Chapter 805: Bloodline Branches, Upgrading the Spiritual Vein

After Song Xinyu finished speaking, he let out a slight sigh, as if the words that were to follow were difficult to utter.

Seeing this, Song Qingming hurriedly waved his hand at him with a smile and said, "Xinyu, I am quite gratified that you have been able to see past the immediate matters over these years.

No matter what happens, we are, after all, of the same bloodline passed down from our ancestors. Just say what you need to say; I hope you will not become too distant from your Seventh Uncle."

"Seventh Uncle, you also know that my lifespan is running low. Now, within the sect, apart from these few disciples, I have no other worries, save for this child, Linxi, whom I cannot let go of.

Linxi’s cultivation talent is far better than mine; she certainly has some hope of reaching Core Formation in the future and can travel much further on the Dao than I can.

Now that she has successfully reached Foundation Establishment, and I have little time left, keeping her by my side may only hinder her future path.

I would like to discuss with you, Seventh Uncle, whether it is possible for Linxi to leave the sect and return to the family to cultivate.

With your support and that of Aunt Qingyu, Linxi’s hope of reaching Core Formation in the future will increase, and I will have fulfilled the trust her parents placed in me back then."

Hearing that Song Xinyu had the idea of sending Song Linxi back to the family for cultivation, Song Qingming instantly understood his intentions, and his expression could not help but turn slightly silent.

Song Linxi is a dual-spirit root cultivator, just like Song Yuanli. She reached the third level of Foundation Establishment before the age of fifty; her cultivation speed is considered top-tier among the many Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Song family.

If Song Linxi were brought back to Mount Funiu, with the support of family ancestors like Song Qingming and Song Qingyu, it would be highly probable for her to reach Core Formation in the future given her talent.

However, if she chooses to remain in the talent-dense Profound Heaven Sect, although Song Linxi’s dual-spirit root talent is outstanding and her cultivation speed does not lose to inner sect disciples of the same rank,

without the support of a high-status master, she might not be able to compete for Core Formation resources against the personal disciples of those Golden Core Elders in the future.

This is what Song Xinyu, as her master, is most worried about for her, which is why he spoke to Song Qingming about sending Song Linxi back to the family for cultivation.

If this had been a few years ago, had Song Xinyu proposed this, as long as Song Linxi was willing, Song Qingming certainly would not have had many concerns about bringing her back to Mount Funiu together.

But right now, having just experienced the trip to Song Guo, Song Qingming has already been targeted by a major devil like the "Red Blood Old Demon," and the entire Song family has been dragged into danger along with him.

At this time, bringing Song Linxi back to the family, Song Qingming does not know whether doing so will be a blessing or a curse for her in the future.

After pondering for a moment, Song Qingming still did not make a final decision. He replied to Song Xinyu, who was standing to the side, with a calm expression:

"Xinyu, although you are thinking of Linxi’s path, we elders should not make decisions for her without authorization. We should still listen to Linxi’s own thoughts.

As long as she is willing to return to the family with me to cultivate, I will naturally explain this to Junior Sister Xu and bring her back to Mount Funiu.

If she still wishes to remain in the sect, I think we should not force the matter."

"This... Seventh Uncle, you also know that this girl has been by my side all these years. If I let her choose for herself now, I fear she will hinder her future path because of me."

Seeing Song Xinyu sigh with a troubled expression, Song Qingming immediately shook his head at him and said, "Rest assured! I can promise you that no matter how Linxi chooses, I will certainly not ignore her future path.

Although I am not in the sect now, I still hold the position of guest elder, and my relationship with Uncle Bai and the others is quite good; she will not be wronged in the future.

However, how far one can go on their personal path depends on their own cultivation. Even if she were to follow by my side, I, your Seventh Uncle, cannot guarantee you here that she will definitely succeed in reaching Core Formation in the future."

Regarding Song Linxi’s path, although Song Qingming has not paid too much attention to it over the years, he has had Song Yuanfang help him keep an eye on the news.

Regardless, they are all of the same bloodline passed down from the family ancestors. As long as Song Linxi can successfully reach the step of Core Formation in the future, Song Qingming will certainly find a way to provide some support.

Hearing Song Qingming’s reply, Song Xinyu’s expression looked slightly better. He stood up, bowed respectfully to Song Qingming, and said, "A personal path is destined by heaven and cannot be forced; these principles I naturally understand. Seventh Uncle, I am relieved to have your word today."

What Song Xinyu said today was nothing more than for the sake of Song Linxi’s future path. Now that he had received a promise from Song Qingming, he naturally felt at ease.

In the world of immortal cultivation, most of a cultivator’s personal path depends on their own opportunities. All Song Qingming can do is provide some help at the critical moment when Song Linxi reaches Core Formation; how far she goes in the future will still depend on herself.

After pacifying Song Xinyu, Song Qingming used his magic to take out a storage bag from his person and handed it to Song Xinyu.

"Xinyu, it has not been easy for you all in the sect these years. These spirit stones are a small token from the family; later, you can distribute them to Yuanrong and the others for me.

Although you are not in the family, you are, after all, of the same bloodline. Now that the family is much better off, we naturally should not forget you.

I hope that no matter what your cultivation talent is, you will all cultivate diligently and not slack off in your practice.

Perhaps one day in the future, the family may need to rely on people like you."

"Seventh Uncle, rest assured! I will definitely distribute these spirit stones to Yuanrong and the others."

Seeing the bag full of spirit stones in his hand, Song Xinyu felt a warmth in his heart and looked at Song Qingming in front of him with some excitement.

Just as he was about to step forward to pay his respects, he was stopped by Song Qingming, who waved his hand first.

After signaling for Song Xinyu to sit down, Song Qingming immediately changed the subject and said, "By the way! I heard from Yuanfang last time that you wanted to find a better place near Mount Guyang to gather the mortal bloodlines left behind by the clansmen under the mountain.

On this matter, Xinyu, you and I have thought of the same thing.

Whether they are cultivators or mortals, they are all bloodlines of my Song family. Now that the family has the ability, we should take care of them.

I have already instructed Yuanfang that once you find a suitable place, the family will send people to help you relocate these mortals.

If there is any inconvenience and you need the family to help coordinate with the sect, just send a message to Yuanfang, and I will try my best to arrange it."

Over the years, with the continuous development of the family, the Song family has rarely sent cultivators to Mount Guyang to cultivate.

However, because most of the clansmen who originally joined the sect married and took root here at Mount Guyang, there are still many family bloodlines passed down under the mountain.

Among the descendants of these Song family members, children with spiritual roots like Song Linxi are sent directly to Mount Guyang to cultivate, while the remaining mortals are left at the foot of Mount Guyang to multiply.

Because these mortals at the foot of Mount Guyang live mixed with the descendants of other Profound Heaven Sect cultivators, there is naturally no shortage of friction and conflicts with the surroundings.

Although there are cultivators managing this place to mediate the conflicts between mortals, in many cases, it is impossible to be absolutely fair. The Song family mortals who feel they have been wronged often end up begging the immortals of their own family on the mountain.

As Song Xinyu, who has the highest cultivation and status among the Song family at Mount Guyang, he often hears from other clansmen about the conflicts between these Song family mortal bloodlines.

Initially, Song Xinyu was only focused on breaking through to the Golden Core realm and naturally was not interested in the trivial matters of these mortals under the mountain.

It was not until recent years, when his path was cut off, that he slowly began to care about these trivial matters.

He wanted to find a better place before he passed away to gather all the Song family mortals under Mount Guyang, so that they would not be easily bullied by other mortals under the mountain in the future.

And after Song Qingming heard about this, he also agreed with Song Xinyu’s idea and expressed his support for Song Xinyu to do this.

For the entire family, these mortals are also bloodline branches of the Song family left outside.

If one day something really happens at Mount Funiu, these family bloodlines remaining at Mount Guyang might become the hope for the family’s future revival.

It was out of this consideration that Song Qingming slowly began to attach importance to Song Xinyu and the others over the years, and even specially sent them spirit stones to encourage their future cultivation.

Hearing Song Qingming mention the mortals under the mountain, Song Xinyu nodded hurriedly and said, "Seventh Uncle, rest assured. Although I am old, I am not yet unable to move my hands and feet.

As long as there is family support for this matter, I will definitely be able to handle it well.

Over the years, a few more children have been sent up from under the mountain. Although their talent is not as good as Linxi’s, they are quite diligent in their cultivation, and perhaps they might have a chance at Foundation Establishment in the future.

It is a pity that today is a bit rushed, and I didn't have time to call them all over. When you have time to come again, Seventh Uncle, I will definitely gather them all to meet you."

"Hmm! There is no need to rush this matter. I will definitely come to find you when I come to Mount Guyang in the future; there will always be an opportunity."

The two chatted outside for a while when they suddenly smelled a fragrance of tea drifting over.

Song Qingming looked up and realized it was Song Linxi walking over with a pot of brewed spiritual tea, and he hurriedly waved for her to come over and sit down.

Because she had seen Song Qingming, this family ancestor, many times since she was a child, Song Linxi did not appear too restrained in front of the two. The three chatted facing the morning sun for more than half an hour before Song Qingming stood up and left.

Watching Song Qingming’s distant figure disappear into the horizon, Song Linxi looked at the exquisite second-grade high-grade magic tool she had just received in her hand and put it away with joy.

Afterward, she followed her master, Song Xinyu, and turned back to their cave dwelling.

When faced with the choice proposed by Song Qingming and the other, Song Linxi ultimately chose to remain at Mount Guyang, unable to bear leaving her master, Song Xinyu, at this time. Regarding this, Song Qingming and Song Xinyu both chose to respect her thoughts and did not interfere too much with her personal choice. — After leaving Mount Guyang, Song Qingming headed north and soon returned to Qinghe County.

After returning to the family, Song Qingming gave some instructions to Song Qingyu and the others and immediately began to seclude himself to refine a magic array.

Song Qingming’s array formation level had already reached the third-grade mid-grade for many years. After exchanging knowledge on the Dao of arrays with Bai Yuxian, a fourth-grade array master, he benefited greatly and gained many different insights.

After entering seclusion, it took less than half a year for Song Qingming to successfully refine the required third-grade high-grade "Spirit Gathering Array," and he also took the opportunity to raise his own array formation level to the third-grade high-grade.

By the time Song Qingming came out of seclusion, after some family mobilization by Song Yuanfang and the others, the "Hidden Gold Pavilion" had already accumulated 150,000 spirit stones.

The spirit stones required to upgrade the family spiritual vein were nearly 200,000. Song Qingming did not hesitate too much about the remaining 50,000 spirit stones and chose to pay for them out of his own pocket.

With the operation of the "Spirit Gathering Array" on the mountaintop, the spiritual energy on the entire Mount Funiu slowly rose, and finally stabilized at the third-grade high-grade after one year.

In the entire Wei Guo, apart from the fourth-grade mid-grade spiritual vein of Mount Guyang, among the remaining dozen or so third-grade spiritual veins, the ones with the best spiritual energy were "Guiyun Workshop" and "White Cloud Valley."

The spiritual energy on these two spiritual veins had already reached the third-grade high-grade, and they were both controlled by the Profound Heaven Sect itself.

After the spiritual energy of Mount Funiu was raised to the third-grade high-grade, it also became the only third-grade high-grade spiritual vein in Wei Guo not directly controlled by the Profound Heaven Sect.

For this reason, the entire Song family showed a glimmer of glory on their faces, and they all had a special expectation for the family’s upgrade of the spiritual vein this time.

As the premier immortal cultivation family in Wei Guo, the Song family already had three Golden Core ancestors including Song Qingming, and even more so, the clan leader Song Qingming, who was in the late Golden Core stage, sitting in command.

Now, the overall strength of the Song family, even if placed in the entire Floating Cloud Mountain Range immortal cultivation world, could barely be ranked.

Except for a few Nascent Soul sects standing at the top of the immortal cultivation world like the "Profound Heaven Sect," among the remaining numerous Golden Core forces, a Golden Core family like the Song family could definitely be considered a hegemon when placed outside.

After successfully upgrading the family spiritual vein, Song Qingming spent quite a bit of time installing an additional third-grade high-grade magic array on Mount Funiu to strengthen the family’s defensive power.

In addition, Song Qingming specially went to the East Sea immortal cultivation world with Huang Siyuan and purchased a third-grade magic treasure specifically for dealing with devil cultivators from "Heavenly Pill City," which he refined into the protective array of Mount Funiu.

With the blessing of this magic treasure, the protective array of Mount Funiu was not only strengthened significantly but also gained a trace of the ability to identify devil cultivators.

As long as it is not the kind of high-level devil cultivator with powerful strength and excellent disguise, other cultivators who practice devil arts or are stained with devil energy will automatically trigger the restrictions on the array and be attacked by it as soon as they approach the array.

After upgrading and strengthening the power of the protective array of Mount Funiu, Song Qingming, who had been feeling apprehensive for the past year or so, finally slowly let go of his worries.

With these two third-grade protective arrays he personally set up, even if a Nascent Soul expert like the "Red Blood Old Demon" came, it would be impossible for him alone to break the array in a short time.

The Song family is not too far from Mount Guyang, where the sect is located. As long as the opponent cannot break the "protective array" in a short time, the Song family can immediately ask the sect for help.

The two Nascent Soul ancestors of the "Profound Heaven Sect" can arrive at Mount Funiu in at most half an hour, and by then, the "Red Blood Old Demon" probably won't be able to take any advantage.

After strengthening the family’s "protective array," Song Qingming’s mind gradually stabilized, and he began to seclude himself to cultivate again.

Song Qingming had been at the "eighth level of Golden Core" for quite some time, and the magic power in his body had been polished almost enough; he had reached the moment of breaking through the cultivation bottleneck.

Originally, Song Qingming intended to seclude himself for a period of time to charge toward the ninth level of the Golden Core realm in one go.

However, this time, he had only been in seclusion for less than half a year when he received a letter from Mount Guyang.

Not long after, Song Qingming took the initiative to stop his secluded cultivation and walked out of the cave dwelling where he had been in seclusion.

Half a day later, in the Meeting Immortals Pavilion on the top of Mount Funiu.

Song Yuanfang, who had arrived after receiving the news, saw Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan chatting over tea and hurriedly took the initiative to step forward and salute the two.

"Yuanfang pays respects to Seventh Great-Uncle!"

Seeing Song Yuanfang, whose aura had changed significantly, Song Qingming immediately nodded at him with a smile and said, "Not bad, you have already broken through to the eighth level of Foundation Establishment. Yuanfang, you can also almost start practicing the Hidden Origin Art! Although your cultivation speed is not as fast as Yuanhao and Changze, it is not slow either, and you still have some chance to charge toward the Golden Core realm."

Song Yuanfang, who had just broken through to the eighth level of Foundation Establishment not long ago, was very happy in his heart to hear his clan leader, Song Qingming, praise his cultivation.

As the Great Elder of the family, although Song Yuanfang had been in charge of family affairs for many years, his status in the clan was second only to the few Golden Core ancestors on the mountaintop.

But Song Yuanfang’s cultivation talent was not particularly outstanding among the many family Foundation Establishment elders. Having succeeded in Foundation Establishment earlier, his cultivation had long been surpassed by younger clansmen with better talent like Song Changze and Song Yuanhao.

Song Yuanfang, who had been confused about his own path back then, gradually saw his path clearly after receiving Song Qingming’s promise of support with Core Formation spiritual items.

Over the years, in addition to managing family affairs, Song Yuanfang also intensified his own cultivation.

After advancing to the late Foundation Establishment stage, Song Yuanfang, whose luck had turned, found his path smoother, and he broke through to the eighth level of Foundation Establishment in less than ten years.

"Seventh Great-Uncle is right. After I have completely stabilized my cultivation, I also have a plan to practice the Hidden Origin Art and will not let you worry about this matter."

Although Song Yuanfang’s foundation is still insufficient to charge toward the Golden Core realm now, it is not far off, and he can already practice the "Hidden Origin Art" to prepare for his future Core Formation in advance.

Hearing Song Qingming’s instructions at this moment, Song Yuanfang also hurriedly responded.

After inviting Song Yuanfang to sit aside, Song Qingming stood up and said to him, "In a few months, I am going to the Thunder Origin Sea with Uncle Bai to attend a trade fair.

I know that after upgrading the family spiritual vein last time, there are not many spirit stones left in the treasury of the Hidden Gold Pavilion.

In these few months, you should hurry up and check the family spiritual items in the inventory of the Hidden Gold Pavilion. As long as they are of second grade or higher, you can collect them. I will bring them to the trade fair, and I should be able to exchange them for quite a few spirit stones.

You can also inform the subordinate families below about this matter, but do not tell them the purpose of the family collecting spiritual items. Just find an excuse to deal with it yourself."

"Oh! This is a good thing. Now there are still many mature second-grade spiritual medicines in the family spiritual medicine garden that we can't use for the time being, so it's just right to take them to exchange for spirit stones.

Seventh Great-Uncle, rest assured, I will handle this immediately after I go back.

I just don't know how long you will be going to the Thunder Origin Sea this time. Changze is also close to Core Formation now. Should we wait until you return to arrange his seclusion so that it can be more secure?"

In addition to Song Yuanfang’s progress in cultivation, Song Changze, who had broken through to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment many years ago, had also practiced the "Hidden Origin Art" to the perfection realm not long ago and could attempt to seclude himself to charge toward the Golden Core realm at any time.

Hearing Song Yuanfang mention Song Changze’s Core Formation, Song Qingming immediately nodded slightly and said, "I estimate that this trip to the Thunder Origin Sea will take at least a year or two; I won't be back that quickly.

Core Formation is not child’s play; we cannot delay Changze’s Core Formation time just because I am going to the Thunder Origin Sea.

Rest assured, I have already explained Changze’s Core Formation matter to Siyuan. Once he is prepared, Siyuan will help him arrange his seclusion."

Hearing that Song Qingming had already made arrangements for this, Song Yuanfang nodded immediately and then left the "Meeting Immortals Pavilion" under Song Qingming’s signal.

After Song Yuanfang left, Huang Siyuan raised her hand to pour a cup of spiritual tea for Song Qingming, who was somewhat thoughtful, and said with a smile, "Husband, you can rest assured about your trip to the Thunder Origin Sea. With me, Qingyu, and Yuanfang here at home, there will certainly be no problems.

I estimate that in at most half a year, Qingyu will also be able to come out of seclusion.

By then, with her help to guard the Dharma, there won't be any major problems with Changze’s Core Formation."

Hearing Huang Siyuan’s comfort, Song Qingming smiled and picked up the teacup on the table, saying softly, "Originally, I wanted to take you with me to the Thunder Origin Sea this time.

It’s just that Qingyu is still in seclusion healing her injuries, and the family cannot be left without people for the time being, so I will have to trouble you again.

If there are any spiritual items you like, why don't you tell me first? When I get to the Thunder Origin Sea, I will try my best to inquire about them to compensate you."

Upon hearing this, Huang Siyuan shook her head and said, "We are all one family, why speak of trouble? You and I have supported each other for many years; husband, these words make us seem distant! If you ask what spiritual items I want, I am not far from breaking through to a third-grade high-grade alchemist, but the alchemy furnace in my hand is already not enough.

If husband sees a better quality alchemy furnace at the trade fair, you can exchange for one for me first, and I will find a way to pay you back slowly later."

Over the years, ever since joining the "Heavenly Pill Alliance," Huang Siyuan’s alchemy skills have also advanced by leaps and bounds, and she has vaguely touched the bottleneck of a third-grade high-grade alchemist.

Wanting to change the alchemy furnace at this moment is also because she already has some confidence in her heart that she can break through her alchemy skills.

"Haha! Just now you said I was distant, why are you being so clear about these few spirit stones with me again?

It is said that even items for Nascent Soul formation might appear at the Thunder Origin Sea trade fair, so high-level alchemy furnaces should not be hard to encounter. Rest assured, I have noted this down." (End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 806 =====