Chapter 1225
Passing on Knowledge and Instruction, Time Flies
Chapter 1225 Passing on Knowledge and Instruction, Time Flies
At the top of Qingyun Mountain.
As soon as the flying boat passed the formation, Song Shaoyu and Liu Yue, who were guarding the formation position at the mountain pass, immediately sensed the subtle change and stood up.
Not long after, a streak of light descended.
Song Qingming led everyone off the flying boat and they arrived in front of the two people who were already waiting there.
"Master!"
She stepped forward and bowed, but Liu Yue couldn't help glancing behind Song Qingming, her expression showing some surprise.
Before the two could ask any questions, Song Qingming pointed to the seven people behind him and said, "These are the disciples we just accepted, and they are also your junior brothers and sisters."
"You two take them to settle in first, then call Jingyun and the others later; I have something to discuss with them at my cave."
"Disciple obeys!"
Upon hearing that it was actually a newly accepted disciple of their master, not only Liu Yue but also Song Shaoyu, who was standing next to her, showed some surprise.
He curiously looked at the people in front of him.
In the "Free and Unfettered Sect," the master-disciple lineage has always been a very important part. Elders above the Golden Core stage in the sect almost always have many disciples.
Nascent Soul elders like Li Mufeng and Bai Yuxian, who came from sects, had cultivated for over a thousand years and had dozens or even hundreds of personal disciples under their command.
However, Song Qingming, Song Qingyu, and Li Xuanyi were exceptions. Although they had reached the Nascent Soul stage, they did not recruit disciples on a large scale within the sect.
For nearly a hundred years since Song Shaoyu became a disciple of Song Qingyu, they have moved from "Chiyun Mountain" to the current "Qingyun Mountain". The mountain has always been inhabited by just a few people.
Now that there are so many junior brothers and sisters all of a sudden, I'm finding it a little hard to adjust.
Looking at the group of people who addressed him as "Senior Brother," Song Shaoyu paused for a moment before nodding and leading them to another location on the mountaintop to choose a cultivation cave.
As night fell, more than a dozen figures had appeared in the "Huixian Pavilion".
In addition to the seven newly accepted disciples, Bai Jingyun, Song Linyu, Wei Yunlong, Song Shaoyu, Liu Yue, and Chu Ling also came here.
Only Song Qingming's third disciple, Tang Muyan, was still in seclusion in his cave, cultivating his core, and was unable to come.
Of the seven newly accepted disciples, the two oldest, who have already successfully established their foundations, are from the "Shang" generation of the family.
The other five members of the "Shi" generation were all still at the Qi Refining stage.
Although they had kowtowed and performed the formal apprenticeship ceremony at Funiu Mountain, they had not yet held a formal initiation ceremony. This time, Song Qingming specially summoned many of his disciples to come.
Besides witnessing this event, it also makes it easier to officially recognize their status.
Under Song Qingming's guidance, the seven quickly determined their ranking and became disciples of the three Nascent Soul Ancestors.
Among them, Song Shangyun, Song Shiqing, and Song Shixuan, ranked by age, became Song Qingming's fifth, sixth, and seventh direct disciples.
Song Shangyan and Song Shibo became disciples of Song Qingyu, and their senior brothers and sisters were Song Shaoyu and Chu Ling.
Li Xuanyi only had one disciple, Song Linyu, on Qingyun Mountain, but now he has two more disciples, Song Shijiang and Song Shiyan.
Among the seven newly arrived disciples, Song Shangyun and Song Shiqing are the most talented, both possessing dual spiritual roots, while the other five are all gifted with three spiritual roots.
With their already considerable natural talent, their future prospects are now even brighter after they have become disciples of the three patriarchs on Qingyun Mountain.
As long as one cultivates diligently and progresses step by step to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, one will surely receive support from Song Qingming and the others.
The chances of achieving Core Formation in the future are definitely much better than staying in "Funiu Mountain" and competing with many other family disciples.
After confirming the identities of the group and completing the initiation ceremony, Song Qingming turned to his senior brother Bai Jingyun and gave him instructions:
"Qingyu, Xuanyi, and I still need to go into seclusion to cultivate. From now on, you will take turns teaching the cultivation of the other junior brothers and sisters."
If you encounter any problems that are difficult to solve, you can come to us at any time.
"Master, rest assured, your disciple will take good care of all your fellow disciples!"
Although they had become disciples of Song Qingming, Song Shangyun and the others were still at a relatively low level of cultivation, with some even still in the Qi Refining stage, so they didn't need Song Qingming's personal instruction.
In the past, when they went into seclusion to cultivate, it was usually Bai Jingyun and a few other senior brothers with higher cultivation levels who would guide their junior brothers and sisters in their cultivation.
Bai Jingyun, Wei Yunlong, and Song Linyu, who already understood Song Qingming's instructions, quickly stepped forward to respond.
Having found some free time today, I gathered all my disciples here.
After explaining the matters concerning Song Shangyun and the other seven, Song Qingming and Song Qingyu personally gave some guidance on their cultivation.
This immediately excited Bai Jingyun and the others, and they all pricked up their ears.
Although he often secluded himself for spiritual practice, he did not teach his disciples much.
However, Song Qingming and the others acted extremely fairly and never showed favoritism based on the order in which they joined the sect.
Regardless of whose disciple they are, they will answer all questions carefully as long as the other person asks.
He preached for several hours in a row, until dawn broke.
Having already gained a lot of people, he reluctantly got up to express his gratitude.
Even for a Golden Core cultivator like Bai Jingyun, hearing a Nascent Soul cultivator preach was an extremely rare opportunity.
Not to mention disciples like Song Shangyun and Song Shiqing, who are in the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining stages.
After the sermon, the audience still looked on with great interest and barely concealed excitement.
After seeing off the many disciples, Song Qingyu quickly returned to her cave to cultivate, leaving only Song Qingming and Li Xuanyi, who were enjoying tea, on the upper floor.
Although the couple hadn't been apart for many years after their marriage, they spent most of their time in seclusion practicing cultivation.
Rarely having such a cozy time alone, and seeing that it was already early morning outside, Li Xuanyi took the initiative to pull Song Qingming to the top of the mountain together.
As soon as they arrived at the familiar boulder, a reddish hue appeared on the distant horizon, which then transformed into crimson light, separating the sky from the sea of clouds.
The two used to come here often to enjoy the sunset, but rarely saw the sunrise.
As he watched the vibrant sun slowly rise, Song Qingming, who had cultivated for many years, couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
As time goes by, these people who were once considered rising stars in the eyes of others are now five or six hundred years old.
Of those who were his peers in the past, apart from a very small number who were lucky enough to form a Nascent Soul, the vast majority had either perished or passed away in their caves.
Recalling his old friends, Song Qingming felt a sense of relief that he was still able to stand here.
"My husband, time really flies. I remember when I first came to the Floating Cloud Mountains with you, it seems like just yesterday."
Looking back now, it was something that happened hundreds of years ago.
Life is so short, such beautiful scenery is truly something to cherish!
I thought that once I reached the Nascent Soul realm, I could spend hundreds of years with you in carefree bliss, and that would be enough for me in this life, with no other desires.
But even now, I still feel like it's not enough. I really wish it could be like this forever, that we would never be apart.
Do you think I'm being a bit too greedy?
Leaning against Song Qingming's chest, Li Xuanyi looked into the distance and couldn't help but speak her mind.
Upon hearing this, Song Qingming couldn't help but laugh:
"Among us cultivators, how many can be free from greed? What we seek throughout our lives is the path to immortality."
As long as we diligently cultivate ourselves, and one day ascend to the upper realm to find the Great Dao, what harm is there in spending a lifetime together?
I believe that anything is possible with human effort, and among the myriad paths available, we will surely find our own way.
Song Qingming answered the other party with unwavering determination.
After six hundred years of cultivation, he has now reached the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm.
In addition, he also possesses numerous other rare and precious treasures that are unknown to most people, such as the "Fragment of the Map," the "Sacred Star Disc," and the "Nine-Layer Golden Pagoda."
He is no longer the clueless, penniless Qi Refining cultivator he once was on Mount Funiu.
The path ahead was now very clear, and he knew which way to go next.
With Song Qingming's lifespan now only just over six hundred years, he still has at least a thousand years to cultivate and search for the spiritual items needed to break through to a higher realm.
Their chances of advancing to the Nascent Soul realm in the future are no less than those of cultivators from major sects outside.
As long as one can successfully break through to the Nascent Soul realm, even if one cannot ascend normally, one can still sneak into the upper realm using the method provided by "Qu Bai".
At that time, it's impossible for Song Qingming to take care of everyone around him.
However, with the "Nine-Layer Golden Pagoda," a magical treasure from a celestial cave, and with Li Xuanyi, Song Qingyu, and the others by their side, there should still be a great chance.
However, their cultivation levels are still relatively low at present.
If you want to sneak into the upper realm together, it's best to cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage for better safety.
Seeing Song Qingming's confident expression, Li Xuanyi was also quite moved and nodded slightly.
"Yes! My husband is right. There is always a path for us among the three thousand paths. It seems that I will have to work hard in my cultivation so that I can not fall behind you."
As Li Xuanyi spoke, her gaze remained fixed on Song Qingming in front of her, filled with unspeakable affection.
Seeing this, Song Qingming understood and gently waved his hand.
A moment later, a gentle breeze blew by, and there was no one left on the boulder at the top of the mountain.
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Thirty years later.
At the foot of the mountain, in the "Qingyun Mountain" market, the main street was bustling with people.
Time flies, and decades have passed since the "Monster Uprising".
The northern territories of the "Floating Cloud Mountain Range," which were once conquered by human cultivators, have now been largely cleared of demonic beasts and have been completely transformed into human cultivators' territory.
Only in some remote, deep mountains do some low-level demonic beasts remain, but they no longer dare to come out and cause trouble.
The "Qingyun Mountain" market, originally located near the north, has undergone a dramatic transformation after decades of painstaking management by the "Xiaoyao Sect".
Today, there are more than 30,000 cultivators stationed on Qingyun Mountain alone.
In addition, there are various merchants doing business here, as well as many independent cultivators staying in the city.
The number of permanent cultivators on Qingyun Mountain has exceeded 50,000 to 60,000, and millions more mortals transported from the rear of Wei Kingdom by the Xiaoyao Sect have settled here. In just a few decades, Qingyun Mountain, which has developed rapidly, has surpassed high-level spiritual mountains such as Chiyun Mountain and Jinyu Mountain.
It became the most prosperous place for human cultivators in the northern part of Wei Kingdom.
Now, a grand "trading conference" is about to be held in the market, and the news has been circulating for some time.
Having gained fame from the previous "Red Cloud Mountain" gatherings, cultivators from all over the country in the "Floating Cloud Mountain Range" flocked to the event after hearing the news.
Many others traveled from the cultivation world of the "East Sea" by flying boat, hoping to purchase their desired spiritual items at this once-in-a-century "trade fair".
Tens of thousands more cultivators suddenly flooded into Qingyunfang, making it a lively place.
On this day, in the teleportation array of the western market of "Qingyun Mountain".
A flash of white light appeared, and a group of cultivators quickly emerged from it.
A girl of about seventeen or eighteen years old in the crowd looked at the bustling market in front of her with some surprise and couldn't help but ask:
"Senior brother, this is the Qingyun Mountain Market. It's huge!"
I've heard that Patriarch Song lives and cultivates on the mountaintop. Is that true?
"Junior sister, please don't talk nonsense. This is not a place to talk casually."
"Ah, senior brother, did I say something wrong? Could it be Song?"
Upon hearing the little girl's question, a tall man in a blue robe next to her quickly waved his hand to stop her from speaking, and then pulled her aside.
After glancing around, the man in the green robe carefully continued to explain to the somewhat puzzled little girl:
"Yu Ting, Old Ancestor Song hates it when others mention his name. If the market enforcement team hears it, they might arrest you."
A few years ago when I came here, I heard that some fellow Daoists were talking about this ancestor in a restaurant, and they were immediately arrested and taken to the Law Enforcement Hall and sent to the mine to do hard labor.
Remember this: we are here on orders to attend the trade conference, so please don't break any taboos.
If we really offend the Enforcement Hall, even if Master comes, he might not be able to save us.
"Don't worry, senior brother, I've got it."
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Hearing the man in the green robe speak so earnestly about the seriousness of the matter, the little girl nodded quickly and became much more obedient.
The two of them quickly disappeared from the spot.
After the two left, two more figures wearing straw hats arrived at the spot where they had just been.
"Sister, this Old Ancestor Song is really powerful. Just by mentioning his name, he's going to drag people to mine?"
I'm rather curious about what he looks like; he won't even let us know his name.
"With such a large market, there are bound to be many people and all sorts of opinions."
Some things are probably just rumors that have spread, and they've become like this. It's not as simple as they say, so don't take them seriously.
Alright, let's go!
Without waiting for a response from his companion, the person who spoke started walking forward on his own, and the two quickly disappeared into the crowd in the market.
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At the summit of Qingyun Mountain, Zhang Yurong, Song Linyu, and Song Siqing sat around a wooden table, their eyes all carefully fixed on Song Qingyu in the middle.
She had just won a round of jade tokens and was happily counting the spirit stones she had taken from the others.
"Grandmother, I'm really lucky today. I've only played a few rounds and I'm already out of spirit stones."
"Yes! The old master's card skills are so proficient that even if all of us were tied together, we still couldn't keep up with him."
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"Alright, alright, it's just that I won a few spirit stones from you, why are you acting all aggrieved?"
"I heard you all brought a lot of good stuff to this trade fair, and you earned way more spirit stones than I did!"
Upon hearing Song Qingyu mention the "trade conference," Zhang Yurong's eyes immediately lit up, and she quickly spoke up:
"Grandmother, I heard that the sect will be putting up several bottles of Cold Jade Spirit Water for auction at this event. Is that true?"
As soon as Zhang Yurong finished speaking, Song Linyu and Song Siqing, who were standing to the side, also perked up their ears and looked eagerly at the person in front of them.
However, Song Qingyu calmly counted the spirit stones in her hand, keeping everyone in suspense for a while before replying:
"Where did you guys hear this news? When did I ever say that there would be Cold Jade Spirit Water at the auction?"
Instead of focusing on cultivation, all you do is gossip and ask questions. You haven't even reached the Nascent Soul stage yet, and you're already worrying about this?
“Grandmother, this Cold Jade Spirit Water is not something you can come across all the time. Although we haven’t reached the ninth level of the Golden Core realm yet, we can’t just let such a spiritual treasure slip by.”
If it really is true, why don't you tell us the truth?
"This auction isn't something I can decide on my own. If I give you a heads-up, what am I supposed to say to the others later?"
Don't think you're the only smart ones. There are so many Golden Core elders in the sect, all of them are watching this place.
Senior Sister Bai had already told me that in this auction, sect elders were not allowed to participate in the bidding for spiritual items of level four or above.
"If you lot misbehave, and Seventh Brother finds out, don't blame me for not giving you a heads-up."
After letting out a soft sigh, Song Qingyu shook her head at Zhang Yurong and the others again.
After decades of rapid development, the northern part of the "Floating Cloud Mountain Range" has been completely stabilized, and the "Qingyun Mountain" market has become the most prosperous area.
Now is the perfect time to hold a "trade conference".
At the suggestion of Bai Yuxian and others, the "Xiaoyao Sect" moved the conference originally held at Chiyun Mountain to the current market of "Qingyun Mountain".
Firstly, it can better enhance the reputation of "Qingyun Mountain" market and solidify its position as the number one market in the cultivation world of "Fuyun Mountain Range".
Secondly, it was also to shift the sect's focus to the northern front, attract more cultivators to the north, and strengthen the newly established "Qingyun Mountain" defense line.
This "Qingyun Mountain" trade fair was jointly organized by the "Xiaoyao Sect" and Qingyun Mountain.
Although Song Qingyu was involved, she couldn't break the rules, so she could only give some instructions to Zhang Yurong and the others who had already been interested.
Just as the group was talking, a figure ran up from below the "Meeting Immortals Pavilion" and delivered a communication talisman to Song Qingyu.
"Master, Uncle Fang sent a message saying that Senior Long from the Four Seas Merchant Alliance has arrived and is at the foot of the mountain."
"Since Fellow Daoist Long has come in person, I need to go and greet him. I'll let you all go for now!"
After taking the communication talisman from Song Shangyan and glancing at it, Song Qingyu immediately pushed away the jade token in her hand, got up, and left the pavilion.
After Song Qingyu left, Zhang Yurong looked at the two people in front of her, sighed slightly, and turned away with a hint of disappointment on her face.
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As soon as Song Qingyu entered the main hall of the market town at the foot of the mountain, she saw Long Ziyun sitting in the head seat.
Beside him were several Golden Core disciples of the "Free and Unfettered Sect," led by Fang Baixuan, who were carefully accompanying him as he sipped tea and chatted.
Upon seeing Song Qingyu appear, Fang Baixuan and the others quickly turned around and stepped forward to pay their respects.
"Greetings, Uncle-Master Song!"
After waving to Fang Baixuan and the others, signaling them to step back, Song Qingyu quickly stepped forward and raised her hand.
"Fellow Daoist Long has come from afar, and I have not been able to greet you properly. Please forgive my rudeness."
"Fellow Daoist Qingyu, you are too kind. It has been decades since we last met. Your cultivation has improved a lot. I estimate that you will be able to advance to the sixth level of the Nascent Soul stage soon."
This Qingyun Mountain is indeed a treasure trove for cultivation.
As a Nascent Soul Elder of the "Four Seas Business Alliance", Long Ziyun often represents the alliance to participate in "trade conferences" held in various places.
Upon learning of the conference being held at Qingyun Mountain, I arrived several months in advance.
When Long Ziyun last came to deliver a message to Song Qingming, Song Qingyu's cultivation had only recently advanced to the fifth level of the Nascent Soul stage. This time, however, her cultivation had already reached the peak of the fifth level of the Nascent Soul stage.
In comparison, Long Ziyun's cultivation level is still at the peak of the fourth level of the Nascent Soul stage, which is slightly inferior.
Both being mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators and longtime friends, they naturally had a long chat after meeting.
"Qingyu, I have some questions for Fellow Daoist Song that I would like to ask him. I wonder when he will be able to emerge from seclusion?"
"Fellow Daoist Long, rest assured. Before Seventh Brother went into seclusion, I had already informed him of the time for the conference. I estimate that he will emerge from seclusion in two months at most."
"Fellow Daoist, please rest assured and stay here for now. I will inform you as soon as Seventh Brother emerges from seclusion."
"In that case, I'll trouble you."
After chatting with Long Ziyun for a while, Song Qingyu called over Song Siqing and arranged for her to stay in a high-level cave dwelling that had been prepared before leaving the main hall and returning to the mountaintop.
Walking on the "Fangshi" street, looking at the bustling street with people coming and going, Song Qingyu felt very gratified and couldn't help but slow down and stroll around for a while.
This Nascent Soul Ancestor lived on the mountaintop, and many high-level disciples in the market had seen her.
Knowing the other person's temperament, even if they recognized him, they dared not approach him rashly and disturb his enjoyment. They could only bow their heads and pay their respects from afar.
Just as Song Qingyu reached the vicinity of the market entrance and was about to turn around and head towards the mountaintop...
Her gaze suddenly fell upon a familiar figure that flashed past her eyes.
"Huh!..."
Although she couldn't see the other person's face clearly, Song Qingyu's expression suddenly changed, and she stopped in her tracks.
By the time she came to her senses and tried to find him, he had already disappeared into the crowd.
With the "Trade Conference" about to be held, the number of cultivators in the entire market was so great that they were like ants, and it was impossible to distinguish them with the naked eye.
The next moment, Song Qingyu closed her eyes tightly, and her divine sense instantly covered every corner of the entire street.
Sensing the powerful aura suddenly emanating from this Nascent Soul ancestor, the once bustling and noisy street instantly fell silent.
The astonished crowd looked at Song Qingyu standing in the middle of the street and immediately bowed down.
"Greetings, Ancestor!"
(End of this chapter)