I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

The next day, as dawn broke, the thin mist still lingered on the island in the middle of the lake, its ethereal beauty like a veil.

Surprisingly, none of the kids, who usually love to stay in bed, slept in today.

As Lin Che walked into the main living room, he saw seven children waiting there in a neat row, their eyes bright and clear, showing no signs of sleepiness.

Not only the three brothers Lin Xuanqi, Lin Xuanjing, and Lin Xuanfeng, whose spiritual roots are being tested today.

The four little ones, Lin Xuanqing, Lin Xuanjing, Lin Xuanyu, and Lin Xuandong, who are only four years old, also got up early and squeezed around their older brothers, full of curiosity and anticipation.

They wanted to witness the magical ritual of testing one's spiritual roots firsthand, so they could prepare for the test next year.

I'm even more eager to know as soon as possible whether my three older brothers possess the "key" to stepping onto the path of immortality, and what kind of spiritual root they have.

"Hey, did the sun rise in the west today?" Lin Che raised an eyebrow and smiled. "You're all up earlier than sparrows. I've never seen you this enthusiastic in class before."

Upon hearing the sound, all the children turned their eyes to look.

The most impatient of them all, Lin Xuanfeng, could no longer contain himself. He trotted over to Lin Che's side, tilting his little face up and urging, "Father, Father! Let's start already!!"

Lin Xuanjing also sidled over, saying nice things but his eyes were equally anxious: "Third brother, look at you, what's the rush? Spiritual roots aren't going to grow legs and run away."

But Father... if it's possible, could I take the test first? I'm definitely not nervous!" He patted his chest, trying to sound reliable.

The eldest brother, Lin Xuanqi, appeared composed, rubbing his rumbling stomach.

He said, "Second brother, third brother, is there a need to be in such a hurry? We haven't even had breakfast yet!"

Compared to his vague worries yesterday, he seemed to have completely figured things out and was now more concerned about his stomach.

As soon as he mentioned it, the stomachs of the other children also rumbled softly.

The children have not yet absorbed qi into their bodies and, like ordinary people, need to eat every day.

However, the Lin family is a family of cultivators. Their daily diet consists of carefully selected low-grade spiritual rice, spiritual vegetables, and spiritual fruits with very few impurities, and occasionally a mild spiritual beast meat soup.

Although they cannot actively absorb most of the spiritual energy, it can subtly nourish their meridians and bones, laying a solid foundation for their Dao.

This is the advantage that family members have over independent cultivators; their starting point is quietly raised through gradual accumulation.

As they were chatting and laughing, Wang Lingsu walked in carrying an exquisite multi-tiered food box and said with a gentle smile, "Children, breakfast is ready."

The aroma wafted over, immediately attracting the children. With a cheer, they quickly ran to the dining table, sat down properly, and watched eagerly as their mother set out the dishes.

Before long, Su Wanwan and Liu Qingxue also walked into the living room together from the backyard.

Lin Che took his seat at the head of the table and announced that dinner was served.

It was a rare occasion for the family to have breakfast together so neatly. Although there were the children talking quietly and the clinking of bowls and chopsticks, a warm and peaceful atmosphere prevailed.

After breakfast, the real main event is about to begin.

Lin Che led everyone to his secluded meditation room.

The array here is the most secure, effectively isolating internal and external fluctuations and preventing the leakage of spiritual energy during testing, making it perfect.

In the center of the quiet room, a small and intricate spirit-gazing array had already been set up.

The array patterns were meticulously drawn with spirit silver powder mixed with several kinds of mild beast blood, and flowed with a subtle and stable light on the black array plate.

At the core of the formation, a fist-sized, almost transparent "spirit-testing stone" was quietly embedded, with a faint milky-white mist slowly swirling inside.

Unless one possesses a rare innate talent or supernatural ability like spiritual eyes, such arrays and spirit-testing stones specifically designed to detect spiritual roots are the most common and reliable means of investigating aptitude.

The three mothers, Wang Lingsu, Su Wanwan, and Liu Qingxue, stood quietly to one side.

Their eyes followed their son closely, and their deep concern and unavoidable tension were evident in their slightly pursed lips and clasped fingers.

They understood better than anyone what spiritual root aptitude meant to a cultivator.

The children were dressed in more formal robes today, and their usual playful and mischievous expressions were much more subdued, replaced by a seriousness that mixed excitement, anticipation, and a little trepidation.

Lin Xuanqi, in particular, was a little nervous as the test was approaching. He subconsciously touched his pockets, as if looking for something to eat to relieve his anxiety, but found them empty.

"Alright," Lin Che's gaze swept over his three sons, his tone becoming solemn, "Who wants to go first?"

"Me! I'll go first!" Lin Xuanfeng was the first to raise his hand without hesitation, his eyes full of eager determination.

"Alright, Feng'er, come forward." Lin Che gestured for him to walk to the array plate, his expression turning solemn.

"Place your palm flat on the spirit-testing stone, relax your mind, and do not resist. The formation will guide the spirit-testing stone to sense the spiritual root attribute hidden within you and manifest it."

"Understood!" Lin Xuanfeng took a deep breath, no longer hesitated, and placed his small, tender hand firmly on the cold surface of the spirit-testing stone.

Seeing this, Lin Che flicked his finger, and a wisp of pure and peaceful true essence precisely entered the core of the formation.

hum-

The array patterns of the Spirit Gaze Array lit up one after another, emitting a soft and non-glaring milky white light, like ripples on water, gently enveloping Lin Xuanfeng who was standing in the array.

At the same time, a strange change began to occur inside the spirit-testing stone under his command!

The first thing to emerge was a warm and bright orange-red halo, radiating a faint sense of intense activity—this was the manifestation of the fire elemental root.

However, just as the orange-red light stabilized, a more dazzling, incomparably sharp, and coldly metallic platinum color suddenly burst forth!

Its brilliance and sharpness instantly overshadowed the previous red light of the fire spirit root, almost piercing through the stone!

"Superior-grade metal spiritual root, inferior-grade fire spiritual root." Lin Che's clear voice rang out in the quiet room, filled with approval.

Su Wanwan, who had been holding her breath, saw the dazzling golden light and the confirmed signs of the fire spirit root. She subconsciously patted her chest and let out a long sigh of relief.

She immediately realized her "loss of composure" and quickly glanced around, afraid that the children would see it and ruin the strict mother image she had worked so hard to maintain.

However, she discovered that no one was paying attention to her at the moment, and even Wang Lingsu and Liu Qingxue were staring intently at the center of the formation.

Lin Xuanfeng, standing in the formation, looked curiously at the dazzling metallic luster within the spirit-testing stone under his command, and asked, "Father, is this a spiritual root?"

"Not bad," Lin Che nodded with a smile, giving an affirmative answer: "Dual spiritual roots of metal and fire, with metal as the primary element and fire as the secondary element, excellent aptitude."

"Great! I can cultivate now! Haha!" Lin Xuanfeng beamed with joy.

She withdrew her little hand, ran back to her brothers with a heart full of joy, and proudly raised her chin, "See? I told you it wouldn't be a problem!"

With his third brother leading the way and achieving a pleasing result, Lin Xuanqi took a deep breath and stepped forward: "Father, I'll go second!" He then placed his chubby little hand on his father's hand.

The formation activated again.

This time, the first thing to light up inside the spirit-testing stone was a soft, vibrant green, like a new bud in spring, with a lively halo—the wood spirit root had appeared.

Immediately afterwards, a richer, warmer, and clearer blue light emerged, like a babbling brook, carrying a moist and refreshing scent, quickly overpowering the greenery and becoming dominant.

"Superior water spirit root, inferior wood spirit root," Lin Che announced with a smile, seeing his expectant expression.

Wang Lingsu, who had been on edge, instantly broke into a relieved smile upon hearing this, her eyes filled with satisfaction and pride.

As a cultivator with a mid-grade spiritual root, she understood all too well the importance of a high-grade spiritual root.

Over the years, I have watched Liu Qingxue, who has a superior ice spiritual root, advance her cultivation level rapidly, and she has reached the Qi Refining Perfection stage and is preparing to establish her foundation.

Despite having no shortage of resources, cultivation techniques, and spiritual beasts to nourish her, she had only managed to reach the eighth level of Qi Refining. She felt the gap between herself and the others deeply.

Now that her son possesses a superior-grade spiritual root, his future path will surely be much smoother than hers.

Lin Xuanqi withdrew his hand and, upon learning that he not only possessed a spiritual root, but also a decent dual spiritual root of water and wood, a simple, satisfied smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Second brother, it's your turn!" Lin Xuanfeng patted his eldest brother's shoulder and then called out to Lin Xuanjing.

Lin Xuanjing glanced at his two brothers, then turned back to exchange a look with his mother, Liu Qingxue, and received an encouraging look from her.

He composed himself, walked to the spirit-testing stone, and placed his hand on it.

Lin Che subtly adjusted the formation.

Under his precise control, the formation concealed the unusual phenomenon that occurred when the top-grade wind spirit root was activated.

The light displayed on the spirit-testing stone was a rich and vibrant emerald green, pure and stable.

The fewer people who know a secret, the better. Lin Che plans to temporarily conceal Xuan Jing's top-grade wind spirit root.

"Xuan Jing, you possess a superior-grade wood spirit root," Lin Che announced loudly.

Upon seeing the pure green light, the frost on Liu Qingxue's usually aloof face melted away, revealing a genuine and warm smile.

At this point, the spiritual root tests for all three children were completed.

Looking at his three sons, all of whom were of exceptional talent, Lin Che felt a surge of pride and anticipation.

He removed the array, the light in the room faded, and tranquility returned.

"Very good." His gaze swept over the young faces of Lin Xuanqi, Lin Xuanjing, and Lin Xuanfeng, which were already showing signs of determination despite their youthful appearance.

"Qi'er, Jing'er, and Feng'er, all three of you possess spiritual roots, and your primary spiritual roots are all of superior grade, demonstrating exceptional talent. Starting tomorrow, you will officially embark on the path of cultivation and become cultivators!"

"Remember, spiritual talent is a gift from heaven and the starting point of your path."

But how far you can go and how high you can climb in the future depends more on your character, perseverance, wisdom and opportunities.

I hope you will guard against arrogance and impetuosity, diligently cultivate yourselves, and live up to your talents and the expectations of your family.

The children listened attentively, their eyes gleaming with anticipation and eagerness for the unknown path to immortality.

The four little ones watching seemed to understand, but they also remembered their father's words and the scene of their brothers testing their spiritual roots.

I look forward to the day when I can examine my spiritual roots.