Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

To borrow a phrase from Song Changsheng's previous life: "There are a thousand Hamlets in the hearts of a thousand people."

This sentence is also very suitable for discussing the Tao. None of those who can cultivate to the Purple Mansion stage are ordinary people. Not to mention how thorough their understanding of the "Tao" is, at least they have understood the direction of the "Tao" they are pursuing.

Everyone has a different understanding of "Tao", which may not be correct, but it is definitely the most suitable for oneself.

Nearly a hundred people came to participate in this discussion meeting, which means there were nearly a hundred voices and thoughts.

If you want to get the first place, your opinion must at least be agreed by most of the people present and even the two Jindan Zhenren above. This is extremely difficult.

As the person who opened the event, Song Changsheng attracted countless ambiguous gazes, most of which were scrutinizing and curious. They wanted to see what kind of shocking words this person who could be personally "appointed" by the Golden Core True Man could say.

People who hold this idea will undoubtedly be disappointed this time, because Song Changsheng intended to hide his shortcomings from the beginning, so he just casually explained his understanding of "Tao".

Moreover, the direction he chose is very interesting. It is not the most profound "Way of Yin and Yang" nor the "Way of Sword" with the fastest progress, but the most common "Way of Five Elements".

The performance was only mediocre, with occasional highlights, which disappointed the monks who had originally had high expectations.

"Your Excellency, I have finished my speech."

"Yeah." Bai Zimo nodded expressionlessly.

However, it can be seen from his eyes that he was not very satisfied with Song Changsheng's performance, but he did not say much, just signaled Su Ye in the front row to take over.

Song Changsheng sat back in his seat, and heard Shen Qingxiu's voice: "A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. It's right to hide your shortcomings. You handled it well."

Song Changsheng felt a little strange at the bottom of his heart, and asked back: "Master, do you know something?"

"Do you know why Master Tianjian wants you to be the one to open the show?"

"Disciple, I don't know." Song Changsheng answered honestly. This was what had always puzzled him. Logically speaking, as the host, the Jinwu Sect should have been the one to open the ceremony. However, Bai Zimo specifically mentioned his name, which was really puzzling.

"In fact, this matter is not that complicated. Look at these people present. They come from several cultivation worlds. In terms of overall strength, where do you think Da Qi can rank?"

Song Changsheng thought to himself and said, "Da Qi is located in a remote area, its resources are not rich, and it borders the demon race, so it is difficult to develop with peace of mind. Among the surrounding cultivation realms, it should be only slightly stronger than the Lu Kingdom's cultivation realm.

The Gusu cultivation world should be the strongest, followed by the Da Chu cultivation world."

“Yes, there are actually one or two similar exchange meetings every year, with varying scales, but the cultivation worlds of Da Qi and Lu are always at the bottom of the list. As time goes by, they are bound to be looked down upon.

On the birthday of Master Su Ding this time, almost all the major forces in the surrounding cultivation world were invited to attend. The Jinwu Sect held this discussion meeting with the intention of competing for supremacy.

After all, Da Qi has the home advantage this time, which is a perfect opportunity to turn the tide.

Although many people are unwilling to admit it, you are indeed the most dazzling genius in the Da Qi cultivation world in the past two hundred years.

Tian Jian Zhenren chose you as the opening person because he wanted you to take the lead and fight for Da Qi. But he didn't expect that you would give up this great opportunity to become famous in the six major cultivation circles and choose to hide your incompetence. "

Song Changsheng suddenly realized that this was the case. His previous thoughts were indeed a bit complicated, but this was also because he had no trust in the Jinwu Sect.

During the time when the two were communicating, Su Ye had already finished explaining his understanding of "Tao". The whole audience burst into applause, and Bai Zimo's face finally showed a slight change of expression. It was obvious that he was very satisfied with Su Ye's performance.

Due to the large number of participants in this discussion meeting, it lasted for a whole month before it ended. During this period, everyone expressed their own understanding of "Tao".

Because the "prize" of the two real people was hanging there, everyone had more or less spoken out some useful information, including some amazing opinions.

After listening to them one by one, Song Changsheng felt that he had gained a lot. If the discussion meeting had not ended yet, he would have wanted to go into seclusion immediately to verify it.

The first place in the Taoist Discussion Conference was finally given to Su Ye, which was well deserved and helped the Da Qi cultivation world to successfully regain a point.

It can be predicted that Su Ye's name will become known to everyone after this discussion meeting.

Shen Qingxiu smiled and said to Song Changsheng: "If you had tried your best, you might have won the first place this time. How about it? Do you regret it?"

Hearing this, Song Changsheng shook his head slightly. Not to mention that he didn't know the inside story, even if he knew it, he would still choose to hide his incompetence. The higher he climbs, the more miserable his death will be if he falls. It is not a good thing to be too famous.

"Let others earn some face." Song Changsheng thought secretly in his heart.

The discussion meeting was over, and next the two real people took turns to preach, which was also the part that everyone present was most looking forward to.

After two whole days, everyone present benefited a lot, and some people even fell into enlightenment on the spot. Song Changsheng also felt that his bottleneck had loosened, and he wished he could return to Cangmang Peak to meditate immediately.

When Bai Yan finished his last word, all the cultivators present stood up and bowed to the two immortals, saying in unison: "Thank you for your grace in teaching the Tao. I wish you good luck and longevity in your teachings!"

"Fellow Daoist Bai, how about we end this discussion here?" Bai Yan looked at Bai Zimo standing aside and said.

"Good." Bai Zimo nodded slightly, then left.

Su Ye also began to organize the monks in the hall to leave in an orderly manner. What was puzzling was that Master Bai Yan had been sitting in his seat, not moving.

Just as Su Ye was hesitating whether to step forward and ask, Bai Yan's cold voice rang out in the hall: "Patriarch Song, please follow me."

After saying that, he ignored Song Changsheng's reaction and walked straight out of the hall.

Since Jindan Zhenren spoke personally, Song Changsheng naturally had no room for refusal. After greeting Shen Qingxiu, he followed in the astonished gazes of everyone.

Following Bai Yan, they came to a side hall. All the cultivators of Tianmai Sect were left outside the hall. Only Song Changsheng and Bai Yan were inside the hall.

This made Song Changsheng secretly alert.

Bai Yan glanced at the seemingly respectful Song Changsheng and asked calmly, "Why do you want to hide your incompetence at the discussion meeting?"

Song Changsheng lowered his eyebrows and said amiably: "In reply to the Immortal, I am selfish and don't want my insights to be known to outsiders, so I hide my incompetence."

"Selfish?" Looking at Song Changsheng who was talking nonsense in a serious tone, Bai Yan suddenly smiled, but it was only a flash in the pan, and she suddenly became serious again.

"What if I want to listen?"

Song Changsheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said respectfully: "If you want to listen, I will tell you everything I know."

"Well, let me ask you, what is 'Tao'?"

This is a very broad question. Song Changsheng has seen countless answers in ancient books and heard countless answers in the Taoism forum, but none of them is his answer. After a moment of hesitation, he said calmly: "In my humble opinion, Taoism is nature, which is endless and cyclical. The fittest survive in the competition of nature."

Bai Yan looked normal and continued to ask, "What is cultivation?"

"Cultivate your body, cultivate your nature, cultivate your mind, cultivate your destiny, and cultivate your luck."

There was a hint of surprise in Bai Yan's eyes. The first three were fine, as most cultivators understood them, and they were simple and clear. But the last two were the truths she realized only after she broke through the Jindan stage, and she only had a vague concept of them.

It is truly extraordinary that Song Changsheng has such knowledge at his age.

Bai Yan asked several questions in succession, and Song Changsheng answered them one by one. In the end, Bai Yan's eyes when looking at Song Changsheng had completely changed, as if he was looking at a rare treasure.

"Youth is formidable. I was right about you."

"I'm sorry to have made fun of you for just my humble opinion." Song Changsheng said modestly.

Bai Yan stood up and said solemnly: "Song Changsheng, are you willing to join my Tianmai Sect?
As long as you nod, I will accept you as my personal disciple. You can choose any of my descendants. All the resources I control in the sect will be unconditionally tilted towards you.

I will support you all the way to break through the Golden Core, and if you want, you can take charge of the Tianmai Sect!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Song Changsheng's heart was suddenly shocked. There were many people who extended olive branches to him, but only Bai Yan was so generous.

Even Luoxia City had never said anything about supporting him in breaking through the Jindan stage.

I have to say, for a moment, Song Changsheng was really moved, but it was only for a moment, and he quickly regained his consciousness.

Song Changsheng bowed to the ground and said sincerely: "Thank you for your high regard, Master. I am very sorry and should not disappoint you, but I am a family man, so please forgive me."

Whether it was Bai Yan or Tianmai Sect, Song Changsheng actually did not have much resentment towards them. If he had felt a little unhappy in the Song family over the years, he might have compromised.

Unfortunately, he didn't. There were too many things there that he couldn't let go of. It was a place that constantly touched him and brought him love.

Faced with Bai Yan's olive branch, he could only say sorry.

Looking at the young man in front of him, Bai Yan's eyes flickered, and he said softly: "It has been a long time since anyone has rejected me. Song Changsheng, have you made up your mind?"

"Please forgive me, sir."

For a moment, the hall fell into deathly silence.

A layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on Song Changsheng's forehead. It was true that the other party admired him, but he could not predict how the other party would react after he was rejected.

He just hoped that the other party wouldn't slap him to death in a fit of rage.

After a long time, Bai Yan slowly sat back and said calmly: "Don't be so anxious to make a decision, just step back first. It won't be too late to reply to me when you have thought it through. The door of Tianmai Sect will always be open to you."

After that, she waved her sleeves, and a gilded jade bottle floated in front of Song Changsheng: "You answered the question well, this bottle of [Ten Thousand Flower Dew] is a reward for you."

"Thank you, real person, for the reward!"

Song Changsheng thanked him, then took the jade bottle and left the side hall.

After he left, a beautiful woman in a plain dress came out from behind the screen and said in disbelief, "You've offered such conditions, but he's not tempted at all?"

"Of course he was moved, but compared to his personal future, there were things in his heart that were more difficult to give up." Bai Yan sighed softly. In fact, she had not held any hope from the beginning.

How could a person who came from a humble background but was able to break through to the Purple Palace in less than sixty years be easily tempted by interests?

She did this more to show Song Changsheng the Tianmai Sect's attitude towards him.

Bai Shuangshuang's eyes revealed a hint of cruelty as she said, "In this case, should we take precautions and..."

She made a downward chopping motion, but Bai Yan raised her eyebrows and said, "You are so stupid. Not to mention that the best time to kill him has passed, even if you succeed by chance, wouldn't it push the Song family and Luoxia City to the opposite side?"

"Will Luoxia City really stand with Jinwu Sect because of him?" Bai Shuangshuang looked unconvinced.

"Others may not, but Mu Guibai definitely will." Bai Yan said firmly.

Mu Guibai is a person who cannot tolerate any sand in his eyes. He has invested a lot of effort in Song Changsheng. If Tianmai Sect attacks Song Changsheng, there will definitely be a break between the two.

Bai Yan gave Bai Shuangshuang a warning look and said, "Although we failed to win him over, over the years, we have made him feel the goodwill of the Tianmai Sect towards him. As long as we can maintain this relationship, we and him will at least not become enemies."

“But if he really breaks through to the Jindan realm and forms a strong alliance with Luoxia City, the current situation of Da Qi will eventually be broken.” Bai Shuangshuang said anxiously.

"Ugh……"

Looking at this clan member whom he valued the most, Bai Yan sighed and said, "Shuang'er, you must remember that the interests of the sect are higher than personal interests, but the interests of the family are higher than everything else. It is not important whether Song Changsheng will become the enemy of the sect, but whether he is a friend of the family is important.

The reason why the family has been able to take root in Da Qi for so many years is not because of these shady means, but because of making many good friends.

Jinwu and Luoxia are both friends of the family, so Song can be one too."

Bai Shuangshuang's heart suddenly shook, and she looked at the expressionless Bai Yan in disbelief. If she hadn't heard it with her own ears, she would never have believed that these were words that could come out of Bai Yan's mouth.

"Why? Aren't the sect and the family meant to rise and fall together?"

Bai Yan said with his hands behind his back: "That's right, we can bleed for the sect, we can sacrifice for the sect, but we can't be buried with the sect!
Remember these words I told you today, and engrave them deeply into your bones. Only then can I hand over the family to you with confidence."

"Grandson... obey your command."

Obviously, Bai Yan's words had a serious impact on Bai Shuangshuang. This was completely different from the education she had received since childhood.

If it were Song Changsheng, he would understand what Bai Yan said very well.

The relationship between the sect and the family is originally like this, one is the big family, the other is the small family. When there is a conflict of interest between the two, the small family is the only necessary answer!
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(End of this chapter)