[You have nurtured a Green Moon Fruit Tree. Druid level experience +1]
[Druid Level: lv6 (1/1600)] → [Druid Level: lv7 (1/6400)]
“My druid level has finally gone up!”
“That was not easy at all!”
Qi Ping suddenly felt a wave of emotion so strong that he was almost moved to tears.
He could barely remember how many years had passed. All he knew was that during this time, he had focused most of his energy on studying formations and spells, while also needing to venture out regularly. This caused the pace of his druid level progression to slow down for the very first time.
But Qi Ping had no regrets. His ultimate goal in raising his druid level was still to cultivate immortality and strive for eternal life. He couldn’t just bury his head in leveling druid, because that alone would not bring him longevity.
The reason he had frantically grinded druid skills and level experience early on was that his foundation in the immortal path had been too weak back then, leaving him no choice but to constantly improve his druid skills.
Recently, however, researching spells and formations had become his most urgent priority, which naturally slowed his druid leveling progress. But now, his foundation in both formations and spells had gradually been built up. Going forward, he would only need to schedule some time for study, without having to research as frantically as he had in the past few years.
So Qi Ping felt that his journey from level seven to level eight druid wouldn’t be much slower than level seven had been.
However, this particular druid level up brought about something completely unexpected.
“[Lifebound Contract]?”
“Why did this talent appear?” Qi Ping was utterly stunned.
He remembered that unlocking talents from other advanced classes required fulfilling certain special conditions. In his previous life, only a few people had…
[Generating Druid Level 6 Skill…]
[Please choose a class skill…]
[Tree Shepherd class has gained a special option: Lifebound Contract Talent. Do you wish to select it?]
[Lifebound Contract: You may choose a tree to form a lifebound contract with, merging a portion of your spiritual and physical power into the great tree. The tree chosen for the Lifebound Contract can be changed.]
Effect 1: While the tree lives, life never ends. As long as the contracted great tree does not die, if the contracted person dies, they can be resurrected from within the tree. After resurrection, attributes will be slightly reduced. (The tier of resurrection cannot exceed half of the great tree’s tier, otherwise, attributes will be significantly reduced after resurrection.)
Effect 2: You can summon a treant clone from within the great tree. The treant clone possesses half of the contracted person’s base attributes and some special attributes. If the treant clone suffers excessive damage, it will dissipate. After dissipating, the treant clone can be resummoned. (Summoning the treant clone consumes a large amount of the tree’s energy. The treant clone’s attributes cannot exceed half of the great tree’s attributes.)
“While the tree lives, life never ends!”
“A treant clone!”
Qi Ping stared at the introduction of the Lifebound Contract talent, a wave of overwhelmingly intense joy surging within him!
Incredible! This is simply amazing!
He had never imagined that after reaching level seven as a druid, he would gain this unique class talent, Lifebound Contract!
The power of this talent was simply absurd! And for Qi Ping, it was like having a pillow delivered just as he was feeling drowsy—exactly what he needed!
First, let’s talk about Effect 1: While the tree lives, life never ends. This meant that as long as he contracted a tree in his territory, even if he accidentally died outside, he could be resurrected from that great tree!
The only drawback was the slight reduction in his body’s attributes. “But how exactly will these attributes be lowered? How much counts as ‘slight’? Will it affect my immortal path’s foundation?”
Qi Ping was not certain what kind of effect this resurrection ability would have if used on his body as a cultivator.
But no matter what, a slight reduction in attributes was still far better than death. With this skill, his worries about going out would be greatly reduced.
Furthermore, his Pyrestrike Oak was currently at the late second tier, surpassing Qi Ping’s level by quite a bit. This meant he wouldn’t face the problem of a massive attribute drop upon resurrection.
“With this effect in play, my actions will become much more convenient. I won’t always have to be so fearful of dying unexpectedly when I go out, especially when carrying out missions for the mysterious Black Market…”
Still, caution remained essential. Dying too many times might very well affect his immortal path’s foundation, and thus his future breakthroughs.
“Though flawed, it doesn’t change the sheer awesomeness of this talent itself!”
As for Effect 2, the treant clone, Qi Ping had even greater curiosity.
According to the talent description, the treant clone would possess half of the contracted person’s base attributes and some special attributes. But Qi Ping had no idea what exactly “base attributes” and “special attributes” referred to.
“It seems I’ll only know these things for sure once I try it out.”
No mistakes, one song, one release, one content, one at 6, 9, one book, one look!
As soon as he could condense one, he would learn the exact attributes of the treant clone.
Qi Ping was also somewhat looking forward to the treant clone’s combat strength. If the combat power was decent and it could also control formations, his ventures out to seek resources and complete missions would be even more secure.
Beyond these points, there were other questions as well:
Was the connection between his main body and the treant clone similar to controlling two hands?
What was the maximum distance his main body could be from the clone and still be able to control it?
Bringing the treant clone’s effects into the cultivation world, many questions would only have answers after testing.
Nevertheless, Qi Ping was filled with intense anticipation for the treant clone’s effect. This was an ability he had always wanted!
It was just that external incarnation spells or clone spells in the cultivation world were far too rare and difficult to find. He’d never expected that this would be the pillow delivered just as he felt sleepy!
“Yes! I choose the Lifebound Contract Talent!”
Qi Ping would have to be an absolute fool not to choose it!
After Qi Ping selected the [Lifebound Contract] class talent, the skill selection for the Beast King Druid gave him yet another pleasant surprise!
[Lifebound Contract Talent Selected]
[Generating Beast King Druid Class Skill…]
[Beast King Druid Skill (Choose one of two): Beast King Impact, Potential Unleash]
lv1: Beast King Impact: Burst forth with power and unleash a mighty energy strike forward, dealing fierce impact damage to enemies. During the attack, it also inflicts mental damage, which can cause a stunning effect on enemies. (Upgradeable)
lv1: Potential Unleash: When your animal companion’s improvement reaches its limit, you can actively unleash the companion’s potential. (Combat, eating, and training can all build up potential for the animal companion. Activating this skill consumes the accumulated potential. To activate it again, potential must be re-accumulated.) (Not upgradeable)
“Beast King Impact… Potential Unleash…”
“I choose Potential Unleash!”
Faced with these two choices, Qi Ping selected Potential Unleash without the slightest hesitation. Given his current situation, these two skills were hardly even comparable.
In a game, Beast King Impact might be a very strong active skill, but in the cultivation world, its replaceability was simply too high.
But Potential Unleash was entirely different. It was essentially a version of sudden enlightenment tailored for a pet beast, and one that could be actively triggered at that!
