Stunned, the thunderous boom shook the air, and a divine statue suddenly materialized in the void. The statue, resplendent with golden light, exuded a solemn and majestic aura—it was the holy image of God Ma, the Great Emperor of Radiant Light.
Before he could fully process it, his sister had already begun performing a ritual, fingers forming intricate seals, reciting mysterious incantations under her breath, "Thank the ancestral gods for protecting my brother and restoring his health!"
Instantly, the divine statue radiated a dazzling golden light, runes swirling like constellations, resonating with some mystical force in the universe. The light flickered, mesmerizing and awe-inspiring.
Grandmother Yilan and Imi knelt devoutly, and Ma Lang, nudged gently by his sister, followed suit, closing his eyes and clasping his hands together.
As he subconsciously began to practice the ancestral meditation technique, a golden bloom appeared in his mind, as if a lotus flower were blossoming in his sea of consciousness.
A massive starry eye slowly opened, emitting a powerful force that seemed to harmonize with the divine statue in the void. A warm and potent energy surged into his body, making him feel invigorated.
"Is this the power of a secret cultivator?" Ma Lang wondered, recalling fragments of his nightmare, a ripple of thoughts stirring within him.
The divine statue gradually dimmed and eventually disappeared, and the four of them emerged from their prayer.
"Sister, I've just regained my senses and there's so much I don't understand. Can you explain things to me?" After everyone had calmed down, Ma Lang thought for a moment and asked his sister.
"Of course! Little Brother, now that you've recovered, it's time to tell you more. After all, you are the head of the family and may even become the leader of the clan in the future. There's a lot you need to know. As a descendant of the Divine Ma family, I believe you will soon awaken your spirit."
Sister Ma Qing said softly, her eyes filled with hope and affection.
Ma Lang pouted, thinking who would want to be a clan leader, but remembering the smug faces of his second uncle and cousin, a fire of determination ignited in his heart.
"I will make them spit out everything they've taken from me!" He resolved silently, then settled down to listen to his sister's explanation.
"This world, after the Day of Judgment, nearly overflowed with karma and was deemed a failure in dimensional ascension, awkwardly stuck in a half-high dimension.
This outcome has both advantages and disadvantages. Although the dimensional transition wasn't successful, the half-dimensional elevation still awakened the inhabitants of this world, allowing them to sense the presence of great power.
Once the mental realm reaches a certain level, one can perceive the secret forces, known as 'awakening the spirit.'
When the mind aligns with the secret forces and uses them to refine one's elemental essence, achieving harmony with heaven and earth, one can communicate and enter the secret realms to seek opportunities and legacies."
"The inhabitants of this world are no longer confined to the planet but have spread throughout the universe. Based on their beliefs and cultivation systems, they are divided into multiple alliances.
Our Aqin Alliance, where we reside, follows the Daoist faith system and is located in the 'Mother Star System,' the birthplace of the inhabitants of this world.
Advancements in spatial technology have made distance irrelevant. Secret cultivators can directly utilize the mystical properties of the secret realms for teleportation, covering vast distances in an instant.
Even interstellar travel can be accomplished through enhanced teleportation arrays or more economical star shuttles, breaking the spatial barriers in a short time.
Ordinary people can also use spatial teleportation abilities temporarily by paying a fee through the cloud network."
"Of course, as ordinary people, they are no longer burdened by daily life and can pursue their interests. They can also use public secret tools to create value and earn secret coins.
However, due to the limited income from secret coins, most ordinary people still choose to use flying cars or starships for daily transportation.
The celestial deities are no longer ethereal entities. Some beings, after awakening their spirits, follow their bloodline connections and unlock divine bloodline legacies, which is the origin of the divine families.
It was they who, throughout history, opened up parts of their legacies, providing the foundation for the establishment of the world's cultivation system, making significant contributions.
Therefore, divine families continue to receive support from the Daoist sects and the alliance, enjoying prestigious status and privileges in this world."
"For example, our ancestor, the Great Emperor of Radiant Light, possesses the highest divine bloodline legacy.
For specific cultivation methods, I suggest you visualize the ancestral deity's statue to complete the spirit awakening and obtain the bloodline legacy." Sister Ma Qing said earnestly, her tone filled with encouragement and expectation.
Listening to his sister, Ma Lang recalled the massive starry eye in his sea of consciousness and the subtle resonance with the ancestral deity's statue, wondering, "Is this what spirit awakening and bloodline legacy mean?"
"Why didn't I awaken my spirit before?" Ma Lang blurted out.
"Even with the noblest bloodline legacy, clear thinking is essential for spirit awakening!" Seeing Ma Lang's restored clarity, his sister's mood brightened, and she became playful.
Without hesitation, she wrapped her arm around Ma Lang's still slender adolescent frame and laughed, "How about I introduce you to a few beautiful girlfriends? If your souls resonate and you form a dao couple, it could help our Ma family grow and flourish."
Ma Lang shivered involuntarily, thinking, "Women? No thanks! They'll just slow me down!"
Before he could refuse, Ma Qing playfully patted his shoulder and said, "In a couple of days, it's the Qingyun Feast before the Divine Festival. Miss Julian from the alliance will be attending, and I must take you there to introduce you to all my friends.
I'm heading back to school now to share the news of your recovery with my friends. Your cute face will surely catch many women's attention! I need to promote you well; since Mom and Dad are gone, it's up to me to look after you!"
With that, a golden light flashed, and she vanished before Ma Lang's eyes.
Watching Ma Qing disappear, Grandmother Yilan walked over and pressed her forehead affectionately against his cheek, then held his hand and said, "Young Master, listen to the young mistress; she truly loves you!"
This warmth made Ma Lang feel cozy, as if he had returned to his grandmother's side in his previous life. The warmth and care brought a sense of familiarity and comfort.
Little Imi also tiptoed and rubbed her face against his, saying in a sweet, innocent voice, "Young Master, listen to the young mistress, oh~! She vowed to protect and care for her brother for life, she really loves you, Young Master~!"
Ma Lang asked curiously, "Why did you single out the last word? You were fine before, right?"
"Just now, I was too sad, oh~! If Young Master doesn't like it, Imi will try to change, okay~!" Imi said in a cute, pleading tone, pulling on Ma Lang's sleeve with her small hand, her big eyes looking at him pitifully.
"Oh! It's fine, it's not a big issue!" Ma Lang couldn't resist, reaching out to pinch Imi's chubby little face, laughing, "You're so adorable!"
Seeing Imi about to pout, he quickly turned and fled.
Back in his original room, Ma Lang was taken aback by what he saw...!