Behind the Tang Clan lay a mountain once inhabited by wolves, earning it the name Eulang Mountain.
It was that time of day when the sun had only just begun to rise.
The morning dew blanketed the mountain, bringing life to the scenery.
In other words, it was still the hour when most people were deep in slumber.
And yet, in that quiet time, I stood in the forest with my eyes closed.
Ssshhhhâ!
A breeze rustled past, brushing against my hair. I felt it as I calmed my breathing.
I focused all my senses inward, observing my body.
Starting from my heart, the energy coursed through my meridians, flowing steadily outward.
There were no issues with the process.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âExhale.â
I let out a deep breath, the heat within it a sign that my internal energy had fully settled.
â...Good.â
Deeper and deeper.
I concentrated my energy more intensely than usual. Normally, a short rest would suffice, but I was unwilling to allow even the slightest disruption. I controlled my energy with meticulous precision.
At the same time, I recalledâ
Whooooshâ!
The sensation from yesterday, when my body had fused with flames...
That extraordinary feeling that made me believe I was the flame itself.
It had been both exhilarating and nerve-wracking, as if even the slightest slip would cause me to lose it entirely. Yet within it was an unparalleled sense of euphoria, a belief that I could achieve anything.
âCan I...?â
Could I possibly reach that state again?
Could I feel that sensation once more?
I clung to the memory, doing my utmost to remain calm and composed.
âPlease.â
Please, let me recall it. Even if I couldnât fully relive it, I needed to grasp at least a clue.
Ssss---!
The energy coursing through my meridians sped up.
I wouldnât allow even the slightest mistake. Everything was calculated and perfectly controlled.
I continued to increase the speed, intending to generate friction within my body.
If things went according to plan, my body would soon ignite with flames.
The problem wasâ
âWill it really be the same as yesterday?â