novelraw Chapter 447: Dragon Lantern
Chapter 447: Dragon Lantern
Perfectly contracted pet beasts... A flicker of excitement flashed in Chen Qi's eyes.
Previously, he had contracted fifty Abyssal Sea Beasts from the Sea God Pirates.
Besides those, there were also fifty Black Sea Mammoths, Lamp-Moon Sea Dragons, Water Spirits, Coastal Apex Predators, Deep-Sea Twelve-Tentacles...
The total number of sea beasts he had currently contracted had not yet reached one hundred and fifty.
And the total number of his Flock was one thousand.
Normally, the Sea Shepherd was a Lamp-Heart affinity profession that relied on quantity to win.
That was precisely why its pet beast group was also called the weak 'Lambs'.
Only by receiving the enhancement of Deep Sea Power could these sea beasts transform into hunting hounds and display their true strength!
Most Beast Tamer professions with high pet beast numbers required contracting large numbers of weak pet beasts.
Although there was a Capture skill, due to the resistance of sea beasts, wanting to contract powerful sea beasts like the Coastal Apex Predator or Deep-Sea Titan was almost completely impossible!However, Chen Qi himself possessed Deep Sea Affinity, allowing him to ignore the Capture step and tame incredibly powerful deep-sea behemoths.
Therefore, Chen Qi's approach was completely the opposite;
his core goal was to ensure the absolute quality of his Flock, transforming them into a terrifying wolf pack.
Taking advantage of the final time needed to build the Rift Workshop, he had to tame as many sea beasts as possible.
Among them, he had two plans. The first was the Blood-Eyed Wall he encountered in the cavern, and the island-like Deep-Sea Titan.
However, both of these were territory-type pet beasts. Once they left their living range, their combat power would drastically decrease.
Chen Qi asked curiously:
"What pet beast?"
Fen adjusted her witch hat and said triumphantly:
"The Black Lantern Dragon! And the Deep Sea Red Crab Army!"
The Black Lantern Dragon! Chen Qi was slightly startled.
He automatically ignored the following, inexplicable Red Crab Army.
The Black Lantern Dragon was the Dragon King-level existence he and Fen encountered when they went to the Blade Witch's ruins in the Rift Sea!
In terms of bloodline, it was an elder of the Coastal Apex Predator.
Although currently, its combat power was inferior to the sublimated Coastal Apex Predator, if it joined the Flock, it could definitely greatly increase the strength of his Lambs.
"Where is it?"
Chen Qi asked excitedly.
Fen adjusted her witch hat and looked at Qi with shining eyes:
"It's right near Damarro Island. Just follow me later. This is a cavern I discovered by chance while gathering herbs.
Led by the Black Lantern Dragon, there's a whole massive Red Crab Army, all hiding in that cavern!"
"How about it? Am I amazing?"
Fen raised her head, puffed out her chest, her nose pointing to the sky.
"Amazing, amazing."
Chen Qi clapped his hands and said.
"By the way, Qi, take this potion refined by this witch using the essence!"
The extremely proud Fen handed Chen Qi the embryonic Sage's Elixir she had just refined, glancing at his childhood friend An.
No matter how you looked at it, aside from her teacher, she was the most reliable person by Chen Qi's side!
The most reliable!
Without equal!
Chen Qi took the potion.
[Abyssal Witch Potion:
Description: A perfect potion condensed from Abyssal Blood, Life Essence, and Dragon-Heart Blood.
Human, do you really dare to drink this terrifying potion and gaze into the abyss?
Rank: Incomplete Sage-Level potion, the pinnacle creation of human craftsmanship.
Effect: After consumption, the body's Spiritual Energy Source is doubled, Agility increases fivefold, Strength increases 5 to 10 times, Constitution doubles, and you gain high-tier regeneration ability and Dynamic Vision. (Until your body reaches its limit)
Gain negative effect Abyssal Gaze: The Eye of the Abyss will constantly flash in your mind. Each time you gaze directly at the Eye of the Abyss, your spirit will be greatly reduced. When spirit is too low, gain Abyssal Eye Mutation (in this mutated state, spiritual vision is greatly enhanced).]
An incomplete Sage-Level potion... Chen Qi looked at its effects.
Although unfinished, its effects far surpassed those of ordinary Sage Potions.
Its effect was a brutally direct strength enhancement!
Even for a Saint, drinking this potion would be equivalent to activating a super-powerful Blade affinity Release, reaching the peak.
However, its negative effects were also extremely terrifying. Even for the Book Saint, drinking this potion would result in a horrifying negative BUFF.
However, for Chen Qi, who possessed super high Mental Resistance and a large number of mutation immunities, this was undoubtedly the perfect potion.
One could say this was a potion Fen tailor-made for him!
This Sage-Level potion greatly enhanced his combat capabilities.
Chen Qi put away the potion and said with a smile:
"Thank you, Fen."
Fen rubbed her nose:
"I'm already a half-step Sage-Level Alchemist. If I can return to the Goldenfinch Kingdom, I might even be able to brew potions that surpass the Sage-Level."
You're lucky, Qi... Fen thought proudly to herself.
Potion surpassing the Sage-Level... Chen Qi was stunned.
Potions of that level were no longer just potions;
they were sacred objects capable of affecting entire ecosystems, comparable to fifth-tier Profession Cards.
"Alright! Qi, and An, follow me! I'll take you to subdue the Black Lantern Dragon and the Red Crab Army!!"
Fen picked up her staff and quickly walked to the front.
So excited... Chen Qi looked at Fen's currently energetic back, breathed a sigh of relief, quickly followed her, and walked towards the island where the Black Lantern Dragon resided.
The witch and the hunter get along much better than I imagined... An stroked her chin, her pupils slightly contracting, somewhat unable to believe the scene before her.
Her impression of witches still lingered in the memories of the 'Ancient Flower Witch'.
But currently, it seemed Flower Witch Fen was not only not as terrifying as the rumors said!
On the contrary, she was cute, quite cute, super cute!
Moreover, the closeness of the relationship between Chen Qi and Fen somewhat exceeded her expectations.
"Hmm..."
An bit her lip and quickly followed behind the two.
......
Near the coast, on a small, nameless island.
"Waku waku! (Big brother! I smell danger!)"
Water Spirit No. 2 said warily.
"Waku waku! (It's fine! Big brother will protect you!)"
Water Spirit No. 1 said while dragging No. 2 and hiding behind Chen Qi's legs:
"Waku waku! (Master! I'll cover you from behind!)"
"..."
Chen Qi stepped on the sea surface and looked at the 'small island' before him.
The small island before him was less than a thousand square meters. In front of him was a huge rift, and inside the rift was an ordinary underwater cave.
If not for Fen's reminder, he wouldn't have believed that a Black Lantern Dragon was hidden here.
"Why would a Black Lantern Dragon come to this underwater cave? What does it eat?"
An asked, puzzled.
The Black Lantern Dragon was at the top of the food chain and often lived in areas full of fierce beasts.
Normally, they rarely lived in communal caves of weak sea beasts.
This place wasn't far from the human settlement, Devil Island. The large fish schools had long been fished out by fishermen.
Not to mention anything else, just the food nearby couldn't satisfy the Black Lantern Dragon's massive appetite.
Fen thought for a moment:
"Because of the Dimensional Tide, many crazy mutated sea beasts have appeared on the sea.
Even for a Black Lantern Dragon, it's difficult to survive in the waters of the Rift Sea."
Chen Qi took out and lit the Daylight Lantern.
Mutated sea beasts were special sea beasts twisted by the influence of Border Power and other rift powers.
These sea beasts were extremely dangerous;
even he couldn't contract them normally.
Chen Qi took the lead, guiding everyone deeper into the cave.
The interior of this cave's depths was far more vast than he imagined.
It was extremely spacious. Besides that, the most eye-catching thing was that huge wall.
"That's a dragon!"
An's eyes widened.
On the huge wall, a white dragon coiled layer upon layer, like a spiral disc, wrapped around a massive rock!
A coiled white giant dragon!
Its appearance was like a colossal statue from the mythical era.
Chen Qi's pupils contracted.
Without a doubt, that huge lantern on its neck was the Black Lantern Dragon he knew before.
But its appearance had undergone significant changes.
Most of the scales on its skin had fallen off.
Moreover, it seemed to be protecting something.
"Black Lantern Dragon."
Chen Qi called out loudly.
"Black Lantern Dragon, wake up!"
Fen also shouted.
"ROAR—"
Suddenly, the next second, beyond Fen's expectations.
The Black Lantern Dragon coiled on the wall, like a frenzied behemoth, suddenly let out a deafening dragon roar and pounced towards them!
The force of its power directly made the entire cavern rumble loudly!
The dragon's mouth, full of sharp dragon teeth, had already engulfed Chen Qi's entire body. The next second, it would bite down—
CLANG!
It's gone mad... Chen Qi drew the Rift Blade from his waist and slashed into its mouth.
The Black Lantern Dragon's defense, due to molting, was far inferior to before.
CLANG!
This slash directly drew out a large amount of bright red dragon blood.
"ROAR—"
The Black Lantern Dragon shook its head, its eyes dyed crimson.
It burst forth with spiritual energy and charged at him again!
It's sick... Chen Qi frowned, sheathed the blade, then raised his right hand coated with blade energy.
Secret Technique. Consecutive Slaps!
Specialized for beating crazy dragons!
SMACK!
These two crisp slaps were deafening, directly sending the ten-thousand-ton Black Lantern Dragon flying into the air.
The crazy dragon Black Lantern Dragon blinked, the crimson in its eyes disappearing, instantly sobering up.
If it didn't wake up, it would become a dead dragon!
"Huff, huff, huff..."
The Black Lantern Dragon panted heavily, looked at Chen Qi, blinked, and slowly lowered its body.
Chen Qi didn't hesitate and immediately used Capture.
[You are capturing the Black Lantern Dragon—]
[The unruly Black Lantern Dragon feels death approaching. The pain drives it mad. It attempts to molt, to escape the abyss of death...]
[It aspires to become the strongest dragon. It should not submit to any creature! Any creature!]
[But...]
[Ah! Damn it! Your charm is so high, your body smells so good.
Especially your feet, your domineering slaps! This pain inexplicably makes it feel an unprecedented comfort!
Dying under your feet might not be a regret...]
[You have contracted the Black Lantern Dragon: Black Lantern Dragon produces Lantern Dragon Blood (can be used to create items that enhance Lamp affinity Transcendents), Black Lantern Dragon Blood, 50 points of Deep Sea Power.]
50 points of Deep Sea Power, not bad... Chen Qi didn't hesitate and immediately used Harvest to collect these materials.
"Huff—"
After contracting, the Black Lantern Dragon slowly lay down, moved closer to Chen Qi's feet, and then closed its eyes.
Chen Qi asked Fen:
"Fen, how is the Black Lantern Dragon's condition?"
Fen squatted down and carefully examined it:
"It should have been contaminated by Border Power. Its condition is relatively stable for now, but I can't cure it..."
Fen was an Alchemist. Her current knowledge wasn't sufficient to treat a Dragon King-level sea beast.
That's a veterinarian's job!
"However, Little Crow can definitely cure it!"
Fen believed in Little Crow's skills.
Hmm... Chen Qi nodded.
Fortunately, after the Book Saint joined, their team was now full of talented people.
However, besides the Black Lantern Dragon—
On the wall, there was something else that was particularly eye-catching.
On the wall where the Black Lantern Dragon coiled, a lamp emitting a pure, bright light was constantly flickering.
This is!
Chen Qi didn't hesitate. The Ember's Touch behind him extended, directly pulled the giant lamp from the wall, and brought it into his hands.
A dazzling prompt jumped before his eyes!
[Dragon Sea Lantern:
Type: Special Rift Unique Item
Affinity: Heart, Lamp
Description: A Dragon Sea Lantern forged from the remains of the ancient Sea Lantern Dragon King, a deep-sea existence surpassing Titans, as it neared death!
It continuously absorbs deep-sea power, gathering and condensing it into Deep Sea Power and Lamp Power!
When a sea dragon is critically injured, it will light up and shine once more.
Injured sea dragons can come here, absorb this immense power, and be reborn!
Description: As long as the Dragon Lantern does not extinguish, sea dragons will exist forever!]
This is... Chen Qi's pupils contracted, his hand trembling uncontrollably.
A Rift Unique Item!
In the near seas, there was actually such a special existence.
It was like a spring specifically for the dragon race!
Without a doubt, this was an absolutely good item!
One could even say it was a structure exclusive to sea beasts!
However, from the description, it seemed it only displayed its true power and emitted spiritual energy when a powerful sea dragon was injured nearby.
Therefore, it was usually hard for anyone to discover.
"But..."
Chen Qi's pupils contracted.
Normally, a treasure of this level shouldn't be without guards.
After all, the Dragon Lantern itself had no defensive capabilities.
Chen Qi looked around.
In the corners of this cavern, he could see large piles of broken bones heaped like mountains.
Not right!
Chen Qi's pupils contracted.
This cavern definitely had even stronger guardians!
Powerful guardians capable of protecting a Rift Unique Item!
CRUNCH! CRUNCH!
With a series of low, rhythmic rumbles, as if from the breathing of an ancient behemoth, movement began inside the cavern—
An and Fen nervously looked towards the darkness of the cavern.
The sound gradually approached them. Accompanied by the sound of rolling gravel and the dripping of unknown liquid, finally, a group of crimson figures and eyes slowly emerged from the cracks in the darkness. Their outlines were sketched by the faint light from the cave entrance, both blurred and ferocious!
"Be careful—"
Chen Qi's expression turned serious. He used the Ember's Touch to wrap around An's waist and lifted her into the air.
An's current physical condition couldn't even withstand a single Sea Dragon's Cannon.
"They're coming! Everyone!"
Soon, Chen Qi felt a strange pain coming from the soles of his feet.
"Ah!"
Along with An's exclamation, the true forms of this place's guardians finally revealed themselves.
A group of red-shelled creatures clad in dragon equipment was charging at Chen Qi!
This was a group wearing dragon-scale helmets and holding giant dragon spears—
Crabs!
"Little crabs?"
Chen Qi was stunned for a moment. He looked down at the small red crabs that didn't even reach his ankles, silently put An down behind him.