Family Cultivation: Starting from the Erlang Shen Fate

In the dying years of the Hong Dynasty, Li Gan is reborn as a poor hunter in the remote mountain village of Lijia'ao. Just as he resigns himself to a life of hardship, he awakens the divine "Hunter God" fate and forms a bond with an old hound named Old Black. Though aged, Old Black possesses the latent ability "Canine Scent Tracking," which allows them to unearth buried silver, locate rare herbs, and discover mountain treasures. Together, hunter and hound venture deeper into the wilds—hunting game, gathering medicinal plants, subduing spirits and monsters, and absorbing the "mountain forest aura" to strengthen the fate, unlock new abilities, and awaken mystical powers. As Li Gan grows, his descendants begin to inherit pieces of that divine legacy. One child awakens the power of the "Grass-Head Gods," gaining the ability to transform beasts and spirits into family guardians. Another inherits the bloodline of the "Seven Monsters of Meishan," becoming a war god for the clan. A descendant saves lives on the great river and receives the "Water God" decree, gaining dominion over rivers and irrigation. Yet another, in a dream within a theatrical troupe, inherits the mantle of the "Drama God," using performances to channel the emotions of the masses and gather spiritual faith. From a lone hunter to a heir of the Hunter God, from utter destitution to the rise of a mighty clan. Years later, as chaos engulfs the realm, the once-humble Li family stands as an unshakable colossus at their doorstep, drawing myriad races to pay homage. Looking back, Li Gan sees behind him his legendary sons and daughters—an Arrow God, a Medicine Sovereign, a Beast King, and many more—each a towering figure in their own right.