NOVEL NEXT Chapter 27: Awakening the Heavenly Roots
Feng Yuan opened the System backpack and checked how many Heavenly Roots he had.
That's quite a lot.
This amount was more than enough to enhance the potential of the entire Feng family, but Feng Yuan certainly wouldn't use it that way. He would only select the loyal and trustworthy individuals among the side branches and servants.
Feng Yuan turned to Little han , who was beside him, and said, "Go notify all the direct members of the Feng family to come here, including the head of the family and all the elders."
The Feng family's direct descendants weren't many, about thirty people in total.
Little han acknowledged the command and quickly left, knowing how high Feng Yuan's status was in the family now. She was eager to perform her tasks well, hoping to receive more recognition from Feng Yuan in the future.
Soon, all the direct members of the Feng family gathered together.
Even the elders showed great respect, immediately coming over as soon as Feng Yuan called. Since Feng Yuan rarely summoned them, they guessed that it must be something important this time.
Feng Yuanba, the fourth uncle, smiled and asked, "Feng Yuan, is there something you need?"
Feng Yuan glanced around, noticing their curious expressions, and replied, "There is indeed a small matter."
"Since you spoke first, Fourth Uncle, why don't you go ahead and experience it first?"
"Me?"
Feng Yuanba was taken aback but still stepped forward and, under Feng Yuan's guidance, sat on a stone stool.
The Feng family members were curious, their faces full of doubt as they watched. No one knew what Feng Yuan was up to.
Feng Yuan smiled, "Fourth Uncle, it will hurt a little, but try to bear with it."
"Hurt?"
Feng Yuanba laughed loudly, "Feng Yuan, you're underestimating your fourth uncle. If there's one thing I'm not afraid of, it's pain."
"But what exactly are you trying to do?"
Feng Yuan responded with a mysterious smile, "You'll know soon enough."
[Using Heavenly Root!]
A light gathered in Feng Yuan's hand, flowing into Feng Yuanba's body through his head.
The previously calm Feng Yuanba's expression immediately changed.
It felt like a fire was burning inside him, getting hotter and more intense, like someone was repeatedly stabbing him with needles.
Feng Yuanba gritted his teeth, enduring the pain. While it hurt, it was still tolerable, and out of trust in Feng Yuan, he didn't resist.
After just ten breaths, the pain became much more severe, as if someone was stirring his internal organs with a stick.
Feng Yuanba's face twisted in agony, his entire body trembling with pain, veins bulging on his forehead.
Seeing his fourth uncle in such a state, Feng Qingtian couldn't help but ask, "Yuan'er, are you sure your fourth uncle is going to be alright?"
Feng Yuan shook his head, "Don't worry, it will just hurt a little."
Hearing this, Feng Qingtian relaxed a little, but he was still confused about what Feng Yuan was doing.
It wasn't just him,the entire Feng family was perplexed.
Suddenly, a scream echoed through the courtyard, and Feng Yuanba collapsed to the ground, drenched in sweat. His skin appeared to writhe, as if something was moving inside him.
"Father!" Feng He had bright eyes filled with concern.
The screaming grew louder as Feng Yuanba seemed to be enduring unimaginable pain.
The Feng family's expressions changed. This was just a "little pain"?
"Father, are you alright?"
Seeing her father's condition, Feng He was about to rush over, but Feng Yuan stopped her.
"Feng He, don't worry. Do you think your brother would harm his own family?"
Feng Yuan's face remained calm and composed.
Feng He relaxed slightly, reassured by Feng Yuan's confidence.
At that moment, Feng Yuanba's screams ceased, and he lay on the ground, panting heavily.
"Little brat..., this is what you call a little pain?"
Feng Yuanba spoke weakly, clearly exhausted from the ordeal.
However, his expression soon shifted.
"What is this?"
He felt the spiritual energy around him rushing into his body at an astonishing rate, his meridians wider than before. He looked shocked.
"Why am I absorbing spiritual energy five times faster than before?"
"Five times faster?"
Feng Qingtian was astonished. Feeling the spiritual energy surrounding Feng Yuanba, he asked in disbelief, "Fourth Brother, stop absorbing energy and see what happens."
Though confused, Feng Yuanba complied.
A shocking scene followed. Even though Feng Yuanba wasn't actively cultivating, the spiritual energy around him continued flowing into his body.
"Affinity with the heavens and earth, automatic cultivation,this is the sign of a Heavenly Root!"
What!?
The Feng family was stunned.
Feng Yuan stepped forward and said, "That's right. This is the Heavenly Root."
"I have a method to elevate your potential to the Heavenly Root level without any side effects. It will perfectly match your body, and all you need to do is endure the pain."
"But the younger and lower the cultivation level, the less painful it will be."
The reason Feng Yuanba experienced such intense pain was because his cultivation base was already deeply established, making the root transformation a forceful reconstruction.
Fortunately, the process wouldn't take long.about thirty breaths,otherwise, Feng Yuanba might have truly collapsed.
"Elevate to Heavenly Root!?"
Feng Qingtian couldn't help but gulp. The best potential in their family was Upper-grade Root, but if all the direct members could reach the Heavenly Root, it would greatly benefit the Feng family.
Enhancing one's root after birth was something previously thought impossible, yet Feng Yuan had made it a reality.
Without this concrete evidence, Feng Qingtian would have found it hard to believe.
Feng Yuan raised his voice, "Who's next?"
Realizing they could achieve a Heavenly Root, Feng Qingyun stepped up immediately.
"I'll go."
Feng Qingyun's face showed a hint of pride as he glanced at Feng Yuanba, "Old Fourth, your pain tolerance is weak. I don't understand why you were screaming so much,it won't kill you."
Feng Yuanba felt slightly embarrassed, especially after bragging to Feng Yuan about his toughness, only to scream out in pain.
Feng Yuan then repeated the process with Feng Qingyun.
Before long, another loud scream echoed throughout the courtyard, even louder than Feng Yuanba's.
The entire Feng family probably heard it.
Many side branches and servants looked toward the inner courtyard, puzzled about what was going on.
Since Feng Qingyun was at Level 5, the transformation was even more painful.
The screams eventually ceased, and Feng Qingyun lay on the ground, drenched in sweat, completely exhausted.
The pain had been overwhelming!
But soon after, Feng Qingyun began laughing loudly.
"The speed of absorption is incredible. I, Feng Qingyun, am no longer a mere Mid-grade Root—I'm a Heavenly Root now!"
Feng Yuanba smirked, "Weren't you the one who said you wouldn't scream?"
Feng Qingyun's laughter faltered, his face filled with embarrassment.
Ignoring them, Feng Yuan said, "Next!"