"What is so strange about this name, let alone calling him a man of striking appearance? If you praise him like this, he will become arrogant in his heart."
Zhou Yunyang waved his hand, but the smile on his face showed that his heart was quite comfortable. The gold content of Su Chen's praises now was different from the past.
Moreover, he could perceive that Su Chen wasn't being perfunctory, but rather responding quite prudently.
Su Chen frowned and said with Displeasure: "For children, you should praise them when they deserve it. How can you suppress them all the time? Deacon Zhou, you can't treat them with the mindset of the older generation; you should still mainly focus on encouragement."
"You are right." Zhou Yunyang smiled even more radiantly.
In his view, for Su Chen to say a few extra sentences about He Peiting was also giving face to him. After all, young people like He Peiting were not considered rare in the Sect.
To the side, He Peiting watched the two elders before him talk and laugh cheerfully about him. He seemed to just stand there awkwardly, looking somewhat at a loss, but in his heart, he was already nearly unable to restrain himself.
He hadn't used an Advent Body to lie dormant within a Faction for a very long time.
But as for putting on an act that fit the Advent Body's persona, bowing and scraping to the higher-ups in the Faction, and fawning and flattering, he hadn't lost his touch in this set of work.
When facing Zhou Yunyang, he also handled it with ease and didn't feel humiliated or anything.
In his view, Zhou Yunyang was merely an ant. Doing this was only for his own goals.
But now, facing Su Chen's scrutinizing and even praising words, an anger rose unbidden in Black Buddha's heart.
When Purifying Mist Cinders that day, the other party's words of looking down at him from high above still echoed in his ears.
At that time, Su Chen clearly knew that he was the Great Eldritch God Black Buddha, who was illustriously famous in the Dust Star Sea and had existed for an unknown length of time, yet he could still utter words like "didn't let him enjoy himself to the fullest". How arrogant was that?
Previously wanting to meet Su Chen through Zhou Yunyang was nothing more than confirming whether he truly was the person Purifying Mist Cinders.
Now that he had already confirmed it, whether he met him or not didn't matter. But Zhou Yunyang called him over today; he couldn't easily refuse Zhou Yunyang's orders, nor could he violate his past persona, so he could only come.
Who would have thought that Su Chen would actually comment on him with the posture of an elder. Although the other party didn't know his identity, it still made his anger difficult to pacify.
Yet he still had to control this body to make a performance befitting his identity. This kind of feeling, he hadn't had it in a long time.
Black Buddha's heart was a patch of cold silence. After the matter was accomplished, he would definitely pull out Zhou Yunyang's tendons and rip out his bones.
And Su Chen too. Once he researched the secrets on him clearly, he would also make him sink into eternal damnation, slowly toying with him.
Thinking of the things that would definitely happen in the future, Black Buddha's heart eased considerably. But right at this moment, a surge of Great Strength came from the back of his head, and he stumbled, almost falling.
He then heard Zhou Yunyang scold: "What are you thinking about? Star Seed Su is talking to you."
Zhou Yunyang frowned. This student of his usually advanced and retreated properly. But seeing Su Chen today, he didn't know if he was overly excited or what was going on, but his reactions were always half a beat slow.
In case a bad impression was left, then it would be troublesome.
"He is still a child. Besides, am I that scary? I merely asked how many people are in his family." Su Chen said with a smile.
The anger Black Buddha had just suppressed showed a trend of flaring up again, but he could only forcefully press it down and say in a low voice: "There are still parents at home, as well as the parents' parents, two younger sisters, and one younger brother."
"So you are the eldest brother in the family." Su Chen sighed with emotion, "Being the eldest brother always means taking many things into consideration. The burden carried on one's shoulders is also very heavy."
He patted He Peiting's shoulder, seemingly emotional.
"Yes..." He Peiting's cheeks twitched, making it look as if he were overly excited.
Zhou Yunyang was overjoyed on the side. He didn't expect Su Chen to find his student He Peiting so pleasing to the eye.
"It's a rare opportunity to teach Lao Hei a lesson." Su Chen felt quite good in his heart. In the past, transforming into the appearance of an Evil God Cultist and being respectful to Lao Hei, although he could always fleece some benefits, it was definitely a bit uncomfortable.
With this rare opportunity before him, he definitely had to get some back.
"Mhm, the human hearts in this Sect are complex. You are still young, you absolutely must not take a wrong step." He said.
Complex human hearts? Black Buddha only sneered in his heart. But looking at Su Chen's sincere gaze, he could only nod and say: "Many thanks to the Star Seed's respectful advice."
"You are too polite. Your Teacher and I are considered old acquaintances. He calls me Junior Martial Uncle." Su Chen pondered slightly and said: "How about this, don't call me Star Seed. When we meet in the future, you can just address me as Grandmaster-Uncle."
A Sharp Gleam instantly bloomed in Zhou Yunyang's eyes. Within the Bronze Sect, although those of the same generation would address each other as Senior Brother and Junior Brother.
In reality, many people had no essential relationship. After a few generations, it grew even thinner, nothing more than being upheld as "disciples" of the Sect. They basically only used respectful titles between each other.
This kind of performance from Su Chen clearly showed he quite valued He Peiting, taking the initiative to release goodwill.
Seeing He Peiting standing there blankly, Zhou Yunyang was so angry he ground his teeth. Usually, this kid was quite clever. Why was he so blank today? He wished he could kick him.
"What, are you unwilling?" Su Chen looked over.
"What are you saying." Zhou Yunyang said hurriedly, "He is just too excited, that's all. Quickly greet him."
Black Buddha was Gnashing Teeth. Lowering his head and bowing, he said: "Grandmaster-Uncle."
"Haha!" A heartfelt smile bloomed on Su Chen's face.
Zhou Yunyang took the opportunity to say even more: "Why aren't you hurrying to kowtow and offer tea to your Grandmaster-Uncle!"
Kowtow and offer tea? Black Buddha's pupils contracted.
Su Chen couldn't help but look at Zhou Yunyang... It was as if he saw the blood fiend aura shooting up into the sky from the space between the other party's eyebrows. Tsk... If Lao Hei gets a One in Ten Thousand chance, I'm afraid he will play him to death...
He hesitated: "That's not necessary, right?"
"Since this kind of relationship is here, how can it be casually addressed." Zhou Yunyang waved his hand. He wanted to strengthen this connection. A casual address and an address after kowtowing and offering tea were completely different; there would always be an Incense and Offering Sentiment there.
"But I also have nowhere to..." Su Chen looked around.
"There's no need to make it too grand. Something simple will do." Zhou Yunyang lifted his foot and kicked, kicking the back of He Peiting's knee.
With a thud, He Peiting knelt directly in front of Su Chen, "Why aren't you hurrying to kowtow to your Grandmaster-Uncle."
Black Buddha looked up, coincidentally meeting Su Chen's gaze as he leaned over to look. For some reason, he once again thought of the scene when Purifying Mist Cinders that day.
The Sect disciples responsible for moving Materials around immediately cast envious glances. This kowtow wasn't something everyone had the qualifications to perform for Su Chen.
He Peiting slowly lowered his head, and Black Buddha's heart was a patch of cold silence: "I will topple this place at all costs..."
Bang! His head smashed onto the floor.
"Hahahahahaha!" Su Chen suddenly laughed heartily, drawing a wave of attention, but the gazes looking at He Peiting grew even more envious.
Even Zhou Yunyang was somewhat jealous, not knowing why this He Peiting was so pleasing to Su Chen's eye.
His laughter gradually subsided, and Su Chen reached out his hand, taking out a golden ring from his storage space. It looked like it had been around for some years, and two letters were engraved inside -
"Q&J"
Su Chen pondered: "Since you've entered under Deacon Zhou, you shouldn't lack Resources, weapons, and the like. I also don't have much to give you."
"This object is the relic of a rather memorable guy I finished off when I was on the Barren Planet. I'll give it to you as a memento."
He truly didn't take it blindly. This thing really had a certain connection with Black Buddha. It was the Cuckold Bro's wedding ring.
It was exactly on the night he finished off Cuckold Bro that he absorbed Black Buddha's first wisp of Divine Power, which was moreover a Divine Power entrusting a sliver of spiritual remnant thought. That was what caused Lao Hei to target him, up until today.
Black Buddha was already thinking about exactly what kind of illusion to outline to make this guy taste the extremes of pain and suffering. Yet he could only reveal a look of excitement as he reached out to receive it and put it on his own hand.
Seeing this, Su Chen's Words Caught in One's Throat. He merely gifted it as a memento; he didn't expect Lao Hei to put it on directly.
Zhou Yunyang watched from the side with extreme joy. He helped He Peiting up and made him express his thanks repeatedly.
The other workers had also almost finished moving the metal Materials. Zhou Yunyang didn't continue to disturb, taking He Peiting with him as they took their leave and departed.
Right before they left, Su Chen said: "I don't know if these Materials are enough. If they aren't, I will have to trouble Deacon Zhou to transfer another batch."
"Transfer another batch?" Zhou Yunyang's heart twitched. These were all materials of an extremely high specification. Calculating carefully, they were enough to forge a 9th-Tier weapon.
Su Chen actually wanted to transfer more?
However, these all required the higher-ups to nod before they could be used; he was only escorting them. Hearing this, he naturally nodded and said: "No problem."
Watching the departing transport spaceships, the corners of Su Chen's mouth suddenly split into a grin again: "Lao Hei... Interesting..."
"I estimate the Divine Blood, Faith Essence, and Essence Power transported over the second time should have arrived long ago. I must find an opportunity to demand the coordinates from him."
Restraining his Thoughts, Su Chen placed his gaze on the Metal Cases before him. He also didn't know how many materials it would consume to recharge Sky-Scars.
He did still have two damaged 9th-Tier weapons on hand.
However, previously it was, after all, exerting effort for the Sect. Better to take some from the Sect first.
He directed the Mechanical Bodies under him to move all these metal materials into the storehouse.
Sending the Mechanical Bodies away, Su Chen inspected these Metal Cases one by one. They flashed with a dazzling array of lights. These were all highly refined alloy materials, all stored in the form of metal ingots.
Placing his hand on one of the pieces, Su Chen only felt a tremor somewhere in his body. Then, a bizarre power swam out, shrouding over this purple-gold metal ingot.
There was no high temperature, nor any external force. But Su Chen could clearly see this metal block shrinking, and not long after, it thoroughly vanished out of sight.
Sensing it slightly, Sky-Scars's strength had indeed recovered a bit, but it was still far from enough.
Soon, he absorbed all the metal materials until nothing was left.
Estimating slightly, both types of Sky-Scars had roughly recovered to half their level.
He pondered inwardly: "There's no way to recover them individually. To recover, they must all be recovered simultaneously. Using it once is probably equivalent to consuming the price of a 9th-Tier weapon."
"The price isn't small, but it's not unacceptable either."
Sending Lao Qing a message to transfer another batch of metal materials, he walked out of the storehouse and arrived in the Lounge. Luo Shuhang and Zhong Chengyu were still sweating profusely while filtering.
It took a full two days for them to find all the Profession information Su Chen needed.
It wasn't just the Passive Professions mentioned before, but also two types of 8th-Tier Upper-level Main Professions related to lightning and fire, as well as Eight Types of defense-type Professions related to the Fire Element.
Since the Great Exalted hadn't awakened yet, the Main Profession couldn't be kneaded together, so it could only be temporarily placed in the Status Panel.
The Class Forging ability still couldn't be used, but thanks to the Solar Remnants, the Fire Guiding ability could operate autonomously, and the Holy Class could be forged ahead of time.
But since he finished strengthening Eternal Physique, the Eldritch Essences accumulated during this period of time only amounted to nine portions of each type.
If he were to forge both types of Holy Classes, he would need sixteen portions of each type, which was far from enough.
After thinking it over again and again, he decided to first forge the Holy Class related to the Fire Element. The Great Exalted was still slumbering, and even if the other Holy Class was forged, there was no way to directly erase the requirements.
Whereas the Holy Class related to the Fire Element relied on Perfect-Grade Eldritch Source Power, as well as Crimson Flame. It didn't require the Great Exalted to do anything extra.
And for the Fire Element Holy Class, he selected a series of Specialized Classes that fit physical combat.
Like [Flame Fighter], its abilities could let one attach high-intensity intense flames to themselves.
Or perhaps [Cinder Martial Artist], whose ability was to nurture cinder flames within the body. Once erupted, it wouldn't rest until death. The rest of the Professions were also similar.
[Flame Fighter absorbed three portions of Blacktuo Essence, opening the path of Metamorphosis, and was thrown into the Solar Remnants. Cinder Martial Artist, Body-Burning Master, and others were swept in by the Solar Remnants, and absorbed eight portions of Faceless Ghost, Crimson, and Cunning Fox Essence...]
Looking at the text emerging on the Status Panel, Su Chen pondered inwardly: "The Starfire has been thoroughly reignited. That Nether Realm Stones industry chain over on Centipede Dragon and Little Black's side can't be continued anymore."
However, it wasn't a major problem for him either. Now he could be completely unbridled. Let's first slowly fleece the Sect's stored Evil God Power clean before anything else.
[Within the Remnant Embers, Holy Class - Cinderless Flame is born. After completing the Profession Requirements, Job Entry is possible.]
[Profession Requirement One: Be at least a dual 7th-Tier Class-User, and the taken Professions must all be top-tier.]
[Profession Requirement Two: Find a "Land of Eternal Burning", sit naked, and endure direct burning from flames, lasting for six years.]
[Profession Requirement Three: Collect a Core of True Fire, Crystal of Nether Fire, Nirvana Fire Feather, and Torch of Wish Fire, and in a "Fire Merging Ritual", create a brand new flame.]
[Profession Requirement Four: Independently hunt twenty fire-attribute creatures higher than one's own Professional Tier. (Completing this requirement and entering the job will grant an extra Reward.)]
Sweeping over the string of Job Entry requirements, Su Chen secretly clicked his tongue. This wasn't his first time Forging. He controlled the strength very strictly; he had to both guarantee strength and not exceed his own tier.
And this strength was naturally self-evident. Su Chen wasn't impatient or restless. First, he used the Perfect-Grade Eldritch Source Powerβ
[Holy Class Cinderless Flame, influenced by the Perfect-Grade Eldritch Source Power, only felt its consciousness blur. The duration for Profession Requirement Two was reduced to three years, Profession Requirement Three's Core of True Fire and Crystal of Nether Fire were erased, and Profession Requirement Four's hunting amount was reduced to ten.]
Su Chen's eyebrows shifted slightly. Reducing the duration, completing requirement four... the effect looked inferior to the last time it was used on Flash-Shadow Body.
But Flash-Shadow Body's hunting amount was also only ten, slightly weaker than Cinderless Flame.
Su Chen thought for a moment, and further used "Crimson Flame"β
[Holy Class Cinderless Flame looked eagerly at the Crimson Flame before it and swallowed it in one gulp, only feeling its entire body become comfortable. Profession Requirement Two is deemed complete, Profession Requirement Three's remaining collection requirements are erased, and Profession Requirement Four is deemed complete.]