Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

"So, what exactly did you see in the thunderstorm that day?" Thunder Elephant True Lord's eyes were deep, flashing with an inexplicable brilliance, and his tone carried a rare hint of urgency.

Song Changsheng remained calm. From the moment he received the message from Sword Heart Master, he knew he would face this problem, which was the main reason he had come here now.

He knew very well how compelling his past experiences in thunderstorms were for a cultivator of the Thunder Path.

The Kui Niu Drum, a weapon of the Human Emperor, a supreme treasure of the Thunder Path, is awe-inspiring throughout the world.

Saying these words carries risks.

Even until the moment before arriving at the Myriad Manifestations Palace, he still harbored a sliver of doubt, but after seeing Kenshin's attitude, that last bit of doubt vanished.

If Lei Kanze really wanted to make a move against him, he wouldn't have waited this long.

"In response to Your Excellency, I saw a Thunder Pool in the core area of ​​the thunderstorm that day."

"Thunder Pool?" A glint of light flashed in Lei Xiang Zhenjun's eyes, and several guesses raced through his mind. He quickly asked, "What kind of Thunder Pool is it?"

Song Changsheng immediately channeled a wisp of his magic power to create a thunder pool in front of him. As his understanding of the [Law of Thunder] improved, the thunder pool he created with his magic power was incredibly lifelike and full of charm.

"It really is the Thunder Pool. So the records in the ancient books are not false." True Monarch Lei Xiang stared intently at the Thunder Pool that had materialized in the sky, and a long-buried memory deep in his mind was quietly awakened.

Thunder Pool, the place where all thunder gathers, is a sacred place that all thunder cultivators yearn for. The ancient book "Yunmeng Tianyou" once recorded such a story.

The story is quite cliché: a Golden Core cultivator who practices the Way of Thunder gets lost in a massive thunderstorm during a great battle.

Everyone thought he was dead, but unexpectedly, a hundred years later he made a powerful return, already a Nascent Soul True Monarch, with his thunder magic reaching its peak.

In less than a thousand years, he stood at the top of the Purple Imperial Realm pyramid, becoming the foremost thunder magic master in human history, revered by all under heaven.

The name "Venerable Ten Thousand Thunders" has become a benchmark for cultivators of the Thunder Path.

At the time, many people were extremely curious about his past experiences, wondering what he had gone through during his disappearance and whether his sudden rise to prominence was related to this experience.

Unfortunately, Venerable Wanlei was extremely sensitive about that experience and kept it a secret throughout his life. It wasn't until after he passed away that his descendants discovered some clues while sorting through his belongings.

He had entered a mysterious and precious land, which he called the holy land of thunder cultivators, and named it Thunder Pool based on its shape.

After this news spread, it immediately caused a great uproar in the cultivation world. Countless people rushed to search for the Thunder Pool in all kinds of thunderstorms.

Unfortunately, they found nothing in the end, and the authenticity of the news was even questioned. In the end, it was recorded as a legend in "Yunmeng Tianyou".

Lei Xiang Zhenjun was also a cultivator of the Thunder Dao, and he was very familiar with the legend of the Thunder Pool. After encountering a bottleneck in his cultivation, his desire to find the Thunder Pool became stronger and stronger. He had ventured into the core of the thunderstorm more than once, but all of them came to nothing.

Sometimes even he felt that the so-called "Thunder Pool" might just be a story recorded in "Yunmeng Tianyou".

Therefore, he did not show much interest when he learned that there was a thunderstorm on Yongzhou Island.

But now, Song Changsheng is telling him with absolute certainty that the legendary Thunder Pool really exists, and that it was right there in that thunderstorm.

Because of his hesitation, he missed the greatest opportunity of his life; it can only be said that everything is fate.

"You... went in?" Lei Xiang Zhenjun's gaze was intense, as if he wanted to turn Song Changsheng into ashes.

"My cultivation is insufficient, so I can only linger on the periphery and have not ventured deep inside." Song Changsheng sighed and shook his head. He did not know the legend of the "Thunder Pool" and only knew that he had missed a great opportunity.

Lei Xiang Zhenjun couldn't help but sigh with regret, showing even more remorse than Song Changsheng.

"Besides the Thunder Pool, what else did you see?"

Upon hearing this, Song Changsheng's expression immediately became solemn, and he said, word by word, "I also saw a drum in the Thunder Pool. After searching through numerous ancient texts, I can confirm that it is the Human Emperor's war weapon, the Kui Niu Drum, which has been missing for many years!"

"What?" Lei Xiang Zhenjun's eyes suddenly widened, and a powerful aura was released uncontrollably. Song Changsheng felt as if thunder was rolling in his ears, and his breathing became very difficult. He couldn't help but take several steps back.

Having struggled on the path to immortality for over a thousand years, his heart is as firm as iron, remaining unmoved even when Mount Tai collapses before him.

He originally thought nothing could affect his mood, but unexpectedly, in just one day, he heard two pieces of news that were enough to make him lose his composure.

At that moment, he really wanted to look up to the sky and roar, to express the frustration in his heart.

"So the Kui Niu Drum was in Lei Chi. No wonder no one has been able to find it for an entire era."

"Song Changsheng, oh Song Changsheng, your luck has truly reached a point where even I am envious!"

Lei Xiang Zhenjun turned around and walked back to the cloud bed step by step, waving his hand casually, somewhat listless.

Such a treasure, once missed the first time, will almost certainly not have a second chance.

The human cultivation world is vast and boundless. Who knows how many years it will be before it reappears in the East Sea, or perhaps it will never appear again.

This also means that he will never have the chance to witness it in person again for the rest of his life.

Song Changsheng never expected that his words would affect the state of mind of a True Monarch.

Although he felt resentful for missing the opportunity, he quickly put it aside and did not dwell on it.

It can only be said that he is too young and his path has been too smooth. He will never be able to understand Lei Kanze's feelings at this moment until he reaches Lei Kanze's level.

But he knew one thing: at this moment, he should give the other person some space to calm down.

He bowed respectfully and prepared to leave the Xuanlei Hall.

As soon as I turned around, a cold voice came from behind me: "So you didn't get anything from inside?"

Sure enough, he still came.

At this moment, Song Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief and took the Yin-Yang Spirit-Slaying Gourd from his waist, presenting it with both hands and saying, "The harvest from that day is all contained within. Please take a look, True Lord."

With a wave of his hand, the gourd appeared in Lei Xiang Zhenjun's hand. He only glanced at it and already knew what was inside. A glint of light appeared on his face, but it quickly dimmed again.

"If I am not mistaken, this must be the Thunder Pool Elixir."

It's quite a treasure. Fragments of the Daoist essence of the [Thunder Law] are contained within it, making it a priceless treasure for thunder cultivators who haven't yet fully mastered the [Thunder Law].

You've got some nerve, daring to collect the spiritual liquid under those circumstances.

"Unfortunately, it's not of much use to me." True Monarch Lei Xiang shook his head slightly, symbolically took a few drops, and then returned the gourd.

Upon hearing this, Song Changsheng's heart stirred slightly.

Above the laws lies the Dao, and only by mastering one of the three thousand Great Daos can one break through to the Nascent Soul realm. As this was a completely unfamiliar realm, he originally thought that the laws and the Great Dao were both about comprehending the Dao's essence and cultivating, so he thought that this [Thunder Essence] would also be useful for a Nascent Soul True Monarch. Now it seems that he was overthinking it.

This thing cannot solve the troubles of True Lord Lei Xiang.

However, since the other party had accepted his benefits, the purpose of the trip had been achieved, and the cost was much less than expected.

He was prepared to give up most of his money when he arrived, but he didn't expect that the other party wouldn't even look at it.

It seemed as if they could see right through what he was thinking.

Lei Xiang Zhenjun calmly said, "Just because it is useless to me does not mean it has no value. Try not to expose it to others, as it may easily bring trouble."

"This junior will keep in mind the True Lord's teachings." Song Changsheng naturally knew the principle that possessing a treasure is a crime, and he was so honest in front of True Lord Lei Xiang because he could not hide it.

"Go ahead, talk to Kenshin directly about anything."

They directly asked them to leave.

"Junior, take your leave."

Sword Heart Immortal had been waiting outside the Xuanlei Hall. When he came out, he greeted him and said, "The Supreme Elder has already given instructions. If you have any ideas, you can bring them up directly, and I will try my best to satisfy you."

"Fellow Daoist, you must know about the Sea Yaksha clan. I have come here precisely for this matter." Having given up his bargaining chip, Song Changsheng felt much more confident.

"Of course I know. They are just a remnant of the Sea Yaksha who have fled here. If you wish, it would be easy to wipe them out," Jianxin said calmly.

The meaning behind her words couldn't be clearer: as long as Song Changsheng asked, Wanxiang Palace could even directly help them resolve this hidden danger. This was Lei Kanze's way of repaying him.

Although Song Changsheng was quite tempted, he did not make a decision immediately, but instead asked a question.

"May I ask, Fellow Daoist Swordheart, if the Sea Yaksha clan is destroyed, will the Twin Islands be able to find peace?"

"One can gain a moment of peace."

The East Sea is boundless, teeming with countless sea creatures, and this remnant of the Sea Yaksha has occupied a place of great feng shui.

"Even without the Sea Yaksha, other sea creatures will take over," Kenshin said calmly.

"Thank you for your clarification, fellow Daoist." A smile appeared on Song Changsheng's face; he already knew what choice to make.

What belongs to others will always belong to others. Even if the Sea Yaksha clan is wiped out with the help of the Myriad Manifestations Palace, the Twin Islands will still face other sea races in the future.

We were able to seek help from Wanxiang Palace this time, but will it happen again next time? I'm afraid Wanxiang Palace won't be so easy to talk to.

A towering tree cannot grow in a greenhouse; one must overcome this hurdle on one's own.

Only by overcoming this hurdle can the Twin Islands, or rather the East China Sea Alliance, truly grow.

What they want is not just temporary peace.

"I would be grateful if your clan could send an elder to assist our clan during the great battle. There is no need for you to intervene except at the very last moment."

Sword Heart Master's expression remained unchanged, but he asked again, "Is that all?"

“That’s all,” Song Changsheng said definitively.

"Yes, the palace will send a protector at that time."

The guardians of the Myriad Manifestations Palace are independent of the management and are all powerful individuals preparing to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. Sending a guardian there shows that it is a sign of great importance attached to the matter.

"Thank you for your trouble. I will take my leave now."

After leaving the Myriad Manifestations Palace, Song Changsheng did not return to the spirit island where he had previously resided, but instead took the spatial teleportation array back to Cangmang Peak.

His main purpose in returning this time was to deliver some [Thunder Essence] to Zhan Tianxia, ​​who was currently in seclusion. He wasn't sure if it would work, but he was just doing his part.

In addition, according to the blueprints provided by Baicaotang, another "Heavenly Fire Cauldron" was to be forged.

With the experience from last time, this time the efficiency was much higher, and the restoration was accurate without the slightest deviation.

Faced with this massive cauldron, he was at a loss for what to do, so he invited Wu Jie to help him figure it out. Professional matters should be left to professionals.

Since confronting Song Changsheng, Wu Jie has been living a very comfortable life. Apart from teaching students, he exchanges cultivation insights with Song Changsheng's spiritual avatar, which gives him a feeling of "starting over".

"How can we make the ciphertext visible?"

Wu Jie's soul circled the replica of the Heavenly Fire Cauldron, then looked at the cipher text copy that Song Changsheng had brought back, pondered for a moment, and said, "Since it's a matter of alchemy, let's use the alchemy method."

Let the bluefish give it a try.

Song Qingyu was not intimidated and immediately began refining pills as Wu Jie instructed.

As the flames of the spirit charcoal rose, the belly of the cauldron gradually turned red-hot. At this point, no change was visible. However, when the pill was halfway refined, the runes engraved on various parts of the cauldron, both inside and out, began to glow with a golden light.

These runes were then projected into the air from different angles, arranged neatly. Less than a thousand runes formed a legacy of several thousand words.

"Don't stop, keep going." Wu Jie instructed Song Qingyu, and then began to compare and make rubbings.

The more Wu Jie learned about it, the more shocked he became, until he finally exclaimed, "It can actually be refined like this?"

The fact that a former top-tier fourth-order alchemist could lose his composure like this shows just how precious this inheritance is, even though Song Changsheng wasn't very proficient in alchemy.

After Song Qingyu finished refining a batch of pills, the runes in the air disappeared, but Wu Jie had already completed the record. His expression changed from initial excitement to a furrowed brow.

"What's wrong? Is there something amiss?"

"There are too many discrepancies between this copy and the original, and I can only understand a very small part of it." Wu Jie sighed, feeling a sense of powerlessness, as if a treasure was right in front of him but he couldn't reach it.

"After all, it's just a replica. It's already quite difficult to understand even a part of it. Even after more than a thousand years of research by Baicaotang, we still haven't been able to do it, let alone us."

"Is there any part of this that the family can currently use?" Song Changsheng seemed quite open-minded about it.

"This contains a record of a peculiar elixir. If it can be refined, it can seize the very essence of heaven and earth!" Wu Jie said with absolute certainty.

...(End of chapter)