Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

"You bastards, what are you doing!"

Song Daoling felt like he was going to vomit blood. He hadn't expected Song Changsheng to be so well-prepared; he was planning to completely crush them in one fell swoop.

"What happened yesterday is what we are experiencing today. This farce should come to an end."

Lightning surged from Song Changsheng's fingertips, and thick, leaden clouds completely enveloped the surrounding area for thousands of miles, brewing a terrifying aura that seemed capable of destroying everything.

Feeling the ceaseless thunder in the sky, Song Daoling gave a bitter smile. Only then did he realize that Song Changsheng had never used his full strength.

Although he was constantly being suppressed to the point of being unable to breathe, he would always leave him a glimmer of hope in desperate situations.

He originally thought this was his own strength, but now he realized that it was just a deliberate attempt to keep him in suspense, to make him witness firsthand how the [Brocade Banner] was completely destroyed and how he was nailed to the pillar of shame.

"Ha ha……"

"Hahaha..." Song Daoling laughed maniacally, his face contorted with rage, and said, "Song Changsheng, you win. I am indeed no match for you."

But even if I lose, you can't judge or humiliate me!

As soon as he finished speaking, the last bit of magic power in his body condensed at the same time and was poured into the sky-blue battle flag in the air. Without the slightest hesitation, he detonated this supreme treasure of the law.

The moment the battle flag self-destructed.

A blue-white flash, brighter than the sun, ripped through the sky, instantly illuminating everything around it as if it were transparent, casting shadows that were stretched infinitely long.

After the flash, a huge sphere of light rapidly expanded, streaking like a comet with a long blue-white trail as it crashed into the crisscrossing spatial chains in the sky.

Song Changsheng had long anticipated that Song Daoling would launch a frenzied counterattack before his death, so he was already on guard and protected himself and several side peaks of Tianlong Peak in the first instant.

What he didn't expect was that the other party's detonation of the Law Treasure was not intended to perish together with him, but rather to create a spatial blockade that he had set up.

Clearly, although Song Daoling spoke with righteous indignation, he was actually just trying to cover his escape.

Yes, how could someone as extremely selfish as him easily give up his own life?
A mushroom cloud, towering tens of thousands of feet high, rose silently into the sky, and the sphere of light formed by the self-destruction of the battle flag released its energy to its fullest extent.

Visible shockwaves spread rapidly in all directions, shattering spatial barriers wherever they passed, uprooting trees, and turning boulders into dust, as if the sky itself had been torn apart.

The surface of the defensive shield covering Tianlong Peak rippled violently, and the great formation emitted a cracking sound as it struggled under the strain.

Fortunately, Zhuang Yuechan stepped in to help them at the critical moment; otherwise, the protective array of the [Splendid Banner] would not have been able to withstand the violent impact caused by the explosion of a supreme treasure of the law at such close range.

The low-level cultivators suffered heavy casualties.

"boom……"

Only after all of this had happened did the deafening explosion roar into everyone's ears.

Because Song Changsheng did not initially focus on consolidating the spatial barrier, the spatial barrier in the air was directly torn open by the explosion, creating a gap a thousand feet long.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Song Daoling escaped. He must have used a treasure similar to the [Divine Speed ​​Talisman] to display a speed far exceeding his own capabilities.

"A threat to one's heart should not be allowed to return to the mountains."

I'm leaving you the [Tai Chi Bagua Diagram]. The spatial barrier will automatically recover within fifteen minutes. If anyone tries to escape in the chaos, they'll only be able to do so within this time. Don't let a single one escape, but it's best to leave them alive.

As soon as he finished speaking, Song Changsheng transformed into a wisp of green smoke and merged into the space, following the aura as he chased after Song Daoling.

Zhuang Yuechan understood immediately and gave a look to the Jade Cleansing Sword floating behind her. Wuming immediately soared into the sky, hovering above the spatial rift torn apart by the explosion. His aura was restrained, like a hunter poised to pounce.

At this moment, a long silence fell over Tianlong Peak.

Everyone found the result hard to accept.

They thought Song Daoling would really be so courageous as to fight Song Changsheng to the death, but they didn't expect it was just for escaping.

Seeing that everyone was immersed in sadness and confusion, Song Jiyuan took the opportunity to break away from the crowd and rushed to the location of the space teleportation array as fast as possible.

There, he indeed discovered Song Wuji, who had secretly activated the spatial teleportation array.

"I didn't quite understand before why you didn't leave with Ancestor Dao Ling. It turns out you even schemed against him," Song Jiyuan said in a chilling tone, standing in the shadows of the corner.

“You’ve all been blinded by your own thoughts. Song Changsheng has always been meticulous in his actions. Since he has the ability to blockade the entire Tenglong Islands, how could he not be on guard against us? Don’t you know who he’s after?”
If I hadn't been so careful, I would have been dead long ago!
"But you, you didn't leave either. Do you really want to be a hero?" Standing on the spatial teleportation array, Song Wuji had no more worries and his words were full of sarcasm.

Song Jiyuan didn't care at all, and simply said coldly, "You and I are the same kind of people, neither of us is more noble than the other."

The spatial blockade is healing, and we don't have much time left. The treasures in the inner treasury are all in my possession. Let me through, and the treasures will be divided equally.

Without these resources, you'll never be able to break through to the Golden Core stage in your lifetime.

Song Wuji's expression shifted, but he finally relented: "Okay, we'll do as you say."

The two boarded the [Space Teleportation Array] and quickly entered the spatial passage.

Although the self-destruction of the Law Treasure caused extensive damage to the spatial barrier, making the spatial passage somewhat unstable, the two had no choice but to wait for the spatial seal to close again, and they would truly be doomed.

We have no choice but to take a gamble. Now that Song Changsheng is gone, as long as we can get past the spatial blockade, there's no shortage of places to go.
Unfortunately, their little schemes couldn't escape Song Changsheng's notice.

Just as they were about to escape through the breach and cross the spatial blockade, they felt themselves crash into an invisible barrier and were then directly separated from the spatial tunnel.

"Do not……"

Just as they were about to fall into the endless void, the yin and yang energies transformed into chains and pulled them out.

Although they had narrowly escaped death, neither of them felt any joy, because they saw a sword hanging in the air, exuding an aura of death.

"So you're planning to leave already? Don't you want to say anything more to your people?"

Zhuang Yuechan approached the two of them and looked down at them.

Song Jiyuan's face was ashen. He glanced behind her and found many familiar faces. Unsurprisingly, they were all "accomplices" with whom they had deep ties.

Even their direct relatives were among them.

They didn't discuss it beforehand, but in the end they made the same choice, and they all tacitly avoided informing anyone else.

A group of people were chained in the air by the laws of Yin and Yang, looking at each other with somewhat evasive eyes.

The people of Tianlong Peak witnessed all of this and were dumbfounded.

They never imagined that these people could be so shameless.

Originally, I had some doubts about the scenes recorded in the [Record Bead], but after seeing this scene, I completely gave up on them.

"Woo..."

Accompanied by a desolate and profound horn sound, a fleet of spaceships formed a battle formation and appeared in their field of vision, led by a sapphire-like spaceship.

These warships all fly the same flag – “East China Sea Alliance”!
Song Yuqing, Song Zhexuan, and the others stood on the bow of the ship, looking at the devastation caused by the explosion, their feelings extremely complicated.

He was speechless, especially after seeing the string of "deserters" chained in the air and publicly executed. "What a bunch of parasites! It's such a waste that Ancestor Tianyuan died for these people!" Song Zhexuan said with a face full of resentment.

Song Yuqing shook her head slightly and said, "Our ancestor did not die for them, but for our future, and even more so to save this hopeless family."

I'm so glad we realized our mistake in time, avoiding a major blunder that would have squandered our only chance of survival.

“Yes, yes, Master Zixu is a magnanimous man with unparalleled talent. Under his leadership, the family will surely be able to regain its former glory,” Song Yuchun hurriedly replied.

He has now become Song Changsheng's complete vassal.

Today, every cultivator of the [Brocade Banner] is utterly disappointed with this family, but he is definitely the first to be completely desperate.

As the scapegoat pushed out by Song Jiyuan to take the blame, he had long understood the situation.

I originally thought that falling into Song Changsheng's hands meant certain death, since in the usual propaganda, he was portrayed as a ruthless executioner.

Unexpectedly, the other party merely placed him under house arrest, without reducing his treatment at all.

Comparing the two, he finally understood who was truly worth following.

Whether it was a publicity stunt or not, at least he truly survived.

"Let's go, let's not let our people shed any more unnecessary blood."

Song Yuqing stepped out of the celestial warship, first bowing respectfully to Zhuang Yuechan in the air, then arriving at the front of Tianlong Peak and saying in a deep voice, "I, Song Yuqing, have returned!"

Dear elders, brothers and sisters, and younger generations of the family, I know that you have learned the truth of the matter and have witnessed the choice made by the people on the front lines.

I also know that you are filled with confusion and pain in the face of this situation, and you cannot see the future of yourselves and your families.

I know, I know everything, because I suffered these torments much earlier than you.

Over the years, although I was a hostage, I have witnessed all the changes in my family.

Too many of our people have been sacrificed in pointless infighting.

I foresaw the family's current fate a long time ago, so I have been searching for a way out that is suitable for the vast majority of the family.

Over the years, I have debated with Master Zixu more than once, and I have even visited Cangmang Peak in person. I dare say that what I have seen and heard will definitely shatter your long-held prejudices and preconceived notions.

Of course, I can't completely dispel your doubts with just my words.

Some things you need to see for yourselves.

Master Zixu was magnanimous; he promised us a hundred years as a buffer.

During this period, we have the greatest autonomy and can choose our own clan leader and elders.

A hundred years from now, as long as our performance meets the standards of real people, we will receive the same treatment.

If you all trust me, let's walk together for the next hundred years and rebuild our family's former glory!

Please, everyone, trust Yuqing this once!

After saying that, Song Yuqing bowed deeply towards Tianlong Peak.

[The Embroidered Banner] Everyone looked at the figure in the air with complicated expressions, and no one stepped forward to express their opinion.

Seeing this, Song Yuqing's heart sank.

At this moment, an extremely old clan elder walked out, trembling.

As a cultivator of the Purple Mansion realm, he was incredibly old, because he possessed the rare "Evergreen Dao Body," whose lifespan far exceeded that of ordinary people. He was now over nine hundred years old, making him the oldest person besides Song Minghuang in terms of age and seniority.

If he hadn't been murdered in his early years, given his talent, his achievements would have far surpassed those of Song Minghuang.

Even though he is now just a cripple, his prestige is no less than that of any of the Supreme Elders.

In the midst of their leaderless state, this elderly man, nearing the end of his life, once again became their only guiding light.

Looking at Song Yuqing in the air, Song Mingshou sighed and said, "Raise your head. You weren't like this before."

"Ancestor..."

"Whether it's Tianyuan or Zhexuan, although I am a cripple, I have seen your efforts and contributions."

You are all good, but you are indecisive, and you still are.

The family is already in such a bad state, how much worse can it get?

If you have any ideas, you should roll up your sleeves and go for it.

Why keep asking questions? Just because I object today doesn't mean you'll give up.

absurd.

The law of the jungle prevails; might makes right.

In the past, you were a person of your word, and no one could ever change your mind.

Now that you have Master Zixu behind you, you're actually showing your weakness.

Ultimately, it's because they've lost their edge.

To restore your family's former glory, you must first rediscover your former self!

Upon hearing this, Song Yuqing suddenly raised her head, a flash of understanding crossing her mind. She took a deep breath and said, "Thank you for your enlightenment, Ancestor. I understand now."

His gaze gradually hardened, and he loudly proclaimed to everyone: "From this day forward, the [Splendid Banner] will be led by the Wangyue lineage and honored by the Purple Void True Man."

I, Song Yuqing, will inherit the position of family head and oversee all family affairs. Is there anyone who objects?

"I am Song Mingshou, and I pay my respects to the patriarch!" The old man was the first to bow.

The other cultivators of the [Splendid Banner] also bowed down, saying in unison, "We pay our respects to the clan leader."

Song Yuqing said solemnly, "Open the mountain gate and welcome the guests!"

Before long, the protective array of Tianlong Peak stopped operating, leaving it directly exposed to the cannons of the East China Sea Alliance fleet.

Song Changsheng, who had just returned from capturing Song Daoling, happened to witness this scene. He coldly said to Song Daoling, who had turned his head away and dared not face him, "Your era has come to a complete end."

You will be the first to stand trial!

...(End of chapter)