Xia Yubing is quite a quiet person, not very interested in games, unlike Caramel Snail who plays so intensely, eventually exhausting the conscripted bodies.

"You know each other?" Caramel Snail was surprised, "I was just about to introduce you."

"I have met this gentleman once before; he seemed to be on some task at the time, bringing the Arcane Energy to me," Xia Yubing said, as a wisp of flame ignited at her fingertips, which she then gently blew away, looking at Leoz:

"I have completed Qiu Yun's long-cherished wish. It's just a pity that I couldn't see my sister one last time."

"When the conscription time ends, and you release her life, there's a chance they might reunite in the Nether Abyss," Leoz comforted, "Even though so much time has passed, I still remember Qiu Ran as a brave, family-loving silly sister."

"I truly hope they can reunite," Xia Yubing lowered her head, "However, I have now affirmed my position, participating in battles as a Commander and Analyst. I think this power is more suited to you."

"Really?" Leoz was surprised, "After all, it's their family's inheritance."

"Qiu Yun said so—oh, hold on, I'll let her tell you herself."

As Xia Yubing spoke, she made a gesture, activating the Camouflage Mode to let Qiu Yun's Will take over her body.

Qiu Yun blinked, and her demeanor immediately became gentle and intellectual. She walked up to Leoz, slightly bowed her head, and sincerely said:

"I've always wanted to thank you again, sir."

"It was just a small favor and should be that way," Leoz calmly said, "However, this is what's left by your sister…"

"Oh, what's that worth? I've already died; rather than letting the Arcane Energy gather dust with us, it should be left to someone who truly needs it."

Qiu Yun smiled:

"My sister decided to entrust the Arcane Energy to you back then; I think she must have valued you greatly. I hope you can carry on with this power and continue fighting, and may Qiu Ran's flame illuminate your future."

With that, she placed her hand in Leoz's palm, causing a surge of intense, warm power to transfer deep into his soul through the contact.

['Qiu Yun' has blessed your soul, imprinting the power of Arcane Energy onto it.]

[You have obtained Mystic Kolon Rank (15) Arcane Energy—[Spontaneous Combustion]]

[Reminder: This Arcane Energy will bind to your main account, so no matter which character you switch to, you will inherit the 'Primordial Fire's' gift.]

"Primordial Fire": Fundamental Talent (Follow Bind)

"In the beginning, when chaos was yet dispersed, fire ignited, separating brightness from darkness."

Your character gains a thorough understanding and intimacy with the raw essence of 'Fire Magic', 'Combustion', 'Thermal Energy', 'High Temperatures', and 'Heat-related Arcane Energy'.

Gain an 80% divinity inclination towards fire/combustion/light.

Depending on the chosen pathway, you will enjoy different bonuses:

[Destroyer]Pathway: Qi Energy carries the 'Combustion' and 'High Temperature' traits; practicing any cultivation technique will provide burning effects on attacks.

[Fine Artistry]Pathway: Mastery level increases by one with heated weapons/scorching terrains/fire elements/high-temperature biochemistry.

[Sovereign]Pathway: Easier awakening of heat-origin Arcane Energy.

[Raiding]Pathway: Upon a successful luck check, you can choose to inflict a 'Crimson Flame Punishment' spell damage on opponents.

[Redemption]Pathway: Healing skills do 50% extra true damage to the Undead Clan.

[Mysterious]Pathway: Can burn resentful spirits unwilling to submit with ghostly fire, enhancing taming.

[Void]Pathway: Post-void attribute attacks cause continuous burn effect; following five layers, they cause explosion damage as a percentage of max health.

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[Blacksmith]Senator: Can bestow 'Flame' permanent enchantment effect on forged weapons.

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One must say, what Qiu Yun gave was really substantial.

As Leoz withdrew his hand, the palm spontaneously burst into flames; without any Arcane Energy, simply exerting Qi Energy was enough to create a combustion effect.

"The explosion's power has at least doubled, and this is just the boost to Qi Energy, without even using Arcane Energy."

—This level of talent, in actuality, is more beneficial for the novice-stage Leoz's body.

As Aunt Merston said, having poor talent forced the body to reform into the [Destroyer]pathway, it was an inevitable choice given the fifteen years until adulthood. Aunt couldn't always protect oneself every moment.

[To put it bluntly, given Aunt's personality, doing so much to silence enemies only proves she neutralized threats thoroughly…]

Yet, with this talent of "Primordial Fire", this problem is nearly resolved, and it's potentially more powerful than the original talent of the Dawnbreaker Family.

When maturity arrives, pathway fusion will almost be complete, incorporating [Destroyer], [Sovereign], [Fine Artistry], and Leoz's inherent Arcane Energy, offering him genuine eligibility to become the ruler of Starry Abyss.

Qiu Yun's blessing and gift is clearly a powerful assist.

Leoz glanced at Qiu Yun, feeling a bit sentimental inside.

[If it were the old, less human side of me, I'd certainly never think of doing such extra things, nor receive such a generous reward.]

Qiu Yun seemed to understand his feelings, she smiled gently and said:

"It seems like this ability is pretty handy for Mr. True. Since I've been able to help you, the last regret in my heart can finally rest."

"Qiu Ran loved you all very much," Leoz said, "If I had been a little stronger back then, maybe some tragedies could have been averted."

"Such words are too voided, people are gone, compared to the past, it's better to look forward to the future,"

Qiu Yun laughed heartily, in this, she was really similar to Qiu Ran:

"May the flames illuminate your path, you deities guarding Starry Abyss."

As she finished, she bowed her head and gracefully exited Camouflage Mode. Xia Yubing lifted her head, adjusted her glasses, and contently said:

"This way, the allocation of combat resources is reasonable. The already invincible True General has become like a tiger with wings."

"Your insight is indeed spot on, but as a commander, you'll still need to continue observing,"

Leoz nodded, provisionally acknowledging Xia Yubing.

"Long time no see, Mr. A'zhen."

Lanan suddenly peeked out from behind Leoz, chuckling:

"Severston and Yutianxiao are settling the bill and should be over shortly."

She had her hands behind her back, her shoulder-length short hair was as smooth and soft as silk, evoking a desire to touch it, faintly covering the side of her face, forming an indescribable interplay of light and shadow, as if she stood gracefully beneath the moon pavilion.

Lanan wasn't the most beautiful, but for some reason, she always gave a sense of comfort, naturalness, and closeness. Seeing her fair, exquisite little face, even devils would want to pinch it.

"Hello." Leoz glanced at her and said, "I remember you being called Yueyue, serving as the team's assassin?"

"Besides taking down the back row, I can also protect our backline and serve as a ranger scout."

Lanan took a big step forward, turned around, and said sincerely to Leoz:

"What made you decide to come straight to the Boling Star?"

"That, well."

Of course, Leoz could not tell her that Xides' memory helped; he had long prepared an excuse for that.

He reached into his pocket and took out a ring:

"There's a Speaker from the Mechanical World Society inside here," he replied.

With her hands clasped behind her back, Lanan's shoulder-length hair flowed like silky threads, forming an indescribable contrast of light and shadow across her face's side, making it hard to resist the urge to touch. Seeing her slightly shadowed side profile made even a devil want to pinch her rounded cheeks.

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