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Chapter 164: Human-Companion Synchronization and Lightning Magic
Chapter 164: Human-Companion Synchronization and Lightning Magic (Request for Subscriptions and Votes)
In the vast pit of the Emerald Dream, a multitude of Plants grew wildly at the bottom. The intertwining trees created gaps, allowing sunlight to filter through and create dappled patches of light below.
A green and a black figure darted through the jungle, quickly approaching the location of the pale red blood shadows.
The two Taoist figures concealed themselves behind a large rock. Liam noticed that the senior student in front of him was beginning to undergo a transformation, gradually entering a combat state. He used his Contract to merge with his Nature Companion, sprouting a pair of cat ears on his head and a tail behind him. Of course, if these features appeared on a cute girl, they would be adorable, but on a muscular man, they were a bit jarring.
However, after the merger, Liam clearly sensed the senior student's aura rising sharply, and his agility and speed far exceeded his original state. It seemed that this method allowed him to temporarily borrow some of his pet's abilities, though it was unclear if this could be used outside the Emerald Dream.
At this moment, the senior student kindly explained to Liam, "This synchronization emphasizes a high level of coordination with your pet. Animal companions are easier to coordinate with, but their synchronization can be inconsistent. Plant companions are more difficult to cultivate, but they offer greater stability. Once your synchronization reaches a certain level, you can use this technique in the outside world. I know the Headmaster and the Herbology Professor can both do this. You can try it now, and I'll guide you."
"Is this knowledge free?" Liam asked in surprise. After all, he had experienced firsthand the Wizarding World's emphasis on the value of knowledge, so he was naturally skeptical of free information.
"Of course not, there's no such thing as free knowledge. However, for someone like you who can enter the Emerald Dream autonomously, once you know about this synchronization, you can quickly figure it out on your own. So, to build a good relationship, I can share this basic knowledge with you for free. If you want to know how to fully utilize your pet's power, you'll either have to figure it out yourself or trade knowledge with us."
Although the senior student's words were pragmatic and not particularly uplifting, he was straightforward, which Liam appreciated. Being clear and direct was better than being vague, and it helped Liam make more informed decisions.
With the senior student's guidance, Liam and Little Qing began their first fusion experiment. A green light enveloped them, and Liam could clearly feel Little Qing's power merging with his own. This sensation was not what Liam expected for a beginner; it felt more like the high synchronization level described by the senior student.
Liam was initially surprised but then realized the reason: Little Qing was a Plant, not an animal, which gave it an inherent advantage. Additionally, Little Qing's intelligence allowed it to communicate easily with Liam, unlike other Plants that had only a rudimentary soul and required extensive cultivation to synchronize.
More importantly, unlike others who raised their Nature Companions from a young age, Liam had essentially created Little Qing from scratch. This made Little Qing view Liam as its creator and grant him complete loyalty. After Little Qing gained natural awareness, the synchronization between them reached a very high level. Liam could even feel that he could merge with Little Qing in the real world.
Therefore, Liam didn't need to figure out how to use Little Qing's abilities; Little Qing's intelligence was sufficient to guide him.
After merging with Little Qing, Liam's reaction speed and physical flexibility greatly improved, and he gained infrared vision and subdermal scales. Additionally, he acquired the abilities to spray venom and control thorns, and could temporarily restore his stamina by drinking water and basking in the sun. However, his appearance changed only slightly, with his eyes now resembling those of a snake.
Seeing Liam successfully transform so quickly, the senior student leading the way looked surprised. For him, it was the first time he had seen a beginner perform so well.
"Alright, just watch what I do and follow my lead", the senior said, sounding a bit deflated. It was clear that Liam had impressed him.
Soon, the senior was battling the Shadows of Death, using his agility to dart through the forest. He continuously fired Nature Magic from his wand at the Shadows of Death chasing him.
It didn't look too difficult, at least not to Liam, who had experienced many battles firsthand. At this level, it was more like a small-scale conflict.
The Shadows of Death had very limited attack methods. Apart from direct melee combat, they could only launch blood-red energy arrows. Moreover, they would always pause and inflate into a ball before firing, making them easy to spot in advance.
No wonder the students had split up when they reached this place, and even dared to bring a complete beginner like Liam. This place was essentially a beginner's village.
With this thought, Liam decided to try out his newly learned skills, such as the Heavenly Thunder Technique he had just mastered.
Thinking and acting quickly, Liam formed a rune with his magic power in his hand and slapped it towards a Shadow of Death.
"Palm Thunder." As Liam chanted, a silver-white arc of lightning shot from his hand, striking the Shadow of Death several meters away.
Upon being hit by the Palm Thunder, the Shadow of Death dissolved into a puff of green smoke, leaving behind a small red bead the size of a soybean on the ground.
"Is lightning magic really that effective? You just took out a Shadow of Death in one hit", the senior said, sounding surprised. After all, although the Shadows of Death weren't strong attackers, they weren't easy to defeat, and even the senior needed several spells to take one down.
"I'm not sure about that. By the way, what's this red bead for?" Liam, realizing he couldn't explain the concept of Eastern lightning magic to the senior, quickly changed the subject.
"Oh, we don't have an official name for it. People just call it a Blood Bead because of its appearance. It's one of the few things from the Emerald Dream that can be brought into the real world."
"Really? That sounds impressive. What can it do?" Liam knew that there were few things that could be used both in the Emerald Dream and in the real world. For example, his plants could only borrow their power but couldn't be brought in directly, and the flora from the Emerald Dream generally couldn't be taken out. So, he was quite interested to learn more.
"Well, you can feed it to animals or use it as fertilizer for plants. It works pretty well", the senior said, sounding a bit uncertain.
Liam felt that this adventure had become even more mundane. After all that fighting, the loot was just golden fertilizer.
(End of Chapter)
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