plumnovel Chapter 405 - 235: Promotion, Thunder Flame Monarch
Chapter 405 - 235: Promotion, Thunder Flame Monarch
"Want to spar?" he asked, turning to Wei Zhenghong.
Wei Zhenghong refused outright. "Not interested. You’ve already succeeded with your Melting Holy Profession. What’s the point of me fighting you? Wait until I succeed with mine."
"Oh? So you didn’t come here looking for a fight?" Shen Yi’an sounded a little surprised.
Wei Zhenghong grinned. "Su Chen is here. I’m guessing you haven’t heard yet?"
"Su Chen?" Shen Yi’an’s eyes flickered. He had heard the news about Su Chen before he began his Melting Holy Profession, and couldn’t help but comment.
"He arrived safely. The man’s got some serious luck."
’Serious luck?’ Wei Zhenghong thought of something, a strange smile playing on his lips. He tapped his knuckles on the table. "By the way, how many times did you cause a reaction from the Ancient King Stele?"
Shen Yi’an frowned, wondering why Wei Zhenghong was asking such an abrupt question.
"Four times," Shen Yi’an replied. This was public knowledge.
Wei Zhenghong knew that already; he was just asking on purpose. "Four times, huh? At that rate, you’d probably get its recognition after one or two more. That’s really impressive. I’ve only managed to trigger it once so far."
Shen Yi’an felt no pride from the praise, growing more suspicious. "What are you getting at?"
"Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. That Su Chen fellow? He was recognized by the Ancient King Stele," Wei Zhenghong said nonchalantly, adding, "It happened yesterday, right when he arrived at the Sect."
"Hm?" Shen Yi’an’s expression changed slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief. He looked toward a stooped old man who had just arrived at the door and saw him nod with a wry smile.
’He actually got its recognition.’ Shen Yi’an was silent for a long moment before remarking with some emotion, "No wonder he became the chosen one. He truly is extraordinary."
"Extraordinary? It’s much more than that." Wei Zhenghong grinned. "I just went with him to get his ranking. Guess where he placed?"
Shen Yi’an had no interest in guessing. He frowned and looked at the old man at the door as a ripple of spiritual energy passed between them.
A look of shock crossed his face. "299, the top of Tier Five!"
"No fun..." Wei Zhenghong slapped the table in dissatisfaction.
"This person..." Shen Yi’an started, but didn’t continue. He paced back and forth before saying in a low voice, "Inconceivable."
"Haha!" Wei Zhenghong laughed loudly. "So there are things that even you find inconceivable?"
Shen Yi’an shot him a glance and frowned. "Many things can be traced back to a cause—Talent, Professional compatibility, or hard work. But strength... strength is something forged one punch and one kick at a time. Strong is strong."
"It just doesn’t match his age. Could it be a case of reincarnation through possession?" he asked suddenly.
"They already took a spiritual sample," Wei Zhenghong said lightly. "If he were really a reincarnator, the Ancient King would have squashed him long ago."
’True...’ Shen Yi’an nodded. He really hadn’t expected this new Star Seed to be so exceptional. He couldn’t help but ask, "What about Qin Tianlin?"
"It’s pointless. With Su Chen’s performance, as long as he doesn’t make any major mistakes, no one can shake his position," Wei Zhenghong sneered.
"You’ve met him already?" Shen Yi’an seemed to sense.
Wei Zhenghong leaned back in his chair. "He’s just as Qing Cang described. His Heart goes without saying, and he doesn’t have a hint of arrogance. I’m amazed. Do Desolate Planets really forge people like that?"
"That is a fortunate thing," Shen Yi’an couldn’t help but nod.
"Is it?" Wei Zhenghong’s tone was heavy with meaning. "Judging by the Ancient King’s age, the successor certainly won’t be Qin Yun."
"It’s possible for our generation, though. You were originally the most promising candidate, since Qin Tianlin isn’t a chosen one, after all. But now that Su Chen has been recognized first, you don’t have any thoughts about it?"
"If he has the ability to surpass me, then the position is his to take." Shen Yi’an glanced at him, a little surprised. "It seems you’ve taken quite a liking to him, even testing me on his behalf."
"Your Shen Family lives and dies with the Sect. Qin Yun’s attention won’t fall on you, so of course you can rest easy." Wei Zhenghong scoffed. "But it’s a different story for the rest of us."
Shen Yi’an fell silent, then changed the subject. "With our young Martial Uncle’s abilities, he is bound to shine brightly, but his Talent..." He trailed off, hesitating.
"I just got word not long ago. Master Qing has left again. His destination: the Profound Celestial Sect."
"The Profound Celestial Instrument?" Shen Yi’an was stunned.
Wei Zhenghong nodded. "Correct. With the help of the Profound Celestial Instrument, his Ink Jade Talent can probably be elevated to Scarlet. If he’s lucky, maybe even Profound Purple."
"The Ancient King favors him greatly," Shen Yi’an remarked. He glanced at Wei Zhenghong and asked, "Did you come here just to tell me all this?"
Wei Zhenghong shook his head, frowning. "Han Xingliu is coming."
"Han Xingliu?" Shen Yi’an started. "To the Sect?"
"That’s right." Wei Zhenghong nodded. "I just found out. After the Hanhai Emperor’s birthday celebration ends, Han Xingliu will be returning with the delegation."
Shen Yi’an’s expression darkened. "The Royal Court’s ambition for the Heart of Melting Fire never dies..."
...
After being recognized by the Ancient King Stele and establishing his rank, there wasn’t much left for Su Chen to do.
Quite a few people came to disturb him, and banquet invitations poured in, but he refused them all.
Eventually, it became so annoying that he simply activated his lockdown permission. All visitors now needed prior approval before they could even dock at the port.
On the Floating Island, in the training room, crimson flames of Energy erupted from the four walls, forming a roaring fiery tornado that completely engulfed Su Chen.
Deep within the heart of the flame, his bones emitted explosive cracks like forged iron, and his spine glowed like a red-hot steel bar, each vertebra shining brightly.
At a certain moment, Su Chen shuddered. All the flames swirling around him were blasted away as a series of explosive cracks echoed from within his body.
A sense of Perfection washed over him. Su Chen slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of scorching fire. ’My Professional progression is finally maxed out.’
’This was faster than I estimated. It’s only been two months. The improvement to my Talent is obvious, not to mention the double experience buff from the Great Venerable.’
His [Melting Furnace Hundred Refinements Body Forging Technique] had already reached Master Level some time ago, granting him an Enhanced Ability called [Hundred Forgings], which increased his bone density and resilience.
"Hmm..." He opened his status panel and glanced at it. With all the materials gathered, his Thunder Gang Flame Warrior class had already evolved into Thunder Flame Monarch.
He had borrowed 500,000 Star Coins from Wei Zhenghong, and Ding Fan had delivered the materials a while back.
However, he had yet to complete the class-up requirement. He had consulted the Sect about it before. They could indeed help him complete it, but an environment like the Thunderfire Purgatory was rather special.
It required leaving the Sect and traveling to a specific region. Although he would have a High-tier Professional as an escort, Su Chen thought about it and decided that, given the current situation, it was best not to venture out rashly.
Moreover, he would have to inform the analysis team of the class requirement, which would lead to people within the Sect becoming suspicious about the Professional Level of his new class.
’Forget it. I’ll just use this Punishment Thunder Potion.’ Since his progression was maxed out, Su Chen wasn’t going to wait any longer. He decided to use the Punishment Thunder Potion to fulfill the requirement.
The Thunder Flame Monarch class immediately became available for promotion. With a single thought, he initiated the class advancement!
Instantly, Su Chen felt his heart seize. It was enveloped by molten gold flames that appeared from nowhere, and every beat pumped out blood mixed with electric plasma and fire.
Sparks and arcs of electricity laced the hot air of his heavy breaths. His heart pounded hard and fast like a blacksmith’s hammer, and this power surged through his internal organs.
Although Su Chen had long prepared for this kind of transformative advancement, his face still couldn’t help but pale as he clenched his jaw.
CRACKLE CRACKLE—
His body trembled uncontrollably as a dense series of cracks echoed from within his bones. From his spine to his fingers and toes, every single bone felt like it had been thrown into a furnace.
The old ones were shattered and incinerated, while new ones grew out from within. The new bones were hard and bright, as if containing molten gold fragments, their surfaces covered with shimmering electrical patterns.
His muscles were repeatedly torn apart and re-fused by two forces. Searing, molten iron-like fire flowed into the gaps between muscle fibers, while lightning, like countless fine needles, drilled deep into the muscles, making them taut, resilient, and brimming with explosive power.
Beneath his skin, a grid of light paths flickered like an electrical web, interwoven with the crimson glow of lava.
[Calamity Patrol Envoy successfully promoted to Thunder Flame Monarch!]
[Thunder Disaster Armor has evolved into—Thunder Flame Binding: Reduces physical and Elemental impact.]
[Thunder Walk has evolved into—Thunder Instant Flame Strike: You can leave behind a Mark of Thunder’s Brilliance while moving. You can use Elementalization to travel rapidly between these marks.]
[Azure Thunder Disaster is similar to a new Professional Ability. Fusing and evolving...]
[Disaster Lord has high compatibility with a new Professional Ability. Fusing and evolving...]
[Catastrophe Strike has high compatibility with a new Professional Ability. Fusing and evolving...]
[Calamity Seal has high compatibility with a new Professional Ability. Fusing and evolving...]
[Fusion and evolution successful. Acquired Professional Ability—Thunder Core of Brilliance: Professional Abilities and Elemental Attacks related to Thunder-Fire Elements gain a 100% power boost. The Thunder Core can be fully unleashed to enter the State of Thunder’s Brilliance, gaining a 200% power boost.]
[Received bonus reward: The cost of all Physical Side Professional Abilities is reduced by 20%.]