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After an unknown amount of time, when Tang Tiansong woke up, the first thing he saw was his father, Tang Yuan.
Before the excited Tang Tiansong could speak, Tang Yuan put up a soundproof barrier. "My dear son Tiansong, let me make this brief."
You, Tianlan, Tianzi, and Tiandong now have an opportunity to become [Aperture Opener] and embark on the path of cultivation.
Tang Yuan took out the [Mystic Spoon] and placed it on the table. "This small black spoon is a treasure that I obtained by fortuitous opportunity. Now I have decided to keep this Mystic Spoon at home for ten years."
There is an immortal in the Mystic Spoon; you may call him [Mystic Spoon Immortal Venerable]. I am both his teacher and friend.
His current cultivation level is approximately the Qi Refinement Third Layer. If you encounter a crisis, you can ask him for help.
However, for certain reasons, He needs to rest and recuperate for a long time, so please do not disturb Him unless absolutely necessary.
Now, [Mystic Spoon Immortal Venerable] can bestow upon each of you four a [Brain Aperture-Opening Pill], allowing you to cultivate immortality. However, in exchange, one of you four will be sacrificed to His possession in the future.
At the same time, for his own benefit, [Mystic Spoon Immortal Venerable] will not only bestow the [Aperture-Opening Pill] but also temporarily take away half of your soul and spirit for safekeeping.
If Tianya and Tianshu are not born with the "Aperture Opener" in the future, it is up to you six to decide whether or not to take the "Aperture-Opening Pill" and embark on the path of cultivation.
I consulted the oracle; it is said that I will be leaving home soon and may not return for at least ten years.
Tiansong, whether you want to cultivate immortality or not, your father hopes that you will do your best to protect your grandmother, your second uncle's family, your mother, and your younger siblings.
Of course, just do your best, do it sincerely, and have a clear conscience. You must understand that taking care of your family starts with taking care of yourself.
"Your son will remember, your son will definitely protect them well." Tang Tiansong said, choking with emotion, "Father, can't you stay home for a few more days?"
With a sigh, Tang Yuan patted Tang Tiansong's head and sniffled, "In order not to affect your fate, your father must leave."
Although I cannot help you too much so as not to affect your destiny, I have calculated that I can leave you some resources to help you cultivate immortality.
"This large package contains some cultivation supplies and letters." Tang Yuan pointed to a blue package. "Whether you six cultivate or not, these supplies are for you."
Remember, under no circumstances should you flaunt or show off.
I've seen it. Your second uncle's eldest son, Tang Miao, is not only of good character, but he is also a naturally Aperture Opener. Whether he wants to cultivate immortality is up to him.
The contents of this small blue package are for him. If he is willing to embark on the path of cultivation, give this package to him in a few days.
Alright, Dad's gone.
Take good care of your grandma, take good care of your mom, take good care of your younger siblings...
Don't send me...
At midnight, you wake up Tianlan, Tianzi, and Tiandong.
"The four of you can decide for yourselves whether you want to cultivate immortality..." Tang Yuan patted Tang Tiansong on the shoulder and walked out the door.
With a series of hand gestures, Tang Yuan boarded the flying shuttle and headed north...
At 11:15 AM on the 16th day of the 8th month of the 4037th year of the New Immortal Calendar, in the backyard of the Tang Household in Dangwu Village.
Under the bright moon, the four siblings, Tang Tiansong, Tang Tianlan, Tang Tianzi, and Tang Tiandong, knelt on one knee, looking at the small black soup spoon on the stone table.
Tang Tiansong cupped his hands and said, "The descendants of the Tang family are filled with trepidation and have disturbed [Mystic Spoon Immortal Venerable]."
We aspire to cultivate immortality, and we hope that the Immortal Venerable will manifest his Dharma body and guide us through our confusion.
If we are fortunate enough to receive some guidance, we will certainly worship and offer sacrifices to the immortals on time and according to festivals.
Even if we cannot receive guidance from the Immortal Venerable, it is still a great blessing for us. We will continue to devoutly worship and make offerings to the Immortal Venerable in the future...
"Tch, my name is Little Empress Houtu, how come Tang Yuan has given me a new name again..."
"Fine, fine, in order to establish myself in the Human Realm or return to the Demon Realm as soon as possible, I won't bother with these things..." Hou Fei, the Earth Flood Dragon in the soup ladle, pursed her lips. Listening to the earnest words of Tang Yuan's four children, she found it somewhat amusing, because their words sounded like they were worshipping their ancestors.
With a series of hand gestures, the Earth Flood Dragon conjured a hazy, ethereal humanoid figure, which hovered above the stone table.
The four Tang Household siblings were terrified when they looked up and saw the light and shadow. Hou Fei shot out a beam of light that flew towards the back mountain.
"Oh, on the hill two miles behind your house, there is a huge rock with red, white and black stripes."
There's someone peeking in from the side; he's probably also Tang Household, his name is something like Tang Jincan.
It's Tang Jincan again!
The secret that my father is a cultivator was spread by Tang Jincan, and now he's spying on my family's affairs.
He usually takes advantage of his grandmother's favoritism and comes to our house to eat and take things for free. Sometimes he even sneaks around, thinking that our father must have left some treasure at home, and he wants to steal it.
So what if he's my second uncle's biological son? Compared to Brother Tang Miao, he's far inferior.
I know where that three-colored boulder is; I'm going to kill that Zhongshan wolf right now.
"I beg Your Majesty's permission," Tang Tiandong pleaded angrily, bowing his head.
"Killing him isn't necessary, but giving him a beating is definitely needed." Tang Tianzi pouted as well.
"Tianzi, Tiandong, it's pitch black at night. Even with the moonlight, Jin Can probably't see clearly from two miles away," Tang Tiansong frowned.
"It's better to be safe than sorry." Tang Tiandong's face was cold.
"Noisy."
I knocked him unconscious, and he won't wake up for five or six hours.
The manifestation of this deity is not easy, and time is of the essence.
"From now on, I will rarely reveal myself," Hou Fei said coldly.
"We are truly terrified." The four Tang Household siblings immediately lowered their heads and remained silent.
"I dislike beating around the bush. Once you take the [Aperture-Opening Pill], you can cultivate immortality."
"But I'm sure your father Tang Yuan, has already told you my conditions." Hou Fei looked at the four of them.
"The four of us have decided to cultivate immortality, and we humbly request [Mystic Spoon Immortal Venerable] to bestow upon us [Aperture-Opening Pill]," the four Tang Household siblings said in unison, bowing.
"This is a decision that concerns your entire lives and even your descendants. I'll give you enough time to decide." The Earth Flood Dragon frowned. "Revealing your physical form does indeed rapidly deplete your spiritual energy, but to prevent Tang Yuan from blaming you for forcing his child to cultivate immortality, it's best to wait a little longer."
Oh, right.
One more thing, don't be so afraid.
The person I intend to possess in the future must have at least reached the Foundation Establishment stage of cultivation.
The path to immortality is fraught with difficulties; ultimately, it depends on yourselves.
Even if you take the [Aperture-Opening Pill] and can cultivate immortality, your Spirit Root will most likely be of poor Spirit Root.
Furthermore, the path of cultivation requires wealth, companions, methods, and suitable environments—all are indispensable.
"Although your father, Tang Yuan, encountered some fortuitous fortuitous opportunity, his path to immortality was fraught with difficulties and precariousness. Therefore, you may never reach the Foundation Establishment stage, or even the Qi Refining Realm, in your entire lives," the Earth Flood Dragon comforted, secretly thinking, "I'm not just trying to comfort the four of you; I sense that Tang Yuan's fifth son, Tang Tianya, is no ordinary person."
If Tang Tianya's older siblings all cultivate immortality, it's highly likely that Tang Tianya Tang Tianya also cultivate in the future, since he will most likely need the [Aperture-Opening Pill] to cultivate. In that case, my possession of Tang Tianya would be a perfectly logical progression...