Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

"Minor Supernatural Power [Flowing Cloud Ghost Hand]"

Hua Yan's hands were shrouded in a sinister light, and a hideous ghostly shadow vaguely appeared behind her, reaching out its sharp claws.

A fierce wave of yin energy swept over, and everyone present felt a chill run from their tailbone straight to the top of their head, causing the hair on their bodies to stand on end involuntarily.

Ji Huaxing was completely caught off guard when Hua Yan suddenly switched targets and attacked him. Fortunately, his years of combat experience allowed him to instinctively unleash his magic power, instantly propelling him back over a hundred feet, with the air behind him emitting a sharp cracking sound.

Hua Yan's seemingly frail figure moved like a ghost, leaving behind a series of ghostly shadows. She quickly closed in on Ji Huaxing's departing path, and the ghostly shadow behind her was infinitely taller, its face extremely ferocious.

A pair of ghostly hands easily tore through Ji Huaxing's protective protective aura, and then, to his horrified gaze, pierced directly into his abdomen.

"what……"

Ji Huaxing let out a terrible wail as a golden light descended from the sky, enveloping him completely. When the golden light dissipated, his figure also vanished, leaving only a pool of glaring blood.

Ten waist tokens of different colors transformed into streaks of light and rushed towards Hua Yan. With a flick of her sleeve, she collected them all. Including these ten waist tokens, the number of waist tokens she carried had reached an astonishing thirty-five. The second and third totals combined barely exceeded hers.

From Hua Yan's sudden attack to eliminating one person, everything happened in the blink of an eye. Not only did Ji Huaxing not have time to react, but the others present also didn't have time to stop it.

The speed was too fast, and the attack was too fierce. The genius carefully selected by the Ji family couldn't even withstand a single move. This result was truly unexpected by everyone.

Hua Yan's expression remained calm as she concealed herself beneath her cloak. With a surge of magical power, she evaporated the bloodstains on her ice silk gloves. A gentle breeze ruffled the black hair behind her head, and for a moment, no one dared to make a move.

Outside the [Landscape Scroll], the faces of the Ji clan elders turned somewhat grim as they watched Ji Huaxing being teleported out.

Xuanji Zhenjun couldn't help but turn his gaze to Longxiang Zhenjun, and said in a mysterious tone, "[Nine Yin Body], fellow Daoist, you've really kept it hidden very well."

"Hehe, those young noblemen were quite good too. In a martial arts arena, swords have no eyes, and Hua Yan went a bit too far. Please forgive her, fellow Daoist," said True Monarch Longxiang with a smile.

Xuanji Zhenjun snorted coldly and did not respond further.

She knew very well that Hua Yan had already shown mercy and hadn't really killed him; otherwise, those ghostly hands would have pierced Ji Huaxing's chest instead of his abdomen.

With her discerning eye, it was not difficult for her to see that Hua Yanxiu's minor supernatural ability was a deadly move that could kill in one strike. Ji Huaxing was inferior in skill and his defeat was not unjust.

However, the strength that Hua Yan had just displayed gave her a vague sense of foreboding.

Of the five major forces currently on the field, Hundred Cauldrons Pavilion has had a bad start and has begun to avoid battle, so it is not a threat at present.

Wanxiang Palace is on a roll, currently ranking first in both the individual and group rankings. If they can maintain this momentum, entering the top three is a sure thing.

In addition, the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty also chose to wait for them to come to them, but Ji Huaxing's elimination put them at a disadvantage in terms of numbers.

In comparison, the Beast Taming Sect not only preserved its strength more completely, but also had the second-highest number of points, second only to the Myriad Manifestations Palace.

The current situation is somewhat unfavorable for the Ji family.

If they don't seek change quickly, they'll basically have no chance of making the top three.

Her eyes were fixed on a certain spot in the [Scroll of Mountains and Rivers], where a young man was rushing towards the edge of the area. His target was Duan Feiyu of the Hundred Cauldrons Pavilion, who was currently ranked among the top three in points!

"Nephew Li has arrived, and Hua Yan is safe," Ji Shinian said in a rather relaxed tone.

The contestants from Wanxiang Palace are heading towards Huayan's location one after another. As long as one person arrives, the pressure on Huayan will be greatly reduced. Once everyone arrives, the balance of power will shift!

"So that's what you were planning. You're really confident," said True Monarch Qianlian in a deep voice.

"Risk and opportunity coexist. The Nine Yin Body is indeed worth a try." Tianpeng Zhenjun's eyes gleamed with a strange light. The Nine Yin Body is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity. If it were him, he would also make such an attempt.

"This little girl is indeed remarkable. If I am not mistaken, she should be from Ghost King Valley. Ghost King Valley's 'Hundred Ghosts Refining Soul Scripture' is quite commendable, and it is highly compatible with her 'Nine Yin Body.' She has not wasted her talent, and her future achievements are limitless."

The old imperial advisor stroked his snow-white beard, making no attempt to conceal his appreciation for Hua Yan.

"My disciple is proud enough to have caught the eye of the Imperial Preceptor."

Among the Nascent Soul True Monarchs present, in terms of cultivation, only the Great Zhen Human King could surpass the Grand Master. In terms of seniority, the Human King had to treat him with the respect due to a disciple.

As the dean of Zhulu Academy, he has seen countless geniuses in his life, including some who surpass Huayan, but not all of them are worthy of his praise.

Besides talent, he saw something deeper in Huayan, and that was the key to her future!
……

In the "Scroll of Mountains and Rivers", the ten contestants from the Myriad Phenomena Palace gathered together and began to turn the tables and attack the isolated contestants from other forces. Seeing that the situation was not good, Hu Tao and others wisely chose to avoid battle. The Hundred Cauldrons Pavilion and the Ji Clan could not resist and several of them were eliminated one after another.

"Why haven't we seen any other members of the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty or the Ji Clan?" a disciple of the Myriad Manifestations Palace asked. Currently, the Myriad Manifestations Palace holds the most points in the entire event, dominating the top spot on both the individual and team leaderboards.

Only one member of the Ji family has appeared so far, and the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty has been sitting idly by, not even a shadow of them can be seen, which is really puzzling.

After a moment's thought, Jun Tianli understood what the two players were planning.

"They must be planning to use a 'mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind' strategy. We now have two options. First, we can take this opportunity to eliminate the weakest Hundred Cauldrons Pavilion, and then unite with other forces to eliminate the weakened Ji family. In this way, the three of us can avoid fighting and advance peacefully."

Secondly, we should join forces with the Beast Taming Sect and the Hundred Cauldrons Pavilion to jointly besiege the Ji Clan and the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty. Both of them are currently at the bottom of the standings, and if we eliminate some of their members, they will be out of the top three.

"Both options have their own risks. What do you all think should be the decision?" Jun Tianli calmly analyzed.

The oldest disciple of Wanxiang Palace stepped forward and said, "No matter which path you choose, you will face some uncontrollable factors."

I believe the safest approach right now is to take advantage of our current strengths, continue hunting down other players, and concentrate our points on Huayan. Then we can challenge the Ji family and the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty.

If we succeed, great; even if we fail, as long as Huayan can break through the blockade and reach the finish line, we can preserve our points to the greatest extent possible.

His remarks were unanimously approved by everyone.

"In that case, our next goal is to eliminate Hundred Cauldrons Pavilion. It has been confirmed that Duan Feiyu is in the top three of the individual points ranking, and his points are of paramount importance!"

As soon as Hua Yan finished speaking, everyone immediately understood her meaning...

Outside of the "Scroll of Mountains and Rivers," the elders of the Hundred Cauldrons Pavilion looked rather grim. What had they done to deserve this? First, they were targeted by Ji Chengfeng, the leading figure of the younger generation of the Ji family, and now they were being eyed by the Myriad Elephants Palace.

Judging from the route taken by the Beast Taming Sect group, it seems to have the same idea.

These companies are determined to eliminate them first!
……

A dazzling sword light arrived in an instant.

Song Qingxing, dressed in black and wielding a sword, walked on the waves. Ahead, surging demonic energy swept in, stirring up monstrous waves. Among them, one stream of demonic energy seemed poised to pierce through the sky.

He was all too familiar with this aura; it belonged to Ye Fuke, who had previously invaded the Twin Islands. Ye Fuke's cultivation level was at the upper rank of the fourth level, and compared to a few years ago, his aura seemed even more ferocious.

However, compared to the previous all-out attack, this time the Sea Yaksha clan seemed to make a lot of noise but little action. Even when the three demon kings, including Ye Fu Ke, joined forces, they failed to penetrate the Twin Islands.

The Twin Islands are now thriving and growing stronger every day. At the very least, they would need that old demon to personally intervene to have any hope of success. But now only one person has come, which seems more like a show of force than a declaration of war.

"The human who injured Yemoro back then." Ye Fuke stood on the crest of a wave, his brows slightly furrowed.

In that battle, the Sea Yaksha clan suffered heavy losses. The true form of the Yamaro Demon King was destroyed and has not yet recovered. Their main camp was also ransacked by two human Golden Core cultivators who were suspected to be from the Myriad Manifestations Palace.

Emotionally speaking, he really wanted to take advantage of this excellent opportunity of the war between the human and demon races to directly annihilate the Twin Islands and avenge the past humiliation.

Unexpectedly, Ye Shi Nu rejected his suggestion outright. At the moment, his attention was almost entirely focused on breaking through to the fifth rank. If it weren't for the need to curry favor with Kong Sang Li Feng, the royal water lord, they wouldn't have sent troops at all this time.

In the past, the Sea Yaksha clan was at its peak, even vying with the Merfolk for the position of ruler of the sea. Who would have thought that now they would have to rely on the Merfolk to survive? It is truly a great irony.

“My king, he is all alone, should we…” A sea demon made a throat-slitting gesture.

“Since he dared to come alone, how could he not have made preparations?”
"We are here only to restrain the East Sea Alliance and order all our people not to act rashly," Ye Fuke ordered, somewhat reluctantly.

This feeling was even more humiliating than his previous defeat.

Seeing this, Song Qingxing roughly understood their meaning. Since the other party did not intend to make a move for the time being, it was naturally a good thing for the Twin Islands.

But something unusual is bound to happen. If a wolf that loves to bite others suddenly becomes well-behaved, it's not a good sign.

"There are some things that need to be clarified as soon as possible," Song Qingxing thought to himself. After confirming the strength of the Sea Yaksha clan, he flew back to the Twin Islands on his sword and ordered someone to find Song Youfu.

"What are your instructions, Elder Protector?"

"My uncle once said that he had planted a spy in the Blood Soul Demon Sect, and that after he left, you would be in full charge of this matter. Is that true?"

Song Youfu was somewhat confused, but he responded as quickly as possible: "It is true. This person is named Yin Chou. He was captured by my great-uncle on White Dragon Island."

He was a branch leader of the Blood Soul Demon Sect, and the "Blood Soul Nurturing Spirit Scripture" that Youping cultivated came from him. He was an important pawn for his uncle in order to find out the location of the Blood Soul Demon Sect's headquarters.

He instructed me not to contact him unless absolutely necessary. Is there anything the Dharma Protector Elder needs him for?

"Contact him immediately and have him find out exactly what kind of dealings exist between the Blood Soul Demon Sect and the Sea Yaksha Clan."

Song Changsheng had long suspected this, but he had no evidence to confirm it. Now that the Blood Soul Demon Sect had gotten involved with the Sea Clan, it was almost as if his suspicions had been confirmed.

He now needs to know how deep the entanglement is between the Blood Soul Demon Sect and the Sea Yaksha Clan, and whether it is related to the ruins of the former Treasure Bottle Sect, because this will directly affect the future situation and development direction of the East Sea Alliance.

If necessary, even if it means exposing the existence of the Treasure Bottle Sect ruins, we must find a way to crush them first!

"That may be difficult, but I will do my best."

Song Youfu also dared not guarantee anything about this matter. Although Yin Chou was the leader, he was a latecomer and had little access to the Blood Soul Demon Sect's core secrets. Acting rashly could very well expose his identity.

At that time, the Song family will lose its only thorn in the side of the Blood Soul Demon Sect, and the price will be very high.

"If they are useless, what's the point of keeping them around?" Song Qingxing's attitude was very clear. Undercover agents and spies are there to gather information at crucial moments. If they can't gather any intelligence, what's the point of keeping them around?
"Nephew obeys."

...At the same time, Zhan Tianxia had arrived at Hai'an Island through the matchmaking of Xuan Shui Zhenren of the Han Hai Chamber of Commerce and met with Tianxiang Zhenjun.

"Zhan Tianxia of Luoxia City pays respects to the True Lord." Zhan Tianxia bowed respectfully.

"I heard you are Song Zixu's senior uncle, no need for formalities. May I ask what brings you here?" Tianxiang Zhenjun's attitude was unusually amiable.

"This junior has come here..." Zhan Tianxia then laid out all of Song Youping's plans.

After listening, Yi Tianzheng fell into deep thought. He never expected that the Song family would have such a rare talent. This was a completely new solution that they had not anticipated.

Furthermore, Song Youping's plan is very comprehensive and has a high probability of success. It is currently the best way to deal with the threat from the sea creatures. As for the risks that Song Youping was worried about, he simply ignored them.

He knew that nothing in this world is perfect, and as long as the benefits outweighed the risks, it was absolutely worth trying.

However, seeing is believing, and these are ultimately just Zhan Tianxia and Song Youping's side of the story, so it's difficult for him to draw any conclusions based on them.

Of course, even with doubts, the enthusiasm of the crowd should not be dampened. He thought for a moment and said, "If this matter can be successful, it will not only affect the gains and losses of the Great Qian cultivation world, but all the coastal cultivation worlds will benefit from it."

I can assure you that after testing, if you achieve even half of the results you described, you will be the greatest contributors to this battle!

This promise was no small matter, as the East Sea Alliance already possessed a sum of merit points from the Myriad Palaces, which could be exchanged for rewards after the war.

If they were to be awarded the title of "First Merit," they could earn at least hundreds of thousands or even millions of merit points. If they were to fully utilize these merits, the strength of the entire East China Sea Alliance might even rise to a new level.

However, what they need to pay is far less than that of other forces, so it's no exaggeration to say that it's extremely profitable.

Perhaps to bolster the confidence of Zhan Tianxia and the others, Yi Tianzheng added at the end: "Our palace is never stingy when it comes to rewards. As long as you can do it, you will receive at least a million merit points."

During this period, if you encounter any difficulties, please feel free to raise them, and our palace will do its best to meet your needs.

"Million merits".

Even someone with the ambition to conquer the world couldn't help but breathe more heavily upon hearing this number.

Merit points in the Palace of Myriad Forms are far more valuable than spirit stones.

Even if the Song family takes the lion's share, the amount they receive will still be a very considerable sum.

He quickly assured them, "We will definitely produce results as soon as possible for the True Lord to inspect."

Celestial Phenomenon True Lord nodded slightly and said, "Good."

Then, he reached into his sleeve and took out a [Myriad Manifestations Token] and said, "Please pass this on to Master Zixu. He has cultivated a good disciple. If you have time in the future, you can come to Myriad Manifestations Palace for a visit."

The Myriad Manifestations Palace's [Myriad Manifestations Token] is never granted casually. In the original Great Qi cultivation world, only the Golden Crow Sect had this qualification, and even the Heavenly Vein Sect could only envy it.

The Song family is a rare exception.

Now, Luoxia City has also benefited from Song Changsheng's influence and obtained the [Myriad Manifestations Token] that it had always dreamed of.

Don't underestimate this small waist tag; it represents a passport to integrate into higher circles.

Zhan Tianxia steadily caught the [Myriad Manifestations Token] in his hand. It felt heavier than a mountain as it landed in his palm. He said in a deep voice, "Thank you for bestowing the token, True Lord!"

……

After dozens of hours of fierce competition, more than ten contestants have been eliminated in the [Scroll of Mountains and Rivers] competition, most of whom are from the Hundred Cauldrons Pavilion. The Ji Clan and the Beast Taming Sect have also suffered some losses.

Currently, only the Myriad Palaces and the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty remain in full strength on the field.

Bai Ding Ge has completely lost its qualification to enter the top three.

It's a sad story for them. Even though they had hidden on the fringes, they still faced a joint attack from three major forces. Even someone as talented as Duan Feiyu couldn't escape a tragic end when facing three top young geniuses: Hua Yan, Ji Chengfeng, and Hu Tao.

What no one expected was that Duan Feiyu, before being eliminated, used all his strength to severely injure Ji Chengfeng, the first opponent he had faced.

After a fierce battle, Hua Yan collected the points from Duan Feiyu and several disciples of Bai Ding Ge, while Hu Tao took the points from Ji Chengfeng.

This sudden turn of events caught the elders of the Ji family off guard. Ji Chengfeng went to find Duan Feiyu, intending to use him as a breakthrough point for the Ji family to accumulate points. Unexpectedly, he lost more than he gained, suffering a double loss.

Fortunately, they still retain enough strength, and the opportunity has not been completely cut off.

"There are only twelve hours left. The real test begins," Ji Shinian said softly.

Four major forces, three spots. The Myriad Manifestations Palace and the Beast Taming Sect have a significant lead in points, but the continuous battles have left them exhausted.

Next, they will face the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty, which is the strongest in the world and has been waiting in comfort, as well as the Ji Clan cultivators who are in dire need of finding a breakthrough, and the surviving cultivators of the Hundred Cauldrons Pavilion who have no hope of advancing and are determined to seek revenge.

None of these enemies are easy to deal with!
"Tiger Glutton, judging from the current situation, we are far ahead in points, and there is absolutely no need for us to engage in these meaningless battles."

Instead, we should put aside our past grievances, unite, and protect our current ranking from being stolen. What do you think? On a solitary peak, Hua Yan looked at Hu Tao and said calmly.

"You dare to come to see me all by yourself? Aren't you afraid of being stuck here forever?" Tiger Tao sat on the back of a giant white-browed tiger with piercing eyes, his eyes flashing with ferocity. The disciples of the Beast Taming Sect beside him were also eager to try their luck.

Tiger Tao could clearly see the points on Hua Yan's body; they had already exceeded one hundred. As long as he captured her, even if he was the only one who made it to the finish line, he could still secure a top-three finish on the team leaderboard.

"This is not a choice a smart person would make. Since I dared to come alone to persuade them, I naturally have enough confidence. At worst, we'll fight to the death and let someone else benefit in the end." Facing the threat from the Beast Taming Sect, Hua Yan showed no fear whatsoever, but instead appeared full of confidence.

Tiger Tao pondered for a moment, then waved for everyone to leave. He then spurred his spirit tiger to approach Hua Yan, nodded, and said, "You're right. Only through cooperation can we achieve a win-win situation."

Upon hearing this, Hua Yan smiled slightly, hidden beneath her cloak, and said, "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you."

After reaching a consensus, the Myriad Manifestations Palace and the Beast Taming Sect joined forces while maintaining a safe distance and headed to their destination together.

In the final twelve hours, everyone's position on the field will be revealed. The alliance between the Beast Taming Sect and the Myriad Manifestations Palace is no secret, as a dazzling red beam of light can be seen moving rapidly from afar.

"The Hundred Cauldrons Pavilion has truly declined; it's become so utterly useless." Within the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty's camp, a beautiful woman dressed in luxurious palace attire spoke with disdain.

“Your Highness Ning’an, the Myriad Elephant Palace and the Beast Taming Sect are now very powerful, so it is not advisable to provoke them easily. At present, the only option is to eliminate the Ji family first.”

The woman glanced at him and nodded slightly, saying, "That's the only way. I'll have to trouble Marquis Wuyin to make the trip himself."

Upon hearing this, Marquis Wuyin frowned and asked, "Where does Your Highness intend to go?"

"I've heard that a person with the [Nine Yin Physique] has emerged in the Myriad Manifestations Palace. This is a rare opportunity, and I intend to go and meet her in person."

As soon as she finished speaking, the woman's originally jet-black hair instantly turned snow-white, and a pair of enormous white wings unfurled behind her. With a flap of her wings, she vanished from everyone's sight in an instant...

“That’s… the Feathered Clan.”

Beyond the [Landscape Scroll], Song Changsheng was deeply shocked. He never expected that he would be able to witness the legendary Feather Clan, which had been wiped out, in his lifetime. Moreover, this person was a princess of the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty, the daughter of the Human King!

The Feathered Clan was a powerful race in ancient times. They lived in the Yunmeng Marsh and called themselves "People of the Azure Sky". Apart from having a pair of wings, they looked no different from humans.

They are also one of the very few races that do not have reproductive isolation from humans.

Therefore, the Winged Race is naturally close to the Human Race. The two were once close allies, and inter-race marriage was common. One of the concubines of the first Human Emperor was from the Winged Race.

However, not long after the Human Emperor enfeoffed the various kings, the once-prosperous Feather Clan was suddenly wiped out. Their ancestral home, the Yunmeng Great Swamp, was razed to the ground, with no survivors. Even the Feather Clan members scattered throughout the human cultivation world, as well as those with Feather Clan bloodlines, often died mysteriously.

In less than a thousand years, a powerful race was wiped out, so quickly it was unbelievable. From then on, it only existed in the annals of history and was gradually forgotten.

The scariest thing is that, even now, all of this remains a mystery.

Now, the descendants of the Feathered Clan, who disappeared for several eras, have actually appeared in the public eye. Does this mean that the Feathered Clan was not truly wiped out, but simply went into hiding?

Did the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty play any special role in this?

Several True Lords simultaneously turned their gazes toward the Human King in the sky.

They suddenly couldn't understand some of the king's thoughts.

The Feathered Clan was once a top-ranking powerful clan, but it was wiped out quietly. At that time, there were definitely no more than a handful of people who could do this, and each of them was an extraordinary figure.

Even though several eras have passed, no one can guarantee that the other party has not left a trace in this world.

By so openly exposing their winged bloodline, aren't they afraid of getting burned?
The King's expression remained calm as always; clearly, all of this was within his expectations, but he simply had no intention of explaining his intentions to others.

Princess Ning'an was unaware of the enormous commotion she had caused in the outside world, and had already spread her wings and arrived above Hua Yan and the others.

"That's... the Feather Clan?" The disciples from both sects were dumbfounded as they looked at the white wings behind her.

Princess Ning'an took in the shocked expressions of everyone and felt a sense of satisfaction. She had wanted to do this for a long time, but had to hide it from them.

Now she can finally stop hiding and stand tall in the world, proclaiming to the world that the Feathered Race does not only exist in history, and that the people of the heavens have not perished!

She looked down at Huayan, who was surrounded by the crowd, and said arrogantly, "I've heard that you possess the [Nine Yin Body], a rare talent that appears only once in ten thousand years. Do you dare to fight me?"

Hua Yan frowned slightly and slowly shook her head, saying, "Not interested."

Suddenly, the atmosphere became somewhat quiet...

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P.S.: On this special day, I'm adding an extra chapter, still a 7,000-word long chapter. This is not included in the monthly ticket bonus chapters. I still owe 9,000 words, which I will make up for for you as soon as possible.

Also, I am very grateful to my fellow Daoists for their monthly tickets and rewards.

I heard there's a double monthly pass event at the end of this month, so I hope you fellow cultivators can give it your support. I'll also try my best to increase the word count for updates. Thank you everyone, muah~~ (End of this chapter)