[Big Gray Wolf (Mature Form)]
[Racial Rank: Common Species (Red)]
[Racial Bonus: Zero]
[Attribute: Melee]
[Stage: Advanced Juvenile]
[Talent: Wild Heart]
[Technique: None]
[Enhancements: Advanced Claws, Intermediate Fur Defense, Intermediate Regeneration]
[Status: Healthy]
…
“It evolved from a Gray Wolf into a Big Gray Wolf…”
Wu Ming’s eyes gleamed with the light of Observation: “Mature form… does it mean it has reached the peak of the common evolutionary path? The potential of common species is indeed rather limited… Surprisingly, the premature evolution actually elevated both its claws and regeneration ability by one level! Of course… the most important part is the talent!”
The Wild Heart talent grants special bonuses to aphantom spirit in forest environments, enhancing both recovery and attack power, making it an extremely useful talent.
Generally, only wild phantom spirits have a higher probability of acquiring this talent. Its appearance in the Big Gray Wolf is indeed a pleasant surprise.
The Big Gray Wolf affectionately extended its tongue, licking Wu Ming’s palm.
Its tongue was thick, warm, and bristly, leaving a slimy sensation. A thought was transmitted through the contract channel: “Mast… Master… want… eat…”
“Hmm?”
Wu Ming showed a hint of surprise: “You can express these thoughts through telepathy? Your intelligence is indeed exceptional! Is this another improvement after evolution?”
As for the Big Gray Wolf’s request, it naturally referred to the beast-nourishing pills Wu Ming had previously refined.
“Those have long been consumed… But with you around, we can clear out that Drill Mountain Hound’s Grass of one stripe, and food won’t be a concern anymore!”
“Woof!”
Hearing this, the Big Gray Wolf’s eyes gleamed with green light. It quickly squatted down, signaling Wu Ming to mount it.
“Haha… Do you think you’re a wolf or a horse?”
Amused, Wu Ming mounted the wolf’s back. The wolf’s back was quite spacious, and grabbing the thick fur around its neck served as a perfect rein.
“Let’s go!”
With a howl, the Big Gray Wolf turned into a black blur, and the two quickly vanished from sight.
…
“Iron Claw Wolf, attack!”
Dongfang Song whistled, commanding his recently recovered Iron Claw Wolf to launch a fierce assault on the Mighty Monkey before him.
Although this Mighty Monkey possessed mid-tier strength, it was merely a common species, and thus had no advantage against the elite Iron Claw Wolf.
Dongfang Song, having learned from past mistakes, no longer ordered his Iron Claw Wolf to engage in brute force combat. Instead, he advanced methodically, soon forcing the Mighty Monkey into a desperate situation.
“Iron Claw Thrust! Kill!”
With Dongfang Song’s roar, the Iron Claw Wolf’s claws, gleaming like refined iron, launched a sudden and violent strike, slicing open the Mighty Monkey’s throat.
Thud!
The massive ape’s corpse fell to the ground. Dongfang Song was delighted to see a circle of light radiating from the Iron Claw Wolf.
“This is… evolution…”
Watching his Iron Claw Wolf ascend from early juvenile to mid-tier, Dongfang Song was nearly moved to tears.
“Haha… My Iron Claw Wolf has finally advanced! Dongfang Suoming’s Gray Wolf is merely a common species, how can it compare to my elite?”
In recent days, being overshadowed by Wu Ming had filled him with resentment.
Thinking that he had finally surpassed Wu Ming, even Dongfang Song couldn’t help but show a trace of pride on his face: “Return immediately! Dongfang Suoming is too stingy, wasting such a great opportunity collecting herbs and flowers, completely neglecting his phantom spirit. He’s just asking for trouble!”
When he returned to the camp, Dongfang Yue saw the Iron Claw Wolf and nodded slightly: “Good! Yours has also advanced!”
“Also?”
Seeing Dongfang Yunhe and Dongfang Hongyan beside Dongfang Yue, Dongfang Song had a bad premonition.
“Exactly!”
Dongfang Yunhe modestly smiled: “My Wind Wolf and Hongyan’s Goose-winged Wolf have already successfully evolved!”
Dongfang Song immediately felt disheartened. Originally, in terms of evolution speed, his Iron Claw Wolf should have been ahead of these two, but due to that previous injury…
“Very well!”
Dongfang Ao stepped forward decisively: “You all have enhanced your phantom spirits by one stage, learned some wilderness skills, and gained practical experience. It’s time to return to the family to consolidate and prepare for the upcoming competition…”
“Why?”
Dongfang Song was reluctant: “I feel my Iron Claw Wolf still has room for improvement!”
“Indeed! Your Iron Claw Wolf does, but you don’t anymore!”
Dongfang Yue gently explained: “Most of you are still around fourteen or fifteen years old, not yet fully matured. Your soul strength also has its limits. According to our family’s past experience, generally, you can only handle juvenile mid-tier phantom spirits… Only after reaching adulthood will you experience a period of rapid development!”
“I see, thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister Yue!”
Dongfang Hongyan smiled sweetly: “Is this the superiority of elite species?”
“Exactly!”
Dongfang Yue nodded: “Elite mid-tier is equivalent to common high-tier! But how can an ordinary youth’s soul bear a high-tier phantom spirit? Therefore, you have already surpassed other ordinary phantom spirit tamers at the starting line!”
Ordinary phantom spirit tamers could at most elevate their phantom spirits to mid-tier. However, common species and elite species differed by a racial bonus, which was a significant gap.
“In that case… Dongfang Suoming! Haha… His Gray Wolf is already mid-tier and will find it hard to advance further. Even if he was initially ahead, he will eventually be overtaken by us!”
A subtle sense of satisfaction immediately formed in Dongfang Song’s heart: “Your phantom spirit is a Gray Wolf, destined to be forever beneath us!”
“Alright!”
Dongfang Ao interrupted: “Have you understood? If you have, immediately pack up! Setting up camp is a technical skill, and dismantling it requires even more care. Practice the techniques I taught you again. If you make even one mistake, you must start over!”
“Aww!”
In an instant, the previously elated three immediately drooped like frost-bitten eggplants…
…
“Preparing to return to the family?”
When Wu Ming returned to the camp, he saw the three working hard, looking utterly exhausted.
“Correct…”
Dongfang Yue calmly replied: “Hongyan and the others’ phantom spirits have all evolved. There’s no much point in staying here anymore…”
Through these days of interaction, her evaluation of Wu Ming had repeatedly improved. Now, she looked at him with a hint of pity: “For a phantom spirit tamer, the choice of the first phantom spirit is crucial. Although common species can ascend to War Beast class, it’s ultimately quite difficult. I advise you to consider giving it up… Let Elder San act on your behalf to find a suitable phantom spirit. With luck, it won’t take much time, at most a year…”
“A year…”
Wu Ming’s face seemed contemplative, but in his heart, he had already abandoned this option.
Under normal circumstances, common species ascending to War Beast class is difficult, and their evolution speed lags far behind high-race phantom spirits. Spending a year on this might be feasible.
But what time is it now?
The four continents are once again stirring, and a great upheaval affecting the entire phantom spirit world is about to begin in Year 10000 of the Creator God Calendar. Even before that, unrest has already surfaced in various regions. Time is precious; how can it be wasted?
“Sorry!”
Wu Ming’s face showed an apologetic expression: “I don’t plan to change my summoned beast. Also, Senior Brothers and Sisters, I would like to continue training at Star Moon Lake for a while. Please return first?”
“What?”
Dongfang Yue’s big eyes showed surprise: “You want to train alone here? You must think carefully! This place is already deep in the mountains, where advanced and peak juvenile phantom spirits are not uncommon. Even War Beast class phantom spirits might appear…”
Wu Ming naturally understood this.
In fact, he also knew that the reason the four of them had been able to leisurely level up these past few days was largely due to Dongfang Ao and Dongfang Yue actively driving away powerful phantom spirits.
“I’ve already thought it through!”
His eyes were firm, meeting Dongfang Yue’s gaze without hesitation.
“These two are both protection and surveillance… With them around, many covert actions are inconvenient to carry out… Also…”
For Wu Ming, the Starfly Mountains were practically a great treasure!
Now that the Gray Wolf has evolved into a Big Gray Wolf and even reached the advanced stage, if he is careful, it would still be no problem to operate within the range of Star Moon Lake.
Leaving now would be too regretful.
“Alright then! Just be careful not to let temptation cloud your vision!”
Dongfang Ao coldly snorted, making the decision.
“See you again at the family competition!”
“Work hard!”
At the time of parting, Dongfang Hongyan and Dongfang Yunhe politely bid farewell. Dongfang Song, however, stepped forward with a mysterious smile on his face: “Haha… I also wish you great success!”
Wu Ming was speechless. Judging by his expression, Dongfang Song probably thought he wanted to seize the time to dig up more treasures for sale, assuming he was a greedy miser or something similar.
…
Half a day later, at the outskirts of the Starfly Mountains.
“Finally out!”
“Haha… I’m going to have a big meal and take a bath!”
Dongfang Song and Dongfang Yunhe cheered, while even Dongfang Hongyan’s face showed delight.
Being away from civilization and living like a wild man in the outside world was no pleasant experience. Other than that, even simple things like bathing were problematic.
“You all did very well this time!”
Even Dongfang Ao and Dongfang Yue showed relaxed smiles when they saw the outline of Stone City: “As a celebration, I and your Senior Sister Yue will treat you to a meal at the Pine Wind Restaurant in the city. How about that?”
“Pine Wind Restaurant, that’s the biggest restaurant in the city!”
“Great! Their Seven-color Cocktail is famous far and wide. I’ve wanted to taste it for a long time!”
Dongfang Yunhe and others cheered, surrounding Dongfang Ao and Dongfang Yue, quickly entering the city.
…
“It’s Dongfang Ao and Dongfang Yue! That kid didn’t follow!”
At the city wall, two shadows had been quietly waiting: “He’s really cunning. We’ve been waiting here all this time, only to get this result!”
“Don’t worry, Luo Geng will send us news!”
One of them sneered, and after a while, indeed received a message: “What? Training alone at Star Moon Lake? Haha, a heaven-sent opportunity!!!”
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