My Professions Have Too Much Personality - Chapter 269 - 168: Facing the Spiritual (Part 2)

Chapter 269: Chapter 168: Facing the Spiritual (Part 2)

“Only this much damage to a Tier Five?” Ming Lin muttered. Su Chen shot him a look.

“I…” Wei Yufan hesitantly looked down at his chest. ’It’s over before it even began?’

His expression was vacant. He tried hard to remember but could only recall a hazy Stone Slab shrouded in mist. ’Was I not even qualified to retain the memory?’

Wei Yufan subconsciously looked at Chong Jingtian. There was no disappointment; his failure was expected.

“Go join the others at the back.” Chong Jingtian shook his head, tossing him a Potion.

His expression flickered as he caught the Potion. With a tense face and lowered head, Wei Yufan walked to the very back.

“Ming Lin…” Chong Jingtian called out. Ming Lin quickly walked forward. Already knowing the steps, he took a deep breath and stepped inside without waiting for Chong Jingtian to urge him on.

He wasn’t immediately thrown back. As the crimson mist surged, a stir of emotion showed in Chong Jingtian’s eyes. Aside from Su Chen, Ming Lin was another person he held out hope for.

You Shan cast a concerned gaze his way.

Wu Chenpei was faintly surprised.

But soon, Ming Lin also stumbled back out. It seemed he wasn’t forcefully ejected, and he wasn’t injured.

Chong Jingtian hurriedly asked, “What happened?”

Ming Lin shook his head, looking completely lost.

Visible disappointment crossed Chong Jingtian’s face, while Wu Chenpei’s brow smoothed over.

’Am I not worthy?’

Ming Lin realized this as well. He gave a helpless, bitter smile and walked to the back.

Chong Jingtian sighed and called out again, “Su Chen.”

Everyone’s gazes shifted. Wei Yufan and Ming Lin composed themselves and looked over, each with a different meaning in their eyes.

He was now Ying Feng’s last hope.

“Hmm…” Su Chen said, not moving. “Let Hongxuan go first.”

’I want to see what true recognition looks like. That way, if something unexpected happens and I’m not recognized, it’ll be easier to fake it.’

’In any case, I’ve already learned one piece of information about the vocation.’

Chong Jingtian frowned, not understanding Su Chen’s intention. ’Who knows if this Spiritual will raise its standards after recognizing Hongxuan?’

“As expected of Ying Feng’s Core Seed. So magnanimous,” Wu Chenpei praised. He couldn’t be bothered with Su Chen’s true reasons for letting them go first. ’He probably just wants to see what the recognition process looks like.’

’A pity that this recognition cannot be faked.’

Chong Jingtian was about to say something, but Xia Hanshi pulled him back. “Let Hongxuan go first.”

’What are this master and disciple pair up to?’ Seeing this, Chong Jingtian felt he couldn’t press the matter.

He could only watch as Hongxuan adjusted his breathing, walked forward, and stepped into the red mist.

Before long, the crimson cloud of mist, which had remained unchanged in their possession for years, immediately began to transform.

Its surface began to flow rapidly like a whirlwind scattering clouds, forming a howling vortex. A portion of the mist contracted and solidified before their very eyes, forming a lifelike, small red dragon.

The dragon’s majestic head rose, its molten-gold vertical pupils opening amidst flashes of lightning. Its scales radiated a dazzling brilliance. Then, a second one condensed, and they both began to circle within the mist.

Chong Jingtian, Jiang Shu Mo, and the others’ expressions changed slightly. Such a phenomenon was already proof of certain things.

A grin spread across Wu Chenpei’s face. “Two Dragon Shadows Appear. Hongxuan has received its recognition.”

“Two Dragon Shadows Appear?” Chong Jingtian’s gaze turned cold. “What does that mean?”

Wu Chenpei, in a cheerful mood, explained, “It’s merely a sign of recognition, the Spiritual manifesting as dragons. One dragon shadow appearing means bare recognition. Two means you’ve caught its eye. As for Three Dragon Shadows, that means you’ve earned the Spiritual’s favor.”

’There’s a phenomenon like this?’ Su Chen, listening from the back, muttered to himself. ’If I’m not recognized later, it’ll be hard to fake it now.’

Wu Chenpei subtly swept his gaze over their changing expressions and secretly shook his head. ’Ying Feng knows far too little. It’s a good thing we hid that person back then.’

He couldn’t help but recall a secret Yuan Capital had kept hidden for many years.

Ten years ago, in the Royal Court ship that fell from the sky, there weren’t just three people, but four.

It was just that the last person was thrown too far, was seriously injured and fell unconscious, and was discovered by the Yuan Capital members who were clearing the area. They had secretly hidden this person away for many years.

At first, they treated him well. Later, they resorted to any means necessary and got a great deal of information out of him.

This Great Venerable Red Flame Thunder Resonator had an extraordinary background and was even connected to a living, high-ranking figure in the Royal Court.

’A pity…’ He then recalled the battle for the Stone Slab back then. At the time, although they didn’t know the Stone Slab’s specific importance, they understood it was certainly no ordinary item.

But in the end, they were a step weaker than Ying Feng. If the Stone Slab were in their hands, they wouldn’t have had to go to such great lengths.

’But now, it’s finally happening. My Yuan Capital will at last produce the Master of Red Thunder, and even leave this Red Thunder Star.’

With the fruits of many years of planning nearly within reach, Wu Chenpei’s thoughts began to wander, a deep, suppressed fervor burning in his eyes.

In the crimson cloud of mist before them, the two lifelike little dragons slowed their circling and gradually returned to stillness.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Hongxuan strode out. His steps were steady and powerful, his gaze clear—completely different from the dazed Wei Yufan and Ming Lin who came before. His memory hadn’t been erased.

“Well?” Wu Chenpei asked, seeking further confirmation.

“It was to be expected.” Hongxuan’s tone was nonchalant, as if gaining recognition was something he had anticipated all along. However, the slight tremor at the end of his words still betrayed his inner turmoil.

’The Morning Star Tier… the great power to shake planets. A contest for a Spiritual’s recognition like this would cause waves even in the Dust Star Sea and draw the attention of numerous factions.’

’To think I completed it so quietly. Although this is only the first step, there is no one left on this planet qualified to compete with me.’

’As long as I follow the steps, the probability of becoming the chosen one is extremely high. When that time comes, I will be able to restore my family’s glory.’