Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

Red hair and golden eyes are the most prominent features of the awakening of the Chi Li bloodline.

There are countless bloodlines in the world, and quite a few of them fit these characteristics, especially those related to the demon race, which often exhibit very obvious physiological changes.

For example, among those belonging to the Yang bloodline, inheritors of bloodlines such as the Vermilion Bird, Bifang, and Nine-Headed Phoenix may exhibit the characteristic of red hair.

Golden Eyes also possess bloodlines such as Panlong, Zhuyan, and Si Snake.

However, it is rare for two characteristics to appear in one person at the same time. Coupled with the pure yang power in his bloodline, the closest answer that Song Changsheng can think of at the moment is the [Three-Legged Golden Crow].

This is just speculation, because his bloodline still contains an undeniable wildness, which is not found in the Golden Crow bloodline. Moreover, his blood has not turned golden, which is closely related to the concentration of the bloodline, so it cannot be confirmed for the time being.

In this day and age, it is extremely difficult to determine the origin of a bloodline, because bloodlines can merge and mutate.

No one knows whether Chi Li has one bloodline or multiple bloodlines, but Song Changsheng guesses that it is most likely two.

The pure Yang bloodline he is currently displaying clearly belongs to a different race, but he himself is human. This means that this is a bloodline born from the union of a human and a different race.

There is reproductive isolation between different races. To break through this barrier, the cultivation level of the alien race must reach at least the fourth level to transform into a Dao body, which is simply a human body.

Their bloodline contains "law patterns," which are the hallmarks of Nascent Soul stage cultivators. When a human cultivator reaches this level, their bloodline is already among the best in the world.

A powerful being at this level usually has a partner whose cultivation level is also quite high.

Of course, this excludes cultivators belonging to the Dragon Clan and those of the Hehuan Path.

Chi Li's ancestors were most likely a powerful being from a different race and a powerful being from the human race, and the fusion of their bloodlines ultimately led to this situation.

The bloodline of that powerful human being is unknown, but the alien portion is most likely the Three-Legged Golden Crow.

This is the top bloodline of the demon race. I wonder how much of it is still left in the lineage of Old Ghost Crimson Fire.

"To be able to survive under Hua Yan's yin energy, she must not be too weak," Song Changsheng thought to himself.

At this moment, Chi Li, who had just regained consciousness, was still somewhat confused: "Master, I think I just... had a dream."

"What did you dream about?" Song Changsheng asked gently, guiding him.

“I dreamt of a person whose face I couldn’t see, standing under the blazing sun. He just shook his finger, and my blood started boiling. A cultivation manual called ‘Golden Crow Sun Technique’ appeared in my mind.”

"The Golden Crow Sun Technique?"

Song Changsheng understood immediately; it seemed his guess was correct—Chi Li did indeed possess the rare [Golden Crow Bloodline].

"You should be aware of your family's situation. What you are seeing is actually the inheritance engraved in your bloodline. You must have experienced it once when you broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage. This is your second awakening."

You need to thank your junior sister for this; if it weren't for this coincidence, you might never have had this second awakening.

"Is that so? Thank you for your help, Junior Sister." Chi Li quickly stood up and bowed. Only after speaking did she realize that it was daytime, and Hua Yan was directly bathed in sunlight without any cloak to shield her. She couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Junior Sister's deficiency has been filled?"

"Thank you so much, Master and Senior Brother, for your help in allowing Hua Yan to see the light of day again." A genuine smile appeared on Hua Yan's sickly pale face. The last time she smiled like this was when she was a child.

"Alright, we're all family, no need for such formalities."

"Yan'er, you have just planted the seed of fire, and its power is still somewhat weak. From now on, you will absorb the essence of the sun during the day and comprehend the principles of Yin and Yang at night, progressing step by step until the Heavenly Flaw is naturally perfected," Song Changsheng said solemnly.

"Disciple, obey."

"As for you," Song Changsheng turned his gaze to Chi Li, "come with me into the palace."

Chi Li's mind sharpened, and he quickly accepted the order, following closely behind as they walked towards the main hall.

Upon arriving at the main hall, Song Changsheng waved his sleeve to dismiss all the stewards and clansmen on duty. After taking his seat in the main seat, he asked, "After your bloodline awakened, have you felt any changes in your body?"

"Reporting to Master, I feel a tremendous power surging within me, but I seem unable to control it."

"This is normal. Your bloodline power was too weak before, so you didn't have the experience to control it. Forget your original cultivation method and switch to the Golden Crow Sun Technique. You will naturally be able to control the bloodline power in your body."

"Although the power of your bloodline is very strong, you must learn from your father's lesson and not overuse it, much less exhaust it. You must learn to actively strengthen this power," Song Changsheng sternly warned.

Many people become obsessed with or even dependent on suddenly gaining a powerful force, which is a very dangerous thing. Power that cannot be controlled will eventually run out.

The experience of the Crimson Fire Old Ghost is the best example; even the power of bloodline can eventually dry up.

He absolutely would not allow the same thing to happen to Chi Li again.

Upon hearing this, Chi Li felt an involuntary sense of resistance, not against Song Changsheng's admonition, but against being asked to switch to the "Golden Crow Sun Technique".

He was the chief disciple of Master Zixu, and he always felt honored and proud of his identity. From the moment he became a disciple, he was determined to inherit Song Changsheng's mantle.

The Golden Crow Sun Technique might suit him better, but it doesn't belong to Song Changsheng.

Moreover, he didn't think this mental cultivation method was stronger than the "Taiji Hunyuan Scripture".

“Master, this disciple…this disciple does not wish to cultivate the Golden Crow Sun Technique.”

Song Changsheng frowned sharply, but he didn't rush to reprimand him. Instead, he calmly asked, "Why?"

Chi Li truthfully expressed his thoughts.

Upon hearing his reasoning, Song Changsheng felt both gratified and infuriated, and retorted, "Absurd! Narrow-minded! Ignorant!"
Cultivation should draw on the strengths of many schools of thought. How can one listen to only one school of thought and blindly follow one's teacher? How can one forge one's own path and comprehend the Great Dao?
If I had remained faithful to one person, how could I be who I am today? And how could your junior sister have filled the void left by heaven?
Although we are teacher and student, the path I take may not be entirely suitable for you. Everyone has their own path to walk.

You are my disciple, Song Changsheng, and you should understand this principle earlier than most people.

From now on, you will primarily cultivate the "Golden Crow Sun Technique," supplemented by the Yang chapter of the "Taiji Primordial Scripture." Since you possess pure Yang blood, you should not cultivate the Yin chapter from now on.

"Disciple obeys." Chi Li lowered his head in shame; it was the first time he had received such severe criticism.

Seeing this, Song Changsheng calmed down a bit and said, "Never limit your vision to this corner of the border. The world of the human race is vast. I hope you can step onto a bigger stage and show your talents, instead of following behind me and living a mediocre life."

"I will be heading to the Myriad Elephants Palace tomorrow. You and Huayan should focus on your cultivation within the clan. I will test you upon your return."

"Yes."

Just as Chi Li was about to leave, Song Changsheng called him back, saying, "You destroyed the stone pavilion on Wangyue Cliff. You must rebuild it, and its position must be exactly the same."

He left the main hall somewhat disheveled, letting out a long sigh of relief. Although he had been severely reprimanded, he felt an unprecedented sense of ease, because he could hear the expectation in Song Changsheng's tone, something he had never felt before.

Men spend their entire lives pursuing recognition.

He sought his father's approval within his family, his teachers' approval during his studies, and his wife's approval in his marriage. But he was neither Chi Huo's most favored son nor Song Changsheng's most outstanding disciple; in their eyes, he seemed dispensable.

But just now, he realized he was wrong.

The weight that had been pressing on my heart was finally lifted at this moment.

He strode back to his courtyard, copied down the "Golden Crow Sun Technique" from his mind, and sat cross-legged on the soft couch to begin transforming his cultivation method.

He is now determined to earn more recognition through his actions!

……

Song Changsheng originally planned to bring Huayan back to the Wanxiang Palace with him, so that it would be more convincing for the Dragon Elephant True Lord to see it with his own eyes.

Then, upon further reflection, he realized that now was the best time for the other party to comprehend the Dao of Yin and Yang, so it was best not to disturb him, as his face still held some credibility.

In addition, if Hua Yan wants to improve efficiency, he needs to use the Extreme Yang Land. The one he has is located on the other side of Tianshan Mountain. Not only is it far away, but his divine soul avatar is also there to fuse with his spiritual body, so it is not very convenient. He will definitely have to use the Wanxiang Palace's channels later.

It's not too late to send it back once everything is confirmed.

Stepping into the spatial teleportation array, Song Changsheng was in a pretty good mood.

After all, besides asking for help, the purpose of this trip was also to receive the promised reward, namely the "apprenticeship gift".

The Myriad Manifestations Palace is always generous; even the Celestial Manifestations True Lord said it was a great gift, so it must be something special.

After arriving in the East China Sea, he first met with Zhuang Yuechan, who was stationed on the Tenglong Islands, before setting off for the Myriad Elephant Academy where the Dragon Elephant True Lord resided.

"This junior pays respects to the True Lord."

"What brings you here to pay your respects today? Did Yan'er cause you some trouble?"

"You flatter me, True Lord. Yan'er is intelligent and quick-witted, and respects her teacher. How could she possibly cause any trouble?"

"I have come here to deliver good news. Yan'er's physical deficiency has been corrected. She only needs a period of recuperation before she can rest easy."

Upon hearing this, True Monarch Dragon Elephant immediately put down the jade slip in his hand and said in a deep voice, "Is this true?"

Song Changsheng chuckled and said, "Before the True Lord, how dare this junior speak presumptuously?"

"With the birth of Yang from Yin, Yan'er can now bask in the sunlight for short periods."

"Hahaha, good, good, good!" Dragon Elephant True Monarch laughed loudly and said "good" three times to Song Changsheng.

"I knew I hadn't misjudged you. Entrusting Yan'er to you was the right thing to do."

Song Zixu, you really are good at creating surprises. The stubborn ailment that we have been unable to resolve for many years has been solved by you in such a short time.

If I had known this would happen, Yan'er wouldn't have had to suffer that heavenly tribulation.

"You flatter me, True Lord. I just happen to have some experience in this area. Fortunately, I have not let you down."

"No need to be modest." Dragon Elephant True Lord waved his sleeve and stood up, saying, "I once said that as long as you can solve Yan'er's heavenly deficiency, I will give you a generous gift."

Now that you have fulfilled your promise, I naturally cannot be ambiguous either.

As soon as he finished speaking, a flash of light appeared in his palm, revealing a jade scroll: "You are cultivating the [Boundless Path], the most important of which is the Great Dao comprehension. The Great Dao comprehension left by the True Monarchs of the Myriad Manifestations Palace is all contained within it, including the insights of several patriarchs who also cultivated the [Boundless Path]. I hope you will study it carefully."

Looking at the jade slip in front of him, Song Changsheng couldn't help but feel a sense of shock.

How many Nascent Soul True Lords have appeared in the history of Wanxiang Palace?

There are always dozens of them.

Their profound understanding of the Great Dao is the cornerstone of the Myriad Manifestations Palace's strength. Although the text can be copied at will, its value is immeasurable.

He was able to master the basics of the [Boundless Path] thanks to the insights from his predecessors that Celestial True Lord had given him.

Now, the Dragon Elephant True Lord has actually handed over all the Great Dao insights of the patriarchs to him. This gift is extremely heavy, equivalent to handing over the most important part of the Myriad Manifestations Palace's foundation to him.

This not only demonstrates the importance that Wanxiang Palace attaches to Huayan's "Nine Yin Body," but also shows that it is extending goodwill to him to the greatest extent possible.

If he weren't the head of the family, he probably would have been unable to resist and joined the Myriad Palace long ago.

"This junior thanks the True Lord for the gift." Song Changsheng held the jade slip and bowed deeply.

Dragon Elephant True Lord waved his hand dismissively and said, "You deserve it all."

"You just said that Yan'er still needs to recuperate for a while. If there are any difficulties that Wanxiang Palace can help with, please don't hesitate to ask."

"I was just about to discuss this matter with you."

Yan'er's innate deficiencies can be compensated for through normal cultivation, but it would take at least a hundred years, which would undoubtedly be a waste of her talent.

To improve efficiency, only a place of extreme Yang energy is needed, and the higher the quality, the better. I wonder if the Myriad Manifestations Palace has such resources?

“A place of extreme yang?” Dragon Elephant True Monarch pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, “There is a place that would be very suitable.”

"There is a secret realm in Zhulu Academy called [Nine Luminaries Yang Pool], which is extremely yang and pure. It has been passed down from the Immortal Dynasty to the present day and is a rare place of extreme yang in the world."

During the Five Academies Grand Competition, the Imperial Preceptor had stated beforehand that if necessary, Yan'er could be used to suppress the Yin energy within her body. Why not use it? Let Yan'er go to the Zhuolu Academy.

Upon hearing this, Song Changsheng's heart stirred and he said, "True Lord, as a tutor of the Five Academies, I seem to have a recommendation quota for direct entry into the Zhulu Academy, right?"

"That's right, there's one spot every season. Do you have a junior you'd like to recommend?"
I must remind you that even with a recommendation for admission, you still have to go through layers of assessments. The assessment difficulty of Zhulu Academy is no less than that of the branch academies.

If it doesn't pass, the spot will be forfeited, and you won't be eligible to recommend anyone again for a long time.

Song Changsheng smiled slightly and said, "I am confident in this."

"In that case, so be it. Is there anything else?"

"Yes, I would like to invite Master Gu Hong to come and observe the aura of the Song family on New Year's Eve. I would appreciate it if you could write a letter to introduce me."

"Observing the qi on New Year's Eve?" Although the Dragon Elephant True Lord was puzzled, he did not press the matter and nodded, saying, "I will write a letter, and you can take it with you."

...(End of chapter)