The old spirit in the scroll spoke about the wonders of the technique before the feeling of a life spirit disappeared from the scroll and ancient scriptures and text transformed the blank scroll.
"Like a carp swimming through an ocean of magma, through its horrifying journey, covered in chains, passing through cyclones, swallowing the inferno, creating its own inferno, and ridding itself of the chains which once held it down, it transformed itself into a dragon feared by all who laid their eyes on it." This was the opening scripture on the scroll. What followed this, was a mantra which stated the main chunk of the flame mastery.
"Burning aura of flame, realizing the predicament.
Annihilation strength chain, pinned by the chains of demise.
Fist of the ember, rushing into peril.
Blazing cyclone, fearlessly entering the storm.
Infernal swallowing, devouring imperial flames.
Creation of inferno, ruling the nether with a single glare.
Draconic flame, becoming the dragon."
Each verse was corresponding to a set of images of a technique being displayed. However, proceeding the second level of the mastery, to Zhou Xinqiu, the images became increasingly profound and blurry. Especially the last few sets of images were almost so complex that even though she could not see them, the blood and qi in her body began churning around when she looked at them.
"This technique is quite something... Although, it will take a long time to complete the whole mastery, I believe it is not something ordinary! The final set of images, although I can see them, still seem quite complex to my eye. How interesting!" Qin Gong stared at the Forbidden flame mastery in awe before Zhou Xinqiu closed the scroll and picked up the last scroll excitedly.
This next scroll was not blank, but it definitely did not feel like a fighting technique. On the top of the scroll was the words "Volume 1. Realization of Death" The rest of the scroll seemed more like a novel or oddly worded poem instead of a fighting technique. Zhou Xinqiu scratched her head in confusion before looking at Qin Gong hoping he would have some answers.
"Stupid girl, not all techniques are straight forward and easy to decipher. This technique seems to be one that involves the core principle of death." Qin Gong scolded.
"If you're so powerful, Why dont you just figure it out and tell me what it is about?" Zhou Xinqiu glared at Qin Gong with an annoyed look.
"Even if I did understand every meaning behind this technique, there would be no use in telling you. These principles are the eternal truths behind the world, and as such must be found within your own heart." Qin Gong slapped the top of her head with the scroll before handing it back to her.
"Hmph, 'mid earth level' good for nothing scroll." she took all four scrolls and placed them back into the box. "Now, for the exciting part! Lets see what treasures we found in the first array!"
"Indeed, lets take a look here. hmmm" Qin Gong picked up the last two scrolls and the jade slip and placed them in front of both of them. "The two scrolls seem to be at the high tier of the earth level. While the jade slip should be... a Qi technique!" Qin Gong laughed and pointed at the first scroll for her to open up.
The first scroll, when opened, released a heavy aura of blood which was very shocking to them until they read the title of the art which also looked to be written in blood. "Primordial Blood Art" beneath this was written in big bold letters: "Must only be practiced by those of the archaic bloodline within the primordial revolution." Under this continued. "This art permits the chosen the ability to ignite a portion of the chosen's blood essence to increase his or her combat capability without any repercussions. Failing to know one's limits will easily result in fatal injuries. This art is an extremely dangerous art. Tread with immense caution."
"Burning blood essence?" Zhou Xinqiu asked.
"Yes, regular cultivators use this as a last resort to suddenly increase their fighting power. However, after the temporary period of the excited qi dies down, the cultivator will usually have immense pain and might even fall in their cultivation or lose some years of life if the portion burned is too excessive. This primordial blood art allows whoever this 'chosen' person is to burn their blood essence without any consequences up to a certain point. If you continue reading the art, it says that the first form allows 2% to be burned. The second 5%. Third 8%. All the way up to the ninth form which allows 50%. However, even with my cultivation, If I was this chosen guy I would only be able to activate the fourth or fifth form..." Qin Gong ranted.
"Ah well, don't worry, I will surpass your cultivation at some point anyway so its not a big deal." Zhou Xinqiu casually spoke without a care.
"Huh, yes, of course you will, unless you get killed by some random guy outside because of your attitude." Qin Gong grabbed her ear and pulled.
"Aiyaaaaaa ok ok ok Im wrong Im wrong!" She yelled in agony while Qin Gong smiled from ear to ear.
"Train hard stupid girl, or else you wont be able to back that huge ego of yours with your fist. After all, the problem within your Zhou Sect wont be going away any time soon." Qin Gong walked towards the entrance of the cave with his hands behind his back. "This is only the very beginning of your journey. Qi circulation is only but the mere foundation of the foundations of cultivation. Even soul transformation amounts to nothing in places like where I come from."