NOVEL WEB Ch. 16
Chapter 16: The Fire Source Rule of the Sunflame Wielder
In the breakfast shop, Jiang He downed the bowl of spicy soup in one gulp.
He wiped his mouth, and upon seeing White Crane drooling beside him, he suddenly felt much more at ease.
Refreshing!
Let his future self truly understand what was called the right to privacy!
Just as he was in high spirits, a conversation at a nearby table caught his attention.
“...Someone died last night over at Yuteng Road, did you hear?”
“I know, I heard it was two kids, died kneeling on the ground, it was miserable. No idea who did it, way too cruel.”
“I’ve got inside information. The Public Security Office investigated all night but couldn’t find the killer. What they did find out was that those two kids weren’t clean—they stole, they X’d, even killed someone before... Because the victim was an unawakened woman, they covered it up with Transcendent abilities, so it didn’t draw attention.”
“Damn, those were kids? … Retribution, huh.”
“The Public Security Office thinks so too, right now they suspect it was a revenge killing.”
Hearing the conversation at the side, Jiang He’s smile vanished.
Because of the future White Crane had spoken of, he was now extremely sensitive to these kinds of murder cases—especially those involving Transcendents—
Transcendent abilities, killing, revenge.
It was as if the future of collapsing order and rampaging Transcendents from White Crane’s mouth was gradually stepping into reality.
Jiang He’s mood grew heavy.
White Crane’s voice sounded in his mind: “This is just the beginning. As long as Transcendents exist, this kind of event cannot be eradicated, and will instead gradually become the norm.”
“If you don’t want Uncle Cui and the others to become victims of such events... then there’s only one road—to become stronger.”
“Mm.”
The good mood from before was shattered by the murder case.
After finishing breakfast, Jiang He went to school with Chi Zhilei. Along the way, he didn’t pay much attention to what she was saying, only replying perfunctorily now and then.
At 7:51 a.m., the two arrived at school.
Wei Sheng had been waiting for some time and led the two of them to the playground.
Beside the playground was a special training ground made from fireproof material—the same one Du Lingwei had used during training two days ago.
Once they arrived, Wei Sheng explained.
“The Fire Controller profession you want to transfer into requires meeting three conditions.”
“One: your Transcendent energy level must not be lower than G-rank.”
“Two: a 【Flame Envoy】 or 【Sunflame Wielder】 must consume their own fire source to condense a fire seed for you to refine.”
“Three: you must control the fire seed, merge fire seeds, and strengthen the blaze...”
“Because the intensity of the first fire seed absorbed by a Fire Controller will affect the future power of their flames, Principal Zhong spent special effort yesterday to condense a dedicated fire seed for you.”
“I’ve already notified Principal Zhong, she’s on her way to help you refine the fire seed.”
“Understood.”
Jiang He nodded, but what he thought inside was—this ritual was way too similar to the requirements for a Rumor Bearer.
No wonder White Crane said that the 【Rumor Bearer】 profession he created was nothing more than a crude imitation of Principal Zhong’s...
“You think it’s only that?”
White Crane’s voice echoed in his mind.
He stood in front of Jiang He and transmitted: “Teacher Wei didn’t tell you... of course, he doesn’t know either. The Sunflame Wielder series profession contains a hidden rule—【Fire Source Rule】.”
“The first fire seed a Transcendent absorbs—whoever’s fire source it came from, from that moment on, the Transcendent’s own fire source will be bound under the control of that origin. This connection doesn’t weaken with advancement, it only deepens.”
“Even if they become an A-rank Transcendent, as long as the fire seed’s origin wills it, their fire source can be seized, even detonated, engulfing them in flames.”
“...What?!”
Jiang He was shocked, nearly failing to keep his expression in check.
The Sunflame Wielder series profession actually had such a rule?
Didn’t this mean that every Transcendent who transferred into Fire Controller was essentially wearing wedding clothes for the origin of their fire seed—that is, for Teacher Zhong?
Even their life and death rested in Teacher Zhong’s whim?
Who would dare transfer then?!
“What else did you expect? All Transcendence has a price. You thought others were so kind, to share the professions they created with you for free?”
White Crane sneered: “Free is often the most expensive.”
“...” Jiang He suddenly no longer wanted to transfer into Fire Controller.
But since the matter had already been spoken of, he couldn’t suddenly cancel for no reason.
Moreover, since White Crane hadn’t stopped him before, it meant he had a solution.
Jiang He looked at White Crane.
Sure enough, White Crane curved his lips: “But, you’re an exception—”
“Right now, Teacher Zhong doesn’t know that above the Fire Source Rule of the 【Sunflame Wielder】, there exists the S-rank profession 【Blazing Red Lotus】, the true master of fire.”
“It can replace fire seeds, claiming all sources of fire for itself.”
“I, precisely, am the only 【Blazing Red Lotus】 of this era.”
“I can not only help temper your fire seed, strengthening your fire source, but also, since I am a Heroic Spirit you summoned, I don’t have the ability to control your fire source...”
“This way, you step outside the rule itself, becoming a free Fire Controller without restrictions.”
“What’s more...”
White Crane’s gaze carried a trace of mockery.
“If you transfer into 【Blazing Red Lotus】 first, you might even counter the fire source, reducing Teacher Zhong into nothing but a fire slave.”
“Damn, that’s fierce.”
“So that’s how it is...”
Jiang He exhaled in relief.
With his future self here, the profession’s hidden dangers could be eliminated, while also strengthening his fire source.
This way, Fire Controller became a powerful profession without drawbacks.
He truly could transfer.
As for countering the fire source, he and Teacher Zhong had no grievances.
Besides, according to the people of Zhongzhou City, Principal Zhong, already a peak A-rank Transcendent, would break through to S-rank in just a few years.
How could he possibly transfer before Teacher Zhong?
“Naive.”
White Crane could guess Jiang He’s thoughts. He slightly shook his head without saying more.
Just a child who hadn’t grown up.
After experiencing more, he would naturally understand.
...
Not long after, a woman with blazing red hair arrived at the school playground.
Truth be told, even after hearing so much from White Crane, looking at Zhong Honglian’s gentle expression, Jiang He couldn’t summon much dislike.
Although she had left a back door in the 【Sunflame Wielder】 profession, it wasn’t incomprehensible—no one wanted the student they trained to one day turn into a blade aimed at themselves.
As long as she didn’t use this ability, then the so-called Fire Source Rule could be regarded as nonexistent.
Moreover...
Jiang He’s gaze fell behind Zhong Honglian.
A red-haired girl followed alongside her.
That was... Du Lingwei!
“Student Jiang He, sorry to keep you waiting,” Zhong Honglian said. “This is Du Lingwei, also your classmate in the advanced class.”
“The Fire Controller profession requires a constant supply of fire seeds to advance... I don’t have much time. After your transfer, Du Lingwei may replace me in condensing fire seeds for you to upgrade your profession.”
“Hello,” Du Lingwei greeted.
Before Jiang He could respond, Chi Zhilei leapt forward, raising her hand high.
“Teacher Zhong, I’m a Flame Envoy, I can also help Student Jiang He condense fire seeds!”
“With that little fire source of yours...” Zhong Honglian chuckled helplessly.
“I don’t care, I can still help! You can’t leave me out!” Chi Zhilei clung to Zhong Honglian’s arm, pouting.
Zhong Honglian was helpless under her pestering, finally nodding: “Alright, alright, you can all help together.”
“Hehe.” Chi Zhilei let go, smiling at Jiang He: “Let’s begin your transfer!”
Jiang He nodded awkwardly: “Okay...”
In a place beyond his sight, White Crane looked at that familiar figure. He gently touched the scar on his neck and lowered his gaze.