Chapter 902

Xu Jingming, you have successively defeated Meng Ke of the Mingguang rank and Green of the Yaoguang rank.

Your physical body is extremely strong, and your spiritual force far exceeds that of an ordinary eighth-rank Weida Sect master.

I can sense it—your ability also belongs to the SSS rank.

With all these talents combined, even within our Firebrand Divine Temple, you are among the absolute top tier.

High Priestess Aimosi looked at Xu Jingming, her voice as crisp and melodious as a nightingale's.

But Xu Jingming felt a quiet shock within.

Facing a supreme-level expert, having one's physical body and spiritual force detected was normal.

But he hadn't even released his ability yet—yet she had already identified it as SSS rank. That was astonishing.

After all,

even Master Zhou Yuanwu was only confirmed as SSS rank after he activated his ability.

Of course, this doesn't mean Aimosi is stronger than Zhou Yuanwu—only that her perception is extraordinarily acute.

Though her ability is of the special type, her spiritual force strength is certainly greater than that of even the supreme-level spiritual-type experts.

Thinking of this, Xu Jingming respectfully replied:

"High Priestess, your insight is unmatched—my lightning ability is indeed SSS rank."

"Can you show me?" Aimosi asked, her tone carrying a faint curiosity.

"Of course." Xu Jingming did not refuse.

With a thought, pitch-black Doushen Shenlei immediately swirled around his body.

It flickered and leapt, radiating an icy, violent aura as if brimming with infinite power.

"This is an SSS-rank lightning ability?"

Though Aimosi's eyes were covered by a silk band, her vast spiritual force easily sensed this extraordinary lightning ability.

The Moonshadow Cleric beside her also wore an expression of curiosity.

"Does it have a name?" Aimosi asked softly.

"Doushen Shenlei." Xu Jingming replied.

"Doushen Shenlei? A fitting name."

Aimosi nodded slightly. "Lightning abilities are primarily offensive. For yours to evolve from SS to SSS rank is exceedingly rare."

She paused, then continued: "Have you considered becoming a core member of our Firebrand Divine Temple?"

"What benefits would a core member receive, and what responsibilities would come with it?"

Xu Jingming did not immediately accept.

"Core members can undergo rank certification. With your talent and strength,

the Yaoguang-level examination won't stop you; the Jiguang-level examination might be challenging.

But once you pass the Jiguang-level examination, you will possess extremely high privileges within the Firebrand Divine Temple.

Each quarter, you will receive an SSS-rank cultivation resource.

You may freely browse all combat techniques, including SSS-rank ones.

As for the higher SSR-rank techniques, certain conditions must be met for exchange."

Aimosi, wrapped in a pale golden robe, sat gracefully on the ornate chair behind her, her crimson lips parting to speak:

"Benefits come with corresponding responsibilities.

Our Firebrand Divine Temple imposes few restrictions on core members.

But periodically, you must carry out missions as directed by the temple."

"Missions?" Xu Jingming frowned.

Wasn't this just being ordered around by the Firebrand Divine Temple?

After a moment's thought, he shook his head. "High Priestess, I'm not ready for this yet."

At these words, the Moonshadow Cleric beside him showed clear surprise.

Core membership in the Firebrand Divine Temple—how many people would kill to obtain it.

And this time, it was his own teacher personally inviting him—and he still refused.

"Is it because of your nation?"

Aimosi was not overly surprised; she asked with keen interest.

"Yes." Xu Jingming nodded, without concealment.

Though the Great Xia had issued a statement labeling the Firebrand Divine Temple as a friendly force,

core members are clearly part of the temple's inner circle.

Whether the Firebrand Divine Temple is friend or foe remains undecided.

If one day the orders of Great Xia and the Firebrand Divine Temple conflict, what should he do?

So it was better not to accept.

As for SSR-rank techniques, he could find other ways.

"I can keep your becoming a core member hidden from Great Xia."

Aimosi added.

But Xu Jingming still shook his head: "This is a matter of principle."

"You're quite loyal."

A faint trace of appreciation appeared on Aimosi's fair, delicate face as she continued:

"Rest assured, our Firebrand Divine Temple is not your enemy.

I can promise you now—the Firebrand Divine Temple will never strike against Great Xia."

"Between the orders of Great Xia and the Spark Shrine, you may prioritize listening to Great Xia."

As the words fell, the Moon Shadow Priest beside her could not help but feel a jolt in his heart.

Lady Aemorsi had always been forceful.

When facing the other two Supreme Beings of the Spark World, she never yielded an inch.

But he hadn't expected that now, for Xu Jingming's sake, she would actually step back.

'It seems Teacher values Xu Jingming highly; in the future he might even become my junior brother.'

The Moon Shadow Priest's gaze toward Xu Jingming grew considerably warmer.

Including himself, Teacher had a total of three students, all uniformly SSS-rank abilities.

It really was time to have one more SSS-rank student.

A different ability category wasn't much of a problem either.

As a Supreme Being, Teacher alone, regarding the application of spiritual power, would be enough for Xu Jingming to study for a very long time.

As for why not take Xu Jingming as a disciple right now,

it was also because Xu Jingming had only just arrived and still needed more observation.

Being a core member of the Spark Shrine was still a very fine treatment.

"Since the Priestess my lord has said as much, then I am willing to become a core member of the Spark Shrine." Xu Jingming said respectfully.

As long as the Spark Shrine and Great Xia were not enemies, that was enough.

As for whether they would make a move against other countries, that had nothing to do with him.

"Very well. Later, Moon Shadow will take you to undergo the rating certification."

Aemorsi nodded and got down to business:

"Before coming, Meng Yu should have told you about my ability.

Next, I will use my Eye of Destiny to observe your destiny.

You need not worry too much about this. What the Eye of Destiny sees is merely one possibility of the future; it is not certain to occur."

"Understood."

Xu Jingming nodded, his heart secretly full of anticipation.

It had been more than two years since transmigrating to Blue Star, and during those two years he had experienced many things.

He could no longer tell whether he was a transmigrator, or had merely coincidentally gained the memories of a past life.

After all, in a world like this one with supernatural powers, awakening memories of a past life didn't seem to be anything special.

"Calm your mind and steady your spirit. My Eye of Destiny may have some slight effect on you."

Aemorsi extended her jade-like hand and undid the binding of the black silk ribbon.

As the ribbon slipped away, a pair of amber eyes were revealed in Xu Jingming's line of sight.

What kind of eyes were these?

As gorgeous and enchanting as gemstones, Aemorsi's already exquisite features, paired with these eyes, appeared all the more breathtaking.

And Xu Jingming, upon seeing these eyes, felt only his soul trembling.

It was as if he beheld endless stars constantly being destroyed and reborn.

That utterly inestimable might set off Aemorsi as though she were an Empress, leaving Xu Jingming unable to summon even the slightest thought of resistance.