My Future Refreshes Weekly

Chapter 17: The Second S-rank Profession, The Broken Tranquility!

Jiang He stood before Zhong Honglian, but his peripheral vision couldn’t help drifting to the side.

It was Du Lingwei!

A top-level genius, the Star of Central State, the goddess of the entire school’s male students!

If any student in No.1 High liked reading web novels, then the image of a “school beauty” in those stories would undoubtedly be filled in with Du Lingwei’s figure… she was practically the perfect symbol in the hearts of the boys!

Jiang He had never once thought that one day, he would actually be able to stand by her side.

Even more, according to Teacher Zhong’s words, in the future it would be Du Lingwei who replaced her, helping him condense his fire seed…

Amazing, Teacher Zhong! Fire Controller was the best Transcendent profession in the world, no arguments accepted!

Come to think of it, could the “she” that White Crane had spoken of be none other than Du Lingwei?

“Don’t get distracted.”

Zhong Honglian spoke, raising her hand to knock him lightly on the forehead.

Jiang He awkwardly and nervously pulled back his wandering thoughts, bringing into play the effect of his 【Focus】 specialty, concentrating his attention on the wisp of flame before him.

It was a bean-sized golden flame, its glow soft and not dazzling, its heat not particularly scorching.

This was the “fire seed.”

What Jiang He needed to do was to touch and control it with his spirit power, then completely absorb it.

Through this, he would ignite his own spiritual flame, forming a “fire source.”

For a newly awakened low-rank Transcendent, this was quite difficult, requiring prior tempering of the spirit for a period of time, or a talent related to fire control.

But Jiang He had already advanced to F-rank, and his Spirit stat had even broken past 40 points!

Although he had not yet reached the level of interfering with reality through spirit alone, he was already able to freely manipulate his spirit, forming a power that could temporarily separate from his body.

Using this power, he touched the fire seed before him, and immediately felt a warmth.

The golden flame turned into a streak of fire, swiftly surging toward his face, flowing into his eyes.

In just a few seconds, golden light flickered in Jiang He’s pupils, as if flames were burning within them.

“Very good.”

Zhong Honglian nodded in approval.

She knew Jiang He had already advanced to F-rank, and that his spirit power had greatly increased, but the speed at which he ignited his fire source still far exceeded her expectations.

This did not resemble an F-rank Transcendent at all—rather, it seemed as if he possessed a fire-related talent.

“It seems you have quite a good fire talent.” Zhong Honglian said.

“Yeah!” Chi Zhilei’s eyes shone as she exclaimed in wonder: “Back then, I spent several hours and failed four or five times before finally succeeding in igniting my fire source… you’re way too amazing!”

“…Maybe it’s just your problem.” Du Lingwei muttered.

“Xiaowei!!” Chi Zhilei, looking both indignant and exasperated, pounded her shoulder once.

Jiang He smiled shyly and kept quiet, but inside, he had realized something—

That was just now the effect of the 【Rumor Bearer】’s specialty, 【Universal Lingual Intuition】.

When he touched the fire seed with his spirit, it was as if he sensed its “emotions,” and following the “rhythm” of the flame, guided it to ignite his own fire source…

In that process, it felt as if he had achieved a kind of “communication” with the flame.

This communication was not realized through “words,” but through an indescribable sense…

Was this “lingual intuition”?

The “emotions” and “rhythm” just now—was that the “language” of fire?

Jiang He seemed to finally understand White Crane’s meaning.

What 【Universal Lingual Intuition】 brought him was not merely a simple amplification of Word-Spirit effects, but a channel to communicate with all things in existence.

Through this intuition, he could perceive and understand many things he had previously had no concept of.

“This specialty isn’t so simple… I can explore it more in the future…”

Jiang He brought his attention back to reality.

Refining the fire seed and igniting the fire source was only the second condition.

To change profession into Fire Controller, he needed to continue absorbing fire seeds, strengthening his fire source’s power.

Otherwise, not only would he fail to change profession, but the already ignited fire source would also extinguish over time.

That was the third condition.

“I still have two more fire seeds here. Try using your fire source to absorb them.”

Zhong Honglian flicked her fingers, sending out two small flames, then said: “Lingwei, Zhilei, you two also try condensing fire seeds to cooperate with Jiang He’s absorption.”

The two girls extended their hands, threads of flame emerging in their palms, quickly forming into fire seeds.

Du Lingwei’s fire seed was far more vigorous, faint red light swirling around it like a red lotus, her expression also rather relaxed.

Chi Zhilei, however, struggled much harder, and the fire seed she condensed appeared far weaker.

Still, aside from the initial fire seed influencing the strength of the flame, subsequent fire seeds only served to provide energy to the fire source—since the Fire Controller’s own flame was like water without a spring, it would diminish with time and use, even extinguishing.

Thus, aside from quantity, the fire seeds’ quality held no impact.

Jiang He released his spirit, guiding and absorbing these flames, fusing them into his own fire source.

The golden fire in his eyes surged ever stronger.

The Fire Controller’s ritual was finally complete.

【Ritual Complete, Profession Unlocked】

【Profession: Fire Controller】

【Rating: C】

【Profession Specialty: Fire Command】

【Profession Skill Tree: Fire Control, Fire Resistance.】

【Requirement: (Achieved, Transfer Possible)】

Jiang He decisively chose to transfer.

As the power of flame flowed through his body, he successfully transferred to Fire Controller, gaining 1 skill point, and awakening the corresponding profession specialty.

【Fire Command—You can control flames with your mind, greatly enhancing your mastery of fire.】

The Fire Command talent only granted the ability to manipulate fire, not the ability to 【create】 fire.

Therefore, for a Fire Controller to use this specialty, they either needed a talent that could release flames, or they had to extract fire from their own fire source.

Jiang He raised his palm, his thoughts stirring.

A thin thread of flame drilled out from beneath his skin, like a tiny fire dragon, circling and darting in his palm a few times before silently dissipating.

This was not a Word-Spirit talent, but a Transcendent power brought by the profession itself.

“Teacher Zhong, I succeeded!”

Jiang He exclaimed excitedly.

This was his third Transcendent profession, and at the same time, his second S-rank profession path!

Excluding 【Basic】 and 【Advancement】, a Transcendent could obtain up to four different professions.

Set a small goal first: transfer into four S-rank paths, max out growth!

“Not bad.” Zhong Honglian revealed a faint smile, then said: “Since you’ve just transferred, absorb more fire seeds, and try not to let your fire source extinguish. Lingwei, Chi…”

Before she could finish her sentence, Zhong Honglian’s expression suddenly changed.

Several teachers and students by the edge of the field hardly had time to react, only feeling a scorching light flare violently, flooding their vision, forcing them to shut their eyes from the sting.

In their ears came a deafening boom, along with Zhong Honglian’s furious voice echoing across the entire campus.

“Courting death!”

The sudden upheaval left Du Lingwei, Chi Zhilei, and even Wei Sheng bewildered and lost.

Only Jiang He understood in his heart. Eyes closed, fists clenched.

It was finally here…

The Arc Light Organization!

Near Jiang He and the others.

White Crane was unaffected by the blazing light, a playful smile on his lips as he looked up toward the sky.

There, in the sky, a mysterious figure wearing a jet-black mask pointed a single hand toward the ground, seemingly releasing an invisible power.

On the ground, golden flames surged upward, like a blazing sun rising from the field, transforming into a torrent of fire flowing back into the sky.

The two forces clashed together, bursting into countless sparks of golden flame.

Almost at the same moment.

Far away, in the direction of Central State City’s downtown, another flash of light appeared, followed by a shockwave spreading with a roar.

At this moment, the tranquility of Central State City was completely shattered!