Chapter 534: The Weather Domain
Chapter 534: The Weather Domain
"So, what are your plans from now on?"
Instructor Wen sighed inwardly as he looked at Fang Xing, his student, and saw a reflection of his younger self.
"I plan to apply for graduation, then go out to capture other Heart Beasts, improve my team, and embark on a journey to hone my skills..."
Fang Xing described the typical path of a Warrior Caster.
This journey was naturally very dangerous, but for him, it was an excellent opportunity for growth.
After enduring three years in the academy, he felt the urge to act after being still for so long. Now was the time to put his accumulated knowledge into practice!
"In the wild, you must be cautious about everything... even other Casters."
Instructor Wen's expression turned solemn as he gave a word of warning, then said, "Student Fang Xing, I've examined your Soulbound Heart Beast, and it fully meets the graduation standards. It could even be said that you are an excellent graduate... The academy rewards excellent graduates."
He entered the study and didn't take long before he returned with a bronze tome.
"This is... the Heart Manifestation Canon?"
Fang Xing was surprised, "It's even of bronze quality, it's too precious..."
The 'Heart Manifestation Canon' originated from the 'Heart Shrine', which, in Fang Xing's eyes, was like a Poke Ball from another world.
However, the capacity differed!
The Heart Manifestation Canon of Black Iron quality only had three pages of containment space, representing a maximum capacity of three wild Heart Beasts.
The bronze one, on the other hand, had six pages of space, doubling the capacity!
Furthermore, it had functions to search and record the status of Heart Beasts.
It was said that some higher-tier canons not only made the Heart Beasts more comfortable but might also have the effect of accelerating their cultivation!
Of course, such high-tier canons would never be given away as a favor.
"Thank you, Teacher."
Fang Xing's face showed gratitude as he received the thick bronze tome.
'It seems that this is the result of three years of socializing and a small investment. This Instructor Wen sees his shadow in me, otherwise, he wouldn't have added more on top of the Black Flame Crystal...'
'However, the Heart Shrine releasing such canons, hmm... There might be some backdoor deals, so it's necessary to inspect it.'
Not to mention, if every Heart Beast's status was recorded, and if a Caster was lucky enough to find a Sovereign Grade Heart Beast cub in the wild, they might face the risk of being robbed and killed for their treasure...
Although this might be Fang Xing's small-mindedness, he would never put his safety in the hands of the unknown or the goodwill of others.
'So, another advantage of the Soulbound Heart Beast is that it can stay within my body, and I won't expose any information...'
'Almost all Casters pour their utmost effort into cultivating their Soulbound Heart Beast...'
...
"Alright, I wish you all the best on your journey."
Instructor Wen, upon seeing Fang Xing accept the gift, felt as if his own dreams were being realized, "I hope that in the future, I can see your name on the 'Tower of the Heart' in the City of the Heart..."
The City of the Heart was the headquarters of the Heart Shrine and was currently the most prosperous place in the world.
The Heart Shrine had constructed a nine-story 'Tower of the Heart' in the City of the Heart, welcoming talented Casters from all over to challenge and rank themselves.
Those who could pass through the seventh story of the 'Tower of the Heart' would be bestowed the title of 'Heavenly King', a glory sought after by countless Casters!
Of course, this was very difficult, extremely difficult! Even King Rank Casters might not all be able to pass through the seventh story of the Tower of the Heart!
Only by achieving the title of 'Heavenly King' would one's name be permanently engraved and sung for hundreds or even thousands of years! This showed the extent of Instructor Wen's expectations, though it might also just be a casual congratulatory remark.
It's similar to saying 'all the best' and whoever takes it seriously will lose...
"I will."
Fang Xing laughed and bid farewell.
Instructor Wen watched as Fang Xing left, letting out a sigh.
He knew that such expectations for a Caster with a Bronze Soulbound Heart Beast might be a bit too high...
...
Azure Dragon Mountain.
This was a vast mountain range near Green Forest City, spanning tens of thousands of miles. Its terrain was treacherous, filled with primitive forests, and home to numerous wild beast tribes, including Heart Beast tribes!
It could be said that it was the dream destination for Casters from several nearby cities.
As for ordinary hunters? They wouldn't dare venture more than a hundred li, or else they would surely face calamity.
On this day.
A young man with a bamboo basket on his back and a conical hat on his head directly entered the range of Azure Dragon Mountain.
"Fox's Mouth... From this mountain pass, we truly enter the wilderness, where danger and opportunity coexist."
Fang Xing looked at the Heart Manifestation Canon in his hand, confirmed something, and nodded, "This time, I need to capture several Heart Beasts and gather some rare resources, or else I'll go bankrupt..."
After all, the Fang family was just a local gentry, and it was already good enough if they could provide some Soldier Rank dog food.
But the Black Flame Hound would soon be promoted to General Rank, and he had also captured several Heart Beasts.
Relying on the family's support would eventually lead to a deficit, so he had to venture out and take risks.
This was the plight of many poor Casters.
"Come out, Blackie!"
Fang Xing called out, and a stream of light flew out, transforming into the form of a Black Flame Hound.
The dog's face was dignified, its body covered in black flames that flickered. Seeing the wild environment, it seemed excited and eager to run out and play.
"Your time has come."
Fang Xing took out a few strips of cloth, threw them over, and said, "Remember these scents, then find them..."
On these strips of cloth were the scents he had painstakingly collected.
In this place, there were not only precious medicinal herbs and minerals but also heart beasts that he desired to tame.
"The outskirts of Azure Dragon Mountain are a paradise for Soldier and General-ranked heart beasts..."
"As long as they're Bronze-grade or above, even if I can't use them, selling them would still be a huge fortune..."
Over the past three years, Fang Xing had already made his plans.
The main reason he came to this world was to perfect the Annihilation Law, and this naturally led him to the Black Flame Pooch.
The remaining focus was on the Power Law.
"Heart beasts are manifestations of laws, and I need one that embodies the path of pure strength... The Titan Ape and Power Ant fit the bill, but their grades are too high. Even if I encounter them now, I might not be able to tame them successfully..."
"If all else fails, the Brutal Ape and Power Monarch Ant can fill in for now. Let's see how they perform; I can always replace them later..."
"Additionally, I can form a team and challenge the Tower of the Heart. As long as we pass a few levels, there will be substantial rewards... I'll definitely attempt this in the future."
"Let's go, Black Flame Pooch!"
Fang Xing started jogging, and the Black Flame Pooch immediately followed, running with joy.
After entering the mountain pass, it didn't take long for them to come across a golden sea of flowers.
Numerous golden blossoms shone beautifully under the sun.
"Woof! Woof!"
The Black Flame Pooch, having been pretending to be a Black Flame Hound for some time, had become proficient in dog language. Although its barks sounded a bit odd, its ten years of cultivation were evident as it unleashed a burst of spiritual light within the flower sea.
In the midst of the light, a golden plant-type heart beast emerged.
"Sunflower... Plant-type heart beast, Black Iron grade... Probably six years of cultivation!"
"It can primarily absorb sunlight and replenish energy... If cultivated well, it should have some healing abilities..."
With his solid foundation, Fang Xing quickly made a judgment: "If I wanted to open a flower shop, I might be able to tame it, but it's not necessary for now..."
As he had this thought, the Black Flame Pooch immediately stopped.
When the sunflower saw him turn around, it didn't pursue but instead continued to hide within the flower sea.
"Plant-type heart beasts not only have overly gentle personalities but also have issues with mobility... Even if I want a defender or controller, they're usually 'Man-Eating Flower' or 'Thousand Vine Tree' types..."
Fang Xing shook his head but still felt that the Black Flame Pooch was quite good.
At the very least, its dog nose could discover a heart beast within the flower sea!
"Don't go picking flowers, find the ones I truly want."
He scolded, deep in thought.
"A War Caster's team usually consists of five tamed beasts because the Tower of the Heart's battles are either five-on-five team battles or continuous five-on-five fights..."
"Generally, a team should have a strong attacker, a defender, and also need mobility, healing, and support..."
After all, casters needed to survive in the wilderness for extended periods, and heart beasts had to meet these requirements.
"My Annihilation Wolf is undoubtedly the perfect attacker..."
"As for a controller? Maybe I should form a Weather Team..."
Fang Xing stroked his chin, watching the Black Flame Pooch running around, now bullying insects and birds along the way.
The so-called 'Weather Team' was a team that augmented all members or controlled the opposing team by utilizing the environment.
Among casters, the Weather Team already had a prototype in the form of the 'Farmer Caster'. These casters primarily tamed wind, cloud, rain, and thunder-type heart beasts, and their control over the field was formidable. Aside from their slightly lacking offense, they had almost no drawbacks.
Fang Xing wouldn't simply copy their strategy, but in his opinion, the Annihilation Wolf had the potential to be a weather controller.
After all, once the Annihilation Wolf matured, it would likely awaken the 'Annihilation Domain'.
Using the power of the domain, augmentation and control would be even more effective than controlling the weather.
"So, the Annihilation Wolf is the absolute core attacker and weather controller, and I just need to choose a few less useless companions to complement it..."
"I can probably handle minor characters without even needing the Black Flame Pooch's help."
"When we encounter a strong enemy, it'll probably still be up to the Black Flame Pooch to take them down..."
Fang Xing was well aware that with the Black Flame Pooch's growth rate, those companions would likely struggle to keep up.
Rustling...
At that moment, as the Black Flame Pooch ventured deeper, it suddenly stopped, its face taking on a dignified expression.
Ahead, within the forest, several dark shadows appeared, and a pair of emerald green, bloodthirsty eyes lit up.
"A wolf pack?"
Fang Xing was deep in thought as he watched a pack of grey wolves emerge: "A wolf pack of this caliber means the wolf king has definitely reached the heart beast standard..."
Soon after, he spotted a large grey wolf, twice the size of an ordinary one.
It had lost an eye, and the remaining eye was filled with cruelty and bloodlust, fixated on the Black Flame Pooch.
However, the Black Flame Pooch proudly raised its head.
"Woof!"
In the next moment, a layer of terrifying aura emerged, causing the grey wolves to tuck their tails and whine.
—A monarch's aura!
This was a unique aura possessed only by Sovereign-grade heart beasts, also known as the 'Royal Aura'!
(End of Chapter)
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