Wild Instinct

Chapter 34: 33 Instinct

Nedeli's Ascension process took longer than expected, mainly because she had forcefully wielded Heavenly Power before completing the Ascension, causing damage to her body.

However, Yuan Chen wasn't in a hurry. He simply surrounded Nedeli with wood and began to wait silently.

After about three days, the flames composed of Heavenly Power surrounding Nedeli gradually extinguished...

No, they didn't extinguish. In Yuan Chen's observation, it was less of an extinguishment and more of Nedeli absorbing them into her body.

With a head of dazzling golden hair falling behind her, Nedeli slowly opened her eyes.

Unlike her previous brown eyes, Nedeli's eyes had now turned a crystal clear blue-white. Even in the daytime, Yuan Chen could still feel the radiance of order.

The Earth Vein Spear had also changed. It was no longer a spear with a wooden handle but a gem-like lance formed from pure Heavenly Power solidified upon its original foundation. It wasn't just the external appearance that had changed, but also the attributes Yuan Chen had obtained through Scout Skill.

Name: Heavenly Spear.

Quality: Epic

Skill: Celestial Edge:

This weapon is enchanted with Heavenly Power and can only be used by the chosen one. When the chosen one wields it, attacks gain the spell-breaking effect: ignore magic resistance, strengthen magic, and defend against magic.

Formless Edge:

This weapon has no definite form and can transform into blades, swords, fangs, ribbons, or armor according to the user's needs. Throwing weapons can also automatically return regardless of distance.

Order Domain:

When carrying this weapon, it will issue a warning when those with malicious intent approach the chosen one. This skill can be set to defend autonomously. During combat, the energy consumed will be provided by the chosen one.

Order Artifact:

This weapon will judge its target. If the target is judged as "Chaos," "Disorder," or "Evil," it will carry attack effects such as Heavenly Suppression, Mana Burn, and Shock.

Weight Enhancement: Slight

Note:

Heavenly Power has only provided a preliminary enchantment to this weapon. As it is used and carried over time, the Dawn Spear will gradually complete its upgrade from Epic to Legendary, and then to Ultimate, with a small chance of surpassing its grade limitations.

Seeing the effects of the Earth Vein Spear... no, it should be called the Dawn Spear now, Yuan Chen couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Before this, the Earth Vein Spear was considered an Excellent creation.

Although he wasn't very knowledgeable about forging, in Yuan Chen's impression, the limit for most human craftsmen was Excellent. Above that, the number of people who could forge Epic-grade creations was few and far between across the entire Runeterra.

Most of them relied on the superior quality of materials. As for those who could truly forge mortal objects into divine ones...

In Yuan Chen's memory, there seemed to only be that Ram Demigod from Freljord.

And now, although the current Dawn Spear was only Epic, its potential was already beginning to show. At least, TM, Lupe's Skarner's Flying Wheel, also Epic quality, only had two equipment skills.

And this one? It already had five equipment effects before it had even fully evolved...

It could only be said that the native demigods of the Ixialia region still had a considerable gap compared to the native gods of the Immortal Heaven...

Thinking this, Yuan Chen threw another Scout Skill at Nedeli.

Name: Nedeli.

Race: Celestial

Status: Peak condition, strengthened by Heavenly Power.

Class: Shapeshifter LV6 / Assassin LV5 / Dawn Bringer lv1

Equipment: Dawn Spear (Epic, Upgradable)

Skills: Omitted

Trait: Dawn Bringer (Legendary):

Effect ① Death's Dawn: The Dawn Bringer's soul is protected by Heaven. Once per dawn, it can be used to receive a powerful enhancement from the Immortal Heaven. After locking onto a target, the next attack will be greatly amplified! Additionally, it grants guaranteed hit, spell break, burning, magic immunity, fear, critical hit, execution, and soul heavy pressure! The added effects are mandatory and cannot be dodged by non-mythical beings or mythical classes. Ignores resistance. Infinite range.

Effect ② Life's Dawn: The Dawn Bringer's soul is protected by Heaven. When dying in the mortal realm, the soul will automatically absorb scattered Heavenly Power and convert it into Dawn Power. When over three hundred strands of Dawn Power are converted, the Dawn Bringer will revive. Remaining uses (3/3).

Effect ③ Dawn Judgment: When attacking an enemy, a judgment will be made through Order Power. If the target is a creature of Chaos, magic resistance will be ignored. Simultaneously, a mark will be applied. When dealing damage to a unit, a significant damage bonus will be gained. When the target's total vitality (stamina, energy) drops to a certain extent (around 15%, with fluctuations depending on the individual), an execution will occur.

Effect ④ Newborn Dawn: When taking damage, the Dawn Bringer can convert its internal Dawn Power for rapid healing, strengthening, and mana recovery. Each strand of Heavenly Power will restore 60% of total energy. Maximum storage (0/3).

Effect ⑤ Path of Dawn: The Dawn Bringer can become invisible within the first ray of dawn light. It can be used for rapid teleportation and movement through dawn light. It cannot carry others and will be affected by concealment and interference magic. Additionally, the consumption of Dawn Power will vary depending on the distance.

Note: Heavenly Power is extremely scarce in Runeterra, with approximately one strand of Dawn Power condensing on average every three natural months.

However, when the Dawn Bringer is in a special area, the speed of condensing Dawn Power will also be affected, resulting in varying degrees of increase or decrease.

Wild Call (Epic): Minor

Holy crap!

Seeing Nedeli's current state, Yuan Chen couldn't help but narrow his eyes—

He was afraid that if he opened his eyes too wide, he would reveal the truth that he was already green with envy.

He used to think Death's Dawn was already monstrous enough, but now it seemed his understanding was indeed insufficient.

TMD, the job change gives you three lives? And it comes with built-in execute and teleport? What kind of Dawn Bringer is this? You might as well call it Wind Spirit Moon Shadow, at least that would be easier for me to accept...

Filled with envy, Yuan Chen looked at Nedeli with disdain—

Anyone would find it hard to accept the sense of disparity when a subordinate who was inferior to them in every way yesterday suddenly becomes a powerhouse.

Sensing the familiar, creepy feeling of being watched, Nedeli also looked towards Yuan Chen, and subconsciously, a hint of disgust flashed in her eyes.

"Huh?" Noticing Nedeli's disgust, Yuan Chen was stunned, then said with some uncertainty, "What's with that look... what do you mean?"

If Nedeli decided to discard him after using him, Yuan Chen wouldn't have many countermeasures—although he couldn't win, escaping was still possible.

But what confused Yuan Chen was that Nedeli wasn't that kind of person.

At least, from their previous interactions, Yuan Chen was sure that although Nedeli disliked crowds, villages, and cities, and civilization, her dislike wasn't hatred. More often than not, Nedeli lived quietly in her own world.

"You don't bother me, I don't bother you." She was a reclusive, herbivore-like anti-civilizationist.

But it was only her innate environment that made her dislike civilization, not a life-or-death enmity, nor the madness of extreme animal rights activists...

Hearing Yuan Chen's words, Nedeli was also stunned, then immediately lowered her head. After closing her eyes and falling silent for a moment, she rubbed her temples and looked up helplessly, saying:

"Sorry... uh, the Demonic Aura caused some fluctuations in the Dawn Power within me..."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chen was also speechless—

The power of demons leans towards the chaotic Primal Power of Runeterra, a wild and unruly force. While the Azure Guardian Dragon's power originates from the Immortal Heaven, it is the righteous Order Power of Pure Origin.

It was only natural that they wouldn't get along.

Seeing the speechlessness on Yuan Chen's face, Nedeli just shrugged indifferently—her power originated from the Azure Guardian Dragon. Although she had no hostility towards Yuan Chen, the source of her power couldn't help but reject Chaos.

If Yuan Chen was a Great Demon under Oshirresh, then Nedeli was the legitimate Divine Emissary of Pure Origin.

Yuan Chen used to be above Nedeli, but now that she had completed her job change, Nedeli was above Yuan Chen.

Looking left and right, Nedeli asked, "How much time has passed?"

"If we count from when I woke up, it's been three days. If we count from when you shot that spear, it's been almost five days."

Hearing this, Nedeli nodded thoughtfully. She glanced at Yuan Chen in front of her, and after a moment of silence, a slight smile and teasing expression appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Although Nedeli hadn't spoken yet, her expression still put Yuan Chen on alert—usually, when she made that face, it meant she had a belly full of mischief that desperately needed to be unleashed.

As expected, after sensing Yuan Chen's current physical state and strength level, Nedeli stood up and walked in front of him. Ignoring Yuan Chen's sycophantic face, she patted his shoulder with great amusement and said:

"Yo yo yo, isn't this the one who beat me up before? Haven't seen you in a while, what happened to you?"

"..."

Yuan Chen rolled his eyes, not wanting to speak.

Seeing this, Nedeli didn't pay it any mind. Instead, she looked around and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Where are they?"

"They left long ago," Yuan Chen said.

"The sorting and packing of the dragon corpse, as well as the golds and silvers needed to travel to the prefecture...

The Carnivore Beasts are the same. They suffered more than half their casualties in this hunt. If Milio hadn't awakened in time, they might have lost even more."

As he spoke, Yuan Chen sighed... He actually quite liked these passionate reform youths from the Carnivore Beast Tribe.

But then again... reform is a heavy burden, and all reform is always accompanied by blood and conflict.

Or perhaps, it's simply that he wasn't strong enough yet.

Nedeli nodded in understanding, sighing with some apology, "Sorry, I couldn't join the battle in time..."

"It's not your fault. No one expected that being promoted to Dawn Bringer would be such a long process," Yuan Chen shook his head.

"You did your best to keep your promise. Blame me for taking the Legendary Profession too lightly."

Hearing this, Nedeli stared at Yuan Chen for a while. After a moment, she turned and looked around again. When she saw the traces of the campfire and daily life not far away, a complex look appeared in her eyes, and she asked, "Were you waiting for me all this time?"

"What else? Leave you here?"

Taking out some fruits from his pocket and eating them, Yuan Chen said as a matter of course, "Don't think my days are too miserable. Your family is also guarding nearby."

As Yuan Chen spoke, several cougars emerged from the shrubbery not far away. They looked at Nedeli, their beastial eyes filled with a bit of uncertainty—

Nedeli's aura and composition were no longer those of a mortal creature. The order of the heavens flowed through her blood vessels.

Let alone the cougars, who had no blood relation but had grown up together, even Nedeli's Vastaya Shuray Ancestor would not have been able to recognize Nedeli's origin.

In response, Nedeli let out a beastial growl. Immediately, the cougars rushed forward, surrounding Nedeli and sniffing her constantly.

Nedeli then placed her hands on her family. Accompanied by the radiance, a faint celestial aura enveloped the cougars, slowly transforming and strengthening them.

In time, they too would no longer be ordinary beasts, but Spirit Beasts akin to Spirit Realm Creatures.

Watching this unfold, Yuan Chen did not speak to disturb them, but quietly ate the fruit. It was then, suddenly, that a bang! sounded near Yuan Chen's mouth.

Feeling pain, Yuan Chen instinctively covered his mouth. After taking a look, Nedeli's face revealed a hint of helplessness:

"Did you learn nothing when I taught you? You dare to eat the seeds of an Exploding Fruit?"

Exploding Fruit, a plant unique to Runeterra, commonly found in tropical rainforests, mostly in Ionia and Ixialia.

Although hitting an Exploding Fruit in the game only causes a displacement, in reality, the explosive power of an Exploding Fruit can easily kill a Shadow Wolf.

As it was now, even the unripe seeds had caused a shallow bloody gash in Yuan Chen's mouth—it was only thanks to the Dragon Blood reinforcement; for an ordinary person, they would likely have lost their jaw.

"I wasn't paying attention when I collected them... Damn it, I don't even remember when I last picked an Exploding Fruit?"

As he spoke, Yuan Chen couldn't help but rub his mouth, complaining somewhat indistinctly:

"But it doesn't matter... A tough guy like me has to bite a lighter."

While Yuan Chen was still speaking indistinctly, suddenly, Nedeli cupped Yuan Chen's face with both hands and kissed him on the lips.

Huh?!

Yuan Chen was stunned, but soon, he felt a warm, gentle current surge in his mouth, and the wound on his lip quickly stopped bleeding and healed.

Casually wiping her mouth, Nedeli turned her head and looked into the distance, saying, "Now I don't owe you anything."

To this, Yuan Chen merely rubbed his temples, "My feelings are a bit complicated... Give me a moment to gather my thoughts."

"No need for complicated thoughts, my deep love is for this wilderness," Nedeli shook her head, seemingly unaffected, and said calmly, "I am a wild creature, I am merely acting on instinct."