The stones were covered with ancient patterns, which were not carved by humans, but were formed naturally due to the burning of heavenly fire.
And right in the middle of the rock, there was a flame.
The flame was not big, only the size of a fist.
The color is pure white, almost transparent.
It burns quietly, neither too fast nor too slow, neither too hot nor too cold, like the first ray of light at the beginning of time.
David landed on a rock and walked towards the fireball.
With every step he took, his ultimate fire source shook a little more intensely.
With every step taken, the flames grew brighter.
When he approached it, it was already shining like a small sun.
David crouched and stretched out his right hand.
The moment his finger touched the fire, the whole world changed.
David found himself standing on a fiery red plain.
The sky was a fiery reddish orange, the earth churned with lava, and the air was filled with the smell of sulfur and fire.
But here there is no fear, no doom, just pure, natural, vibrant warmth.
There was a group of people on the plain.
No, it’s not a human, it’s a fire spirit.
Their bodies were formed from flames, their facial features blurred, but their general human form was still recognizable.
Some of them were running, some were playing, and some were practicing controlling fire.
And between them stood an old man.
The old man’s body was also formed from fire, but his fire was more refined and purer than the fire of other fire spirits.
His facial features were clearly visible: an aged face, sunken eyes, and a graying beard.
He stood there, like an ancient tree that had burned for millions of years, old but tough.
“Kids, look carefully.” The old man’s voice was like the sound of crackling fire, warm yet full of power.
He raised his right hand, palm facing up. A flame appeared in his palm, starting as a small flame, then slowly expanding, turning into a blooming lotus flower.
The lotus petals opened layer by layer, each one burning with different colored flames: dark red, orange yellow, golden white, and dark blue.
The fire spirits exclaimed in surprise.
“So beautiful!”
“Grandpa, teach us!”
The old man smiled and said, “Good, good, I will teach you everything.”
He kept the flaming lotus flower and began to teach the fire spirits.
We start with the most basic fire manipulation, teaching it bit by bit and demonstrating it over and over again.
The fire spirits studied very hard, and even though they were clumsy, everyone tried their best.
David stood aside, observing this scene, and a strange feeling rose in his heart.
This world, this place, these people he felt like he had seen them somewhere before.
But he had never been here before.
Time started to go faster.
Those fire spirits had grown up.
Their flames became more concentrated, and their control became more skilled.
Some learn to use fire to condense weapons, some learn to use fire to heal wounds, and some learn to use fire to sense the aura of all things.
One of these children is the most talented.
From a young age, he was able to control more fire than other children, and he learned the fastest.
What the old man taught him once, other children had to practice ten times, but he only needed to practice three times to master it.
He grows very fast.
From a toddler in the form of a fire spirit who learned to walk, he has grown into a young man full of enthusiasm.
The flames were dark red, more intense and fiercer than the flames of other fire spirits.
However, he was not satisfied.
“Grandpa, is there a stronger fire?” he asked.
The old man looked at him and remained silent for a long time.
“Yes,” said the old man, “but you are not old enough to learn.”
When can I start studying?
“When you understand what fire is.”
The boy didn’t understand.
He felt he understood fire very well; he could control it, condense it, and release it.
What else does he need to understand?
He started to solve it himself.
He left the plains and went into the wilderness.
The flames in the barren land were even more fierce and dangerous, but he didn’t care.
He devoured the flames of the barren land and absorbed them into his body.
The flame changed from dark red to yellow-orange, then from yellow-orange to golden white.
He became stronger.
However, he was still not satisfied.
He returned to the plains and found the old man.
FAQ Novel
Q: What significant event marks David’s departure?
A: Before leaving, David makes a solemn promise to Yunxi that he will return.
Q: How does David manage to descend into the fiery abyss?
A: He uses his chaotic power, which manifests as a purple light, to resist the extreme temperatures and the heavenly fire as he descends.
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