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Chapter 20: The Wisdom of Flames
It was a quiet night. The kind of night where the stars whispered ancient truths to those who dared to listen.
Clinton sat in his usual training spot—beneath the old spirit tree in the secluded valley. The Whispering Flame flickered gently on his palm, its cool blue hue dancing with intelligence.
> "It's time you understood the truth about flames," Narvek said, his tone deep, like thunder echoing across a forgotten sky.
Clinton focused. "I thought flames were just tools. You light them, control them… and that's it."
> "Foolish thought," Narvek chided. "Flames are more than tools. They're essences. They hold lineage, spirit, and intent. There are thousands... but only a few stand above the rest."
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Narvek began to explain the Flame Rankings:
Flame Ranks (Descending Order):
1. Divine Flames – So rare, they appear once every few eras. Able to burn space, time, and fate itself.
2. Primordial Flames – Born from the original chaos. Can refine anything and destroy spirit bodies.
3. Celestial Flames – Often guarded by ancient sects. Useful for both combat and advanced alchemy.
4. Spirit Flames – Bound to high-level beasts, spirits, or elemental altars. Great for alchemy and can be weaponized.
5. Mystic Flames – Good balance between alchemy and martial combat. Often found in special trials.
6. Earth Flames – Useful for moderate alchemy and combat.
7. Mortal Flames – Basic flames controlled by normal cultivators. Limited use.
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> "The Whispering Flame I gave you," Narvek continued, "is a High Spirit Flame. It communicates. It listens. Perfect for alchemy because it doesn't destroy herbs—it understands them."
Clinton looked at it flickering in his hand. "But not for fighting?"
> "Exactly. It lacks aggression. If you try to burn someone with it, you'll warm them like tea."
Clinton chuckled.
> "However," Narvek added, "there are combat flames—raging ones. Wildfire Flame, Infernal Wyrm Flame, Bloodline Flame... those are used in martial arts, body tempering, or even soul attacks."
Clinton nodded slowly. "So if I ever want to fight with flame, I need a different one?"
> "Yes. But handle one flame perfectly before you chase another."
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Narvek's Final Warning
> "Also, be warned: Some flames are sentient. They can devour the cultivator if not properly subdued. Flames are like beasts. You don't tame them with power—you tame them with dominance of will."
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Back in the Sect
Word had begun to spread—not of Clinton's flames, but of his pill formulas.
One elder was overheard saying, "Someone is altering old techniques... and succeeding?"
But for now, Clinton remained unnoticed by true powerhouses. His flame flickered quietly.
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Yet deep in the heavens, a Celestial Flame, dormant for centuries, stirred slightly... as if it sensed a worthy host had awakened.
"I can feel my second part awakened,it seems it's time for me to leave my dormant state ,but I must not let others know about this because me warping with my second part makes us a primordial flames"
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End of Chapter 20