Both of these could weaken Profession Requirements. Added together, they directly almost weakened them to nothing. Su Chen looked at the Status Panel.
Cinderless Flame's Requirement One, Two, and Four all displayed a completed state.
Profession Requirement Three only had "create a brand new flame in a Fire Merging Ritual" left.
"Tsk... This is a Holy Class..." Su Chen couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Quick as a Flash, all the requirements that would have previously consumed a lot of his energy were all completed.
The only remaining small requirement was estimated to be nothing much.
However, this also further highlighted the Great Exalted's value. That [Wrath of the Raging Thunder] could directly erase all requirements.
"Do you have any other orders?" Seeing a smile bloom on Su Chen's face, Luo Shuhang and Zhong Chengyu wiped their sweat and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Not really. Sorry to trouble you two." Su Chen sent off the overwhelmed Luo Shuhang and Zhong Chengyu, then turned his gaze back to the Nether Tower. Lao Hei...
...
"The second batch of Divine Objects had already arrived long before the Bronze Sect was besieged."
From within the profound black mist came Black Buddha's voice. Su Chen immediately responded: "I will send people to retrieve it right away."
"Wait." Black Buddha's faint voice carried a chill, "No rush for now. I want to dispatch more Divine Objects over."
Dispatch more? Su Chen was slightly startled, but then he heard Lao Hei continue: "Furthermore, mobilize all forces to closely monitor Su Chen. Keep track of his movements at all times, you can disregard the consequences."
Disregard the consequences?
Su Chen secretly clicked his tongue. Lao Hei had really been stimulated badly. Was the Lethality of kowtowing and offering tea really that great?
He naturally agreed. The previous method of fleecing definitely couldn't continue for too many times. Black Buddha wasn't an idiot; he would definitely realize something was wrong. Being able to fleece a big one now was even better.
Divine Blood and Faith Essence were both commonly used consumables. Who knows when they might run out.
Essence Power was of a higher specification, and was the main consumable for the Status Panel's new Class Forging ability. He still didn't know what exact use it had, but hoarding more definitely wouldn't hurt.
...
The besiegement of the Bronze Sect, as well as the matter of Su Chen displaying his divine might, caused a clamor in the Dust Star Sea.
But it was quickly overshadowed by the massive losses on the Royal Court's side.
Because attacking the Bronze Sect led to their rear being empty, they were given a big surprise by the Longriver Clan, Zhou Lingtian, and the Evil Gods uniting together.
As soon as this news spread, it immediately shocked the entire Dust Star Sea.
The Royal Court issued the highest-level wanted warrants for Zhou Lingtian and the Longriver Clan. As long as their whereabouts were discovered, even with a tiny bit of evidence, one could obtain a handsome Reward.
Not only that, people and Factions related to Zhou Lingtian and the Longriver Clan all received the most direct warnings.
If they hid and did not report, they would incur the Royal Court's revenge at all costs.
This large-scale warning naturally caused some people's dissatisfaction. But at this moment, the Royal Court was already like a mad dog. All the high-tier professionals poured out in full force, active throughout the Dust Star Sea, and many Factions attached to the Royal Court also acted upon hearing the news.
For a time, no one dared to jump out and pluck the tiger's whiskers.
The other Sects did not Kicking Someone While They're Down. Even the Bronze Sect expressed strong dissatisfaction towards the Longriver Clan and Zhou Lingtian's behavior of uniting with the Evil Gods,
and also warned the major Factions of the Dust Star Sea—
The Evil Gods are the common enemy of everyone in the Dust Star Sea. If there is any collusion, there will be Strict Punishment Without Leniency.
...
"The Longriver Clan had such a good chess piece. Yet they actually played it into this ghastly state."
On Wei Zhenghong's Floating Island, in the inner room, Chu Ran leaned diagonally on the sofa, crossing his legs, clicking his tongue in wonder:
"Originally, they were in the right regarding Xiao Lintian's death. Using this as a pretext, they gathered a large group of people. Even if it was difficult to eventually overthrow a certain Sect, they could have established their status as the leading force beneath the Sects."
"Maybe they could have even forced the other Sects to take out some transaction shares of core items. But as a result, they inexplicably sneak-attacked the Royal Court, didn't fish out anything, and caused themselves to only be able to flee in a sorry state."
"Yes." Jiang Mufeng chimed in, "Not only that. Originally, those Factions that were truly preparing to do something were also opportunistically warned and even suppressed by the other Sects. They suffered an Unmerited Calamity without doing anything, and couldn't even say anything. It's truly suffocating."
Wei Zhenghong shook his head, "I'm afraid in their view, this was a rare opportunity. But cooperating with the Evil Gods is no different from Negotiating for a Tiger's Hide."
Chu Ran was just about to speak when his eyes couldn't help but shift slightly. He suddenly looked at Su Chen sitting to the side, only to see him holding up his cup. A few drops of the honey-like thick syrup inside had spilled onto the ground at this moment.
"What's wrong, Old Su?" Chu Ran asked.
Su Chen steadied his mind, placed the cup on the table next to him, and shook his head saying: "It's nothing."
Seeing this, the others didn't ask further, immediately entering into discussions about the situation in the Dust Star Sea again.
Su Chen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Finally...
Just a moment ago, he perceived an abnormality coming from deep within his body. That faint feeling of dullness and stagnation vanished from his body; the cost of Limit Break had disappeared.
"It stagnated for about a month. It's fine, not considered long."
"You guys chat, I suddenly have something to do and will take my leave first." Su Chen waited for a gap to stand up and say. During this period of time, he had been bored out of his mind, and was already compelled to go back and train fiercely for a while.
Su Chen returned to his own Floating Island. After adjustments, this place had taken on an entirely new look. The Training Room was replaced with higher-strength metal Materials.
Su Chen adjusted his posture, Raring to Go. The long-absent elemental power surged from his body. The slight stinging sensation now actually felt faintly comfortable.
...
In the Flare Realm, within a certain hall, the Bronze Ancient King propped up an area of Mimicry environment, isolating the Flare Realm's fiery aura.
Xuan Tian, Vast Sea, and the others all sat around the Zhenwu Ancient King, slowly outputting various kinds of energy, which were then transformed into milky-white energy by the Ancient King Sacred Cauldron and transported into the Zhenwu Ancient King's body.
"This piece of bone, even on the outside, would take over ten years of nurturing to grow back. Do you insist on nurturing it here?"
Ever since that Taixuan Hong left, this Zhenwu Ancient King insisted that they assist him in repairing his injuries, not stopping for a moment.
Even the Xuantian Ancient King was somewhat helpless, "It won't be too late to nurture it after going out. Lacking one piece of bone shouldn't affect you too much, right."
The Zhenwu Ancient King said faintly: "Didn't Sacred Cauldron say it before? There's a simpler method. You take a piece out for me, wash away the blood within it, and it can directly be refined into my own."
Xuan Tian glared at Sacred Cauldron with dissatisfaction. Naturally, he wouldn't agree.
Right at this moment, the expressions of everyone changed simultaneously. Almost at the same time, they stood up and already appeared outside the hall, looking up.
They only saw a massive pillar of light that connected heaven and earth, almost able to cover the entire Tower of Spirit, descending from the sky.
"This..." The expressions of all the Ancient Kings were shocked.
Everyone's expression was somewhat solemn. Taixuan Tianyi's receiving light pillar was the weakest, and his Methods were also the fewest.
That Taixuan Hong, they were somewhat unable to grasp him.
But now, this light pillar almost covered their entire Tower of Spirit. This time... who was it again?
Soon, the light pillar gradually shrank, and the expressions of the several people grew increasingly solemn.
The Bronze Ancient King's pupils turned. He only saw that on that platform, three figures appeared out of thin air.
One of them they recognized; it was precisely Taixuan Tianyi.
But the other two were very unfamiliar. Their gazes converged on that bald old man.
The Vital Aura on this person's body was like an abyss and like a prison. Even they faintly felt a threat.
"No less than us." The Ancient King Sacred Cauldron's expression was heavy and condensed, "Could it be Taixuan Tianyi's elder?"
The Bronze Ancient King's brows were tightly locked: "No."
The Xuantian Ancient King shook his head: "That Taixuan Tianyi already said they have been hunted for so long. How could it be possible to have a Radiant Moon protecting them? If there was one, they should have followed along last time."
"A bald head, it should be the symbol of the Buddha Land, one of the Pillars of the Abyssal Void." The Vast Sea Emperor suddenly said.
"Buddha Land..." Everyone's expressions changed slightly. From Taixuan Tianyi's mouth, they had roughly learned the situation in the Abyssal Void.
The Buddha Land had four Radiant Moon Buddhas and one Solar World-Honored One. Its followers were almost spread throughout the entire Abyssal Void. The scale of its Faction ranked among the top within the several Pillars.
"I said we shouldn't have let that Taixuan Tianyi go." The Zhenwu Ancient King said coldly.
"What's the use of saying this now?" The Xuantian Ancient King frowned.
Six Radiant Moons... The Immeasurable Buddha had his back to everyone, but he had already sensed those distinctly different Auras.
He merely turned his head, and in the next moment, he appeared in front of all the Ancient Kings.
The bottom of the several people's eyes grew increasingly cautious.
The Immeasurable Buddha's gaze paused on the Bronze Ancient King. Only this person was worthy of his attention; the other few couldn't be considered very strong.
However, it was six people after all. If they besieged him, he would also have a hard time holding on.
The Immeasurable Buddha took the initiative to speak, breaking the silence. He pressed his palms together, his demeanor humble: "I am of the Buddha Land—the Immeasurable Buddha. I greet the various Patrons."
The Xuantian Ancient King took up the conversation thread, "You are too polite, Your Excellency."
"Dust Star Sea, a good name." The Immeasurable Buddha praised, "An Outer Realm possessing six Radiant Moons, I have also never heard of such a thing. When I heard Taixuan Tianyi mention it, I still somewhat didn't quite believe it."
Hearing this, vigilance flashed past all their eyes.
The Zhenwu Ancient King was even more unceremonious: "Baldy, what did you come here for?"
The Immeasurable Buddha wasn't angry either, smiling as he said: "I brought my young disciple here, wanting to see if he can obtain the Spirit of the Vast Sun's Recognition. I wonder if that's permissible?"
Permissible? The Xuantian Ancient King laughed involuntarily: "We are not the masters of this place either. Whatever Your Excellency wants to do, you may do."
Right at this moment, a high-pitched Dragon's Roar came from behind. The Immeasurable Buddha looked back, only to see three Small Dragons condensed into corporeal forms circling around Kong Ming's side.
Kong Ming pressed his palms together to show his respect for the Spirit of the Vast Sun before him. At the same time, he reached out his palm, and the Ignition Cinders slowly floated into his hand.
There was neither pleasant surprise nor disappointment in the Immeasurable Buddha's eyes. Everything was within his expectations.
What profound Foundation this little baldy has... I'm afraid it's no less than a slightly weaker Morning Star. The Bronze Ancient King was secretly shocked. He had never seen such a terrifying 8th-Rank Professional.
The rest of them also perceived it and grew increasingly apprehensive.
Watching the other party put away the Ignition Cinders, a trace of sorrow couldn't help but sweep past Taixuan Tianyi's heart. The last time he came, right after obtaining the Ignition Cinders, he was caught by those old fellows.
He followed Kong Ming down the stairs, stopping at The Sixth Layer.
Kong Ming turned around, pondered for a moment, and stopped in front of a certain Hall Door.
Pressing both hands against it, he pushed the door and walked inside.
"He is also going to complete the Great Sun Trials and open a Cultivation Sanctum." Taixuan Tianyi understood clearly. Once this Cultivation Sanctum was opened, he could use the Ignition Cinders to be received over in a more convenient way. It was considered a high-level Access Level.
After a long time, the Hall Door suddenly trembled. The guards in front of the door gradually melted into liquid and merged into the Tower of Spirit.
"He succeeded as expected..." Taixuan Tianyi sighed in his heart. This Kong Ming was a Buddha Heir meticulously cultivated by the Buddha Land, possessing the rumored "Empyrean God" level Talent. Various Resources and treasures that promoted Job Entry were available at his fingertips.
He estimated that the other party had a guaranteed minimum of five top-tier Holy Qualities on him, and possibly even six. Perhaps once he Advanced to Morning Star, he would have the Probability to practice one of the Buddha Land's top-tier Ascension Refining, the "Seven Treasures Refinement".
Passing the 8th-Tier Great Sun Trials naturally wouldn't have any accidents.
Soon, the Hall Door opened wide. He slowly walked out, pinching a pale-golden potion in his hand.
"This is a Primordial Breath Potion. It can stimulate 8th-Tier Profession Development Progress. It's already useless to me. Does Brother Tianyi need it?" Kong Ming reached out his hand and asked.
Taixuan Tianyi looked up. There was only a patch of tranquility in Kong Ming's eyes; he seemed to truly be asking sincerely.
Taixuan Tianyi pursed his lips. The Taixuan House already had no stock of this kind of Potion. To him, its value was indeed extremely massive.
But after a moment, he still shook his head and said: "Your Excellency Kong Ming, please keep it for yourself."
Kong Ming nodded and didn't say much else, putting it away.
"Hm?" The Immeasurable Buddha's figure trembled slightly. He seemed to have discovered something and already appeared on The Third Layer, looking at the Hall Door before him in astonishment.
"There's actually still a Cultivation Sanctum here, Kong Ming..."
When his voice fell, Kong Ming already appeared in front of him. He was in a daze for a split second, and then looked at the Hall Door before him. He was also somewhat astonished, "There's actually someone else who obtained the Recognition of the Three Dragons?"
The Immeasurable Buddha signaled with his eyes. Kong Ming immediately walked forward and pressed against the Hall Door.
[Challenge target is 7th-Tier, True Radiance Talent. The gap is too large. Reverse-tier Challenge is impossible!]
Seeing the data on it, Kong Ming's expression actually eased. 7th-Tier True Radiance was nothing to worry about.
"...This person..." The Immeasurable Buddha frowned. Taixuan Tianyi had not mentioned that there was another guy here who had obtained a score of Recognition.
Did he not know, or...
This guy seemed to not be in the same group as those six guys. Otherwise, with the Ignition Cinders on them, they wouldn't be trapped here. Interesting...
The bottom of the Immeasurable Buddha's eyes flickered. He didn't care too much about this guy's existence. 7th-Tier True Radiance was indeed not bad, but it was far inferior to Kong Ming.
But the implication behind it was somewhat unusual. Could it be that someone from the Abyssal Void had already found this place?
It shouldn't be that powerful of a Faction...
As his Thoughts flowed, what he wanted was the Radiant Moon Spirit, not these six Radiant Moon Professionals before him. But if he wanted to clarify the coordinates of their location, I'm afraid it would take some effort.
"Bronze..." The Zhenwu Ancient King suddenly sent over a mental fluctuation: "If he really is Su Chen, then don't hide it anymore. The commotion being drawn in is getting bigger and bigger. There's no benefit in continuing to hide it."
The Bronze Ancient King did not pay attention, merely staring at the Immeasurable Buddha below.
The Xuantian Ancient King warned, "Now is not the time for infighting. I'm afraid this person is an enemy, not a friend. We must handle him carefully..."
...
In the Bronze Core, on the Floating Island, inside the Training Room, Su Chen's entire body burst with resplendent light. Surrounding him, flames wreathed and steamed. Within it was a blazing white like heavenly thunder that had yet to fall, also mixed with a few wisps of pale-golden light threads. It actually looked faintly somewhat divine.
Until a certain moment, his body trembled violently, emitting crackling sounds.
The elemental power that had dissipated outward suddenly restrained itself. The Status Panel popped out—
[Scorching Thunder-Crier Priest developed to 50%. Obtained Ability - The Sacrificed: Within a certain range, if someone uses the title of "Venerable Scorching Thunder" to Sacrifice lightning-attribute spiritual objects to you, you can briefly invest a portion of your power and attention.]
This ability... Su Chen rubbed his chin. Scorching Thunder-Crier Priest was not adept at combat, and he now mainly relied on Holy Classes for combat. The Main Profession only improved his body's base strength.
"It is somewhat interesting. However, I am currently only 7th-Tier. The coverage range definitely won't be that great. I wonder if it can reach Black Buddha's level..."
Pondering slightly, Su Chen then mainly focused on himself. Before entering the Solar Flame, his Development Progress was at 42%.
After Development Progress recovered, in just over a month, it increased to 50%. It was truly astonishing.
"After reaching 50%, Development Efficiency will decay a bit again, but the margin isn't considered too exaggerated."
Su Chen muttered, and took out another bottle of Potion. It was exactly the Dark Crow Potion he obtained previously. Having passed this 50% node, whether he used it now or waited until the end to use it, there was no difference.
Tilting his head back and swallowing it, there was an intense reaction immediately. Flame thunder rushed through his body like a giant python of molten gold. In an instant, it burst out of his body, crackling and filling the entire Training Room.
Body Tempering and Meditation Method operated at Extreme Speed, and Development Progress elevated at a speed Visible to the Naked Eye.
Soon, dense azure Thunder Astral Aura scales suddenly emerged on the surface of his skin, and his mental fluctuations surged like a boil.
[Thunder Astral Aura Flame Dragon Body Tempering Technique increased to Master Level. Obtained Ability - Scaled Dragon Body: Slightly increases strength intensity, defense intensity, and total Physical Stamina.]
[Azure Flame Thunder Might Meditation Method increased to Master Level: Obtained Ability - Azure Boil: Slightly increases mental resilience, intensity, and total amount.]
Body Tempering and Meditation Method simultaneously elevated to Master Level, but the medicinal efficacy was still taking effect. It thoroughly stopped only when it reached 68%.
"Refreshing!" The boiling flame thunder element returned to his body. Su Chen exhaled a breath of air and opened his eyes, shining radiantly.
The effects of the Dark Crow Potion were fully utilized without the slightest waste.
"Truly a good thing..." Su Chen licked his lips, "What a pity it can only be used once per Professional Tier."
He was reluctant to part with it. Looking at the time, he then stood up and walked towards the door. Today was the day when the Royal Court and the various Sects would Contact all the Ancient Kings again.