Synthetic Wizard

Chapter 232: Chapter 155: Dragon Antelope Ranch, Bloodline and True Spirit (2)

They are rather simple Sub-dragon Species, loyal to their masters and possessing formidable combat strength.

An adult Dragon Antelope possesses Tier One Legendary Level strength, and as they age, they gradually grow stronger, reaching up to Tier Three Legend at their peak.

Early on, when he discovered numerous Sub-dragon Species within the Dragon Forest, Sunan conceived the idea of forming a dragon cavalry.

After days of selection, he ultimately chose the Dragon Antelope.

This was not only due to the Dragon Antelope’s loyalty and formidable combat strength but also because they prefer to dwell in deep, isolated caves far from civilization, naturally adapting well to dark environments.

This ensures that even in the damp, dark conditions of the underground world, their combat strength remains unaffected.

Just imagining a Dragon Antelope cavalry army is exhilarating!

However, taming Sub-dragon Species is a very time-consuming and labor-intensive task.

Adult Dragon Antelopes are nearly impossible to tame; taming must start from their juvenile stage.

The Sub-dragon Species inherit certain Dragon Race characteristics, one of which is their exceedingly slow growth.

Even with growth acceleration methods, it takes at least ten years to raise a juvenile Dragon Antelope to adulthood.

“The Knight Guard is still too weak; we don’t even have a Grand Knight yet, so it needs time to grow.”

“By starting to tame Dragon Antelopes now, once the Knight Guard matures in over a decade, they can aptly pair with them.”

After a moment’s thought, Sunan had a complete plan in mind. He moved his hand over a three-dimensional model, carving out an area as the future field for taming Dragon Antelopes.

“Let’s call it the Dragon Antelope Ranch.”

Once the area was designated, the butler number 1 would naturally arrange for a Clay Golem to manage the specifics.

Sunan then headed to the main lab in the modification zone, a large lab exclusive to him.

The Hidden Dragon was already waiting in the lab. Upon seeing Sunan arrive, it approached affectionately, nuzzling his chest.

“Sorry to keep you waiting.” Sunan chuckled, patting the Hidden Dragon’s head.

With ample high-grade Sub-dragon Blood, the Hidden Dragon’s bloodline had advanced significantly over this period.

Now, its bloodline concentration had surpassed 50%, and its combat strength had subsequently reached Tier Three Legend.

This enhancement of bloodline and strength also caused the Hidden Dragon to grow larger.

Its length from head to tail had exceeded thirty meters; even lying down, its height was nearly four meters.

Were it not for its phasing ability, the Hidden Dragon’s movements within the Dragon Remains Tower would be incredibly restricted.

“The Sub-dragon Bloodline with the highest concentration in the Dragon Forest belongs to the Demon Tyrant Dragon, at 85.37%.”

“Once this threshold is exceeded, the enhancement speed of the Hidden Dragon’s bloodline will slow considerably.”

“Raising it to 90% should allow it to break through to Tier Four Legend.”

While contemplating this, Sunan efficiently completed a bloodline fusion surgery for the Hidden Dragon.

Currently, the Hidden Dragon undergoes an average of three surgeries per month, using the intervals to assimilate the bloodline strength.

The high frequency of bloodline fusion surgeries has significantly increased Sunan’s proficiency in his [Biological Transformation] skill.

Sunan estimates that within two to three months, the [Biological Transformation] skill should reach level 4.

…

Time flies, and suddenly it is the Month of Burning Flames (July).

Just after the beginning of the month, Sunan successfully constructed the sixteenth Star Ring.

[Sunan Yanest, Male Human]

[Spirit 50.93 / Constitution 45.88]

[Skills]

Star Ring Meditation Method Lv17 (130/5000000)

Potion Making Lv4 (8635/10000)

Biological Transformation Lv4 (529/10000)

Puppet Refining Lv5 (1023/20000)

Magic Item Manufacturing Lv4 (5477/10000)

“Just two more Star Rings to go.”

Sunan exhaled joyfully.

The proficiency gained daily from practicing the Star Ring Meditation Method now averages around 4800 points due to the growth in spiritual power.

At this rate, building the seventeenth Star Ring will take about two additional years.

“I should be able to construct the remaining two Star Rings within eight years.”

“By then, even if my spiritual power hasn’t reached 60 yet, it should be close enough.”

With the pure divine energy provided by the Funeral Beetles, Sunan’s spiritual power growth rate is much faster than before.

“My constitution needs to be improved further, though.”

Last month, Sunan gathered enough materials for another Demon Pattern Core, successfully creating the fourth core.

However, now he faces the issue that his spirit and constitution are insufficient to bear a level 4 Demon Pattern Core, so he hasn’t yet undergone fusion.

The fusion requirement for a level 4 Demon Pattern Core is 51.22 for spirit and 54.39 for constitution.

Regarding spirit, Sunan estimates that absorbing divine energy two more times should bring him up to standard.

On the constitution side, even though it falls short significantly, he can easily improve using Dragon Blood Fruit.

After all, with a constitution of 45.88, he is barely at a Middle-Level Grand Knight’s level, still far from a Legendary Knight.

“Without bloodline fusion, improving constitution is still quite slow.”

Even so, if given the choice, Sunan would rather strengthen his body slowly by consuming Dragon Blood Fruit than merge bloodlines casually.

Although bloodline fusion can instantly enhance power, the cost is significantly limiting one’s future growth potential.

Take the example of a Funeral Beetle Fuser; once the bloodline is merged, no matter how much power is elevated later, it will be difficult to surpass the original power level of the Screaming Horror Insects, an ancient exotic beast.

Due to such limitations of bloodline fusion, the path of advancement for Wizards is divided into bloodline and True Spirit routes.

Sunan’s goal has always been the True Spirit route.

Only a True Spirit Wizard can ascend to the highest realm.

“The research on substitute metals for the Demon Pattern Core is almost complete now, too.”

Among the materials for the Demon Pattern Core, there are a total of eighty-nine substitute metals. Apart from the twenty that can be purchased with Gold Coins, Sunan has identified substitutions for sixty-seven of the sixty-nine remaining metals, leaving only the last two.

Completing this will likely take only one or two more months.

Once that is achieved, as long as his spirit and constitution can keep up, he will be able to infinitely enhance the Demon Pattern Core.

…

Late at night, in the forest cabin.

Moonlight streams through the window, illuminating the room inside.

Around the large long table, eight people are seated.

Except for the Hunter, all other members of the forest cabin rarely gathered in full.

Surprisingly, the Traveler was also present.

“Amazing, I didn’t expect you to show up too.” The Scepter remarked in surprise, observing the Traveler.

“I thought you had already died in some corner.” The Relic spoke with a hint of malice in his voice.

Ignoring the Relic, the Traveler shrugged at the Scepter and said, “Ran into a bit of trouble before, but luckily, thanks to the Player, it’s been resolved. From now on, I’ll attend the gatherings actively.”

The crowd looked at Sunan in surprise, not expecting the two of them to encounter each other outside the forest cabin.

“By the way, where’s the other new member?” The Traveler asked curiously, glancing around and frowning slightly in disappointment, “Not here?”

“Obviously.” The Black Forest said indifferently, “Must have been held up by something.”

In the forest cabin, this was quite normal, so everyone didn’t mind and proceeded as usual into the trading process.

When it was the Traveler’s turn, he looked at the Scepter with a sincere expression and said, “Scepter, I want the key to the Starry Tower. It’s important to me. If you would, please name a price to trade it to me!”

The Scepter froze for a moment, then shook his head, “Sorry, the key to the Starry Tower is important to me as well, and I’m not planning to trade it away.”

“Don’t waste your effort, Traveler.” The Black Forest said casually, “If the Scepter was willing to trade it, I would have acted long ago, and it wouldn’t be your turn now.”

During the first gathering attended by the Hunter, only the Black Forest and Traveler were absent.

After learning that during that gathering the Hunter had shown the key to the Starry Tower, the Black Forest regretted missing out, and at the subsequent gatherings, he proposed trading with the Scepter, but was firmly refused.

Hearing this, the Traveler sighed in disappointment but didn’t persist. Instead, he placed a few bottles of Sub-dragon Blood on the table.

“Those who want it, name a price.”

Everyone turned their gaze to Sunan.

In past gatherings, whenever Sub-dragon Blood appeared, Sunan would invariably bid to acquire it.

Over time, they knew Sunan was determined to get Sub-dragon Blood, so they stopped competing with him.

But to everyone’s surprise, this time Sunan shook his head.

“I don’t need it.”

Everyone exchanged puzzled glances.

Only the Traveler knew that Sunan, who held an entire Eco-Park, no longer lacked Sub-dragon Blood.