Little Panda

"I think I've seen this kind of blue leaf before. I'll go take a look and confirm it first. If it's the same, then I can complete the mission."

"That good? I'd better hurry up and search too. I'll do my best to complete the mission the big shot posted."

Following Li Xuan's posted mission, the entire regional chat channel exploded into activity, and everyone got busy.

They knew perfectly well that as long as they found these things, they could exchange them for information from the Shapeshifter Beast big shot and strengthen themselves.

So no one dared slack off. They all wanted to complete the mission first and claim the reward before anyone else.

And because of that...

The comments section fell silent once again as everyone went off to get busy.

Only Black-Furred Dog stared blankly at the chat channel, gritting his teeth and cursing furiously in his heart.

Because he had contracted the prince, he felt that he had surpassed everyone else. Yet every time he came out to show off, he ended up covered in dust and humiliation, and every time, he ran into the Shapeshifter Beast.

The key was that the Shapeshifter Beast barely spoke. He had never even thought of provoking Black-Furred Dog, nor had he taken Black-Furred Dog seriously.

That only made Black-Furred Dog more miserable, leaving him with such suffocating frustration that he wanted to bang his head against a wall.

"I will definitely become stronger. I'll definitely reach Black Iron rank as soon as possible, and I'll raise my skill to Advanced rank too. And I can definitely do it.

"The entire kingdom is helping me search for materials. Over these past days, they've already found five. As long as I find twenty more, I can raise my skill to Advanced rank!"

Thinking of becoming the first to raise his skill to Advanced rank, thinking of his strength reaching Black Iron rank, Black-Furred Dog was instantly filled with anticipation.

"Just wait. I'll definitely become the strongest. When the time comes, I'll let you all experience the power of an Advanced skill."

Black-Furred Dog secretly hardened his resolve, desperately wanting to announce this in the regional chat channel.

But considering that he had not advanced yet, Black-Furred Dog ultimately did not dare say it in the chat channel. He could only grit his teeth and let his thoughts run wild.

While he was lost in wild thoughts...

On the other side, Li Xuan had also finished reviewing the memories and was preparing to Self-Destruct.

"My soul's exhaustion still isn't particularly severe. I can completely gain one or two more abilities, then go to Qin Yue's world, stay there for two months, and come back.

"Two months of soul power feedback from Qin Yue should be enough for my soul to recover. Mm, that's settled. Begin!"

Boom!

A deafening blast thundered out, shaking the earth. A terrifying explosion swept in every direction, blasting vast swaths of vegetation skyward amid intense flames.

Accompanied by a rolling, crimson fireball, such a terrifying explosion instantly frightened the surrounding creatures into fleeing in haste. They stared toward the explosion zone with terrified eyes.

"Oh my god, that scared me to death! I was eating fruit in a tree just now when a huge explosion suddenly happened. That scale was far too terrifying."

In the regional chat channel, someone named Fruit Bird spoke up, clearly badly frightened.

"A huge explosion? What huge explosion? How could there be a huge explosion here?" Violent Rabbit asked doubtfully.

"I don't know why either, but it was really terrifying. That enormous fireball... it felt like even a Black Iron summoned beast couldn't withstand it. It was too scary," Fruit Bird said again.

"That strong? Where was it? Tell everyone the location so we can be careful and avoid that place, treating it as a forbidden zone."

"Alright, this is a mountain region, it's—"

As Fruit Bird was explaining, Li Xuan returned to darkness once more, falling into an eerie death.

[ Ding! You have died. Random resurrection in progress. ]

With the mechanical voice, Li Xuan's world regained its light.

"I'm so hungry. I really want to eat something!"

Li Xuan muttered, but after saying those words, he froze completely.

Because he had actually spoken.

"I can speak? What creature am I this time? It can actually talk!"

Li Xuan was rather surprised. He hurriedly lowered his head to inspect his body, and soon, small gray paws appeared before his eyes.

"Small paws? It doesn't seem to be a cat. They're a whole size larger than cat paws."

Li Xuan carefully observed his condition and soon saw his furry body, soft little belly, and a long tail.

The sight made Li Xuan form a guess, and he could not help saying, "It seems a little like a little panda?"

After speaking, Li Xuan immediately opened the data panel to check his condition.

Ding!

Name: Li Xuan

Species: Little Panda [Ordinary Summoned Beast]

Soul: Black Iron Rank

Master: Qin Yue

Abilities: Intermediate Self-Destruction, Intermediate Healing, Intermediate Fireball, Advanced God's-Eye View, Wind Wings, Transformation, Intermediate Dragon Might, Intermediate Gigantification, Ice Freeze, Intermediate Self-Healing, Simulated Communication.

"So it really is a little panda. Its innate ability is Simulated Communication? No wonder I can speak. So it can simulate communication."

Li Xuan spoke aloud, clearly hearing his own voice.

Ever since becoming a summoned beast, although he could make animal sounds, speaking had become an unattainable luxury for him.

Yet who could have imagined that after the darkness, there would be light at the end of the tunnel? He could actually speak again.

"My old voice still sounds better."

Li Xuan simulated his former voice. That slightly husky, magnetic voice made him feel very comfortable.

In his previous life, the thing he had been most proud of was his voice. Whenever he spoke with others over the phone, he often received compliments about how pleasant it sounded.

Now that he could hear that voice again, he could not help feeling nostalgic.

"I won't think about that for now. I'll first examine the little panda's memories. Every summoned beast's memories are precious. They broaden my horizons."

Li Xuan spoke eagerly and quickly began flipping through the little panda's memories.

The abundance of knowledge he possessed now was inseparable from these memories. It was precisely because he had reviewed so many memories that he knew so much.

They also included the combat techniques of all kinds of creatures, survival skills, wilderness survival skills, and more.

With all these things supporting him, he became increasingly suited for battle and survival.

"Wait, I've found valuable memories again. Hahaha, they're actually memories about raising the Gigantification ability!"

Li Xuan stood up in delight. Although his stomach was growling with hunger, he was extremely happy.

He had obtained Gigantification from a giant deer before.

Whenever that kind of deer encountered danger, it would immediately use Gigantification, gaining a terrifying boost in combat power and scaring off its enemies.

Even if the enemy refused to leave, the giant deer could rely on its terrifying size to flee, or even kill the opponent in return. It was quite a good ability.

The reason the little panda had related memories was because it had been friends with a giant deer. It had always been cared for by that giant deer, which was how it had survived for so long.

More importantly, that giant deer's skill had already reached Advanced rank. Its transformed body was enormously huge, and its combat power was exceptionally terrifying.

The giant deer's skill had been raised little by little, and the little panda had witnessed that process, clearly understanding everything.

However...

That giant deer had died ten days ago. The little panda had been too heartbroken and chose to starve itself to death in its cave. In a way, that had fulfilled Li Xuan.