[All requirements for the Reincarnation Saint profession have been eliminated.]
The two large words "Take Profession" shone like gold.
’This... is pretty damn satisfying.’ Su Chen swallowed. Collecting, fusing, and eliminating the requirements—it was all done in one smooth motion. All it took was a single thought, and he could take on the profession directly.
One of them even had a mandatory Tier Six requirement, but that was useless before the Great Venerable.
Unfortunately, since all requirements would be eliminated, he couldn’t use the Sly Fox Essence either.
’That would be getting a bit greedy.’ Su Chen was already growing impatient, but this clearly wasn’t the right place to take on the profession. He suppressed his excitement.
After pretending to commit the information to memory for long enough, he finally asked, "This Permanent Body Holy Profession... how many special professions does it require in total?"
"It requires a total of five special professions."
"So that means there’s only one left?" Su Chen thought for a moment, then pushed his luck. "Could you show me the requirements for the last profession, too?"
"I’m sorry, but the final profession has a mandatory Tier Seven requirement. That is far too distant for you. Please take on the prerequisite professions first," the Copper Spirit refused directly.
"Fine," Su Chen said, not particularly bothered. He was just curious. "Under normal circumstances, what’s the minimum number of professions needed to attempt a Melting Holy Profession?"
"That is also far too distant for you. However, I can tell you that to attempt a Melting Holy Profession, you need at least five."
’But the Blood Burner requires seven...’ Su Chen couldn’t help but think. He wanted to ask for more information about Holy Professions, but the Copper Spirit refused every time, citing that "it is far too distant for you."
With no other choice, Su Chen could only leave. He rubbed his fingers together, feeling impatient as he strode quickly down the main path, offering only cursory replies to any greetings.
He had just reached the port and was about to board his Flying Device when Su Chen noticed his Wristband flashing. It was a message from Chu Ran—
Something big has happened! Get over to Old Wei’s place, quick!
"Something big?" Su Chen raised an eyebrow. He remembered the last time this guy had called a special gathering just to show off his Star Amber Talent. He sent back a skeptical message, "What kind of ’something big’?"
"It’s about Qin Yun. The other Sects have decided on their next move. Old Jiang is on his way," Chu Ran quickly replied.
’Something about Qin Yun?’
Su Chen’s expression shifted slightly. It wouldn’t be too much of a detour anyway, so he decided to head to Wei Zhenghong’s Floating Island first.
This wasn’t a large gathering, just a small one. The only people there were Shen Yi’an, Wei Zhenghong, Zhao Ming, and Chu Ran.
He had barely exchanged a few pleasantries after arriving when Jiang Mufeng showed up.
Seeing that everyone was gathered, Jiang Mufeng couldn’t resist building the suspense. "Take a guess. The Royal Court and the Sects have been deliberating for days. What solution do you think they came up with?"
"Alright, Old Jiang, stop dragging it out. Just spit it out," Chu Ran said impatiently.
Jiang Mufeng clicked his tongue. "You’ll never guess. The location for the Peak Star Conference... is going to be our very own Bronze Sect."
Su Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly.
"The Peak Star Conference?" Chu Ran was momentarily stunned. "What does that have to do with Qin Yun?"
Shen Yi’an tapped his slender fingers on the armrest, lost in thought.
Wei Zhenghong, however, said in a low voice, "So this is the more ’gentle’ way of negotiating with us they came up with?"
"Exactly," Jiang Mufeng nodded. "If the other Sects and the people from the Royal Court arrived together abruptly, without any kind of buffer, the situation would be far too tense."
"Plus, this is also a way for them to show their stance—that the major Sects aren’t just helping the Royal Court target us."
"After all, for the Peak Star Conference, all the Star Seeds from the Sects and the Royal Court will be present. If they really wanted to fight, they wouldn’t do it with the Star Seeds around."
"I see," Chu Ran said, amazed.
Zhang Heng mused, "Looking at it this way, the other major Sects still have some sense. Even if Qin Yun knows the secret of the Lost Flame, or played some role in the Morning Star Tier death, they aren’t willing to be the Royal Court’s weapon."
"That’s right," Jiang Mufeng agreed. "According to Chairman Zhang, the Royal Court is somewhat dissatisfied with this solution, but the Four Great Sects have already decided, and the Ancient King has also agreed, so there’s nothing they can do."
"Haha, the Royal Court was up to no good. Good thing the other Sects are smart enough not to fall into their trap," Chu Ran couldn’t help but grin.
"Nonsense! How could you possibly fathom the wisdom of the Ancient Kings?" Wei Zhenghong snapped.
But the atmosphere among the group did relax considerably. Given the situation, it seemed that no matter how the matter with Qin Yun was handled, a major conflict was now unlikely.
"There might be another possibility," Shen Yi’an suddenly said, his voice low. "This is also a probe. Perhaps they want to come deep into our Sect to confirm the Ancient King’s physical condition. The recent disturbance with the Ancient King Stele attracted a lot of attention."
Hearing this, the recently uplifted atmosphere grew somber once more.
Jiang Mufeng gave a bitter smile. "Yes, my father suspects the same thing."
It was a solution that killed several birds with one stone. The Peak Star Conference would be held within the Bronze Sect, and the various Sects and the Royal Court would send their people.
They could use the conference as a pretext to soften the confrontational nature of their joint inquiry, avoid pushing the Bronze Ancient King too far, and on a deeper level, probe just how badly the Bronze Ancient King had been affected by the Flame Fire.
Different physical conditions would inevitably lead to different outcomes.
Zhao Ming couldn’t help but say, "It’s a bit early to say we’re safe, but having this solution is already a good thing."
The group chattered away, making all sorts of guesses.
’The Peak Star Conference...’ Su Chen listened quietly from the side. He had known about this grand event before, but now he was learning more specific details.
Participants had to be Professionals under the age of fifty. It wasn’t just for the Star Seeds of the Five Great Sects and the Royal Court; some factions from the Dust Star Sea, who were secondary to the Five Great Sects but still possessed Star Seeds, could also join.
There were even Divine Dawn Level Talent holders who, in every conference, would show up and walk all over the Star Seeds, causing a huge public stir.
The rewards were also substantial, provided by the Royal Court and the other Sects.
Things like access to the Creation Copper Heart, the right to use the Profound Celestial Instrument, or rare Potions from the Holy Cauldron Sect—all of it was genuinely good stuff.
"Still, last Peak Star Conference, all I could do was watch. But this time..." Wei Zhenghong clenched his fists, looking quite eager, but then his gaze fell on Shen Yi’an. He said with annoyance, "I almost forgot, we have someone here who’s already completed a Melting Holy Profession."
"The conference won’t actually be held for at least two more years. What’s your hurry?" Shen Yi’an shook his head faintly. "Besides, I’m not the only Tier Seven who has completed a Melting Holy Profession."
Su Chen listened for a bit longer, and once he was sure there was nothing else important, he made an excuse and left.
’The Peak Star Conference... To think they’d come up with a solution like this, it’s...’ Su Chen was amazed. Every development in this matter had been completely unexpected.
Returning to his Floating Island, he went straight to the training room. Su Chen took a moment to compose himself, then drew a deep breath, a ripple of anticipation in his eyes.
[Reincarnation Saint]! Take Profession!
Instantly, Su Chen felt a hot current surge through his body, an overstuffed sensation, as four-colored patterns of light suddenly flowed across his skin, circulating endlessly like the turning of the seasons.
Verdant green vines and tender buds broke through his skin, carrying the scent of damp earth. Then, crimson-gold flames erupted, scorching the air until it warped and searing the fine hairs on his body to ash.
Immediately after, frost-white ice crystals condensed with a bone-chilling cold, and icicles hung from between his fingers. This was quickly overlaid by profound-black snow patterns as a cold mist swirled around him and frost flowers bloomed at the tips of his hair.
"Hiss—" Su Chen sucked in a sharp breath. This process was anything but gentle. The four-colored patterns of light burrowed into his pores like living snakes, sinking into his limbs and buzzing at his joints, where they spun into four vortexes before gradually contracting and converging on his dantian.
Su Chen’s back arched, blue veins bulging and knotting beneath his skin. His muscles tightened and condensed inch by inch. As the seasonal chakras moved, his entire body felt as if it were being repeatedly forged by an invisible, immense force, his flesh and blood surging and rolling like ocean waves.
After a long while, the four vortexes converged and solidified in his dantian. The four-colored streams of light merged into a chaotic hue, becoming one with his body.
[Reincarnation Saint profession successfully acquired. Gained Professional Ability—Seasonal Chakras: Your Physical Strength is increased by 200%. Your Physical Strength recovery rate is increased by 300%, rising to 500% when your feet are on the ground.
You can unleash the chakras to reduce all consumption by 90% for a short period.]
In an instant, Su Chen felt as if he had grown roots into the ground. All the pain vanished, replaced by an indescribable sense of fullness, as if his power was now inexhaustible and endless.