The Beast Tide Takes Shape / The Second Contract, a Summoning That Does Not Exist in This World

These stone statues, like a forest, densely packed and boundless, surround the empty central square. He stood inside the circle, feeling as if he were surrounded by countless menacing Demon Beast, their menacing gazes and overwhelming Killing Aura reaching the sky, like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

"This..."

Lu Jun's mind and Spiritual World were under immense pressure, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

Suddenly, the old priest Ebert Bayer spoke up, smiling gently, "Little Lu Jun, you've been frightened, haven't you?"

After this interruption, Lu Jun suddenly came back to his senses. The surrounding stone forest was quiet and dim, and the stone sculptures had returned to normal, as still and lifeless as dead objects.

Although it was exquisitely crafted and detailed, lacking the realistic illusion of the previous statue, he still dared not look at it with ordinary eyes. He quickly shifted his gaze to the old man beside him, showing a look of seeking advice.

The old man Bayer, had a kind face and a plump figure, unlike Elder Mina, who had a hooked nose that made him appear irritable and sharp.

Lu Jun respected this person greatly because Bayer was the previous chief of the Summoning Institute. After hearing about Lu Jun's situation, Bayer took the initiative to step down and actively assist him.

Whether it's to play a role or to express gratitude for the other party making room for his identity to access the Eye of Time and Space, at least the superficial appearances must be maintained.

"Hahaha, isn't it amazing?" Byron laughed first, then explained, "These stone sculptures exist between reality and illusion. They are a technique created by a powerful figure in the history of the Empire who was skilled in both mental and summoning abilities, also known as the [Spirit Carving Method]."

"See that huge archway in the center?"

Following the old man's direction, Lu Jun looked up at a giant stone gate that was a hundred meters high. It was more magnificent and grand than many modern skyscrapers. Standing tall among the stone forest, it looked down on all the other mountains and stood out from the crowd, receiving the worship of countless Demon Beasts and monsters.

The stone gate is ancient, like a divine stele from heaven, suppressing countless Demon Beasts, and its shadow covers a small part of the area.

"Wait a minute." After his initial shock, Lu Jun's expression changed slightly as he discerned some of the secrets. He exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this the [Gate of Beast Tide], High-level Magic Summoning System?"

"You figured it out? You guessed right, these are the giant stone statues carved to resemble the Gate of Beast Tide."

Bayer slowly said, "Your current task is to carve your own unique stone gate, using this stone gate as a reference. The day you succeed will be the day you master High-level Magic, and this is only the beginning of the Spirit Carving Method."

"Remember, the key is to 'use your heart' to feel and experience the unique charm."

As soon as he finished speaking, he casually pinched his hand, and the earth element that filled the air quickly gathered and solidified into an irregular rock, which slammed down in front of Lu Jun with a thud.

As if he had been expecting this, Bayer pulled out a hammer and tossed it over, smiling as he said, "From now on, you go and sculpt."

Lu Jun looked completely bewildered. Why were they going to start carving?

That's right. His Summoning System has just broken through to the advanced level, and he hasn't mastered the Summoned Beast Tide magic yet. However, with his spiritual level and the assistance of the White Tiger Pendant, he will be able to control the Stars in a little over a month.

Why waste time learning stone carving techniques?

But Lu Jun heard about the summoning method of the 'Spirit Carving Method,' and even though he didn't understand it, he could only silently do it.

He picked up the hammer, went to the large rock, compared it to the stone archway, and struck the first blow.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Seeing this, Bayer was filled with satisfaction and offered timely guidance from the sidelines.

"That hammer blow wasn't powerful enough!"

"You're veering off course!"

"Hey, how many times have I told you? You need to pay attention and concentrate."

Following Bayer's instructions, Lu Jun continuously adjusted his techniques, making astonishing progress.

To be honest, with his fifth-realm Mental Power, he could easily capture the charm of the stone carving. Under the influence of his Mind Element, he could remain calm and composed. In addition, with the control over his body from the Fourth Realm of Qi and Blood, he could perfectly meet the requirements of dexterity and stamina required for stone carving.

On the first day, I became proficient; on the second day, the rock began to take shape; on the third day, the outline of the stone gate emerged...

Chapter 326 The Beginning of the Beast Tide

Days passed by one after another.

After mastering the stone carving technique, Lu Jun quickly became deeply immersed in it. He observed the giant summoning gate statue countless times, and almost with his eyes closed, a solemn and holy Moon White Door would appear in his Spiritual World.

He became so engrossed in carving that he was practically addicted, unaware of the astonishing visions unfolding behind him.

In the dimly lit stone forest, in the center of the empty circle, a young man knelt before a stone sculpture, meticulously carving. His body was covered in dust, his face was covered in dust particles, and the ground was covered with pebbles.

The stone gate gradually took shape, and behind the youth, the stars shone brightly. Stars emerged, chasing and playing with each other, gradually arranging themselves into tracks. These tracks connected to form a Star Chart, and the shimmering Star Chart supported a towering, moonlit constellation.

On the tenth day, when Lu Jun brought down the hammer for the last time, the stone statue shook off the stone chips, and a delicate and smooth stone gate appeared.

Immediately afterward, he was jolted awake and instantly understood the High-level Magic Summoning System magic, Beast Tide Summoning. With a thought, 343 stars converged and intertwined to form a magnificent white jade gate that reached the heavens, its imposing aura radiating with rosy light.

This door is special; its pure white and delicate surface is covered with black tadpole-like characters, giving it a bewitching and eerie appearance, and a certain ink-wash fragrance permeates the air.

Seeing this, Lu Jun came to his senses in disbelief. He had actually mastered High-level Magic in just ten days. The [Spirit Carving Method] was terrifying.

With a thought, his soul ascended, passing through the doorway, and a vast and boundless world appeared before him, with mountains and rivers, and roaring beasts.

Lu Jun first took a look at a group of White Jade Giant Elephant. Their size was invincible and their combat power looked extraordinary. However, when his powerful Mental Power descended, he found that he was shaking the huge bodies of the White Jade Giant Elephant.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

The giant elephants seemed to have crashed into an invisible wall, staggering and nearly falling over.

In an instant, Lu Jun's spirit body trembled violently. He gritted his teeth, and his eyes flashed with intense Silver Light, transforming into countless soul hands that tried to seize the white jade elephant herd.

But the giant elephant demons felt an inexplicable force coming at them and began to struggle and resist, clashing with his Mental Power.

Buzz buzz buzz!

He had exerted all his strength, unleashing the full power of his fifth-realm Mental Power, but he still couldn't simultaneously stuff those hundreds of White Jade Elephant Demon into the Gate of Beast Tide and summon them out.

Therefore, Lu Jun had no choice but to abandon part of the elephant herd, and instead, with the remaining dozens of White Jade Elephant Demons, he erected a tall, moon-white gate at the end of the sandy plain and threw them all inside.

In reality, Lu Jun opened his eyes. Behind him, a moon-white vortex spun in the center of the black seal script white jade gate, and one after another White Jade Elephant Demon, each ten meters tall, rushed out. A rough count showed that they barely reached the standard of the first-level high-ranking deity.

It should be noted that that was the lowest standard for a basic Summoning System, while his Mental Power was at the fifth level, and he received benefits from the Summoning System. He shouldn't be the same as a regular Summoning Mage; around a hundred warriors would be normal.

Strictly speaking, this was a failed Beast Tide Summoning.

Roar! Rumble!

As soon as the White Jade Elephant Demon appeared, they rampaged wildly, trampling the earth and raising clouds of dust, as if they were a great demon king of destruction, wanting to destroy everything.

Lu Jun's expression changed slightly. This was the Inca Empire's holy land for Summoning System; if it suffered any damage, he would be doomed.

Just as he was hurriedly preparing to restrain the group of reckless White Jade Elephant Demon...

Suddenly, the forty-odd giant elephants stopped, their massive bodies trembling, and they actually knelt down, bowing in worship to the continuous Demonic Beast Sculpture of the stone forest and the magnificent stone gate in front of them.

Upon seeing this scene, Lu Jun realized that even the White Jade Giant Elephant was awestruck by the lifelike stone forest.

However, trouble arose. No matter how much he urged it with his mental will, the White Jade Giant Elephant would not obey his commands and remained trembling in place.

"Damn it, these lousy Summoned Beast."

Lu Jun was furious. If this happened on a real battlefield, wouldn't he just have to surrender? With just one Monarch Level being, the high-level Beast Tide Summoning would become useless!

Even with his strong will, he felt quite ashamed, realizing that his summoning was rather weak and lacked the unstoppable momentum of other Summoner.

Of course, this was not an exception; Mo Fan's future Summoned Beast tide also went through many twists and turns.

Little did they know, Bayer, watching from the sidelines, was both surprised and delighted, repeatedly cheering.

He underestimated Lu Jun's potential. He actually possessed such a powerful physical body and fifth-realm Mental Power, and the speed at which he completed the introductory stage of the Spirit Carving Method exceeded his expectations, breaking previous historical records.

Not to mention that the first summon was White Jade Giant Elephant, a creature of considerable strength among the Lesser General-level races, far superior to the ordinary Blood-patterned Scarlet Rat and Earth Elemental Demon.

A moment later, Lu Jun sensed that the Summoning System's Star River Magic Energy was decreasing rapidly, so he waved his hand to send the White Jade Elephant Demon away. A flash of moon-white light appeared, and the elephants' figures faded and their phantoms vanished as they returned to the Summoning Plane.

The stamina of Summoning System is still a problem. This weakness is partly a balancing Magic System, otherwise it would be too overpowered.

Lu Jun was also summarizing, and fortunately, he had gained a lot. He had mastered the use of his High-level Magic Beast Tide Summoning technique in just ten days, and could cast it instantly in two seconds. This was something he had never dared to imagine before. It was indeed worthy of being the holy land for summoning training of the Inca civilization.

Seeing him deep in thought with his head down, Bayer assumed he was feeling regretful, so he went over to encourage him, saying, "Don't be upset. You've only just begun your Spirit Carving Method. If you want to perfectly command your beast horde and summon them at will, do you see this forest of Demonic Beast Sculpture?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun glanced around, seemingly guessing what was going on, and looked shocked.

"That's right." Bayer said proudly, seeing his expression. "Just like copying the stone gate, if you carefully depict these sculptures, you can master the technique of [Mind Summoning]."

"From now on, there is no need to struggle with Summoned Beast. With a thought, they can be summoned instantly, and they will be perfectly in sync with each other, as if they were extensions of each other's arms."

Lu Jun was thrilled. These stone forest sculptures encompassed all kinds of Demon Beast and wonderful demons, covering land, sea, and air, and even included poisonous insects and microorganisms. They even included dragons and pseudo-dragons. They were invincible!

It's important to understand that most Summoner with master-disciple training can only specialize in one type of beast horde at most. For example, Mo Fan's Beast Tide Summoning is always done by the Old Wolf horde, and he can only barely achieve a high level of precision under the command of the Dimensional Beast leader.

If it were other herds of beasts, they would only be of temporary use.

The most typical example is dealing with Sea Monster. If Mo Fan could summon a well-commanded army of sea dragons, he wouldn't be called a landlubber.

As for Lu Jun's Spirit Carving Method, once he cultivates it to a certain level, he will be able to adapt to any environment in no time.

The significance of [Spirit Carving Method] lies in saving time. Carving a stone sculpture is very difficult; once a mage is skilled, it can be completed in at most ten days.

For an ordinary high-level Summoning Mage to truly manage a beast herd perfectly, it would require decades of dedicated effort, from selecting the right beast species to cultivating a bond through constant interaction...

Not satisfied with that, Bayer added a more potent dose, saying meaningfully, "This is only the second stage of the Spirit Carving Method. Once you're proficient in the later stages, you won't be limited to stone carving anymore; you can do painting, tattooing, and other forms as well."

"You can even copy the names of every Demon Beast you encounter, provided your memory is perfect, and thus summon their entire race."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun suddenly realized that the Nazca Geoglyphs must have used this technique to preserve the Infinite Summoning Replication Restriction, allowing it to remain intact for hundreds of years.

Then, somewhat hesitantly, he asked, "Teacher, my high-level Summoning System High-level Magic has a new method. Can I still continue practicing the Spirit Carving Method?"

Bayer chuckled, "Haha, I saw that coming long ago. Of course you can, because the Spirit Carving Method isn't exclusive to Beast Tide Summoning; it's a combination of the Mind Element and Summoning System Magic System. You can use it once you reach the Super Rank [Magic Gate Summoning]."

Lu Jun took a deep breath, looked around at the stone forest, and felt full of energy.

Then, Bayer spoke again, his tone enigmatic. "By the way, after studying the Eye of Time and Space, the Spirit Carving Method has reached its ultimate sublimation. Have you finalized your Life Contract? I'll give you a surprise later."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jun remembered the Mermaid mother and daughter and quickly examined the Contract Space within his body.

I wonder if the Eye of Time and Space has had any effect on them.

Chapter 327 The Second Contract, A Summoning from Beyond the World

Upon seeing this, Lu Jun realized he was in trouble.

The Night Thunder Dream Beast was unharmed in the Summoning Plane and could be summoned with Primary Magic. The Mermaid maiden was also fine; she could still be summoned and manifested while sleeping quietly in the Contract Space.

Only the Mermaid Monarch slumbered within his Portable Space, shrouded in the same gloomy haze, frozen in time and space, unable to be released.

"Damn it, this Sacred Eye of Time and Space is such a hassle."

Seeing this, he cursed inwardly. The reason he chose to obediently follow the indigenous people's arrangements instead of taking matters into his own hands and sneaking into the holy land to steal the Eye of Time and Space was because he had no trump cards and no confidence.

This place is full of high-level Super Rank. If you are discovered and violate the taboo, the situation could be much worse.

Lu Jun took a deep breath, his expression remaining completely calm, and said to Bayer, "I've already signed my Life Contract, but I can still sign a contract for a high-level Gate of Beast Tide."

"Has the first contract been signed? What about the third contract for the remaining high-level techniques?"

Bayer pondered for a moment and asked, "Have you opened your second contract yet?"

"No," Lu Jun shook his head and said, "I don't know how to open it up."

"That makes things easier." Bayer said happily and gently, "Your Summoning System have reached an advanced level, meeting the requirements for opening a second contract. I'll have a priest from the Space Institute teach you the secret techniques."

"By the way, you absolutely must keep your third contract."

The old man solemnly advised, "Besides those with innate Summoning System Innate Talent, the ability to open a third contract is extremely rare and hard to come by. It's best to save it until you have forbidden spells and become powerful enough to try contracting an Emperor."

"At that time, he will become the strongest being at the pinnacle of human strength."

Lu Jun nodded seriously, knowing that this was the old man's advice based on experience.

Summoning System that allows you to take shortcuts and outpace Magic System of the same tier, regardless of whether you're in the early, mid, or late game.

For example, in the future, Su Lu spent a great deal of money to collect Titans and the Heart of the Young Child, set up a dragon-training array, enslaved the only black dragon in the Magic Plane, and became a top-tier powerhouse.

Immediately, Lu Jun noticed that Bayer was talking about the second contract. He was quick-witted and immediately guessed what the other party meant. His eyes lit up slightly.

Are you suggesting we help him find a top-tier Contract Beast? And to even open a second contract along the way? That would be incredibly generous.

To be honest, he really didn't know how to do this second contract. Even Mo Fan was confused. He planned to take some time to ask Jiang Yu's master, Chief Pang Lai, for advice again. He never expected that being trapped in this strange place would bring him unexpected opportunities.

As for Summoned Beast, Lu Jun hesitated somewhat. The Night Thunder Dream Beast and the Water Element Spirit were both top-tier beasts. Filling the gaps and raising the upper limit would require a lot of resources and time to cultivate them to the level of a monarch.

He hadn't decided what type of third and fourth one he wanted. He originally thought it was fine to leave them empty, and then wait until he advanced to the Forbidden Spell stage before making contracts with two great Emperor in one go. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

If you make a hasty choice, even with the best bloodline, you might not be able to create room for the other person to grow, and there's also a chance of overlapping functions.

At this moment, Bayer, having discerned Lu Jun's thoughts, said leisurely, "You don't need to worry. What kind of Summoned Beast you contract is determined by your heart."