Chapter 9: Flames of Ice, Blood of Gold
The icy wind whispered across the mountains of the Ice Moon Sect, and at its peak stood a girl who no longer doubted her path.
Asha Rani, now a direct disciple of the Eternal Ice Empress, had been chosen by a legendary beast - the Ice Phoenix.
And the Phoenix had gifted her a treasure no one else in the entire world possessed:
[Heaven's Cry — Phoenix Flame of the Frozen Sky]
Technique Rank: Divine
Requirement: SSS-Rank Ice Body + Phoenix
Approval
Technique Ranks: From Earth to Eternity
In Heavenly Place, techniques weren't just skills -
they were paths to power.
And they were ranked by rarity and origin:
1.Mortal
Basic techniques taught in outer villages.
2.Earth
More refined. Taught in common sects.
3.Spirit
Techniques with elemental depth and flexibility.
4.Heaven
Requires talent or special constitution.
5.Saint
Can only be cultivated by high-tier bloodlines.
6.Divine
Given by ancient beasts, forgotten sects, or gods.
7.Primordial
Lost before time. Unrecorded.
Unmatched. Only a handful exist.
Most players in the game had never seen a Divine technique.
But Asha... was now embodying one.
Training Begins
Atop Silent Frost Peak, Asha moved in slow, elegant circles. Her hands weaved ice and fire into frozen phoenix wings. Her feet left glowing frost sigils on the ground.
Every movement cracked the air.
"Burn," she whispered.
A white flame exploded from her palm — but instead of heat, it brought cold so pure that even the snow froze solid.
Around her, disciples watched with fear and awe.
Within Her Heart
Still... her mind was elsewhere.
"Zero... I don't know who you are.
But everything l've become... started because of you."
"You gave me power. You gave me courage."
"One day, I'll find you. And thank you — face to face."
She pressed her palm to her chest.
"I promise."
Meanwhile - Rayan Logs In
In a hidden area of the beginner region, surrounded by stone ruins and mist, Zero appeared silently.
[Player: Zero has entered the world]
[Primordial System Active]
He stood up slowly, back in the world he both feared and ruled in silence.
There was no time to waste.
X. Monster Task: Frost Marsh Hunt
Rayan accepted a daily task:
"Hunt 30 Spirit Gators in Frostwood Marsh."
To others, it was dangerous.
To him, it was effortless.
With Primordial control, he used elemental force like art.
"Lightning Chain."
"Water Surge."
"Wind Slice."
Each gator fell in one or two moves. Their cores absorbed into his Devourer's Path, feeding his growth.
Return to Frostgate City
He returned to Frostgate, where traders, guilds, and treasure dealers filled the streets.
He walked into a discreet appraisal shop.
"I'd like to sell this."
He placed the Flame Crystal Pearl - the item given to him by Asha - on the table.
The merchant gasped.
"This... this is an elite-level flame core. Where did you find it?"
Rayan remained silent.
"100 gold spirit coins. I can offer real-world currency."
"Accepted."
His First Fortune
[Flame Crystal Pearl Sold]
[1 Gold Coin = ₹4,500]
[Total Transfer: ₹4,50,000]
[Amount Sent to Linked Account
Rayan stared at the number.
In the real world, he had nothing.
But now... with just one sale... he had changed his life.
"All because of her..."
He looked to the sky.
"'ll rise too. And one day... we'll meet again."