Chen Yang struggled to control his thoughts, but under the Old Divine Lord's divine ability, he still involuntarily began imagining a beautiful life in the future. The slightest lapse would make him sink into it.
"No! This isn't right!"
Chen Yang gritted his teeth and fought desperately against the plunge of his state of mind, forcing himself to recall every anchor point in the memories of both his past and present lives so that he would not lose himself in this illusory dream.
"Mom! I got a perfect score today!"
"Mom, I'm heading out to play."
"So good! Mom's cooking is the best!"
"Dad, I know, stop talking already. I'm not a kid anymore."
"Dad! Mom! I got in!"
"Dad, I passed the interview. I can report for work tomorrow!"
"I'm doing great. The company leaders treat me well. I'll definitely work hard!"
"Mom, lately... I've been feeling a little tired..."
"You guys go back first. I still need to wrap up these materials. I'll leave once I'm done."
"Patriarch, there's no mistake! This is a Spirit Gathering Stone!"
"Take the character 'Ling' from it and add it to your names. From this day onward, you shall be Yang Linghu, Yang Lingqing, and Yang Lingrui. Do you understand?"
"Lingqing is dull-witted. By relying on the Immortal Venerable's might, she was fortunate enough to obtain the Dao Path. Her gratitude is beyond measure, and she would never dare forget it!"
"Today, we perform the Blood Burning Spirit Sacrifice. Even repaying a fraction of the Immortal Venerable's kindness is beyond us, and we are truly ashamed. From now on, the Yang Family, year after year and generation after generation, shall all do the same. Only then can we be at peace!"
**"That was close. I nearly fell for it. Many thanks