Chapter 700: Holy Profession Division, Professional Traits, The True Supreme Profound 1st Lineage

And it had also consumed a lot of essence. This devouring was not a conventional class advancement; it had only condensed into a single requirement—

[Permanent Body has devoured five Physical Strength professions and drawn in five portions of Faceless Ghost, Crimson, and Sly Fox Essence. It requires you to find the “Nine Cauldrons Great Bell Potion” to help it digest.]

This so-called “Nine Cauldrons Great Bell Potion” was an extremely special Potion that could alter one’s Postnatal genes, vastly increasing one’s endurance.

Some people were born with Divine Power or excelled in speed, both of which were rare Talents.

However, this Potion was exceedingly rare. Only the Holy Cauldron Sect could produce it, and they never let it circulate to outsiders.

But Su Chen was the Star Leader. The moment the requirement appeared, he notified the Holy Cauldron Sect, and the Potion was already on its way.

Once the digestion was complete, calculating it all, Permanent Body would combine a total of thirteen professions into one. This would surpass a Top Level Holy Profession by an unknown number of tiers.

“Is it truly impossible for a Holy Profession to contain more than eight professions?” Su Chen asked, as if to confirm.

“It’s impossible during the melting, but after the melting is complete, there is a certain possibility,” the Residual Spirit replied thoughtfully.

“What do you mean?” Frowning at this abrupt statement, Su Chen asked, “Can I still add professions into it after the Holy Profession Melting is complete?”

“You can, but that is a matter for the Moonlight Tier. The Holy Profession will also further evolve into even more powerful ‘Traits’,” the Residual Spirit responded.

“Traits?” Su Chen shuddered slightly. He had heard this term many times. The Moonlight Treasure Bone used to transform the True Radiance Talent had even specifically prompted him that it involved Professional Traits, urging him to choose carefully.

He hadn’t found any public records about “Professional Traits,” and he had even asked Old Qing about it. Since he wasn’t even a Morning Star, it was even harder for him to uncover the secrets of the Moonlight Tier. Old Qing had been vague, only revealing that Professional Traits seemed to be the core of the Moonlight Tier, much like Holy Professions were to the Morning Star Tier.

“These so-called Traits…” the Residual Spirit paused for a moment, seemingly considering how to explain. “It’s a bit complicated. In short, they possess near-conceptual Power.

“For example, if someone calls their name within a certain range, they’ll sense it. Or they might possess truly infinite Elemental Power for a specific period of time. It could even be something like slightly reversing time and space…”

In just a few words, the Residual Spirit outlined the immense might of Professional Traits.

Su Chen roughly understood. These Traits essentially ignored certain rules entirely. In that case, did truly infinite Physical Strength exist?

Although Permanent Body was strong, it was still far from “infinite.” It couldn’t even achieve infinity for a short duration.

Unable to hold back, Su Chen asked, “How do I acquire these Traits? By combining multiple Holy Professions?”

“No,” the Residual Spirit denied. “It’s not about combining multiple Holy Professions. If you want to birth Traits, you need to use Moonlight Fire to continue adding more professions to your Holy Profession.

“Because once you reach that level, acquiring new professions becomes extremely difficult. Many individuals at the Moonlight Tier spend their entire lives without managing to forge multiple Traits.”

Adding professions to a melted Holy Profession was exclusive to the Moonlight Tier… Su Chen glanced at his interface again, listening as the Residual Spirit continued explaining.

“This type of melting essentially relies on a Main Profession as the core. Take the Bronze Ancient King of your Bronze Sect, for example. Its Professional Traits are all built around digitalization.”

Su Chen grew thoughtful. The Morning Star Tier was primarily about Holy Profession Melting. If he could advance to the Moonlight Tier, he would need to forge Professional Traits using his Main Profession as the core.

He wondered if fulfilling Permanent Body’s desire would give birth to Traits, but since Traits weren’t simply the stacking of professions, it probably wouldn’t be that easy.

Filled with anticipation, Su Chen gradually immersed himself in developing his abilities.

Meanwhile, on a certain Desolate Planet, Nether Fog permeated the area, covering the sky.

At a certain moment, a radiant purple light shot straight into the sky, tearing through the surrounding Nether Fog. Only then did a mottled altar come into view. Faith Essence was placed at its four corners, and purple flames burned across its surface.

Two rows of figures stood below the altar, all draped in black robes. They stared at the purple pillar of light pouring into the void, their expressions filled with excitement.

“Finally!” The leader raised his head, revealing an aged face beneath the black robe, resembling weathered rock. His voice trembled as tears and mucus streamed down his face. “Finally… Finally… After countless years, we’ve finally found the World-Purifying Saint Monarch’s fallen fire!”

“Thankfully, we have Tianyi.” An old woman beside him turned her gaze to the young man standing at the very front. He stood at the edge of the altar, blood still dripping from his palm and disappearing into the pillar of light.

The young man turned around, his face flushed and his heart racing with excitement. “The relentless efforts of our ancestors are the most important. I’ve merely added the finishing touch.”

With hope in her eyes, the old woman said solemnly, “Ever since the World-Purifying Saint Monarch fell, there are still those hunting us in the shadows. They intend to use our surviving bloodline to find the World-Purifying Saint Monarch’s resting place and steal the Sun’s Position.

“Thanks to the blessings of our ancestors, our Supreme Profound lineage has produced another True Radiance. With the purity of his bloodline, we’ve finally found the fallen fire.”

The leading old man looked solemn as he pointed at the pillar of light. “Tianyi, this sacrificial ceremony has already exhausted the family’s foundations. Now that you are going, you must obtain the approval of the three dragons and acquire the Fire-igniting Ash.”

“Yes!” Taixuan Tianyi nodded solemnly.

“The task of reforging the glory of our Supreme Profound lineage now rests on your shoulders.” As he spoke, the old man’s expression gradually turned fierce. “Our Supreme Profound lineage was once a pillar of the Abyss Realm, but we ended up in such a miserable state. Great Heaven, Buddha Land, Longevity… these pillars have left the Supreme Profounds with no peace…”

“Rest assured, I will not fail this mission. I will inherit the Saint Monarch’s position,” Taixuan Tianyi replied with equally blazing eyes and a steady voice.

“Good…” The old man’s expression softened again as he continued. “In his later years, the Saint Monarch was corrupted by the Final Ruins. He went mad and often wandered far from the Abyss Realm. No one even knows where he fell. This is our advantage.

“Furthermore, long before his death, the Saint Monarch set up a testing ground. Just proceed step by step. Go.”

“Yes!” Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Taixuan Tianyi turned and stepped into the pillar of light. He felt flames rise around him, gradually enveloping him as he vanished into the void. An unknown amount of time passed.

When his vision cleared again, an endless expanse of palaces came into view.

“The Spiritual Tower!”

He spotted it at a glance, his expression growing even more excited. The pillar of light landed directly on the highest platform of the Spiritual Tower.

Taixuan Tianyi steadied himself as the surrounding light gradually faded. A protective shield flared up on the surface of his somewhat mottled purple-gold armor, enveloping his entire body.

“It is just as the records stated. This place possesses unimaginable heat.” Taixuan Tianyi looked around, his gaze falling upon the Spiritual Hall. “The Spirit of Sun should be right inside this hall.”

Unable to resist, he took a step forward.

ROAR!

In an instant, purple light swirled and the Spirit of Sun emerged. Its majestic aura caused Taixuan Tianyi to freeze in his tracks.

The dragon’s head lowered, haughty and indifferent. THUD. Without a moment’s hesitation, Taixuan Tianyi immediately fell to his knees. Bowing his head, he declared, “O Spirit of the Purple Extreme World-Purifying Saint Monarch above, I am the bloodline descendant of the former Saint Monarch. Bearing the True Radiance Talent, I have come specifically to undergo the trials!”

The Spirit of Sun narrowed its eyes, staring at the person groveling below. Opening its mouth, it exhaled a wisp of flowing fire that merged into Taixuan Tianyi’s body.

In an instant, Taixuan Tianyi felt unbearable agony and trembled violently.

A long time later, the flowing fire withdrew. The Spirit of Sun gave a slight nod, seemingly somewhat satisfied.

Immediately after, three small purple dragons emerged from its body and coiled around Taixuan Tianyi. A thunderous voice echoed in his ears—

“Possessor of the True Radiance Talent, having gained the approval of the three dragons, you are granted the Fire-igniting Ash!”

“Thank you for your favor!” Taixuan Tianyi couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed in his heart. He had thought that relying on his True Radiance Talent and bloodline ties, he would immediately become a Chosen One.

This Spirit of Sun had been worshipped by the Taixuan family for so many years, yet it didn’t show the slightest hint of sentiment. Even though he was dissatisfied inwardly, outwardly, he still bowed and expressed his gratitude respectfully.

After completing the basic procedures, the Spirit of Sun vanished.

Taixuan Tianyi did not rise immediately. Instead, he crawled backwards, only slowly standing up once he reached the edge. Then, he bowed once more.

Slowly gripping the Fire-igniting Ash in his hand, he exhaled a long breath. “With this item, our clan won’t need to expend nearly as many resources during the next sacrifice.

“Next up are the trials of the Spiritual Tower. The clan is in complete ruin and still has to hide from pursuers. Supporting me with everything they have has already pushed them to their limits. I hope there’s something good here…”

He turned around and was just about to step down when his expression suddenly changed drastically. Below the steps, six figures were standing in a neat row, their gazes converging on him.