Qinghe Immortal Clan.

Half an hour ago, Song Qingming had just returned to Funiu Mountain. He wanted to ask Song Qingyu where the others had gone, but he unexpectedly learned from Song Yuanfang that the monsters from the northern border had already moved south in advance.

This time, Song Qingming went to the immortal world of Donghuang Kingdom. It took him almost twenty-six years before he could successfully return to the immortal world of Floating Cloud Mountains.

Originally according to his previous estimate, he should have returned a few years earlier, but later he promised Taoist Lingxu to help him continue to deduce the exercises, so he came back more than five years later.

On the way back to Weiguo, according to Song Qingming's estimation, it would take about seven or eight years for the monsters from the northern border to move south. Unexpectedly, he had just returned and the monster army had already begun to gather and move south.

When Song Qingming heard the news, he was shocked. He didn't expect that he would arrive so timely and just catch up with this battle that concerns the fate of his family and the entire human cultivators in the northern part of Wei State.

In response to Song Qingming's inquiry, Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan immediately regained their serious expressions and patiently told Song Qingming all the information they had received from the sect.

"You said that the Golden Feather Demon King has disappeared and that Golden Feather Mountain has changed its owner. Is this news true?"

After learning from Song Qingyu and the other person that Jinyu Mountain had actually changed its owner, Song Qingming showed a bit of surprise on his face and couldn't help but open his mouth to confirm.

When he went to the "Tower of Babel", Song Qingming also saw the Golden-Feathered Demon King with his own eyes. This person's cultivation had reached the fifth level of the Nascent Soul stage, and according to the calculations of human cultivators, his lifespan was far from the point where his strength would decline.

Logically speaking, with his strength and the fact that he has been operating near Jinyu Mountain for thousands of years, it shouldn't be so easy for other nearby Demon Kings to snatch away the territory of Jinyu Mountain. Upon hearing the news, Song Qingming felt a little bit unbelievable.

"This news was said by Master Li himself during the meeting, so it must be true.

Moreover, in the past ten years or so, there have indeed been a lot of strange northern border monsters appearing around Jinyu Mountain. They should have been brought by the new Black Dragon Monster King."

Faced with Song Qingming's surprise, Song Qingyu and the others were not surprised, and hurriedly explained to him patiently.

Not only Song Qingming was so surprised, but many elders from the Xiaoyao Sect who were present at the time, including Song Qingyu and others, were also shocked when they heard the news from Li Mufeng.

Hearing this, Song Qingming nodded slightly with a serious expression and said: "If this is true, then this monster riot is really not that simple, and we must make more preparations.

Qingyu, you must immediately notify all the foundation-building cultivators in the family who are outside and ask them to return to the clan to discuss matters in two days.

Tomorrow I will go to the sect to visit the head brother, and then go to the Good Merit Pavilion to see if I can find some materials to refine the formation and strengthen the mountain protection formation at Jinshanfang."

Upon learning that such a big change had taken place in Jinyu Mountain in the north, Song Qingming had a bad premonition about the early arrival of monster riots in the northern border.

Although the Wei Kingdom suffered a lot of losses in the previous monster riots, because of the alliance with the Golden Feather Demon King, the Nascent Soul cultivators of both sides never participated in the war. The war was always under the control of the Xiaoyao Sect, and the losses were all ordinary mortals and low-level cultivators.

Now that a strange Demon King has taken over Jinyu Mountain, he will certainly no longer abide by the covenant of the previous generation of demon beasts. If nothing unexpected happens this time, the Black Dragon Demon King will definitely take advantage of the once-in-a-century unrest in the northern border and lead his demon beasts to march south to attack the human territory.

After all, the Black Dragon Demon King has just taken over Jinyu Mountain, and he is eager to expand his territory and establish his prestige among the many monsters under his command. This monster turmoil that occurs once every hundred years is the best opportunity for the Black Dragon Demon King to perform.

"Seventh brother, don't worry. I have almost made arrangements for Jinshanfang. My sister-in-law and I were a little worried at first, but now that you are back, we three can definitely protect our family territory."

After seeing Song Qingming coming back, Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan no longer had any worries in their hearts and were full of confidence that the family could survive the upcoming monster turmoil.

Song Qingming smiled and nodded, then praised with a look of satisfaction: "Well! I asked Yuan Fang before, you did a good job. Even if I couldn't come back in time, you should be able to defend Jinshanfang."

"My husband, did you successfully find the master who taught you the technique when you went to the East Phoenix Country's immortal cultivation world this time?"

When Huang Siyuan asked about his own affairs, Song Qingming nodded with a smile and said, "Yes! Although this trip took a lot of time, it can be said that hard work pays off and I have gained a lot."

Next, Song Qingming briefly told the two girls about his experience of going to the immortal cultivation world of "Donghuang Kingdom", including how he found the "Yuxuan Island" and finally met Taoist Lingxu to deduce the exercises.

However, due to the rules of the "Taixu Sect", Song Qingming did not tell Song Qingyu and the others the sect's real name, location and other detailed information.

Upon learning that Song Qingming had obtained a newly developed Nascent Soul technique, Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan both congratulated him with envy on their faces.

The three of them chatted for a while in the "Huixian Pavilion" about some trivial things that had happened in the clan over the years before returning to their respective caves.
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On the second day, Song Qingming walked out of his cave early, turned into a beam of light and left the Song family.

After leaving Funiu Mountain, Song Qingming did not go to Guyang Mountain first, but flew to the northeast. Soon he arrived at the family market "Chiyanfang" not far away.

It has been more than 40 years since the Song family took the lead in building the "Chiyanfang". Now, there are many spiritual veins around the "Chiyanfang" where cultivators and mortals live, and it is no longer the original barren mountains and wilderness.

After so many years of hard work by the Song family, the prosperity of the "Chiyanfang" market has now surpassed the nearby medium-sized markets such as Jinshanfang and Jianglingfang, becoming the largest market in the northeast of Wei State.

After entering "Chiyanfang", Song Qingming did not appreciate the prosperity of the market too much, and went directly to the Xianfeng Tower to the west of "Chiyanfang".

After standing in the hall at the entrance for a while, Song Qingming went directly to a private room on the second floor of the restaurant and knocked on the door gently.

After a while, the door opened automatically, and a somewhat neutral voice came into Song Qingming's ears.

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

When Song Qingming heard the voice, he was stunned for a moment, then he walked into the private room.

After seeing a somewhat familiar figure in black sitting in front of him, Song Qingming bowed to him and then sat down with a smile.

"Senior Sister Li, I came here to tell you that something happened at home and I am unable to leave for the time being. I am afraid I cannot send you to the East Sea to cultivate immortals.

These are some maps of the East China Sea that I bought when I was traveling there. They also include detailed routes marked from Weiguo to the East China Sea Xiuxian Realm. With these, you should have no problem going to the East China Sea. Take them first."

This black-robed cultivator was none other than Li Xuanyi, the senior sister whom Song Qingming had recognized when he went to Donghuang Country this time. However, at this time, she had changed into the same delicate men's attire that she had worn when Song Qingming first met her.

Hearing Song Qingming's words, Li Xuanyi, who was sitting at the table enjoying delicious spiritual food, slowly put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hands, picked up the picture album that Song Qingming gave him, opened it and took a look, and then directly put it into the storage magic weapon on his waist.

"Junior Brother Song, what happened in your family? Can you tell me about it? Maybe I can help you."

"Haha! Thank you, Senior Sister Li, for your kindness. After returning home yesterday, I heard that the monsters in the north had already begun to gather and head south. It is indeed not convenient for me to leave the clan at this time. I hope that Senior Sister can forgive me."

Li Xuanyi was a little surprised when he heard this and responded, "Is the monster riot here going to happen so soon? No wonder I heard a few casual cultivators talking about it in the market yesterday.

In that case, I won't force you. I'll go to the East Sea Xiuxian Realm first. When I get bored of staying there, I'll come back to find you!"

"Yes! Now that the monsters from the northern border are heading south, wars are about to break out in the entire Floating Cloud Mountain range. Senior Sister Li, you must hurry up and leave this area. Otherwise, it will be very dangerous if you get involved."

"Okay, I got it. You can go about your business. I'll be here for three to five days at most and then I'll leave." Seeing Song Qingming's serious expression, Li Xuanyi chuckled and immediately nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Song Qingming did not stay any longer. After giving the other party a few more instructions, he got up and left the market, heading south towards "Guyang Mountain".

The reason why Li Xuanyi followed Song Qingming to Weiguo was also a coincidence.

A year ago in the "Taixu Sect", with the help of the incarnation of Lingxu Taoist, Song Qingming finally lived up to expectations after some efforts and successfully deduced the "Qingyu Refining Treasure Jue", a technique he created, to the early Nascent Soul stage.

After coming out of retreat, Song Qingming copied the skills to Taoist Lingxu. He found that several years had passed since he had promised to return to Wei State.

Song Qingming, who was worried about his family's affairs, took the initiative to go to Taoist Lingxu's cave to bid farewell to him in order to return to Weiguo as soon as possible. He was ready to set off to return to the immortal world of Fuyun Mountains in a few days.

Taoist Lingxu didn't say much about this. He just casually gave him a few words of advice and then turned to study the new technique that Song Qingming had just deduced.

Unexpectedly, Li Xuanyi, who was in the cave of Taoist Lingxu at the time, found Song Qingming the next day after learning about this, and wanted to follow him to travel around the immortal cultivation world in the Floating Cloud Mountains. At that time, facing Li Xuanyi's request to go with him, Song Qingming did not hesitate too much, and rejected Li Xuanyi's request on the grounds that the monster riot in the northern border was approaching and the war in the Floating Cloud Mountains was too dangerous.

Having stayed in the "Taixu Sect" for so many years, Song Qingming also understood Li Xuanyi's character to some extent. He knew that his senior sister was a restless person who often liked to travel around.

However, the last time she and Song Qingming encountered danger in Qingzhou, she almost lost her life. In recent years, the elders of Li Xuanyi's family and Taoist Lingxu have been unwilling to let her go on a long journey alone. Song Qingming also knew a little about these things.

The monster riot in Floating Cloud Mountains is about to come. When the war breaks out, it will be very dangerous everywhere. Song Qingming really doesn't dare to take Li Xuanyi to Floating Cloud Mountains to take the risk at this time.

After all, Li Xuanyi is the favorite disciple of his master Taoist Lingxu, and is deeply loved by Taoist Lingxu. If anything happens to her in the immortal cultivation world of Floating Cloud Mountains, it will be difficult for Song Qingming to go back and explain the matter to his master Taoist Lingxu in the future.

Seeing that Song Qingming refused to agree, Li Xuanyi looked a little unhappy, but he didn't say much and just said goodbye and left.

Song Qingming thought the matter had been settled, but unexpectedly something unexpected happened the day before he was leaving.

No one knew what Li Xuanyi said to Taoist Lingxu. Taoist Lingxu, who had not supported her traveling again at first, suddenly changed his mind and agreed to let her follow Song Qingming to travel around the Floating Cloud Mountains.

Facing Taoist Lingxu, the mentor who taught him martial arts and influenced his life's spiritual path, Song Qingming naturally did not dare to refuse and could only agree to it reluctantly.

Before the two of them left, Taoist Lingxu specially taught them each a method of self-defense, and instructed Song Qingming to help take care of Li Xuanyi along the way.

In this way, Song Qingming spent more than half a year being cautious along the way before he brought Li Xuanyi across the "Sea Desert" and successfully arrived in Weiguo.

Originally, Song Qingming had successfully brought her to Wei State, and had already completed the task entrusted by Taoist Lingxu. However, knowing Li Xuanyi's adventurous personality, Song Qingming did not dare to be careless.

On the way here, Song Qingming made an agreement with Li Xuanyi to send her to the "East China Sea Immortal Cultivation World" for a tour first, and then arrange for her to come back after the monster riots in the Floating Cloud Mountains were over.

Li Xuanyi's cultivation has reached the fourth level of the Golden Core, and he has the self-protection means given by his master, Taoist Lingxu. As long as he does not deliberately take risks in dangerous places, there should be no big problems. Song Qingming is not too worried about this.

After leaving "Chiyanfang", Song Qingming took out the "Phantom Boat" and turned into a ray of light and flew south.

Standing on the flying boat, Song Qingming looked at the scenery of Qinghe County below him, which had not changed much and was already very familiar to him, and felt a little more emotional in his heart.

Even though the Song family was promoted to the Golden Core Immortal Clan, bringing more than a hundred years of peaceful and stable development to Qinghe County, the monster riots that occurred once a hundred years were always difficult for them to avoid in the world of Weiguo Immortal Cultivation.

No one knows how many monks and mortals will die in this once-in-a-century catastrophe caused by the monsters, which is even more worrying.

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

Not long after entering the mountain gate, a white light flew quickly towards his location. After a while, the sect leader Bai Yuxian, riding on a white flying shuttle, appeared in front of Song Qingming.

"Senior Sister Bai, long time no see!"

Seeing Song Qingming bowing in front of him, Bai Yuxian replied with a meaningful smile on her face:
"Junior Brother Song! You've been gone for more than 20 years and I haven't heard from you. I thought you were so dazzled by the sights out there that you didn't want to come back.

I didn't expect that after not seeing you for so many years, your cultivation has already reached the peak of the sixth level of the Golden Core. It seems that you must have encountered many opportunities during your trip to the East Phoenix Country, which delayed your return!"

"Haha! Senior Sister Bai, please don't make fun of me. I have gained a lot from my travels this time and gained a lot of knowledge. I have to thank you for your help back then, which helped me avoid a lot of trouble."

After Song Qingming finished speaking, he bowed to Bai Yuxian to express his gratitude for her telling him and reminding him about some things about the "Donghuang Kingdom".

Seeing this, Bai Yuxian smiled and waved her hand, saying, "You have already thanked me for what happened back then, so there is no need to be so polite. Junior Brother Song, Uncle Li wants you to come over. Come with me!"

Hearing that Li Mufeng wanted to see him, Song Qingming showed no surprise on his face. He immediately nodded and followed Bai Yuxian to Li Mufeng's cave.

When the two arrived at the entrance of the cave, Li Mufeng came out to greet them with a happy face and took the initiative to bring them into his cave.

As the sect's Nascent Soul Grand Elder, Li Mufeng has been practicing in seclusion in his cave all year round and rarely entertains guests here. This is the first time that Song Qingming has entered this cave with the most abundant spiritual energy in the entire Guyang Mountain after joining the Xiaoyao Sect for more than a hundred years.

Although Li Mufeng's cave is very large, there are not many things placed inside. There are only some exquisite-looking furniture made of high-level spiritual wood. It is very different from the magnificent image that Song Qingming imagined.

After asking Song Qingming and the other two to sit down, Li Mufeng glanced at Song Qingming, nodded with a slight smile and said, "Not bad! After going out for a walk, your cultivation has improved a lot.

I thought the monsters from the northern border had gone south ahead of schedule, and that you, Qingming, were too far away in the East Phoenix Country to rush back. I didn't expect to receive news of your return yesterday. This can be regarded as the spirits of the ancestors of the sect blessing our Xiaoyao Sect."

In recent years, unexpected changes occurred in Jinyu Mountain, and the monsters in the northern border moved south ahead of schedule. The pressure faced by Xiaoyao Sect is increasing. At this moment, every additional Jindan cultivator's power in the sect will have a great impact on the battle situation.

Seeing that Song Qingming, the sect's guest elder, not only returned to Weiguo in time, but also made progress in his cultivation, Li Mufeng felt a little more relieved at this moment.

"I was traveling outside and forgot about time. I came back a little late this time. I hope Master Li won't blame me." Hearing Li Mufeng's praise, Song Qingming quickly responded modestly.

After listening to this, Li Mufeng waved his hand and said, "Traveling is to gain knowledge and seek personal opportunities. This matter concerns your path, so how can I, as an elder, blame you casually!"

After the three of them sat down and chatted for a few words, Song Qingming suddenly stood up and took the initiative to ask:

"Uncle Li, when I came here, I heard from Qingyu that something happened in Jinyu Mountain. The Golden Feather Demon King has disappeared. The one leading the demon beasts south this time is the Black Dragon Demon King who has just occupied Jinyu Mountain.

This time, the monster riot may be more dangerous than before. I don't know how the sect will deal with it next. I would like to ask Master Li for advice. "

“In fact, I have already made arrangements for dealing with the monsters yesterday in Xiaoyao Palace. The Song family will be responsible for guarding Jinshanfang first. If there are any other changes, the sect will inform you in advance.

Now that the monsters from the northern border have just moved south, the situation is still unclear. Qingming, since you have just returned, there is no need to worry too much about this matter. Take a good rest first. I will send you a letter if there is any need!"

"Alright! I will follow Master's orders."

As soon as he arrived at Guyang Mountain, he heard Li Mufeng summoning him. Song Qingming thought that Li Mufeng wanted to make some 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.

Next, Li Mufeng only asked Song Qingming about his experiences outside in recent years, and did not mention the monster riot that was about to happen. It was not until half an hour later that Song Qingming said goodbye and left his cave.

After leaving Li Mufeng, Song Qingming came to Yao Qianshu's cave, which was not too far away, and visited the former leader of the Xiaoyao Sect who was seriously ill.

At this time, Yao Qianshu was already dying. His face was pale and he had little spiritual energy left in his body. He was unable to get out of bed. He could only lie on the hospital bed and direct his disciples to serve tea to Song Qingming who had just returned.

Before Song Qingming left, he came to Guyang Mountain specifically to report to the sect leader Yao Qianshu. Although he looked very old at that time, he was still very energetic.

Who would have thought that in just over twenty years, he, a peak-level Jindan cultivator who once had a great reputation in Wei State, had become an ordinary mortal who was old and entering the twilight of his life.

Although he had been suffering from illness for many years, Yao Qianshu was very happy to see Song Qingming suddenly come to visit him. He kept asking about his experiences after being away for so many years.

Although he had already handed over the position of head of the sect to Bai Yuxian, and had not stepped out of the gate of his cave for several years, Yao Qianshu still knew some of the difficult situation that the sect now had to face through the disciples around him.

It's a pity that he himself doesn't have much time left and no longer has the ability to help the sect overcome the difficulties. Although he feels regretful, he is powerless and can only lie on the hospital bed and sigh about this matter.

Seeing Song Qingming rush back to the sect in time, Yao Qianshu was also very pleased. After caring about Song Qingming for a while, he spoke to him and gave him some instructions, asking him to be careful in the next battle with the monsters.

Facing Yao Qianshu, the head brother who had devoted his whole life to the sect, Song Qingming had always respected him very much. He was touched by his relationship and advice. (End of this chapter)