Forty years old, awakening attribute panel

Chapter 255

In the deep edge of the fantasy world, stars are scattered across the sky like broken diamonds, shining with eternal brilliance, as if recording eternal secrets. Between the mountains and rivers, spiritual energy lingers like light smoke, sometimes condensing into mist, sometimes turning into clouds, nourishing all living things on this land.

In this land, the Great Summoning Technique is regarded as a mysterious treasure for practitioners. It is a bridge between humans and strange beasts and a key to exploring the unknown world. The Great Summoning Technique is not a simple spell. It requires practitioners to reach the realm of Qi training. Only when the state of mind corresponds to the heaven and earth can they sense the existence of strange beasts between heaven and earth.

When practitioners enter the Qi training stage, they will open the door of their hearts and communicate with the strange beasts in the world. This process requires extremely high willpower and concentration, because the strange beasts cannot be summoned easily, they have their own will and choices. Only when the practitioner's heart resonates with the strange beast can the two sides establish a deep connection.

The process of summoning strange beasts is full of mystery and solemnity. The practitioner will choose a quiet place, sit cross-legged, close his eyes and concentrate, and merge his mind with the world. As the spiritual energy surges, the practitioner's mind will gradually become clear and sharp. They can sense the existence of strange beasts in the world and feel their breath and power.

When the practitioner establishes a connection with the alien beast, they will sign a contract through a special ceremony. This ceremony is solemn and mysterious, and it symbolizes the establishment of an inseparable connection between the two parties. Once the contract is signed, the alien beast will descend to the practitioner's side and become their partner and comrade-in-arms.

Jiang Sheng, a thin boy, is tall and slightly frail, as if a gust of wind could blow him down. His face is delicate, but his eyes reveal a firmness and depth that is not in line with his age. His hair is black and thick, and is simply tied behind his head, revealing a smooth forehead. Although his hands are tender, his fingertips have been worn out with fine calluses, which are the marks of his hard work day after day.

Jiang Sheng's uncle is the patriarch of a remote branch of the Lin family. His name is Lin Yuanshan. Although he is approaching middle age, he still maintains an upright posture and a majestic temperament. His face is resolute and his eyes are deep, as if he can see into people's hearts. His hair is already a little gray, but it is still combed meticulously, showing his adherence to the dignity of the family.

The small branch led by Lin Yuanshan is located on the edge of the Lin family, with limited resources and poor living conditions. However, he always adheres to the family's traditions and dignity and never bows to other branches. He often teaches the members of the family to unite as one and work together for the prosperity of the family.

Under the eaves of his uncle's house, Jiang Sheng lived a simple and hard life. He went out early and came back late every day to help his uncle deal with family affairs, while also taking care of his young cousin Lin Shuang'er. Although life was hard, Jiang Sheng never complained, and he always maintained an optimistic attitude and a tenacious will.

With Jiang Sheng's persistence and hard work day after day, his cultivation path finally ushered in an important breakthrough. Every night when it was quiet, Jiang Sheng would sit alone in the simple cultivation room, facing the faint candlelight, his figure casting a long shadow on the wall.

The training room was filled with the faint aroma of herbs, which Jiang Sheng had picked to improve the effect of his training. He sat cross-legged, forming a seal with his hands, closing his eyes and concentrating, his breathing seemed to blend with the surrounding air. His heartbeat was particularly clear in the silent night, and every beat seemed to tell of his persistence and perseverance.

Jiang Sheng's training was not easy. He needed to be perfect in every detail. He would carefully sense the flow of spiritual energy in his body and constantly adjust the rhythm of his breathing to ensure that the spiritual energy could nourish his body to the greatest extent. When he was making seals with his hands, he practiced the bending and stretching of each finger countless times to ensure the accuracy and stability of the seals.

During his practice, Jiang Sheng encountered various difficulties and challenges. Sometimes, he felt exhausted, as if his body had reached its limit; sometimes, he encountered a bottleneck in his practice and could not break through no matter how hard he tried. But Jiang Sheng never gave up. He firmly believed that as long as he persisted, he would be able to make a breakthrough.

After countless days and nights of practice, Jiang Sheng finally had his breakthrough. That day, a brilliant light appeared in the sky, illuminating the entire practice room. Jiang Sheng felt the spiritual energy in his body surging like boiling water, and his body seemed to be wrapped in a powerful force. He opened his eyes, and there was a bright light in his eyes, as if it could see through all the darkness.

Lin Yuanshan stood outside the training room, feeling the strong aura coming from the training room, with a hint of relief in his eyes. He watched Jiang Sheng walk out of the training room with a faint smile on his face, as if he saw the hope for the family's future. He knew that Jiang Sheng had successfully reached the elementary Qi training stage, which was an important milestone and the starting point of his future practice.

One morning, the sun gently shone through the treetops, casting mottled shadows on Jiang Sheng's face, giving his young face a layer of golden radiance. He stood in the courtyard, breathing the fresh morning air, feeling the warmth and vitality brought by the sun.

At this time, Lin Yuanshan walked slowly, with a serious and expectant look on his face, and his eyes were like torches, as if he could see into people's hearts. He stood in front of Jiang Sheng and said in a low and powerful voice: "Sheng'er, I have seen your efforts. You have successfully reached the elementary Qi training stage, which is an important milestone. Now, it's time to summon your first companion beast."

Jiang Sheng was filled with indescribable excitement when he heard Lin Yuanshan's words. He knew that summoning a companion beast was the dream of every cultivator. This represented a deep connection between him and the beasts between heaven and earth, and also symbolized that he had taken another big step on the road of cultivation.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner excitement, then respectfully bowed to Lin Yuanshan and said, "Uncle, I will do my best." Although his voice was a little trembling, it was full of firmness and determination.

Lin Yuanshan nodded, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. He turned and pointed to the retreat in the back mountain of the family, saying, "Go to the retreat in the back mountain of the family. The spiritual energy there is rich, which is suitable for you to summon."

Jiang Sheng nodded, then turned and walked towards the family's back mountain. His steps were firm and powerful, and every step revealed his expectations and confidence in the future.

On the way to the retreat, Jiang Sheng was filled with anxiety and uneasiness. He didn't know if he could successfully summon his companion beast, nor did he know what challenges and difficulties he would encounter. However, he knew that he could not retreat and could only move forward courageously.

When he arrived at the retreat, a green bamboo forest came into view, as if a green ocean was swaying gently in the breeze. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the bamboo leaves and sprinkled on the bluestone path, forming mottled light and shadows, flickering with a faint glow. The air was filled with the fresh fragrance of bamboo, with a hint of moist soil, which was refreshing.

In the bamboo forest, wisps of slender bamboo leaves sway gently in the breeze, making rustling sounds, like the sound of nature, which instantly calms people's hearts. The swaying bamboo shadows seem to be an ink painting carefully drawn by nature, rendering the place of retreat particularly mysterious and beautiful.

Going along the path into the bamboo forest, a wide open space appeared before our eyes. The open space was covered with soft green grass, which felt like walking on soft clouds. In the center of the open space, a small stone pavilion stood quietly, with exquisite patterns carved on the top, revealing a simple and elegant atmosphere.

Next to the pavilion, a clear stream gurgles, the water gleaming silvery in the sunlight. By the stream, a few wild flowers bloom, emitting a faint fragrance, adding a bit of vitality to this quiet retreat.

Jiang Sheng took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling slightly, as if he was taking in all the fresh air in the world. He followed the training method taught by Lin Yuanshan, crossed his legs, and sat cross-legged on the soft green grass in the retreat. He closed his eyes, rested his hands lightly on his knees, and bent his fingertips slightly, as if he was gently playing invisible strings.

The air around him seemed to be still, with only Jiang Sheng's breathing echoing in the silence. He felt himself beginning to resonate with the surrounding spiritual energy, and the invisible spiritual energy flowed into his body like a trickle, warm and comfortable.

As his breathing gradually became calmer, Jiang Sheng's mind seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, gradually immersed in a wonderful state. He felt as if he was in a vast universe, with stars twinkling around him, as if within reach.

In the depths of the void, Jiang Sheng's mind seemed to have passed through endless darkness and arrived in a strange world. Before his eyes, countless light balls of different colors were slowly floating, emitting soft and mysterious light, illuminating the entire space like a dream.

These light balls vary in size, some are like stars, some are as bright as the moon. Their light colors vary, some are fiery red, like burning flames; some are deep blue, like the vast ocean; and some emit gentle pink light, like the first ray of sunlight in the morning.

There seemed to be a subtle connection between these light balls. Sometimes they gathered together to form a huge ball of light, and sometimes they dispersed like meteors across the sky. Jiang Sheng felt a strong attraction. These light balls seemed to be calling him, inviting him to choose one of them.

He stared at these light balls, his heart filled with curiosity and anticipation. He tried to sense the aura of the exotic beasts contained in each light ball, but these light balls seemed to be covered by an invisible barrier, preventing him from peeking into the mysteries within.

At this moment, a voice sounded in his heart: "Choose, young man. Each ball of light represents a different beast, each with its own characteristics and abilities. Choose the one that resonates with you, and it will become your loyal partner on the road of cultivation."

Jiang Sheng took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and used his heart to feel each light ball. He seemed to be able to feel the breathing and heartbeat of the strange beasts in each light ball, they were majestic, gentle, wild, or mysterious. He tried to find the light ball that best matched his soul.

At this moment, a strong sense of calling surged from the bottom of Jiang Sheng's heart, as fierce and hot as a volcanic eruption. This sense of calling seemed to have crossed the boundaries of time and space and directly touched the depths of his soul. He felt as if he was being pulled by an invisible force, and he involuntarily followed this sense of calling and cast his mind into the endless void.

He stretched out his hand, his fingertips trembling slightly, and with a trace of awe and expectation, he gently touched the light ball that was emitting warm light. At that moment, the light ball seemed to be injected with life, and suddenly burst into dazzling light, like the first ray of sunlight at sunrise, piercing the darkness of the void.

As the light spread, the figure of a strange beast gradually emerged from the light. Its body was covered with flame-like red scales, which shone with an alluring luster under the light, as if each scale contained endless power. Its eyes flashed with blazing light, like two burning flames, revealing majesty and dominance.

This beast was agile and powerful, with strong limbs, and every step seemed to be able to crush rocks. Its tail was long and powerful, with a sharp spike at the end, as if warning any enemy who dared to approach. Jiang Sheng knew that this was the legendary Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger, a beast with flames as its power, and it was extremely powerful.

The Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger stood in the void. Although its body was not big, every detail revealed its dignity and extraordinaryness as a strange beast. It lowered its head slightly, as if expressing its submission and loyalty to Jiang Sheng. Jiang Sheng could feel a strong sense of intimacy rising from the bottom of his heart, as if there was an indescribable connection between this strange beast and him.

After the light gradually faded, the entire void space seemed to have undergone a baptism, becoming quiet and solemn. Jiang Sheng slowly opened his eyes, his gaze fixed on the mighty Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger in front of him. He felt a mysterious power surging in his body, which was the bond that had just been established between him and the Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger.

At this time, the Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger also raised its head, and its fiery eyes looked directly at Jiang Sheng, with curiosity and trust flashing in them. Jiang Sheng knew that according to the setting, he could have a telepathic conversation with the strange beast at this moment.

He closed his eyes and opened his mind completely, trying to establish a connection with the Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger. Soon, he felt a warm force rising from his heart, as if a hand was gently pulling his consciousness into a whole new world. In this world, he saw the figure of the Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger. It was no longer the majestic beast it was before, but a small, cute cub. It looked at Jiang Sheng with its big watery eyes and made a faint call.

"Is... is it you?" Jiang Sheng asked tentatively, his voice echoing in the spiritual space.

"Yes, Master." The Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger's voice was tender and clear. It replied, "From now on, I will practice with you and grow together."

Jiang Sheng felt a warm current in his heart. He felt the loyalty and determination of the Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger. He smiled and said, "Welcome, my partner. Let us work together to become the most powerful practitioners!"

The Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger nodded, its eyes full of determination and expectation. It said in a tender voice: "I will work hard, Master. I believe that with our joint efforts, we will be able to become the most powerful being."

The telepathic conversation between the two lasted for a long time, and they confided their thoughts and expectations to each other. This wonderful connection made Jiang Sheng feel extremely precious, and he knew that it would be an important support for their future practice.

When the telepathy ended, Jiang Sheng returned to the real world. He opened his eyes and saw the Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger still standing in front of him, its fiery eyes still staring at him. He reached out and gently stroked the head of the Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger, feeling its soft fur and warm body temperature.

"From now on, we are partners." Jiang Sheng said with a smile, his heart full of expectations and confidence for the future.

Jiang Sheng smiled slightly, stretched out his fingers and gently touched the head of the Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger, feeling its soft fur and hot body temperature. He pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "From now on, you are no longer a nameless beast, but my companion beast, my partner. I will give you a name, Wildfire."

"Wild Fire?" The Fiery-Eyed Red-Bearded Tiger seemed to be interested in the name. It tilted its head and looked at Jiang Sheng curiously.

"Yes, Wildfire." Jiang Sheng explained, "Your body is covered with flaming red scales, and your eyes are so blazing that they seem to be able to ignite all the barren land. The name Wildfire not only reflects your appearance, but also implies your great strength and fiery fighting spirit. I hope that we can work together to overcome all obstacles and bring vitality to the barren land."

Hearing the meaning of the name, a gleam flashed in the eyes of the Fiery Eyed Red Bearded Tiger, and it let out a low roar, as if responding to Jiang Sheng's naming. Jiang Sheng could feel its joy and recognition, and he stretched out his palm and touched Huang Huo's forehead, conveying each other's feelings.

"Huanghuo, from now on, we are one." Jiang Sheng said softly, "I will grow together with you, and face future challenges and adventures together. I believe that with your company, I will become a more powerful practitioner."

Wildfire let out a deep and powerful roar, as if responding to Jiang Sheng's oath. Its eyes flashed with a firm light, as if saying: "Master, I am willing to fight side by side with you and create our glory together."

After picking the name, Jiang Sheng stood up and prepared to return to his uncle's house. He took a deep breath, felt the strength in his body, and was filled with confidence. He turned and nodded to the wild fire, signaling it to follow, and then took firm steps and walked towards his uncle's house.

Soon, Jiang Sheng returned to his uncle's house. He pushed open the gate, walked in, and saw Lin Yuanshan sitting in the main hall. He walked up quickly, bowed respectfully, and said, "Uncle, I'm back."

Lin Yuanshan raised his head and saw Jiang Sheng, a happy smile appeared on his face. He stood up, walked to Jiang Sheng, looked at him carefully, and said: "Sheng'er, you are back. You look energetic, I guess you have gained a lot from this practice?"

Jiang Sheng nodded and replied, "Yes, uncle. I encountered many challenges in my practice, but I overcame them one by one. I also met a strange beast, and we established a contract. I named it Wildfire."

Jiang Sheng clapped his hands and signaled Wildfire to come over. Wildfire heard the call and immediately jumped out from behind Jiang Sheng and came in front of the two. It held its head high, its eyes sparkling, and looked majestic.

When Lin Yuanshan saw the Wildfire, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He looked at the Wildfire carefully and said, "This beast has an extraordinary aura. It seems that Sheng'er, you have indeed encountered a good opportunity. The name Wildfire is also well chosen, implying that its power is as hot and powerful as the fire of the wilderness."

Jiang Sheng smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, uncle. Wildfire is my partner. We will work hard together to practice and become the most powerful beings."

Lin Yuanshan nodded, expressing his appreciation for Jiang Sheng's determination. He patted Jiang Sheng on the shoulder and said, "Okay, Sheng'er. I believe you have the ability. Remember, the path of cultivation is full of hardships and challenges, but as long as you persist, you will surely succeed."

When Jiang Sheng returned to his uncle's yard, the sun shone through the gaps in the leaves onto the ground, creating mottled light and shadows. He had just established a deep bond with Huang Huo, and was in a particularly good mood. At this time, a light sound of footsteps came, and a girl in a light dress walked into the yard. She had long hair like a waterfall and clear eyes. She was Jiang Sheng's cousin Lin Shuang'er.

When Lin Shuang'er saw Jiang Sheng, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She walked up quickly with a bright smile on her face. She noticed Huang Huo next to Jiang Sheng, and her eyes showed a bit of curiosity and envy.

"Cousin, you're back!" Lin Shuang'er called sweetly, her voice clear and pleasant.

Jiang Sheng smiled and nodded, responding, "Yes, Shuang'er, I'm back." He turned to Huanghuo and introduced him, "This is the partner I just met, Huanghuo."

Lin Shuang'er turned her gaze to Huanghuo and looked at the beast carefully. She saw Huanghuo's body covered with flaming red scales and his eyes flashing with fiery light, and she couldn't help but feel envious. She stroked Huanghuo's fur, feeling the blazing heat coming from it, and exclaimed: "Wow, what a beautiful beast! Cousin, you are so lucky to have such a powerful partner."

Jiang Sheng smiled and shook his head, saying, "Luck is only part of it. What's more important is the bond and trust between us. Huang Huo is not only my partner, but also my comrade-in-arms."

Lin Shuang'er's eyes flashed with yearning. She stared at the flame-like red scales of Wildfire, her eyes full of envy. She opened her red lips slightly, her voice as pleasant as a mountain stream, but with a hint of imperceptible loss: "I also want to have such a powerful beast companion, but..." Her voice gradually became low, as if it was gently blown away by a gust of cold wind.

Lin Shuang'er knew that her physique was different from others. She was born with a rare innate cold spirit physique. This physique made her cultivation path extremely difficult. The coldness in her body often conflicted with the spiritual energy of cultivation, causing her to progress slowly and unable to reach the level of her peers. Although she was diligent and hardworking, her cultivation speed could never be compared with that of the talented cultivators.

She stroked Huanghuo's fur, feeling the sharp contrast between the scorching temperature and the coldness in her body. She couldn't help but feel helpless and envious, envious of Jiang Sheng for having such a powerful partner, and envious of those talented monks who could easily control the beasts.

Lin Shuang'er looked up at Jiang Sheng, her eyes gleaming with determination. She knew that although her physique was special and cultivation was difficult, she would never give up easily. She took a deep breath, as if to turn all her disappointment and helplessness into motivation to move forward. She smiled and said to Jiang Sheng: "Cousin, I will definitely work hard to cultivate and strive to find my own exotic beast partner as soon as possible."

Jiang Sheng looked at Lin Shuang'er's determined eyes, and a feeling of admiration welled up in his heart. He knew that although Lin Shuang'er had a special physique, her perseverance and determination were no less than anyone else. He smiled and nodded, encouraging: "I believe you can do it, Shuang'er. No matter what difficulties you encounter, don't give up easily. As long as you persist, you will definitely find your opportunities and partners in the future."

As night fell and the stars twinkled, a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere filled Lin Yuanshan's courtyard. Under Lin Yuanshan's careful guidance, Jiang Sheng and Huang Huo began to cultivate their souls to nourish each other.

Lin Yuanshan stood in the center of the courtyard, his eyes deep, as if he could see through the mysteries between heaven and earth. He explained to Jiang Sheng and Huang Huo: "Soul nourishment is a special practice method that can make your mind and soul more closely connected, thereby strengthening the bond and strength between you."

Jiang Sheng nodded, took a deep breath, and immersed himself in cultivation. He closed his eyes and felt the breath of the wild fire, as if he could feel the fluctuations in the depths of its soul. At the same time, the wild fire also raised its head and let out a low roar, as if responding to Jiang Sheng's call.

Seeing this, Lin Yuanshan nodded slightly and continued to instruct: "Now, you need to slowly release your soul power, blend with each other, and nourish each other's souls. Remember, this process requires you to maintain spiritual communication and unity of mind."

Jiang Sheng and Huang Huo followed Lin Yuanshan's instructions and began to slowly release their soul power. Jiang Sheng felt a warm power gushing out of his body, like a stream, slowly flowing towards Huang Huo. Huang Huo also seemed to feel this power. It closed its eyes, and the scales on its body began to emit a faint red light, blending with the power released by Jiang Sheng.

During this process, Jiang Sheng and Huang Huo seemed to have entered a wonderful realm. They felt each other's souls gradually grow stronger in the mutual fusion, as if two stars were shining on each other in the night sky. Their hearts were also sublimated in this process, and the bond between them became deeper.

The training lasted for a whole night. When the first ray of sunlight shone through the clouds onto the earth, Jiang Sheng and Huang Huo finally completed this soul-nourishing training. They smiled at each other, as if they could see each other's growth and changes in each other's eyes.

Lin Yuanshan also nodded with satisfaction and said to Jiang Sheng: "Very good, you have mastered the practice method of soul nourishment. Remember, this practice method requires you to persevere in order to make the bond between you stronger."

(End of this chapter)