Chapter 951: [Grand Cosmos Family Altar]
Yasenia led everyone outside, and they followed with anticipatory gazes. The dragoness was not usually the type of person to hide surprises, so this mysteriousness was tickling their curious hearts.
Even the girls were not really sure of what Yasenia did. After all, they knew that she was trying to create the family martial art, but not much more.
Coraline asked Ebirah. "Do you know what this is about, Little Ebirah?"
Ebirah shook her head. "I only know that Yasenia has been trying to create a Martial Art! This is probably it. But, I know nothing more."
Coraline raised her eyebrow. 'A martial art? I mean, while I admit that the girl is talented, can she really create a powerful martial art at her age?'
After walking for a while, they arrived in front of a pair of massive doors that were not there the last time they visited. Tengliu looked upward and asked, stunned. "What is this, Little Yasenia?"
The dragoness smiled. "This is the gate for the [Get Better At Martial Arts Family Altar]!"
Kali spoke with extreme seriousness. "Change the name."
The dragoness's excited smile froze, and she pouted. "W-Why!? It sounds good!"
Kali glared at her and said. "Change it."
Yasenia used her most lethal, cute, and attractive gaze and turned toward Andrea, asking for help. However, even before she completely turned, Andrea spoke rather curtly. "Change it."
The dragoness bent over as if someone had punched her gut. "I-Impossible, even my spoiled gaze didn't work... Dear-"
Evelyn shook her head. "Change it, Yasenia."
Yasenia fell to her knees. "Gah!" Then, she gazed at her Baby and opened her mouth. "B-Baby, can you convince them?"
Angel opened and closed her mouth, then, with much difficulty, she looked sideways. This was a deep slap for Yasenia; her face twisted sideways from the phantom blow.
Yasenia pouted and commented. "Okay, whatever. How to call it?"
Kali sighed. "Love, isn't it quite easy? Use the name of the thing that is in there and add an altar or something to it."
Yasenia stood up again and tilted her head. "Then... [Grand Cosmos Family Altar]?"
The girls almost spat blood. 'You had that badass and absolutely great name available, and you chose [Get Better At Martial Arts Family Altar]!?'
The dragoness sighed. "Anyway, the [Grand Cosmos Family Altar] was created to hold a thing I created during the last years. It is the accumulation of everything I know, learned, and comprehended. Of course, it will become more complex as time goes by and evolve as I understand more. The thing inside is able to absorb my experiences if I pour them into it."
Coraline asked, curious. "So... What does this altar do?"
Yasenia turned around and pushed the enormous doors. This altar was designed so that all kinds of creatures could enter, including giant beasts. The door was embedded in the mountain because the entire mountain had been transformed into the altar.
This mountain was nearly 30 kilometers tall, and the doors that lead into it were 2 kilometers tall and 1 kilometer wide.
The sheer size of this place was difficult to picture.
Yasenia blinked and realized. "Oh! Well, all people here can be considered close family one way or another. At least, you've proven yourselves to be considered close enough for me to reveal this. If my eyes deceived me and I made a mistake and something happens, I only have myself to blame."
The maids of the children, who were walking behind them, couldn't help but feel a surge of pride and loyalty.
Yasenia spoke. "While using the tablet is somewhat unlimited, I won't let anyone use it. It is obviously an advantage for those who closely follow me and, well, my family. I want to divide the allocation of time depending on many things, and I hope that everyone can understand it."
The dragoness sighed as she approached Estrella. "I don't want to make barriers, to be honest. However, I want my blood family to have an advantage. It is the truth, and I won't lie."
Coraline laughed. "We understand, Yasenia. Don't worry. We promise to try to keep our greed in check."
Yasenia smiled. "I know that you will. If I wasn't 100% sure, I wouldn't have called you here. What I am worried about is more... How to explain it..." Yasenia looked at the Stone Stele and sighed. "Once you try and feel that thing, you'll get to learn a large part of who I am. Some of my weaknesses and strengths will be exposed."
She then picked Estrella from Tatyana's arms and crouched so that the rest of the children gathered around her. The dragoness's tail forcibly pulled Kaleina to crouch with the rest, making her giggle. "Babies, this is Mommy's present to all of you. Although it is a bit unfair to Estrella, since today is your birthday, to compensate, Mommy won't give any presents to anyone this year, okay? This big place is Mommy's present to each of you for this year."
All the children looked at their mother's gentle facial expression with bright eyes.
Everyone looking couldn't help but feel their hearts melting, as everyone in that circle of 8 people had exactly the same eyes. Eight pairs of golden slit eyes that shone with the warmth of the Sun.
Tengliu smiled softly. "It's really beautiful, isn't it?"
Coraline patted her shoulder and asked. "Have you thought of starting your own family?"
Tengliu snorted. "As if..." Then, she sighed. "As if I haven't thought of it. After my fight with Yasenia, I feel completely liberated, and then, seeing those adorable little creatures, I just can't help but want a few of my own."
Linghui Mingyu smiled mischievously. "If you want to check for a mate, perhaps it is better to wait for Yasenia's bloodline to produce a male."
Tengliu looked at the Mermaid Queen with a speechless expression. The Mermaid Queen raised her eyebrow. "What? Am I wrong? It's not like age is a big barrier as long as they are an adult. Look at Yasenia and Tatyana's age difference."
Tengliu opened and closed her mouth. "B-But the seniority!"
The Mermaid Queen looked at Tatyana and saw the red-eyed woman smiling at her. However, somehow, the smile felt colder than a sword pointed at her neck. "What were you talking about my age, little mermaid?"
Linghui Mingyu stuttered. "I-I was saying that Lady Tatyana is incredibly young and at the epoch of her life! I wish I was like that!"
Tatyana's smile relaxed a bit. "Hm~, that sounds much better. I am 20- Wait, no, I am 60 years old! Perfect for my little treasure!"
The seniors around felt their mouths twitching, wanting to say a thousand words and being unable to say even one.
Tatyana then spoke. "Also, if you want to go for the little ones, wait until they are an adult to start doing any courting. And..." Tatyana looked at Tengliu with a raised eyebrow. "No [Seduction Intent] or skills allowed. If you use any, including your beauty as a cultivator, I'll kill you."
Tengliu laughed awkwardly. "Don't worry, I'll probably try to search outside."
Tatyana was confused. "You have excellent genes here and want to search outside? I mean, sure, suit yourself."
Tengliu didn't know what was wrong with this family anymore, and that was a lot coming from someone like her. 'Ah... Whatever, the future me will deal with these things.'