The Ultimate Fire Master of Avatar

Chapter 44 What is a Grandmaster?

According to Ai Luo, the fundamental difference between a master fire wielder and an ordinary fire wielder lies not in combat power, but in their understanding of fire control techniques, flames, their own body, spiritual power, mind, and all things in nature.

There lies an indescribable realm between these two.

However, many people in the Fire Kingdom today scoff at this view. They regard the power and combat strength of fire control as absolute truth, and disdain the so-called understanding of flames, regarding it as a pretentious trick.

The current emperor of the Fire Kingdom, Ao Zai, is a prime example.

Kahn neither agreed nor disagreed with this idea. In the chaotic world war that lasted for a century, on the battlefield, it was indeed true that the stronger you were, the better, since the enemy would not let you off the hook just because you had a deeper understanding of magic.

The saying "might makes right" applies everywhere.

But wouldn't understanding fire control indirectly increase one's strength?

He believed it was possible, but the improvement might be neither rapid nor obvious, which is why most people dismissed it, since not everyone has the talent, nor does everyone have the time to study it diligently.

It can only be said that he is very lucky to live in a relatively peaceful environment, have a powerful teacher at the level of a master of fire control, and also have extremely high talent, which gives him the ability and opportunity to pursue a higher level.

In the courtyard, Ai Luo was explaining the first lesson of the path to becoming a master of fire to him.

He gradually gained weight and became rounder, and with his gray hair, long beard, and kind face, his former imposing demeanor was gone. He looked more like a wise and good teacher.

Even now, Airo still goes to the council hall from time to time, but unlike before, his mood has become quite peaceful, and he looks like a leisurely old man watching the fun.

In Ao Zai's eyes, Ai Luo's performance resembled a helpless despair that eventually led to numbness, which made him very proud.

Under his influence, Airo's influence among the people and the army has almost disappeared. During this period, Airo has also degenerated into an obese and greasy old man, and has probably lost most of his strength.

In the past, Ao Zai kept Ai Luo around to restrain him, but now he simply wanted to show off in front of him.

After all, how can the world know one's greatness without onlookers?

Back to the point.

Looking at Kahn in front of him, Airo stroked his beard and said:

"At this point, there's really nothing more I can teach you."

After saying this, he paused deliberately, secretly observing Kahn's reaction.

To his disappointment, Kahn remained calm as he looked at him, showing no surprise or confusion as he had expected, and even gave Aiolos a disdainful look.

"Sigh, Zuko is still more lovable. You should learn more from him in this respect."

Feeling bored, Airo made a few lighthearted remarks and then continued cheerfully:

"Although there's not much to teach, as a senior who's been there, I do have some experience to share. Just listen to what I have to say."

I knew it.

Kahn muttered to himself.

Airo could be described as a playful old man who enjoys teasing people for fun, such as his way of speaking with heavy breathing.

He was already quite familiar with Airo's tricks and could ignore them completely. Only Zuko, that innocent and kind little guy, could be completely fooled by Airo and have no way to stop him.

Airo explained:

"Even though you are very talented and intelligent, and you love reading, there are some things that cannot be obtained simply through your imagination or from books."

"A broadened perspective after traversing thousands of mountains, a steadfast will after enduring hardships, rich experience after weathering many storms, and valuable experience after countless battles, along with the ability to reflect on all things in the world—these are all indispensable elements on the path to becoming a master."

"Most importantly, don't limit yourself to fire control techniques."

"Of course, a thorough understanding of the art of manipulating techniques alone can make one a master of manipulating techniques, but I believe that these seemingly unrelated things, aside from the techniques themselves, are what truly embody the essence of a master."

"With these things, even without the ability to control the enemy, a grandmaster is still a grandmaster."

Upon hearing Aiolos's last words, Kahn murmured thoughtfully:

"Even without the ability to control magic, a grandmaster is still a grandmaster."

If one could truly reach that level, according to the realms described in martial arts novels, that would be the so-called innate perfection supreme grandmaster, right?

Kahn had gained some understanding of the path to becoming a Grandmaster of Magic. At this stage, it was no longer just about training, but more like a form of spiritual cultivation.

Cultivate oneself and one's mind.

No wonder Ai Luo said that a master of fire control cannot be taught, because becoming a master of fire control requires personal understanding. Even the same principle will feel completely different when someone tells you it and when you understand it yourself.

This is probably similar to the difference between traveling in person and traveling virtually through a video.

However, after saying all that, Ai Luo suddenly changed the subject and laughed:

"The above is just my personal opinion, take it with a grain of salt. Your current goal should be to focus on the fire control technique itself and deepen your understanding of fire control and flames."

"But if you can hold yourself to even higher standards, that would be even better."

"As expected, here we go again."

Hearing this, Kahn finally couldn't help but roll his eyes at Elo.

It was the same then, and it's the same now. Airo likes to make empty promises to him, trying to motivate him and boost his enthusiasm. He's a master of empty promises.

But it must be said that Ai Luo's grand vision was indeed very successful; at least his goals were raised to a higher level.

A supreme master of perfect innate nature!

Hmm, that sounds a bit cringey.

However, when the topic of the promises Elo had made to him came up, Kahn suddenly remembered something and said:

"Speaking of which, didn't you say before that you would teach me even more powerful techniques after I mastered fire control?"

Upon hearing this, Ai Luo paused for a moment, then recalled that there did indeed seem to be such a thing.

"Of course, I remember, but now is not the time."

"You're not trying to renege, are you?!"

"How could that be? Although it's not the right time yet, I guess it will be soon. After all, that little girl Azura has already started making moves."

Airo calmly switched to his riddle-solving mode again, making Kahn furious but helpless.

There's nothing we can do; we simply can't beat him.

However, judging from what Azura said, he seemed to know what the new move Azura had mentioned was, and the move Azura promised to teach him seemed to be related to the one Azura had mentioned.

Could it be some kind of royal secret?

Based on their identities and relationship, he made a wild guess.

Abandoning further thought and returning to the previous topic, Kahn asked Airo:

"Have you reached the level you described?"

"I?"

Airo rubbed her big belly and laughed:

"Who knows? I haven't exercised in ages, but life's been pretty good, haha!"

Indeed, after spending so much time with Airo, Kahn has never seen Airo exercise much, but he has watched his belly get rounder and rounder every day.

However, Kahn felt that Elo was just fooling him.

In his view, Ai Luo's state was more like the return to simplicity in martial arts novels from his previous life; after all, beating him was still easy for him.

This guy is probably holding back a big surprise.

(End of this chapter)