Battle Through the Heavens: I can solidify the talents of all things

The book in my consciousness was updated with information in a timely manner:

[Flame Mastery - Beginner (1/100): Mastery of flames has reached an extremely high level; with the slightest thought, one can wield fire with effortless precision. The speed of absorbing and refining fire-attribute energy is greatly increased; resistance to fire and fire-attribute energy attacks is greatly enhanced. Fire elemental affinity is slightly increased.]

Fire element affinity?

Xiao Qing read this new term aloud in his mind.

He subconsciously touched his chin, the flames in his eyes gradually fading, replaced by deep thought.

This no longer seems to be a simple matter of manipulation and resistance enhancement...

Affinity means that Xiao Qing's relationship with the fire element, a fundamental energy between heaven and earth, has undergone a completely new change!

Closer, more harmonious, even...

It makes it easier to understand its "emotions" and "laws"!

Is this... a promotion in rank?

Xiao Qing quickly realized that the changes brought about by this advancement were far more miraculous than he had imagined.

This is not just an accumulation of quantity, but a qualitative leap, opening a door to something even more mysterious for Xiao Qing!

Xiao Qing focused his mind on his body and examined it briefly. He was both surprised and delighted.

His cultivation level, along with the breakthrough in his [talent], was also raised to the level of a three-star Dou Zhe!

The battle aura vortex had grown a full circle larger than before, and its rotation speed was much faster. The battle aura contained within it had undergone a significant leap in both quantity and quality.

What delighted Xiao Qing even more was that the two-star cultivation level that had been forcibly boosted did not feel unstable or weak at all! On the contrary, it was extremely refined, with a foundation as solid as if he had cultivated it step by step on his own, or even better!

Each wisp of battle qi flowing through the meridians carries a sense of full power, circulating smoothly without any sense of obstruction.

What a pleasant surprise!

Xiao Qing couldn't help but smile slightly.

Xiao Qing carefully assessed his current true strength.

Although he was only a three-star Dou Zhe, Xiao Qing could directly sense that with his pure Dou Qi far exceeding that of his peers, as well as his newly transformed spiritual talent [Flame Control], he was confident that even against a Dou Shi powerhouse who could condense a Dou Qi veil, he could fight head-on for several moves without being at a disadvantage!

Although the gap between a Fighter and a Fighter is not as vast as the later major realms, the difference is still significant!

Whether it's the total amount and recovery speed of battle qi, or the application of battle qi, a battle master is superior to a battle practitioner.

Xiao Qing knew perfectly well that his current advantage lay in the quality of his battle qi and his ultimate control over flames, which was enough to bridge the gap between levels in a short time and unleash astonishing combat power.

"But ultimately, the amount of battle qi stored is far less than that of a true battle master."

Xiao Qing thought calmly.

"If the battle cannot be ended quickly, after exchanging several blows, once the battle energy is greatly depleted, one will be powerless to continue and will be at the mercy of the opponent!"

Thinking of this, a burning desire flashed in Xiao Qing's eyes, and his obsession with the cultivation technique deepened considerably.

If only he could cultivate a low-level Xuan-rank technique...

With his battle qi quality and quantity far surpassing that of Yellow-Rank cultivation techniques, coupled with his spiritual-grade [talent], perhaps...

Then you will truly have the strength to fight a low-level Dou Shi head-on, and even defeat him!

goo goo-

Just then, an extremely loud sound suddenly came from Xiao Qing's stomach, and an intense feeling of hunger surged into his heart, directly disrupting his thoughts.

"I'm so hungry..."

Xiao Qing clutched her stomach, which had suddenly become empty and deflated.

He felt as if his body had been hollowed out and desperately needed to eat a lot to replenish the energy he had consumed.

"How do I advance to a higher-level Spiritual Talent? It feels like it's draining me dry!"

Xiao Qing muttered a faint complaint to himself, while also noticing the changes in his surroundings.

The energy of heaven and earth inside and outside the cave has become extremely thin, as if it has been completely drained, and is now being replenished very slowly from a greater distance.

"It seems that this advancement not only consumes innate spiritual essence, but also requires an astonishing level of energy." Xiao Qing thought with a chill.

"No, I can't choose this place again if I need to advance or break through next time!"

"This place is too close to the Xiao family; making too much noise will attract attention. We need to find a more secluded place with abundant energy."

"That's all for today. I'm starving. I need to go back and eat first."

Xiao Qing patted his rumbling stomach, jumped off the bluestone, and left the cave with slightly hurried steps.

Xiao Qing walked back to the area where his family lived, the setting sun casting a long, long shadow of him.

The hunger in my stomach was still intense, but an even greater desire was churning within me at that moment!

"It seems I need to carefully plan my future cultivation techniques."

Xiao Qing pondered to himself, his brows furrowing.

The Yellow Rank Intermediate "Mysterious Fire Technique" is sufficient for a Fighter, even for those just entering the Fighting Master stage, but as his strength increases and his Spiritual Talent evolves, it has become his current weakness.

The level of a cultivation technique directly determines the speed, amount, and recovery ability of battle qi cultivation, making it crucial.

As thoughts raced, a name naturally surfaced in my mind—

Xiao Yan!

This nominal "cousin," who is actually a "fellow villager," is only three years old and still a toddler.

And about six months later, the girl who would change the entire city of Wutan and even influence the continent's situation for countless years to come would be sent to the Xiao family...

"Gu Xun'er..."

As Xiao Qing uttered the name in his heart, a complex light flashed in his eyes.

Who wouldn't love such a perfect partner who has a powerful background, is incredibly wealthy, has billions in assets, and once they've chosen someone, they'll only be obsessed with you?

Xiao Qing shook her head, facing herself with complete composure.

Sorry, but Lao Qing is just an ordinary person. He might be able to make a living with delicacies, but how could he not accept a free meal that's served to him?

As for how to draw the attention of this ancient clan's young lady from Xiao Yan, who was originally destined for her, to his side...

Xiao Qing's lips curled up slightly; she had already come up with a plan.

There are many methods; there's no need to resort to underhanded tactics.

"Climbing over the wall in the middle of the night to grope a little girl?"

Xiao Qing chuckled softly.

Xiao Qing would never do that!

Then, Xiao Qing's mind raced:

"Being close in age is an advantage. It's her first time in Utan City, and she's unfamiliar with the place; she must be feeling sensitive and uneasy."

A well-placed, natural, yet genuine first impression is crucial!

Showing "talent" and "mentality" far beyond their peers?

"No, I can't go too far, especially under the watchful eyes of the ancient clan. But occasionally revealing a maturity and unique insights might surprise her."

the most important is……

"Companionship" and "security" appeared in her life when she was most lonely and needed friends the most, subtly influencing her as a gentle, reliable, and fun-loving older brother...

"And the Xiao family... perhaps we can take this opportunity to slightly improve our current situation. If we could get even the slightest bit of help from the eldest daughter of the ancient clan, many things would become much easier."

Countless ideas and preliminary plans sketched out a vague outline in my mind.

Xiao Qing took a deep breath, suppressing all the distracting thoughts that were welling up in her mind.

Right now, it's best to fill our stomachs first, and then prepare for the "opportunity" that will come soon.

He quickened his pace and headed towards the inner courtyard of the Xiao family, a glimmer of light beginning to appear in his eyes.

The future city of Utan will not be as peaceful as it was in the original timeline...