The King of Beast Trainers
Chapter 445 - 269: Strong Online, Even Stronger Offline_1

Chapter 445: Chapter 269: Strong Online, Even Stronger Offline_1

The Dark Crow’s Swarm Form, although not as large as some of the giants awakened from the ancient past, was already extravagantly huge within Lu Ran’s team.

Even compared with Mr. Husky and the King of Sudden Death, whose sizes were already quite large among their similar Pet Beasts, if they appeared beneath the giant black bird, they would probably seem like prey that could be crushed with a single claw.

This time, Lu Ran looked carefully and noticed that the gigantic body of the Swarm Form Crow seemed entirely ghostly, with faint traces of spiritual power swirling around it, as if the whole body could change state like a liquid or gas at any moment. After its transformation, individual members were no longer discernible, indicating that this body wasn’t pieced together, but rather, thanks to the Dark Crow’s Racial Talent, it was a "perfect fusion transformation" with countless members of its kind.

After this transformation, even the numerous Eyes of the Evil God that the Dark Crow possessed were no longer visible. However, Lu Ran could sense that they hadn’t disappeared. Looking up at the Swarm Form Crow’s red vertical pupils, larger than his own body, he knew that the many Eyes of the Evil God had also fused, becoming even more formidable.

Whooosh!!!

Especially noteworthy were the Dark Crow’s three pairs of black misty wings, which had dramatically changed from before and were now undulating slowly, granting it the power of Wind. This seemed to be related to over 90% of the crow swarm being of the Wind Attribute.

Race: Twin Ravens (Swarm Form)

Attribute: Dark, Mental, Undead (Wind)

Species Level: Lower Overlord

Growth Level: Level 45

"Level 5..." Seeing the Dark Crow’s current Growth Level, Lu Ran exclaimed that it was acceptable. The Swarm Form transformation temporarily raised the Dark Crow’s Growth Level by 5 levels. It was important to note that these were the 5 levels after level 40, where leveling up became an entirely different concept in terms of difficulty.

Approaching level 60, Doctor Gu had not been able to raise the Pet Beast’s level by even one over several months.

Now, just a bunch of "common as muck" Extraordinary Crows, swarming together, had raised the Dark Crow’s Growth Level by an impressive 5 levels. Lu Ran pondered if investing substantial resources into these ordinary crows and expanding their numbers, would there be a possibility of instantly elevating the Dark Crow to above level 50?

It should be remembered that this group of crows had not undergone any significant deep cultivation.

Although the Swarm Form couldn’t rampage through the various Secret Realms of Infinite City, here on Blue Star, in the real world, its combat effectiveness was nearly reaching frontline levels.

"My monarch!!!" The Dark Crow’s enormous pupils gazed over, its voice resonating through the soul, and Lu Ran still felt a bit uncomfortable.

"Not bad," Lu Ran slowly said, "If the Growth Level increases a bit more, perhaps it could even clash with some of the weaker ancient creatures."

"Is it Manager Ying, caw caw??" the Swarm Form Crow spoke.

The Weather Spirit and the Sword Spirit became alert.

"Don’t talk nonsense," Lu Ran coughed dryly, "Manager Ying keeps herself well concealed."

"Alright, you can revert from your transformation now. Let the crows do their own thing, or you can adapt to the form in the Secret Realm. Anyway, now is not the time for this form to engage in battle," Lu Ran said.

Immediately after, he summoned Mr. Husky amidst the Dark Crow’s echoing response.

"Woof!" Mr. Husky had just appeared when it was startled by the sight of the Dark Crow’s colossal form, but almost instantly, Lu Ran patted its dog leg.

As for why he wasn’t patting its head, with his current height, Lu Ran truly couldn’t reach it without jumping.

"The Dark Crow has already fused with the Trait Crystal. Next, I’ll use the Affiliation Beast Training Skill to contract an Affiliation for you."

"!!!" Mr. Husky’s eyes lit up.

Both father-like figures immediately turned their gaze toward the Sword Spirit flying with Yun Bao.

Lu Ran chuckled and called out, resulting in the Corpse Dog flying over immediately.

At this moment, the Weather Spirit was level 20, and the Corpse Dog was level 23; both had already stepped through the level 20 threshold.

Lu Ran stood in place, channeled the Power of Affiliation, and the next instant, as his pupils showed a strange fluctuation, Mr. Husky’s body was also entwined with a peculiar ripple that seemed to be a combination of mental energy and spiritual power.

It raised its paw, displaying a surprised expression, sensing the power coursing through it, and then turned to look at the approaching Sword Spirit.

"Woof~" The Sword Spirit swayed around Mr. Husky, and the next moment, Mr. Husky intelligently placed its paw gently on the sword’s blade.

Hum!!!

Upon contact, Mr. Husky was fine, but instantly, the Winter Sword Spirit seemed to undergo a "power transfer" from Mr. Husky, its blade starting to vibrate intensely, eliciting a sword cry for the first time, which traditionally signified the ascension of a vigorous blend of Sword Intent emanating from it.

The terrifying intangible Sword Intent, as if capable of piercing through the space of the Secret Realm, erupted continuously with a fierce and brutal force.

"Wow!" Mr. Husky showed a surprised face, gradually feeling the connection with the Sword Spirit as if contracting with it, and it started to sense its aura becoming more akin to its own.

Race: Winter Sword Spirit

Attribute: Undead, Ice, Space

Species Level: Middle King

Growth Level: Level 23

Skills: Soul-Slashing Sword Intent, Blizzard Sword Intent, Space Rending Sword Intent

Boom!!!

With the contract complete, the Sword Intent of the Sword Spirit Corpse Dog grew increasingly stronger, and the final burst of formidable Sword Intent made even Mr. Husky feel a sting, revealing a look of amazement.

Not only was it surprised, but Lu Ran next to it was too. After becoming Mr. Husky’s contracted affiliation and receiving part of Mr. Husky’s racial talents, Corpse Dog had actually directly comprehended three major sword intents?

Soul-Slashing and Blizzard, which Mr. Husky also knew, weren’t worth mentioning, but the last—Space Rending Sword Intent...

Space Rending Sword Intent: Once refined to a high level, one can easily slash through space with the will of the sword!

"Woof!!" Mr. Husky saw something bright before its eyes again, bit onto the Sword Spirit to let it possess him, indicating he wanted to try out the Space Rending Sword Intent as well.

"Woof, woof." The Corpse Dog seemed to dislike fighting while being bitten and, after transforming and struggling a number of times, despondently allowed itself to possess Mr. Husky. In an instant, Mr. Husky’s whole body was enveloped by an ice-blue glow, exceptionally grand and vivid.

"What a pity." Lu Ran saw how strong the affiliation skill was, which readily created a mini Mr. Husky, and he could hardly wait to develop this skill and hoped to gain a second affiliation slot.

However, right now, Lu Ran had unfinished business as he turned his attention to the Weather Spirit.

"Drip, drip..." Upon finally grabbing Lu Ran’s attention, the Weather Spirit was overwhelmed with grievance. By now, Lu Ran was able to get not just a Lower Monarch-class species but even a High-Ranked King Pet Beast.

Nonetheless, seeing the Weather Spirit’s forlorn look, Lu Ran couldn’t help but laugh, held it in his arms, and said, "OKOK, I’ll contract you right now."

With that, he took out the Contract Card he had obtained from the Breakthrough Secret Realm and, under the Weather Spirit’s glittering gaze, inserted it into its cloud.

The Contract Card emitted a dazzling light, and Yun Bao too radiated with brilliance. With almost no resistance, Yun Bao was absorbed into the Contract Card.

It was at that moment that some strange ideas popped into Lu Ran’s mind.

My Super Beast Mimicry Yun Bao, what am I to do with it?

Work for the meteorological service to create artificial rain and snow?

Or have the Flame Spirit fly into the sky to create sunny weather whenever?

And then, even if I successfully cosplayed as a Weather Spirit, what power would it feedback to me?

"Never mind, I’ll figure it out after trying." Once the contract was complete, Lu Ran took a deep breath and summoned it again, because it still wasn’t over—he had a Nature Manipulation Trait Crystal to fuse with Yun Bao.

Even though there were many unique traits to choose from, actually, none fit the Weather Spirit race as well.

During the fusion process, the Weather Spirit was incredibly fascinated the whole time. In terms of form, the Nature Manipulation trait didn’t bring about much change; it just made its clouds thicker and fuller. However, the awakened racial talent was not the slightest bit weaker!

Racial Talent: Transform at Will (Each time a new ’natural’ attribute is acquired, a special cloud form corresponding to the attribute type is gained, allowing for better control over the related natural weather!)

...

Lu Ran returned from the Breakthrough Secret Realm, significantly strengthening each of his Pet Beasts.

However, not every Beast Trainer who returned from the Breakthrough Secret Realm did so in triumph, with ample conditions to enhance their pets.

Unknown in which part of the Star-Moon Federation.

When Lu Ran returned to Blue Star, Yu Rui and his two companions naturally returned to their homeland as well.

Upon returning, they didn’t even take time to contact friends, promptly exiting Infinite City, itching to report their Breakthrough Secret Realm experiences to their "mentor" and "parents."

Exiting Infinite City, Yu Rui appeared in his room. He pushed open the door, was about to leave, and then paused, only to see his father, a legendary Plantmaster well-known even in the vast Star-Moon Federation, sitting in the living room meditating.

"Dad, why are you home today?" he asked in surprise because, typically, his father was a busy man who rarely came home.

"I was counting the time; you should be returning from the Breakthrough Secret Realm by now," Yu Rui’s father opened his eyes, coming out of his meditation. He looked at his son, but then his expression turned puzzled.

"Why is your level still at two?"

"I... I..." Yu Rui was conflicted and said, "Father, that’s not important. I have something else, something important, to tell you!"

"I met an Alien World Beast Trainer! During this Breakthrough Secret Realm, I actually matched with an Alien World Beast Trainer."

"Oh," replied Yu Chuanqi.

Yu Rui: ???

"Many trialists returning from the Breakthrough Secret Realm in the past two months have encountered Alien World Beast Trainers, not just you."

"Really?!" exclaimed Yu Rui in astonishment.

"So, Dad, you must understand why I am still at Level 2."

"Dad, what should I do? Those Beast Trainers from the alien realm—they’re monsters."

Yu Chuanqi: ?

He was silent for a moment before saying, "What on earth are you talking about? Tell me you’re not trying to say that the reason your breakthrough mission failed is that you ran into an Alien World Beast Trainer."

"From what the returning Beast Trainers say, those from the place called Blue Star are pitifully weak. Nearly all who faced them in challenge missions completed their tasks with ease."

"Ah??" Yu Rui’s eyes widened, feeling like his brain wasn’t quite keeping up, "No, that can’t be right??"