Lin Feng stood tall in the center of his room, his heart racing with excitement as the system chimed in his mind. His cultivation had finally reached the 1st stage of Qi Condensation, and he could feel the difference. His senses were sharper, and the flow of Qi within his body felt like a gentle river, ready to burst forth with unimaginable power.
But even more thrilling than his newfound cultivation was the presence of Bai Long, the Nascent Soul Realm cultivator he had summoned. The White Dragon Sovereign had proven to be everything the system had promised—powerful, composed, and more than willing to follow Lin Feng's orders.
"Master, shall we begin your training?" Bai Long asked, his tone respectful but firm, his hands clasped behind his back.
Lin Feng nodded, still amazed by the events of the past few hours. "Yes, Bai Long. But first, let's deal with some unfinished business."
He turned toward the door, feeling an unfamiliar sense of confidence wash over him. Lin Tao's humiliation would not go unpunished, but Lin Feng had more important matters at hand—he needed to solidify his place within the Lin Clan and prove that he wasn't the useless waste everyone believed him to be.
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The Lin Clan's estate was vast, spanning several miles of fertile land. At the center stood the clan's ancestral hall, where the family's most important meetings took place. Today, it was abuzz with activity.
Lin Feng's father, Lin Zhen, a stern man in his mid-forties, had called for a clan-wide assembly. The reason was clear: his third son, Lin Feng, had humiliated his second son, Lin Tao, in front of the entire household, and such behavior could not be allowed to continue.
As Lin Feng approached the hall, he noticed a few familiar faces—his elder brother, Lin Yang, who was the clan's most promising disciple, and his mother, who watched him with a mixture of pity and concern.
But Lin Feng was not concerned with their judgment today. His gaze was fixed on his father, who sat at the head of the long, wooden table.
"Father," Lin Feng called out, his voice carrying through the hall.
Lin Zhen looked up, his eyes narrowing. "So, you've finally decided to show your face, Lin Feng." His tone was cold, as always, but there was a hint of annoyance in his voice. "What is this nonsense about you attacking your brother?"
Lin Feng's heart clenched at his father's words. He had always known that Lin Zhen had little regard for him. After all, he was the "useless" son, the one with no cultivation talent.
"Father, Lin Tao has been bullying me for years," Lin Feng said, trying to keep his voice calm. "I've had enough."
"Enough?" Lin Zhen sneered. "You, a waste, dare challenge your older brother? You'll never amount to anything, Lin Feng."
Lin Feng's fists tightened. He had endured these insults long enough. He stepped forward, his gaze unwavering. "Maybe I'm a waste now, but I'm not going to stay one forever. I'll prove that I'm more than just a burden to this family."
The room fell silent. Lin Yang, who had been watching with a mixture of curiosity and skepticism, spoke up. "Father, perhaps Lin Feng has finally awakened to his potential."
Lin Zhen scoffed, but there was a flicker of interest in his eyes. "Awaken? The only thing that can awaken in that boy is trouble."
Lin Feng ignored his father's dismissive tone and looked directly at him. "I've already broken through to the 1st stage of Qi Condensation, Father. You'll see, I'm no longer the waste you think I am."
At this, the room erupted in disbelief. Lin Yang raised an eyebrow. "Father, could it be true? Did Lin Feng really break through?"
Lin Zhen's expression darkened. "Impossible. You're lying."
Just as Lin Feng was about to explain, Bai Long's voice rang out behind him. "Master, allow me to demonstrate."
Without waiting for a response, Bai Long stepped forward, raising his hand. A powerful surge of Qi erupted from his body, and the room was immediately filled with a force so overwhelming that everyone present stumbled back in shock.
"Such power…" Lin Yang whispered, his eyes wide with disbelief.
Lin Zhen stood frozen, his gaze shifting from Bai Long to Lin Feng. "What is this? Who is this man?"
"His name is Bai Long, the White Dragon Sovereign," Lin Feng said, his voice steady and filled with newfound confidence. "I summoned him using my system."
The room fell into stunned silence. The concept of summoning a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator was beyond anyone's imagination, especially for someone like Lin Feng, who was supposed to be a waste.
Lin Zhen's face twitched, his mind racing. He had heard of Bai Long, a cultivator of great renown, but he never would have believed that someone like Lin Feng could summon him.
"I… I don't believe this," Lin Zhen muttered, his voice trembling slightly.
Lin Feng smiled, the weight of years of humiliation lifting off his shoulders. "Believe it, Father. I'm not the waste you think I am. And soon, I'll be stronger than anyone in this family."
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Later that day, Lin Feng found himself standing on a training field, the sun beginning to set behind the distant mountains. Bai Long had taken him under his wing, teaching him the basics of cultivation and how to channel Qi through his body.
"Master, your progress is impressive," Bai Long remarked, his eyes gleaming with approval. "But there is much for you to learn. To truly master your cultivation, you must first learn to harness the power of your mind."
Lin Feng nodded, sweat beading on his forehead as he attempted to control the flow of Qi within his body. It was harder than he had imagined, but the rewards were undeniable. Each time he succeeded, he felt his power grow stronger, like a mighty river carving its path through a mountain.
As he continued his training, the system's voice echoed in his mind.
"Quest Update: New task assigned. Train for 24 hours and increase cultivation by one stage. Reward: 1,000 system points."
Lin Feng grinned. "Looks like I have another goal to reach."
With Bai Long by his side, Lin Feng began his journey toward power, no longer the waste that everyone had once thought him to be. He had the system, a powerful cultivator at his side, and a fire in his heart that would not be extinguished.
The path ahead was long and filled with challenges, but Lin Feng knew one thing for sure: he would rise to the top, no matter the cost.