Chapter 902: Amos

Xu Jingming, you have successively defeated the Mingguang-level Meng Ke and the Yaoguang-level Green.

Your physique is extremely strong, and your spiritual power far exceeds that of other eighth-rank lower-tier Grand Masters.

I can sense it—your ability is also SSS-grade.

With all these talents combined, even within our Firebrand Temple, you rank among the very top.

High Priestess Amos looked at Xu Jingming, her voice as clear and melodious as a nightingale.

But Xu Jingming felt a quiet shock within.

Facing a supreme-tier powerhouse, having one's physique and spiritual power detected was normal.

But he hadn't even unleashed his ability, yet she had immediately identified it as SSS-grade—that was extraordinary.

After all,

even Grandmaster Zhou Yuanwu was only confirmed as SSS-grade after he activated his ability.

Of course, this didn't mean Amos was stronger than Zhou Yuanwu; it merely meant her perception was extraordinarily acute.

Though her ability was a special-type, her spiritual power strength was undoubtedly greater than that of any supreme-tier spiritual-type.

Thinking of this, Xu Jingming respectfully replied:

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

"Could you show me?" Amos asked, her tone carrying a faint curiosity.

"Of course." Xu Jingming did not refuse.

With a thought, pitch-black Chaos Divine Thunder immediately coiled around his body.

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

"This is a lightning-based SSS-grade ability?"

Though her eyes were covered by a silk band, Amos's vast spiritual power easily sensed the extraordinary nature of this lightning ability.

The Moonshadow Cleric beside her also wore an expression of keen interest.

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

"Chaos Divine Thunder." Xu Jingming replied.

"Chaos Divine Thunder? A fitting name."

Amos nodded slightly. "Lightning abilities are primarily offensive. For yours to evolve from SS-grade to SSS-grade is exceedingly rare."

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

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

Xu Jingming did not immediately accept.

"Core members may undergo rating certification. With your talent and strength,

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

But once you pass the Jiguang-level assessment, you'll gain immense authority within the Firebrand Temple.

Each quarter, you'll receive an SSS-grade cultivation resource.

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

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

Wrapped in a pale golden robe, Amos sat gracefully on the ornate chair behind her, her crimson lips parting:

"Benefits come with responsibilities.

The Firebrand Temple imposes few restrictions on core members.

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

"Missions?" Xu Jingming frowned.

That meant obeying the Firebrand Temple's orders.

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

At this, the Moonshadow Cleric beside him showed clear surprise.

Core membership in the Firebrand Temple was a privilege countless others desperately sought.

And this invitation came directly from her teacher—yet he refused it.

"Is it because of your nation?"

Amos wasn't particularly surprised; she asked with keen interest.

"Yes." Xu Jingming nodded, without concealment.

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

core members clearly belonged to the inner circle of the Temple.

Whether the Firebrand Temple was friend or foe remained undecided.

If one day Great Xia's orders conflicted with the Firebrand Temple's, what would he do?

So it was better not to accept.

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

"I can keep your core membership hidden from Great Xia."

Amos added.

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

"You're quite loyal."

A faint trace of admiration appeared on Amos's fair face as she continued:

"Rest assured, the Firebrand Temple is not your enemy.

I can promise you now: the Firebrand Temple will never act against Great Xia.

Should orders from Great Xia and the Firebrand Temple ever conflict, prioritize Great Xia's."

At these words, the Moonshadow Cleric beside her was startled.

High Priestess Amos was always formidable.

Even when facing the other two supreme-tier powers in the Firebrand World, she never yielded an inch.

Yet now, she was making concessions—for Xu Jingming.

'It seems my teacher holds great hope for Xu Jingming. Perhaps one day he'll become my junior.'

The Moonshadow Cleric's gaze toward Xu Jingming grew warmer.

Including himself, his teacher had three students—all SS-grade ability users.

It was indeed time to add an SSS-grade student.

Different ability types weren't an issue.

As a supreme-tier, his teacher's mastery of spiritual power alone would take Xu Jingming years to learn.

As for why he wasn't being accepted immediately,

it was because Xu Jingming was new and needed further observation.

Core membership in the Firebrand Temple was still an excellent offer.

"Since the High Priestess has said so, I accept becoming a core member of the Firebrand Temple," Xu Jingming said respectfully.

As long as the Firebrand Temple wasn't an enemy of Great Xia, that was enough.

Whether it acted against other nations was none of his concern.

"Good. Later, Moonshadow will take you for your rating certification."

Amos nodded, shifting to the main topic:

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

Now, I will use my Eye of Fate to view your destiny.

Don't worry—what the Eye of Fate reveals is merely one possible future, not a certainty."

"Understood."

Xu Jingming nodded, secretly anticipating.

He had been on Blue Star for over two years, enduring many events.

He could no longer tell whether he was a transmigrator or merely had accidentally regained memories from a past life.

After all, in a world with supernatural abilities, awakening past-life memories wasn't unusual.

"Calm your mind and steady your spirit. My Eye of Fate may have slight effects on you."

Amos extended her jade-like hand and untied the black silk band.

As the band slipped away, a pair of amber eyes appeared before Xu Jingming's gaze.

What kind of eyes were these?

As precious and captivating as gemstones, they made Amos's already exquisite face utterly breathtaking.

Seeing these eyes, Xu Jingming felt his soul tremble.

As if witnessing endless stars being born and destroyed in an unending cycle.

The unfathomable power made Amos appear like an empress, leaving Xu Jingming with not the slightest thought of resistance.