120: Chapter 120 Aria's Mixed Feelings! Leaving! New Feature!

Just as Rowan fell asleep, Aria gently opened her eyes.

Those ice-blue eyes had long since returned to their usual calm and clarity, though a hint of lingering languor and a faint, hazy mist remained deep within them.

The Primal Fire within her had calmed down.

Moreover, it had undergone a fundamental transformation—the Dawn energy, which had originally been in the form of pure flame, had subtly formed a tiny, rotating phantom of a furnace deep within its core. This was tightly connected to her own soul origin, radiating an aura that was more restrained yet vast.

She was stunned, and couldn't help but recall the vague prophecy the Archbishop of the Sanctuary had given her when she was a child:

"The Saint-tier Primal Fire is as easy to scorch as it is to shine. Should you meet a perfect contract form, it shall be like a blade returning to its sheath, mending the flaw in your purity and casting the foundation of the Supreme. Once contracted, perfection can be expected..."

The Windsor Family's highest-tier Primal Fire was both a glory and a curse.

Every successor had rapidly climbed to the pinnacle of the extraordinary, shining with immense brilliance.

However, the price for bearing this pure fire was equally cruel; their lifespans seemed to reach a balance with that violent power. Even with a high-tier extraordinary body, their lifespan was no different from that of an ordinary commoner.

She had originally thought the "perfect contract form" referred to some kind of heaven-sent treasure, but it wasn't until the "Heavenly Furnace Smelting Stars" phenomenon appeared in the city that she truly understood—

Why she had no resistance to Baron Rowan, and even had to use the Source Fire to suppress her burning heart-lake at all times.

"Perfect complementarity... So that was it."

She had always been walking on the wrong path...

Her Primal Fire was born from the purest ray of dawn, extremely Yang and rigid, extremely pure and clean. Because of this, it lacked flexibility and was overly violent, like a sun constantly burning itself—brilliant, but with an end to its burning.

And his furnace was like the ocean receiving a hundred rivers, inclusive of all things, possessing infinite possibilities for growth...

The fusion of the two allowed her Primal Fire to find the most perfect extraordinary configuration.

The flame was no longer burning and releasing pointlessly within the furnace; instead, it was constrained and tempered. The violent energy was able to accumulate into a truly immortal foundation.

And the three clearly discernible new auras within her body told her clearly that this was not an illusion.

These three auras simultaneously inherited the extraordinary traits of both her and him, completing her final realization.

Thinking of this—

Her expression became somewhat complex: there was sudden realization, bewilderment, a trace of shyness and annoyance, and even a profound palpitation that she herself could not define.

She gently raised her hand, softly brushing over Rowan's still stunningly handsome face as he slept, feeling his steady breathing and the warmth of his skin.

For a long while, after a gentle kiss, she pushed him away, sat up, and got out of bed.

She picked out her priestess robe from the pile of clothes on the carpet, put it on, and smoothed out every wrinkle, restoring her spotless, holy appearance.

Then, her gaze fell upon the messy bed.

A red plum had quietly blossomed there.

She was silent for a moment, then stepped forward, gently cut it off, folded it neatly, and tucked it away close to her body.

After doing all this, she took one last look at the sleeping Rowan, her eyes filled with surging emotions, which finally turned into a deep calm.

She did not linger. Just as she had come, she silently pushed open the door and her figure disappeared into Golden Flame Castle.

...

The next day, early morning.

Rowan woke up feeling an unprecedented sense of freshness and a body full of power.

He subconsciously reached out to pull the person beside him, but touched nothing.

"Hmm?" He opened his eyes and sat up.

Aria was gone.

He frowned slightly, but didn't pay too much attention to it, assuming the Priestess was too reserved and had left quietly after waking up.

Regardless, what needed to happen had happened, and what needed to be gained had been gained. He could just go to the Dawn Cathedral to find her in a few days.

Thinking of the astonishing gains from last night, his heart burned, and he impatiently summoned the panel in his mind.

[born succubus more children more blessings system]

[Name]: Rowan Flynn

[Age]: 22

[Current Qualified Partner (Score > 90)]:

Sylvia Latour (92 points)

Aria Windsor (93 points)

[Current Number of Offspring]: 7

...

[Inherent Profession]: Succubus

[Inherent Skills]:

Charm lv3 (2251 / 10000)

Drain lv2 (3896 / 4000)

Remaining Free Attribute Points: 1164

[Secondary Profession]: Myriad Knight

[Profession Skills]

Myriad Furnace Breathing Technique lv3 (2056 / 30000) (Low-tier Great Knight)

Current Traits: [Frost (Blue)], [Insight (Blue)], [Blood Rage (Blue)], [Shape-shifting (Blue)], [Wind Breath (Blue)], [Blazing (Blue)], [Shadow Escape (Blue)], [Bulwark (Blue)], [Vitality (Blue)], [Vampire Prince (Purple)], [Fire Bearer (Purple)]

Winter Oath-Keeper Swordsmanship lv3 (1347 / 5000)

Silent Pilgrimage Archery lv3 (1548 / 5000)

...

His gaze first fell on the [Qualified Partner] column.

When he saw Aria Windsor clearly listed, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up.

But immediately after, he was slightly stunned.

93 points?

He clearly remembered that she was 92 points before?

What was going on?

Had she improved again during this time?

Immediately, his gaze narrowed and fell on the traits column of the Myriad Furnace Breathing Technique.

There was a brand new trait emitting a perfect purple halo—

[Fire Bearer (Purple)]

"This is...!"

He immediately focused his mind to perceive the information of this new trait.

[Fire Bearer (Purple)]:

A perfect-tier trait, obtained after receiving the gift and baptism of one of the world's ultimate fires.

[Efficacy and Ability]:

1. Extraordinary Configuration · Source Fire Furnace.

The core structure of the Myriad Manifestations Furnace has accepted the deep branding and transformation of the Primal Fire.

The furnace body presents a strange form with chaotic exterior and platinum interior, with a wisp of Primal Fire seed permanently residing in the furnace core.

This configuration possesses the ability to fuse trait entries.

2. Source Resistance · Fire.

Having been baptized by the Primal Fire, your life essence has gained extremely high natural resistance to fire elemental damage.

3. Source Fire Resonance.

Enhances extraordinary fire perception ability.

4. Photosynthesis.

When in environments with sunlight, firelight, etc., physical and mental recovery speed is increased.

...

The information was like a torrent, scouring Rowan's cognition.

His breathing couldn't help but stifle slightly.

First, this purple trait added 1200 points directly to his Breathing Technique proficiency.

More importantly, the efficacy!

Source Fire Furnace! Can fuse trait entries!

This involved the optimization and reconstruction of the power source structure!

This meant that his blue traits from different Breathing Techniques were no longer scattered puzzle pieces, but had the opportunity to be smelted and integrated into higher-level, powerful traits, forming a more concise and efficient power system!

He hesitated almost not at all. He sank his mind into his body, and the Myriad Manifestations Furnace let out a low rumble.

The platinum fire seed at the furnace core suddenly brightened.

His mind locked onto two traits within the furnace: [Frost] and [Blazing].

"It's you two."

Rowan moved his mind, and the traction force of the Source Fire Furnace activated with a bang!

Hum—!

The two radiances of [Frost] and [Blazing] seemed to have received an irresistible summons, trembling violently as they flew towards the platinum fire seed in the center of the furnace.

"Give me... melt!"

He gave a low shout, and the platinum fire seed shone brightly, wrapping both trait radiances at the same time and pulling them deep into the furnace core!

In an instant, Rowan felt as if he had been thrown into an extreme purgatory of ice and fire!

Extreme cold and extreme heat raged crazily within his body.

But he remained unmoved and continued to smelt.

I don't know how long it had passed...

The excruciating pain of ice and fire intertwining receded like a tide.

Rowan's consciousness returned, and he immediately felt a brand new power circulating within his body.

In the center of the furnace, a phantom purple light point emitting a heart-stopping aura slowly emerged.

[Annihilation (Light Purple)]: Smelted from [Frost] and [Blazing] via the Source Fire Furnace.

[Efficacy and Ability]:

1. Power of Annihilation.

Can directly mobilize the Power of Annihilation to attach to Battle Qi, causing irreparable annihilation-type damage to external objects.

2. Power of Ice and Fire.

Can use [Frost] or [Blazing] separately.

...

Light purple?

Rowan felt the newborn [Annihilation] trait, feeling some doubts in his heart, but at the same time, he was very excited.

The power of this [Annihilation] was obviously much more convenient and controllable than the external fusion he needed before.

More importantly, this verified the feasibility of the Source Fire Furnace fusing trait entries!

His confidence greatly increased, and he immediately cast his gaze toward the remaining blue traits—

[Insight], [Blood Rage], [Shape-shifting], [Wind Breath], [Shadow Escape], [Bulwark].

Although these traits each had their own wonders, their attributes were relatively messy, and their compatibility with [Annihilation] seemed average.

His gaze fell upon the [Vampire Prince] trait, which radiated a deep, dark purple brilliance.

This perfect-tier trait, originating from the Red Moon origin, contained various complex powers such as life form transformation, blood manipulation, mental Charm, shadow incarnation, etc., and itself was like a power system with the Vampire as the core.

Perhaps... it could serve as a base to accommodate and govern the power of these blue traits?

"Let's try it!"

Rowan moved his mind again, and the six rays of different colored light gathered towards that blood core, beginning to smelt...

...

When the last trait finished smelting...

He clearly perceived that the [Vampire Prince] trait had received unimaginable completion and strengthening, with many sub-effects added.

It was just that, although the purple was richer and purer, it was still far from breaking through that layer of boundary to promote to the legendary-grade golden level.

Finally, his gaze fell on the only remaining [Vitality (Blue)] trait.

This trait originated from the Dawn Light Breathing Technique, tending towards life nourishment, recovery, and endurance. Its attributes were neutral and peaceful, carrying a hint of light and nature.

It seemed incompatible with both [Vampire Prince] and [Annihilation].

His mind couldn't help but turn to that newborn [Fire Bearer] trait.

With almost no hesitation, he began to guide the moon-white radiance of [Vitality] to drift towards [Fire Bearer].

This fusion went more smoothly than he could have imagined.

As soon as the [Vitality] radiance approached [Fire Bearer], it was like a tired bird returning to the forest, merging into that platinum light point without any obstruction.

[Fire Bearer (Purple)] added sub-efficacy:

Life nourishment ability, can promote injury recovery and replenish physical and mental energy.

"Perfect!"

The last blue trait entry was smelted, and Rowan let out a long breath.

At this moment, the panel in his mind, the trait column of [Myriad Furnace Breathing Technique] had taken on a brand new look.

Current Traits: [Annihilation (Light Purple)], [Vampire Prince (Purple)], [Fire Bearer (Purple)]

The original nine excellent-tier trait entries with different effects had disappeared.

But they had not truly disappeared; instead, they had integrated into the current three purple trait entries in the form of sub-effects.

His entire power structure became more concise and efficient, like a hundred rivers returning to the sea.