Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

Song Changsheng took Mu Guibai's words to heart.

Throughout his life, he mentored countless younger generations, including Song Qingxing, Song Qingxi, Xu Miaoyin, and... Qingyun.

To him, these people were no different from his own children, but he always felt that something was missing.

Perhaps what's missing is that feeling of blood connection.

He and Zhuang Yuechan both longed to have a child, but they had faced too many challenges over the years, and the time they could spend together after getting married was very limited.

In addition, they were already at the Purple Mansion level when they got married, and it is quite difficult for cultivators at this level to have children.

Now that both husband and wife are Golden Core cultivators, it goes without saying that the difficulty of conceiving is several times greater than that of Purple Mansion cultivators, but there is still a chance, and there are many such examples.

As one's cultivation level increases, the difficulty will only increase exponentially.

As Mu Guibai said, many True Lords and Supreme Beings devoted themselves to cultivation in their early years and did not choose to leave offspring when they were young, and they spent the rest of their lives trying to have children but could not.

Childbirth is a natural phenomenon, and even those who wield great power are powerless to change it.

"It's time to find an opportunity to make an effort," Song Changsheng muttered, then walked towards the Outer Affairs Hall, pondering how to raise the vigilance of the Suzhou and Great Yu cultivation worlds.

After much thought, I realized that I still had to ask the Bandung Chamber of Commerce to step in.

There was no way around it; the influence of the Wanlong Chamber of Commerce was deeply entrenched, and no one else, unless they were a Nascent Soul True Monarch, had any chance to get involved.

Fortunately, he's still someone I can talk to over there. As long as I contact Peng Zhengxiong and explain the pros and cons, there shouldn't be any major problems.

As the saying goes, it's not the god-like opponents you should fear, but the pig-like teammates. He was genuinely worried that someone would stab him in the back at a crucial moment.

"Chief, the message has been sent out through the channels in your name."

"Hmm." Song Changsheng nodded, appearing somewhat absent-minded.

"Clan leader, do your best and leave the rest to fate. The demon race is not our family's enemy, and we can't handle everything for them, can we?"

Besides, you've already done enough during this time. If they don't believe you, they'll be the ones who suffer first.

"Have you been so busy lately that you've forgotten about Master Gu Hong? He's been a guest here for quite some time now."

After being reminded, Song Changsheng realized that he still had guests present, which was quite impolite of him.

"By the way, if we could get the Myriad Manifestations Palace involved, the results would probably be much better, right?"

Thinking of this, Song Changsheng hurriedly went to pay a visit.

"Master Gu Hong, I have been very busy with various matters lately, and I have neglected you. I have been very negligent."

"It's alright. I've been quite content these past few days. Your notes are very interesting. I never expected you to be so young yet so experienced. No wonder you've achieved such great things." Master Gu Hong stroked his white beard and said with a smile.

"Master, you flatter me. I have plenty of free time in the coming days, and I can sit down and discuss the Dao with you."

Upon hearing this, Master Gu Hong's expression immediately became serious, and he bowed solemnly, saying, "In that case, please enlighten me, fellow Daoist."

"I dare not presume to offer my guidance. May I ask, Master, what is Yin and Yang?"

“In my view, Yin and Yang are the universe.” Gu Hong said without hesitation.

"Heaven and Earth, Qian and Kun, Heaven is Yang, Earth is Yin, Qian is Yang, Kun is Yin."

I agree with this view, but it's too narrow-minded. Would you be willing to hear my perspective, Master?

At this moment, Song Changsheng's sharp edge was on full display, which made Gu Hong feel a little uncomfortable for a moment. He said in a deep voice, "I would like to hear your insights, fellow Daoist."

"Yin and Yang are two sides of the same coin..."

The more one discusses the Dao, the clearer it becomes. He has actually explained his own understanding of the Dao of Yin and Yang many times, but each time the content is slightly different. This is the result of his self-summary and absorption of the views of others.

However, few cultivators are proficient in the Yin-Yang Dao. The previous discussions focused more on the essence of the Great Dao than on the Yin-Yang Dao, because all methods share the same origin, and understanding one leads to understanding all.

But Gu Hong is different. He is one of the few cultivators in the borderlands who specializes in the Yin-Yang Laws and has already reached the Great Perfection realm. He has many unique insights, and the collision between like-minded people always produces different sparks.

The two discussed the Dao for only a month, and Song Changsheng did most of the time, while Gu Hong eventually found it difficult to understand and had no choice but to call a halt.

"Fellow Daoist's talent is extraordinary. I am completely convinced this time."

"It's just a discussion. Everyone has their own perspective and approach, and I, Song, have also gained a lot."

During the discussion, Song Changsheng was aggressive and relentless, but as soon as it ended, he seemed to become a different person, returning to his polite and humble self.

Master Gu Hong was not averse to it. How could a young genius be without edges and sharpness? If someone else were to do it, their sharpness would only be even greater.

Having achieved so much, Song Changsheng's ability to remain humble and modest is truly a rare quality.

In contrast, some of the disciples in the palace were overly arrogant.

"I will never forget your kindness in passing on your knowledge. If you have any needs in the future, please feel free to ask, as long as it is within my power. I will never refuse."

"Haha, you said it yourself, Master. I do have something I need your help with."

"Oh? Fellow Daoist, please speak."

Song Changsheng quickly recounted what had happened.

After listening, Gu Hong said solemnly, "What a wicked plan! No wonder you were so busy before. Leave this to me. When I get back, I will ask the Palace Master to issue an order for all the cultivation worlds to conduct their own investigations. The Palace will also send protectors down the mountain to assist."

The four borders form a natural barrier to the southwest; their loss is unacceptable.

Song Changsheng's eyes lit up, and he quickly cupped his hands and said, "Then thank you very much, Master."

"You are heroes of the entire human race. You have carried too much burden over the years. Compared to your sacrifices, what is this?"

"There's no time to lose. I must inform the Palace Master of this news as soon as possible. Fellow Daoist Zixu, farewell!"

His words fully expressed the hardships and bitterness of cultivators from all four realms, and made Song Changsheng admire Master Gu Hong's character even more. He bowed deeply and said, "Respectfully seeing you off, Master."

"Take care, fellow Daoist."

Upon reaching the door, Gu Hong stopped and said without turning his head, "Fellow Daoist Zi Xu, please convey my message to all fellow Daoists in the Four Realms: even if no one in the world remembers you, the Myriad Manifestations Palace will not forget you. The scene of the Ghost Realm shattered by war will absolutely never happen again, absolutely!"

Upon hearing this, Song Changsheng couldn't help but feel a little envious, and he remained bent over for a long time...

During the time the two were discussing the Dao, the traitors on the list were also eliminated one by one, their blood used to announce their actions to the entire Great Qi, and a joint bounty was issued.

As the saying goes, a great reward will surely bring forth brave men, and surprisingly, quite a few low-level cultivators were uncovered, the number of which was truly shocking.

Even the prosperous and stable Great Qi Kingdom was like this, and the cultivation world of Lu Kingdom was rotten to the core. The more the Five Poisons Sect and Rakshasa Hall investigated, the more alarmed they became, and in the end, they dared not dig any further.

Song Changsheng and the others were helpless in this regard. They couldn't very well uproot the cultivation world of Lu Kingdom, or the demon race on the other side would probably be laughing their heads off.

Fortunately, he hadn't held out much hope for it anyway. After seeing Master Gu Hong off, Song Changsheng began to refine magical artifacts.

He set aside the pair of spiritual eyes left by the spirit eye and put Hua Yan and Chi Li's in front of him. Zhu Lu Academy was about to start a new round of recruitment, and he didn't have much time left.

In fact, his idea was very simple. Hua Yan came from the Ghost King Valley, which had a rich history of ten thousand years, and was also a disciple of the Dragon Elephant True Lord. He certainly had no shortage of ordinary magical artifacts.

The silk gloves she carried were woven from fourth-tier top-grade [Heavenly Silkworm Ice Silk], making them impervious to water and fire, and difficult to damage from swords and blades.

Therefore, he planned to replicate the [God-Slaying Flying Knife] that he had used before, and create a consumable magical artifact for Hua Yan to use for self-defense.

He had previously sent Song Qingxi to find the [Extreme Yin Cold Iron] in preparation for this.

After all, Zhulu Academy is different from ordinary places. They place great emphasis on practical training, and every student is a veteran of countless battles and tempered by blood.

Every year, students die during the training, including those with innate spiritual roots or even spiritual bodies.

Although Hua Yan is only using the [Nine Luminaries Yang Pool], given her single-minded pursuit of the Dao, she will most likely not miss these trials. With these protective items, he can feel more at ease.

Chi Li entered the school as a student, and he had no choice but to participate in all the tasks.

Therefore, the magical artifacts prepared for him will focus more on practicality and potential for growth; the [Blazing Sun Steel] is one such artifact prepared for him.

The 30,000-jin [Blazing Sun Steel] is actually only about the size of a millstone.

He planned to divide it into two parts, one part to forge a long spear to replace his original main weapon.

The other part was to forge a set of heavy armor to enhance their survival capabilities.

Both of them were Purple Mansion cultivators. Apart from the fact that the Huayan technique was of a higher grade and would take longer to complete, the Chili technique would not take them much time...

While Song Changsheng was in seclusion refining magical artifacts, an undercurrent he had instigated was surging fiercely beneath the seemingly calm surface.

From the Great Qi cultivation world to the southwest region, and then to the entire border cultivation world, all righteous forces received orders from the Myriad Manifestations Palace to begin a large-scale purge of internal traitors.

At first, most forces didn't take it too seriously, not because they didn't trust the Myriad Palace, but because they felt it was making a mountain out of a molehill.

No matter how strong the Golden-Eyed Demon Kingdom is, it is still just a demon kingdom. Apart from that demon lord, its strength is limited. In addition, it was severely injured by the Azure Water Lord before, and half of its territory was destroyed. In their view, its influence is limited to the four realms and it is impossible for it to affect such a distant place.

They only went through the motions out of respect for the Vientiane Palace.

But this investigation was quite significant, uncovering a number of traitors, spanning more than a dozen cultivation circles.

The funding came not only from the Golden-Eyed Demon Kingdom, but also from several other demon kingdoms along the Canglan River. This was a joint infiltration plan launched by them to target the entire border region, which began a hundred years ago, and they were completely unaware of it.

Only after discovering this situation did the major powers truly take it seriously.

The Myriad Manifestations Palace also dispatched several guardians down the mountain to patrol, carrying sect artifacts specifically to hunt down demon kings lurking in the borderlands, making the already chaotic situation even more chaotic.

In contrast, the Great Qi cultivation world, the starting point of this movement, was the most peaceful, not affected by external factors, and everyone was quietly accumulating strength.

On an ordinary morning, Chi Li and Hua Yan finished their morning cultivation at Wangyue Cliff. Just as they were about to get up, Song Changsheng's voice came to their minds: "Come to the main hall to see me."

"The day has finally come." Hua Yan looked at the distant, undulating mountain range, a sense of reluctance welling up in her heart.

In the Myriad Manifestations Palace, she is a direct disciple of the True Lord, the grandson of the Ghost King, possesses the rare [Nine Yin Body], is a leader among the younger generation of cultivators in the Great Qian Dynasty, and may even be the future pillar guarding the border.

She carried far too many expectations on her shoulders, and she was exhausted from carrying such a heavy burden every day.

Under this immense pressure, she once felt lost, unsure whether she was cultivating for herself or for the expectations of others.

However, since arriving at Cangmang Peak, almost all of this pressure has disappeared.

Her master's only request of her was that she smile more, nothing more.

Over the years, she seemed to have grown fond of this barren land with its somewhat wild atmosphere.

Because here, she truly experienced the joy of cultivation, cultivating for herself, not for the expectations of others.

That day, Song Changsheng asked her what she wanted. Actually, she wanted to say that she wanted to stay here and not go to Zhulu Academy.

But she knew that was impossible.

She could never truly shed the responsibilities on her shoulders; this moment of leisure was already a blessing from heaven.

So when she said she wanted a magic weapon, it was actually just because the forging of a fourth-tier magic weapon takes time, which would allow her to stay a little longer.

How long does this take?

A year and a half.

"I'm content," Hua Yan thought to herself.

Seeing that she was still standing there in a daze, Chi Li couldn't help but remind her, "Junior sister, Master has summoned us over."

"Mm," Hua Yan responded, got up and followed.

Upon arriving at the main hall, the two bowed in greeting, and Song Changsheng handed them two storage bags, saying, "Take a look at both."

A sense of anticipation welled up in Hua Yan's heart.

Upon opening it, one finds seven cold, elegant willow-leaf shaped throwing knives, their entire bodies engraved with exquisite patterns, each curve perfectly natural, showing no signs of polishing.

"This is the [Soul-Slaying Flying Knife]. It contains a trace of my magic power and can injure both the physical body and the soul. Even a Golden Core cultivator in the early stage would have to temporarily retreat if faced with it. It can be used for self-defense during training at the academy."

On the other side, Chi Li also took out the [Blazing Sun Spear] and [Blazing Sun Armor] that he had crafted for him. They were also meticulously crafted magical artifacts, and both their quality and materials were top-notch among magical artifacts of the same level.

"I actually feel a blood connection with them," Chi Li said, clearly delighted.

"Both of these magical artifacts have been integrated with your own Golden Crow bloodline, which can maximize your strength. In the future, you should refine them with the pure Yang power within your body, and there is still a lot of room for improvement."

"Thank you, Master, for bestowing this treasure."

Song Changsheng waved his hand and looked at the two of them seriously, saying, "The recruitment for Zhulu Academy will be in a while. Get ready, we're about to set off."

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