Seeing that Zhongli had finally figured it out, Jiang Yan nodded and said:
"Correct. The Fire Spirit Body is the precursor to the Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Body."
"In other words, only someone with the Fire Spirit Body has the qualifications to evolve into the Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Body."
Zhongli pursed his lips, his expression complicated. When he looked at Klee, it was as if he were staring at some monstrous aberration.
Klee, however, wasn't afraid. She tilted her head, studying Zhongli with bright curiosity.
She felt that this serious big brother in front of her seemed a little… overly worked up.
"Sect Master, we don't understand! What Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Body? What even is that?"
Alice was getting so anxious she could hardly sit still.
From the way Zhongli and Jiang Yan were acting, it was clear that Klee's talent was unimaginably good.
But…
This Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Body, she had never even heard of it!
If it had been something like a Primordial Sacred Body or Innate Dao Body, at least she could reference some cultivation novels.
But Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Body? It sounded domineering, yes, but what did it actually mean?
In her heart, Alice was thrilled.
Her precious little girl had a talent far beyond her own. Nothing could make her prouder than this.
Her daughter was a once-in-an-eternity, peerless prodigy!
Just listening to how Ancestor Xuanxi had ascended to the Immortal Realm made Alice realize how terrifying such a physique truly was.
But the real question was…
How could Klee evolve into it?
Even if Klee's Fire Spirit Body required the resources of an entire world to evolve, Alice would dive headfirst into the Sea of Quanta to find them.
A mother's determination for her child was something beyond imagination.
Seeing Alice's emotions rising, Jiang Yan decided not to keep them in suspense. He said gently:
"The Fire Spirit Body is one of the Five Element foundational physiques. Aside from it, there are others, like the Yi Wood Body and the Water Mist Body."
"On their own, these physiques are of average strength, but they are the most sought-after constitutions among the great sects of the cultivation world."
"Why? Because these physiques can grow."
"The Yi Wood Body can evolve into the Azure Emperor Longevity Body. Those who possess it can, with a single drop of blood, bring the dead back to life and regenerate flesh from bones."
"Their lifespan is ten times that of an ordinary cultivator of the same realm."
"In wood-element cultivation, their comprehension is unmatched—a gift of the heavens."
"Similarly, Klee's Fire Spirit Body can evolve into the Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Body."
"In ancient times, when Ancestor Xuanxi was traveling the starry seas in the Refining Spirit, Returning Void stage, he came across a world overrun by demons, where mortals suffered endlessly."
"Infuriated, Ancestor Xuanxi unleashed boundless divine fire with only a mid-Returning Void cultivation, burning that entire world into nothingness."
"Later, upon breaking through to the Union of Void and Dao, he awakened the Samadhi True Fire, capable of burning the heavens and boiling the seas."
"He ranked seventh on the Prodigy List."
"In just a thousand years, he broke through and ascended. After arriving in the Upper Realm's Mount Shu, he was given focused cultivation."
"In just ten great calamities, he became an Immortal."
"All of this, aside from his extraordinary comprehension, was thanks to the Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Body."
Pausing for a moment, Jiang Yan saw everyone gradually begin to understand, and continued:
"The Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Body is one of the Divine Bodies. Ordinary physiques are merely called special physiques."
"But among the strongest of those, they are recognized as Divine Bodies."
"And what makes the Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Body terrifying is this—once any one of the Five Element Divine Bodies awakens, there is a chance, through the cycle of mutual generation, to awaken the Five Element Holy Body."
"That is a true Holy Body, beyond the level of mere special physiques."
"Klee's Fire Spirit Body, with its potential to evolve into the Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Body, already makes her talent unparalleled beneath the heavens."
Alice hugged Klee and kissed her excitedly, then quickly looked at Jiang Yan.
"Sect Master, what must be done for Klee to awaken the Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Body? No matter what it takes, I'll do it!"
Jiang Yan shook his head softly.
"For ordinary sects, it would be absolutely impossible. But for a great sect, it's simple."
"To awaken the Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Body, the Fire Spirit Body must cultivate the Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Canon."
"This cultivation method is a top-tier immortal art, born of heaven and earth."
"According to records, five peerless techniques were born at the same time, and the Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Canon was one of them."
"To seize these arts, the great sects of the cultivation world once unleashed their full strength, nearly shattering the realm in the process."
"In the end, the sect masters themselves mediated, and all sects agreed to transcribe copies of the techniques before destroying the originals."
"Thus, within the top-tier sects of the cultivation world, all five methods are preserved."
"Mount Shu is no exception."
Jiang Yan's gaze deepened as he looked at Klee.
He wasn't exaggerating—everything was written in the jade talisman. He was simply repeating what it recorded.
As for the Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Canon…
The moment Klee's aptitude was revealed, the long-silent system had spoken:
"Teaching the Dao and accepting disciples."
"First disciple accepted."
"Reward: Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Canon, Pure World Glazed Bottle."
The Pure World Glazed Bottle was clearly a system-bestowed treasure. Its exact use could be tested later.
But the Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Canon?
Who else could it possibly be for?
In other words, the system was urging him to take Klee as his disciple immediately.
That alone showed just how heaven-defying her special physique was.
Collecting his thoughts, Jiang Yan raised his head to Alice and said softly:
"No need to be anxious. Since you're all entering Mount Shu, let's take it step by step."
…
After arranging Lisa, Alice, and Venti into their respective peaks and duties, Jiang Yan finally turned his gaze to the most important one—the little Klee.
The girl stood obediently by Alice's side, her big, round eyes sparkling with curiosity as she stared at him.
Even with Jiang Yan's steady mindset, he couldn't help but feel a swell of fondness.
"Klee, come here."
He beckoned. Alice patted her daughter's head gently, and Klee trotted over obediently.
Looking at her up close, Jiang Yan finally understood the true power of the world's most adorable creature.
This little one was clearly the Creator's most beloved treasure.
"Big brother, are you going to teach my mom how to make bombs?"
Alice looked a little embarrassed, but before she could speak, Jiang Yan chuckled:
"And do you want to learn, Klee?"
Klee nodded her little head vigorously.
"Yes! Klee likes bombs! Klee loves mommy! Klee wants to always be with mommy!"
"Big brother is a good person—he gave mommy time to rest!"
As she spoke, Klee happily pulled out a bouncing bomb and handed it to Jiang Yan.
"Sect Master…"
Zhongli looked at Klee with concern.
To give the sect master a bomb… if Xiao saw this, he'd probably explode on the spot.
"It's fine."
Jiang Yan waved it off and accepted the bomb.
Even if it were enhanced a thousandfold, it would be useless against him. Besides, Klee only wanted to give him a gift of thanks.
"Big brother, Klee wants to study with you too! If Klee becomes strong, she can help mommy solve lots and lots of problems, and then mommy can always stay with Klee!"
Her eyes glittered like stars as she looked up at him in anticipation.
Jiang Yan glanced at Alice and sighed softly:
"Elder Alice, the bond between you and Klee as mother and daughter is truly deep…"
Alice smiled with pride at her daughter.
Though she had little time to spend with her, no one could surpass her love for Klee.
"In that case…"
Jiang Yan's expression turned solemn as he looked at Klee.
"Klee, would you be willing to take me as your master, to become the Sect Master's personal disciple, and cultivate the Crimson Emperor's Heaven-Burning Canon?"
At that, Zhongli and the others all stirred.
Jiang Yan…
The Sect Master of Mount Shu…
Was actually going to personally accept a disciple!
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