Chapter 850 - 532: Cang Family of the Ancient Race in Feng Province, Celestial Tao Academy! (Double-Length)

Chapter 850: Chapter 532: Cang Family of the Ancient Race in Feng Province, Celestial Tao Academy! (Double-Length)

"Yes." Cang Jishi had no intention of hiding it and directly agreed.

This ancient Cang family from Feng Province, although Song Changming had not had much interaction with them in the past, he had still heard of them.

In terms of family history comparable to the Cang family, there truly aren’t many in the entire Human Race today.

This is an ancient surname passed down from ancient times to the present!

Even on the Black Stele that Song Changming saw back then, the names of Cang family’s members were engraved, a clear indication.

"May I know the honorable name of the elder?" Cang Jishi remained quite humble, not showing any arrogance due to his noble lineage, and was still quite courteous to Song Changming.

Though Song Changming indeed appeared exceptionally young, seemingly not much older than him.

But he knew very well that Song Changming merely retained a youthful appearance, and his age must far surpass his own. This much perception and analytical ability he did possess.

"My surname is Song, and I hail from Yunzhou Cui Bai Dao." Song Changming said.

Cang Jishi quickly thought through it; Yunzhou Cui Bai Dao was just a remote place, with the most famous being the Changsheng Su Family in the past.

After that Changsheng Family was annihilated, the most famous became that Prince Cui who personally destroyed the Changsheng Family, and that recently widely rumored super grandmaster among the top noble families...

Cang Jishi was dazed for a moment; he remembered that super powerhouse seemed to have the surname Song!

He thought to himself, it couldn’t be such a coincidence, but he still blurted out, questioning.

"May I ask, elder, were you the one who previously slew that Great Demon of the Eight-eyed White Worm Race?"

"Has this spread so quickly?" Song Changming realized upon hearing these words that the other party knew of his deeds, hence the question.

Upon reflection, it was quite logical. After all, the other party came from a large family like the Cang family, and this kind of information could still be gathered. After all, back then in the Celestial Ruins Realm, there were quite a few grandmasters and great demons who witnessed Song Changming’s final achievement in slaying the Demon King.

This matter spreading was also normal.

"Indeed!"

Upon Song Changming’s affirmation, Cang Jishi showed a deep admiration on his face and immediately gave another bow to Song Changming.

"Elder, I have long admired your name, my earlier discourtesy was inexcusable, please forgive me!"

A grandmaster who can slay the Demon King is no ordinary grandmaster powerhouse, even his father would treat Song Changming with great respect if they were to meet, let alone himself, a young novice under twenty.

"No need for such formalities, young friend, no need for excessive courtesy, I have no such red tape." Song Changming casually said.

"Since you know the way to the Celestial Tao Academy, then lead the way."

"Yes, Elder Song." Cang Jishi immediately nodded, but upon looking back at his carriage, he was somewhat troubled.

Due to his ordinary human physique, the speed of the carriage had to be considerate of what he could endure, which made it impossible to go fast.

He worried his slow pace would displease Song Changming.

"No need to overthink, just lead the way." Song Changming, hearing Cang Jishi’s concern, said nonchalantly.

As the carriage started, Song Changming tapped lightly on his foot, and immediately a crimson cloud enveloped the carriage.

In the next moment, the carriage suddenly accelerated like an arrow off the bow.

The few Cang family guards on the carriage were amazed by Song Changming’s prowess, while Cang Jishi inside the carriage didn’t feel any bumps, only sensed a strong wind blowing, as the surrounding mountain scenery blurred into a continuous sweep backward.

What would have been a day’s journey now took only about the time it takes to sip a cup of tea.

Soon after, Song Changming had reached the Heavenly Tao Mountain.

A towering mountain piercing the clouds, a winding ascending staircase, apart from that, as far as the eye could see, no trace of human presence, no bricks or pavilions, just a mountain full of giant trees and flowers.

The sound of birds, the babbling of clear spring water, rustling sounds echoed.

At first glance, it’s hard to believe that this place is a prestigious Human Race major sect, the sacred ground of the Celestial Tao Academy!

"Hmm?" Song Changming suddenly sensed a very faint stream of energy flickering across the mountain.

Neither Cang Jishi nor his guards were aware, not even Su Qingqing.

This faint energy was extremely well concealed, if Song Changming hadn’t cultivated the perception ability of the Witch God Soul, he likely wouldn’t have discerned this subtle energy shift.

In the next moment, Song Changming reached out a finger to his brow, activating the Spirit Rhinoceros Eye Technique, and this time, he saw it clearly.

There was an extremely sophisticated Concealment Mountain Array on this mountain.

And it was precisely this unperceived Mountain Array that caused Song Changming, standing outside the mountain, to see nothing.

Evidently, the Heavenly Tao Mountain sanctuary of the Celestial Tao Academy was not as it appeared to him now.

He did consider testing whether he could break open this Mountain Array, but he suppressed the thought as soon as it arose.

After all, he came to pay a visit and learn, to conduct serious business. To dismantle someone else’s Mountain Protection Array right off would make it impossible to proceed with the subsequent affairs.

"This is it, Elder Song!" At this time, Cang Jishi got off the carriage, pointed at the Spirit Mountain before them, and said with a smile.

Since learning Song Changming was a Martial Tao supreme who could slay the Demon King, this young lad began to address him as elder with every word, full of reverence, not daring to act presumptuously.

"Do you know how I might meet those from the Celestial Tao Academy?" Song Changming asked.

At the foot of the mountain, there was no one, no guards; the Celestial Tao Academy was quite at ease having their mountain gate so openly accessible.

"The Celestial Tao Academy is a Hidden Sect on the Spirit Mountain, its disciples rarely choose to descend to the mortal world, to see them, Elder, you must ascend this staircase."

Cang Jishi pointed to the single stone stairway leading up the mountain, explaining earnestly.

"So simple, doesn’t that mean anyone can go up?" Song Changming inquired.

"Actually, it’s not that simple." With the family’s permission, Cang Jishi had learned much about the Celestial Tao Academy before setting out.

The Celestial Tao Academy does not consider background or identity; this Long Tier tests the climbers’ aptitude, as well as their affinity with the Celestial Tao Academy.

If one’s aptitude and affinity are sufficient, even an ordinary person can proceed unencumbered and meet those in the Celestial Tao Academy.

If one’s aptitude and affinity are lacking, they will face suppression from the Long Tier, making it difficult to ascend without possessing formidable Martial Arts Cultivation.

After hearing this, Song Changming somewhat understood.

The Celestial Tao Academy seemed unguarded, but one Long Tier had already clear selection criteria, turning away casual and unsuitable gate-crashers, preventing even seeing the academy’s gate.

Either one’s aptitude and affinity are high enough, or one possesses enough strength to force their way up the Spirit Mountain.

Evidently, Cang Jishi depended on the former, whereas Song Changming relied mostly on his Martial Tao prowess, primarily the latter.

"Qingqing, if you can’t go up, you can explore the area around the mountain, don’t mind me." Song Changming instructed.

Though Su Qingqing nodded in agreement, when she looked at the staircase, a determined expression appeared in her eyes.

If possible, she didn’t want to be separated from her young master for too long.

"Let’s see if these few steps can really stop me!" Su Qingqing was quite confident in her current strength.

"The sooner we start, the better." Song Changming didn’t want to waste time, he said.

"Okay." Cang Jishi responded, then instructed his accompanying guards to stay at the foot of the mountain, waiting quietly.

Then, the three of them successively stepped onto the Long Tier.

"The Spiritual Qi here, truly worthy of being the Spirit Mountain!" As Song Changming stepped onto the Long Tier, he immediately sensed the difference between the inside and outside of the mountain.

The Spiritual Qi condensed like mist, far surpassing the intensity of the outside world.

If one were to reside on this mountain long-term, everything would indeed be much more efficient.

Besides the rich Spiritual Qi in the mountain, Song Changming didn’t feel any distinctiveness on the Long Tier.

Neither did Cang Jishi nor Su Qingqing.

"No need for concern, elder, this is just the beginning, naturally it will be easier; the higher you climb, the more difficult it will become. You’ll figure it out then." Cang Jishi explained.

"Hmm." Song Changming did not say much, he just lifted his foot and stepped forward up the mountain.

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