In the Eastern Profound Region, the annual spirit root test of the Dongfang Family was about to begin. The clan's younger generation had gathered at the grand square, their faces filled with excitement, anxiety, or anticipation. However, one person remained completely calm—Dongfang Qingfeng.
"Did you hear? Dongfang Qingfeng is taking the test today!"
"Hah! Isn't he the one born with a crippled body? He can't even sense spiritual energy!"
"He's probably going to be kicked out of the family after today!"
Mocking whispers filled the air, but Dongfang Qingfeng remained indifferent. Ever since his past life memories awakened, he knew he was different. This time, he would rise against fate!
Atop the high platform, the Dongfang Family Patriarch, Dongfang Wuji, stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze deep and unreadable. Beside him, the Grand Elder Dongfang Tianhai surveyed the young disciples with a solemn expression.
"The test begins!" the Grand Elder announced, and the square fell silent.
A glowing Spirit Root Testing Stone was placed at the center. Only those with true cultivation potential could make it shine.
"Dongfang Qingfeng, step forward!"
All eyes were on him as Dongfang Qingfeng calmly walked up and pressed his hand against the stone.
Buzz!
The stone trembled violently, and in the next instant—a dazzling five-colored light shot into the sky!
The crowd fell into stunned silence.
"Four spirit roots? No… Five? That's impossible!"
The elders' faces changed drastically. The Grand Elder, Dongfang Tianhai, abruptly stood up, his eyes filled with shock.
"This is the legendary Chaos Reincarnation Spirit Root!"
The entire square went dead silent.
"How can this be? Wasn't he a cripple?"
"A Chaos Reincarnation Spirit Root… That's a once-in-a-million-years talent!"
The Dongfang Family's senior members were shaken to their core. The Patriarch, Dongfang Wuji, stared at Dongfang Qingfeng for a long moment before loudly declaring:
"Dongfang Qingfeng's talent is unmatched! From this day forth, he will be treated as a core disciple of the family!"
The crowd gasped. The so-called 'cripple' had suddenly become the greatest genius of the clan!
Just then, a deep, mysterious voice echoed in Dongfang Qingfeng's mind—
"The cycle of reincarnation begins… Fate is being rewritten… A calamity is coming!"
A shock ran through him. He could hear the echoes of his past life