Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

It was a massive ironclad warship, its shape menacing, as if it had cleaved through the sky. The spatial turbulence that ordinary people would avoid at all costs had no effect on it.

It looked like a warship made of very ordinary materials, but it was more powerful than any warship they knew.

All of this was because of that towering figure standing on the bow of the ship.

"The True Lord has come in person; please follow me to pay your respects."

As soon as he finished speaking, the cultivators on Cangmang Peak suddenly woke up as if from a dream and hurriedly followed Song Changsheng down the mountain to pay their respects. The cultivators at the foot of the mountain were already in an uproar.

To them, a Golden Core cultivator was already an unattainable and lofty being, let alone a Nascent Soul True Monarch, who was simply a legendary existence.

Their legs felt like they were filled with lead, making it extremely difficult to move. They could only stare blankly at the warship slowly descending from the sky, completely helpless.

"Song Changsheng and Zhuang Yuechan of the Song family, along with all the guests present, pay their respects to the Dragon Elephant True Lord of the Myriad Elephant Palace. The True Lord's presence is an honor to the entire Song family."

"Haha, I had no intention of being so ostentatious, but the two places are far apart, and my two disciples were delayed at the last minute, so I had no choice but to do so. I hope I have not spoiled your enjoyment."

The Dragon Elephant True Lord's laughter was hearty, and his words lacked any sense of superiority, which eased the tension among the crowd considerably. However, they remained on edge, not daring to relax for a moment, for fear that their actions might offend him.

They could only stiffly and mechanically follow Song Changsheng's movements to bow.

Seeing that everyone remained in a bowing posture, True Lord Longxiang chuckled and with a flick of his sleeve, an invisible force swept over the hundreds of thousands of people below, lifting them up.

"No need to be polite."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dragon Elephant True Lord flashed and brought Gu Xueying and the heavily wrapped Hua Yan to Song Changsheng and Zhuang Yuechan.

"Disciple pays respects to Ancestor Longxiang." Ling Xiao and the others stepped forward and bowed.

Dragon Elephant True Lord waved his hand impatiently, then carefully looked the couple up and down, and nodded slightly, saying, "Not bad, not bad."

Your understanding of the principles of Yin and Yang has probably reached the level of the 'Tao' itself, hasn't it?

"Your Excellency has keen insight. I was in seclusion for a while some time ago and gained some insights."

"Good, I knew I hadn't misjudged you. Looking across the entire border region, only you, Song Zixu, are qualified."

"Yan'er, what are you standing there for? Pay your respects!"

Hua Yan curtsied and said softly, "Hua Yan greets True Person Zi Xu."

No need for formalities.

"Please take a seat, Your Excellency."

Although we knew that True Lord Longxiang would be coming in person, we did not expect him to make such a high-profile appearance, which truly gave the Song family a lot of face.

Many people know that the relationship between Wanxiang Palace and the Song family is unusual, but the extent to which it has progressed remains a subject of much speculation and no conclusion has been reached. However, most people believe that the reason why Wanxiang Palace treats Song Changsheng differently is simply because of the Five Academies Competition.

Over time, attitudes will change.

Even more extreme, some believe that this is merely a facade created by Song Changsheng to intimidate others, and that in reality, there is little connection between the Wanxiang Palace and the Song family.

In short, few people are optimistic about the Song family.

The appearance of the Dragon Elephant True Lord undoubtedly shattered all doubts from the outside world.

The Palace of Myriad Phenomena was treating the Song family, or rather Song Changsheng, with special regard. A Golden Core Ceremony was attended not only by numerous elders but also by a True Lord. Such an honor was unprecedented in nearly a thousand years and might even last longer.

For a moment, everyone couldn't help but secretly wonder if there was some other secret cooperation between Song Changsheng and Wanxiang Palace.

"Perhaps, we should really get closer to the Song family?"

"No wonder the Song family was able to rise from an obscure little family in such a short time. Could it be that the Song family is backed by the Wanxiang Palace?"

In an instant, all sorts of speculations arose in everyone's minds.

Most people are more inclined to believe that the Song family was secretly supported by the Wanxiang Palace.

Such things are all too common in the cultivation world of Daqi. Whether it's the Golden Crow Sect or the Heavenly Vein Sect, who doesn't have a behemoth standing behind them?
The Song family's rise in recent years has been as rapid as a shooting star, and they had long suspected something similar, but they just hadn't associated it with the Myriad Manifestations Palace.

Since True Lord Dragon Elephant chose to personally support the Song family, he naturally expected it to cause some kind of stir, but he didn't bother to explain, because that was their purpose.

Song Changsheng's talent and character have been thoroughly tested by them. He is a prodigy with endless potential. Although he is still somewhat weak now, his future is incredibly bright.

Lei Xiang Zhenjun even asserted that if he hadn't died halfway through, his achievements would definitely have surpassed his, at least reaching the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage. If he could obtain some fortuitous opportunities, he wouldn't be without a chance to even reach that realm.

Since the last catastrophe, the number of Nascent Soul stage cultivators born in the borderlands has been extremely limited, and their competitiveness in the human cultivation world has been weakening year by year. If it weren't for the Five Academies Grand Competition held every six hundred years to occasionally remind them of their existence, they might have been forgotten long ago.

As a powerful race that forced all other races into an alliance, it naturally has its own unique strengths.

In the Central Plains, there is a place that gathers all the heritage and secrets of the human race to date, and is also the key to the human race's continued growth. That place is known as the "Origin Land" - Guqiu.

That place is both the origin of the human race and the homeland of the first human emperor.

Although it was blocked for some special reasons, it can be opened once every once in a while to enter and find the inheritance and opportunities left over from the ancient Immortal Dynasty.

One of these places houses the Emperor's Seal, which possesses the powerful ability to condense and suppress destiny.

As we all know, no family or power lasts forever; after a certain period of time, they will decay, decline, and eventually perish.

This is a cycle and an inevitable outcome that all forces in the world must face.

To prolong this period as much as possible, maintaining good fortune becomes extremely important.

Almost every power with a history spanning tens of thousands of years possesses a treasure capable of suppressing destiny.

However, different levels of treasures have different upper limits, even the [Imperial Seal of the State] and the [King of Men Sword] are the same.

Once the limit is reached, it will attract the backlash of the Heavenly Dao. Everyone involved will face a calamity. If they survive, they will be severely damaged, but their lineage can still continue.

If we can't get through it, we'll be reduced to ashes, and no one will escape.

Whether they succeed or fail, the outcome is unacceptable to them. At this point, there is a clever way: to suppress it with an even more powerful treasure of destiny.

If we're talking about the most powerful treasure of destiny in the world, the one that's on the surface is definitely the Emperor's Seal, which is responsible for suppressing the destiny of the entire human race. It's an existence that's even more powerful than the Imperial Seal of the Human King.

The main reason why those forces at the top of the pyramid can endure and continue to grow is that they use the Emperor's Seal to help suppress the collective fortune that has reached its limit, in order to escape the reckoning of Heaven.

The Myriad Manifestations Palace has a history of tens of thousands of years. Although it has the Imperial Seal of the former Great Qian Dynasty to suppress its fortune, it is already nearing its limit. If it cannot enter the Solid Mound, it will inevitably face a great calamity sooner or later. Even if it survives, its strength will be greatly diminished.

As the stabilizing force of this remote region, the Myriad Manifestations Palace will be swarmed by both demons and sea creatures and devoured if it shows any weakness.

In response to this situation, the Wanxiang Palace has held various exchange meetings and trade fairs from time to time in recent years, in order to discover talents and facilitate exchanges between the major forces in the border regions, thereby strengthening their foundations.

If they can cultivate another Nascent Soul True Monarch, the pressure on them will be greatly reduced.

If something had happened to the Myriad Manifestations Palace during the catastrophe, it wouldn't have allowed the demon race and the sea race to take advantage of the situation.

If a Nascent Soul Supreme can be cultivated, then they will essentially have a ticket to enter the Origin Land, which will allow them to suppress the sect's fortune again and prolong the time before the calamity arrives.

They tried many times and failed many times.

A recent success story is Feng Wanli, the number one rogue cultivator in the Four Realms, who once left his name on the Dengtian Pavilion in Sifang City.

The Myriad Manifestations Palace provided assistance to him on his path to enlightenment on several occasions, and he did not disappoint them, successfully breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Unfortunately, the other party cultivated the Way of Freedom and did not pass on the lineage. He did not even stay in the border region, but traveled around all year round, appearing and disappearing like a dragon.

He would certainly not refuse to help if there were difficulties in the border regions, but it was hard to say whether he could arrive in time.

Therefore, they must continue searching for suitable candidates.

Song Changsheng's talent is even more outstanding, possessing the potential to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, making him arguably the number one Golden Core cultivator in the borderlands.

The deeper the bond is formed now, the greater the rewards the Myriad Palace will receive in the future.

This is an investment with no end in sight, but they are willing to try it.

If Song Changsheng can truly break through to the Nascent Soul stage, he will be qualified to enter the Origin Land. Compared to the benefits he can gain, his current sacrifices are insignificant.

This is just the beginning. Next, he will give Song Changsheng even more honor, so that he can never repay the kindness of Wanxiang Palace!
The crowd followed closely behind the Dragon Elephant True Lord, only daring to return to their own seats cautiously after he had taken his seat.

"There's no need to be so formal. I am merely a guest at this banquet. Your behavior would be overshadowing my presence and would be inappropriate."

As soon as he said this, everyone immediately turned their attention away from him. Whether they were genuinely relaxed or just pretending, the atmosphere gradually became more lively as everyone toasted and drank.

At this moment, Song Luzhou began to call out the names of the guests in front of all the guests, holding a long list of gifts.

The gifts received this time were numerous, but not as valuable as those given to Song Changsheng; they were merely average.

Only those forces that are visiting Cangmang Peak for the first time will be slightly more valuable.

The Song family elders were no longer as excited as they had been the first time.

Whatever amount you collect now, you'll have to give back in the future.

Reciprocity is the rule.

With so many people coming this time, the Foreign Affairs Office will be incredibly busy when it comes time to return the favor.

"My husband and I apologize for our shortcomings and ask for your understanding, Your Excellency."

Although the Dragon Elephant True Lords held a noble status, as the hosts, they could not neglect the other guests, especially the group of Golden Core cultivators, who needed to be personally accompanied by them to show respect.

"It's alright, you may go, but please don't be impolite," said True Lord Dragon Elephant, waving his hand dismissively.

The couple, carrying wine jugs, began to toast the Golden Core cultivators at each table, stopping to chat with them for a while, regardless of whether they were familiar with them or not.

"This must be Fellow Daoist Ghost King. It's a pleasure to meet you."

The order in which toasts are offered is also significant. Below the Dragon Elephant True Lord, the first person Song Changsheng chose was the current Valley Master of Ghost King Valley, or rather, the Ghost King.

Ghost King Valley is the number one Golden Core sect in the Great Qian Dynasty, and it is also the grandfather of Hua Yan. Although the two families had little interaction before, they are destined to be deeply bound together in the future because of Hua Yan.

"I am not worthy of the title of Ghost King. My common name is Hua Wujiang. Fellow Daoist, you may address me by that name."

"My granddaughter, I'll have to trouble you to take care of her from now on, fellow Daoist." Hua Wujiang placed himself in a position even lower than Song Changsheng.

Hua Yan is not only his only grandson, but also the hope for Ghost King Valley to transcend social classes. If Song Changsheng can solve her intractable disease, he will be the benefactor of the entire valley. At this time, he would not put on airs.

“I, Song, will certainly do my utmost. Please, fellow Daoist.”

The couple drank the spirit wine in their cups in one gulp, and then walked toward the second candidate.

"I am deeply honored by Chairman Peng's personal visit. Please forgive me if there has been any inadequacy in our hospitality."

Peng Zhengxiong calmly clinked glasses with the two men and said softly, "I have important matters to discuss with you two. After the matter is over, may we discuss them in detail?"

"No problem at all."

Song Changsheng looked around and asked with some curiosity, "Didn't Siying come with you, senior?"

"My daughter is currently in seclusion breaking through to the Golden Core stage, but she has already prepared a congratulatory gift, which Qingluan will personally deliver to young friend Zhuang shortly."

Zhuang Yuechan smiled and said, "Siying is so kind. My husband and I will definitely attend her Golden Core Ceremony in person. Please excuse us for now."

Song Changsheng originally placed Master Mingtai in third place, making him quite an anomaly among the guests present.

However, upon hearing that he came from the Chaotic Ancient Domain and that many cultivators were chatting with him, he didn't disturb him and turned to walk towards where Shi Potian and Chen Zhongfang were...

After one round, it was already late at night, but the atmosphere was getting more and more lively.

The number of cultivators gathering at the foot of the mountain is also increasing, approaching the million mark.

If it weren't for the large number of people transferred from the [Jinxiu Banner], simply maintaining order would have been a headache.

Although their status and position are different now, Song Changsheng, their old friend who fought alongside them, has not forgotten them. He made a special trip to the mountainside to offer his respects, which made Hua Ruoxi and the others feel flattered.

At this moment, a fragrant breeze wafted by, and the Sect Master of the Qingtian Sect approached the couple with a wine cup in her hand, saying in a soft voice, "This humble servant toasts the True Immortal."

Looking into those pure, bright sapphire eyes, a sense of familiarity welled up in Song Changsheng's heart...

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P.S.: Sorry, fellow cultivators, I drank too much tonight. (End of Chapter)