"I'm back..." Su Chen exhaled a breath mixed with sparks, producing a "sizzle-crackle" sound.
Glancing at the time, he then realized that about five days had already passed since he entered the Flare Realm.
"Five days? It was only about half a day in the Flare Realm, right? Is it a problem with the flow of time, or does traveling through the Pyre take much longer than I thought?"
Su Chen speculated inwardly, but also felt emotional. Although only five days had passed, quite a lot had happened, actually giving him a Like Three Passing Autumns illusion.
Just as he was about to put away the Ignition Cinders in his hand, Su Chen's movements paused. "Hmm? That's not right..."
He frowned slightly and leaned close to this clump of flowing gold-like Ignition Cinders to observe carefully. "Why does it feel like this light has dimmed a bit? It was consumed by the Remnant Embers. Isn't the energy inexhaustible?"
After speaking, he felt a bit speechless himself. "Naturally it's not inexhaustible."
"But if it can only last for a few times..." Su Chen frowned deeply. After observing carefully for a moment, his brow smoothed out.
He discovered that this clump of Ignition Cinders was faintly extending some tiny tentacles, submerging into the void, seemingly absorbing some kind of power.
"It seems to be the Nether Realm Space. Is it Extract the Nether Mist as an energy source?"
Su Chen carefully observed, a bit unsure, so he simply took this thing and entered the Nether Realm Space.
Sure enough, it was indeed absorbing the Nether Mist. It looked inconspicuous in the Reality World, but once it entered the Nether Realm, it suddenly erupted with a terrifying suction force. Like a Wind rolling away the scattered clouds, it tore at the surrounding Nether Mist.
It even formed a violent torrent, the scale so large that Su Chen felt Trembling with Fear. In less than a moment, it formed a massive vortex covering hundreds or thousands of kilometers in radius, and it was still expanding.
At the same time, the light on the surface of the Ignition Cinders was also gradually recovering.
"Although it will be consumed, this thing can also recover. It's roughly equivalent to having a cooldown, which shouldn't be too long."
Seeing the surface brightness gradually recover, Su Chen felt much more relieved.
"Since that's the case, this thing can't be put away for now."
Su Chen's Main Body returned to the Nether Tower again. Looking at the Ignition Cinders in his hand, a wondrous thought suddenly arose in his heart: "I wonder if this thing can—"
Doing as he thought, Su Chen immediately tentatively ignited his Morning Fire.
Soon, a faint wisp of Morning Fire surfaced on his chest. He attempted to control this Flamelet to approach the Ignition Cinders.
If it were Divine Blood, the Morning Fire would have already swallowed it and burned vigorously by now.
However, facing the Ignition Cinders, that faint wisp of Morning Fire remained sluggish, seemingly unable to muster even half a bit of interest.
"Sure enough, it won't work—" Su Chen shook his head. The Status Panel did have an explanation that these Ignition Cinders could only ignite specific flames, probably targeting only those Solar Remnants.
This Morning Fire of his clearly couldn't use it as fuel. He had thought he could get a free ride, so he wouldn't have to worry about Divine Blood in the future.
It was originally just a Sudden Inspiration. Although he didn't succeed, he wasn't disappointed either, pushing open the Nether Tower door and walking out.
Fresh air Rushing Toward One. Su Chen took a deep breath, the cool air surging into his lungs. His entire person felt much more clear-headed. In that Flare Realm, there truly was an oppressive feeling.
Returning to the Training Room, Su Chen took out the Astral Star Potion and pinched it in his hand. "It's a potion after all, so the randomness definitely isn't truly random. It's probably influenced by certain factors of the body, perhaps the Class type, or whether the body can withstand it."
Glancing at the Status Panel, the Development Progress of the World-Reflecting Thunder Ember was 89%.
"Just 11% more to max it out. 11% is considered the median. If the effect needs to be optimal to max it out, I estimate it should be about right. I also have a Potion Tester Class, which can increase the effect by 20%. It's definitely enough..."
Su Chen calculated. If he could directly max it out, then he would only need to raise his Body Tempering and Meditation Method to Master Level, and he would be able to...
Thinking of this, Su Chen's heart stirred. "Almost forgot, Master Level Body Tempering and Meditation Method are Profession Requirements, but I can use Thunder's Wrath to wipe out all Profession Requirements. It doesn't really matter whether I raise them to Master Level or not."
That little bit of augmentation was dispensable.
He wouldn't pursue the absolute limit at lower Tiers. The Primary Class Tier always ranked first in his mind.
Even when completing other Profession Requirements, it couldn't delay the increase of his Development Progress. Fighting across Tiers was too difficult; high-tier crushing was the ultimate truth.
Su Chen adjusted his state. This potion was cast as one piece. He forcefully burned a small opening before pouring the potion out.
The indigo potion tasted sweet in his mouth, somewhat similar to the blueberry flavor from his previous life. Before he could taste it carefully, his expression suddenly changed slightly.
He only felt as if a bomb had exploded in his mouth. That liquid immediately boiled, surging madly towards his stomach. It caused a ruckus right in his esophagus, like swallowing hot charcoal, with a faint burning pain.
Then the medicinal effect erupted, spreading to his limbs and bones.
In an instant, Su Chen felt that whether it was the elemental power stored in his body or the Psionic Power hidden in his cells, everything began to grow restless.
A Stroke of Insight, he immediately circulated his Body Tempering Technique and Meditation Method. His heart jolted instantly as Scarlet Flame and Lightning Glow exploded around him without the slightest warning.
Every hair on his body stood on end, and a scorching pain pierced through from deep within his skin. The flames and thunder violently surging around him were on the verge of Loss of Control, shuttling back and forth through his body. In the past, with the help of development Potions, gravity, and various auxiliary equipment, his Development Efficiency was already not slow, equivalent to driving at top speed on a highway.
But now, he was on a spaceship. The speed had skyrocketed by far more than that.
"Sure enough, it's roughly as I expected. The essence is stimulation by powerful medicinal effects. If one can endure it, then the more one develops. If one can't endure it, then they can only stop."
Su Chen took a deep breath, Bated Breath. With his physical strength, he could hold on at first, but later, the circulation speed got faster and faster.
The violently surging elemental power filled the entire Training Room, with continuous rumbling and crackling sounds. Given the sturdiness of the Training Room, it was faintly unable to restrain it. The floor and walls glowed crimson red, and there were also scorched black marks blasted by lightning arcs.
Lightning Glow and flames that had almost condensed into a liquid state shuttled back and forth in his body, along with twisting impacts of Psionic Power, causing his pores to faintly ooze fresh blood.
He began to use the Enhanced Secret Tool. The augmentation brought by the Mystic Tool instantly suppressed the faintly stinging body, making it incomparably stable.
It was like a massive ship being tossed by a violent storm at sea suddenly gaining an incomparably solid ballast stone at the bottom.
Su Chen's eyes twitched. The Development Progress on the Status Panel was climbing at a speed Visible to the Naked Eye.
Until a certain moment—【Thunder-Burning Violent Physique Art upgraded to Master Level. Obtained ability: Storm-Bone Golden Body - Slightly increases one's own Physical Stamina and defense strength.】
【Thunder-Fire Heart-Forging Meditation upgraded to Master Level. Obtained ability: Heart Thunder - Slightly increases elemental control and total Psionic Power.】
Both the Body Tempering Technique and Meditation Method simultaneously reached the Master Level, and each birthed an enhancement ability.
An instant later, the elemental power surging around him suddenly stopped, retracting back into himself like a receding tide. A feeling of fullness arose spontaneously.
Following that, Su Chen felt something welling up in his stomach. Opening his mouth, a wisp of indigo mist was spat out, rapidly diffusing into the air.
"This is the residual medicinal power of the Astral Star Potion. Not much is left." And the Development Progress of the World-Reflecting Thunder Ember had already reached 100%.
"This potion is truly perverse," Su Chen smacked his lips. "In other words, as long as the body can withstand it, that's 15% Development Progress. It's even more powerful than I imagined."
Su Chen secretly clicked his tongue, his gaze roaming over the Status Panel. The Profession Requirements for the Scorching Thunder-Crier Priest were not few. Normal preparation would also consume some time.
However, who told him to have Thunder's Wrath on him? Su Chen used it Without Hesitation—【The Crimson Flame Responding Thunder Great Exalted sensed your will. A thick thunderbolt struck the Scorching Thunder-Crier Priest. His body trembled, and he already knew nothing.】
In an instant, the Scorching Thunder-Crier Priest, which had four Profession Requirements, had already entered an advancable state.
Everything was fully prepared. The advancement would be right now.
Su Chen's mind stirred slightly. In an instant, a terrifying Aura swept out around him, several times more intense than just now. Followed by a "Boom!"
A muffled thunderclap exploded in the Space above his head, coiling and leaping around Su Chen. Rolling and ceaseless crimson flames spewed from his body, wrapping him into a large cocoon.
Severe pain spread throughout his body. His chest heaved, as if a furnace was burning between his lungs. His flesh and blood were kneaded like mud pellets by invisible large hands, his tendons and bones stretching and solidifying.
Undergoing a comprehensive, fundamental Metamorphosis. Su Chen had long anticipated the pain of this Primary Class Tier advancement. His brows locked tightly, his teeth clenched.
During this kind of Metamorphosis process, he couldn't activate any Professional Abilities and could only forcefully endure it. It wasn't until a long time later that the boiling torrent of energy around him gradually subsided.
【Scorching Thunder-Crier Priest Job Entry successful!】
【Mystic Artifact Lord obtains enhancement — Mastery Secret Tool +1】
【Exalted Projection obtains enhancement!】
【Sovereign Lord obtains enhancement!】
【Newly born Professional Ability and Mystic Holy Hand have similar Spiritual Pressure compatibility, undergoing Fusion...】
【Fusion successful, obtained ability: Spirit Sacrificer - Open a Great Sacrificial Altar, can massively enhance one's own abilities.】
Su Chen let out a long breath, sensing the gradually rising, vigorously beating vitality and sense of power in his body. The most intense Metamorphosis had ended.
However, due to the advancement of the Primary Class Tier, the Holy Class was also undergoing enhancement along with it, continuously modifying his body.
It wasn't that intense. Faint crackling sounds continuously came, causing a numb and tingling sensation.
"I estimate it will still take a while to completely end."
"7th-Tier!" Su Chen's chest expanded. The advancement of the Primary Class Tier brought changes to his Life Essence Tier. Lifespan, strength, and Physical Stamina all underwent a significant Metamorphosis. Naturally, this also affected his state of mind, putting him in an excellent mood.
The abilities that should be enhanced were enhanced. As for the new ability, it somewhat surprised him. Combining Spiritual Pressure and Mystic Holy Hand, along with the class's inherent abilities.
He pondered secretly, "This should be equivalent to exchanging a longer time and cost for a greater intensity of amplification. I wonder if it can make ordinary abilities reach a level comparable to an ordinary Holy Class."
"I can replenish another Mystic Tool, and then raise the other Mystic Tools to the 7th-Tier. When this Ignition Cinders recovers somewhat, I can attempt to go take a look and see what other good things are in the rooms on that tower."
Su Chen quietly sensed the changes in his body, his brows wrinkling slightly: "However, there are still a few things I need to figure out. Qin Yun is about to return carrying that wisp of Spirituality. My identity as The Recognized won't be exposed, right?"
Several days later, in the Floating Island Reception Room, Luo Shuhang and Zhong Chengyu both stood up and said: "If Your Excellency has no other matters, we will take our leave first."
Su Chen seemed to be considering something. Hearing this, he nodded and said: "Mm, sorry for troubling you two this time."
"You are too polite. It's merely our duty." The two spoke In Unison. When their voices fell, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes, and they exchanged a subtle glance.
"I will see you two out." Su Chen stood up.
"Please stay, please stay." The two spoke In Unison once again.
Su Chen was even somewhat surprised. Luo Shuhang and Zhong Chengyu looked at each other. For some unknown reason, they suddenly felt the other person's face was somewhat detestable.
They naturally understood Su Chen's character. Although they waved their hands in refusal, the other party still saw them off to the Port.
Watching the two leave, Su Chen then turned back, his face faintly relaxing quite a bit. Summoning these two, he had asked many questions.
Among them, the most critical was under what circumstances someone recognized by the Spirituality would expose their recognized identity.
"According to Luo Shuhang, only Profession Holders who have obtained an equivalent Recognition qualification will sense each other when they meet."
For example, two Profession Holders who obtained One-Dragon Recognition would sense each other, but if they met someone with Twin-Dragon Recognition or Recognition of the Three Dragons, there would be no reaction.
Luo Shuhang said that being recognized was a qualification for competition. A low Recognition Level fundamentally had no qualification to compete with a high Recognition Level, so naturally, they wouldn't sense each other.
However, people with higher Recognition qualifications could perceive people with low Recognition Levels. The hierarchy was strict and the classes were distinct.
Su Chen muttered to himself, "Unless I encounter another guy who has obtained Recognition of the Three Dragons, I won't be exposed. Under normal circumstances, it should be safe."
He had been quite worried about this before. When Qin Yun returned after bearing the Anchoring Spirituality, he would definitely look for Recognized individuals.
Although the standards of that Spirit of the Vast Sun were extremely high, among those participating in the Peak Star Tournament right now, there was still a Dual Divine Dawn who was being meticulously cultivated. He estimated that person could obtain One-Dragon Recognition.
Confirming that even if the other party was recognized, they couldn't discover him, Su Chen finally set his mind at ease.
"To obtain Recognition of the Three Dragons, unless they are like me, having two Holy Classes as a foundation at the 6th-Tier, or have True Radiant Tier talent, there shouldn't be anyone in a short time."
What could also pose a risk to him was that wisp of Solar Sentience anchored on Qin Yun. If the two met at that time, or if Qin Yun suddenly had a reaction within a certain range and directly pulled him out, then he would be finished.
He couldn't ask too directly just now, but he had also Beating Around the Bush to pry a bit from Luo Shuhang.
According to Luo Shuhang, a Recognition Manifestation would only appear once. For example, the Ancient King Monument. Only when someone was acknowledged by the Ancient King Monument for the first time would a Manifestation appear to proclaim it.
Afterwards, no matter how many times one passed by, it wouldn't cause any more reactions.
Using the Ancient King Monument as an example, Su Chen immediately understood.
"That anchored wisp of Spirituality is looking for new Recognition targets. It probably won't have any reaction to me. After all, being recognized is not the same as being chosen; the gap is massive."
"The only variable is that Remnant Spirit... This is what I can't figure out."
After calculating for a while, Su Chen placed his gaze back on the Status Panel.
Calling Luo Shuhang here was not only for some questions related to Spirituality but also to have him provide some Profession references, while Zhong Chengyu was there to fetch the Professions.
He brought the two together. Luo Shuhang spoke, and Zhong Chengyu fetched.