Into the New World

The Feng Family in Plum City is one of the powerhouses of the entire Plum Base. 

Feng Mo, the head of the family, came to the base when he was just twenty years old. He established the Treasure Pavilion and quickly transformed it into the city's number-one go-to place for cultivators looking for cultivation resources.

The influence of the Treasure Pavilion isn't confined to the city; its branches are spread throughout the entire base. Feng Mo, with his talent in business and cultivation, made Treasure Pavilion venture into the food industry, easily solidifying itself as the top restaurant in the base.

Feng Mo's wife died shortly after his fourth child was born. Although some people call him unlucky for having no daughter, the majority think that he won in life as his sons aren't only geniuses in school but are also talented in their own fields.

His eldest son, Feng Shenyu, had never lost a martial arts battle before he awakened his martial spirit. Feng Shenyu is also hailed as a prodigy in the field of runesmith. During his high school days, he won multiple competitions and was able to land at the top 500 during the nationwide Martial Competition every year!

Due to his immense talent, he caught the eye of a military school and was specially admitted when he stepped into college. After graduating, he was deployed somewhere.

As for his second son, Feng Yunze, his martial arts talent is even higher than Feng Shenyu. It was as if he was the reincarnation of the God of War. He's obsessed with battles and spends most of his time watching martial battles. Feng Yunze awakened a powerful martial spirit that fits his personality. 

Just like his older brother, he landed at the top 500 during the nationwide martial competition in each year of his high school journey. He chose to enter the Martial College after he graduated from high school.

Feng Aotian, the third son is the most famous one due to his personality and appearance. His appearance usually overshadows his intelligence, but his intelligence is something one shouldn't underestimate. Unlike his brothers, he never participated in martial arts competitions. Instead, he amazed everyone by being recruited by the 9th Intelligence Squad at a young age.

He's supposed to enter high school this year after his awakening.

Feng Mo's youngest, Feng Lianyue, hasn't had enough time to show his strengths how his strengths yet. But currently, he's the top student at his grade school and has quite the accomplishments in playing piano. Among Feng Mo's sons, he's the most approachable.

Inside the family's villa, Feng Aotian had just finished preparing to go out. As usual, he spent quite some time scrutinizing his appearance in front of the mirror. He even practiced a few expressions and reactions.

The young man, often referred to as an unparalleled beauty does not disappoint. He had those alluring phoenix eyes, thin lips, and sharp eyebrows. Those eyelashes of his are long. His chiseled face overall looked devilish and unreasonably handsome.

Not only that, but he is also already 190 cm tall despite being only sixteen years old. His legs are long, his waist is narrow, and his muscles are lean. No wonder he had received countless modeling offers.

Feng Aotian further has this gentle expression and mysterious aura that makes him stand out. Even without doing anything, his mind-blowing looks and demeanor puts him in to spotlight. He's someone who could pull both genders.

It seems like the world dims when he appears. 

The most striking part of his appearance is his very vibrant cyan eyes. It's a color that seems unnatural. Those eyes look like two orbs that seem to be able to see through the secrets of the universe. Strangely, it gives this soulless vibe.

He's going to awaken his martial spirit today. Yearly, an awakening process will be held a day before the enrollment day of the high schools. This happens nationwide. 

A martial spirit is a mysterious existence that gives people martial skills. There are numerous kinds of martial spirits, simply too many to count. They give their owner martial skills that could be activated through the help of force.

Force is obtained by cultivation. Awakening a martial spirit also leads to the unlocking of the spiritual sense. This spiritual sense is used to sense and absorb force from the surroundings. People who successfully awaken a martial spirit and start cultivating are called martial cultivators.

In this world, strength matters a lot. That's why martial cultivators are respected and viewed highly.

When Feng Aotian went to the dining area, he saw his father and youngest brother. They started eating already. When it comes to meals, they do not strictly eat at the same time. His father finds it troublesome. Especially since their schedules rarely match.

He owes his look to Feng Mo. He's just a young version of the man.

Feng Mo has this mature handsome appearance. Unfortunately, his strict expression and imposing demeanor scare people. This is what he developed after managing the business for years. 

As for his youngest brother, he's still as cute as ever.

"Tian'er, come and eat," his father invited him.

He nodded and greeted the two before sitting down to eat. "Dad, will Yu-ge and Ze-ge come home?"

Feng Mo nodded, "Ze'er will travel tonight. As for your eldest, it seems he still can't come back."

Hearing that, Feng Aotian felt a bit down. However, he didn't show it and maintained his usual gentle expression with a faint smile. He didn't speak anymore.

He's happy that Feng Yunze will come home. However, he'll even be happier if Feng Shenyu will return. He hasn't been home for a long time.

Feng Shenyu pampered him since he was young. He's working hard to build connections and send back some cultivation materials for his younger brothers to use!

His silence was misinterpreted by his father, "Are you nervous?"

"No Dad," he shook his head.

Only 40% of the population awakens a martial spirit which is very low. Since it doesn't really rely on bloodlines, it's not guaranteed that he'll awaken a martial spirit even if all his family members are martial cultivators aside from his youngest brother.

He's not worried about the awakening. Not even a bit. The moment he obtained consciousness, he already knew his purpose. A mere awakening won't bother him. For sure, he'll awaken a martial spirit. His confidence naturally stems from his peculiarity.

"That's good. No matter what happens, I'll support you."

Feng Aotian stared at his father gratefully and continued eating.

"Tian-ge, can I come?" Feng Lianyue looked at him with an expecting gaze. 

Feng Mo did not bring him when Feng Yunze got his martial spirit because he was still very young at that time. 

He scrutinized the child's expression. Feng Lianyue, despite his age, only does things that benefit him. Whenever he asks to attend an event, it's either he's genuinely interested, or he needs to implement another scheme of him. 

Feng Aotian determined his family's Little Schemer is acting up again, but he didn't reveal anything about it. "Most of the time you'll be sitting. You won't see the actual procedure."

The child nodded.

'Hu~ This stupid brother scared me. I can only do this much for you!'

The awakening will be held at the city center, specifically in the city stadium to accommodate the number of teenagers. Luckily, two other cities in the Plum Base will help Plum City bear the burden.

For the event to go smoothly, the martial army deployed soldiers to ensure peace and safety. In fact, this day is considered a holiday so there will be less traffic during the event. 

In the car, he could see his father's usual nonchalant expression. Even if, the nervousness can still be seen within his eyes. Feng Aotian can't blame him. Responsible parents are worried about their child's future. Feng Mo is such a parent.

He understands where this feeling stems from. Indeed, the Treasure Pavilion is strong but it's not invincible. It won't be able to protect him in his entire life. This world is filled with dangers and the only way to escape those is to have strength.

Strength is directly connected to martial spirits. If someone doesn't awaken a martial spirit, this person is bound to be prey to the strong. Unless they have great determination or an extremely powerful background, their future is determined by society.

With a sigh, he promises inwardly that he'll give back in the future. He will make his father proud. 

Then he glanced at his youngest brother. Although seemingly tamed, this child makes him worry a lot. He has these grand schemes that could expose him to danger if revealed. It would be the end of him if it backfires.

Feng Lianyue felt his stare and looked at him with an innocent expression.

"Do I look cute Tian-ge?"

"…"

'Yes, you do but I won't admit it.'

After a while, they arrived at the venue. 

Feng Mo had arranged everything for him. He already has his awakening slip and seat number. He only needs to wait for his turn, enter the room designated for the awakening, and wait for the miracle to happen.

Due to their appearances and backgrounds, the three attracted all sorts of attention. The majority fell upon Feng Aotian since he rarely appeared outside to the point that people even doubted his existence.

They thought that his existence was just crafted to bluff people.

"Gosh, it's Feng Aotian!"

"He's handsome! Do you think he'll awaken powerful martial spirits?"

"Who knows? His older brothers are both gifted. There's a possibility that he is also one!"

"I'm envious. That child wears clothes more expensive than our house!"

The Martial Department is the one in charge of everything that concerns martial spirits. Every time they hold an event, order, and fairness are strictly implemented and observed. Which is why there's a lot of soldiers around. Those leaders of powerful factions could do nothing but sit with everyone else.

To ensure efficiency, the Martial Department installed ten awakening rooms. Every now and then, someone will announce ten numbers. Then ten teenagers will enter the awakening room at the same time. Only 3 minutes are allotted for each person.

"Cousin! I haven't seen you for a long time!"

He heard a lively voice that took his attention. Looking next to him, he saw his cousin from his mother's side of the family. 

Tang Wulin is also a participant in this event. It's only him that left an impression on his cousins because he knows how to conduct himself. He's not necessarily a good person. He's cunning. Nonetheless, he's not as rash as those people from his family.

Feng Aotian gave him a faint smile. His eyes glowed with a peculiar blue hue for a split second which Tang Wulin failed to see. A smirk formed on his lips which stayed for a while.

"Wulin greets uncle!"

Feng Mo simply nodded at the young man. When he married his late wife, he never wanted to build connections with the Tang Clan. It's only his wife that he wants to connect with. Moreover, with how the clan had been acting these past years, he lost all the good impressions of the clan.

"Feng Lianyue is also here," Tang Wulin noticed the child and gave him a lollipop. The latter thanked him and placed it inside his pocket.

"As much as I want to stay with you, I came with my friends. I'll be leaving now cousin. Good luck!"

He left with a smile. 

"Don't involve yourself with him," Feng Mo whispered when his cousin had gone far away.

This made the young man chuckle. "I know Dad. He won't awaken a martial spirit."

"Hmm?" 

Feng Mo was taken aback. He stared at his son as if to demand an explanation. 

"I dreamed about it," he replied shortly before giving the man a bright smile.

Feng Aotian occasionally says such things as if he could predict the future. Strangely, everything that he said came through which shocked him to the core. Ever since he had always believed his son in situations like this. This gave him an upper hand in business. 

His explanation every time is that he dreamt of it. Half of the time, Feng Mo buys this explanation because he has seen the young man wake up from such dreams. As for the rest, he feels that his son could indeed see the future to some degree.

Feng Mo knew that everyone harbors a deep secret that's why he never tried to probe his son. As long as it doesn't endanger him.

Not long after Tang Wulin left, another boy approached Feng Aotian.

This time, the young man showed a genuine smile. 

"Lin Chuan, why didn't you stay with your family this time?"

Lin Chuan is his childhood friend. They met at a playground when they were only six years old. They instantly became best friends during the first meeting. He could still remember how Lin Chuan fought the other children in the playground when they weren't willing to let them have their turn at the swing!

As he expected, his friend grew into a teenager with a short temper. Nonetheless, he retained his good personality. Back then, Lin Chuan was chubby but now, he's slim with toned muscles. He trained hard. 

He's no longer the cute Lin Chuan but is now a handsome and refined one!

Feng Aotian felt envious. No matter how much he trains his body, he can't get any bulkier.

"Hmmp! My old man is pissing me off!"

Lin Chuan was annoyed. His eyebrows are nearly kissing each other. It makes his already domineering face even more scary! 

Even without explaining, Feng Aotian knew that Lin Chuan's father was introducing girls to him again. It is something that the young man hates a lot. He's full of ambitions and he feels that getting into relationships will only slow down his progress.

Lin Chuan then noticed Feng Mo and Feng Lianyue.

"Uncle Feng, I've embarrassed myself in front of you."

"It's okay," Feng Mo assured the young man. 

The Lin Clan had always been a good business partner in the city. They are very loyal. As for Lin Chuan, he's intelligent and good-mannered. Feng Mo didn't find his words strange at all. When he was young, he hated the topic of marriage.

Lin Chuan smiled and then looked at Feng Aotian.

Based on the rumors, a lot of families had offered an engagement and most of them wanted Feng Aotian. Unfortunately for them, Feng Mo didn't even hesitate to reject saying that his son is still young and he's free to choose his wife in the future.

He's envious of Feng Aotian.

'Good looks, powerful background, supporting family… this is simply a villain's template. Let's see how long you can keep on acting, Feng Aotian.'