The day of his son Leng Xuan's spirit awakening came when the boy turned twelve. All of Leng Clan gathered, excitement buzzing. Would the Patriarch's blood give birth to something greater?
Xuan stepped forward, eyes burning with determination inherited from father. He pressed hand to the crystal orb while clan held breath.
Light erupted. A clear, sharp Ice Crystal Spear manifested, glowing purer than any before.
Gasps spread. Elder disciples murmured: "Not a shard… not a branch… a full spear of ice essence!"
And when they tested his innate talent, shock doubled.
"Innate Soul Power… Level 6!" the elder cried aloud.
The crowd erupted with cheers. From useless father, a powerful son had arisen. Women wept. Men stomped feet in pride. Children pointed in awe.
Leng Tian trembled watching—even his weak body shook more than ever. Tears blurred his sight as Yuexin squeezed his trembling hand.
"See, Tian?" she whispered. "Your roots… are already blooming into stronger branches."
The patriarch, tears falling silently, whispered back:
"This… this is proof. My suffering was not meaningless. His strength is everything I could not reach. The bloodline… improves."
Unseen, the Eternal Tome's glow thickened, words inscribed:
Heritage Mutation Confirmed. Firstborn descendant surpasses founder. Bloodline Preservation successful.
The cycle had begun.
🔥 End of Chapter 44