6kv Chapter 299 Black Gem Dragon Egg, Champion Spirit Pet Activated!
Chapter 299 Black Gem Dragon Egg, Champion Spirit Pet Activated!
Chapter 299 Black Gem Dragon Egg, Champion Spirit Pet Activated!
Those who possess the same World Rune can significantly increase their comprehension of that World Rune after receiving the Rune Seed Initiation.
Of course, the party providing the rune seed will also pay a significant price: a reduction in their comprehension level.
At this moment, Ark lost all five senses and was immersed in the warm rhythm brought by the [Heart Steel] rune seed.
He felt as if he were in a peaceful and tranquil space. The power brought by the rune seed was like a warm current, slowly seeping into every cell of his body, making him feel more comfortable and at peace than ever before.
At this moment, a notification also appeared in the properties panel:
"A World Rune Seed of [Heart Steel] has been detected and is ready for absorption. Begin absorption?"
Without hesitation, Fangzhou immediately chose to absorb it.
Subsequently, the [Heart Steel] rune deep within his mind merged with this rune seed shimmering with warm light, and Ark felt as if a new power had been added to his consciousness—a more stable and steadfast power.
Ark looked at the attribute panel; the World Rune section had changed:
[Heart of Steel II]: A reward from the World's Will, an intermediate-level World Rune. The owner of this rune is immune to all mind control effects of Silver rank and below.
Thanks to Ning Danxin's generous gift, this world rune has been upgraded from low-level to mid-level.
The Ark is now immune to mind control and negative effects below the Silver level.
For Fang Zhou, having the intermediate-level [Heart Steel] rune provides an extra layer of assurance for victory, whether it's the upcoming recruit competition or the various trials that follow.
More importantly, the process of upgrading "Heart Steel" from low-level to mid-level gave Ark a lot of inspiration.
Given time and careful study, he might be able to deduce both the "Night Watch" and "Gallows" world runes to the intermediate level.
By then, the resonance of the Harvest Ritual achieved by these three world runes will definitely have a stronger effect.
At this moment, Ning Danxin saw that Fangzhou had finished absorbing the rune seed she had given him and said in surprise, "Fangzhou, your talent is even more exaggerated than I imagined."
I thought it would take you at least half an hour to digest this rune seed.
I didn't expect you to absorb it completely in just a few minutes.
Fang Zhou came to his senses, his face showing gratitude, and said to Ning Danxin, "Thank you for the gift, Major General Ning."
"You have shown me the way in the exploration of world runes."
Ning Danxin waved her hand and said casually, "It was only at my grandfather's funeral today that I gained the attention of the world's will, which gave me the confidence to separate this seed of the 'Heart Steel' rune."
A fine sword is a gift for a hero; I believe you won't let me down.
Then, Ning Danxin took out a fist-sized black gem, rubbed it a few times with some reluctance, and handed it to Fang Zhou, saying, "This little guy is yours too."
Patiently nurturing its hatching will be an invaluable help to you.
Fang Zhou took the unremarkable black gem with some doubt, preparing to examine it, when Instructor Su Xinyan exclaimed in surprise, "This is—the legendary Black Gem Dragon Egg?!"
Upon hearing Instructor Su Xinyan's words, Fang Zhou immediately realized just how precious the black gem in his hand, which emitted a slight heat and vibration, truly was.
He was filled with shock, staring incredulously at the gem in his hand, almost unable to believe his ears.
Fangzhou stared at the information on the attribute panel in front of him, and sure enough, there was a brand new prompt in the Oddities section.
[Black Gem Dragon Egg] (Orange Epic, Rare Item): A black gem dragon egg brimming with vitality. If nurtured properly, it may successfully hatch and become your reliable companion.
Although the attribute panel explanation is very simple, this Black Gem Dragon Egg is rated as an orange epic, which is enough to show its rarity and power.
In the mythological world, the black gem dragon symbolizes supreme power and wisdom.
Their existence is almost synonymous with legend itself; they are creatures that exist only in ancient texts.
Once a fully grown Black Gem Dragon reaches its peak, its strength is comparable to that of an extraordinary being like a Glory Champion.
They not only possess amazing fighting abilities, but also have an extremely long lifespan, almost coexisting with nature.
For any professional, having such a spirit beast as a partner is undoubtedly equivalent to gaining a lifelong ally and shield.
What makes them even more precious is that, unlike other spirit beasts, Black Gem Dragons do not have fixed attributes; instead, their final form is determined by external factors during the hatching process.
This means that this dragon egg has infinite possibilities.
If the Ark can find a suitable method to incubate it and give it specific energy attributes, then this soon-to-be-born spirit beast may inherit those rare characteristics, such as the extremely rare undead attribute, thus becoming a unique existence.
This is the precious reward that Ning Danxin has been searching for for the Ark all this time!
A powerful and rare black gem dragon egg, reaching the orange epic level, is the perfect gift to honor Ning Danxin's status as a champion and major general.
Gradually, Ark recovered from its initial shock.
He gently placed his palm on the dragon egg, feeling its smooth yet hard texture.
It is not ordinary black, but a deep dark green that seems to devour light. Its surface is smooth and delicate, and it feels warm to the touch.
In the dim light, the gemstone emitted a faint glow, and the faint outline of a ferocious young dragon could be seen inside, seemingly waiting for the moment it would hatch.
The outline of the young dragon floated faintly inside the gem, occasionally trembling slightly, as if conveying some kind of message.
This dragon egg was like a small world. Through its seemingly transparent black shell, Ark could vaguely sense the life fluctuations contained within.
Ning Danxin explained from the side: "If the Black Gem Dragon is properly nurtured, it will be a Black Iron-rank creature from the moment it hatches."
With the passage of time and the absorption of energy, it can smoothly grow to the level of a champion.
However, whether it can break through to the legendary crown level depends on its talent.
Upon hearing this, Fangzhou suddenly felt that the black gem dragon egg in his hand was a little hot.
He looked up at Ning Danxin and said, "Major General Ning, your gift of gratitude is too heavy for me to accept."
Even for you, the Black Gem Dragon, a champion-level weapon, is a powerful asset.
This black gem dragon egg can only be truly useful in your hands.
Ning Danxin smiled slightly, shook her head, and explained, "Fang Zhou, you've misunderstood."
The Black Gem Dragons' combat prowess and racial talents are indeed something we humans admire, but the price they pay is extremely slow growth.
Unless a massive amount of resources are spent on nurturing them, they cannot possibly achieve the growth rate we have, where they can grow into champions or even legendary crowns in just a few decades.
This young dragon was only at the Black Iron level when it was born.
It will take a long time for them to grow and become a true asset to me.
By the time it truly matures and possesses the strength of a champion, perhaps decades or even centuries will have passed.
By then, I will either have died on the battlefield or have been promoted to legendary king.
So for me, this black gem dragon egg is just a useless piece of junk.
It's tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw it away.
Ning Danxin continued, "But it's different for you."
First, if you want to hatch it, you'll need to put in some effort over a period of time.
With your growth rate, you'll definitely have broken through the bottleneck and advanced to Iron level by then.
The Black Gem Baby Dragon is born with the strength of a Black Iron-level dragon, which can be of great help to you.
And with your talent and luck, you won't lack resources.
Giving some to this young dragon will naturally accelerate its growth and allow it to catch up with you.
Fangzhou shook his head slightly, as if he wanted to say something more.
But then, Ning Danxin saw that Fang Zhou was still hesitating, so she pretended to be angry and said to Su Xinyan and Lu Hu behind him, "How can you two be instructors?"
Why don't you help me persuade Fangzhou?
This was originally my personal way of thanking him, but now he's being so hesitant and indecisive.
That's really disgraceful.
At this moment, Su Xinyan also came to her senses from the shock.
She glanced enviously at the black gem dragon egg in Fang Zhou's hand, then advised, "Fang Zhou, Major General Ning is right."
You are still in the apprenticeship stage, which is the best time to nurture this black gem dragon egg.
I dare not refuse the gift from an elder; it is an affirmation of you and an expectation of you.
Accept it; let it become your strongest support on your path to growth.
The instructor, Lu Hu, expressed his views in a more direct and forceful way.
"Fangzhou, a real man should be decisive and efficient in his actions."
Stop being so indecisive, what kind of behavior is that!
Since Major General Ning has said so, then you are in luck.
"Take it in, raise it well, and one day show everyone what miracles you and your young dragon companion can create!"
Ning Dan thought for a moment and then said, "You should accept Fang Zhou."
I didn't give it to you for free.
Once you graduate from Haicheng Military Academy, come directly to our battlefield in the Land of Calamity and Demons.
Our Dawn Legion needs promising talents like you to replenish our ranks with fresh blood.
Seeing Ning Danxin's sincerity and the opportunity she offered, Fang Zhou, after thinking for a moment, no longer held back and said directly, "Alright, Major General Ning, then I will accept your offer without hesitation."
"Don't worry, after I graduate from Haicheng Military Academy, I will definitely report to you in the Dawn Legion."
Fang Zhou carefully placed the black gemstone dragon egg close to his body, together with the life crystal he always wore.
The group sat down again, and Ning Danxin gently picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.
Then, she looked gently at the ark and said, "I have also prepared some special materials and resources for you to incubate the Black Gem Dragon Egg."
These are all carefully selected and should be enough for you to hatch this black gem dragon in the short term.
"In addition, after this black gem dragon hatches successfully, you need to sign a spirit pet contract with it as soon as possible."
It should be noted that the Black Gem Dragon is a powerful dragon creature, and ordinary pet contracts cannot restrain it.
Therefore, I specially commissioned my friend to create a master-servant contract for you.
This contract will solidify your position as master the moment the Black Gem Dragon is born.
"These resources are now stored in the logistics department of Haicheng Military Academy, and you can access and use them at any time."
Fangzhou felt a surge of warmth in his heart upon hearing this.
He realized that Ning Danxin's arrangements were thorough and had obviously taken all possible scenarios into account.
Ning Danxin seemed to be considering what she was going to say next, and her tone became more cautious: "However, there is one thing I need to point out in advance: before the Black Gem Dragon Egg hatches, you need to plan its growth direction and basic attributes in advance."
This step is crucial because it will directly impact your future with this dragon.
"Generally speaking, the attributes of such spirit beast pets should ideally be consistent with the attributes awakened by the professional."
In this way, not only can the auxiliary effect of 1+1 being greater than 2 be achieved, but they can also promote each other's growth.
When you fight alongside a spirit beast, this synergy will multiply your power.
More importantly, the Black Gem Dragon will awaken some power auras and auxiliary dragon might, which can provide considerable buffs to players of the same attribute.
From this perspective, cultivating this black gem dragon egg into an undead attribute is the most suitable approach.
At this point, Ning Danxin looked at Fang Zhou and changed the subject, saying, "However, you should have a deep understanding of how precious undead attribute resources are, even though you have only been awakened for a few months."
It's already difficult enough for you to find enough undead attribute resources for yourself.
Not to mention, you also need to find a massive amount of undead attribute resources to raise your Black Gem Dragon pet.
If you're not confident in finding enough undead attribute resources to raise this Black Gem Dragon, I suggest you choose some common attributes for your future pet, such as nature, fire, or frost.
While this might compromise combat effectiveness and support capabilities, it makes them easier to develop and thus offers better value for money.
The specific method you choose is up to you.
Fang Zhou remained silent for a moment, then quickly grasped the meaning behind Ning Danxin's words.
The major general's concerns and suggestions are very reasonable.
Ark himself has no clue how to even find the Ghost Amber needed for an apprentice-level necromancer, let alone find enough undead attribute resources to transform and cultivate the Black Gem Dragon Egg.
Because strong individuals need to learn to assess the situation and utilize existing limited conditions and resources to achieve the best possible outcome.
From this perspective, Major General Ning Danxin's second suggestion is very attractive.
Su Xinyan and Instructor Lu Hu clearly thought the same thing.
Su Xinyan, in particular, as a Gold-rank necromancer, understands even more the rarity and scarcity of necromancer attribute resources.