The [Fire Control · Intermediate] talent currently fixed on the book came from the essence blood of the Rank 2 Demonic Beast, the Fire-Tail Fox, which his father had desperately brought back.
When it was first fixed, it was only [Fire Control · Beginner], and its effect was merely to be able to control flames with relative proficiency and slightly increase the speed of absorbing fire-elemental energy.
It was only through Xiao Qing’s long-term, continuous practice of that lowest-level Yellow Rank Low Dou Technique, Fire Palm, and thousands of exercises and insights, that he had managed to arduously improve it from Beginner to Intermediate.
Choosing to fix the [Fire Control] talent was by no means an impulsive decision.
An opportunity that only came once per major Realm Breakthrough—how could he waste it?
What he valued was precisely the terrifying growth potential of the [Talent] in this book—it could constantly break through limits, surpass the originally extracted talent, and even reach unimaginable Realms.
And choosing the “Fire” attribute was because Xiao Qing knew deeply that in this Fighting Qi Continent, the Alchemist was an incredibly esteemed profession, and the benefits and resource allocation it brought were covetous.
The core of an Alchemist was flame control and Soul power!
Moreover, with this [Fire Control] talent continuously advancing, would it transform into a terrifying ability to control the Law of Fire, or even the Origin of Fire in the future?
Therefore, after confirming through the book that he possessed fire-attribute Dou Qi with a trace of wood, fulfilling the most basic condition for becoming an Alchemist, Xiao Qing made the choice without hesitation.
“Eh?
Wait…”
Xiao Qing’s gaze suddenly froze on the book.
“[Innate Spirit Body]?
It didn’t seem to be there before…
And the Soul Realm, it actually jumped directly to the Mortal Realm Middle Stage!”
His heart stirred: “Is it a special Physique awakened because of the abnormal induction of heaven and earth energy when breaking through to Dou Practitioner?
Is the improvement of Soul power also a benefit brought by the Breakthrough?”
Thinking of this, an unprecedented sense of excitement surged in his heart.
The path ahead seemed to become wider and brighter.
If Xiao Qing wanted to rely on practice to improve the Mortal Grade Intermediate [Fire Control] talent to Advanced, he would likely need to spend years of hard work; the efficiency was too low…
Xiao Qing’s gaze moved back and forth between [Fire Control · Intermediate] and the [Innate Spiritual Rhyme] number accumulated over several years, and he quickly made a decision.
“In that case, then…
add points for me!”
Concentrating his mind, the massive [Innate Spiritual Rhyme] value began to decrease rapidly, turning into streams of cool and mysterious energy pouring into the line of text representing the [Fire Control] talent.
That line of text immediately shimmered and became blurry.
A moment later, the light stabilized, and the text had changed significantly:
[Mortal Grade · Fire Control · Advanced (1/50): Control over flames gains a significant increase; where the mind goes, the flame obeys like an arm.
Speed of absorbing and refining fire-attribute energy gains a higher increase.
Resistance to flame and fire-attribute energy attacks gains a small increase.]
The moment the Breakthrough was completed, Xiao Qing felt a thunderous roar in his mind as countless inspirations and techniques regarding fire manipulation emerged out of thin air.
Many obscure and difficult points he had encountered while Cultivating the “Fire Palm” in the past, which had felt slightly sluggish when executed, now suddenly became clear and seamlessly connected.
It was as if a Great Master who had been immersed in this path for decades had poured his entire life’s experience into him.
Xiao Qing’s heart stirred; he subconsciously raised his hand and circulated his Qi.
Yellow Rank Intermediate Dou Technique, Fire Palm!
“Whoosh!”
It was not a simple eruption of flames; instead, a condensed, scorching flame, vaguely outlining the silhouette of a Dragon, roared out from Xiao Qing’s palm.
The intense heat instantly evaporated the humidity in the cave, and the emitted firelight illuminated the entire cave in a crimson glow.
The Dragon-shaped flame struck accurately against a hard rock outside the cave.
Boom—crack—
Amidst a loud bang, the rock shattered directly, its interior violently exploding into countless small fragments that splattered in all directions; many of the stone fragments even showed traces of melting!
A moment later, Xiao Qing withdrew his palm.
Looking at the pale red Qi still lingering on his palm and the hot air remaining in the atmosphere, he was astonished by the power of his strike.
‘With the support of [Fire Control · Advanced], the power of this originally mediocre Yellow Rank Intermediate Dou Technique is probably approaching or even comparable to some Yellow Rank Advanced Dou Techniques, right?’
‘If used by surprise, this strike is enough to severely injure or even kill a Nine-Star Dou Zhe!’
Xiao Qing murmured inwardly, his eyes flashing with excitement.
‘If this is the power of a mere Mortal Grade Advanced [Talent], then what would the Spiritual Grade and Heaven Grade…
look like?’
Xiao Qing’s eyes grew brighter, filled with anticipation and longing for the future.
Feeling the remaining two thousand-plus Innate Spiritual Rhyme within his body, as well as the critical sensation of being on the verge of another Breakthrough, Xiao Qing did not hesitate.
Continue adding points!
With a slight movement of his mind, the mysterious book floating deep in his consciousness began to move without wind.
The mysterious runes on its pages began to circulate, and an invisible yet indescribable great power emerged quietly, instantly locking and isolating the space within a ten-mile radius.
All external sounds suddenly vanished, as if even the wind had ceased to drift, turning this piece of heaven and earth into an independent Domain!
At the same time, the heaven and earth energy within the locked area seemed to hear the mobilization of a supreme existence, and with an unprecedentedly docile attitude, it frantically gathered towards the cave and towards Xiao Qing.
The massive amount of energy was compressed to the extreme, emitting a faint buzzing sound, and finally transformed into a fist-sized, dazzling, almost solid pure white light ball, emitting heart-palpitating energy fluctuations.
It was also at this moment that a wisp of purer Origin separated from the spiritual radiance representing the opportunity for evolution, merging with the extremely compressed pure white energy light ball!
In the next instant, this fused ball of radiance, as if it had found its target, entered Xiao Qing’s glabella without resistance, surging directly into the depths of Xiao Qing’s Soul.
Hum—
Suddenly, Xiao Qing felt a refreshing sensation in his mind, as if a sweet divine spring had washed over him; every trace of Impurities in his Soul was being purified and refined, becoming increasingly miraculous!
The fused energy did not stop, but continued to surge throughout his entire body, merging into every inch of flesh and even every Meridian.
An indescribable feeling of comfort instantly spread throughout his body, as if the very Origin of life had been nourished and sublimated at this moment!
The light ball provided the massive energy required for the Breakthrough, while that miraculous spiritual light was the most critical and essential element in pushing the [Talent] from the Mortal Grade to the Spiritual Grade; it was a fragment of the Law, a manifestation of a higher level of mystery.
In an instant, Xiao Qing felt his consciousness detach from the shackles of his physical body, wandering across the sky, and generating some mysterious and unknown resonance and Fusion with the surrounding heaven and earth.
Xiao Qing was no longer simply absorbing energy; it was as if he had become a part of heaven and earth, undergoing a leap in the level of life and a sublimation at the level of the Soul.
A gentle yet thick warm current continued to cleanse his body and Soul, bringing an extreme feeling of being reborn!
Xiao Qing involuntarily closed his eyes slowly, his entire focus immersed in internal vision, carefully experiencing every subtle and magical change brought about after the [Talent] broke through to the Spiritual Grade.
His understanding of fire was being overturned and reconstructed.
After a long time, Xiao Qing’s eyelashes trembled slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes!
Sss—
It was as if two substantial flames had been ignited in the deepest part of Xiao Qing’s pupils!
Deep within his originally black pupils, there was faintly a crimson light circulating.
Looking closely, it seemed as if there were truly two tiny flames burning quietly.
This caused the temperature of the air wherever Xiao Qing looked to seem to rise quietly, carrying an invisible pressure.
Spiritual Grade [Talent]!
Achievement!