Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

Hun Sha was arrested by Hun Wugui himself. Although he spared her life, her fate was quite tragic. In addition, she has been subjected to severe torture during this period and is still in a coma.

After carefully examining the other party and realizing her cultivation level, he couldn't help but frown.

His connection with the Blood Demon Cult can be traced back more than two hundred years. At that time, he was only sixteen years old. Due to a shortage of manpower in his family, he went down the mountain early to hold the Ascension Ceremony. On his way back, he was attacked by the Blood Demon Cult.

That was the first time he saw blood and witnessed sacrifice. What followed was an entanglement that lasted for more than two hundred years, during which he lost a lot.

To be precise, the Great Qi and several surrounding cultivation worlds suffered greatly as a result.

He never imagined that the mastermind behind all this was just a Purple Mansion cultivator.

However, he quickly realized that before the appearance of Blood Soul and Blood Gu, the Blood Demon Sect did not have any Golden Core cultivators in charge.

However, most people subconsciously overlook this point.

Even as an enemy, he had to admit that Soul Shatter was a very capable leader.

Not only is he courageous, but he also has an extremely precise grasp of timing, and his vitality is exceptionally tenacious.

With her talent, she shouldn't have ended up like this. It's just a pity that the strength of the Blood Demon Cult limited her performance, and she always fell just short.

If the Blood Demon Sect had increased its strength to another level, the Great Qi would probably have already undergone a complete upheaval.

Song Changsheng reached out and pressed his hand against her forehead, his vast spiritual power piercing directly into her sea of ​​consciousness, violently plundering her memories.

The intense stimulation jolted Hun Sha awake from her unconsciousness. Her eyes widened as she stared at the young face before her, her gaze filled with terror.

She opened her mouth wide, but no sound came out of her throat, and the veins on her forehead bulged.

Song Changsheng's spiritual power was already strong. Even before breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, he could search the souls of Golden Core cultivators. Now, dealing with a Purple Mansion cultivator like Hun Sha was even more direct than possession. In just a short while, he plundered all of the other party's memories of the past four hundred years.

This was the first time I had used the Soul Searching Technique across two realms, and the first time I had so directly experienced the effects of the increased mental strength.

It can not only quickly extract the important content, but also leave almost nothing out.

Moreover, after comparison, it was discovered that the Blood Demon Sect had actually communicated and interacted with the Gu Immortal Sect before the war, and the [Calamity Gu] was obtained from there.

He didn't find this part when he was searching Zhang Chenyang's memories. If he had known about the resurgence of the Blood Demon Cult beforehand and had been wary of it, the outcome of the cultivation world in Lu Kingdom might have been different.
He thought this to himself, but he also knew that this was just wishful thinking on his part. The Blood Demon Cult in the public's perception was far from being that powerful, and it was impossible for it to attract enough attention.

From the moment he was seriously injured and went into seclusion, the fate of the cultivation world in Lu Kingdom was already sealed.

He glanced at the Soul Slayer who was barely clinging to life, but ultimately did not make a move.

The siblings Hun Wugui have made a great contribution this time, so let them personally sever that unbearable past experience.

He infused it with a trace of the [Law of Life], and then entered the prison where the Blood-Eyed Raven was held.

He was equally curious about this person who coexisted in both human and demonic forms. According to Hun Sha's memories, it seemed that he achieved this through a certain cultivation technique...

After being ravaged several times, the Blood Demon Sect had very few high-ranking members left. Under the Blood Soul and Blood Gu, there were only three Purple Mansion cultivators left. Yu Fu, who was the vice sect leader, was actually an imposter, Blood Princess, so searching her soul didn't take much effort.

However, he became much more cautious about Blood Soul and Blood Gu. After much deliberation, he decided to put them aside for now.

These two were once powerful cultivators at the late Nascent Soul stage. One lived for 1,700 years, and the other lived for 2,200 years through life-extending methods. Later, they slept for nearly 3,000 years in a treasure like the Soul-Locking Copper Coffin.

The era in which they were active was very close to that of Jade Dew True Monarch. At that time, although the Blood Demon Sect had declined, it had secretly established a large-scale vassal state with a wide range of industries, and would not even give a second glance to barren places like the border regions.

After being defeated and falling into slumber, it finally arrived in the cultivation world of the Great Qi Dynasty several hundred years ago after many twists and turns.

In fact, it predates the Song family by several decades.

Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; although their cultivation levels have declined, their foundations remain.

The memories from his active period alone amount to nearly four thousand years, and the combined experiences of his two lifetimes are less than a fraction of the other's.

If mental power cannot be completely suppressed, the massive stream of memories during soul searching will burst out like a dam releasing a flood.

This is like forcibly pouring an ocean into a lake; at best, it will turn someone into an idiot, and at worst, it could cost them their life.

The risks of soul searching are always relative; cultivators of the same major realm rarely use this method.

Perhaps because of his rebirth, his soul was different from that of ordinary people, and he was less affected.

These two are completely different. With the decisive battle in the East China Sea imminent, there is no need to take this risk.

"You finished so quickly? Did you find anything?" Song Qingxi asked as soon as Song Changsheng arrived.

"The harvest was quite substantial."

It's now confirmed that this demonic calamity wasn't the work of the Blood Demon Cult. Aside from rogue cultivators, there shouldn't be any other demonic sects in the cultivation world of Great Qi and Lu. There were some in the past, but they were all wiped out by them.

Upon hearing this, Song Qingxi couldn't help but smile: "I used to hear the elders in the clan say that the battles between different demonic paths were even more brutal than the battles between good and evil. Now it seems that it is true."

Song Changsheng was not surprised and nodded, saying, "It's normal. People with different paths cannot work together."

The demon god they worship is, in essence, just a true demon from a certain demon race, a concept equivalent to an immortal who has ascended to heaven.

The concept of the Demon Race is similar to that of the Monster Race; both are demons, but the differences are enormous.

For example, the Blood Demon Cult worships the Blood Demon Clan, and the Bone Demon Cult worships the Bone Demon Clan. These two clans are relatively harmonious. But if it were the Succubus Cult, it would almost certainly be a lose-lose situation.

After all, in the eyes of the Succubus Cult, demonic cultivators are far more alluring than righteous cultivators.

Even if there is no conflict in doctrine, it is impossible for them to coexist harmoniously if they want to grow and expand. Resources are limited, and demonic cultivators often do not follow the rules.

Therefore, it is highly likely that this demonic calamity was the work of a rogue cultivator.

I don't think that Foundation Establishment cultivator I killed before was the mastermind. Have Qing Xing investigate thoroughly. If you need manpower, you'll provide full cooperation. This matter is a top priority.

Song Changsheng still hadn't completely let go of his doubts. Many of the scenes he saw during his tribulation had been verified, and a large-scale demonic calamity was bound to erupt, either this time or next.

Song Qingxing is the person most deeply involved in this line of work, so letting him investigate is definitely the right thing to do.

Even if we guess wrong, there's no loss. The Void Tower is still in Song Qingxing's hands. During the investigation, we can both eliminate the demon race and gather scattered mortals, achieving multiple goals at once.

"This Blood Demon clan has such a deep foundation; it must have been glorious for a time before, right?" Song Qingxi asked curiously.

Song Changsheng shook his head slightly and said, "It's not just a period of time; its earliest origins can be traced back to ancient times. It belongs to the orthodox Blood Demon Sect of this world, and its status in the demonic path is comparable to a holy land. Even when it was destroyed three thousand years ago, there were still Nascent Soul Supremes presiding over it, and its foundation was terrifying."

Unfortunately, infighting within the Blood Demon Cult had become a tradition, and by the time of Soul Fiend's generation, almost none of the secrets that needed to be passed down orally remained.

"No wonder there are powerful figures with cultivation levels like Blood Soul and Blood Gu protecting the sect."

"We were really fortunate to have been informed in time by Hun Wugui. If it had been a few hours later, we probably would have been facing two Nascent Soul level opponents at the same time," Song Qingxi said with relief.

Where did they go?

The brother and sister's past actions were real, and their achievements this time are also genuine. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they saved the entire Southwest Alliance and even the border regions.

The last meeting was too rushed, and he felt it was time to have a proper talk, as this was indeed a rare talent.

Song Qingxi shook his head and said, "After the battle at Qingfeng Mountain, Xue Ji disappeared without a trace, while Hun Wugui went to Luoxia City, saying that he wanted to atone for the sins Xue Ji committed in Luoxia City for the Blood Demon Sect back then."

"Ha, nowhere to be found? He probably hid it himself."

He's a kind and loyal older brother, but some things can't be taken over so easily." Song Changsheng shook his head and sighed, then casually instructed, "He'll definitely come again. Hand over Hun Sha to him then."

After saying that, he took out a pre-drawn map and said, "These are the branches and hideouts of the Blood Demon Sect. Soul Fiend made exorbitant demands from the demon race, receiving a large amount of resources to restore itself. Before the war, they were all moved to these places. Send people to deal with them."

In addition, I obtained a secret technique from that blood-eyed raven that allows one to transform into a demonic form, called the [Transformation Technique].

This method has great potential, but the cultivation method is too extreme, so even within the Blood Demon Sect, very few people practice it.

Go and collect some demonic beast essence blood, from all ranks and races. Prepare several portions; I'll see if I can improve upon it.

"Understood, I'll take care of it right away."

"Wait a minute. On the back of the list is a list of materials I've compiled. Take out everything that the clan has, and if it doesn't, use all available channels to collect it. Make sure you have at least ten sets of each type."

This is my identification badge in the East China Sea's top-tier black market. The specific address and other details are listed at the end of the list. Please process this as quickly as possible.

Upon hearing this, Song Qingxi then noticed that there was another page on the back of the list, densely listing dozens of names. A quick glance revealed that without exception, they were all fifth-grade spiritual herbs.

Startled, she asked with concern, "Are you injured?"

Song Changsheng immediately realized she had misunderstood and explained, "These are preparations for exploring the Abyss and the Treasure Bottle Sect ruins later. The specific timing hasn't been decided yet."

These medicinal herbs are of relatively high grade, so they shouldn't be easy to find.

"You collect them for me first, and let me know each time you collect a complete set. I'll try to contact a suitable alchemist."

"The Abyss? Why would you go to a place like that?"

Song Qingxi already knew about the ruins of the Treasure Bottle Sect, but the Abyss really caught her off guard.

Although Song Qingxing had gone in and out twice, and each time told her that it wasn't dangerous inside, she knew in her heart that he was just trying to keep her from worrying.

There's no smoke without fire. The abyss has had a terrible reputation for so many years, and countless people have perished there. The risks involved cannot be summarized in just a few words.

Moreover, Song Qingxing only went to the very surface. With Song Changsheng's preparations, it's impossible that he simply went to the surface for a quick look. He definitely intended to explore in depth, which would be many times riskier.

Even though he is now a Nascent Soul True Monarch, she still feels a little uneasy.

Song Changsheng said in a deep voice, "We must go to the Abyss, not for Yunhe and the others, and you don't need to ask any more questions."

I obtained a lot of relevant information from Soul Fiend and have a general understanding of the situation inside.

There are definitely risks, but with my current cultivation level, I can handle them completely.

"I will arrange everything in the family before you go, so please don't worry."

Little did he know that his words only made Song Qingxi more uneasy.

However, she knew her uncle's temperament well. If he said "must," then there was no room for discussion, and he certainly wouldn't hide anything from her that he could tell her.

All she can do now is collect more materials and provide logistical support.

"As ordered."

After Song Qingxi left to receive his orders, Song Changsheng took out the halberd he had seized from Yan Jue and went into the weapon-refining room.

When they first clashed, he felt that the aura of this halberd was somewhat familiar, but he didn't have time to investigate it further then. Now he has time to find out more about it.

Judging from its grade, this is a top-grade Law Treasure. Apart from the [Chengyuan Sword] and the [Yushu Sword] in Zhuang Yuechan's hands, it is estimated that there is no magic weapon in the entire Southwest that can compare with it.

The Tai Chi Bagua diagram is possible, but it doesn't belong to the category of ritual implements in essence, and it doesn't even have a specific grade.

Moreover, the Tai Chi Bagua diagram is more inclined towards defense and sealing, and its killing power is somewhat lacking.

The Chengyuan Sword could make up for this, but he couldn't rely on it forever. Although the power of destiny was strong, it was not suitable for long-term contact.

With the decisive battle imminent, he urgently needs a suitable weapon to enhance his combat power.

This treasure of Yan Jue is very suitable.

"Although this product is of high quality, the method used to make it is rather outdated."

It doesn't seem like an ancient artifact; it was most likely crafted in the last few hundred years. It's probably not a magical artifact crafted by a human array master.

Such a dense aura of bloodlust must have been accumulated through countless killings; it might not even be enough to wipe out an entire cultivation world.

Something must have been added. Could it have been personally refined by that demon emperor?

Yes, that familiar feeling comes from within.

He focused his divine sense and tried to probe into the interior of the halberd. The moment he made contact, the familiar feeling became even more pronounced.

"These are... array patterns? Could the source of this bloodthirsty aura be an array?"

Upon realizing this, Song Changsheng's heart skipped a beat. He already had a guess, and after fully understanding the formation, he exclaimed in surprise, "[The third-ranked killing formation in the world?]"

...(End of this chapter)