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Chapter 81 Young Clan Head
Chapter 81: Young Clan Head
The scene immediately fell into a deathly silence.
“Time is almost up. Is there anyone else who wants to challenge?” Song Luzhou stood beside Song Changsheng, speaking to the Earthfire Sect group with a chilling tone.
Qu Jinsheng’s face was as ugly as if he had eaten excrement. He glared viciously at Song Changsheng, but in the end, said nothing and flicked his sleeves, leading his people away. The Qiu clan followed closely.
The Yu clan head cast a complex glance at Song Changsheng, who was enveloped by the Tai Chi diagram, then cupped his hands to Song Luzhou before leading his group of injured members towards their own encampment…
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This arena battle ultimately ended with the defeat of the three major forces. Song Changsheng’s name swept across Ling Province in less than a week, earning him the title of “Number One Below Foundation Establishment.”
This title was somewhat arrogant, but for the Song clan members, it was the best possible shot in the arm. They had been suppressed and dejected for too long, so long that they had forgotten the past glory of their family.
After that battle, Song Changsheng’s prestige within the family rose sharply, almost reaching a level comparable to that of the elders.
Thus, a proposal that had been shelved for a long time was once again brought forth by the Elder Council and openly discussed.
This proposal was: “If there were to be the first election for a Young Clan Head in a hundred years, who would you choose?”
A few years ago, when Song Changsheng had just begun to make a name for himself in the family, Song Luoyao had proposed at a clan meeting that he be appointed Young Clan Head. However, Song Xianming personally rejected it, only agreeing to elevate him to “Purple Mansion Seed.”
Now, the matter was brought up again, and put on the table for all clan members to discuss.
As soon as this was mentioned, it immediately sparked intense discussion throughout the entire clan. Ultimately, Song Changsheng’s support rate reached an astonishing eighty percent.
The vast majority of clan members believed that if Song Changsheng became the Young Clan Head, he would be able to lead the family to restore its past glory and even write a new chapter when the Clan Head eventually retired.
The remaining small portion held a conservative attitude, believing that talent alone could not explain everything.
However, such opinions were quickly drowned out. Overall, Song Changsheng had the highest popularity.
Given this situation, Song Xianyun, along with several elders of the Elder Council, once again submitted an application to Song Xianming for Song Changsheng to serve as Young Clan Head…
This matter spread widely within the clan, indirectly overshadowing another major event, Song Lutong's impending seclusion for a breakthrough to Foundation Establishment…
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Inside the stone chamber carved out of Cangmang Peak, Song Changsheng solemnly cupped his hands to Song Lutong. “I wish Clan Uncle a swift success and flourishing immortal fortune!”
Song Lutong threw an arm around Song Changsheng's neck, punched him lightly on the chest, and said boisterously, “Don’t worry, this seclusion of mine is definitely a sure thing. From now on, your uncle will have your back.”
Maintaining such a mindset before seclusion was a good thing. Song Changsheng chuckled, “Then your nephew will rely on Clan Uncle from now on.”
“No problem, no problem. You brat, you should also hurry up and not waste your talent,” Song Lutong said, sounding rather old-fashioned.
“Your nephew understands.”
“Alright, then I’m going in.” Song Lutong patted Song Changsheng’s shoulder, then walked into the stone chamber without looking back.
Song Changsheng slowly watched the stone door close, feeling somewhat worried. After all, Foundation Establishment was a major hurdle; a single misstep could result in death and the dissipation of one's Dao.
Although Song Lutong had consumed the Stalactite Spiritual Liquid, the success rate was still only fifty-fifty. Song Changsheng truly had no idea what the final outcome would be.
Song Luohuai, having gone through it himself, chuckled and tried to comfort him: “Lutong is a body cultivator, and his talent is outstanding. He’s been accumulating for years, so breaking through to Foundation Establishment is merely a natural progression. Nothing will happen. In as little as a year, or at most a few years, he will complete his breakthrough. Don’t worry.”
“Your nephew understands. Thank you for guarding him, Twelfth Uncle,” Song Changsheng felt a little relieved.
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Just as he stepped out of the seclusion chamber, he saw Song Xianyun arriving on his sword. Song Changsheng quickly stepped forward to salute.
Song Xianyun looked very pleased, his face flushed with joy. He stroked his beard, chuckling, “I’ve already joined with the Elder Council to apply for you to be the Young Clan Head again. This time, it will surely succeed.”
Song Changsheng was momentarily stunned at these words, then quickly waved his hand. “Your grandson is of shallow learning and limited ability. How can I bear such a heavy responsibility?”
This wasn't false modesty, but his genuine feeling. The Young Clan Head, in essence, was the next Clan Head, and the position of Clan Head was no joke. Song Changsheng honestly felt he didn't have that capability yet.
“You don't need to be modest. This isn't just the opinion of the Elder Council; it's the collective thought of hundreds of clan members. Once your grandfather emerges from seclusion, this matter will be settled. At that time, the family will certainly hold a grand celebration for you.”
It seemed there was no room for discussion on this matter. Song Changsheng could only respond with a bitter smile.
After bidding farewell to Song Xianyun, Song Changsheng went to the Clan Contribution Hall and exchanged his accumulated contribution points for a second-rank Geocentric Blazing Iron from the family treasure vault.
He had previously acquired a piece of Jellyfish Fine Steel from Chang Tianhua. Although this Geocentric Blazing Iron was quite inferior in comparison, combining the two, one water and one fire, would allow him to refine his natal magical artifact, the Water-Fire Treasure Gourd, to the second-rank low-grade level.
His artifact refining skills had been stuck at first-rank top-grade for a long time, and he had recently gained some new insights. He intended to try and cross this threshold.
Because he also wanted to try out some ideas he had, he did not choose to break through on Cangmang Peak, but instead returned to Little Qing Mountain.
Upon returning to the island, Song Qingxi immediately clung to him, chattering endlessly in his ear about everyday trifles: how the spiritual fish in the lake had increased, how the green plum tree had grown more spiritual, and so on.
He had only been away for half a month, yet it felt as if he had been gone for a very long time.
After giving the little girl a small gift to send her off, Song Changsheng entered seclusion. This time, he was determined. He would not emerge until he broke through to become a second-rank low-grade artifact refiner!
Spring turned to autumn, and cold turned to hot. A year quietly passed, and on a seemingly ordinary day, Song Changsheng experienced an extraordinary one.
After several failures, he finally succeeded in refining his first second-rank low-grade magical artifact. Looking at the small round shield in his hand, Song Changsheng was filled with joy.
Ever since the Water Element Shield was shattered, he had intended to refine a new defensive artifact, and this time, his wish had been granted.
This was also a round shield. Although it was a second-rank low-grade, the materials used were incomparable to those of the Water Element Shield, making it only ordinary. He named this, his first second-rank artifact, the Heavenly Gang Shield.
After his artifact refining skills broke through, Song Changsheng consolidated for a period, then set about re-refining the precious gourd in his hand.
The refining technique he was going to use this time came from the artifact refining inheritance left by He Yunxuan. It described a refining method called Spirit-Severing Gourd…
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