Chapter 354: Chapter 74: Power of Flame (Part 2)

Shen Yu said, “The Divine Artifact guarded by the Congyun Race in Beihai Country is called the Clouds Gathering Saber, and it’s inserted into a stone tablet that can be seen from outside.”

Chen Tang and Ye Yushi were also somewhat curious, so they followed Shen Yu towards the north of the city.

After walking through several streets for quite some time, the crowd ahead became increasingly dense, layer upon layer, tightly packed.

“Look, look!”

Shen Yu tiptoed and pointed ahead, saying, “Over there, the Congyun Race is participating in the clan test. We’ve arrived just in time!”

Chen Tang followed Shen Yu’s gaze.

In the distance ahead, there was a high platform piled with massive stones, and on top of the platform stood a thick stone tablet, which looked several feet high!

A long saber was inserted into the stone tablet.

The blade was bright red, not the red of blood, but more like it had just been taken out of a furnace, glowing red and translucent.

A teenager in his teens walked up to the platform, came before the stone tablet, took a deep breath, and suddenly lifted his hand, punching the stone tablet heavily.

Soon after, a red light flashed across the stone tablet, revealing a few characters.

“Power of Flame, Third Rank!”

An elder beside the stone tablet nodded slightly and said, “Murakumo Shiro, don’t be discouraged. At your age, reaching the Third Rank in the Power of Flame is already quite impressive.”

Chen Tang felt a bit dazed, with a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen this somewhere before.

“What is going on here?”

Chen Tang asked.

Shen Yu explained, “The Congyun Race guards the Clouds Gathering Saber and has a secret cultivation technique called the Crimson Flame Technique, which refines the bloodline power. Those who cultivate this secret technique can refine a special power from their bloodline known as the Power of Flame.”

Chen Tang nodded.

This secret technique should be similar to the Bone Marrow Cleansing Scripture, where after reaching the Extreme Realm, one can perform Bone Marrow Replacement.

“Activating the Power of Flame can greatly enhance one’s bloodline power.”

Shen Yu said, “It’s said that when the Crimson Flame Technique is cultivated to Great Success, one can even comprehend various secret techniques like ’Red Flame’ and master flames! With bare hands, no one can match the people of the Congyun Race.”

Mastering flames?

Chen Tang thought for a moment and said, “In Qianzhu City, I did encounter a Middle Concealment who could control flames, named Hasshaku.”

“Ah!”

Shen Yu exclaimed, “That must be someone from the Hasshaku Race!”

“The Hasshaku Race inherits the secret techniques of Orochi, mastering a ’Ghost Fire’ secret technique, which is a blue flame. In contrast, the Congyun Race masters the ’Red Flame,’ which is a red flame.”

“Both flames are very powerful, and the outcome of a battle between them depends on the user’s cultivation and combat strength.”

“However, the Congyun Race and the Hasshaku Race are arch-enemies.”

Chen Tang asked, “Why is this?”

Shen Yu said, “The deity behind the Clouds Gathering Saber is the Sea God, who, according to legends, once slew the Orochi.”

“The Sea God?”

Chen Tang was puzzled, “Isn’t the Sea God supposed to specialize in Water Element powers? Why is the Congyun Race cultivating the Crimson Flame Technique?”

Shen Yu said, “The Crimson Flame Technique was comprehended by the ancestors of the Congyun Race from the mysterious power within the Clouds Gathering Saber. The Clouds Gathering Saber is the Divine Artifact created by the Sea God using the tail of Orochi after slaying it.”

As the two spoke, several more people came to test in front of the stone tablet.

Some people punched out, yet the stone tablet did not light up at all.

The highest someone achieved was the Power of Flame, Seventh Rank.

At this moment, a cheer erupted from the crowd.

The numerous young ladies watching started waving their arms excitedly, some raising large portraits in their hands, screaming, their expressions excited and hysterical.

“Murakumo Kyo!”

“Murakumo Kyo!”

“Ah!!! He’s out! Ah!”

Chen Tang closed his eyes and shook his head vigorously.

He felt disoriented again.

Since coming here, there’s always a sense of déjà vu, an inexplicable warmth…

“That’s Murakumo Kyo. It’s said he’s the most talented in the Congyun Race in a hundred years. Father said that if anyone from the Congyun Race can break into the Fourth Grade, it must be him.”

Even Shen Yu, upon seeing the newcomer, had stars in his eyes, holding his hands to his chest, not blinking at all.

Chen Tang looked out.

A young man with hands in his pockets strolled out, his red-brown parted long hair just covering his ears.

He wore a white shirt as a base layer, topped with a black short-sleeved training suit, with a unique Congyun family insignia on the back. His lower body wore black long pants, perfectly matching to display his perfect proportions.

From a distance, he indeed appeared handsome and striking, exuding a unique charm.

Chen Tang secretly glanced at Ye Yushi.

Although Ye Yushi was also looking at Murakumo Kyo, his eyes were calm with no emotional fluctuations.

Ye Yushi seemed to have sensed something, glanced over, and had a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth.

Chen Tang felt a bit guilty, coughed lightly, and withdrew his gaze.

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Murakumo Kyo approached the stone monument, paused slightly, suddenly raised his hand, and punched the monument, causing a loud boom!

The stone monument flickered, then a few words appeared: Power of Flame, Tenth Rank!

“Tenth Rank, it’s actually Tenth Rank!”

“Ah Jing younger brother has broken through to Fourth Grade!”

“Ah!”

A man in his thirties next to Chen Tang exclaimed and fainted, falling towards him.

Chen Tang quickly held him up, exerting slight pressure with his palm to wake him up, and frowned, “Big brother, is it really that serious? Do you know him?”

“None of your business!”

The man woke up, stood up, and glared at Chen Tang, “Who are you calling big brother, you’re older than me!”

Then, the person frantically pushed his way through the crowd, shouting loudly.

Compared to Chen Tang and Ye Yushi’s calm demeanor, they seemed somewhat out of place here.

After Murakumo Kyo unleashed the Power of Flame, at the Tenth Rank, he didn’t even look at the stone monument. Confidently, he turned and waved to the crowd.

“Ah!!!”

There was another burst of screams from the crowd.

Even Shen Yu became a bit excited, couldn’t help but jumped up and waved her fist.

Even after Murakumo Kyo left, the crowd lingered, reluctant to disperse.

“Aren’t we supposed to register in advance?”

Chen Tang pulled Shen Yu to calm her down first.

“Oh, right, almost forgot about the main thing.”

Shen Yu stuck out her tongue and said, “Registration is in the east of the city, Amaterasu Palace. Testing the contestants’ age and cultivation is done there too.”

Under Shen Yu’s lead, the three of them headed to the south of the city.

From a distance, they could see a grand and magnificent palace, resplendent in gold and jade, dazzlingly brilliant.

The crowd here was clearly heading towards Amaterasu Palace.

As they walked, Shen Yu said, “Brother Murong, weren’t you curious about how they test age before? This is actually the mystery of one of the Three Great Divine Artifacts, the Celestial Mirror.”

Chen Tang asked, “What do you mean?”

Shen Yu explained, “The Celestial Mirror is like a mirror that determines age and cultivation by reflecting the contestant’s bones, extremely accurate.”

Chen Tang suddenly understood.

In this way, it’s indeed fair and can’t be faked.

“Hurry, I heard Amaterasu Chizuru is at the Amaterasu Palace!”

“Ah! Chizuru has arrived!”

“The Little Chizuru that I endlessly yearn for and dream about!”

A few men, looking intoxicated, used their body techniques, dashing toward the Amaterasu Palace.

The surrounding crowd noticeably quickened their pace, and many men had an extremely excited look on their faces.

“What’s going on now?”

Chen Tang asked.

Shen Yu smiled and said, “Brother Murong, we’re really lucky. Amaterasu Chizuru is the most outstanding descendant of the Amaterasu Race, multi-talented, and also the number one beauty of Celestial Cauldron Continent. We have a chance to see her up close!”

Ye Yushi glanced sideways and looked at Chen Tang.

Chen Tang reacted quickly, decisively saying, “No interest at all!”

The three had just arrived at the Amaterasu Palace’s entrance when they ran into two acquaintances.

Although Shen Yu was somewhat unwilling, she still stepped forward to greet them, “Fourth uncle, cousin, what brings you here?”

Shen Jin grunted a response, ignoring Shen Yu, and his gaze fell on Chen Tang, slowly saying, “Today, I want to see if you can pass the test of the Celestial Mirror!”

“If you’re older than twenty and surpass Fifth Grade, today I will demand justice for Yuanjie!”

Shen Yuanjie hid behind Shen Jin, not daring to speak, avoiding eye contact, but he gave Chen Tang a fierce glare.

“Oh, what a coincidence?”

A light chuckle came from the side.

Someone pushed through the crowd and walked over.

Chen Tang and the others looked in the direction of the voice.

Shen Yu’s face darkened, and she whispered, “It’s Feng Xing!”

Shen Jin maintained a neutral expression, not surprised at all, with a slight cold smile on his lips, waiting to watch a drama unfold.

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