Akes

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Akesi Yan 1
Alias (埃克斯)	埃克斯 (Akes) 1 9 11 20 33
Species	Human 1
Gender	Male 1
Affiliation	Ernst Institute; Magnolia Empire; Linley Baruch's anti-Radiant Church alliance 1 20 36
Status	Alive, Saint-level Fire Magus 45 56
First Appearance	Chapter 1 1

Background

Aikesi Yan was a programmer who died from overwork in his previous life, his consciousness fading while still debugging code. Upon awakening, he found himself transmigrated into the world of the Coiling Dragon novel as Aikesi Yan, the eight-year-old direct descendant of the Akes Family in the Fenlai Kingdom 1. The Akes Family was an old noble house with modest territory but considerable merchant wealth accumulated over generations; his father was a shrewd businessman, his mother had passed away early, and only the loyal old butler, Carl, along with a few servants, remained in the household 1. Over the first three days after transmigration, Aikesi relied on fragmented memories from his new body and information he had gathered to piece together the basic situation of this world—the Yulan Continent, the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the Radiant Church, and most significantly, the Baruch family 1. He had read the original work three times and was intimately familiar with the story: the Dragonblood Warrior lineage, the Four Ultimate Warriors, the Coiling Dragon Ring containing Grandpa Doehring—all of it spun through his mind repeatedly, though he regretted having transmigrated too late to witness the moment Linley found the ring 1.

On the day of the magic aptitude test, the square before the Radiant Church in Fenlai City was crowded with carriages and nobles. Aikesi stood beside a black carriage, took a deep breath, and entered the church hall where the test was to be held 1. Old Butler Carl, with his cloudy yet kind eyes, encouraged him: “Young Master Yan, do not be nervous. With your talent, you will certainly pass” 1. As Aikesi placed his hand on the crystal ball for the test, a cold, mechanical voice rang out in his mind—the Sign-In System had activated 1. The system triggered its first sign-in based on the current scene of the magic aptitude test, granting him the Fallen Heart Flame, a Heaven and Earth exotic flame that could be integrated into the body to enhance fire-type magic power and evolve by devouring other flames 1. He accepted the reward immediately, and a warm current surged from his heart, flowing through his entire body like a small flame wandering in his blood; it was not hot but incredibly comfortable, and he could clearly perceive its existence as if it had always belonged there 1.

The test results were announced: Aikesi Yan possessed Fire-type super-grade elemental affinity and twenty times the normal spiritual energy of his peers, placing him among the top-tier examinees of the day 1. The hall erupted in murmurs as several recruiters immediately began moving toward him, recognizing the makings of a prodigy destined for the prestigious Ernst Institute 1. During the test, Linley Baruch entered the church—brown hair, a determined gaze, with a small bulge on his shoulder where Bebe the Shadow Mouse was hidden. Linley placed his hand on the crystal ball and was revealed to have Earth and Wind dual-element super-grade affinities and eighteen times the normal spiritual energy 1. After the test, Aikesi initiated a conversation with Linley, commenting on his strength and suggesting they might become classmates. Linley smiled and replied, “Your stats aren’t bad either” 1. Soon afterward, a middle-aged man in white robes approached Linley with an invitation from Ernst Institute, while Aikesi was surrounded by recruiters from other academies. He waved them off, watching Linley accept the red envelope and thinking, “Sure enough, the gears of fate have already begun to turn” 1.

Leaving the church at dusk, Aikesi met old Butler Carl at the entrance and reported his results: “Fire element Super-grade, twenty times the spiritual energy.” The old butler’s eyes reddened with joy, proclaiming that the master would be overjoyed 1. Sitting in the carriage, Aikesi closed his eyes and felt the warm flame within his body—the Fallen Heart Flame lay dormant quietly near his heart like a sleeping beast cub. The system informed him that it was currently in the juvenile stage and could grow further by devouring other flames 1. He leaned back against the soft cushions, a smile playing on his lips: three days since transmigrating, he had signed in the Fallen Heart Flame, made acquaintance with Linley, and entry into Ernst Institute was a foregone conclusion. The door to this world had already opened for him 1. His early years thus culminated in this pivotal moment, setting the stage for his journey as a mage and his destined confrontation with the original protagonist.

After graduating from Ernst Institute, Akes accepted the Magnolia Empire’s invitation and was granted a count’s title, a manor in the imperial capital’s southern suburbs, a settling allowance, and unrestricted auditing access to the Royal Magic Academy and its library 20 22. He later became an Earl and spent years cultivating at his estate while studying advanced fire magic, improving the Nuwa Diagram, and maintaining contact with his former dormitory brothers 25.

Following his reunion with Linley in the O’Brien Empire, Akes joined Linley and the necromancer Sessler in an alliance against the Radiant Church 35 36. His strength continued to rise through repeated battles and cultivation until he used the Golden Silkworm Gu to advance into the Saint Domain 45. While rescuing Reynolds in Nier City, he provoked the Radiant Church and was pursued by the peak Saint-level Wusenno and Luoye; he escaped using a Random Teleportation Scroll, though he was severely wounded 55 56. He was subsequently rescued by the light magus Monica and sheltered in the secluded village of her father, Desri 56. Akes and Monica later planned to marry and travel the continent together to seek insight into the laws of nature 60 66.

Power Progression

Rank	Stage	Chapter Achieved	Notes
Level 4	–	Unknown (prior to Ch 10)	Not explicitly recorded in the provided context; Akes is already at this rank before the events of Chapter 10.
Level 5	–	Chapter 10	Breaks through to Level 5 Magus while sharing the Fallen Heart Flame with his dorm mates 10.
Level 6	–	Chapter 14	Achieved after five years at Ernst Institute; promotes just before the new academic year 14.
Level 7	Mid-stage	Chapter 23	Reaches mid-stage of the seventh rank after four months of cultivation using the Fallen Heart Flame, Five Spirit Wheel, Nuwa Diagram, and various techniques 23.
Level 8	High-stage	Chapter 25	Breakthrough to the high stage of the eighth rank after three years of daily cultivation in the Imperial Capital 25.
Level 9	–	Chapter 33	Reaches the ninth rank after half a month of seclusion; breakthrough marks a qualitative leap in magic power 33.
Saint Domain	Fire Magus	Chapter 45	Uses the Golden Silkworm Gu to cross the Saint-level bottleneck, greatly increasing his spiritual power and deepening his fusion with the Fallen Heart Flame 45.
Saint Domain	Peak Saint-level	By Chapter 56	Is described as having reached the peak Saint level when pursued by Wusenno and Luoye, though the exact breakthrough chapter is not specified 56.

Akes’ rapid progression is driven by the synergistic effects of the Fallen Heart Flame (which accelerates elemental concentration and tempers magic power), system rewards such as the Qi Gathering Pill (which significantly boosted his accumulation rate in Chapter 11), and permanent buffs like Azeroth Arcane Intellect (granted in Chapter 14, increasing meditation efficiency). These factors consistently compressed the time required for each breakthrough 10 11 14 23 25 33 45.

Abilities and Skills

Fallen Heart Flame

The Fallen Heart Flame is a unique exotic flame that Akes discovered and integrated into his body. It serves as the cornerstone of his rapid cultivation and combat abilities. The flame can be channeled to create an environment with highly concentrated fire-element density, accelerating cultivation for anyone within its range: fire-style mages experience a speed increase of over fifty percent, while other elemental mages benefit from a twenty to thirty percent boost 10. Over time, Akes refined his control, eventually able to channel the flame while cultivating simultaneously 10. The flame evolved after Akes absorbed a Sun Flame Bead from a Sun Flame Grass, increasing his overall strength by at least thirty percent 7. Upon breaking through to the Saint Domain, the Fallen Heart Flame underwent a dramatic transformation—it expanded violently and fused with his spiritual power, granting him far greater power and the ability to control more powerful magic 45. In combat, Akes can condense the flame into precise projectiles such as flame spears or fire arrows, targeting weak points of enemies 30 34. He can also split the flame into multiple streams to strike multiple targets simultaneously or to form protective barriers 26 47. Additionally, the flame can be used to manipulate the fire magic of opponents, as demonstrated in a duel where he controlled an adversary's fireball 8. The Fallen Heart Flame also enables Akes to burn through specially crafted stone pillars designed to withstand eighth-rank magic, leaving cracks with just a single strike 26.

• Applications:

  • Accelerates personal and group cultivation (50% for fire mages, 20–30% for others) when the flame is activated in a shared space 10.
  • Evolves in power through absorption of fire-attribute treasures like the Sun Flame Bead 7.
  • After Saint-domain breakthrough, the flame’s potency increases drastically, melting stone on contact and allowing deeper comprehension of elemental mysteries 45.
  • Used offensively as concentrated flame spears or arrows to penetrate monster hides and weak points 30 34.
  • Can be split into multiple smaller flames for simultaneous attacks on several targets 26 34.
  • Capable of manipulating an enemy’s fire-style magic, turning it back against them 8.
  • Forms a protective aura or shield when channeled internally 47.
  • Can annihilate large groups of ordinary soldiers and lower-rank combatants through large-scale fire magic after Akes reaches the Saint Domain 55.

• Limitations:

  • The flame’s power is tied to Akes’s own cultivation rank; at the seventh rank it cannot threaten Saint-level experts even with doubled output 24.
  • Using the flame to manipulate enemy magic requires finesse and was initially a risky move against stronger opponents 8.
  • Maintaining the flame’s cultivation-boosting field demands continuous concentration, though Akes eventually learned to do it in parallel with his own meditation 10.
  • The flame’s extreme heat can accidentally damage surroundings if not carefully controlled 26 45.

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Azeroth Arcane Intellect

Azeroth Arcane Intellect is a permanent enhancement to Akes’s mental faculties granted by the sign-in system. It dramatically improves his spiritual perception, making him acutely sensitive to elemental fluctuations and the subtle movements of his environment. The ability also increases his meditation efficiency, allowing him to grow his mental power faster than normal 10. The effect stacks: Akes received multiple versions of this reward, each adding a further boost—initially a twenty percent increase in meditation efficiency, later an additional ten percent, and finally a twenty percent increase from the monthly check-in reward 8 14 16. After acquiring this ability, Akes could clearly perceive the breathing of a friend in an adjacent room, the trembling of leaves in the courtyard, and even faint elemental activity from the distant back mountain 10. The enhancement is permanent and always active, forming a foundation for his advanced spellcasting and combat awareness.

• Applications:

  • Heightened sensitivity to elemental fluctuations, improving control over magic and the ability to detect magical phenomena 10.
  • Increased meditation efficiency (cumulative bonuses of 20% + 10% + 20% from separate rewards), accelerating the growth of spiritual power 8 14 16.
  • Sharper perception of the environment, aiding in situational awareness and early threat detection 10.
  • Enhanced clarity during cultivation of complex mental techniques such as the Nuwa Diagram 14.

• Limitations:

  • The enhancement is passive and does not grant any active offensive or defensive capabilities.
  • The boosts are additive but rely on Akes’s baseline mental strength; they do not provide infinite scaling.
  • The effect is not transferable to others; it only improves Akes’s own perception and meditation.

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Azeroth Teleportation

Azeroth Teleportation is a spatial movement ability that Akes obtained in two forms: an “Enhanced Version” rune stone from a monthly sign-in reward, and a spell known as Azeroth Blink, first used in the Magical Beast Mountain Range 9 22. The enhanced version allows him to mark up to five locations for instantaneous teleportation, with a three-day cooldown, and automatically established marks at his Magnolia manor 22. In actual combat, Akes demonstrated the ability to blink behind a large magical beast, appearing in its blind spot to launch an attack 30. The teleportation is nearly instantaneous and does not require an incantation once mastered, making it an effective tool for repositioning, dodging, or closing in on an opponent.

• Applications:

  • Instant short-range repositioning during combat, enabling flanking maneuvers or escape from dangerous zones 30.
  • Instant travel to previously marked locations, including his manor, cultivation grove, and the Royal Magic Academy library 22.
  • Bypassing obstacles or reaching difficult-to-access locations, as implied by its use in the Magical Beast Mountain Range 9.
  • Combined with the Fallen Heart Flame to deliver surprise attacks from unexpected angles 30.

• Limitations:

  • Combat blink is short-range and cannot replace long-distance travel 30.
  • The enhanced rune stone is limited to five marked locations and has a three-day cooldown 22.
  • Teleportation does not guarantee escape from opponents with substantially greater speed or spatial capabilities.

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Azeroth Polymorph

Azeroth Polymorph is a system-granted transformation spell that temporarily turns a small creature into a sheep 12. It can affect targets no more than one rank above Akes and lasts for ten seconds per use.

• Applications:

  • Temporarily incapacitates or disrupts a small enemy during combat 12.
  • Can create an opening for escape, repositioning, or a decisive follow-up attack 12.
  • May be used up to three times per day 12.

• Limitations:

  • Only affects small creatures no more than one rank above Akes 12.
  • The transformation lasts only ten seconds 12.
  • Ineffective against Saint-level targets and above 12.
  • Its utility is limited against large magical beasts or humanoid opponents.

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Fire Spirit Bead (Fragment)

The Fire Spirit Bead is one of the five elemental spirit beads from the Sword Immortal World. Akes obtained a fragment of this bead from a special scene check-in in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. The bead merged into his body, granting a permanent 100% increase to his fire magic power and a 200% increase to his fire-element absorption speed 9. Even in its sealed state, the bead dramatically enhances the potency of the Fallen Heart Flame—after integration, the flame’s brightness and heat more than doubled 9. The bead also passively draws fire elements toward Akes, making cultivation more efficient even when he is not actively meditating 9. The fragment requires gradual unsealing, and Akes speculates that fully unsealed, its power would be unimaginable 9.

After leaving Desri’s village, Akes received another sealed Fire Spirit Bead through a sign-in reward. The system detected that he possessed two sealed beads and offered to synthesize them, though the result of that synthesis is not recorded in the available context 61.

• Applications:

  • Doubles the power of all fire-style magic cast by Akes 9.
  • Triples the absorption rate of fire elements, drastically shortening cultivation time 9.
  • Passively draws fire elements, enhancing the cultivation environment even outside of active practice 9.
  • Synergizes with the Fallen Heart Flame, boosting the flame’s intensity and combat effectiveness 9 12.

• Limitations:

  • The bead is sealed; its full potential is not yet unlocked 9.
  • The effects are limited to fire-elemental magic; it provides no benefit to other elemental affinities.
  • The passive attraction of fire elements may be noticeable in certain environments, potentially revealing his treasure to observant mages.

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Nuwa Diagram

The Nuwa Diagram is a visualization technique originating from the Desolate Era world, obtained by Akes as part of his cultivation practice. It depicts a majestic figure with a human head and a snake body seated amidst primordial chaos, surrounded by rotating galaxies 20 24. Regular visualization of this diagram tempers and grows Akes’s spiritual power at a rate far exceeding any cultivation technique native to the Yulan Continent 21 24. The effect is cumulative: as he practices, the figure in the diagram becomes clearer, and the surrounding chaos flows more vividly, accelerating the growth of his spiritual energy 22 23. Akes considers this his greatest source of confidence, as it provides a steady, independent path to strengthening his soul and mental foundation 24. The technique also appears to aid in comprehending the profound mysteries of fire elements after his Saint-domain breakthrough, when such insights became accessible 45.

• Applications:

  • Steady, significant growth of spiritual power, improving overall magical capacity and control 21 24.
  • Provides a cultivation method that does not rely on external resources or dangerous locations 24.
  • Accelerates meditation efficiency by approximately 30% over normal meditation, as observed when Akes practiced it in his manor 21.
  • Integrates with Akes’s understanding of fire magic after he perceives similarities between the diagram’s creative rhythm and the birth of flame 22.
  • The deepening understanding of the diagram may assist in grasping high-level elemental concepts, such as the fire-element profound mysteries 45.

• Limitations:

  • Requires dedicated daily practice; skipping sessions might slow progress 22.
  • The technique is purely mental; it does not directly increase magic power or physical strength.
  • Its effectiveness may plateau without further revelations or breakthroughs in the visualization itself.

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Demon Suppressing Bead (Fragment)

The Demon Suppressing Bead is a fragment of a legendary treasure obtained from a sign-in after the evolution of the Fallen Heart Flame. When activated, it can briefly suppress magical beasts, reducing their combat power by thirty percent for the duration of about one cup of tea (approximately ten to fifteen minutes) 7. The bead appears as a pale gray sphere with faint flowing patterns and is limited to one activation per day 7. Akes considers it a valuable trump card for emergencies, especially when facing powerful magical beasts that would otherwise be too dangerous to engage directly 7.

• Applications:

  • Temporarily weakens a single magical beast by 30%, making it easier to defeat or escape from 7.
  • Can be used as a surprise countermeasure when a beast’s full strength would overwhelm Akes.
  • The effect is reliable against Saint-level beasts as well, though it may require careful timing.

• Limitations:

  • Only usable once per day 7.
  • The suppression lasts a limited time (about one cup of tea) 7.
  • The fragment’s power may be less effective against beings beyond the magical-beast category (e.g., human saints or deities), though this is not explicitly stated.
  • The activation likely requires a conscious effort and cannot be used if Akes is incapacitated.

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True Essence Body Protection

True Essence Body Protection is a defensive skill Akes received from a sign-in shortly before entering the Southern Volcano ruins 27. It serves as an additional survivability measure alongside his flame barriers, protective treasures, and mobility skills.

• Applications:

  • Reinforces Akes’s defenses during dangerous expeditions and close-range encounters 27.
  • Provides an additional layer of protection when he cannot evade attacks with teleportation or flame manipulation 27.

• Limitations:

  • Its exact defensive strength and activation requirements have not been specified 27.
  • It cannot eliminate the threat posed by substantially stronger Saint-level opponents, as shown by Akes’s severe injuries while escaping Wusenno and Luoye 56.

Equipment and Treasures

Item	Type	Description	Source
Molten Heart	Staff	A dark red fire-element staff with complex magical runes and a fire-red magic core the size of a hen's egg embedded at the tip, containing swirling flames. Resonates with the Fallen Heart Flame; can be blood-refined to bond solely to its user.	31 33
Moonlight Spirit Liquid	Potion	A deep blue liquid with floating silver specks, contained in a palm-sized crystal bottle. Enhances spiritual perception for roughly ten to twenty breaths and can help anticipate attacks or perceive stealth abilities in critical moments.	31 32
Nine-Turn Fire Lotus Pill	Pill	A crimson pill with faint golden patterns on its surface, held in an ancient wooden box. Significantly boosts fire-element magic power and has a chance to help break through cultivation bottlenecks.	31 32
Fire Spirit Bead (Fragment)	Fragment	One of the five elemental spirit beads of heaven and earth, containing pure fire spirit power. When integrated, it increases fire affinity, doubles fire magic power, and triples fire-element absorption speed. Currently sealed and requires gradual unsealing.	9
Fire Spirit Bead (Sealed)	Treasure	A second sealed Fire Spirit Bead obtained after leaving Desri’s village. The system identifies it as eligible for synthesis with Akes’s existing sealed bead.	61
Flame Essence Gold	Material	A rare fire-attribute ore capable of crafting a Saint-level fire-element staff. Purchased from a specialized old shop in the imperial capital's market.	26
Gate of Eternal Life Pill	Pill	A pale green pill that rapidly recovers injuries, effective for both internal and external wounds. Obtained from a check-in reward.	13
Golden Silkworm Gu	Treasure	An extremely rare treasure from the Sword Immortal World that directly increases the user's cultivation level by one full rank without any side effects. Akes used it to reach the Saint Domain.	45
Azeroth Teleportation Rune Stone	Rune Stone	A pale blue rune stone that allows the user to mark up to five teleportation points and instantly teleport to any marked location. It has a three-day cooldown.	22
Random Teleportation Scroll	Scroll	An emergency spatial treasure used by Akes to escape the pursuit of Wusenno and Luoye, transporting him to a remote mountain region.	56

Relationships

• Akes and Linley – Brothers (third and fourth in dormitory ranking). They share a deep, tacit understanding and mutual respect, often cultivating together and synchronizing breakthroughs (both reach Level 6 at nearly the same time). Akes silently supports Linley through his romance with Alice and later tries to hint at Alice's infidelity, though Linley does not grasp the implication. After graduation, they reunite to fight the Radiant Church, form an alliance with Sessler, and repeatedly entrust their backs to one another in battle. Linley later searches extensively for Akes after his disappearance following the rescue of Reynolds and supports Akes’s intention to marry Monica. 2 11 14 15 16 17 19 20 35 36 45 60 66

• Akes and Yale – Brothers (first and third). Yale is outgoing, generous, and treats the group to meals. Akes shares the Fallen Heart Flame for group cultivation, and Yale participates. After Akes moves to the Yulan Empire, Yale sends congratulatory gifts. Their bond is expressed through banter and mutual support. Yale later joins the others in bidding Akes and Monica farewell before their continental journey. 2 10 11 14 19 20 66

• Akes and George – Brothers (second and third). George is steady and thoughtful, often acting as a voice of reason. He visits Akes in the Yulan Empire after Akes settles in, helping him familiarize himself with the area. They discuss plans for the future, including the Yulan Empire. George also buys amulets for his friends. The two maintain correspondence after Akes relocates to the Magnolia Empire. 2 11 14 19 20 21 22 23 66

• Akes and Reynolds – Brothers (fifth and third). Reynolds is enthusiastic and looks up to Akes as a mentor. Akes gives him extra cultivation lessons and encouragement. Reynolds gets emotional at farewells, clinging to Akes and later writing letters. Akes eventually rescues the injured Reynolds and his surviving soldiers at Nier City, killing the pursuing Luo’ao Empire forces and opening the city gates for them. 2 10 11 12 19 20 55 66

• Akes and Monica – Romantic partners. Monica is a young light magus and Desri’s daughter who finds the severely wounded Akes after his escape from Wusenno and Luoye, heals him, and brings him to her secluded village 56. Their relationship deepens during his recovery, and Akes resolves to marry her and take her back to the Chaotic Lands 60. Monica later accompanies him when he leaves Baruch City to travel across the continent in pursuit of insight into natural laws 66.

• Akes and Sessler – Allies against the Radiant Church. Akes and Linley free Sessler from Church captivity, after which Akes supports accepting the necromancer’s offer of intelligence, scouting, and contacts while remaining alert to Sessler’s reservations and hidden motives 35 36.

• Akes and Sir Holman – Friends in the Magnolia Empire. Holman, a director of the Imperial Magic Guild, becomes Akes’s social companion and source of local intelligence, accompanies him to the coliseum and taverns, and recommends him for the Southern Volcano ruins expedition 25 26 27 32 33.

• Akes and Desri – Acquaintances and prospective family. Desri recognizes Akes as an exceptional Fire-element Saint Magus after Monica rescues him, offers him refuge, and later permits him to take Monica away while warning him to protect her from the Radiant Church 56 61.

• Linley and Alice – First loves. Alice visits Linley at Ernst Institute, is introduced to his friends, and they begin a relationship. Linley is deeply in love, but Alice is later seen with another man (Kalan from the Debs Family). Linley discovers the betrayal, experiences heartbreak, and carves a stone sculpture "Dream Awakening" before deciding to focus on his training. 15 16 17

• Linley and Wharton – Brothers. Linley reunites with Wharton in Chiyan City, where Wharton is an Earl in love with Princess Nina. When Blumer, a rival suitor, provokes Wharton, Linley uses his Saint-level strength to intimidate Blumer, then trains Wharton for a duel. 49

• Linley and Jenny – Childhood friends with unrequited love. Five years after a promise, Linley and Akes travel to Chier County City to meet Jenny. Jenny expresses understanding and acceptance of Linley's feelings, and Linley promises to visit again. The bond remains one of gratitude and commitment. 46

• Akes and Dixie – Classmates and fellow geniuses. Dixie recognizes the unusual nature of Akes' flame during a minor competition, displaying keen intuition. They have minimal direct interaction but are both noted as top talents at Ernst Institute. 4

• The Dormitory Group (Yale, George, Reynolds, Linley, Akes) – Brothers bonded through shared cultivation, meals, celebrations, and emotional support. They celebrate victories, comfort Linley after his heartbreak, discuss future plans, and maintain contact after graduation. Their camaraderie is a central theme, expressed through group cultivation sessions, feasts at Wald Hotel, and mutual concern. 2 4 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Major Events

• Magic Aptitude Test (Ch 1): At age eight, Akes undergoes the Church-administered aptitude test, discovering a Fire-type super-grade elemental affinity and twenty times normal spiritual energy. He meets Linley Baruch for the first time and they exchange greetings, with recruiters from prestigious academies immediately approaching both prodigies 1.
• Combat Test vs Kallen (Ch 8): During an unrestricted practical combat test at the Ernst Institute, Akes is randomly paired against Kallen. He demonstrates his unique ability to control and manipulate an opponent’s fire magic using the Fallen Heart Flame, winning the match. Afterwards, Alison warns him to keep this ability secret to avoid unwanted attention 8.
• First Expedition to Magical Beast Mountain Range (Ch 9): Over the summer break following his fourth year, Akes enters the Magical Beast Mountain Range alone for twenty-three days. He kills over twenty magical beasts—including Level 6 ones—and obtains a Fire Spirit Bead fragment from a special scene check-in, which doubles his fire magic power. He returns to Fenlai City with a valuable haul of magic cores, greeted by his friends 9.
• Shared Cultivation with the Fallen Heart Flame (Ch 10–11): Akes reveals the Fallen Heart Flame’s cultivation-enhancing effect to his dormitory brothers and regularly cultivates with them. During this period, he breaks through to Level 5 and later reaches the mid-fifth rank after using a Qi Gathering Pill 10 11.
• Second Mountain Range Expedition (Ch 13): Akes enters the Magical Beast Mountain Range with Yale and Reynolds. When thirty Wind Gale Magic Wolves surround them, he uses a protective treasure and the Fallen Heart Flame to cover his brothers’ escape. The trio subsequently hunts fourth- and fifth-rank magical beasts and divides the profits from their cores 13.
• Relocation to the Magnolia Empire (Ch 20–23): After graduation, Akes leaves Fenlai City and receives a count’s title, manor, financial support, and access to the Royal Magic Academy from the Magnolia Empire. He develops a disciplined cultivation routine, studies advanced fire magic, and reaches the mid-stage of the seventh rank 20 21 22 23.
• Ruins Expedition (Ch 28–31): Akes joins a team led by Saint-level fire mage Kallen to explore ancient ruins in the Southern Volcano range. Along the way, he defeats multiple fire-type magical beasts—including Blazing Lizards and Flame Scorpions—using the Fallen Heart Flame, earning the respect of his teammates. Old Chen, a water mage, advises him to keep his trump cards hidden. The team reaches the ruins entrance, guarded by a powerful Saint-tier magic array 28.
• Core Secret Chamber and Molten Heart (Ch 31): Akes risks his life to break the defensive array in the ruins’ core chamber, earning the team’s respect. He receives the fire-element staff later named Molten Heart and helps save Bally from an assassin’s attack before the expedition disbands 31.
• Level Nine Breakthrough and Northward Journey (Ch 33–34): Following half a month of seclusion and the use of the Nine-Turn Fire Lotus Pill, Akes advances to the ninth rank. He then travels alone toward the O’Brien Empire, defeating threats encountered on the road and anonymously saving a merchant caravan from bandits 33 34.
• Reunion with Linley (Ch 35): While traveling, Akes senses intense battle fluctuations and discovers Linley—transformed as a Dragonblood Warrior—fighting Radiant Church forces alongside Halu and Bebe. He joins the fight, swiftly dispatching seventh- and eighth-rank guards with precise fire arrows and helping to kill two ninth-rank mages. After the battle, they free the captured Necromancer Sessler, who reveals the Church's secret of summoning angels using children as vessels, and the three form an alliance against the Church 35.
• Alliance Against the Radiant Church (Ch 36): Akes, Linley, and Sessler agree to cooperate against the Radiant Church. Sessler provides intelligence concerning Church strongholds, child-trafficking routes, angel-descent rituals, and Count Perry’s activities in Basil City, while Akes emphasizes the value of Sessler’s reconnaissance abilities 36.
• Breakthrough to the Saint Domain (Ch 45): Akes obtains and uses the Golden Silkworm Gu, breaking through from the ninth rank into the Saint Domain. The advancement dramatically increases his spiritual power and further fuses the Fallen Heart Flame with his soul and magical strength 45.
• Battle with Angels (Ch 47): In Chier County City, Linley and Akes discover six angels, including a Four-Winged Angel, sent by the Radiant Church to assassinate Linley, along with Luoye, the Ascetics’ spiritual leader. Linley lures the angels to an open wasteland and defeats them, breaking through to the Saint-level mid-battle. Meanwhile, Akes engages Luoye in a stalemated duel, neither able to overpower the other. After Linley’s victory, Luoye retreats, acknowledging his defeat 47.
• Saving Reynolds at Nier City (Ch 55): Akes arrives as Reynolds and his remaining soldiers are pursued by Luo’ao Empire forces. As a Saint Magus, he summons a devastating fire cloud that destroys hundreds of pursuers, kills Prince Yulin after the prince refuses to open Nier City’s gates, and allows Reynolds’s force to enter the city 55.
• Escape to Desri’s Village (Ch 56): Wusenno and Luoye pursue Akes after the Nier City incident. Unable to defeat two peak Saint-level opponents simultaneously, Akes escapes with a Random Teleportation Scroll and is left severely wounded in a remote mountain region. Monica discovers him, heals him with light magic, and brings him to the hidden village of Desri 56.
• Departure with Monica (Ch 66): After recovering and establishing his relationship with Monica, Akes leaves Baruch City with her to train across the continent. He intends to visit regions such as volcanic ranges, icy plains, seas, and deserts to comprehend natural laws more deeply, while his brothers bid them farewell 66.