[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-qinghe-song-clan":3,"chapter-the-qinghe-song-clan-the-qinghe-song-clan-chapter-767":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Qinghe Immortal Clan",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1929387,2615,"Chapter 767: Heading to the Heavenly Sea, Wind-Thunder Island","the-qinghe-song-clan-chapter-767",767,"\u003Cp>Southwest of \"Qinghe Market,\" on the eastern cliff of a high mountain peak, stood a white boulder five or six zhang wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the boulder was already shrouded by the tall trees beside it; only a small portion remained visible from the sky, and a dozen birds perched atop the stone, chirping leisurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, hidden by the shade, a young man in green robes sat motionless, eyes closed in meditation, his body so still he seemed to have merged with the stone itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the green-robed man opened his eyes, releasing a powerful aura that startled the nearby birds, sending them scattering away from the boulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the commotion, the green-robed man stood up, walked out from the shade into the sunlight, and gazed toward a white streak of light in the distant sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white light approached rapidly, heading straight for the mountain, and soon landed on the boulder beside the green-robed man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the young man in blue robes emerge from the light, the green-robed man smiled and walked toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Feng He, it has been a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe! Brother Song, you arrived quite quickly. I thought I would have to wait a while longer for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Qingming bowed calmly and said, \"Senior, rest assured. I have always preferred to prepare well in advance, and matters at home have long been settled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have kept my promise to you, but before we depart, there is one thing I wish to confirm with you, Senior Feng He.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, just ask whatever is on your mind. You and I have a bond forged in life-and-death; there is no need for such formality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Feng He’s expression turn serious, Song Qingming continued, \"Some time ago, my sect informed me that I am to attend a grand trade fair in the Thunder Origin Sea. I have already agreed to this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regardless of whether this trip to the Heavenly Sea cultivation world goes smoothly, I must return in two years. I hope you can understand this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Song Qingming’s request, Feng He nodded immediately. \"I know of that trade fair in the Thunder Origin Sea; it is at least five years away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, I have everything prepared. I estimate this matter will be concluded in half a year at most, so it will not delay your departure for the Thunder Origin Sea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, I have no further questions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since learning from Xu Ziyan that the sect would be sending people to the Thunder Origin Sea trade fair, Song Qingming had been determined not to miss it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fearing unforeseen circumstances during his trip to the Heavenly Sea with Feng He, he felt it necessary to state his condition in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Feng He agree so readily, Song Qingming smiled, stood beside him, and prepared to depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Song, please wait a moment. I am still waiting for one more person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone else? Is the person you are waiting for also a local cultivator?\" Song Qingming asked, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng He smiled but did not answer directly, instead offering a riddle: \"That person has some history with me. When they arrive, you will naturally understand, Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't expect you to keep such a major detail from me, Senior. It is quite surprising.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Feng He’s reluctance, Song Qingming did not press further. He sighed and took a bronze mask from his storage bag, putting it on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His relationship with Feng He had always been a secret. He did not wish to reveal his identity easily during this mission, lest it bring trouble to himself or his family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng He glanced at Song Qingming’s cautious behavior but did not pay it much mind, turning his gaze back to the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They waited for about half an incense stick’s time when another streak of light appeared on the horizon. Feng He’s expression shifted, and a smile touched his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this must be the person Feng He was waiting for, Song Qingming felt a surge of curiosity about the newcomer’s identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the light landed beside them, revealing a figure wearing a bamboo hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newcomer glanced at the masked Song Qingming, then turned to Feng He and bowed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Senior!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that familiar voice and sensing the aura of someone who had only recently reached the Core Formation realm, Song Qingming, behind his mask, was struck with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuanli? How can it be you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Song Qingming’s voice, the man in the bamboo hat was equally shocked. Seeing Song Qingming’s face, he hurriedly removed his hat—it was indeed Song Yuanli, who had recently returned to the family after successfully forming his core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grand-uncle, how... do you know Senior Feng He?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding Song Qingming here was clearly unexpected for Song Yuanli. He looked between Song Qingming and Feng He, bewildered as to why they were standing together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shocked by this sudden turn of events, Song Qingming immediately turned to Feng He, who still wore a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Feng He, what is the meaning of this? Are you the senior who helped Yuanli form his core?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng He did not deny it, nodding openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Song, do not overthink it. My acquaintance with your family’s junior was purely fate, not something I orchestrated. You can ask him yourself later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have been searching for helpers for years and found few I could trust. Since he has successfully formed his core, he is just capable enough to be of some help, so I called him over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was my oversight not to inform you beforehand. I hope you do not mind, Brother Song.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng He then looked at Song Yuanli, who nodded, confirming Feng He’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with this surprise, Song Qingming felt a flicker of displeasure at being kept in the dark, but he swallowed the urge to question Feng He further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Feng He’s words were true, his two-time life-saving grace and his support in helping Song Yuanli reach the Core Formation realm were equivalent to the grace of a parent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the repayment was Song Yuanli’s own choice. Though Song Qingming was unhappy, he had no grounds to interrogate Feng He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, Feng He had no obligation to explain his choice of helpers to a Core Formation cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the change in Song Qingming’s expression, Feng He sighed. \"Brother Song, my connection with this child is indeed fated; there is nothing more to explain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, after this matter, my debt to him will be settled, and I will not ask him to do anything else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, Senior. However, Yuanli has only just formed his core; his cultivation is too low. I fear he will be of little help and might even put himself in danger, causing us trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng He shook his head at Song Qingming’s concern. \"Rest assured, Brother. I do not expect him to contribute much in battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only need him to help manipulate a formation to assist us in breaking the enemy’s defenses. He will not be in any great danger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see. With your word, I am relieved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yuanli had just formed his core and had not even refined his natal magic treasure. His combat ability was likely at the bottom of the Core Formation tier, comparable to a false-core cultivator like Zhang Rong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng He’s enemy was at least a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator; this battle was far beyond Song Yuanli’s reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Qingming had been deeply worried about bringing him along, but hearing that he was only needed for formation work, he finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng He smiled, took out a high-grade flying carriage, and stepped onto it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Qingming and Song Yuanli exchanged a glance and followed. The three of them turned into a streak of light and vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Qinghe County, the carriage flew south, crossing the border of the Wei Kingdom into the Youyun Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few more days of travel would lead them to the Lu Kingdom, bordering the \"Heavenly Sea Alliance,\" the shortest route from the Floating Cloud Mountain Range to the Heavenly Sea. However, upon entering Youyun, Feng He did not continue south, instead turning east toward the Shangyang Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shangyang was the largest nation in the southeast of the Floating Cloud Mountain Range, bordering the East Sea and boasting the most developed commerce in the region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arriving, Feng He stopped at a small market, where a young man holding a folding fan boarded the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Ye Linyuan, greetings, fellow Daoists!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he appeared to be a gentle, scholarly man, his cultivation was not far behind Song Qingming’s—he was a late-stage Core Formation cultivator at the seventh level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Song, this is a descendant of an old friend. I have already discussed this matter of vengeance with him. Rest assured, he is trustworthy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Qingming nodded, and he and Song Yuanli exchanged greetings with the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Ye Linyuan, he was originally from a family in the Wu Kingdom, but after his family suffered a tragedy, he became a rogue cultivator in the East Sea, struggling for years before finally forming his core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His ancestors had a connection with Feng He’s previous life. Song Qingming suspected that Feng He had likely promised him significant benefits to secure his help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After picking up Ye Linyuan, Feng He continued the journey, crossing a mountain range into the East Sea cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They circled the southern coast of the East Sea, traversed the entire southeast corner of the Donghuang Continent, and two months later, turned west into the Heavenly Sea cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Sea cultivation world lay in the southeast of the Donghuang Continent, bordered by the vast Thunder Origin Sea to the south, the East Sea to the east, and the Floating Cloud Mountain Range to the north and west.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it claimed to be a cultivation world, its overall strength was slightly weaker than its neighbors, with only six Nascent Soul sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was smaller in territory and population, but its sects were more unified, unlike the Floating Cloud Mountain Range, where sects often fought over resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent centuries, the leading sects had formed the powerful \"Heavenly Sea Alliance,\" expanding north and occupying much of the Lu Kingdom’s border.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the forced coalition of the Floating Cloud Mountain Range’s sects had halted their advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They traveled cautiously, sticking to remote paths and avoiding markets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since there was no war between the Heavenly Sea Alliance and the East Sea, there was significant traffic between them, mostly by sea, though some late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators flew along the cliffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the Heavenly Sea, Feng He stowed the carriage and switched to a common flying boat to avoid attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Sea cultivation world, like the Floating Cloud Mountain Range, consisted of several large nations and many smaller ones, with many islands controlled by sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, due to the rising power of sea demons, human cultivators had lost control of these near-shore islands and were pushed back to the mainland, with few daring to hunt in the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deprived of these resources, the Heavenly Sea cultivators had turned their attention north, seeking to expand into the Floating Cloud Mountain Range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They crossed several nations until they reached a small country called \"Xuancang,\" where they settled in a small market not unlike Qinghe Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuancang was a minor nation with no Nascent Soul sects, and the market was quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hid their cultivation, posing as traveling rogue cultivators, and attracted no notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After staying for ten days, a young woman sought them out, and Feng He finally gathered everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was Chen Shutian, another descendant of an old friend of Feng He, and clearly held his trust, as she was much closer to him than Ye Linyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to her, the secret realm Feng He had mentioned would open in just over a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realm was located on a near-shore island called \"Wind-Thunder Island,\" south of the Heavenly Sea cultivation world, not far from their current location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The island had no high-grade spiritual veins and belonged to no sect, serving as a neutral ground for all cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many low-level cultivators nearby were unaware that a secret realm capable of tempting even Nascent Soul cultivators lay hidden there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every century, the desolate island would suddenly become bustling as cultivators arrived to wait for the opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the realm opened, high-level cultivators from all major sects would gather, and even the reclusive Nascent Soul ancestors would appear to preside over the event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the realm was first discovered, nearby sects fought over it, leading to a chaotic period where countless cultivators perished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Nascent Soul sects eventually joined the fray, but no single sect could stabilize its hold on the island, and the entire Heavenly Sea cultivation world suffered heavy losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing the futility of the conflict, the major sects negotiated a truce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They agreed that Wind-Thunder Island belonged to no one and that all cultivators could participate in the search for treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent damage to the realm, they set a strict rule: no cultivator above the Nascent Soul stage could enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time it opened, the major sects would send Nascent Soul cultivators to maintain order, and all entrants had to pay a fee in spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning this, Feng He turned to Song Qingming. \"Brother Song, the time is short. The target of our mission is written here. You only need to kill him and bring back his storage bag. I will be waiting for you on the coast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng He threw a white scroll to Song Qingming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Qingming opened it to see a handsome young man, with his name and background written beside him: Falling Maple Valley, Qiu Wuxin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Falling Maple Valley! It seems the enemy Feng He seeks revenge against is from that sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the hostility between the two cultivation worlds, Song Qingming knew little of the Heavenly Sea sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only knew that Falling Maple Valley was a Nascent Soul sect with a thousand-year history, and their Supreme Elder, Qiu Daoping, was a key figure in the Heavenly Sea Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiu Daoping was a renowned Nascent Soul cultivator, rumored to be at the fifth level, stronger than Li Mufeng of the Carefree Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Song Qingming guessed correctly, he was the one Feng He ultimately intended to target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of thought, Song Qingming put away the portrait and asked calmly, \"With only this portrait, it will be difficult to find the target inside. Does Senior have any other arrangements?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng He smiled and nodded. \"Naturally. Shutian will enter with him. Just keep the portrait safe; she will contact you inside. If you find her, you will find him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, Shutian’s cultivation is too low to be of much help in the realm. Killing him will depend on you, Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Qingming nodded. \"That is understood. Since I have promised you, Senior, I do not expect others to complete the task for me. Fellow Daoist Chen only needs to help me locate the target; she need not worry about the rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Feng He finished speaking, he threw out a white scroll and sent it to Song Qingming's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Qingming opened it and saw that it clearly depicted a handsome young man, and next to it was written the person's name and background: Luofeng Valley, Qiu Wuxin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luofeng Valley! It seems that the enemy Feng He wants to take revenge on this time is mostly from this sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the hostile relationship between the \"Tianhai Alliance\" and the Fuyun Mountain Range world of immortal cultivation, Song Qingming did not know much about the many sects in the Tianhai world of immortal cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only knew that \"Luofeng Valley\" was a Nascent Soul sect that had been passed down for more than a thousand years, and the Supreme Elder Qiu Daoping was also one of the main Nascent Soul cultivators in charge of the \"Tianhai Alliance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is rumored that this person is a Nascent Soul cultivator who has been famous in the Tianhai world of immortal cultivation for many years, and his cultivation is higher than that of Li Mufeng of the \"Xiaoyao Sect,\" having reached the fifth level of Nascent Soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Song Qingming didn't guess wrong, the person Feng He finally wanted to deal with should be him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pondering for a moment, Song Qingming put away the portrait in his hand and asked calmly: \"With only this portrait, I fear it will be very difficult to find the target after going in. I wonder if Senior has any other arrangements?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng He nodded with a smile upon hearing this: \"These are naturally there. Shutian will go in with this person when the time comes. As long as you keep this portrait well, she will contact you inside when the time comes. If you find her, you will definitely be able to find this person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Shutian's cultivation is too low now, and I fear she won't be able to help you much in the secret realm. Killing this person will still require Little Brother to put in some effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Song Qingming nodded slightly: \"That is natural. Since I promised Senior, I will definitely not count on others to help me complete this matter. Fellow Daoist Chen only needs to help me find the target; you don't need to worry about other things.\" \u003C\u002Fp>",2916,"2026-06-14T04:03:38.943Z","2026-06-18T03:38:37.614Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b910d9c12ddc2cfe5b4ffdc884904f9734cddf67d1b8a90f36440b399e3a5f99","the-qinghe-song-clan-chapter-768","the-qinghe-song-clan-chapter-766",846,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-qinghe-song-clan-cover.jpg"]