Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

The demon race sent a total of seven demon kings on this trip, among whom the Crimson Flame Demon King and the Poisonous Nether Demon King were powerful experts at the fourth-order Great Perfection level.

The Dragon Clan only had three Demon Kings. Among them, E Lian and another Demon King of the same clan were respectively a fourth-rank high-grade and a fourth-rank mid-grade, but the strongest was the Black Armored Xuan Turtle.

Despite being at the same level of fourth-order Great Perfection cultivation, he single-handedly withstood the siege of four demon kings, including Crimson Flame and Poisonous Nether Demon King.

Song Changsheng and the others never expected that the demon race and the aquatic race would start a war first. However, the corpse of a crocodile dragon that had narrowly escaped the Dragon Transformation Tribulation was indeed very tempting.

If they had the strength to provoke the alligator dragon clan, the demon race wouldn't have had the upper hand.

They all acted simultaneously to collect the true dragon essence blood that Emin had previously scattered, which were also rare treasures.

With a wave of his sleeve, Song Changsheng collected the five crystal-clear essence bloodstains, as clear as blood diamonds, into his pocket.

The rest were also taken away by Mu Guibai and others.

Sensing the dragon's might contained within the essence blood, Song Changsheng was slightly startled.

No wonder the Crimson Flame Demon King and his group acted so ruthlessly to snatch the corpse. E Min's body had actually been tempered with true dragon blood. Although the amount was not large, it was a great tonic for the demon kings and even the demon lords.

The Crimson Flame Demon King's offer of E Min's body to the Demon Emperor as a gift wasn't just empty talk; he truly had the right to do so.

"Fellow Daoist Shi, are we just going to watch like this?" Bai Zimo held his sword in his arms, somewhat eager to make a move.

The current situation on the battlefield is almost one-sided. Although the alligator dragons are strong, they are completely outnumbered and have fallen into a slump. If they do not receive support, defeat is only a matter of time.

"When dogs fight, they'll only get hurt. Let's just sit back and watch them fight," Shi Potian said coldly.

For them, the deaths of both demons and aquatic creatures weakened the enemies of the Great Qi cultivation world.

"Why haven't the support from the Alligator Dragon Clan arrived yet?" Song Changsheng asked. The Alligator Dragon Clan was a feudal system. The entire Canglan River was originally divided into several sections, which were then enfeoffed to several demon lords who had made outstanding contributions.

Over the long course of development, the demon lords who were originally enfeoffed have all formed their own clans. In the cultivation world of the Great Qi and the Lu Kingdom, the Alligator Dragon Clan also has a profound foundation and is full of powerful figures.

Leaving aside their own powerful members, all the aquatic creatures within this area are nominally subject to the Crocodile Dragon Clan.

It was one thing that only three demon kings appeared during the protection of the Dharma, but now that the demon race is openly seizing the corpse, why are their reinforcements so late? This is really illogical.

It should be noted that the Canglan River is the stronghold of the Alligator Dragon Clan, so their reaction was far too slow.

"If no one comes soon, the three of them might really perish here," Mu Guibai said in a deep voice.

"Isn't that perfect?" Shi Potian said quietly.

The relationship between the aquatic race and the cultivation world of the Great Qi is currently very tense, to the point of even resorting to arms. Transferring hatred to the demon race is obviously a good choice.

After pondering for a while, Song Changsheng slowly said, "Perhaps the strongmen of the Water Tribe are held back by something and cannot get away for the time being."

The desecration of a king's corpse is a serious matter. The Alligator Dragon Clan has always acted arrogantly and rudely. If they were to settle scores later, wouldn't it affect the Great Qi?

Upon hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought. The aquatic creatures were also demons, with capricious natures and a tendency to act without considering the consequences, solely based on their own whims.

The death of a powerful figure who was about to break through to the fifth rank and undergo the [Dragon Transformation Tribulation] was enough to alarm that demon lord. If his body were to be taken as food, given that lord's temper, he would surely slaughter a bloodbath.

The demon realm is naturally not to be feared, but the cultivation world of the Great Qi has become a soft target. No one dares to bet on whether that demon lord will pick on the soft target or try to gnaw on the hard bone.

Shi Potian raised an eyebrow and said, "Then, according to Fellow Daoist Zixu's suggestion, shall we lend a hand to the Tuolong Clan?"

Song Changsheng nodded generously: "That is my intention. The relationship between Daqi and the Shui tribe is becoming increasingly tense. Haven't we been trying to contact the Tuolong tribe to ask them to mediate?"

If we proactively approach them, they might not even bother to acknowledge us. But if we offer help at this crucial moment, the outcome could be quite different.

His attitude was clear: the main enemy facing the Great Qi was still the demon race. Taking this opportunity to show goodwill to the aquatic race could not only avert an impending war, but also deliver a heavy blow to the demon race, weaken their strength, and prepare for the counterattack after the century-old oath.

"If we act now, wouldn't that be considered a violation of our oath?" Mu Guibai asked, frowning.

Upon hearing this, Bai Zimo sneered, "The human and demon races have agreed to use water as the boundary and not to invade each other for a hundred years. However, we are currently neither in the Demon Realm nor in the Great Qi, but in the territory of the Water Race. How can this be considered a violation of the oath?"

He had been eager to try it for a while.

"Fellow Daoist Bai is right. We are currently within the territory of the Water Tribe. As long as we do not go beyond this area, we are not in breach of contract."

"However, now is not the time to take action. The more critical the situation, the more weight our actions will carry, and the more confident we will be in future negotiations," Shi Potian said calmly.

Song Changsheng nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right. The Alligator Dragon Clan has always been arrogant. If we make a move now, they might not appreciate it. It's better to wait for them to take the initiative to speak."

The group quickly agreed on a strategy and quietly waited for the conflict to escalate.

Originally, the Crimson Flame Demon King and his group only intended to seize E Min's body and leave, since this was their territory and they couldn't be too arrogant.

Unexpectedly, after fighting for so long, the Alligator Dragon Clan still hadn't sent any reinforcements. This rekindled their dormant thoughts, and they wanted to take advantage of this rare opportunity to capture E Lian and the others in one fell swoop. Their offensive became even more intense.

It must be said that the true dragon bloodline was truly brought to its fullest potential in the alligator dragon race. Even though they were outnumbered and fought for more than half an hour, they were still putting up a stubborn resistance.

All three had revealed their true forms and were fighting fiercely around the area where Emin had fallen. Their bodies were covered in bloody wounds, which looked particularly gruesome under the dark clouds.

Blood gushed forth, staining the turbulent river.

E Lian and the others gritted their teeth and refused to ask Song Changsheng and the others for help.

Their proud heads could never be bowed. Glory, sometimes, is a shackle and a constraint. Song Changsheng and the others underestimated their stubbornness.

The group exchanged glances, and Song Changsheng secretly transmitted his voice to the three demon kings: "The demon race is despicable, they have gone too far in bullying us."

As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Fellow Daoists, if needed, we are ready to hunt down the demon race at any time.

“No need!” E Lian had a hideous wound dozens of feet long on her side, with blood gushing out, but she was not at all defiant and refused Song Changsheng outright.

Just then, the alluring demon king who had participated in the siege of the Black Armored Tortoise suddenly revealed her true form: a black viper with a phoenix crown, its scarlet forked tongue flicking, and a pair of golden vertical pupils reflecting a chilling light.

Its thousand-foot-long body plunged into the river, forcefully breaking through the Black-Armored Tortoise's defenses, and charged straight at E Min's body, opening its blood-red maw and biting down on his tail.

"Insolence!" The Black-Armored Tortoise was furious. Its massive body, as large as a mountain, suddenly unleashed a powerful force, forcing the Crimson Flame Demon King and the Demon Eye Demon King back. It then turned and attacked the Poisonous Nether Demon King.

Unexpectedly, the Poisonous Demon King didn't confront him directly. He tore off a large chunk of E Min's flesh and left, circling around before rejoining the Crimson Flame Demon King and the others.

She manifested in human form, her face flushed with an intoxicating blush. She licked the bloodstains remaining at the corner of her mouth and said with a chillingly cruel tone, "As expected of true dragon blood, the taste is indeed much better than ordinary blood food."

"Poisonous Netherworld, you have ruined the gift I presented to His Majesty the Demon Emperor." The Crimson Flame Demon King's tone was full of dissatisfaction.

Du Ming rolled his eyes at him and said, "It's better not to show such junk in front of His Majesty the Demon Emperor. Wouldn't it be better if we just had a taste?"

Upon hearing this, E Lian and another member of the Alligator Dragon Clan felt their blood boil. They broke away from their opponents and, filled with boundless rage, charged towards the Poisonous Demon King.

"Oh dear, are you angry?" The Poisonous Demon King chuckled and flashed towards E Lian, but two other demon kings took the opportunity to attack E Min's physical body.

No matter how strong the Black-Armored Tortoise was, it couldn't spare any attention in the face of the fierce attacks from the Crimson Flame Demon King and the Five-Colored Demon King. It could only watch helplessly as everything happened with a heart full of anger.

At this critical moment, a burly figure stood in front of E Min's body. Without making any move, he simply slowly threw a punch.

In an instant, the endless river water suddenly surged backward, the space trembled incessantly, and finally collapsed inch by inch. The powerful force contained within directly blasted away the Howling Wind Demon King and the Sun Chasing Demon King who were rushing towards them.

This was the ultimate application of the [Law of Power], without the slightest frill. Caught off guard, even the combined strength of the two demon kings could not withstand this punch.

This sudden turn of events stunned both sides for a moment.

"Shi Potian!" After seeing the face of the newcomer, the Howling Wind Demon King let out a sharp screech. He was just a hair's breadth away from tearing a piece of flesh from E Min's body, but unexpectedly, a Cheng Yaojin appeared out of nowhere.

The Crimson Flame Demon King said coldly, "Shi Potian, E Min's physical body is not something you humans can covet. If you know what's good for you, get back here!"

"Do you think I'm as shameless as you?" Shi Potian said calmly, his eyes full of contempt.

The dragon clan hadn't given in yet. He hadn't originally planned to make a move so soon, but the situation had changed too quickly. If he didn't act soon, E Min's body would be torn to shreds.

By then, they won't need to intervene.

His timing was impeccable; even if the dragon clan didn't speak up, they would still remember his favor.

Song Changsheng took a step into the air, his eyes flashing like lightning, his voice booming like thunder, and he said with righteous indignation: "Even though you have taken human form, you are still a mindless beast who eats raw meat and drinks blood in your bones. You are a descendant of the true dragon and the Water Lord of Canglan. How can you insult my body so wantonly?"

"Hypocritical bastards, always spouting high-sounding nonsense. How much better can your human race be?" Howling Wind Demon King said disdainfully, a cold glint in his eyes.

Bai Zimo's lips curled into a sneer, "A beast is a beast. There are some things you'll never understand in your entire life. Let's settle this with a sword and see if you've made any progress over the years."

"Do you think I'm afraid of you?" The Howling Wind Demon King hissed and revealed his true form, a giant gray-white wolf.

This wasn't the first time he and Bai Zimo had clashed, and he knew how formidable the person before him was, so he dared not be careless or hold back in the slightest.

On the other side, after protecting E Min's physical body, Shi Potian also stepped in to help E Lian out of her predicament, blocking the Poisonous Demon King for her.

In just a short time, she had more than a dozen new wounds on her body, oozing foul-smelling black pus and blood. The wounds were also festering, a sign that the poison had entered her body. After all, a fourth-order perfected demon king was not someone she could contend with at her current level of cultivation.

With a flick of his finger, Song Changsheng sent a hazy ray of light onto her, causing a burst of vibrant life force that soothed her numerous wounds and suppressed the toxins that had seeped into her body.

"Thank you for your help." Even though she was unwilling, E Lian had no choice but to bow her head and accept the favor from Song Changsheng and the others. If it weren't for their help, E Min's body would have been shattered to pieces by now.

"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. The demon race is a common enemy of both our races. Helping you is also helping ourselves." Song Changsheng directly brought the two races to the same side, without mentioning the matter of negotiation.

"How about we leave the Purple Moth Demon King to you, and the Sun Chasing Demon King to me?"

After Shi Potian and the others joined, the battlefield situation was completely balanced, seven against seven, two Great Perfection experts against two Great Perfection experts.

Currently, everyone else has found their own opponents, leaving only these two on the field, both at the mid-level of the fourth rank.

"You?" E Lian looked doubtful. Dealing with Zi Ming was a piece of cake for her, but Song Changsheng was clearly only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm. Could he possibly defeat Zhu Ri?

Song Changsheng didn't explain much. The Yin and Yang energies flowed beneath his feet, and he disappeared instantly, appearing behind the Sun Chasing Demon King in the next moment.

"So fast."

Zhu Ri and E Lian were both surprised. No wonder he was confident in fighting opponents of higher ranks. Unless a fourth-rank master personally intervened, his speed already made him invincible against most opponents.

"In that battle in the past, I heard that a human named Song beheaded the Silver Moon Wolf King. Was that you?" Zhu Ri asked in a deep voice.

Song Changsheng stood with his feet planted on the Yin-Yang symbol, thunder roared behind him, and said in an icy tone, "If nothing unexpected happens, I will still behead you today."

"Arrogant! Do you think you have the right to challenge me just because you killed that fool Silver Moon?" Zhu Rihu's body trembled, revealing its true form, which was actually a magnificent Golden-Winged Roc. Although it was not pure-blooded, it was in no way inferior to the Roc Dragon clan.

The Golden-Winged Roc is also known for its speed, easily chasing the sun and moon. While others might find Song Changsheng's speed troublesome, it might not be so for him.

Song Changsheng remained calm and slowly drew a circle in the air in front of him.

"Great Supernatural Power: Drawing a Circle on the Ground as a Prison"

...(End of chapter)