71: Spiritual belonging

"Thump, thump, thump... thump, thump..."

As Ling Buyi and Ling Zhan finished speaking, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the hall.

Soon, Ling Di's figure appeared at the entrance of the grand hall, followed by five young Family members dressed in Disciple attire.

Then, Ling Di led the five people quickly into the grand hall.

Ling Di was the first to respectfully bow to Ling Feng and the others.

"Ling Di greets the Family Head and all the Elders."

"This subordinate has brought Ling Yong and the other five Family Disciples."

"We greet the Family Head and all the Elders!"

Seeing this, Ling Yong and the other five Family Disciples also respectfully bowed to Ling Feng and the others.

"You may all rise."

"Thank you, Family Head!"

"Ling Yong, do you know why the five of you have been summoned here today?"

Looking at Ling Yong and the others in front of him, Ling Feng couldn't help but ask.

"We do not know. We ask the Family Head to inform us."

Hearing this, Ling Yong and the others were filled with doubt. They had been Cultivating in the Martial Arts Arena when Guard Ling suddenly appeared beside them and simply said that the Family Head had summoned them, so they rushed over. How could they know what was happening?

Then, Ling Yong stepped forward and respectfully asked Ling Feng.

"You youngsters are in luck this time. The Family Head has obtained some Heaven-Defying Opportunities, and after comprehensive consideration, intends to bestow them upon you."

Before Ling Feng could say anything, Ling Buyi spoke first with a smile.

Ling Yong and the five others looked at Ling Feng, their faces filled with shock.

Seeing this, Ling Feng said with a smile.

"That's right. During my trip, I coincidentally obtained five portions of Heaven-Defying Spirit Medicine that can change a person's Physique. After discussing with the Grand Elder, as well as the First Elder and Second Elder, we decided to give these five portions of Heaven-Defying Spirit Liquid to the five of you, allowing you to successfully achieve Spirit Body Awakening."

"Your inherent Cultivation talent is already quite good, and with the enhancement of a Spirit Body, your future path will be able to go even further."

"In the future, you will become the mainstays of the Ling Family."

"Heaven-Defying Spirit Medicine... capable of Spirit Body Awakening?"

"How precious must that Spirit Medicine be?"

Hearing this, Ling Yong and the others couldn't help but think to themselves. Then, Ling Yong still asked, disbelievingly,

"Family Head, are you really going to give us this Heaven-Defying Spirit Medicine that can awaken a Spirit Body? What do we have to give in return?"

"You heard correctly, it is for the five of you to use."

"As for what you need to give in return, you don't need to give anything. This is the Family's cultivation for you. The Family's only requirement for you is that in the future, within your capabilities, you contribute more to the Family."

Upon hearing this, Ling Yong and the five others were instantly overjoyed. They immediately knelt on one knee, cupped their fists, and loudly guaranteed with respect,

"We vow to serve the Family until death."

Seeing this, Ling Feng casually waved his hand, but the reactions of the three made Ling Feng very satisfied.

Then, Ling Feng slowly spoke again.

"You may all rise. Although these five portions of Heaven-Defying Spirit Medicine can grant you Spirit Bodies, the process will be extremely painful, and there will even be a risk of death."

"Now, are you still willing to undergo Fusion with this Heaven-Defying Spirit Medicine and achieve Spirit Body Awakening?"

Hearing this, the five people in the grand hall did not respond immediately, but instead fell into deep thought.

A moment later.

Ling Yong then raised his head, looked at Ling Feng and the others, and said loudly,

"Family Head, this world is vast and wonderful. We do not wish to live a mediocre life. I want to contribute greater strength to the Family."

"Although this act carries great risks, since the Family Head is willing to use such precious Heaven-Defying items to Cultivate us, how can we shrink back?"

"Yes, what's wrong with going all out?"

"We Martial Artists are inherently fighting against heaven for our destiny, so how can we be afraid?"

As Ling Yong's words fell, the other few also echoed their agreement.

"Hahaha, it's not as exaggerated as you imagine, but you must remember one thing: no matter how painful it gets later, you must grit your teeth and persevere, and you must not use your own spiritual power to resist this pain, understand?"

Seeing this, Ling Feng couldn't help but laugh loudly.

"Yes, Family Head."

Hearing this, Ling Feng nodded, then instructed the five people.

"The five of you, sit cross-legged and close your eyes."

"Ling Di, you lead Ling Yuan and Ling Shi to guard outside the grand hall. No one is allowed to enter the grand hall. If anyone dares to trespass, kill them without mercy!"

"Yes, Family Head."

Upon hearing Ling Feng's command, Ling Di immediately led Ling Yuan and Ling Shi, the two Heaven-rankworship, directly out of the grand hall.

Watching Ling Di and the others depart, Ling Feng immediately turned his gaze back to Ling Yong and the other five. Seeing that the five were ready, Ling Feng waved his hand and, at the same time, instructed the System in his mind.

"System, use five elemental Spirit Bodies separately."

"Understood, Host."

As Ling Feng waved his hand, five rays of light, each of a different color, went directly above the heads of Ling Yong and the five others, slowly merging into their foreheads.

As the light entered the bodies of the five, in an instant, the originally expressionless five immediately changed their complexions drastically.

The five felt as if their bodies were being pricked by countless sharp blades, and countless violent spiritual powers were constantly surging wildly through their entire meridians.

It had even begun to gradually permeate into their flesh and blood.

However, when the few thought of their Family Head's earlier instruction, "No matter how painful it is, you must persevere," the five gritted their teeth, desperately enduring, without using even a trace of spiritual power to resist.

As time continued to pass, the pain endured within the bodies of the five became increasingly unbearable. Due to the intense pain, the faces of the five had become extremely distorted, the veins on their arms had bulged, and their bodies were trembling continuously, but the five still gritted their teeth and persevered.

Looking at the appearance of the five, Ling Wuji, Ling Buyi, and Ling Zhan were all stunned at this moment, their hands tightly clenched, as if they themselves were one of the five.

Ling Feng was also paying attention to the state of the five at this moment, fearing that one of them might not be able to hold on and collapse, so he could provide timely treatment.

At this moment, Ling Wuji, who was beside them, looked at Ling Yong and the others and asked,

"Fenger, I see that Ling Yong and the others seem to be in great pain like this. Will they be alright if this continues for a long time?"

Hearing this, Ling Buyi and Ling Zhan also turned their gazes to Ling Feng.

"There's no big problem. This is what's necessary to endure for Acquired Spirit Body Awakening. Judging by the time, it should pass very soon."

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