Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

Upon hearing this, all the guests at the banquet were shaken. They looked up at the majestic figure that was walking through the air and found that although it was human, its eyes were covered with a light gray transparent film, and there was a faint dragon's might surrounding it, mixed with a bit of demonic energy.

Clearly, the newcomer was not human, but a demon king who already possessed the ability to transform into human form!
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

In particular, the cultivators of the Great Qi cultivation world and the surrounding cultivation world still vividly remember the incident a month ago when the Canglan Water Lord poured out the Canglan Water and flooded the Demon Realm.

The alligator dragon clan is currently at the height of its ferocity, and both humans and demons are trying to avoid it like the plague. However, unexpectedly, a demon king has come to the Canglan River to offer congratulations, which is simply unbelievable.

Song Changsheng frowned slightly, his shock no less than that of the guests around him. These guests had come for his prestige and reputation, but what was the purpose of this Dragon King?
Putting aside the issue of the difference between humans and demons, the alligator dragon clan had already provided them with enough benefits in the previous battle, so there was no need for them to send a demon king to offer congratulations.

Although the Daqi and the Canglanjiang aquatic tribes have reached a tacit understanding, Ekun, as the demon king of the aquatic tribes, still needs to bear the risks of entering the country rashly.

Of course, the alligator dragons are currently at the height of their ferocity, and they may be acting with impunity.

Even so, he still couldn't understand the purpose behind the other party's actions.

Despite his confusion, he still stood up to greet him personally: "It is truly an honor that such a small Purple Mansion ceremony could alarm the Water Lord and that the Demon King would personally come all this way."

He was courteous and respectful, but he made no attempt to invite the other party up the mountain.

Not to mention that Cangmang Peak is the Song family's stronghold and the lifeblood of the family, the guests at the banquet are all human races from all over the country, and they certainly don't want to sit with a demon king to dine and talk.

As the host, he cannot ignore the feelings of his guests.

E Kun glanced down at the group of human cultivators below, who looked as if they were facing a formidable enemy, and couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. He said indifferently, "It's just a chance encounter. Fellow Daoist, please don't take it to heart. I'm busy with clan affairs, so I'll take my leave now."

Having said that, the storage artifact in his hand transformed into a streak of light and shot straight towards Song Changsheng, while he himself transformed into a long rainbow and headed towards the Canglan River...

Song Changsheng took the light and found it to be a palm-sized conch shell containing a fist-sized pearl, which was pure white, perfectly round, and flawless.

Such pearls are extremely precious even in the East China Sea, and they have remarkable uses whether for alchemy or weapon crafting.

Another item is the seven-colored coral. This item has a special function. Besides refining weapons, its greatest function is to purify water. When planted in rivers and lakes, it can effectively gather spiritual energy and increase the concentration of spiritual energy.

If there are enough of them, they can even function as "artificial water veins".

The Song family also has many lakes where they raise spirit fish, so this item can be used. However, the place where it can truly shine is in the East China Sea.

The Song family, or rather the East China Sea Alliance, has made up its mind to vigorously develop the aquaculture industry. With these colorful corals, there is no need to go through the trouble of relocating spiritual veins and increasing the concentration of underwater spiritual energy.

After accepting the gift from the alien race, Song Changsheng returned to the banquet. Seeing the guests looking at him with surprise, he couldn't help but explain, "Previously, a demon king of the Tuolong clan failed his tribulation, and the demon race wanted to seize his body. My fellow Daoists from Daqi and I took the opportunity to surround and kill the demon race, thus relieving them of their predicament."

The demon king who failed to transcend the tribulation was the son of the Water Lord. This demon king came to express his gratitude for the help he had given him in the past.

Fellow Daoists, there is no need to panic. Please enjoy your meal and drinks. After the banquet, I will expound on the Dao of Space.

Upon hearing this, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief. They had all heard about the tribulation and the great battle, and it made sense logically. Without further hesitation, they began to toast each other.

Song Changsheng's explanation could only fool those who didn't know the truth. As soon as he sat down, he heard Mu Guibai's voice transmission: "The Canglan River Water Lord seems to have a particularly strong interest in you."

"It seems that the one secretly watching from the Jiangxia Water Palace that day was that Water Lord, but what do I have that would make a Water Lord covet me?"

While Song Changsheng said this, he was secretly wondering if Canglan Shuijun had seen through something, after all, he had quite a few secrets.

There is never a favor without a reason in this world.

Was Canglan Shuijun's action simply a gesture of goodwill, or was it an implication he was trying to convey?
"Don't overthink it. They might just be valuing your potential, but try to minimize your contact with Canglanjiang in the future," Mu Guibai secretly transmitted.

"Disciple, obey."

The Demon King's sudden visit was just a minor incident, at most providing some fodder for conversation among the attendees, and was quickly forgotten by everyone.

After the banquet, Song Changsheng and Mu Guibai sat down and discussed their understanding of the "Way of Space".

Both of them possessed extraordinary skills in the art of spatial manipulation. The interaction between the master and disciple greatly benefited the guests present. Of course, most of the time, they only had a superficial understanding, as this part of the content was still too profound for them.

Looking at the scene before him, Song Luzhou, who had just recovered from his illness, couldn't help but feel deeply moved. The Song family of today was indeed very different from the one he remembered.

A Purple Mansion Ceremony attracted hundreds of Purple Mansion cultivators to attend, something that was unthinkable before.

He subconsciously pinched the outside of his thigh, and the distinct pain told him that he was not dreaming and that everything in front of him was real.

"What are your plans for the future, Fifth Brother?" Xia Yunxue walked to Song Luzhou's side and asked softly. "Plans..." A hint of confusion appeared in Song Luzhou's eyes. During this period, apart from the joy of the great changes in the family, he was mostly confused.

He suddenly realized that he was falling behind the pace of the family's development, couldn't find his place, and didn't know what to do.

"Many places within the clan are still short of manpower, so Fifth Brother, don't you have anyone you like?"

Song Luzhou shook his head slightly and said, "I'm too old to compete with young people. That would only make me unpopular. I'd rather just hold a sinecure in the Hall of Hundred Arts and refine pills for the family."

Xia Yunxue opened her mouth, but ultimately did not continue to persuade her. Everyone has their own ambitions, and one cannot force them.

"I am preparing to step down from my position as the family's Transmission Elder soon, so you should go to the Transmission Hall," Song Xianming said calmly.

He was very clear about Song Luzhou's mindset at this moment. After stepping down as clan leader, he had faced this problem for a long time. In this situation, someone was needed to make a decision for him, and he was undoubtedly the best candidate.

The Hall of Transmission is in charge of the Sutra Repository and the clan school's education. Among the current Song clan, besides him, Song Luzhou is the most senior member, making him the most suitable person to take over the position...

After the Purple Mansion Ceremony concluded, Song Changsheng personally saw off all the guests, and then plunged into his secluded cultivation room to begin preparing to forge a special magical artifact.

The method for crafting this magical artifact was learned from the "Mysterious Canon of Creation".

In the era of the Sky-Supporting Sword Immortal, the various arts of cultivation were just beginning, and the techniques for refining weapons were relatively crude. The magical artifact he was about to refine was also quite simple; in fact, it was just a one-foot-tall puppet.

The materials are diverse and can be chosen freely; you can even cobble one together from scraps of cloth, because it is merely a one-time-use vessel to carry the power of destiny.

The full name of this ritual artifact should be "Fate Doll," which, as the name suggests, is a ritual artifact related to the "Way of Fate."

This is not something that can be done by cultivators who are not proficient in the [Way of Destiny].

A doll cannot be used immediately after it is made; it must also meet two crucial conditions. The first is that it must be a medium closely connected to the caster, such as their blood essence or hair.

Secondly, the user must be a person with great fortune.

Once the medium of the target is obtained, it is fused with the doll, and the user can see the other person's luck line. At this time, the user can sever the other person's luck by using a magical artifact that also contains the power of luck.

Users also need to bear the corresponding backlash, which is the reason for the existence of the second point.

If one's own luck is not deep enough, the person whose luck is cut off may not even be affected, but the user will die suddenly first.

It's a classic case of "hurting the enemy a thousand while losing eight hundred of your own."

This is an extremely insidious method that destroys humanity invisibly. It was created by the Sky-Supporting Sword Immortal, imitating the witchcraft of the ancient witch clan. Later, the "curse master" in the various arts of cultivation had the same origin as this method.

[The Way of Destiny] When one cultivates to a certain level, one can sever not only the destiny of an individual, but also the destiny of an entire clan, a city, or even a world.

But that's beyond what ordinary people can understand.

Moreover, people who truly have that ability generally wouldn't do such a thing, as the backlash from Heaven is no joke.

Song Changsheng had no intention of using it for the time being. Besides improving his skills in the art of destiny, he also wanted to be prepared for any eventuality when he created this puppet.

With the King's Sword in hand, this item can unleash its greatest power.

Of course, the way of destiny is mysterious and unpredictable, and it cannot be used only for these insidious techniques. This is only a very low-level application. There are many more aspects waiting for Song Changsheng to explore in depth.

Song Changsheng solemnly placed the refined luck puppet into a brocade box. This thing, if not used, would likely lead to a lose-lose situation.

Unless he's willing to risk everything and plot against some juniors.

With a sigh of relief, Song Changsheng took out the materials Lu Yuming had given him and began to replicate the "Heavenly Fire Cauldron" according to the blueprints provided by the other party.

Upon closer contact, Song Changsheng immediately discovered the trickery involved...

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P.S.: I've added 3,000 words, so I still owe 9,000 words this month. I should have finished writing this a long time ago, but I fell asleep in the middle of it. Please forgive me, fellow readers.

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