Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

In most people's minds, the world has only two layers: the sky and the earth, and all living beings live between these two realms.

This understanding is not wrong, but it is not precise enough.

If you have a little background knowledge, you will come across a term called "north wind layer".

This is an invisible barrier that divides the sky above into two parts.

Below the [north wind layer], it can be described in two words: stable and empty. Apart from natural weather such as wind, snow, thunder, and rain, it is in a very stable state most of the time.

Conversely, matter is also extremely scarce.

Heaven and earth are one. The earth not only nurtures all living beings, but also holds endless resources and wealth. In comparison, the sky seems to be a synonym for "barrenness".

But is this really the case?

That's because most people will never come into contact with the [north wind layer] in their entire lives.

Above the [North Wind Layer] lies a treasure belonging to the sky, which human cultivators usually call the [Nine Heavens Secret Treasure]. These are rare mineral deposits that were born at the beginning of the creation of heaven and earth, most of which are of the fifth rank or above, and only Nascent Soul experts can develop and utilize them.

The nature of air and land resources is almost completely different, meaning it's difficult to find substitutes on the ground.

This leads to a very real problem: "monopoly".

Stepping into this completely unfamiliar sky represents a true leap in social class.

This was supposed to be a moment worthy of being recorded in the history of the Song family, but unfortunately, what awaited Song Changsheng was a cold battlefield, and he didn't have time to properly observe the sky he had longed for.

The Demon Lord of the Chi Sea was, after all, a renowned and powerful figure, far superior to the madman's Blood Gu. Not only could he shatter the void with his strength, but his scales were also comparable to a supreme treasure of the laws, making him indestructible.

Every move he made was filled with chilling killing intent, and he could only rely on his advantage in the [Spatial Great Dao] and the [Desolate Sky Halberd] in his hand to fight him.

He faced immense pressure, and the Demon Lord of the Chi Sea was in no better shape.

Song Changsheng's understanding of the [Great Dao of Space] was superior to his own, even more slippery than an eel, and he never confronted him directly. This feeling of being unable to exert his strength was truly frustrating for him.

If that were all, it wouldn't be so bad, but the opponent also possessed an extremely strange and deadly treasure. Although his scales were strong, he didn't have the courage to face its sharp edge directly.

This shows that although Song Changsheng's cultivation level is low, he has the means to threaten his life and property. He often launches a surprise attack and runs away, making it impossible to guard against.

While the two of them were playing a game of chase, Yi Tianzheng on the other side had already firmly suppressed his old rival, Kong Sang Li Feng.

Each strike from the [Qian Yuan Xuan Long Ruler] in his hand was enough to shatter the void. The four-hundred-foot-tall Nascent Soul Dharma Image appeared to move slowly, but in reality, every strike was unavoidable and struck the vital points.

During his first counterattack on the cultivation world of the Great Qian Dynasty, he and Shenyun barely managed to suppress Yi Tianzheng. Now, decades later, he can only lament that things have changed and he has ultimately been surpassed by his opponent.

Among all races, human cultivators do not have a very long average lifespan. Even a Nascent Soul True Monarch only has a lifespan of 1,800 years without using secret treasures to extend their lifespan.

Among the sea creatures, apart from some short-lived species, the lifespan of most of their demon kings is longer than that of human Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

But the human race is sometimes just so unreasonable. Despite being a short-lived species, it swept across all races with its limited lifespan and became the overlord of the continent.

They grew up so fast that it always startled him whenever he thought about it.

Back when he officially arrived here and was granted his title, Yi Tianzheng was just a Golden Core Elder of the Myriad Manifestations Palace.

Over hundreds of years, he had only taken one difficult step forward from the original foundation, while Yi Tianzheng had already turned the tables on him from a tiny ant.

Song Changsheng was an even more monstrous talent. He broke through to the Nascent Soul stage before he was even three hundred years old, and he was able to hold off Chi Hai Zhenjun all by himself. It was simply unbelievable.

In the Merfolk, three hundred years old is only the beginning of adulthood.

The more he interacted with them, the more uneasy he felt; the human race was simply too terrifying as an opponent.

Most importantly, many people within their ranks are still unaware of this.

Not only have humans enjoyed too much peace and tranquility, but so have the sea creatures. Time has diluted too many things, causing them to gradually forget the fear they felt when they were dominated by that colossal creature.

He had already made up his mind that if this battle could destroy the Myriad Manifestations Palace, he would personally go to the Imperial Court to make everyone take this powerful neighbor seriously.

The sea creatures' foreign policy needs to be adjusted!
"Snapped"

The Qian Yuan Xuanlong Ruler drew a dark arc in the air and struck his back, unleashing the power of the laws that instantly tore his skin and flesh apart.

"Yi! Tian! Zheng!"

Feeling the burning pain on his back, Kong Sang Li Feng was furious. The iron ruler seemed to be hitting his body, but it was actually hitting his heart. To him, it was a naked humiliation.

Standing atop the towering Nascent Soul Dharma Image, which was over four hundred feet tall, Yi Tianzheng roared, "I made it clear from the beginning that if you dare to invade my sea territory again, I will personally kill you."

Since you remain so stubborn, let this centuries-old feud be settled once and for all today!

"You humans are masters at twisting the truth. The four seas belong to the sea race; not a single sea belongs to you humans. You will undoubtedly be defeated in today's battle!"

Kong Sang Li Feng's eyes were bloodshot, and her demonic energy surged violently. With an unyielding stubbornness, she charged towards Yi Tian Zheng like lightning.

Both were extremely skilled in the [Spatial Dao], their speed leaving afterimages, their battle dazzling to behold, each strike enough to shake the heavens and earth.

If the spatial barrier above the [North Wind Layer] had not been more robust, the spatial barrier spanning tens of thousands of miles would probably have been shattered long ago during their battle.

Such a scene was already unfolding on another battlefield, where Lei Xiang Zhenjun, empowered by several powerful treasures, was fighting alone against Fu Hai Yaojun, Kong Sang Bai Jue, and Gao Yu. The power of a Nascent Soul Grand Perfection level expert was terrifying; every clash between the two sides was like a comet colliding with the moon, turning tens of thousands of miles into their own battlefield. The intense battle fluctuations even caused a white-haired young man far to the southwest to raise his head, his eyes filled with doubt and confusion.

"When did such powerful individuals, two of them, appear in this border region?" The young man frowned.

He had traveled extensively and encountered many powerful figures. He had even witnessed Nascent Soul True Monarchs battling each other more than once, which amazed him and filled him with longing.

However, those Nascent Soul True Monarchs he had seen were on a completely different level compared to the two he was currently fighting.

He knew that the Myriad Manifestations Palace had three Nascent Soul True Monarchs, but none of them should be this strong.

"It is a great regret in life that I cannot witness such a battle of magic."

In the past, he would have traveled thousands of miles to find out what was going on, but now he had more important things to do, so he could only reluctantly turn his gaze away.

He traversed the Cangyuan cultivation world and entered the territory of the Lu Kingdom cultivation world. Looking at the devastated land, his heart couldn't help but tremble.

He had heard a lot of rumors along the way and was mentally prepared, but when he saw it with his own eyes, he still found it hard to believe.

In just two hundred years, a cultivation world almost became history. What exactly happened in the borderlands during the years he was away?
"I wonder how the family is doing."

The situation was far worse than he had anticipated, and a deep anxiety welled up in the white-haired youth's heart, making him wish he could teleport to the Great Qi cultivation world.

However, the entire border region is currently in turmoil, and all the space teleportation arrays that were originally supplied to the outside world have been cut off. The only way to travel is by flying. At his speed, it would take him at least a day to cross the cultivation world of Lu Kingdom. It is not something that can be done quickly if he wants to.

Just as he was making his way at full speed, he suddenly sensed a slight battle fluctuation coming from below. He scanned the area with his divine sense and found that in the vast dense forest below, a huge bear demon was chasing a young cultivator holding a wooden sword.

The bear demon could leap hundreds of feet in a single step, and when it landed, it was as if an earth dragon had turned over, carving out a path through the dense forest.

The young cultivator being chased by it was only at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, while this bear demon was ranked in the middle of the third tier.

Given the vast difference in strength between the two sides, the young cultivator should have had no chance of escaping at all.

But for some reason, the monster seemed to have lost its mind and rampaged through the dense forest, almost being shaken off by the young man's sword several times, completely failing to display its true strength.

In contrast, the Foundation Establishment cultivator showed no panic whatsoever, even when being chased by such a savage bear.

He seemed to have noticed that the bear demon was not in a good state, so he steered his flying sword at high speed through the dense forest, occasionally using some of the small hills in the forest to hide his figure, making the bear demon run around in circles.

However, the difference in strength between the two sides is real. As his spiritual energy is depleted, his speed will drop rapidly, and it will only be a matter of time before he is caught up.

"This demonic beast... seems to have become possessed by a demon?" The white-haired youth narrowed his eyes, immediately discerning the crux of the problem.

His fingertips gently caressed the sword hilt. After hesitating for a moment, he finally decided to help.

Although he was in a hurry to get on his way, he couldn't bear to see such an outstanding young man perish in the jaws of beasts.

In addition, he did need to find someone to learn about the situation in the Southwest, especially the specific situation in the Great Qi.

"Chong"

With a flick of his sword, the green blade in his arms transformed into a streak of light, shooting out and drawing a sharp arc in the air before precisely and ruthlessly piercing the bear demon's head, killing it instantly.

The sword strike was incredibly fast. The bear demon didn't even have time to react before it died. Its massive body suddenly lost its balance while running at high speed, and with a loud bang, it crashed to the ground, leaving a ditch several feet deep and crushing a large area of ​​trees.

Hearing the loud noise behind him, the young cultivator who was fleeing for his life on his sword subconsciously turned around and saw the lifeless bear demon corpse lying in a pool of blood. He was stunned.

This was a mid-grade great demon, and it died so suddenly.

Having survived the ordeal, he breathed a sigh of relief and realized that a master had come to his rescue. He looked around and quickly locked onto the white-haired youth standing in mid-air. He hurriedly bowed and said, "Junior Zhao Wuji, thank you for saving me, Master. May I ask your honorable title?"

The white-haired youth sheathed his sword, hesitated for a moment, and finally uttered a name that was both familiar and somewhat unfamiliar: "This one... is Song Qingyun."

……

As time went on, the conflict in the East China Sea had reached a fever pitch.

With the blessing of the powerful treasure, Lei Xiang Zhenjun was able to fight three opponents at once without being at a disadvantage.

Although both Kong Sang Bai Jue and Gao Yu are late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, there is a world of difference between each Nascent Soul stage. The difference between the Great Perfection of Nascent Soul and the late-stage Nascent Soul may seem to be only a thin line, but in reality, they are worlds apart.

Gao Yu was only able to barely contend with him with the help of the [King of Men Sword] and the [Imperial Seal of the State].

Now, True Monarch Lei Xiang still possesses three great treasures. His injuries have not yet healed, so he dares not overuse the power of the two human destiny treasures. Without the support of destiny power, Gao Yu instantly reveals his true form, and even when he joins forces with Kong Sang Bai Jue, they can only form a limited restraint.

Clearly, they all overestimated their role.

Seeing that they couldn't play a significant role, they decided to change their strategy and eliminate Song Changsheng and Yi Tianzheng first, thereby cutting off Lei Xiang Zhenjun's wings.

But the other party didn't give them that chance at all, forcibly bringing them into their own "Daoist Domain".

In this way, Song Changsheng was completely free of worries. He first deliberately feigned weakness, and then used his speed advantage to lure the Chihai Demon Lord away from the main battlefield step by step.

During this time, Song Changsheng was not just passively waiting in Wanxiang Palace. In addition to seeking help from outside, he also made many arrangements in private.

Before the battle, he had already placed the four spatial iron pestles he had seized from Yin Jue on a fourth-order spiritual vein in an unnamed sea area, and buried all the [Void Magic Crystals] that the Twin Islands had smuggled from the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty over the years in there, intending to repeat his old trick.

The simultaneous detonation of thousands of kilograms of Void Magic Crystals meant that even if the Demon Lord of the Chi Sea had a powerful physical body, he would be severely injured, if not killed!
...(End of this chapter)