News of Song Changsheng's deeds in the Yang and Xiang Provinces had long since reached Ling Province. Destroying the Lieyang Sect, overwhelming the Rong Clan—how utterly awe-inspiring was that?
Therefore, when Song Changsheng led his forces back in triumph, all of Ling Province was in an uproar. Every Cultivator in Ling Province felt a sense of vindication.
After all, Ling Province had suffered greatly under the oppression of Yang Province for years. Now, they had finally vented their long-held frustrations.
For a time, the Song Clan's prestige in Ling Province grew even deeper.
The bedridden Song Xianyun, upon hearing the news, managed to cling to life and let out hearty peals of laughter. Afterward, he held his great-grandson Song Qingyang's hand and said with a smile, "My long-cherished wish has finally been realized today. Even if my soul returns to the heavens now, I have no regrets."
