Chapter 517: The Amazing Dragon-Nurturing Art! The Sky Vine's Blood-Curdling Scream!

Chapter 517: The Amazing Dragon-Nurturing Art! The Sky Vine's Blood-Curdling Scream!

【Dragon Nurture Bamboo (Wild)】

【Age: 3 years, 4 months, 7 days】

【Attributes: Spatial, Wood】

【Current Level: Overlord Rank 10】

【Race Realm: Sovereign Rank 10】

【Race Skills: Dragon Nurturing Art (Beginner), Dragon Summoning Art (Beginner), Spatial Reinforcement (Beginner), Spatial Weaving (Beginner), Bamboo Blade (Proficient), Bamboo Mother (Beginner)】

The detailed information about the Dragon Nurture Bamboo appeared before Su Ping's eyes.

Judging from its current level and racial limit, there was no doubt that although it had evolved, its limit was not as satisfactory as one would hope.

It could even be considered quite ordinary.

After all, the previous Dragon Nurture Bamboo was already at the Overlord Rank, and its evolution only reached the energy limit of the Sovereign Rank.

It wasn't a high-level evolution, and the number of skills was also among the fewest for Sovereign Rank Companion Beasts.

However, these few skills were enough to make this Dragon Bamboo's evolution stand out with special significance among the Loong Kingdom's elite.

【Dragon Nurturing Art (Beginner): Born alongside dragons, this core skill, named after its purpose, can accumulate power to bestow upon its companion dragon! Furthermore, when the companion dragon is near and breaking through to a higher level, the Dragon Nurture Bamboo can also progress along with it!】

A simple skill, but its effect is astonishingly magical.

As a companion beast with high-level racial potential, the dragon's evolution speed would be significantly faster with the Dragon Nurture Bamboo's assistance.

What's more important is that, based on the skills Su Ping has accumulated during this time, this skill might not be as simple as it seems.

Currently, this skill is only at the beginner stage, but once its level increases, there might be other unexpected benefits.

As for the other skills of the Dragon Nurture Bamboo, there's no need for further explanation.

Dragon Summoning Art, as the name suggests, is a skill used to summon the companion dragon, and the combat strength of the companion dragon will be slightly enhanced when near the Dragon Nurture Bamboo.

The remaining skills are relatively basic spatial skills but are not offensive in nature.

Overall, their effects are quite good.

Especially the effect of Bamboo Mother:

【Bamboo Mother (Beginner): Can disperse bamboo branches to form a bamboo forest centered around itself, and these branches can grow into new Dragon Nurture Bamboo plants. The branches are controlled by the will of the Bamboo Mother, and the offshoot bamboos have no self-awareness or wisdom. The larger the bamboo forest, the better the skill effects and the faster the skill improvement! Additionally, the offshoot bamboos can be used as spatial resources.】

This skill can create a forest from a single bamboo, although it doesn't rapidly reproduce other individual Dragon Nurture Bamboos.

After all, the fact that it can be used as a resource proves its value, and moreover, it's not the only one. With the current number of dragon companion beasts in the Heart of All Souls, Su Ping can easily create two more identical Dragon Nurture Bamboos.

Undoubtedly, this is a risk-free and profitable venture!

Furthermore, the spatial stabilization skill is similar to the Floating Wood's effect, allowing it to take root in the void and enhance spatial abilities.

This thought made Su Ping's heart stir once again.

However, before he could ponder the possibilities further, a special fluctuation occurred within his soul, and the rarely-opened Divine Dragon Atlas slowly opened:

【The evolution of the nurtured body 'Dragon Bamboo' has been completed, and the 'Dragon Bamboo' exclusive first-stage branch evolution body atlas 'Dragon Nurture Bamboo' has been discovered, earning 2000 experience points for the Dragon Bamboo atlas.】

【Do you wish to perfect the specific nurturing and evolution method for Dragon Bamboo? 800 experience points are required to perfect it. Proceed?】

Hmm?

Su Ping raised his eyebrows, instantly understanding the meaning of this feedback from the Divine Dragon Atlas.

In other words, the evolution discovered by himself, or rather, the genetic talent of this Dragon Bamboo, still had room for improvement during the evolution process.

However, Su Ping didn't even think twice and immediately chose to confirm, especially since he had just received a large amount of experience points.

He was eager to see the specific information about this Dragon Nurture Bamboo.

After all, the effect of the Dragon Nurture Bamboo was unique, and he was genuinely concerned about any unknown influences it might have on dragons.

Only when his golden finger was perfected could he rest assured and allow the other two dragons, the Iron Dragon and the Phantom Dragon, to join this nurturing process.

So, 800 experience points were instantly consumed, and the nurturing and evolution method organized by the Heart of All Souls appeared before Su Ping's eyes:

【Dragon Nurture Bamboo: The Sovereign Rank evolution body of Dragon Bamboo, which has absorbed dragon bloodline but failed to transform into a dragon. Instead, due to its unique individuality, it can become a special evolution companion beast that grows alongside dragons! The growth rate of the dragons living with this companion beast will increase to a certain extent!】

【First Nurturing (Preparation) Stage: Dragon Bamboo level must reach at least Overlord Rank 1, 10 to 15 drops of adult dragon blood, one immature (not yet reached Sovereign Rank) young dragon, one corresponding dragon attribute resource, and two Sympathetic Lotus Seeds.】

As soon as Su Ping began the initial preparation stage of cultivation, he immediately noticed the difference and understood where the first attempt at cultivating the Dragon Nurture Bamboo had gone wrong.

Indeed!

Just as expected:

【Second Cultivation Stage: Water the Dragon Bamboo with 2 drops of dragon blood daily for absorption! Note that dragon blood from the same wood or earth-type dragon clan is most easily absorbed. For other attribute dragon clans, an additional drop is required daily! This process takes 5-7 days. During this stage, the Dragon Bamboo learns to connect with the dragon's body energy.】

【Third Cultivation Stage: After the dragon's body is assimilated, interact with the corresponding juvenile dragon to exchange energy! Continue until the bamboo body fully adapts to the dragon's energy, then both parties will use the Sympathetic Lotus Seed together.】

【Fourth Cultivation Stage: When both parties are in perfect harmony and work together, provide the Dragon Bamboo with energy resources and complete the first energy infusion, thus completing the evolution!】

Indeed!

The problem lies with the Sympathetic Lotus Seed.

According to this, without the Sympathetic Lotus Seed, it seems that the Dragon Bamboo would have difficulty infusing energy into the dragon for the first time. And it's only after the energy infusion succeeds that the Dragon Bamboo can evolve.

It's a truly selfless companion beast!

However, the fact that this Dragon Bamboo can do this is indeed impressive, and it's no wonder it's the first companion beast with the innate talent for Dragon Bamboo evolution.

But not every Dragon Bamboo has the talent of this particular Dragon Bamboo, so the Sympathetic Lotus Seed is evidently essential.

Fortunately, judging by the situation, there don't seem to be any side effects, so Su Ping can finally put his worries to rest.

His three dragons at home won't have to remain as mere mascots and good-for-nothing pets. After cultivating all three Dragon Bamboo, their growth rate will accelerate, and he can take them out for walks when he's free.

This is excellent news.

Just as Su Ping was envisioning the future of strolling with his three dragons, at the very moment when the cultivation of Dragon Bamboo was completed, an unexpected feedback appeared on the Omnipotent Atlas, unrelated to the Dragon Bamboo.

The companion beast depicted in the atlas was a colorful, rainbow-like spectacle, a breathtaking sight.

It was none other than the Rainbow Coral Worm's atlas:

【Further understanding and knowledge of the evolved 'Rainbow Dragon' has been acquired. The cultivation requirements have been lowered, and 1000 experience points from the Divine Dragon Clan's atlas can be spent to improve the second cultivation requirements!】

Indeed.

The discovery of the Dragon Nurture Bamboo's cultivation has unexpectedly led to a further reduction in the experience value required for the Rainbow Dragon's cultivation!

This is undoubtedly a pleasant surprise.

Regardless, once the Rainbow Crystal Butterfly reaches its racial limit, the second cultivation stage of the Rainbow Dragon will also commence.

According to Su Ping's speculation, the Rainbow Dragon's evolved form should have at least three cultivation stages.

If the Rainbow Dragon's evolved form has a racial limit at the Holy Spirit Rank of the dragon clan.

Currently, the Rainbow Crystal Butterfly's racial limit is only at the Elite Rank. Therefore, theoretically, the second-stage evolution limit should ideally be at the peak of the Sovereign Rank.

Of course, there's also the possibility of a limit break evolution, or it might not be limited to three stages, reaching the Archon Rank, or even extending to four stages of evolution.

The cultivation of this creature is a lengthy tug-of-war.

However, saving some effort is always a good thing!

A double celebration!

At this moment, even the surrounding companion beasts seemed to share Su Ping's excitement, and he wondered if they would also bring him some surprises.

However, just as he was filled with joy, a somewhat discordant mental voice spoke up:

"Huala! (Hmph, it's just a Sovereign Rank evolved form. My Dark Serpent Bamboo from Jade Green Peak in the Ten Thousand Mountains has a chance to evolve the Dragon Bamboo with good innate talent into an Emperor Rank!)”

Indeed, the only one who could speak up at this time was the ancient Sky Vine, Changqing, from the Ten Thousand Mountains.

Su Ping glanced at this creature with a smile, unbothered by its taunts.

However, many plant-type companion beasts around them emitted a dangerous energy fluctuation.

Changqing was not intimidated.

Except for a few, it was indeed proud.

But Su Ping's indifferent gaze only made Changqing more furious:

"Huala! (Human! Didn't you say before that in the Heart of All Souls, companion beasts' evolution requires points? That crow has been here for a long time, and managing the flock is one thing, but what has this little foolish bamboo done to contribute? What points does it have to make you help it evolve?)"

Clearly, compared to its previous words, this time, Changqing was questioning Su Ping.

Indeed, the point system in the Heart of All Souls was something Su Ping had mentioned before, and he had said it in front of all the plant-type companion beasts, making it a fair and just system.

However, now that Su Ping has helped the Dragon Bamboo evolve first, wouldn't this dishearten the other plant-type companion beasts who have been working diligently during this time?

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They clearly knew the real reason behind this.

Facing this beast, Su Ping had to respond to its question, or the united front of the Heart of All Souls might pose a real threat.

"Well asked!"

Su Ping smiled and walked to the center.

"The point system is a rule I established, and unless there are special circumstances, this system won't be broken. However, when it comes to the brink of evolution or severe injuries, I can't just stand by and watch!

Arriving at the Heart of All Souls means becoming a part of this big family! But even in such special cases, if you complete your evolution ahead of schedule, your points will still be deducted, turning into negative numbers!"

The Ancient Sky Vine swayed slightly, apparently dissatisfied with the explanation of this so-called negative point deduction.

However, before it could speak again, Su Ping continued:

"It's just that the points of the Dragon Bamboo are enough to cover this evolution!"

Changqing seized the opportunity:

"Rumble! (How is this possible?! The Dragon Bamboo doesn't have the resources, and it's so slow! The evolution requires so many points, and it can't even exchange for a single Archon Rank resource...)"

Su Ping maintained his smile:

"It seems you're quite familiar with the exchange requirements of the point system! Very good! But why are the Dragon Bamboo's points sufficient? Don't others know, but you don't?"

In an instant, the Ancient Sky Vine froze in place, slowly swaying.

The other plant-type companion beasts also turned to look at it.

Su Ping coughed lightly:

"Cough, cough. The Dragon Bamboo reported the enemy's sugar-coated cannonball and provided the evolution method of the 'Dark Serpent Bamboo,' a special evolution that the Loong Kingdom has never mastered. As a reward, it receives 50,000 points!

The opportunity for this evolution also came from the Dragon Bamboo's own efforts, and the required evolution points were reduced accordingly. As an Archon Rank companion beast, it only used 2,500 points! All of this is clearly stated in the Heart of All Souls Manual, so it's very clear and understandable!"

The truth was revealed!

The Ancient Sky Vine swayed slightly and then quickly turned its 'head' to stare at the Dragon Bamboo:

"Rumble! (You stupid idiot!)"

Su Ping immediately became serious:

"Little guy, we must honor our bets! If you were to cause trouble in the Heart of All Souls, you'd have to face the consequences yourself!"

With these words, the guardian of the Forest Heart, the Ancient Tree 'Old Tree,' exuded a strong sense of threat.

The Ancient Sky Vine quickly retreated.

Su Ping coughed lightly:

"Alright, no matter what, my cultivation methods might not compare to yours in the Ten Thousand Mountains, but I also have things you don't! Old Tree! Show him what I can do!"

Instantly, beneath the Old Tree, countless roots and stems stirred on the ground's surface.

The Ancient Sky Vine stood frozen in place:

"Rumble! (Firm Root Technique?!)"

"That's right, this is the Extraordinary Skill I can cultivate, and it's not just one..."

Su Ping waved his hand, leaving a meaningful sentence behind as he led the still-dazed Dragon Nurture Bamboo and Xiao Hui away from the peak.

The entire Forest Heart gradually dispersed.

In their place, only a few companion beasts remained, including the Blood Skull Tree, which had also reached the peak of the Sovereign Rank, and the most dazzling Jade Branch Tree.

The former approached the stunned Ancient Sky Vine, and the skull-like leaves hanging from its branches swayed slightly, emitting a faint mental wave:

"Huff, huff, huff (Sky Vine, do you still stand by what you said before? Give me the Blood River Technique first, okay? After I evolve, no, after I evolve, we'll return to the Ten Thousand Mountains!)"

If it were before, the Ancient Sky Vine would have been thrilled by this change of heart, but at this moment, it only sent a cold mental wave.

In summary, it was just one word:

The Blood Skull Tree, a plant-type companion beast, left with a sense of excitement, though it wasn't a particularly friendly creature. As it left, its mental wave kept muttering:

"Huff, huff, huff (Who else to give it to if not me? I have more potential than that dumb Dragon Bamboo, right?)"

The Ancient Sky Vine scanned the surrounding plant-type companion beasts that seemed eager to approach, apparently those it had failed to sway before.

Now, they all seemed to see a generous benefactor in the Ancient Sky Vine, which almost made it want to vomit:

Why did it turn out like this?! Damn humans!!!

(End of Chapter)

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