and reach that mysterious realm.

Gao Yu has abused the power of destiny and has become a slave to power. Under these circumstances, the next confrontation will be a decisive battle without holding back.

The tribulation of the Heavenly Thunder of the [Mysterious Thunder Soaring Spear] has not yet arrived, and the Myriad Manifestations Palace is not in a favorable position in this battle. If they want to tip the scales of victory in their favor, they are still missing a crucial factor.

Although he had been hiding for a season, in a battlefield of that level, ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators didn't even have the qualifications to intervene. He had weight, but it wasn't enough.

Song Changsheng is different. He possesses the [Human King Sword] and is blessed with the fortune of the Nine Realms of the Southwest. His understanding of the Great Dao is even greater than that of a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stage. He can unleash power far exceeding his own realm and is qualified to intervene in the decisive battle, to counterbalance the [Human King Sword] in Gao Yu's hands, and to become the final weight that tipped the scales.

The decisive battle may be just a few months away, or at most a year and a half from now.

In that short time, anyone else, let alone breaking through, might not even be able to sense the existence of the inner demon tribulation.

But Song Changsheng became the exception. He was a fake Nascent Soul cultivator. He had not only passed the Great Heart Demon Tribulation long ago, but his own Five Elements were also perfected. He was only one step away from breaking through the Core to become a Nascent Soul.

This was a natural progression for him, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, one or two months would be enough.

If it weren't for dealing with the invasion of the demon race, he would have already gone into seclusion to break through to a higher level.

Now that the six major demon kingdoms are severely weakened and Yin Jue's physical body has been severed, he believes that the Southwest Alliance can handle the upcoming battles.

“It is indeed time…” Song Changsheng murmured softly.

Looking at his slightly pale face, Ji Shinian asked with some concern, "The final battle certainly won't last too long. Can your current injuries hold up? Is there anything the palace can help you with?"

He felt that this matter was somewhat unreliable.

Even with the strongest recovery ability, it would take at least a year and a half of careful recuperation to return to peak condition. Add to that the time needed for closed-door breakthroughs and consolidation of cultivation, and the difficulty of getting back to peak condition before the final battle is simply too great.

Song Changsheng naturally knew what Ji Shinian was worried about, and shook his head slightly, saying, "Give me a few months, that will be enough."

"But your injury..."

"I already have a solution for your injuries, which will take a few months. As for the breakthrough... with this, there will definitely be enough time."

At this point, Song Changsheng took out a brocade box from his bosom. This box was given to him by Yi Tianzheng before the battle, and it was the source of his confidence.

"Could this be the [Nascent Soul Pill]?" A glint of light flashed in Ji Shinian's eyes as he uttered the answer.

When the plan was first made, he was in seclusion and not present at the scene, but he heard Yi Tianzheng mention it afterward.

If Song Changsheng can compress his recovery time to within three months, with his nascent soul form and the [Nascent Soul Pill], he can break through in a month, and still have time to consolidate his cultivation.

But how can such a serious injury be healed within three months?
Facing Ji Shinian's questioning gaze, Song Changsheng calmly stretched out one hand, and a wisp of pitch-black, decaying death energy could be clearly seen lingering around his fingertips.

He smiled slightly and said, "Death energy is a death warrant, but if used properly, it can also bring life back to life."

Life is yang, death is yin; yang gives rise to yin, and death energy can also be transformed into life energy.

I have been walking the Great Path of Life for many years, but I have never been able to comprehend the true meaning of the Great Path of Life and Death. This death energy is the key!
As long as you control the power of life and death, your injuries will heal naturally.

Upon hearing this, Ji Shinian suddenly realized and laughed, "No wonder the person who treated you said that this death energy is a blessing rather than a curse for you. It turns out that he had foreseen this."

If it were anyone else, and they said they could comprehend the "Great Dao of Life and Death" within a few months, he wouldn't believe a single word.

But it was Song Changsheng who said this, and the other party had already proven his extraordinary comprehension through his actions.

Having knocked on the door of the Great Dao, one gains the qualification to step into the Nascent Soul stage, which is enough to be proud of.

This was merely Song Changsheng's achievement at the late Golden Core stage. Now, he has simultaneously opened multiple doors to the Great Dao, and the [Boundless Great Dao] is already taking shape.

The Myriad Manifestations Palace also has a founder who cultivates the Boundless Great Dao, but in terms of his achievements in comprehending the Great Dao, he is far inferior to Song Changsheng.

“If you want to comprehend the Great Dao of Life and Death, then you will definitely need this.” Ji Shinian flipped his hand and took out a jade slip, handing it to Song Changsheng.

"What is this?" Song Changsheng asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Do you still remember Ji Liangyu from the Five Academies Grand Competition? This is her understanding of the cultivation of the [Law of Death], which also includes a secret method to dispel death energy."

I forgot to tell you, she has been cleansing her body with "Yellow Spring Water" since childhood, so the method is reliable.

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Song Changsheng's eyes.

He still had a very deep impression of Ji Liangyu. Not only was she the only woman to advance to the semi-finals, but she also mastered the extremely difficult power of the [Death Law].

On that arena, she almost cut off his path to advancement. Fortunately, his mastery of the Law of Life was no less than her Law of Death, and he managed to turn the tide at the crucial moment.

Unlike Long Han of the Beast Taming Sect, Ji Liangyu lost gracefully, even giving up the competition for second place after defeating Zhao Yin.

He could tell that the other person was a very pure person who participated in the Five Academies Competition simply to challenge Zhao Yin and push his own limits.

Ji Liangyu has been using the Yellow Springs Water to cleanse his body since childhood, and his perseverance is enough to make most people in the world ashamed.

As the saying goes, things are valued for their rarity. Whether it's the insights gained from cultivating the "Law of Death" or the methods to dispel death energy, they are all priceless.

This could even be considered Ji Liangyu's Achilles' heel, but the other party handed it over so readily, which truly surprised him.

They were not related by blood, and had even been rivals in the ring; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them enemies.

"Originally, I only went to the Ji family of Tianshui to seek a secret method to remove the death energy from your body. I never expected that after hearing about your deeds in the southwest, Ji Liangyu would actually hand them over voluntarily."

"If I had known it would go so smoothly, I wouldn't have had to rack my brains to negotiate with those stubborn old men from the Ji family."

Song Changsheng unfolded the jade slip, glanced through it briefly, and couldn't help but sigh, "This is truly a generous gift; I owe her a favor." Although he had mastered the [Law of Life and Death], laws and the Great Dao are two completely different dimensions of power, and his attainments in life and death were vastly different. To truly take that step, he would first need to elevate the [Law of Death] to the same level as the [Great Dao of Life] before he could merge it into the [Great Dao of Life and Death].

Even with the death energy within his body as a medium to comprehend the [Law of Death], it would still take at least several months. However, with Ji Liangyu's comprehension, the situation is quite different, saving a lot of time, which is exactly what he lacks most right now.

"Now that you've found a solution, I won't interfere any further. If you need anything, just contact the palace directly, and we will provide you with the greatest possible support," Ji Shinian said solemnly.

Song Changsheng seemed to have a premonition of something, and frowned slightly as he asked, "Fellow Daoist, are you leaving?"

"Hmm." Ji Shinian nodded and said, "Now that you're awake, the task that Ancestor Lei Xiang gave me is complete, and naturally I must go back to report."

Furthermore, both the Palace Master and Ancestor Lei Xiang are currently in seclusion recuperating from their injuries in preparation for the final battle. In the East Sea, only Ancestor Long Xiang is currently in charge. If the sea race makes any moves, they might be overwhelmed, so I need to go back and help.”

"Thank you for your help during this time, fellow Daoist." Song Changsheng struggled to sit up from the bed and bowed solemnly.

"Between you and me, let's keep the formalities to a minimum."

"Oh, and there's something else I need to remind you. Although Gao Yu has shown himself, his subordinates haven't made any obvious moves. I'm worried they might be colluding with the demon race, so you must be careful."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Shinian pushed open the tightly closed door, took a step out, and his figure disappeared like wisps of smoke in the wind, as if he had never existed.

After he left, only Song Changsheng and Zhuang Yuechan remained in the bedroom. The world seemed to have been muted, with only the sounds of breathing and heartbeats filling the room.

The two nestled together, a thousand words unspoken.

After a long pause, Song Changsheng slowly spoke, "How long have you been back? Is everything alright on the Tenglong Islands?"

"I rushed back last night."

The sea tribe army responsible for attacking the Tenglong Islands was personally annihilated by Lei Xiang Zhenjun. Although the sea tribe temporarily mobilized a large army, the offensive and scale were far less than before, and the defensive pressure was not great.

The battle on the Twin Islands is a bit more intense. The Blood Soul Demon Sect is quite powerful, with three Golden Core cultivators alone. The leader is You Lianyue, who rescued Ye Shinu back then. Her strength is indeed as you said, far exceeding that of ordinary Golden Core Great Perfection cultivators.

Fortunately, Fellow Daoist Lingxiao was personally overseeing things in the Twin Islands; otherwise, no one could have stopped him. Zhuang Yuechan said with a slight sense of lingering fear.

She had seen You Lianyue from afar once, and her strength was indeed extraordinary. Among the Golden Core cultivators she had ever met, she was enough to rank in the top ten. If the scope were narrowed down to the border regions, she might even have a chance to rank in the top three.

"Fellow Daoist Lingxiao, have you fought with You Lianyue? How did the battle go?"

Both Ling Xiao and You Lian Yue are top performers in the Golden Core stage, and he was genuinely curious about who was stronger.

"We had one exchange, which was probably just a test between us and no one was cleared out. But Fellow Daoist Lingxiao said that he was not entirely confident that he could defeat him."

Upon hearing this, Song Changsheng already had a clear idea of ​​what was going on and said with certainty, "Fellow Daoist Lingxiao has always been rather low-key and conservative. Since he said so, his strength should be above that of You Lianyue."

“I contacted Yin Chou, the undercover agent you subdued. According to him, there is at least one sect leader and one deputy sect leader within the Blood Soul Demon Sect.”

The sect leader had never made a public appearance in front of them; the daily affairs of the Blood Soul Demon Sect were all handled by the deputy sect leader.

As the chief protector, You Lianyue is the strongest, but she is not the only Golden Core cultivator at the Great Perfection stage.

This shows that the Blood Soul Demon Sect is far stronger than we anticipated; what we've revealed this time is merely the tip of the iceberg.

"Yin Chou, how does he know so much?" Song Changsheng had almost forgotten about this person.

Although the other party is a leader, he has not touched the core of the Blood Soul Demon Sect's power and it is difficult for him to transmit valuable information. He has long been marginalized and turned into a pawn, but now it seems that the situation has changed.

Zhuang Yuechan nodded and said, "According to Yin Chou, the Blood Soul Demon Sect must be carrying out some kind of plan in secret, which requires a large number of people. His branch has been almost completely emptied out."

He now dedicates himself to recruiting fresh blood for the Blood Soul Demon Sect, which has elevated his status somewhat, allowing him to occasionally attend high-level meetings.

“A large number of people…” Song Changsheng narrowed his eyes slightly. At this moment, he thought of Ye Shi Nu, who had been forcibly taken away by You Lian Yue.

The Blood Soul Demon Sect clearly knew of the existence of the Treasure Bottle Sect and was even more aware of Night Slave's background, which is why they forcibly took him away.

The manpower being mobilized now is most likely to be searching for the ruins of the Treasure Bottle Sect, and it's even possible that they have already found them and are now trying to develop them.

Both development and sourcing require a large workforce.

The thought that the Blood Soul Demon Sect might get there first filled him with urgency. He said in a deep voice, "My wife, time is of the essence. I must immediately go into seclusion to comprehend the Great Dao of Life and Death. I entrust the East Sea to you."

"Take care of yourself, don't push yourself." Zhuang Yuechan's delicate hand stroked the hideous scars on Song Changsheng's chest, her eyes filled with tenderness.

Song Changsheng held her fair wrist, gave her a reassuring look, and said, "Don't worry, we've already been through the gates of hell, what's this?"

……

As the pillar of the Southwest Alliance, the news of Song Changsheng's awakening brought a sigh of relief to everyone, and morale on all battlefields was significantly boosted.

Perhaps these people themselves did not realize that the name "Song Changsheng" was becoming increasingly important to them.

Just thinking of this name is like having a pillar of support, giving one a strange sense of peace.

The Song family claimed that he was in seclusion to heal his injuries, so no one knew that Song Changsheng was in seclusion to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Unaware of the situation on the East China Sea battlefield, they optimistically believed that as long as Song Changsheng recovered from his injuries, he would lead them to counterattack the demon race.

Judging from the current situation, as long as this round of attacks by the demon race is thwarted, this war, which has been raging for a long time and caused heavy casualties, will come to an end, and everything will return to normal.

With this in mind, everyone's tense nerves relaxed considerably.

In this relaxed atmosphere, no one expected that the Blood Demon Church, which had been declared destroyed decades ago, would once again bare its fangs...

...(End of this chapter)