Combat Power Index is capped at 10,000 points for the Xianzun realm. Below that, it is measured in increments of 100 points, with each 100 points representing one level, counting all the way up to the 100th level, which is the Xianzun realm.
This information was what Qingyan read from the Combat Power Bracelet—simple, yet very systematic.
However, Qingyan didn't pay too much attention to these quantified figures. Although he still couldn't fully understand Shi Quanshen's analyses regarding the strength of power, at least one conclusion could be drawn:
The Combat Power Index does not represent everything.
Therefore, in Qingyan's mind, the Combat Power Bracelet was merely a simple testing tool.
Putting down the Combat Power Bracelet, Qingyan sat cross-legged on the ground, closed his eyes, and immersed himself in cultivation. Feeling the ceaseless influx of mystical energy from heaven and earth into his body, Qingyan's mind didn't dare let even the slightest distraction occur. A bit of crystal-clear sweat began to bead on his forehead.
The teachings of “Flame Art” were truly overwhelming!
This was because the primary prerequisite for cultivating the “Flame Art” was possessing an ultimate fire body! If a person with an ordinary physique touched it, the only outcome would be total destruction!
Moreover, even an ultimate fire body could barely endure the operation of the “Flame Art.” As cultivation deepened, the intensity of its operation would grow exponentially, necessitating the use of various miraculous fires from heaven and earth to temper one's body. One had to continuously enhance fire resistance to meet the advanced demands of “Flame Art” cultivation.
The most crucial point: once cultivating the “Flame Art,” there was absolutely no possibility of stopping. Should the body's endurance prove insufficient, one could be immediately backlash-burned by the art and turned to ashes!
In other words, cultivating the “Flame Art” was like carrying a time bomb at all times, with the constant risk of explosion.
Of course, advantages and disadvantages were always balanced. The offensive power granted by the “Flame Art” was absolutely extraordinary!
Shi Quanshen served as an example. In terms of offensive power, within the same level, he could claim second place, but no one dared claim first! Otherwise, five years ago, outside Lingyun City, when Qingyan's three teachers encountered Shi Quanshen, who had not yet reached the Xianzun realm, they wouldn't have been so courteous, and might even have sent a Red Fire Flood Dragon to show goodwill.However, Qingyan's dual extreme physique helped to alleviate much of the pain in his cultivation. His extreme water constitution had already offset part of the intensity of the pain from the "Flame Art," allowing him to achieve twice the result with half the effort during training.
This is what Shiquan Shen referred to as the solution to the limitations of Qingyan's physique. The dominion of the "Flame Art" surpasses even the extreme fire body, and naturally, his extreme water constitution would automatically shift the target of limitation onto the "Flame Art." In this way, the genius of cultivating an extreme fire body could be fully demonstrated.
Because of this, it is easy to understand why Shiquan Shen would disregard the objections of Qingyan's three teachers and directly take Qingyan under his guidance. One must know, how difficult is it for an extreme physique to appear? The simultaneous appearance of two extreme physiques is even harder. And having both an extreme fire body and an extreme water body is as difficult as ascending to the heavens! According to historical records, there has never been a case of such a physique appearing in human settlements, or even on the entire continent.
It is believed that under such circumstances, even if Qingyan were unwilling, Shiquan Shen, whether through coercion or inducement, would insist that Qingyan practice the "Flame Art."
However, since Qingyan himself was willing to learn, Shiquan Shen would not be foolish enough to verbally force him...
Nevertheless, although his physique reduced the pain of cultivation, Qingyan could still distinctly feel a scorching sensation rapidly flowing through his meridians, as if he were channeling a blazing river of fire, making him extremely uncomfortable.
At the same time, Qingyan deeply admired his new teacher, Shiquan Shen. One must understand, Shiquan Shen possessed a purely extreme fire body, without any limitations. The pain he endured would have been several times worse for Qingyan. Yet, he fully bore that inhuman level of pain for such a long time! How immense must his willpower be?
Thinking of this, a voice in Qingyan's heart repeatedly urged him: "If the teacher can endure such pain, why can't I?"
Thus, despite the sweat continuously streaming down his forehead, Qingyan gritted his teeth and persevered.
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Time always passes easily during cultivation.Until Qing Yan finished his cultivation, outside the cave it was already dusk.\ Qing Yan stood up and straightened his clothes, but his teacher, Shi Quanshen, was nowhere to be seen in the cave. In his heart, he couldn't help but think disrespectfully: I wonder where that old guy went—did he perhaps go to secretly watch some old lady bathe?\ Lost in thought, his eyes suddenly caught sight of a note weighed down by a stone on the stone platform where Shi Quanshen practiced. Picking it up and examining it closely, he realized the ink was still wet, and the handwriting was very cursive, clearly written in a hurry and left not long ago. On the note, there were only six large characters:\ "Urgent matter, away for two days."\ No other words. Qing Yan furrowed his brow slightly, pondering the reason. He thought for several minutes without coming to a reasonable explanation, then gave up thinking and said playfully: \"What exactly is going on? What kind of matter could make Shi Quanshen, who has reached the Immortal Lord realm, feel so anxious? Could it be that he got caught peeking at an old lady bathing, and now she wants him to be responsible? Haha…\"\ Qing Yan chuckled lightly and stepped out of the cave, only to find that a subtle formation surrounded the cave entrance. Its powerful aura made Qing Yan confident that not even a fifth-rank magical beast could break through.\ At that moment, the setting sun on the western hill radiated a fiery red light, but it was not scorching; it was warm and gentle, igniting the clouds on the horizon and creating a rare scene of fiery clouds. Massive clouds, like a sea of fire, bathed the entire land in red, as if intoxicated, giving a drowsy feeling. The entire Guardian Sun Forest seemed unusually quiet. Qing Yan suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of vigilance and paid attention to the movements around him.\ "Tread… tread…"\ Suddenly, several faint footsteps sounded from Qing Yan's right! He quickly crouched down, hiding among a cluster of bushes, and slowly held his breath, focusing on the direction of the sound.\ A few minutes later, Qing Yan's pupils contracted sharply because two very strong men suddenly emerged from behind a low hill on the right, slowly walking in his direction!
