Chapter 52

Ye Jun Tian didn’t dare to look inside, he just observed from a distance. He found that the 'flame' seemed mysterious and distant. Although it was just a small spark, the 'black hole' in his stomach had actually ignited.

Does this mean something?

He carefully observed the blood energy cultivated within his body and found that there were some yellow granular substances in the blood energy. He pointed at a tree from a distance. With a 'pa' sound, a finger force hit the tree.

There was a 'pu' sound from the tree, as if a trace of invisible smoke had dissipated. Upon closer inspection, Ye Jun Tian was somewhat surprised. He found that a thumb-sized shallow pit had been created on the tree trunk. Moreover, the pit was slightly scorched, as if it had been burned by fire.

Ye Jun Tian walked over and touched it, finding that it was still warm. It felt a bit scorching to the touch. After his finger left the tree pit, he saw that there was a bit of soot stuck to it.

It could be confirmed that the blood energy he had just released contained fire particles, and the heat was quite high.

In the Human Martial Realm, when blood consciousness awakens, some martial artists' blood consciousness is related to fire. For example, Liu Yichan, who broke off her engagement with Ye Jun Tian, had a Fire Sparrow blood consciousness. She possessed powerful fire energy attacks from the start. However, that was the inherent ability of the blood consciousness.

Ye Jun Tian’s blood consciousness, however, was a 'missile leg,' a modern contraption whose properties Ye Jun Tian couldn’t quite figure out. Even if one had a Fire Sparrow blood consciousness, they couldn’t release flames without using their blood consciousness.

Only Heavenly Martial experts could directly release fireballs for attacks, which is why only Heavenly Martial experts could become 'weapon forgers,' 'blood pill masters,' and 'array masters.'

Moreover, Ye Jun Tian discovered that his range for attacking from a distance had increased to about twenty meters, reaching the attack range of a 'lower Human Martial expert.' Of course, the attack range was similar.

However, a lower Human Martial expert was still a Human Martial expert, and the quality of the blood energy in their body was higher than his, so he still couldn’t match a Human Martial expert.

Ye Jun Tian was confident that if he met Feng Qingliang again, he wouldn’t be defeated by a single kick.

However, when Ye Jun Tian returned from the forest after finishing his practice, he found his father sitting on a wooden chair in the main hall of the old house, his face dark and silent.

“Dad, what’s wrong?” Ye Jun Tian asked.

“Jun Tian, in this era, there are no true friends. Everything is about strength. Apart from relatives, everything else is about interests,” Ye Qingxiao said with a dark face.

“Is it related to Elder Ye Jinghe?” Ye Jun Tian asked.

“Sigh, you see, Elder Ye Jinghe and I are close friends. We grew up together, wearing open-crotch pants. But as soon as a major interest is involved, he changes his mind immediately,” Ye Qingxiao said.

“Is it because his son Ye Jiang isn’t cooperating with me to advance to the Bronze Disciple level?” Ye Jun Tian coldly snorted.

“You guessed right. There are only two spots for Iron Disciples to advance to the Bronze Disciple level. Clearly, Ye Shan’s son Ye Bing’s strength is on par with Ye Feng and Ye Qinglian.

Naturally, Ye Jiang wants to advance to the Bronze Disciple level to gain more benefits and family status for Ye Jinghe. Therefore, they chose not to cooperate with us. Everyone in Qingmu City knows that our lineage and Ye Shan’s lineage are like water and fire.

However, Ye Jinghe is too opportunistic. Even if you cooperate with others, why would you choose our mortal enemy, the Ye Shan lineage? Isn’t this directly slapping my face, Ye Qingxiao?

As a result, you will have to face them both. This time, it’s almost impossible to advance to the Bronze Disciple level. They are like two mountains blocking your path to advancing to the Bronze Disciple level.

If you can’t advance to the Bronze Disciple level, you will lose the opportunity to participate in the City Lord’s Challenge and gain fame. You will remain unknown in the Ye Manor.

Naturally, attracting the attention of the Western Tower Marquis of Qingzhou will also be a dream. You will lose the opportunity to enter the major academies of Qingzhou for cultivation. What about your younger brother Ye Jun?” Ye Qingxiao’s expression was extremely painful.

“Dad, it’s better to see through such people early. It’s to avoid being betrayed at a critical moment,” Ye Jun Tian said with a cold smile, looking at his father, and added, “We don’t need to beg him. When the time comes, I’ll make him regret it so much that he’ll want to bang his head against the wall.”

“But Ye Jiang and Ye Bing are too powerful,” Ye Qingxiao was very worried about this.

“Don’t worry, Dad. The Iron to Bronze Disciple promotion battle starts in a few days. I want to go to the Fire Cloud Forest to challenge myself,” Ye Jun Tian said confidently. However, when Ye Qingxiao heard 'Fire Cloud Forest,' his mouth twitched, and he quickly shook his head, saying, “No, no, Jun Tian, that place is too dangerous. Even if you are only at the fourth level of Pulse Movement, even I, your father, would be on edge going in there. There have been incidents where peak Earth Martial experts were devoured by fierce beasts. Some speculate that there are Heavenly Martial level fierce beasts in the Fire Cloud Forest.”

“It’s fine, Dad. I’ll only train in the peripheral areas. The higher-level fierce beasts are deeper in the forest. I know my limits.

Moreover, in combat, Dad, you know the importance of combat experience. Why can some martial artists surpass two levels and injure their opponents? It’s because of their martial experience.

Moreover, my brother is lying in bed. In a few days, I will face Ye Jiang and Ye Bing. Without enhancing my combat experience, there’s no chance. I have to take a risk for my brother’s sake,” Ye Jun Tian said with determination.

“Alright, you need to be well-prepared. Once you sense danger, run first. Also, there are too many dangers in the forest.

Not just fierce beasts, but also miasma, poisonous gases, venomous insects, and snakes. A tiny, unnoticeable insect can cost you your life.

Also, there are no paths in the forest. Getting lost can also cost you your life.

In the past, you didn’t have bloodline abilities, so you focused on physical training. This is your first time entering the forest…” Ye Qingxiao rambled on, and finally, he prepared a bag of items for his son.

Soon, Ye Li entered the old house of the Qingxiao Manor for the second time.

“Has the situation changed?” Ye Li asked.

“Ye Li, do you want to become a Bronze Disciple?” Ye Jun Tian asked seriously, staring at her.

“I want to, I dream of it,” Ye Li said.

“Combat experience is very important in the promotion battle, so I want to go to the Fire Cloud Forest. Are you coming?” Ye Jun Tian asked.

“If you go, I’ll go,” Ye Li said without hesitation, as if she had nothing to lose.

“Good, we’ll set off quietly tonight. We need to hurry, there are only a few days left,” Ye Jun Tian said. Ye Li didn’t argue and went back to prepare. Three hours later, the two quietly left the city and headed straight for the Fire Cloud Forest.

The Fire Cloud Forest is not just a forest; it is a mountain range that spans two provinces of the Zhao Kingdom. The highest peak is over ten thousand meters, higher than Mount Everest. Inside the forest, ancient trees over a hundred meters tall block out the sky. It is a forbidden zone for ordinary people but a good place for martial artists to train.

Of course, training is one aspect. The blood of high-level fierce beasts in the Fire Cloud Forest is a treasure for bloodline cultivators.

The blood of fierce beasts has many uses, such as using essence blood to refine pills, and weapon forgers often use blood to feed their blades and swords. In the Great Profound Continent, bloodline cultivation is the main focus, so the path of cultivation is closely linked to blood.