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Entering a square paved with blue stones, it was already a sea of people. A tall altar stood at the center, surrounded by crowds on both sides.
Ye Yang was slightly taken aback.
Ye Nantian lowered his voice and said, "The Ye Family is one of the Eight Surnames of the Fire God Clan, which includes Ji, Ye, Peng, Tu, Yun, Cao, Zhen, and Mi. The Fire God Ceremony is held annually to select talented descendants from the family to go to the Azure Cloud Mountain Range for training. Of course, all of this is predicated on the fact that your Fire God Power must be above the first level!"
"Fire God Power?" Ye Yang was even more astonished.
"That's right," Ye Nantian continued. "The Ancient Fire God left behind eight surnames that make up the Fire God Clan. We have the bloodline of the Fire God flowing in our veins, but its purity varies. Some young people are exceptionally gifted and can develop Fire God Power early on, becoming powerful individuals, while others may never grasp the mysteries of Fire God Power in their lifetime."
Ye Yang nodded and did not ask further. He knew full well that he came from another timeline; how could he possibly possess any Fire God Power?
At that moment, a booming voice echoed, captivating everyone present—
"Please welcome the clan leader!"
A gray figure swept across the sky, and the air seemed to freeze. Ye Yang felt as if he could not move until a gray-robed elder landed steadily on the high platform, at which point he finally relaxed.
Ye Nantian's expression remained stern as he exhaled and said, "What a strong pressure! Clan Leader Peng Feng has likely reached Earth Level Nine!"
"Earth Level Nine?" Ye Yang asked again.
Ye Nantian nodded and whispered, "In this continent where martial arts are prevalent, levels are divided from one to nine. The clan leader Peng Feng you see is our Fire God Clan's strongest expert with Earth Level Nine strength. His mastery of Fire God Power has reached an extraordinary level!"
Ye Yang took a deep breath; indeed, that gray-robed elder exuded such overwhelming pressure that it felt as if it could suffocate him.
On the high platform, Peng Feng nodded slightly to signal that it could begin. A muscular middle-aged man stepped forward and announced, "The Fire God Ceremony for this year is starting. Please prepare to accept the Fire God Power trial, young members of the clan!"
As he spoke, he called out loudly, "Peng Family, Peng Yue'er, accept the trial!"
Before his voice faded, a flash of fire-red leaped onto the high platform, soaring gracefully like a dragonfly skimming the water. It was a slender and beautiful woman with a delicate face that seemed almost fragile. She gently swayed her skirt, revealing glimpses of her smooth, long legs.
Ye Yang's mind buzzed; this woman was truly stunning!
Beside Ye Yang, Ye Shuang whispered, "Brother, this woman is the beloved daughter of Clan Leader Peng Feng, Peng Yue'er. It is said that she has already reached Earth Level Three in strength and is an outstanding expert among the younger generation of the Fire God Clan. It seems she will definitely pass today's Fire God Power trial!"
"Oh..."
Ye Yang responded casually, his demeanor calm as if Peng Yue'er had nothing to do with him.
Ye Shuang looked surprised and asked, "Brother, don't you have any feelings about this?"
"Oh, why should I have feelings?"
"This... A year ago, Peng Yue'er was your childhood sweetheart. Have you really forgotten?"
Ye Yang paused for a moment and then smiled, "Is that so? What happened later? Did you break up?"
"Yes. Your Fire God Power has not progressed at all; in fact, there's no sign of it. So..." Ye Shuang huffed angrily, "The Peng Family is so snobbish that they deliberately distanced themselves from you. Even Peng Yue'er left you and got together with the new generation expert of the Peng Family, Peng Cheng. Those two are quite the pair!"
"Hehe..."
Ye Yang continued to smile calmly. This tranquil state of mind made Ye Shuang think that Ye Yang had truly reached some kind of enlightenment. In reality, Ye Yang's indifference stemmed from the fact that who Peng Yue'er was with had nothing to do with him at all.
On the high platform, Peng Yue'er gracefully approached the center of the altar where Li Zheng placed a piece of stone that was a mix of blue and red hues, looking remarkably solid.
"Firestone, one of the heirlooms of the Fire God Clan, can measure the concentration and intensity of Fire God True Qi. The stronger the Fire God Power, the more intense the reaction of the Firestone!" Ye Shuang explained.
Ye Yang continued to nod, his sword-like brows raised as he looked at Peng Yue'er on the stage.
The middle-aged man's gaze was filled with affection as he said, "Yue'er, place your hand on the Firestone and unleash your Fire God Power to the fullest. I will accurately assess your Fire God Power level!"
Peng Yue'er revealed a confident smile, placing one small hand on the stone. Suddenly, with a delicate shout, a gust of wind surged, her skirt billowing. Her long legs were accentuated even more, and flames began to emerge from her palm, leaving fiery marks on the Firestone. The stone erupted with a roar, igniting flames that soared three meters high!
"Haha, Peng Yue'er, Fire God Power Level Three!" the middle-aged man announced with a laugh.
Peng Yue'er clapped her hands and gracefully descended from the stage.
The middle-aged man continued loudly, "Peng Family, Peng Su, come up!"
As each young clan member tested their Fire God Power, the expressions of the clan members fluctuated—some were delighted while others were dejected. The appearance of a girl like Peng Yue'er, who achieved Level Three in Fire God Power at such a young age, naturally called for celebration among the family. However, not all surnames shared in that joy.
The middle-aged man announced one after another the levels of Fire God Power—
"Peng Family, Peng Su, Fire God Power Level One!"
"Peng Family, Peng Ying, Fire God Power Level One!"
"Cao Family, Cao Ren, Fire God Power Level Two!"
"Cao Family, Cao Hong, Fire God Power Level One!"
"Mi Family, Mi Ju, Fire God Power Level One!"
"Mi Long, Fire God Power Level Two!"
Finally, it was the turn of Ye Yang and Ye Shuang.
"Brother, I'm going first!"
Ye Shuang was called by name, greeted Ye Yang, and then leaped onto the high platform. This jump was three meters high, leaving Ye Yang stunned: "What a strong cousin!"
"Ye Family, Ye Shuang, Level One Fire God Power!"
With the announcement from the middle-aged man, Ye Shuang's level was revealed. He walked down the stage without any joy or sorrow; Level One was rather mediocre. Basically, anyone from the Fire God Clan with the Bloodline would have Level One Fire God Power.
"Ye Family, Ye Batian, come to the stage!"
The middle-aged man announced loudly while looking down at Ye Yang with disdain, clearly harboring hostility towards him.
Unaware of this, Ye Yang said nothing and stepped onto the high platform one step at a time, provoking laughter from the onlookers among his clan. Some even laughed maniacally: "The Fire God Clan is the family of the strongest Fire God Warriors. Who would have thought that someone would still be so useless after reaching adulthood? Hahaha!"
Ye Yang felt somewhat confused. After stepping onto the stage, he placed his hand on the Firestone.
The middle-aged man couldn't help but laugh mockingly and said, "Go ahead and exert yourself, young master of the Ye Family. I want to see what kind of ability this debauched person has!"
Ye Yang exerted himself but saw that the Firestone remained completely still. In fact, he felt no power surging within him, let alone Fire God Power.
Resolutely turning around, Ye Yang calmly walked down the steps.
"Ye Family, Ye Batian, not a trace of Fire God Power!"
"Ha ha ha!"
"Ha ha!"
"Ha..."
As the evaluation of the middle-aged man's level was announced, the venue erupted into laughter.
Ye Yang looked up at the laughing crowd and asked, "Is it strange that they have zero Fire God Power?"
Ye Shuang looked at Ye Yang with a puzzled expression and said, "Brother, in this world, having 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. Did you... not exert yourself?"
"I did exert myself; I used all my strength!" Ye Yang replied very seriously.
Turning around, Ye Nantian's face was dark as he silently left the grand ceremony. This time, his son's zero-level Fire God Power had completely crushed Ye Nantian's heart. He knew that from now on, the Ye Family would become a laughingstock of the Fire God Clan, and his son was destined to be a failure.
...
Ye Family, ancestral hall.
"Sigh..."
With a helpless sigh, Ye Nantian seemed to age significantly, his plump body appearing slightly hunched as he stood before the statue in the ancestral hall. Looking at Ye Yang, he said, "Overlord, I really didn't expect this. You must have been indulging in wine and women for far too long, to the point where you've exhausted the little Fire God Power you had left..."
He took out a roll of bright red cloth from his pocket, covered in densely packed small characters, resembling a book.
"I intended to pass this Fire God Technique to you today, but I didn't expect that you wouldn't even be able to gather a trace of Fire God Power..."
Ye Nantian looked at Ye Yang with resignation, unable to bring himself to blame him further. After all, this was not something Ye Yang could choose.
Who would have thought that Ye Yang stepped forward and extended his hand, saying, "Show me the Fire God Technique..."
"You don't have the Fire God Power, what use is it to you?"
Even so, Ye Nantian still handed the Fire God Technique to Ye Yang.
As Ye Yang opened the scroll, a warm surge of fiery energy flowed into his palm, invigorating him and causing him to secretly marvel: this scroll is indeed extraordinary!
Ye Nantian said solemnly, "The Fire God Technique is a secret art of the Fire God Clan. Over a thousand years ago, there was a prodigy from our clan who successfully cultivated the Fire God Technique. The first fierce general under Ancient Emperor Dayu was our ancestor. The last time I taught you the Fire God Technique was when you were fifteen, but unfortunately, you were frail and fond of women, and you never managed to cultivate it."
Ye Yang took a deep breath and said, "From now on, I want to change my name!"
"Oh? To what?"
"Ye Yang, courtesy name Zi Yu."
"Good!"
Ye Nantian appeared somewhat excited as he placed his hands on his son's shoulders and said, "I have been waiting for this day for a long time. Son, you are finally going to awaken from your decline!"
Ye Yang smiled lightly without saying much, simply focusing on the cultivation methods in the Fire God Technique as he sat cross-legged beneath the statue in the ancestral hall, concentrating on sensing the presence of that flicker of flame.
Ye Nantian looked closely at his son as if seeing him for the first time. The strong and robust muscles and the determined bright eyes of this new Ye Yang made Ye Nantian very happy.
To cultivate the Fire God Technique, the first step is to practice the Martial Arts Manual basics to generate Fire God True Qi.
Ye Yang sat in the ancestral hall for half a day and faintly felt strands of heat rising within him. Indeed, signs of Fire God True Qi were beginning to emerge!
When Ye Nantian came to visit in the evening, Ye Yang clenched his fists, and a surge of energy flowed through him, instantly surprising Ye Nantian, who laughed heartily and said, "Great! Son, you can finally cultivate the Fire God Technique!"
Ye Yang smiled and nodded, finding it amusing how his father was as joyful as a three-year-old child.
"Zi Yu, come here. It's time to show you something!" Ye Nantian said with a beaming face.
"Oh? What is it?"
"You'll see!"
Ye Nantian turned a statue on the wall, and an entrance appeared on the floor, revealing a hidden passageway.
Entering the cellar, a wave of intense fiery energy enveloped them, nearly overwhelming Ye Yang. However, Ye Nantian remained calm, his body radiating Fire God True Qi to resist the flames.
In the hall of the cellar, there was a stone platform displaying a Divine Weapon—a bright red Battle Axe. Ancient Oracle Bone Script characters floated along the axe handle like flames swirling around it, while the axe blade was menacingly sharp; anyone could tell how lethal it was.
Although Ye Yang had just arrived in this world, he could tell that this axe was extraordinary!
Ye Nantian held the Battle Axe with both hands and struggled to lift it. He smiled and said, "This is the Battle Axe—Radiant Sun, a priceless treasure of the Fire God Clan. It is passed down every ten years among families, and this decade happens to be in our Ye Family's hands. Radiant Sun contains the power of fire from heaven and earth and can help you rapidly enhance your Fire God Power. Son, for the next six months starting today, this Radiant Sun will belong to you. By spending time with Radiant Sun, your Fire God Power will advance by leaps and bounds!"
"Oh, really?" Ye Yang felt somewhat confused.
Ye Nantian set down Radiant Sun and patted his chest. "My strength was originally only Earth Level Three, but after obtaining Radiant Sun, I advanced two levels to Earth Level Five in just five years. This Radiant Sun Battle Axe is truly a treasure of the Fire God Clan!"
"Mm!"
Ye Yang nodded vigorously. "I'll start cultivating with Radiant Sun after dinner!"
"Good!"
The two left the secret room, only to see the butler running towards them from a distance.
"Sir, the Peng Family has arrived!"
"Oh?"
Ye Nantian raised his eyebrows and said, "Son, come with me to take a look!"
"Okay."
Ye Yang stood up and followed Ye Nantian outside, noticing that his steps felt more solid and steady. It seemed that this Fire God Technique truly had its mysteries!
In the reception hall, the white-haired Peng Feng sat there with a restrained aura. Behind him stood a beautiful young girl, her expression filled with arrogance; she was the talented girl Peng Yue'er, who possessed the third level of Fire God Power.
"Ye Nantian, it's time for you to hand over the artifact Radiant Sun," Peng Feng said after taking a sip of tea, getting straight to the point.
Ye Nantian snorted coldly. "Brother Peng Feng, it has been nine and a half years since it was our Ye Family's turn for Radiant Sun. Why should we hand it over to you?"
Peng Feng frowned but did not say anything. Instead, it was Peng Yue'er who stepped forward, looking at Ye Yang and said, "The Battle Axe Radiance can greatly enhance the cultivation speed of the Fire God Technique. Keeping it in the Ye Family is such a waste. Hmph, how can trash like you be worthy of possessing an artifact? You are even less deserving of being a Fire God Warrior!"
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