Qi Cultivation Starting from the Repair Panel

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The Song Family had previously transported most of their assets to the Giant Marsh in several batches, yet not a single carriage was to be seen now.

Seeing some worry on Song Tonghai's face, Song Tongxuan thought he was anxious about the family estate and immediately soothed him:

"You can settle down here in peace. I'll have someone inquire about the items you've arranged to be sent. There's no need to worry."

"Thank you, big brother."

Song Tonghai didn't offer any explanation as he stood up to express his thanks, his expression somewhat ashamed.

Keeping secrets from his blood brother indeed made him feel a bit guilty in his conscience.

Squeak—

Chu Zheng pushed open the hall door, stepped slowly over the threshold, and entered the room.

"Chu the Superior Immortal."

Song Tongxuan was the first to stand up and greeted him with a smile on his face:

"How is it, did you find anything to your liking in the Mansion's Treasury?"

Since learning that Chu Zheng was a lone Loose Cultivator, he had been extremely warm and cordial with an obvious intention to invite him to join.

"Thank you, Patriarch Song."

Chu Zheng expressed his gratitude: "The Song Family Treasury is quite rich in collection, truly an eye-opener for me."

This wasn't just courtesy—within the Song Family Treasury, there were many Spirit Stones, which indeed surprised Chu Zheng.

Though Lower Quality Spirit Stones don't hold much value in the world of cultivation, they are beyond the measure of gold and silver in the mortal world.

This reflects the barrier between Celestials and Mortals.

This is likely an unspoken consensus amongst the great Immortal Sects, to prevent Cultivators from interfering too much with mortal dynasties, amassing wealth, and using mortal gold and silver for personal gain, which could influence the selection of Immortal Seedlings and shake the foundations of the Sects.

After all, controlling mortals is truly effortless for Cultivators.

"Chu the Superior Immortal is being too generous with his praise. These are just some common items. If you see anything you like, feel free to take it. We are all family here; no need to stand on ceremony."

Song Tongxuan waved his hand, appearing very generous.

A Late Spirit Spring Realm Loose Cultivator, and such a young one at that—if he could be persuaded to stay at the mansion, even smaller sects would have to think twice before speaking to the Song Family.

Once Chu Zheng stepped onto the path of cultivation, the Song Family could even directly intervene in the affairs of Immortal Sects, making a leap like a fish turning into a dragon. This would provide strong support for the two Immortal Seedlings cultivating in Qionglou.

Just as Chu Zheng was about to speak, a servant came from outside the hall to report:

"Patriarch, the young master and young miss have returned."

"Oh? That was quick?" Song Tongxuan's eyes lit up, and he gestured, "Bring them here directly!"

As his words fell, he turned to Song Tonghai: "After you came, I sent a message to call them back immediately. I didn't expect such a swift return."

Shortly, a young man and woman stepped into the hall. The man appeared to be in his early twenties, dressed in a blue vestment robe, tall with a stature over eight feet, broad shoulders, and narrow waist, with a countenance as handsome as jade.

The woman looked slightly younger, around seventeen or eighteen, dressed in a yellow skirt with only a jade hairpin inserted among her soft, lustrous hair that fell down her back, covering her waist, her eyes sparkling and lively, showing a very spirited demeanor.

The Song Family's lineage was indeed extraordinary, based on appearance alone, each one was outstanding and presentable.

Chu Zheng had already inquired about the Song Family information beforehand and recognized the identities of the two immediately.

Song Lingfeng, Middle Quality Immortal Bone, has been cultivating for more than ten years, his cultivation has reached the pinnacle of the Spirit Spring Realm, on the verge of entering the next level.

Song Lingping, Lower Quality Immortal Bone, entered Qionglou the same year as Song Lingfeng, but her cultivation was far behind, having just stepped into the Spirit Spring Realm.

"This is the uncle I mentioned to you before, call him over."

Song Tongxuan raised his hand to signal.

"Uncle."

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Both bowed respectfully and expressed their reverence, not showing any disdain due to Song Tonghai's mortal status, an evident sign of strict familial teachings.

In that moment, Song Tonghai was at a loss, as it was customary for an elder to present a meeting gift at their first encounter. Being without anything of value on hand at the moment, he found himself somewhat embarrassed.

Seeing this, Chu Zheng quietly stepped back, took out two palm-sized brocade boxes by conjuring a Blinding Method, and discreetly slipped them into Song Tonghai's sleeve without a sound.

"We are all family here, no need for such formalities."

Song Tonghai felt reassured, a smile appearing on his face as he took out the brocade boxes from his sleeve and handed them to the two.

"Thank you, Uncle."

Neither of them declined; instead, they accepted the boxes with both hands and put them away without opening them.

The items Chu Zheng placed within the two brocade boxes were the same: a First Order Spirit Pill, just right for their cultivation levels, neither too precious nor insufficient.

"And this fellow Daoist is…"

Song Lingfeng turned to look at the somewhat youthful-looking Chu Zheng, his expression uncertain, for someone of Late Spirit Spring Realm had significant strength within the Giant Marsh region.

"Chu Zheng, merely a Loose Cultivator."

Chu Zheng nodded and greeted him.

After some pleasantries, Song Lingfeng's eyes flickered with an eagerness he could hardly contain as he asked,

"Observing that fellow Daoist is still young, I'm curious if you plan to attend the upcoming Great Tournament of Ten Thousand Sects? I intend to gain some exposure at this grand event."

The Great Tournament of Ten Thousand Sects, a competition held once every century, is an event that many fiery youths aspire to attend.

Upon hearing this, Chu Zheng subconsciously made a quick estimate and soon came to a conclusion.

Song Lingfeng's ranking should be around eight or nine thousand on the Hidden Dragon List.

The main reason for his own rank around seven thousand was largely due to the words "Taixuan." Beyond him and a few hundred others, the ranks were dominated by those at the peak of the Spirit Spring Realm.

With such cultivation levels... participating in the competition could be overly perilous.

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In the time following Zhou Zili's demise, the entire Tai Xu Holy Land was shaken as never before.

The fall of a Pseudo-Immortal was a heavy blow to any Holy Land.

Moreover, the murderer did not bother to conceal their tracks, with the aura of Divine Fire lingering for half a month and yet to dissipate.

There was no need for investigation to know who was responsible.

Within the Taixuan Holy Land, only Geng Yiyang could dispatch Zhou Zili with such nonchalance.

When the Tai Xu Holy Land sought an explanation, they were met with a surging sea of fire.

In response to this matter, the Taixuan Holy Land didn't even bother to offer an explanation; instead, they boldly announced to the world their plans to reopen their Sect Gate.

Such an unbridled attitude completely enraged the Taixu Saint Lord, who summoned the Immortal Treasure of the Tai Xu Holy Land, the Tai Xu Sword, and directed it towards the contiguous Fire Domain of the Taixuan Holy Land.

He proclaimed his intention to level Taixuan to the ground, demanding blood for blood.

The other three Holy Lands, which had previously planned to watch from the sidelines, also grew restless upon learning of Taixuan's intentions to re-enter the world and sent envoys, issuing joint condemnations.

This matter swiftly caught the attention of the Immortal Alliance.

The collective movement of the Five Great Holy Lands was by no means a small matter in the context of the entire Cangyun Realm.

The Immortal Alliance responded swiftly, dispatching an Immortal Envoy from the inter-realm transport formation to the Cangyun Realm within just a few days.

The arrival of the envoy led to an immediate assembly of the Holy Masters from all Five Great Holy Lands within the Fire Domain of the Taixuan Holy Land, where a council was held.

Clearly taking the matter very seriously, the Immortal Alliance sent an envoy who was a Demi Immortal that had stepped into the Immortal Tribulation Secret Realm.