Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

"These sea monsters are quite interesting. Under these circumstances, they still have to divide their forces to provoke powerful enemies. Jinxiu Song and Wangyue Song, could it be that these simple-minded guys have some kind of misunderstanding?" Ji Shinian said with a smile.

"Perhaps so." Song Changsheng nodded in agreement. Whatever the reason, it was a good thing for the Twin Islands. With one less fourth-tier high-grade demon king, the pressure was greatly reduced.

"Given the current situation, it seems we don't need to take action," Ji Shinian said calmly.

"That would be best." This is the outcome Song Changsheng wanted to see. He couldn't always stand behind them and cover for them. Defeating the invading enemy with their existing strength was the true sign of establishing a firm foothold...

The siren's attack was swift and fierce.

The raging sea churned, and under the influence of the swarm of sea monsters, endless waves rolled in. The eerie green demonic energy gathered into clouds, a dark and oppressive mass that startled a flock of seagulls into flight.

Thanks to the previously deployed sensing devices, the Twin Islands received the news as these sea monsters advanced to a certain range.

Originally focused on repairing the outer defenses, the East Sea Alliance cultivators, following previous drills, either retreated to the core island or hid in underground caves, waiting for the sea monsters to approach before using the prepared [Demon-Hunting Crossbows] and [Crystal Cannons] to deliver a head-on blow.

"They came so fast." Song Yuqing frowned slightly. The speed at which the sea monsters attacked was much faster than he had expected. The defensive fortifications on the outer perimeter that had been destroyed by the Demon King had only been half restored so far.

“As expected.” Song Qingxing raised the [Traceless Sword], its endless sharpness concealed within. Song Yuqing, who was less than a zhang away from him, only felt a fleeting sense of palpitation.

"Boom"

"Swish"

The siren was the first to trigger the small killing formations that the East Sea Alliance had specially set up in the waters surrounding the archipelago. In an instant, clouds of blood mist exploded beneath the sea surface.

However, the sea area was vast, and the East China Sea Alliance had limited manpower. The killing formation was set up very sparsely, and it could not have any effect on the attacking sea monster horde at all, and could not even slow down their progress.

Even so, the Sea Yaksha clan acted very cautiously, with a third-tier great demon leading the way, rendering the remaining small killing formations along the path ineffective.

The sirens army marched straight in, quickly crossing the outer island chain and swarming towards the core area along the sea route.

Niu Dazhuang stood atop a towering sacred peak, with a powerful defensive line behind him consisting of more than thirty aerospace warships and more than thirty ocean-going warships.

At his command, the space battleships launched a salvo, instantly releasing a sky full of streams of light. These streams of light converged in the air and pierced through the body of the leading third-tier sea monster.

The combined attack of dozens of warships was so powerful that anyone below the Demon King level would be injured if grazed, or die if hit; there were almost no exceptions.

While these warships were refueling, Niu Dazhuang immediately commanded the remaining ocean-going warships to launch a second salvo, aiming to provide fire coverage.

This time, however, the desired results were not achieved. The stream of light gathered by the [Crystal Cannon] was crushed to pieces in mid-air by a giant claw.

The one who made the move was none other than Night Demon Luo, a mid-grade fourth-tier demon king who had come to test the strength of the Twin Islands.

Beside him stood an even more powerful demon king, Ye Fuke!

The two demon kings showed no intention of waiting and instead split up to attack White Dragon Island and Black Dragon Island.

"boom……"

The combined attack from the two struck the third-tier array masters maintaining the protective array as if struck by lightning. Many of the weaker array masters even coughed up blood and could only rely on their willpower to hold on.

The pressure is too great.

Previously, it was already very difficult to resist Yemoro alone, and now with the addition of Ye Fuke, a fourth-tier high-grade cultivator, the pressure they faced has increased dramatically.

Li Chengming no longer concealed himself. With a flick of his sleeve, he produced a palm-sized black jade waist token, using his own magic power to guide the surging spiritual energy of the fourth-order water spiritual vein at the bottom of the sea to continuously pour into it.

The black jade waist token shone brightly, and in an instant, the previously shaky formation stabilized.

An invisible halo suddenly expanded, encompassing the entire core area, including the two demon kings of the Sea Yaksha clan.

Li Chengming concealed his aura extremely well. He was a fourth-tier high-grade array master, and he had personally set up the protective array of the Twin Islands. He could unleash the full power of the array.

This move caught both demon kings completely off guard.

By the time they realized what was happening, they were already enveloped by the special domain of the formation, completely losing their sense of the outside world and their connection with the army.

Not only that, but their cultivation levels were also subtly suppressed by the array's domain, a feeling that made them very uncomfortable.

"Yemoluo, is this what you call foolproof?" Yefuke questioned sharply.

Looking at Li Chengming who had suddenly appeared, Yemolu felt his face burning. The more confident he had been before, the more embarrassed he felt now.

But as a proud king, he would never easily bow his head and admit his mistake. He roared angrily, "You're just a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, Ye Fuke, are you afraid?"

"You'd better show your full strength!" Ye Fuke suppressed his anger. Now was not the time to argue about these things; dealing with the enemy in front of him was the priority.

"I don't need your reminder!" Yemoro roared, his trident crackling with lightning as he charged towards Li Chengming.

Ye Fuke followed closely behind, and the two launched a pincer attack from the left and right. Amidst the dazzling lightning, the wind and clouds changed, and a thick dark cloud rolled in.

Although Li Chengming was fighting two opponents at once, he was not afraid at all. As a formation master, direct combat was not his forte, but he had a defensive formation behind him that was both offensive and defensive and had a high degree of compatibility. Below him, there was a fourth-order water spirit vein that provided a continuous supply of water. This was the source of his confidence!
While he trapped two demon kings of the Sea Yaksha clan, the cultivators of the East Sea Alliance, who had been hiding in the caves of the outer island chain, revealed themselves.

One after another, the Crystal Cannons and Demon-Hunting Crossbows revealed their fangs.

The dazzling lights across the sky showcased the powerful foundation of the East China Sea Alliance.

With the strong logistical support of the Bandung Chamber of Commerce, they didn't need to worry too much about consumption; they only needed to repeat the actions of reloading, storing energy, and launching.

The outer island chain formed the strongest defense line, ruthlessly reaping the lives of the sea monsters.

The sea monster army's formation had been disrupted. The alliance cultivators, who had been waiting in ambush on the ocean warships, were sharpening their swords. The fleet, like a sharp blade, effortlessly split the sea monster horde in the middle.

One after another, powerful demons emerged from the seabed, attempting to reverse the decline and destroy the defensive measures of the outer island chain.

The auras of more than a dozen powerful demons merged into one, stretching across the sky, and the aura they released made many cultivators feel breathless.

At this moment, a group of Purple Mansion cultivators from the East Sea Alliance stepped forward.

Song Xianming, Song Yuqing, Niu Dazhuang, Xu Yunhe, Song Youlin...

Although they were outnumbered by the sirens, they were in no way inferior in terms of momentum.

"Damn it, I can finally stretch my muscles." Niu Dazhuang twisted his neck with a fierce look on his face. He had been cooped up for so long that he was almost going crazy.

"The space fleet will cooperate with us to achieve a swift victory," Song Yuqing said calmly.

Niu Dazhuang subtly smirked and said, "I know, I know." Both sides tacitly avoided the main battlefield and opened up a new one; otherwise, with their strength, even the aftershocks of their fight would have caused them heavy losses.

The two sides quickly engaged in a massive melee, with thousands of alliance cultivators and tens of thousands of sea monsters fighting fiercely over an area of ​​more than a thousand miles. In order to prevent friendly fire, the cultivators stationed on the outer island chain had to abandon the fire coverage and switch to precision strikes.

However, this greatly reduced their deterrent effect, forcing them to target key individuals and bleed the sirens little by little.

But one person's performance stood out from the crowd.

This man was Song Youfu. He stood atop a high-speed ocean warship, wielding his sword with both hands.

His archery skills were unparalleled. The Dragon String Bow in his hands became the most sinister venomous snake. His steel arrows hit the mark every time, and even the most tenacious sea monsters were either killed or seriously injured.

Furthermore, he did not shoot blindly; he knew that his physical strength was limited, and every seemingly casual arrow was actually the result of his careful consideration.

Sometimes it's about striking down the most lethal targets among the sirens, and sometimes it's about rescuing an alliance cultivator who carelessly exposed their back to the enemy.

In the half hour since the battle began, he had saved countless unfortunate souls.

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, his role on this battlefield was no less significant than that of a Purple Mansion cultivator.

Ji Shinian, watching from the air, couldn't help but praise, "This kid, Shi Gong, is a bit cunning, but his courage and sense of responsibility are in no way lacking. He's quite a rare talent."

As a protector of the Myriad Manifestations Palace, he had seen all sorts of geniuses over the centuries of cultivation. Besides the disciples of the Myriad Manifestations Palace, there were also many talented cultivators from Nascent Soul sects.

However, few people deserve his praise, which shows how outstanding Song Youfu's performance was.

Feeling proud of his junior's outstanding performance, Song Changsheng smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. This is my grand-nephew, named Youfu."

"Song Youfu, could he be the one who fought to a draw with Song Xinxuan of the Embroidered Banner in our palace's training grounds back then?"

"I never expected such a trivial matter to come to your attention, fellow Daoist."

"Hehe, your gambling match caused quite a stir, and I heard about it afterwards."

"Although I have never met Song Xinxuan, I dare say that he is no match for your grand-nephew," Ji Shinian said decisively.

"If my grand-nephew knew that you, fellow Daoist, gave him such high praise, he'd probably be strutting around like crazy." Song Changsheng shook his head slightly, but did not refute him, because he thought so too.

When Song Youfu fought Song Xinxuan, he had just broken through to the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment and could only manage a draw.

After several years of honing his skills and deepening his understanding of the Dragon String Bow, his strength has undergone a tremendous transformation, and he rarely encounters an opponent during the Foundation Establishment stage.

Even if Song Youlin had been at his level back then, he might not have had such a strong sense of control now.

Song Xinxuan is quite good, but without substantial improvement, he will only become a victim of Song Youfu's arrows in the next battle.

"Fellow Daoist has keen insight. Observing this battle, are there any other figures who can be considered worthy of your attention?" Song Changsheng's tone carried a hint of expectation.

In this battle, the Song family has many outstanding young cultivators participating. If they can catch Ji Shinian's eye, it would be a great honor.

Ji Shinian carefully observed the battle situation, then pointed to Song Yuqing, who was fighting fiercely in the sea, and said, "If I remember correctly, this is Song Yuqing of the [Jinxiu Banner]."

Although my performance at the previous exchange meeting was impressive, it was still a little lacking.

Unexpectedly, after experiencing a major defeat, he underwent a transformation.

If this child can break through to the Golden Core stage, his future prospects will be limitless.

And that young man sitting cross-legged on the spiritual peak was clearly cultivating his sword aura, his body filled with a pure killing intent, probably intending to kill the king.

His swordsmanship is among the top three of all the Purple Mansion cultivators I have ever seen.

I've heard that Fellow Daoist Zixu has a nephew named Song Qingxing, a rare swordsmanship prodigy. Could this be him?

"Exactly."

Ji Shinian shook his head slightly and said, "Heh, in the end, it's all your Song family. With such good fortune, no wonder the Wangyue Song Clan was able to rise so quickly."

"Among the thousands of cultivators below, could it be that only three have caught your eye, fellow Daoist?"

"What's the use of having so many ordinary people in the world?"

These three were the best, and a few others also performed reasonably well, such as the young man who wielded a sword with his left hand.

His right arm was clearly remodeled, and instead of becoming an aid, it became an obstacle.

If he can overcome this obstacle, his swordsmanship will surely reach a higher level.

In addition, these few are also quite good; they have already met the admission standards of Zhulu Academy.

Song Changsheng looked in the direction he was pointing and found that Niu Dazhuang and Song Youlin were among them. One of them was a disciple of Muyun City, and the other two were disciples of Luoxia City, which was roughly what he had expected.

To his surprise, Song Jingyuan was among them.

He was the one with the lowest cultivation level among them, and the only "Jing" generation cultivator who caught Ji Shinian's eye, something even Song Changsheng hadn't expected.

"Full of passion, fearless of death."

You either overcome all obstacles and rise to the top, or you step into the abyss and are shattered to pieces.

There are many people like this, and they usually end up with the second outcome, but I have high hopes for this little guy.

"What, he's also one of your Song family members?" Ji Shinian asked, somewhat surprised.

Song Changsheng smiled but remained silent...

While the two were talking, Li Chengming used his own blood essence as a catalyst, with the assistance of several third-tier array masters, to launch a series of killing arrays, successfully severely injuring Ye Moluo, who was weaker and more reckless.

A gruesome wound stretched from his chest down to his lower abdomen, through which his pulsating internal organs could be vaguely seen. Had he not been physically strong, he would probably have been cut in two.

"Moro, retreat!" Ye Fu Kelang reminded him loudly.

At this moment, Song Qingxing, who had been sitting cross-legged on White Dragon Peak like a statue, suddenly opened his sharp eyes...

...(End of chapter)