Chapter 973
Beigong Youxue
The world is never short of exceptionally talented cultivators. These cultivators with keen spiritual senses often have more sensitive divine senses and perceptions than high-level cultivators, and it's not impossible that this is the case.
Take Song Changsheng himself as an example. His spiritual perception surpasses that of ordinary cultivators. He has been through countless battles and is able to survive to this day, which is inseparable from his superhuman spiritual perception.
These talents are innate and rare; they may not be particularly noticeable in everyday life, but they can often play an unexpected role at certain times.
He was truly surprised to find such talent among his undercover agents.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. The main headquarters is the core of Juyang Zhenjun, composed of his old subordinates and bloodline descendants. It is his most trustworthy force. If he wasn't exceptionally talented, how could he have gotten in?
However, people with such extraordinary talent as him are often treated well. In this case, can his loyalty withstand the test?
Although the Song family treated their spies well, it was definitely not as good as that of the inner disciples of the Eastern Heaven Alliance.
He had specifically researched this beforehand, and the treatment of inner disciples of the Eastern Heaven Alliance was equivalent to that of Purple Mansion Seeds of the Song Clan.
It is, after all, a Nascent Soul power. Although it has only been established for a short time, it still dominates a part of the cultivation world, and the resources and treatment it can provide are definitely not comparable to those of the Wind Whisper Palace.
If the other side betrays them, countless people will die along this line.
Seemingly guessing what Song Changsheng was thinking, Chen Lingxiu quickly explained, "Although this person does not have the bloodline of the Chen family, he has lived in the family for generations since his great-grandfather joined our clan as a guest minister, sharing weal and woe with the Chen family."
His great-grandfather, grandfather, and several uncles were all among those who supported the family, and they all perished without a single survivor. Their hatred for the Eastern Heaven Alliance was no less than ours. He volunteered to become a spy, and his loyalty to the family is absolutely unquestionable.
"If I have the opportunity, I will mention this matter to the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty, but I cannot guarantee how effective it will be, since the evidence is limited."
If you want to use this to attack the Eastern Heaven Alliance, you must produce more reliable evidence. Demonic energy alone is not enough. There are different levels among demonic cultivators. Unless you can prove that the giant sun is indeed colluding with a demonic Nascent Soul cultivator, no one will easily make an enemy of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.
Song Changsheng naturally knew Chen Lingxiu's plan and bluntly exposed it, saying she was too naive.
"Disciple understands," Chen Lingxiu replied in a deep voice. She knew that this was already the best possible outcome.
"This is the cultivation method I created with half a lifetime of effort, the 'Tai Chi Hun Yuan Gong.' Cultivate it carefully and do not pass it on to others," Song Changsheng said calmly, tapping Chen Lingxiu's forehead.
Logically speaking, apart from his personal disciples and members of the Song clan, no one else is qualified to cultivate this mental cultivation method.
However, Chen Lingxiu's situation was rather special, so he had to make an exception for her, which could be considered a way to appease her.
Moreover, he only gave the Yin chapter, which was more suitable for women to cultivate.
"Thank you so much, teacher, for bestowing this teaching." Chen Lingxiu was overjoyed. This was not just a simple cultivation method for her; it represented Song Changsheng's approval, which was the most important thing to her.
Clearly, at this point, she had no idea how revolutionary this cultivation method was.
"Act cautiously; infiltrating behind enemy lines is no ordinary matter."
"Remember, don't rush things. The darkest night will eventually give way to dawn." Before leaving, Song Changsheng couldn't help but remind him again.
"I know I was wrong, and I will never do it again."
"I'll let you know if there's any progress. Take care of yourself."
As soon as he finished speaking, Song Changsheng concealed himself and left the tavern. On his way back to the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty, he suddenly remembered the Beigong Clan he had encountered when he was searching for the Chen Clan's treasure in the Eastern Heaven.
The surname Beigong is very rare. He also discovered a girl there who was born with spiritual eyes but whose meridians were blocked and made it difficult for her to establish her foundation. He still remembers her very well.
Decades have passed in the blink of an eye. I wonder if that girl from back then has broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
Her situation was a mix of heaven and hell. If she could break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, everything would be resolved. But if she couldn't overcome that hurdle, she would be nothing but dust a hundred years from now, and no matter how strong her talent was, she would have no chance to use it.
At the time, he also recognized the other party's talent and couldn't bear to let it go to waste, so he left the other party with a lot of cultivation insights before leaving.
More than half a century has passed. If the other party is not destined to die, they should have taken that step by now.
"Since I've come all the way to the Eastern Heaven Cultivation Realm, I might as well take a look along the way," Song Changsheng thought to himself.
Following his memory, he arrived at that familiar lake.
When he was searching for the treasure left by the Chen family, he repeatedly came up empty-handed, and it was here that he found a breakthrough.
He stood beneath the clouds, overlooking the Beigong family, who were situated on the lakeside.
Compared to back then, its building scale has almost doubled, indicating that they have developed quite well over the years thanks to this large lake.
With a sweep of his divine sense, he found the girl from before in a small attic.
Decades have passed, and the girl has grown into a graceful young woman, her appearance unchanged from back then, with a hazy glow shrouding her body upon closer inspection.
This radiance is none other than the manifestation of a Foundation Establishment cultivator's spiritual energy being released outwards.
That girl, who was almost sentenced to death, ultimately took that crucial step through her own efforts.
With her innate spiritual eyes, progressing from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment should have been an insignificant achievement for her, but now it has become a tremendous leap that has allowed her to control her own destiny.
In a way, her experience is somewhat similar to Hua Yan's, except that her situation was more extreme, but fortunately she still managed to overcome it.
She successfully saved herself and also moved Song Changsheng.
He knew all too well how rare it was for the other party to take this step given their circumstances. Although he had offered his help initially, to be honest, he hadn't really held out much hope. Otherwise, he wouldn't have left such a promising talent here.
Those born with extraordinary eyes are never mediocre.
Song Changsheng took a step forward, transforming into a wisp of green smoke and merging into the space, silently passing through the Beigong Clan's array barrier and entering the pavilion.
At that time, Bei Gong Youxue was meditating and cultivating when she suddenly felt a tremor in her heart. When she opened her eyes, everything in the room was as usual, and there was no sign that the barrier of the pavilion had been touched.
But she always felt that there was a pair of eyes watching her from the shadows.
She closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, her once clear black and white eyes had become crystal clear, like glass.
A barely perceptible glimmer of light surged within her, and the world transformed in her eyes. The flow of time seemed to slow down, and everything around her became clearly visible—the air, the spiritual energy, even a speck of dust.
She clearly saw that the spatial barrier not far away was abnormally distorted. It was only a very subtle change, but it was exceptionally obvious to her. Although she discovered that an outsider had intruded, the expression on her face did not change in the slightest, because she knew very well that the other party's strength was beyond her capabilities, and even beyond the capabilities of the Beigong clan.
Meaningless actions will only provoke the other party.
The most important thing now is to calm down and figure out the other party's purpose.
At least she hasn't sensed any hostility yet, and there's still room for things to turn around.
Just as she was thinking about how to speak without seeming offensive or abrupt, Song Changsheng, knowing he had already been exposed, simply dropped his disguise and revealed himself directly to Beigong Youxue.
Upon seeing him, Bei Gong Youxue was clearly stunned for a moment. Then, a long-dormant memory was awakened in her mind, and she excitedly said, "Senior, it's you."
Bei Gong Youxue pays respects to the senior, wishing the senior a long and prosperous life.
"No need for formalities." Song Changsheng waved his sleeve to help him up, then walked to the rattan chair next to him and sat down, saying, "I didn't expect you to actually take that step. It's truly a surprise to me."
"My ability to 'illusory space' is so powerful that very few people below the Nascent Soul stage can see through it, yet it still couldn't escape your eyes."
Bei Gong Youxue completely let down her guard, walked to Song Changsheng's side, poured him a cup of spiritual tea, and respectfully offered it, saying, "If it weren't for the cultivation method left behind by you, senior, I wouldn't have achieved what I have today. I will never forget this kindness."
"While leaving behind that cultivation technique was partly out of a desire to cherish talent, the main reason was that I took away an opportunity that should have belonged to your Beigong clan. It's just a small compensation, so don't take it to heart."
Despite saying that, Song Changsheng still reached out and took the hot tea in front of him.
He never does anything meaningless. He left that jade slip with the intention of forming a good relationship. Now that Bei Gong Youxue has overcome the most difficult hurdle in her life, her future is bright and promising.
If nothing unexpected happens, reaching the Golden Core stage should be a certainty.
Making friends with a Spirit Eye cultivator who has the potential to shine brightly in the cultivation world is entirely beneficial.
Seeing that he accepted the tea, Bei Gong Youxue felt relieved and cautiously asked, "I wonder if there is anything you need from me that you have come here so suddenly, senior?"
"I just happened to be passing by and stopped by to take a look. You've given me quite a surprise. You actually survived a one percent chance. You must have suffered a lot over the years, right?"
"All the hardships we endured were for a better tomorrow. For the younger generation, it was a very rare life experience."
"Is this your true thought?" Song Changsheng asked, holding his teacup and staring into her eyes.
"Yes," Bei Gong Youxue answered firmly and without hesitation.
Song Changsheng took a sip of the spiritual tea in his cup and smiled slightly, saying, "Alright, based on your answer, are you willing to cultivate with me?"
"Given the Beigong family's resources, your continued presence here will only hinder your talent."
Faced with this tempting offer, Bei Gong Youxue struggled internally for a while before giving an unexpected answer: "Thank you for your kind offer, senior, but I cannot accept it."
"Oh, do you perhaps think I am not qualified?"
"I have some prestige in the Southern Continent. Although you possess innate spiritual eyes, they are not so insignificant as to bury your talent."
Although he was rejected, Song Changsheng felt no dissatisfaction, only some doubt.
Upon hearing his words, Bei Gong Youxue quickly shook her head and said, "Senior, you misunderstand. My achievements today are all thanks to the cultivation techniques you left behind. You have given me a second chance at life, and being able to follow you and cultivate is a blessing I have earned for countless lifetimes."
However, it's clear that this senior is not from the Eastern Heaven Cultivation World. Once he leaves, it's unknown when he will be able to return to his clan.
The clan leader is nearing the end of his life and has always regarded me as the hope for the future of the clan. I cannot abandon these clansmen who have high hopes for me for the sake of my own path.
Therefore, I can only disappoint my senior's kind intentions.
Song Changsheng had only appeared in front of her twice, and each time he displayed his strength, it completely shattered her worldview.
She knew very well that she was dealing with no ordinary person. If she could become a disciple, her future would be a hundred times smoother than if she stayed with the Beigong family.
However, the Beigong clan is not in a good situation now. She is the only cultivator in the clan who has a chance to break through to the Purple Mansion stage. If she leaves, the Beigong clan will be finished.
Song Changsheng was ultimately not a native cultivator of the Eastern Heaven Cultivation World, so his deterrent power was limited, and he could not protect the Beigong Clan.
After hearing her answer, Song Changsheng was deeply moved and could not calm down for a long time.
After a long while, he drank the spiritual tea in his cup in one gulp, then took out another jade slip and placed it on the table beside him, saying, "Since you care about your family, I will not force you. This contains the cultivation method for pupil techniques. Keep it safe."
As soon as he finished speaking, he stood up and said, "If you need to find me in the future, crushing this will guide you in the right direction."
"I, Song Changsheng, will not tell anyone about my visit today. I hope you can give me another surprise next time we meet."
Having said that, he turned into a wisp of green smoke and vanished into thin air.
"Song Changsheng, the Purple Void Immortal Song Changsheng who won the championship among the Five Academies?"
Bei Gong Youxue's heart trembled; she knew she had rejected a great opportunity.
However, she did not regret it.
She picked up the jade slip from the table, bowed respectfully towards the outside of the pavilion, and only stood up again after her breath had completely disappeared...
Although he didn't pull this promising seedling back, Song Changsheng didn't feel any regret. He believed that sooner or later, Bei Gong Youxue would come to him on her own!
"Judging by the time, there are only three months left until the trial assessment. It's time to return to the academy."
Just as Song Changsheng was about to return to the Great Zhen Immortal Dynasty, he suddenly sensed a very familiar aura.
This aura came from none other than himself.
“It’s that Treasure-Hunting Rat.” Song Changsheng’s eyes lit up.
When he was searching for the Chen family's treasure, one of the locations was reached by a "treasure-hunting rat." He had set a trap in that treasure vault; once the "treasure-hunting rat" ate the trap, it would leave a mark on its body, which he could sense within a certain range.
Clearly, the treasure-hunting rat is nearby.
"Before we go back, it wouldn't be bad to raid the rat holes." A playful smile appeared on Song Changsheng's face...
...(End of this chapter)