Yes, Father

"Mommy What does the old man mean?" Long Reng with a wide smile looked at Ming Huang, who was dressed back in her black robes.

She leaned down, while holding Long Reng's small hand " Well he means, inside will be tons of treasures that you can use, use to make you stronger "

Long Reng's eyes grew wide, as he looked at his mom " So I get to be as strong as you mommy?" …..'kill me'

'Awh aren't you such a cutie' the old woman with wrinkles all over her face squeezed his cheeks after hearing him speak.

" Hehe Auntie is the best ".... 'I will bite your fingers off'

' he's such a simple one compared to his brothers' the older woman thought, giving his mom a solemn expression, she nodded and went to join the others who were waiting behind them.

" Come on Riri, it's time for us to go…it was a pleasure speaking to you Elder Mui" Ming Huang walked with Reng into a brightly lit auditorium like space that was being held up by large orange rock pillars.

They walked down a set of stairs into the middle of the room, as other parents and children followed them; forming a mini huddle in front of a large door that towered over 6 adult males.

As they were walking down the stairs, the people around began whispering among themselves, a few pointing their fingers at Long Reng, the conversations travelled into Long Rengs ears while he ate a bun given to him by his mom.

' Well he is adopted there's only so much you can do '

' I heard the 3rd young master is now at Heavyweight Class '

'Really! So young, only 12 and here the 9th can't even cultivate … truly a waste of the clan's resources'

' I wonder which elder had the nerves to nominate him, I pray for their family if the Head Maid ever finds out who did it '

Around 30 kids aged 14 to 16 were lined up in two rows facing in front of the door, that was detailed with rune patterns. The parents left the children in the middle, taking their places on the auditorium rock ledge seats.

Ming Huang stood next to a group of elders, surrounded by a plethora of servants.

Maids passed through the lines, all the kids were all are handed silver rings.

The maid who came Infront of Long Reng gave him a small smile and a light bow, as she handed him a brown leather skinsack.

" Thank you big sister " Long Reng giggled and clapped his hands.

" Poor child " the maid whispered as she went to the next kid in the line.

A white beard old man wearing white robes appeared out of thin-air, hovering above the platform in front of the door. Waving his hands in the air, a warm current of air filled the room, turning everyone's attention towards him.

" The time for the Ruddock Realm to open is upon us again …..We have be have been blessed with a promising generation this time around, all of you have have been nominated by the elders due to this promise...I hope you won't let us down" The old man scanned the room, stopping to look at Long Reng a little bit longer than normal.

The crowd nodded but Long Reng looked at his mom with a quick stare that could burn through the walls ' of All the people! It was this foggy!'

" Your time in the realm will be long, you will have nowhere to hide…. you will be reforged through the experiences and challenges you will face, becoming reborn stronger than ever before…. Those who survive the four years will receive the bloodline of the Black Phoenix, becoming pillars of the sect… it will increase your cultivation by nearly 2 levels and you will receive access to all of our temples in our sister regions ... may fortune favour you all …. now let's welcome back your brother's and sisters "

' Become slaves you mean ' snarked Long Reng as he faked his surprises along with the other children, the audience started to gasp and mutter at the sound of the rewards.

The large door slowly opened.behind the old man, hot air and mist blew from the into the room, a white whirlpool with blue rotating swirls formed in the archway of the door.

' isn't that Prime's? It's even formed the same way' Long Reng felt confused looking at the whirlpool.

With a deep hum, a small group of people emerged from the whirlpool, some were missing limbs, while others had scars on their bodies or were heavily bandaged. The injured were immediately carried away by the maids, who had rushed up to greet them or the audience members.

" Xu Feng! Where is Xu Feng!"

" Where's my Tian!"

Paying no mind to be the noise, Long Reng stared at the door, watching four people coming out of the whirlpool that looked less for wear than the rest, they walked up to the old man, bowing immediately.

" Farther, it is great to see you again " a boy and a girl greeted the old man as the other two stepped backwards.

" Long Yang, Long Xu, it's good to see you are well…. If you have a moment, I ask that you briefly share your experience with the younger get generation " the old man nodded to Long Reng and his group " We shall speak again later "

" Yes, father " the two turned their heels and looked at the group, with the dirt and grim covering their eyes. Their eyes immediately caught onto Long Reng.