The Beast of My Dreams / Night Thunder Dream Beast
The Dark Forest.
Lu Jun withdrew his gaze. He dared not even think about Monarch-Level Creature; it would be quite good if Primary Magic could sign a contract with Demon Beast with Commander-level bloodline.
With such a foundation of bloodline potential, it wouldn't be particularly difficult for them to advance to the level of monarch or Emperor in the future.
It should be noted that Mo Fan's Ghost Wolf Beast, after advancing to the level of a legitimate monarch, disappeared from the story, appearing almost entirely absent in the later stages, which symbolizes that its potential has reached its limit.
One person broke through to the Monarch level simply by eating and drinking, while the other had to exert tremendous effort and face countless dangers to achieve the breakthrough. It's obvious which one to choose.
Of course, in addition to bloodline requirements, Lu Jun also values mental attributes highly. A tenacious will can often create incredible things under the right conditions, just like the Old Wolf.
Demon Beast that fight in the wild are likely to have a strong desire to become stronger.
His spirit body drifted above the Dark Forest, where agile and handsome demonic beasts darted through the night, finally catching sight of Great Demon of the Commander-level.
It was a Giant Fox, coiled atop several ancient, vigorous trees. Its slender body was about ten zhang long, entirely black, with smooth, flowing curves.
Beneath that smooth, flowing hair, the seemingly slender body actually boasts bulging muscles brimming with explosive power, a perfect blend of agility and strength.
Behind it were six bushy, enormous fox tails, almost half the length of its body, branching out and resting on a tree that would take five people to encircle, each one like a black python coiled around it.
Most striking is the long, narrow fox face with a dark moon mark on its forehead, spreading out as silver moon streaks, exuding an aura of domineering nobility yet possessing a sinister charm.
The demon looked languid and sleepy, its fox tail spreading out behind it like a dark cloud, exuding a heavy aura.
Lu Jun recognized the demon. Pang Lai not only taught him Incantation Secret Arts, but also gave him two large books: one was Demonic Beast Encyclopedia, and the other was a special book on Shadow Demonic Beast.
It combines comprehensive knowledge with specialized areas, demonstrating considerable dedication, especially in the latter area, which provides knowledge that ordinary monks cannot obtain.
He returned to his apartment and hastily studied the Dark Forest theory to aid in identification.
[Six-tailed Dark Moon Fox], Race Level [Low-level Commander], Attribute: Shadow Element.
The one before them had clearly reached its full potential, and its strength as the formal leader of the Tongyou sect was even greater than that of the vampire elder; the two were of different types.
Given his Summoning System skills and spiritual level, subduing him would be very difficult and would require a long period of attrition.
"Unfortunately, the Dark Moon Fox is not Demon Beast of the sorcery side. With its six tails and forty-meter body length, it represents wildness and agility. Its Shadow Element is only adequate."
Lu Jun regrets that although its combat power is strong, its head-on attack style is far from that of an assassin, and it lacks the stamina for long-distance travel. It is also not comfortable to ride, so it cannot be used as a mount.
As for maturity of mind and will in adulthood, that is not the problem.
Dimensional Summon is essentially a temporary Contract Slot; Contract Summoning is your true calling, so you should consider cultivating a bond with them from a young age.
Later, when he became powerful enough, Dark Moon Fox, eager to be promoted to monarch, naturally put aside his arrogance.
He watched with longing; if he could sign the contract, the boost from the Summoning System would be equivalent to that of Water Element ace.
Moreover, the Dark Moon Fox is aesthetically pleasing to him. He'll look around some more, and if he can't find a suitable one, he'll come back and try to capture and subdue it, wearing down the Dark Moon Fox's will every day, and succeeding in one or two months.
Lu Jun gave the bewitching fox a deep look, secretly memorized its location, and then turned and left.
Before long, he saw a large patch of Black Flame burning somewhere in the Black Forest, accompanied by thick black smoke. Intrigued, he flew over to see what was happening.
The closer he got, the stronger the smell of Sulfur became, similar to the environment of a volcanic eruption. His Spirit Body felt the scorching heat and a sense of unease.
Hiss!
A loud hiss echoed through the Black Jungle, where Black Flame raged.
Then Lu Jun saw a tall, Six-legged Nightmare Horse charging out from the Black Sea of Fire. Its body was engulfed in black flames, and it was covered in thick, hard, and indestructible armor. Its six hooves trod on flames, and it charged forward with overwhelming momentum.
It left behind charred footprints wherever it went, as if it had eroded through an abyss.
The horse-faced man was also covered by Steel Mask, interwoven with Evil Curse Patterns, his eyes were scarlet and burning with murderous flames, and a spiral horn pointed to the sky from the tip of his nose.
The Nightmare Horse suddenly leaped into the air halfway through its run, its blood-red mane flying behind its head.
Just as it was about to crash straight into Lu Jun's spiritual body in mid-air, its body suddenly became illusory, and the Netherworld Opens. Some kind of shadow mixed with Mental Fluctuation spread out, and its running figure gradually faded until it disappeared.
Fortunately, Lu Jun was quick-witted and swiftly branded the unruly Six-legged Nightmare Horse with both Mind Curse marks, and could vaguely sense that the other party was still within the range of this Dark Forest.
"Handsome, Commander-level [Nightmare Horse], possessing attributes such as Shadow, Curse, and Undead."
Lu Jun remained stunned for a long time before finally letting out a sigh of admiration.
Furthermore, the Nightmare Horse is not tall, but it possesses abilities such as Spirit World Travel and Curse Flame. Its steel armor is also part of its body, making it exceptionally defensive. It is the transformed form of Ancient Heavy Cavalry Warhorse after its death.
Demon Beast and sorcerers on the magic side, especially shadow mages, highly value mounts. They are excellent at long-distance running and escaping, and are good at both head-on combat and sneak attacks and assassinations, making them well-rounded.
It is said that Su Lu, the current president of the Asian Magic Association, awakened the Shadow Element and Summoning System in his youth and longed to make a contract with a horse, but it was difficult to find one in the magical society.
Of course, Nightmare Horse isn't without its flaws. It can do everything, but it's not top-notch and falls short of Lu Jun's ideal.
But he also wanted to sign, and couldn't help but shake his head, marveling at how all the monsters here were top-notch, and he was actually suffering from decision paralysis.
To be honest, neither the Six-tailed Dark Moon Fox nor the Six-legged Nightmare Horse is more than enough for beginner Summoning System.
Even when they were released during the National Prefecture Battle, they were a major force on one side.
The future evolutionary paths for both are quite clear: the Dark Moon Fox will move closer to the Nine-Tailed Monarch, while the Nightmare Horse, based on the Holy City of Norse mythology, is a fallen Eight-legged Celestial Horse that was God King's Odin. They can simply advance according to the template.
Waaah!
Just as Lu Jun was struggling with the two options, he suddenly heard a loud noise coming from afar.
He peered curiously into the distance and saw a terrifying Black-purple Lightning hurtling towards him from the edge of the Dark Forest. It was incredibly fast, much faster than a nightmare horse, and swept across the forest in one go, the roar of thunder echoing through the silent environment.
The mysterious creature carved a clear trench through the forest, the lingering smell of charred remnants of lightning filling the air, and in the blink of an eye, it reached the Dark Divine Wood in the center.
In an instant, all the Shadow Creatures were alarmed and looked over to see which shadow Demon Beast was so bold as to act arrogantly in the Dark Forest and even dare to provoke the ruler!
Lu Jun was equally surprised. The Lightning Figure charged straight ahead without stopping, gracefully climbing towards the top of the divine tree.
The uphill slope slowed down the mysterious Demon Beast, allowing it to glimpse its true form.
This is a creature resembling a stag, with two antlers extending straight back from its head. It has a slender, agile, and handsome black body, with thick lightning crackling around its torso and limbs, accompanied by a thick and powerful Dark Aura.
Chapter 170 Night Thunder Dream Beast
Lu Jun couldn't recognize what kind of creature this Demon Beast was.
The Male Deer Dark Beast was not large; it resembled both a deer and a lion, only slightly larger than Six-legged Nightmare Horse, and about twenty meters long including its tail.
However, it also possesses the smooth yet taut muscles of the Dark Moon Fox, containing terrifying explosive power.
Its back was covered with white feathers that extended all the way to its long whip-like tail, which was about the same length as its body. The very end of the tail was like half a feather, giving it a majestic and graceful appearance.
The interplay of black and white further emphasizes the Demon Beast's dark and sinister nature!
To his utter astonishment, despite such speed and commotion, his aura was only that of Advancement Period warrior, not even reaching the Commander-level.
Lu Jun realized that this Demon Beast's lineage was extraordinary.
Soon, under the watchful eyes of everyone, the mysterious Lion Deer nimbly climbed, charging straight ahead with lightning speed, and using Shadow Escape magic to traverse winding paths where tree branches obstructed its way.
Upon seeing this, his eyes lit up; this technique perfectly utilized his own attribute advantages.
The race of the newcomer is not yet discernible, but the combination of lightning and darkness attributes, along with the explosive power and speed, is intriguing.
In just two or three seconds, the mysterious beast rushed to the 'halfway up the mountain' of the sacred tree and stood quietly on a leaf.
It suddenly let out a long howl, like the roar of a lion or the soft cry of a deer, spreading an atmosphere of mixed nightmares and drowsiness, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace.
Even Lu Jun's spiritual body was affected, but the power of Mind Element and Curse Element quickly freed him. He couldn't help but widen his eyes, realizing that he also possessed mind attributes.
Moreover, judging from the situation, it has almost formed Nightmare Domain, causing many Demon Beasts on the sacred tree to slumber.
Its primary attribute is the mind, even surpassing Lightning Element and darkness.
"It has multiple attributes, and each one is top-notch."
Lu Jun's heart skipped a beat, but seeing this Demon Beast causing such a commotion right under the monarch's nose, he couldn't help but feel a little worried for it.
High-level Psionic Energy can indeed have a significant impact on Super Rank beings, but the power of nightmares probably cannot control a monarch for long. Time is of the essence; it's a race against death.
He wanted to see what the other party was planning to do by taking such a big risk.
Buzz buzz buzz!
Soon, the handsome and noble Demon Beast focused his mind, a layer of Mind Light Film vaguely covering him. Wisps of mysterious aura rose from all directions, converging on him and enveloping him, making the Night Power stronger, the Thunder Restraint, and the destructive power even higher.
Lu Jun found it difficult to understand what this power was. It was distributed in the Dark Forest and had some characteristics of Dark Magic Energy and Demon Beast power.
But he could tell that the Demon Beast was trying to draw some kind of Warm Spring from the Dark Forest to advance its power.
This process was extremely fast. The stag Demon Beast's body swelled up, the fluctuations of its three elemental energies surged, and its aura rose steadily, officially entering the Commander-level.
Although it is only at the level of Sub-Commander, the danger it poses is no less than that of the Six-tailed Dark Moon Fox or the Six-legged Nightmare Horse, and its combat power may even exceed that. Its Mind Element and shadow abilities is very unpredictable.
Rumble!
As soon as the stag Demon Beast finished its ascension, it immediately turned and left, its speed much faster than before. It transformed into a Black-purple Lightning, leaving many afterimages, and in a second it swooped down from the sacred tree, rushing wildly out of the Dark Forest.
Roar!
At this moment, a roar from the Divine Tree Canopy shook the Dark Forest, and a powerful aura overflowed, sweeping across the entire forest. All creatures fell silent and lay prostrate on the ground.
Even Lu Jun was somewhat affected; his spirit swayed, and he couldn't help but look up at the top of the tall tree.
The three-meter-tall Humanoid Monarch appeared, its features obscured. It surveyed the forest, locking onto the Lightning Nightmare Beast that was charging wildly.
Buzz buzz buzz!
The next moment, the monarch made his move. The divine tree canopy trembled and exploded, unleashing a tremendous force that soared into the sky, tearing through the void and accompanied by a sharp whistling sound as it chased after the Male Deer Nightmare Beast.
If Lu Jun could still barely keep up with the speed of the mysterious monster, then the ruler of the Dark Forest was so fast that it completely disappeared from sight.
Only after the afterimages passed and the deep craters from the explosions, which prevented the ancient trees from withering, could one determine the location.
Both were speeding towards the edge of the Dark Forest, their routes overlapping to form a straight line, unfolding a thrilling race against time.
The monarch's figure moved swiftly, drawing ever closer to the stag Demon Beast, his Killing Intent palpable and chilling.
To be honest, that mysterious Demon Beast was fast enough. It started at the top level of the Commander-level, and I don't know what kind of demonic magic it used, but its speed increased as it went on. The acceleration gradually accumulated, and in the end, it was almost at the Monarch Level in terms of escape.
Even so, before it could fully take off, the humanoid ruler suddenly approached, hundreds of meters away, and with a single claw strike, a Dark Claw Print appeared out of thin air, covering its entire body.
In response, Lu Jun held his breath and closely observed the changing situation.
Thump!
A deafening roar echoed through the forest, and a terrifying wave of shadowy energy surged forth, leaving a deep, claw-marked pit with blackened, corroded edges.
The shadows twisted beneath the distant trees, and the stag Demon Beast's figure appeared on the other side, completely unharmed. It had dodged the attack using Shadow Escape and then swiftly changed direction, running off in the opposite direction.
From the air, it traces a beautiful right-angled '7' shape.
Caught off guard, the Shadow Monarch charged too fast and couldn't stop, drifting and sliding forward for hundreds of meters. By the time he adjusted his position, the stag Demon Beast had already left him far behind.
"Good positioning!"
Lu Jun subconsciously let out a sigh of admiration.
The ruler let out a shriek, its figure fading as it vanished into the shadows, its flight and Shadow Escape flashing continuously as it relentlessly pursued the enemy.
But the stag Demon Beast had already gained momentum, and in just a few breaths it escaped the Dark Forest, broke free from the darkness shrouded by [Night Ruler], and fled towards the vast area of Summoning Plane.
The Monarch Level aircraft, barely stopping at the edge of the forest, let out a furious roar of resentment.
As the ruler, it cannot stray too far from its territory, lest it be detected and antagonized by powerful demons from other realms.
In the final scene, Lu Jun saw the full form of the Male Deer Nightmare Beast. Its mane flowed as it ran, its eyes were resolute, and it exuded a free and proud temperament.
He took a deep breath, still unable to forget the brief but thrilling chase he had just experienced.
The mysterious dream beast, merely an Advancement Period warrior, dared to come to the Monarch's Lair to absorb energy for advancement, only to escape right under its nose.
That courage and composure are truly admirable.
For some reason, Lu Jun lost interest in the Six-tailed Dark Moon Fox and the Six-legged Nightmare Horse, and instead felt a strong urge to learn more about these Demon Beasts.
He sighed, "Ugh, Summoner are such jerks, they fall in love with every girl they see and can't decide what to do."
Compared to the previous two, this male Male Deer Nightmare Beast combines Demonic Art Bizarreness with Physical Burst, making it a natural assassin that can flee thousands of miles away if it misses a single strike.
Normally, the Mind Element can also be used to restrain and provide support and control.
Lu Jun grew more and more excited. Although he hadn't left Mind Mark for fear of disturbing the dream beast, he wasn't in a hurry. The beast couldn't run too far; its spiritual body could travel thousands of miles in a single movement, and he would catch up quickly.