Chapter 2, The Power of the Fire God
Beside Ye Yang, Ye Shuang whispered, "Brother, this woman is Peng Yue'er, the cherished jewel of the clan leader Peng Feng. It is said that Peng Yue'er has already reached the strength of Level 3 in Earth, making her an outstanding expert among the younger generation of the Fire God Clan, and it seems that she will definitely pass today's Fire God power trial"
He took out a roll of bright red fabric from his bosom, covered with densely packed small characters, resembling a book.
He exclaimed loudly, "Peng family, Peng Yue'er, accept the trial!"
Ye Nantian nodded and said softly: "The practice of martial arts is prevalent on the continent, with practitioners classified into nine levels, from one to nine. The clan leader, Peng Feng, whom you see, is the foremost expert of our Huoshen clan, possessing the strength of Earth Level Nine. His mastery of the Huoshen power has reached an extraordinary level!"
Ye Nantian set down the Sunlight, patted his chest, and said: "My strength was originally only at the Earth Level 3, but after obtaining the Sunlight, I advanced two levels to Earth Level 5 in just five years. This Sunlight Battle Axe is truly a treasure of the Fire God Clan!"
Ye Family, Ye Batian, take the stage
Hahaha
Middle-aged individuals reported their Fire God Power levels one after another
Looking back, Ye Nantian's expression was grim as he silently turned and exited the grand ceremony. This time, his son's zero-level Fire God power had completely plunged Ye Nantian's heart into despair. He knew that from now on, the Ye family would become the laughingstock of the Fire God clan, and his own son was already destined to be a failure.
As soon as the rating of middle-aged individuals was announced, laughter erupted throughout the venue.
"Ye Nantian, it is time for you to hand over the divine artifact, Yaoyang, isn't it?" Peng Feng took a sip of tea and got straight to the point
Ye Yang looked up at the people who were laughing and asked, "Is it strange that they have a level zero in Fire God Power?"
Before her words had faded, a figure clad in fiery red swept up to the high platform, leaping gracefully at the edge like a dragonfly skimming the water. It was a woman of delicate and graceful stature, with a charming face that seemed almost fragile. She gently swayed her gown, and a pair of long, fair legs were faintly visible.
Ye Yang nodded slightly, refraining from further inquiries. He was well aware that he came from another time and space, so how could he possibly possess any divine power of fire
"I exerted all my strength, even using the energy I had left!" Ye Yang said very seriously to the book.
Ye Yang sat cross-legged in the ancestral hall, remaining in that position for half a day. He faintly sensed a trace of warmth emerging within his body. Indeed, the initial signs of the Fire God True Qi were beginning to manifest!
Accompanied by a helpless sigh, Ye Nantian seemed to have aged considerably, his corpulent figure appearing slightly hunched. Standing before the statue in the ancestral hall, he looked at Ye Yang and said: "Batian, I truly did not expect this. You must have been indulging in wine and pleasure for far too long, to the extent that you have exhausted the last trace of divine fire power within you..."
The middle-aged man could not help but laugh heartily, his expression filled with disdain as he said, "Go ahead and exert yourself, young master of the Ye family. I am eager to see just how capable this debauched individual can be!"
Sigh
Ha ... ...
At that moment, a resounding voice echoed, its sound captivating and compelling, causing everyone present to look up in anticipation
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As the younger generation of clan members tested their fire divine power, the expressions of the clan members fluctuated between joy and disappointment. Some were elated, while others were dejected. When a girl like Peng Yue'er, who attained level three fire divine power at adulthood, emerged in the family, it naturally led to a celebration for the entire clan. However, not all surnames shared in such joy.
Hmm
Ye Yang stood up and stepped forward to follow Ye Nantian out, only to find that his steps were more solid and steady, as if this Fire God Technique truly possessed profound mysteries
Ye Shuang was somewhat surprised and said, "Brother, do you not have any thoughts at all?"
Ye Yang exerted his strength, yet the Fire Devouring Stone remained completely still. In fact, Ye Yang did not feel any power surging within him, let alone the divine fire power.
Finally, it was Ye Yang and Ye Shuang's turn
Ye Nantian said solemnly: "The Fire God Technique is a secret art of the Fire God Clan that is not to be passed on lightly. As early as a thousand years ago, our Fire God Clan produced a prodigious talent who successfully cultivated the Fire God Technique. The first general under the ancient Emperor Dayu was our ancestor from the Fire God Clan. The last time I taught you the Fire God Technique was when you were 15 years old. Unfortunately, due to your frail health and fondness for women, you have been unable to cultivate it."
The middle-aged man's gaze was filled with indulgence as he said, "Yue'er, place your hand on the Fire Stone and unleash your divine fire power with all your might. I will accurately assess your level of divine fire power"
Ye Family, Ye Shuang, Fire God Power Level 1
Ye Nantian let out a cold snort: "Brother Pengfeng, it has only been 9 and a half years since the Yao Yang has come to my family, the Tu family, and the Ye family. Why should it be handed over to you?"
Ye Yang continued to smile calmly, and this tranquil state of mind led Ye Shuang to believe that Ye Yang had truly reached a certain realm. In reality, Ye Yang's indifference stemmed from the fact that it was of no concern to him who Peng Yue'er was involved with.
With a decisive turn, Ye Yang calmly descended the steps one by one.
The Ye family, Ye Batian, does not possess even a fraction of the Fire God power
This "Fire God Decision," I originally planned to pass it to you today, but unexpectedly, you are unable to even gather a trace of Fire God power...
The two left the secret room, only to see the butler running over from a distance
Ye Yang was slightly taken aback
Ye Yang smiled faintly, saying nothing. He simply gazed at the techniques of the Fire God Decision, sitting cross-legged beneath the statue in the ancestral hall, focusing intently on experiencing the essence of that flicker of flame
In the reception hall, the silver-haired Peng Feng sat there with a restrained aura of divinity. Behind him stood a beautiful young girl, her brows filled with arrogance; she was the talented young woman Peng Yue'er, possessing the power of the Fire God at level 3.
Peng Feng furrowed his brow and said nothing. Instead, it was Peng Yue'er, who stepped forward, looked at Ye Yang, and said: "The Battle Axe of Radiance can greatly enhance the cultivation speed of the Fire God Technique. Keeping it in the Ye family is a tremendous waste. Hmph, how can a useless person be worthy of possessing a divine artifact, let alone be qualified to be a Fire God warrior"
The middle-aged man on the stage announced loudly, simultaneously looking down at Ye Yang with an air of arrogance, clearly harboring animosity towards him
Ye Nantian looked carefully at his son, as if seeing him for the first time. The strong and muscular physique, the resolute and bright eyes—this new Ye Yang brought great joy to Ye Nantian
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A year ago, Peng Yue'er was your childhood sweetheart; have you really forgotten?
Peng Family, Peng Ying, Fire God Level 1
Although he said so, Ye Nantian still gave the Fire God Decision to Ye Yang
Hehe ... ...
Ye Yang responded with a sound, his entire demeanor calm and unruffled, as if Peng Yue'er had no relation to him whatsoever
Master, someone from the Peng family has arrived
Oh, why should there be reflections
On the high platform, Peng Feng nodded slightly to indicate that it could begin. A muscular middle-aged man stepped forward and announced: "The Fire God Ceremony for this year has commenced. Please prepare the young members of the clan to undergo the trial of the Fire God power"
In the hall of the cellar, a divine weapon is prominently displayed on a stone-carved platform. It is a fiery red battle axe, with ancient oracle bone script swirling along the axe handle, resembling flames in motion. The blade is exceptionally sharp, making it evident to anyone that its cutting edge is formidable.
Ye Nantian lowered his voice and said: "The Ye family is one of the eight clans of the Fire God lineage, namely the Ji, Ye, Peng, Tu, Yun, Cao, Zhen, and Mi clans. The Fire God Ceremony is held annually to select the most talented descendants of the family to go to the Qingyun Mountain Range for cultivation. Of course, the prerequisite for all of this is that your Fire God power must be above the first level"
Cultivating the Fire God Technique, Step 1, cultivate the foundational martial arts formula to generate the true energy of the Fire God
Brother, I am leaving first
Ye Yang continued to nod, his sword-like eyebrows raised as he looked at Peng Yue'er on the stage
When Ye Nantian came to visit in the evening, Ye Yang clenched his fists, and with a surge of energy, Ye Nantian was immediately overjoyed, laughing heartily: "Great! Son, you can finally cultivate the Fire God Technique!"
Cao family, Cao Ren, Fire God Power Level 2
Ye Nantian turned the statue on the wall, and an entrance immediately appeared on the ground, revealing a hidden tunnel.
Entering a square paved with bluestone, it was already a sea of people. A tall altar stood at the center, with the seats on both sides filled with crowds
Ye Shuang was called by name, greeted Ye Yang, and then leaped onto the high platform. This jump reached a height of 3 meters, leaving Ye Yang dumbfounded: "What a strong cousin!"
Please welcome the clan leader
Who would have thought that Ye Yang stepped forward and extended his hand, saying: "Fire God Decision, show me..."
Ye Yang was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said: "Is that so? I see. What happened next? Did they break up?"
Hmm
Peng Yue'er clapped her hands, gracefully floating down from the stage
Oh ... ...
As Ye Yang opened the scroll, he felt a warm, fiery energy seep into his palms, invigorating his entire being. He couldn't help but feel a sense of astonishment: this scroll was indeed extraordinary
... ...
Cao family, Cao Hong, Fire God Power Level 1
With the announcement of the middle-aged individuals, Ye Shuang's rank was revealed. He descended from the stage with neither joy nor sorrow. Rank one is rather mediocre; essentially, anyone with the bloodline of the Fire God Clan would possess rank one divine power.
Haha
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Ye Yang felt somewhat bewildered. After stepping onto the stage, he placed his hand on the Firestone.
Ye Nantian looked at Ye Yang with helplessness, unable to bear to blame him any further, for this was not a matter that Ye Yang could decide.
Ye Yang, courtesy name Ziyu
Ye Shuang looked at Ye Yang strangely and said, "Brother, in this world, having a level nine Fire God power is not rare. What is rare is that there has never been a member of the Fire God clan without any Fire God power at all. Are you... are you not exerting your power?"
Entering the cellar, a breath of raging flames enveloped the space, nearly overwhelming Ye Yang. However, Ye Nantian remained remarkably composed, circulating the divine fire energy on his surface to withstand the blaze
"Earth Level Nine?" Ye Yang asked again
Oh?
Good
Ye Nantian said: "Indeed, the ancient Fire God left behind eight clan surnames that constitute the Fire God clan. The blood of the Fire God flows within us, but its purity is insufficient. Some young individuals possess extraordinary talents and can early on derive the power of the Fire God, becoming formidable figures of their generation, while others may spend their entire lives unable to glimpse the mysteries of the Fire God's power."
Ye Yang, unaware of the situation, said little and stepped onto the stone steps leading to the high platform. This immediately drew a burst of laughter from the surrounding clansmen, with some even laughing maniacally: "The Fire God Clan is the family of the strongest Fire God warriors. I never expected that someone would still be so useless after reaching adulthood, hahahaha!"
Mi Jia, Mi Long, Fire God Power Level 2
On the high platform, Peng Yue'er gracefully approached the center of the altar, where a thick and solid stone of a bluish-red hue was placed.
Ye Yang took a deep breath; indeed, the pressure of the aura emanating from the old man in the gray robe was overwhelming, as if it could suffocate a person.
"Fire God Power?" Ye Yang was even more astonished
Ye Yang took a deep breath and said, "From now on, I want to change my name"
Ye Nantian appeared somewhat agitated, placing his hands on his son's shoulders, and said: "I have been waiting for this day for a long time, my son, you are finally about to awaken from your descent!"
Haha, Peng Yue'er, Fire God Power Level 3!" the middle-aged man announced with a smile
Ye Yang felt a buzz in his mind; this woman is truly beautiful
Although Ye Yang has just arrived in this world, he can already tell that this axe is certainly extraordinary
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The Firestone, one of the heirlooms of the Fire God Clan, can measure the concentration and intensity of the Fire God's true energy through hetushu.com. The stronger the Fire God’s power, the more intense the reaction of the Firestone will be, Ye Shuang explained
A gray shadow swept across the sky, and the air seemed to solidify. Ye Yang felt as if he could not move at all, until an old man in a gray robe landed steadily on the high platform, at which point he finally breathed a sigh of relief
Ye Nantian held the battle axe with both hands, struggling to lift it, and said with a smile: "The battle axe—Yaoyang, a treasure of the Fire God Clan, is passed down every 10 years. This decade happens to be in the hands of our Ye family. Yaoyang contains the power of the flames of heaven and earth, which can help you rapidly enhance your Fire God power. My son, for the next six months starting today, this Yaoyang will belong to you. By spending time with Yaoyang, your Fire God power will make remarkable progress!"
The middle-aged man continued to shout: "Peng Family, Peng Su, come to the stage!"
Ye Family, ancestral hall
Hmm. Your Fire God power has not made any progress, and there isn't even a trace of it, so..." Ye Shuang huffed angrily: "The Peng family, with their narrow-mindedness, has deliberately distanced themselves from you. Even that Peng Yue'er has left you and instead gotten involved with the new generation expert of the Peng family, Peng Cheng. Those two wretched individuals!"
Ye Nantian raised his eyebrows and said, "Son, come with me to take a look!"
Oh? What should it be changed to
Oh, is that so? Ye Yang felt somewhat confused
Ye Yang nodded with a smile, finding it quite amusing that this old man was as happy as a three-year-old child
Peng Family, Peng Su, Level 1 Fire God Power
Just looking at it
Oh, what is it
Peng Yue'er revealed a confident smile, placing one small hand on the stone. Suddenly, with a delicate shout, a gust of wind arose, her skirt fluttering, and her long legs became even more prominent. To her astonishment, flames emerged from her palm, leaving marks on the fire stone, which then erupted into a towering flame three meters high.
Mi family, Mi Ju, Fire God Level 1
You do not possess the power of the Fire God; what use is there in merely observing it
Ye Nantian's expression was equally stern as he sighed and said: "Such a strong pressure, it seems that Clan Leader Pengfeng has already reached the ninth level of the Earth realm"
"Ziyu, come, it is time to show you something!" Ye Nantian said with a beaming face
Ye Yang nodded emphatically: "I will start training with Yao Yang after dinner"
Good