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Chapter 25: Chapter 13: Blazing Heart Fire, Clan Scions

Fire is the origin of human civilization and the most violent force between Heaven and Earth. More than that, it is the power of creation itself—a Supreme Technique for refining all things on the path of Cultivation.

Alchemy requires fire, as does Artifact Refining. Even tempering one’s Flesh Body and Purifying the Body and Marrow are impossible without the aid of flames.

By using wood to fuel a fire and then using the flames to refine Spiritual Qi, Jiang Xuan’s efficiency in creating Magical Power far surpassed his previous method of simply infusing it with his qi and blood, multiplying his output several times over.

Furthermore, by using his Cyan Glaze Sword as a catalyst to draw in the massive amount of surrounding Wood Qi, Jiang Xuan managed to refine a superhuman amount of Magical Power in an incredibly short time, far exceeding his usual daily output.

Even better, his Mirror of Clarity (Observing Oneself) had already located all nine acupoints around his heart. As a result, none of the refined Magical Power would go to waste—he could even nurture several acupoints at once.

That was his plan, and he executed it. Using this method, Jiang Xuan managed to nurture even more acupoints in the second half of his morning practice than he had in the first.

’Four, plus the three near my liver... that makes seven.’

And yet, despite having opened so many acupoints, Jiang Xuan’s face showed no trace of joy. It was a mask of bitterness.

’I miscalculated. I never expected that using wood to fuel the fire would trigger such a violent reaction.’

Opening acupoints was certainly a cause for celebration, but the flames he had just used were no Mortal Fire. It was a Heart Fire, ignited with his own qi and blood, and it had been blazing away at the very core of his heart.

This scorching Heart Fire was a supreme tool for refining Spiritual Qi, but it was also a bottomless pit of energy consumption.

In a matter of moments, the qi and blood in his body had been incinerated.

Worse, because the heart is the foundation of one’s qi and blood, the fire burning within it had drained a massive amount of his life force, causing minor damage to his very constitution.

This was plain to see from his current condition.

Haaa...

The moment he stopped cultivating, waves of darkness washed over his vision. His face was ashen, utterly devoid of color.

On top of that, the absence of qi and blood left his muscles and bones feeling utterly drained of strength. Even lifting a hand felt like a monumental effort.

His breathing was hoarse and shallow, like a man who had been bedridden for years with consumption. Every breath sent a dull, throbbing ache through his chest.

COUGH, COUGH...

’This is a problem. This kind of deficit can’t be restored with just one afternoon of rest. My evening practice is going to suffer.’

The severe repercussions from a single session were naturally frustrating for Jiang Xuan. Fortunately, it wasn’t all bad news.

Thanks to Unity of Man and Sword and Spiritual Clarity, further supplemented by the buff from Heart・Sincerity (Sword), Jiang Xuan was able to pour almost his entire Heart Spirit into practicing the One Qi Sword Technique. With a heart sincere to the blade, his comprehension of the Sword Dao deepened. After a single morning of practice, his progress in the One Qi Sword Technique had skyrocketed by several hundred points.

You have practiced the One Qi Sword Technique. Cultivation Technique progress +13.

You have comprehended the relationship between the liver and wood, gaining insight into the mysteries of the One Qi Sword Technique. Your Cultivation Technique progress +72.

You have understood the mutual-generation cycle of wood and fire, heart and liver. Your Cultivation Technique progress +117.

You...

When the stream of notifications subsided, Jiang Xuan’s progress in the One Qi Sword Technique had reached: Second Realm Proficient (619/4000).

’As expected of a Purple Treasure Level class. With the buffs from my two passive abilities, I can already be considered a genius of the Sword Dao. What others see as an insurmountable obstacle—reaching Minor Success with the One Qi Sword Technique—is no real hurdle for me. I can push it to the Minor Achievement Realm in ten days, tops.’

This rate of progress obviously wouldn’t be enough for the first round of assessments, but Jiang Xuan never believed the Daoist School would only have a single round.

’The second round of assessments is when this Sword Technique will really get to shine.’

Haaa...

While looking at his attribute panel, Jiang Xuan clutched his chest, gasping for breath against the throbbing pain.

Just as he thought it would take him at least a few minutes to recover, a concerned voice suddenly spoke up beside him.

"Brother Jiang, are you alright?"

The sudden voice made Jiang Xuan glance to the side, where he saw Dong Hao approaching.

Without waiting for a response, Dong Hao rushed forward. He steadied Jiang Xuan’s weak body with one arm and began half-supporting, half-guiding him toward his own seat.

As they walked, he advised with genuine concern, "Brother Jiang, you must never be so reckless in your practice again. Losing too much qi and blood can cause permanent damage to your physical foundation."

"Even now, you need some serious nourishment. Luckily, I brought some Three Elements Rejuvenating Soup today. It’s the best for replenishing depleted Vitality, and it tastes fantastic. You’re in for a treat, Brother Jiang."

"Uh..." Dong Hao’s insistence on taking him to eat Spiritual Cuisine made Jiang Xuan feel both awkward and deeply resistant.

What had happened to his father made Jiang Xuan afraid to casually accept kindness from others. ’When you take too much from a Cultivation Family, you might just have to pay it back with your life.’

With this past lesson in mind, Jiang Xuan struggled slightly and refused him outright. "Brother Dong, thank you for your kindness, but there’s no need. I’m fine... COUGH, COUGH..."

Jiang Xuan’s stubborn refusal left Dong Hao momentarily speechless, but it only strengthened his resolve.

In truth, seeing Jiang Xuan injured made him secretly pleased—if Jiang Xuan were perfectly fine, how would he get an opportunity to indebt him with a favor?

And Jiang Xuan’s refusal only made it clearer to him: this was a man of strong principles.

And a person like that was the perfect target for someone like Dong Hao, who hailed from a merchant Noble Family, to indebt with a favor.

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