Chapter 675: Some Harvest, Old and Twilight (Seeking Subscription)

Half an hour ago, Song Qingming had just returned to Mount Funiu. He originally wanted to ask where Song Qingyu and the other had gone, but unexpectedly learned from Song Yuanfang that the Northern Frontier demonic beasts had moved south ahead of schedule.

This time going to the East Sea cultivation world, Song Qingming spent nearly twenty-six years before he could successfully return to the Floating Yunshan Range cultivation world.

Originally, according to his previous estimate, he should have returned a few years earlier. Because he later agreed to help Daoist Lingxu continue to deduce cultivation methods, he returned more than five years late.

On the way back to the Wei Kingdom, according to Song Qingming's estimate, the Northern Frontier demonic beasts moving south should still have seven or eight years left. Unexpectedly, he had just returned, and the demonic beast army had already started to gather and move south ahead of schedule.

Hearing this news, Song Qingming was also startled. He didn't expect that he would arrive so timely, just in time for this great battle that concerned the family and the fate of human cultivators in the entire north of the Wei Kingdom.

Facing Song Qingming's inquiry, Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan also immediately restored the serious expressions on their faces, patiently telling Song Qingming all the news they had obtained from the sect before.

"You said that the Golden Feather Demon Emperor has gone missing, and Golden Feather Mountain has actually changed owners? Is this news true?"

Learning from Song Qingyu and the other that Golden Feather Mountain had actually changed owners, Song Qingming also revealed a few traces of surprise on his face and couldn't help but confirm.

Years ago, when going to the "Tongtian Tower," Song Qingming had also seen the Golden Feather Demon Emperor with his own eyes. His cultivation had already reached the fifth layer of Nascent Soul. According to the human cultivator calculation, his lifespan was far from the stage of strength decline.

Logically speaking, with his strength, plus having operated near Golden Feather Mountain for thousands of years, he shouldn't have been so easily snatched of his territory of Golden Feather Mountain by other demon emperors nearby. Learning this news, Song Qingming also felt somewhat unbelievable in his heart.

"This news was personally said by Senior Uncle Li at the discussion this time, so it definitely won't be false.

Moreover, in the last ten-plus years, many strange Northern Frontier demonic beasts have indeed suddenly appeared near Golden Feather Mountain. They should be the ones brought by the new Molong Demon Emperor."

Facing Song Qingming's surprise, Song Qingyu and the other were also not surprised and hurriedly explained patiently to him.

It was not just Song Qingming who was so surprised; at that time, the many sect elders in the hall, including Song Qingyu and the other, almost all had such a look of shock when they learned this news from Li Mufeng.

Song Qingming nodded solemnly upon hearing this: "If this matter is true, then this demonic beast unrest really isn't that simple, and we must also make more preparations.

Qingyu, you immediately notify all Foundation Establishment cultivators of the family who are outside to return to the clan in two days to discuss matters.

Tomorrow I will go to the sect first to visit the Sect Master Senior Brother, and then go to the Merit Pavilion to see if I can find some materials for refining formations to strengthen the mountain-protecting array of Jin Shan Market."

Learning that such a big change had occurred on Golden Feather Mountain in the north, Song Qingming also had some bad premonitions about this demonic beast unrest that came early.

In the previous few demonic beast unrests, although the Wei Kingdom also suffered many losses, because there was an alliance agreement with the Golden Feather Demon Emperor, the Nascent Soul cultivators of both sides did not participate in the war, and the war was always within the control range of the Xiaoyao Sect. The losses were all ordinary mortals and low-tier cultivators.

Now that a strange Demon Emperor has entered Golden Feather Mountain, he will definitely not abide by the alliance agreement of the previous generation of demonic beasts. This time, without any surprises, the Molong Demon Emperor will definitely take advantage of the hundred-year Northern Frontier unrest to lead the demonic beasts under his command to fully move south and attack human territory.

After all, this Molong Demon Emperor has just entered Golden Feather Mountain and is eager to expand his territory to establish prestige among the many demonic beasts under his command. This hundred-year demonic beast unrest is the best opportunity for the Molong Demon Emperor to perform at present.

"Seventh Uncle-Grandfather, rest assured, I have already arranged things on the Jin Shan Market side. Sister-in-law and I were both somewhat worried before, but now that you have returned and the three of us are here, we will definitely be able to protect the family territory."

Seeing Song Qingming return, Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan were now also sweeping away all the worries in their hearts before, and were full of confidence that the family could survive the upcoming demonic beast unrest.

Song Qingming nodded with a smile and praised with gratification: "Hmm! I also asked Yuanfang before, you indeed did well. Even if I couldn't return in time, you should have been able to hold onto Jin Shan Market."

"Husband, this time you went to the East Sea cultivation world, did you successfully find the expert who taught you the cultivation method?"

Hearing Huang Siyuan ask about his own affairs, Song Qingming hurriedly nodded with a smile: "Hmm! Although this trip took a lot of time, it can be considered that hard work pays off, and I have gained quite a bit."

Subsequently, Song Qingming simply told the two women about his experience going to the "East Sea" cultivation world, including how he found "Yuxuan Island" and finally met Daoist Lingxu to deduce the cultivation method.

However, hindered by the sect rules of the "Taixu Gate," Song Qingming did not tell Song Qingyu and the other the detailed information such as the sect's real name and location.

Learning that Song Qingming had obtained a newly deduced Nascent Soul cultivation method, Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan also congratulated him with looks of envy.

After the three chatted for a while in the "Meeting Immortals Pavilion" about some trivial matters that happened in the clan over these years, they each returned to their cave dwellings. —— The next day, Song Qingming walked out of his cave dwelling early and left the Song family as a streak of escape light.

After moving away from Mount Funiu, Song Qingming did not go to Guyang Mountain first, but flew toward the northeast direction. Not long after, he arrived at the family market "Red Flame Market" not far away.

It had been more than forty years since the Song family took the lead in building "Red Flame Market." Now, there were many spiritual veins around "Red Flame Market" where cultivators and mortals lived, and it was no longer the appearance of the barren mountains and wild ridges it was originally.

After the Song family's careful management for so many years, the prosperity of "Red Flame Market" now exceeded that of nearby medium-sized markets like Jin Shan Market and Jiangling Market, becoming the largest market in the northeast of the Wei Kingdom.

After entering "Red Flame Market," Song Qingming did not enjoy the prosperity of the market too much and came directly to the Immortal Phoenix Building on the west side of "Red Flame Market."

After staying in the lobby at the entrance for a moment, Song Qingming came directly outside a private room on the second floor of the restaurant and knocked lightly on the door.

Not long after, the door opened automatically, and a somewhat neutral voice entered Song Qingming's ears.

"Junior Brother Song, why are you in such a hurry to see me just after returning home!"

Hearing this voice, Song Qingming was stunned for a moment, then lifted his legs and walked into the private room.

Seeing a somewhat familiar black-clothed figure sitting in front of him, Song Qingming cupped his hands and bowed to her before sitting down with a smile.

"Senior Sister Li, I came to tell you that some changes have occurred at home and I am temporarily unable to get away. I am afraid I won't be able to send you to the East Sea cultivation world.

This is some maps I bought when I was traveling there years ago. Inside, there are also detailed paths I marked from the Wei Kingdom to the East Sea cultivation world. With these, you should have no problem going to the East Sea. You take them first."

This black-clothed cultivator was exactly Li Xuanyi, the Senior Sister Song Qingming recognized when he went to the East Sea cultivation world this time. However, at this time, she had changed back to the very delicate male attire she had when Song Qingming first got to know her.

Hearing Song Qingming's words, Li Xuanyi, who was enjoying delicious spiritual food at the table, slowly put down the bowl and chopsticks in her hand, picked up the atlas Song Qingming had given her, took a look, and then directly put it into the storage magic treasure at her waist.

"Junior Brother Song, what changes have occurred at your home? Can you tell me? Perhaps Senior Sister can help you."

"Hehe! Thank you, Senior Sister Li, for your good intentions. After returning home yesterday, I heard that the demonic beasts in the north have already started to gather and move south ahead of schedule. At this time, it is indeed not convenient for me to leave the clan. I hope Senior Sister can forgive me."

Li Xuanyi responded somewhat unexpectedly: "Is the demonic beast unrest on your side coming so fast? No wonder I heard a few rogue cultivators discussing this matter in the market yesterday.

Since this is the case, then I won't force you. I will go to the East Sea cultivation world to see first. After I get tired of staying there, I will come back to find you!"

"Hmm! Now that the Northern Frontier demonic beasts are moving south, the entire Floating Yunshan Range cultivation world will soon be engulfed in flames of war. Senior Sister, you must seize the time to leave this vicinity. Otherwise, once you are involved, I am afraid it will be very dangerous."

"Okay, I know. You rest assured and go busy with your affairs. I will stay here for at most three to five days before leaving." Seeing Song Qingming's solemn expression, Li Xuanyi smiled lightly and immediately nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Song Qingming did not stay too long. After reminding the other side two more times, he stood up and left the market, heading all the way toward the "Guyang Mountain" direction in the south.

The reason Li Xuanyi followed Song Qingming to the Wei Kingdom was also a matter of chance.

A year ago in the "Taixu Gate," with the help of Daoist Lingxu's external incarnation, Song Qingming, after much effort, finally lived up to expectations and successfully deduced the cultivation method he created himself, the "Green Jade Refining Treasure Decision," to the Nascent Soul early-stage realm.

After coming out of seclusion, Song Qingming, who had copied the cultivation method for Daoist Lingxu, saw that the time he had previously said he would return to the Wei Kingdom had already passed for several years.

Song Qingming, who was worried about family affairs, in order to return to the Wei Kingdom as soon as possible, took the initiative to go to Daoist Lingxu's cave dwelling to bid him farewell, preparing to set off to return to the Floating Yunshan Range cultivation world in a few days.

Daoist Lingxu did not say much about this, only casually giving him a few instructions before turning his head to study the new cultivation method Song Qingming had just deduced.

Unexpectedly, Li Xuanyi, who was in Daoist Lingxu's cave dwelling at the time, after learning of this matter, suddenly took the initiative to find Song Qingming the next day, wanting to follow him to the Floating Yunshan Range cultivation world to travel. At that time, facing Li Xuanyi's request to travel together, Song Qingming did not hesitate too much in his heart, and directly refused Li Xuanyi's request on the grounds that the Northern Frontier demonic beast unrest was imminent and it would be too dangerous for the Floating Yunshan Range to have a great battle.

Having stayed in the "Taixu Gate" for so many years, Song Qingming also understood some of Li Xuanyi's personality, knowing that this Senior Sister of his was a restless person who often liked to go out and travel everywhere.

However, after she and Song Qingming encountered danger in Qingzhou last time and almost lost their lives, Li Xuanyi's family elders and Daoist Lingxu had not been willing to let her go out on long-distance adventures alone in recent years. Song Qingming was also aware of these things.

The demonic beast unrest in the Floating Yunshan Range was about to arrive, and the flames of war were everywhere, making everywhere very dangerous. Song Qingming really did not dare to bring Li Xuanyi to the Floating Yunshan Range to take risks at this time.

Li Xuanyi was, after all, the favorite disciple of his master Daoist Lingxu, and was deeply liked by Daoist Lingxu. If she were to have any mishaps in the Floating Yunshan Range cultivation world, Song Qingming would not be able to go back and explain this matter to his master Daoist Lingxu in the future.

Seeing that Song Qingming had been unwilling to agree, Li Xuanyi's face was somewhat displeased at the time, but she did not say much and directly bid farewell and left.

Song Qingming originally thought that this matter had been dropped, but unexpectedly, there was a change on the day before he set off to leave.

I don't know what Li Xuanyi said to Daoist Lingxu again. Daoist Lingxu, who originally did not support her going out to travel again, suddenly changed his mind and agreed to let her follow Song Qingming to travel near the Floating Yunshan Range.

Facing Daoist Lingxu, the master who taught him the cultivation method and influenced his Dao path for this life, Song Qingming naturally did not dare to refuse and could only bite the bullet and agree to this matter.

Before the two set off, Daoist Lingxu also specially passed down a protective means to them respectively, and instructed Song Qingming to help take care of Li Xuanyi along the way.

Just like this, Song Qingming was careful and cautious along the way, spending more than half a year before he successfully brought Li Xuanyi across the "Ring Sea Desert" and arrived at the Wei Kingdom.

Originally, Song Qingming bringing her safely to the Wei Kingdom could be considered as having completed the task entrusted by Daoist Lingxu. However, knowing Li Xuanyi's personality of loving adventure, Song Qingming also did not dare to be careless.

On the way here, Song Qingming had already agreed with Li Xuanyi to send her to the "East Sea cultivation world" to travel first, and wait until the demonic beast unrest in the Floating Yunshan Range was over before arranging for her to return.

Li Xuanyi's cultivation had already reached the Jin Dan fourth layer, and she had the protective means bestowed by her master Daoist Lingxu on her body. As long as she did not deliberately go to some dangerous places to take risks, there shouldn't be any big problems. Song Qingming was not too worried about this point.

After leaving "Red Flame Market," Song Qingming took out the "Phantom Boat" and turned into a streak of escape light, heading south.

Song Qingming, standing on the flying boat, looked at the scenery below in Qinghe County that had not changed much and was already very familiar, and also had a few more traces of emotion in his heart.

Even though the Song family's promotion to a Jin Dan immortal clan brought more than a hundred years of peaceful and stable development to Qinghe County, the hundred-year demonic beast unrest was still something they, who were in the Wei Kingdom cultivation world, could hardly avoid.

I don't know how many cultivators and mortals in the north of the Wei Kingdom will die in this hundred-year catastrophe in this even more worrying demonic beast unrest.

After galloping all the way across Jiangling County, Song Qingming soon arrived at the foot of Guyang Mountain.

Not long after entering the mountain gate, a streak of white escape light flew quickly toward his position. Before long, Sect Master Bai Yuxian, stepping on a white flying shuttle, appeared in front of Song Qingming.

"Senior Sister Bai, long time no see!"

Seeing Song Qingming cupping his hands and bowing in front of him, Bai Yuxian replied with a meaningful smile on her face: "Junior Brother Song! You have been gone for more than twenty years without any news. I thought you had seen the outside world and were reluctant to come back.

Unexpectedly, after not seeing you for many years, your cultivation has already been raised to the peak of the Jin Dan sixth layer. It seems that your trip to the East Sea Kingdom this time should also have encountered many opportunities, which delayed the time of your return!"

"Hehe! Senior Sister Bai, don't make fun of me. Junior Brother, I did indeed gain something and increased my knowledge during this trip. Speaking of which, I still have to thank Senior Sister for your help years ago, which allowed me to successfully avoid many troubles."

After Song Qingming finished speaking, he cupped his hands to Bai Yuxian again to express his gratitude for her reminding him of some matters related to the "East Sea Kingdom" years ago.

Seeing this, Bai Yuxian hurriedly waved her hand with a smile: "You have already thanked me for the matters of the past, so don't be so polite. Junior Brother Song, Senior Uncle Li asks you to go over, hurry and follow me!"

Hearing that Li Mufeng wanted to see him, Song Qingming did not reveal any surprise on his face. He immediately nodded and followed behind Bai Yuxian, arriving together at Li Mufeng's cave dwelling.

When the two arrived at the entrance of the cave dwelling, Li Mufeng welcomed them out with a happy face and took the two into his cave dwelling.

As the sect's Nascent Soul Supreme Elder, Li Mufeng spent all year round in his cave dwelling cultivating. He rarely entertained guests here. Since joining the Xiaoyao Sect for more than a hundred years, this was the first time Song Qingming had entered this cave dwelling with the most abundant spiritual Qi on the entire Guyang Mountain.

Although Li Mufeng's cave dwelling had a very wide area, there were not many things placed inside, only some furniture that looked very exquisite and was made of high-tier spiritual wood. It was still very different from the magnificent and luxurious image Song Qingming had imagined.

After greeting Song Qingming and the two to sit down, Li Mufeng swept a glance at Song Qingming and nodded with a slight smile: "Not bad! Went out for a trip, and your cultivation has also made progress.

I originally thought that with the Northern Frontier demonic beasts moving south ahead of schedule, you, Qingming, were far away in the East Sea Kingdom and would not be able to return in time. Unexpectedly, I received the news of your return yesterday. This can also be considered the spirits of the sect's ancestors blessing our Xiaoyao Sect."

In recent years, Golden Feather Mountain had sudden changes, and the Northern Frontier demonic beasts moved south ahead of schedule. The pressure faced by the Xiaoyao Sect was also getting greater and greater. At this moment, every time the sect added a Jin Dan cultivator's strength, it would have a great impact on the war situation.

Seeing this sect guest elder return to the Wei Kingdom in time, and his cultivation strength having made progress, Li Mufeng also felt a few more traces of gratification in his heart at this moment.

"Traveling outside, I forgot the time for a while. I returned late this time, I hope Senior Uncle Li will not blame me." Hearing Li Mufeng's praise, Song Qingming hurriedly responded somewhat modestly.

Li Mufeng waved his hand after listening: "Traveling outside is originally to increase knowledge and seek personal opportunities. This matter concerns your Dao path, how can I, as an elder, blame you casually!"

After the three sat down and chatted for a few sentences, Song Qingming suddenly stood up and took the initiative to cup his hands and ask:

"Senior Uncle Li, when I came, I heard Qingyu say that changes occurred on Golden Feather Mountain, and the Golden Feather Demon Emperor has gone missing. The one leading the demonic beasts south this time is a Molong Demon Emperor who just occupied Golden Feather Mountain not long ago.

This demonic beast unrest might be even more dangerous than in the past. I don't know how the sect plans to deal with it next, I hope Senior Uncle Li can give instructions."

"Dealing with the demonic beast matter, I have already arranged it in the Xiaoyao Hall yesterday. The Song family side first shoulders the responsibility of guarding Jin Shan Market. If there are other changes, the sect will notify you in advance.

Now that the Northern Frontier demonic beasts have just moved south, the situation is not very clear. Qingming, since you have just returned, don't be too anxious about this matter. Rest well first, and if there is a need, I will send a message to notify you!"

"Alright! I respectfully obey Senior Uncle's order."

Just arriving at Guyang Mountain and hearing Li Mufeng's summons, Song Qingming thought that Li Mufeng wanted to make arrangements for him now, so he took the initiative to ask. Unexpectedly, Li Mufeng did not have this idea at the moment and bounced the words back to him.

Subsequently, Li Mufeng only asked with concern about Song Qingming's encounters outside these years, and did not mention the demonic beast unrest that was right in front of them. It was not until half an hour later that Song Qingming bid farewell and left his cave dwelling.

After leaving Li Mufeng's place, Song Qingming came to the cave dwelling of Yao Ganshu, who was not far away, to visit the former Sect Master of the Xiaoyao Sect, who was already seriously ill.

At this time, Yao Ganshu had little lifespan left, his complexion was gray and white, and there was not much spiritual Qi left on his body. The whole person could no longer get out of bed and land on the ground, and could only lie on the hospital bed and direct his disciples to serve tea and entertain Song Qingming, who had just returned.

Years ago, before Song Qingming left, he specially came to Guyang Mountain to report to Sect Master Yao Ganshu. At that time, although he already looked old, he was still very spirited.

Unexpectedly, in just over twenty years, he, a Jin Dan peak cultivator who was famous in the Wei Kingdom in the past, had already become an ordinary mortal who was old and decrepit and had entered the twilight of his life.

Although he had been bedridden for many years, Yao Ganshu was very happy to see Song Qingming suddenly come to visit him at this moment, and kept asking about his experiences after going out all these years.

Although he had already handed over the Sect Master position to Bai Yuxian and had not walked out of the gate of his cave dwelling for several years, Yao Ganshu still knew some of the difficult situation the sect needed to face now through the disciples around him.

It was just a pity that he himself had little time left and no longer had the ability to make a move to help the sect overcome the difficulties. Although he had regrets in his heart, he was already powerless and could only lie on the hospital bed and sigh about this matter without stopping.

Seeing Song Qingming return to the sect in time, Yao Ganshu was also very gratified in his heart. After caring for Song Qingming for a while, he opened his mouth to give him instructions again, telling him to be careful in dealing with the upcoming battle against the demonic beasts.

Facing Sect Master Senior Brother Yao Ganshu, who had worked hard and paid for the sect all his life, Song Qingming had always been very respectful. Facing his concern and instructions, his face also revealed a few more traces of being moved. (End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 676 =====