As he spoke, he opened the Fire Shield
book again, his gaze slowly sweeping across the pages, his expression growing more serious.
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After a moment, he closed the manual, placing both
books together on the stone table, his tone carrying a sincere reminder: "However, this Fire Shield Technique, although it is a fire-based defensive spell, has obvious weaknesses."
"Its defensive strength is insufficient, only able to withstand attacks from ordinary early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators and low-level spell attacks. If it encounters a full-force attack from a mid-stage or higher Foundation Establishment cultivator, or a bombardment of high-level spells, this Fire Shield Technique is utterly vulnerable."
Elder Qingxuan paused, then added, "You've just broken through to Foundation Establishment, your foundation is still shallow, and you need a powerful defensive spell to protect yourself."
"This Fire Shield Technique's defense is too weak. Why don't you return to the Scripture Pavilion and exchange it for a native-based defensive spell?"
Elder Qingxuan's words were sincere, entirely out of concern for the sect's disciples.
He had spent years guarding the Scripture Pavilion, witnessing countless disciples stumble on their cultivation paths due to inappropriate spell choices.
However, Qin Changsheng remained unmoved by Elder Qingxuan's sincere suggestion.
Ordinary cultivators practicing the Fire Shield Technique might indeed have weak defenses, as the elder stated. However, he possessed a golden-attribute fire-type spell, capable of reducing damage from mid-to-high-level fire spells;
Furthermore, the [Flame Amplification] trait enhanced the Fire Shield Technique's energy condensation speed and defensive strength. Even this seemingly ordinary Fire Shield Technique, with the golden-attribute's enhancement, possessed defensive power far exceeding other spells.
For him, the Fire Shield Technique was by no means a weakness.
Therefore, Hu Nan merely bowed slightly: "Thank you for your guidance, Elder Qingxuan. However, this disciple has an extremely high innate affinity for fire-type spells and prefers the path of fire cultivation."
Elder Qingxuan gently shook his head, a faint hint of regret on his face.
He meant well, but since Hu Nan had already made up his mind, he didn't want to persuade him further.
The path of cultivation requires personal choice; the advantages and disadvantages can only be truly understood through personal experience. No amount of advice from others will be effective if one doesn't listen.
"Enough," Elder Qingxuan waved his hand, his tone returning to calm. With a flick of his wrist, he channeled a wisp of spiritual energy into the two manuals, leaving a faint sect mark, before handing them back to Hu Nan.
"Since your mind is made up, then so be it. Remember, cultivating techniques requires patience and gradual progress. Even if you prefer fire-based techniques, you must also consider your own foundation. Don't let stubbornness lead you astray."
"Return these two manuals to the Scripture Pavilion in one month!"
Qin Changsheng, controlling Hu Nan, quickly accepted the manuals with both hands, bowing respectfully once more.
Elder Qingxuan nodded slightly, saying nothing more. He closed his eyes again to meditate, his aura returning to its previous calm and restrained state, as if he had reverted to his previous aloof demeanor, no longer paying any attention to Hu Nan.
Qin Changsheng, controlling Hu Nan, carefully put the two manuals into his storage bag, bowed to Elder Qingxuan again, and then walked away into the distance.
Elder Qingxuan's gaze followed Hu Nan's departing figure.
Even after Hu Nan's figure disappeared, Elder Qingxuan's gaze remained fixed on that direction.
A mysterious, unfathomable light flashed in his eyes.
The light was faint, seemingly tinged with regret, expectation, and a hint of unfathomable mystery.
After an unknown amount of time, Elder Qingxuan slowly regained his senses.
He slowly raised his hand and carefully pulled a book from the wide sleeve of his Daoist robe.
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Elder Qingxuan turned to a blank page, then took out a bamboo pen from his robes. Dipping the tip in a little thick ink, he paused slightly, and with each stroke, the characters, clear and powerful, slowly fell onto the paper: Hu Nan cultivates the Fire Serpent Technique and the Fire Shield Technique.
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Outer courtyard.
Qin Changsheng took out the Fire Serpent Technique and the Fire Shield Technique from his storage bag and began to cultivate.
Ordinary people cultivating the Fire Serpent Technique must carefully guide spiritual energy into their bodies, refining it step by step; the slightest carelessness will cause spiritual energy to become disordered.
Qin Changsheng, however, was completely different. He possessed the golden attribute [Fire-type Spells], an attribute that granted him an innate affinity for fire, giving him unparalleled control and absorption of fire-type spiritual energy.
Spiritual energy entered his body without conscious guidance, automatically flowing through his meridians to his dantian, rapidly transforming into his own spiritual power. Then, following the cultivation method of the Fire Serpent Technique, it circulated back to his dantian.
In just half an hour, Qin Changsheng had mastered the basic techniques of the Fire Serpent Technique, already able to condense tiny flames in his hands. This speed far surpassed the days or even months of arduous training required by ordinary cultivators.
It should be noted that even some geniuses often need several days to even begin to draw upon fire-type spiritual energy when first practicing the Fire Serpent Technique, let alone condense flames. But Qin Changsheng, with the blessing of the golden attribute, traversed a smooth path in his cultivation, absorbing spiritual energy, circulating his inner energy, and condensing spells—every step was astonishingly fast.
"Drink!" Qin Changsheng shouted, his eyes snapping open, a crimson glint flashing in them. His hand shot forward.
In an instant, the flames swirling in his hand surged, transforming into a half-foot-long crimson fire serpent. The serpent was engulfed in raging flames, its scales clearly visible, its mouth spitting out scorching tongues of fire that hissed and burned.
The surrounding air distorted and burned, even the leaves on the nearby leaves curled slightly, seemingly unable to withstand the intense heat.
The power of this Fire Serpent Technique far exceeded the basic level. The fire serpents that ordinary cultivators condensed for the first time were weak and thin, with limited burning power.
But the fire serpent Qin Changsheng condensed was not only larger and more lifelike, but its fire elemental power was several times stronger. Even a hard piece of bluestone, licked by this fire serpent, would instantly be scorched black, or even shatter.
Qin Changsheng gazed at the stones burned by the Fire Serpent Technique not far away, feeling quite pleased.
He could clearly feel that the golden inscription not only accelerated his cultivation speed but also subtly amplified the power of the Fire Serpent Technique, giving this ordinary fire-based spell a completely different combat strength.
He had only just begun practicing, yet it was already more powerful than the Fire Serpent Technique of those who had reached the Great Completion or even Perfection levels.
After mastering the Fire Serpent Technique, Qin Changsheng turned his attention to the cultivation method for the Fire Shield Technique.
He quickly discovered that the Fire Shield Technique was even easier to cultivate than the Fire Serpent Technique.
Without any conscious control, fire-based spiritual energy flowed smoothly through his meridians, steadily integrating into the cultivation method.
For ordinary people, cultivating the Fire Shield Technique is extremely mentally taxing, requiring precise control over the density and rhythm of spiritual energy. The slightest deviation will prevent the formation of a complete fire shield, and even if it is managed, it will dissipate instantly. It often takes a month to even reach the basics.
However, with the blessing of the golden inscription, Qin Changsheng's cultivation path was unimpeded. The refining of spiritual energy, the circulation of the cultivation technique, and the formation of the fire shield all proceeded smoothly and at an astonishing speed.
In less than half an hour, Qin Changsheng slowly opened his eyes, a flash of golden light in them, and then he uttered a low shout: "Condense!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly raised his palm upwards, and the crimson fire-type spiritual energy surrounding him instantly surged, rapidly gathering in his palm, layering and compressing, until in an instant, a four-foot square, entirely crimson fire shield was formed.
The fire shield, its surface ablaze with faint flames, its veins clearly defined, seemingly woven from countless tiny fire patterns. It emanated a powerful and intense aura, hovering steadily before Qin Changsheng, exuding an aura of unbreakable solidity.
Qin Changsheng's gaze sharpened. He raised his hand and swung a palm at a half-person-high blue stone beside him. The stone, propelled by the force, hurtled towards the fire shield with a muffled thud.
The expected collapse of the fire shield did not occur. Instead, the blue stone was instantly scorched black by the flames, then shattered with a crack, sending fragments flying. The fire shield merely trembled slightly, its flames dimming slightly before returning to its original state, hovering steadily without damage.
Qin Changsheng was delighted. He had seen many low-grade Xuan-level defensive magic artifacts, their defensive capabilities, while sturdy, were far inferior to the fire shield he had just conjured.
This fire shield can not only withstand physical impacts, but also burn enemies with its own flames. Its defensive strength far exceeds that of ordinary low-grade Xuan-level defensive magic weapons. Obviously, this is another surprise brought about by the golden attribute.