Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

"Master Uncle, it's urgent from Senior Sister Zhuang."

At Tianyin Mountain, a petite female disciple respectfully handed her communication flying sword to Mu Guibai in front of her.

"Yuechan?"

Mu Guibai reached out and took the communication flying sword. After reading its contents, his brows furrowed deeply. With a flick of his sleeve, a huge and precise map appeared before him.

He stood up, his gaze traveling eastward from the location of the Great Qi Cultivation Realm, finally settling on the location of the Tianqin Cultivation Realm. He murmured softly, "The Tianqin Cultivation Realm is in chaos too."

After saying that, he stretched out his finger and gently drew a circle on the map. There were several similar circles on the map, and although there was no discernible pattern, they were all located in relatively close groups.

Each circle represents a chaotic cultivation world, or more precisely, a cultivation world that is chaotic due to external factors. Cultivation worlds like the Lu Kingdom, which are inherently chaotic, are not included.

He knew about the ambush and death of Master Huayin; the news had come a long time ago, as well as the news of the war between Miaoyin Pavilion and Qiansheng Valley.

This whole thing has been strange from the very beginning.

Thousand Sound Valley and Wonderful Sound Pavilion are both long-established Golden Core forces that have dominated the Tianqin cultivation world for nearly ten thousand years. In terms of inheritance, they are from the same source.

Both founders were disciples of the royal family's national teacher of the Tianqin Immortal Dynasty. However, Miaoyin Pavilion was a direct disciple, while Qiansheng Valley was a nominal disciple. After the Tianqin Immortal Dynasty was overthrown, both seized the opportunity to establish their own sects.

However, the two founders did not compete for the title of the legitimate lineage. Instead, they supported each other from the south and the north, spending nearly a thousand years annexing the remaining forces in the Tianqin cultivation world, and finally together they dominated the Tianqin cultivation world.

Because there was no internal strife, it quickly developed into the most powerful cultivation world in the surrounding area.

Although it has declined somewhat in recent years, Miaoyin Pavilion still has six Golden Core cultivators, while Qiansheng Valley is slightly inferior, but still has five Golden Core cultivators.

West of the Tianshan Mountains, below the Wanxiang Palace, are all established and reputable Golden Core forces.

It is said that two tigers cannot share one mountain, but this rule does not apply to the Tianqin cultivation world. Perhaps because of the study of music and cultivation, the two sects have never had any major conflicts in recent years, and the Tianqin cultivation world has always been very peaceful.

It was in this environment that, after an exchange meeting, Hua Yin, the Golden Core cultivator with the best chance of reaching the fifth level of musical law, was attacked and killed by Qian Sheng Gu.

At the time, it was almost an ironclad case, because many eyewitnesses saw Master Yuxiao of Qiansheng Valley take action, and Qiansheng Valley also tacitly acknowledged this fact.

That is why Miaoyin Pavilion angrily declared war.

Although it's an ironclad case, it's strange in every way.

Because no one knows what Master Yuxiao's motives are, killing Master Huayin will only bring disaster and will not bring any benefit to Qiansheng Valley or to him personally.

Moreover, neither they personally nor the sects behind them had any deep-seated hatred. Even the Miaoyin Pavilion did not believe that Qiansheng Valley was behind the incident.

If one had to pinpoint a motive, it might be out of fear of Huayin Zhenren's talent in the art of music.

This argument is actually untenable. Both sects have had fifth-order sound lawyers in their histories. Miaoyin Pavilion even had a true person who attracted a Nascent Soul Demon Tribulation, and Qiansheng Valley never intervened.

There's no reason to kill someone for this reason, especially when there are many witnesses around.

This behavior makes everyone wonder if Master Yuxiao has gone mad.

Actually, it wouldn't have been so bad if he had really gone mad with evil spirits. As long as he atones with his death, it wouldn't have escalated into a major war between the two sects.

Now, as expected, a third party has stepped forward.

The suspicious circumstances surrounding Hua Yin Zhenren's death have also increased.

However, it was discovered too late.

The balance that had lasted for thousands of years was broken in one day. Three Golden Core cultivators alone perished, not to mention their disciples and followers. The impact was far-reaching, and the entire Tianqin cultivation world suffered a great loss.

"Senior Uncle, is the world really going to descend into chaos?" The female disciple who delivered the message said worriedly, looking at the alarming circles on the map.

Upon hearing this, Mu Guibai smiled and said, "So what if it's chaotic, or so what if it's not chaotic?"
"Hanyan, remember this: whether the world is in chaos or not, we are prepared for any eventuality. If we still can't overcome this calamity, then what's the use of worrying?"

Ye Hanyan mustered her courage and asked, "Senior Uncle, ancient books say that the reason there are divisions of eras is because every once in a while all living beings in the world will face a catastrophe."

Could this be a harbinger of a new catastrophe?

"You've read 'The Cataclysm'?" Mu Guibai raised an eyebrow.

"Yes."

"The Cataclysm Record is considered a forbidden book in many factions, and young disciples are not allowed to read it. Do you know why?"

Ye Hanyan said thoughtfully, "Could it be that you're worried about causing panic?"

"Indeed, the most despairing thing is to see the future clearly but be powerless to change it. Young disciples' minds are not yet settled, and they are easily influenced after seeing this, which can easily lead to inner demons."

While Luoxia City doesn't prohibit it, it doesn't encourage everyone to read this book.

Now that you've read this, you need to understand one thing: even if you don't ascend to immortality, death is inevitable, and the worst outcome of a catastrophe is nothing more than this.

As long as there are no regrets, even if catastrophe strikes, one can face destruction with equanimity.

Since its founding, Luoxia has strived for perfection in everything it does, always facing everything with peak performance. Therefore, even if it one day faces destruction, we will face our ancestors with dignity and honor. What is there to fear, what is there to regret?

Ye Hanyan's expression turned solemn, and she bowed respectfully, saying, "This disciple humbly accepts the teachings of my master!"

"Moreover, what we are facing may not be a natural disaster, but more likely a man-made one!" A glint of light flashed in Mu Guibai's eyes.

"Man-made disaster? You mean all of this was caused by human intervention?" A hint of surprise appeared in Ye Hanyan's eyes.

"Although the causes of turmoil are varied, a closer look reveals that there are always people secretly stirring things up. Today, the Tianqin cultivation world has not escaped this pattern either."

Long ago, Luoxia City had been collecting relevant intelligence. Mu Guibai devoted most of his energy to it, discovering and summarizing this pattern from those clues.

He seemed to see an invisible hand manipulating and controlling everything behind the scenes.

"Who on earth could possess such powerful energy?" Ye Hanyan felt a chill run down her spine.

"The more moves he makes, the more flaws he will reveal. Sooner or later, he will show his true colors. What you need to do is focus on your training and not overthink things."

How is your master doing lately?

"Master has been trying to refine fourth-grade pills recently and hasn't shown up for almost a year."

"A year? It seems my Luoxia City is about to have a fourth-level alchemist." A smile immediately appeared on Mu Guibai's face.

Ye Hanyan asked with some surprise, "Does Grandmaster think Master will succeed this time? But this is Master's first attempt."

"That's just how your master is; she never fights a battle unprepared. For her, the first battle is always the decisive one, and she never tries anything. Since she's gone into seclusion, it means she's already absolutely certain of victory. Send a message back to your senior sister later, telling her to be careful while traveling and not to get involved in the conflicts between local forces," Mu Guibai said calmly.

"Disciple, obey."

Just then, a thundercloud suddenly gathered in the sky above Tianyin Mountain.

"Is it going to rain?" Ye Hanyan looked up in confusion. Just a moment ago it was sunny and bright, the weather had changed too quickly.

"wrong."

Mu Guibai lowered his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through the mountain, landing on the secluded cultivation room located in the center of Tianyin Mountain. He sensed a powerful force gathering within it.

"Your martial uncle may be about to break through."

"You mean, this is a heavenly tribulation?" Ye Hanyan raised her head and looked at the ever-expanding dark clouds. She saw arcs of electricity leaping within them, and a violent aura was brewing within them, which made her skin crawl.

"Your uncle has been reckless for most of his life, but in this matter, he has finally been cautious. He has worked hard for decades. I hope that heaven will be on his side," Mu Guibai said with emotion.

"Senior Uncle, the Heavenly Tribulation is merciless. Shouldn't we immediately organize the evacuation of the cultivators on and around the mountain?"

Mu Guibai nodded and said, "Immediately notify the disciples on the mountain to evacuate. Also, call on your fellow disciples who are still on the mountain to assist the city lord's mansion in evacuating the cultivators down the mountain. It would be best to evacuate some of them out of the city."

No one is allowed to approach Tianyin Mountain within a radius of one hundred miles.

"Should we activate the city's protective formation?"

"The city's protective formation will remain as it is for the time being. The elders of the city will personally patrol the city walls. Martial law will be imposed in the city. After the first evacuation, no one is allowed to go out on the streets or enter or leave. Anyone found to be suspicious, no matter who they are, will be immediately suppressed."

"Furthermore, I've activated the Spider Web for strict control; I don't want anyone interfering with Tianxia's breakthrough," Mu Guibai said resolutely.

Although the city-protecting formation can shield Zhan Tianxia from a heavenly lightning strike, it will severely damage the formation's foundation, taking at least several months to repair. During this time, the vast Luoxia City will be directly exposed to the world.

The safety of the many cultivators in the city will not be guaranteed.

In addition, we must prevent uninvited guests from trying to stop Zhan Tianxia's breakthrough. With him in charge and the city's protective formation in place, as long as it is not a Nascent Soul True Monarch who comes in person, the city can be absolutely impregnable.

"Disciple obeys." Ye Hanyan accepted the order and left.

Mu Guibai stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes fixed on the gathering thunderclouds in the sky, his mind filled with countless thoughts...

News of Zhan Tianxia's impending breakthrough quickly reached the Song family. As a close ally in all aspects, Zhan Tianxia's breakthrough was closely related to the Song family.

Although Song Changsheng is currently in seclusion, Song Qingxi made the decision immediately to personally lead a group of the family's elite forces to provide support. How effective they are is one thing, but their attitude is another.

Besides the Song family, other forces in the cultivation world of the Great Qi also received this news one after another.

In an instant, all eyes in the Great Qi Dynasty were focused on Bianzhou.

If Zhan Tianxia successfully breaks through, Luoxia City will be completely transformed. With the addition of Song Changsheng, who has a deep connection with the sect, the power of this alliance will be almost on par with the Golden Crow Sect, and its development potential will far exceed that of the two established Golden Core forces. Its impact on the future landscape of the Great Qi cultivation world will be profound.

Given Song Changsheng and Mu Guibai's astonishing talents, it could take anywhere from a hundred to several hundred years to shake their dominant position.

Therefore, everyone was very curious about what the Golden Crow Sect and the Heavenly Vein Sect would do.

Should we take action to nip it in the bud, or turn a blind eye?
They chose the latter option for Song Changsheng.

Will Zhan Tianxia be so lucky again?

"Fellow Daoist Bai has arrived so quickly."

At the border between Bianzhou and Lingzhou, Chen Zhongfang looked at Bai Yan who had rushed over.

"Did Fellow Daoist Chen wait for me here on purpose?"

"We naturally need to reach a consensus first," Chen Zhongfang said calmly.

"Is there any need for further discussion? Didn't we already reach an agreement back then?" Bai Yan asked, somewhat puzzled.

“Times have changed, the situation is different now, and naturally people’s thinking will change as well,” Chen Zhongfang said meaningfully.

"Regardless of what you think, I only know that the situation is getting more and more chaotic. The Great Qi is hanging on the edge of a cliff and may fall into the abyss at any time."

"We need more resources to deal with this now, instead of wasting our energy on internal strife," Bai Yan said calmly.

"Haha, since you think so too, then I'm relieved. Shall we go and take a look together?" Chen Zhongfang smiled, but no one knew what he was really thinking.

Bai Yan didn't bother to think about it and nodded slightly, saying, "Let's go together."

When the two arrived, the heavenly tribulation had already begun. Zhan Tianxia stood beneath the tribulation, clad in heavy black armor. The surging lightning reflected on his face, revealing not fear, but boundless fighting spirit.

His body was also crackling with lightning, seemingly able to rival the lightning tribulation.

"Such a powerful [Thunder Law]." A look of shock appeared in Chen Zhongfang's eyes. What level has this reached?
"boom--"

When the first bolt of lightning struck, Zhan Tianxia only swayed slightly. Most of the power of the heavenly tribulation was absorbed by the heavy armor on his body, a spiritual treasure that Mu Guibai had gone to great lengths to find for him, all for this very moment.

"boom--"

"Rumble"

Two, three, four...

Several bolts of lightning struck in succession. Although Zhan Tianxia's body was riddled with holes and his spiritual treasures were shattered, his upright spine remained unbent.

"Come on!" Zhan Tianxia roared, lightning surging even from his wounds, his entire body bathed in a vast ocean of thunderous laws.

The only response Heaven gave him was an even more raging thunderbolt.

Bolts of lightning struck Zhan Tianxia, ​​but they could not break his steely will.

"Eight bolts of lightning, just one more to come."

The disciples of Luoxia City stared intently at the towering figure in the air, their palms sweating profusely. It seemed like only one step away, but in reality, it was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

The current state of Zhan Tianxia has reached its limit...

...(End of chapter)