Professions

After talking with his parents for quite some time, he got up and left for the library again.

As he stepped into the familiar confines of the library, Ling Tian's eyes swept over the shelves filled with books and scrolls, each containing a wealth of information waiting to be discovered.

The scent of aged parchment and ink filled the air, heightening his anticipation.

"Hmm, now I have to learn about the theory of all professions to achieve my dream," Ling Tian mused aloud, his voice echoing softly in the quiet space.

He made his way to the section dedicated to alchemy, his gaze scanning the rows of books meticulously organized on the shelves.

Each tome held the secrets of a different aspect of alchemy, from the basic principles to the most advanced techniques.

He went to the section of Alchemy to see the books and started wondering to himself.

"Where should I start from? Divine Radiance realm alchemy or Eternal Plane alchemy?"

He thought for some time and finally decided, "I should start from the Astral Plane alchemy so my foundation won't be flawed."

With a firm resolve, he embarked on his journey into the world of Astral Plane alchemy.

The decision was not made lightly; he knew that laying a solid foundation was essential for mastering the vast and intricate art of alchemy.

The Astral Plane, known for its mystical and ethereal properties, held concepts that were crucial for any alchemist aiming for greatness.

Drawing upon his extraordinary photographic memory, Ling Tian immersed himself in the ancient tomes and scrolls that detailed the intricacies of Astral Plane alchemy.

Every page, every diagram, and every formula was etched into his mind with perfect clarity. Despite this incredible ability, the sheer volume of knowledge required two full years of relentless study to master.

It took two years even with his photographic memory, so one can imagine how truly vast the knowledge about alchemy is.

He had to learn about herbs, their quality, their growth process, where they grow, heavenly treasures, and many different things as well.

The diversity and depth of alchemical knowledge were staggering.

He delved into the properties of countless herbs, understanding their life cycles, optimal conditions for growth, and how their qualities varied based on their environment.

He memorized the characteristics of rare heavenly treasures, essential for crafting potent elixirs and pills that could alter the course of a cultivator's destiny.

Just like that, time continued to fly, and Ling Tian learned about alchemy, blacksmithing, and formation.

He only learned these three to focus on them first. His thirst for knowledge was insatiable.

After mastering alchemy, he turned his attention to blacksmithing, learning the secrets of forging divine weapons and armor.

Since he didn't have the required resources to practice blacksmithing, he focused on learning about the myriad of materials in the myriad of planes and their properties.

Simultaneously, he delved into the arcane art of formation, studying how to arrange mystical symbols and energies into powerful arrays.

These formations could protect, trap, or enhance, and mastering them required a deep understanding of both theoretical principles and practical application.

He practiced drawing runes, setting up small formations, and gradually worked his way up to more elaborate and powerful arrays.

Then came his 18th birthday. It was a momentous occasion, not just because of the milestone itself, but because of the immense progress he had made.

His studies and relentless cultivation had borne fruit in ways that surpassed even his expectations.

He was also in the Immortal King realm after all these years. His father and clan elders were overjoyed to know that he had broken through to the Immortal King realm before the age of 18.

This achievement was unprecedented and spoke volumes about his talent and dedication.

The Immortal King realm was a pinnacle of power that many cultivators spent their entire lives striving to reach in the Eternal Plane. To achieve it at such a young age was nothing short of miraculous.

The clan celebrated his breakthrough with great enthusiasm. The elders, who had watched his growth with keen interest, were filled with pride and admiration.

They knew that Ling Tian was destined for greatness, and his rapid ascent to the Immortal King realm confirmed their hopes. His father, in particular, was overjoyed, seeing in Ling Tian the future of their clan.

Ling Tian headed to his mother's room where his mother and father were waiting for him.

Knock, knock.

"Come in."

After knocking two times and hearing his father's voice, he opened the door and came in front of his parents. He was around 180cm tall with pure white hair and deep blue eyes with milky skin. He was one of the most handsome young masters of the Divine Radiance realm.

After seeing their son come in, both of them couldn't help but smile. His father stood up and patted his shoulder before saying, "You have truly turned out to be a fine young man."

He had a gratifying smile on his face while saying this. His mother stood up and said with a beautiful and smug smile on her face.

"After all, he is my son, of course, he will be handsome."

Ling Tian could only smile wryly at his mother's antics. After joking around a bit, he started talking about his training for professions.

"Father, you said before that when I reached eighteen years of age, you would allocate resources to me so I can train in professions."

His father looked over and said with a smile.

"My good son, on which path of the Great Dao have you decided to walk on?"

Ling Tian looked at him and thought for a second.

'If I said I wanted to learn all the paths, he would definitely beat me up. I'm still not strong enough to run away from him.'

Ling Tian said with a smile on his face.

"I want to try learning Alchemy, Blacksmithing, and Formation."

His father nearly coughed up blood from hearing Ling Tian's answer.

"Brat, don't chew more than you can eat. A person can't even reach the peak of one profession without wasting millions or billions of years, and you want to study three professions at a time?"

Ling Tian smiled bitterly. He knew this would be their reaction, that's why he didn't bother saying anything about it until now. But now it was time for him to learn about professions so he had to tell them about it.

"Father, I'm not trying to master all of the professions; I'm just seeing which profession I'm most talented in, and then I will focus on that one."

Ling Tian said this, but he was thinking of something else.

'Sorry for lying to you, father, but you won't allow me to learn them otherwise.'

Ling Tian's father calmed down after hearing his explanation and fell into deep thought. After a while, he took something out of thin air and threw it at his son.

"Here, you can have this memory crystal. It has records of all the professions and their techniques of the Yuan clan. You can take this opportunity to learn about other professions before deciding your future path."

His father then sat down and started drinking tea. Meanwhile, his mother, who saw the whole thing, only had a smile on her face while looking at the interaction of father and son. Afterward, she said to Ling Tian.

"Tian'er, you should also rest and relax your mind. Don't always stay cooped up in the library or cultivating. Rest is also important to relax your mind."

She advised him in a gentle voice. Ling Tian looked at her and smiled. In his previous life, his parents died too early, and he didn't even know what the warmth of his parents felt like.

In this life, he had such loving parents. That's why he was trying to learn different paths so he could help his family who gave him such warmth.

There is already a strong ancestor in the clan, but not a peak side profession. That's why he decided to reach the peak in side professions.

He said while keeping a gentle smile on his face.

"Don't worry, Mother, I know what I'm doing, so you can rest assured."

Ling Tian's mother smiled at his response and sat down to drink tea. After Ling Tian had a small talk with both of them, he stood up and left them alone to go towards his room to look at the techniques his father gave him.

'Let's see what my old man gave me to study.'

He sat down on the bed in the lotus position and put the memory crystal on his forehead and used his soul to see its content.

It had a lot of techniques and information about various professions and techniques. There were fire manipulation techniques as well

-Burning Lotus Blossom: The Burning Lotus Blossom is a graceful and deadly martial arts technique that harnesses the power of fire to emulate the blooming of a lotus flower. This technique is both visually stunning and immensely powerful, symbolizing beauty and destruction in perfect harmony.

-Yang Fire Manipulation: Yang Fire Manipulation is a specialized technique that allows male cultivators to harness and control the powerful yang fire within them. Yang fire represents the masculine energy, associated with heat, aggression, and dynamism.

-Flame Weaver's Embrace: Flame Weaver's Embrace is a spell that allows the caster to weave intricate patterns of flames in the air, creating ethereal constructs that can be manipulated at will. This technique combines artistry with lethal precision, enabling the caster to craft both beautiful and deadly forms from fire.

-Eternal Flame Meditation: Eternal Flame Meditation is a deep meditation technique that involves attuning one's inner energy to the eternal flame that resides within every living being. This practice fosters spiritual growth and enhances the practitioner's control over fire-based abilities.

-Heaven Devouring Codex: The Heaven Devouring Codex is a powerful and esoteric technique that enables the cultivator to condense an inner flame, which can be strengthened by devouring various external flames, such as heaven and earth flames, bloodline flames, and beast flames.

Ling Tian looked at the flame techniques one by one and finally decided on which one he would cultivate.