Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

"Howling Moon Demon Wolf, an old friend."

As the giant silver wolf slowly approached him, Song Changsheng narrowed his eyes, this scene stirring up many memories for him.

During that great expedition, the five of them worked together to kill a fourth-tier low-grade [Howling Moon Wolf King], successfully supporting the main battlefield and contributing to the overall victory of the war.

That battle marked the beginning of his true rise to fame.

Now, nearly a century later, the resolute words of Elder Meng Hao of the Tianmai Sect as he faced death still echo in my ears, and I can't help but feel a sense of emotion.

The Howling Moon Wolf crouched low, its breathing heavy, already in an attack stance. A wave of demonic energy swept over, sending chills down one's spine.

The one before him was different from the one he had killed before. It was at the peak of the fourth rank, making it the strongest opponent he had faced so far, apart from the Yashinu of the Sea Yaksha clan.

After the previous exchanges, even though it was just an illusion created by the "Myriad Illusions Realm," Song Changsheng dared not be careless in the slightest and was on high alert.

The two sides maintained a certain distance and confronted each other, neither willing to be the first to take the lead, and both acted very cautiously.

They were both trying to find each other's weaknesses.

The two sides remained deadlocked for nearly an hour. Finally, the [Howling Moon Demon Wolf] could not hold back any longer and launched the first attack. Song Changsheng only felt a flash of white light before his eyes, and a huge wolf claw, gathering terrifying power, crashed down. A series of explosions rang in his ears.

Song Changsheng's lower body was as stable as Mount Tai, and his face was as calm as a still lake.

He clenched his fist, his [Star Bloodline] surged within him, and every muscle in his body was fully mobilized. With a single punch, even the surrounding space rippled.

He incorporated the Daoist principles of the Law of Life and the Law of Power into his Star Bloodline. Combined with his own perfected Law of Power and his physique honed through countless trials, it is no exaggeration to say that his power has almost reached the pinnacle of the Golden Core stage.

Let alone the [Howling Moon Demon Wolf], which is a mere illusion and not known for its strength, even if it were to face that Night Slave, it would still be a match for him in terms of power!
"boom--"

Like two meteorites locked in a struggle in the air, powerful shockwaves swept in all directions, rippling the surface of a lake like a gentle breeze, causing an unusual distortion of space.

The two were worlds apart in size. Compared to the towering [Howling Moon Demon Wolf], which was tens of feet tall, Song Changsheng was as insignificant as an ant.

But after a series of exchanges, he remained completely still.

With a sharp howl, the Howling Moon Wolf swept across with its gleaming claws, leaving three dark streaks in the void.

Song Changsheng flashed and appeared above it, forming the Five Thunder Seal with his hands. A bolt of azure lightning, thicker than an adult's arm, struck down towards its head.

"Ow"

The lightning struck a gaping maw, and the Howling Moon Wolf swallowed it whole. Its silvery fur stood on end, and arcs of blue electricity crackled across its body, yet they did not cause it any real harm.

"buzz"

The crescent moon mark on its forehead flashed with light, and its powerful demonic energy condensed into thousands of crescent moon blades, which rained down on Song Changsheng, almost blocking all of Song Changsheng's escape routes.

"The Great Divine Power [Universe Within a Sleeve]"

His sleeves suddenly expanded dozens of times, and the [Laws of Space] converged in the center, forming a huge, dark hole that swept away the crescent-shaped light blade in the air.

"【Overturning Mountain Seal】"

He quickly responded to the fierce attack of the [Howling Moon Demon Wolf].

Thousands of rivers converged in his palm, and magnificent landscapes shimmered around him. A solid black seal appeared in the air and fell with the force of Mount Tai.

The Mountain-Turning Seal is a minor supernatural ability passed down through the Song family. It was also the first supernatural ability that Song Changsheng mastered and one of his most prized trump cards.

However, as his cultivation level improved, he gradually became marginalized, and eventually had no use for his skills at all.

After breaking through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, Song Changsheng picked it up again and incorporated his insights into the [Law of Power] at the Great Perfection level, elevating it to the level of a Great Divine Power, which he then verified in the previous great battle.

His once-powerful abilities, through his tireless efforts, have finally been brought back to life.

The Howling Moon Wolf bristled and spat out a moon disc radiating pure white light, which it held above itself.

However, its defensive measures proved somewhat weak in the face of that great seal, and it shattered after only a few breaths.

Within a limited time, its enormous body had already moved to a distant place.

In terms of speed, it is on par with Song Changsheng.

Strength, speed, and supernatural abilities are the three aspects that best demonstrate the strength of the [Howling Moon Demon Wolf] clan, but so far, it has not been able to gain an advantage over Song Changsheng in any of them.

The use of magical artifacts may not be allowed in the arena, so Song Changsheng has always strictly adhered to this standard; otherwise, the [Howling Moon Demon Wolf] would already be suppressed by him.

This also shows that he now indeed possesses the strength to compete with experts at the Great Perfection level.

Song Changsheng's eyes burned brightly, his entire body radiating intense fighting spirit. He roared, "Come and fight!"

……

Just as the entire Wanxiang Palace was preparing for the arena competition, an invisible storm was brewing in the center of the Tianqin cultivation world.

In a secluded underground chamber near the Thousand Sound Valley sect's headquarters, several powerful figures gathered together.

Based on their clothing and demeanor, it is quite obvious that they come from two different factions.

Two of them wore light purple robes with intricate patterns embroidered on the collars and cuffs, and the words "Qian Sheng" were embroidered in ancient seal script on their chests.

Clearly, these two are from Thousand Voices Valley.

The others were dressed in uniform dark blue armor, their faces covered with black metallic masks, revealing only a pair of eyes that flashed with lightning.

The two sides were clearly separated, sitting opposite each other across a long table, on which lay a jade slip, creating a somewhat somber atmosphere.

After a long pause, one of the True Immortals from Thousand Voices Valley broke the silence by speaking first: "We've all read the contents of the jade slip. Let's share our thoughts and what we should do next."

"I never expected that, under these circumstances, the Myriad Manifestations Palace would still have the leisure to meddle here, and even send a Dharma Protector to investigate."

"If this person unites the righteous forces of the surrounding realms, it will surely ruin our king's grand plan. We can't wait any longer; we must destroy the Wonderful Sound Pavilion before the Myriad Manifestations Palace intervenes!" a masked man said in a gruff voice.

"Easy for you to say. The Five Academies Conference hasn't even officially started yet. If we launch an attack now, even if we succeed, what will we use to resist the three True Lords of the Myriad Manifestations Palace?" another, rather thin, True Man of Thousand Voices Valley said coldly.

"So you're just going to wait for that protector from the Myriad Manifestations Palace to investigate? Can you guarantee you won't reveal anything?"

"Hmph, we are not as useless as you. If you hadn't been so careless and leaked the information, how could the Myriad Manifestations Palace have suddenly intervened?"
If the mission fails, you will bear full responsibility!

The Iron-Faced Man slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Shi Xun, have you forgotten who you are just because you've put on a human skin? What right do you have to speak to me like that? If it weren't for you bunch of good-for-nothings failing to take down Thousand Sound Valley, I would have risked everything to attack Xiao Sheng and Qing Yin. You should bear at least half the responsibility!"

Just as Shi Xun was about to retort, the only person present wearing a silver mask, the Iron Mask, spoke with a hint of anger: "Enough! I summoned you all here not to listen to you shirk your responsibilities."

We are allies, not enemies. Our immediate focus should be on completing the mission. Both King Lei and Emperor Zun only care about results. If the mission fails, we will all be severely punished. Shifting blame will only waste precious time.

The man in the iron mask and the man with the stone flute exchanged a glance and then fell silent.

They didn't have any personal grudges against each other; they just felt that the other was a terrible teammate.

"Left Protector, the current situation is indeed quite troublesome. Should we consult with the King and request some assistance?"

"I heard that the Right Protector has emerged from seclusion. If he could come and lend us a hand, we would have a better chance of winning," someone suggested.

“The Right Protector has other tasks to attend to, so you shouldn’t try anything. Although the current situation is difficult, it’s not without a chance of breaking through,” the Left Protector said calmly.

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this and asked one after another, "Please enlighten us, Protector."

The Left Protector turned his gaze to the two True Persons of Thousand Sound Valley and said, "Although the Myriad Manifestations Palace sent people, they came only for us and have nothing to do with you."

As long as you are confident that you can fool the protector of the Myriad Palace, there is still room for maneuver in this matter.

Especially Yu Xiao, his attack on Hua Yin will definitely arouse suspicion, so we must be vigilant. As long as he is not discovered, you will all be safe.

At that time, I will find a way to divert the attention of the Myriad Manifestations Palace. You will find an opportunity to eliminate Tian Yao. Only by obtaining the Imperial Seal of the Heavenly Qin Immortal Dynasty can you contend with the Human King Sword in Ling Yin's hands and complete the mission of my king and the emperor!

"Does the Left Protector mean that we should not accept the Miaoyin Pavilion's request for a ceasefire and continue fighting them?" Shi Xun asked thoughtfully.

“That’s right. The conflict between Thousand Sound Valley and Wonderful Sound Pavilion is a local internal dispute. Myriad Manifestations Palace will not interfere. Your grudges are also justified and will not arouse suspicion,” the Left Protector said calmly.

Another master from Qian Sheng Gu frowned and said, "But I think Tian Yao has the idea of ​​stopping the war. She must have realized something. Currently, the power of Qian Sheng Gu is still in her hands, so it may be difficult to continue fighting."

Moreover, the Imperial Seal has always been in her hands, and neither Shi Xun nor I have any contact with it. Even if we secretly eliminate her, it would probably be in vain.

"If we had been able to capture Qingyin alive and turn her into one of us, then we could have infiltrated Miaoyin Pavilion and waited for an opportunity to ambush Lingyin, we wouldn't have had to go through all this trouble." As he said this, Shi Xun couldn't help but glance at the masked man again.

It was his oversight that led to this predicament; one slow step led to another, resulting in their current passive situation. He truly is a teammate who is as incompetent as a pig.

Seeing that the two were about to clash again, the Left Protector tapped the table and said in a deep voice, "Even if Tian Yao had some suspicions, she would at most suspect Yu Xiao, not you."

If she is critically injured and on the verge of death, and Thousand Voices Valley is facing imminent collapse, it's impossible for her to continue guarding that secret, right?
Tianyao is now all alone. If the Imperial Seal of the State were to choose a successor, it would definitely be one of you.

Go back and make some careful plans. I will do my best to cooperate with you.

Once the Five Academies Conference officially opens, our allies will provide support from the sidelines, at which point the Myriad Manifestations Palace will be too preoccupied with the Heavenly Lyre Cultivation World.

One thing we need to be careful about is that protector from the Myriad Manifestations Palace. He can be injured, but absolutely not killed. The greater plan must take precedence!

"I'll obey!"

Everyone saluted in unison.

……

"puff"

Song Changsheng's iron fist shattered the skull of the [Howling Moon Demon Wolf], and the force of the punch even pierced through the back of its head.

A powerful electric current instantly spread throughout its body, carbonizing it completely.

"Ow"

The Howling Moon Wolf let out a mournful cry, and its massive body crashed to the ground, turning into specks of starlight that entered Song Changsheng's body.

"Ho ho ho"

Song Changsheng stood with his fists clenched, panting heavily, his blood surging within him, unable to calm down for a long time.

His body was covered in bloody gashes, and in some severe cases, the white bone fragments were even visible.

However, these wounds were all shrouded in a faint starlight, and the flesh was growing at a visible speed, soon recovering most of their strength.

"I never expected that after integrating with the [Law of Life], the recovery power of the [Star Bloodline] would become so formidable." Song Changsheng nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the wound on his hand that had healed in less than a quarter of an hour.

Resilience represents the tolerance for mistakes in the ring; even if it's a matter of attrition, he can wear down his opponent.

However, this is a last resort, and he doesn't want to ever need to use it.

This [Howling Moon Demon Wolf] at the Great Perfection level did indeed put considerable pressure on him. It took him more than ten hours to defeat it, but he was already very satisfied to have defeated an opponent of this level with only minor injuries.

However, this battle did not reach his limit; he still had trump cards up his sleeve and room to continue challenging himself.

After a few days of rest and reflection, Song Changsheng once again stepped into the "Myriad Illusions Realm".

This time, his opponent was once again a demon king at the Great Perfection level...

For the next few months, he honed his skills in the "Myriad Illusions Realm" through real combat. The most dangerous time was when he faced two demon kings at the Great Perfection level at the same time.

He also experienced his first failure.

He didn't force himself to do this; without using his magic, this was already the limit of what he could handle.

Continuing to waste time here is pointless and only a waste of time.

Therefore, he left the "Myriad Illusions Realm" and stepped into the "Mirror Space" on the third level.

This is a place specifically for honing one's supernatural abilities. In this space, any of his movements will be "mirrorized." Once these images are recorded, an opponent exactly like him can be created through mirroring.

As the saying goes, the hardest enemy to defeat is often oneself.

Defeating a mirror image opponent is equivalent to achieving a breakthrough in oneself.

The remaining two months are his last chance to improve himself!

...(End of chapter)