Gu Chen's Rage

The firebird collided against the bulls and exploded. The next moment, every bull within the range of two meters got caught in the explosion and got burned by the powerful flames. The power of the explosion turned into a powerful shockwave and pushed three of them away.

"Damn! That was awesome." Lee Che couldn't help but open his mouth wide and scream.

"Woah! When did you become a Mage? And, how come you use magic art already?" Gu Chen couldn't help but scream with awe and disbelieve in his face.

"Although my dad is exaggerating, it is still unbelievable that you were able to reach the first stage so soon. Even though the pill should have more enough energy to push you into the first stage, condensing a rune not only requires energy but also comprehension of fire. How did you do it?" Gu Tan couldn't help but ask.

Lee Che shrugged his shoulders and said "I don't know. I basically felt like I can create the first rune without any difficulty and I tried it. As for how I understand fire, I also don't know. To create the rune in the elemental vein, we need to manipulate elemental energy refined from the elemental veins and create a specific symbol that represents fire."

"And, to create the symbol, we need to have the understanding of the symbol itself. But, when I tried to create it, my concentration moved on its own. It felt as if the symbol I wanted to create was already carved into my mind."

"And, that wasn't a magic art that I learned from the library. When I tried to manipulate flame condensed out of my Flame Rune, it transformed into a firebird. But, I never thought it would be this destructive."

Gu Tan touched his chin and thought for a moment. Suddenly, his eyes widened as he asked "Did you try to create Metal Rune?"

"I did try it once but I couldn't succeed. Hey, it's not my fault, okay. I succeed in creating Fire Rune in a single try so I didn't try for the second time since it was already the next morning." Lee Che embarrassedly rubbed his forehead and explained.

"I understand. It has nothing to do with your comprehension. Although your father lost the Divine Fire, it was still connected to him to a certain extent which had boosted his talent in Flame. And, that's the same talent you inherited."

"The reason why you weren't able to create Metal Rune is that you don't have that boosted talent for it. Normally, humans can't create divine flames on their own and the only way to get the divine flame, especially for many people is to get a flame that can regrow as long as the source is kept safe."

"Naturally, it would take some time to recover the flame. There is one divine bird that has the power to regrow flames. Normally, Phoenix comes to mind but phoenix does not roam in the mortal world and no one in the mortal world should be capable of capturing them."

"Putting Phoenix aside, there is another bird that can create flames which can regrow again and again from the source. It is Vermillion Bird. Your flame turned into a firebird because your rune is Vermillion Bird."

Hearing his words, Lee Che's eyes widen as he suddenly remembered something.

"Now that you mentioned it, the rune did look like a bird. Wait, doesn't that mean I have more talent for flame than metal? Should I try becoming an alchemist?"

Gu Tan shook his head and answered "No, it only boosted your talent for your Fire Magic. I don't the flame that was already removed from your father's body could do more than that. Your talent for Fire and Metal are equal, at least for other professions."

"But, for battle, your flames have much more power. Hmm! I think you would make a great combination with Zhu Ping for the true destruction."

"Yeah, his internal energy also burns like fire. But, isn't it a little bit ridiculous that internal energy can transform into flame? Do you know how he does that?" Lee Che couldn't help but ask.

"He has a bloodline of a Hell's Golden Crow. At least, this is what my master told me. He has an immense talent for flame and once he awakens his bloodline, it would make a powerful change in his internal energy and even his body. Anyway, for now, let's focus on this inheritance place." Gu Tan explained and turned away.

He had only come here once but he still remembers everything. It's just that he can't act like he knows anything.

"I wonder what will be the next obstacle. Hey, do you think we will be dragged to the bottom of the ground?" Lee Che couldn't help but mumble while asking Gu Chen.

Bam!

"Don't jinx us!" Gu Chen slapped his head and Gu Tan opened his mouth wide. He closed his eyes and lowered his head.

'Dad, he has already jinxed us.'

They kept walking for a moment until the ground beneath them suddenly opened.

"Huh!" Lee Che and Gu Chen looked at each other with their mouth opened wide.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

Gu Tan crossed his leg and closed his eyes while Lee Che screamed out loud. Gu Chen couldn't help but slap Lee Che's head and shout.

"Can you create the wings with your Fire Style Magic?"

"Huh! I don't know. I have never tried this." Lee Che rubbed his forehead and spoke.

"Then, do it!" Ge Chen screamed at him and turned his head at Gu Tan. He couldn't help but continue shouting.

"And, why are you so calm about this?"

"I can't fly. You can't fly. And, probably, he can't fly either. So, what do you expect me to do?" Gu Tan looked at his dad and asked.

"At least, scream!" Gu Chen couldn't help but grab his collar and roar in his ears.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

But, before Gu Tan couldn't scream, three of them fell to the ground.

"Ouch! That hurts." Lee Che grumbled while rubbing his neck.

"Damn! Even though the technique is activated, it still hurts." Gu Chen couldn't help but curse. He was holding Gu Tan inside his arm while falling on his back.

"Dad, you haven't acquired Pain immunity." Gu Tan mumbled with pity in his eyes. Although he could have landed perfectly, he didn't mind his dad covering for him.

"Shut up!" Gu Chen slammed his son's head and shouted.

"Hey, you are not supposed to hit Village Chief like that." Lee Che slapped air and spoke with a straight face.

"By the way, where are we?" Gu Chen completely ignored him and turned around while rubbing his back.

"Underground!" Gu Tan replied.

"We know. That's why we fell down." Gu Chen and Lee Che screamed at him with anger on their heads.

"Come on! Don't be so angry all the time. It won't be good for your health." Gu Tan answered them while walking towards a certain circle.

"First, we almost got spiked by iron spears. Then, we got attacked by bulls. And now, we fell to the underground. What kind of idiot makes such inheritance ground?" Gu Chen couldn't help but grumble while following his son.

"Dad, step back!" Gu Tan suddenly shouted as he turned back.

Ding!

A sharp spear suddenly falls from the ceiling. Gu Chen instantly stepped back as the spear crashed just before his eyes.

"Hu! Hu! Hu! WHAT KIND OF CRAZY SHIT IS THIS?" Gu Chen started breathing hard and screamed with the anger bursting out of his eyes. Lee Che's leg trembled as he gulped down saliva and thought 'No movement! Not a single step! I am not going to move.'

Gu Tan ignored his dad's complaints and walked inside the circle. He looked around while touching the different places on the circle. It was made out of white color and it wasn't just a normal circle. There were small runes engraved on the white circle itself.

"Dad, I think we might have to face off against some opponents once again. Those bulls were only Middle-Rank but their strength was immense. Just because the rank is lower doesn't mean their battle strength would be lower."

"No matter what opponent might be, just give it your all!"

"Wait, what about those surprise attacks?" Gu Chen asked while staying in his position.

"Oh, those! Yeah, they will continue to fall. You need to dodge them properly." Gu Tan smiled and answered.

"You are kidding, right?" Gu Chen opened his eyes wide and asked.

Gu Tan shook his head and answered "Once I activate this circle, your opponents will arrive. But, that will also open a door somewhere. While I will go and collect the inheritance, you two need to hold them off. Of course, if you can, you can indeed defeat them."

"But, considering those surprise attacks and there might be even more, it would be hard to kill your opponents. So, try your best to hold on until I return."

His words made Gu Chen's eyebrows twitch. He lowered his head with his expression darkening fiercely.

"Village Chief, can I ask you a question?"

"Hmm! Yes?" Gu Tan was surprised by his dad's expression. He felt like this inheritance has been constantly touching his dad's sore point.

Gu Chen slowly raised his head and the imaginary flames burst out of him.

"WHICH IDIOT'S INHERITANCE IS THIS?"