''Hahahahaha that's more like it.. boy get ready I'm about to challenge you!'' he said this as he grew bigger and flew towards the ceiling.
Hum!
The runes glow up and fly towards Ethan, feeling the sudden flood of information Ethan felt dizzy.
''Ah!''
Hum
Opening his eyes he saw a large fountain with a golden Statue of a magnificent Phoenix.
''This is my house How come I'm here''
Ethan was shocked to see the fountain he knew that it could only be owned by his family.
He heard a voice beside the fountain looking around what he saw shocked him.
''Big bro look over there! don't you think that cloud looks like a rabbit?''
''Yue I think it's a bird, not a rabbit look! That's the beak and eyes'' Nathan pointed to the sky while they lay beside the fountain.
''Big bro that's the ears, not a beak'' but Ethan kept insisting suddenly they heard an explosion at the main palace after that they heard a roar.
''My grandson will never go to that place they will remain here both of them!''
Ethan and Nathan jolted hearing this voice because this voice belonged to their grandfather.
''Yue let's check it out'' Nathan stood up and dragged Ethan towards the inner palace.
''Wait bro my arm'' tear-eyed Tan let his older brother drag him towards the inner palace.
''Father calm down I think it's better for Ethan to train inside the Moon island his talent is more suited to cultivating the techniques of moon fairies''
Bang!
''Say that again and I Chen Xiang will definitely punish you!''
Flame burst from his fist melting the fallen debris and turning everything to fine dust. Chen Xiang stood in front of Mela and Yan the parents of Ethan and Nathan.
''Father I know that you really don't like the attitude of the family I came from but please don't stop Ethan from growing stronger'' Mela moved forward trying to calm Yan and his dad.
''Why won't Ethan grow stronger my Chen family are not cheap!'' the flames in Chen Xiang's fist spread covering his entire body.
''I know that Ethan's talent is more accustomed to training ice techniques but that doesn't mean he can't train our Phoenix style technique''
''But father..''
''No more about this I have already decided and Ethan will train under me until he reaches five-star Human level!''Chen Xiang didn't let his son continue with his sentence and quickly interrupted him.
''Let's go Yan we won't be able to change his decision'' Mela said to Yan nodding his head they gave respect to Chen Xiang before walking out of the main palace which became a pile of dust.
''You can come out now Tan-tan and Nat-nat your parents are already away'' he looked behind and saw Nathan and Ethan hiding behind the mountain of dust they poked their heads and smiled shyly at their grandfather.
''Hmmnn.. crystal fluid no wander we can't sense you did your uncle give another precious treasure to the two of you'' Chen Xiang walked closer to his grandsons he wasn't the least angry for them sneaking since he had that as well when he was at their age.
Ethan and Nathan both nod their heads.
''You know that you shouldn't listen sneakily to your elders when they talking to each other right''
Ethan and Nathan nod their heads again they can't look into their grandfather's eyes feeling ashamed.
''Sigh how much did you hear'' Chen Xiang sat down and let his twin grandsons sit across him.
Before answering Ethan and Nathan both look at each other. Nathan looked at his grandfather and said ''We heard that Yue should train ice techniques under the moon fairies since his talent is more accustom to it''
''And that you said you will train me until I reach five star of HHuman-level' Ethan said but his head was still down he couldn't look at Chen Xiang's eyes.
''Grandpa how's that even possible clearly Yue and I both have the flame phoenix body so how can he be more accustomed to training ice techniques than fire techniques'' Nathan asked even Ethan was confused about this.
''Every child born in our family will have a large affinity towards fire and so we called it Flame phoenix body, you and Ethan both have the same type of body but Ethan is a bit special for some sort of reason he could gather moon essence just like breathing ordinary air which the main requirements cultivating the techniques of the moon fairies'' Chen Xiang slowly explain his previous aggressiveness disappear in front of his grandchildren.
Even among the group of moon fairies, no one can gather moon essence so easily like Ethan adding the fact that he hasn't fully awakened his full potential.
''So grandpa in short Yue is a rare genius among the group of moon faires is that why Dad and Mom want him to train under the moon faires because it'll be easier for him to grow stronger'' Nathan said slightly looking at Ethan who has a confused face he would blink his eyes while looking at his brother and grandpa.
''Correct... Now Tan I'll let you choose will you cross the path of hardship and challenges to grow stronger or will you take the path that doesn't give any hard times no bottlenecks and continuous advancement!'' He stood up and clenched his flaming fist in front of Ethan.
Looking at his grandfather Ethan formed a sweet smile he also stood up copied his grandfather and said ''Of course I'll take the path of hardship because Chen's are renown for it!''
Chen Xiang smiled he was very happy about Ethan's answer. Nathan also stood up and copied them "Don't forget me I'm on the challenge as well" he said.
''Heh my grandchildren are so cute together'' Chen Xiang embraced them with a tear in his eyes.
''Gramps you look ugly when you cry so stop it'' Ethan said while trying to break his way out.
''Yue don't say that grandpa might not let us go'' Nathan tries his best but can't shake Chen Xiang's mighty force.
''They can't see you since this is only a memory of your past'' Chaos appears beside Ethan.
''Why are you showing me this'' he looked at the God of troublemakers looking confused.
''Just watch we're about to start'' he disappeared after saying this.
Hum
The scenery changes again from the main palace to the lake inside the garden. Ethan clearly saw what was happening's mother and brother both fighting against some strange beast he saw from the mural.
''There really the same...wait'' Ethan ran towards them he knew that everything was just a memory but could anyone bear to see his mother and brother die the second time right in front of you.
Black shadows suddenly appeared and started to grab him slowly his entire body was covered with them trying to drag him down.
''No.. wait''Struggling hard Ethan used ounce of his strength to get out.
Slash!
Mela try to dodge the attacks of those beast but some thin cracks appear from the corners of the garden.
''Nathan your brother!'' Mela shouted to Nathan who was behind her nodding his Nathan went to Ethan's side.
Thin cracks appeared from everywhere from those cracks Mela could really see some sort of dimensions inside them.
Grinding her teeth she tries her best to depend on her children but one mistake could cost their lives. They are only children they won't be able to bear the tremor of the fight once Mela releases her true strength.
A large black beam was shot towards Mela lifting her hand a large wall made out of ice reflected the beam shooting back at the beast killing it instantly.
Another black beam was shot towards them Nathan summoned a black staff holding it up he chanted a spell summoning a rain of black flame arrows to attack the black beam.
Seeing his attack fail it roared towards Nathan it kept roaring as if he was telling something.
''I won't leave them I'll stay no matter what!''
Nathan shouted enchanting another spell he summoned another rain of black flames.
The beast roared furiously and shot another beam but this time it was aimed at Ethan seeing his intention Nathan shielded him from the beam. The beam changes its color turning a blue spiral beam hitting Nathan.
''No!''
Ethan whose being entangled in dark shadows shouted.
''You are too weak you can't even protect your brother''
Evil shadows whisper to his ears the voice made his spine shiver.
''Everyone who protects you will only die''
''Right your mother, brother and father are gone and you couldn't even protect them they died because of you''
The scene changed again and he saw his father's dead body in the courtyard with the rest of the other guards. It was the time of a great war among the families in Fire continent and his father was one of many individuals who risked their life to protect the Chen family.
''Shut up'' forced himself to stand up and try walking towards his father.
''You're all alone even your grandfather will die protecting you''
They continued to whisper to him bit by bit Ethan felt swallowed by the shadows he's consciousness became blurry but he remained looking at his father.
He heard another voice it wasn't an evil one but his brother's voice.
''Listen Yue don't hate yourself because you are weak every cultivator starts from being weak before growing stronger, start understanding your weakness and use it to be your strength okay now let's train again''
Bang!
''Right what am I thinking use your strength moron ....use it!'' Ethan searches his mind a technique presents itself to him.
Five chaotic Flame technique
''Now!''
Black flames ignite in his fist burning the shadows that entangled around him setting himself free.
First chaotic flame:
Shadow flame!
Ethan's body turns into a black shadow moving fast enough to catch the remaining evil shadow.
''Where do you think you are going weren't you guys keep entangling yourselves to me'' Ethan absorbed the evil shadows and chased the one who kept running away.
After absorbing all the evil shadows Ethan found himself back in the room the mysterious runes disappeared into the walls leaving a beautiful mural depicting the three ancient gods.
''I'll be waiting for you to discover the events that happened in the past be strong I shall leave now...goodbye'' Chaos disappear leaving Ethan with a warm smile.
Alone inside the temple, Ethan decided to take a stroll surely the temple of a god wouldn't have anything cheap.
''I'm his successor so it should be fine to look around right''
Ethan walk outside the large room and walk through the hallway statues of strange beast stand in each corner.
He went to several rooms finding mysterious runes printed on the walls.
''These are ancient array formations''
Ethan recognized them he tried his best to memorize each rune so that he could study them.
Finding six same rooms Ethan felt satisfied's knowledge about runes and array formation widened he found another room but found many rare herbs instead of runes.
''These are extinct plants and herbs in Fire continent how come they are here''
Ethan didn't try to touch any of them afraid that those plants may bring extreme danger. He only remains beside the door looking at the plants from far away.
''Hey humans aren't going to pick anything here''
hearing a voice Ethan was startled and with alarm, he looked around him.
''I'm down here human''
Hearing the same voice again Ethan looked down and saw a small salamander his body was covered with red scales and his back had red hot flames.
''Oh I'm sorry I didn't see you I'm Ethan but my mom calls me Yue can I ask what are doing here'' Ethan kneeled down and looked at the adorable salamander.
''I'm the guardian of this garden keeping the plants and herbs here is my job'' he said.
''I see so can I ask you how to plant those plants'' Ethan asked while pointing towards the garden.
''I can but won't be easier for you to just take them those plants take thousands of years to grow'' Salamander said while walking towards a plant.
''Oh I have a way for them to grow fast, you see while I was on my way here I saw an array formation capable of accelerating time I'm thinking of researching ways to use it'' Ethan followed the salamander and walked across the huge garden of herbs.
The salamander halted looked at Ethan and said ''That won't be easy boy''
''I know but won't be interesting planting your own than just taking them at least you know it's yours''
The salamander keeps looking at Ethan it nods its head and walks towards the center of the garden. There a giant tree stands Ethan looked closer and saw on the tree a glowing orb.
The salamander stopped and looked at Ethan and said
''Take the orb and the entire garden will be yours''
''Why should I take it'' Ethan looked baffled this situation was just the same as the one before.
''Don't you want a place to plant your own herbs take the orb and this place will belong to you''
''Then what would happen to you if I take it''
''I'll die''
Ethan was surprised to hear it he knew that he was going to die if he gave the orb away but he was still doing it. Ethan asked why and the salamander said.
''The reason why I'm still alive even many eras past was that I'm the guardian of the orb once you take it I'll die because I'm old and have passed the lifespan of ordinary creatures''
''Then I won't take it I feel bad taking it if an adorable creature like you had to die''
''Now now boy I'm too old already and please take it you are the only one I found worthy of it'' The salamander went to the tree and took the orb giving it to Ethan.
''Okay I'll take it under one condition''
Ethan said as he took the salamander under his palm. The salamander nods his head agreeing to Ethan.
''I want to make a contract with you'' he bit his finger blood dripping from it he put it right in front of the salamander.