182: The eldest son Daoyuan breaks through

Three years later.

Time always flies when it's peaceful; three years passed in the blink of an eye.

During these three years, Liu Xuan spent his days teaching his children and his evenings tutoring his wives and Concubines in Cultivation. His life was monotonous and boring... Fortunately, every year during the outer sect assessment, Liu Xuan would return to select ten Junior Sister, adding a touch of interest to his otherwise dull life.

The number of descendants had reached 151, an increase of nearly forty in three years, similar to previous years.

After his Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, the probability of his wives and Concubines becoming pregnant decreased, but Liu Xuan's diligence made up for it!

With the secret art of dual Cultivation, he saved Cultivation time. With Yongning stable and no distracting matters, he had ample time to care for his many Concubine.

Thanks to his Cultivation Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, 80% of the recently born descendants possessed Spiritual Root, bringing the number of Spiritual Root descendants to sixty-eight.

Analyzing this situation, by the time the number of descendants reached two hundred, the number of Spiritual Root descendants would likely reach one hundred.

At that point, he would surely receive another grand prize, probably no less than a fourth-rank item!

It was a pity that there were no achievement rewards when the number of descendants reached 130, nor at 150. He could only look forward to two hundred.

Furthermore, although the children born in these three years had a greatly increased chance of possessing Spiritual Root, none of them had a Spiritual Root higher than fifth-grade. This was quite unlucky.

However, this was unavoidable. High-grade Spiritual Root descendants were a low-probability event. Even among True Person Xiao's descendants, only Xiao Ran was a Genius; there were many with low-grade Spiritual Root or even no Spiritual Root at all.

If high-level Cultivator's descendants were guaranteed to have high-grade Spiritual Root, then Mortals and Loose Cultivator would have no place in the Cultivation world.

Currently, 80% of Liu Xuan's children were born with Spiritual Root, which was already above average.

Today was a special day. Liu Xuan's eldest son, Liu Daoyuan, turned thirteen and could officially begin Cultivating the Martial Dao.

Fledgling Eagle Courtyard.

Under the jade phoenix tree.

A tall, strong youth stood ramrod straight, clad in a dark Martial Artist's robe, resembling an upright black bear.

Liu Daoyuan was thirteen, yet his height was nearly 1.8 meters, only half a head shorter than Liu Xuan. If not for his round, youthful face, no one would believe he was only thirteen.

Liu Xuan took out a qi and blood pill and handed it to him. "At thirteen, your physical foundation is complete. You can now truly begin to temper your muscles, bones, qi, and blood."

"True Martial Dao Cultivation is different from the foundational tempering you did before. Tempering your muscles and bones requires enduring immense pain, and breaking through qi and blood requires an indomitable Aura. Are you ready?"

Eldest Son took the qi and blood pill from Liu Xuan. His round face was filled with excitement. "Don't worry, Dad, I can't wait!"

Without the slightest hesitation, he swallowed the qi and blood pill and simultaneously began to practice the Muscle and Bone Realm section of the Green Wood Body Sculpting Art.

His entire body's qi and blood were gradually stirred, and crackling sounds came from within him. His skin turned red, and wisps of white mist, which was evaporating sweat, rose from him.

"Awesome!!"

With a loud shout, Eldest Son's movements became faster. As he moved, a gust of wind rose around him.

Liu Xuan nodded slightly. His eldest son had consumed so many spiritual items; his foundation was indeed profound. While ordinary Martial Artist suffered terribly when tempering their muscles and bones, he seemed to be venting his strength, becoming more vigorous with each practice.

Ding! Congratulations to the Host. Your first descendant has entered the Martial Dao, reaching the Muscle and Bone Realm, and has received a third-rank top-tier Cultivation Technique, the Kunyuan Earth Control Art.

At the same time, Liu Xuan clearly felt a wisp of vital essence and magical power appear out of thin air within his blood pill and dao foundation, advancing his Cultivation progress slightly.

This was the first time Liu Xuan had clearly felt the augmentation of his descendants' strength on himself. Previously, the increase in each descendant's strength was too small to be accurately perceived, only speculated.

'Descendants' Breakthroughs actually yield rewards! A third-rank top-tier Cultivation Technique—the reward isn't low!'

Now was not the time to check the detailed rewards. Liu Xuan focused on observing his son's condition.

"Dad! Give me another qi and blood pill. I feel so hungry!"

Eldest Son's first feeling after his Breakthrough was hunger. His stomach cramped, and he felt like he could eat an entire ox.

Liu Xuan tossed him a whole bottle of qi and blood pills, saying grandly, "Eat as much as you want!"

qi and blood pills were merely unranked Medicinal Pill, a first-rank one costing about one Spirit Stone.

Moreover, these qi and blood pills were refined by Wu Qingyue, making their cost even lower. He could eat as many as he wanted without issue.

After consuming a bottle of qi and blood pills, Eldest Son finally showed a satisfied expression. He punched the ground, and a stone slab shattered into pieces.

"Dad! I think I've broken through to the Muscle and Bone Realm! I'm so much stronger!"

Because he was not old enough, Eldest Son had suppressed his Realm and diligently practiced the basic body sculpting art every day. Now, with his Breakthrough, his strength greatly increased, and he was more excited than anyone.

The children watching nearby were dumbfounded when they saw their big brother shatter a stone slab with one punch. Their gazes towards Eldest Son were filled with envy and admiration.

'So practicing martial arts makes you this strong! I'll also work hard to learn martial arts from Big Brother in the future, and then shatter stone slabs with one punch!'

Some younger children secretly firmed their resolve to practice martial arts.

Only the fourth child, Daocheng, was different. He also envied his big brother Eldest Son, but not for his Cultivation Breakthrough or for shattering the stone slab, but for having such an opportunity to show off!

'Why didn't Father give birth to me earlier? If I had turned thirteen first, I would be the one showing off now!'

'It's unfair!'

He was a whole year younger than his big brother. It would be at least another year until it was his turn to show off. It was too difficult to endure!

The numerous Dao Companion watching the spectacle were equally shocked, even Cultivator like Lu Ping and Zi Lan were no exception.

Thirteen years old, breaking through to the Muscle and Bone Realm with his first Cultivation attempt, he truly had the potential to defy the heavens and change his fate, breaking through to the Innate Great Perfection. They had never seen such a young Martial Artist.

But was it worth it?

The resources Liu Daoyuan had consumed since childhood were enough to train a Middle Stage of Qi Refining Cultivator.

The resources needed to train him to Breakthrough to the Innate Great Perfection Realm would likely be enough to train ten descendants with Spiritual Root to Late Qi Refining Stage.

Moreover, a Martial Artist's future was limited. Even after breaking through to the Innate Great Perfection Realm, they would have to switch to Cultivating Immortal Cultivation Technique, which would make them weaker than a Late Qi Refining Stage Cultivator of the same Realm, and their chances of breaking through to Foundation Establishment would be even lower.

Spending more resources to train a Martial Artist with little future—most of the Concubine couldn't understand what Liu Xuan was thinking.

However, they didn't say much, because a Concubine had once kindly advised Liu Xuan not to give resources to descendants without Spiritual Root, and then she was punished!

The first time was only a minor punishment. If she brought it up multiple times, she would even face severe punishment and be neglected.

Liu Xuan didn't care what they thought. Finally, a descendant had entered Cultivation, and even achieved a Breakthrough in Realm, signaling the imminent start of his relaxed life and the rise of the Liu Family. He was exceptionally happy!

With a wave of his hand, he said to Lin Xue'er, Lin Anqi, She Xiaorong, and the other women beside him:

"Eldest Son has broken through to the Martial Dao Muscle and Bone Realm and officially become a Martial Artist. This is a great joy for our Liu Family and deserves to be celebrated!"

"You all prepare; we will celebrate grandly!"

Lin Xue'er tugged his arm and whispered, "It's just a Muscle and Bone Realm Martial Artist. There's no need for such a grand celebration, is there?"

Liu Xuan held her small hand and appeased her with a smile, "There is a need, a very great need!"

"Not only must it be grand, but the grander, the better!"