Strongest Family System

"As soon as Robert entered the estate, he made his way directly to his cultivation chamber. The room was set up perfectly for serious practice, with spiritual energy gathering formations etched into every wall and across the floor."

This advancement would not only strengthen him personally but also provide the foundation for leading his clan to greater heights.

"He locked the entrance and turned on the privacy barriers to make sure no one would bother him during this important time."

Settling into a cross-legged meditation posture on his cultivation mat, Robert began by centering his mind. The breakthrough to the Spirit Root Realm was a significant milestone that would fundamentally change his cultivation foundation.

"Robert began by activating his Soul Core technique, tapping into the massive amount of soul power he had built up through countless battles and training sessions. The familiar warmth flowed through his meridians as 7,000 points of soul power started moving in the technique's specific patterns."

The Soul Core method worked differently from traditional body tempering techniques. Instead of simply strengthening muscles and bones, it refined the very essence of his spiritual foundation, preparing his body to house the more complex energies of the Spirit Root Realm.

"Robert spent hours carefully moving his soul power through each meridian channel, clearing out impurities and widening his spiritual pathways. By the time his soul power was almost gone, he realized he was ready for the next step."

"Robert pulled the Spirit Awakening Pills from his storage ring—the ones he had refined himself. There was one precious three-star quality pill and two regular two-star pills. This was the best of his alchemical work, and they had given him the extra boost he needed to break through."

"He started with the three-star pill and right away felt its strong spiritual energy beginning to transform his dantian. It was incredibly intense—like burning liquid spreading through his entire cultivation foundation. The two-star pills came next, and together they set off a chain reaction of spiritual transformation all through his body."

"This breakthrough was way harder than anything Robert had done before. His previous cultivation advances had only taken a few hours each, but this one dragged on for three whole days. Throughout that time, Robert's body went through major changes as his cultivation level jumped from Body Tempering all the way up to Spirit Root."

"When Robert woke up on the fourth day, he knew the transformation was complete. His spiritual awareness was so much stronger now, and he could actually see qi flows that had been completely hidden from him before. The Spirit Root Realm gave him access to new cultivation methods and fighting techniques he had never been able to use."

Despite the successful breakthrough, Robert remained in meditation for another three hours, carefully stabilizing his new level of cultivation. Rushing to test new powers without a proper foundation would be dangerous and potentially damaging.

As he finally opened his eyes, Robert reflected on the resources this advancement had required. The process had been the most difficult and expensive breakthrough of his life. If advancing his cultivation required such an investment, strengthening the entire clan would necessitate even more substantial resources and planning.

Rising from his meditation mat, Robert felt the difference in his spiritual energy immediately. The Spirit Root Realm represented a new chapter in his cultivation journey—one that would demand greater wisdom, more resources, and increasingly complex strategic thinking.

The three days of seclusion had passed without incident, but Robert had no idea that during his breakthrough, three assassins had been patiently watching the Osborn estate, waiting for exactly this kind of opportunity when he might emerge alone and vulnerable.

After washing his face and getting properly refreshed, Robert sat on his bed and called forth his system interface. He was eager to see what changes his successful breakthrough had brought.

The familiar translucent screen materialized before his eyes:

[SYSTEM STATUS]

Name: Robert Osborn

Cultivation Realm: Spirit Root Realm Level 1

Soul Power: 0

System Points: 80,420

Skills:

Shadow Step – Level 1: Silent Footfall achieved

Twin Dragon Fang – Level 1: Mirror Fang achieved

Mountain Fist – Level 1: Grounded Form achieved

Soul Awakening Realm – Level 3: Soul Seed Formation achieved

Spirit Cultivation:

Dragon Spirit Root Manual

Level 1: Root Awakening – Opens and stabilizes the spirit roots, allowing the cultivator to sense ambient qi directly. This stage focuses on clarity of perception and initial spiritual energy absorption.

→ Power Level Range: Spirit Root Realm 1–2

Level 2: Mana Channels Expansion – Expands and strengthens the spirit veins connected to the roots, enabling smoother, faster qi circulation. Enhances technique speed and reduces energy wastage.

→ Power Level Range: Spirit Root Realm 3–4

Level 3: Elemental Attunement – Spirit roots synchronize with natural elements, granting affinity with fire, water, wind, earth, or other attributes. At higher stages, dual or mutated elements can awaken.

→ Power Level Range: Spirit Root Realm 5–6

Level 4: Soul Resonance—The spirit roots deepen their link to the soul, sharpening mental willpower, improving qi control, and enabling resistance against illusions, soul attacks, and spiritual pressure.

→ Power Level Range: Spirit Root Realm 7–8

Level 5: Dragon Root Transformation – The spirit roots undergo a metamorphosis, partially fusing with dragon essence. This grants vast qi reserves, natural qi regeneration, and the ability to draw power directly from the environment.

→ Power Level Range: Spirit Root Realm 9+

Quests:

Main Quest: Strengthen the Osborn Family – Progress: 0.5%

Robert looked over all the information and couldn't help grinning. The breakthrough had not just boosted his cultivation level - it had also given him access to a completely new cultivation method, the Dragon Spirit Root Manual.

"Excellent," he muttered as he studied the manual's levels. "No wonder this breakthrough felt unlike the ones before."

He had expected his soul power to be entirely spent—after all, such a significant upgrade demands a lot of energy.

But now he had access to spirit root cultivation techniques that would fundamentally change how he approached his cultivation.

The Dragon Spirit Root Manual caught his attention. It was not a typical spirit root technique; it was a higher path that could one day grant him mastery over dragon essence.

The final level promised qi regeneration and environmental energy absorption—abilities that would make him nearly unstoppable in extended battles.

Robert closed the system interface and stood up, feeling the newfound stability in his cultivation base. His spiritual awareness had sharpened considerably, and he could sense qi flows throughout the estate that had been invisible before.

The opening of spirit root cultivation gave clarity to his journey. By uniting his hard-won skills with soul cultivation and the Dragon Spirit Root Manual, he was building a power that would place him far above most others.

The question now was how quickly he could advance through the early levels while maintaining the secrecy that kept his clan safe from their enemies' desperation.

He thought about the skills he already possessed. Raising Twin Dragon Fang and Shadow Step above Level 1 would not come easily, yet both gave him a firm base to build on.

For the outside world, he would continue appearing as merely a Body Tempering cultivator—a deception that had served him well so far.

Robert decided it was time to test his abilities and walked toward the clan's practice grounds. The late sun painted the yard in long shadows as disciples drilled their techniques.

As he stepped onto the grounds, all eyes were on him, and the disciples acknowledged him with respectful nods.

"Young Master Robert!"

"Good afternoon, Young Master!"

Robert returned each greeting with a nod, yet kept moving toward a quieter corner of the training grounds. A secluded area was what he needed—somewhere to examine the system's new options without distraction.

Robert slipped behind a row of practice dummies and took a steady stance. With a quiet breath, he brought up his system interface, scrolling through its menus until he found what he wanted—combat techniques suited to his new Spirit Root cultivation.

He murmured the name "Coiling Scales" while selecting it from the menu. Instantly, the system projected the technique's full details into view.

Coiling Scales Training Technique

Your body should move like a coiling dragon—twisting, rotating, and flowing with precision. Rather than clashing directly with force, you turn it aside using spirals, footwork, and rotation. This helps make your movements less predictable and syncs your rhythm with sword techniques.

Robert's eyes widened with interest.

A second option came up: [View Training Video].

He chose the option immediately. The system overlaid a ghostly training display in his vision, a figure moving through Coiling Scales with graceful, winding precision.

As the display unfolded, Robert grasped the shift Coiling Scales would bring to his combat. Where he used to depend on brute force, Coiling Scales introduced him to a world of movement that thrived on unpredictability and redirection. It was the perfect way to keep his cultivation level a secret without compromising his strength.

The afternoon training session was about to become much more interesting than anyone realized.