Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

"The incantations are bizarre and profound. It seems that the owner of the ruins you entered back then was also an extraordinary figure in life. Even if he wasn't a Nascent Soul True Monarch, he probably wasn't far off."

Song Changsheng put down the spellbook that Yu Xinchou had voluntarily offered, feeling as if he had broadened his horizons once again.

Even the "Creation Canon," which is said to record all the world's most profound arts, contains very few records of incantations.

The era when the Sky-Supporting Sword Immortal roamed freely was too ancient. At that time, incantations had not yet flourished and were merely minor, unorthodox practices that were often used by mortals and posed no threat to cultivators. They were not qualified to be included in the "Creation Codex".

It is only mentioned in some biographies.

This was the first time Song Changsheng had ever seen the world of sorcerers so directly.

Previously, he only knew that curses could kill people invisibly, but he didn't have a concrete concept of it. After reading this book, he finally had a general understanding and discovered that curses were also a good method.

Not all spells are killing techniques, which is somewhat inconsistent with popular belief. For example, the Golden Light Mantra and the Tranquility Mantra, which are commonly used by cultivators, are actually a type of spell that originated from Buddhist and Taoist practices.

There are also spells such as the Dragon Walk Spell, the Protective Spell, and the Fire Avoidance Spell, all of which are very practical buff spells. When cultivated to their fullest potential, they are not much inferior to Taoist magic and supernatural powers.

Of course, when talking about spells, killing spells are also indispensable. For example, Yu Xinchou used the [Heavenly Thunder Spell] on Song Jingxiao. When it was activated, it was like a heavenly tribulation descending to earth, with extremely strong killing power.

These types are relatively conventional. The reason why curses are universally condemned is because there are a large number of bizarre and unpredictable spells, such as the "Heart-Slaying Spell" which can directly destroy a person's moral character, the "Heavenly Demon Heart-Devouring Spell" which can incite inner demons, and the "Seven Aperture Heart Fire Spell" which can ignite the fire within a person's body...

These are all spells that kill without leaving a trace. They can be cast with just a certain medium, and it is very difficult to find the murderer afterward.

If Yu Xinchou had used those bizarre spells, Song Jingxiao would probably have died on the way.

As Song Changsheng's horizons continue to broaden, the Song family will face more and more challenges. The current curses are a good example, something they have never experienced before.

In other words, it was Yu Xinchou. If it had been a different sorcerer, the Song family would have suffered heavy losses this time. Except for Xu Miaoyin, no one from Song Jingxiao and the entire Bloodworm breeding farm would have survived.

Besides lacking experience in dealing with curses, they also had loopholes in their management, allowing Yu Xinchou to infiltrate so easily.

There's nothing wrong with hiring non-family monks to do dangerous and tedious work to liberate the family, but the vetting system clearly hasn't kept up. Yu Xinchou is a person with no past, which makes him highly suspicious.

This time it was a sorcerer who infiltrated; who knows what will happen next?

This saved him a lot of time and provided him with many ideas.

Spells require a medium to be cast and do not take effect immediately. Therefore, spells can be prevented in advance. In the Jade Dragon Cultivation World, there is a unique type of mysterious jade that can serve as a warning when someone casts a spell on you.

It only requires special methods to refine it into jade artifacts and wear them close to the body.

When a jade object is cursed, it will shatter on its own and temporarily isolate its own energy, thus achieving the purpose of avoiding danger.

This is a completely feasible solution, and it is also very simple for the Song family.

In their early years, they formed several caravans, their footprints covering more than ten cultivation worlds around the Great Qi cultivation world. The connection with the Jade Dragon cultivation world was established a few years ago, exchanging the special resources of the East Sea for the jade of the Jade Dragon cultivation world.

Apart from various types of jade, the Jade Dragon Cultivation World has almost no other resources. Most of its basic resources are imported, and resources in the East Sea are even scarcer.

Simply expanding the scale would be enough to meet the needs of the Song family.

Sorcerers are scarce in the borderlands, so there's no need to rush these matters for now. Instead, it reminded him of another long-forgotten matter.

Powerful factions with deep roots often issue identity badges to their disciples that serve multiple functions, including but not limited to communication, protection, and fellow disciples sensing.

The Song family has always been looking in this direction, and the functions have become more and more complete in recent years, but the most important function has been missing, namely "recording images and memories".

The waist token is made in a special way with the blood of a cultivator's heart. After the cultivator falls, the waist token will shatter on its own, recording the scene at that time and remembering the cultivator's aura, and will be sent back to the family ancestral hall.

With this information, we can quickly determine his cause of death and the location of his death. If he died in a magical battle, we can also record the appearance and aura of the murderer.

In recent years, the conditions for Song's travels have been gradually relaxed. As the number of cultivators has increased, quite a few cultivators perish every year while traveling, and most of them die mysteriously.

If this function could be implemented, at least most of the problems could be understood, if not all of them.

Previously, the Song family's reserves were insufficient to achieve this, but now they can gradually begin to try it, along with the warning measures for this curse.

"This spell is worth learning a thing or two," Song Changsheng thought to himself.

Spells and supernatural powers have more limitations than magic, but their advantages are also very obvious.

“Master Yu, I’m afraid you’ll have to work hard for me during this period. You may choose any member of the Song clan who is willing to serve you. No one will be refused.”

"I will do my utmost to repay your great kindness," Yu Xinchou said respectfully, cupping his hands in greeting.

Song Changsheng said calmly, "Master, there's no need to take it to heart. It's just a mutual benefit."

The Song family did not possess any classic texts on incantations, but they did possess some ancient shamanistic rituals. Since both originated from the same source, they should be able to provide some assistance.

After signaling Yu Xinchou to leave, Song Changsheng summoned Song Youfu and Song Youlin and said, "Right now, the internal conflicts within the [Jinxiu Banner] have almost all intensified. We just need to conserve our strength and reap the benefits."

I grant you the authority to act as you see fit. When the time is right, you may proactively seek out opportunities for battle, and the clan will respond as quickly as possible.

But one thing must be clear: we must wipe out the "Brocade Banner" at the lowest possible cost. We must not underestimate them or advance rashly. Remember, every person lost in this war is a blood relative; do not be greedy for glory.

“Ninth Grand Uncle, you think too highly of us. Aunt Xia has been transferred to Yangzhou to serve as the garrison commander, and the Grand Commander is going back with you. Our East Sea Garrison Command can only keep a low profile now,” Song Youfu said with a mournful face.

"Don't try to fool me. Even if Yunhe and Qingxia are both here, what is the power of the East Sea Garrison compared to the [Brocade Banner]?"
The main force of the [Jinxiuqi] family will be difficult to mobilize in time to suppress them. We will have to rely on their strength. I have already unified the will of the East Sea Alliance. If you want to start a rebellion, the Alliance Elders Council will naturally cooperate with you.

Your main task during this period is to maintain harmony and actively contact the elders of the collateral branches. The key to success lies with them; do not underestimate their power.

Song Youlin said in a deep voice, "Please rest assured, clan leader, I will definitely prepare for battle actively and act cautiously during this period, and I will never fail your trust."

"I trust you to handle things. Next, I will return to the family with the Grand Commander. Fortunately, I obtained a set of Five Elements Yang-attribute Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects from the [Splendid Banner], which can be used by Master Wujie to reshape his physical body."

"Clan leader, has there been any news from the guardian elders?" "Qing Xing has entered the trial path and will likely be out of contact for the next sixty years. You don't need to worry about his abilities; just focus on the present."

As soon as he finished speaking, Song Changsheng took out two jade bottles and handed them to them, saying, "This is the [Heavenly Purity Jade Marrow Pill], which contains abundant power of laws."

Taking this will not only improve your cultivation and help you break through your realm, but it will also help you comprehend the laws, which will benefit you in your future breakthrough to the Golden Core stage. Each of you should take one pill. While the internal conflicts within the [Brocade Banner] are still brewing, seize the time to go into seclusion.

In family battles, you are indispensable for charging ahead.

Speaking of which, didn't Li Anmin break through to the third-tier Celestial Craftsman level some time ago? Shouldn't the previously shelved construction plan be restarted?

Song Youlin quickly replied, "I was just about to tell you about this. Master Li and Master Lu from Tiangong Hall want to restart the construction plan for the family's third celestial ship, and they hope you can approve it."

"We've finally waited for this day. The third spaceship has indeed been shelved for far too long," Song Changsheng sighed softly.

Back then, before the Song Clan began to expand into the East Sea, the number of cultivators within the clan was not large, and the number of Purple Mansion cultivators was scarce, which was simply insufficient to guard the Song Clan's ever-growing territory.

Therefore, Song Changsheng began to build a fleet of five celestial ships to patrol the borders and guard the family's key locations.

Unfortunately, Lu Tianchou ultimately failed to overcome that hurdle, passing away before the third celestial warship was completed. At that time, Li Anmin and Lu Yuxiu were both second-tier celestial craftsmen, and were simply unable to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Song family's celestial crafts hall.

Song Changsheng's grand plan was thus aborted.

Now that Li Anmin has broken through to the third-tier lower-grade Celestial Craftsman, this plan can finally be restarted. Although the Song family's strength is gradually increasing, the Sky Ship will always be the backbone of the battlefield. Whether on land, sea, or in the sky, this sharp sword is needed.

"How is the construction of the East China Sea Fleet progressing?"

The territory of the Splendid Banner is divided into land and sea. To completely conquer it, a powerful fleet is essential. Even if you can't catch up with the Splendid Banner, you need at least a usable fleet.

"Currently, thirty ocean-going warships have been completed, and various shipyards are working hard to catch up with the construction of ten more, all of which are guaranteed to be launched within five years."

On the East Sea Alliance side, Muyun City has thirty warships, Wanlong Merchant Guild can spare at least twenty warships, and Luoxia City can spare ten to twenty warships.

"If war breaks out in five years, the alliance will be able to mobilize at least one hundred warships." Song Youlin quickly rattled off a series of figures.

“One hundred warships, that’s enough.” Song Changsheng nodded slowly.

As the largest warship supplier in the Great Qian cultivation world, [Jinxiuqi] itself maintains a powerful fleet. According to the intelligence they currently possess, [Jinxiuqi] has at least two hundred ocean warships that can be deployed to the battlefield.

Even a hundred warships could barely hold their own against the enemy, so they had to finish the battle quickly.

"Let Li Anmin and the others go for it. They can boldly put any ideas they have into practice. The family will do everything in its power to support them!"

"As ordered!"

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"Let's go, stop looking."

Above White Dragon Island, Song Changsheng reached out and patted Xu Yunhe on the shoulder.

"Once I leave, I don't know when I'll be able to come back."

"Now that you're feeling sentimental, if you can't bear to part with it, then stay. Let me think of a way for you. Go find that wandering physician. Let's not even talk about whether you can find him. Even if you do find him, how can you expect to get what you want without paying some price?"

If this goes on for ten or twenty years, that's fine; I can still fool you.

"What if Miaoyin comes to me asking for my father or mother a hundred or two hundred years from now? What should I say?" Song Changsheng rolled his eyes, making no attempt to hide his opposition.

Xu Yunhe remained silent for a long time, and finally sighed and said, "Let's go."

The two remained silent as they traveled back to Cangmang Peak via a spatial teleportation array.

At this moment, Zhuang Yuechan had just woken up from her epiphany, so Song Changsheng simply invited her, Zhu Yiqun, and Xia Wanyun to see Xu Yunhe off.

Zhu Yiqun reached out and patted Xu Yunhe on the shoulder, saying, "Since we're sitting here, it means you've made up your mind. Even Changsheng couldn't persuade you, so let's not waste our breath. Like I said, just say the word if you need anything."

I'll try to contact the old man in the meantime and see if he can think of a solution for you.

"Aren't you really going to wait for a reply from Zhulu Academy before you leave?" Zhuang Yuechan frowned slightly. She knew that Song Changsheng had sent a message to Zhulu Academy a long time ago, and judging by the time it took, they should have received a reply by now.

"Wanyun's symptoms are unusual, and ordinary methods are ineffective, so there's no need for you all to worry about her."

Xia Wanyun grasped Xu Yunhe's hand, which was resting on the table, and said softly, "I'm the one who's dragging you down."

"We are already one, why bother saying these things?"

Xu Yunhe picked up his wine cup, took Xia Wanyun's soft hand, and stood up, saying, "These past few days, I have troubled you all with your efforts. I will never forget this kindness. Whether this trip succeeds or fails, as long as I can survive the Golden Core Tribulation, I will come back to repay your kindness."

As soon as he finished speaking, he drank the spirit wine in the wine cup in one gulp...

Will this trip be successful for you and your team?

Zhu Yiqun watched the couple's figures gradually disappear into the distance.

"It will definitely work out. I believe in them," Song Changsheng said confidently.

"I hope so. I'm also planning to go back and see my senior sister to see if she has any news about the old man. I'm about to break through to the Golden Core stage. As the only hope of the Ancient Sword Sect and the most dazzling successor in history, he has to do his part for me."

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P.S.: I've been traveling to several places non-stop today, so I haven't had much time to write. I'll try to finish the chapter earlier tonight. Thank you for your support, fellow cultivators! (End of Chapter)