Chapter 861 - 538: New Year’s Eve, the Demon Race Stirs! (Double-Length)

Chapter 861: Chapter 538: New Year’s Eve, the Demon Race Stirs! (Double-Length)

The last day of the year.

In the Core District, at the Song Mansion, numerous distinguished guests visited throughout the day, just like it always had been, bustling with activity.

As the Grand Marshal of the Military Department, the most powerful figure in the main city, everyone wanted to forge connections with Song Changming.

Everyone knew that Song Changming would stay at home on this day, but only a few could actually meet him.

He didn’t engage much with those dignitaries; only a few acquaintances could join him for food and conversation.

It had been this way for years, and gradually, all the influential families understood Song Changming’s customs, so they didn’t intrude much, only sending some selected New Year’s goods to maintain a fairly good relationship.

In the evening, it was New Year’s Eve.

Yang Zhen, Xing Tiexin, Lv Yuchen, Wang Wenyu, and others bade farewell and returned home.

Each family had their own reunion dinner, and as heads of their families, they naturally couldn’t miss it.

The Song Mansion was no different.

A large round table was set with a sumptuous family feast.

Song Ping’an, Su Qingqing, A Da, A Er, and others were all present.

Then, a ball of golden flame broke through the night sky, directly landing above the Song Mansion.

Upon closer inspection, it was the Hawk returning with the Little Phoenix, still in its flaming egg form.

"Ah, Sister Kuan, you’re finally back," Su Qingqing greeted joyfully.

On usual days, she had the closest relationship with the Hawk Demon and the Little Phoenix.

Seeing Su Qingqing again, the Hawk also showed a hint of warmth in its eyes, nodding gently.

In past years, the Hawk Demon would also attend the Song Mansion’s family feasts, holding a seat at the table.

This year, her timely return to reunite with them surprised Song Changming.

After all, in the Demon Realm, there wasn’t much of a tradition for New Year’s reunions.

The Hawk’s return at this time signified that in her heart, the Song Mansion and Song Changming’s group held significant importance.

"Is Little Phoenix not awake yet?" Su Qingqing leaned forward, looking at the now extremely condensed golden flaming egg, and muttered.

"It should take some more time." The Hawk replied.

"Thank you for taking care of Little Phoenix, please have a seat." Song Changming smiled at the Hawk.

"Okay." The Hawk took a seat, and Song Changming summoned four array flags, placing them around the flaming egg that Little Phoenix had transformed into, forming a solid protective array.

Runes manifested above, and the scorching flame’s high temperature was sealed within, not dissipating outward.

"Changming."

After a while, three dark shadows appeared, landing directly in the courtyard.

It was Song Changping, Song Chang’an, and the Undead Corpse Ancestor from the Ancient Wilderness, Yuan San.

They were currently in the Nine Netherworld, and coming here tonight was rather convenient.

On New Year’s Eve, although the two brothers were no longer of the Human Race, they were still the closest blood relatives to Song Changming, and they deserved to come and reunite.

"Big brother, you really kept me waiting." Song Changming stood up to welcome them.

"It’s my fault, I’m late." Song Changping smiled, looking at the arrangement of the family feast, inadvertently showing a trace of nostalgia for the past.

Seeing Song Changming’s beaming smile, his icy undead corpse body inexplicably felt a bit of warmth.

Yuan San then cast his gaze toward the golden flaming egg in the courtyard.

"Celestial Phoenix?"

At first, he thought he was seeing a transforming Ancient Divine Bird from the Celestial Phoenix Race, but he quickly realized it was merely a descendant of the Bird Race with Celestial Phoenix bloodline, not a pureblood Celestial Phoenix.

With the seating of Song Changping and the others, most of the people at the table were present.

There were Humans, Demons, and an Undead Corpse.

Among all the family reunion dinners, such a peculiar gathering was probably unique.

Suddenly, another wave of Demon Qi gathered, without much concealment, and Song Changming smiled slightly, casting his gaze to the courtyard.

Su Qingqing also quickly noticed, her face showing a look of surprise and joy.

"Mother!"

It was none other than Xi Yanxue coming from Yuan Province.

In fact, ever since Su Qingqing stayed at the Song family, Xi Yanxue would often come to Yun Province to see her.

During such a New Year’s Eve, unless secluded in cultivation or missing due to an immensely important matter, she would come to reunite with Su Qingqing.

Compared to other Demons, Xi Yanxue had lived for many years as a daughter-in-law in the Su Family, integrating more into the Human Race’s customs.

"This year, since Madam has the rare opportunity to come, stay a few more days with Qingqing." Song Changming invited Xi Yanxue to sit and said to her.

"Then I’ll be imposing." Xi Yanxue didn’t refuse.

Recently, the tension between the Demon Race and the Human Race due to the fierce fighting in Lei Province had been turbulent.

Xi Yanxue was somewhat worried about the situation in Yun Province where Su Qingqing was.

The family feast concluded, and it was already late at night.

Heavy snow began falling in the courtyard, covering the ground with a thick layer, except for the area around the golden flaming egg where Little Phoenix was, which remained uncovered by the snow.

"Madam, how is the situation at Fox Mountain?" Song Changming stood under the long corridor in the courtyard, looking at the snowy scene in front of him, and couldn’t help but ask.

Beside him, Xi Yanxue wore a thin veil, her face fair and alluring, stunningly beautiful.

She smiled slightly and said, "Currently, the Demon Realm is focused on the situation in Lei Province, so few demons covet my Fox Mountain. But even without this, my Fox Mountain fears no such demons."

Her words conveyed considerable confidence, derived from herself and the strong power of Fox Mountain.

Fox Mountain has never been a target of bullying for thousands of years.

Conversely, the Fox Race has always been a dominant force, especially with the Ancient Bloodline of the Nine-tailed Race being ignited and continued.

If given enough time for her and the Fox Race, in the future, their power in Yuan Province might not be weaker than the Eight-eyed White Worm Race.