Chapter 5: The Rong Family's Ancestral Home

A cacophony of displeasing sounds erupted from within the room

A sudden realization struck him, and he thought of something.

Moreover, he unexpectedly discovered that although he had not yet mastered the method of cultivating true energy, the true energy within his dantian could still gradually increase. However, this rate of increase seemed to be even slower than the flow of energy in his yin tang, to the point of being almost negligible

Rong Kaixuan looked up, and on the building above were three large characters written in an elegant and vigorous style.

He was astonished to find that the airflow, which had clearly been completely depleted yesterday, had now become abundant once again. Moreover, what surprised him even more was that he noticed this airflow seemed to have increased by a tiny bit.

At last, he decided not to reveal this secret to anyone. Not even in the presence of his parents could it be disclosed

She is, after all, the closest woman to this father and son. Although she has never practiced martial arts, she has a profound understanding of their greatest relentless pursuit.

In fact, he is very eager to enter the mountains and see what has become of that peculiar body

The return of what was lost filled his heart with ecstasy

Upon witnessing his son strike with such casual force, he suddenly understood that this boy had most likely succeeded in refining true energy.

Although it is called the Main Family Courtyard, in fact, it is a structure comparable to that of the inner city

For over a decade, he has forced his son to practice daily without a single day of neglect; however, he has never taken his son out for leisure or relaxation.

The long-held wish of several decades has finally been realized today, and this was accomplished even when he had already intended to give up hope

A subtle stirring in the heart, the mind immediately focuses within the space between the eyebrows

However, with this discovery, he was already quite satisfied

Who is the author of the illustrated book?

Rong Yiyang pondered for a moment and said: "Kaixuan, you should return now and solidify your true energy. In three days, I will take you back to the family to undergo the true energy assessment. Once you pass, you will be one of the inner disciples."

Rong Kaixuan softly responded, his heart filled with boundless longing

He stammered slightly, tilting his head and thinking for a long time

Within the family, there are numerous masters skilled in martial arts, and even in the entire Yuntan region, it can be considered a powerful clan force

His lifelong aspiration has been to refine true energy, thus he possesses a profound understanding of the effects produced by true energy

A faint smile appeared on his face as Rong Kaixuan whispered, "Father, it is I."

Although it is merely a small and insignificant thread, this result has already made him ecstatic

Approaching the elder, he respectfully said: "Uncle Ming, it has been a long time since we last met; your nephew has come to see you."

Once the true energy is successfully condensed, it will not disappear unless one falls into madness or suffers severe injuries such as damage to the dantian

Fang Xiuli was taken aback, unsure of what had gotten into her son, who had knocked on her and her husband's door in the middle of the night and then smashed the family wardrobe into pieces. She thought to herself, could it be that this child has been driven mad by his father forcing him to practice martial arts?

However, the effect of this punch, in the eyes of Rong Yiyang, was entirely different

Rong Kaixuan nodded heavily and said, "Yes, Father, I have lived up to your expectations and succeeded"

However, immediately after successfully condensing the vital energy, there will be a period of unstable fluctuations. Therefore, it is necessary to practice for a few days to consolidate it

This was the first time Rong Kaixuan entered the so-called town. He looked around at the bustling crowd, his eyes filled with an immense sense of curiosity.

"Kai Xuan, why are you looking for me so late? Is there something you need?" Rong Yiyang asked in a deep voice

Fang Xiuli was stunned for a moment; she tentatively asked, "Kaixuan, have you refined your true energy?"

Ah

At the moment he threw the punch, the true energy from his dantian surged along the meridians and into his fist

However, without that peculiar body, even if one could condense true energy, one would certainly be in a state of dismemberment.

Although Kai Xuan condensed true energy, he only achieved this just before turning fifteen. Rong Yiyang said softly, "In our estate, he is indeed unique, but within the entire family, he is not particularly remarkable. However..." A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he continued, "As long as one can condense true energy and is a descendant of the family, they can join the inner hall. Hehe, their future will far surpass that of this old man."

Without sufficient status and identity, one cannot possibly gain entry into it

However, the method of cultivating true energy is considered a closely guarded secret in any sect. Although Rong Yiyang is a direct descendant of the Rong family, he is unable to access such confidential matters due to his lack of true energy.

This is a voice that Rong Kaixuan has been exceptionally familiar with since childhood. It is under the whip of this voice that he has been able to diligently practice martial arts for over ten years, accumulating a sufficiently strong foundation, and today successfully condensing a trace of true energy.

Rong Yiyang, holding the waist token of the direct descendants of the Rong family, entered the courtyard with his son and walked straight to a tall building.

Rong Kai's mother, Fang Xiuli, looked at her only son with a gaze full of concern

Snap ... ...

At this time, He Tushu and Rong Yiyang had also made all the necessary preparations, riding on their tall horses with their son, heading towards the ancestral estate several dozen miles away, under the envious gazes of all the servants in the manor

Rong Kaixuan glanced around the room, took a deep breath, and with one hand clenched into a fist, struck a large wardrobe in the room

However, the meanings contained in the calls of the two individuals are distinctly different

Although Rong Kaixuan had cultivated true energy, at this moment he could only sense and play with the peculiar energy within his dantian, and was unable to use secret methods for further cultivation

Father, mother, the child has succeeded

Rong Yiyang glanced at his son, who was interested in everything, shook his head with a wry smile, and felt a pang of shame in his heart

Moments later, the couple Rong Yiyang set out together

Rong Kaixuan responded, saying: "Mother, the child has indeed condensed true energy."

"Good, good, good." Rong Yiyang repeated the word 'good' three times, with each utterance carrying more weight and joy than the previous one

Upon entering the trial hall, Rong Yiyang focused his mind. He glanced around, his eyes brightening, and he walked towards an elderly man with his son.

Oh, Triumph, please wait a moment

Although the son has successfully condensed his true energy, it was only at the brink of turning fifteen that he achieved this. While he is certainly capable of entering the inner hall for cultivation and will surpass my own accomplishments in the future, it is unlikely that he will stand out in a family filled with talented individuals.

However, it is unfortunate that no matter how he attempts to transfer his thoughts, he is unable to sense the condition of that body; it seems that the peculiar body has already vanished from the world

What? The two elderly individuals looked at each other, completely bewildered

As expected, this large wardrobe could not withstand the impact of the true energy and was instantly shattered into countless pieces

Reaching out, Rong Yiyang's fingers trembled slightly as he pointed at his son, exclaiming with a mix of surprise and joy: "You, succeeded?"

After indulging in aimless wandering around the town for nearly half an hour, Rong Yiyang finally led Rong Kaixuan into the true family estate.

The Rong family is the foremost prominent clan within a radius of one hundred miles

However, although Rong Yiyang's family has fallen into decline, he is still one of the direct descendants of the Rong family

If it were not for this current of air, he would not have achieved what he has at this moment

Rong Kaixuan's face was marked by an unmistakable excitement, as he was merely a boy not yet fifteen years old. After suddenly condensing his true energy, it would indeed be strange if he could remain as calm as a still pond.

Fang Xiuli nodded repeatedly; any woman, upon hearing that her son has a bright future, would feel genuinely happy

Rong Yiyang smiled and said: "Triumph, this is the place where the family tests the true energy and qualifications of its disciples. Hehe, as long as you pass the test, you will be granted the status of an inner hall disciple and will be able to enter the academy to further your martial arts studies"

At this moment, seeing their expressions of such joy, one could naturally guess a few things.

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Thus, after he took out the identification badge, he easily entered the town

Rong Yiyang let out a soft sigh in his heart, for his knowledge far surpassed that of his son

All the credit for this goes to that body, or rather, to the strange current of energy emanating from his third eye.

Trial Hall

The number of Rong family disciples and servants residing here exceeds at least 100,000 individuals

Such a large gathering place could certainly be referred to as a town without any exaggeration

The Rong Yiyang couple exclaimed almost simultaneously

This estate is the property of the Rong family. Within a radius of one hundred miles, no force or power dares to provoke it without cause. Moreover, the fierce beasts in the rear mountains seem to be restrained by some mysterious force, not daring to invade the estate. Therefore, for decades, Rong Yiyang has been stationed here, never encountering any enemy attacks or similar incidents, and his lack of vigilance is evident.

Rong Kaixuan nodded heavily, his eyes filled with joy

The Rong family's ancestral home is situated in a picturesque location within the Yuntan region, where a continuous expanse of plains stretches beneath the sky, calm and serene like the rising tide on a windless, wave-free day

After cultivating true energy, one can continuously refine and accumulate it using secret methods, thereby gradually strengthening it

Rong Yiyang paced back and forth in the room, and after a while, he finally calmed down

After bidding farewell to his parents, Rong Kai returned to his room. However, this evening, the three of them were too excited to think about sleeping.

With a gentle sigh, Rong Kaixuan closed his eyes, quietly sensing the peculiar energy within his dantian.

Three days later, the true energy within Rong Kaixuan had been completely consolidated

Surrounding the entire gathering place is a tall city wall. This wall firmly protects the Rong family, and if any enemies attempt to invade, they should not expect to enter the town without paying a painful price

I truly am not a qualified father

Upon returning to the room, Rong Kaixuan once again recalled various scenes from his battle with the fierce tiger, and he seemed to gain some insights.

Fang Xiuli's eyes lit up as she said, "Master, this is indeed a momentous occasion. If Kai Xuan successfully condenses his true energy before the age of fifteen, he can become the inner hall heir of the family"

The reason I was able to condense true energy is due to the outcome of my battle with the tyrannical tiger in the mountains. In the face of life and death, the results of years of hard training in martial arts erupted completely, thereby unleashing my potential and achieving success in one fell swoop