Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

"This……"

Seeing this, a look of helplessness appeared on Deacon Bai's face.

He didn't know what True Monarch Lei Xiang wanted to do by taking True Monarch You Ying's nascent soul away, and he was powerless to stop it, since the other party was the one who killed him.

He now only hopes that Lord Lei Xiang will not kill him, and will spare You Ying's life so that he can take her back to the Shadow Pavilion for trial.

The impact of this demonic calamity is far too great; someone must be held accountable.

Although Yu Jiuming was the one who truly caused all of this, his role was too minor, so Youying, who was originally only responsible for secondary duties, had to take his place.

Only by publicly and severely punishing him can the Shadow Pavilion demonstrate its resolve to the world.

Song Changsheng was completely relieved and comforted him with a smile: "Fellow Daoist Bai, rest assured, since the Ancestral Master said he would return it to you, he will definitely do so."

With the Supreme Ceremony imminent, why don't you return to Wanxiang Mountain with me, fellow Daoist?
"Your esteemed fellow Daoist Lone Shadow and the Supreme Pure Profound of the Demon Subduing Hall are currently guests at the Myriad Manifestations Palace."

"I, Bai, will personally go to offer my congratulations on the celebration of the Supreme Xuanlei."

However, due to the hasty departure, the market has not yet been properly arranged, so I'm afraid I cannot accompany you today." Bai Wuyou politely declined Song Changsheng's invitation.

Song Changsheng had only made the invitation casually, and upon hearing this, he did not insist further. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he took his leave.

The fact that he was able to eliminate the potential enemy, True Lord Shadow, in one battle was a completely unexpected and delightful surprise for him.

However, the changes that had occurred in Xu Miaoyin made him somewhat worried.

Xu Miaoyin was different from ordinary babies from the moment she was born. She slept for twenty years and was finally awakened by a secret medicine.

And this is just the beginning.

The treasure in her Niwan Palace was "inherited" from her mother, Xia Wanyun. He had ventured into the Niwan Palace several times to explore it, but each time he could only see a dazzling ball of light resembling a cross.

However, according to Xia Wanyun's own account, it should have been a jade pendant.

Its origin and specific rank are unknown.

The first time this jade pendant actively protected its owner was when Xia Wanyun and her husband were being chased and their lives were hanging by a thread. A stream of light burst forth from between their brows, causing a Purple Mansion cultivator to be reduced to ashes.

At that time, he judged that the jade pendant to be a high-quality spiritual treasure or a supreme treasure of the laws.

This was the second time the jade pendant had taken the initiative to protect its owner, yet it effortlessly broke through the Shadow True Lord's divine power.

Xu Miaoyin's cultivation level was almost negligible; she relied entirely on the power of the jade pendant itself.

As a weapon refiner, he knew very well what this meant.

That jade pendant is probably no less valuable than the Jade Sword in its prime.

The idea could actually have been even bolder, but he didn't dare to think about it any further.

"Now that I have reached the Nascent Soul stage, perhaps I can investigate further?"

With that thought in mind, he unknowingly caught up with Song Youping and the others, and landed directly on the deck of the warship.

"Chieftain."

Upon seeing Song Changsheng return, Song Youping, who had been on tenterhooks, finally breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly came forward, lowering his voice to ask, "Has that person been dealt with?"

"We have surrounded and killed them, and there will be no further trouble."

Upon receiving the affirmative answer, Song Youping felt as if his heart had been gripped by an invisible hand. That was a Nascent Soul True Monarch, and he had been killed in such a short time.

For most people in the world, they are like gods.

While shocked, he also felt a surge of genuine excitement and pride; all the wild dreams he had in the past had now come true.

As long as Song Changsheng is around, no one in this world will dare to underestimate the Song family!
All members of the Song clan should be proud of this.

"How is Miaoyin now?"

Song Youping came to his senses and quickly said, "His complexion is much better, but he's still not awake."

After hesitating for a moment, he asked again, "Clan leader, was that person after Miaoyin?"

He wasn't stupid. Neither the True Lord who attacked the fleet nor Song Changsheng could have come here by chance. They must have planned it all along. Coupled with Xu Miaoyin's previous performance, he had pieced together the general truth.

"You and Jing Xiao need to keep this matter to yourselves. I have erased any other people's memories of this part, so do not spread it to anyone else," Song Changsheng warned in a deep voice.

Song Youping felt a chill run down his spine, realizing the seriousness of the situation, and quickly replied, "Grandson understands."

“Go straight back to the Twin Islands, I’m going to see Miaoyin.”

"Your magic weapon." Song Youping immediately presented the Tai Chi Bagua Diagram that Song Changsheng had left behind with both hands.

Upon entering the ship's cabin, he waved to dismiss the two female cultivators from the Song family. Then, he pointed his fingers like a sword and placed them on Xu Miaoyin's brow, injecting a wisp of divine thought.

The divine sense silently bypassed Xu Miaoyin's sea of ​​consciousness defense and entered the Niwan Palace directly.

The Niwan Palace is the upper dantian of a person, the place where the spirit gathers.

Generally speaking, only Nascent Soul True Monarchs or Pseudo-Nascent Soul cultivators like him can open this gate, meaning that at least Golden Core cultivation is required.

However, Xu Miaoyin's cultivation level is only at the Foundation Establishment stage, and she hasn't even opened her middle dantian yet, but her Niwan Palace has already opened a little bit.

It was like a crack appearing in a tightly closed iron gate.

The most obvious benefit is that mental strength will increase dramatically.

Her soul was already extraordinary; her sea of ​​consciousness at the Foundation Establishment stage was comparable to that of a Purple Mansion cultivator. The surge in her spiritual power allowed her to unleash even greater power when using her soul techniques. However, this also came with a hidden danger.

Even the most powerful divine soul needs a vessel before it can condense into a primordial spirit, and that vessel is the sea of ​​consciousness.

Once the power of the soul exceeds the carrying capacity of the vessel, the sea of ​​consciousness will collapse.

When the sea of ​​consciousness collapses, the soul becomes an unconscious "wandering spirit," which can either be reborn by possessing another body or simply wait for its power to be exhausted and return to the world.

"The current strength is just right; it cannot be allowed to grow any stronger." Song Changsheng murmured softly, and with a thought, he set up a restriction on Xu Miaoyin's Niwan Palace.

He did not forcibly close the slight opening in the Niwan Palace, for closing it would be easy, but opening it again later would be difficult.

This restriction is also very flexible. It will gradually loosen as cultivation level increases, ensuring that the divine soul continues to grow stronger without exceeding the carrying capacity of the sea of ​​consciousness.

Having dealt with a potential threat, his divine sense then entered the Niwan Palace.

This time, what he saw was no longer a cross-shaped ball of light, but a piece of pure black jade without any impurities, with an inscription on its surface that he had never seen before.

It floats in the Niwan Palace, constantly rising and falling, yet no power can be felt at all.

"This is……"

Song Changsheng frowned slightly. This did not look like a magic artifact at all, but more like a decorative jade pendant.

I was interested in getting involved, but I was worried about what unpredictable consequences it might cause, so I eventually gave up the idea.

Withdrawing his divine sense from the Niwan Palace, Song Changsheng frowned and pondered, "Logically speaking, these jade ornaments should be in pairs. Why is there only one piece? Where did the other half go?"

Could it be…

He suddenly thought of someone, and after a quick calculation, realized that it had been almost two hundred years since they last met.

"cough cough"

Just then, a soft cough interrupted his thoughts.

Turning around, he found that Xu Miaoyin had woken up at some point and was trying to open her blurry eyes, staring at him intently.

Song Changsheng rushed to the bedside, reached out and infused her with a wisp of life essence, and asked gently, "How do you feel?"

"Father."

Xu Miaoyin tried to force a smile, but as soon as she opened her mouth, tears streamed down her face like a burst dam.

They had not seen each other for decades.

In order to let her grow up independently, Song Changsheng deliberately avoided her. Even if he had something to say, he usually had Zhuang Yuechan convey it to him.

Decades of real-world experience have shed her naivety and made her strong and composed.

Over the years, injuries have been a common occurrence. She thought she would never cry like a little girl again, but after just having a brush with death, the moment she opened her eyes and saw that familiar figure, she couldn't control her surging emotions.

Only in front of her beloved family could she be so uninhibited.

Looking at her pale face, Song Changsheng's eyes stung with tears, but he felt even more guilty.

He reached out and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, pretending to be relaxed as he said, "You're such a grown-up, why are you still acting like a child?"

He was better off not speaking; the moment he opened his mouth, his tears became even more uncontrollable.

Song Changsheng was at his wits' end. He frantically tried to calm things down for a while, and in that short time, he felt even more exhausted than during the previous battle.

At first, she couldn't control her emotions, but now that she's come to her senses, Xu Miaoyin feels a little embarrassed.

Luckily, there was no one else here, otherwise I would have wanted to crawl into a hole in the ground.

Seeing that she had calmed down, Song Changsheng checked her over again and, after confirming that she was alright, recounted the whole story.

Upon hearing that True Lord Youying had been brought to justice, Xu Miaoyin became excited and grabbed his arm, asking expectantly, "Does that mean Father and Mother can come back?"

Upon hearing this, Song Changsheng's heart trembled.

Xu Miaoyin was unaware that Xu Yunhe and his wife had fallen into the abyss.

Seeing the hope in her eyes, Song Changsheng couldn't bear to tell her the truth and forced a smile as he agreed.

Seeing that she was getting deeper and deeper into the topic, he quickly changed the subject and talked about the magatama in her Niwan Palace.

"Jade pendant?"

"Yes, think back carefully, did you have any special feelings at the time?" Song Changsheng's tone was full of encouragement.

Xu Miaoyin frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "I can sense its existence, but I cannot control it."

At that moment, the shadow froze the space, and I could do nothing but pray for its help in my heart.

Then I felt like something was draining my energy from my head, my head was throbbing, I lost consciousness, and when I opened my eyes again I saw you.

"You mean to say that the magatama didn't protect its owner on its own, but rather you asked it for help?"

This crucial piece of information immediately caught Song Changsheng's eye...

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P.S.: I'm having some writer's block today, so I'll add 3,000 words for now. I still owe 8,000 words.

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