"Three Life Wheels?" Lu An grew more confused the more he listened, and couldn't help but ask, "Didn't you say the Destiny Wheel comes with the Bloodline? Why do I have three?"
"Nothing is absolute. I ask you, if your father has a Destiny Wheel, and your mother also has a Destiny Wheel, then what?" The Black Mist Person countered.
Lu An paused, then frowned in thought.
"Choose the best." The Black Mist Person didn't drag it out, answering directly, "Destiny Wheels have strengths and weaknesses, and inherited Bloodlines also have strengths and weaknesses, so generally speaking, it's always about choosing the best."
"Your father possesses a powerful Destiny Wheel, and your mother also has a Destiny Wheel, but in fact, it's not as powerful as your father's. But which family's Destiny Wheel is inherited isn't decided at birth; it gradually forms before the age of three. That is to say, when you were just born, you were actually still an unknown."
"So, I also gave you a Destiny Wheel," the Black Mist Person said, speaking in a way that left people stunned.
"What?" Lu An was taken aback, asking somewhat incredulously, "Isn't the Destiny Wheel related to Bloodline? How can it just be given away?"
"I said, nothing is absolute. Never think there's only one path for everything. When you become powerful enough, everything will naturally follow your will." The Black Mist Person's ancient voice was very calm, as if what he had done was not worth praising.
"Generally speaking, even if I gave you a Destiny Wheel, and you simultaneously possessed three different Destiny Wheels, in the end, it would still be a matter of choosing the best. A person cannot possess so many abilities. But you are different; you need to thank someone, and that is your mother."
"Mother?" Lu An murmured the word, finding it somewhat unfamiliar. He had never seen what his mother looked like, nor did he have any memories with her.
"Indeed." The Black Mist Person nodded and said, "Her Destiny Wheel is very peculiar; it possesses a powerful suppressive force, but this suppression is more like inclusion. Coupled with her choice before death, protecting you through sacrifice, the two combined allowed your father's Destiny Wheel and the Destiny Wheel I gave you to perfectly coexist within one body, and without harming you."
Sacrifice...
Lu An listened to this unfamiliar word; although he didn't know what it represented, it must have been a painful and tormenting process.
Having just learned that he had birth parents, he then heard the devastating news of his mother's death. This was a profound blow to him, even though he had never met his mother.
"My mother... what was her name? Where is her grave?" Lu An asked softly, his voice trembling slightly.
"Her name was Lu Ting. As for her grave..." The Black Robe Person paused, then said, "Sacrifice leaves no remains."
...Lu An's body trembled. He looked up at his Master and asked, "What about my father?"
"Your father?" For some reason, the Black Mist Person showed a cold smile, which greatly surprised Lu An. He said, "I won't tell you who your father is, but I can tell you he's still alive. When you're strong enough, you'll meet him. At that time, you can ask him about your mother's matter yourself."
Lu An looked at his Master. Even he, as foolish as he was, could tell there were many stories here, so he took a deep breath and nodded.
"I can only tell you this much about your background; you'll need to find out more yourself. Next, I'm going to explain your Destiny Wheel in detail," the Black Mist Person said.
Upon hearing this, Lu An quickly composed himself, furrowed his brows, and listened intently to the Black Mist Person's teachings.
"Among the Three Life Wheels in your body, let's first talk about your mother's Destiny Wheel. Under the dual pressure of my Destiny Wheel and your father's Destiny Wheel, this Destiny Wheel is not obvious and cannot even be actively released, but it will still bring you great benefits. The most obvious is allowing ice and fire to merge," the Black Mist Person said quickly.
Lu An was startled and subconsciously asked, "What does 'ice and fire merging' mean?"
"Ice is the Destiny Wheel your father passed down to you," the Black Mist Person said. "Now, I will guide you to release it."
As he spoke, a wisp of black mist separated from the Black Mist Person's body, heading straight for Lu An's chest, instantly disappearing into him.
Immediately, Lu An felt his body filled with power, as if it was about to explode, with his internal organs pressing against his muscles. Just then, he heard the Black Mist Person say, "Now, raise your hand, open your palm. I will guide your ice to appear. Carefully feel the flow of Qi within your body; this is how you release your Destiny Wheel."
Upon hearing this, Lu An quickly focused on sensing his body. Indeed, a stream of Qi surged from his heart, most of it flowing towards his Dantian, then circulating once through the Dantian before reaching his palm.
In an instant, Lu An saw a piece of ice, emitting endless cold, suddenly appear in his palm! This ice crystal floated quietly in his hand, exquisitely beautiful.
"Ice is nothing strange; in fact, most Heavenly Masters can transform their Heavenly Origin into the form of ice," the Black Mist Person began, explaining to Lu An, "However, the more common the form, the more profound it is to transform. Your ice is different from ordinary ice; it is 'Mystic Deep Cold Ice'."
Lu An was startled by these words and looked at his Master, listening intently.
"Mystic Deep Cold Ice is the strongest type of ice. But even Mystic Deep Cold Ice is divided into superior and inferior grades. And your Mystic Deep Cold Ice is the most perfect among all Mystic Deep Cold Ice," the Black Mist Person suddenly smiled and said, "This is also why your Mystic Deep Cold Ice is qualified to coexist with my 'Nine Heavens Holy Fire'."
Nine Heavens Holy Fire?
Just as Lu An was wondering, he suddenly felt another stream of Qi surge from the other side of his heart, heading straight for his Dantian. Then, the Mystic Deep Cold Ice in his hand instantly shattered, and immediately after, a ball of demonic red flame appeared in his hand!
This flame was very dense, so dense it seemed almost solid. Normal flames are yellow, not this intensely rich red.
"This is the Destiny Wheel I gave you, the Nine Heavens Holy Fire." The Black Mist Person looked at the flame, a trace of nostalgia in his eyes, and said, "The Nine Heavens Holy Fire is different from ordinary flames. Its temperature is a hundred times that of ordinary flames, and once released, it's very difficult to extinguish. Let alone Heavenly Origin, even ordinary Destiny Wheels would be instantly incinerated by the Nine Heavens Holy Fire. When you train it to its extreme, you will Master many transformations."
"Your Mystic Deep Cold Ice is the same. When you become a strong person, you can freeze the earth or set the earth ablaze." The Black Mist Person said with a smile, "At that time, I would very much like to see someone who can control cold ice with one hand and holy fire with the other."
As Lu An listened to his Master's words, just as he was about to say something, he suddenly saw a wisp of black mist withdraw from his chest. Then, his body felt light, and Lu An, not adapting for a moment, staggered two steps, almost falling to the ground.
"Now, use that feeling you just had and try to release both Destiny Wheels yourself," the Black Mist Person said.
Lu An was startled by the words, then his brows furrowed, his expression becoming extremely serious. He nodded forcefully and said, "Okay!"
Then, Lu An followed the method of Qi flow within his body, exerting force frantically in his chest. However, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't feel even a trace of Qi surging from his heart.
"The Destiny Wheel is internal; muscle force cannot activate it," the Black Mist Person frowned slightly upon seeing this and said, "Try to feel your own heart beating, and use your breathing to guide the Qi. Once you truly Master it, you can control your own heart."
Lu An looked up at the Black Mist Person upon hearing this, then furrowed his brows, took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and seriously felt his heart.
Exhale... Inhale...
Exhale... Inhale...
Lu An tried to slow his breathing, allowing himself to feel the presence of Qi.
One minute passed...
Two minutes passed...
Suddenly, in Lu An's outstretched palm, ripples began to appear, and then a piece of cold ice gradually emerged, slowly taking shape!
Crack!
After the ice formed, it instantly shattered. Then, a wisp of flame slowly ignited in the air, emitting a terrifying temperature.
Seeing this scene, the Black Mist Person revealed a relieved smile and said, "Not slow at all. A teachable child."
Lu An opened his eyes, looked at the flame in his hand, and was so happy he wanted to jump! He was even happier to hear the Black Mist Person's praise, though he didn't know what it meant for the Black Mist Person to say 'not slow'.
Just as Lu An was about to say something, the Black Mist Person spoke first, saying, "If you don't wake up soon, those people outside will start messing with you. You'll see me every time you fall asleep, so don't worry."
With that, the Black Mist Person waved his hand. Lu An realized something; he still had so many questions to ask. He was about to step forward to stop him, but then he suddenly found the black space rapidly receding!
Bang! Bang!
Lu An suddenly opened his eyes, startling the people around him!
"You're finally awake!" Gao Dashan stood in front of Lu An. Although startled, he still shouted with relief!