Free Web NovelChapter 259: Chapter 186: Could He Really Be a Genius?
"I will obey," Song Changsheng replied out of habit, but he quickly remembered his grandfather couldn’t hear him.
He rushed to the mountain peak as fast as he could. The palace gates were already open, and when he walked inside, he saw a familiar figure.
His grandfather’s aura was far more profound than before, making Song Changsheng feel a heavy pressure.
’Is this Grandfather’s true power?’ Song Changsheng marveled. He’d seen his fair share of Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Cultivators.
There were recent examples, like his Twenty-first Grandfather, Chang Wudao, and Liu Hongye, as well as the long-bearded man they had surrounded and killed.
And from further in the past, there was Niu Dazhuang, the two Elders Qianri and Qianyue, Yinn Shang, and others.
They were all Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Cultivators, but their auras were simply incomparable. The difference was more than words could describe.
"Your grandson pays his respects, Grandfather."
Song Xianming slowly turned around. A faint smile touched his aged face as he nodded slightly. "Not bad," he said. "Your cultivation hasn’t stagnated. Tell me what’s been happening with the family recently."
"Er... a lot has happened recently. It’s too much to explain in just a moment."
"Then give me the short version," Song Xianming said with a glare.
"After you went into seclusion, the Blood Demon ambushed and killed an Elder from the Golden Crow Sect and a Direct Disciple of a Supreme Elder, then framed the Celestial Vein Sect for it.
Even though Yushi and Yulong managed to save the Supreme Elder’s disciple, and we did our best to wake him, we still couldn’t prevent a war between the two sects. Fortunately, our family wasn’t dragged into it...
And then, a while ago, Liu Hongye took over the former Liuyun Marketplace. He announced that he’s establishing the Liuyun Sect and even invited us to the inauguration ceremony. That’s the gist of it," Song Changsheng summarized.
Song Xianming fell silent after hearing his grandson’s account.
’He hadn’t expected this. He’d been in seclusion for less than half a year, yet so many major events had occurred, none of them simple.’
After a moment of silence, Song Xianming gently stroked his beard. "You’re saying that even after you revealed the culprit was the Blood Demon, the Golden Crow Sect still declared war on the Celestial Vein Sect?"
"That’s right. That’s what I don’t understand, either. Logically, the news should have reached them."
"You’re saying the enemy fought all the way to Baiyun Peak, and Chang Wudao never made an appearance?"
"That’s right. I suspect he’s in seclusion, attempting a breakthrough to the Purple Mansion realm, and has reached a critical stage. But Twenty-first Grandfather believes Chang Wudao wouldn’t dare try to break through without a suitable Heart Method.
However, I think Twenty-first Grandfather is being a bit too certain," Song Changsheng added, not hiding his concern. He had great faith in his own intuition.
Song Xianming’s brow furrowed slightly. "Chang Wudao is a very dangerous man. We can’t judge him by our past encounters. We must prepare for the worst."
He then looked at Song Changsheng. "After I make some adjustments, I will begin preparing for my breakthrough. The heavy burden of the family will have to fall on your and Xianyun’s shoulders."
"So soon?" Surprise flashed in Song Changsheng’s eyes. ’You just came out of seclusion, and you’re going back in already?’
Song Xianming said with a smile, "Breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm isn’t so simple. It requires a long period of preparation. The formal seclusion won’t begin for another year. During that time, if any of you have questions about your cultivation, you can come to me."
"Speaking of which, I do have a few matters that require your personal attention, Grandfather."
As he spoke, Song Changsheng took out a lush, vibrant green vine and a large net torn in half from his Qiankun Bag. "This vine was obtained from the Qiantian Secret Realm. It’s incredibly rare, and I was hoping to refine it into a Magical Artifact.
But given its quality, refining it into a mere Tier Two Spiritual Artifact would be an incredible waste. That’s why I wanted to ask for your help."
"This net is the Heaven-Encompassing Net, a High-Grade Spiritual Artifact from the Lieyang Sect. It was damaged in battle. Do you think there’s any chance of salvaging it?"
At these words, Song Xianming picked up the ten-foot-long vine. After examining it closely, a flash of astonishment appeared in his eyes. "This is actually the main stalk of a Tier Four Spirit Plant! How could such a treasure possibly appear in the Qiantian Secret Realm?"
Song Changsheng quickly recounted the whole story in detail.
Song Xianming sank into thought. After a long while, he sighed. "Luoxia City is truly fortunate. This means the Laws of that Small World are about to advance to a higher level.
It’s a good thing you weren’t foolish. This vine is rich with the Power of Law. Refining it into a Tier Two Spiritual Artifact would have been an utter waste of a natural treasure. If it’s refined into a Tier Three Spiritual Artifact, it won’t be long before it evolves into a Magical Treasure.
Leave this with me for now. After I break through to the Purple Mansion realm, I’ll refine a fine Magical Artifact for you." freeweɓnovel.cøm
Song Changsheng was overjoyed, his heart filled with anticipation. Anything his grandfather crafted was bound to be extraordinary. freeweɓnøvel.com
After putting the vine away, Song Xianming turned his attention to the Heaven-Encompassing Net. Seeing its dull, lifeless appearance, his mouth twitched. He sighed, "This was one of the Lieyang Sect’s finest Spiritual Artifacts, no worse than our family’s Heaven-Covering Umbrella. What a waste!"
Seeing the dark look in his grandfather’s eyes, Song Changsheng couldn’t help but shrink back. "I didn’t mean for it to happen! Who knew it was so fragile? It broke after just a few hits. Do you think there’s any hope of repairing it?"
"Broke after just a few hits?" Song Xianming’s mouth twitched even more violently. After a long pause, he finally nodded. "It can be repaired. We can nourish it with Five Elements Essence Qi, and it should be possible to restore it to the level of a Middle-Grade Spiritual Artifact."
"A Middle-Grade Spiritual Artifact? That’s not bad at all!" Song Changsheng was delighted. He had originally thought it could only be restored to a Low-Grade Spiritual Artifact.
