Embersteel: Legend of the Warrior BlackSmith

Chapter 6: Eternal Flame Codex Appears

And so, Jiang Long dedicated himself fully to imparting every detail about the benefits and advantages of cultivation to Jiang Feng. He was determined to lay a solid groundwork for Jiang Feng's development. Despite his efforts, Jiang Long couldn't help but regret not having begun this process earlier. After all, no one can predict the future, and he certainly wasn't capable of such foresight at the time.

"Traditionally, people who practice cultivation would begin by meditating to connect with the spiritual energy present in the surrounding environment. They would then focus on drawing this energy into their bodies through the pores of their skin. Through this process, practitioners aim to purify their blood, gradually eliminating any impurities until it begins to emit a faint glow. Only when the circulation of their blood becomes vigorous and powerful like that of a roaring dragon would they consider this phase of blood purification complete!."

Master Jiang started to explain the general idea of cultivation before moving into the most important parts of the matter at hand.

"The pond you see before you are designed to help you bypass the gradual process of sensing and drawing in spiritual energy through meditation. However, I want to prepare you for the fact that this experience may be quite painful. Despite the discomfort, it is also an excellent opportunity to develop a resilient will for your future endeavors. I will assist you in slowly channeling the energy from the pond into your body."

Master Jiang made a grabbing gesture as Jiang Feng floated over to the pond that was giving off a high temperature. Feeling the burning sensation in his body, Jiang Feng was frightened but gritted his teeth nonetheless. His brain was processing the information he was told at an alarming speed but Jiang Feng hadn't noticed this Phenomenon.

"Dad, no matter what happened today, I want you to know that I believe in you and I don't blame you for having to leave. Whether mortal or not, we will reunite again."
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Jiang Feng clenched his hands into fists, his eyes gleaming with determination. Upon hearing his son's words, Jiang Long took a deep breath and nodded gratefully. With resolve, Jiang Feng released his grip and immersed his body into the steaming pond of spiritual liquid.

"Ahhh"

The moment Jiang Feng's body hit the water, his flesh broke apart in serval places with immediate burn marks stocking up. One had to take into account that the spiritual pond was something that Jiang Long had been working on for serval years and was further enhanced with high-grade blood essence, a level 6 beast core, and 500 medium-grade spiritual crystals.

Jiang Long was acutely aware of the fragility of his body, having not yet begun cultivating. Despite this, he was resolute in his decision. As he took a deep breath, Master Jiang steeled himself for what was to come. The appearance of the codex was crucial; without it, there would be no explanation for the unexpected awakening of the flame seed. Additionally, the risk of his son becoming a cripple would double if things did not go as planned.

Jiang Feng's anguished cries echoed from the tranquil spiritual pond as the potent spiritual energy surged into his body, causing his skin to repeatedly rupture and mend itself at irregular intervals. As the offspring of a renowned master blacksmith, Jiang Feng possessed a natural aptitude for cultivation, and thus, the spectacle unfolding before Jiang Long did not catch him off guard.

With the sudden influx of spiritual energy, the human body would instinctively follow the course of the natural order of heaven and Earth. His blood began to absord the spiritual energy that was rushing through his body, heating his inside during the process to begin the first blood cleansing. Seeing this, Jiang Long was about to forcefully suppress Jiang Feng's blood and force the opening of the first meridian when suddenly a blue flame blazed across Jiang Feng's body.

'Hmm, what's happening now?' Master Jiang was taken aback. Natural phenomena are known for their unpredictability, but even he hadn't anticipated the flames' sudden, animate emergence.

As deep blue flames blazed, Jiang Feng's mind was inundated with a flood of information, all about his burning questions. If one could peer into Jiang Feng's thoughts, one would be astounded to witness a brilliant, golden book shining as intensely as the sun. This resplendent book was enveloped in golden flames, emitting spatial ripples that extended into its immediate surroundings. Consequently, Jiang Feng experienced an excruciating headache, feeling as if his skin was being torn apart and then seamlessly repaired.

'You are bold enough'

A voice echoed from inside Jiang Feng's mind but due to how much pain he was in, he failed to hear this voice which came from the blazing golden book in his mental sea. At his current level, his mind was closed off from his perception. Golden flames then blazed across Jiang Feng's body as a massive flaming book rippled above his head.

The appearance of the golden book seemed to blur the lines between reality and fantasy, creating an enigmatic and surreal presence. As it exuded an ancient and overwhelming pressure, Master Jiang, with a stoic expression, felt as though the weight of time itself was pressing down on him. His body trembled as if compelled to kneel and pay reverence to the golden book, his breaths quickened, and soon he was overtaken by tears and uncontrollable laughter.

Hahaha, how many years has it been? 100,000? Hahaha! My clan has faced a decline and we were mocked, but no more. We will once again shatter the stars. Junior Jiang Long, ranked 3rd among the remaining Warrior Blacksmiths, greets the Eternal Flame Codex. Long live the Warrior Blacksmiths!

Master Jiang went down to his knees with tears in his eyes, with the appearance of the codex, he could leave this lower realm knowing that his son would one day break out of this lower world and join him on the stage of the immortal path. Dark thunderclouds could be seen gathering above the town of Xianyang, with flames and lightning gathering above the shop of this blacksmith.